TWI493376B - Methods and systems for user account management, and related computer program prodcuts - Google Patents

Description

User account management method and system, and computer program product thereof

The present invention relates to a method and system for managing user accounts, and more particularly to a method and system for establishing an account for a user in a service of a corresponding application by another user.

With the development of networks and electronic devices, such as computers and portable devices, more and more various application services have been developed for use by users. For example, with the popularity of smart phone network communication applications, users can perform network communication applications on smart phones to communicate with friends online. Users can enter text messages or record a voice to send to a specific friend, or a group of members. A specific friend or group member can read this text message or voice immediately or when they are available.

Each application service has its own user management mechanism. For example, the user must fill in an email address or a mobile phone number. The service provider will send an authentication data to the user-entered email address or mobile phone number to allow the user to perform related authentication operations. In general, the user must complete the authentication operation according to the program defined by each application service, and the application service can be used after the authentication operation is completed.

However, in some of the more complex certification operations, users often have to wait a long time to complete the certification operation and use the corresponding services. If this service provides inter-group collaboration, you must wait for all group members to complete the certification job before you can start working together. The aforementioned usage scenarios are very inefficient and lack flexibility.

In view of this, the present invention provides a user account management method and system in which other users can establish an account for a user in a service of a corresponding application.

A user account management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, by a first The individual receives the establishment of a user account corresponding to one of the second individuals and initiates an account management job corresponding to one of the user accounts. Thereafter, information of the first individual or a third individual for one of the second individuals is received and stored. Before the account management operation is completed, the second individual-first data obtaining authority is provided, and after the account management operation is completed, the second individual-second data obtaining right is provided, wherein the second individual acquires the first data and the first data The scope of obtaining information under the access to data is different. Thereby, the first individual or the third individual can directly provide the data to the second individual without waiting for the second individual to complete the account management operation. In addition, the second individual can also obtain a specific range of information between individuals before the account management operation is completed, thereby increasing the efficiency of the overall collaborative work.

A user account management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one storage list Meta and a processing unit. The processing unit receives, by a first individual, the establishment of a user account corresponding to one of the second individuals, and initiates an account management job corresponding to one of the user accounts. The processing unit receives and stores information of the first individual or a third individual for the second individual. Before the account management operation is completed, the processing unit provides a second individual-first data acquisition authority, and after the account management operation is completed, the processing unit provides the second individual-second data acquisition authority, wherein the second entity is in the first data The scope of obtaining information under the authority of access and the access to the second data is different. Thereby, the first individual or the third individual can directly provide the data to the second individual without waiting for the second individual to complete the account management operation. In addition, the second individual can also obtain a specific range of information between individuals before the account management operation is completed, thereby increasing the efficiency of the overall collaborative work.

In some embodiments, the first individual and the second system belong to a group, and The information is sent by the first individual to a text message, an image message, and/or a voice message of the second individual in the group.

In some embodiments, the establishment of a corresponding user account may be notified to a fourth individual, and the fourth individual initiates an account management job corresponding to the user account.

The effect of the user account management method and system of the present invention can more flexibly manage the account of the user in the service of the corresponding application, thereby improving the efficiency of the work in the group.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

100‧‧‧User Account Management System

110, 200‧‧‧Management Server

120‧‧‧Network

132, 134‧‧‧Customer device

210‧‧‧ storage unit

212‧‧‧User Account

214‧‧‧Information

220‧‧‧Processing unit

S310, S320, S330, S340‧‧‧ steps

S410, S420, S430, S440‧‧ steps

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a user account management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a management server in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a user account management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing a user account management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 1 shows a user account management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a user account management system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include a management server 110 and a plurality of client devices (132, 134). The client device can be any electronic device with Internet access capabilities, such as a personal computer or mobile device, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, and a notebook computer. In some embodiments, the client device can be coupled to the management server 110 via a network 120, such as a wired network, a telecommunications network, and a wireless network, such as a Wi-Fi network. The management server 110 can provide services for at least one application, and the individual client devices can install the application. In some embodiments, the application can be a network communication application. Different individuals, such as users, can communicate with each other through the management server 110 using their respective client devices. The reminder is that the network communication application is only an example of this case, and the case is not limited to this.

Figure 2 shows a management server in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the management server 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes at least a storage unit 210 and a processing unit 220. It is worth noting that the management server 200 can perform a user account management mechanism corresponding to the service of the application, such as an account management job of a user account of a corresponding different individual. It must be reminded that in some embodiments, the account management job may include an approval job, a payment job, and/or an identity authentication job. Note that the foregoing account management operation is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage unit 210 can record the user accounts 212 of the respective different individuals and the related information 214 of the corresponding individual user accounts, such as text messages, image messages, and/or voice messages. The processing unit 220 can perform the user account management method of the present case, which will be described later.

Figure 3 shows a user account management method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The user account management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device, such as the foregoing management server. Device.

First, in step S310, a first individual receives a corresponding second individual. A user account is established, and in step S320, an account management job corresponding to one of the user accounts is started. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, this user account is located on one of the services of the corresponding application. The reminder is that the first individual is different from the second one. In some embodiments, the first individual must have a corresponding user account on the service to establish a user account for the second individual. In addition, in some embodiments, the client device of the corresponding second individual must install the application to use the service corresponding to the application. In other words, when the second individual completes the installation of the application, the corresponding second user's user account on the service can be established by other individuals first. In some embodiments, the establishment of a corresponding user account may be notified to a particular individual. This particular individual can initiate an account management job for this user account. For example, an employee in a company can help a new employee establish a corresponding user account on a service, and the establishment of a user account corresponding to the new employee can be notified to a specific individual (manager) of the company. And this particular individual can initiate an account management job for the user account of this new employee in this service. It is noted that in some embodiments, the account management job can include an approval job, a payment job, and/or an identity authentication job. In some embodiments, the account management job may require the second individual to install an application corresponding to the service in their client device. In addition, the account management operation may require the second individual to provide contact information, and transmit the authentication information to the second individual according to the contact information of the second individual to perform the related authentication operation. Again, the foregoing account management operation is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Then, in step S330, the first individual or a third individual receives and stores information about one of the second individuals, such as a text message, an image message, and/or a voice message. In step S340, before the account management operation is completed, the second individual-first data acquisition authority is provided, and after the account management operation is completed, the second individual-second data acquisition authority is provided. The second individual has different scopes for obtaining corresponding information under the first data obtaining authority and the second data obtaining authority.

The reminder is that before the second individual completes the account management operation, this service Other individuals, such as the first individual or the third individual, can wait for the second individual to join the service and register for the account, then can see the second individual on the service and directly transmit the relevant information to the user account of the corresponding second individual. . At this time, if the second individual has not completed the account management operation, the second individual cannot obtain the relevant information transmitted by other individuals, or may obtain a certain degree or scope of capital. News. After the second individual completes the account management operation, the second individual can obtain complete information.

Figure 4 shows a user account management method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The user account management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device, such as the aforementioned management server.

First, in step S410, receiving a first individual for one of the second individuals Information, such as text messages, image messages, and/or voice messages. In step S420, it is determined whether the account management job of the user account of the corresponding second individual has been completed. It is noted that in some embodiments, the account management job can include an approval job, a payment job, and/or an identity authentication job. In some embodiments, the account management job may require the second individual to install an application corresponding to the service in their client device. In addition, the account management operation may require the second individual to provide contact information, and transmit the authentication information to the second individual according to the contact information of the second individual to perform the related authentication operation. Again, the foregoing account management operation is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. When the account management job of the user account of the corresponding second individual is not completed (NO in step S420), in step S430, the information of the first individual for the second individual is stored. It is noted that since the second individual has not completed the account management operation, the second individual is unable to obtain relevant information transmitted by other individuals, or may obtain a certain degree or range of information. When the account management job of the user account of the corresponding second individual is completed (YES in step S420), the information of the first individual for the second individual is provided to the second individual as in step S440. For example, this information is transmitted to the client device of the corresponding first individual. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the information of the first individual for the second individual is also stored.

To give an example, a company’s employees can use a network communication. Communicate with the program's services. When a new employee joins the company, one of the company's employees can help the new employee establish a user account in the service. At this point, other employees can see the new employee on the service without waiting for the new employee to join the service and register for the account, and directly provide relevant information to the new employee, and the information will be stored. Note that because this new employee has not completed account management, new employees are unable or limited to obtain information from other employees. Since new employees can obtain specific coverage information between individuals before the account management operation is completed, the efficiency of collaborative work within the company can be increased. Note that this setup information can be notified to one of the company's managers when a new employee's user account is created. Managers can be on this network The account management job for the user account of this new employee is launched in the service of the communication application. Once a new employee completes an account management assignment and enters the service, the information previously provided by other employees will be fully provided to the new employee.

Therefore, the user account management method and system in this case can be more flexible. Manage the user's account in the service of the corresponding application, thereby improving the efficiency of the work in the group.

The method of the present invention, or a specific type or part thereof, may be in the form of a code State exists. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted via some transmission medium, such as a wire or cable, fiber optics, or any transmission type, where the machine becomes part of the program when it is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer. Invented device. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

S310, S320, S330, S340‧‧‧ steps

Claims (7)

A user account management method, applicable to an electronic device, comprising the steps of: receiving, by a first individual, establishment of a user account corresponding to a second individual; initiating an account management job corresponding to one of the user accounts; corresponding to the user account Receiving and storing information of the first individual or a third individual for one of the second individuals before the account management operation is completed; and providing the second individual with a first data acquisition right before the account management operation is completed, And after the account management operation is completed, the second individual-second data obtaining authority is provided, wherein the second individual has different scopes for obtaining the information under the first data obtaining right and the second data obtaining right. According to the user account management method of claim 1, wherein the first individual and the second system belong to a group, and the information is sent by the first individual to at least one of the second individuals in the group. A message, an image message, or a voice message. According to the user account management method of claim 1, the method further includes notifying the establishment of the corresponding user account to a fourth individual, and the fourth individual starts the account management operation corresponding to the user account. A user account management system, applicable to an electronic device, comprising: a storage unit; and a processing unit, configured to receive, by a first individual, the establishment of a user account corresponding to a second individual, and initiate one of the corresponding user accounts Account management And receiving and storing information of the first individual or a third individual for the second individual before the account management job corresponding to the user account is completed, and providing the second before the account management operation is completed The first-first data obtaining authority is provided, and after the account management operation is completed, the second individual-second data obtaining right is provided, wherein the second individual obtains the first data obtaining right and the second data obtaining right The scope of obtaining this information is different. According to the user account management system of claim 4, wherein the first individual and the second system belong to a group, and the information is sent by the first individual to at least one of the second individuals in the group. A message, an image message, or a voice message. According to the user account management system of claim 4, the processing unit notifies a fourth individual of the establishment of the corresponding user account, and the account management operation corresponding to the user account is initiated by the fourth individual. A computer program product for loading by a machine and executing a user account management method, the computer program product comprising: a first code for receiving, by a first individual, a user account corresponding to a second individual Establishing; a second code for initiating an account management job corresponding to one of the user accounts; a third code for receiving and storing the first individual or before the account management job of the corresponding user account is completed a third individual for one of the second individuals; and a fourth code for providing the second individual-first data acquisition authority before the account management operation is completed, and providing the second individual-second data acquisition authority after the account management operation is completed, wherein The second individual has different scopes for obtaining the information under the first data obtaining authority and the second data obtaining authority.