WO2011091773A1 - Transportable usb device and method for access to digital media formats, communication services and/or other services, and software without a password and/or without registration - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a portable USB device for passwordless and / or registration-free access to held in networks digital media formats, communications and / or services and software, with a first USB connector that connects to a USB slot of an Internet-enabled end - Or peripheral device can be connected, a micro-controller and controlled by the micro-controller write and read memory.
- the invention further relates to a method for password-free and / or registration-free access to digital media formats held in networks,
- a portable interface device which has a USB interface at a first end of its housing, which is connectable to a computer and can communicate with this.
- the interface device further has a mobile phone interface communicating with the mobile phone and a memory card interface for an external memory card. Via the USB interface, the mobile telephone connected to the mobile telephone interface can be supplied with power or charged.
- USB memory especially USB memory stick known
- the USB connector for connecting the USB memory to the USB slot of a computer and a USB slot for connecting another USB memory has its USB connector on the USB slot of the external USB memory.
- This known USB memory also has a microcontroller and running on the microcontroller software, which is adapted to select one or more files from the external USB memory and copy to the connected further USB memory.
- a portable data carrier for transmitting configuration data, in particular a firmware, from an external computer to a sensor which has a first connection means for connecting the data carrier to the external computer and a read / write memory interacting with the first connection means for temporarily storing the configuration data, wherein the first connection means is adapted to transfer the configuration data from the external computer to the write computer. To transfer read memory.
- Read memory is a configuration software stored, which can be loaded into a working memory of the external computer when the disk is connected to the external computer.
- the configuration software is set up at least for automatically or interactively assembling the configuration data for the sensor by a user.
- a second connection means is provided, which cooperates with the read-write memory and is adapted to transfer the configuration data from the read-write memory to a memory of the sensor when the data carrier with the sensor connected is. Furthermore, a mains-independent power supply is available for supplying the data carrier.
- the first connection means is a USB connector and the second connection means is a 4 or 5-pin sealing circular connector.
- USB devices remain passive mass storage, ie exercise only a slave function and always on a special type of devices such as mobile phones, sensors o. The like. limited
- it is the object of the invention to develop a USB device and a method for password-free and / or registration-free access to media formats, security-relevant communication and / or services as well as software for a large number of applications is compatible with end devices and provides an active, customizable, multi-functional interface cost-effective and, if desired, anonymous.
- This object is achieved by a device of the type mentioned above with the features of claim 1 and by a method having the features of claim 16.
- Advantageous embodiments of the method and tool are the dependent claims.
- the invention is characterized in that the device has at least one further USB connector for connecting the end or peripheral device, wherein the first and further connector with each other via a data bus and are connected by a power supply line, and that a non-volatile memory is provided for own operating system, which is adapted to actively search interfaces, to manage the memory and the random access memory and to execute software, the hardware-based Serial number of the device read into a distinctive individualized access key for digital
- the hardware-encoded serial number of the USB device makes the latter unmistakable, because the serial number on the one hand inseparably connected to the hardware and on the other hand at the same time license and / or access key for security-related areas, members areas o. is, without a login with name and password is required.
- the USB device according to the invention is thus itself the key that opens the access anonymously, because the possession of the key authorizes the user to gain access and, if necessary, to make use of communication and / or services.
- the at least one other USB connector is variable in its expression, this in the form of a micro-USB 2.0 Type A or Type B, Mini-USB 2.0 Type A or Type B, USB 2.0 Type A or Type B, USB 3.0 connector or proprietary USB connector may be present.
- USB device is compatible with all commercially available end or peripheral devices such as readers for electronic books, newspapers and magazines, mobile telephones, MP3 players, digital cameras, audio equipment, video equipment, TV sets, microphones or the like is.
- the data bus and / or the power supply line between the first USB connector and the at least another connector is formed interruptible and the current from the first USB connector on the at least another USB connector or vice versa Charging the terminal fürleitbar.
- the USB device at the same time allows a charging of loadable terminals (mobile phone, MP3 player, etc.).
- USB device is an electronic device, such as a relay, for automatically interrupting or establishing the data bus connection and / or power supply between the connectors within the device available.
- a relay for automatically interrupting or establishing the data bus connection and / or power supply between the connectors within the device available.
- user actuatable mechanical switches may be provided for interrupting or establishing the data bus connection or power supply line between the connectors on the device without departing from the invention.
- this optionally has a network-independent power supply, such as a battery or a mignon cell, or the power supply of USB device according to the invention takes over when the end or peripheral device provides no power.
- a network-independent power supply such as a battery or a mignon cell
- a USB connector can be connected by a cable to the device.
- all connection plugs can be connected to the device via cables, the cable being in the form of an external cable scooter or a cable that can be wound or unwound inside the device.
- the memory executing the operating system and the application software is a memory independent of the read and write memory or a non-rewritable memory area which is separated from the read and write memory.
- a write and read memory can be provided according to a further embodiment of the USB device according to the invention, a flash memory or a recorded by the USB device according to the invention memory card.
- the non-rewritable memory will always be a separate memory.
- the USB device according to the invention has additional interfaces for Bluetooth, infrared, GPS receiver, audio playback, camera, digital signal processor and microphone, so that the USB device according to the invention is compatible with all commercially available devices.
- a further embodiment of the USB device according to the invention provides, instead of the use of a further connector plug a USB socket, which is connected by a USB cable to the terminal.
- Nonvolatile memory area of the read / write memory Memory of the USB device
- USB device through the software according to step b), e) encrypting the serial number and generating
- step b) an individualized code by the software according to step b), so that the code in the hardware of the USB device is inseparable, fixed and the device itself in a unique
- decrypted codes matches the serial number stored in the server.
- the USB device is the master or host by the inventive method, the terminals or peripherals such as PC, mobile phone, TV or eBook reader, however, become clients on which only the contents are visualized and who provide internet access.
- the operating system controls the USB device and the execution of the programs, actively searches for the interfaces and manages the memories.
- USB device itself has no traceable IP address and instead uses the IP address of each end or peripheral device, so that over the operating system belonging to the own browser access to the WWW in complete Anonymity is possible.
- This media content may be tagged so that the software maps and registers the hardware-based code to the serial number, which securely controls the ownership and usage rights of the content.
- texts Music and video can easily be tagged with metadata and links, allowing access to more information or service sources in local area networks (LAN, WLAN) or on the WWW.
- the inventive method is further configured such that all programs executable with the USB device do not require formal installation on the end or peripheral devices and do not contain any traces, i. E. Leave data remains in the memory of the USB device or the terminals.
- the inventive solution is characterized in that it is suitable for a variety of end or peripheral devices, preferably personal computers, readers for electronic books, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, TVs, video and audio equipment, microphones etc., is usable.
- It show 1 shows schematically the structure of the USB device according to the invention
- Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of the inventive method using the example of newspaper and magazine publishers and
- Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of the USB device according to the invention in charging function.
- the USB device shown in Fig. 1 comprises a first USB connector 1, at least one other USB connector 2 at one end of the housing, a micro-controller 3 and a read-write memory 4 as essential components.
- the USB connector 1 is in the form of a male type A male USB connector and the at least one male USB connector 2 is in the form of a micro USB 2.0 type A or type B, mini USB 2.0 type A or type B, USB 2.0 Type A or Type B, USB 3.0 connector or proprietary USB connector.
- the first USB connector 1 and the at least another USB connector 2 are connected to the corresponding USB sockets 9 of the respective end or peripheral device 10 for Making a data connection plugged. All you have to do is select the appropriate USB connector on the USB device and connect it to the USB port on the end and peripheral device.
- FIG 2 shows examples of possible connection variants of the USB device according to the invention to different end or peripheral devices.
- the USB connector 1 and 2 are interconnected by a data bus 5 and a power supply line 6, which can be interrupted or reconnected by an electronic switching device 7.
- the connectors 1 and 2 are, for example, occupied by four pins, two for data transmission and two for power transmission. Of course, the number of pins is variable, so that a different number of pins can be selected, such as connectors for OTG (on-the-go-specific USB sockets).
- the electronic switching device 7 recognizes, as soon as the USB device according to the invention is connected to an end or peripheral device, whether the latter has its own power supply. If a separate power supply is missing at the end or peripheral device, the switching device 7 automatically switches on a power supply 8, which is optionally present in the USB device, as shown in FIG. 6, in order to supply the USB device with power and thus ensure the data transmission.
- the power supply 8 may be a battery or a mignon cell that can provide the connected mobile device 10 such as mobile phone or laptop with emergency power.
- the USB device With the USB device according to the invention leaves Furthermore, a charging of a terminal, such as a mobile phone on the laptop realize.
- the USB device is connected with its USB connector 1 in the form of USB 2.0 to the USB slot of the laptop and with its USB connector 2 in the form of the mini USB 2.0 type A.
- the switching device 7 the data bus 5 is interrupted and the power supply line 6 between the connectors 1 and 2 switched to passage, so that the current passed through the battery of the mobile phone and the latter charges.
- the data bus 5 connects both the USB connector 1 and the connector 2 with the micro-controller 3, in the nonvolatile memory 11 is a separate operating system for controlling the USB device and software pre-installed for applications.
- an operating system for example, a Kernel can be used, which was developed on the basis of the license-free Linux kernel and is designed to actively search interfaces, manage the memory and execute software that reads the hardware-based serial number of the device, the latter into a unique individualized access key for digital
- LAN local area networks
- WLAN local area networks
- the software can either be stored in the memory 11 of the microcontroller 3 or in a non-volatile and non-rewritable region 11 divided by the read-write memory 4.
- the read-write memory 4 may be as a flash memory or else be designed as a memory card on which appropriate media content, communications and / or services or application software can be stored.
- the software generates the individualized code by encrypting the serial number with a random number and transmits it to the Internet-capable end or peripheral device that encodes the code. forwards the responsible server by means of a URL (Uniform Resource Locator).
- a URL Uniform Resource Locator
- a "public key” is transmitted via the URL and entered into a database, for example by means of which a timestamp and / or timeout can be carried in.
- the server decrypts the transmitted individualized code. This two-stage coding process is described in detail later for sure.
- the software of the USB device according to the invention further includes a browser that uses the IP address of each end or peripheral device when establishing access to the WWW, so that the browsing in complete anonymity is possible.
- the embodiment of the USB device shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 can be modified such that one of the two USB connection plugs or even all USB connection plugs are connected to the data bus 5 and the power supply line 6 by a cable.
- the cable is then in
- the cable scooter for loading and unrolling, so that there is no rigid connection between devices especially when realizing the charging function. But it is also possible, the cable through one in the housing of the USB device unrolled or unrolled mechanism.
- Nonvolatile memory area of the read / write memory Memory of the USB device
- USB device through the software according to step b), e) encrypting the serial number and generating
- step b) an individualized code by the software according to step b), so that the code in the hardware of the USB device is inseparably fixed and the device itself in a distinctive
- Serial number comparing it with the serial number stored in the server as well as registering the access key with the server
- the USB device according to the invention is, as shown in FIG. 4, connected to the USB slot 9 of a terminal 10, for example a PC, reading device or mobile phone.
- a program for operating widgets (components of a graphic window system) in the form of widget engines is installed in the memory of the microcontroller 3.
- the individualized access code generation program reads out the hardware encoded serial number of the USB device and converts it to the access code which is inseparably linked to the hardware of the USB device on the one hand and a variety of functions such as license and access keys to the other WWW, can exercise.
- the USB device according to the invention via the browser of the USB device automatically access to the desired book of the corresponding publisher, websites, services, programs or reserved areas, for example
- the write and read memory 4 of the USB device for example, application software such as pdf, MP3, image and video programs are present, the presentation and playback enable a via the Internet-enabled device 10 loaded into the read and write memory 4 electronic book.
- the loading of the electronic book is accomplished via the access key described above.
- the access key also allows everyone
- the structure of the USB device according to the invention corresponds to the example shown in the previous section [0042]. This also applies to the generation of the access key.
- the widget operation program has been enhanced with a non-installation auto-RSS feed channel (simple and structured publishing of changes to web pages such as news pages, blogs, audio-video logs in a standardized format).
- a media library in the form of special push media (information controlled by the sender), electronic magazines, music tracks (MP3), videos, audiobooks is loaded via the access key.
- the user of the USB device can via the
- FIG. 6 shows the USB device according to the invention in charging function.
- the USB connection plug 1 is plugged into an active, current-emitting USB slot, typically a standard A USB socket, of the terminal 10.
- the power supply 8 for example a rechargeable battery
- the USB device according to the invention is connected via the ground to the micro-controller 3 and the memory 4 and via the phase with the switching device 10. The battery is thus supplied by the power of the terminal 10 and at the same time charged for those applications in which the USB device according to the invention is connected to terminals 10 without power.
- the power supply 8 of the USB device according to the invention then provides either the power for starting the own applications or this terminal 10 the operating current.
- the USB device according to the invention thus effectively provides an adapter for the power transmission to a terminal without its own power delivery, such as mobile phone or laptop, being exposed to the data connection and only the power from the connector 1 to the connector plug 2 and provided by this the connected device becomes.
- On the connector 2 of the USB device according to the invention as shown in FIG. 6, also attach an adapter attachment 12, which has a corresponding USB slot 13 and to connect the terminal without power delivery at least one equivalent to the connector 2 equivalent connector.
- USB device is compatible with a large number of Internet-enabled end devices or peripheral devices, such as personal computers, mobile phones, smartphones, electronic readers, laptops, digital cameras, televisions, video recorders, audio equipment, MP3 players and
- the solution according to the invention is uniform and simple in construction and has the great advantage that the USB device acts as a sandwich model, i.
- the USB device is designed as a simple active access unit for special Internet-enabled end and peripheral devices such as electronic readers, which can be extended to other media content such as film or music, etc., as desired by the user.
- the USB device according to the invention has the necessary hardware and software and transforms the previously passive USB stick into an active master function performing device.
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