KR101612910B1 - Communication system via multiple USIM chip and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a communication system via a plurality of USIM cards and a control method thereof. That is, the present invention is configured to: provide a plurality of USIM cards having identical information; when another terminal to which an auxiliary USIM card of the USIM cards has been applied is used while a terminal to which a main USIM card of the USIM cards has been applied is in use, notify the terminal to which the main USIM card has been applied of the use of the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card has been applied; perform a communication function via the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card has been applied; stop the use of the terminal to which the main USIM card has been applied; and provide information on the use of the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card has been applied to the terminal to which the main USIM card has been applied. Therefore, even when the terminal to which one USIM card has been applied is lost or a user moves after leaving the terminal in a specific place, such as a home, an office, and the like, functions, such as electronic commerce, financial transaction, or the like, may be performed via a terminal to which another USIM card including identical information has been applied when required, and thus convenience of the user can be improved.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a communication system via a plurality of USIM cards,

The present invention relates to a communication system and a control method thereof via a plurality of USIM cards. More particularly, the present invention provides a plurality of USIM cards including the same information, When another terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied is used, the terminal notifies the terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied to use the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, And stops the use of the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied and provides the use information of the other terminal to which the main USIM card is applied to the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, and a control method thereof .

A USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card (or USIM chip) is a memory card containing information such as a subscriber's phone number, personal information, and so on. It is used for various functions such as user authentication, international roaming, It enables various additional services such as phone calls, data transmission / reception, banking services, securities, transportation cards, and various affiliate cards.

When a USIM card that stores information for phone calls, data transmission / reception, electronic transactions or financial transactions is lost or moved to a specific place, it is possible to make telephone calls, data transmission / reception, There is an inconvenience in use due to failure to perform functions such as commercial transactions and financial transactions.

Korean Patent No. 10-0599001 [Title: Method and system for restricting illegal use of a mobile communication terminal using a universal subscriber identity module]

An object of the present invention is to provide a plurality of USIM cards including the same information and to provide a plurality of USIM cards, when another terminal to which an auxiliary USIM card is applied is used during use of a terminal to which a main USIM card is applied , Notifies the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied to notify the use of the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, then performs a communication function through the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, And providing usage information of another terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied to a terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, and a control method thereof.

In a communication system using a plurality of USIM cards, in which the same personal information and financial information are stored, a main USIM is connected to a first terminal, A first terminal for receiving information on a connection request of an auxiliary USIM transmitted from a server when a second terminal connection is requested and transmitting response information to the server in response to information on a connection request of the received auxiliary USIM; The server permitting connection of the second terminal of the auxiliary USIM based on response information transmitted from the first terminal; And the second terminal transmitting usage information via the auxiliary USIM to the server or storing the usage information in a partial area of the auxiliary USIM after the connection of the second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is permitted.

As an example related to the present invention, the response information may include at least one of a telephone number stored in the first terminal and blocking request information, which is information for blocking use of the auxiliary USIM.

As an example related to the present invention, the server may block the connection of the second terminal of the secondary USIM when blocking information is included in the response information.

As an example related to the present invention, if the response information is not included in the received response information, or if the response information is not transmitted from the first terminal within a predetermined time, The second terminal can be allowed to connect, the use of the first terminal connected to the main USIM can be blocked, and the one or more telephone numbers stored in the first terminal included in the received response information can be transmitted to the second terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, when the first terminal is performing at least one of functions of performing a communication function, performing an electronic transaction, and performing a financial transaction, And permit the second terminal connection of the secondary USIM.

As an example related to the present invention, the usage information through the auxiliary USIM may include at least one of electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

As an example related to the present invention, when the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal is completed and the main USIM is newly used in the first terminal, the server transmits usage information through one or more of the auxiliary USIMs stored in the server To the first terminal connected to the main USIM.

As an example related to the present invention, the first terminal performs an authentication procedure between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM when the auxiliary USIM is further connected to the first terminal through the OTG, while the main USIM is connected When the authentication is normally completed, usage information stored in a partial area of the auxiliary USIM may be stored in a part of the main USIM or a storage unit included in the first terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, the auxiliary USIM allocates a part of the auxiliary USIM to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) card function, and stores the same personal information and financial information Can be stored.

A method of controlling a communication system through a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method of controlling a communication system through a plurality of USIM cards storing the same personal information and financial information, Transmitting information on a connection request of an auxiliary USIM to the first terminal when a connection of a second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is requested in a state of being connected; Transmitting response information to the server through the first terminal in response to the connection request information of the auxiliary USIM; Determining whether the second USIM connection of the secondary USIM is permitted based on the response information transmitted from the first terminal through the server; When the connection of the second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is permitted as a result of the determination, the use of the first terminal connected to the main USIM is blocked, and the first terminal stored in the first terminal included in the received response information Transmitting one or more telephone numbers to the second terminal; Transmitting usage information via the secondary USIM including at least one of electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information to the server through the second terminal; When the use of the auxiliary USIM at the second terminal is completed and the main USIM is newly used at the first terminal through the server, usage information via one or more of the auxiliary USIMs stored in the server is transmitted to the main USIM To the first terminal; And storing and displaying usage information via one or more of the auxiliary USIMs transmitted from the server through the first terminal.

Blocking the second terminal connection of the secondary USIM when blocking information is included in the response information through the server as an example related to the present invention; The method of claim 1, further comprising: when the first terminal is performing at least one of performing an electronic transaction and performing a financial transaction while the first terminal is performing a call function, 2 terminal connection; Performing an authentication procedure between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM when the auxiliary USIM is further connected to the first terminal through the OTG through the first terminal while the main USIM is connected; And storing the usage information stored in a partial area of the auxiliary USIM in a part of the main USIM or a storage part included in the first terminal when the authentication is normally completed through the first terminal can do.

The present invention provides a plurality of USIM cards including the same information, and when another terminal of the plurality of USIM cards to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied is used during use of the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, After notifying the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied to use the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, performs a communication function through the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, suspends the use of the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, Even when a terminal to which one USIM is applied is lost or moved to a specific place such as a home or office by providing usage information of another terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied to the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, Can perform functions such as electronic transactions and financial transactions through other USIM-equipped terminals There is an effect that can enhance the user's convenience.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a communication system through a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a first terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a second terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a communication system through a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a first terminal according to an embodiment of the system of the present invention.

It is noted that the technical terms used in the present invention are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the technical terms used in the present invention should be construed in a sense generally understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless otherwise defined in the present invention, and an overly comprehensive It should not be construed as meaning or overly reduced. In addition, when a technical term used in the present invention is an erroneous technical term that does not accurately express the concept of the present invention, it should be understood that technical terms that can be understood by a person skilled in the art can be properly understood. In addition, the general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted according to a predefined or context, and should not be construed as being excessively reduced.

Furthermore, the singular expressions used in the present invention include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term "comprising" or "comprising" or the like in the present invention should not be construed as necessarily including the various elements or steps described in the invention, Or may include additional components or steps.

In addition, terms including ordinals such as first, second, etc. used in the present invention can be used to describe elements, but the elements should not be limited by terms. Terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like or similar elements throughout the several views, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. It is to be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a communication system 10 via a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the communication system 10 includes a first terminal 100, a second terminal 200, and a server 300. Not all of the components of the communication system 10 shown in Fig. 1 are required, and the communication system 10 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in Fig. 1, The communication system 10 may also be implemented.

The first terminal 100 and the second terminal 200 may be a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a personal handyphone system (PMP) A portable computer, a portable multimedia player, a telematics terminal, a navigation terminal, a personal computer, a notebook computer, a slate PC, a tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device (Wibro) terminal, an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) terminal, a smart TV, a mobile phone, a mobile phone, a mobile phone, The present invention can be applied to various terminals such as a digital broadcasting terminal, a television, a 3D television, a home theater system, an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) terminal, an A / V (Audio / Video) system,.

2, the first terminal 100 includes a first communication unit 110, a first storage unit 120, a first display unit 130, a first audio output unit 140, a first interface 150 and a first controller 160. Not all of the components of the first terminal 100 shown in FIG. 2 are required, and the first terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in FIG. 2, The first terminal 100 may also be implemented by components.

The first communication unit 110 communicates with at least one external terminal or any internal component via a wired / wireless communication network. At this time, the external arbitrary terminal may include another second terminal 200, the server 300, and the like. Here, the wireless Internet technology includes a wireless LAN (WLAN), a digital living network alliance (DLNA), a wireless broadband (Wibro), a world interoperability for a microwave (WiMAX), a high speed downlink packet access ), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS) And the communication unit 150 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology in a range including internet technologies not listed above. In addition, the near field communication technology includes Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC) , Ultra Sound Communication (USC), Visible Light Communication (VLC), Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct. The wired communication technology may include a power line communication (PLC), a USB communication, an Ethernet, a serial communication, an optical / coaxial cable, and the like.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 may transmit information with an arbitrary terminal through a universal serial bus (USB).

In addition, the first communication unit 110 may include a communication system (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000) , Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE And transmits the wireless signal to at least one of the base station, the second terminal 200, and the server 300 on a mobile communication network constructed in accordance with a long term evolution (A-A) method.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 receives information on a connection request of an auxiliary USIM transmitted from the server 300.

The first storage unit 120 stores various user interfaces (UI), a graphical user interface (GUI), and the like.

Also, the first storage unit 120 stores data and programs necessary for the first terminal 100 to operate.

That is, the first storage unit 120 stores a plurality of application programs or applications driven by the first terminal 100, data for operation of the first terminal 100, Can be stored. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least some of these application programs may exist on the first terminal 100 from the time of departure for the basic functions (e.g., call incoming, outgoing, message receiving, origination) of the first terminal 100 . The application program is stored in the first storage unit 120 and is installed on the first terminal 100. The application program is controlled by the first control unit 160 so that the operation of the first terminal 100 ). ≪ / RTI >

The first storage unit 120 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD Or XD memory), a magnetic disk, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read- ), And a programmable read-only memory (PROM). Also, the first terminal 100 may operate a web storage for performing a storage function of the first storage unit 120 on the Internet, or may operate in association with the web storage.

Also, the first storage unit 120 stores usage information and the like used through the auxiliary USIM under the control of the first controller 160. Here, the usage information includes electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

The first display unit 130 displays various contents such as various menu screens using the user interface and / or graphical user interface stored in the first storage unit 120 under the control of the first control unit 160 . The content displayed on the first display unit 130 includes various text or image data (including various information data) and a menu screen including data such as an icon, a list menu, and a combo box. Also, the first display unit 130 may be a touch screen. At this time, a touch sensor for sensing the touch gesture of the user may be included. The touch sensor may be one of various types such as an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, a piezoelectric type, and the like. In the case of the electrostatic type, the touch coordinates are calculated by sensing the minute electricity that is excited by the user's body when a part of the user's body is touched on the touch screen surface by using the dielectric coated on the surface of the touch screen. In the case of the pressure sensitive type, two electrode plates are built in the touch screen. When the user touches the screen, the upper and lower electrode plates of the touched position contact each other and current flows. In addition, the user device may support the pen input function, in which case the user's gesture utilizing an input means such as a pen, rather than a part of the user's body, may be sensed. By way of example, if the input means is a stylus pen containing a coil therein, the user device may comprise a magnetic field sensing sensor for sensing a magnetic field that is varied by the coil inside the stylus pen. In this case, not only the user's touch gesture but also the proximity gesture of the user such as hovering can be detected.

The first display unit 130 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) And may be implemented in at least one form of a flexible display, a 3D display, an e-ink display, and a LED (Light Emitting Diode), and a driving circuit, a backlight unit, Can be included together.

Also, the first display unit 130 displays usage information and the like used through the received auxiliary USIM under the control of the first controller 160.

The first audio output unit 140 outputs audio information included in a signal processed by the first control unit 160. Here, the first audio output unit 140 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

Also, the first audio output unit 140 outputs the guidance voice generated by the first control unit 160.

Also, the first audio output unit 140 outputs audio information corresponding to the usage information used on the received auxiliary USIM by the first controller 160.

The first interface 150 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the first terminal 100. For example, the first interface 150 may include a headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, , An audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. Here, the identification module is a card that stores various information for authenticating the usage right of the first terminal 100, and includes a user identity module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. In addition, the device having the identification module may be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification module can be connected to the first terminal 100 through the port. The first interface 150 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the received data to each component in the first terminal 100 or allows data in the first terminal 100 to be transmitted to an external device .

The first interface 150 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the first terminal 100 when the first terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals input from the cradle may be transmitted to the first terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the first terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

As described above, the USIM of any one of the plurality of USIMs (or USIM cards / USIM chips, hereinafter referred to as 'USIM') according to the present invention can be installed through the first interface 150.

The first controller 160 executes the overall control function of the first terminal 100.

Also, the first controller 160 executes the overall control function of the first terminal 100 using the program and data stored in the first storage unit 120. The first controller 160 may include a RAM, a ROM, a CPU, a GPU, and a bus, and the RAM, the ROM, the CPU, and the GPU may be connected to each other via a bus. The CPU accesses the first storage unit 120 to perform booting using the O / S stored in the first storage unit 120. The CPU can access various programs stored in the first storage unit 120, And the like.

If the main USIM, which is a USIM among a plurality of USIMs, is installed in the first terminal 100, the first controller 160 may perform a communication function through the corresponding main USIM (Or connection function). Here, the main USIM and the one or more auxiliary USIMs included in the plurality of USIMs may store (or have) the same personal information, financial information, and the like.

When the connection to the second terminal 200 of the auxiliary USIM is requested (or attempted) while the main USIM is connected (or mounted) to the first terminal 100, 160 receives information on connection requests of the auxiliary USIMs transmitted (or provided) from the server 300 through the first communication unit 110.

In addition, the first controller 160 outputs information on the connection request of the received auxiliary USIM through the first display unit 130 and / or the first audio output unit 140.

Also, the first controller 160 generates response information in response to the connection request information of the received auxiliary USIM. Here, the response information includes one or more telephone numbers, blocking request information, and the like stored in the first terminal 100 to which the main USIM is connected. At this time, the blocking request information includes information for blocking use of the auxiliary USIM.

In addition, the first controller 160 transmits the generated response information to the server 300 through the first communication unit 110.

Also, after the communication (or use) of the first terminal 100 equipped with the main USIM is cut off by use of the auxiliary USIM, the first controller 160 newly connects the first terminal 100 with the main USIM, (100).

In addition, after the communication function is restored, the first controller 160 receives usage information via the first communication unit 110 transmitted from the server 300 via the auxiliary USIM. Here, the usage information includes electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

That is, when the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal 200 is completed (or ended) and the first terminal 100 is connected through the main USIM, And transmits information on the connection state of the main USIM to the server 300 through the first communication unit 110. [

In addition, the first controller 160 may transmit one or more pieces of usage information used through the auxiliary USIM transmitted from the server 300 to the first communication unit 110 (110) in response to the transmitted information on the connection state of the main USIM, ≪ / RTI >

In addition, the first controller 160 stores one or more pieces of usage information used in the received auxiliary USIM in the first storage unit 120.

Also, the first controller 160 outputs one or more pieces of usage information used through the received auxiliary USIM through the first display unit 130 and / or the first audio output unit 140.

In addition, when the first terminal 100 (or the first interface 150) is further connected to (or mounted on) the first terminal 100, The first control unit 160 performs an authentication procedure between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM. Here, the authentication procedure (or the authentication function) And the like.

In addition, when the authentication is normally completed, the first controller 160 stores usage information stored (or accumulated) in a part of the auxiliary USIM in a part of the main USIM or in the first terminal 100 And stores it in the first storage unit 120. Here, the usage information includes electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

The first control unit 160 outputs usage information stored in the first storage unit 120 through the first display unit 130 and / or the first audio output unit 140.

As described above, the auxiliary USIM is usually used as a universal serial bus (USB) card, and is used to store various kinds of data in a part of the auxiliary USIM. The main USIM (Or other auxiliary USIM) is connected to the connected terminal, the auxiliary USIM function (or operation) may be performed through the same personal information, financial information, and the like stored in some other area of the auxiliary USIM.

3, the second terminal 200 includes a second communication unit 210, a second storage unit 220, a second display unit 230, a second audio output unit 240, a second interface 250 and a second control unit 260. [ Not all of the components of the second terminal 200 shown in FIG. 3 are required components, and the second terminal 200 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in FIG. 3, The second terminal 200 may also be implemented by a component.

The second communication unit 210 communicates with at least one external terminal through a wired / wireless communication network. At this time, the external arbitrary terminal may include the first terminal 100, another terminal, the server 300, and the like. The wireless Internet technology includes a wireless LAN (WLAN), a DLNA, a Wibro, a WiMAX, HSDPA, HSUPA, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE- And the communication unit 150 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology in a range including Internet technologies not listed above. Near field communication technologies may include Bluetooth, RFID, IrDA, UWB, ZigBee, NFC, Ultrasound (USC), Visible Light (VLC), WiFi and WiFi Direct. have. In addition, the wired communication technology may include a power line communication (PLC), a USB communication, an Ethernet, a serial communication, and an optical / coaxial cable.

Also, the second communication unit 210 can transmit information to and from an arbitrary terminal through a universal serial bus (USB).

The second communication unit 210 may be connected to the second communication unit 210 in accordance with technical standards or a communication method (e.g., GSM, CDMA, CDMA2000, EV-DO, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, And transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of the base station, the first terminal 100, and the server 300 on the established mobile communication network.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 transmits information on the use request of the communication function through the USIM newly installed in the second terminal 200 to the server 300 under the control of the second control unit 260 send.

The second storage unit 220 stores various user interfaces (UI), a graphical user interface (GUI), and the like.

In addition, the second storage unit 220 stores data and programs necessary for the second terminal 200 to operate.

That is, the second storage unit 220 may store a plurality of application programs driven by the second terminal 200, data for operating the second terminal 200, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least some of these application programs may exist on the second terminal 200 from the time of departure for the basic functions (e.g., call incoming, outgoing, message reception, origination) of the second terminal 200 . The application program is stored in the second storage unit 220 and installed on the second terminal 200 so that the operation of the second terminal 200 can be controlled by the second control unit 260 Lt; / RTI >

The second storage unit 220 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory, a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a RAM, an SRAM, a ROM, , And a PROM. In addition, the second terminal 200 may operate web storage or operate in association with the web storage to perform the storage function of the second storage unit 220 on the Internet.

Also, the second storage unit 220 stores usage information and the like used through the secondary USIM under the control of the second control unit 260.

The second display unit 230 displays various contents such as various menu screens by using the user interface and / or graphical user interface stored in the second storage unit 220 under the control of the second control unit 260 . Here, the content displayed on the second display unit 230 includes various text or image data (including various information data) and a menu screen including data such as an icon, a list menu, and a combo box. Also, the second display unit 230 may be a touch screen. At this time, a touch sensor for sensing the touch gesture of the user may be included. The touch sensor may be one of various types such as an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, a piezoelectric type, and the like. In the case of the electrostatic type, the touch coordinates are calculated by sensing the minute electricity that is excited by the user's body when a part of the user's body is touched on the touch screen surface by using the dielectric coated on the surface of the touch screen. In the case of the pressure sensitive type, two electrode plates are built in the touch screen. When the user touches the screen, the upper and lower electrode plates of the touched position contact each other and current flows. In addition, the user device may support the pen input function, in which case the user's gesture utilizing an input means such as a pen, rather than a part of the user's body, may be sensed. By way of example, if the input means is a stylus pen containing a coil therein, the user device may comprise a magnetic field sensing sensor for sensing a magnetic field that is varied by the coil inside the stylus pen. In this case, not only the user's touch gesture but also the proximity gesture of the user such as hovering can be detected.

The second display unit 230 may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a three dimensional display, And may include a driving circuit, a backlight unit, and the like for this purpose.

Also, the second display unit 230 displays usage information and the like to be used through the auxiliary USIM under the control of the second control unit 260.

The second audio output unit 240 outputs audio information included in the signal processed by the second control unit 260. Here, the second audio output unit 240 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

Also, the second audio output unit 240 outputs the guidance voice generated by the second control unit 260.

In addition, the second audio output unit 240 outputs audio information corresponding to usage information used by the second control unit 260 through the auxiliary USIM.

The second interface 250 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the second terminal 200. For example, the second interface 250 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with the identification module, An I / O port, an earphone port, and the like. The identification module includes a user authentication module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a universal user authentication module (USIM), and the like, which stores various information for authenticating the usage right of the second terminal can do. In addition, the device provided with the identification module can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification module can be connected to the second terminal 200 through the port. The second interface 250 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the received data to each component in the second terminal 200 or data in the second terminal 200 is transmitted to an external device .

The second interface 250 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the second terminal 200 when the second terminal 200 is connected to the external cradle, May be a channel through which various command signals transmitted to the second terminal 200 may be transmitted. Various command signals or power from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the second terminal 200 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

As described above, the USIM of any one of the plurality of USIMs (or USIM cards / USIM chips) according to the present invention can be installed through the second interface 250. [

The second control unit 260 executes the overall control function of the second terminal 200. [

Also, the second control unit 260 executes an overall control function of the second terminal 200 using the programs and data stored in the second storage unit 220. [ The second controller 260 may include a RAM, a ROM, a CPU, a GPU, and a bus, and the RAM, the ROM, the CPU, and the GPU may be connected to each other via a bus. The CPU accesses the second storage unit 220 and performs booting using the O / S stored in the second storage unit 220. The CPU can access various programs stored in the second storage unit 220, And the like.

In addition, when the second terminal (or the second interface 250) is requested to connect (or attempt to connect) an auxiliary USIM, which is one of the plurality of USIMs, the second control unit 260 uses the communication function (Or information on a request for use of a communication function / information on a connection request of the secondary USIM) to the server 300 through the second communication unit 210. [ Here, the main USIM and the one or more auxiliary USIMs included in the plurality of USIMs may store (or have) the same personal information, financial information, and the like.

That is, in a state where the main USIM is connected to the first terminal 100 and the communication function is being used, the second USIM is installed in the second terminal 200, To the server (300) through the second communication unit (210).

In addition, if the connection can not be established (or disconnected) from the server 300 in response to the use request of the transmitted communication function (or the information about the use request of the communication function / the information about the connection request of the auxiliary USIM) , The second control unit 250 blocks (or cancels) the access (or use) of the auxiliary USIM based on the blocking information transmitted from the server 300.

In addition, when connection permission is determined from the server 300 in response to the use request of the transmitted communication function (or the information on the use request of the communication function / the information on the connection request of the auxiliary USIM) (Or use) of the auxiliary USIM on the basis of the connection permission information transmitted from the server 300.

In this way, the second control unit 260 performs the use (or communication / connection) function through the auxiliary USIM by the control (or relay) of the server 300. At this time, after the connection of the second terminal 200 of the auxiliary USIM is allowed by the server 300, the second controller 260 performs an authentication function with the auxiliary USIM. Here, the authentication function includes a preset password verification function and the like.

Also, the second control unit 260 may finally permit the connection of the auxiliary USIM only when the authentication function is normally completed.

Also, after the auxiliary USIM is connected to the second terminal 200, the second control unit 260 transmits the one or more telephone numbers stored in the first terminal 100 connected to the main USIM, To the second storage unit (220).

Also, the second controller 260 performs a communication function based on a phone number of one or more phone numbers stored in the first terminal 100 stored in the second storage unit 220.

In addition, after the auxiliary USIM is connected to the second terminal 200, the second controller 260 transmits usage information through the auxiliary USIM to the server 300 through the second communication unit 210 in real time Transfer (or provide). Here, the usage information includes electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

Also, the second controller 260 stores usage information via the auxiliary USIM in a predetermined area of the auxiliary USIM.

In addition, the second control unit 260 stores usage information via the auxiliary USIM in the second storage unit 220.

When the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal 200 (or the second interface 250) is completed (or terminated) (or the second terminal 200 (or the second interface 200) 250) is removed (or disconnected)), the second control unit 260 transmits information indicating the use completion status of the auxiliary USIM through the second communication unit 210 To the server (300).

As described above, in the case of the auxiliary USIM mounted on the second terminal 200, whether or not to be blocked is determined by the first terminal 100 in use by the main USIM, The usage information processed through the second terminal 200 to which the auxiliary USIM is applied (or attached / connected) is allowed to be used later (e.g., the first terminal 100) Or another terminal on which another auxiliary USIM among the plurality of USIMs is mounted).

The server 300 communicates with the first terminal 100, the second terminal 200, and the like.

The server 300 may include components such as a communication unit, a storage unit, a display unit, a voice output unit, an interface, and a control unit applied to the first terminal 100 or the second terminal 200, respectively.

In addition, when the connection of the second terminal 200 of the secondary USIM is requested (or attempted), the server 300 is connected to (or attached to) the main USIM, )).

If it is determined that there is no terminal in use, the server 300 transmits information for permitting connection of the second terminal 200 of the auxiliary USIM to the second terminal 200, (200).

If it is determined that there is a terminal connected to (or installed in) the main USIM, the server 300 transmits information on connection request of the auxiliary USIM to the first terminal 100 to provide. Here, the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM may store (or have) the same personal information, financial information, and the like.

That is, when the connection to the second terminal 200 of the secondary USIM is requested (or attempted) while the main USIM is connected (or attached) to the first terminal 100, (300) transmits information on a connection request of an auxiliary USIM to the first terminal (100).

In addition, the server 300 receives response information transmitted from the first MS 100 in response to information on a connection request of the transmitted auxiliary USIM.

In addition, if the blocking request information is included in the received response information, the server 300 blocks use (or communication) of the second terminal 200 through the auxiliary USIM.

If the response information is not included in the received response information or if the response information is not transmitted from the first terminal 100 within a predetermined time, (Or communication) of the first terminal 100 to which the main USIM is connected, while allowing the connection of the second terminal 200.

If the first terminal 100 is performing a preset function, the server 300 may transmit the second function to the second terminal 200 of the auxiliary USIM after the function of the first terminal 100 is completed, The connection may be allowed. Here, the preset functions include during a call (or during a call function), during an electronic transaction (or during an electronic transaction), during a financial transaction (or during a financial transaction), and so on.

When the subscriber unit 200 is allowed to connect to the second subscriber station 200, the server 300 transmits one or more subscriber numbers stored in the first subscriber station 100, To the second terminal 200 to which the second terminal 200 is connected.

Also, the server 300 receives usage information via the auxiliary USIM transmitted from the second terminal 200, and stores usage information via the received auxiliary USIM. Here, the usage information includes electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

When the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal 200 is completed (or terminated), the server 300 transmits one or more usage information used through the auxiliary USIM to the first USIM 200, (Or provides) to the terminal 100.

That is, when the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal 200 is completed, the server 300 receives information indicating the use completed state of the auxiliary USIM transmitted from the second terminal 200 .

Also, the server 300 confirms the completion of use of the auxiliary USIM based on the information indicating the use completion status of the auxiliary USIM.

When the first terminal 100 is connected through the main USIM, the server 300 receives information on the connection status of the main USIM transmitted from the first terminal 100.

Also, the server 300 transmits one or more usage information used through the auxiliary USIM stored in the server 300 to the first terminal 100 (100) connected to the main USIM, based on information on the connection state of the main USIM .

When the response information registered in the server satisfies a predetermined condition, the advertisement information is set in advance in the advertisement terminal, And provide a rebate (or compensation) to one or more terminals that have registered the response information in the server, respectively.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling a communication system using a plurality of USIM cards according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a communication system through a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when a connection is made (or attempted) to a second terminal 200 of an auxiliary USIM in a state where the main USIM is connected (or mounted) to the first terminal 100, (Or provides) the connection request information to the first terminal 100. Here, the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM may store (or have) the same personal information, financial information, and the like.

For example, in a state where the main USIM is connected to the first terminal 100 to use a communication function or the like, the auxiliary USIM is installed in the second terminal 200, The server 300 transmits information on the connection request of the auxiliary USIM to the first terminal 100 in step S410.

Then, the first terminal 100 receives information on the connection request of the auxiliary USIM transmitted from the server 300, and displays information on the connection request of the received auxiliary USIM.

In addition, the first terminal 100 transmits response information to the server 300 in response to the connection request information of the auxiliary USIM. Here, the response information includes one or more telephone numbers, blocking request information, and the like stored in the first terminal 100 to which the main USIM is connected. At this time, the blocking request information includes information for blocking use of the auxiliary USIM.

For example, the first terminal 100 receives information on a connection request of the auxiliary USIM provided from the server 300, and in response to the received connection request information of the auxiliary USIM, To the server 300, response information including a plurality of telephone numbers stored in the terminal 1, blocking request information, and the like.

In another example, the first terminal 100 receives information on a connection request of the auxiliary USIM provided from the server 300, and in response to the received connection request information of the auxiliary USIM, And transmits response information including a plurality of telephone numbers or the like stored in the first terminal 100 to the server 300 (S420).

Thereafter, the server 300 receives response information transmitted from the first terminal 100 in response to information on a connection request of the transmitted auxiliary USIM.

In addition, if the blocking request information is included in the received response information, the server 300 blocks use (or communication) of the second terminal 200 through the auxiliary USIM.

For example, when the blocking request information is included in the received response information, the server 300 blocks use of the second terminal 200 through the auxiliary USIM. Also, the second terminal 200 blocks (or cancels) access to the auxiliary USIM according to the use of the server 300.

If the response information is not included in the received response information or if the response information is not transmitted from the first terminal 100 within a predetermined time, (Or permits) the connection of the second terminal 200. Also, the server 300 blocks use (or communication) of the first terminal 100 connected to the main USIM.

Alternatively, when the blocking request information is not included in the response information, the server 300 transmits a plurality of telephone numbers or the like stored in the first terminal 100 included in the response information to the second terminal 200 to allow the connection of the second terminal 200 of the auxiliary USIM and the use of the first terminal 100 to which the main USIM is connected.

When the first terminal 100 is performing a predetermined function, the server 300 transmits the second terminal 200 of the auxiliary USIM to the second terminal 200 after completing the corresponding function in the first terminal 100. At this time, The connection may be allowed. Here, the preset function includes during communication, electronic transaction, financial transaction, and the like.

When the subscriber unit 200 is allowed to connect to the second subscriber station 200, the server 300 transmits one or more subscriber numbers stored in the first subscriber station 100, To the second terminal 200 to which the second terminal 200 is connected (S430).

Then, the second terminal 200 performs use (or communication / connection) function through the auxiliary USIM under the control of the server 300. At this time, after the connection of the second terminal 200 is permitted by the server 300, the second terminal 200 performs an authentication function with the auxiliary USIM, and the authentication function is normally performed Only when completed, the connection of the auxiliary USIM may be finally granted. Here, the authentication function includes a preset password verification function and the like.

For example, when the connection of the second terminal 200 to the auxiliary USIM is permitted by the server 300, the second terminal 200 may authenticate the auxiliary USIM 200 through a predetermined password checking function And permits connection of the auxiliary USIM when the authentication process is normally completed (S440).

Then, the second terminal 200 provides usage information via the auxiliary USIM to the server 300 in real time, stores it in a predetermined area of the auxiliary USIM, And stores it in the second storage unit 220. Here, the usage information includes electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information.

For example, the second terminal 200 transmits the first to fifth financial transaction information through the auxiliary USIM to the server 300, and stores the financial transaction information in a predetermined area of the auxiliary USIM (S450).

When the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal 200 is completed (or terminated), the server 300 transmits one or more usage information used through the auxiliary USIM to the first USIM, (Or provides) to the terminal 100.

For example, when the use of the auxiliary USIM in the second terminal 200 is completed, the second terminal 200 transmits information indicating the use completed state of the auxiliary USIM to the server 300. Then, the server 300 confirms the completion of the use of the auxiliary USIM based on the information indicating the use completed state of the auxiliary USIM transmitted from the second terminal 200. [ If the first MS 100 is connected to the first MS 100 through the main USIM, the first MS 100 transmits information about the connection status of the first MS 100 to the server 300. Thereafter, the server 300 determines whether at least one piece of usage information, which is used through the auxiliary USIM stored in the server 300, based on the connection state information of the main USIM transmitted from the first terminal 100 1 to the fifth financial transaction information to the first terminal 100 connected to the main USIM. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the first terminal 100 receives the first to fifth financial transaction information used through the auxiliary USIM transmitted from the server 300, (510) (S460).

In addition, in a state where the main USIM is connected (or mounted) to the first terminal 100, the auxiliary USIM is further connected to the first terminal 100 through an on-the-go (OTG) , The first terminal 100 performs an authentication procedure between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM. Here, the authentication procedure (or authentication function) includes a preset password checking function and the like.

When the authentication is normally completed, the first terminal 100 stores usage information stored (or accumulated) in a part of the auxiliary USIM in a part of the main USIM or in the first terminal 100 Stored in the first storage unit 120, and displays the stored usage information.

For example, when the main USIM is connected to the first terminal 100, the auxiliary USIM is connected to the first terminal 100 through the OTG, and authentication between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM is successfully performed The first terminal 100 stores the first to fifth financial transaction information stored in the auxiliary USIM in the first storage unit 120 and the first to fifth financial transaction information stored in the first storage unit 120, And displays the fifth financial transaction information.

As described above, the auxiliary USIM is usually used as a universal serial bus (USB) card. When the main USIM (or another auxiliary USIM) storing the same personal information and financial information is connected to a terminal connected to the auxiliary USIM, Function (or operation) (S470).

The communication system and the control method thereof through the plurality of USIM cards according to the embodiment of the present invention can be written in a computer program and the codes and code segments constituting the computer program can be easily deduced by a computer programmer in the field . In addition, the computer program is stored in a computer readable medium readable by a computer and read and executed by a computer, a first terminal, a second terminal, a server according to an embodiment of the present invention, And a control method thereof.

The information storage medium includes a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, and a carrier wave medium. A computer program implementing the communication system and the control method thereof via a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention may be stored and installed in a built-in memory such as a first terminal, a second terminal, a server, and the like. Alternatively, an external memory such as a smart card storing and installing a computer program for implementing a communication system and a control method thereof via a plurality of USIM cards according to an embodiment of the present invention may be connected to a first terminal, a second terminal, .

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention provides a plurality of USIM cards including the same information, and during use of a terminal to which a main USIM card is applied among the plurality of USIM cards, an auxiliary USIM card of the plurality of USIM cards When the other USIM card is used, notifies the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied to use the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, and then performs a communication function through another terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, And provides usage information of the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied to the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied so that the terminal to which one USIM is applied is lost or placed at a specific place such as home or office If necessary, it can also be used for electronic transactions or financial transactions through other USIM- It is possible to improve the convenience of the user.

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 essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention provides a plurality of USIM cards including the same information, and when another terminal of the plurality of USIM cards to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied is used during use of the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, After notifying the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied to use the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, performs a communication function through the other terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied, suspends the use of the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, Even when a terminal to which one USIM is applied is lost or moved to a specific place such as a home or office by providing usage information of another terminal to which the auxiliary USIM card is applied to the terminal to which the main USIM card is applied, Can perform functions such as electronic transactions and financial transactions through other USIM-equipped terminals That can enhance the user's convenience, it can be widely used in e-commerce, banking sector, certificate management, terminal area.

10: communication system 100: first terminal
200: second terminal 300: server
110: first communication unit 120: first storage unit
130: first display section 140: first audio output section
150: first interface 160: first control unit
210: second communication unit 220: second storage unit
230: second display section 240: second audio output section
250: second interface 260: second control unit

Claims (11)

A communication system using a plurality of USIM cards storing the same personal information and financial information,
When receiving a connection request of an auxiliary USIM transmitted from a server when a connection of a second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is requested in a state that the main USIM is connected to the first terminal, A first terminal for transmitting response information to the server in response to the information;
Determining whether or not the connection of the second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is permitted based on the response information transmitted from the first terminal, and if the blocking request information is not included in the response information as a result of the determination, When the connection of the second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is permitted, the use of the first terminal connected to the main USIM is blocked, and the response information is included in the response information The server transmitting at least one telephone number stored in the first terminal to the second terminal; And
After the secondary USIM connection is permitted, the usage information via the secondary USIM, including at least one of electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message origination / reception information, and Internet usage information, To the second subscriber terminal, and stores the subscriber USIM in a partial area of the subscriber USIM,
The server comprises:
When the first terminal is performing at least one of performing an electronic transaction and performing a financial transaction while the first terminal is performing a call function, allowing the second terminal connection of the auxiliary USIM to be permitted And transmits usage information via one or more of the auxiliary USIMs stored in the server to the first terminal connected to the main USIM when the use of the auxiliary USIM is completed in the second terminal and the main USIM is newly used in the first terminal In addition,
The first terminal,
And a plurality of USIM cards for storing and displaying usage information via one or more of the auxiliary USIMs transmitted from the server. The method according to claim 1,
The response information includes:
And at least one of a telephone number stored in the first terminal and blocking request information for blocking use of the auxiliary USIM. The method according to claim 1,
The server comprises:
Wherein when the response information includes the blocking request information, the connection of the second terminal of the secondary USIM is blocked. delete delete delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The first terminal,
When the main USIM is connected and the auxiliary USIM is further connected to the first terminal through the OTG, an authentication procedure between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM is performed, and when the authentication is normally completed, And storing usage information stored in some areas in a part of the main USIM or a storage part included in the first terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
The auxiliary USIM includes:
Wherein a part of the auxiliary USIM is assigned to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) card function, and the same personal information and financial information stored in the main USIM are stored in another area of the auxiliary USIM. Through communication system. A method of controlling a communication system through a plurality of USIM cards storing the same personal information and financial information,
Transmitting information on a connection request of an auxiliary USIM to the first terminal when a connection of a second terminal of the auxiliary USIM is requested in a state that the main USIM is connected to the first terminal through the server;
Transmitting response information to the server through the first terminal in response to the connection request information of the auxiliary USIM;
Determining whether the second USIM connection of the secondary USIM is permitted based on the response information transmitted from the first terminal through the server;
When the second subscriber terminal is allowed to access the secondary subscriber terminal through the server as a result of the determination, the use of the first subscriber terminal connected to the main USIM is blocked, and the one or more subscriber terminals Transmitting a telephone number to the second terminal;
Transmitting usage information via the secondary USIM including at least one of electronic transaction information, financial transaction information, call information, message transmission / reception information, and Internet usage information to the server through the second terminal;
When the use of the auxiliary USIM at the second terminal is completed and the main USIM is newly used at the first terminal through the server, usage information via one or more of the auxiliary USIMs stored in the server is transmitted to the main USIM To the first terminal; And
And storing and displaying, via the first terminal, usage information via one or more of the auxiliary USIMs transmitted from the server. 11. The method of claim 10,
Blocking the second terminal connection of the secondary USIM when blocking information is included in the response information through the server;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: when the first terminal is performing at least one of performing an electronic transaction and performing a financial transaction while the first terminal is performing a call function, 2 terminal connection;
Performing an authentication procedure between the main USIM and the auxiliary USIM when the auxiliary USIM is further connected to the first terminal through the OTG through the first terminal while the main USIM is connected; And
Storing the usage information stored in a partial area of the auxiliary USIM in a part of the main USIM or a storage part included in the first terminal when the authentication is normally completed through the first terminal Wherein the method comprises the steps of:

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