DE102006026267A1 - Character sequence transmitting method, involves processing data set stored in server, transmitting data packet to public terminal and transmitting data packet or another data packet to private terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves transmitting a character sequence from terminals (4a-4d) e.g. mobile phone, to a server (1), and processing the character sequence stored in a database by a decider. The stored character sequence is transferred into a data set that is marked and stored in the database. The marked and stored data set or portion of the data set is delivered to a server (2) for storage in another database, where the stored data set is processed by a selector. A data packet is transmitted to a public terminal, where the data packet or another data packet is transmitted to a private terminal. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a terminal system comprising public and private terminals (2) a server system comprising servers.

Description

The The invention relates to a method for transmission and processing sensitive strings and a transmission system.

For transfers of sensitive data, records or just strings, such as authentication codes, Pin numbers, telephone and mobile numbers are indeed many different Security systems used to access this data from But to protect against unauthorized and manipulation by this These safety systems and safety precautions are mostly very expensive and require a stationary receiving system to which the most confidential data can be received. In special cases Sensitive information is entered by a user Sent input system to a server, edited there and then the answer is sent back to the user. This takes the Answer and then use them. The roundtrip transfers are recorded in a logbook so that the individual process steps are traceable. These logs must now be released for inspection by a special order. However, there is no system that evaluates from the log books and direct transmission to certain places in public accessible power.

task Therefore, it is a method and method of this invention executive system provide the transmission, processing and answering records guaranteed and the retransmission of records a public one and secure a private terminal.

• • Übermittlung der Zeichenfolge und/oder einem Satz von Zeichenfolgen von einem Terminal an mindestens einen Server, wobei dieser Server ein Tool aufweist, welches bestimmte Zeichenfolgen und/oder bestimmte Sätze von Zeichenfolgen auswählt und diese in einer Datenbank speichert,
• • Verarbeitung der gespeicherten Zeichenfolge und/oder der Sätze von Zeichenfolgen durch einen Entscheider, wobei dieser Entscheider die gespeicherten Zeichenfolgen und/oder der Sätze von Zeichenfolgen in Datensätze überführt, wobei bestimmte Datensätze markiert werden und diese Datensätze in einer Datenbank gespeichert werden,
• • Übergabe der markierten und gespeicherten Datensätze oder Teilen dieser Datensätze an einen 2.ten Server zur Speicherung in einer 2.ten Datenbank,
• • Verarbeitung der im 2.ten Server gespeicherten Datensätze durch einen Selektor, wobei dieser Selektor bestimmte Datensätze selektiert und diese selektierten Datensätze und/oder Teile der Datensätze mit zusätzlichen Informationen versieht, wodurch ein oder mehrere Datenpakete entstehen,
• • Übermittlung mindestens eines Datenpaketes an mindestens einen öffentlichen Terminal und Übermittlung desselben oder eines anderen Datenpaketes an ein privates Terminal.

This object is achieved by a method for transmitting a string and / or a set of strings from a terminal to at least one server and the subsequent matching of the string and / or a set of strings with records of a database, as well as the transmission of strings and / or solved a set of strings to at least one public and one private terminal, the following steps are performed:

• Transmitting the string and / or a set of strings from a terminal to at least one server, this server having a tool that selects particular strings and / or sets of strings and stores them in a database,
• • processing the stored string and / or sets of strings by a decision maker, the decision maker translating the stored strings and / or sets of strings into records, tagging particular records and storing those records in a database,
• Transfer of the marked and stored data records or parts of these data records to a second server for storage in a second database,
• Processing of the data records stored in the second server by a selector, wherein this selector selects certain data records and provides these selected data records and / or parts of the data records with additional information, whereby one or more data packages are produced,
• Transmission of at least one data packet to at least one public terminal and transmission of the same or another data packet to a private terminal.

This Procedure allows now the transmission of strings to specific servers. The transmission of the strings can be done on special input terminals or input consoles Here are a conventional PC or even a mobile phone with SMS function perfectly sufficient. It only has to be sure that this terminal can dial the server. In a simple case, the server has Internet access and is thus easily over to reach the internet. In other cases, servers can be used by providers available be used. These servers let the access both about that Internet, as well over other networks too. They also accept SMS messages and save these. These servers are set up to be one Soft- or hardware tool, which only valid strings and / or Sets of Stores strings for further editing. The tool is still able due to the order of entering the string, to feed them into a database so that they can easily be used for another Processing and transmission can be provided. Such software and hardware tools are known today and can be lightweight programmed or purchased. The now recognized as "valid" strings are in one Database for further processing.

The Processing is done by another software tool. These Tool is called a "decision maker" Decision maker reads in the stored data records and filters them predetermined and in individual cases freely selectable parameters. By the Filtering can the records be divided into several classes. Everybody can do a maximum Record form a separate class. Minimal can all records in only a class. When filtering and dividing into the classes will mark each record, ie added another data field.

These marked records and / or parts thereof become one at certain time intervals other 2nd server or even on the same server, but physically separately present, transferred. 2.ter server means in the sense of this application only the separation the records on a server, i. the records can be in a different database on another local stored in a remote server, they can also be stored in another Database can be stored on the same server and they can even stored on the same server in the same database. You need to just so can be treated as if they are on a different server.

The so marked records or parts of these marked records are now using a edited further tools. This tool is called a "selector." The selector, in turn, reads all present records and selects all, some or none at your discretion Algorithm.

The selected records and / or parts of these records receive further information and are processed into data packages. These data packets are now public and private terminals, so that parts of the information become public accessible, other parts of the information are only accessible to a specific recipient.

In a very particular embodiment of the Procedure is at least one terminal is set up so that this terminal the instructions for entering the string and / or Sets of Strings from other terminals a network, in particular over the internet accessible power. So everyone who is connected to this network, the Instructions for entering the strings and / or sentences of Read and answer strings. Advantage of this embodiment is the generally big one Availability of possible Attendees. The instructions can easily be stored in the form of a website on the terminal. Naturally any other network is also for this embodiment usable.

In a particular embodiment the invention, the method is characterized in that it at least one terminal is a telephone or mobile phone. This mobile phone can serve as an input medium. It can also be called private reception terminal for the selected records are used. The input or the transmission The string can be sent via SMS. The reply after saving and editing, as described above, can also by SMS respectively. Thus is a mobile phone with its connection to the mobile network and all resulting possibilities a means of choice for a private terminal.

In a completely different embodiment According to the present invention, the method is characterized that the string and / or the set of strings is acoustic and / or over an input device, in particular a keyboard can be entered into the terminal. So For example, the string can also be sent by landline phone become. Prerequisite for this is that the receiving server has a voice recognition module has and so the spoken words in the string and / or sentences of Transferred strings. Such Systems are known today. The input of the strings over a Keyboard is everywhere known and does not have to be closer explained become.

In a very particular embodiment of present invention, the method is characterized that the tool and / or the decision maker the transmitted string and / or the Set of strings with at least one on a database deposited string and / or at least one set of strings compares and then only stored there strings and / or sentences of Select strings and stores in the database.

The exam to "validity" of the string as well the exam Classification by the "decision maker" is in this embodiment made by a comparison with already stored strings and records. For example, a validation such as follows: to verify a pin number must have a seven-digit number sequence be entered. Is now due to a user error or by Entering a wrong pin number, namely one in which also Letters are contained, an invalid string transmitted For example, the tool compares this string character by character with the stored in the database characters and discards the input at the first mismatched Character. The exam by the "decider" takes place in principle analog. In this case, the strings are included in their entirety compared to the strings present in the database.

In a further embodiment the invention is the transfer to the 2nd server at certain time intervals. Advantage of this embodiment is space saving and labor saving. This reduces Of course also the operating costs.

In another embodiment of the invention, this method is characterized in that the data sets provided with information via SMS to the terminals. These records are located on the 2nd server, where 2.ter server must always be understood in the sense of this application. The transmission to the terminals via SMS is now an easy-to-implement way of data transmission. SMS messages can be received on normal PCs, mobile phones and specially designed terminals.

In a further embodiment For example, the method has the following properties concerning the selector on: this one chooses the records by means of a random generator. The method of selection is only one of many possibilities. Any other option is just as realizable. Particularly noteworthy are the selection the records through a simple counting mechanism or more generally by a freely selectable and sometimes especially algorithm to be programmed, whereby the selector also depends on certain stored in a database records, and can access these Way certain records selects to parts of these records finally closed to edit.

In a very particular embodiment of the Method of transmission of strings and / or sentences of strings, this is characterized in that the strings and / or the sentences transmitted encrypted by strings or at least parts thereof become. This embodiment is necessary if the strings and records are sensitive Contain information known only to selected individuals should be.

A possible encryption technology is the RSA encryption. The underlying identification model is based on the public key procedure (RSA encryption), that at sufficiently large bit length according to the current state of scientific knowledge for the relevant periods a not to be overcome Hurdle represents. Furthermore is the encryption concept dynamically evolving according to technological advances. Here, the multiplication factors become the encryption factors educated.

In another embodiment of the procedure become the records passed blindly. The Blinding is based on signing a blinded date becomes. Then the date can be blinded with the blind factor. This gives you a signed original Date. The blind factor becomes random for each string input selected separately. He's only known to the 2nd server, and could only do so with the trial-and-error Method (brute-force method) are determined.

Further Safety measures to protect the surrendered Strings and records are effective signature systems as well as the certification of the individual Program modules.

Out all of these measures results in reliability, the course it also implies that the unit of hardware and software the necessary program sequences correctly, clearly and free of friction and no undocumented functions are executed. The system must be at disorders single components functional stay.

For this belongs a terminal system consisting of at least one public and a private terminal for delivery a string and / or a set of strings at least a server, this terminal system and / or parts of this Terminal system can receive data packets, which from the storage and Editing the string and / or sentences of strings the method of the claims 1 to 11 are formed, and a server system consisting of servers, which modules have the method of claims 1 to 11 can perform.

The following Figures and examples are not limiting, they only explain exemplarily a possible Procedure and a possible Topology of the system.

Example 1

So The method can be used for polling-proof and anonymous to organize statistical surveys. These surveys may be carried out via short-term and long-term events are raised. The character of the interviews can be scientific, sporty or playful. The target group should to ensure a regular statistical evaluation a minimum size is not below. At the same time to take a snapshot guarantee visitors of major events and major events, such as B. concerts, folk festivals, sporting events, congresses and the like, a possible Target group, since they can be interviewed at the same time.

In order for the survey to reach all potential participants, a transfer of the questions via a large screen is an option. The large screen can easily be controlled via a standard PC, which can also be used as a terminal. The survey can be interrupted and / or updated at any time. The update can be done by transmitting the data from a server. This offers itself a transmission over the Internet. It only has to be ensured that the information, ie the questions are not manipulated by unauthorized third parties before their transfer. Thus, a standard Linux distribution can be set up to prevent unauthorized access to the terminal. The presentation of the questions takes place with the help of self-programmed Java applets. These control and monitor the flow of the survey. As mentioned above, the input terminal can be normal networked PC's, mobile phones or specially designed terminals. If a nominal fee has to be charged, this can be done with the help of special telephone numbers which withhold this protective charge directly with the telephone bill. If the answers to the questions are to be answered directly, a concrete input from the participants is expected. If the question asked is an estimate, several choices can be made from which the participant must choose one.

1 shows a possible topology which is suitable for use of the method.

2 schematically shows a flowchart of the method according to the invention

3 schematically shows a flow chart taking into account another possible topology, which is suitable for use of the method.

1 shows schematically a possible topology that can be used for using the method according to the invention.

From a terminal 4a . 4b . 4c . 4d are strings or sets of strings that are due to statement on a screen 3 or another display device, to a server 1 transmitted.

A such instruction is for example: Estimate the result of the next federal election!

• a: Kein Regierungswechsel
• b: Ein Regierungswechsel

Possible given answers are:

• a: No change of government
• b: a change of government

Valid answers are selected by the tool and transferred to a database. For example, an answer "c" or "136" is clearly invalid. It will not be processed further. The valid answers are then further processed by the decider, namely converted into records, all and / or some of these records are marked. This marking is especially important in the case where the instruction given can be assigned an exact answer. For example, the question "How many people live in Germany?" Can be answered at this point in time, asking only for knowledge in this case, the decision maker dividing the records into correct and incorrect answers and marking the records accordingly or parts of these records are then sent to the 2nd server 2 transmitted. There, the records are then further processed using the selector. After processing, the records are prepared so that they or parts of them can be transmitted to terminals. It is important that the general evaluations that are of interest to a large number of people are to a "public terminal", ie a terminal that is publicly accessible.This terminal can be made comprehensible to everyone in surveys at major events. For example, another record may be sent by SMS to, preferably, a mobile phone, where the mobile number may be an information to be provided at the time of the interview, and this sensitive information will be handled as described above, with the security measures, of course, over time new standards.

2 schematically shows a flowchart of the method according to the invention.

On a picture player 3 , preferably a large screen, a survey in the form of a game is performed. Visitors to a major event, such as visitors to a rock or pop concert, ie the potential participants, are asked questions about the groups that appear. These questions can be answered with the help of mobile phones via SMS responses. In this case, the cell phones make potential terminals 4 However, other terminals are also conceivable. The answers are from a tool 5 which is on the server 1 is checked for validity. Invalid answers lead directly to the end of a game 6 , Valid answers become the decision maker 7 pass and there are partially marked. Depending on the game, wrong answers can also jump to a game end 6 to lead. The selected strings and / or sets of strings are translated into records and into a database 8th saved. At certain times, this database is accessed using a query tool 10 queried, for example, with the help of a provider of such services under a service number offers. The data sets are then completely or partially on the 2nd server 2 transmitted. There, the records are stored on a database with a selector 9 filed and selected in whole or in part. The selected records are then sent back to terminals. To the private terminal 4e go personal messages like the Ge winn of the game and also the announcement of possible profit points, to the public terminal go the records containing the game results and statistical evaluations. It can also be given in a profit number determination the already distributed winning numbers.

3 schematically shows a flow chart taking into account another possible topology, which is suitable for use of the method. Here only the access of the presentation of the survey is to be considered. The presentation is made here by providing the questions via a network accessible to the terminals, for example Internet, AOL, EOL, MSN. With this type of presentation far more participants can be addressed. The survey can continue to be conducted over a longer period, which of course also reflects in the nature of the questions asked. The major events mentioned above have a temporary character and are therefore more suitable for event-related surveys.

1

 server

2

 2.ter Server (in the sense of the registration

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 Image display device

4 = 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d,

possible terminals

4e, 4f, 4g

especially excellent terminals (s.u.)

4e

 private terminal

4f

 public terminal

4g

 terminal with network connection, which provides the instructions for other terminals in the network provides

5

 tool (to determine "valid" entries)

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 cancellation or end due to invalidity or wrong answer

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 decision-makers

8th

 Database

9

 Database with selector

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 Activating equipment for access on 2nd server

Claims (15)

Method for transmitting a string and / or a set of strings from a terminal 4 to at least one server 1 and then matching the string and / or a set of strings with records of a database 8th , as well as the transmission of strings and / or a set of strings to at least one public 4f and a private terminal 4e wherein the following steps are performed: transmission of the string and / or a set of strings from a terminal 4 to an at least server 1 , this server 1 a tool 5 which selects certain strings and / or sets of strings and stores them in a database 8th stores, • processing the stored string and / or the sets of strings by a decision maker 7 , this decision maker 7 the stored strings and / or the sets of strings are converted into records, with certain being marked and those records being in a database 8th • Transfer of the marked and saved data records or parts of these data records to a second server 2 for storage in a database 9 • Processing of the 2nd server 2 stored records by a selector, this selector selects certain records and provides these selected records and / or parts of the records with additional information, creating one or more data packets, • Transmission of at least one data packet to at least one public terminal 4f and transmitting the same or another data packet to a private terminal 4e , A method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one terminal 4g is set up so that this terminal is the instructions for entering the string and / or sets of strings other terminals 4 accessible via a network, in particular via the Internet. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is at least one terminal 4a is about a phone. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one terminal 4 is arranged to display instructions for entering the string and / or sets of strings, in particular on picture display devices 3 , Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the string and / or the set of strings acoustically and / or via an input device, in particular a keyboard, the terminal 4 can be entered. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tool 5 and / or the decision maker 7 the transmitted characters follow and / or the set of strings with at least one on a database 8th stored string and / or at least one set of strings and then selects only there stored strings and / or sets of strings and selects in the database 8th stores. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transfer to the 2nd server 2 takes place at certain time intervals. Method according to one of the preceding claims characterized characterized in that the provided with information records by SMS sent to the terminals become. Method according to one of the preceding claims characterized characterized in that the selector selects the records by means of a random number generator. Method according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the selector according to the records a counting mechanism selects. Method according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the selector according to the records a freely selectable algorithm selects. Method according to one of the preceding claims characterized characterized in that the strings and / or the sentences of Transmit strings or at least parts of them encrypted become. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the records passed blindly become. A terminal system consisting of at least one public 4f and a private terminal 4e for transmitting a string and / or a set of strings to at least one server 1 This terminal system and / or parts of this terminal system can receive data packets which are formed from the storage and processing of the character string and / or sets of character strings according to the method of claims 1 to 13. A server system consisting of server 1 . 2 comprising modules capable of carrying out the method of claims 1 to 13.