WO1999040517A1 - Method for connection for computer network on internet by real name and computer network system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A computer network system comprising interconnected client computers and domain name servers and a computer connection method for interconnecting them are disclosed. In the computer network system, a real name database is connected, a real name server acts as a normal domain name server in response to a request of a client computer if a character string transmitted represents a domain name, the real name database is searched if the character string is written in a language of the country or in English, the corresponding IP address is returned to the client computer, the domain name server preset by program means provided in the client computer is temporarily changed to a real name server, the input character string of the user is transmitted by the real name server, and the real name server provides the information needed by the user in relation to this.

Description

 Description Method for connecting to a computer network on the Internet by using a real name and the computer network system

 The present invention relates to a computer network system and a computer network connection method, and more particularly to a computer network system and a computer network connection method that enable access to a specific domain name using a native language. It is. Background art

 The Internet is not simply a collection of many computers, but a huge connection network formed by connecting a plurality of different types of computers such as networks. It can be said that Such computers connected to the Internet need a means for identifying each other, and this is a so-called physical IP address (Physical IP address) for each computer connected to the Internet. However, since such a physical address is composed of four groups consisting of numbers not exceeding 255 (for example, 134. 78. 238. 99), from the user's perspective, It is very difficult to memorize such a string of numbers, and it is very troublesome to use the physical address you need every time you need it. Therefore, in general, instead of directly using a physical address to connect to each computer, it is necessary to correspond one-to-one with a combination of character strings that are easy to memorize and enter that character string. A method is used in which the computer is connected to a computer having an IP address. Such a combination of characters and the like used instead of a physical address is a so-called domain name.

After all, a domain name indicates the address of a computer connected to the network on the Internet, and usually consists of an identifier that indicates the characteristics or geographical location of the computer. . For example, if you look through the address of a commonly used e-mail (E-mail), ABC.co.kr becomes the effective domain name in iames@ABC.co.kr. If you look at this from the URL (Uniform Resource Location) side, Http: // www. ABC. Co. Kr becomes the actual domain name in ABC. Co. Kr.

 Therefore, in order to use a domain name instead of the physical address of each computer, it is necessary for someone to perform the function of associating the physical address of each computer with the domain name. Each computer is associated with a computer system that performs such a function, that is, a domain name server (DNS).

 However, they do not have a substantial host computer corresponding to the domain name, but try to register the domain name, which is a web hosting service that has been widely used in recent years. Service that allows a person to receive registration using his / her own host computer.) In the case of a domain name registered using an enterprise, it is not always possible that the domain name and physical address correspond one-to-one. It cannot be done.

 In the following, with reference to FIG. 1, a general operation relationship between a client computer asking a domain name server for a physical address of a specific computer and a domain name server will be described.

 First, a client computer (for example, ABC.co.kr) confirms the IP address of the corresponding website (for example, www.DEF.co.kr) with a specific address to its own domain name server 1 (110). Upon request (Step 2), the domain name server 1 (110) makes an inquiry to the registrar's server (120) that manages the relevant IP address (Step 2) and receives the relevant IP address (Step 3). After connecting (step 2) to the domain name server 2 (130) associated with the web address, the address of the desired website can be obtained with the help of the domain name server 2 (130). You will be returned (step ⑤). When the returned IP address of the website is returned to the client computer (step ⑥), the client computer is connected to the desired website (for example, DEF.co.kr). (Step ⑦)

 That is, each domain name server is

Upon receiving an IP address request, the IP address request is sent to a server such as a registrar to perform a function of returning an IP address value obtained as a result.

In such a system, the domain name itself is a union of English letters created according to certain rules, so that people in non-English speaking countries such as South Korea or Japan, China, etc. are relatively hard to remember compared to English speaking countries. Know English domain name Otherwise, there is an inconvenience that the site cannot be connected.

 Of course, normal browsers provide the ability to store the address of a place once visited using the bookmark function or favorite search function, and to make it available again later. Although it is possible to reduce inconvenience by adding a comment in the required native language in managing the relevant address, it is necessary for users to personally associate and store the IP address with Hangul and use it. There is a limit.

 In the past, there have been proposals for solutions to the use of the native language, but most of them have not been general-purpose or have been developed mainly for individual users. For example, a method of giving an independent domain made in Hangul (eg, “Blue House. Korea”) cannot be used as a foreigner to a site consisting only of the Hangeul main name, and thus has no utility. However, the method of moving with the Hangul name after the English domain name (for example, "www.abc.co.kr/blue-roof") is a special setting in the user's system or the setting of the domain name server. The advantage is that there is no need to do so, but in order to provide such services, a large number of databases must be managed in the directory, which imposes a heavy load on existing databases. Since the system is somewhat unrelated, there is a problem that it cannot be applied to other domain name server services such as Telnet and FTP through the name of Hangul. . Start of invention

 An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a network system and a connection method capable of easily accessing a specific domain name using a native language (hereinafter, limited to “Hangul”). And

 Another object of the present invention is to allow a specific domain name to be entered and visited in its own language, so that a domain name serviced by a web hosting business directly visits the domain name. An object of the present invention is to provide a network system and a connection method.

Still another object of the present invention is to enter a specific domain name in its own language and enter a character on a search site (a search site on the Internet or a search engine) by a real name web server when it cannot be searched. The purpose of transmitting a sequence is to allow a user to select a search result on a client computer and move to a desired site more quickly. The configuration of the present invention for achieving the above object is as follows. Multiple client computers and multiple domain servers

A real name database in which a plurality of real names and domain names or IP addresses are stored so as to correspond to each other in a linked computer network system; linked to the real name database and transmitted upon a request from a client computer If the entered character string is a domain name, it functions as a normal domain name server. If the character string is a native language or a general English character string, it searches the real name database to find the corresponding IP. A real name server for returning an address to a client computer; a domain name server installed on the client computer for changing a previously set domain name server to a real name server and transmitting a user's input character string to the real name server. With the RAM means, it operates in conjunction with the real name server, checks the input character string of the client computer to which the connection is derived from the real name server, and provides necessary information according to the environment in which the connection was led. Includes a real name web server.

 In a method of connecting a computer network in which a plurality of client computers executing an input program are connected to a plurality of computers used in a domain name server, the client computer executing the input program includes Changing the domain name server by a specific real name server, and transmitting the character string input by the user to the activated input window by the real name server; and inputting the real name server at the request of the client computer. If the string is a domain name, the routine for providing the domain name is executed.If the string is a native language or a general English string, such a string is included in the real name server. Real name Searching the database and returning the corresponding IP address to the client computer; the real name web server operating in conjunction with the real name server, and inputting the character string of the client computer to which the connection from the real name server was led; And providing the necessary information for the environment in which the connection was derived. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 shows the case where only ordinary domain name servers are used. The figure which shows each system connected to the internet and the mutual operation between each system.

 FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a series of operations for connecting to a specific computer in a client computer by the network system according to the present invention.

 3A and 3B are flowcharts showing a series of operations for connecting to a specific computer requested by a client in a real name server in a network system according to the present invention.

 FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a series of operations of a real name web server operated in association with a real name server in a network system according to the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

 First, look at FIG. 2, which shows the operation of the client computer.

 The term real name as used herein refers to an actual name such as a company name, trade name or service mark in a language such as Korean, Chinese, Japanese or English.

Before driving the ordinary browser, the client computer first executes an input program for supporting the real name server (step 210). When this input program is executed, first, the domain name setting of the client computer system is set with the IP address of the real name server (step 220). The specific settings differ depending on the type of operating system (OS) used. For example, if the operating system used on the client computer is window 95 or window 98, the system registry It can be implemented by adding the address of the real name server as the name server value of "My Computer \ HKEY—LOCAL—MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ VxD \ MSTCP" in the tree. In addition, at the time of the above setting, the domain name address value that was already used was backed up in advance, and the original value was restored when the client input program ended, so that the original value of the client computer system was restored. It is desirable to ensure that no changes are made in the typical use. When such setting is completed, the input window is activated and this input You can enter the desired word (including your own language) in the window (step 230). At this time, if the user makes an input, the client computer transmits this input to the real name server (step 240) and receives information from the real name server (step 250). The information is received from the real name server, and the set basic browser associated with the input program is executed and connected to the corresponding site (step 260).

 The input program is resident in a part of the screen not only during the execution of the basic browser but also after the browser is terminated, and if a character string is to be input to the input program, the basic browser is restarted. It is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 270 that the execution of the input program is to be terminated (step 270), the initial setting of the system to the real name server is released and the system is returned to the original domain name server address. (Step 280).

 As the above-mentioned basic browser, all of the commonly used nestscapes, explorers, etc. can be used. Therefore, even if the above-mentioned input program is not separately used, its functions are included. It is also possible to implement the present invention by using a browser that is in use.

 Next, the operation of the real name server will be discussed with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

 The real name server performs initial work to function as a basic domain name server (step 300), connects to its own real name database (step 305), and waits for a connection request from a client computer. Wait (step 310). Here, a large number of real name databases are stored so as to correspond to real names (for example, Japan Meteorological Agency) and Internet addresses. The Internet address can be an IP address (for example, 203.247.66.42), a domain name (for example, http〃 丽 .kma.go.kr) or a live address (serve domain name).

 (For example, http.www. Kmg. Go.

Next, when it is determined that the character string input from the client computer has been transmitted (step 320), it is first determined whether or not "\" is included in the character string (step 330). If so, the input character string is recognized as Hangul using the next three bytes as "\", and the process proceeds to step 370. If it is determined in step 330 that the input character string does not include "\", then it is determined whether or not the input character string includes ". (Dot)" (step 350). As a result, if it contains "." It is determined that the user has directly entered the system, and the routine necessary for operation as an existing ordinary domain name server is executed using the user input character string as it is (step 99). However, if it is determined that "no," is not included, it is considered that an English word has been input, and the routine proceeds to step 370.

 In step 370, the real name database is searched using the input character string. If it is determined that there is data to be matched (step 371), then it is determined whether or not the corresponding domain name is a domain name having a practical IP server (step 374). If "YES", extract the relevant domain name (step 377) and go to step 99 to operate as a normal domain name server. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 371 is "NO", the character string entered by the user and the IP address of the client are temporarily stored in the first data format (step 372). The real name web server address is returned to the client (step 373), and the real name web server is activated (step 400 in FIG. 4). The storage of the information in the first data format can be implemented, for example, by storing the input character string of the user in the file, using the IP address of the client computer requesting the connection as a file name.

 If the result of the determination in step 374 is "NO", the user's input character string and the IP address of the client computer are temporarily stored in a second data format (step 375), and then the real name web server is used. The address is returned to the client computer (step 376), and the real name web server is activated (step 400 in FIG. 4). The method for storing the information in the second data format is, for example, using the IP address of the client computer as a file name, and a specific character in the corresponding file for distinguishing the information from the first data format described above. This can be performed by storing the strings and user input strings.

 Next, the operation of the real name web server will be described with reference to FIG.

After the basic operation as a web server is disclosed (step 400), the web server connects to the real name database (step 410), checks the IP address of the client computer requesting the connection, and executes The recorded information on whether the connection has been transferred from the name server is confirmed (step 420). Next, it is determined whether or not the current real name web server connection is a connection transferred from the real name server (step S1). / 40517

430). To implement this, for example, the IP address of the client computer requesting the connection is compared with the file name in the web server, and if such a file name currently exists, the connection transferred from the real name server is considered. to decide. If "NO" is determined in step 430, the terminal is connected to the real name web server and connected to the corresponding home page.

 If the result of the determination in step 43 is “Y E S”, it is determined to which data format the data has been transferred from the real name server (step 450). The implementation for the operation of confirming the data format is performed, for example, in the above-described example, whether or not the specific character string is stored in the front part of the storage content in the file having the IP address of the client computer as the file name. Can be performed in a manner that confirms. I on the client computer

If the content of the file having the P address in the file name is in the second data format which is not the first data format, for example, in the case of web hosting (or web housing), the real name database is searched. A server having an actual IP address is searched for and returned to the client computer so that the relevant server can move to the corresponding domain name site (step 460). On the other hand, if the data format is the first data format, the user input character string is transmitted by the relevant search engine (for example, Never) by the real name web server (step 470). The user clicks on a desired website among various websites resulting from the search engine operated on the client computer and connects to the website (step 480). Industrial applicability

 According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, not only when a domain name is input in English but also in a native language, it is possible to efficiently move at a time on a computer of a specific domain at a time. Even if the domain name is used by using the service, the effect of being able to use it directly on the web page of the domain name at one time is obtained, and there is no information related to the input native language. Can also show the search results associated with it, so that users can be provided with the maximum information available more quickly.

Claims

The scope of the claims 1. In a computer network system in which multiple client computers and multiple domain name servers are linked,  A real name database in which a large number of real names and Internet addresses are stored so as to correspond to each other;  If the character string connected to the real name database and transmitted at the request of the client computer is a domain name, it functions as a normal domain name server, and can be a native language or a general English character string. A real name server for searching the real name database and returning a corresponding IP address to the client computer in the case;  Program means installed on the client computer for changing the previously set domain name server to the real name server and transmitting a user input character string to the real name server;  A real name web that operates in conjunction with the real name server, checks an input character string of the client computer to which a connection is derived from the real name server, and provides necessary information according to an environment in which the connection is led. A computer network system comprising a server. 2. In paragraph 1,  When the real name server finds a domain name having real name data and an IP server in the real name database, it functions as a normal domain name server, and cannot find real name data in the real name database. In the case where the address is temporarily stored in the first data format, the real name data is discovered, and if the address is a web hosting server address, the real name web is temporarily stored in the second data format and then stored. A combination network system that is connected to a server. 3. In paragraph 2, The real name server stores the input character string of the user and the IP address of the client computer in a first data format or a second format, and then stores the IP address of the real name web server in the first data format. A computer network system characterized by returning to a client computer. 4. In any of paragraphs 1, 2 or 3,  If the connection is not the one transferred from the real name server, the real server operates the home page of the real name web server. If the connection is transferred from the real name server, the input character string of the user is changed. If it does not exist in the real name database, the user's input string is sent to the search site, and if the user's input string has a real name and web hosting in the real name database, the domain name of the corresponding site A computer network system characterized by returning the following. 5. A method of connecting a computer network in which a plurality of client computers executing an input program and a plurality of computers used as domain name servers are connected,  Changing the domain name server to a real name server at the client computer on which the input program is executed, and transmitting a character string input by a user at the real name server; If the input character string transmitted by the request is a domain name, the routine for normal domain name processing is executed.If the input character string is a native language or a general English character string, the routine is executed. Searching the real name database included in the real name server for such a character string and returning the corresponding IP address to the client computer;  A real name web server that operates in conjunction with the real name server confirms the input character string of the client computer to which the connection was derived from the real name server, and provided necessary information in accordance with the environment in which the connection was led. A method for connecting a computer network, comprising the steps of providing. 6. In paragraph 5, If the real name server finds a domain name having real name data and an IP server from the real name database, it executes a routine for providing a normal domain name, If the real name data cannot be found in the database, it is temporarily stored in the first data format, and if the real name data is found and the address is a web hosting server address, it is temporarily stored in the second data format. Connecting to the real name web server. 7. In paragraph 6,  The real name server stores the input character string of the user and the IP address of the client computer as a first database format or a second data format, and then stores the IP address of the real name web server in the client computer. A method for connecting to a computer network, further comprising the step of returning to a computer network. 8. In any of paragraphs 5, 6, or 7,  If the real name web server is not a connection transferred from the real name server, the home page of the real name web server is operated. If the connection is transferred from the real name server, a user input character string is the real name. If it does not exist in the name database, the user's input string is sent to the search site, and if the user's input string contains the real name and web hosting in the real name database, the domain name of the site is entered. A computer network connection method, further comprising a step of returning.