JP2016507960A - Apparatus and method for providing near field communication function in portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus and method for providing a near field communication (NFC) function in a portable terminal are provided. The method recognizes a tag, reads an NFC message from the tag, and if the NFC message includes first data of a predetermined record type, the first method among all data included in the message. When second data corresponding to other data excluding the data is stored in the memory, it is determined whether or not an application corresponding to the first data is installed, and the application is installed In addition, after the application is executed, the second data is provided to the application so that the application performs a function using the second data.

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for providing a near field communication function (for example, a near field communication (hereinafter referred to as “NFC”) function) in a portable terminal.

  Mobile terminals such as smart phones and tablets provide users with various useful functions through various applications. Accordingly, the portable terminal has evolved into a device that can use various types of information beyond providing a voice call function by providing various functions. In particular, the mobile terminal provides an NFC function for providing a data service.

  The mobile terminal providing the NFC function receives the NFC data exchange format message from the tag, and executes a specific function using the NFC data included in the NFC data exchange format message.

On the other hand, NFC data exchange format message, Android (registered trademark) application record (Android ^TM Application Record: hereinafter, referred to as "AAR") including the type of data. When the NFC data exchange format message includes AAR type data and other data other than AAR type data, the mobile terminal processes only the AAR type data by one tagging, and the AAR type data Other data cannot be processed.

  Accordingly, there is an increasing need for an apparatus and a method for simultaneously processing AAR type data and data other than AAR type data at the time of NFC.

  The above information is presented only as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. Whether or not the present disclosure is defined as prior art should not be claimed or determined by whether the contents disclosed above are applicable as prior art.

An object of the present invention is to address at least the above-mentioned problems and / or problems and to provide at least the following conveniences. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for providing a short-range wireless communication function (for example, a near field communication (NFC) function) in a mobile terminal. The portable terminal can simultaneously process all data other than Android ^™ Application Record (AAR) type data and AAR type data at the time of communication (for example, NFC).

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for providing a short-range wireless communication function, for example, an NFC function in a portable terminal is provided. In the context of the present specification, a “short range” is a range not exceeding 1 m, for example a range up to 50 cm, 40 cm, 30 cm, 20 cm, 10 cm, or a shorter range (10 cm or 20 cm). Is understood to mean the general range associated with communication technologies generally described as NFC technologies. The device recognizes a tag and wirelessly reads a message (for example, an NFC message) from the tag, for example, a communication unit described as an NFC unit, a memory, and a message (for example, an NFC message). Second data corresponding to other data excluding the first data among all the data included in the message (for example, NFC message) when including the first data of a predetermined record type Is stored in the memory, and it is confirmed whether or not an application corresponding to the first data is installed. When the application is installed, the application is executed, and the application uses the second data to function. And a controller that provides the second data to the application for execution.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a short-range wireless communication function (for example, an NFC function) in a mobile terminal is provided. The method recognizes a tag and reads a message (eg, NFC message) from the tag, and if the message (eg, NFC message) includes first data of a predetermined record type, the message (eg, , NFC message), the operation of storing the second data corresponding to the other data excluding the first data, and the application corresponding to the first data is installed. An operation for determining whether the application is installed, an operation for executing the application when the application is installed, and an operation for providing the second data to the application so that the application performs a function using the second data. .

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for providing a short-range wireless communication function (for example, an NFC function) in a mobile terminal is provided. The apparatus wirelessly recognizes a tag and reads a message (for example, an NFC message) from the tag (for example, a short-range wireless communication unit such as an NFC unit), and a memory for storing at least one application name A message (eg, NFC) if a package that includes record type data in the message (eg, NFC message) has at least one application name and stores detected information of at least one application. At least one application from the message), execute at least one application, and use the detected information to provide at least one application with the detected information so that at least one application performs a function Control unit Including the.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a short-range wireless communication function (for example, an NFC function) in a mobile terminal is provided. The above method recognizes a tag, reads out a message (for example, an NFC message) from the tag, and uses at least one application name for the package included in the record type data in the message (for example, an NFC message). In some cases, using an operation that detects information associated with at least one application from a message (eg, an NFC message), stores the detected information, executes an at least one application, and the detected information. Providing the detected information to the at least one application such that the at least one application performs the function.

  An apparatus and method for providing a short-range wireless communication function (for example, NFC function) in a portable terminal according to the present invention is not limited to AAR type data and other than AAR type data during near field communication (for example, NFC). All of the data can be processed simultaneously.

  Another aspect of the invention provides a computer program that, when executed, includes instructions arranged to embody an apparatus and / or method according to any one of the aspects described above. . Another aspect provides a machine-readable storage medium storing such a program.

  Other objects, advantages and salient features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description made from the embodiments of the present invention.

One aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for providing a near field communication function (for example, a near field communication (NFC) function) in a portable terminal. The portable terminal can simultaneously process all data other than Android ^™ Application Record (AAR) type data and AAR type data at the time of communication (for example, NFC).

  The foregoing and other aspects, features, and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure which shows the near field communication (NFC) data exchange format by related technology. It is a figure which shows the near field communication (NFC) data exchange format by related technology. It is a figure which shows the screen which provides the NFC function in the portable terminal by related technology. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen for providing a short-range wireless communication function (particularly, an NFC function) in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a structure of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part by embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing an NFC function by the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process which provides a NFC function by the control part by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process which provides a NFC function by the control part by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing an NFC function by a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process which provides a NFC function by the control part by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process which provides a NFC function by the control part by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  In the drawings, it should be understood that the same reference numerals denote the same components, characteristics, and structures.

  The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the invention as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents. While including various specific details to assist, they are merely embodiments. Accordingly, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described in the specification without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. is there. In addition, from the viewpoints of clarity and conciseness, specific descriptions regarding functions and configurations known to those skilled in the art are omitted.

  The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the dictionary meaning, but are used to make the understanding of the present invention clear and consistent. Accordingly, the description of the embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustration only and is not provided for the purpose of further limiting the invention defined on the basis of the claims and their equivalents. This will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that each element described herein includes the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a component surface” includes one or more surfaces.
The term “substantially” does not require that the presented feature, parameter, or value be accurately set, but is known to allow tolerances, measurement errors, measurement accuracy limits and those skilled in the art, Alternatively, it means that deviations or changes including elements obtained by those skilled in the art without experimentation occur within a range that does not exclude the effect that these characteristics are intended to provide.

  A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is an electronic device that is easy to carry, such as an image telephone, a mobile phone, a smartphone, an IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication) -2000 terminal, and a wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA). (Registered trademark) terminal, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication Service) terminal, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable multimedia player (Portable Multimedia Player: PMP), digital multimedia broadcasting (Digital Multimedia) Broadcasting (DMB) terminals, electronic books (e-books), portable computers such as laptops, tablets, digital cameras, and the like.

  1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a near field communication (NFC) data exchange format according to related art.

  Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, a first NFC Data Exchange Format (hereinafter referred to as “NDEF”) message 101 and a second NDEF message 111 are shown.

Each of the first NDEF message 101 and the second NDEF message 111 includes at least one NFC record, and each of the NFC records includes various types of data. The first NDEF message 101 includes a first record 103, a second record 107, a third record 109, and a t-th record 105. The first record 103 includes an identifier (MB = 1) indicating the start of the first NDEF message 101, and the t-th record 105 includes an identifier (ME = 1) indicating the end of the first NDEF message 101. Including. The second record 107 includes data of a predetermined record type. Here, the predetermined record type indicates a record type for executing or downloading a specific application. For example, if the operating system of the mobile terminal is Android (trademark), record type predetermined, Android (registered trademark) application record (Android ^TM Application Record: hereinafter, referred to as "AAR") in the type possible. The third record 109 includes Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information. In particular, according to a predetermined record type, it is possible to determine whether or not a specific package (specific application name) included in data of a predetermined record type is installed in the mobile terminal.

  The second NDEF message 111 includes a first record 113, a second record 117, a third record 119, and a t-th record 115. The first record 113 includes an identifier (MB = 1) indicating the start of the second NDEF message 111, and the t-th record 115 includes an identifier (ME = 1) indicating the end of the second NDEF message 111. Including. The second record 117 includes data of a predetermined record type, and the third record 119 includes data of TNF_MIME_MEDIA or TNF_WELL_KNOWN type. Here, when the TNF_MIME_MEDIA or TNF_WELL_KNOWN type data includes a specific package and data, and the application corresponding to the specific package is set to receive the TNF_MIME_MEDIA or TNF_WELL_KNOWN type data, The data is provided to the application so that the data included in the TNF_MIME_MEDIA or TNF_WELL_KNOWN type data can be used.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a screen for providing an NFC function in a portable terminal according to related technology.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the operation of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal receives the first NDEF message 101 will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 2, when the mobile terminal touches the tag on the screen 201, the mobile terminal reads data stored in the tag. Here, it is assumed that the data stored in the tag is the first NDEF message 101. Also, the mobile terminal analyzes the read first NDEF message 101. When the read first NDEF message 101 includes predetermined record type data, the mobile terminal ignores other data excluding the predetermined record type data, and determines a predetermined record. Check the specific package included in the type data. Further, the mobile terminal determines whether a specific application corresponding to the confirmed specific package is installed. Here, it is assumed that the specific application is a home application.

  If the home application is not installed as a result of the determination on the screen 201, as shown in the screen 203, the mobile terminal connects to a download link where the home application can be downloaded and displays a download screen. When a home application download is requested by the user, the mobile terminal downloads and installs the home application, as shown in a screen 205. Further, when the user requests execution of the home application, the mobile terminal executes the home application as shown on the screen 207. As shown on the screen 209, the mobile terminal displays a screen requesting the user to re-contact the mobile terminal with the tag. When the mobile terminal touches the tag again by the user, the mobile terminal detects the Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information by reading and analyzing the first NDEF message 101. Thereafter, as shown in the screen 211, the mobile terminal connects the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication using the detected Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information, and requests the user to input a password for user authentication. Display the screen to be used.

  As a result of the determination on the screen 201, when the home application is installed, as shown in the screen 213, the mobile terminal automatically executes the home application. As shown on the screen 215, the mobile terminal displays a screen requesting the user to re-contact the mobile terminal with the tag. When the mobile terminal touches the tag again by the user, the mobile terminal detects the Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information by reading and analyzing the first NDEF message 101. Thereafter, as shown on the screen 217, the mobile terminal connects the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication using the detected Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information, and requests the user to input a password for user authentication. Display the screen to be used.

  As described above, when reading the first NDEF message 101, the portable terminal is included in the first NDEF message 101 while ignoring other data excluding predetermined record type data. Predetermined record type data is processed. Therefore, the portable terminal cannot process predetermined record type data and Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information at the same time by one tagging. Also, when the portable terminal reads the second NDEF message 111 from the tag, the portable terminal ignores other data excluding data of a predetermined record type, and the portable terminal recognizes the second NDEF message 111. Is preferentially processed with respect to predetermined record type data included in the. Accordingly, the portable terminal cannot process the predetermined record type data and the TNF_MIME_MEDIA or TNF_WELL_KNOWN type data at the same time by one tagging.

  FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a screen for providing an NFC function in the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. In order to deal with the problem described above with reference to FIG. 2, the embodiment of the present invention provides the following operation process.

  Referring to FIG. 3, when the mobile terminal touches the tag by the user, the mobile terminal reads data stored in the tag as shown on the screen 301. Here, it is assumed that the data stored in the tag is the first NDEF message 101. Also, the mobile terminal analyzes the read first NDEF message 101. When the read first NDEF message 101 includes predetermined record type data, the mobile terminal stores other data excluding the predetermined record type data and stores the predetermined record type data. Check the specific package included in the type data. Further, the mobile terminal determines whether a specific application corresponding to the confirmed specific package is installed. Here, it is assumed that the specific application is a home application.

  If the home application is not installed as a result of the determination on the screen 301, as shown in the screen 303, the mobile terminal connects to a download link where the home application can be downloaded and displays a download screen. When the user requests download of the home application, as shown in a screen 305, the mobile terminal automatically executes the mobile application after downloading and installing the home application. Also, as shown in the screen 307, the mobile terminal connects the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication using the Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information which is the stored data, and inputs the password for user authentication. Displays the requested screen for the user.

  If the home application is installed as a result of the determination on the screen 301, the mobile terminal automatically executes the home application as shown on the screen 309. After that, as shown in the screen 311, the mobile terminal connects the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication using the Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information which is the stored data, and inputs a password for user authentication. Displays a screen requesting the user to

  As described above, when the mobile terminal reads an NDEF message including predetermined record type data and data other than the predetermined record type data, the mobile terminal is included in the NDEF message. After storing data other than the predetermined record type data and processing the predetermined record type data, the subsequent operation can be automatically executed using the stored data.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a structure of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the mobile terminal includes a control unit 401, a display unit 403, an input unit 405, a memory 407, an NFC unit 409, a radio frequency (RF) unit 411, a data processing unit 413, and an audio processing unit. 415.

  The RF unit 411 executes a wireless communication function of the mobile terminal. More specifically, the RF unit 411 up-converts the transmitted signal, amplifies the frequency of the transmitted signal, and lowers the frequency of the received signal by amplifying the received signal with low noise. And a radio receiver for conversion. The data processing unit 413 includes a transmitter that encodes and modulates a transmitted signal and a receiver that demodulates and decodes a received signal. The data processing unit 413 includes a modem (MODEM) and a codec (CODEC), and the codec includes a data codec that processes packet data and an audio codec that processes an audio signal such as voice.

  Also, the audio processing unit 415 reproduces the reception audio signal output from the data processing unit 413 through a speaker or transmits the transmission audio signal generated by the microphone to the data processing unit 413. Further, the input unit 405 includes keys for inputting numeric and character information and function keys for setting various functions, and the display unit 403 displays a video signal through a screen and is output by the control unit 401. Displays the requested data.

  When the display unit 403 is realized by a touch display screen method such as an electrostatic type or a resistance type, the input unit 405 includes a predetermined minimum key, and the display unit 403 is a key of the input unit 405. Part of the input function can be replaced. The memory 407 includes a program memory and a data memory. Here, the program memory stores booting and operating system (OS) for controlling general operations of the mobile terminal, and the data memory stores data during the operation of the mobile terminal. Stores various data generated.

  Further, the NFC unit 409 reads the NDEF message from the tag under the control of the control unit 401, and outputs the read NDEF message to the control unit 401. In particular, the NFC unit 409 reads from the tag an NDEF message including predetermined record type data and data other than the predetermined record type data. Here, the predetermined record type means a record type for executing or downloading a specific application. For example, when the OS of the mobile terminal is Android (registered trademark), the predetermined record type is the AAR type.

  In addition, the control unit 401 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. In particular, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 401 recognizes a tag using the NFC unit 409 and reads an NDEF message from the tag. The control unit 401 determines whether or not the NDEF message includes predetermined record type data by analyzing the read NDEF message. As a result of the determination, when the NDEF message does not include predetermined record type data, the control unit 401 executes a specific function according to the corresponding data included in the NDEF message.

  In contrast to this, when the NDEF message includes predetermined record type data, the control unit 401 stores the predetermined record type data included in the NDEF message in the memory 407. At this time, the control unit 401 stores the NDEF message in the data area of the memory 407. In addition, the control unit 401 confirms a specific package included in the predetermined record type data, and determines whether a specific application corresponding to the confirmed specific package is installed in the mobile terminal. To do.

  If the specific application is not installed in the mobile terminal as a result of the determination, the control unit 401 connects to a download link where the specific application can be downloaded, and displays a download screen. In addition, the control unit 401 determines whether or not a download request for a specific application is requested by the user. As a result of the determination, when download of a specific application is requested, the control unit 401 downloads and installs the specific application.

  When the specific application is downloaded and installed or installed in advance, the control unit 401 automatically executes the specific application. In addition, the control unit 401 excludes the predetermined record type data in which the specific application is stored by providing other data excluding the stored predetermined record type data to the specific application. Perform specific functions using other data. For example, when the other data excluding the predetermined record type data stored is Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information, the control unit 401 determines that the specific application is based on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information. Control to connect to Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 401 recognizes a tag using the NFC unit 409 and reads an NDEF message from the tag. In addition, the control unit 401 analyzes the read NDEF message in order to determine whether the NDEF message includes AAR type data.

  As a result of the determination, when the NDEF message does not include the AAR type data, the control unit 401 executes a specific function according to the corresponding data included in the NDEF message. In contrast, when the NDEF message includes AAR type data, the control unit 401 analyzes the AAR type data to confirm the specific package included in the AAR type data, and the confirmed specific package is It is determined whether or not it corresponds to at least one specific application name stored in advance. For example, since the specific application is an application that provides a Bluetooth (registered trademark) function, the specific application name is stored in the memory 407 in advance.

  As a result of the determination, if the confirmed specific package has a specific application name, the control unit 401 detects specific information from the NDEF message, and stores the detected specific information in the memory 407. Here, the specific information means information related to a specific application corresponding to a specific package in the data included in the NDEF message. For example, the specific information may be Bluetooth (registered trademark) (hereinafter referred to as “BT”) information, and the BT information may be a Bluetooth (registered trademark) address for connecting a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication with an external device. including. At this time, the control unit 401 stores specific information in the data area of the memory 407.

  In addition, the control unit 401 determines whether a specific application corresponding to a specific package is installed in the mobile terminal. If the specific application is not installed as a result of the determination, the control unit 401 connects to a download link where the specific application can be downloaded, and displays a download screen. Furthermore, the control unit 401 determines whether or not a download request for a specific application is requested by the user. As a result of the determination, when download of a specific application is requested, the control unit 401 downloads and installs the specific application.

  When a specific application is installed, the control unit 401 automatically executes the specific application. Further, by providing the stored specific information to the specific application, the specific application performs a specific function using the stored specific information. For example, when the specific information is BT information, the control unit 401 may execute the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication with an external device that supports the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication based on the BT information. Control as you can.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the structure of the control unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the control unit 401 includes an NFC data analysis unit 501, an application installer 503, an NFC data providing unit 505, and an application execution unit 507.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the NFC data analysis unit 501 receives an NDEF message and analyzes the received NDEF message to determine whether the NDEF message includes predetermined record type data. To do. As a result of the determination, when the NDEF message does not include predetermined record type data, the NFC data analysis unit 501 executes a corresponding function according to the data included in the NDEF message.

  On the other hand, when the NDEF message includes predetermined record type data, the NFC data analysis unit 501 stores other data excluding the predetermined record type data included in the NDEF message. Also, the NFC data analysis unit 501 confirms a specific package included in the predetermined record type data, and whether or not a specific application corresponding to the confirmed specific package is installed in the mobile terminal. Determine.

  If the specific application is not installed in the mobile terminal as a result of the determination, the NFC data analysis unit 501 requests the application installer 503 to install the specific application. On the other hand, when a specific application is installed in the mobile terminal, the NFC data analysis unit 501 transmits an application installation message indicating that the specific application is installed to the NFC data providing unit 505.

  In the second embodiment, the NFC data analysis unit 501 receives an NDEF message from the NFC unit 409 and analyzes the received NDEF message to determine whether the received NDEF message includes AAR type data. To do. As a result of the determination, when the NDEF message includes AAR data, the NFC data analysis unit 501 confirms a specific package included in the AAR type data by analyzing the AAR type data.

  Further, the NFC data analysis unit 501 determines whether or not the confirmed specific package corresponds to at least one specific application name stored in advance. Here, the specific application is an application that provides a Bluetooth (registered trademark) function, and the specific application name is stored in the memory 407 in advance.

  As a result of the determination, when the confirmed specific package has a specific application name, the NFC data analysis unit 501 detects specific information from the NDEF message, and stores the detected specific information in the memory 407. Also, the NFC data analysis unit 501 determines whether a specific application corresponding to a specific package is installed in the mobile terminal.

  If the specific application is not installed as a result of the determination, the NFC data analysis unit 501 requests the application installer 503 to install the specific application. When a specific application is installed, the NFC data analysis unit 501 transmits an application installation message indicating that the specific application is installed to the NFC data providing unit 505.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention, the application installer 503 uses a download link that can download a specific application when the NFC data analysis unit 501 requests installation of the specific application. Connect and display the download screen. When downloading of a specific application is requested by the user, the application installer 503 downloads and installs the specific application, and then sends an application installation message indicating that the specific application is installed to the NFC data providing unit 505. Send.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the NFC data providing unit 505 detects stored data when receiving an application installation message from the NFC data analysis unit 501 or the application installer 503, and detects a specific package and A first application execution request message including the stored data is generated, and the generated first application execution request message is transmitted to the application execution unit 507. Here, the application execution request message is a message for requesting execution of a specific application.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the NFC data providing unit 505 detects specific information stored in the NFC unit 409 when receiving an application installation message from the NFC data analysis unit 501 or the application installer 503. To do. Further, the NFC data providing unit 505 generates a second application execution request message including the specific package and the stored specific information, and transmits the generated second application execution request message to the application execution unit 507. .

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the application execution unit 507 receives the first application execution request message, and specifies the specific package corresponding to the specific package included in the received first application execution request message. The application is executed, and the data included in the application execution request message is provided to the executed specific application, so that the specific application can execute a specific function using the provided data. For example, if the provided data is Bluetooth® address information, a particular application can connect to Bluetooth® communication based on the Bluetooth® address information.

  In the second embodiment, the application execution unit 507 receives the second application execution request message, and executes a specific application corresponding to the specific package included in the received second application execution request message. . Further, the application execution unit 507 provides the specific information included in the application execution request message to the specific application that has been executed, so that the specific application can execute a specific function using the specific information. To do. For example, when the specific information is BT information, the application execution unit 507 can execute the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication with an external device that supports the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication based on the specific information. To control.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing an NFC function by the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, in step 601, the control unit 401 recognizes a tag using the NFC unit 409, reads an NDEF message from the tag, and then proceeds to step 603. In step 603, the control unit 401 analyzes the read NDEF message to determine whether or not the NDEF message includes predetermined record type data. Here, the predetermined record type means a record type for executing or downloading a specific application. For example, when the operating system of the mobile terminal is Android (registered trademark), the predetermined record type may be an AAR type.

  As a result of the determination, when the NDEF message does not include predetermined record type data, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 607. Otherwise, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 605. In step 607, the control unit 401 executes a specific function according to the corresponding data included in the NDEF message.

  In contrast, in step 605, the control unit 401 stores the data included in the NDEF message in the memory 407 and then proceeds to step 609. At this time, the control unit 401 stores the NDEF message in the data area of the memory 407. In step 609, the control unit 401 confirms a specific package included in the predetermined record type data, and whether or not a specific application corresponding to the confirmed specific package is installed in the mobile terminal. Determine. As a result of the determination, if the specific application is not installed in the portable terminal, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 611. Otherwise, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 617.

  In step 611, the control unit 401 connects to a download link where a specific application can be downloaded, and displays a download screen. In step 613, the control unit 401 determines whether or not the user requests download of a specific application. As a result of the determination, when a download of a specific application is requested, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 615. Otherwise, the control unit 401 ends the process of providing the NFC function.

  In step 615, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 617 after downloading and installing a specific application. In step 617, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 619 after executing a specific application automatically. In step 619, the control unit 401 provides the other application with the other data excluding the stored predetermined record type data, thereby obtaining the predetermined record type data in which the specific application is stored. Allows specific functions to be performed using other excluded data. For example, when the other data excluding the predetermined record type data stored is Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information, the control unit 401 determines that the specific application is based on the Bluetooth (registered trademark) address information. Control to connect to Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication.

  7A and 7B are flowcharts illustrating a process of providing an NFC function by the control unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, in step 701, the NFC data analysis unit 501 receives an NDEF message. Thereafter, in step 703, the NFC data analysis unit 501 analyzes the received NDEF message to determine whether the NDEF message includes predetermined record type data. As a result of the determination, when the NDEF message does not include predetermined record type data, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to Step 705. Otherwise, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to step 707. In step 705, the NFC data analysis unit 501 executes a corresponding function according to the data included in the NDEF message.

  In contrast, in step 707, the NFC data analysis unit 501 stores other data excluding predetermined record type data included in the NDEF message. In step 709, the NFC data analysis unit 501 confirms the specific package included in the predetermined record type data by analyzing the predetermined record type data, and sets the specific package as the confirmed specific package. It is determined whether or not a corresponding specific application is installed in the mobile terminal.

  If the specific application is not installed in the portable terminal as a result of the determination, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to step 711 to request the application installer 503 to install the specific application. Otherwise, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to Step 717.

  In step 717, the NFC data analysis unit 501 transmits an application installation message indicating that a specific application is installed to the NFC data providing unit 505, and then proceeds to step 719.

  In step 711, the application installer 503 connects to a download link where a specific application can be downloaded and displays a download screen. If a specific application download is requested by the user, the application installer 503 proceeds to step 713. Otherwise, the application installer 503 ends the process of providing the NFC function.

  In step 713, the application installer 503 downloads and installs the specific application. In step 715, the application installer 503 transmits an application installation message indicating that the specific application is installed in the NFC data providing unit 505 to the NFC data providing unit 505, and then proceeds to step 719.

  Thereafter, in step 719, the NFC data providing unit 505 detects the stored data. In step 721, the NFC data providing unit 505 generates a first application execution request message including the specific package and stored data, and transmits the generated first application execution request message to the application execution unit 507. Later, the process proceeds to step 723. Here, the application execution request message is a message for requesting execution of a specific application.

  In step 723, the application execution unit 507 receives the first application execution request message and executes the specific application corresponding to the specific package included in the received first application execution request message. Proceed to 725. In step 725, the application execution unit 507 provides the data included in the application execution request message to the executed specific application so that the specific application can execute a specific function using the provided data. To. For example, if the provided data is Bluetooth® address information, a particular application can connect to Bluetooth® communication based on the Bluetooth® address information.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing an NFC function by a mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in step 801, the control unit 401 recognizes a tag using the NFC unit 409, reads an NDEF message from the tag, and proceeds to step 803. In step 803, the control unit 401 determines whether the NDEF message includes AAR type data by analyzing the read NDEF message.

  As a result of the determination, if the NDEF message does not include AAR type data, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 807. Otherwise, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 805. In step 807, the control unit 401 executes a specific function according to the corresponding data included in the NDEF message.

  In contrast, in step 805, the control unit 401 confirms a specific package included in the AAR type data by analyzing the AAR type data, and then proceeds to step 809. In step 809, the control unit 401 determines whether or not the confirmed specific package is at least one specific application name stored in advance. For example, since the specific application is an application that provides a Bluetooth (registered trademark) function, the specific application name is stored in the memory 407 in advance.

  As a result of the determination, if the confirmed specific package has a specific application name, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 811; otherwise, the process of providing the NFC function is terminated.

  In step 811, the control unit 401 detects specific information from the NDEF message, stores the detected specific information in the memory 407, and then proceeds to step 813. Here, the specific information means information related to a specific application corresponding to a specific package in the data included in the NDEF message. For example, the specific information is Bluetooth (registered trademark) (BT) information, and the BT information includes a Bluetooth (registered trademark) address for connecting a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication with an external device. At this time, the control unit 401 can store specific information in the data area of the memory 407. In step 813, the control unit 401 determines whether a specific application corresponding to the specific package is installed in the mobile terminal.

  As a result of the determination, if the specific application is not installed, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 815. Otherwise, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 821.

  In step 815, the control unit 401 connects to a download link where a specific application can be downloaded, displays a download screen, and then proceeds to step 817. In step 817, the control unit 401 determines whether or not a download request for a specific application is requested by the user. As a result of the determination, if download of a specific application is requested, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 819. Otherwise, the control unit 401 ends the process of providing the NFC function.

  In step 819, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 821 after downloading and installing a specific application. In step 821, the control unit 401 proceeds to step 823 after automatically executing a specific application. In step 823, the control unit 401 provides the stored specific information to the specific application so that the specific application can execute a specific function using the stored specific information. For example, when the specific information is BT information, the control unit 401 allows the specific application to execute Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication with an external device that supports Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication based on the BT information. Control.

  9A and 9B are flowcharts illustrating a process of providing an NFC function by the control unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, in step 901, the NFC data analysis unit 501 receives an NDEF message from the NFC unit 409. Thereafter, in step 903, the NFC data analysis unit 501 analyzes the received NDEF message to determine whether the received NDEF message includes AAR type data. As a result of the determination, if the NDEF message does not include AAR type data, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to Step 905. Otherwise, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to Step 907. In step 905, the NFC data analysis unit 501 executes a corresponding function according to the data included in the NDEF message.

  On the other hand, in step 907, the NFC data analysis unit 501 confirms a specific package included in the AAR type data by analyzing the AAR type data, and then proceeds to step 909. In step 909, the NFC data analysis unit 501 determines whether or not the confirmed specific package is at least one specific application name stored in advance. Here, the specific application is an application that provides a Bluetooth (registered trademark) function, and the specific application name is stored in the memory 407 in advance.

  As a result of the determination, if the confirmed specific package has a specific application name, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to Step 911. Otherwise, the NFC data analysis unit 501 ends the process of providing the NFC function.

  In step 911, the NFC data analysis unit 501 detects specific information from the NDEF message, stores the detected specific information in the memory 407, and then proceeds to step 913. In step 913, the NFC data analysis unit 501 determines whether a specific application corresponding to a specific package is installed in the mobile terminal.

  If the specific application is not installed as a result of the determination, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to step 915 to request the application installer 503 to install the specific application. Or, the NFC data analysis unit 501 proceeds to Step 921.

  In step 921, the NFC data analysis unit 501 transmits an application installation message indicating that a specific application is installed to the NFC data providing unit 505, and then proceeds to step 923.

  In step 915, the application installer 503 connects to a download link where a specific application can be downloaded, and displays a download screen. The application installer 503 determines whether or not a download of a specific application is requested by the user. If the result of the determination is that a download of a specific application is requested, the application installer 503 proceeds to step 917. Otherwise, the application installer 503 ends the process of providing the NFC function.

  In step 917, the application installer 503 downloads and installs the specific application. Thereafter, in step 919, the application installer 503 transmits an application installation message indicating that a specific application is installed to the NFC data providing unit 505, and then proceeds to step 923.

  In step 923, the NFC data providing unit 505 detects specific information stored in the NFC unit 409, and then proceeds to step 925. In step 925, the NFC data providing unit 505 generates a second application execution request message including the specific package and the stored specific information, and sends the generated second application execution request message to the application execution unit 507. After the transmission, go to step 927. Here, the second application execution request message is a message for requesting execution of a specific application.

  In step 927, the application execution unit 507 receives the second application execution request message and executes the specific application corresponding to the specific package included in the received second application execution request message. Proceed to 929. Further, in step 929, the application execution unit 507 provides the specific information included in the application execution request message to the specific application that has been executed, thereby specifying the specific application using the specific information provided. To be able to perform the functions. For example, when the specific information is BT information, the application execution unit 507 can execute the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication with an external device that supports the Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication based on the specific information. To control.

  Through the above-described operation, the embodiment of the present invention can simultaneously process AAR type data and other data other than AAR type data by one tagging.

  A method of providing a mobile terminal and an NFC function according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a computer readable code on a computer readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include all types of storage devices that can store data which can be read by a computer system. For example, the recording medium includes a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an optical disk, a magnetic tape, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a hard disk, a non-volatile memory, etc., and a carrier wave (for example, via the Internet). A medium embodied in the form of transmission). The computer-readable recording medium is distributed to a computer system connected through a network so that the computer-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed manner.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be defined within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (16)

An apparatus for providing a short-range wireless communication function in a portable terminal,
A communication unit that recognizes a tag and reads a message from the tag;
Memory,
When the message includes first data of a predetermined record type, second data corresponding to other data excluding the first data among all data included in the message It is determined whether or not an application corresponding to the first data is installed and stored in the memory. If the application is installed, the application is executed after the application is executed. And a controller that provides the second data to the application so as to execute a function using the data of the short-range wireless communication function.   When the application is not installed, the control unit connects to a download link where the application can be downloaded, displays a download screen, and downloads and installs the application in response to a request for downloading the application. The second data is provided to the application so that the application performs the function using the second data after executing and automatically executing the application. The short-range wireless communication function providing device described.   3. The near field communication function providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined record type includes a record type for executing or downloading the application.   4. The short-range wireless communication function providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first data includes a package, and the package includes the application name. 5. .   The near field communication function providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second data is stored in a data area of the memory.   When the application is installed, the control unit detects the second data, generates a message including the application name and the detected second data, and uses the generated message as an application. 6. The short-range wireless communication function providing device according to claim 1, further comprising a short-range communication (NFC) data providing unit that transmits to the execution unit.   The control unit automatically executes the application corresponding to the application name included in the message, and uses the second data to execute the function so that the application performs the function. The near field communication function providing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising an application execution unit that provides an application.   The near field communication function providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the near field communication function is an NFC function. A method for providing a short-range wireless communication function in a portable terminal,
Recognizing the tag and reading the message from the tag;
When the message includes first data of a predetermined record type, second data corresponding to other data excluding the first data among all data included in the message Memorizing step;
Determining whether an application corresponding to the first data is installed;
Providing the second data to the application so that the application performs a function using the second data after the application is executed when the application is installed. A method for providing a short-range wireless communication function. When the application is not installed, connecting to a download link where the application can be downloaded and displaying a download screen;
Performing download and installation of the application in response to a request for downloading the application;
The method further comprises: providing the second data to the application so that the application performs the function using the second data after the application is automatically executed. 9. The short-range wireless communication function providing method according to 9.   11. The short-range wireless communication function providing method according to claim 9, wherein the predetermined record type includes a record type for executing or downloading the application.   12. The short-range wireless communication function providing method according to claim 9, wherein the first data includes a package, and the package includes the application name. .   The method of providing a short-range wireless communication function according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the second data is stored in a data area of the memory. Providing the second data comprises:
Detecting the second data when the application is installed;
14. The short-range wireless communication according to claim 9, further comprising: generating and transmitting a message including the application name and the detected second data. Function provision method. Providing the second data comprises:
Automatically executing the application corresponding to the application name included in the message;
The short-range wireless communication function provision according to claim 14, further comprising: providing the second data to the application so that the application performs the function using the second data. Method.   The near field communication function providing method according to claim 9, wherein the near field communication function is an NFC function.

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