JP4409052B2 - Information distribution system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information distribution system for receiving image information or text information registered in advance via a mobile communication network.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional mobile phone system, there is a technology that enables a mobile phone to browse various information service provider sites and Internet homepages.
[0003]
There is also a conventional technique for distributing various information by outputting from a facsimile.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with the conventional technology, it is difficult to print the information or to transfer and store the information even if the information service provider's site or the Internet homepage is viewed on a mobile phone. was there.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to enable image information or text information received via a mobile communication network at a mobile communication terminal to be transferred to another information terminal.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to make the system easier to use by allowing information stored in a memory to be transmitted to an information terminal when the remaining capacity of the memory of the mobile communication terminal is reduced. It is.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to enable charging according to the amount of information transferred when transferring image information and character information.
[0008]
An object of the present invention is to expand the range of use of a transfer service of information to an information terminal by using the transfer of image information and text information to the information terminal and then confirming the cost thereof. Is to increase the amount of usage and increase income.
[0009]
An object of the present invention is to improve the convenience of cost processing by enabling immediate confirmation of costs when image information and text information are transferred to an information terminal.
[0010]
An object of the present invention is that subscribers of mobile communication terminals can obtain information provided by information providers free of charge, and the mobile communication network side is expected to improve individual income, and the information provider side is effective advertising means, etc. Is to be able to get
[0011]
An object of the present invention is that a mobile communication terminal subscriber can obtain information he or she needs for free or inexpensively, and information on the information provider side can be obtained free of charge. The increase in usage and income is expected, and the information provider should be able to obtain more effective advertising means.
[0012]
An object of the present invention is to make it possible to immediately print out information on paper, to improve information recognition, and to enjoy the superiority of portable information.
[0013]
An object of the present invention is to enable a subscriber to obtain a simple output means of transferred information.
[0014]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to make it possible to obtain a simple output means for transferred information even at a destination.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention described in claim 1
In the information distribution system for receiving image information or character information by the connected mobile communication terminal in the mobile communication with the mobile communications network via the mobile communication network is registered in advance in the mobile communication network side,
And transfer means for transferring the information terminal via another mobile communication network and a pre-outs image information or character information before KiUtsuri body communication network,
First charging means for charging according to the amount of image information or character information transferred by the transfer means;
When there is consent of the subscriber of the mobile communication terminal, an adding means for adding information provided by a predetermined information provider to the image information or text information transmitted to the mobile communication terminal;
Second charging means for charging the information provider according to the amount of information provided by the information provider added by the adding means;
With
The first charging unit reduces or exempts the amount charged according to the amount of image information or text information transferred by the transfer unit according to the amount charged by the second charging unit. An information distribution system characterized by this.
[0016]
Therefore, image information or text information received by the mobile communication terminal via the mobile communication network can be transferred to another information terminal. Charges can be made according to the amount of information transferred when transferring image information and text information. Mobile communication terminal subscribers are free or inexpensive, and they can obtain the information they need, and they can obtain information on the information provider side for free. An increase in income can be expected, and more effective advertising means can be obtained on the information provider side.
[0017]
The invention according to claim 2 is the information distribution system according to claim 1,
Said transfer means, said image information or character information, the transfers and adds information the mobile communication terminal is made using the E-mail information and the mobile communication terminal received from said mobile communication network It intends line.
[0018]
Therefore, the subscriber can transmit information stored in the memory to the information terminal when the remaining storage capacity of the memory of the mobile communication terminal is reduced, which makes it easier to use.
[0021]
The invention according to claim 3
In the information delivery system according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The first billing unit performs billing settlement after the transfer by the transfer unit .
[0022]
Therefore, since the cost can be fixed after using the transfer of information to the information terminal, the range of use of the transfer service of information to the information terminal is widened. Increase can be achieved.
[0023]
The invention according to claim 4
The information distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
Said first charging means, the information transferred by said transfer means, you add information about billing.
[0024]
Therefore, since the subscriber can immediately confirm the cost when transferring the information to the information terminal, convenience in terms of cost processing is enhanced.
[0029]
The invention described in claim 5
In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The information terminal may obtain Bei the settlement device to pay billing by the first charging means.
[0030]
Thereby, the subscriber can obtain a simple output means of the transferred information even at the destination.
[0031]
The invention described in claim 6
In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
And said information terminal, and a facsimile that output the information transferred by said transfer means.
[0032]
Therefore, since the subscriber can obtain the information by printing it on paper immediately, the information recognition is enhanced, and the superiority as portable information can be enjoyed.
[0033]
The invention described in claim 7
In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The information terminal may obtain Bei at least one of a printer for printing the information transferred by the display and the transfer means for displaying the information transferred by said transfer means.
[0034]
Therefore, the subscriber can obtain a simple output means of the transferred information.
[0035]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiment 1 of the Invention
An embodiment of the present invention will be described as Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0036]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of a network system 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This network system 1 implements the information distribution system of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, this network system 1 has a mobile communication network 2 such as a cellular phone network. The mobile communication terminal 3 is a mobile phone or the like possessed by a subscriber of the mobile communication network 2 connected to the mobile communication network 2 by mobile communication.
[0037]
The mobile communication network 2 includes a memory 4 for storing an information table in which image information such as train timetables, telephone books, dictionaries, lyrics, and character information are registered. Then, in response to the subscriber's desire to use, desired information stored in the memory 4 is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 3 of the subscriber. This transmission information is temporarily stored in the memory 5 of the mobile communication terminal 3 and displayed on a display 6 such as an LCD of the mobile communication terminal 3 as necessary. Further, the transmission information may be displayed on the display 6 only while the communication between the mobile communication network 2 and the mobile communication terminal 3 is maintained. At this time, in order to charge a subscriber who uses the information according to the amount of information transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 3, information relating to the charge amount is stored in the memory 7 provided on the mobile communication network 2 side. .
[0038]
The subscriber can transfer the desired information obtained as described above to another information terminal 19 of the subscriber. The transfer from the mobile communication terminal 3 to the information terminal 19 is performed via the mobile communication network 2, the mobile communication network 8 different from the mobile communication network 2, or the mobile communication network 2 and 8 through both. This implements transfer means. When this transfer is performed, the subscriber who uses the information is charged according to the information amount of the transmission information. Information on the billing amount at that time is stored in the memory 7 as described above when the mobile communication network 2 is used, and is stored in the memory 9 on the mobile communication network 8 side when the mobile communication network 8 is used. . As a result, the first billing means is realized.
[0039]
According to the network system 1 described above, the subscriber can store necessary information among image information and text information acquired via the mobile communication network 2 in another information terminal 19.
[0040]
In addition, it is possible to charge when transferring image information or text information to another information terminal 19.
[0041]
[Embodiment 2 of the Invention]
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0042]
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of network system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2 and the following description, the same components as those in FIG. The second embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 2, the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment in that a memory 11 for storing e-mail information is prepared on the mobile communication network 2 side. E-mail can be transmitted and received between the body communication terminals 3. Then, in addition to the image information and character information in the information table stored in the memory 4, information on the email received from the mobile communication network 2 and the memo created by the subscriber using the mobile communication terminal 3. To the information terminal 19 via the mobile communication network 2, via the mobile communication network 8 different from the mobile communication network 2, or via both the mobile communication networks 2 and 8. Can be transferred. Billing in this case can be performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
[0044]
Note that all or a part of image information, text information, e-mail information, and memo information created by the subscriber is stored in the memory 5 of the mobile communication terminal 3 in the mobile communication network 2. It is done.
[0045]
According to this network system 1, the subscriber can transmit the information stored in the memory 5 to the information terminal 19 when the remaining capacity of the memory 5 of the mobile communication terminal 3 decreases. Because it can, it will be even easier to use.
[0046]
Embodiment 3 of the Invention
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0047]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of network system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3 and the following description, the same reference numerals as those in the second embodiment of the invention are used for the same components as in FIG. The third embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 3, the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the second embodiment of the present invention in that a facsimile 12 is used as the information terminal 19. In this case, in order to reduce the burden on the mobile communication terminal 3 of the subscriber, a communication protocol changing unit 13 that can change the communication protocol in the state where the information is transferred is provided in the mobile communication network 8. Also good.
[0049]
According to the network system 1, since the subscriber can obtain the information by printing it on paper immediately, the information recognizability can be improved, and the superiority as information with good portability can be enjoyed.
[0050]
[Embodiment 4 of the Invention]
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0051]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of accounting processing in the network system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4 and the following description, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first to third embodiments, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of any of the first to third embodiments of the present invention.
[0052]
In FIG. 4, “subscriber side” indicates processing performed by the subscriber operating the mobile communication terminal 3, and “system side” indicates processing performed on the mobile communication networks 2 and 8 side. Show. As shown in FIG. 4, first, when a subscriber connects the mobile communication terminal 3 to the mobile communication network 2 and selects desired information in the information table registered in the memory 4 (step S1), Billing processing is immediately performed in the mobile communication network 2 (step S2). Then, when desired information in the information table registered in the memory 4 is taken into the mobile communication terminal 3 (step S3), the payment method stored in the memory 4 together with this information, cost reduction, etc. The menu information related to the billing is also sent to the mobile communication terminal 3 and can be viewed on the display 6. This menu is a billing menu required when transferring information taken into the mobile communication terminal 3 to the information terminal 19. When a predetermined item is selected from this menu and the information is transferred (step S4), the information is stored as billing information in the memory 7 or 9 on the mobile communication network 2, 8 side (step S5). . Then, the subscriber transfers the information taken into the mobile communication terminal 3 to the information terminal 19 (step S6). Thereafter, on the system side, the billing information stored in the memory 7 or 9 is transmitted to a predetermined settlement area (step S7), and a settlement request is made based on this billing information (step S8).
[0053]
According to the network system 1, the cost can be fixed after the subscriber uses the transfer of information to the information terminal 19 in this way, so that the subscriber can go to the information information terminal 19. The range of use of the transfer service will be expanded. For the mobile communication networks 2 and 8, the use of this service can be expected to increase and the income can be expected to increase.
[0054]
[Embodiment 5 of the Invention]
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
[0055]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of accounting processing in the network system 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5 and the following description, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first to third embodiments, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The fifth embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of any of the first to third embodiments of the present invention.
[0056]
5, first, when a subscriber connects the mobile communication terminal 3 to the mobile communication network 2 and selects desired information in the information table registered in the memory 4 (step S11), the mobile communication is performed. Billing processing is immediately performed in the network 2 (step S12). Then, when the desired information in the information table registered in the memory 4 is taken into the mobile communication terminal 3 (step S13), the payment method and cost required for transferring this information to the information terminal 19 are reduced. The menu information related to the billing such as the payment method and cost reduction stored in the memory 4 together with the billing menu such as etc. is stored as the billing information in the memory 7 or 9 on the mobile communication network 2 or 8 side. (Step S14). Then, the billing information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 3 (step S15). The subscriber adds the accounting information to the information taken into the mobile communication terminal 3 and transfers it to the information terminal 19 (step S16). Thereafter, on the system side, a settlement request is made based on the billing information stored in the memory 7 or 9 (step S17).
[0057]
Therefore, according to the network system 1, since the subscriber can immediately confirm the cost when the information is transferred to the information terminal 19, convenience is enhanced in terms of cost processing.
[0058]
[Sixth Embodiment of the Invention]
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
[0059]
FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of network system 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6 and the following description, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first to fifth embodiments, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The fifth embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of any of the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention.
[0060]
In FIG. 6, when there is consent of the subscriber, the mobile communication is added to the image information and character information in the information table, the email information, and the memo information created by the subscriber. Information provided by a third information provider different from the operators of the networks 2 and 8 (for example, “advertisement”, “notice”, etc.) is added to the mobile body via the mobile communication network 2 or 8. Transmit to the communication terminal 3. This implements an adding means. The information provided by the third information provider is stored in advance in the memory 21 on the mobile communication network 2 or 8 side.
[0061]
In the mobile communication network 2 or 8, the transmission to the mobile communication terminal 3 is charged according to the amount of information provided by the third information provider. The billing information is stored in the billing memory 22. Billing based on this billing information is performed by the mobile communication network 2 or 8 to the third information provider. This implements a second billing means.
[0062]
Therefore, according to this network system 1, the subscriber can obtain information provided by the third information provider free of charge, and the mobile communication network 2 or 8 side can expect an increase in individual income. The provider side can obtain effective advertising means.
[0063]
Embodiment 7 of the Invention
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
[0064]
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of network system 1 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7 and the following description, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first to sixth embodiments, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Embodiment 7 of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of Embodiment 6 of the present invention.
[0065]
That is, as shown in FIG. 7, as in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, when the subscriber consents, the image information and character information of the information table stored in the memory 4, the information of the e-mail, In addition, the information provided by the third information provider is added to the information of the memo created by the subscriber and transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 3 via the mobile communication network 2 or 8. In this case, the billing information is stored in the billing memory 22.
[0066]
The subscriber can obtain not only the information on the third information provider side for free, but also the subscriber according to the charge amount based on the charge information stored in the charge memory 22 when there is a consent of the subscriber. Thus, charging for information transferred from the mobile communication terminal 3 to the information terminal 19 is reduced or exempted. That is, billing information that reduces or exempts billing for such information transfer is stored in the billing memory 7 or 9. This billing information is displayed on the destination information terminal 19 (facsimile 12 in this example), and it is possible to give the subscriber a selection opportunity such as payment method and cost reduction. The amount of reduction or exemption is borne by the third information provider.
[0067]
Therefore, according to this network system 1, the subscriber is free or inexpensive and can obtain the information he needs, and the information on the third information provider side can be obtained free of charge. The mobile communication network 2 or 8 side can expect an increase in system usage and an increase in revenue. More effective advertising means can be obtained on the third information provider side.
[0068]
[Eighth Embodiment]
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
[0069]
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of network system 1 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 8 and the following description, the same reference numerals as those in the first to seventh embodiments of the present invention are used for the same components as those in FIGS. The eighth embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to any one of the first, second, fourth to seventh embodiments of the present invention.
[0070]
That is, in the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the information terminal 19 is configured as shown in FIG. First, a memory 23 for temporarily storing information received by the receiving device 27 is provided as necessary. In addition, a display 24 for displaying information received by the subscriber is provided. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure provided with the printer 25 which prints these information.
[0071]
Therefore, this enables the subscriber to obtain a simple output means for the transferred information.
[0072]
[Ninth Embodiment]
Another example relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
[0073]
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of network system 1 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7 and the following description, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first to eighth embodiments, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The eighth embodiment of the present invention has the following features in addition to the technical contents similar to those of any of the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention.
[0074]
That is, in the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the information terminal 19 is provided with a settlement device 26 that enables payment by charging for the transfer of information from the mobile communication terminal 3, and these devices are provided to the subscriber. It is arranged in a system station 28 that provides convenience and convenience.
[0075]
Thereby, the subscriber can obtain a simple output means of the transferred information even at the destination.
[0076]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, image information or text information received via a mobile communication network by a mobile communication terminal can be transferred to another information terminal.
[0077]
The invention according to claim 2 is the information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the subscriber stores information stored in the memory when the remaining capacity of the memory of the mobile communication terminal decreases. Can be transmitted to the information terminal, which makes it easier to use.
[0078]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the information distribution system according to the first or second aspect, charging can be made according to the amount of information transferred when transferring image information and character information.
[0079]
In the information delivery system according to claim 4, since the cost can be determined after using the transfer of information to the information terminal in the information distribution system according to claim 3, the transfer of information to the information terminal The range of use of the service is widened, and the amount of use of this service can be increased and the income can be increased.
[0080]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the information distribution system according to the third or fourth aspect, since the subscriber can immediately confirm the cost when transferring information to the information terminal, it is convenient in terms of cost processing. Increases nature.
[0081]
The invention according to claim 6 is the information distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the subscriber of the mobile communication terminal can obtain information provided by the information provider free of charge and move The body communication network side is expected to improve individual income, and the information provider side can obtain effective advertising means.
[0082]
The invention according to claim 7 is the information distribution system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the subscriber of the mobile communication terminal is free or inexpensive, and information required by the user is obtained, In addition, information on the information provider side can be obtained for free, the mobile communication network side can expect an increase in system usage and revenue, and the information provider side can obtain more effective advertising means, etc. .
[0083]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the information distribution system according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the subscriber can obtain a simple output means of the transferred information even at the destination.
[0084]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in the information distribution system according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the subscriber can immediately obtain the information by printing it on paper. Moreover, the superiority as information with good portability can be enjoyed.
[0085]
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the information distribution system according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the subscriber can obtain a simple output means for the transferred information.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of a network system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of a network system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of a network system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating processing performed in a network system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing performed in a network system according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of a network system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a system configuration of a network system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing formation of an information terminal of a network system according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing formation of an information terminal in a network system according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 mobile communication network 3 mobile communication terminal 8 mobile communication network 12 facsimile 19 information terminal 24 display 25 printer 26 settlement apparatus

Claims (7)

In the information distribution system for receiving image information or character information by the connected mobile communication terminal in the mobile communication with the mobile communications network via the mobile communication network is registered in advance in the mobile communication network side,
And transfer means for transferring the information terminal via another mobile communication network and the mobile communication network before Symbol image information or character information,
First charging means for charging according to the amount of image information or character information transferred by the transfer means;
When there is consent of the subscriber of the mobile communication terminal, an adding means for adding information provided by a predetermined information provider to the image information or text information transmitted to the mobile communication terminal;
Second charging means for charging the information provider according to the amount of information provided by the information provider added by the adding means;
With
The first charging unit reduces or exempts the amount charged according to the amount of image information or character information transferred by the transfer unit according to the amount charged by the second charging unit. An information distribution system characterized by this. Said transfer means, said image information or character information, the transfers and adds information the mobile communication terminal is made using the E-mail information and the mobile communication terminal received from said mobile communication network information distribution system according to claim 1, characterized that you performed. Said first charging means, the information distribution system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the settlement of billing after transfer by said transfer means. Said first charging means, the information transferred by said transfer means, information distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that additional information relating to billing. The information terminal, the information distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the obtaining Bei the settlement device to pay billing by the first charging means. The information terminal,
Information distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises a facsimile to output the information transferred by said transfer means. The information terminal
According to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that to obtain Bei at least one of a printer for printing the information transferred by the display and the transfer means for displaying the information transferred by said transfer means Information distribution system.

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