KR100622661B1 - Method for transmitting and receiving bar-code information using wireless internet and Apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for retrieving and receiving goods or service information using barcode information, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using wireless internet. The method of transmitting and receiving barcode information by using a wireless internet in a calling mobile terminal equipped with a camera and a barcode reader according to the present invention includes scanning a barcode using a camera, and using a barcode reader to read barcodes. Extracting an image, storing barcode information corresponding to the extracted barcode image in a predetermined area, extracting the barcode information by detecting an input signal of a button specified in advance for transmitting the barcode information, And transmitting barcode information to a called-party mobile communication terminal, wherein the called-party mobile communication terminal receives and stores the barcode information, accesses the wireless internet using the barcode information, and corresponds to the barcode information. Can receive detailed information. The method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to the present invention have an effect of activating a product or service sales business by using a printed barcode.

Wireless internet, barcode images, cameras, barcode readers.

Description

Method for transmitting and receiving bar code information using wireless internet and device therefor {Method for transmitting and receiving bar-code information using wireless internet and Apparatus}

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information extraction system using a barcode according to the prior art.

Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of a bar code information transmission and reception system using a wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2b is a block diagram of a barcode information transmission and reception apparatus using a wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram of a data packet used for transmitting and receiving bar code information using the wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

5A is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5b is a block diagram of a bar code information display screen using the wireless Internet according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a block diagram of a bar code information display screen using the wireless Internet according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a block diagram of a bar code information display screen using the wireless Internet according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

110: calling party terminal

115: calling base station and controller 115

120: calling exchange

125: mobile communication network

130: IWF

135: gateway

140: service server

145: PDSN

150: called party exchange

155: called base station and controller

160: called party terminal

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for retrieving and receiving goods or service information using barcode information, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using wireless internet.

Currently, mobile communication terminals (including mobile phones, PDAs, etc.) may be equipped with a barcode reader to recognize and analyze barcodes describing product or service related information. That is, the mobile communication terminal recognizes a barcode with a mounted camera, analyzes it using a barcode reader, transmits the analyzed information to a service server corresponding to the barcode information via a wireless internet network, and then applies the corresponding product or service. Relevant information can be received.

Therefore, users of these services can be directly connected to the service server coupled to the wireless Internet by photographing barcodes entered in newspapers, magazines, outdoor advertisements, and catalogs with the camera phone. I can come in contact. For example, if a service user likes a scarf drawn on a fashion magazine while reading a fashion magazine, a barcode corresponding to the scarf can be photographed with a camera equipped with a mobile communication terminal and then purchased. You can use the barcodes listed to view trailers for the movie and make a reservation.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information extraction system using a barcode according to the prior art. Referring to FIG. 1, the calling terminal 110 is called an IWF (Inter Working Function, IWF) via the calling base station and the controller 115, the calling switch 120, and the mobile communication network 125. 130, the gateway 135 is connected to the service server 140 of the wired network, or via the source base station and the controller 115, PDSN (Packet Data Switching Node, hereinafter referred to as 'PDSN') (145) And it may be connected to the service server 140 of the wired network through the gateway 135.

The calling terminal 110 points the camera at a barcode printed on the ground to be recognized, selects a preset barcode recognition menu, the camera captures the printed barcode, and the barcode reader reads the barcode information. After accessing a product or service server via a wireless Internet network, the information may be extracted and displayed.

However, according to the above-described prior art, although a mobile communication terminal that recognizes a printed barcode with a camera can obtain product or service information using information on the barcode, it can be transmitted to another mobile communication terminal for use. There is no problem.

Accordingly, in order to solve the above-described problem, an object of the present invention is to recognize and store information on a printed barcode and to transmit it to another mobile communication terminal using the wireless Internet, and the mobile communication terminal receiving the received barcode information Provided is a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using wireless Internet.                         

Another object of the present invention can provide a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet which can promote the activation of a product or service sales business using a printed barcode.

Other objects of the present invention will become more apparent through the preferred embodiments described below.

In order to achieve the above objects, according to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a barcode information transmission and reception method using the wireless Internet.

According to a preferred embodiment, a method of processing barcode information by using a wireless internet in a calling mobile terminal equipped with a camera and a barcode reader includes scanning a barcode using the camera, and scanning the barcode using the barcode reader. Extracting a bar code image from a bar code, storing bar code information corresponding to the extracted bar code image in a predetermined area, and extracting the bar code information by detecting an input signal of a predetermined button to transmit the bar code information And transmitting the barcode information to the called-party mobile communication terminal.

Here, the called-party mobile communication terminal may receive the bar code information, store it in a preset area, access the wireless Internet using the bar code information, and then receive detailed information corresponding to the bar code information.

The barcode information may include at least one of the barcode image and a wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image, and the barcode information may further include a delivery message.

Further, the identification information indicating that the barcode information corresponds to the barcode image is transmitted together with the barcode information, and the called-party mobile communication terminal receives and detects the identification information and transmits the barcode information to a preset area. After storing and accessing the wireless Internet using the barcode information, detailed information corresponding to the barcode information may be received.

In addition, the subscriber number indicating the usage rights for the bar code information is transmitted together with the bar code information, and the called-party mobile communication terminal receives the bar code information and the subscriber information and stores the bar code information and the subscriber information in a preset area. Subscriber information can be used as a service right offline.

In order to achieve the above objects, according to another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet.

According to a preferred embodiment, the barcode information transmission and reception apparatus using the wireless Internet is a camera unit for scanning a barcode, a barcode reader unit for extracting a barcode image from the scanned barcode, a storage unit for storing the barcode information corresponding to the extracted barcode image And a barcode information extracting unit for extracting the barcode information from the storage unit when detecting an input signal of a button previously specified for transmitting the barcode information, and a transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting the barcode information to a counterpart mobile communication terminal. The side mobile communication terminal may receive the bar code information, store it in a predetermined area, access the wireless Internet using the bar code information, and receive detailed information corresponding to the bar code information.

The barcode information may include at least one of the barcode image and a wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image, and the barcode information may further include a delivery message.

In order to achieve the above objects, according to another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a recording medium storing a program.

According to a preferred embodiment, a program of instructions is tangibly embodied that allows a calling mobile terminal equipped with a camera and a barcode reader to perform a method of processing barcode information using the wireless Internet. A recordable medium that can be read includes scanning a barcode using the camera, extracting a barcode image from the scanned barcode using the barcode reader, and inserting barcode information corresponding to the extracted barcode image into a preset area. Storing, extracting the barcode information by detecting an input signal of a predetermined button to transmit the barcode information, and transmitting the barcode information to a called-party mobile communication terminal. .

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a method for transmitting and receiving barcode information and a device using the wireless Internet according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Corresponding components are given the same reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of a bar code information transmission and reception system using a wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2A, the originating terminal 110 passes through the IWF 130 and the gateway 135 via the originating base station and controller 115, the originating exchange 120, and the mobile communication network 125, and then passes through the wired network. Of the service server 140 or the chat server of the wired network via the PDSN 145 and the gateway 135 via the originating base station and the controller 115, 143 may be connected to the called terminal 160. In addition, the called terminal 160 is a service server 140 or a chat server 143 of the wired network via the called base station and controller 155, the called side exchange 150, the IWF 130 or PDSN 145. It can be connected to the calling terminal 110 by accessing.

While the calling terminal 110 is chatting with the called terminal 160 using the wireless Internet, the calling terminal 110 transmits the information on the printed barcode including the goods or service information to the called terminal 160. The barcode information may include any one or both of the barcode image file itself, a wireless Internet connection URL corresponding to the barcode image, and may include a delivery message such as a greeting, according to a user's selection. In addition, the bar code image is an image corresponding to the bar code extracted from the bar code, the information related to the bar code image may be service use rights information, such as coupon information, event information, extended admission ticket corresponding to the corresponding product. Here, by controlling the display of the barcode image itself on the terminal through authentication by transmitting the barcode information together with the subscriber number indicating the right to use the corresponding service right or by downloading the service right as the barcode information, the background image of the terminal in the offline store is downloaded. The barcode information (including the barcode image) stored as a barcode reader of the offline store can be recognized and then used to enter the service. In addition, the wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image is the URL of the corresponding goods or service server in which the detailed information of the goods corresponding to the barcode image is recorded. Therefore, the calling party or the called party terminals 110 and 160 may access the web page of the corresponding product or service server using the corresponding barcode information. For example, when using the current bar code service providing process, the calling party or called party terminals 110 and 160 recognize the bar code information, extract the numeric information in the bar code information, and deliver the corresponding information to the bar code processing server (eg For example, http://www.barcode.com/code.asp?code=12345). After that, the barcode processing server provides the URL of the actual service server mapped with the barcode information so as to access the web page of the product or service server.

In addition, the region in which the barcode image is stored is a region different from the region in which an image file generated using a conventional camera is stored. That is, according to the present invention, the barcode is scanned using a camera, the barcode image is extracted from the scanned barcode using a barcode reader, and it is determined that the barcode image includes product or service information and stored in a preset area. The preset region may be different from the region for storing image information according to the prior art, and the file stored in the preset region may extract the corresponding barcode information by the barcode reader. The technique of storing and extracting such barcode information is obvious to those skilled in the art in the related art as described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, according to the above description, for convenience of explanation, the method of transmitting and receiving barcode information while chatting in the chat server 143 has been described, but other methods, that is, direct communication between clients (P2P: Peer to Peer, hereinafter) The calling terminal 110 may transmit the barcode information to the called terminal 160 using a 'P2P' service.

That is, according to the prior art, the P2P service is executed by the client using the script contained in the HTML document to execute the P2P application mounted on the client or the web browser execution code included in the P2P application. It performs P2P service by executing a web browser. Alternatively, you can connect P2P applications such as instant messenger to web browsers pre-loaded on the client in real time, and then connect the P2P applications and web browsers for real-time data communication and event tracking, and P2P applications loaded on different clients. How to synchronize, and how to control and manage other clients' web browsers in real time through synchronized P2P applications.

Here, each node in the P2P network creates its own representative identifier (ID) using the unique hash function of the entire system. This function is also used for file storage and retrieval. In a general P2P file storage method, in order to store a file, node A determines a storage destination key using a hash function of a file's characteristics (file name, size, creation date, and other information). This storage location key is used to find the node responsible for this value and store the file in the node it finds. In order to find the corresponding file in Node B, which is the other side of node A, the node is found using the storage location key found using the hash function described above to obtain the file. In addition, according to the related art, a method of performing a P2P service by applying an agent technology has also been proposed. Therefore, in the present invention, a bar code information transmission and reception method using the wireless Internet using the P2P service according to the prior art as described above can be presented.

In addition, when the called terminal 160 receives the corresponding barcode information, the calling terminal 110 may further include identification information so as to distinguish that the received information is barcode information (including a barcode image). Here, the called terminal 160 may store the barcode information received by using the identification information in a separate space in the called terminal 160 by distinguishing it from other SMS or MMS, and the barcode information received in the corresponding space. When reading the control unit may be controlled to drive the module that recognizes the barcode information. In addition, even when the corresponding information is downloaded from the service server 140, it may be stored in a separate space which is a preset area of the called terminal 160 using the identification information.

Figure 2b is a block diagram of a bar code information transmission and reception apparatus using a wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2B, the barcode information transmitting and receiving apparatus using the wireless Internet includes a camera unit 210, a barcode reader unit 220, a storage unit 230, a barcode extractor 240, and a transceiver 250. do.

The camera unit 210 scans the printed barcode to generate an image file, and the barcode reader 220 extracts the barcode image from the scanned barcode and stores the barcode image separately from other general images.

The storage unit 230 stores barcode information including the barcode image file itself, and may store the URL if the barcode information further includes a wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image. Here, the storage unit 230 may be an area different from an area in which image files, etc. according to the prior art are stored, and the file stored in the storage unit 230 is stored in the barcode image read by the barcode reader 220. Even if the related file is stored and extracted again, it can be read by the barcode reader 220. Therefore, when the storage unit 230 stores or receives the barcode information, the barcode reader 220 may determine that the information corresponds to the barcode image and store the barcode information in the storage unit 230.

The barcode extractor 240 extracts the barcode information stored in the storage 230 when detecting an input signal of a predetermined button to transmit barcode information. Here, the predetermined button may be a combination of buttons for selecting a menu provided for transmitting barcode information, or may be provided with a separate specific button to perform a corresponding function.

In addition, although the method of extracting the barcode information stored in the bar code extraction unit 240 is described above, the bar code information may be transmitted directly to the called terminal 160 without storing the bar code information.

Thereafter, the transceiver 250 transmits the barcode information extracted by the barcode extractor 240 to the called terminal 160. In this case, the wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image may be recognized by a barcode according to the related art, connected to the service server 140 connected to the wireless Internet, and received using information corresponding to the barcode image.

Although the description has been made with respect to the calling terminal 110, the called terminal 160 may have the same configuration as described above.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. This barcode information transmission and reception method is performed in the calling terminal 110.

In step S310, a bar code is scanned using a camera, and in step S320, a bar code image is extracted from the bar code scanned using a bar code reader, and the scanned bar code image is extracted using the extracted content as a general image file (picture file, etc.). Distinguish from.

In operation S330, barcode information corresponding to the scanned barcode image may be stored, wherein the barcode information may include a barcode image file and a wireless internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image.

In step S340, when the user clicks on a predetermined button to transmit the barcode information, the user detects an input signal of the corresponding button to extract barcode information, and in step S350, extracts the extracted barcode information to the called terminal 160. send. Here, the calling terminal 110 may transmit barcode information to the called terminal 160 using the wireless Internet. That is, the calling terminal 110 connects to the IWF 130 and the gateway 135 or the PDSN 145, through the gateway 135, and receives barcode information via the connected wireless Internet. ) Can be sent.

Receiving the above-mentioned bar code information, the called terminal 160 may store it and set it as a wallpaper when the bar code image is a coupon related to a product, and use it in a affiliate store related to the corresponding product. Thereafter, the called terminal 160 may read the barcode information using a barcode reader, access the wireless Internet, and receive detailed information corresponding to the barcode information.

4 is a configuration diagram of a data packet used for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the data packet used for transmitting and receiving barcode information includes the calling party terminal identification information 410, the called party terminal identification number 420, the barcode image file information 430, and the wireless Internet access URL 440. May include a message 450.

The calling terminal identification information 410 and the called terminal identification number 420 may be a unique number or a telephone number of the terminal, and the data packet is transmitted and received to the counterpart terminal using the terminal identification number 420. In addition, the barcode image file information 430 is file information on the image itself extracted from the barcode scanned by the calling terminal 110.

The wireless Internet access URL 440 may scan the barcode image after the calling terminal 110 receives the corresponding URL through the proxy server, and then include the same in the above-described data packet, or may not transmit the URL. When transmitting the data packet, the barcode image may be read, extracted from the proxy server, and then transmitted. The delivery message 450 is personal information such as a greeting that the caller wants to send to the called party by using the calling terminal 110.

In the above description, a system configuration diagram and a flowchart showing a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet in general have been described. It will be described based on the specific embodiment. Embodiments according to the present invention are largely divided into three types, first, when the barcode information includes only a barcode image file, and second, when the barcode information includes a barcode image file and a wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image. In this case, the wireless internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image is included. It demonstrates in order below.

5A is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the above-mentioned in FIG. 3 is mainly demonstrated.

In steps S510 to S530, the barcode is scanned using a camera, the barcode image is extracted from the barcode scanned using the barcode reader, and the scanned barcode image is distinguished from a general image file (picture file, etc.), and the scanned barcode When the user clicks on a predetermined button to store the barcode information corresponding to the image, and transmits the barcode information, the barcode signal is extracted by detecting an input signal of the corresponding button, and the extracted barcode information is received on the destination terminal 160. To send).

In operation S535, the called party terminal 160 receives the barcode information, reads the received barcode information using a barcode reader, and stores the barcode information in the storage unit 230, which is a preset area, in operation S540.

In step S545, the bar code information is read out by a menu selection of a called party or a manipulation of a button specified in advance in order to read the bar code information, and in step S550, the details of the goods or services corresponding to the bar code information in the service server 140. When requesting the information, in step S555, the service server 140 determines whether the received barcode information is valid, and if the barcode information is valid, the service server 140 transmits detailed information of goods or services to the called terminal 160.

In step S560, the called party terminal 160 outputs the received detailed information.

5B is a block diagram of a bar code information display screen using the wireless Internet according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5B, the called party terminal 160 receiving the barcode information is shown, and the barcode information includes a sender's delivery message and a barcode image file.

The sender's forwarding message is shown as' Hello? I have a good coupon to send. Good day !! 'and such a delivery message is sent to the destination terminal 160 with the barcode image file attached. When the click signal of the confirmation button is detected while the barcode information is output from the called terminal 160, the barcode extractor 240 extracts the barcode image from the storage 230 and outputs the barcode image.

6 is a block diagram of a bar code information display screen using the wireless Internet according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a block diagram of a bar code information display screen using the wireless Internet according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 6 and 7, since the called terminal 160 receives the wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image, the second and third embodiments according to the present invention have described the data call connection procedure. Different from the first embodiment. That is, the calling terminal 110 extracts the URL information corresponding to the corresponding product or service information by using the barcode image, stores it with the barcode image file, and extracts the barcode information when the caller clicks a preset button. Can transmit

The sender's forwarding message is as described above. I have a good coupon to send. Good day !! ', such a delivery message is sent to the destination terminal 160 with the attached bar code image file and / or URL information corresponding to the product or service information. When the click signal of the confirmation button is detected while the barcode information is output from the called terminal 160, the barcode extractor 240 extracts the barcode image from the storage 230 and outputs the barcode image.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many variations are possible by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, the method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to the present invention recognize and store information on the printed barcode, and transmit the information to another mobile communication terminal using the wireless internet, and receives the received mobile communication terminal. Has the effect of using the corresponding barcode information.

The method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving barcode information using the wireless Internet according to the present invention have an effect of activating a product or service sales business by using a printed barcode.

Claims (10)

A method of processing barcode information by using a wireless Internet in a calling mobile terminal equipped with a camera and a barcode reader, the method comprising: Scanning a barcode using the camera; Extracting a barcode image from the scanned barcode using the barcode reader; Storing bar code information corresponding to the extracted bar code image in a preset area separated from an area storing an image file other than bar code information; Extracting the barcode information by detecting an input signal of a button previously specified for transmitting the barcode information; And And transmitting the barcode information to a called-party mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 1, The called-party mobile communication terminal receives the barcode information, stores it in a preset area separate from an area for receiving and storing a message other than the barcode information, and accesses the wireless internet using the barcode information. Bar code information transmission and reception method using the wireless Internet, characterized in that for receiving the detailed information corresponding to the bar code information. The method of claim 1, The barcode information may include at least one of the barcode image and a wireless internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image. The method of claim 1, The bar code information further comprises a transmission message bar code information transmission and reception method using the wireless Internet. The method of claim 1, The identification information indicating that the barcode information corresponds to the barcode image is transmitted together with the barcode information, The called-party mobile communication terminal receives and detects the identification information, and stores the barcode information in a preset area separate from an area for receiving and storing a message other than the barcode information, and wirelessly using the barcode information. Bar code information transmission and reception method using the wireless Internet, characterized in that for receiving the detailed information corresponding to the barcode information after connecting to the Internet. The method of claim 1, The subscriber number indicating the use rights for the barcode information is transmitted together with the barcode information, The called-party mobile communication terminal receives the barcode information and subscriber information and stores the barcode information and subscriber information in a preset area separate from the area for receiving and storing a message other than the barcode information. Barcode information transmission and reception method using the wireless Internet, characterized in that used as. In the device for transmitting and receiving bar code information using the wireless Internet, A camera unit scanning a barcode; A barcode reader unit extracting a barcode image from the scanned barcode; A barcode information storage unit for storing barcode information corresponding to the extracted barcode image; A bar code information extracting unit extracting the bar code information from the bar code information storage unit when detecting an input signal of a button previously specified for transmitting the bar code information; And Includes a transceiver for transmitting the barcode information to the mobile terminal of the opposite side, And the counterpart mobile communication terminal receives the barcode information and stores the barcode information in a preset area separated from an area for receiving and storing a message other than the barcode information. The method of claim 7, wherein And the barcode information includes at least one of the barcode image and a wireless internet access URL corresponding to the barcode image. The method according to claim 7 or 8, The barcode information transmitting and receiving device using the wireless Internet, characterized in that it further comprises a delivery message. The program of the instructions for executing the method of processing the barcode information using the wireless Internet by the calling mobile terminal equipped with the camera and the barcode reader is tangibly embodied, and is a recording medium that can be read by the mobile terminal. To Scanning a barcode using the camera; Extracting a barcode image from the scanned barcode using the barcode reader; Storing bar code information corresponding to the extracted bar code image in a preset area separated from an area storing an image file other than bar code information; Extracting the barcode information by detecting an input signal of a button previously specified for transmitting the barcode information; And And a program storing a program for transmitting the barcode information to a called-party mobile communication terminal.

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