KR100664502B1 - Method and apparatus for providing Voice Recording Call Service - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing a recording call service. The method comprises the steps of receiving a first call connection request signal from the calling exchange, wherein the first call connection request signal is received by the calling exchange from a calling terminal and receives a call setup request signal including a function code and a called number. Transmits the function code request signal to the location register and corresponds to the function code response signal received in response to the function code request signal; and sends the first call connection response signal to the calling exchange in response to the first call connection request signal. Forming a first call path between the calling terminals by transmitting, transmitting a second call connection request signal to a called side exchange to make a call to a called terminal corresponding to a called number, and transmitting a second call connection request signal. Receiving a second call connection response signal from the called side exchange in response to forming a second call path between the called terminals; And recording and storing the contents of the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal using the first call path and the second call path.

Recording call, wireless internet, wink

Description

Method and apparatus for providing voice recording service             

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a recording call service providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a SCS (Special Call Service) server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart schematically showing a method for providing a recording call service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a view for explaining a method for making a recording call using a called terminal phone number and a wireless Internet button according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining a method of making a recording call using a function code and a called terminal number according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining a method of providing a recording call service by modifying the phone book menu of the calling terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view for explaining a method of providing a recording call service by modifying the text mailbox menu of the calling terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a view for explaining a method for providing a recording call service using the private key of the calling terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a recording call service procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a recording call service procedure according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a mobile terminal for subscribing to a recording call service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a mobile terminal for querying a list of recorded calls according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

13 is an exemplary view of a screen of a mobile terminal for setting a recording call environment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a view showing a menu tree for explaining the menu of the recording call home according to an embodiment of the present invention.

15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating Internet screens for using a recording call service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

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101: calling terminal

103: calling exchange

105: destination exchange

107: called terminal

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117: Special Call Service Server

201: Operation Administration and Management Server (OMS)

203: Unified Communication System-IP (UCS-IP) Server

205: Application Plus Server

213: WWAS (Web (ME) / Wap Application Server)

The present invention relates to a recording call service providing method and apparatus for storing call contents.

A conventional voice call using a conventional mobile terminal is a method of simply making a voice call with a counterpart by pressing a "call" key after inputting a phone number of the counterpart by a conventional telephone call method. Although existing mobile phones include a function of recording a call, a method of recording a call using a mobile phone has a limitation in storage capacity, and there is a fear of losing data recorded due to loss or malfunction of the mobile phone. On the other hand, there is no service that can be heard again after storing the call contents through the mobile communication network. Only additional services such as a call background sound and a call effect sound are provided through a mobile communication network. However, in order to use these additional voice communication services, it is inconvenient to use them by knowing each connection method. That is, in order to use the additional voice communication service, after entering a prefix, a feature code or a special code number and a phone number for the voice communication service, press a "call" key or an additional service After accessing the ARS (Audio Response System) for the service has been provided through the voice additional service provided by the operator.

In addition, there was a method of accessing a personal homepage by a conventional wink (WINK, WINC; Wireless Internet Number contents) method. However, only a screen for accessing a personal blog or a personal homepage was provided, and a voice message or a voice call with a subscriber It did not provide a variety of channels for additional voice communication. WINC refers to a search for an internet site by inputting a number corresponding thereto instead of the English spelling of the mobile terminal keyboard. For example, if you find the website of the Ministry of Information and Communication, if you enter '642' instead of 'MIC', which is the English initial of the Ministry of Information and Communication, 27 sites will appear including the Ministry of Information and Communication.

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is to provide a recording call service providing method and apparatus that can be heard later after storing the contents of the call.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording call service providing method and apparatus for recording a call when making a call to a called terminal using a telephone number and a wireless internet button of the called terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording call service providing method and apparatus that can use a recording call service by accessing a SCS (Special Call Service) server directly from a calling terminal using a function code.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a recording call service easily by modifying the phone book menu and text box menu in the mobile phone terminal or by adding a dedicated key (Hot Key) for a functional call to the terminal.

In order to achieve the above objects, according to an aspect of the present invention to a method for providing a recording call service in the SCS (Special Call Service) server coupled with the originating exchange, home location register and the destination exchange managing the originating terminal Receiving a first call connection request signal from the originating exchange, wherein the first call connection request signal receives a call setup request signal from the originating terminal including a function code and a called number from the originating terminal; Transmits a function code request signal corresponding to the function code to the home location register, and corresponds to a function code response signal including a routing address of the SCS server received in response to the function code request signal from the home location register. Generated by; Transmitting a first call connection response signal to the calling side exchange in response to the first call connection request signal to form a first call path between the calling terminals through the calling side exchange; Transmitting a second call connection request signal to the called side exchange to make a call to a called terminal corresponding to the called number; Receiving a second call connection response signal from the called side exchange in response to the second call connection request signal to form a second call path between the called terminals through the called side exchange; And recording a call between the calling terminal and the called terminal through the first call path and the second call path.

In a preferred embodiment, the call establishment request signal is transmitted from the originating terminal to the originating exchange by any one of a method using a wireless Internet and a method using a function code. In addition, the method using the wireless Internet is that the call recording menu is selected on the integrated menu screen output by inputting the telephone number and the wireless Internet connection button of the called terminal in the calling terminal, using the number included in the recording call menu It features. In addition, the method using the function code is characterized in that the calling terminal transmits a call setup request signal to the calling exchange using the function code corresponding to the recording call and the telephone number of the called terminal. The call setup request signal may be any one of a method of directly inputting the function code and the telephone number of the called terminal, a method of using a telephone number menu, a method of using a text box, and a method of using a private call key. It is characterized in that it is produced by one method. The first call connection request signal may be received from the originating exchange through a gateway exchange coupled with the SCS server. In addition, the gateway exchange transmits an AI (Analyzed Information) signal to a service controller that combines the first call connection request signal received from the originating exchange with the SCS server, and receives an ai signal in response to the AI signal. Afterwards it is characterized in that the transfer to the SCS server.

The method may further include transmitting a call announcement message by using the call path formed between the calling terminals by the call connection response signal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the SCS (Special Call Service) server that provides a recording call service in combination with the calling exchange, the home location register and the called exchange that manages the calling terminal, the first call from the calling exchange Means for receiving a call connection request signal, wherein the first call connection request signal is received by the calling exchange from the calling terminal and receives a call setup request signal including a function code and a called number from the calling terminal to the home location register. Transmits a function code request signal corresponding to and generated corresponding to the function code response signal including a routing address of the SCS server received from the home location register in response to the function code request signal; Means for transmitting a first call connection response signal to the originating exchange in response to the first call connection request signal to form a first call path between the originating terminals through the originating exchange; Means for sending a second call connection request signal to the called side exchange to make a call to a called terminal corresponding to the called number; Means for receiving a second call connection response signal from the called side exchange in response to the second call connection request signal to form a second call path between the called terminals through the called side exchange; And means for recording contents of a call between the calling terminal and the called terminal through the first call path and the second call path.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the SCS (Special Call Service) server which provides a recording call service in combination with the calling exchange, the home location register and the destination exchange that manages the calling terminal, the memory in which the program is stored And a processor coupled to the memory to execute the program, wherein the processor receives, by the program, a first call connection request signal from the originating exchange, wherein the first call connection request signal is the originating call. The side exchange receives a call setup request signal including a function code and a called number from the calling terminal, transmits a function code request signal corresponding to the function code to the home location register, and requests the function code from the home location register. Ability to include the routing address of the SCS server received in response to the signal Generated in correspondence with a code response signal, transmitting a first call connection response signal to the calling exchange in response to the first call connection request signal and transmitting a first call between the calling terminals through the calling exchange. A second call connection request signal to the called side exchange in order to make a call to the called terminal corresponding to the called number, and a second call from the called side exchange in response to the second call connection request signal. Receiving a call connection response signal to form a second call path between the called terminal through the called side exchange, and the contents of the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal through the first call path and the second call path It is possible to provide an SCS server characterized in that the recording.

Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a recording call service providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present specification, the recording call service refers to an additional service that allows the user to listen to the call again after recording the contents of the call for a predetermined call.

Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus for providing a recording call service includes an originating terminal 101, an originating exchange (O_MSC, 103), a called terminal 107, a called side exchange (T_MSC, 105), and a home location register (HLR). A register 111, a service switching point (SSP) 113, a service controller (SCP) 115, and a special call service (SCS) server 117 are included.

The calling terminal 101 and the called terminal 107 are terminals for mobile communication, and mean a terminal for voice and data communication in a GSM / CDMA mobile communication network. For the terminal. The exchanges 103 and 105 refer to exchanges provided by a wireless communication network, and function to route a call of a subscriber making a call to the SCS server 117 and to connect to a call.

SCS server 117 provides the integrated channel menu screen to the subscriber over the wireless Internet. That is, when the subscriber presses the other party's phone number + wireless internet connection button (for example, Hot-Key such as MagicN, NATE, EZ-I) by using the calling terminal 101, the called terminal 107 and a recording call service through the wireless Internet. Shows the integrated screen to the various communication, including the screen of the calling terminal 101. In addition, the SCS server 117 interworks with the originating exchange 103 as E1 / T1 to perform a call processing for voice additional service for a recording call. In addition, the SCS server 117 stores and manages data such as subscriber information and voice message information. In addition, the SCS server 117 is connected to the short message service center, billing system (BS), customer management system, NPDB (Number Portability Database), etc. possessed by the operator through the operator's internal network, SMS transmission, billing processing, subscriber registration / authentication and Performs number mobile subscriber processing function. In addition, the SCS server 117 converts the text of the calling party or the called party's name (such as the customer's name or phone number) into a voice when performing the voice additional service including the recording call, and then the recording call. When attempting or receiving voice supplementary services, the caller or called party can be notified by name.

No. The seven network 109 includes a signal transfer point (STP), which includes all of the exchanges between the exchanges 103 and 105, the home location registers (HLR) and the SCS server 117. It performs the function of relaying the signal to the No.7 signal.

The service controller (SCP) 115 is a component that performs a core function for an intelligent network service and includes program and subscriber data necessary for service control. The service controller 115 receives a request signal from a service switching point (SSP) 113, checks whether a call is appropriate, and transmits a service-related content to a service management system (SMS). Perform the function. The service controller 115 includes logic for processing the recording call service as a necessary component when the recording call service is performed through the intelligent network, and processes the recording call service in conjunction with the SCS server 117. .

Although not shown, the recording call service providing apparatus further includes an inter-working function (IWF), and the IWF performs a function of connecting a mobile phone subscriber to the Internet from a mobile communication network. Since the calling terminal 101 needs to access the wireless Internet in order to access the voice call menu screen using the WINK (Wireless Internet Number contents) method, the calling terminal 101 can connect to the SCS server 117 through the IWF and the Internet network 119. have. Meanwhile, the user may access the SCS server 177 through the Internet 119 using the WAP 121 or the WEB 123, and the service may be subscribed to or checked through the Internet.

2 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a SCS (Special Call Service) server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a special call service (SCS) server may include an OA & M Server (OMS); an Operation Administration and Management Server (201), a Unified Communication System (UCS) -IP server 203, an Application Plus Server (205), Text To Speech (TTS) server 207, DBS (Database Server, 209), RAID System 211, and WWAS (Web / WAP Application Server, 213) server.

OMS (OA & M Server; Operation Administration and Management Server, 201) is a device that can manage operation of this SCS server.

The UCS-IP server 203 interoperates with an exchange device of a mobile communication network as an E1 / T1 to perform a call processing function for a voice additional service for a recording call, and performs an E1 / T1 voice processing and an SS7 signal processing device. Include. The E1 / T1 processing device is connected to the exchange device by physical E1 / T1 and interworks with voice and signals with the exchange device. The signal processing apparatus processes a call processing signal such as R2, PRI or SS7 received by the E1 / T1 processing apparatus, and transmits the call processing signal to the switching apparatus through the E1 / T1 processing apparatus.

The APS 205 interoperates with SMSC, Billing System (CS), Customer Care System (CS), Number Portability Data Base (NPDB) system, etc. held by the operator for this service, SMS transmission, billing processing, subscriber registration / authentication and number Perform the mobile subscriber processing function.

When the TTS server 207 provides a Voice Recording Call service, the TTS server 207 converts the text of the calling party or the called party's name (such as a customer's name or a phone number) into a voice and then sends it to the calling party or the called party. Use your voice to tell your name.

The DBS (Database Server) 209 is a device for storing and managing data used in the device, such as subscriber information and voice message information. The RAID 251 refers to a device that duplicately stores the same important data in multiple storage devices. Using the RAID 251, the input and output operations of the data can be balanced and overlapped to improve the performance of the overall system.

The WWAS 213 provides a subscriber with an integrated channel menu screen for use of an additional service including a recording call service over the wired or wireless Internet. That is, when the subscriber presses the other party's phone number + wireless internet connection button (Hot-Key such as Magic, NATE, EZ-I), the subscriber is connected to the WWAS 213 system, and the WWAS 213 can communicate with the subscriber variously. It shows a channel, and shows the service content, subscription screen, voice message content, address book management, service profile, etc. for the device of the present invention when the wired Internet access.

3 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method for providing a recording call service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, first, a user of a mobile terminal who wants to use a recording call service according to the present invention subscribes to a recording call service (step 301). At this time, subscription to a recording call service can be subscribed through a counselor of a mobile carrier, and also through a wired or wireless Internet.

If you want to record the call afterwards, the calling terminal connects to the SCS (Special Call Service) server. At this time, the call access method from the calling terminal to the SCS server for using the recording call service can be largely divided into three. The first method is to press the called number and then use the wireless internet key of the mobile phone. The second is to call the subscriber after pressing the feature code and the called number, which is the phone number of the called terminal. The third method may be a method of using a menu or a dedicated key of the mobile phone terminal. Here, the third method is a concept of using a shortcut key of a mobile phone terminal. In terms of signal flow of a mobile communication network, the third method is the same as the second method. The first connection method will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4, the second connection method with reference to FIG. 5, and the third connection method with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

The SCS server then routes the call to the called terminal (step 305). When the call routing with the called terminal is completed, the SCS server outputs a guide message notifying the called terminal of the recorded call (step 307). In this case, the notification of the call recording matter to the called terminal is not necessary and corresponds to an option.

Thereafter, the calling terminal and the called terminal make a normal call, and the SCS server records and stores the contents of the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal (step 311). When the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal is completed, the call is terminated (step 311). Thereafter, the user of the calling terminal may listen to the wired / wireless Internet or the SCS server by voice and listen to the recorded call content again (step 313).

4 is a view for explaining a method of making a recording call using a called terminal phone number and a wireless Internet button according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the calling terminal receives a telephone number of the called terminal and a wireless internet connection button (eg, Magic Enkey, Nate, EZ-i key, etc.) from the calling subscriber and connects to the WWAS server of the SCS server using the WINK method. WINK refers to searching the Internet site by inputting corresponding numbers instead of the English letters of the mobile terminal keyboard. For example, if you find the website of the Ministry of Information and Communication, if you enter 642 instead of MIC, the initial letter of the Ministry of Information and Communication, 27 sites including the Ministry of Information and Communication will appear. Meanwhile, the procedure of this embodiment may be changed according to the service provider's internal network or service procedure. The WWAS server of the SCS server outputs to the display a wireless Internet page 401 that allows a functional call to the called terminal. In this case, the wireless Internet page 401 includes each menu for the voice additional service. Each menu contains a phone number as a WML or ME code to make a call to the SCS server. For example, the recording call menu includes a Tel Tag corresponding to a function code or feature code (* 03) + called terminal number. Here, the function code (* 03) may vary depending on the operator.

Thereafter, the calling terminal receives a recording call menu item from the calling subscriber and outputs a screen 403 for recording call attempt to the display unit. When the confirmation button is input in the recording call attempt screen 403, the wireless Internet connection between the calling terminal and the SCS server is terminated, and the calling terminal includes the function code (for example, * 03) and the telephone number of the called terminal. Attempt to connect to SCS server using Tel Tag. When the call connection is completed between the calling terminal and the SCS server, the SCS server transmits a guidance message of "[business name] recording call." To the calling terminal (step 405). Thereafter, the service providing server transmits a message indicating the remaining recording time of the calling terminal to the calling terminal (step 407). The SCS server then routes the call to the called terminal using the phone number of the called terminal (step 409). At this time, the SCS server preferably announces the recording to the called terminal, and then records the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal (step 411).

5 is a view for explaining a method of making a recording call using a function code and a called terminal number according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the calling terminal attempts to access a call to a SCS (Special Call Service) server through a mobile communication network when a call button is input after receiving a function code or feature code (for example, * 03) and a telephone number of a called terminal. do. In this case, the function code may be input after the telephone number of the called terminal according to the mobile communication network. When the call connection is completed between the calling terminal and the SCS server, the SCS server sends a notification message of "This is a [caller name] recording call" to the calling terminal (step 501). Thereafter, the service providing server transmits a message indicating the remaining recording time of the calling terminal to the calling terminal (step 503). The SCS server then routes the call to the called terminal using the telephone number of the called terminal (step 505). At this time, the SCS server preferably announces the recording to the called terminal, and then records the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal (step 507). Thereafter, when the call between the calling terminal and the called terminal is completed, the call is terminated (step 509).

6 is a view for explaining a method for providing a recording call service by modifying the phone book menu of the calling terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in order to directly access the SCS server, by adding a service menu according to the present invention from the phone book menu in the calling terminal, a call can be attempted by a direct exchange without having to access the menu of the wireless Internet. . Phone book screen (601) in the phone book of the mobile terminal through "Find by name", "Find by number", "Find by number", "Find by voice", "Find by group", "Find by time", etc. If a specific number or name is selected and the menu button is input, the terminal outputs a screen 603 in which the existing menu is modified to the display unit. In the modified menu screen 603, '1. Edit ',' 2. Delete ',' 3. Send Multi-mail '' 4. 'Send Email' is the existing menu, and '5. Message call ',' 6. Recording call ',' 7. Background call ',' 8. Effect sound call is a newly added menu. When " recording call " is selected in the modified menu screen 603 of the calling directory of the calling terminal, the terminal adds a feature code corresponding to the recording call before the called party's telephone number in the telephone directory. That is, when the recording call menu is selected, the mobile phone terminal transmits the recording call function code (for example, * 03) and the called terminal phone number to the exchange to attempt a call.

7 is a view for explaining a method of providing a recording call service by modifying the text mailbox menu of the calling terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, in order to directly connect to an SCS server, a call can be attempted to a direct exchange by adding a service menu according to the present invention to a text mailbox menu in a calling terminal. When a menu button is input on the text inbox screen 701 of the calling terminal, the calling terminal outputs the modified menu screen 703 to the display unit. In the modified menu screen 703, '1. Reply ',' 2. Resend ',' 3. Delete ',' 4. Save phone 'exists in existing menu, and' 5. Message call ',' 6. Recording call ',' 7. Background call ',' 8. 'Effect sound call' corresponds to a newly added menu. When "recording call" is selected in the modified menu screen 703, the calling terminal adds a feature code corresponding to the recording call before the telephone number of the called terminal included in the short message. That is, when the recording call menu is selected, the mobile phone terminal attempts to make a call by transmitting the recording call function code (for example, * 03) and the called terminal phone number to the exchange.

8 is a view for explaining a method for providing a recording call service using a private key of a calling terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, by adding a new hot key to the calling terminal, the calling subscriber enters the telephone number of the called subscriber and then presses the dedicated key to call the direct exchange without having to access the menu of the wireless Internet. You can try A method of adding a dedicated key for recording call service to a calling terminal. When the dedicated key button 803 is input in the state in which the called terminal phone number is input 801, the calling terminal adds a feature code corresponding to a recording call before the called terminal telephone number. That is, when the telephone number and dedicated key button 803 of the called terminal are input, the calling terminal attempts to make a call by transmitting a recording call function code (for example, * 03) and the called terminal telephone number to the exchange. In this case, when the dedicated key button 803 is input, the mobile terminal does not immediately attempt to call the switch, outputs a menu screen for a message call, a recording call, and the like on the display unit, and then the recording call menu is selected from the calling subscriber. It is also possible to try the call with the exchange if it is possible.

9 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a recording call service procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the calling terminal receives a feature code corresponding to a recording call service from a user and a telephone number of a called terminal, and sends a call setup request signal including a function code and a called terminal calling number. Send to the exchange (step 901). In this case, the method for transmitting the call setup request signal from the originating terminal to the originating exchange is based on the method described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8.

The originating exchange determines that the received call setup request signal includes a feature code, and sends a feature request signal (FR) to the home location register (O_HLR) (step 903). The feature request signal is a signal for requesting routing address information corresponding to a function code. The home location register (O_HLR) checks the service feature of the calling subscriber and sends the routing address information corresponding to the feature code, that is, the routing address of the SCS server, to the calling exchange with the feature response signal fr. (Step 905).

The originating exchange exchanges the call connection request signal to the Paging Gateway System (PGS) based on the feature response signal (step 907), and the gateway exchange forwards the call connection request signal to the SCS server (step 909). . Here, the call connection request signal includes an identifier (telephone number) of the called terminal and an identifier (telephone number) of the calling terminal. In response to the call connection request signal, the SCS server transmits a call connection response signal to the gateway exchange PGS (step 911), and the gateway exchange PGS forwards the call connection response signal to the originating exchange (step S911). 913). Thereafter, the SCS server transmits a call announcement message to the calling terminal by using the call path formed between the calling terminal and the SCS server (step 915). An example of the announcement could be "[business name] recording call. Your recordable time is XX minutes XX seconds."

The SCS server then sends a call connection request signal to the gateway switch (PGS) using the identifier of the called terminal to attempt a call to the called terminal (step 917), and the gateway switch sends the call connection request signal to the called party's exchange. (Step 919). The called party exchange sends a call connection response signal to a gateway switch (PGS) in response to the received call connection request signal (step 921), and the gateway exchange sends the call connection response signal to an SCS server (step 923). A call path is formed between the SCS server and the called terminal.

The calling terminal and the called terminal use the call path between the calling terminal and the SCS server and the call path between the SCS server and the called terminal, and the SCS server records and stores the call contents (step 925). Thereafter, after the call is terminated, the user of the calling terminal may rehearse the recorded call using the wired / wireless Internet or by making a call to an SCS server.

10 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a recording call service procedure according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows a call access procedure when the calling terminal is an intelligent network service subscriber.

Referring to FIG. 10, the calling terminal receives a function code corresponding to a recording call service and a telephone number of a called terminal from a user, and sends a call setup request signal including a function code and a called terminal calling number. Send to the exchange (step 1001). In this case, the method for transmitting the call setup request signal from the originating terminal to the originating exchange is based on the method described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8.

The calling exchange confirms that the received call establishment request signal includes a feature code, and transmits a feature request signal (FR) to the home location register (O_HLR) (step 1003). The feature request signal is a signal for requesting routing address information corresponding to a function code. The home location register (O_HLR) transmits a feature response signal (fr) containing routing information for routing to the service controller, identifying the originating subscriber's intelligent network subscriber (step 1005).

The originating exchange exchanges the call connection request signal to the service switching system (SSP / PGS-SSP) using the routing information included in the feature response signal (step 1007). Here, the call connection request signal includes an identifier of the calling terminal and an identifier of the called terminal. The service switching system (SSP / PGS-SSP) transmits an AI (Analyzed Information) signal to a service controller (SCP) to perform an intelligent network service (step 1009). After performing the corresponding intelligent network service, the service controller (SCP) transmits an ai signal indicating that the processing of the AI signal is completed (step 1011). Thereafter, the SSP / PGS-SSP transmits a call connection request signal to the SCS server in response to the call connection request signal received from the originating exchange (step 1013). In response to the call connection request signal, an SCS server sends a call connection response signal to a service switching system (SSP / PGS-SSP) (step 1015), and the service switching system (SSP / PGS-SSP) responds to the call connection response. The signal is forwarded to the calling exchange (step 1017). Thereafter, using the call path formed between the calling terminal and the SCS server, the SCS server transmits a call announcement message to the calling terminal (step 1019). An example of the announcement could be "[business name] recording call. Your recordable time is XX minutes XX seconds."

The SCS server then sends a call connection request signal to the gateway switch (PGS) using the identifier of the called terminal to attempt a call to the called terminal (step 1021), and the gateway switch sends the call connection request signal to the called party's exchange. (Step 1023). The called party exchange sends a call connection response signal to a gateway switch (PGS) in response to the received call connection request signal (step 1025), and the gateway exchange sends the call connection response signal to an SCS server (step 1027). A call path is formed between the SCS server and the called terminal.

The calling terminal and the called terminal use the call path between the calling terminal and the SCS server and the call path between the SCS server and the called terminal, and the SCS server records and stores the call contents (step 1029). Thereafter, after the call is terminated, the user of the calling terminal may rehearse the recorded call using the wired / wireless Internet or by making a call to an SCS server.

Referring to Figures 11 to 13 will be described in the recording call subscription and management method over the wireless Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a mobile terminal for subscribing to a recording call service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, when a subscriber of a mobile terminal inputs his / her own number and a wireless internet access button, the mobile terminal is connected to the SCS server through the wireless internet. The SCS server provides the integrated menu screen 1101 for various additional services to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal outputs the integrated menu screen 1101 to the display unit. The additional service may include a message call, a recording call, and the like, and when the recording call menu is selected and input on the integrated menu screen 1101, the mobile terminal outputs the recording call service screen 1103 to the display unit. The recording call service screen 1103 includes a subscription item, a recording call list item, an environment setting item, and a usage guide item.

If the subscribing item is selected and input in the recording call service screen 1103, the recording call subscription confirmation screen 1105 is output on the display unit when the mobile terminal is the recording call service subscriber, and the recording call subscription when the recording call service subscriber is not present. The agreement agreement screen 1107, the social security number input screen 1109, and the password input screens 1111 and 1113 are output in order to perform a service subscription procedure. When the recording call service subscription is completed, the recording call service subscription completion guide screen 1115 is output through the display unit.

12 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a mobile terminal for inquiring a list of recorded calls according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

12, after the subscriber of the mobile terminal inputs his / her own number and the wireless Internet access button, the recorded call list item is selected on the recorded call service screen 1103 of FIG. When inputted, the mobile terminal outputs a password confirmation screen 1201 to perform an authentication process. When the correct password is input in the password confirmation screen 1201, the recorded call list screen 1203 including the recorded call lists is output to the display unit. When a specific list (for example, 016-333-5555) is selected and input on the recording call list screen 1203, a screen 1205 for listening to or deleting the corresponding recording call is displayed on the display unit. When the call termination is completed, the mobile terminal makes a call connection to the SCS server, and when the call connection is completed, the SCS server displays the call contents corresponding to the list (016-333-5555). By outputting to the mobile terminal, the subscriber of the mobile terminal can listen to the recorded call contents (step 1209).

13 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a mobile terminal for setting a recording call environment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, after the subscriber of the mobile terminal inputs his / her own number and the wireless Internet access button, the recording call setting item is selected on the recording call service screen 1103 of FIG. When inputted, the recording call setting screen 1301 including a password change item is output. When the password change item is selected and entered in the recording call setting screen 1301, an existing password input screen 1303, a new password input screen 1305, and a password re-enter screen 1307 for changing the password are output in order. The change procedure is performed. When the password change is completed, a password change guide screen 1309 is output.

Referring to Figures 14 to 16, the recording call management method through the wired Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a diagram showing a menu tree for explaining the menu of the recording call home according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, the recording call home of the wired Internet includes a subscription menu, a recording list menu, an environment setting menu, an announcement menu, a usage guide menu, an FAQ menu, an inquiry menu, and a flash usage guide menu. The subscription menu is for subscribing to a recording call service according to the present invention, the recording call list menu is for listening to or deleting recorded call contents, and the configuration menu is for changing a password. In addition, the announcement menu, a user guide menu, a FAQ menu, an inquiry menu, and a flash user guide menu correspond to a menu provided in a general home.

15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating internet screens for using a recording call service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating internet screens for subscribing to a recording call service. An example of an internet screen.

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.

According to the present invention can provide a method and apparatus for providing a recording call service that can be stored later to hear again after the contents of the call.

According to the present invention, a recording call service can be easily used by inputting a telephone number and a wireless Internet button of a called terminal or partially modifying a menu of a mobile terminal without having to input a function code.

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In the method of providing a recording call service in the SCS (Special Call Service) server coupled with the calling exchange, the home location register and the called exchange that manages the calling terminal, Receiving a first call connection request signal from the originating exchange, wherein the first call connection request signal receives a call setup request signal from the originating terminal, the call setup request signal including a function code and a called number; Sends a function code request signal corresponding to the function code to a home location register, and generates a function code response signal including a routing address of the SCS server received in response to the function code request signal from the home location register; It is; Transmitting a first call connection response signal to the calling side exchange in response to the first call connection request signal to form a first call path between the calling terminals through the calling side exchange; Transmitting a second call connection request signal to the called side exchange to make a call to a called terminal corresponding to the called number; Receiving a second call connection response signal from the called side exchange in response to the second call connection request signal to form a second call path between the called terminals through the called side exchange; And Recording a call between the calling terminal and the called terminal through the first call path and the second call path; Recording call service providing method comprising a. The method of claim 1, The call establishment request signal is transmitted from the originating terminal to the originating exchange by any one of a method using a wireless Internet and a method using a function code. Method for providing a recording call, characterized in that. The method of claim 2, In the method using the wireless Internet, the call menu is selected on the integrated menu screen output by inputting the telephone number and the wireless internet connection button of the called terminal in the calling terminal, and using the number included in the call menu. Method for providing a recording call, characterized in that. The method of claim 2, The method using the function code is to transmit a call setup request signal from the calling terminal to the calling exchange using the function code corresponding to the recording call and the telephone number of the called terminal. Method for providing a recording call, characterized in that. The method of claim 4, wherein The call setup request signal may be any one of a method of directly inputting the function code and the telephone number of the called terminal, a method of using a phone number menu, a method of using a text box, and a method of using a private call key. Produced by the method of Method for providing a recording call, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, Receiving the first call connection request signal from the originating exchange via a gateway exchange coupled with the SCS server; Method for providing a recording call, characterized in that. delete The method of claim 1, Transmitting a call announcement message by using a call path formed between the calling terminal by the call connection response signal; Containing more Method for providing a recording call, characterized in that. In the SCS (Special Call Service) server which provides a recording call service in combination with the calling exchange, the home location register and the called exchange that manages the calling terminal, Means for receiving a first call connection request signal from the originating exchange, wherein the first call connection request signal receives a call setup request signal from the originating terminal, the call setting request signal including a function code and a called number; Sends a function code request signal corresponding to the function code to a home location register, and generates a function code response signal including a routing address of the SCS server received in response to the function code request signal from the home location register; It is; Means for transmitting a first call connection response signal to the originating exchange in response to the first call connection request signal to form a first call path between the originating terminals through the originating exchange; Means for sending a second call connection request signal to the called side exchange to make a call to a called terminal corresponding to the called number; Means for receiving a second call connection response signal from the called side exchange in response to the second call connection request signal to form a second call path between the called terminals through the called side exchange; And Means for recording a call content between the calling terminal and the called terminal through the first call path and the second call path; SCS server comprising a. In the SCS (Special Call Service) server which provides a recording call service in combination with the calling exchange, the home location register and the called exchange that manages the calling terminal, A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; The processor by the program, Receive a first call connection request signal from the originating exchange, wherein the first call connection request signal receives a call setup request signal from the originating terminal including a function code and a called number from the originating terminal to the home; Transmits a function code request signal corresponding to the function code to a location register and is generated corresponding to the function code response signal including a routing address of the SCS server received in response to the function code request signal from the home location register; Send a first call connection response signal to the calling exchange in response to the first call connection request signal to form a first call path between the calling terminal through the calling exchange, and to the called number. In order to make a call to the corresponding destination terminal, the second call connection request signal is transmitted to the destination exchange. Receiving a second call connection response signal from the called side exchange in response to the second call connection request signal to form a second call path between the called terminals through the called side exchange, Recording a call content between the calling terminal and the called terminal through the second call path; SCS server, characterized in that.

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