KR100792238B1 - Method for displaying message - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a message display method, comprising: a) displaying a counterpart on a first display unit; And b) displaying the message of the counterpart and the message of the user of the mobile terminal, respectively, on the second display unit in the form of a speech bubble.

Description

How to display a message {METHOD FOR DISPLAYING MESSAGE}

1 is a block diagram of a conventional wireless communication network supporting a message service.

2 is a front view of a conventional mobile terminal supporting a message service.

3A is a front view illustrating a mobile terminal supporting an instant messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3B is a front view of a mobile terminal that supports an instant messenger and includes one or more displays according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5a, b, and c are flowcharts illustrating a technique of using an instant messenger in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a conversation procedure performed after first transmitting an instant message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a conversation procedure performed after first receiving an instant message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for relaying an instant message service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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       110: mobile terminal according to the present invention 210: display

310: key input unit 311: jog shuttle

120: mobile terminal according to the present invention 220: first display unit

320: second display unit 321: jog shuttle

401: transceiver 402: instant messenger module

403: controller

The present invention relates to a message display method.

Since the second generation of communication, many service providers have sought to provide various mobile communication services to users. Among such services are text messaging services, voice, data, video, email, and the like. Among them, a short message service (SMS) is a service for transmitting data of relatively short length in a mobile communication network. A technique for transmitting various contents (text, ringtone, voice, image, etc.) through such SMS is known.

Hereinafter, the related art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a configuration diagram of a conventional SMS service system.

Referring to FIG. 1, an SMS system includes a mobile station (MS) 1, a base station transceiver system (BTS) 1001, a BSC / MSC (control station / switch station: Base Station Controller / Mobile Switching Center). ) (1002), Home Location Register (HLR) (1003), SMS Message Center (SMC) (1004), SMS Server (1005), OMC (Operation Management Center) ( 1006), CBC (Cell Broadcasting Center) 1007, and IP (Information Provider) 1008 for cell broadcasting (CB).

The mobile terminal 1 is a terminal which a user can carry and communicate with while moving. The mobile terminal 1 is a short service system (ie, SMC 1004, SMS server 1005) through a base station 1001, a BSC / MSC 1002, and the like. , CBC 1007, etc.). Accordingly, the text message transmitted and received at the mobile terminal 1 is transmitted to the BSC / MSC 1002 through the base station 1001, and the BSC / MSC routes the message.

On the other hand, the HLR 1003 is connected to the BSC / MSC 1002 and the SMC 1004 and manages a variety of information of mobile phone members, and has information on whether to subscribe to services such as SMS. In addition, the HLR 1003 works with various BSC / MSCs to perform member location registration and the like, and stores permanent information and location information of the mobile terminal 1 and members. In addition, the HLR interacts with a visitor location register (VLR) (not shown) that temporarily stores member information related to the mobile terminal 1 mounted in the MSC, and various functions related to call processing and additional services. Support.

The SMC 1004 is connected to the BSC / MSC 1002, the HLR 1003, the SMC 1004, and the OMC 1006, and plays a key role in SMS processing, sets SMS parameters, and communicates an incoming signal. The message is sent to the network element to be processed by using a teleservice identifier (TI) and destination address (Destination Address).

The SMS server 1005 is interworking with the OMC 1006, the CBC 1007, and the IP 1008, and particularly interworking with the SMC 1004 to store the terminal type, service type, etc. of the SMS member. Information from the outside is transmitted to the SMC 1004 using the service identifier TI.

The CBC 1007 is a server that performs a broadcast type information service. Also called a cell broadcasting server (CBS: CB Server), the CBC 1007 is connected to the IP 1008 and receives information therefrom to transmit and schedule broadcast information messages. Perform key functions related to information services.

2 is a front view illustrating a mobile terminal receiving a text message.

Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a conventional mobile terminal 1 comprising a display 2 and a key input section 3. Here, the mobile terminal receives the message and displays it on the display 2. However, as can be seen from the drawing, the conventional mobile terminal can only display the received text message and the sent text message on the display separately, but cannot simultaneously display the received message and the transmitted message. In addition, the conventional mobile terminal has the inconvenience of having to directly input the address of the other party when transmitting a message.

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Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to increase readability by simultaneously displaying a received message and a transmitted message.

In order to achieve the above object, the display method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: a) displaying the other party on the first display unit; And b) displaying the message of the counterpart and the message of the user of the mobile terminal, respectively, on the second display unit in the form of a speech bubble.

In addition, another display method according to the present invention to achieve the above object comprises the steps of: a) displaying one or more selectable counterpart; b) receiving a selection of a specific counterpart from the displayed one or more counterparts; c) displaying the message of the specific counterpart and the message of the user in the form of speech bubbles, respectively.

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

3A is a front view illustrating a mobile terminal supporting an instant messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3A, a mobile terminal 110 including a display 210 and a key input unit 310 is shown.

In more detail, first, the display 210 may display information regarding one or more selectable conversational partners. Here, the information may be provided by the user of the mobile terminal or by the service provider. Thereafter, the conversation partner is selected by the user of the mobile terminal according to the display, and the selected conversation partner is displayed on the display. Here, the selection may be one-to-one or one-to-many selection of the conversation partner. In addition, the selection may be to select the conversation partner individually or to select by group, where the group may also be provided by a user or service provider of the mobile terminal. In addition, the information may include a name, a telephone number, or a transmission / reception time.

After the conversation partner is selected, the display 210 may display one or more objects corresponding to the selected conversation partner as shown. Here, the object may be a name, nickname, or image of a contact. In addition, the image may be a picture or avatar of the contact person according to an embodiment of the present invention. Meanwhile, an object corresponding to the conversation partner who has sent the most recent message among the one or more objects may be dynamically changed and displayed. Preferably, a speech bubble is displayed, flickers, changes in size, or changes in color. can do.

Meanwhile, the display 210 may simultaneously display a predetermined number of messages transmitted and received according to the present invention in sequential or chronological order. In addition, the display 210 may further include an identifier for distinguishing transmission and reception of the message. In addition, the display 210 may display a message of a user of the mobile terminal in a different size or different color from that of the counterpart in order to distinguish between transmission and reception of a message.

Meanwhile, the display 210 may be configured as a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Accordingly, a message may be input through the touch screen, and the messages may be checked by scrolling up or scrolling down a predetermined number of displayed messages. In addition, the one or more objects may also be selected or accessed via drag and drop or click through the touch screen. For example, whisper only to a specific contact that corresponds to a particular one of the one or more entities (i.e., send a message only to that specific contact), or block a conversation to a specific contact (i.e., the specific contact). Message to other contacts, except In addition, the specific conversation partner may be called or the information of the specific conversation partner may be modified.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 110 may further include a jog shuttle 311 according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to this, a predetermined number of messages transmitted or received or the one or more entities may be accessed by the jog shuttle 311. Since this access is similar to the touch screen described above, it will not be described separately.

3B is a front view of a mobile terminal that supports an instant messenger and includes one or more displays according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3B, a mobile terminal 110 including a first display unit 220 and a second display unit 320 is shown. In more detail, first, the first display unit 220 may simultaneously display a predetermined number of messages transmitted and received sequentially or in chronological order. In addition, the first display unit 220 may further include an identifier for distinguishing transmission and reception of the message. In addition, the first display unit 220 may be divided into one or more screens, and the message of the sender and the message of the receiver may be displayed on different screens among the divided one or more screens. In addition, the first display 220 may display the message of the sender and the message of the receiver in different sizes or different colors in order to distinguish between transmission and reception of the message.

The second display unit 320 may display one or more objects corresponding to one or more conversational partners of the instant messenger, as shown in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. That is, the instant messenger supports one-to-one or one-to-many conversation. Operation through this configuration is similar to the above, and will not be described in more detail.

However, it should be noted that the first display unit and the second display unit may be configured by logically or physically divided one or more displays. Therefore, the first display unit and the second display unit may not match the upper display or the lower display in the folding terminal as shown. For example, the first display unit or the second display unit may refer to each part logically divided in one display. Alternatively, two displays may be referred to as a first display unit in physically three or more displays, and the other display may be referred to as a second display unit.

Meanwhile, the first display unit 220 and / or the second display unit 320 may be configured as a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the mobile terminal 120 may further include a jog shuttle 321 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Operation through such a configuration has been described above, and will not be described in more detail. It should be noted, however, that the touch screen and / or the jog shuttle are further included, thereby greatly increasing the convenience of the user.

Hereinafter, the above-described mobile terminal will be described based on the configuration.

4 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the mobile terminal 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a transceiver 401, an instant messenger module 402, a controller 403, and a first display 220. Able to know. This will be described in more detail as follows.

The instant messenger module 402 enables an instant message service using a message service in a mobile communication network. More specifically, the short message service protocol can be used to send a message to one or more parties, like a conventional PC-based instant messenger service. That is, the instant messenger module 402 may broadcast a message to the one or more counterparts like a PC-based instant messenger. In addition, the one or more counterparts may also broadcast a response message to the other counterpart.

The instant messenger module 402 stores an address for the one or more chat buddies when one or more chat buddies are selected by the user. Therefore, once the address is stored, the instant messenger module 402 eliminates the inconvenience of having to input the address of the conversation partner when transmitting and receiving a message later.

In addition, the instant messenger module 402 may transmit the message of the conversation partner together with or separately from the message to be transmitted. Thus, as described above, each of the one conversation partner may receive information about the user and the one or more conversation partners, and may broadcast a response message to the user and the other conversation partner through the information. . That is, by sharing all the information with all the contacts, any chat partner can broadcast a message to one or more other chat partners, such as a PC-based chat service.

The instant messenger module 402 may be stored in a memory of a mobile terminal and executed by the controller 403 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 403 may control the instant messenger module 402 and the first display 220. In more detail, the controller 403 controls the transceiver 401 to allow the instant messenger module 402 to send and receive messages. In addition, predetermined information regarding the instant messenger module 402 may be displayed on the first display.

As described above, the first display 220 may simultaneously display a predetermined number of messages transmitted and received simultaneously or sequentially, or may display one or more entities corresponding to one or more conversation partners. Meanwhile, the first display 220 may include a first touch screen 2210 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 120 may further include a jog dial 321 according to one embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the mobile terminal 120 may further include a second display 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second display 220 may include a touch screen 3210. Accordingly, as described above, one or more conversation partners may be selected by drag and drop through the touch screen.

As described above, the configuration of the mobile terminal including the first display unit and / or the second display unit has been described. Hereinafter, a technique of using an instant messenger in the aforementioned mobile terminal will be described.

5A, 5B, and 5C are flowcharts illustrating a technique of using an instant messenger in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, first, when one or more contacts are selected, a predetermined object corresponding to the one or more selected contacts is displayed (a) on the second display. In this case, the selection may be made by searching and selecting a server providing an instant messenger service from an address book stored in the mobile terminal. In addition, the selection may be selected in a drag and drop manner through the second display configured as a touch screen.

On the other hand, the predetermined object is shown as an avatar or a character in this drawing, but preferably may be a picture of the conversation partner. Subsequently, a letter is input to the second display through a specific means 330 (b). Here, the input (b) may be input through a virtual keyboard displayed on the first or second display. After input, if a command (ie, up arrow in this figure) (c) corresponding to the transmission is performed, the transmitted message is displayed as in (d). Thereafter, when the message of the other party is received, the message is displayed on the first display in sequential or chronological order together with the transmitted message. Subsequently, when another message is input (f) and the transmission (g) is performed in the same manner as described above, the message transmitted to the first display is displayed (h) together with the existing message as shown in (h). The response message of the conversation partner is received and displayed (f).

In the above, the technique of using an instant message in a mobile terminal including at least one display has been described. Hereinafter, a method for implementing such a mobile terminal will be described.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a conversation procedure performed after first transmitting an instant message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, first, an instant messenger function On command is received (S6001). Then, at least one conversation partner to be conversationd is selected (S6002). In this case, the selection may be a list of one or more selectable conversation partners, and the selection may be made through this. Here, the list of selectable contacts may be provided by the mobile terminal or by the service provider. Here, the selection may be to select the selectable conversation partner individually or by group. Here, the group may be provided by the mobile terminal or service provider as described above.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the selection S6002 may be input by a key input unit, a touch screen, and a jog shuttle of a mobile terminal. When selected by the touch screen may be performed by a drag and drop method.

Subsequently, a message to be transmitted is received (S6003). Here, the input can also be input by a key input unit, a touch screen, and a jog shuttle of the mobile terminal.

Next, a command (S6004) to transmit the received message is received. Then, a text message is transmitted to the selected one or more conversation partners (S6005), and the transmitted message is displayed on the display of the mobile terminal (S6006).

Here, the entity of the conversation partner corresponding to the sender of the message may be displayed dynamically. Here, the dynamic change may preferably be a size change, a flicker (highlight), a speech bubble display, or a color change.

Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a response message from the at least one conversation partner (S6007). If there is a response message, the received response message is displayed (S6008). Here, the display S6007 is displayed on the display of the mobile terminal sequentially or in chronological order together with the previously transmitted message. In addition, the received message and the transmitted message may be displayed by further including a distinguisher to be distinguishable. Alternatively, the display of the mobile terminal may be divided into two or more screens, and a transmission message and a reception message may be displayed on each of the divided screens. In addition, in order to distinguish the transmission message from the reception message, the transmission message may be displayed in a different size or a different color from the reception message. Meanwhile, as described above, the conversation partner who has transmitted the response message may be dynamically changed and displayed. Here, the dynamic change may preferably be a size change, a flicker (highlight), a speech bubble display, or a color change.

Subsequently, it is determined whether to input a response message thereto. Here, if there is no message to input, it is again determined whether to end the instant message again (S6011). If it is not terminated, the process returns to S6007. Otherwise, the instant messenger ends. On the other hand, if there is a message to be input according to the determination (S6009), the flow returns to the message input (S6003).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the determination (S6007) does not have the response message, it is determined again whether or not to enter the message again to send (S6010), and when the message is input again, the message input (S6003) Return to). However, when the message is no longer inputted, the process returns to whether or not it ends (S6011).

7 is a flowchart illustrating a conversation procedure performed after first receiving an instant message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, first, after receiving a message (S7001), it is determined whether the message is an instant messenger conversation (S7002). Here, if the message is a general message rather than an instant messenger conversation, after displaying the message on the display (S7003b), the process ends. However, if the message is an instant messenger conversation, the instant messenger function is turned on (S7003a). Here, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the received message may include information of the conversation partner intended by the sender. In addition, the information of the conversation partner may be received separately from the message. In this case, the contact information may be provided by the sender or the service provider of the message according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the receiver can have the same conversation partner as the sender.

Subsequently, the message is displayed on the display (S7004). In addition, although not shown, the entity corresponding to the conversation partner may be displayed according to the conversation partner information included in the received message or separately received as described above. In addition, the contact entity corresponding to the sender of the message may be dynamically changed and displayed.

Next, it is determined whether to input a response message corresponding to the received message (S7005). In this case, when a response message is input, a response message is input (S7006). In addition, the input message is transmitted to one or more conversation partners (S7007). Although not shown, a contact to receive the response message may be selected. That is, it may be selected by the user according to the received conversation partner information, or some may be deselected. In addition, a chat partner other than the chat partner received by the user may be separately added. Although not shown, the transmitted response message is displayed on the display of the mobile terminal. Here, the indication is displayed on the display of the mobile terminal in sequential or chronological order together with the previously received message.

Thereafter, it is determined whether there is an answer from the at least one conversation partner (S7008), and if there is an answer message, the display returns to the display (S7004) and displays a message. However, if there is no answer, the receiver is determined whether to input another message (S7009). If there is another message input, the display returns to the display S7005 as described above to display a message. However, if there is no other message input, it is determined whether to terminate as described above (S7010). If not, the process returns to message reception (S7001) after waiting (S7011).

On the other hand, even when the message is not input (S7005), it is determined whether to terminate the instant messenger as described above (S7010). This is as described above and will not be described.

So far, the method of transmitting and receiving instant messages in the mobile terminal has been described. Hereinafter, a method of relaying an instant message service will be described.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for relaying an instant message service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the repeater first provides the instant message service participant information (S8001). As described above, the participant information is information about one or more chat partners, and may include a name, phone number, image, etc. of the chat partner.

Subsequently, the participant information is retrieved by the mobile terminal (S8002). In operation S8002, a message is received from the mobile terminal that selects one or more conversation partners in operation S8003. Here, as a matter of caution, the provision S8001 and the search S8002 are not performed, and a participant may be directly selected by the mobile terminal. In this case, the message transmitting mobile terminal provides participant information to the repeater, which may be sent to the repeater together with the message or to the repeater separately from the message.

Subsequently, the participant information and the message are relayed to one or more mobile terminals (S8004). Although not shown, the mobile terminal receiving the message may transmit a response message to the one or more mobile terminals in the same manner through the participant information.

As described above, the instant message service relay method has been briefly described for clarity of the invention, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other matters described throughout the specification may be applied to the relay method.

The method according to the invention described thus far can be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination thereof. For example, the method according to the present invention may be stored in a storage medium (eg, mobile terminal internal memory, flash memory, hard disk, etc.) and may be stored in a processor (eg, mobile terminal internal microprocessor). It may be implemented as codes or instructions in a software program that can be executed by.

In the above description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention by way of example, the scope of the present invention is not limited only to these specific embodiments, the present invention is in various forms within the scope of the spirit and claims of the present invention Can be modified, changed, or improved.

According to the present invention, an instant messenger is supported in a mobile communication network. In addition, one or more messages which are transmitted and received differently than before may be displayed on the display in a legible manner. In addition, since the address number of the counterpart does not have to be input one by one, there is an advantage of providing the user's convenience.

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A method for displaying a message transmitted and received by a message service in a mobile terminal, the method comprising: a) displaying the other party on the first display unit; And b) displaying the message of the counterpart and the message of the user of the mobile terminal, respectively, on the second display unit in the form of a speech bubble. The method of claim 1, In the step a), the other party displays the message as an image. The method of claim 2, And the image is an avatar or a picture. Claim 4 was abandoned when the registration fee was paid. The method of claim 1, B) the message display method, characterized in that for displaying the most recently transmitted and received messages with the other party. The method of claim 1, wherein b) And displaying the message of the counterpart and the message of the user so as to be distinguished from each other. The method of claim 1, wherein b) In order to distinguish the message of the counterpart from the message of the user, And displaying a message of the user in a different size or color than that of the counterpart. Claim 7 was abandoned upon payment of a set-up fee. The method of claim 1, wherein the message service is Message display method characterized in that the SMS (Short Message Service). The method of claim 1, The first display unit or the second display unit is a message display method, characterized in that one display device is logically divided. The method of claim 1, Step b) is a message display method characterized in that the messages of the user and the counterpart arranged in chronological order. The method of claim 1, At least one of the first display unit and the second display is a message display method, characterized in that consisting of a touch screen. delete delete delete delete A method of displaying a message transmitted and received by a message service in a mobile terminal, the method comprising: a) displaying one or more selectable opponents; b) receiving a selection of a specific counterpart from the displayed one or more counterparts; c) displaying the message of the user of the mobile terminal and the message of the specific counterpart in the form of speech bubbles, respectively. Claim 16 was abandoned upon payment of a setup registration fee. The method of claim 15, The message service is a message display method, characterized in that the SMS (Short Message Service). Claim 17 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 15, And the user and the counterpart have a one-to-one or one-to-many relationship. The method of claim 15, The step b) is a message display method, characterized in that the other party is selected via at least one of the touch screen, keypad, jog dial of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 18, Selecting through the touch screen is a message display method, characterized in that via drag and drop or click. Claim 20 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 15, In the step a), the at least one counterpart is displayed as an image. Claim 21 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 20, And the image is an avatar or a picture. Claim 22 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 15, wherein step c) Message displaying method, characterized in that for displaying the most recently transmitted and received message with the other party. Claim 23 was abandoned upon payment of a set-up fee. The method of claim 15, wherein step c) And displaying the message of the counterpart and the message of the user so as to be distinguished from each other. Claim 24 was abandoned when the setup registration fee was paid. The method of claim 15, wherein step c) In order to distinguish the message of the counterpart from the message of the user, And displaying a message of the user in a different size or color than that of the counterpart. Claim 25 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 15, In the step c), the messages of the user and the counterpart are arranged in chronological order and displayed. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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