KR101518509B1 - Mobile terminal and conversation storing method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for storing conversation contents via the Internet, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal for storing the conversation contents on an external server and a method for storing conversation contents using the same.

The mobile terminal according to the present invention can save long conversation contents or a large amount of conversation contents beyond the limitation of the limited storage space by storing conversation contents in an external server, The user can view the contents of the conversation.

Mobile terminal, instant message, messenger, storage method, server

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONVERSATION STORING METHOD USING THE SAME [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for storing conversation contents over the Internet, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal for storing the conversation contents in an external server and a method for storing conversation contents using the same.

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a mobile terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions of voice and video communication, information input / output, and data storage.

As the functions of the mobile terminal are diversified, for example, the mobile terminal has complicated functions such as photographing and video shooting, playing music and video files, receiving games and broadcasting, and is implemented as a multimedia player .

In order to implement complex functions in multimedia devices, various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

In addition, mobile terminals are regarded as personal items to express their individuality, and various designs are required.

In addition, according to recent developments of wireless Internet technology, it is possible to view a web page in the same form as a web page viewed by a personal computer (PC) through a mobile terminal, A full browsing service is provided.

Also, as the time for Internet users to use computers or mobile terminals in daily life increases, they prefer to use the instant messaging service rather than the usual e-mail

However, due to the limited space of the mobile terminal, there is a problem in that it is impossible to store a long conversation with the other party or a plurality of conversation contents in the instant message service.

Further, there is a problem in that, when the contents of the conversation are stored in the mobile terminal, the conversation contents can not be inquired when the mobile terminal used for storing can not be replaced or used.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of efficiently storing and receiving conversation contents by storing conversation contents in an external server, and a method of storing conversation contents using the same.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a wireless communication unit for performing wireless data communication with an external instant message server; And a controller for converting the conversation contents into a web document and transmitting the converted web document to the external instant message server when a signal requesting storage of conversation contents is input in the instant messenger .

Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal is able to store a large amount of conversation contents outside the constraint of the limited storage space of the mobile terminal, and can also confirm the conversation contents using various devices.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of storing conversation contents using an instant message server and a database, the method comprising the steps of: A first step of converting from a terminal to a web document including the conversation contents; A second step of transmitting the web document to the instant message server; A third step of analyzing the web document in the instant message server and transmitting the analyzed information to a database, and a fourth step of storing the information received from the instant message server in a database.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for storing a conversation content, the method comprising: a fifth step of the mobile terminal transmitting an inquiry request message to the instant message server when a signal for inquiring stored conversation contents is input; A sixth step of the instant message server transmitting the inquiry request message to the database; A seventh step of, when the inquiry request message is received, transmitting information including a conversation content requested by the database to the instant message server; An eighth step of converting the information including the conversation contents received by the instant message server into a web document; A ninth step of transmitting the web document converted by the instant message server to the mobile terminal; A step 10 of analyzing the web document received by the mobile terminal, and an 11th step of displaying the analyzed information on the output unit.

Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal is able to store a large amount of conversation contents outside the constraint of the limited storage space of the mobile terminal, and can also confirm the conversation contents using various devices.

According to the mobile terminal and the method for storing conversation contents using the mobile terminal according to the present invention configured as described above, it is possible not only to store a large amount of conversation contents but also to check the conversation contents using various devices.

In describing the technique of the present invention, an 'instant message service' is a service that allows a user who is connected to the Internet to easily check whether or not the other party is accessing the Internet and to perform a one-to-one conversation, chat, This means a service that realizes two-way communication within cyberspace. Currently, Internet users are increasingly using computers in their daily lives, and prefer to use the instant messaging service rather than the usual e-mail service.

In addition, 'instant messenger' means a tool that makes the instant message service available. The instant messenger includes an MSN (Microsoft Network) messenger, an IRC (Internet Relay chat) messenger, an ICQ (I Seek You) messenger, a Yahoo messenger, and a Next Messenger.

Also, the 'stored conversation contents list' refers to a list arranged to view information including a plurality of conversation contents stored by the user on one screen.

Further, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The mobile terminal described in this specification may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), navigation, .

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

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, A controller 170, a controller 180, a power supply 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short range communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the output unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. It is also possible to sense the power supply of the power supply unit 190, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 includes an output unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154, for example, for generating output related to visual, auditory, .

The output unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The output unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the output section 151 may also be of a light transmission type structure. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the output unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more output units 151 depending on the implementation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of outputs may be spaced apart or arranged integrally on one surface, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which the output unit 151 and a sensor (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') that detects the touch operation form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific part of the output part 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific part of the output part 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the output unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the output unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a general user authentication module A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, or various command signals input by the user to the cradle may be transmitted It can be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of a processor, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electronic units for performing other functions. In some cases, The embodiments described may be implemented by the control unit 180 itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

An output unit 151, an audio output unit 152, a camera 121, user input units 130/131 and 132, a microphone 122, an interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The output unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. The audio output unit 151 and the camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of the output unit 151 and the user input unit 131 and the microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132, the interface 170, and the like may be disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The contents inputted by the first or second operation unit 131 or 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 receives a command to adjust the size or output of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the output unit 151. In this case, if the output unit 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the output portion 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the output unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the output unit 151.

Hereinafter, a related operation of the output unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

3A and 3B are front views of a mobile terminal for explaining one operation state of the mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Various kinds of time information can be displayed on the output unit 151. These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

At least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting such information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a so-called " soft key ".

FIG. 3A shows a touch input to a soft key through a front surface of a terminal body.

The output unit 151 may operate as an entire area or may be divided into a plurality of areas and operated. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed at the top and bottom of the output unit 151, respectively. The output window 151a and the input window 151b are areas allocated for outputting or inputting information, respectively. In the input window 151b, a soft key 151c in which a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is displayed is output. When the soft key 151c is touched, a number corresponding to the touched soft key is displayed on the output window 151a. When the first operation unit 131 is operated, call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

FIG. 3B shows the input of a touch applied to the soft key through the rear surface of the terminal body. FIG. 3A shows a case where the terminal body is vertically arranged, and FIG. 3B shows a case where the terminal body is arranged horizontally. The output unit 151 may be configured to convert the output screen according to the arrangement direction of the terminal body.

3B shows that the text input mode is activated in the mobile terminal. The output unit 151 displays an output window 151a 'and an input window 151b'. In the input window 151b ', a plurality of soft keys 151c' displayed with at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers may be arranged. The soft keys 151c 'may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 151c 'are touched through the touch pad 135 (see FIG. 2B), characters, numbers, symbols corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 151a'. As described above, the touch input via the touch pad 135 is advantageous in that the soft key 151c 'can not be blocked by the finger when touching the touch input via the output unit 151. [ In the case where the output unit 151 and the touch pad 135 are formed transparently, the fingers located on the rear side of the terminal body can be visually confirmed, thereby enabling a more accurate touch input.

The output unit 151 or the touch pad 135 may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling, as well as the input method described in the above embodiments. The user can move a cursor or a pointer located on an object displayed on the output unit 151, for example, an icon or the like, by scrolling the output unit 151 or the touch pad 135. [ Further, when the finger is moved on the output unit 151 or the touch pad 135, the path through which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the output unit 151. [ This will be useful for editing the image displayed on the output unit 151. [

One function of the terminal may be executed in response to the touch of the output unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps the terminal body using the thumb and index finger. The one function may be activation or deactivation of the output unit 151 or the touch pad 135, for example.

Figure 4 illustrates a dialog storage system capable of storing conversation content in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The most suitable format of the present invention is an RSS format and will be described based on this. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the RSS format.

4 and FIG. 1, the dialogue storage system includes a mobile terminal 100 for performing wireless communication over the Internet, an instant message server 410, a database 420, And a portable terminal 430 or a computer 440 that can exchange messages or receive and view the conversation contents stored in the database 420. [

The mobile terminals 100 and 430 need to have a browser capable of accessing the instant message server 410 through the Internet and transmitting and receiving data to and from the instant message server 410 using a predetermined protocol. Such a browser may be a Wireless Internet Protocol (WAP) browser, a wireless Internet browser such as ME (Mobile Explorer), or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to the above examples.

The mobile terminal of the present embodiment can have the structure shown in FIG. 1, and is a component for realizing the idea of the present invention. The instant messenger program and the conversation contents are stored in XML (extensible markup language) A memory 160 capable of storing programs and the like that can be converted into data or vice versa; An output unit 150 for displaying information necessary for a user of the mobile terminal 100; A user input unit 130 for generating key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100; A wireless communication unit (110) capable of performing wireless data communication with the instant message server (410) via the Internet, and a user interface unit (110) for converting the conversation contents into XML data in RSS format, And a controller 180 for receiving the information about the stored result from the instant message server 410 and controlling the display unit 150 to display the received information.

The instant message server 410 confirms the user information of the mobile terminal 100 using the stored user information and identifies the recipients to which the user wants to transmit the instant message. The instant message server 410 transmits the instant message only to the identified recipients. The recipients refer to a person who exchanges instant messages with the user using a mobile terminal, a computer, or the like.

When the instant message server 410 receives the XML data of the RSS format from the mobile terminal 100, the instant message server 410 analyzes the XML data of the RSS format and displays a URL (uniform resource locator) . The instant message server 410 transmits the analyzed information, URL, and user information to the database 420.

When the instant message server 410 receives a signal for receiving the conversation contents from the mobile terminal 100 or 400 or the computer 440, the instant message server 410 receives the corresponding conversation contents from the database 420 . The instant message server 410 converts the received conversation contents into XML data in RSS format and transmits the converted XML data to the mobile terminal 100, 400 or the computer 440.

The database 420 may store the analyzed information, URL, and user information received from the instant message server 410.

In the above, conversion of conversation contents into XML data of RSS format or vice versa is performed by using a corresponding program.

There are various versions of the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) format. In the present invention, the 2.0 version is used as a reference, and the following table shows the XML data of 2.0 version RSS format.

<xml version = "1.0" encoding = "UTF-8">

<rss version = "2.0">

<channel>

<title> OOO </ title>

<link> http://ooo.mychat.com/ </ link>

<description>OOO's conversation history, total o </ description>

<language> ko </ language>

<pubDate> Mon, 5 May 2008 22:34:16 +0900 </ pubDate>

<generator> Messenger2.0 </ generator>

<managingEditor></managingEditor>

<item>
<title> Conversation with xxx </ title>
<link> http://ooo.mychat.com/000001 </ link>
<description> Conversation Description </ description>
<category> XXX </ category>
<author> OOO </ author>
<guid> http://ooo.mychat.com/000001 </ guid>
<pubDate> Mon, 5 May 2008 20:34:11 +0900 </ pubDate>
</ item>

</ channel>

</ rss>

In the above, <xml version = "1.0" encoding = "UTF-8"> is a part for declaring information necessary for XML parsing.

Also, <rss version = "2.0"> is the part that declares RSS version.

Also, the <channel> part is a part that declares that the RSS information starts.

Also, the <title> OOO </ title> part is a part for recording the title of the RSS-providing site.

Also, <link> http://ooo.mychat.com/ </ link> is a part of recording the URL of the RSS-providing site.

Also, <description> OOO's conversation history, total o case </ description> part is the record of the conversation history and the total number of the user's conversation.

Also, the <language> ko </ language> part declares the national language used in the RSS document.

Also, <pubDate> Mon, 5 May 2008 22:34:16 +0900 </ pubDate> is a part for recording the last stored time of the conversation contents.

Also, the <generator> Messenger2.0 </ generator> part is for recording the instant messenger.

Also, the <item> part is a part for declaring the start of recording of the conversation contents.

Also, the <title> conversation with xxx </ title> part is a part for recording the title of the conversation contents. The title of the conversation contents can be arbitrarily generated.

Also, <link> http://ooo.mychat.com/000001 </ link> is a part of recording the web address where the contents of the conversation can be confirmed.

Also, the <description> conversation contents </ description> part is a part for recording a part or all of contents of conversation contents.

Also, the <category> XXX </ category> part is the part that records the ID of the contact party.

Also, the <author> OOO </ author> part is a record of the user's ID.

Also, the <guid> http://ooo.mychat.com/000001 </ guid> part records the unique identifier of the conversation contents.

Also, <pubDate> Mon, 5 May 2008 20:34:11 +0900 </ pubDate> is the part where the conversation contents start recording.

Also, the </ item> part declares completion of information about the conversation contents. Repeat </ item> ... </ item> tags as many times as the number of articles.

Also, the </ channel> part declares the closed channel to be closed.

Also, the </ rss> part declares the closing of the opened RSS tag. That is, it means the end of the RSS document.

The content recorded in each tag is only an example, and various modifications are possible.

The database 420 may exist outside the instant message server 410 and may be connected to each other via a data line by wire or by wired or wireless connection through an Internet communication network. Also, the database 420 may exist in the instant message server 410.

Also, the database 420 may use a web server.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a process of storing conversation contents performed in the conversation contents storage system of FIG.

The illustrated method for storing a conversation content is performed between a mobile terminal, an instant messaging server, and a database server. Steps performed in the mobile terminal can be performed by a controller of the mobile terminal.

Referring to FIG. 5, the user of the mobile terminal starts a conversation using the instant messenger. The user requests storage of the conversation contents via the instant messenger (S500). The user's request means generating a signal for storing the conversation contents using the user input unit. Whenever the user requests storage of the conversation contents, the control unit stores information including the arbitrary title giving and conversation contents storage date, time, etc. in the memory. The user can generate an operation signal using a key, a touch screen, a voice recognition, or the like. The mobile terminal converts the conversation contents into XML data in RSS format (S501). The format of the XML data of the RSS format is mentioned above, and the details may include the user's ID, the ID of the other party, the conversation contents, the conversation date / time, and the like. The mobile terminal transmits the XML data of the RSS format to the instant message server using the Internet (S502). The instant message server analyzes the received XML data of the RSS format (S503). The instant message server generates a URL address for storing conversation contents and related information in a database (S504). That is, it means the address of <link> http://ooo.mychat.com / 000001 </ link> in the XML data part of the RSS format. The '000001' part corresponds to the address for storing the conversation contents and information related thereto. The address is newly generated whenever the user of the mobile terminal requests storage of the conversation contents. The instant message server transmits information or user information analyzing XML data of the RSS format to the database (S505). In step S506, the database stores XML data analyzed in the RSS format in the storage area corresponding to the URL address, and user information. When the storage is normally completed, the database transmits a message to the instant message server indicating that the storage is completed (S507). The instant message server transmits a message indicating that the storage is completed to the mobile terminal using the Internet (S508). The mobile terminal displays a message indicating that the storage is completed on the output unit (S509).

The process of storing the conversation contents can be modified. In an embodiment of the modification, the user requests storage of the conversation contents via the instant messenger (S500). The mobile terminal transmits information including the content of the conversation to the instant message server. The instant message server executes steps S501 and S502, and transmits XML data in RSS format to the database. The database executes steps S503, S504 and S505. At this time, the database may mean a database server including the concept of the controller.

In yet another embodiment, the steps S500, S501, and S502 are executed in the mobile terminal, and transmit the XML data in the RSS format to the instant message server. The instant message server transmits the XML data of the received RSS format to the database. The database executes steps S503, S504 and S505. As described above, the process of converting the conversation contents into XML data in RSS format and analyzing the XML data can be variously modified.

Prior to step S500, the user of the mobile terminal starts the instant messenger, and the user inputs authentication information. The mobile terminal transmits the user authentication information to the instant message server. The instant message server verifies whether the user is a legitimate user by using the user authentication information. As a result of the verification, if the user is a legitimate user, the instant message server transmits a message permitting use of the instant messenger to the mobile terminal. Through this process, the user can be further authenticated.

FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of a process of receiving conversation contents performed in the conversation contents storage system of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the user of the mobile terminal requests an inquiry of the conversation contents to be viewed in the list of conversation contents stored through the instant messenger (S600). The user's request means generating a signal for inquiring the contents of the conversation stored using the user input unit. The stored conversation content list means a list arranged to view the stored plurality of information at a time. The stored conversation contents list is constructed by reading information including a plurality of conversation contents stored in the memory 160. The mobile terminal can use a terminal other than the terminal used for storing the conversation contents. In addition, the user may use a computer instead of the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal requests the instant messaging server for the selected conversation contents (S601). The request may be made by accessing the URL address where the selected conversation content is stored. For example, the URL address means an address such as OOO.mychat.com/000001. The instant message server requests the selected conversation contents to the database (S602). The database transmits information including the requested conversation contents to the instant message server (S603). The transmitted information may include not only the contents of conversation but also the ID of the user, the ID of the other party, the date / time at which the conversation contents are stored, and the like. The instant message server converts the information including the requested conversation content into XML data in RSS format (S604). The instant message server transmits XML data of the RSS format to the mobile terminal (S605). The portable terminal analyzes the XML data of the received RSS format (S606). The mobile terminal displays the analyzed information on the output unit (S607). The analyzed information may include a conversation partner ID, a date / time at which conversation contents are stored, conversation contents, and the like.

The process of converting the information including the conversation contents into the RSS format XML data and analyzing may be performed in various manners as in the process of storing the conversation contents mentioned in FIG.

Prior to step S600, the user of the mobile terminal starts the instant messenger, and the user inputs authentication information. The mobile terminal transmits the user authentication information to the instant message server. The instant message server verifies whether the user is a legitimate user by using the user authentication information. As a result of the verification, if the user is a legitimate user, the instant message server transmits a message permitting use of the instant messenger to the mobile terminal. Through this process, the user can be further authenticated.

Another method for confirming the conversation contents is to use an RSS reader. The user can confirm the stored conversation contents without using the messenger using the distributed RSS reader program.

According to the present invention, it is possible to solve the inconvenience such as the limitation of the number of storages that can not be stored or the storage of long conversation contents due to the limitation of the storage capacity of the mobile terminal.

In addition, when the conversation contents are stored in the mobile terminal and the mobile terminal is replaced, the user can solve the inconvenience of not being able to confirm the stored conversation contents or copying them separately.

Further, it is possible to receive the conversation contents stored by using a mobile terminal or a computer other than the mobile terminal used for storing the conversation contents, so that it is possible to easily confirm the conversation contents using a desired place and a device .

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a list of stored conversation contents is displayed and a list is rearranged.

Referring to FIG. 7, in order to inquire the conversation contents, the user selects the conversation contents inquiry icon (700). The mobile terminal displays a list of conversation contents on the output unit. The conversation contents list may include a title of the conversation contents, a date / time of storing the conversation contents, information on the conversation partner, and the like. The user selects (710) the option (arrangement of dialogue content) menu to rearrange the dialogue content list according to a criterion desired by the user. The mobile terminal displays a menu 730 including the date / time reference, the conversation partner reference, the criteria of the recently stored conversation contents order, and the like on the output unit (720). The user selects a criterion he wants and rearranges the conversation contents list.

Accordingly, the user can rearrange the conversation contents list according to a desired criterion, thereby making it possible to more easily inquire the conversation contents desired by the user.

The mobile terminal and the method of storing a conversation contents using the mobile terminal described above can be applied not only to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above but also to the embodiments in which all or some of the embodiments are selectively As shown in FIG.

It should also be noted that the above-described embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. In addition, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various embodiments are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method can be implemented as a code that can be read by a processor in a medium in which the program is recorded. Examples of the medium that can be read by the processor include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, etc., and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet) .

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

2A is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are front views of a mobile terminal for explaining one operation state of the mobile terminal according to the present invention; FIG.

4 is a diagram of a dialog storage system capable of storing conversation content in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a process of storing conversation contents performed in the conversation contents storage system of FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a process of receiving conversation contents performed in the conversation contents storage system of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a list of stored conversation contents and a list can be rearranged; FIG.

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A wireless communication unit for performing wireless data communication with an external instant message server; An output for displaying the execution of the instant messenger; And a control unit for converting the converted web document into a web document including the conversation contents and transmitting the converted web document to the instant message server upon receiving a signal for storing the conversation contents, Wherein, When receiving a signal for displaying a list of stored conversation contents, displays a conversation contents list on the output unit, A setting menu of the conversation contents list is displayed on the output unit and the list of conversation contents is changed according to the criterion of the item selected from the setting menu, To the mobile terminal. The apparatus of claim 1, Receiving a signal for inquiring stored conversation contents, transmitting an inquiry request message to the instant message server, receiving and analyzing a web document corresponding to the conversation contents requested for inquiry from the instant message server, And displays the result on the output unit. delete delete The method of claim 1, The ID of the user, the ID of the other party, the contents of the conversation, the date / time of storing the conversation contents, the URL address, or the title of the conversation contents. A method of storing conversation contents using an instant message server and a database connected to a mobile terminal via the Internet, Receiving a signal for storing the conversation contents, converting the conversation into a web document including the conversation contents; The mobile terminal sending the web document to the instant message server; Analyzing the web document in the instant message server and transmitting the analyzed information to a database; Storing the information received from the instant message server in the database; Receiving a signal for inquiring stored conversation contents, the mobile terminal transmitting an inquiry request message to the instant message server; Converting the information including the conversation contents into a web document and transmitting the web document to the instant message server; Analyzing the web document received by the mobile terminal and displaying the analyzed information; Receiving a signal for displaying a list of stored conversation contents, the mobile terminal displaying a list of conversation contents; Displaying a setting menu of the conversation contents list upon receiving a signal for changing the arrangement of the conversation contents list; And And changing and displaying the conversation contents list according to the criterion of the item selected from the setting menu. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the step of converting the mobile terminal into a web document including the conversation contents comprises: And storing the title, date and time of the conversation contents requested to be stored in the memory when receiving a signal for storing the conversation contents. The method according to claim 6, Further comprising: determining whether the instant message server is a legitimate user when the mobile terminal transmits authentication information of the user to the instant message server. delete delete delete

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