KR101750557B1 - Method of providing user interface for video communication and video communication dvice using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a display device including a memory for storing contacts of a video communication party and an abbreviated number set for the contact, a display unit for displaying a list of abbreviated numbers, and a control unit for controlling the display unit to display a list of abbreviated numbers according to the abbreviated numbers stored in the memory And a video communication apparatus.
According to the present invention, a shortcut number list is displayed on a display unit when a telephone is connected for a video call, so that a user can easily make a telephone call for a video call by selecting the shortcut number.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a method of providing a user interface for a video communication, and a video communication apparatus using the method. [0002]

The present invention relates to a method for providing a user interface for video communication and a video communication apparatus using the method.

The video communication apparatus can be configured to perform various functions.

Examples of such various functions include a data and voice communication function, a function of photographing a video or a moving image through a camera, a voice storage function, a music file playback function through a speaker system, and an image or video display function.

Some video telephony devices include additional features that enable playing games, and some other video telephony devices are also implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent video communication devices can receive broadcast or multicast signals to watch video or television programs.

Further, efforts for supporting and increasing the function of the video communication apparatus are continuing. Such efforts include not only changes and improvements in the structural components that form the video communication device, but also improvements in software or hardware. As a design mode of the video communication apparatus, a folder style, a slide style, a bar style, or a rotation style design is applied.

When a user wishes to perform a video call using the video communication apparatus, the user sets a call protocol, a bandwidth and a call mode (picture mode or voice mode) There is an inconvenience in making a telephone call for a video call by inputting the IP or the telephone number through the keypad.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a user interface for a video call in which a user can easily make a call to a video caller without changing a call protocol by changing a call protocol according to a network condition And a video communication apparatus using the method.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a user interface for a video call, the method comprising: setting a shortcut number to a contact of a registered video call partner; And displaying the abbreviated number list on the idle screen.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method may further include selecting one of the shortcut numbers on the shortcut number list and connecting the video call with the video call counterpart corresponding to the selected shortcut number.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shortcut number list includes at least one of an image name, an IP address, and an abbreviated number of a video call recipient.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of selecting one of the shortcut numbers on the shortcut number list is performed by pressing at least one of the numeric keys of the keypad for a long time.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of selecting any one of the abbreviated numbers on the abbreviated-number list may include a step of, when the display unit is a touch screen, selecting one of the abbreviated numbers on the abbreviated- Of the touch panel.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video communication apparatus including a memory for storing a contact number of a video communication party and a shortcut number set for the contact, a display unit for displaying a shortcut number list, And a control unit for controlling the display unit to display the abbreviated number list according to the abbreviated number.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display unit displays the shortcut menu icon, and when the shortcut menu icon is selected, the control unit controls the display unit to display the shortcut number list .

According to another aspect of the present invention, when at least one shortcut number on the shortcut number list displayed on the display unit is selected, control is performed to connect a video call with a video call counterpart corresponding to the selected shortcut number .

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the controller detects that a shortcut number is selected when at least one of the numeric keys of the keypad is pressed for a long time.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display unit is a touch screen, and the controller is configured to select one of the shortcut numbers on the shortcut number list displayed on the touch screen, And the like.

According to the present invention, it is not necessary to set a call protocol, a bandwidth, and a call mode (a picture mode or a voice mode) at the time of telephone connection for a video call, So that the user can easily make a telephone call for a video call by selecting the shortcut number.

1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a network according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a video communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a user interface for video communication according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an image diagram of a user interface for setting a call connection state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an image diagram of a user interface for performing video call dialing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an image diagram of a user interface for performing a video call dialing using a speed dial number list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a video communication apparatus according to the present invention will be described in 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 video communication apparatus 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), and navigation.

However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, except when applicable only to a video communication apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the mobile communication network 30 to which the present invention is applied is for connecting between the video communication apparatuses 100. The network includes a mobile communication network, a data core network (DCN) Video call system.

The mobile communication network 30 includes a base station, a controller, and a mobile exchange.

The base station controls data transmission / reception speed with the video communication apparatus 100, and the controller controls connection of a video call, a multimedia service, and a video on demand (VOD) service. The video communication apparatus is connected to the controller, and the call control of the mobile exchange is performed in units of cells, which are ATM systems. In the mobility control, which is a sub control, subscriber registration and update functions are handled. Function.

The data core network connected to the controller of the mobile communication network 30 converts the connection signal of the video communication apparatus 100 into a video call, a multimedia service, and a VOD service.

The video call system includes an encoding server for providing data to the mobile communication terminal 100, a digital server for digitally storing voice data such as moving pictures and MP3s, and a digital server for providing sound data such as moving picture data and music And a network streaming server that supplies data to streaming, and processes the video call. In addition, the video call system processes billing when using the video call service, the multimedia service, and the VOD service with the video call apparatus 100.

In the present embodiment, when a call for a video call is connected between the video communication apparatuses 100, a video communication is performed while transmitting and receiving video data via the data core network and the video communication system by connecting a call channel in the mobile communication network 30 do.

2 is a block diagram of a video communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a video communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The video communication apparatus 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, An interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in Fig. 2 are not essential, and a video communication apparatus having components having more components 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 that enable wireless communication between the video communication device 100 and the wireless communication system or between the video communication device 100 and the network in which the video communication device 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 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 video communication apparatus 100.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication.

The position information module 115 is a module for acquiring the position of the video communication device, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

2, 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 display 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 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 keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the position of the video communication device 100 such as the open / close state of the video communication device 100, the position of the video communication device 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the video communication device, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the video communication apparatus 100. [

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to the visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information to be processed in the video communication apparatus 100. For example, when the video communication apparatus is in the video communication mode, a user interface (UI) related to the call or a graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed. When the video communication apparatus 100 is in the video communication mode or the video capture mode, the captured video and / or the received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display 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.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor 142 may take the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, or a touch pad.

The touch sensor 142 may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific part of the display part 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific part of the display part 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor 142 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 142, 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 display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 2, the proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the video communication apparatus or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is enclosed 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.

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 tones, message reception tones, etc.) performed in the video communication apparatus 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 video communication apparatus 100.

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.

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 interface unit 170 serves as a channel with all external devices connected to the video communication device 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the video communication device 100 or allows data in the video communication device 100 to be transmitted to an 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 controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the video communication device. 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 communication unit 200 includes a H.323 communication module 210 and a SIP communication module 220 for performing a video call or a voice call between the video communication apparatuses 100.

The H.323 communication module 210 is for transmitting multimedia data including voice and video in an IP network through real-time communication. The H.323 communication module 210 manages the establishment, management and termination of calls, and exchanges media streams between devices participating in the call.

The SIP communication module 220 identifies each of the video communication apparatuses 100 to be communicated on the Internet, finds its position, and performs a procedure for creating, deleting or changing a multimedia communication session.

The remote control receiver 300 has a function of receiving a control command according to a remote control operation of the user, and the control unit can display a processing result according to the received control command on the display.

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. [

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a user interface for video communication according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 180 stores the information on the contact of the video communication party input through the user input unit 130 and the abbreviated number in the memory 160 (S31). The control unit 180 may provide a user interface environment (information input window) for setting a contact and a shortcut number. The user may use the information input window to input a name, a phone number, and an IP address image It is possible to register the communication partner information and the abbreviated number.

Next, the control unit 180 executes an application program for video communication, displays a shortcut menu icon on the idle screen through the display unit 151, and when the shortcut menu icon is selected, displays the shortcut number list (S33).

The user can easily check the information on the other party to make a video call using the list of speed dial numbers displayed on the display unit 151. [ Thereafter, the user can determine the video communication party by selecting any one of the shortcut numbers through the user input unit 130 without inputting an IP address or a telephone number (S35). Here, the user input unit 130 may be a keypad, and the user can select a shortcut number by pressing and holding the number of the keypad corresponding to the shortcut number. Also, the user input unit 130 may be a touch screen, and the user can easily select a shortcut number by inputting a predetermined touch to any one of the shortcut numbers displayed on the touch screen.

Thereafter, the control unit 180 performs a video call connection using the IP address or phone number information of the other party according to the selected shortcut number through the user input unit 130 (S37).

Therefore, the user can easily make a telephone call for a video call by selecting any one of the shortcut number list displayed on the display unit.

4 is an image diagram of a user interface for setting a call connection state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4, when a setting menu icon (see 560 in FIG. 5) on the idle screen is selected through the user input unit 130, the control unit 180 displays a setting screen for connection of a video call on the display unit 151, .

The setting screen includes menus of a maximum call time, a maximum call bandwidth 410, and a call protocol setup menu 420.

The user can directly set the communication bandwidth (256 kbps to 2048 kbps) through the bandwidth setting menu 410 displayed on the setting screen, but the controller 180 initially sets the maximum bandwidth (2048 kbps) as the default value. Then, the control unit 180 can set the bandwidth value to be a proper bandwidth value by gradually decreasing the set maximum bandwidth according to the network status and the amount of data to be transmitted.

Also, when the user selects the communication protocol setup menu 420, the control unit 180 displays a selection screen 421 of Auto, H323, and SIP. The user can select an AUTO or a communication protocol (H.323 or SIP_Session Initiation Protocol) through the communication protocol setup menu 420 displayed on the setting screen, ) 'As the default value. When the call protocol is set to AUTO, the controller 180 first performs the telephone call using the H.323 protocol, and if there is no response, performs the telephone call using the session initiation protocol (SIP) have. Thereafter, the control unit 180 can set an appropriate communication protocol according to the network status and the like.

On the other hand, the controller 180 initializes the video as a default value for the call mode, and can set it as a voice if the network state is not good.

Therefore, when a user wishes to perform a video call using the video communication apparatus, it is not necessary to individually set a call protocol, a bandwidth, and a call mode, have.

5 is an image diagram of a user interface for performing video call dialing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5, the control unit 180 executes an application program for a video call and displays a call history menu icon 510, a shortcut menu icon 520, a call connection input window 530, a call connection icon 540 ), The directory display icon 550, and the setting menu icon 560 on the display unit 151. [

The user can check the history of the previous video call by selecting the call history menu icon 510 and select the directory display icon 550 to check the contact information and the shortcut number setting information in the video call status room.

4, the user does not need to set up a protocol, a bandwidth, and a call mode, and he / she can input an IP address, a name, and a telephone number in the call connection input window 530 on the idle screen The user can easily make a video call call by selecting one of the call connection icons 540 after inputting any one through the user input unit 130 (e.g., a keypad, a remote controller, or a touch screen).

Meanwhile, when the user selects the shortcut menu icon 520 displayed on the idle screen through the user input unit 130, the keypad, the remote controller, or the touch screen, the controller 180 uses the contact and shortcut information stored in the memory The user can pop up the list of abbreviated numbers on the idle screen.

Meanwhile, the user can set the communication protocol, bandwidth, and the like through the setting menu icon 560 on the idle screen as described with reference to FIG.

6 is an image diagram of a user interface for performing a video call dialing using a speed dial number list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, when the shortcut menu icon 520 is selected, the controller 180 pops up the shortcut number list 610 on the idle screen using the contact information and the shortcut number information stored in the memory . The shortcut number list 610 may include an image name, an IP address, and a shortcut number of the video call recipient. The user can select one of the shortcut numbers 610 through the user input unit 130. That is, the user can select the abbreviated number by long-pressing the number of the keypad corresponding to the abbreviated number or touching one of the abbreviated number list 610 displayed on the touch screen.

Accordingly, the control unit displays the list of speed dial numbers on the display unit when the telephone is connected for the video call, so that the user can select one of the speed dial numbers and execute the telephone call for the video call with the other party easily.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a video call connection method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 180 sets the communication protocol to AUTO as an initial default value (S71). That is, the control unit 180 can change the protocol for video call connection according to the state of the network without setting the user for video call connection individually.

Next, the control unit tries to establish a call connection for the video call using H.323. If there is no response from the other party in the call connection (S73), the control unit changes the call protocol to SIP and attempts call connection (S75) . Meanwhile, when receiving a response to the call connection with the other party using H.323, the call connection is performed to the currently set H.323 (S77).

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, I will understand.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by equivalents to the appended claims, as well as the appended claims.

520: shortcut menu icon 530: call connection input window
610: List of speed dial numbers

Claims (6)

Displaying a setting menu including a call bandwidth setting menu and a call protocol setting menu according to a user's input;
Displaying at least two communication protocols and autoconfiguration when setting up the call protocol;
Completing the setup menu;
Selecting a recipient and placing a call;
If the setting of the communication protocol is set to auto, communication is attempted using one of the communication protocols, and if there is no response from the other party, attempting to communicate using another communication protocol and connecting A method for providing a user interface for a video call.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the call protocol is a protocol of H.323 and SIP.
3. The method of claim 2,
If the setting of the communication protocol is set to auto, communication is attempted using the H.323 communication protocol, and if there is no response from the other party, communication is attempted using the SIP communication protocol and the connection is established For providing a user interface.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the setting of the call protocol is designated as auto-setting and displayed.
A display unit;
A user input unit for receiving input from a user;
A communication unit communicating with the outside via a network with at least two communication modules;
And a setting menu including a call bandwidth setting menu and a call protocol setting menu is displayed on the display unit according to a reception signal of the user input unit and the setting menu of the call protocol displays at least two or more call protocols and auto settings on the display unit ;
Here, if the setting of the communication protocol is set to " Auto ", the control unit attempts communication using one of the communication protocols of the communication unit, and if there is no response from the other party, And controls the communication unit to try and connect the video communication apparatus
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the communication unit is a module of a protocol of H.323 and SIP method.

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