KR20020048522A - Mobile radio telephone controled by web browser and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable cellular phone capable of controlling by a web browser and the control method are provided to drive, set the operation at remote site, and search and correct data without an additional dedicated program. CONSTITUTION: A memory(202) stores a control program for performing a special function or a data search. A central processing unit(203) executes the control program of the memory(202) and so the corresponding function and a data search are performed. An HTML(HyperText Markup Language) generator(204) converts the result value produced during the operation of predetermined function or the data search into an HTML format. An HTTP(Hypertext Transfer Protocol,205) analyzes an HTTP command from a remote site and then requests to the HTML generator(204) or transmits the produced HTML document. A TCP/IP(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol,206) is a protocol for connecting a PC to a network. A PPP(Point to Point Protocol,207) is a telephone communication protocol for allowing a packet transmission. A serial cable(241) connects directly a portable cellular phone and a PC without using the Internet.

Description

Mobile phone controlled by web browser and its control method {MOBILE RADIO TELEPHONE CONTROLED BY WEB BROWSER AND METHOD THEREFOR}

The present invention relates to a portable wireless telephone under the control of an external device and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a portable wireless telephone controllable by a web browser and a control method thereof.

The portable cordless phone can also search for and modify internal data and set the function of the device itself. However, it is inconvenient because the screen is small and the input method is restricted. Therefore, a method of connecting and controlling a personal computer (PC) using a cable is widely used. As such, there is a field for using a PC for after-sales service after experimentation or sale of device development. In recent years, it has been utilized in the form of providing a separate PC program to add some convenience functions to the product. In this case, the convenience function means that a user can directly remember a phone number, send a text message, or conveniently enter or search for data.

1 is a view showing a connection structure between a conventional portable wireless telephone and a computer.

Reference numeral 110 denotes a portable wireless telephone, and 120 denotes a PC.

Portions such as a display unit and an input unit included in the unique portable wireless telephone 110 are not shown. The memory 101 stores a control program for performing a specific function or data search. The central processing unit 102 executes a control program of the memory 101 to drive a corresponding function or to retrieve data. The protocol 103 is connected to the protocol 122 of the PC 120 via a serial cable 130. The memory 121 of the PC 120 is provided with a dedicated program for the PC in order for the portable radiotelephone to use its input / output function or to search and input more complicated control and a large amount of data.

Problems caused by using the dedicated program as follows are as follows.

First, let's look at the problem according to the user's point of view.

First, in order to connect a terminal and a PC, a separate cable must be used, and this cable is incompatible with other types of terminals, which is inconvenient to carry a cable at all times.

Second, since a dedicated program is not a universal program, a new program must be newly installed every time a new PC is worked, and thus, the program must also be carried.

Third, the exclusive program's driving method is to operate only for a predetermined function, so if the portable cordless phone is modified to search for new data or to operate the function, the dedicated program for PC must also be modified to utilize it for such new function. There is a hassle of users having to get a new program.

Looking at the problem from the producer's point of view,

First, there is a need to develop and modify a program for a PC as well as a portable cordless phone.

Second, there is an economic burden of distributing and upgrading PC programs separately.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable wireless telephone and its control method capable of driving and setting functions and retrieving and modifying data at a remote location without a cable or a separate dedicated program.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a hypertext markup language format in which a portable wireless telephone is connected to a computer, and a result value generated by driving a predetermined function or performing a data search in response to a computer command. A hypertext markup language generator for converting the data into a hypertext markup language generator; A hypertext transfer protocol and a transmission control / internet protocol for connecting to the Internet.

1 is a view showing a connection structure between a conventional portable wireless telephone and a computer

2 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure between a portable wireless telephone and a computer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a view illustrating a state change displayed on a screen of a portable wireless telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention when the portable wireless telephone is connected to the Internet.

3B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a screen for controlling and searching a portable wireless telephone is displayed in a web browser of a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details such as components of specific circuits are shown, which are provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and it is understood that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. It will be self-evident to those of ordinary knowledge. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

2 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure between a portable wireless telephone and a computer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 200 denotes a portable wireless telephone. Portions such as a display portion and an input portion included in the unique portable wireless telephone are not shown. The memory 202 stores a control program for performing a specific function or data search. The central processing unit 203 executes a control program of the memory 202 to drive a corresponding function or to retrieve data. The hypertext markup language (hereinafter referred to as HTML) generator 204 converts the result value generated during the operation of a predetermined function or retrieval of data in the central processing unit 203 into a predetermined HTML format. Convert. HTML is the name of the language used when creating Web pages for representing information on the World Wide Web. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (hereinafter referred to as HTTP) 205 analyzes an http command from a remote location and requests an HTML generator or transmits an HTML document generated by the HTML generator. HTTP is a known communication protocol used for exchanging hypertext documents on the Internet. Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (hereinafter referred to as TCP / IP) 206 is a protocol used for connecting to a PC and a network. In the present embodiment, the Global Internet 233 is used. ) Is the standard protocol. Point to Point Protocol (hereinafter referred to as PPP) 207 is a telephony mutual protocol that allows packet transfer, which is a data package, to access the Internet. In other words, it is the most common Internet protocol that allows a PC to connect to TCP / IP using ordinary telephone lines and modems. The PPP 207 is connected to the PPP 213 of the PC 120 when the portable wireless telephone is directly connected to the PC 120 to be described later by cable. The mobile protocol 208 is a protocol for allowing a portable radiotelephone to wirelessly connect with a base station, such as CDMA IS-99.

Reference numeral 120 denotes a PC. The web browser 211 is a general HTML browser used in the PC 120. The web browser 211 is a terminal program for the user to control the functions of the portable wireless telephone and retrieve data. For example, there is an internet explorer or netscape. TCP / IP 212 and PPP 213 each operate the same as those of the portable radiotelephone phone described above.

Reference numeral 231 denotes a radio access environment (AIR) of the portable radio telephone.

Reference numeral 232 denotes an interworking function (hereinafter referred to as IWF) equipment, which is the Internet gateway for portable cordless telephones.

Reference numeral 233 denotes the global internet.

Reference numeral 234 denotes an Internet service provider (hereinafter referred to as an ISP), which is a company providing an internet connection service.

Reference numeral 241 denotes a serial cable, which is used to directly connect a portable cordless phone and a PC without using the Internet.

Referring to the operation of the present invention in detail based on the above configuration as follows.

1. Direct connection using cable

-Connect a serial cable 241 between the portable cordless phone 110 and the PC 120.

-Set the portable cordless phone to HTTP server mode & PPP server mode.

Runs the PPP connection program of the PC 120. Enter your username and password.

-If you try to connect to PPP, you are authenticated according to the PPP protocol.

-Enter a predetermined IP address in the browser 211 of the PC 120.

A screen on which the control and search of the portable radiotelephone 110 is possible is displayed on the browser 211. (The detailed method of the control and search will be omitted.)

2. Connection via Wireless Internet

Set the portable radio telephone 110 to the HTTP server mode.

Connects the portable cordless phone 110 to the wireless Internet. (This connection process is well-known, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.) At this time, an Internet Protocol (IP) address is given from the IWF 232, which is displayed on the screen of the portable wireless telephone 110. do. In this case, IP is a rule that connects independent networks in order to be able to use the networks that are operated independently of each other.

-Enter the above IP address into the browser 211 on the PC 120 to connect. In this case, it is assumed that the PC 120 is connected to the global Internet 233 through the ISP 234.

A user authentication screen appears on the browser 211.

-Enter your username and password.

A screen on which the control and search of the portable radiotelephone 110 is possible is displayed on the browser 211. (The detailed method of the control and search will be omitted.)

3A is a diagram schematically illustrating a state change displayed on a screen of a portable wireless telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention when the portable wireless telephone is connected to the Internet.

As shown, first, a user causes a menu related to an internet connection to be displayed on the screen of the portable wireless telephone. Select one of the displayed HTTP server or web browser. If you select the former, you can control or search the portable cordless phone using a web browser of a PC. In other words, the portable wireless telephone is in the position of the web server and the PC is in the position of the terminal. For example, when the user interface screen of the portable wireless telephone is displayed on the PC, the user may control the portable wireless telephone through the user interface screen displayed on the PC. On the other hand, in the case of selecting the latter, a known internet search using a portable radiotelephone can be performed.

When the HTTP server is selected in the menu, a menu related to authentication information input is displayed on the screen of the portable wireless telephone. In this case, the user selects' 1. If you select 'ID', the screen changes to the state where you can enter the ID. After returning back to the original screen, the user selects' 2. If you select 'Password', the screen will be changed to enter a password. After returning back to the original screen, the user selects' 3. If you select 'Connect', a connection is attempted At this time, 'Connecting ...' is displayed on the screen of the portable cordless phone. After that, if the connection is successful, the connection is displayed and the IP address '123.456.789.000' assigned from the IWF is displayed on the screen.

3B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a screen for controlling and searching a portable wireless telephone is displayed in a web browser of a computer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention does not need to install a separate program, so the user's convenience is increased. In addition, it is possible to connect even without a cable, thereby reducing the cost of purchasing a cable and eliminating the inconvenience of carrying a cable. In addition, since it can be connected from a remote location, it can be used for after-sales service. And by eliminating a separate dedicated program, the development period is shortened and the cost is also reduced.

Claims (7)

Connection part for connecting with computer, A hypertext markup language generator for converting a result value generated by driving a predetermined function or searching data in response to a computer command into a hypertext markup language format; A hypertext transfer protocol for analyzing the received hypertext transfer protocol commands and requesting the hypertext markup language generator or transmitting the hypertext markup language document generated by the hypertext markup language generator; A portable cordless phone including transmission control / Internet protocol for accessing the Internet. The method of claim 1, And the connection part is a point-to-point protocol connected to the point-to-point protocol and the serial cable of the computer. The method of claim 1, And the connection part comprises a mobile protocol for wirelessly accessing the Internet. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, And a mobile cordless telephone which operates in response to data input when a screen for controlling or searching the portable cordless telephone is displayed in a web browser of the computer. A method of connecting a portable wireless telephone including a hypertext markup language generator, a hypertext transfer protocol, and a transmission control / internet protocol to a computer and wireless internet, A first step of setting the portable radio telephone in a hypertext transfer protocol server mode and receiving an information provider address from an interworking function and accessing the wireless Internet; A second step of accessing a web browser of the computer connected to the Internet by inputting an information provider address; A third step of the computer displaying a user authentication screen on a web browser and checking whether a user name and a password are input; And if the input of the user name and password is detected, the computer displays a screen for controlling and searching the portable wireless telephone in a web browser. The method of claim 5, And displaying the information provider address on the screen of the portable telephone in the first step. A method of connecting a portable telephone with a computer via a serial cable, including a hypertext markup language generator, a hypertext transfer protocol and a transmission control / internet protocol, and a point-to-point protocol, A first process of setting a hypertext transfer protocol server mode and a point-to-point protocol server mode when the serial cord is connected between the portable telephone and the computer; A second step of the computer running a point-to-point protocol connection program and inputting a user name and a password; A third step of checking whether a predetermined information provider address is input through a web browser when the computer is successfully connected after the user authentication in the second step; And a fourth step of displaying, by the computer, a screen capable of controlling and searching the portable wireless telephone in a web browser when a predetermined information provider address is input in the third step.