KR20020066438A - Apparatus and method for modifying alert message in mobile station - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for correcting an alert message in a mobile communication terminal is provided to give the characteristic and personality of only user oneself by setting a specific alert message according to the taste of the user and using the set alert message. CONSTITUTION: A keypad(150) receives inputs from a user. A display unit(155) displays text and graphic images to the user. A memory(160) stores a plurality of alert messages for informing an operation state to the user when performing a specific service. A control unit(140) selects one among a plurality of alert messages and sets the selected alert message as an alert message necessary for performing a specific service when performing an alert message setting mode.

Description

Apparatus and method for modifying notification message of mobile communication terminal {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING ALERT MESSAGE IN MOBILE STATION}

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for modifying a user interface of a communication terminal, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for modifying a notification message.

Typically, a message service in a mobile communication terminal includes a short message service (SMS) and a cell broadcast service (CBS). The short service has a message service alert for each kind as follows.

xMT: Messaging Teleservice

xPT: Paging Teleservice

xMN: Mail Notification

In general, when receiving SMS and CBS messages, the mobile communication terminal displays the same alert message previously stored in the non-volatile memory on the LCD window. That is, there is no notification message differentiated by user. For example, "Message has arrived", "Inbox is full", "No broadcast channel received", "Subscribe to general channel service", "Channel Are registered "and so on.

That is, as described above, the conventional message notification does not give a recognition of its own mobile phone by providing the same notification message to all users. Although providing a differentiated service, the notification message interface connecting the service with the user is the same.

Users use their own language, characterized by age, gender, occupation, etc., and want their own display. As we ride on the current tide, we need to be able to customize the user interface. In other words, users need space to express themselves. However, the conventional technology is to display only the pre-planned sentences in a predetermined area, so that users can not recognize that the mobile phone of the differentiated individual.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for modifying a user interface in a mobile communication terminal.

An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for modifying an alert message in a mobile communication terminal.

According to a first aspect of the present invention for determining the above objects, an apparatus for modifying a notification message of a mobile communication terminal, comprising: a keypad for receiving manual inputs from a user; A display unit configured to display text and graphic images to the user; A memory for storing a plurality of notification messages informing the user of an operation state when a specific service is performed; And a controller configured to select one of the plurality of notification messages in the notification message setting mode and set the notification message for performing the specific service.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method of modifying a notification message of a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising: displaying respective identification items of a plurality of notification messages stored in a memory in a specific notification message setting mode; Displaying a notification message corresponding to the selected identification item when one of the plurality of identification items is selected; And setting the displayed notification message as a notification message for notifying a specific operation state.

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

2 is a view showing a procedure for modifying a notification message in a mobile communication terminal 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. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Meanwhile, the cellular telephone handset will be described below as an example. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in a variety of personal communication devices, including, for example, personal digital assistant (PDA) devices such as handheld PALMJ electronic organizers. It is self-evident.

2 is a block diagram of a mobile station according to one embodiment of the present invention. The mobile station includes an antenna 105, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver 110, a transmission processing circuit 115, a microphone 120, a reception processing circuit 125 and a speaker 140. The mobile station further includes a controller 140, an input / output interface 145, a keypad 150, a display 155, and a memory 160.

The antenna 105 transmits wireless communication signals between the wireless network and the RF transceiver 110. The RF transceiver 110 receives and demodulates an RF signal from the wireless network, and transmits the demodulated voice and data traffic to a reception processor circuit 125. The RF transceiver 110 modulates and transmits voice and data traffic from the transmission processing circuit 115.

The transmission processing circuit unit 115 receives a voice signal from the microphone 120 and performs processing before transmission by the RF transceiver 110 on the voice signal. The transmission processing circuit unit 115 also receives (receives through the control unit 140) data generated by the key input of the keypad 150 and performs processing for the subsequent transmission of the RF transceiver 110. The reception processing circuit unit 125 receives the voice traffic from the RF transceiver 110 and converts the voice traffic into an analog signal for driving the speaker 130. In addition, the reception processing circuit unit 125 transmits the received data traffic to the control unit 140.

The control unit 140 executes a basic operating system program for controlling operations of the transmission processing circuit unit 115, the reception processing circuit unit 125, and other components of the mobile station. The controller 140 may also process data input from the keypad 150, and may process data output from the display unit 155 and data loaded from the input / output interface unit 145. In particular, the input / output interface unit 145 includes a connector and an interface circuit for connecting an external data source (for example, a computer) to the control unit 140.

The keypad 150 has control and alphanumeric keys for select functions, enter data and dial numbers. The display unit 155 displays alphanumeric characters or displays a wide array of dynamic and / or static graphics. The display unit 155 is driven when the mobile station is powered on, and displays a logo of the service provider while the power is turned on.

The memory 160 stores program data for controlling the operation of the mobile station, default data required during program execution, and temporary data generated during program execution. In particular, according to the present invention, the data for various notification messages are stored, and the notification messages set by the corresponding program are stored in a specific area to be used to provide various notifications to the user.

2 illustrates a control procedure for setting a specific notification message according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, an example of setting a notification message for notifying the arrival of a message will be described.

Referring to FIG. 2, the controller 140 checks whether a notification message setting mode key is input in step 201. In this case, when the notification message setting mode key is input, the control unit 140 proceeds to step 205, otherwise proceeds to step 203 to perform a function corresponding to the input mode key.

After entering the notification message setting mode, the controller 140 displays the identification items for the plurality of notification messages on the screen in step 205. In this process, the user searches for the identification items using the search key and selects the desired item. For example, the identification items may be basic type 1, type 2 boss type, type 3 madam type, type 4 large size type, type 5 dialect type, type 6 mom type, type 7 representative type.

That is, the controller 140 checks whether a selection key for selecting a specific item is input in step 207. If the item selection key is input, the process proceeds to step 209; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 221. In step 209, the controller 140 that detects the selection of a specific item displays a notification message of the selected item. For example, the notification messages displayed for each item are as follows.

1. Basic type-> message has arrived

2. Boss-> Brother! The message has come!

3. Madam-> Madam ~ The message has arrived ~

4. Large type-> Large size ~ A message has arrived ~

5. Dialect-> A message has arrived.

6. Mom type-> my bitch ~ message came!

7. Representative-> President's message is here.

After displaying the selected notification message, the controller 140 checks whether a confirmation key is input by the user in step 211. If the confirmation key is input, the controller 140 proceeds to step 213 and displays a user name setting request screen. Here, if the user selects the basic type, the user ends immediately without displaying the name setting request screen. In operation 215, the controller 140 checks whether a name is input by the user. If it is determined that the name is input, the controller 140 proceeds to step 217 to modify the selected notification message to include the user name, and sets the modified notification message to be displayed when the message arrives in step 229. Proceed. Here, setting the username is optional. For example, the notification messages modified to include a user name (way) are as follows.

2. Boss-> Gil-dong! The message has come!

3. Madam-> Gildong Madame ~ Messi has arrived ~

4. Daegeomyeong-> Gildong Daegam ~ Messigi arrived ~

5. Dialect-> Gil-dong message has arrived.

6. Mom type-> Gildong my bitch ~ message came!

7. Representative-> Gil Dong's message is here.

If the confirmation key is not input in step 221, the controller 140 checks whether an upper menu selection key is input by the user in step 219. If the upper menu selection key is input, the controller 140 returns to step 205 to display the identification items for the notification messages again. Otherwise, the control unit 140 proceeds to step 211 to check whether the confirmation key is input. .

If no item selection key is input in step 207, the controller 140 proceeds to step 221 and checks whether a user-defined key for defining a notification message is input. If the user-defined key is input, the controller 140 proceeds to step 223 and displays a notification message input request screen. Otherwise, the controller 140 returns to step 207 to determine whether an item selection key is input. Check it.

After displaying the notification message input request screen, the controller 140 checks whether the user inputs the notification message in step 227. If there is an input of the notification message, the control unit 140 proceeds to step 227 and sets the input notification message to be displayed when the message arrives, and proceeds to step 229, otherwise proceeds to step 223. Then, the notification message input request screen is displayed.

On the other hand, the controller 140 checks whether the end key is input by the user in step 229. Here, when the end key is input, the controller 140 ends the present program for setting the notification message.

That is, as described above, the present invention allows the notification message to appear differently according to the user's setting. That is, the same design and same brand, but by modifying the type of notification message to communicate with their own style, can increase the consumption of the phone from the manufacturer (or service provider) side.

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 determined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by those equivalent to the scope of the claims.

As described above, according to the present invention, the user sets and uses a specific notification message according to the preference, thereby giving the user his or her own characteristics and personality. As buyers get older, they can preempt the first customer and design a customer-oriented interface. In addition to text, it can be provided with video in more than 1x system so that it can be more suited to customer's taste.

Claims (4)

In the device for modifying the notification message of the mobile communication terminal, A keypad for receiving inputs from a user, A display unit configured to display text and graphic images to the user; A memory for storing a plurality of notification messages informing the user of an operation state when a specific service is performed; And a controller configured to select one of the plurality of notification messages in a notification message setting mode and set the notification message for performing the specific service. In the method of modifying the notification message of the mobile communication terminal, Displaying each identification item for a plurality of notification messages stored in a memory in a specific notification message setting mode; Displaying a notification message corresponding to the selected identification item when one of the plurality of identification items is selected; And setting the displayed notification message as a notification message for notifying a specific operation state. The method of claim 2, The specific notification message is characterized in that the notification message for notifying the arrival of the message. In the method of modifying the notification message of the mobile communication terminal, Displaying a screen requesting a user to input a notification message in a specific notification message setting mode; And setting a notification message received from a keypad by a user input as a notification message for notifying a specific operation state.