KR20020068716A - Video Chatting Service System and Method of The Same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A video chatting service system and method are provided to capture video of chatting users, to synthesize the captured video in one screen, and to offer a video icon for transmitting the synthesized video to the users or to access an automatic chatting service. CONSTITUTION: The method comprises steps of the first user terminal accessing a chatting server(S100), the first user terminal requesting a video chatting with the second user terminal(S110), a web server transmitting a video chatting request message to the second user terminal according to the request of the first user terminal(S120), the web server determining if a video chatting acknowledgement message is transmitted from the second user terminal(S130), the web server offering a network access service to the first and the second user terminal in a case that the acknowledgement message is transmitted(S140), the web server determining if the first and the second user terminal want a photo production service(S150), the web server capturing encoded videos transmitted from the user terminals(S160), the web server synthesizing the captured video of each user in one screen as if a photo of the users were taken together(S170), the web server transmitting the synthesized photo to the user terminals(S180), and the users checking the transmitted photo on the user terminals(S190).

Description

Video Chatting Service System and Method of The Same}

The present invention relates to an image chat system, and in particular, a chat server captures one screen of images of users using image chat, and makes a video icon for making a photo and automatically accessing the image using the image chat system, and providing the user to an image chat system. It relates to a service method.

Interactive communication means that two or more user terminals communicate with each other through a network and are generally known as a chat or a chat room.

Such a chat system may be implemented by a general client-server method, and is composed of a plurality of user terminal devices, which are clients connected to a server through a network, at the request of each user terminal device. The server is configured as an interactive system for connecting / relaying / forwarding / controlling interactive communication between user terminal devices.

The communication media constituting the communication network include a Public Switched Data Network (PSDN), a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and an x Digital Subscriber (xDSL). Increasingly high-speed and large-capacity in line, cable modem or ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), etc.In accordance with the development of the communication media constituting the network, high-speed communication connection is possible. There is a tendency to move to a multimedia chat system using a multimedia method (hereinafter, referred to collectively as 'image chat system'). Thus, users using image chat systems are also increasing.

However, the video chat system and the service method according to the related art described above provide only a monotonous service of communicating with the other party through text, voice, and image to the user using the video chat system.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the image chat for capturing one screen of the image of the user using the image chat and to produce a video icon for the photo production and automatic connection using the image chat for the user The purpose is to provide a system and a service method.

1 is an overall network configuration of a video chat system according to the present invention

2 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of a video chat service method according to the present invention;

3 is a view showing a second embodiment of a video chat service method according to the present invention;

4 is a view showing a third embodiment of a video chat service method according to the present invention;

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

100: chat server 110: web server

120: database 200: network

300: user terminal device 310: first user terminal device

320: second user terminal device 311, 321: PC

312, 322: camera 313, 323: microphone

314, 324: speaker

In the video chat system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, in the video chat system, a plurality of user terminal devices having a camera for providing image information and network connection, and a video chat service through the network connection Controls the transmission of text, voice, and image information between user terminal devices that require the user to make a picture by using the image information through the camera when the image chat or to create a video icon that can be automatically connected using the produced photo It is configured to include a chat server provided to the terminal device has its features.

The video chat service method according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a video chat service method in which at least two user terminal devices are connected to a chat server through a network, the first user terminal device and the second user terminal A first step of connecting communication for image chat between devices, a second step of capturing an encoded image of the first user terminal device and an encoded image of the second user terminal device, respectively, during the communication connection; And a fourth step of synthesizing the captured images into a single photo, and transmitting the produced photo to the first and second user terminal devices.

Hereinafter, an image chat system and a service method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an overall network configuration of an image chat system according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, an image chat system and a service method according to the present invention include a plurality of user terminals including cameras 312 and 322 for providing image information and connected to a network 200 in an image chat system. Control the transmission of text, voice, and image information between the device 300 and the user terminal device 300 that has requested a video chat service through the network 200, and the image through the cameras 312 and 322 when the video chat is performed. It is configured to include a chat server 100 to produce a picture by using the information or to create a video icon that can be automatically connected using the produced picture and to provide it to the user terminal device 300.

In this case, the user terminal device 300 is a personal terminal device for communication of a PC, a mobile terminal or a mobile phone, and the chat server 100 receives the text, voice and image information, and the image information of the user terminal device 300. Database 120 for storing the data generated in the process of making a picture by using, and control the transmission of text, voice and image information stored in the database 120 at the time of image chat and from the respective user terminal device 300 It is composed of a web server 110 for producing a picture by using the provided image information, using the produced picture to create a video icon that can be automatically connected to the user terminal device 300 to transmit it.

In addition, each of the user terminal devices 310 and 320 includes a PC 311 and 321 capable of network connection, a camera 312 and 322 for providing image information to the PCs 311 and 321, and the PC 311 and And microphones 313 and 323 for providing audio data to 321, and speakers 314 and 324 for outputting audio signals from the PCs 311 and 321.

The communication medium constituting the network 200 includes a Public Switched Data Network (PSDN), a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and an xDSL ( x Digital Subscriber Line, Cable Modem or Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).

An embodiment according to the service method of the image chat system of the present invention configured as described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

2 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of a video chat service method according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of a video chat service method according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an image according to the present invention. 3 shows a third embodiment of a chat service method.

First Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 2, first, the first user terminal device 310 connects to a chat room of the chat server 100 established on the network 200 (S100), and the first user terminal device 310 makes a first call. 2 Request an image chat with the user terminal device (320) (S110).

Subsequently, the web server 110 transmits a request message (Request) to the PC 321 of the second user terminal device 320 according to the request of the first user terminal device 310 (S120). In addition, the web server 110 determines whether there is an acknowledgment message transmitted from the second user terminal device 320 (S130).

As a result of the determination (S130), when there is a response message from the second user terminal device 320, the network 200 can use the video chat between the first user terminal device 310 and the second user terminal device 320. In step S140, a connection is provided.

At this time, during the image chat, the web server 110 determines whether the user of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 wants a 'photo production service' (S150).

As a result of the determination (S150), if the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 want a 'photo production service' to the web server 110, the web server 110 is the first and second users. One screen of the encoded images of each user obtained through the cameras 312 and 322 of the terminal devices 310 and 320 is captured at step S160.

Subsequently, the web server 110 synthesizes an image of each user of each of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 that are captured, and then, respectively, the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320. The user produces a picture that seems to be taken together (S170) and transmits the synthesized picture to the PC (311, 321) of the first and second user terminal devices (310, 320) (S180).

In this case, in synthesizing the images of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320, the synthesized image may be synthesized together with a predetermined background screen.

In addition, the user of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 checks the picture transmitted from the web server 110 through the PCs 311 and 321 (S190).

On the other hand, if the determination result (S130), the user of the first user terminal device 310 and the user of the second user terminal device 320 does not want a 'photo production service', the web server 110 continues the image chat service. to provide.

When two or more users using the image chat system are the same as the above-described service process, each user image of the user terminal device is synthesized to produce a picture.

Accordingly, two or more users by capturing one screen of the encoded image obtained through the cameras 312 and 322 during the video chat according to each user request of the first and second user terminals 310 and 320, respectively. Produce a photo that looks like it was taken together.

Second Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 3, first, the first user terminal device 310 connects to a chat room of the chat server 100 established on the network 200 (S200), and the first user terminal device 310 is first connected. 2 Request an image chat with the user terminal device (320) (S210).

Subsequently, the web server 110 transmits a request message (Request) to the PC 321 of the second user terminal device 320 according to the request of the first user terminal device 310 (S220). The web server 110 determines whether there is an acknowledgment message transmitted from the second user terminal device 320 (S230).

As a result of the determination (S230), when there is a response message from the second user terminal device 320, the network 200 can use the video chat between the first user terminal device 310 and the second user terminal device 320. In step S240, a connection is provided.

At this time, during the image chat, the web server 110 determines whether each user of the first user terminal device 310 and the second user terminal device 320 desires a 'image icon production service' (S250).

As a result of the determination (S250), if each user of the first user terminal device 310 and the second user terminal device 320 wants a 'image icon production service' to the web server 110, the web server 110 is One screen of each of the encoded images of each user obtained through the cameras 312 and 322 of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 is captured (S260).

Subsequently, the web server 110 synthesizes an image of each user of each of the captured first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 and displays the first and second images that appear in the image using the synthesized image. 2 Create a video icon that supports automatic video chat between user terminal devices (S270).

In addition, the web server 110 determines whether the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 download the produced video icon (S280).

As a result of the determination (S280), if the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 want to download the video icon, the produced video icon of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 may be used. The data is transmitted to the PCs 311 and 321 (S290).

Subsequently, the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 users install the downloaded image icon on the PCs 311 and 321 (S300).

At this time, the video icon is an application program for supporting automatic video chat, and a part for inputting a video chat request time with the second user 320 displayed on the video icon by the first user 310. And a portion for generating a video chat request message including the video chat request time and transmitting the video chat request message to the chat server 100 so as to transmit the video chat request message to the second user terminal device 320 and the video through the chat server 100. When the video chat request message is received from the second user terminal device 320 shown in the icon, the video chat request time display is included, and a portion for changing the state of the video icon is included.

Accordingly, when the first or second user terminal device 310 or 320 wants to connect to a video chat with the other party displayed on the image, the video icon installed in the PCs 311 and 321 can be automatically connected.

On the other hand, the determination result (S250, S280), the web server 110 is the first user terminal device 310 and the second user terminal device 320 to the web server 110 'image icon production service' If you do not want to or the first and second user terminal (310, 320) does not want to download the video icon continues to provide an image chat service.

And, if more than one user using the image chat system, that is, the same as the above-described service process.

Accordingly, images of the respective users obtained through the cameras 312 and 322 of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 may be displayed according to user requests of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320. By using the first and second user terminal devices 310, 320 provides a video icon that supports the automatic video chat connection.

Subsequently, an embodiment showing an image chat between the first and second user terminal devices in which the video icon of the first and second user images is installed is as follows.

Third embodiment

As shown in FIG. 4, when a first user using the first user terminal device 310 wants to chat with the second user terminal device 320 displayed on an image of the video icon, 1 When the user brings the mouse icon to the video chat automatic connection video icon installed in the PC 311, the video chat request time is input to the time input box in which the video chat request time can be input (S400).

Subsequently, when the user of the first user terminal device 310 executes the video icon (S410), the image chat including IDs of the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320 and the video chat request time. A request message (Request) is generated and transmitted to the web server 110 to be transmitted to the second user terminal device 320 shown in the video icon (S420).

Here, when the image chat request message is received from the first user terminal device 310, the web server 110 recognizes the ID of the second user terminal device 320 from the request message (S430). 2 It is determined whether the user terminal device 320 is online (S440).

As a result of the determination (S440), if the second user terminal device 320 is in an online state, the web server 110 transmits an image chat request message sent from the first user terminal device 310 to the second user terminal device. In step S450, it is transmitted to (320).

Subsequently, when the image chat request message is received from the web server 110, the second user terminal device 320 changes the state of an image icon installed in the PC 321 (S460).

In this case, the part of changing the state of the video icon may be a color change, flickering, display or audio output of the icon as the automatic connection request message is received by the first and second user terminal devices 310 and 320. Can be represented.

In addition, the first user terminal 310 displays a request time for the video chat at the bottom of the video icon while changing the video icon (S470).

Subsequently, when the user of the second user terminal device 320 executes the video icon whose state is changed, an acknowledgment message for acknowledging the video chat with the first user terminal device 310 displayed on the video icon is displayed. It transmits to the web server 110 (S480).

In addition, the web server 110 receiving the response message from the second user terminal device 320, the first and second user terminal device 310, the image chat request time of the first user terminal device 310, Connect the video chat between 320 (S490).

Therefore, when the video icon is installed and the video icon supporting automatic video chat is installed, the video chat with the other party shown in the video of the icon is automatically connected.

The image chat system and service method according to the present invention as described above captures one screen of the image of the users using the video chat to create a video icon for making and automatically connecting to the image chat user by providing a video chat user There is an effect that can provide a variety of options and services in use.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (8)

In the video chat system, A plurality of user terminal device having a camera for providing image information and network connection, It is possible to control the transmission of text, voice and image information between the user terminal devices requesting the image chat service through the network connection, and to make a photo using the image information through the camera or to automatically connect the image using the produced photo. And a chat server for producing a video icon and providing the same to a corresponding user terminal device. The method of claim 1, The user terminal device An image chat system comprising a personal terminal device for communication of a PC, a mobile terminal or a mobile phone. The method of claim 1, The chat server is A database for storing data generated during a process of making a picture using text, voice and image information of the user terminal device and the image information; Controls the transmission of text, voice, and image information stored in the database during chat, makes a photo using the image information provided from each user terminal device, and creates a video icon that can be automatically connected using the produced photo. And a web server for transmitting to the terminal device. In at least two user terminal device is connected to the chat server via the network video chat service method, A first step of connecting communication for video chatting between the first user terminal device and the second user terminal device; During the communication connection, a second step of capturing an encoded image of the first user terminal and an encoded image of the second user terminal; A third step of synthesizing the captured images into a single photo; And a fourth step of transmitting the produced picture to first and second user terminal devices. The method of claim 4, wherein The third step is And synthesizing the captured images to produce a video icon supporting automatic connection of image chats between the user terminal devices appearing in the produced picture. The method according to claim 5, The video icon produced by using the video of each user of the first and second user terminal device A portion for the first user to input an image chat request time with the second user indicated in the video icon; Generating a video chat request message including a video chat request time input by the first user and transmitting the video chat request message to the chat server to be transmitted to a second user terminal according to the first user's request; When the video chat request message is received from the second user terminal device displayed on the video icon via the chat server, the video chat request time display is included, and the image includes a portion for changing the state of the video icon. Chat service method. The method of claim 6, The part for changing the state of the video icon And a color change, flickering, display, or audio output of the icon as the automatic connection request message is received. The method of claim 5, Image chat service between the user terminal device is installed the video icon Transmitting, by the first user, a request message including an image chat request time to a web server for automatic connection of a video chat between a second user who is displayed on the image of the video icon; Determining, by the web server, whether the second user terminal device is online by grasping the request message; If the second user terminal device is in an online state, transmitting, by the web server, the image chat request message to the second user terminal device; Changing the state of the video icon when the request message is received by the second user terminal device and displaying a video chat request time of the first user; Transmitting an image chat response message to the web server when the second user executes the changed video icon; The web server receiving the response message from the second user terminal device comprises the step of connecting the video chat between the first and the second user terminal device at the request time.