KR20030020517A - Call distribution/connection system and the method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for distributing and connecting a call, and a method thereof are provided to prevent the waste of communication cost by using a wire communication network according to location information of a subscriber. CONSTITUTION: A control module(28) controls a general call distribution/connection service. A service providing algorithm(22) provides the call distribution/connection service. A database management part(24) confirms the position of the other party according to a subscriber call request signal, or manages information of a call service requester, and includes databases(DB1,DB2) storing information of subscribers. The database management part(24) is connected with the service providing algorithm(22) for providing the service. A service progress management part(26) stores and manages information related to the location of the subscriber if the subscriber registers the location. A call distribution/connection signal generating part(20) generates a call distribution/connection signal to connect the call of the subscriber by progressing the call distribution/connection service under the control of the control module(28).

Description

Call distribution / connection system and its method {CALL DISTRIBUTION / CONNECTION SYSTEM AND THE METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a call distribution / connection system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to reduce a communication cost by registering a user's information and connecting a call through a communication network of an appropriate cost when talking to a counterpart subscriber. The present invention relates to a call distribution / connection system and a method for improving the use efficiency of a communication network.

Currently, the population using the wireless internet is increasing and the population using the wired communication network is decreasing. This resulted in a loss of investment amount and a great loss in national economy by not using the wired network line that is expensive and constructed for the network operator. In addition, from the customer's point of view, the wireless communication network, which is more expensive than the wired communication network, is mainly used, which causes excessive communication costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new communication system that selectively uses a wireless communication network and a wired communication network.

In terms of cost, if the location information of both the calling party (sender) or the receiving party (receiver) is clear, it would be desirable to make a landline call from the office to the office. Depending on your location, you may be able to reduce your communication charges.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a selective call system that enables the user to make a phone call through the most cost-effective communication network by checking the location of the caller.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a selective calling method that enables a telephone call through the most cost-effective communication network by identifying the location of the caller.

According to the present invention, in order to reduce the communication cost, the company registers its location information in advance to the company's internal personnel through a specific program through the Internet, intranet or wired / wireless telephone network, and makes a wired or wireless connection of the other party to make a call. Register your phone number in advance. For this purpose, it is also possible to link with services such as instant messenger. According to the present invention, when an internal employee or an individual customer calls a pre-registered person, a system that can properly control the request is made to check the location of the recipient and make a telephone call through the most cost-effective communication network. can do.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, according to the call connection request from a plurality of subscribers to provide a service for distributing / connecting a call through a data communication network covering the wired / wireless communication network CLAIMS 1. A call distribution / connection system, comprising: a subscriber station for registering its information for a call distribution / connection service; It manages the registration information from the subscriber and searches for the location of the other subscriber according to the call connection request of the subscriber and provides a service for distributing / connecting the call to the wired or wireless communication network, and also registers his or her location information from the subscriber in real time. A call distribution / connection management server for performing a call distribution / connection service based on the updated information and receiving a payment confirmation signal from the subscriber to confirm payment and output the call distribution connection payment information; Provided is a call distribution / connection system comprising a payment server.

Preferably, the call distribution / connection server comprises a control module for controlling the overall call distribution / connection service; A service providing algorithm for providing a call distribution / connection service under the control of the control module; Database management unit that checks the location of the other party according to the subscriber call request signal, or manages the information of the call connection service applicant, and stores the information of the subscriber, and provides services in connection with the service providing algorithm Wow; A service progress management unit for storing and managing information about the subscriber when the subscriber registers his location in real time; Call distribution / connection service is performed under the control of the control module characterized in that the call distribution / connection signal generator for generating a call distribution / connection signal to connect the call of the subscriber.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method comprising determining a call connection request from a subscriber who has subscribed to a call distribution / connection service; If there is a call connection request, retrieving the location information of the subscriber from the database; Then determining whether the subscriber is external or moving; As a result of the determination, if the subscriber is in the office (or a predetermined place registered in advance), a signal is generated to connect the call to the wired network, and if the subscriber is outside or on the move, the subscriber is called through the wireless communication network. Call distribution / connection method is provided, which comprises the step of generating a signal to connect.

Also preferably, the subscriber provides its location information by transmitting its location to the system through a messenger device (not shown) capable of delivering a text message, etc. In this case, the system updates the location of the subscriber in real time. It is characterized by generating a signal to connect the call to the subscriber at the location via the contact and other information via the information.

1 is a view schematically showing a call distribution / connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a call distribution / connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram illustrating the call distribution / connection server of FIG. 2.

4 is a flowchart of operation in a call distribution / connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

20: call distribution / connection signal generator 22: service providing algorithm

24: database management unit 26: service progress management unit

28: control module

CMSV: Call Distribution / Connection Management Server CGI: Common Gateway

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view schematically showing a call distribution / connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a call distribution / connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram illustrating the call distribution / connection server of FIG. 2. 4 is a flowchart of operation in a call distribution / connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 1, the call distribution / connection system 2 includes a service provision / management module 4 for providing a service for connecting a subscriber's call.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a subscriber location information registration and confirmation module. In order to use the service provided by the call distribution / connection system according to the present invention in connection with the service provision / management module 2, the subscriber may use his / her name and name. Contact information must be registered. The registered information is stored / managed in a separate database.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a subscriber connection module, which is connected to the service providing / management module 2 so as to check the location and contact information of the subscriber required by the subscriber to make a call using the lowest cost communication network. Do it.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a messenger connection module, which is connected with the service providing / management module 2 to directly notify the subscriber of his location by registering his location from time to time.

When a subscriber makes a call connection request after registering a service in the call distribution / connection system, the call distribution / connection system provides a call distribution / connection service for identifying the subscriber's location and connecting the subscriber through an appropriate communication network.

When using such a service, the subscriber 5 can make a payment through the credit settlement system 3.

Referring to FIG. 2, the call distribution / connection system requests a call connection through a data communication network covering a wired / wireless communication network or a messenger device (for example, a personal PC through its Internet). In the case of delivering a location message, the request is first determined through a common gateway interface (CGI) 18 to determine whether the user is a registered service, and then a call distribution / connection service through a call / distribution connection management server (CMSV). The subscriber may use a messenger service using a subscriber station (A1-An), or may use a landline or wireless telephone.

If the location of the other party required by the subscriber is mobile or external, the call is connected to the other party's wireless phone through the wireless communication network. Such a service may be performed as a paid service in which a user pays a certain amount of money through a credit settlement server.

Referring to FIG. 3, the CMSV server operates the control module 28 for controlling the overall call distribution / connection service and the service providing algorithm 22 under the control of the control module 28.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a database manager, which identifies a counterpart's location according to a subscriber call request signal or manages information of a call connection service applicant. Such information is stored / managed in a database DB1 and DB2 to provide a service in association with the service providing algorithm 22.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a service progress management unit. When a subscriber registers his or her location through a specific function, for example, a message through a messenger device, information about the service is stored and managed in real time.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a call / distribution connection signal generator, which performs call distribution / connection service under the control of the control module 28 to generate a call distribution / connection signal to connect a call of a subscriber. This allows the subscriber to make a call with the other subscriber through a specific communication network.

Referring to FIG. 4, in order to use a call distribution / connection service, a user must first go through a process of requesting a service and registering his location information (ST-2 and ST-4). In this process, the subscriber should write down his name and contact details. At the end of this process, there may be a payment process (not shown) to receive the appropriate service, the service may be provided after payment confirmation, or it may be charged in combination with the next month's telephone bill.

If there is a call connection request from the subscriber who has subscribed to the call distribution / connection service according to the present invention (ST-6), and if there is a call connection request, the subscriber's location information is searched from the database (ST-8). ). It is then determined whether the subscriber is outside or moving (ST-10). If it is determined that the subscriber is in the office (or a predetermined place registered in advance), a signal is generated to connect the call to the wired network (ST-11). If the subscriber is outside or on the move, the wireless network is disconnected. Generate a signal to connect the subscriber call over (ST-12).

On the other hand, the subscriber may provide his own location information by transmitting his location to the system through a messenger device (not shown) capable of delivering a text message. In this case, the system may generate a signal to connect the call to the subscriber at the corresponding location through the contact information and other information through the subscriber's location information updated in real time, thereby enabling the telephone call using the wired communication network (ST). -14, ST-16).

In addition, in the subscriber location information search process, the location information of the subscriber may be obtained by using location information by using a Global Positioning System (GPS).

According to the present invention described above, since the subscriber side uses the wired communication network according to the location information of the subscriber, it is possible to prevent the waste of communication costs, and the effect of increasing the use efficiency of the wired communication network from the carrier side There is. In addition, since the wired and wireless communication networks are used together, the advantages of wired and wireless communication networks can be properly used.

Claims (4)

A call distribution / connection system for providing a service for distributing / connecting a call through a data communication network covering a wired / wireless communication network according to call connection requests from a plurality of subscribers, A subscriber station for registering its information for call distribution / connection service; It manages the registration information from the subscriber and searches for the location of the other subscriber according to the call connection request of the subscriber and provides a service for distributing / connecting the call to the wired or wireless communication network, and also registers his or her location information from the subscriber in real time. Call distribution / connection system, characterized in that consisting of a call distribution / connection management server that performs a call distribution / connection service based on the updated information. The method of claim 1, wherein the call distribution / connection server A control module for controlling the overall call distribution / connection service; A service providing algorithm for providing a call distribution / connection service under the control of the control module; Database management unit that checks the location of the other party according to the subscriber call request signal, or manages the information of the call connection service applicant, and stores the information of the subscriber, and provides services in connection with the service providing algorithm Wow; A service progress management unit for storing and managing information about the subscriber when the subscriber registers his location in real time; A call distribution / connection system comprising a call distribution / connection signal generator for generating a call distribution / connection signal to connect a call of subscribers under the control of the control module. Determining whether there is a call connection request from a subscriber subscribed to the call distribution / connection service; If there is a call connection request, retrieving the location information of the subscriber from the database; Then determining whether the subscriber is external or moving; As a result of the determination, if the subscriber is in the office (or a predetermined place registered in advance), a signal is generated to connect the call to the wired network, and if the subscriber is outside or on the move, the subscriber is called through the wireless communication network. And generating a signal to connect. The method of claim 3, wherein Subscribers deliver their location information to the system through a messenger device (not shown) that can deliver text messages, etc., in which case, the system provides contact and other information through the subscriber's location information updated in real time. And generating a signal to connect the call to the subscriber at the location via the information.