KR20050110194A - Method and apparatus for setting up a sound source of supplementary service using sound source of ars - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using a sound source of an answering machine. The method may further include receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, and using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal. Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Steps.

Description

Method and apparatus for setting up a sound source of supplementary service using sound source of ARS}

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using a sound source of an answering machine. More specifically, the present invention uses a single DTMF key or a voice signal using a single sound source provided by the present service providing apparatus for providing a single access number, that is, ringback tone replacement sounds and call background sounds. It relates to a method and apparatus for setting as a ringtone, karaoke, music video and music album or the like or presenting it to others. In the conventional ARS (Audio Response System), the user listens to different sound sources according to the service sound source and has a hassle of separately setting additional service sound sources. In addition, the existing ARS service does not have a way to set a number of additional service sources at the same time. Therefore, the user accesses one ARS to set ringback tone, ringtone, ringtone, karaoke, and video music video as his service source, and then individually services according to IVR (Interactive Voice Response) service scenario. Sound source must be set. In addition, a user must access each ARS device that provides each service to individually set or download the desired service sound source according to the service guide procedure. As such, the method of setting the additional service sound source using the ARS service that is used in the past has the disadvantage of being inconvenient, complicated, and expensive.

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is to provide a method and apparatus for setting the additional service sound source using the sound source of the answering machine can replace the existing complex and difficult ARS service with a simple and easy to use service I would like to.

Another object of the present invention is that the customer accesses the service providing apparatus with a single access number, and then the sound source of the answering machine that can set various service sources using a simple and easily defined DTMF service shortcut through one sound source. It is to provide a method and apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using.

In order to achieve the above objects, according to an aspect of the present invention to set a ringback tone replacement sound source using an answering machine in a service providing device coupled with a user terminal, a sound source supply device and an Internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network A method comprising: receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Including the step, wherein the sound source supply apparatus It is possible to provide a method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine, wherein the sound source is set as a ringback tone substitute sound source of the user terminal.

The method may further include transmitting a confirmation tone for the result of receiving the user command signal to the user terminal. The method may further include receiving a sound source setting completion signal from the sound source supply device and transmitting a sound source setting completion message to the user terminal. In addition, the user terminal may be connected to the Internet access device using the sound source setting completion message to check the set ringback tone replacement sound source.

In a preferred embodiment, the Internet access device is characterized in that either WEP or WAP. The user command signal may be at least one of a DTMF signal and a voice signal. The service setting request signal may include an identifier of the user terminal, information about the sound source, and information about the user command signal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a ringback tone replacement sound source of a gift receiving terminal is set by using an answering machine in a service providing apparatus which is combined with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, and establishes a call channel formed by the call connection response signal. Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and sending a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device. Including the step of transmitting, The sound source supply device The call receiving message for setting the sound source is transmitted to the present receiving terminal, and the present receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message and sets the sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound service sound source. It is possible to provide a method for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source of a gift receiving terminal by using an answering machine.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for setting an additional service sound source using an answering machine in a service providing device coupled with a user terminal, a sound source supply device and an internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network, Receiving a call connection request signal, transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, and using the call channel formed by the call connection response signal, the sound source preset by the user terminal Transmitting to the sound source, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device. The supply device sets the sound source to the user terminal Transmit a callback message, and the user terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message and downloads the sound source as an additional service sound source; It can provide a way to.

In an exemplary embodiment, the additional service may be at least one of a ringtone service, a call background sound service, a karaoke service, and a music video service.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the service providing apparatus combined with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired / wireless communication network, an additional service sound source of the gift receiving terminal is set using an answering machine. A method comprising: receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Including the step, the sound source supply device The present invention transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the present receiving terminal, and the present receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message and downloads the sound source as an additional service sound source. A method of setting an additional service sound source of a gift receiving terminal using a response device may be provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the service providing apparatus for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source using an answering device in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device and an Internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network, from the user terminal Means for receiving a call connection request signal, means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, and a predetermined sound source using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal to the user terminal. Means for transmitting to the user, means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device. The supply device is to ring back the sound source of the user terminal Services, characterized in that to set up an alternative sound source provided it is possible to provide a device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a service providing a ringback tone replacement sound source of a gift receiving terminal using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device and a gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network An apparatus, comprising: means for receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal, means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, and using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal Means for transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal, means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device. Means for supplying the sound source device, A callback message for setting a sound source is transmitted to a gift receiving terminal, and the gift receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message and sets the sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound service sound source. The service providing apparatus may be provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device and an Internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network, the call connection from the user terminal Means for receiving a request signal, means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal, and transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal by using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal. Means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device. Call for setting the sound source to the user terminal For transmitting a message, the user terminal may provide the service provider and wherein downloading the sound source connected to the Internet access device by using the callback message for the supplementary service sound source.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source of a gift receiving terminal using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network; Means for receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal, means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal corresponding to the call connection request signal, and in advance by using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal Means for transmitting a set sound source to the user terminal, means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device. Including, but the sound source supply device is Sending a callback message for setting the sound source to the water receiving terminal, the service receiving terminal is connected to the Internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source device Can be provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a service providing apparatus for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device and an Internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network, the program is stored And a processor coupled to the memory to execute the program, wherein the processor receives, by the program, a call connection request signal from the user terminal and corresponds to the call connection request signal to the user terminal. Transmits a call connection response signal, sends a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal, receives a user command signal from the user terminal, and corresponds to the user command signal Determine service type and supply the sound source While transmitting a service setting request signal to the device, the sound source supply apparatus may provide a service providing device, characterized in that for setting the sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound source of the user terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a service providing a ringback tone replacement sound source of a gift receiving terminal using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device and a gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network An apparatus, comprising: a memory in which a program is stored and a processor coupled to the memory to execute the program, wherein the processor receives, by the program, a call connection request signal from the user terminal, and the call connection request. Transmits a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the signal, transmits a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal, and receives a user command signal from the user terminal; , A service corresponding to the user command signal A type is determined and a service setting request signal is transmitted to the sound source supply device, wherein the sound source supply device transmits a callback message for sound source setting to the gift receiving terminal, and the gift receiving terminal uses the callback message. It is possible to provide a service providing apparatus characterized in that by connecting to the Internet access device to set the sound source as a ring back tone replacement sound service source.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, and an Internet access device through a wired or wireless communication network, the memory storing a program And a processor coupled to the memory to execute the program, wherein the processor receives, by the program, a call connection request signal from the user terminal and corresponds to the call connection request signal to the user terminal. A service type that transmits a response signal, transmits a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal, receives a user command signal from the user terminal, and corresponds to the user command signal Judge the sound source supply chapter Transmits a service setting request signal to the user terminal, the sound source supply device transmits a callback message for sound source setting to the user terminal, and the user terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message to access the sound source. The service providing apparatus may be downloaded as an additional service sound source.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source of a gift receiving terminal using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network; And a memory in which a program is stored and a processor coupled to the memory to execute the program, wherein the processor receives, by the program, a call connection request signal from the user terminal and transmits the call connection request signal to the call connection request signal. Correspondingly transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal, transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, Service corresponding to user command signal Determine a class, and transmit a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device, wherein the sound source supply device transmits a callback message for sound source setting to the gift receiving terminal, and the gift receiving terminal uses the callback message. It is possible to provide a service providing apparatus, characterized in that for accessing the Internet access device to download the sound source as an additional service sound source.

Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a communication network for applying a service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least a mobile terminal 101, a mobile switch center (MSC) 103, a wired terminal 107, and a public telephone network. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 105, Home Location Register (HLR) 111, Operations Support 113, Short Message Service Center (SMSC) and Authentication Center (AuC) Center, 121) or Customer Care System (CS). In this case, the operation support unit 113 includes an operation management device (OMS) 115 and a billing center 117. In addition, the communication network includes a service providing device 125, a master source provider (MCP; 127), an internet access device 129, a download device 131, and a service controller (SCP) 133.

The exchange 103 and the PSTN 105 perform a function of routing wired and wireless calls of the user terminals 101 and 107 to the service providing apparatus 125. The home location register 111, the OMS 115, the billing center 117, the short message service center 119 and the authentication center 121 are combined with the exchange 103 via the SS7 network 109, Include the functionality as it is. In addition, the short message service center further includes a function of transmitting a short message to the user terminal 101 or 107 or the gift receiving terminal to confirm service setting or service setting according to the present invention. The authentication center 121 performs an authentication role for the user terminals 101 and 107 in cooperation with the sound source supply device 127. The OMS 115 performs a function of operating and managing a service device according to the present invention. The charging center 117 processes charging for service use of the user terminals 101 and 107.

The service providing apparatus 125 combines with the wired / wireless exchangers 103 and 105 to provide the service to the user terminals 101 and 107 with the service providing sound source. The sound source supply device 127 includes a sound source and a database for providing a service to the user terminals 101 and 107 and performs a function of providing the sound source to the service providing device. In addition, the sound source supply device 127 is an overall content providing device, and interlocks with the service providing device 125 to process a ringback tone replacement sound service, a ringtone service, a karaoke service, a music video service, and other sound source related services.

The service controller 133 works in association with the sound source supply device 127 to register / delete / change sound sources and register / delete subscribers. The Internet access device 131 sets up a sound source related service through the service providing device 125 and then allows the user terminal 101 or 107 to perform a service check, a download of a sound source, or a gift for a service sound source. It serves to provide an interface. Here, the Internet access device 129 is combined with WEP, WAP and the like. The download device 131 transmits a sound source set as an additional service to a user terminal or a terminal receiving a gift. Here, the gateway 123 and the service providing device 125 may be physically configured as one device even though they are functionally separated. In addition, the functions of the download device 131 and the Internet access device 129 may be integrated and performed in the service providing device 125.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a service providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the service providing apparatus 125 may include an E1 / T1 processing apparatus 201, a signal processing apparatus 203, a user command receiving apparatus 205, a voice processing apparatus 207, and an IVR function processing apparatus 209. ), An MCP companion device 211, a sound source storage device 213, and a service operation device 215.

The E1 / T1 processing device 201 is connected to the exchange device 217 by physical E1 / T1 and interworks with voice and signals with the exchange device 217. Here, the switching device 217 means a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or a Mobile Switch Center (MSC), and performs a function of routing a call of a user terminal that makes a call to the service providing device 125. do. The signal processing device 203 processes a call processing signal such as R2, PRI or SS7 received by the E1 / T1 processing device 201 and exchanges the call processing signal through the E1 / T1 processing device 201. To send). The user command receiving device 205 is responsible for detecting a DTMF shortcut or voice signal received through the switching device 217 either during or after the service sound source reproduction. The voice processing device 207 accepts the request of the IVR function processing device, and reproduces the service sound source to the user terminal which is the calling subscriber through the E1 / T1 processing device 201. The IVR function processing apparatus 209 provides a scenario for smoothly processing the service flow to the user terminal by interworking or controlling the signal processing apparatus 203, the user command receiving apparatus 205, the voice processing apparatus 207, and the like, and the user. The service type and the service sound source are selected according to the DTMF shortcut or voice signal which is a user command signal received from the user terminal through the command receiving device 205. The MCP interworking device 211 may set a service in association with a sound source supply device and a service function. The sound source storage device 213 stores a service sound source to be provided by the service providing device 125. Meanwhile, the sound source storage device 213 may be linked with an external device through a network. The service operating device 215, in combination with the external device 219, manages internal processes and resources of the service providing device 125 and provides an operation management interface to the operator so that the operator can change the service sound source or the service providing device 215. To manage the disability and statistics on the

3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting an additional service sound source using the sound source of the answering machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a customer who wants to use the service of the present invention first accesses a service providing apparatus corresponding to a specific number through a wired / wireless communication network using a user terminal (step 301). The device for providing a service may be an ARS system that provides a ring tone, a call connection sound, and the like provided by a 700 ARS company. In addition, celebrities such as singers can be used to promote themselves after being given a virtual phone number, to meet with fans through the ARS service, to inform their customers of songs or albums, etc., or to use them as contents. Thereafter, the apparatus for providing a service reproduces and transmits a sound source preset to the user terminal to the user terminal (step 303). After that, the user of the user terminal inputs a user command using a DTMF hotkey or a voice signal to set the sound source to be played as an additional service sound source such as ringtone, ringback tone replacement sound, karaoke, music video, call background sound, and OST sound source ( Step 305).

The service providing apparatus that has received the user command determines whether the user command is a service for presenting to a third party (step 307). As a result of the determination, step 309 is performed in the case of gift service, and step 311 is performed in the case of non-gift service.

In step 309, the customer enters the telephone number of the terminal to receive the gift. In operation 311, the service providing apparatus sets the service corresponding to the received user command by transmitting the collected information to the sound source supply apparatus.

By the above process, the customer may set the sound source provided by the desired service providing device in real time through the service providing device as a desired additional service sound source or present it to a third party.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting an additional service sound source using the sound source of the answering machine according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a customer who wants to use the service of the present invention first accesses a service providing apparatus corresponding to a specific number through a wired / wireless communication network using a user terminal (step 401). Thereafter, the apparatus for providing a service transmits a guide message on a basic usage method to the user terminal (step 403). Here is an example of the above message "Hello. This is a sound source setting service. This service will cost you 100 won per 30 seconds. If you do not want to use the service, please hang up the phone. To go to the first step, press 1 for today's newest song, 2 for popular best, and 3 for music ringing. 1 + #, ringtone setting 2 + #, ringtone setting 3 + #, 4 + # for music video settings, 1 + * for ring back tone gifts, 2 + * for ringtone gifts, 3 + * for karaoke gifts, and 4 + * for music video gifts. And the next song, please press 9. "

The customer selects a genre of the sound source according to the guidance message of the service providing apparatus (step 405). Thereafter, the apparatus for providing a service reproduces a predetermined sound source for each genre according to the customer's selection and transmits it to the user terminal (step 407). Thereafter, the customer inputs a user command using a DTMF hotkey or a voice signal to set the sound source to be played as an additional service sound source such as ringtone, ringback tone replacement sound, karaoke, music video, call background sound, and OST sound source (step 409). ).

The service providing apparatus that has received the user command determines whether the user command is a service for presenting to a third party (step 411). As a result of the determination, step 413 is performed in the case of the gift service, and step 415 is performed in the case of the gift service.

In step 413, the customer enters the telephone number of the terminal to receive the gift. In operation 415, the service providing apparatus sets the service corresponding to the received user command by transmitting the collected information to the sound source supply apparatus.

By the above process, the customer may set the sound source provided by the desired service providing device in real time through the service providing device as a desired additional service sound source or present it to a third party.

5 is a view for explaining a method for setting a ringback tone replacement sound service using a sound source of an answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, a customer who wants to use a service according to the present invention may use a service terminal 125 corresponding to a specific access number through a switching device 217 using a wired / wireless communication network using a user terminal 501. Connect to At this time, the service providing device 125 reproduces the service sound source, and the sound source is transmitted to the user terminal 501 through the exchange device 217. The customer inputs a user command signal while listening to or after listening to the service source to request ringback tone replacement sound service setting. In this case, the user command signal includes a DTMF shortcut key or a voice signal. After detecting the user command signal, the service providing device 125 determines the service requested by the customer, and then requests a service setting from the sound source supply device 127. The sound source supply device 127 authenticates to the authentication center 121 whether the user terminal is a corresponding service provider customer. In addition, the sound source supply device 127 checks with the service controller 133 whether the user terminal is subscribed to the ringback tone replacement sound service. If the user directly inputs a user command for setting a ringback tone replacement sound service, the sound source supply device 127 immediately requests a sound source setting request from the calling customer to the service controller 133. The sound source supply device requests the billing center 117 for the charge request according to the sound source setting, and then transmits the sound source setting to the user terminal 501 through the short message service center 119. If the calling customer selects to present the sound source listened to the other person, the sound source supply device 127 transmits a short message that the gift has been received to the gift receiving terminal 503 through the short message service center 119. At this time, the sound source supply device 127 notifies the service providing device 125 that the ringback tone replacement sound service setting or gift is completed. Thereafter, the user terminal disconnects the call from the service providing apparatus 125 and checks the sound source set through the service providing apparatus 125 or the Internet access device 129 through the URL in the received short message. In addition, the gift receiving terminal may check the sound source set through the service providing apparatus 125 or the Internet access device 129 through the URL in the received short message.

6 is a view for explaining a method of downloading a sound source of the answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention as an additional service sound source.

Referring to FIG. 6, first, a customer who wants to use a service according to the present invention uses a user terminal 501 to provide a service providing apparatus 125 corresponding to a specific access number through an exchange apparatus 217 using a wired / wireless communication network. Connect to At this time, the service providing device 125 reproduces the service sound source, and the sound source is transmitted to the user terminal 501 through the exchange device 217. The customer inputs a user command signal while listening to or after listening to a service sound source to request a sound source download for an additional service. In this case, the user command signal includes a DTMF shortcut key or a voice signal. The additional service includes a ringtone service, a karaoke service, a music video service, and the like.

After detecting the user command signal, the service providing device 125 determines the service requested by the customer, and then requests additional service setting from the sound source supply device 127. The sound source supply device 127 authenticates to the authentication center 121 whether the user terminal 501 or the gift receiving terminal 503 is a corresponding service provider customer. In addition, the sound source supply device 127 transmits a short message for download to the calling terminal 501 through the short message service center 119. If it is a gift to another person, the gift receiving terminal 503 transmits a short message indicating that the gift has been received. At this time, the short message includes information about the service sound source selected by the customer, URL, and the like.

The user terminal 501 or the gift receiving terminal 503 connects to the sound source supply device 127 or the Internet access device 129 through the short message information received from the sound source supply device, and then requests a sound source download. The sound source supply device 127 informs the download device 131 of the corresponding service sound source information. The user terminal 501 or the gift receiving terminal 503 downloads the sound source selected by the calling customer or the received gift sound source from the download device 131 as an additional service sound source. When the download is completed, the sound source supply device 127 notifies the charging center 117 of the charging information. If a gift is presented from the user terminal to the gift receiving terminal, the customer of the user terminal is charged.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of setting an additional service sound source by inputting a user command by accessing a service providing apparatus from a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, first, the customer attempts to make a call to the switching device to access the service providing device through the user terminal (step 701). When a call setup process is performed between the switching device and the service providing device to form a call path (step 703), the service providing device sends a guidance message and a service providing sound source to the user terminal (step 705). If no user command is input at the user terminal, the service providing apparatus transmits the service providing sound source and the guide message according to a predetermined scenario. When the customer inputs a user command using a DTMF shortcut key or a voice signal, the user terminal transmits the user command signal to the service providing apparatus (step 707). The service providing apparatus detects the received user command and makes a service request to the sound source supply apparatus based on the detected user command information (step 709). The sound source supply apparatus authenticates the subscriber based on the calling information and the user command information, and then provides a predetermined sound source service such as ringback tone replacement sound service, ringtone download, karaoke, music video, and the like (step 711). The sound source supplying device transmits the subscription authentication result and the service providing result to the service providing device (step 713). The service providing apparatus transmits a new service provision guide message or result to the user terminal according to the received subscription authentication result and service provision result (step 715). When all services are terminated, the user terminal terminates the call with the service providing apparatus (step 717).

8 is a signal flowchart illustrating a procedure for providing a service to a user terminal in a service providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, first, a calling customer accesses a service providing apparatus using a user terminal through a wired or wireless communication network (step 801). The service providing device obtains outgoing information of the user terminal from the switching device and sends a service providing sound source to the user terminal (step 803). The service providing sound source may be music itself, a guide message, a music and guide message, a synthesis of music and a guide message, and the like. If no user command is received from the user terminal, the service providing apparatus sends a guide message for inducing the user command to the user terminal. If the calling customer inputs a user command using a DTMF hotkey or voice signal while listening to the sound source, the service providing apparatus detects the user command input by the user (step 805). After detecting the user command, the service providing apparatus checks the service in association with the sound source supply apparatus and transmits the result to the user terminal (step 807). When all services are terminated, the call and resources between the user terminal and the service providing apparatus are released (step 809). Thereafter, the apparatus for providing a service requests a text message transmission request to the short message service center in order to notify the user terminal of the service result (step 810), and the short message service center transmits the text message to the user terminal (step 811). If the calling customer presents the sound recording to another person, a short message is sent to the terminal that will receive the gift. The user terminal or the gift receiving terminal accesses the service provider via an Internet access device such as WEB or WAP (ME) (step 813). The user of the user terminal or the gift receiving terminal may check whether the desired service or the received service is normally processed, and may use a download or other service (step 815). When all tasks desired by the user terminal or the gift receiving terminal are completed, the user terminal or the gift receiving terminal terminates the connection to complete the service (step 817).

9 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure for setting an ARS sound source as a ringback tone substitute sound service sound source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the user terminal transmits a call connection request signal to the switching apparatus using the access number of the service providing apparatus to access the service providing apparatus (step 901). When the entertainer or the like uses the service providing apparatus, the access number may be a virtual access number of the entertainer. The switching device routes the incoming call to the service providing device (step 903). The service providing apparatus reproduces the preset sound source and transmits it to the user terminal (step 905). The user of the user terminal inputs a user command to directly set the output sound source to his ringback tone substitute sound (step 907). The service providing apparatus detects and analyzes the received user command and determines that the ring back tone replacement tone service request is performed (step 909). The service providing apparatus transmits a service setting request signal including an identifier of the user terminal and a service type to the sound source supply apparatus (step 911). Here, the service will be a ringback tone replacement sound service.

The sound source supply device transmits a subscriber authentication request signal to the authentication center in order to authenticate whether the user terminal is a subscriber of his service provider (step 913). The sound source supply device transmits a service subscription authentication request signal to the service controller to confirm whether the user terminal is subscribed to the ringback tone replacement sound service (step 915). In this case, if the customer subscribes to the ringback tone replacement sound service, the selected sound source is transmitted to the service controller to set the ringback tone replacement sound service sound source of the user terminal (step 917). The sound source supply device transmits a billing settlement request signal to the billing center for billing processing of the information usage fee (step 919).

The sound source supply device transmits a text message request signal to the short message service center in order to transmit the sound source setting completion message to the user terminal (step 921). The short message service center transmits a sound source setting completion message to the user terminal (step 923). Thereafter, the sound source supply device transmits a sound source setting completion signal to the service providing device to notify that the sound source setting is completed (step 925). The sound source setting completion signal will be transmitted to the user terminal. When the service setting is completed, the user terminal releases the call with the service providing apparatus (step 927).

Thereafter, the user terminal may directly access the service providing device or check the service sound source set by accessing the Internet access device using the URL information included in the received sound source setting completion message (steps 929 and 931).

10 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure of presenting an ARS sound source as a ringback tone substitute sound service sound source to a third party according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the user terminal transmits a call connection request signal to the switching apparatus using the access number of the service providing apparatus to access the service providing apparatus (step 1001). The switching device routes the incoming call to the service providing device (step 1003). The service providing apparatus reproduces the preset sound source and transmits it to the user terminal (step 1005). The user of the user terminal inputs a user command to present the output sound source to another person as a ringback tone replacement sound (step 1007). Here, the user terminal inputs the telephone number of the terminal to receive the gift. The service providing apparatus detects and analyzes the received user command and determines that the present service request is a ringback tone replacement sound (step 1009).

The service providing apparatus transmits a service setting request signal to the sound source supply apparatus (step 1011). Here, the service setting request signal includes an identifier of a user terminal, an identifier of a terminal to receive a gift, and service information. The service information includes information indicating a ringback tone presenting sound service and sound source information. The sound source supply device transmits a text message request signal to the short message service center in order to transmit the sound source setting message to the gift receiving terminal (step 1013). The short message service center transmits a sound source setting message to the present receiving terminal to notify that the ringback tone substitute sound source has been presented (step 1015). The sound source supply device transmits a service setting completion signal to the service providing device (step 1017). The user terminal releases the call with the service providing apparatus when service setting is completed (step 1019).

The gift receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the URL information included in the received sound source setting message in order to set the received sound source as the ringback tone replacement sound service source (step 1021). Wherein step 1021 may be performed in advance of step 1017 and step 1019. The Internet access device informs the sound source supply device of the access information. Here, the gift receiving terminal may directly connect to the service providing apparatus or the sound source supply apparatus to set the ringback tone substitute sound service sound source. The sound source supply device interlocked with the internet access device transmits a subscriber authentication request signal to the authentication center in order to confirm whether the gift receiving terminal is a customer of its own carrier (step 1023). In addition, the sound source supply device transmits a service subscription authentication request signal to the service controller to confirm whether the gift receiving terminal is subscribed to the ringback tone replacement tone service (step 1025). The user of the gift receiving terminal sets the sound source according to his / her environment in the ringback tone substitute sound received according to the user interface (UI). The environment includes a basic sound source, sender group, time zone, and the like. The sound source supply device transmits a service sound source setting request signal to the service controller according to the sound source setting by the user of the gift receiving terminal (step 1027). When the service setting is completed, the sound source supply device transmits a billing settlement request signal to the billing center for billing processing of the information usage fee (step 1029).

The sound source supply device transmits a text message request signal to the short message service center in order to transmit the sound source setting completion message to the gift receiving terminal (step 1031). The short message service center transmits the sound source setup complete text message to the gift receiving terminal (step 1033).

11 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure for setting an ARS sound source as an additional service sound source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, the user terminal transmits a call connection request signal to the switching apparatus using the access number of the service providing apparatus to access the service providing apparatus (step 1101). The switching device routes the incoming call to the service providing device (step 1103). The service providing apparatus reproduces a preset sound source and transmits it to the user terminal (step 1105). The user of the user terminal inputs a user command to download the output sound source to his additional service sound source (step 1107). The service providing apparatus detects and analyzes the received user command to determine a service type corresponding to the user command (step 1109).

The service providing apparatus transmits a service request signal to the sound source supply apparatus (step 1111). The service request signal includes an identifier and service information of a user terminal. The sound source supply device transmits a subscriber authentication request signal to the authentication center in order to authenticate whether the user terminal is a subscriber of his service provider (step 1113). The sound source supply device transmits a text message request signal to the short message service center in order to transmit the sound source setting message to the user terminal (step 1115). The short message service center transmits a sound source setting message to the user terminal (step 1117). The sound source supply device transmits a service setting completion signal to the service providing device (step 1119). When the service setting is completed, the user terminal releases a call with the service providing apparatus (step 1121).

The user terminal accesses the Internet access device to download the sound source for which the user has requested the additional service using the URL information included in the received sound source setting message (step 1123). The Internet access device authenticates whether the user terminal requests the additional service for the user terminal in cooperation with the sound source supply device (step 1125). When the authentication is completed, the user terminal transmits an additional service sound source download request signal to the Internet access device (step 1127). The Internet connection station transmits an additional service sound source download request signal to the sound source supply device (step 1129). The sound source supply device transmits information about the additional service sound source to the service sound source download device (step 1131), and the service sound source download device transmits the additional service sound source to the user terminal (step 1133). When the download is completed to the user terminal, the sound source supply device transmits a billing settlement request signal to the billing center for billing settlement (step 1135).

12 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure of presenting an ARS sound source as a supplementary service sound source to a third party according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, the user terminal transmits a call connection request signal to the switching apparatus using the access number of the service providing apparatus to access the service providing apparatus (step 1201). The switching device routes the incoming call to the service providing device (step 1203). The service providing apparatus reproduces the preset sound source and transmits it to the user terminal (step 1205). The user of the user terminal inputs a user command to present the output sound source to another person as an additional service sound source (step 1207). At this time, the user terminal inputs the telephone number of the terminal to receive the gift. The service providing apparatus detects and analyzes the received user command to determine a service type corresponding to the user command (step 1209).

The service providing apparatus transmits a service request signal to the sound source supply apparatus (step 1211). The service request signal includes an identifier of a user terminal, an identifier of a gift receiving terminal, and service information. The sound source supply device transmits a subscriber authentication request signal to the authentication center for authentication of the user terminal (step 1213). The sound source supply device transmits a text message request signal to the short message service center in order to transmit the sound source setting message to the gift receiving terminal (step 1215). The short message service center transmits the sound source setting message to the gift receiving terminal (step 1217). The sound source supply device transmits a service setting completion signal to the service providing device (step 1219). When the service setting is completed, the user terminal releases the call with the service providing apparatus (step 1221).

The gift receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device to download the gift-providing additional service sound source using the URL information included in the received sound source setting message (step 1223). The Internet access device cooperates with the sound source supply device to authenticate whether the gift receiving terminal is a valid gift receiving terminal (step 1225). When the authentication is completed, the gift receiving terminal transmits an additional service sound source download request signal to the Internet access device (step 1227). The Internet connection station transmits an additional service sound source download request signal to the sound source supply device (step 1229). The sound source supply device transmits the information about the additional service sound source to the service sound source download device (step 1231), and the service sound source download device transmits the additional service sound source to the gift receiving terminal (step 1233). When the download is completed to the gift receiving terminal, the sound source supply device transmits a billing settlement request signal to the billing center for billing settlement (step 1135). In this case, the charge is charged to the user terminal.

13 is a view for explaining a shortcut key definition for setting an additional service sound source using the ARS sound source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, a user terminal uses a shortcut key to set a sound source provided by a service providing device as a sound source of an additional service such as a ringback tone replacement sound, a ringtone, a call background sound, a music video, and the like. For example, a shortcut for setting a content service using an ARS sound source is a shortcut '1 #' for setting an ARS sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound source of a user terminal, and a shortcut '2 #' for setting a ringtone sound source. , The hotkey '3 #' for setting the call background sound source, the hotkey '4 #' for setting the music video sound source, the hotkey '1 *' for the gift of ringtone replacement sound, and the gift for the ringtone sound source You can use the hot key '2 *', the hot key '3 *' for karaoke music present, and the hot key '4 *' for music video sound source.

As can be seen from the example, according to the additional service sound source setting method according to the present invention, the user terminal makes a call to the service providing device while receiving a sound source transmitted from the service providing device by using a specific DTMF shortcut key. Additional service sound source can be set and changed immediately.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many variations are possible by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the present invention.

According to the present invention, an additional service sound source can be set or presented using a sound source of an answering machine that can replace the existing complex and difficult ARS service with a simple and easy to use service.

According to the present invention, a customer can access or provide a service providing apparatus with a single access number and set or present various service sources using a simple and easily defined DTMF service shortcut through one sound source.

According to the present invention, the ringtone or ringtone replacement tone service currently being serviced by the ARS company gives a separate promotional access number, while continuing to listen to only popular songs.

According to the present invention, the general user can select various sound sources that he / she prefers, and use one of the sound sources to listen to the various services he / she wants individually or all at once.

According to the present invention, the singer can have an opportunity to easily promote his new music, the user can listen to the latest music of his favorite singer, can easily and quickly select the service he wants and also easily present to friends It can work.

According to the present invention, it is possible to generate high value-added profits such as increase of monthly income, call charges, and information service fee increase due to the increase in the number of change by providing convenience of new music subscription to non-subscribers. .

1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a communication network for applying a service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a service providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting an additional service sound source using the sound source of the answering machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting an additional service sound source using the sound source of the answering machine according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining a method for setting a ringback tone replacement sound service using a sound source of an answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining a method of downloading a sound source of the answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention as an additional service sound source.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of setting an additional service sound source by inputting a user command by accessing a service providing apparatus from a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure for providing a service to a user terminal in a service providing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure for setting an ARS sound source as a ringback tone substitute sound service source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure for presenting an ARS sound source to a third party as a ringback tone replacement sound service sound source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure for setting an ARS sound source as an additional service sound source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a procedure of presenting an ARS sound source as an additional service sound source to a third party according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a view for explaining a shortcut key definition for setting an additional service sound source using the ARS sound source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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501: User terminal (mobile terminal 101, landline phone 107)

217: exchange device (MSC (103), PSTN (105))

119: Short Message Service Center (SMSC)

121: Certification Center (AuC) or Customer Center (CS)

125: service providing device

127: sound source supply device (MCP)

129: Internet access device

131: Download Device

Claims (19)

In the method for setting the ringback tone replacement sound source using the answering machine in the service providing device coupled with the user terminal, the sound source supply device and the Internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network, Receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device; Including but not limited to: The sound source supply apparatus is to set the sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound source of the user terminal Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine characterized in that. The method of claim 1, Transmitting a confirmation tone for the result of receiving the user command signal to the user terminal. Containing more Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine characterized in that. The method of claim 1, Receiving a sound source setting completion signal from the sound source supply device; And Transmitting a sound source setting completion message to the user terminal; Containing more Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine characterized in that. The method of claim 3, The user terminal is connected to the Internet access device using the sound source setting complete message to identify the set ringback tone replacement sound source Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The Internet access device is one of WEP or WAP Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source of the gift receiving terminal using an answering machine characterized in that the. The method of claim 1, The user command signal is at least one of a DTMF signal and a voice signal Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The service setting request signal includes an identifier of the user terminal, information about the sound source, and information about the user command signal. Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source using an answering machine characterized in that. In the method for setting the ringback tone replacement sound source of the gift receiving terminal using the answering machine in the service providing device coupled with the user terminal, the sound source supply device, the Internet access device and the gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network, Receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device; Including but not limited to: The sound source supply device transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the present receiving terminal, and the present receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message to convert the sound source into a ringback tone replacement sound service source. Setting Method for setting a ringback tone substitute sound source of the gift receiving terminal using an answering machine characterized in that the. In the method for setting the additional service sound source using the answering machine in the service providing device coupled with the user terminal, the sound source supply device and the Internet access device via a wired or wireless communication network, Receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device; Including but not limited to: The sound source supply apparatus transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the user terminal, and the user terminal accesses the internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source. Method of setting the additional service sound source using the answering machine characterized in that. The method of claim 9, The additional service is at least one of a ringtone service, a call background sound service, a karaoke service, a music video service Method of setting the additional service sound source using the answering machine characterized in that. In the method of setting the additional service sound source of the gift receiving terminal using the answering machine in the service providing device coupled with the user terminal, the sound source supply device, the Internet access device and the gift receiving terminal through a wired or wireless communication network, Receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device; Including but not limited to: The sound source supply device transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the gift receiving terminal, and the gift receiving terminal accesses the internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source. Method of setting the additional service sound source of the gift receiving terminal using an answering machine characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, and an internet access device through a wired / wireless communication network, Means for receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Means for transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Including, The sound source supply apparatus is to set the sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound source of the user terminal Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source of a gift receiving terminal by using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired / wireless communication network, Means for receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Means for transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Including, The sound source supply device transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the present receiving terminal, and the present receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message to convert the sound source into a ringback tone replacement sound service source. Setting Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, and an internet access device through a wired / wireless communication network, Means for receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Means for transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Including, The sound source supply apparatus transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the user terminal, and the user terminal accesses the internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source. Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source of a gift receiving terminal by using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired / wireless communication network, Means for receiving a call connection request signal from the user terminal; Means for transmitting a call connection response signal to the user terminal in response to the call connection request signal; Means for transmitting a preset sound source to the user terminal using a call channel formed by the call connection response signal; Means for receiving a user command signal from the user terminal; Means for determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal; And Means for transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device Including, The sound source supply device transmits a callback message for setting a sound source to the gift receiving terminal, and the gift receiving terminal accesses the internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source. Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, and an internet access device through a wired / wireless communication network, A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; The processor by the program, Receives a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmits a call connection response signal to the user terminal in accordance with the call connection request signal, and the predetermined sound source using the call channel formed by the call connection response signal Transmitting to a user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device, wherein the sound source supply device transmits the sound source Setting the ring back tone replacement sound source of the user terminal Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting a ringback tone replacement sound source of a gift receiving terminal by using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired / wireless communication network, A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; The processor by the program, Receives a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmits a call connection response signal to the user terminal in accordance with the call connection request signal, and the predetermined sound source using the call channel formed by the call connection response signal Transmitting to a user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device, wherein the sound source supply device provides the gift. Transmitting a callback message for sound source setting to a receiving terminal, and the present receiving terminal accesses the Internet access device using the callback message and sets the sound source as a ringback tone replacement sound service sound source; Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, and an internet access device through a wired / wireless communication network, A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; The processor by the program, Receives a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmits a call connection response signal to the user terminal in accordance with the call connection request signal, and the predetermined sound source using the call channel formed by the call connection response signal Transmits to a user terminal, receives a user command signal from the user terminal, determines a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmits a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device, wherein the sound source supply device is used for the user. Transmitting a callback message for setting a sound source to a terminal, and the user terminal accessing the internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source; Service providing apparatus, characterized in that. A service providing apparatus for setting an additional service sound source of a gift receiving terminal by using an answering machine in combination with a user terminal, a sound source supply device, an Internet access device, and a gift receiving terminal through a wired / wireless communication network, A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; The processor by the program, Receives a call connection request signal from the user terminal, transmits a call connection response signal to the user terminal in accordance with the call connection request signal, and the predetermined sound source using the call channel formed by the call connection response signal Transmitting to a user terminal, receiving a user command signal from the user terminal, determining a service type corresponding to the user command signal, and transmitting a service setting request signal to the sound source supply device, wherein the sound source supply device provides the gift. Sending a callback message for setting the sound source to the receiving terminal, the gift receiving terminal is connected to the Internet access device using the callback message to download the sound source as an additional service sound source Service providing apparatus, characterized in that.