KR20070005193A - Apparatus and method for key input automatic of mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

An automatic key input device of a mobile communication terminal and a method thereof are provided to execute a macro where a consecutive number is pre-stored to send the stored number to the other party, if the other party requests the consecutive number to be inputted during a telephone call, thus a user can simply input the consecutive number during the call. A key input unit(12) has function keys and key buttons where numbers and characters are set. A memory unit(13) stores a user authentication password and input information of a registered macro. A display(14) displays a menu screen and an inputted key on a screen. When a macro function is set and the macro is selected during a call, a main controller(15) converts a number stored in the corresponding macro into DTMF(Dual Tone Multi Frequency) information to send the DTMF information to the other party's terminal.

Description

Apparatus and Method for Key Input Automatic of Mobile Communication Terminal}

1 is an internal block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating a key input process using a macro function of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

3 is an exemplary screen illustrating a macro registration process of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

4 is an exemplary screen illustrating a process of setting a macro function of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

5 is an exemplary screen illustrating a process of executing a macro function of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: mobile communication terminal 11: transceiver

12: key input section 13: memory section

14: display unit 15: main control unit

The present invention relates to an additional function of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, when a counterpart requests continuous number input during a phone call, by executing a macro in which the number is pre-stored and transmitting the number stored in the macro to the counterpart. The present invention relates to an automatic key input device and method for a mobile communication terminal that can eliminate the inconvenience of inputting consecutive numbers during a call.

In general, when a key is input to make a call, a DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) signal set for the corresponding key is generated and transmitted to the exchange. At this time, the exchange distinguishes the input key according to the transmitted key input frequency.

ARS (Automatic Response System) service is provided for classifying numbers according to a designated key input using such a technology and receiving information in a combination of consecutive numbers and automatically responding to the contents of a corresponding service.

ARS service is a system that stores various information by voice and guides the user to search for necessary information by voice when the user accesses the system by phone. It is used in various telephone information services such as transactions, securities transactions, card use and events.

When the user calls the ARS service or similar service using his mobile communication terminal and inputs a number or symbol according to the corresponding service guide, the counterpart determines whether the information input by the user is correctly input.

If the entered information is correct, the next service for the pressed number or the information is guided, and if the entered information is incorrect, the service terminates with a guide message, or a guide requesting service input again. It is repeated.

In this case, enter a single number or a plurality of consecutive numbers (resident registration number, card number, bank account number, password, invoice number and other code number), and enter # or * as the end key when entering the consecutive numbers. Or, the input is completed when a certain number of keys are automatically pressed. Until now, mobile terminals have entered all of these tasks by directly pressing keys.

However, when the user operates the ARS service or the similar service, the user is provided with various levels of service by manipulating his or her mobile terminal key button. In this case, a long number or a continuous number must be input.

In this case, not only have to enter the number correctly, but also has the inconvenience of memorizing long numbers one by one. In other words, when a long number is not entered correctly at one time, the hassle of entering again and a long number of situations can not be checked anytime and anywhere.

In addition, in the case of the ARS service to go in a particular order, there is a problem that you need to pay unnecessary telephone fees because you have to go to the service after hearing all the ARS guide message.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, when the counterpart requests continuous number input during a telephone call, the number stored in the macro is executed by executing the macro in which the number is stored in advance. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic key input device and method for a mobile communication terminal that can easily input a continuous number such as a social security number, a card number, and a bank account number, which are cumbersome to input during a call by converting the information into a counterpart.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a key input unit including a key button and a function key with duplicate numbers and letters, a memory unit for storing user authentication password and input information of a registered macro, and a menu screen and input. A display unit for displaying the displayed key on a screen and a macro function are set, and if the macro is selected during a call, a main control unit for converting the number stored in the macro into DTMF information and transmitting it to the counterpart terminal is provided.

The main control unit of the present invention is characterized in that if the input information of the macro is modified by the user, it is updated and registered in the memory unit and the set macro function is released when the macro release menu is selected.

The input information of the macro of the present invention is characterized by the description of the macro, the key input sequence of the macro, and the key input speed of the macro.

The key input sequence of the present invention is characterized by consisting of a number and a symbol indicating the end of the number.

According to another aspect of the present invention, if the macro menu is selected, displaying a macro registration and setting menu; if the macro registration menu is selected, requesting a password input and confirming whether the input password matches a stored password; Is displayed, if the macro input information is input to the input screen and the registration menu is selected, registering the macro; and if the registered macro is selected during a call, the number stored in the macro is DTMF. And converting the information to the counterpart terminal.

According to the present invention, if the macro menu is selected, the registration and setting menu is displayed. If the setting menu is selected, a request for inputting a password and checking whether the input password matches a stored password, and the macro function if the password is matched, are displayed. And displaying a using and releasing menu, and setting a macro function to the terminal and displaying the macro function on the standby screen when the using menu is selected.

The present invention may further include the step of releasing the macro function set in the terminal when the release menu is selected in the step of displaying the use and release menu of the macro function.

The present invention is characterized in that further comprising the step of inputting and storing the password if the password is not stored in the step of confirming the password.

The present invention further includes the step of displaying a macro history when a registered macro exists, and displaying and correcting and deleting input information of a macro when a predetermined macro is selected in the step of displaying the macro input screen. It is characterized by.

The present invention may further include the step of inputting a description of the macro and a key input order of the macro in the macro input information in the step of registering the macro.

The present invention may further include a step of inputting a key input speed to the input information of the macro.

The present invention is characterized in that in the step of inputting the key input order of the macro, the input key consists of a number and a symbol indicating the end of the number.

According to another aspect of the present invention, if the macro menu is selected, displaying a macro registration and setting menu; if the macro setting menu is selected, requesting a password input and confirming whether the input password matches a stored password; Displaying a menu of enabling and releasing a macro function if the password is matched; setting a macro function on the terminal and displaying the macro function on the terminal when the usage menu is selected; and a number stored in the macro when a registered macro is selected during a call. Converting the data into DTMF information and transmitting the same to DTMF information.

According to the present invention, in the step of displaying the macro registration and setting menu, if a macro registration menu is selected, requesting a password input and checking whether the input password matches a stored password, and displaying the macro input screen when the password is matched And registering the macro when the macro input information is input to the input screen and a registration menu is selected.

The present invention may further include the step of releasing the macro function set in the terminal when the release menu is selected in the step of displaying the use and release menu of the macro function.

The present invention is characterized in that further comprising the step of inputting and storing the password if the password is not stored in the step of confirming the password.

The present invention further includes the step of displaying a macro history when a registered macro exists, and displaying and correcting and deleting input information of a macro when a predetermined macro is selected in the step of displaying the macro input screen. It is characterized by.

The present invention may further include the step of inputting a description of the macro and a key input order of the macro in the macro input information in the step of registering the macro.

The present invention may further include a step of inputting a key input speed to the input information of the macro.

The present invention is characterized in that in the step of inputting the key input order of the macro, the input key consists of a number and a symbol indicating the end of the number.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 10 according to the present invention includes a transceiver 11 for transmitting and receiving an RF signal with a corresponding base station, a key input unit 12 having a plurality of keys, and an operation of the terminal. A memory unit 13 for storing a program for control, a display unit 14 for displaying an operation state of the terminal on a screen, and a macro function for controlling the operation of the terminal as a whole and transmitting a consecutive number to a counterpart terminal during a telephone call Main controller 15 is provided to control the.

The transceiver 11 transmits an RF signal including voice, text, image data, DTMF information, and the like to the base station, receives the RF signal transmitted from the base station, and applies the received RF signal to the main controller 15.

The key input unit 12 is provided with a key button, a function key, a direction key, and a scroll key in which numbers and letters are duplicated to apply input data of a key input by a user to the main control unit 15.

The memory unit 13 stores a basic menu of a terminal, a user authentication password, input information of a registered macro, and a macro setting state. Here, the input information of the macro stores a description of the macro, a key input sequence of a macro consisting of consecutive numbers and symbols, a key input speed for inputting a key input speed of the macro, and the like.

The display unit 14 displays the terminal state, various messages, menus, and input keys on the screen according to the control signal of the main controller 15.

The main control unit 15 registers and updates the macro in the memory unit 13 when a predetermined macro is registered and modified through the macro registration menu, and when the macro function is enabled through the macro setting menu, the macro function in the terminal. Enable to display the macro menu on the call waiting screen.

When the macro menu is selected during a phone call while the macro function is set to be used, the main control unit 15 displays the macro details stored in the memory unit 13 on the screen.

At this time, when a user selects a predetermined macro by operating a scroll key or a direction key of the key input unit 12, the number stored in the macro is read and converted into DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) information, and the transceiver unit 11 Through the transmission to the other terminal. Here, when the key input speed is stored in the macro input information, consecutive numbers are sequentially transmitted according to the stored time interval.

The consecutive numbers stored in the memory unit 13 are, for example, resident registration numbers, card numbers, bank account numbers, passwords, invoice numbers, various code numbers, and consecutive service numbers.

A process of registering, setting, and executing a macro of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a key input process using a macro function of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a screen diagram illustrating a macro registration process of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

2 and 3, when the user operates the key input unit 12 of the mobile communication terminal 10 to supply battery power, the main control unit 15 may display the standby screen 101 through the display unit 14. ) Will be displayed and call waiting will be maintained.

When the menu key is selected through the key input unit 12 in the call waiting state, the main control unit 15 reads the menu list stored in the memory unit 13 to display the menu screen 102 through the display unit 14. (S10).

When the user selects the key macro menu, the main control unit 15 displays the key macro menu screen 103 on the display unit 14 (S20).

The main control unit 15 checks whether the macro registration and setting menu displayed on the key macro menu screen 103 is selected (S30), and if the macro registration menu is selected, displays the screen 104 for inputting a password. ) Will be displayed. At this time, when a password is not set in the terminal, the screen is changed to a password setting screen.

The password setting is a consecutive number consisting of, for example, 4 to 8 characters of numbers, such as a general pre-outgoing password input and a text mailbox access password input. When a user enters a password twice consecutively and selects a confirmation menu, the entered password Are stored in the memory 13.

When a password is input to the password input screen 104, it is checked whether the input password matches the password stored in the memory unit 13, and if it matches, the macro addition selection screen 105 is displayed on the display unit 14. It becomes (S40). Here, the macro addition selection screen 105 displays a history of macros stored in the memory unit 13 and a macro addition and deletion menu.

When the user selects an additional menu on the macro addition selection screen 105, the main control unit 15 displays the macro input screen 106 on the display unit 14.

The macro input screen 106 is divided into an input form for inputting a description of a macro, an input form for inputting a key input order of a macro, and an input form for inputting a key input speed of a macro. Here, the user inputs information to each input form, but the form for inputting the key input order receives only the numbers and * and # buttons of the terminal.

When the user inputs new information on the macro input screen 106 and selects a registration menu, the main control unit 15 adds and stores a new macro in the memory unit 13 (S50).

When the user selects a predetermined macro on the macro addition selection screen 105, the input information of the pre-registered macro is displayed on the macro input screen 106. At this time, when the user modifies the input information of the macro and selects a registration menu, the main control unit 15 updates and stores the modified macro input information in the memory unit 13.

4 is an exemplary view illustrating a process of setting a macro function of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a plurality of macros are registered, when a user selects a menu key on the call waiting screen 201 before placing a call, the main control unit 15 is stored in the memory unit 13. The menu list 202 is displayed through the display unit 14 by reading the menu list.

When the user selects the macro menu, the main control unit 15 displays the key macro menu screen 203 on the display unit 14.

The main control unit 15 displays a screen 204 for inputting a password when the macro setting menu is selected in step S30 of checking whether the macro registration and setting menu displayed on the key macro menu screen 103 is selected. (14).

When the password is input, it is checked whether the input password matches the password stored in the memory unit 13, and if it matches, the macro setting screen 205 is displayed on the display unit 14 (S60).

The main control unit 15 checks whether the macro use and release menu displayed on the macro setting screen 205 is selected, and when the user selects the macro use menu, the macro function is enabled for the terminal. In addition, when the user selects the macro release menu on the macro setting screen 205, the macro function set in the terminal is released (S70).

When the macro function is enabled for the terminal, the main control unit 15 displays the macro menu on the standby screen (S80). Here, the macro function is user personal information such as a resident registration number, card number and bankbook number, so it is preferable to set and release using a password.

5 is an exemplary screen illustrating a process of executing a macro function of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the macro function is set in the terminal, the main control unit 15 displays a macro menu on the standby screen 301, and when the user makes a call and selects a macro menu during a call (302). ), The macro history stored in the memory unit 13 is read out and listed through the display unit 14, and the user selects a macro to be used among the listed macros by using a scroll key or a direction key.

When a predetermined macro is selected by the user, the main control unit 15 reads the input information of the macro stored in the memory unit 13, converts the consecutive numbers into DTMF information, and transmits to the counterpart terminal through the transmission / reception unit 11. And transmit (303). At this time, the number stored in the macro according to the key input speed is continuously processed.

For example, if the user wants to check the payment history of the credit card company, the user calls the card company's call center and inputs the numbers in order according to the question of the ARS service. Here, the questions are guided by members 1, merchants 2 .. ... Resident number or card number ..... Agent 1, the payment amount is 2 .... The previous step is 9 times Back lights up automatically.

In the process of registering a macro to check the current month's payment history of the card company, select the macro registration menu in the call waiting state, enter the password to complete the user authentication, and then enter the card company name and macro key on the macro input screen. If you input information and key input speed in order and then select register, the macro of the card company is registered.

When the payment history inquiry macro of the card company is registered, the user selects the macro setting menu to enable the macro, enters a password, and authenticates the user, and then selects the macro use menu. It is set and displayed on the call waiting screen.

When the payment history inquiry macro of the card company is set, when the user calls the card company and is connected to the call center of the card company, the user selects the macro menu on the screen and selects the payment history inquiry macro.

At this time, the number stored in advance in the selected macro is converted into DTMF information according to the key input speed and automatically transmitted to the call center of the card company, and the user can check the final auto response message from the call center of the card company.

As described above, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention automatically transmits the number stored in the macro to the counterpart terminal when the user executes a macro in which the corresponding number is pre-stored when a continuous number input is required during a phone call. It is possible to easily enter a serial number input while using the service or other information.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential features of the present invention.

The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the present invention should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

As described in the above description, the present invention automatically inputs a consecutive number during use of the ARS service and other information through a preset macro function, so that the service automatically receives a key button to search for information. It is easy to move to service.

The present invention has the advantage that the user can directly memorize various numbers or the order of a specific service and prevent the input key button is incorrectly input, reducing the call charges and increase the ease of use.

The present invention can be conveniently applied to ARS inquiry services such as card companies, banks, securities trading system or in-house ARS system.

Claims (20)

A key input unit including a key button and a function key in which numbers and letters are duplicated; A memory unit which stores a user authentication password and input information of a registered macro; A display unit displaying a menu screen and an input key on a screen; And When the macro function is set and the macro is selected during a call, an automatic key input device of the mobile communication terminal is provided with a main control unit for converting the number stored in the macro into DTMF information and transmitting the same to the counterpart terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the main control unit If the input information of the macro is corrected by the user, the registration is updated in the memory unit, and if the macro release menu is selected, the automatic key input device of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that for canceling the set macro function. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the input information of the macro is An automatic key input device of a mobile communication terminal, which is a description of a macro, a key input sequence of a macro, and a key input speed of a macro. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the key input order is Automatic key input device of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that consisting of numbers and symbols indicating the end of the number. Displaying a macro registration and setting menu when a macro menu is selected; If the macro registration menu is selected, requesting a password and confirming whether the input password matches a stored password; Displaying a macro input screen if the passwords match; Registering the macro when macro input information is input to the input screen and a registration menu is selected; And And when the registered macro is selected during a call, converting the number stored in the macro into DTMF information and transmitting the same to the counterpart terminal. The method of claim 5, In the step of displaying a registration and setting menu when the macro menu is selected, requesting a password input when the setting menu is selected and checking whether the input password matches the stored password; Displaying a macro function on and off menu when the password is matched, and And if the user menu is selected, setting a macro function on the terminal and displaying the macro function on a standby screen. The method of claim 6, And displaying the macro function using and releasing menu, when the releasing menu is selected, releasing the macro function set in the terminal. The method according to claim 5 or 6, In the step of confirming the password, if the password is not stored in the automatic key input method of the mobile terminal characterized in that it further comprises the step of inputting and storing the password. The method of claim 5, In the displaying of the macro input screen, if the macro is registered, the macro history is displayed and if a predetermined macro is selected, displaying and modifying and deleting the input information of the corresponding macro, further comprising: Automatic key input method of the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 5, Registering the macro, inputting a description of the macro and a key input order of the macro into input information of the macro. The method of claim 10, And inputting a key input speed to the input information of the macro. The method of claim 10, In the step of inputting the key input order of the macro, the input key is an automatic key input method of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that consisting of a number and the sign indicating the end of the number. Displaying a macro registration and setting menu when a macro menu is selected; If the macro setting menu is selected, requesting a password and confirming whether the input password matches a stored password; Displaying a menu of enabling and releasing a macro function if the passwords match; Setting a macro function on a terminal and displaying the macro function on a standby screen when the usage menu is selected; And And when the macro registered during the call is selected, converting the number stored in the macro into DTMF information and transmitting the same to the counterpart terminal. The method of claim 13, In the step of displaying the macro registration and setting menu, if a macro registration menu is selected, requesting a password input and checking whether the input password matches the stored password; Displaying a macro input screen if the passwords match; and And registering a macro when macro input information is input to the input screen and a registration menu is selected. The method of claim 13, And displaying the macro function using and releasing menu, when the releasing menu is selected, releasing the macro function set in the terminal. The method according to claim 13 or 14, In the step of confirming the password, if the password is not stored in the automatic key input method of the mobile terminal characterized in that it further comprises the step of inputting and storing the password. The method of claim 14, In the displaying of the macro input screen, if the macro is registered, the macro history is displayed and if a predetermined macro is selected, displaying and modifying and deleting the input information of the corresponding macro, further comprising: Automatic key input method of the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 14, Registering the macro, and inputting a description of the macro and a key input order of the macro into the input information of the macro. The method of claim 18, And inputting a key input speed to the input information of the macro. The method of claim 18, In the step of inputting the key input order of the macro, the input key is an automatic key input method of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that consisting of a number and the sign indicating the end of the number.

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