KR20070105667A - Method for performing back ground music communication service in wireless termina - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for making communication under back ground music in a portable terminal is provided to prevent a user to search for and reproduce a corresponding music file or listen to the music file from the first portion of the music file because the music file is automatically reproduced after communication is made in the process of reproducing the music file. A user connects to a call and switches to a communication mode if a user requests call-origination or connection of an incoming call while a music file is being reproduced(S135). The level size of an audio sound is regulated when the switching to the communication mode exists(S140). Voice data are mixed with an audio sound having a regulated level size if the voice data are received from the other party(S150). Voice data of a user is mixed to an audio sound having a regulated audio sound if the voice data are input to a micro-phone of the portable terminal, so that the voice data are transmitted to the other party(S170).

Description

METHODO FOR PERFORMING BACK GROUND MUSIC COMMUNICATION SERVICE IN WIRELESS TERMINA}

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

2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of adjusting an audio sound level of a music file to be used as a background sound in the operation of FIG. 4 in detail; FIG.

The present invention relates to a method of performing a call service of a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a method of performing a background sound call service without using a service of a carrier.

Recently, the mobile terminal provides various additional function services such as a camera function, a digital broadcast reception function, a game function, and a music file play function (for example, an MP3 (MPEG Audio layer-3) file play function) in addition to a phone call function. Providing.

In particular, among the additional functions, a music file playing function is a function of playing a music file previously stored in a mobile terminal or an MP3 file downloaded from a separate device and outputting the same through a speaker. Through separate external speakers and earphones, you can listen to the music you want to listen to.

However, the mobile terminal as described above terminates the playback of the music file and connects the call when the call is connected during the music file playback. Therefore, the user must not only find and play the music file after the call ends, but also listen to the music again from the beginning. There was discomfort.

In addition, when the mobile terminal wants to make a background tone call using the background sound in the call mode, there is a problem in that a separate additional service fee must be paid because a service of a communication service provider must be used.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for performing a background sound call service in a mobile terminal without using a background sound service provided by a communication service provider.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method in which a mobile terminal can stably play a music file regardless of a call performed according to an incoming or outgoing call while the music file is playing.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal capable of playing a music file, wherein the call mode is connected when the user makes a call request or an incoming call connection request while playing a music file. Switching to the; and controlling the audio sound level of the music file to be small when switching to the call mode; and receiving audio data from the opposite terminal to which the call is connected; And mixing and outputting the mixed voice, and when the micro voice data of the portable terminal is input, mixing the input voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and transmitting the mixed voice data to the counterpart terminal.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal capable of playing a music file, the process of adjusting the audio sound level of the music file to be used as a background sound when the mobile terminal requests a background sound call during the call mode; And mixing and outputting voice data received from the opposite terminal by mixing the audio sound of the level scale, and mixing the audio data input by the microphone of the portable terminal with the audio sound of the level scale. It characterized in that it comprises the process of sending out.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal capable of playing a music file, the audio sound level of the music file to be used as a background sound when a predetermined key for requesting the background sound is heard or transmitted while the mobile terminal is performing a call mode Adjusting the size to be small; and if the input key is a first key for requesting background sound, mixing and outputting voice data received from a counterpart terminal with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted; Is a second key for requesting background sound transmission, and mixing the voice data input into the microphone of the portable terminal with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted to send the sound to the counterpart terminal.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The illustrated mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless transmitter / receiver 110, a modem 120, an audio processor 130, a key input unit 140, a memory 150, a controller 160, a display unit 170, and a first mixer. And a second mixer 165.

       The wireless transmitter / receiver 110 is responsible for the transmission and reception of voice data, text data, image data and control data under the control of the controller 160, and an RF transmitter (not shown) for upconverting and amplifying a frequency of a transmitted signal for this purpose; And an RF receiver (not shown) for low noise amplifying the received signal and converting the frequency down.

The modem 120 includes a transmitter (not shown) for encoding and modulating the transmitted signal, and a receiver (not shown) for demodulating and decoding the received signal.

The audio processor 130 modulates the electrical signal input from the microphone and converts the electrical signal into voice data. The audio processor 130 demodulates the encoded voice data input from the wireless transmitter / receiver 110 into an electrical signal and outputs the electrical signal to the speaker. . In addition, the audio processor 130 may include a codec for converting and playing a digital audio signal received by the wireless transmitter / receiver 110 into an analog signal or converting an analog audio signal generated from a microphone into a digital audio signal. desirable. The codec is composed of a data codec for processing packet data and the like and an audio codec for processing audio signals such as voice. The codec may be included in the controller 160.

In addition, the audio processor 130 reproduces a music file (eg, an MP3 file) under the control of the controller 160.

In addition, the audio processor 130 may include a first mixer 135 in which the mobile terminal 100 mixes audio data of a music file and voice data received from a counterpart terminal to which a call is connected during the call mode. The voice data and the audio sound mixed by the first mixer 135 are output through the speaker of the audio processor 130.

The key input unit 140 has a key matrix structure (not shown) and includes a character key, numeric keys, various function keys, and an external volume key to output a key input signal corresponding to a key input by a user to the controller 160. do. In addition, the key input unit 140 may include a key (for example, a play key) for playing a music file separately at a predetermined position, and any one of the keys provided in the key input unit 140 may be used. It can also be implemented as a key for playback.

In addition, the key input unit 140 preferably includes a playback stop key, a rewind (REW) key, and a fast forward (FF) key according to a music file playing function.

In addition, the key input unit 140 may include a key for requesting the user to listen to or transmit a background sound while the mobile terminal 100 performs a call mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a key for requesting background sound is assumed to be a first key, and a key for requesting background sound is assumed to be a second key.

The memory 150 may include a program memory and a data memory, and stores various pieces of information selected based on various pieces of information and user selection information necessary for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. . In other words. ROM for storing the operation algorithm accessed through the controller 160 for the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100, and RAM for storing data according to a control command in the data processing of the controller 130. It consists of. In addition, the memory 150 stores various music files necessary for playing the music file.

The controller 160 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 160 connects the call and switches the operation mode of the mobile terminal 100 to a call mode when a call request or a call request of the incoming call is received while playing the music file, and the audio sound level of the music file is increased. Adjust At this time, since the control unit 160 adjusts the level size is to use the audio sound of the music file as the background sound, it is preferable to lower the gain of the audio sound so as to prepare a smaller sound pressure in preparation for the sound pressure of the voice data.

Subsequently, when voice data is received from the opposite terminal to which the call is connected, the controller 160 mixes the voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted through the first mixer 135 and outputs the audio sound through the speaker. In FIG. 1, the first mixer 135 is described as being included in the audio processor 130, but the first mixer 135 may be included in the controller 160.

In addition, when the voice data is input through the microphone, the controller 160 controls the voice data to be mixed with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted to be transmitted to the counterpart terminal. At this time, the controller 160 preferably includes a second mixer 165 to mix the input voice data and the audio sound of the music file of which the level is adjusted. Of course, the second mixer 165 may be included in the audio processor 130.

Also, even if the mobile terminal 100 is not playing a music file, the controller 160 outputs or sends a mixture of audio sound of a music file to be used as a background sound and transmitted or received voice data when a user requests a background sound call during a call mode. To control.

In addition, the controller 160 controls to mix or output the audio sound of the music file to be used as the background sound and the voice data transmitted or received with the opposite terminal according to a predetermined key input for requesting background sound listening or transmission during the call mode. .

The display unit 170 may be formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and outputs various display data generated in the portable terminal. In this case, when the LCD is implemented using a touch screen method, the display unit 170 may operate as an input unit.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may separately include a player device for playing predetermined music files.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a background sound call service performing process.

1 and 2, the controller 160 switches to a music file play mode and plays a predetermined music file according to a user's music file play request (S110).

The controller 160 checks whether there is a call request from the user during music file playback in the music file play mode (S115).

If there is a call origination request, the controller 160 connects the call to switch to a call mode (S135). In this case, the controller 160 may pause playing of the music file, in order to use the audio sound of the music file as a background from that point in time when the user requests a background sound.

On the other hand, if there is no call origination request in step S115, the controller 160 checks whether a call is received (S120).

When the call arrives, the controller 160 notifies the user of the call through at least one of a message, a ringtone, and vibration (S125).

The controller 160 checks whether there is a call connection request from the user who recognizes the incoming call (S140). The user may make a call connection request through an input of a confirmation key, etc. If the mobile terminal 100 is a folder type or flip type mobile terminal, the user may request a call connection by opening a folder or flip. On the other hand, the controller 160 notifies the incoming call of the call, if there is no call connection request from the user for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), pause the music file playback and automatically connects the call or incoming call You can also block it.

If there is a call connection request, the controller 160 connects the call to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 100 to a call mode (S135).

When the operation mode of the mobile terminal 100 is switched to the call mode, the controller 160 adjusts the audio sound level of the music file to be small (S140). In this case, the controller 160 may adjust the audio sound level of the music file to a predetermined level size, and may flexibly adjust the level size according to a user's request.

On the other hand, the controller 160, if the user adjusts the level size according to the user's request, it is preferable to display a screen for adjusting the level size on the display unit 170, and adjusted so that the user can recognize the adjusted level size It is more preferable to display an indicator indicating the level size.

The controller 160 adjusts the audio sound level to a small size and checks whether voice data (that is, voice data of the counterpart terminal user) is received from the counterpart terminal (S145).

When the voice data is received from the counterpart terminal, the controller 160 mixes the received voice data and the audio sound whose level is adjusted and outputs them through the audio processor 130 (S150). That is, the controller 160 controls the first mixer 135 to mix the voice data and the audio sound.

Meanwhile, the controller 160 checks whether voice data is input (S155). That is, the controller 160 checks whether the voice data of the user for transmission to the counterpart terminal is input into the microphone of the audio processor 130.

When the voice data is input, the controller 160 mixes the input voice data and the audio sound whose level is adjusted and transmits the mixed voice data to the counterpart terminal (S160). That is, the controller 160 controls the second mixer 165 to mix the input voice data and the audio sound whose level is adjusted.

The controller 160 checks whether the call mode ends (S165). The user can terminate the call connection by entering a call termination key or by closing a flip or a folder. In addition, when receiving the call termination signal from the base station, the control unit 160 may determine that the call connection termination.

When the call ends, the controller 160 adjusts the level size of the audio sound to its original size, and plays the music file (S170).

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 3, the controller 160 connects the call in response to a user's call origination request or an incoming call connection request (S210).

The controller 160 checks whether there is a background sound call request from the user (S215). The user may input a preset background sound request key in the key input unit 140 or request the background sound call through a menu.

If there is a background sound call request, the controller 160 generates a list of music files stored in the memory 150 and displays the list on the display unit 170 (S220).

The controller 160 checks whether a predetermined music file is selected from the list by a user's key input (S225).

If a predetermined music file is selected by a user's key input, the controller 160 adjusts the audio sound level of the selected music file to be small (S230). In this case, the controller 160 may adjust the audio sound level of the music file to a predetermined level size, and may flexibly adjust the level size according to a user's request. The controller 160 may further include adjusting the level size in response to a user's request.

The controller 160 checks whether voice data is received from the opposite terminal (S235).

When the voice data is received, the controller 160 mixes the audio sound of which the level is adjusted in the step S230 and the voice data through the first mixer 135 and outputs it to the audio processor 130 (S240).

If the voice data is not received in step S235, the controller 160 checks whether the voice data of the user for transmission to the counterpart terminal is input into the microphone of the audio processor 130 (S245).

When the voice data is input, the controller 160 mixes the input voice data and the audio sound whose level is adjusted through the second mixer 165 and transmits the mixed voice sound to the counterpart terminal (S250). That is, the controller 160 controls the second mixer 165 to mix the input voice data and the audio sound whose level is adjusted.

The controller 160 checks whether the call mode ends (S255). The user can terminate the call connection by entering a call termination key or by closing a flip or a folder. In addition, when receiving the call termination signal from the base station, the control unit 160 may determine that the call connection termination.

If the call mode does not end, the controller 160 returns to step S235 and continues the background sound call process until the call mode ends.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 4, the controller 160 connects the call in response to a user's call origination request or an incoming call connection request (S310).

The controller 160 checks whether a predetermined key for requesting background sound listening or transmission is input while the call mode is being performed (S310). According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a key for requesting background sound is assumed to be a first key, and a key for requesting background sound is assumed to be a second key. At this time, the first key and the second key can be changed.

In addition, the first key and the second key may be set among the keys provided in the key input unit 140, and may be separately provided in the key input unit 140.

If the first key or the second key is input, the controller 160 adjusts the audio sound level of the music file to be used as the background sound to be small (S320). The process S320 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5 as follows.

When one of the first key and the second key is input, the controller 160 generates a list of music files stored in the memory 150 and displays the list on the display unit 170 (S410).

The controller 160 checks whether a predetermined music file is selected from the list by a user's key input (S420).

If a predetermined music file is selected, the controller 160 adjusts the audio sound level of the selected music file to be small (S430). In this case, the control unit 160 preferably adjusts the audio sound level of the music file to a predetermined level size smaller, but may also flexibly adjust the level size according to a user's request. The controller 160 may further include a step for adjusting the level size when elastically adjusting the level size according to a user's request.

The controller 160 adjusts the audio sound level of the music file to be used as the background sound in step S320, and then checks whether the input key is the first key for requesting background sound (S325).

If the input key is the first key for requesting background sound, the controller 160 mixes the voice data received from the counterpart terminal with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted through the audio processor 130 (S330). . That is, the controller 160 mixes the audio sound of which the level size is adjusted and the voice data through the first mixer 135 and outputs it to the audio processor 130.

The controller 160 checks whether a second key for requesting background sound is input during output by mixing the received voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted (S335).

If the second key is not input, the controller 160 checks whether the first key is input (S340).

When the first key is input, the controller 160 outputs only the received voice data through the audio processor 130 without mixing audio sounds (S345). That is, the controller 160 outputs only the voice data received from the counterpart terminal without outputting the background sound and the voice data together.

In addition, the controller 160 mixes the received voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted, and when the second key is input during output, mixes the voice data input into the microphone with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and The wireless transmitter / receiver 110 transmits the data to the opposite terminal (S350). After that, when the second key is input again, the controller 160 stops transmitting the background sound and performs only a process of mixing and outputting the audio data and the audio data received from the opposite terminal.

On the other hand, the controller 160 checks whether the input key is a second key for requesting background sound transmission if the input key is not the first key for requesting background sound in step S325 (S355).

If the input key is the second key, the controller 160 mixes the voice data input into the microphone with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted (S360). That is, the controller 160 mixes the audio sound of which the level size is adjusted and the voice data through the second mixer 135 and transmits the same through the wireless transmitter / receiver 110.

The controller 160 checks whether a first key for requesting background sound is input while performing the transmission process (ie, operation S360).

If the first key is not input, the controller 160 checks whether the second key is input (S370).

When the second key is input, the controller 160 transmits only the voice data input through the wireless transmitter / receiver 110 without mixing audio sound to data transmitted to the counterpart terminal (S375). That is, the controller 160 transmits only the voice data input into the microphone without transmitting the background sound and the voice data together.

In addition, if the first key for requesting the background sound is input during the S360 process, the controller 160 mixes the voice data received from the opposite terminal and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and outputs the audio sound through the audio processor 130 ( S380). Thereafter, when the first key is input again, the controller 160 stops the output of the background sound, and performs only a process of mixing the voice data input into the microphone and the audio ohm and sending the mixed sound to the counterpart terminal.

Accordingly, the portable terminal 100 may output or transmit a background sound according to a predetermined key input when performing a call mode with the counterpart terminal through the processes of FIGS. 4 and 5, and may perform both a background sound output and a transmission.

In the above description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be defined by the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention can use the audio sound being played as the background sound when the user switches to the call mode while playing the music file. Therefore, there is no need to pay a separate fee for the background sound service provided by the communication service provider.

In addition, after making a call while playing a music file, the music file is automatically played, so that the user does not need to find and play the music file or listen to the music again from the beginning, thereby increasing user convenience.

In addition, according to the present invention, the user can listen to voice data received from the opposite terminal with the background sound or transmit his / her voice data together with the background sound with a simple key input in the call mode.

Claims (20)

A method of performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal capable of playing a music file, When the user requests to make a call or to receive an incoming call while playing a music file, connecting the call to the call mode; Adjusting the audio sound level of the music file to a smaller size when switching to the call mode; When the voice data is received from the opposite terminal to which the call is connected, outputting a mixture of the voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted; And when the micro voice data of the portable terminal is input, mixing the input voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and transmitting the mixed voice data to the counterpart terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the conversion process And when the call is received while playing the music file, informing the incoming call of the call. The method of claim 2, wherein the notification step The method of claim 1, wherein the incoming call is received through at least one of a message, a ringtone, and a vibration. The method of claim 2, Performing a background sound call service of the mobile terminal, wherein after the notification of the call reception, if there is no call connection request by the user for a preset time, the music file is paused and the call is automatically connected. Way. The method of claim 1, wherein the conversion process And pause the playing of the music file when the call is connected. The method of claim 1, wherein the adjusting process And performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal, wherein the audio sound level of the music file is adjusted to a predetermined level size. The method of claim 1, wherein the adjusting process The background sound call service method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that for adjusting the audio sound level of the music file according to the user's request. The method of claim 1, And when the call mode ends, playing the music file by adjusting the level size of the audio sound to an original size. A method of performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal capable of playing a music file, Adjusting the audio sound level of the music file to be used as the background sound if the user requests a background sound call while the mobile terminal performs the call mode; Outputting the audio data received from the opposite terminal by mixing the audio sound of which the level is adjusted; And mixing the voice data input into the microphone of the portable terminal with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted to transmit the voice data to the counterpart terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the adjusting process is Displaying a list of music files stored in the mobile terminal when a user requests a background sound call; And adjusting the audio sound level of the music file selected by the user in the displayed list to a smaller level. The method of claim 9, wherein the sending process And when the user transmits a background sound, the voice data input into the microphone is mixed with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and transmitted to the counterpart terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the adjusting process is And performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal, wherein the audio sound level of the music file is adjusted to a predetermined level size. The method of claim 9, wherein the adjusting process is The background sound call service method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that for adjusting the audio sound level of the music file according to the user's request. A method of performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal capable of playing a music file, Adjusting the audio sound level of the music file to be used as the background sound when the predetermined key is input for requesting the background sound to be heard or transmitted while the mobile terminal is in the call mode; If the input key is a first key for requesting background sound, mixing the voice data received from the opposite terminal with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted; And if the input key is a second key for requesting background sound transmission, mixing the voice data input into the microphone of the portable terminal with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and transmitting it to the counterpart terminal. A method for performing a background tone call service of a terminal. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein said adjusting process is Displaying a list of music files stored in the mobile terminal when the predetermined key is input; And adjusting the audio sound level of the music file selected by the user in the displayed list to a smaller level. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein said adjusting process is And performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal, wherein the audio sound level of the music file is adjusted to a predetermined level size. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein said adjusting process is The background sound call service method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that for adjusting the audio sound level of the music file according to the user's request. The method of claim 14, wherein the output process Outputting only the received voice data when the first key is input during output by mixing the received voice data and the audio sound whose level is adjusted; When the second key is input during output by mixing the received voice data and the audio sound of which the level is adjusted, the voice data input into the microphone is mixed with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted and transmitted to the counterpart terminal. The method of performing a background sound call service of a mobile terminal, further comprising the step. The method of claim 18, wherein the sending step When the second key is input during transmission to the counterpart terminal by mixing the voice data input to the microphone with the audio sound of which the level is adjusted, only the input voice data is transmitted to the counterpart terminal. How to perform background tone call service. The method of claim 14, wherein the sending process Transmitting only voice data input to the microphone when the second key is input while transmitting the background sound; And when the first key is input while the background sound is transmitted, mixing and outputting voice data received from an opposite terminal and an audio sound whose level is adjusted.

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