KR20150066072A - Method for controlling a incoming call and an electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and an apparatus for controlling an incoming call in an electronic device. The method is executed by operations of: determining whether the incoming call is a spam call based on incoming/outgoing call history with respect to the incoming call when the incoming call is received; and executing a function, related to a spam, with respect to the incoming call when the incoming call is determined as a spam call.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to a call control method,

The present invention relates to a technique for providing received call information based on a spam call of a received call.

Electronic devices, which have become a necessity for modern people because of the ease of portability, are evolving into multimedia devices that provide various services such as voice and video call functions, information input / output functions, and data transmission / reception.

In general, when receiving a call, the electronic device detects the telephone number in the call data and verifies that it is a telephone number stored in the address book. At this time, in the case of a telephone number stored in the address book, it is possible to display received call information including information (e.g., name, title, nickname) stored in the address book. If the telephone number is not stored in the address book, the electronic device may display the incoming call information including only the telephone number.

However, when the telephone number of the received call is not a telephone number stored in the address book, it is difficult for the electronic device user to determine whether the telephone number is a spam phone or a changed phone number before the call is connected.

Accordingly, various embodiments of the present invention seek to provide an apparatus and method for determining whether a call received at an electronic device is spam.

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus and method for displaying spam call information in an electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus and method for displaying a spam setting menu in an electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present invention seek to provide an apparatus and method for displaying information about a similar telephone number when a telephone number of a call received at an electronic device is not present in the address book.

Various embodiments of the present invention seek to provide an apparatus and method for displaying call history when a telephone number of a call received at an electronic device exists in the address book.

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus and method for displaying received call information and SNS information in an electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, a method for controlling an incoming call in an electronic device comprises: when receiving a call, determining whether to make a spam call based on a call history for a telephone number of the call; And performing a spam related function for the call when the call is determined to be a spam call, wherein the received call history includes at least one of a reception count, a transmission count, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a call time, can do.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the determining operation of the spam call may include determining that the received call is a spam call when the number of rejections for the telephone number is greater than the reference number.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the determining operation of spam call may include determining that the received call is a spam call when the number of calls to the telephone number is less than the reference number.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the determining operation of the spam call may include determining that the received call is a spam call when the number of call connection times for the telephone number is less than the reference number .

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the determining operation of the spam call may include determining that the received call is a spam call when the talk time for the telephone number is less than the reference time.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the operation of performing a spam-related function for the call may include at least one of an automatic call blocking or an operation of displaying a spam setting menu.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the operation of displaying the spam setting menu may include displaying at least one of a reception count, a transmission count, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a call duration, . ≪ / RTI >

According to various embodiments of the present invention, upon receipt of the call, an act of verifying that the phone number of the call is present in the address book; And if the phone number does not exist in the address book, determining whether to make a spam call based on the call history of the phone number.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, if the telephone number is not present in the address book, checking whether a telephone number similar to the telephone number exists in the address book; And displaying information on the similar telephone number when the telephone number similar to the telephone number exists in the address book.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, a method for controlling an incoming call in an electronic device includes the steps of: when receiving a call, verifying that the telephone number of the call is present in the address book; Confirming whether the telephone number is present in the address book and whether there is a telephone number for the telephone number; Wherein the call history includes at least one of a reception count, a transmission count, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a call time, and a call time when the call history is present .

According to various embodiments of the present invention, it is determined whether an SNS (Social Network Service) account exists in the address book of the received call, and when the SNS account exists, And a reply registration menu.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: at least one communication module; One or more memories; One or more display modules; Determining whether the call is a spam call based on the call history of the call number of the call when the call is received through the communication module, and controlling the spam related function for the call when the call is determined to be a spam call And the number of received and rejected calls may include at least one of a receiving count, a calling count, a receiving connection count, a reception rejection count, a talk time, and a call time.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor determines the received call as a spam call when the number of rejections for the telephone number is greater than a reference number.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor may determine the received call as a spam call when the number of calls to the telephone number is less than the reference number.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor may determine the received call as a spam call when the number of call connection times for the telephone number is less than the reference number.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor can determine the received call as a spam call when the talk time for the telephone number is less than the reference time.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, when the call is determined to be a spam call, the processor can control to display an automatic call blocking or spam setting menu through the display module as a spam related function for the call.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor controls the display module to display at least one of the number of times of receiving the telephone number, the number of calling, the number of receiving connection, the number of rejection of receiving, .

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor, upon receipt of the call, checks whether a telephone number of the call is present in the address book stored in the memory, and if the telephone number is not present in the address book, It is possible to determine whether or not the spam call is made based on the received and received data.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, when the telephone number does not exist in the address book, the processor checks whether a telephone number similar to the telephone number exists in the address book, The controller can control to display information on the similar telephone number through the display module.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: at least one communication module; One or more memories; One or more display modules; And a controller for checking whether a telephone number of the call is present in the address book stored in the memory when the call is received through the communication module, And a display module for controlling the display module to display the received and received details in the presence of the received / received details, wherein the received / received details include the number of times of reception, the number of times of transmission, the number of times of reception connection, And a time point.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor checks whether an SNS (Social Network Service) account exists in the address book of the received call, and if the SNS account exists, And to display at least one of the registered time and the reply registration menu through the display.

As described above, the electronic device user can easily confirm the information on the incoming call by displaying the spam call reception, the call history, the similar phone number information, or the SNS information of the incoming call in the electronic device.

1 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
2 shows a detailed block diagram of a processor according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 3 shows a flow chart for restoring the connection speed of a USB device in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
4A illustrates a flow chart for determining whether a received call is spam in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 4B shows a flow diagram for providing information of an incoming call stored in the address book in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram for determining whether a spam call is made based on whether or not an address book of an incoming call is registered in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
6 illustrates a flow diagram for determining spam call based on the number of times an incoming call is received in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
7A to 7D show a screen configuration for displaying information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 8 shows a flow chart for displaying telephone number information similar to the telephone number of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
9 illustrates a screen configuration for displaying telephone number information similar to a telephone number of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
10 shows a flow chart for displaying incoming call information including call history information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 11 illustrates a screen configuration for displaying received call information including call history information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
12 shows a flowchart for displaying incoming call information including SNS information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
13 illustrates a screen configuration for displaying received call information including SNS information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. While the invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments. Accordingly, it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the particular embodiment, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals have been used for like elements.

An electronic device according to the present invention may be a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a videophone, an e-book reader, a desktop personal computer, a laptop Such as a personal computer (PC), a netbook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, an electronic bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic app apparel, camera, wearable device, electronic clock, wrist watch, smart white appliance (eg refrigerator, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, artificial intelligence robot, TV, digital video (magnetic resonance imaging), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), an imaging device, an ultrasonic device) , Navigation board A global positioning system receiver, an event data recorder (EDR), a flight data recorder (FDR), a set-top box, a TV box (e.g. Samsung HomeSync ^TM , Apple TV ^TM , ^TM), an electronic dictionary (electronic dictionary), automotive infotainment (infotainment) devices, marine electronic equipment (electronic equipment for ship) (eg, marine navigation systems, gyrocompass), avionics (avionics), security equipment, electronic clothing, A piece of furniture or a building / structure including electronic keys, camcorders, game consoles, head-mounted displays, flat panel display devices, electronic albums, , An electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, or a projector. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 7 > It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the electronic device according to the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned devices.

1 shows a block configuration for an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to Figure 1, an electronic device 100 may include a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, a user input module 140, a display module 150, or a communication module 160 have.

The bus 110 may be coupled to components (e.g., a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, a user input module 140, a display module 150, (E.g., controller 160), and communicate communications (e.g., control messages) between the components.

The processor 120 may receive instructions from the components included in the electronic device 100 via the bus 110, decode the received instructions, and perform operations or data processing according to the decoded instructions.

Memory 130 may be received from processor 120 or other components (e.g., user input module 140, display module 150, communication module 160), or received by processor 120 or other components Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > and / or < / RTI > For example, the memory 130 may store an address book that includes at least one telephone number, an SNS account. For example, the memory 130 may store the number of received calls, the number of rejected calls, the total call time, the latest reception time, or the recent call time for each incoming call.

The memory 130 may also include at least one programming module including a kernel 131, a middleware 132, an application programming interface (API) 133 or an application 134. At this time, each programming module may be composed of software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of at least two of them.

The kernel 131 may include system resources (e.g., bus 110) used to implement an operation or function implemented in the rest of the other programming modules (e.g., middleware 132, API 133 or application 134) The processor 120, or the memory 130). The kernel 131 may also provide an interface through which the individual components of the electronic device 100 may be accessed and controlled or managed in the middleware 132, the API 133, or the application 134.

The middleware 132 can act as an intermediary for the API 133 or the application 134 to communicate with the kernel 131 to exchange data. Middleware 132 may also use system resources (e.g., bus 110, processor 120, or memory 130) of electronic device 100 for task requests received from at least one application 134 You can perform load balancing on work requests using a method of assigning priorities.

The API 133 is an interface through which the application 134 can control functions provided by the kernel 131 or the middleware 132. The API 133 includes at least one interface or function for file control, . ≪ / RTI >

The user input module 140 may receive a command or data from a user and transmit the command or data to the processor 120 or the memory 130 via the bus 110. [

The display module 150 may display images, images or data to the user.

The communication module 160 may connect the communication between the electronic device 100 and other electronic devices 102, 104. At this time, the communication module 160 may be configured to communicate with other communication devices such as a local area communication protocol (e.g., Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity), BT (Bluetooth), NFC wire area network, a telecommunication network, a cellular network, a satellite network or a plain old telephone service (POTS), 162).

Each of the other electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same (e.g., same type) device as the electronic device 100 or a different (e.g., different type) device.

2 shows a block diagram of hardware according to various embodiments.

2, the hardware 200 includes one or more processors 210, a SIM (subscriber identification module) card 214, a memory 220, a communication module 230, a sensor module 240, a user input module 250, a display module 260, an interface 270, an audio codec 280, a camera module 291, a power management module 295, a battery 296, an indicator 297 or a motor 298 . Here, the hardware 200 may be the electronic device 100 shown in FIG.

The processor 210 may include one or more application processors (APs) 211 or one or more communication processors (CP) Here, the processor 210 may be the processor 120 shown in FIG.

2, the AP 211 and the CP 213 are illustrated as being included in the processor 210, but the AP 211 and the CP 213 may be included in different IC packages, respectively. In addition, the AP 211 and the CP 213 may be included in one IC package. In addition, the processor 210 may further include a graphics processing unit (GPU).

The AP 211 controls a plurality of hardware or software components connected to the AP 211 by driving an operating system or an application program, and can perform various data processing and calculation including multimedia data. Here, the AP 211 may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC).

The CP 213 can perform the function of managing the data link and converting the communication protocol in communication between the electronic device including the hardware 200 and other electronic devices connected to the network. Here, the CP 213 may be implemented as SoC.

In addition, the CP 213 may perform at least some of the multimedia control functions.

In addition, the CP 213 may perform terminal identification and authentication within the communication network using a subscriber identity module (e.g., SIM card 214). At this time, the CP 213 can provide a service including voice call, video call, text message, or packet data to the user.

In addition, the CP 213 can control the data transmission / reception of the communication module 230.

2, components of the CP 213, the power management module 295, or the memory 220 are shown as separate components from the AP 211, but the AP 211 may include some of the components (e.g., CP 213). ≪ / RTI >

The AP 211 or the CP 213 may load and process commands or data received from at least one of the non-volatile memory or other components connected to the volatile memory. In addition, the AP 211 or the CP 213 may store data generated from at least one of the other components or generated by at least one of the other components in the non-volatile memory.

The SIM card 214 may be a card that implements the subscriber identity module and may be inserted into a slot formed at a specific location in the electronic device. The SIM card 214 may include unique identification information (e.g., an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).

The memory 220 may include an internal memory 222 or an external memory 224. Here, the memory 220 may be the memory 130 shown in FIG.

The internal memory 222 may include volatile memory (e.g., dynamic RAM, SRAM, synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), or non-volatile memory (e.g., one time programmable ROM (OTPROM) , Programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND flash memory and NOR flash memory. At this time, the internal memory 222 may take the form of a solid state drive (SSD).

The external memory 224 may include at least one of a compact flash (CF), a secure digital (SD), a micro secure digital (micro-SD), a mini secure digital (Mini-SD), an extreme digital have.

The communication module 230 may include a wireless communication module 231 or an RF module 234. Here, the communication module 230 may be the communication module 160 shown in FIG.

The wireless communication module 231 may provide a wireless communication function using a radio frequency. For example, the wireless communication module 231 may include a Wi-Fi 233, a bluetooth 235, a GPS 237, or a near field communication (NFC) 239. For example, the wireless communication module 231 may communicate with the hardware 200 via a network (e.g., the Internet, a LAN, a WAN, a telecommunication network, a cellular network, a network interface (e.g., a LAN card) or a modem for connecting to a telephone service).

The RF module 234 can control transmission and reception of data including transmission and reception of an RF signal or an electronic signal called. For example, the RF module 234 may include a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, or a low noise amplifier (LNA). In addition, the RF module 234 may further include components (e.g., conductors or conductors) for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves in free space in wireless communication.

The sensor module 240 includes a gesture sensor 240A, a gyro sensor 240B, an air pressure sensor 240C, a magnetic sensor 240D, an acceleration sensor 240E, a grip sensor 240F, a proximity sensor 240G, and may include at least one of a red, green, and blue sensor 240H, a biological sensor 240I, an ON / humidity sensor 240J, an illuminance sensor 240K, or an UV (ultra violet) sensor 240M. In addition, the sensor module 240 may measure a physical quantity or sense an operating state of the electronic device, and convert the measured or sensed information into an electrical signal. For example, the sensor module 240 may include an E-nose sensor, an electromyography sensor, an electroencephalogram sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, or a fingerprint sensor. In addition, the sensor module 240 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one sensor included therein.

The user input module 250 may include a touch panel 252, a pen sensor 254, a key 256, or an ultrasound input device 258. Here, the user input module 250 may be the user input module 140 shown in FIG.

The touch panel 252 can recognize a touch input in at least one of an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, an infrared type, and an ultrasonic type. Here, the touch panel 252 may further include a controller. In the case of electrostatic type, proximity recognition is possible as well as direct touch. The touch panel 252 may further include a tactile layer. At this time, the touch panel 252 may provide a tactile response to the user.

The pen sensor 254 may be implemented using the same or similar method as receiving the touch input of the user or using a separate recognition sheet.

The key 256 may include a keypad or a touch key.

The ultrasonic wave input device 258 is a device that can confirm data by sensing a sound wave from the electronic device to the microphone 288 through a pen that generates an ultrasonic signal, and is capable of wireless recognition.

The hardware 200 may use the communication module 230 to receive user input from an external device (e.g., network 102, computer or server 164) connected thereto.

The display module 260 may include a panel 262 or a hologram 264. Here, the display module 260 may be the display module 150 shown in FIG.

The panel 262 may be a liquid-crystal display (LCD) or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AM-OLED). Also, the panel 262 may be implemented as being flexible, transparent or wearable. Here, the panel 262 may be formed of a single module with the touch panel 252.

The hologram 264 can display the stereoscopic image in the air using the interference of light.

In addition, the display module 260 may further include control circuitry for controlling the panel 262 or the hologram 264. [

Interface 270. A high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 272, a universal serial bus (USB) 274, a projector 276, a D-subminiature 278, multi-media card) or IrDA (infrared data association).

The audio codec 280 can convert audio and electrical signals in both directions. For example, the audio codec 280 may convert audio information that is input or output via the speaker 282, the receiver 284, the earphone 286, or the microphone 288.

The camera module 291 can capture images and moving images. For example, the camera module 291 may include one or more image sensors (e.g., front lens or rear lens), an image signal processor (ISP), or a flash LED.

The power management module 295 can manage the power of the hardware 200. For example, the power management module 295 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger integrated circuit ("IC"), or a battery fuel gauge. Here, the PMIC can be mounted in an integrated circuit or a SoC semiconductor.

The charging method of the power management module 295 can be classified into a wired and a wireless.

The charging IC can charge the battery and can prevent an overvoltage or an overcurrent from the charger. Here, the charging IC may include a charging IC for at least one of a wired charging method and a wireless charging method. Here, the wireless charging method may be a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, or an electromagnetic wave method, and additional circuits for wireless charging (for example, a coil loop, a resonant circuit, and a rectifier circuit) may be added.

The battery gauge can measure the remaining amount of the battery 296, the voltage during charging, the current or the temperature.

The battery 296 can generate electricity to supply power. For example, the battery 296 may be a rechargeable battery.

Indicator 297 may indicate a particular state (e.g., boot state, message state, or charge state) of hardware 200 or a portion thereof (e.g., AP 211).

The motor 298 may convert the electrical signal to mechanical vibration.

The MCU 299 can control the sensor module 240.

In addition, the hardware 200 may further include a processing unit (e.g., a GPU) for mobile TV support. For example, a processing device for mobile TV support can process media data according to standards of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or media flow.

The names of the components of the hardware according to the present invention may vary depending on the type of electronic device. The hardware according to the present invention may be configured to include at least one of the components, and some components may be omitted or further include other additional components. In addition, some of the components of the hardware according to the present invention may be combined into one entity, thereby performing the functions of the corresponding components before being combined.

3 shows a block diagram of a programming module according to various embodiments.

3, the programming module 300 may include a kernel 310, a middleware 330, an application programming interface (API) 360, or an application 370. Here, the programming module 300 may be included (e.g., stored) in the electronic device 100 (e.g., memory 130) shown in FIG. At least a portion of the programming module 300 may be comprised of software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of at least two of these. The programming module 300 may include an operating system (OS) that is implemented in the hardware 200 and controls resources associated with the electronic device 100 or various applications 370 that are run on the operating system. For example, the operating system may include Android, iOS, Windows, Symbian, Tizen, or Bada.

The kernel 310 may include a system resource manager 311 or a device driver 312. Here, the kernel 310 may be the kernel 131 shown in FIG.

The system resource manager 311 can perform control, allocation, or recovery of system resources. For example, the system resource manager 311 may include a process management unit 313, a memory management unit 315, or a file system management unit 317.

The device driver 312 includes a display driver 314, a camera driver 316, a Bluetooth driver 318, a shared memory driver 320, a USB driver 322, a keypad driver 324, a Wi-Fi driver 326, An audio driver 328, or an inter-process communication (IPC) driver.

The middleware 330 may include a plurality of modules that the application 370 has implemented in advance in order to provide a common function. Here, the middleware 330 may be the middleware 132 shown in FIG. The middleware 330 may also provide functionality through the API 360 so that the application 370 can efficiently use limited system resources within the electronic device. For example, the middleware 330 may include a runtime library 335, an application manager 341, a window manager 342, a multimedia manager 343, a resource manager 342, A data manager 344, a power manager 345, a database manager 346, a package manager 347, a connectivity manager 348, a notification manager 349, A location manager 350, a graphic manager 351, or a security manager 352. In some embodiments,

The runtime library 335 may include a library module that the compiler uses to add new functionality via a programming language while the application 370 is executing. For example, the runtime library 335 may perform functions for input / output, memory management, or arithmetic functions.

The application manager 341 can manage the life cycle of at least one of the applications 370.

The window manager 342 can manage GUI resources used in the screen.

The multimedia manager 343 can recognize the format required for reproducing various media files and can encode or decode the media file using a codec suitable for the format.

The resource manager 344 may manage the source code, memory, or storage space resources of at least one of the applications 370.

The power manager 345 operates in conjunction with a basic input / output system (BIOS) to manage a battery or a power source and provide power information necessary for the operation.

The database manager 346 may manage to create, retrieve, or modify a database to be used in at least one of the applications 370. For example, the database manager 346 can manage the harmful site information (URL or IP) stored in the memory 130. [

The package manager 347 can manage installation or update of an application distributed in the form of a package file.

The connection manager 348 may manage the wireless connection of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The notification manager 349 may display or notify the event of an arrival message, appointment, proximity notification in a manner that is not disturbed to the user.

The location manager 350 may manage the location information of the electronic device.

The graphic manager 351 may manage the graphic effect to be provided to the user or a user interface related thereto.

The security manager 352 may provide all the security functions necessary for system security or user authentication.

Additionally, if the electronic device 100 has a telephone function, the middleware 330 may further include a telephony manager for managing the voice or video call capability of the electronic device.

The middleware 330 can create and use a new middleware module through various combinations of internal component modules. The middleware 330 can provide a module specialized for each operating system type to provide differentiated functions. In addition, the middleware 330 may dynamically delete some existing components or add new ones. Accordingly, the components described in the various embodiments of the present invention may be partially replaced with components having other names or portions having other components or performing similar functions.

The API 360 is a set of API programming functions, and can be provided in different configurations depending on the operating system. Here, the API 360 may be the API 133 shown in FIG. For example, for Android or iOS, you can provide one API set per platform, and for Tizen, you can provide more than two API sets.

The application 370 may include a preloaded application or a third party application. Here, the application 370 may be the application 134 shown in FIG.

May be implemented as instructions stored in at least computer-readable storage media of the programming module 300. [ When an instruction is executed by one or more processors 210, one or more processors may perform a function corresponding to the instruction. The computer readable storage medium may be the memory 260 shown in FIG. Also, a portion of the programming module 300 may be implemented (e.g., executed) by the processor 210. Some of the programming modules 300 may include modules, programs, routines, sets of instructions, or processes for performing one or more functions.

Additionally, to illustrate various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device may further comprise a spam call initiation module. For example, when a call is received from the counterpart electronic device 102 or 104 via the communication module 160, the spam call initiation module can check whether the telephone number of the received call is stored in the memory 130. [ If it is not the telephone number registered in the address book, the spam call decision module may recognize that the received call is a spam call. In addition, the spam-calling module may compare the number of times of reception with the number of times of receiving the reference to determine a spam call. For example, when the number of received calls is larger than the reference number of received calls, the spam call receiving module can recognize that the received call is a spam call.

In addition, if the received call is recognized as a spam call, the spam call receiving module may control the display module 150 to display a spam setting menu. For example, the spam recall module can control the display module 150 to display the number of receipts, the number of rejections, the total call duration, or the latest receipt time or a combination thereof for a spam call.

Additionally, if the phone number of the incoming call is not a phone number registered in the address book, the spam call initiation module may check whether a similar number exists in the address book. If there is a similar number in the address book, the spam call receiving module can control the display module 150 to display the call information including the similar number information. The similarity number information may include at least one of an item of similar number (e.g., name, telephone number, email, company name, rank, nickname) stored in the address book of the memory 130.

The names of the components of the programming module 300 according to the present invention may vary depending on the type of the operating system. Also, a programming module according to the present invention may include at least one of the components, some of the components may be omitted, or additional components may be further included.

4A illustrates a flow chart for determining whether a received call is spam in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4A, in operation 401, the electronic device can determine whether a received call is spam. For example, if a call is received from a counterpart electronic device 102 or 104 via the communication module 160, the electronic device 100 can verify that the telephone number of the received call is stored in the memory of the electronic device. If the telephone number is not registered in the address book, the electronic device may recognize that the received call is a spam call. Additionally, the electronic device may compare the number of times of receiving and the number of times of receiving the reference to determine a spam call. For example, if the number of times the reception call is received is larger than the reference reception number, the electronic device can recognize that the reception call is a spam call.

Then, at 403 operation, the electronic device can display a spam setting menu if the received call is a spam call. For example, if the telephone number of the incoming call is not a telephone number registered in the address book, the electronic device can display call information including a spam setting menu. At this time, the electronic device may display the number of receipt of the spam call, the number of rejection of reception, the total communication time, or the latest reception time or a combination thereof.

Additionally, if the phone number is not a phone number registered in the address book, the electronic device may check whether a similar number exists in the address book. For example, if there is a similar number in the address book, the electronic device may display call information including the pseudo-number information. Here, the similarity number information may include at least one of items of a similar number (e.g., name, telephone number, e-mail, company name, rank, nickname) stored in the address book.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

Figure 4B shows a flow diagram for providing information of an incoming call stored in the address book in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4B, in operation 411, the electronic device can verify that the telephone number of the incoming call is present in the address book. For example, if a call is received from a counterpart electronic device 102 or 104 via the communication module 160, the electronic device 100 can verify that the telephone number of the received call is stored in the memory of the electronic device. If the telephone number is not registered in the address book, the electronic device may recognize that the received call is a spam call. Additionally, the electronic device may compare the number of times of receiving and the number of times of receiving the reference to determine a spam call. For example, if the number of times the reception call is received is larger than the reference reception number, the electronic device can recognize that the reception call is a spam call.

Thereafter, when the telephone number of the received call is present in the address book, the electronic device can check whether there is a call history for the incoming call in operation 413. [ For example, the electronic device counts the number of times a call is received, the total call time. It is possible to check whether a recent reception time or a recent call time exists.

Thereafter, if there is a call history, the electronic device at 415 operation may display call information including call history. For example, the electronic device counts the number of times a call is received, the total call time. A recent reception time or a recent call duration, or a combination thereof.

In addition, the electronic device may check whether the SNS account exists in the address book of the received call, and may display a message registered in the SNS, a time when the message is registered, a reply registration menu, or a combination thereof.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram for determining whether a spam call is made based on whether or not an address book of an incoming call is registered in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 501, the electronic device may receive a call. For example, the electronic device 100 may receive a call from the counterpart electronic device 102 or 104 via the communication module 160. At this time, the electronic device can receive the call through cellular communication or wireless local area communication (e.g., Wi-Fi call, Face Time).

Then, in operation 503, the electronic device can confirm that the telephone number of the received call is a telephone number registered in the address book. For example, the electronic device can verify that the telephone number of the call received in operation 501 is stored in the memory of the electronic device.

If it is not the telephone number registered in the address book, the electronic device can display call information including the spam setting menu in operation 505. [ For example, if the telephone number of the call received in operation 501 is not a telephone number registered in the address book, the electronic device can recognize that the received call is a spam call. Accordingly, the electronic device can display the spam registration menu 705 as shown in FIG. 7B. As another example, the electronic device may display a spam registration menu 705 and a reception history 707 for a spam call, as shown in FIG. 7C. Here, the reception history for the spam call may include the number of times of reception of the spam call, the number of rejection of reception, the total communication time or the latest reception time, or a combination thereof. As another example, the electronic device may display a spam registration menu 705-1 including a history of reception of spam calls, as shown in FIG. 7D. Here, the spam registration menu 705-1 may include a "registration" menu 711 for registering as spam or a "cancel" menu 713 for canceling spam registration, or a combination thereof. At this time, the electronic device may display the "rejection message" menu 703.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

6 illustrates a flow diagram for determining spam call based on the number of times an incoming call is received in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 601, the electronic device may receive a call. For example, the electronic device 100 may receive a call from the counterpart electronic device 102 or 104 via the communication module 160. At this time, the electronic device can receive the call through cellular communication or wireless local area communication (e.g., Wi-Fi call, Face Time).

Thereafter, in operation 603, the electronic device can confirm that the telephone number of the received call is a telephone number registered in the address book. For example, the electronic device can verify that the telephone number of the call received in operation 601 is stored in the memory of the electronic device.

If it is not the telephone number registered in the address book, the electronic device can compare the number of times of receiving and the number of times of receiving the reference at 605 operation. Here, the reference reception count may be preset by the system or set by the user. If the number of times of reception is smaller than the reference number of times, the electronic device determines that the information for determining whether the received call is a spam call in operation 601 is insufficient, and displays the received call information as shown in FIG. 7A, can do. At this time, the electronic device may display the "rejection message" menu 703.

On the other hand, if the number of reception times is equal to or greater than the reference reception number, the electronic device can display call information including the spam setting menu in operation 607. [ For example, if the telephone number of the call received in operation 601 is a telephone number that is not registered in the address book, and the number of reception times is greater than or equal to the reference reception number, the electronic device can recognize that the received call is a spam call. Accordingly, the electronic device can display the spam registration menu 705 as shown in FIG. 7B. As another example, the electronic device may display a spam registration menu 705 and a reception history 707 for a spam call, as shown in FIG. 7C. Here, the reception history for the spam call may include the number of times of reception of the spam call, the number of rejection of reception, the total communication time or the latest reception time, or a combination thereof. As another example, the electronic device may display a spam registration menu 705-1 including a history of reception of spam calls, as shown in FIG. 7D. Here, the spam registration menu 705-1 may include a "registration" menu 711 for registering as spam or a "cancel" menu 713 for canceling spam registration, or a combination thereof. At this time, the electronic device may display the "rejection message" menu 703.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

Figure 8 shows a flow chart for displaying telephone number information similar to the telephone number of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 801, an electronic device may receive a call. For example, the electronic device 100 may receive a call from the counterpart electronic device 102 or 104 via the communication module 160. At this time, the electronic device can receive the call through cellular communication or wireless local area communication (e.g., Wi-Fi call, Face Time).

Thereafter, in operation 803, the electronic device can confirm that the telephone number of the received call is a telephone number registered in the address book. For example, the electronic device can verify that the telephone number of the call received in operation 801 is stored in the memory of the electronic device.

If it is not the telephone number registered in the address book, the electronic device can check whether there is a similar number in the address book in the 805 operation. For example, the electronic device can check whether the telephone number of the telephone number of the call received in the operation 801 exists in the address book. For example, the electronic device can verify that a telephone number that matches the last four digits of the telephone number of the received call is present in the address book.

If no similar number is present, the electronic device may display the incoming call information or terminate the algorithm as shown in FIG. 7A. In addition, the electronic device may display the spam registration menu 705 as shown in FIG. 7B. In addition, the electronic device may display a spam registration menu 705 and a reception history 707 for spam calls as shown in FIG. 7C. Here, the reception history for the spam call may include the number of times of reception of the spam call, the number of rejection of reception, the total communication time or the latest reception time, or a combination thereof. In addition, the electronic device may display a spam registration menu 705-1 including a history of reception of spam calls, as shown in FIG. 7D. Here, the spam registration menu 705-1 may include a "registration" menu 711 for registering as spam or a "cancel" menu 713 for canceling spam registration, or a combination thereof. At this time, the electronic device may display the "rejection message" menu 703.

On the other hand, if there is a similar number in the address book, the electronic device can display the call information including the similar number information in the 807 operation. For example, if a telephone number similar to the telephone number (012-345-6789) of the call received in operation 801 is present in the address book, then the electronic device may issue a call containing a similar number information 901, Information can be displayed. Here, the similarity number information may include at least one of items of a similar number (e.g., name, telephone number, e-mail, company name, rank, nickname) stored in the address book. At this time, the electronic device may display a portion similar to the telephone number of the received call in the similarity number information 901 in a dark manner. In addition, the electronic device may display a "rejection message" menu 703.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

10 shows a flow chart for displaying incoming call information including call history information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, if the telephone number of the received call is a telephone number registered in the address book in operation 503 in FIG. 5, operation 603 in FIG. 6, or operation 803 in FIG. 8, the electronic device can check whether a call history exists in operation 1001 have. If there is no call history, the electronic device may terminate the algorithm.

On the other hand, if there is a call history, the electronic device can display call information including call detail information at operation 1003. [ For example, if there is a call history, the electronic device can display the telephone number 701 of the incoming call, the name 1101 stored in the address book, and call history information 1103, as shown in FIG. Here, the call history information may include the number of times of reception of the incoming call, the total call time, the latest reception time or the latest call time, or a combination thereof. In addition, the electronic device may display a "rejection message" menu 703.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

12 shows a flowchart for displaying incoming call information including SNS information of an incoming call in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, if the telephone number of an incoming call in the operation 503 of FIG. 5, the operation 603 of FIG. 6, or the operation 803 of FIG. 8 is a telephone number registered in the address book, You can check if an account exists.

If an SNS account does not exist, the electronic device may terminate the algorithm. Additionally, if no SNS account exists, the electronic device may display the telephone number 701 of the incoming call, the name 1101 stored in the address book, and call history information 1103, as shown in FIG. Here, the call history information may include the number of times of reception of the incoming call, the total call time, the latest reception time or the latest call time, or a combination thereof. In addition, the electronic device may display a "rejection message" menu 703.

On the other hand, if the SNS account exists, the electronic device can display the call information including the SNS information in 1203 operation. For example, the electronic device may display a telephone number 701 of an incoming call, a name 1101 stored in the address book, and SNS information 1301, as shown in Fig. Here, the SNS information may include a message registered in the SNS, a time point when a message is registered, a reply registration menu, or a combination thereof. In addition, the electronic device may display a "rejection message" menu 703. Additionally, the electronic device may display the telephone number 701 of the incoming call, the name 1101 stored in the address book, and call history information 1103, as shown in FIG. Here, the call history information may include the number of times of reception of the incoming call, the total call time, the latest reception time or the latest call time, or a combination thereof. In addition, the electronic device may display a "rejection message" menu 703.

The electronic device may then terminate the algorithm.

Methods according to embodiments of the invention described in the claims and / or in the specification may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. One or more programs stored on a computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors in an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to perform the methods in accordance with the embodiments of the invention and / or the claims of the present invention.

Such programs (software modules, software) may be stored in a computer readable medium such as a random access memory, a non-volatile memory including a flash memory, a ROM (Read Only Memory), an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc (DVDs) An optical storage device, or a magnetic cassette. Or a combination of some or all of these. In addition, a plurality of constituent memories may be included.

The electronic device may also be connected to a communication network, such as the Internet, an Intranet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WLAN (Wide Area Network), or a communication network such as a SAN (Storage Area Network) And can be stored in an attachable storage device that can be accessed. Such a storage device may be connected to the electronic device through an external port.

Further, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to the portable electronic device.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited by the illustrated embodiments, but may be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

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A method of controlling a call in an electronic device,
When receiving a call, determining whether a spam call is made based on a received and received call history of a telephone number of the call;
And performing a spam-related function for the call if the call is determined to be a spam call,
Wherein the call history includes at least one of a reception count, a transmission count, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a talk time, and a call time.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the determining of the spam call comprises:
And determining the received call as a spam call if the number of rejections for the telephone number is greater than a reference number.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the determining of the spam call comprises:
And determining that the received call is a spam call if the number of outgoing calls to the telephone number is less than the reference number.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the determining of the spam call comprises:
And determining the received call as a spam call if the number of call connection attempts for the telephone number is less than the reference number.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the determining of the spam call comprises:
And determining the received call as a spam call if the talk time for the phone number is less than a reference time.
The method according to claim 1,
The act of performing a spam-related function on the call may include:
And displaying an automatic call blocking or spam setting menu.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the operation of displaying the spam setting menu comprises:
And displaying at least one of a reception count, a number of outgoing calls, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a talk time, and a call time for the telephone number.
The method according to claim 1,
When the call is received, confirming whether a telephone number of the call exists in the address book;
Further comprising determining, if the telephone number is not present in the address book, whether to make a spam call based on the received and received details of the telephone number.
9. The method of claim 8,
Confirming whether a telephone number similar to the telephone number exists in the address book if the telephone number is not present in the address book;
Further comprising displaying information about the similar telephone number if the telephone number is present in the address book.
A method of operating an electronic device,
When receiving the call, confirming whether the telephone number of the call is present in the address book;
Confirming whether the telephone number is present in the address book and whether there is a telephone number for the telephone number;
And if the call history is present, displaying the call history;
Wherein the call history includes at least one of a reception count, a transmission count, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a talk time, and a call time.
11. The method of claim 10,
Confirms whether an SNS (Social Network Service) account exists in the address book of the received call,
And displaying at least one of a message registered in the SNS, a time at which the message is registered, and a reply registration menu when the SNS account exists.
In an electronic device,
One or more communication modules;
One or more memories;
One or more display modules;
Determining whether or not a spam call is to be made based on the received and received details of the telephone number of the call when the call is received through the communication module,
And one or more processors for controlling spam related functions for the call if the call is determined to be a spam call,
Wherein the call history includes at least one of a number of times of reception, a number of origination, a number of reception connection, a number of reception rejection, a call time, and a call time.
13. The method of claim 12,
The processor comprising:
And determines that the received call is a spam call when the number of rejections for the telephone number is greater than a reference number.
13. The method of claim 12,
The processor comprising:
And determines the received call as a spam call when the number of calls to the telephone number is less than the reference number.
13. The method of claim 12,
The processor comprising:
And determines that the received call is a spam call if the number of call connection times for the telephone number is less than the reference number.
13. The method of claim 12,
The processor comprising:
And determines the received call as a spam call if the talk time for the telephone number is less than a reference time.
13. The method of claim 12,
The processor comprising:
And if the call is determined to be a spam call, displaying an automatic call blocking or spam setting menu through the display module as a spam related function for the call.
18. The method of claim 17,
The processor comprising:
Wherein the control unit controls the display module to display at least one of a reception count, a number of outgoing calls, a reception connection count, a reception rejection count, a call duration, and a call duration for the telephone number.
13. The method of claim 12,
The processor comprising:
When receiving the call, checking whether a telephone number of the call exists in the address book stored in the memory,
And if the telephone number is not present in the address book, determining whether to make a spam call based on the received and received details of the telephone number.
20. The method of claim 19,
The processor comprising:
If the telephone number is not present in the address book, checking whether a telephone number similar to the telephone number exists in the address book,
And if the telephone number similar to the telephone number exists in the address book, displays information on the similar telephone number through the display module.
In an electronic device,
One or more communication modules;
One or more memories;
One or more display modules;
When receiving a call through the communication module, checking whether a telephone number of the call exists in the address book stored in the memory,
If the telephone number is present in the address book, checking whether there is a telephone call history for the telephone number,
And controlling the display module to display the received and received details when the received and received details are present,
Wherein the call history includes at least one of a number of times of reception, a number of origination, a number of reception connection, a number of reception rejection, a call time, and a call time.
22. The method of claim 21,
The processor comprising:
Confirms whether an SNS (Social Network Service) account exists in the address book of the received call,
And displays at least one of a registered article in the SNS, a registered article, and a reply registration menu when the SNS account exists.

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