WO2014061873A1

WO2014061873A1 - Recording medium for messenger control method, and apparatus and system therefor

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Publication number: WO2014061873A1
Application number: PCT/KR2013/000347
Authority: WO
Inventors: 최지현; 권오준; 강현아; 박재홍; 이재하
Original assignee: 에스케이플래닛 주식회사
Priority date: 2012-10-21
Filing date: 2013-01-17
Publication date: 2014-04-24
Also published as: WO2014061872A1; WO2014061871A1; KR20140052793A; WO2014061875A1; KR101359960B1; KR20140052796A; KR20140052795A; WO2014061876A1; KR20140052797A; KR20140052799A; WO2014061870A1; KR20140052798A; WO2014061877A1; KR20140052794A; KR102067656B1; WO2014061874A1; KR102081233B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method for a messenger program, and more specifically to a recording medium for a messenger control method which, when a user input corresponding to a pre-set condition is sensed, can display, via a messenger program, a community management screen provided by the messenger program from among the chat window screens capable of transceiving messages with one or more counterpart terminals, and to an apparatus and a system therefor. A terminal for the foregoing according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a storage unit for storing a messenger program capable of transceiving instant messages with one or more counterpart terminals; a display unit for displaying a variety of information and functions executed by means of the messenger program; and a control unit for controlling, when a user input corresponding to a pre-set condition is sensed, so as to display, via the messenger program, the community management screen provided by the messenger program from among the chat window screens capable of transceiving messages with one or more counterpart terminals.

Description

Recording medium for messenger control method, apparatus and system therefor

The present invention relates to a method of controlling a messenger program, and more particularly, when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for sending and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program, The present invention relates to a recording medium for a messenger control method capable of displaying a community management screen provided by a program, an apparatus and a system therefor.

Due to the rapid development of information and communication technology, various types of terminals such as mobile communication terminals and personal computers have been implemented to perform various functions.

Taking the mobile communication terminal as an example, the mobile communication terminal can be used in addition to basic voice communication functions such as data communication, taking a picture or video using a camera, playing a music or video file, playing a game, watching a broadcast, and the like. Is being implemented.

The development of technology for increasing the functions that can be executed in such a terminal is continuously made, and the hardware improvement technology as well as the software improvement technology is continuously made.

On the other hand, in recent years by using a terminal to connect to the communication network by sending and receiving a message with a large number of users, the frequency of use of the messenger program that can proceed with the conversation is continuously increasing. In addition, there is an increasing demand for using various types of applications such as games between users using the messenger program.

However, in order to use an application such as a game with a counterpart through a messenger program, the user needs to execute an application to be used out of the messenger program being executed. Thereafter, the user can use an application such as a game with the other party by transmitting an invitation message to the other party terminal through a messenger program on the application.

In addition, functions that can be used through the messenger program have been diversified, but in order to perform such a function, a user must perform an operation along a path determined by the messenger program. For example, if a user wants to change his or her profile while he or she is sending or receiving a message through a chat window with the other party, the user must exit the current chat window and go to a menu for changing the profile along a predetermined path. A profile change was possible.

The above-described processes are processes requiring a plurality of operations by the user, which is inconvenient for the user.

In addition, images, videos, and the like, which are transmitted and received through a messenger program, are automatically stored in the terminal, thereby putting a lot of burden on the terminal capacity.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-described problems. When a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program, the messenger An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium, an apparatus, and a system for a messenger control method capable of displaying a community management screen provided by a program.

In addition, the present invention provides a recording medium, an apparatus and a system therefor for a messenger control method which is easier for a user to control by controlling various items related to a community provided by a messenger program through the community management screen. There is a purpose.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal including a storage unit configured to store a messenger program configured to transmit and receive instant messages with at least one counterpart terminal; A display unit for displaying various functions and various information performed through the messenger program; And when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through the messenger program, a community management screen provided by the messenger program is displayed on the display unit. Control unit for controlling; may be configured to include.

In this case, the user input corresponding to the preset condition may be any one of a swipe, a drag and drop, a gesture, a gaze movement, and a shake in a specific direction on the dialog window screen. have.

In this case, if a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on the chat window screen, the controller checks whether a community including the at least one counterpart terminal user exists, and if the community exists, the messenger. The community management screen provided by the program may be controlled to be displayed through the display unit.

In this case, when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on the chat window screen, the controller checks whether a community having the at least one counterpart terminal user exists as a member, and if the community does not exist, It is possible to create a community having at least one counterpart terminal user as a member.

Here, the controller may analyze the contents of the message transmitted and received through the chat window screen, extract the most frequently appeared keywords, and control the extracted keywords to be set as the generated community names.

In this case, the controller may transmit a notification message for notifying the generated community to the at least one counterpart terminal.

The controller may transmit an invitation message for joining the community to a counterpart terminal not joined to the community among the at least one counterpart terminal when there is a community of the at least one counterpart terminal user.

In addition, when the community is generated, when the contact display list information of the chat window screen is changed to the community name information, the controller may move to a screen for checking various items related to the community on one side of the chat window. You can also create a community move menu.

In addition, the control unit may designate a specific counterpart on the community management screen to generate a community having the counterpart as a member.

The community management screen may include at least one of an area in which messages transmitted and received between the community members are displayed and an area in which transmitted and received contents are displayed.

The controller may be configured to display a shortcut menu for sharing a community on any one content transmitted and received through the chat window screen, and the shortcut menu may be a submenu of at least one of community sharing, delivery, and deletion menus. It may include.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a service apparatus including: a service storage unit configured to store at least one of a message and content transmitted and received through one community of a messenger program corresponding to the community; And a service controller configured to control to display at least one of a message and content transmitted and received between the communities through the community management screen when it is detected that the community management screen of the messenger program is displayed on any one terminal. Can be configured.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a messenger control system transmits and receives a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program configured to transmit and receive instant messages with at least one counterpart terminal. A terminal for displaying a community management screen provided by the messenger program when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen; And a service device for displaying at least one of messages and contents previously transmitted and received between the community members through the community management screen when it is detected that the terminal changes from the conversation window screen to the community management screen. Can be configured.

In addition, a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing a messenger control method according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the object as described above, the terminal is capable of sending and receiving instant messages with at least one counterpart terminal. Displaying a chat window screen of a messenger program configured to be enabled; Detecting, by the terminal, a user input corresponding to a preset condition on the chat window screen; And displaying a community management screen provided by the messenger program when a user input corresponding to the preset condition is detected. The program for executing the messenger control method may be recorded.

According to a recording medium for a messenger control method of the present invention, an apparatus and a system therefor, when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program, It is possible to display the community management screen provided by the messenger program.

Through this, the user can easily set and change various items related to the community through the community management screen, thereby increasing user convenience.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a messenger system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a platform structure of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a service apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram illustrating in more detail the messenger program related information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a messenger control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 to 24 show screens of a messenger program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in describing in detail the operating principle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. This is to more clearly communicate without obscure the core of the present invention by omitting unnecessary description. In addition, terms such as “first” and “second” are used to describe various components, and are only used to distinguish one component from another component and are not used to limit the components.

In addition, the same reference numerals are used for parts having similar functions and functions throughout the drawings.

In addition, the terminal of the present invention may be implemented in various forms. For example, a terminal described herein may be a smart TV, a tablet PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, or a smart TV. A fixed terminal such as a smart TV, a desktop computer, or the like may be used, and any device may be applied to the terminal of the present invention as long as it is a terminal capable of transmitting and receiving messages with other users through a communication network.

Hereinafter, a messenger system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Referring to FIG. 1, the messenger system 100 of the present invention may include a plurality of terminals 10, a service device 20, and a communication network 30.

First, the plurality of terminals 10 are devices available to a user who can send and receive messages or share contents with one or more counterpart terminals through a messenger program.

Here, the messenger program may be provided by the service device 20, and may be a program capable of providing an instant messaging service.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a description will be given based on a state in which a messenger program is provided in the plurality of terminals 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the terminal 10 accesses the service apparatus 20 to provide a cloud service method. You can also use a messenger program.

The terminal 10 may execute a messenger program and display a messenger program execution screen (eg, an initial screen, a chat window screen, and the like). The messenger program may be executed according to a user's request or may be executed when a specific event occurs. The messenger program of the terminal 10 may be executed when a specific event occurs, for example, when a message is received from the counterpart or when specific information is received from the service device 20.

In particular, the terminal 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, according to a user input corresponding to a predetermined condition on the execution screen of the messenger program, in particular, a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving messages with one or more counterpart terminals, A content information screen for sharing content, an information storage screen for storing one or more of messages or contents transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal, and a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through a messenger program is displayed. Can be.

Here, the user input corresponding to the preset condition may be any one of a swipe, a gesture, a gaze movement, and a shake in a specific direction on the chat window screen. In addition, operations such as touch, touch and drag, and voice recognition may be performed.

For example, a user input corresponding to a preset condition, for example, in a first direction (for example, left direction), on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program of the terminal 10. When the swipe operation is detected, the terminal 10 may control to display a content information screen that displays one or more applications or one or more applications that can manage and use one or more contents or contents stored in the terminal 10.

Here, the content that can be displayed on the content information screen may be an application (photo application, video playback application, etc.) capable of displaying various contents or various contents such as an image, a video, and a video stored in the terminal 10.

In addition, various types of applications that can be shared and used between the user's terminal 10 and the other terminal, such as a game, a stock, a schedule management application, and the like, may be displayed, and information may be provided according to an API provided by the service device 20. Applications that can receive and output can be displayed.

As another example, a user input corresponding to a preset condition, for example, a second direction (for example, a right direction), on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program of the terminal 10. When a swipe operation is detected, the terminal 10 may control to display an information storage screen on which one or more of messages or contents transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal are stored.

Here, the content that can be displayed on the information storage screen may be any one of a message or content transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal stored in the terminal 10_, even if not stored in the terminal 10, the service device 20 It may be any one of a message or content transmitted and received with the stored counterpart terminal. In this case, not only the message or content transmitted / received between the counterpart terminals connected through the currently displayed chat window screen, the message or content transmitted / received with the plurality of counterpart terminals may be displayed through all the chat window screens activated through the messenger program.

In addition, the service device 20 may be an application (preferably an application that the terminal 10 does not have) that the terminal 10 can use.

As another example, a user input corresponding to a preset condition, for example, a third direction (for example, a right diagonal line), on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program of the terminal 10. Direction), the terminal 10 may control to display a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through the messenger program.

Here, the messenger function screen may be any one of a community management screen, a contact management screen, a profile management screen, a call function screen, a chat window management screen, and in addition to the above, various function screens available through a messenger program may be provided. Can be.

In this case, the terminal 10 displays the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen as described above in the form of a bar on one side of the chat window screen, or by overlaying the chat window screen. The display may be displayed at the same time as the chat window screen or may be switched to the chat window screen and controlled to display only one screen.

In addition, when the terminal 10 is connected to one or more external devices, the terminal 10 may control the screen to be displayed simultaneously with the external device.

When the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen are displayed, the user may select any one of one or more objects displayed on the screen, and select a separate menu (eg, export). It may be performed according to an input or by dragging and dropping to the dialog window screen. In this case, the terminal 10 may transmit the content to the counterpart terminal in response to the operation, or automatically transmit a message for the execution request of the application.

As such, the present invention provides a user with a variety of contents stored in the terminal 10 or a variety of information that can be received and used from the service apparatus 20 through a messenger program to a user through a content information screen of the messenger program. It will provide functions such as a content hub, content sharing, etc., which can provide various content sharing more easily.

In addition, the service device 20 of the present invention provides a storage space for providing various information generated through a messenger program to the terminal 10 in a cloud service manner, and stores a message or content between a user and the other party. By doing so, it plays the role of user's life DB.

In addition, the user can easily store and access a variety of information including a message or content generated through a messenger program in the service device 20, and the service device 20 may serve as a storage for storing the user's content. Can be.

As a result, the user can more easily use the messenger program, and the user can easily transmit and receive content with the counterpart or execute the application through the messenger program.

The service device 20 serves to support transmission and reception of messages or content between the plurality of terminals 10 through a messenger program. For example, when a message is input from a user of the first terminal, the service device 20 transmits the message to one or more second terminals to which the conversation channel is connected, and when the message is received from the second terminal, displays the first terminal. Can support the overall.

In addition, the service device 20 may store and provide a message or content currently being transmitted and received through a conversation channel according to a user's request. In other words, when a first user terminal and at least one second terminal are connected through a chat channel, when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen of the first terminal, for example, a swipe motion in one direction is detected. The message or content transmitted and received through the chat window screen may be stored, and the stored message or content may be provided at any time according to a user's request.

In this case, preferably, the message or content transmitted and received through the messenger program of the terminal 10 may be stored and managed in the service device 20 instead of being stored in the terminal 10.

In addition, a user of the terminal 10 may access the service apparatus 20 to check a message or content exchanged with the other party (the connection may be performed by the service apparatus 20 through the terminal 10). It may include a process of going through a separate login, etc. In addition, it may include a process of automatically connecting to the service device 20 without going through a login, etc. In addition, the user of the terminal 10 Receives related information from the service device 20 in advance, and can immediately check it through the second screen, and when a selection input for a specific object and a command displayed on the second screen of the terminal 10 from the user is detected. May be directly connected to the service device 20).

In addition, a message or content transmitted and received through the messenger program may be simultaneously stored in the terminal 10 and the service device 20, and only a specific message or specific content may be stored in the service device 20 according to a user's selection of the terminal 10. You can also save.

In addition, in order to provide a messenger program service to the plurality of terminals 10, the service device 20 divides the subscribed users into user identifiers, and provides status, reception mode, message recipient list, and the like for each subscribed user. It is possible to manage subscriber environment information and to manage an IM conversation session, that is, a conversation channel, for transferring an IM conversation message between on-line users. In addition, the service device 30 may perform a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) call processing and a Message Session Relay Protocol (MSRP) relay function, and the like, thereby enabling a chat service between a plurality of terminals, for example, a first terminal and a second terminal. It can be provided.

Such a service device 20 may be implemented as a collection of various devices to support the operation as described above. For example, a database server capable of storing and managing various related information, a file server for file processing, and a push server capable of automatically pushing related information to the terminal 10 may be implemented.

In addition, it can be implemented including various servers according to the system design method. In addition, a function corresponding to the server may be implemented in one service apparatus 20 as one module.

The main configuration and more specific operation method of the terminal 10 and the service device 20 as described above will be described later.

The conversation channel in the present invention described above means a moving path capable of transmitting and receiving messages between a plurality of terminals (10).

For example, the first terminal selects one or more second terminals to conduct a conversation and generates a chat window, and the first terminal transmits a message input from a user to one or more second terminals. It can be a concept to include.

In addition, the plurality of terminals 10 and the service device 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention transmit and receive various related information through the communication network 30, and the communication network 30 may use various types of communication networks. Can be.

For example, wireless communication methods such as wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, Wibro, Wimax, Wimax, and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), or Ethernet, xDSL (ADSL, VDSL) , Wired communication methods such as Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Cable (HFC), Fiber to The Curb (FTTC), and Fiber To The Home (FTTH).

Further, in addition to the above-described communication method, it may include all other types of communication methods that are well known or developed in the future.

Hereinafter, the main configuration and operation method of the terminal 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, a terminal 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a control unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a display unit 15. Can be.

In more detail with respect to each component, the communication unit 11 serves to support the transmission and reception of related information with the service device 20 and one or more counterpart terminals.

For example, the communication unit 11 may transmit a message input from a user through a chat window screen of a messenger program to a counterpart terminal connected through a chat channel of the chat window screen, and receive a message from the counterpart terminal.

In addition, the communication unit 11 may transmit various request information input from the user to the service device 20. In addition, the communication unit 11 may receive the messenger program related information from the service device 20.

The input unit 12 transmits a variety of information such as numeric and text information input from a user, a signal input in connection with various function settings and function control of the terminal 10 to the controller 13. In particular, the input unit 12 of the present invention supports the user's input for executing the messenger program. In addition, it supports input of a user's preset operations (touch, drag, swipe, etc.) on the messenger program execution screen.

The preset operation of the user may be input by at least one of a keypad and a touch pad generating an input signal according to a user's touch or manipulation. That is, when the input unit 12 is configured in the form of a single touch panel (or touch screen) together with the display unit 15, the touch panel detects an input of a user's touch and a drag or swipe operation in a specific direction. can do.

In addition, the input unit 12 may detect an input such as an arrow of a keypad input from a user. Alternatively, the input unit 12 may support input of a voice of a user, for example, a "left drag", a "right drag", or the like. In addition, when the input unit 12 includes a gesture input unit, the input unit 12 may detect a user's preset gesture.

As described above, the input unit 12 includes a key input means such as a keyboard or a keypad, a touch input means such as a touch sensor or a touch pad, a voice input means, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor and a proximity sensor, and a camera. It may also include a gesture input means comprising at least one or more.

In addition, it may include all types of input means that are currently under development or may be developed in the future.

The controller 13 performs overall control of the terminal 10. For example, the controller 13 controls the flow of signals for supplying power to each component constituting the terminal 10 and performing a function. In this case, the control unit 13 may be a process unit for driving an operating system (OS) and each component, for example, a central processing unit (CPU).

In particular, the control unit 13 according to an embodiment of the present invention may execute a messenger program and control execution of various functions generated through the messenger program. Basically, when a user's request or a preset event is detected, the controller 13 may control the messenger program to be executed, and may control the messenger program execution screen to be displayed on the display unit 15.

In addition, the controller 13 may select a specific counterpart according to a user's request through the messenger program, and support an overall process for transmitting and receiving a message or content with the counterpart. In addition, the controller 13 may support various operations for performing various functions provided by the messenger program.

In particular, the controller 13 of the present invention shares content with the counterpart terminal according to a user input corresponding to a preset condition on a messenger program execution screen, for example, a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal. The display unit 15 may include any one of a content information screen for displaying a message, an information storage screen for storing one or more of messages or contents transmitted and received with a counterpart terminal, and a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through the messenger program. It plays a role of controlling to be displayed through.

Here, the user input corresponding to the preset condition may be any one of a swipe, a gesture, a gaze movement, and a shake in a specific direction. In addition, the user input may be a touch, drag, or voice input. In addition, the specific direction may be a diagonal direction as well as up, down, left, and right on the chat window screen.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on a chat window screen of a messenger program, but is not limited thereto. The controller 13 may detect a user input corresponding to a preset condition on various execution screens of the messenger program. Accordingly, the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen may be selectively displayed.

Here, the various execution screens of the messenger program may be initial screens of the messenger program, and may be content information screens, information storage screens, or various messenger function screens.

Hereinafter, the operation state of the control unit 13 will be described in more detail.

First, the controller 13 controls to display a content information screen for sharing content with the counterpart terminal according to a user input corresponding to a preset condition in a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal. Can be. In this case, the controller 13 displays various information that can be shared and used with the counterpart terminal such as content or application stored in the storage 14 through the content information screen.

In this case, the content information screen may include one of an application display area and a content display area. In this case, the information displayed through the application display area may be one or more applications previously stored in the storage unit 14, and an application that may be used in cooperation with the service device 20 may be displayed. For example, an image reproduction application, a video reproduction application, a map application, a game application, and the like may be displayed.

Here, the process of collecting the application will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 3, the terminal 10 may generally include a terminal operating system 17 and terminal hardware 18. The terminal operating system 17 is responsible for the overall operation of the terminal 10 and may be generally installed by a terminal manufacturer or a communication service business provider. In addition, the above-described role of the control unit 13 may exist in the form of one module in the terminal operating system 17.

The terminal hardware 18 refers to a physical environment of the terminal 10, such as a central processing unit (CPU) and a modem chip processor of the terminal. The terminal hardware 18 includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a control unit 13, and a storage unit 14. This may correspond to the actual physical environment of the display unit 15.

In addition, the terminal platform of the present invention may be configured to include a separate messenger platform 19 for supporting the messenger program provided by the service device 20. The messenger platform 19 may be generated when the messenger program 14a is stored in the terminal 10 or when the messenger program 14a is activated.

In addition, when the messenger platform 19 detects a predetermined operation of the user while the messenger program 14a is running, the messenger platform 19 collects one or more applications stored in the terminal 10 through an application collection module. Programming Interface) to collect one or more applications. Thereafter, the messenger platform 19 may transfer the collected information to the messenger program 14a through the API, and output information about the application through the user interface of the messenger program 14a.

In addition, even if the application in the terminal 10 is not stored, the messenger platform 19 receives and outputs an application that can receive and output information according to an API provided by the service device 20 from the service device 20. You may.

The application collection module 13a of the controller 13 supports the above-described process, and the application collected through the application collection module 13a is displayed through the application display area. In addition, the plurality of applications collected through the application collection module 13a of the controller 13 may be displayed in the form of a predetermined specific icon.

The information displayed through the content display area may display one or more contents (video, image, audio, etc.) stored in the storage unit 14 or contents that can be used in cooperation with the service device 20. For example, when the user selects an image reproduction application displayed in the application display area, a plurality of image contents previously stored in the storage unit 14 that can be checked through the image reproduction application may be displayed through the content display area. On the other hand, when the video playback application linked to the service device 20 is selected, a plurality of videos provided by the service device 20 may be displayed through the content display area.

The content displayed through the content display area may be displayed in the form of a thumbnail that can be previewed or previewed.

In addition, the controller 13 may not display the collected application through the content information screen but may classify it from various viewpoints and control the display so that the user can be controlled in a hierarchical form. For example, a car game application and a shooting game application may be classified into one game application category. The controller 13 may classify the application collected through the above process and display the game application through the application display area. Subsequently, when a selection input for a game application is detected by the user, the controller 13 may control to display a lower game application, that is, a car game application and a shooting game application, for the game application.

In addition, the controller 13 may control to display only one of the application display area and the content display area. Initially, only the application display area is displayed. When a specific application is selected, the controller 13 activates the content display area. The content executable through the application may be controlled to be displayed through the content display area.

In addition, the content display area may be displayed on the upper side, and the application display area may be displayed on the lower side in the form of a bar, and each area may be displayed on various locations without being limited thereto.

In addition, when any one of one or more objects displayed on the content information screen is selected, the controller 13 may transmit the selected object to the chat window screen. Here, the object refers to both the application and the content displayed on the content information screen.

That is, the controller 13 drags and drops the application onto the chat window screen after a specific application is selected among the applications displayed through the application display area (more accurately, after an icon corresponding to the application is selected). The controller 13 may transmit an invitation message for executing the application to the counterpart terminal connected through the chat window screen. In addition, the invitation message may be transmitted to the counterpart terminal through a selection input for a specific menu, for example, a button input such as [Send].

In addition, when selecting specific content displayed through the content display area and dragging and dropping to a chat window screen or selecting and inputting a specific menu, the content may be directly transmitted to the counterpart terminal. In this case, one content may be transmitted and a plurality of contents may be transmitted at the same time.

In addition, the controller 13 may arrange and display the contents displayed through the content display area according to a preset method. For example, while a multimedia playback application is selected, video, images, audio, etc. can be played through the multimedia playback application, and thus the available contents can be classified and displayed in a predetermined manner. In addition, the controller 13 may analyze message contents transmitted and received through the chat window screen, extract content corresponding to the analyzed message contents, and display the contents through the content display area. For example, as a result of analyzing the contents of the message transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal through the chat window screen, if the keyword 'Japan' appears frequently, the controller 13 displays the content related to 'Japan' among the contents stored in the storage unit 14. The keyword “Japan” extracted or analyzed by the service device 20 may be transmitted, and various contents related to Japan may be received from the service device 20.

In addition, the controller 13 may control to display content through a content display area after extracting content frequently executed for a predetermined period of time, for example, the last week.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 13 in the chat window screen that can send and receive messages with at least one counterpart terminal, of the message or content transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal according to a user input corresponding to a preset condition One or more information storage screens in which one or more are stored may be displayed.

The information storage screen refers to a screen that can more easily identify and manage messages or contents transmitted and received with a plurality of counterpart terminals through a messenger program.

The message or content transmitted and received through the messenger program is preferably stored in the service device 20, but is not limited thereto. The message or content may be stored in the storage unit 14.

Particularly, when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on the chat window screen, the control unit 13 automatically transmits a message or content transmitted through the chat window screen to the service device 20. May be requested to be stored at In this case, only the newly transmitted or received message or content except for the message or content previously stored in the service device 20 among the message or content transmitted and received through the chat window screen may be requested to be stored.

In addition, when there is a message or content previously stored in the service device 20, the controller 13 may control to receive the message or content and display the same through the information storage screen. In addition to the message or content, when information about an application that the terminal 10 can use, information about a service that the terminal 10 can use, etc. are received in connection with the service device 20, the control unit 13 stores the information storage. You can also control the display on the screen.

In this case, the information such as the message or the content provided from the service device 20 does not receive itself, but first receives the tag information corresponding to the message or the content, and then selects any one of the tag information. If detected, the controller 13 may request and receive a message or content transmission corresponding to the tag information.

The information storage screen may include any one of an area where a message is displayed, an area where a content is displayed, and an area where one or more applications that can be used in conjunction with a service device are displayed. Here, the area where the content is displayed may display any one of contents, for example, image, video, and audio transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal, and the displayed image, video, and audio may be displayed in a thumbnail form that can be previewed or previewed.

In addition, the controller 13 may transmit or receive a message or content transmitted and received through a message window or a message connected to a counterpart terminal connected through a current conversation window screen, or a message window or content transmitted through a messenger program. You can also control to display separately.

Here, the information storage screen may include a search menu for searching for a message or content, and the search menu may include a submenu for supporting a keyword or voice search. In addition, the chat window screen may include a menu for storing a message or content transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal connected through the chat window screen, transferring the message or content to another counterpart terminal, or moving to an information storage screen.

In addition, when the control unit 13 is connected to one or more external terminals such as a tablet PC, PDA, desktop computer, etc., the controller 13 may be connected to the external terminal through the information storage screen, for example, a list of connected external terminals. The display may be controlled to be displayed.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 13 may use a function that can be used through a messenger program according to a user input corresponding to a preset condition on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal. It is possible to control the display of the messenger function screen to be displayed.

Here, the messenger function screen means a community management screen for managing a community, a contact management screen for managing a contact, a profile management screen for changing a user's profile, and a voice while using a messenger program. Alternatively, it may be a call function for conducting a video call, a chat window management screen for changing various settings of a chat window, and in addition to the above examples, various screens provided by a messenger program may be applied as a messenger function screen.

In this case, the controller 13 may control to display different messenger function screens according to the type of the messenger program execution screen.

For example, if the current messenger program execution screen is a chat window screen, the controller 13 changes a user's profile when a preset motion of the user (for example, a swipe in the left diagonal direction) is detected on the chat window screen. Can be controlled to display a profile management screen. In addition, when the controller 13 detects another user's preset motion (eg, dragging diagonally to the right) on the chat window screen, the controller 13 creates a community or sets a community for the user connected through the chat channel in the current chat window. Can be controlled to display a community management screen.

In addition, when the messenger program execution screen is the messenger program initial screen, when the user's preset motion is detected on the initial screen, the control unit 13 may change a dialog that can change various settings related to the chat window, such as a basic image and a default font. You can control the window management screen to be displayed.

The controller 13 may control the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen to be displayed in the form of a bar on one side of the chat window screen or to be overlaid with the chat window screen. Can be.

In addition, the controller 13 may control the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen to be switched on the chat window screen and displayed in the form of a full screen. In addition, the controller 13 divides the screen area displayed through the display unit 15 and displays one of the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger screen and the chat window screen through the divided screen area. Can be controlled.

In addition, when the controller 13 is connected to at least one external terminal, the controller 13 may control to display one of the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen through the screen of the external terminal.

As described above, the terminal 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a simple operation of a user on a messenger program, that is, a predetermined operation or a specific object in a vertical direction, a specific object selected and drag and drop of the object. Various operations can be displayed or executed or transmitted to the other terminal.

The user using this can use the messenger program of the terminal 10 only with a simple operation, thereby increasing the convenience of the user.

A more specific method of controlling the messenger program will be described later. In order to control the above operation, the control unit 13 can collect an application 14b stored in the storage unit 14 and When a messenger program is executed and a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a messenger program execution screen, for example, a chat window screen, various operations that may occur through the messenger program, for example, a message or content between a plurality of counterpart terminals. It may be configured to include a messenger control module (13b) for controlling the transmission and reception.

In addition, the storage unit 14 may temporarily store various data generated during execution of the application program, including an application program required for operating a function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In particular, the storage unit 14 of the present invention may store various contents 14c such as a messenger program 14a, one or more applications 14b, video, audio, and images, and transmit and receive with one or more counterpart terminals through a messenger program. Messages may be stored.

Here, the messenger program 14a is provided to be distinguished from one or more other applications 14b, and the messenger program 14a may be included in the range of the application 14b. In addition, the other application 14b is an application that can be driven by the user using the terminal 10, and may include various applications such as a game application, a multimedia application that can play a picture, a video, and the like.

The storage unit 14 may largely include a program area and a data area. The program area stores related information for driving the terminal 10 such as an operating system (OS) for booting the client terminal 10. The data area is an area in which data generated according to the use of the terminal 10 is stored. As described above, the messenger program 14a, other applications 14b, and the content 14c may be stored. The storage unit 14 may be a flash memory, a hard disk, a memory of a multimedia card micro type (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), a RAM, a ROM, or the like. ROM) and a storage medium.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on a configuration in which various applications 14b and contents 14c are stored in the storage unit 14 including the messenger program 14a, but is not limited thereto. By receiving information on various applications 14b including the messenger program 14a from the service apparatus 20 in conjunction with the service apparatus 20 according to the scheme, the user can receive the messenger program 14a, the application 14b, or the like. Can also be used.

The display unit 15 displays information on a series of operation states and operation results that occur during the functioning of the terminal 10. In particular, the display unit 15 of the present invention can display various information generated during execution of the messenger program.

In addition, the display unit 15 is a content information screen for sharing content with a counterpart terminal connected through a chat window screen under the control of the controller 13, and an information storage screen storing one or more of a message or content transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal. In addition, any one screen of a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through the messenger program may be displayed.

In addition, the display unit 15 of the present invention may be implemented in the form of one touch panel (or touch screen) together with the input unit 12 as described above, and when implemented together with the input unit 12, Various information generated according to a preset operation, a drag and drop operation, and the like may be displayed.

The display unit 15 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor LCD (TFT-LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), a light emitting diode (LED), an active matrix organic LED (AMOLED), and a flexible display (Flexible display). ) And a three-dimensional display (3 Dimension) or the like.

As described above, the main configuration of the terminal 10 has been described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 3. However, all of the components shown in FIGS. 2 to 3 are not essential components of the terminal 10.

For example, the terminal 10 may be implemented by more components such as a sound source output unit capable of converting and outputting a sound source, which is an electrical signal, into an analog signal, and the terminal 10 by fewer components. This may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the main configuration and operation method of the service device 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

1 and 4, the service device 20 of the present invention may include a service communication unit 21, a service control unit 22, and a service storage unit 23.

Here, the service communication unit 21 may play a role of transmitting and receiving various information related to the messenger program with one or more terminals 10.

In particular, the service communication unit 21 may receive a message or content transmitted and received between any one terminal and another terminal connected thereto. In addition, the service communication unit 21 may receive request information for various information from any one terminal 10 and provide the information to the terminal 10.

The service controller 22 performs overall control of the service device 20 of the present invention. In particular, the service controller 22 according to an embodiment of the present invention may perform various controls related to the messenger program.

For example, in order to provide a messenger program service to the plurality of terminals 10, the service controller 22 divides the subscribed users by user identifiers, and displays the status, reception mode, message recipient list, and subscriber for each subscribed user. It manages environmental information and manages IM chat sessions, or chat channels, for transferring IM chat messages between users who are on-line. In addition, the service control unit 22 may perform a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) call processing and a Message Session Relay Protocol (MSRP) relay function. Content transmission and reception are possible.

In particular, the service control unit 22 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on any one of the terminals 10, for example, the conversation window screen of the first terminal, the service window screen is displayed. The message or content transmitted and received through the service storage unit 23 may be stored. In this case, the service controller 22 stores the message or the content corresponding to the identification information of the terminal, that is, the first terminal, and at this time, for each identification information of the counterpart terminal connected through the chat window screen with the first terminal. The message or content may be classified and stored.

In addition, the service controller 22 may transmit a message or content to the service storage unit 23 to the first terminal according to a request of one terminal, for example, the first terminal. In this case, preferably, the service controller 22 may provide the message or content through the information storage screen of the terminal requesting the message, that is, the first terminal. After transmitting the tag information first, any one of the transmitted tag information may be provided. When a selection input for tag information is confirmed, a message or content corresponding to the tag information may be transmitted to the first terminal.

In addition, the service control unit 22 may provide the tag information by sorting by date, by keyword, or by counterpart terminal according to a preset method when providing the tag information.

In addition, the service control unit 22 supports the role of transmitting and receiving content between a plurality of terminals, for example, any one of the objects displayed on the content information screen of the first terminal is selected, at least one second When a movement to a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with a terminal is detected, content corresponding to an object may be received from the first terminal and transmitted to at least one second terminal.

To this end, the service controller 22 may control the messenger program related information 23b to be stored in the service storage 23 in response to the user identification information 23a of the terminal 10.

In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the messenger program related information 23b includes a message 23b_1 exchanged with the terminal 10 and one or more counterpart terminals, information 23b_2 about shared content, and other related information 23b_3. Can be.

Here, the other related information 23b_3 is information about an application that can be used by a user of the terminal 10 through a messenger program, and information about an application which is not stored in the terminal 10 may correspond to this. In addition, various related information, such as a search service and an advertisement, may be included as other related information 23b_3 about information on other services that may be used in conjunction with the service apparatus 20.

The service device 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above.

As described above, the service device 20 of the present invention may be implemented as one or more servers operating in a server-based computing method or a cloud method. In particular, information transmitted and received through the messenger system 100 may be provided through a cloud computing function that may be permanently stored in a cloud computing device on the Internet. Here, cloud computing utilizes Internet technologies in digital terminals such as desktops, tablet computers, laptops, netbooks, and smartphones to virtualize information technology (IT) resources such as hardware (servers, storage, networks, etc.) and software. It refers to a technology that provides services on demand (database, security, web server, etc.), services, and data. In the present invention, all information transmitted and received between the plurality of terminals 10 and the service device 20 is stored in the cloud computing device on the Internet, and can be transmitted anytime, anywhere.

Hereinafter, a messenger control method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Prior to the description with reference to FIGS. 1 and 6, for convenience of description, a description will be made of a method of controlling a messenger of a terminal in a state where a messenger program is provided in the terminal 10, but is not limited thereto.

That is, the service device 20 executes the messenger program in a cloud service manner, and the terminal 10 may use the messenger program by receiving only an execution screen according to the execution.

In this case, the terminal 10 preferably includes a decoder capable of receiving a screen executed from the service device 20, decoding the same, and outputting the screen.

First, when the messenger program is executed (S101), the terminal 10 displays a messenger program execution screen (S103). In an embodiment of the present invention, a messenger program execution screen is described as an example of a conversation window screen, but is not limited thereto. The messenger program execution screen may be various screens in a messenger program. For example, it may be a messenger program initial screen, or may be a profile management screen for modifying and managing a user's profile.

While the messenger program execution screen is displayed, the terminal 10 detects whether an operation corresponding to a preset condition is input from the user (S105), and the terminal 10 according to a user input corresponding to the preset condition. Is any one of a content information screen for sharing content with a counterpart terminal, an information storage screen for storing one or more messages or contents transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal, and a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through a messenger program. Will display the screen.

For example, if a user input corresponding to a preset condition is a swipe operation in a first direction (eg, left direction), the terminal 10 displays a content information screen for sharing content with the counterpart terminal. (S107).

On the other hand, if the user input corresponding to the preset condition is a swipe operation in the second direction (for example, the right direction), the terminal 10 displays an information storage screen in which one or more of messages or contents transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal are stored. It is displayed (S109).

On the other hand, if the user input corresponding to a preset condition is a drag operation in a third direction (for example, diagonal direction), the terminal 10 may use a function available through the messenger program set by the user or the service device 20. A messenger function screen for displaying is displayed (S111).

The above-described example is just one example, and the user input corresponding to the preset condition may be two consecutive touches, a zigzag drag, or the like. In addition, the operation may be performed according to a key input as well as a user's touch input. In addition, the terminal 10 may detect the user's gesture, gaze, and the like so that the content information screen, the information storage screen, and the messenger function screen may be selectively displayed.

A method of controlling a messenger in the messenger program as described above will be described in more detail with reference to the screen illustration.

First, FIG. 7 is an exemplary view illustrating a chat window in a messenger program execution screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

That is, the terminal 10 may control the messenger program to be executed at the user's request, and control to display the chat window screen among the messenger program execution screens according to the user's request.

Through the chat window screen, the terminal 10 may control to display information 201 on the counterpart terminal connected through the chat channel at the top of the chat window screen as shown in FIG. 7A, and sequentially send and receive messages with the other party. It can be controlled to be displayed as.

In this case, the message received from the connected counterpart terminal may be located on the left side of the chat window screen as indicated by 400, and the message input from the user may be located on the right side of the chat window screen as indicated by 401. However, this is only an embodiment of the messenger program and may vary depending on the messenger program setting. In addition, in the message received from the counterpart terminal, identification information (for example, the set image) set by the counterpart terminal may be displayed together with the message as indicated by 400, or may be omitted.

In addition, the message input from the user may also be displayed together with the identification information set by the user, and the transmitted and received time and information on whether or not the message is confirmed may be displayed together.

In addition, the upper part of the chat window screen may include a call connection button 402, a friend invite button 403, a menu button 202, etc. together with the information 201 of the other terminal, the content provided at the bottom of the chat window A menu button 213, a button 214 for inputting an emoticon, an input field 215 for inputting a message from a user, a transmission button 216 for transmitting an input message through the service device 20, and the like. It may include.

Here, the information 201 on the counterpart terminal displayed on the upper part of the chat window screen may display a profile image or a profile message designated by the connected counterpart terminal when the number of the counterpart terminals connected through the chat window screen is one. If the number of counterpart terminals connected through the chat window screen exists, the number of counterpart terminals may be displayed instead.

In addition, when the user selects a button 214 for inputting the emoticon, as shown in FIG. 7B, various information that can be input together with a message may be displayed. That is, an emoticon 300 expressing various emotions of the user through various images, an image 301 of a sticker form for various situations, and a text emoticon 302 expressing various emotions of the user using text may be displayed.

In this case, when the user selects a selection input for a specific menu, the terminal 10 may control to display various contents available through the menu as indicated by 303.

In addition, the user may input a message together with the emoticon input through the menu. For example, as shown in FIG. 7C, when a selection input of a specific image is confirmed from a sticker-shaped image for various situations, a message input from the user may be displayed together with the image as indicated by 408. In this case, the sticker image may be displayed in an animation form in some cases.

In addition, when a user selects and inputs a menu button 202 displayed at the top of a chat window screen, as shown in FIG. 7D, the terminal 10 may control to display the submenu 203 of the menu. In this case, the sub-menu 203 may display a menu that can be used in a conversation window such as 'save this conversation', 'deliver this conversation', 'a contact's archive', or 'all archive'.

For example, when the user selects and inputs 'save this conversation', the terminal 10 stores the message or content currently transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal through the conversation channel. You can store it in my storage.

In addition, when the user selects and inputs 'deliver this conversation', the terminal 10 may deliver the current message or content to another counterpart terminal.

In addition, when the user selects and inputs the 'talker's locker' and 'whole locker', the terminal 10 may control to display a message or content transmitted and received with the counterpart stored in the terminal 10 or the service device 20. .

In addition, when the user selects and inputs the content providing menu button 213 displayed at the bottom of the chat window screen of the messenger program, various submenus for sharing various contents with the counterpart terminal as shown in FIG. 8 may be displayed. have.

For example, the menu button displayed through the content providing menu button 213 includes a menu button 217 for capturing a photo / video and the like and a photo selection menu button for selecting a previously stored photo and transmitting it to the other party ( 218), a video selection menu button 219 for selecting a pre-stored video to be transmitted to the other party, a voice message menu button 220 for recording a voice message and transmitting it to the other party, a menu button for sharing location information with the other party 221, or a menu button 222 for adding various applications related to a specific content.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, various menu buttons as described above are displayed as an example through the content providing menu button 213 provided at the bottom of a chat window, but the present invention is not limited thereto. May provide the menu button through at least one of a content information screen and an information storage screen. In this case, when the menu button is provided through the content information screen, the menu button may be provided through an application display area of the content information screen, and when the menu button is provided through the information storage screen, The menu button may be provided through an area where one or more applications of the information storage screen are displayed.

In addition, the messenger program according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide a search function for searching for a specific message in a chat window screen.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, although not shown in the drawing, the dialog window screen may provide a button supporting a search function. When the user selects the search menu, as shown in FIG. 9, The search bar 274 may be displayed through the chat window screen.

In this case, when the user inputs a search word through the search bar 274, the terminal 10 may automatically extract only a message including the search word in the current chat window and display it on the chat window screen. In addition, the terminal 10 may control to display the number 275 of the searched messages together.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a search function for searching for a specific message is described as an example of being executed in a chat window. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be used through a messenger program execution screen, for example, an information storage screen.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention has been described as an example of transmitting and receiving various types of contents with the counterpart terminal by using the content providing menu button 213 displayed at the bottom of the chat window, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In accordance with an input corresponding to a preset condition, content may be transmitted and received through a content information screen for sharing content with a counterpart terminal.

This will be described in more detail.

10 to 24 illustrate screens for describing a method of controlling a messenger program according to a predetermined operation of a user in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 10, while a messenger program execution screen, preferably a chat window screen 225 is being displayed, the terminal 10 may display the chat window screen according to a user input corresponding to a preset condition of a user. A content information screen for sharing content with a counterpart terminal connected through the information, an information storage screen for storing one or more messages or contents transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal, and a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through the messenger program. Any one of the screen can be controlled to be displayed.

Here, the messenger function screen will be described later. First, the content information screen and the information storage screen will be described.

In addition, it will be described as an example of displaying information related to a content or an application stored in the terminal 10 through the content information screen and displaying information related to a message or content stored in the service device 20 through an information storage screen. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various contents stored in the service apparatus 20 may be checked through the content information screen, and messages or contents stored in the terminal 10 may be checked through the information storage screen.

In addition, the terminal 10 of the present invention may display to the user to recognize whether the transition from the messenger program execution screen to the content information screen or the information storage screen through the screen navigator 223 according to the screen change through the messenger program. have.

In addition, hereinafter, the input corresponding to the user's preset condition is described as an example of dragging in a predetermined direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. When a user's touch input, for example, five consecutive touches are detected, the content information screen If the touch input time lasts for more than 10 seconds, the information storage screen may be displayed.

In addition, various motions that can be input by the user, such as a swipe of the screen, a shake of up and down, left and right, a user's gaze, a gesture, and the like, can be detected.

First, the terminal 10 will be described based on a configuration in which a user input corresponding to a preset condition of the user, for example, a drag to the left direction is detected and a content information screen is displayed.

11A illustrates a terminal 10 when a user input corresponding to a preset condition, for example, a drag in a left direction, is detected while a messenger program execution screen, for example, a chat window 224, is displayed. As described above, a content information screen for sharing content with the counterpart terminal may be displayed.

In this case, although the user drags the upper portion of the chat window screen in FIG. 11A as an example, a position where an input corresponding to a preset condition of the user is input is not limited.

As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the terminal 10 may display various contents stored in the terminal 10 through the content information screen.

In this case, the content information screen may include one of the application display area 225 and the content display area 404. The information displayed through the application display area 225 may be one or more applications previously stored in the storage unit 14, and an application that may be used in conjunction with the service device 20 may be displayed. For example, an image reproduction application, a video reproduction application, a map application, a game application, and the like may be displayed.

In addition, at least one content may be displayed in the content display area 404, and the content may be one or more contents stored in the terminal 10, and content that may be used in conjunction with the service device 20 may be displayed. have. Here, the contents may be displayed in a thumbnail form that can be previewed or previewed. When a plurality of contents exist, the contents are divided and displayed according to the type of contents such as Photo (227), Video (228), and Audio (229). Can be.

In addition, a plurality of applications displayed through the application display area 225 may be controlled to be displayed in the form of an image such as an icon as indicated by 226.

In this state, when the user selects the A1 image, the terminal 10 may control to display various information supported by the application corresponding to the A1 image through the content display area. For example, when the application corresponding to the A1 image is a multimedia playback application, the terminal 10 may control to display the Photo 227, Video 228, and Audio 229 that can be played back through the multimedia playback application.

In addition, when the user selects an application that can be used in cooperation with the service device 20, the terminal 10 displays various contents supported by the application that can be used in conjunction with the service device 20 in the content display area 404. You can also use).

Subsequently, as shown in 11c, when the user selects a specific object, for example, any one of Photo, and drags and drops from the content information screen to the messenger program execution screen, that is, the chat window, the terminal 10 communicates with the chat. The image may be transmitted to a counterpart terminal connected through a channel. At this time, if the drag and drop of a specific object from the content information screen of the terminal 10 to the chat window screen is detected, the service device 20 receives the content from the terminal, and then transmits the content to the counterpart terminal corresponding thereto. The content will be transmitted.

In addition, the terminal 10 may transmit the image to the counterpart terminal connected through the conversation channel according to a selection input for a menu such as a long touch or an export from the user.

In this case, the terminal 10 may control to transmit the content, that is, the file corresponding to the one or more objects selected by the user, to the counterpart terminal. In addition, when content corresponding to a plurality of objects is selected on the content information screen, the terminal 10 may convert the plurality of selected contents into a single file form and control the converted file to be transmitted to the counterpart terminal.

In addition, the terminal 10 may immediately play a file corresponding to the selected content at the same time as transmitting the content to the other terminal.

As described above, the terminal 10 of the present invention drags and drops various objects provided through the content information screen to a messenger program execution screen, that is, a chat window, a touch method (long touch, touch count, etc.), an export menu, and the like. By using a variety of methods, such as using the, it can be controlled to be transmitted or executed to the other terminal.

In this case, the terminal 10 converts a plurality of selected objects into a set of objects corresponding to different categories (for example, images, video, and audio), and converts them into one file (for example, a compressed file) or the same object for each category You can also convert them to a single file.

In the above example, the content information screen is described as being displayed in the form of a full screen of the terminal 10 as an example, but is not limited thereto. As shown in FIG. 12, a program execution screen currently displayed as shown in FIG. One side of the window may be displayed in the form of a bar 225. In this case, only an application display area 225 may be displayed. When a specific application is selected from the application display area 225, the content display area 404 is displayed. ) May be activated and displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11B, the terminal 10 may control to display various objects available through the corresponding application in a hierarchical menu manner.

In addition, the terminal 10 may control the program execution screen and the content information screen to be displayed in an opaque overlay form.

In addition, when the program execution screen of the messenger program is a chat window, when the user selects a specific application, the terminal 10 transmits an invitation message for the application to the counterpart terminal connected through the current chat window. It may be.

That is, as shown in FIG. 13, when the user selects an image corresponding to a specific game application on the content information screen and then drags and drops the screen to the messenger program execution screen as described above, the terminal 10 may be configured as described above. The invitation message 276 for the game application may be transmitted to the connected counterpart terminal through the chat window.

In this case, the base image 277 for the game application may be transmitted together.

In addition, when A2 is a specific menu capable of managing a plurality of game applications as indicated by 231, the terminal 10 extracts only applications corresponding to the game application from among applications stored in the terminal 10, The extracted application information may be controlled to be displayed.

In addition, the terminal 10 may be controlled to receive and display an application that can receive related information according to an API provided by the service device 20 from the service device 20.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying an information storage screen according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 14.

Referring to FIG. 14A, when the terminal 10 detects an input corresponding to a preset condition of the user, for example, dragging in the right direction, on the messenger program execution screen (conversation window screen) as described above, the terminal 10 transmits and receives a message transmitted through the messenger program. Displays an information storage screen in which one or more of messages or content are stored.

Here, when an input corresponding to a preset condition corresponding to the information storage screen is confirmed by the user, the terminal 10 may control to store a message or content transmitted and received through the chat window screen. In this case, the message or content is preferably stored in a storage space provided by the service device 20 in cooperation with the service device 20, but the message or content in the terminal 10 may be stored.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 14A, the message “auto saving” is displayed on the information storage screen, so that the user can recognize that the message or the content is stored.

The information storage screen may include at least one or more of an area 405 in which a message is displayed, an area 406 in which content is displayed, and an area 235 in which one or more applications that can be used in cooperation with the service device 20 are displayed. It may include. In this case, the area 406 on which the content is displayed displays one or more of one or more images, video, and audio transmitted and received with the counterpart terminal through the messenger program, and any one of the image, video, and audio is previewed or previewed. It may be displayed in the form of a thumbnail that can be heard.

In addition, the terminal 10 has a menu 233 for checking messages or contents transmitted and received through all the chat window screens activated through the messenger program through the information storage screen, and all information transmitted and received with the other party connected through the current chat window. A menu 232 for confirming can be displayed.

In addition, the terminal 10 may sort and display various pieces of information displayed on the information storage screen according to various criteria such as date, counterpart information, and the like.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14B, after the user selects a specific message 234 among the messages displayed on the information storage screen, an area 235 in which one or more applications that can be used in cooperation with the service device 20 is displayed. The information may be posted to other applications through various menus displayed through).

For example, various menus displayed through the area 235 in which one or more applications that can be used in conjunction with the service device 20 are displayed include 'post to my profile', 'deliver to my friends', and' to another SNS. Export, Delete, etc. menu may be displayed.

Among these, when the service device 20 is linked with a specific SNS service, the terminal 10 may post the selected message through the SNS service, and the message inputted by the other party through the SNS service may be transmitted through a messenger program. May be received. In this case, as indicated by 247 of FIG. 14C, when the terminal 10 receives content created through one or more other services that can be linked with the service device 20, the terminal 10 may output the content through a chat window of the messenger program. In addition, the terminal 10 may also display identification information such as an icon so that the user can recognize what one or more other services that can be linked with the service device 20.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, when the terminal 10 is connected to one or more external terminals, the connection state with the external terminal may be displayed through the information storage screen.

For the operation as described above, the service device 20 may store and manage various messages or contents transmitted and received through the messenger program corresponding to the identification information of the terminal. In this case, the terminal 10 may control the message and the content transmitted and received with the counterpart through the messenger program not to be stored in the terminal 10 according to a user's setting, and may transmit request information to be stored only in the service device 20.

In addition, the service device 20 may manage the storage space available to the user of the terminal 10 according to the service policy by dividing the storage space into a basic capacity and a premium capacity.

In addition, the terminal 10 may control the information storage screen to be displayed or overlayed on one side of the current messenger program execution screen, and may be controlled to switch between the messenger program execution screen and the information storage screen by a screen switching method. .

As described above, the terminal 10 of the present invention displays one or more applications that can be used by the user with a simple operation of the user on the messenger program execution screen through the messenger program, or displays various information provided by the service device 20. By supporting, there is an excellent effect of improving the convenience of the user.

In addition, in addition to the above, a messenger function screen for displaying a function available through a messenger program may be displayed according to a user input corresponding to a preset condition.

This will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 24.

FIG. 15A is an exemplary screen diagram illustrating a method of displaying a function provided by a messenger program according to an operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The terminal 10 may be configured by the user as illustrated in FIG. 15A. If a preset operation is detected on the messenger program execution screen, for example, a drag operation to the upper left diagonal direction, a function provided by the preset messenger program is displayed correspondingly.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15B, the terminal 10 may control to display a profile management screen for changing a user's profile or checking a profile of the other party.

In this case, the terminal 10 may not only display the current profile information registered by the user, but may store and manage information on the user's past profile, the past profile image, and the like.

That is, as illustrated at 238, the terminal 10 may accumulate and manage profile messages set by the user in the past, and display information such as preference information and comments input from other users in response to the profile message. Can be.

The profile management screen may include any one of an area 236 for checking a profile message history set by a user and an area 237 for checking an entire profile as indicated by 241 of FIG. 15C. . In addition, the terminal 10 may support movement between the regions according to a user's preset operation.

In addition, the profile management screen may provide a self-talk menu, that is, a chat button 239, which may transmit and receive a message with the user, and the call button 240 may move to a call window screen in which a call can be directly performed. It can also provide

The profile management screen may be divided into a screen for checking the other party's profile and a screen for checking his / her profile.

In this case, after identification information of the counterpart terminal is selected on the chat window screen, if a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected, the terminal 10 may display a profile management screen for checking the profile of the counterpart terminal. Preference information for the profile message of the counterpart terminal may be input. In this case, the chat button 239 may support a movement to a chat window screen for directly chatting with the counterpart terminal, and the call button 240 may support a function for directly talking with the counterpart terminal. have.

In addition, the terminal 10 may display a profile management screen for managing a user's profile when a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected without any other selection on the chat window screen.

16 to 19 are screen views illustrating a method of displaying a function provided by a messenger program according to an operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention. The terminal 10 is illustrated in FIG. 16A. As described above, when a user detects a preset operation, for example, a drag operation in the upper right diagonal direction, on the messenger program execution screen (preferably, a chat window screen), the user displays a function provided by the preset messenger program accordingly. do.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 16B, the terminal 10 may control to display a community management screen for setting and managing various items related to a community.

The community management screen is similar to a group chat window screen in a certain part, but information on the community 407, for example, a community name and the number of members subscribed to the community, may be displayed on the upper part of the chat window screen instead of information on the counterpart terminal. .

In addition, the community management screen may include an area 251 in which messages transmitted and received between the community members are displayed, and an area in which content is displayed may be generated and displayed separately.

In addition, messages and contents may be sequentially arranged based on the transmitted and received dates without distinguishing them.

In this state, when a selection input of the meeting button 252 is detected by the user, the submenu 253 illustrated in FIG. 16C may be displayed.

In this case, when the user selects and inputs the meeting go button 254, the terminal 10 may move to a screen for checking various items related to the community, as shown in FIG. 19A. In addition, when the user selects and inputs the add member button 255, a specific member may be designated and added to the current community. In addition, when the user selects and inputs the information button 256, information related to the community, such as community creation information and member information, may be checked.

Here, the community management screen is described in the case where all terminal users currently connected through the chat window are members of the existing community. If the terminal users currently connected through the chat window are not previously subscribed to the community, the community is first displayed. You can also create

For example, if the number of opponents currently connected through the chat window is five, if there is no community previously created between the user and the opponent, the user may first create a community. In this case, when a preset operation is detected on the chat window screen, for example, a drag operation in a diagonal direction of the upper right, the terminal 10 may output a message, 'Do you want to create a community?' To the user's terminal.

In this case, the user may input the name of the community when the community is created, but the terminal 10 analyzes the contents of the message transmitted and received through the current chat window screen, extracts the keyword that appears the most, and the extracted keyword is the community name. It can also be controlled to be set to.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17, a notification message indicating that a community has been created may be transmitted to the terminal of the other party connected through the conversation window with the user's terminal.

In this case, the notification message 270 may be controlled to be popped up on the screen of the counterpart terminal so that the notification message 270 is displayed in an overlay form. In this case, together with the message 270, 'meeting profile view 271' and ' It may also provide a menu button for the meeting shortcut 272.

Here, the 'meeting profile view (271)' menu button supports providing information about the community's introduction or the date and time of the establishment, and the 'meeting shortcut (272)' menu button corresponds to the messenger program. It can support the ability to go directly to the community.

When the community generation is completed, as shown in FIG. 16B, the name of the community and the number of members of the community are shown at the top of the group conversation window screen, and various matters related to the community can be checked on one side such as the top of the conversation window screen. A meeting button 252 may be generated to support moving to a screen.

In addition, when the number of the other party currently connected through the chat window is five, only one of them is not joined to the community, the remaining four members are joined to the same community as the user, join the community The invitation message may be transmitted to the terminal of the other party.

In addition, the invitation message may be transmitted through a community management screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when a selection input of a 262 button is confirmed by a user, a specific counterpart may be added as a community member.

In addition, when the user selects and inputs the 263 button, the terminal 10 may control to add all the counterparts or the selected specific counterpart as a community member and simultaneously create a meeting.

In addition, when the specific content is transmitted and received in the chat window of the messenger program, the terminal 10 of the present invention may display an icon (arrow icon, etc.) with which the submenu for the specific content can be displayed together with the specific content. In this case, when the icon is clicked, as indicated by 280, a submenu that can be used corresponding to the content may be displayed.

In such a sub-menu, for example, menus such as 'meeting sharing', 'delivery', and 'delete' may be displayed. In this case, when the user selects and inputs a 'meeting sharing' button, the terminal 10 is shown in FIG. 18B. As described above, the content can be controlled to be shared within the community, and in this case, a message 264 through which the user can input a specific comment can be displayed in a popup form.

As described above, when the user selects and inputs the meeting button 252 of FIG. 16B, the terminal 10 may move to a screen for checking various items related to the community as illustrated in FIG. 19A. A tab button 257 for displaying a message input by members in the community through the screen, a tab button 258 for extracting and displaying contents related to a notification message in a group, and contents transmitted and received in a group The displayed tab buttons 259 may also be displayed.

Here, when the user selects and inputs the group conversation button 260 or selects and enters the create button 261, the terminal 10 may control the screen to be changed from the current screen to the group conversation window as shown in FIG. 16B. have.

In addition, when a member of any of the members subscribed to the community through the notification tab button 258 enters a notification message, the notification message 273 is displayed through the group conversation window screen of the community as shown in FIG. 19B. May be displayed.

20 and 21 are screen examples for explaining a method for displaying a function provided by a messenger program according to an operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention. The terminal 10 is illustrated in FIG. 20A. As described above, when a user detects a preset motion, for example, a drag motion in a lower left diagonal direction, on a messenger program execution screen (preferably, a chat window screen), the user may display a function provided by the preset messenger program accordingly. do.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 20B, the terminal 10 may control to display a contact management screen for managing a contact. The contact management screen may include one of an area 208 for confirming a list of all registered users of the messenger program and an area 209 for confirming an acquaintance list selected by the user.

In addition, when the other party connected through the current conversation window is the other party who is not registered as the 'best friend', the terminal 10 provides a 'best friend' button 204, and the user is currently connected to the other party. You can register as 'best friend'.

In addition, the terminal 10 may control to display a setting button 205 for setting various other related information and a search bar 207 for searching for a message or content.

In this case, the terminal 10 sets an option button for setting a category for searching, for example, content-based searching, searching based on information of the other party's name, etc., or searching for all items. 206 may be provided.

In addition, when a user performs a search using the search bar 207, the terminal 10 may control to search for a message as described above with reference to FIG. 9 and extract and display only the found message.

In addition, when the terminal 10 selects one of a plurality of messages 212 or contents listed through the contact management screen, the terminal 10 may display a submenu 212 of the selected message.

Here, the terminal 10 may provide various menus that can be applied to a message such as 'view', 'conversation analysis', 'export', 'delete', etc. through the message submenu 212.

In this case, the 'view' may display a part of the message 211 currently being displayed, for example, only the front part, thereby providing a function of checking the entire message. 'Conversation analysis' provides a function for analyzing various analyzes based on the message content, for example, intimacy between parties. The 'export' menu provides the function of sending a control command so that the selected message is stored in the service device 20. In addition, the 'Delete' menu provides a function to delete the currently selected message.

In addition, the contact management screen provides a 'find friend' menu for registering and searching for another user.

That is, when a selection input for the 'find friend' menu button 409 is confirmed by the user, various information related to the friend find as shown in FIG. 20C may be checked.

The menu provided by the 'find friend' function may include a menu such as 'friend recommendation 281', 'find by ID 282', and 'invite by text 283'.

Here, the 'friend recommendation' menu supports a function of searching for a friend based on the phone number, and the 'find by ID' menu provides a function of searching for a friend by a user's known ID and e-mail address. In addition, the 'Invite by text' menu supports a function that a user may invite to a messenger program by transmitting a text to the counterpart and automatically inserting a URL link in the text.

In addition, the terminal 10 may provide a search field 299 for searching for a specific counterpart in the address book stored in the terminal 10 as shown in FIG. 20D through the selection input of 'invite to text'. .

In addition, the information 298 about the counterpart searched more than once may be separately provided. In addition, when the user selects one or more specific counterpart selection and completion button 296 selection inputs, the terminal 10 may automatically generate the SMS message as described above to the selected counterpart and transmit the same to the counterpart terminal. In addition, the terminal 10 may provide a function of releasing the selection input to the counterpart of the user by providing a cancel button 297.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, the terminal 10 may display a list of the counterparts who have requested to hide the information about me in the messenger program of the counterpart for privacy protection through the messenger program 290. Can be provided.

In addition, it is possible to provide a tab menu (291) for checking the information of the person who has blocked you, the 'select all (294)' button, 'delete all (295)' to select the entire list of the currently displayed opponent Buttons can also be provided.

In addition, a button 292 for setting a function of releasing a hidden friend for a specific counterpart, a button 293 for deleting the counterpart from the list, and the like may be provided.

In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 20A, the terminal 10 of the present invention supports a function of recommending a counterpart through various methods through a messenger program.

For example, the terminal 10 identifies a counterpart terminal which does not have a messenger program among the counterparts registered in the address book stored in the terminal 10, and sends an invitation message to the identified counterpart terminal in the form of an SMS message. Can be controlled to be transmitted.

In this case, the terminal 10 may insert URL information regarding the messenger program in the SMS message and transmit the same.

That is, as illustrated in FIG. 20C, when the terminal 10 detects a friend invite function selection input from the user, the terminal 10 may control to display a list of the counterparts previously stored in the address book. In this case, the displayed list of the counterpart may be a list of the counterpart terminal having no messenger program.

For reference, as illustrated in FIG. 20C, the user may change various functions supported by the messenger program, such as the 'find friend 287' function as well as the community management function as described above, according to a predetermined path by the messenger program. You can also use the function. For example, the user may use the above functions by selecting the 'Find friend 287' menu of the menu basically provided in the messenger program initial screen.

In addition, the user can check the currently registered friends through the menu provided by default, 'friends (284)', 'conversation (285)' to communicate with a specific friend, and 'meeting' to create a community. (286) 'and the like.

In addition, the friend finder function may additionally provide a friend management button 289. The friend management button 289 may be a 'setting (289)' menu for setting other messenger programs, for example, in a chat window screen. It may be displayed instead of.

22 is a diagram illustrating a method of displaying a function provided by a messenger program according to an operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The terminal 10 is illustrated in FIG. 22A. When a user detects a preset operation, for example, a drag operation in a diagonal direction at the lower right, on the messenger program execution screen (preferably, a chat window screen), the user displays a function provided by the preset messenger program.

That is, as illustrated in FIG. 22B, a dialog window management screen that can use various functions for editing a basic image, a basic font, and the like of a messenger program may be displayed.

The chat window management screen may change a menu 304 for changing a setting related to a text of a chat window, a menu 305 for changing a setting related to a background of a chat window, and an image of a speech bubble. A menu 306 or a menu 307 for setting an image provided by the terminal 10 or the service device 20 as a background may be provided.

In this case, when the user selects and inputs a menu 306 for changing the image of the speech bubble, the terminal 10 may display various information for changing the image of the speech bubble, as shown in FIG. 22B. .

In addition, these functions can be displayed in a preview form as shown in 308. When the user selects and inputs the basic setting 310, the terminal 10 sets the style set by the messenger program as the current conversation window or is executed. You can control it to automatically apply to all chat windows.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 22C, various images related to the chat window may be changed by selecting a menu 305 for changing a setting related to the chat window background.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, when identification information (eg, an image) of the counterpart terminal is selected on the chat window screen, when a preset operation is detected, for example, a drag motion toward the lower right diagonal direction, the identification information is displayed on the chat window. It may be set as a background image or as a background image of a speech bubble.

In addition, the messenger control method according to an embodiment of the present invention may support a call function while using a messenger.

For example, when a call event with any one of the counterpart terminals registered through the messenger program occurs, as illustrated in FIG. 23A, the terminal 10 is interworked with the messenger program and is pre-registered with the messenger program through the call screen. Identification information (eg, an image) of the counterpart terminal can be displayed, and as shown at the bottom of the call screen, it supports a function of using a call function in conjunction with a chat window screen.

Subsequently, when a call proceeds, if a conversation window previously generated with the counterpart terminal connected to the call exists, the conversation window screen may be activated and displayed as illustrated in FIG. 23B. At this time, as indicated by 250, the voice generated when the call proceeds with the counterpart terminal may be automatically converted into text and displayed on the chat window screen, and various contents may be transmitted and received during the call through the chat window screen.

In addition, a call notification window indicating that a call is currently in progress may be displayed at the top of the chat window screen, and an icon 249 for checking call quality may be displayed. Through this, if the current call quality is determined to be poor, the terminal 10 may request the user to terminate the messenger program and support the resource of the terminal 10 to concentrate on the call.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 23C, the terminal 10 may transmit and receive a message through a chat window screen even while performing a video call with a counterpart terminal. The messages may be directly input by the user, and the user's voice may be text. After conversion to the control window may be controlled to be displayed on the screen.

In addition, the terminal 10 may support capturing an image generated during a video call to the service apparatus 20 or post the captured image to an SNS service interworking with the service apparatus 20 according to a user's request.

In addition, the messenger control method according to an embodiment of the present invention may display a menu screen summarizing the functions provided by the messenger program as illustrated in FIG. 24 when a predetermined operation of the user is detected on the messenger program execution screen. Can be.

Such a menu screen may vary according to a messenger program implementation. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 24, the terminal 10 displays an area 242 where information about a recently contacted party is displayed and a user profile is displayed. Area 243, an area 244 in which information on a favorite partner is displayed through close registration, etc., a registered group information 245, and an area 246 in which a friend recommendation list collected through a separate application is displayed. Supports the display of. In this case, the area 246 in which the friend recommendation list is displayed may be displayed under the control of the service device 20.

In addition, the terminal 10 may display an application capable of receiving and outputting information according to an API provided by the service device 20.

The various functions provided by the messenger program according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention and the control method of the messenger program have been described with reference to various examples.

A processor mounted in the terminal 10 and the service apparatus 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention may process a program command for executing the method according to the present invention. In one implementation, this processor may be a single-threaded processor, and in other implementations, the processor may be a multithreaded processor. Furthermore, the processor is capable of processing instructions stored on memory or storage devices.

Furthermore, computer programs (also known as programs, software, software applications, scripts or codes) mounted on a device according to the invention and executing a method according to the invention, eg messenger programs and messenger platforms, are compiled or interpreted languages. Or written in any form of programming language, including a priori or procedural language, and deployed in any form, including stand-alone programs or modules, components, subroutines, or other units suitable for use in a computer environment. have. Computer programs do not necessarily correspond to files in the file system. A program may be in a single file provided to the requested program, in multiple interactive files (eg, a file that stores one or more modules, subprograms, or parts of code), or part of a file that holds other programs or data. (Eg, one or more scripts stored in a markup language document). The computer program may be deployed to run on a single computer or on multiple computers located at one site or distributed across multiple sites and interconnected by a communication network.

In addition, computer-readable media suitable for storing computer program instructions and data include, for example, semiconductor memory devices such as EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices, such as magnetic disks such as internal hard disks or external disks, magneto-optical disks, and CDs. Includes all forms of nonvolatile memory, media and memory devices, including ROM and DVD-ROM disks. The processor and memory can be supplemented by or integrated with special purpose logic circuitry.

As described above, the present specification has described main functions and control methods of the messenger program according to various embodiments of the present disclosure through various screen illustrations, but should not be construed as limited to those illustrated through the screen illustrations.

Rather, it should be understood as a description of features that may be specific to a particular embodiment of a particular invention, and through the embodiments of the present invention various functions not shown, such as the ability to delete or edit various chat windows, Various functions such as a function of presenting an item or the like to a specific counterpart may also be implemented through the messenger program of the present invention.

In addition, certain features described herein in the context of separate embodiments may be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments individually or in any suitable subcombination. Furthermore, while the features may operate in a particular combination and may be initially depicted as so claimed, one or more features from the claimed combination may in some cases be excluded from the combination, the claimed combination being a subcombination Or a combination of subcombinations.

Likewise, although the operations are depicted in the drawings in a specific order, it should not be understood that such operations must be performed in the specific order or sequential order shown in order to obtain desirable results or that all illustrated operations must be performed. In certain cases, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Moreover, the separation of the various system components of the above-described embodiments should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and the described program components and systems will generally be integrated together into a single software product or packaged into multiple software products. It should be understood that it can.

In addition, the foregoing description presents the best mode of the invention, and provides examples to illustrate the invention and to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the invention. The specification thus produced is not intended to limit the invention to the specific terms presented. Thus, while the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above examples, those skilled in the art can make modifications, changes, and variations to the examples without departing from the scope of the invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be determined by the claims rather than by the described embodiments.

According to the present invention, if a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for sending and receiving messages with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program, by displaying a community management screen provided by the messenger program, The user can easily set various items related to the community through the community management screen, and thus the user's operation is easier and the user's convenience can be improved. Through this, the present invention can contribute to the development of the messenger service industry, and the present invention has industrial applicability because the present invention is not only sufficiently commercially available or commercially viable, but also practically clearly implemented.

Claims

A storage unit for storing a messenger program configured to transmit and receive instant messages with at least one counterpart terminal;

A display unit for displaying various functions and various information performed through the messenger program; And

When a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through the messenger program, control to display a community management screen provided by the messenger program through the display unit. A control unit;

Terminal comprising a.
The method of claim 1,

The user input corresponding to the preset condition is

Swipe, drag & drop, gesture, gaze movement, shake in a specific direction on the chat window screen.
According to claim 1,

The control unit

If a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on the chat window screen, check whether a community having the at least one counterpart terminal user exists as a member, and if the community exists, the community provided by the messenger program. A terminal characterized in that for controlling the management screen to be displayed through the display.
The method of claim 1,

The control unit

When a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on the chat window screen, the controller checks whether a community including the at least one counterpart terminal user exists, and if the community does not exist, the at least one counterpart terminal. Terminal for generating a community with a user as a member.
The method of claim 4, wherein

The control unit

And analyzing the contents of the messages transmitted and received through the chat window screen, extracting the most appearing keywords, and controlling the extracted keywords to be set to the generated community names.
The method of claim 4, wherein

The control unit

And a notification message for notifying the generated community to the at least one counterpart terminal.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The control unit

And if there is a community having the at least one counterpart terminal user as a member, transmitting the invitation message for joining the community to the counterpart terminal among the at least one counterpart terminal not joined to the community.
The method of claim 4, wherein

The control unit

When the community is created, when the contact display list information of the chat window screen is changed to the community name information, a community moving menu for moving to a screen where various items related to the community can be checked is displayed on one side of the chat window. Terminal, characterized in that for generating.
According to claim 1,

The control unit

And designating a specific counterpart on the community management screen to create a community having the counterpart as a member.
According to claim 1,

The community management screen may include at least one of an area in which messages transmitted and received between community members are displayed and an area in which transmitted and received contents are displayed.
The method of claim 1,

The control unit

Controls so that a shortcut menu for sharing a community is displayed on any one content transmitted and received through the chat window screen.

The shortcut menu may include at least one sub-menu among community sharing, delivery, and deletion menus.
A service storage unit for storing at least one of a message and contents transmitted and received through any one community of a messenger program corresponding to the community; And

A service control unit which controls to display at least one of a message and contents transmitted and received between the communities through the community management screen when it is detected that one of the terminals displays the community management screen of the messenger program;

Service device comprising a.
When a user input corresponding to a preset condition is detected on a chat window screen for transmitting and receiving a message with at least one counterpart terminal through a messenger program configured to transmit and receive instant messages with at least one counterpart terminal, A terminal displaying a community management screen provided by a messenger program; And

A service device for displaying at least one of messages and contents previously transmitted and received between the community members through the community management screen when it is detected that the terminal changes from the conversation window screen to the community management screen;

Messenger system comprising a.
Displaying, by a terminal, a chat window screen of a messenger program configured to transmit and receive instant messages with at least one counterpart terminal;

Detecting, by the terminal, a user input corresponding to a preset condition on the chat window screen; And

Displaying a community management screen provided by the messenger program when a user input corresponding to the preset condition is detected;

Computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing a messenger control method comprising a.