JP2002118654A - Method and system for providing message - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a system for providing a message capable of easily providing a telephone answering and responding message having personal and high amusability. SOLUTION: In the method for providing the message, a WEB server 31 forms a character message obtained by connecting a voice of the character to an effective sound at each specific time zone as a telephone answering and responding message and registers the formed character message with a telephone answering and recording server 4 at each specific time zone. Accordingly, a pleasantly formed telephone answering and responding message can be heard differently at each specific time zone.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for providing an answering machine response message of a portable telephone, and more particularly, to a method for providing an inorganic answering machine response message with a unique and highly entertaining message. And a message providing system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an answering machine response message (answering machine response message) in a mobile phone is such that a message processed by a computer prepared by each mobile phone company is stored and answered in an answering machine server (answering machine server). Had become. However, some mobile phone companies record and play back the name of the mobile phone owner in his / her voice mail answering message in his voice. Also, with a normal landline telephone, an original answering machine response message can be created and used.

[0003] As a prior art relating to an answering machine response message, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-134285 published on May 12, 2000, "Method of recording and storing voice data in a portable telephone" (applicant: Matsushita Electric) Sangyo Co., Ltd., inventor: Hiroshi Harada). The present invention realizes an easy processing environment and a storage environment for voice data such as a ring tone in a mobile phone, and converts a voice file on a personal computer according to the voice format of the mobile phone, thereby obtaining a digital system. Transfer to the mobile phone with voice playback function via the interface unit, and use the mobile phone for ringtone, hold tone, OGM
(Out Going Message).

[0004]

However, it is difficult to easily create a personalized message in the above-mentioned answering machine response message in a conventional mobile phone.
There is a problem in that the answering machine response message itself is not considered to be highly entertaining.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a message providing method and a message providing system which can easily provide an answering machine response message that is unique and highly entertaining.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a message providing method and a message providing system, in which a web server is adapted to access a voice of a character in a sound database in response to a user's access. A character message combining data and sound effects is created and set, and the set character message is registered as a response message to the answering machine, and a character message combining character voice data and sound effects is recorded. By using the answering machine response message, the answering machine response message can be made unique and highly entertaining.

Further, according to the present invention, in the message providing method and the message providing system, the web server can create and set information on the character message for each specific time zone, and further set the character message set for each specific time. Is registered in the answering machine as a response message at a specific time interval, and a detailed answering machine response message according to the user's schedule can be provided.

Further, the present invention provides the message providing method and the message providing system, wherein the web server allows the user to arbitrarily set a specific time zone in which the character message is set. You can hear the answering machine response message in the time zone.

Further, according to the present invention, in the message providing method and the message providing system, the user can specify and set a specific time zone on a specific day for the information on the character message by the user. The character message set in the band is registered in the answering machine as a response message, and the user can reserve the answering machine response message in advance, thereby improving user convenience.

[0010] Further, according to the present invention, in the message providing method and the message providing system, the web server combines the sound data of the character including the sponsor advertisement provided by the sponsor and the sound effect from the sound database in response to access from the user. Character message created and set, and the set character message is registered in the answering machine as a response message, and the character message combining voice data and sound effect of the character provided by the sponsor is recorded in the answering machine response message. By using this, the answering machine response message can be made unique and highly entertaining without imposing a burden on the user.

Further, in the message providing method and the message providing system according to the present invention, when the present is provided from the sponsor, the web server receives the winning in the application according to the use situation of the sponsor's character message by the user. It changes the probability, especially in the case of the present of the sponsor who is the provider of the character message frequently used by the user,
The user can easily win the prize, and can be encouraged to apply for a prize.

The present invention also provides the message providing system, wherein the web server uses the user information registered for using the character message when applying for the prize from the sponsor. Can greatly reduce the time and effort for applying, and can further improve the credibility of user information such as the address and name of the prize destination. In addition, the present invention has an advantage that a sponsor who provides a free message has an advertising effect and can know market preferences by obtaining user information.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The message providing method (the present method) and the message providing system (the present system) according to the embodiment of the present invention are such that when a user selects a message of a character prepared by a website at a specific time interval, the website is provided by a mobile phone. A response message (answering machine response message) to a message recording server that stores the company answering machine message (answering machine message) can be replaced with a message of the user's choice to entertain those who leave the message for the answering machine It is.

A message providing system (this system) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a message providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the system includes a mobile phone 1, a billing server 2, and a character message I that provides an answering machine response message on the Internet.
It comprises an SP (Internet Service Provider) 3 and an answering machine server 4.

The mobile phone 1 accesses the character message ISP 3 via the charging server 2 to set a character answering message. The mobile phone 1 is a portable wireless terminal capable of accessing the Internet, and may be a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) having a communication function as long as the mobile phone 1 can access the Internet.

The billing server 2 is a server of a telephone company, and bills for access from the mobile phone 1. Specifically, the billing server 2 transmits the user ID to the character message ISP 3 via the Internet, receives the billing information from the character message ISP 3, and updates the billing information.

[0017] Character Messe ISP (ISP: Internet S)
ervice Provider) 3 receives the user ID of the mobile phone 1 from the charging server 2 via the Internet, accepts registration of an answering machine response message setting from the user, and transmits the registered answering machine response message to the answering machine. An access to the server 4 is performed. In addition, Character Messe I
The SP 3 performs a billing process for the setting of the answering machine response message, and transmits billing information to the billing server 2 via the Internet.

The character message ISP 3 includes a web server 31, a user DB 32, and a sound data DB 33. The sound data DB 33 stores sound data of the character of the answering machine response message and sound data such as sound effects.

The user DB 32 stores user information relating to an answering machine response message for each user ID. The user information includes charging information of the user, answering machine response message information set for each user, and the like, and the answering machine response message information includes a sound data DB for the voice data of the character in the set answering machine response message.
Information indicating the address of the sound data DB 33 for the address 33 and the sound data of the set sound effect is included.

The WEB server 31 updates the user information in the user DB 32 in response to the setting of the answering machine response message by the user of the mobile phone 1 received from the charging server 2. The updating of the user information includes updating the billing information and updating the answering machine response message information. Updating the answering machine response message information involves updating the voice data and sound effect address of the new character.

Further, the WEB server 31 of the IPS 3 accesses to register the updated answering machine response message in the answering machine server 4. Specifically, the web server 31
Refers to the telephone number of the user ID, uses the telephone number to call the answering machine 4 on behalf of the user, and overwrites the answering machine response message to the answering machine server 4. When the answering machine response message is changed for each specific time zone, the answering machine server 4 is accessed according to the time schedule to change the answering machine response message.

The WEB server 31 can listen to a new answering machine response message set by the user.
The user calls the user's mobile phone 1 and transmits the set answering machine response message as data that can be listened to. It is conceivable that the call fee for this trial listening is borne by the user.

The answering machine server 4 is a character message ISP3
The answering machine response message set by the user is stored for each user, and in the actual answering machine state, the answering machine responds to the call with the answering machine response message. In the present embodiment, the character message ISP 3 and the answering machine server 4 have been described as separate devices, but they may be configured as an integrated device.

Next, a plurality of usage modes in the present system will be specifically described. First, a first usage mode (first example) is a case where usage of the Internet is fixed monthly. In the first example, the character message ISP3 W
The EB server 31 manages the number of registrations of the answering machine response message for a month in the user DB 32, and when the number of registrations exceeds a predetermined number of registrations, notifies the user that registration for the month is no longer possible. Here, the predetermined number of registrations indicates the number of registrations that can be made within a monthly fee range.

In the second mode of use (second example), the Internet is used in the case of monthly usage and the number of uses, or only in the case of use. In the second example, Character Messe I
The WEB server 31 of SP3 manages the registration status of the monthly answering machine response message in the user DB32. Specifically, the usage fee is calculated from the material used for the answering machine response message. For example, in this registration of the answering machine response message, a calculation is performed such that a certain sound effect is $ 10 and a certain character's voice is $ 50, for a total of $ 60. These usage charges are integrated every month and used as user usage charges.

In the third mode of use (third example), the character message ISP 3 does not directly access the telephone answering server 4 of the telephone company, and the mobile telephone 1 registers the answering machine response message. In this case, the character message ISP 3 and the answering machine server 4 in FIG. 1 are not directly connected, but are connected to the answering machine server 4 from the mobile phone 1 using a general line.

In the third example, the character message ISP3 W
The answering machine response message set by the EB server 31 is transmitted to the mobile phone 1 as voice data. In particular,
The WEB server 3 calls the mobile phone 1 and converts the voice data of the answering machine response message into the RA of the message memo of the mobile phone 1.
Store in M. Further, the mobile phone 1 calls the answering machine server 4, outputs the stored contents of the message memo according to the answering machine guidance, and overwrites the answering machine response message on the answering machine server 4.

In the above case, the answering machine response message stored in the message memo can be listened to when the portable telephone 1 reproduces the message.
Is to be saved.

Also, the character message ISP3 by the user
If you want to stop using (cancel the contract), use WEB server 3
1 refers to the telephone number of the user from the user ID, deletes the answering machine response message to the answering machine server 4 of the telephone company using the telephone number, and changes the answering machine to a normal answering message.

Next, a method of setting and registering an answering machine response message in the answering machine server 4 without using the Internet will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing another message providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The message providing system shown in FIG. 2 includes a mobile phone 1, a character messe sound server 5, and an answering machine server 4.

The character message server 5 of the system shown in FIG.
Is specifically described. Note that the mobile phone 1 and the telephone answering server 4 are the same as those in the apparatus of FIG. The character message sound server 5 provides information on an answering machine response message (character message) in a guidance format in response to a call from the mobile phone 1, assists the creation of the character message, and transmits the created character message. It is for confirming and making a fee inquiry. Further, character message sound server 5 transmits the created character message to answering machine server 4 and registers the answering machine response message.

The processing in FIG. 2 will be specifically described. First, the mobile phone 1 creates a character message,
Call the character messe sound server 5. When the telephone is connected, the character messe sound server 5 prompts the mobile phone 1 to perform a selection operation by button push with voice guidance.

The user of the mobile phone 1 performs a button push in accordance with the guidance to select an item. Items include character message information provision, character message creation, response message confirmation, and charge inquiry.

In providing the character message information, it is possible to listen to newly appeared sound material information. In creating a character message, a character message can be created by selecting from a number of sound materials, the created character message can be auditioned, and the created character message can be transmitted to the answering machine server 4 and registered.

In the response message confirmation, the registered character message can be heard. Specifically, the registered character message is stored in the character message sound server 5 and the data is output to the mobile phone 1 by voice. You can check how much you're paying this month with the price inquiry.

When the character message server 5 is registered for character message creation, it updates the billing information, disconnects the line with the mobile phone 1, and makes a call to the answering machine server 4. Then, when the character message sound server 5 connects to the answering machine server 4, the new character message is sent to the answering machine server 4.
And the answering machine 4 records the new character message in the response box of the user and disconnects the line.

As a result, the character message is set and registered in the answering machine server 4. When a third party calls the mobile phone 1 and is in a state of answering machine, he or she will listen to the registered character message. In the system shown in FIG. 2, the billing process is performed by the character messe sound server 5. In other words, the character messe sound server 5 has its own toll collection system.

Next, the registration processing of the answering machine response message (character message) in the present system will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows the character message ISP3 W
It is the schematic which shows the display screen of the homepage in an EB site. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of “new registration / cancellation / inquiry”. Figure 5 is "Creating a Messe"
It is a schematic diagram showing the display screen of. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for creating a character message by selecting a specific character. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for creating a character message by selecting one's voice.

When the user accesses the character message ISP 3 from the mobile phone 1 for the registration of the character message, a homepage (HP) is displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone 1 as shown in FIG. On this homepage screen, you can register new users, cancel, and inquire, and if you are a registered user of Chara Messe,
"Your answering machine now" is displayed as the registration status of the answering machine response message.

In the registration status of the answering machine response message, voice data of a different character can be registered for each specific time zone. Here, the character message is registered according to a fixed time period, but it is also conceivable that the user arbitrarily registers the character message during his or her favorite time period. It is also possible to provide the WEB server 31 of the character message ISP 3 with a calendar function and to register a specific character message at a specific date and time.

"To new registration / cancellation / inquiry" in FIG.
The user who has accessed is shifted to the screen shown in FIG.
On the display screen of FIG. 4, it is possible to perform new registration and cancellation of a user, and charge inquiry. To register a new user, select "GO to new registration!" To open a special mail form. Enter the user's nickname in the special mail form and send it to the WEB server 3 of the character message ISP3.
At 1, a new registration process is performed. In the new registration process in the WEB server 31, when the nickname mail is received from the mobile phone 1, a password is generated, and the user ID, the mail address, the nickname, and the password are stored in the user DB 32 as new user data. Is created and sent to the user's mobile phone 1 mail address as a "registration completion notification".

The "profile" is for inputting / updating / displaying a user's profile. A mobile phone number and other personal information are registered / updated on condition that a nickname and a password are input. “To release” deletes the user information in the user DB 32 and deletes the character message in the answering machine server 4 on condition that the nickname and the password are input.
Performs processing to return to a normal response message. "To charge inquiry" displays billing information provided that a nickname and a password are input, and is updated with the voice data of the character and the number of times the sound effect is used.

When the user instructs to change the character message in a specific time zone on the homepage shown in FIG. 3, the display screen shifts to the display screen shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, the message in the morning is changed, and the content of the answering machine response message in the current morning is indicated by "What is your current answering machine?" When the speaker icon on the right side is instructed, the sound server 33 transmits a preview sound to the mobile phone 1. When changing or setting a character (displayed as "character" in FIG. 5), the character is selected from a list of selectable characters on the lower screen of FIG.

When a specific character, for example, "Shigeo Nakajima" is selected in the character selection in FIG. 5, the display screen shifts to the display screen shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a specific line is selected from a plurality of messages prepared for the character. It also selects sound effects.
In FIG. 6, the effect sound is selected. However, the effect sound may be included in the dialogue.

When the speaker icon is instructed to listen to the created character message, the sound server 33
Thus, the dialogue sound and the sound effect can be synthesized, and the sample sound can be transmitted to the mobile phone 1. When "GO" is instructed to register the created character message in the answering machine server 4, the answering machine message information of the user information in the user DB 32 is updated. When the time period when the created character message is used as an answering machine response message,
The WEB server 31 accesses the answering machine 4 to overwrite and register the character message as an answering machine response message.

When "my voice" is selected as the character on the display screen of FIG. 5, the display screen shifts to the display screen of FIG.
When “your voice” is selected as a character, it is possible to record one's own voice and leave it in the sound server 33 as shown in FIG. Specifically, when a microphone icon is instructed, a voice uttered toward the microphone of the mobile phone 1 can be recorded. When the speaker icon is indicated,
You can listen to the lines of your voice.

As shown in FIG. 7, a sound effect can be selectively added to one's own voice. Then, when a speaker icon for previewing the created character message of the user's own voice is instructed, the sound server 33 combines the user's own voice with the sound effect, and transmits the preview sound to the mobile phone 1. The process of registering the created character message of the user's own voice in the answering machine server 4 can be performed by the same operation as the operation described with reference to FIG.

According to the present method and the present system, a character message in which the voice of the character is linked to the sound effect is created as an answering machine response message for each specific time zone, and the created character message is recorded for each specific time zone. Since registration is made in the server 4, there is an effect that the answering machine response message created in a fun manner can be heard differently for each specific time zone. As a result, it is possible to provide an answering machine response message appropriate to the user's daily schedule in detail.

Further, according to the present method and the present system, a character message linking a character's voice and a sound effect is registered in the answering machine server 4 as an answering machine response message in a time zone designated by the user. Therefore, there is an effect that the answering machine response message can be heard at an arbitrary time zone desired by the user. This allows the user to freely use the answering machine message.

According to the present method and the present system, the character message ISP 3 is provided with a calendar function, and the specific character message set by the user at a specific date and time is registered in the answering machine server 4, so that the specific character There is an effect that the message can be heard as an answering machine response message at a specific date and time. Thereby, the user can reserve the answering machine response message in advance, and the user's convenience can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the character messe is set by the user selecting a combination from the dialogue and the sound effect. However, a random number is generated in the character display ISP3, and the combination of the dialogue and the sound effect is generated. Can be arbitrarily changed to register an arbitrary character message in the answering machine server 4. In this case, there is a pleasure that the person making the phone call will hear an unpredictable character message while in an answering machine.

Next, a message providing method (another method) and a message providing system (another system) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. Another system of the present invention is realized using the configuration of FIG.
The system allows users to use Chara Messe free of charge for answering machine messages. In addition to not only the answering machine response message but also the answering machine guidance message,
It is also conceivable to use the voice of the character selected by the user to further enhance the entertainment.

More specifically, WE of Character Messe ISP3
The B server 31 allows the user to create a free character message provided by the sponsor, and includes the advertisement of the sponsor in the character message, thereby making the user charge free.

In addition, a scheme is employed in which a character messe provided by the sponsor is frequently used for the present from the sponsor, so that the present can be easily won.

The use of the user in the another system will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for guidance of registration / presentation of a free version of a character message, and FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for creating a free character message.

When the user operates the mobile phone to access the homepage of the WEB server 31 of the character message ISP 3 and selects the free version character message, a display screen as shown in FIG. 8A appears. When "To free version" is selected on the display screen of FIG. 8A, the display screen shifts to the display screen of FIG. 8B. On the display screen of FIG. 8B, “free registration”, “profile”, “free registration cancellation”, and “free message creation” can be selected.

If “free registration” is selected, “USER ID
"E-mail address", "nickname (user name)", etc. are registered. When the free registration is completed, the WEB server 31 automatically generates a password, and transmits the password together with the registered information (registration information) to the user by e-mail for confirmation.

When a name (user name) and a pass (password) are input and "profile" is selected, information such as the telephone number of the mobile phone, other information such as address, age, and gender can be registered. By registering as this profile, it is easy to receive gifts from sponsors. The registered user information such as registration information, password, and profile is stored in the user DB 32.

When the user inputs "name" and "pass" and selects "free registration cancellation", the registration is canceled. Also, name
Enter "pass" and select "Create Free Message" to move to the free character message creation screen shown in FIG.

Further, when "notification" is selected on the display screen of FIG. 8A, the display is shifted to the present corner display screen of FIG. 8C. On the display screen of the present corner, all the present contents provided by the sponsor can be referred to. In the present corner, not only characters but also an image such as a photograph or illustration of the present may be displayed.

When "Apply from here" is selected on the display screen of FIG. 8C, the screen shifts to the application screen of FIG. 8D ("Application confirmation" screen). In addition, when "view other" is selected, other applied products can be viewed. Note that the present number of applicants is displayed in real time on the display screen of the present corner.

On the display screen of FIG. 8C, "Apply from here"
Is selected, the user DB 32 is searched, and the user's mail address, nickname, address, age, and gender are obtained from the user information, and as shown in FIG.
Display on the screen. When "OK" is selected on the "application confirmation" screen, the application information is transmitted to the character message ISP3. This application information is totaled by the WEB server 31, and the profile of the applicant is provided to the sponsor.

The application information is sent to the web server 31.
An automatic selection is made from a list of all applicants, and an automatic lottery is performed. The user is notified of the result of the lottery (win / fail) using e-mail. However, the notification may be sent by e-mail only to the winning user.

Then, a prize is sent to the winning user at the address in the profile. Therefore, the user who applies for the present needs to register the "address" in the profile. Thereby, the credibility of the registration information can be improved. If the "address" is not registered, the user cannot apply for a present, but the user can use the free character message.

Further, with respect to the application of prizes, the WEB server 31 counts the number of days of use and the total time of use of the free character message by sponsor for each user. Alternatively, the winning probability of the user is set higher than usual using the total use time.

Specifically, the number of days and the total time of use of the free character message are converted into numerical values and converted into points. The lottery rate of the application is managed in advance in a table or the like so as to increase according to the point, and the user's lottery is performed at the lottery rate determined in the table.

As described above, if the user frequently uses the free character message of a certain sponsor, it becomes easier to win the application. Therefore, a user who wants a present often uses the free character message of the sponsor who provided the present. Will be.

Also, regarding the creation of a free character message,
This will be described with reference to FIG. When "free message creation" is selected from the display screen of FIG. 8B, the display screen shifts to the display screen of FIG. 9E. The display screen of FIG. 9E shows the current state of the character message of the user. As the situation, a use time zone, a character (character), a sponsor, and the like are displayed, and “listening” and “creation” can be selected.

When "listening" is selected, the character message I
The free character message of the user is acquired as data from the sound data DB 33 of SP3 and transmitted to the user's mobile phone. When "CREATE" is selected, the display shifts to the display screen of FIG. 9 (f). In this case, since the free character message has already been created, selecting "create" and performing the processing means updating the free character message.

As shown in FIG. 9 (f), a character (character) is selected on the display screen of "Create Free Character Messe". Then, when a character is selected and “GO” is instructed, the screen shifts to the display screen of FIG.

In the display screen shown in FIG. 9G, the operation of combining the speech and the sound effect is performed for the character selected in FIG. 9F. "Choose dialogue" displays multiple names of companies sponsored by the character,
When a sponsor is selected from among them, the corresponding dialog is prepared, and the dialog is used. In “select sound effect”, various sound effects are prepared, and a desired sound effect is selected from among them. In this way, information on the selected “character”, “line”, and “sound effect” (the address of the character voice data and the effect sound data in the sound data DB 33) is registered in the user DB 32.

When the user wants to listen to the created message, he or she selects "Let's listen to the created message" to transmit a preview sound to the user's mobile phone. Also,
When "Make a message" is set as an answering machine, the address in the sound data DB 33 of the character's speech (voice data) and sound effect data is stored for each corresponding user in the user DB 32. Furthermore, the created character message is transmitted to the answering machine server 4 and registered as a response message in the answering machine.

In FIG. 9 (f), the characters are displayed in a list and the character is selected. However, a plurality of sponsors are displayed first, and the character and the sound effect are selected from the sponsors. You may do it.

Further, in FIG. 9, the speech and the sound effect can be selected in combination. However, it is also conceivable that the user can select a character message in which the speech and the sound effect are integrated. .

Also, the popularity of the free character message may be announced on the character message website. For example, it is conceivable to announce the top ten free and popular character messes that are frequently used. As a result, the sponsors will try to provide popular messages, and it is expected that the free character message will be more fun.

[0076]

According to the present invention, a web server creates and sets a character message combining sound data and a sound effect of a character in a sound database in response to access from a user, and sets the set character message. The message providing method and the message providing system for registering the answering message as a response message to the answering machine server, the character message combining voice data and sound effect of the character is used for the answering machine response message, so that the answering machine response message can be personalized. Thus, there is an effect that the entertainment can be made high.

Further, according to the present invention, the web server
The message providing method and the message providing system can create and set information on a character message for each specific time zone, and further register the character message set for each specific time as a response message for each specific time in the answering machine. Therefore, it is possible to provide a detailed answering machine response message according to the user's schedule.

Further, according to the present invention, the web server employs the above-described message providing method and message providing system in which a user can arbitrarily set a specific time zone in which a character message is set. There is an effect that the answering machine response message can be heard in the time zone of.

Further, according to the present invention, the web server
The above message providing method and message, wherein the user can specify and set a specific time zone of a specific day for information on a character message, and register the character message set in the specific time zone of the specific day as a response message to the answering machine server Because it is a provision system,
The user can reserve the answering machine response message in advance, which has the effect of improving the user's convenience.

Further, according to the present invention, a web server creates and sets a character message combining sound data and sound effect of a character including a sponsor advertisement provided by a sponsor from a sound database by access from a user. Since the message providing method and the message providing system register the set character message as a response message to the answering machine, the character message combining voice data and sound effect of the character provided by the sponsor is used for the answering machine response message. So without compromising the user,
There is an effect that the answering machine response message can be made unique and highly entertaining.

The present invention also provides the message providing method and the message providing method, wherein when the present is provided from the sponsor, the web server changes the winning probability in the application in accordance with the use status of the sponsor's character message by the user. The provision system makes it easy for the user to win a prize, especially in the case of a sponsor's present which is a provider of character messages frequently used by the user, and has an effect of encouraging the user to apply for a sweepstakes. is there.

Further, according to the present invention, since the web server employs the above-mentioned message providing system using user information registered for use of a character message when a user applies for a prize from a sponsor, the application by the user can be performed. This greatly reduces the time and effort of the user and further improves the credibility of user information such as the address and name of the prize destination.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a message providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing another message providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of a homepage on a WEB site of Character Messe ISP3.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of “new registration / cancellation / inquiry”;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of “Create character message”.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for creating a character message by selecting a specific character.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for creating a character message by selecting one's voice;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for guidance of registration / present of a free version of a character message.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for creating a free character message.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Mobile telephone, 2 ... Billing server, 3 ... Character message ISP, 4 ... Answering machine server, 5 ... Character message sound server, 31 ... WEB server, 32 ... User DB,
33 ... Sound DB

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[Claims] 1. A method of providing a response message in an answering machine service for a portable telephone, comprising: preparing a character message combining voice data and sound effects of a plurality of characters prepared in advance on a server on a web; A message providing method, wherein the set character message is used as the response message. 2. The message providing method according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of character messages are created and set for each specific time zone, and the set character messages are used as the response message for each of the specific time zones. . 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the specific time zone can be arbitrarily set by a user. 4. The character message can be set by specifying a specific time zone of a specific day by a user, and the set character message is used as the response message in the specific time zone of the specific day. Item 1
The message provision method described. 5. The sound data or sound effect of the character can be previewed at the stage of creating the character message, and the preview of the set character message is output from the web server to the mobile phone by voice. Item 5. The message providing method according to any one of Items 1 to 4. 6. A system for providing a response message in an answering machine service for a portable telephone, comprising: a sound database storing voice data of a plurality of characters and a plurality of sound effects; A user database for storing information on character messages combining data and sound effects; and information about the character messages created and set by access from a user, stored in the user database, and the set character messages. And a web server for registering as a response message to the answering machine server. 7. The web server can create and set information on a character message for each specific time zone.
7. The message providing system according to claim 6, further comprising a web server for registering the character message set for each specific time in the answering machine as a response message for each specific time. 8. The message providing system according to claim 7, wherein the web server is a web server that allows a user to arbitrarily set a specific time zone in which a character message is set. 9. The web server can set a specific time zone of a specific day by a user with respect to the information on the character message, and responds to the answering machine server with the character message set in the specific time zone of the specific day. The message providing system according to claim 6, wherein the web server is a web server for registering as a message. 10. The web server is characterized in that a process of registering a character message as an answering machine response message in the answering machine server once transfers the character message to the mobile phone and causes the mobile phone to perform the process. 10. The message providing system according to claim 6, wherein: 11. The web server enables the voice data or sound effect of the character to be previewed on the mobile phone being accessed in the character message creation stage, and the set character message is previewed by connecting to the mobile phone. 11. The web server which disconnects and accesses the mobile phone from the web server to output the set character message by voice.
The described message providing system. 12. In response to an access from a mobile phone, the user is prompted by voice guidance to create and set a character message for each specific time period by combining voice data and sound effects of the character. A message providing system, comprising: a sound server for registering the character message as a response message to the answering machine at each specific time slot when a message is set. 13. The message providing method according to claim 1, wherein the character message uses voice data of a character associated with the sponsor, and the message includes an advertisement of the sponsor. 14. The message providing method according to claim 13, wherein, for a present provided by a sponsor, a winning probability of the present is changed according to a use situation of the character message provided by the sponsor. 15. A system for providing a response message in an answering machine service for a portable telephone, wherein a plurality of voice data and sound effects, including voice data of a character related to a sponsor, including an advertisement of the sponsor are stored. A database that stores information about a character message that combines the voice data of the character and the sound effect for a registered user; and creates and sets information about the character message through access from a user. A message server that stores the set character message in the user database and registers the set character message as a response message in an answering machine server. 16. When a present is provided by a sponsor, the web server changes a winning probability in the application according to the use status of the character message provided by the sponsor among the users who applied for the prize. 16. The message providing system according to claim 15, wherein the message providing system is a server. 17. A web server for detecting the number of days or the total time of use of a character message of a user, and increasing the number of days or time to increase the probability of winning a prize from a sponsor of the character message. 17. The message providing system according to claim 16, wherein 18. The web server according to claim 16, wherein when the user applies for a prize from the sponsor, the user uses the registered user information to use the character message. Claim 1
7. The message providing system according to 7.