JP4431324B2 - Wireless communication terminal, wireless communication system, operation control program, and recording medium recording the program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a wireless communication terminal such as a mobile phone having a communication function for performing wireless communication by transmitting / receiving radio waves other than a carrier, a wireless communication system, an operation control program, and a recording medium storing the program. The present invention relates to an information distribution system having a wireless communication terminal that acquires information from a distribution device using a network other than a carrier.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Mobile communication represented by cellular systems such as automobile telephones and mobile phones has been in widespread use in recent years, and multi-function mobile phones with PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) functions are expected to become increasingly popular.
[0003]
Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and UWB (Ultra Wideband) are used as systems that can access local networks other than carriers. Wireless LANs are widely used in portable information terminals such as portable notebook personal computers and PDAs having a wireless LAN function. In mobile phones that require lower power consumption, attention is paid to low-power short-distance two-way wireless communication systems such as Bluetooth and UWB. Bluetooth is a system that performs short-distance two-way wireless communication between a master (server) and a slave (client). 2.4 GHz can be used all over the world to enable communication between devices anywhere on the earth. Use frequency bands. The communication speed in the current standard is 1 Mbps, and a version upgrade to 10 Mbps is planned in the future. The actual channel rate can be up to 3 channels of synchronous audio communication, or 1 channel can simultaneously transmit audio and data. Asynchronous channels support bi-directional connections at 721 Kbps and return direction connections at 57.6 Kbps, or symmetric links at 432.6 Kbps.
[0004]
As a mobile terminal equipped with Bluetooth, for example, in Patent Document 1, the information download server is requested by Bluetooth to transmit desired content from the mobile terminal, and the encrypted information from the information download server is transmitted to the mobile terminal by Bluetooth. Send. Moreover, in patent document 2, it consists of the information transmitter 1 installed for every store, and the portable terminal 2 which receives the information which the said information transmitter 1 distributes in the vicinity of the said store, The said information transmitter 1 and the said An information distribution system that distributes information content with the mobile terminal 2 by Bluetooth is disclosed. Further, Patent Document 3 discloses an information distribution system in which a server-side Bluetooth device distributes distribution information stored in a distribution information database to a client-side Bluetooth device when a connection with the client-side Bluetooth device is established. Yes.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-77130 A (FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-84570 (FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 3]
JP 2001-339408 A (FIG. 1)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The mobile phone network is in the stage of high-speed transition (2G to 3G), and high-speed and large-capacity information, so-called rich content, can be distributed due to the high speed.
However, the following problems occur in order to distribute rich content even in high-speed and large-capacity communication represented by 3G.
(1) The packet cost is high due to the large amount of information.
(2) Since the amount of information is large, it takes a long time to download (DL).
(3) Capital investment of the base station increases in order to maintain the quality when users are concentrated.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and can reduce packet costs and time spent for download (DL), and can appropriately distribute rich contents, wireless communication terminals, and wireless communication terminals. It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication system, an operation control program, and a recording medium recording the program.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The wireless communication terminal of the present invention is connected to at least one of a global network using a carrier network and a local network other than the carrier network, and uses the global network or the local network from an information distribution device. A wireless communication terminal for acquiring information, characterized by comprising control means for controlling to access the local network when the amount of information distributed from the information distribution device exceeds a certain reference value .
The amount of information may be set according to the data amount, download time, or packet price.
[0009]
A tag indicating a download access destination is assigned to the distribution information, and the control means sets a reference value for a constant amount of information distributed from the information distribution device when the tag is not added to the distribution information. If it exceeds, it is more preferable to access the local network.
[0010]
More preferably, a tag indicating a download access destination is assigned to the distribution information, and the control means accesses the global network or the local network based on the tag.
[0011]
Furthermore, the control means may determine that the access point is within an access point connected to the local network, and access the local network when the access point is within the access point.
[0012]
Furthermore, it may be provided with a confirmation means for confirming downloading to the user, and the control means may access the global network or the local network based on confirmation of the confirmation means.
[0013]
As a more preferred specific mode, the local network is a network using Bluetooth, UWB, or wireless LAN.
Moreover, as a more preferable specific aspect, the wireless communication device is a mobile phone, a PHS, a portable information terminal, or an FWA terminal.
[0014]
The information distribution system of the present invention is connected to at least one of an information distribution device for distributing information, a global network using a carrier network, and a local network other than the carrier network, An information distribution system having a network or a wireless communication terminal that acquires information using the local network, wherein the amount of information distributed from the information distribution device exceeds the predetermined reference value. It is characterized by comprising control means for controlling to access.
[0015]
The amount of information may be set according to the data amount, download time, or packet price.
A tag indicating a download access destination is assigned to the distribution information, and the control means sets a reference value for a constant amount of information distributed from the information distribution device when the tag is not added to the distribution information. If it exceeds, it is more preferable to access the local network.
[0016]
More preferably, a tag indicating a download access destination is assigned to the distribution information, and the control means accesses the global network or the local network based on the tag.
[0017]
Furthermore, the control means may determine that the access point is within an access point connected to the local network, and access the local network when the access point is within the access point.
[0018]
Furthermore, it may be provided with a confirmation means for confirming downloading to the user, and the control means may access the global network or the local network based on confirmation of the confirmation means.
[0019]
In addition, the present invention is connected to at least one of an information distribution device for distributing information, a global network using a carrier network, and a local network other than the carrier network, and the information distribution device connects the global network or An information distribution system having a wireless communication terminal that acquires information using the local network, wherein the local network is accessed when an amount of information distributed from the information distribution device exceeds a certain reference value It is a program for causing a computer to execute the control means for controlling in this way.
[0020]
Furthermore, the present invention is connected to at least one of an information distribution device for distributing information, a global network using a carrier network, and a local network other than the carrier network, and the information distribution device connects the global network or An information distribution system having a wireless communication terminal that acquires information using the local network, wherein the local network is accessed when an amount of information distributed from the information distribution device exceeds a certain reference value A computer-readable recording medium is recorded with a program for causing a computer to execute control means for controlling in this way.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a radio communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the wireless communication system is applied to a wireless communication system including a service server connected to a wireless communication terminal via a network.
[0023]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a wireless communication terminal such as a mobile phone / PHS (Personal Handy-Phone System) or a portable information terminal (hereinafter referred to as PDA (Personal Digital Assistants)) that performs wireless communication, and the wireless communication terminal 10 is a carrier. Bluetooth transmission / reception function that can receive Bluetooth service as an information distribution service using other networks. In FIG. 1, a mobile phone is taken as an example of the wireless communication terminal 10.
[0024]
The wireless communication system performs wireless communication with a carrier server 1, a carrier network 2 including a dedicated line connected to the carrier server 1, and a plurality of base stations 3 and base stations 3 of mobile phones connected to the carrier network 2. In addition, a plurality of mobile phones 10 (wireless communication terminals) having a Bluetooth transmission / reception function, a server 4 (information providing apparatus) for information distribution service, and a Bluetooth transmission / reception connected to the information distribution service server 4 through a high-speed dedicated communication line 5 A plurality of access points AP (Access # Point) 6 and a network 7 composed of the Internet or a dedicated line connecting the information distribution service server 4 and the carrier server 1.
[0025]
An access point AP (Access # Point) 6 is installed in a register (cash register) of various stores such as convenience stores, family restaurants, record stores, and gas stations, and is connected to the information distribution service server 4 through the high-speed dedicated communication line 5. Is done. In this embodiment, the access point AP6 is installed in the register. However, this is only an example, and it is needless to say that an access point AP other than the register may be used. Here, the access point AP6a is a register installed in a convenience store, and the area A is a local network usable area by Bluetooth. Similarly, the access point AP6b is a local network usable area B by a register installed in a family restaurant, the access point AP6c is a local network usable area C by a register installed in a record store, and the access point AP6d is A local network usable area D is formed by a register installed at a gas station.
[0026]
The carrier server 1 is a server on a carrier network that connects the base station 3 with the carrier network 2. In addition to the function as a carrier server, the carrier server 1 has a function of converting information generated by the mobile phone 10 into information on the current position and transmitting the information to the mobile phone 10 via the base station 3. Further, the carrier server 1 includes a service server 80 having a discount service function for charges using Bluetooth (described later with reference to FIG. 5).
[0027]
The carrier network 2 and / or the network 7 is a network composed of a mobile communication network, a public telephone network, a LAN, the Internet, and the like, and the type of network and the type of protocol such as a wired system or a wireless system are not particularly limited. As the access line of the carrier network 2, FTTH (Fiber To The Home), HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax), ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) / VDSL (Very high data rate Digital Subscriber Line), etc. A large capacity line is available.
[0028]
The base station 3 transmits and receives radio waves from a plurality of mobile phones 10 via antennas and is connected to the carrier server 1 through the carrier network 2. The carrier network 2 and the base station 3 connect the own terminal and the partner terminal when transmitting and receiving information with the mobile phone 10.
[0029]
The information distribution service server 4 carries data stored in the content database 63 (described later with reference to FIG. 4) through the high-speed dedicated communication line 5 and the access point AP (Access # Point) 6 in accordance with a request from the mobile phone 10. Delivered to the telephone 10.
[0030]
In FIG. 1, one mobile phone 10, two base stations 3, and four access points AP 6 are illustrated, but any number of mobile communication terminals, base stations, and access points AP can be configured. In addition, any type of mobile phone 10 may be used.
[0031]
The mobile phone 10 may be a mobile terminal that can be connected to a network other than the carrier, and is not limited to the mobile phone described above, and may be a mobile information terminal such as PHS or PDA. Further, the form is not limited, such as a PCMCIA card or a CF card-shaped Bluetooth connection device. Furthermore, the system that can access a local network other than the carrier is not limited to Bluetooth, and may be UWB or wireless LAN. In addition, a wireless communication terminal that can move a place of use, such as an FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) terminal, is also included.
[0032]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile phone 10, which is an example applied to a wireless communication terminal of a camera-equipped mobile phone.
In FIG. 2, a camera-equipped mobile phone 10 (wireless communication terminal) includes a main control unit 21 (control means) composed of a CPU for controlling the entire apparatus, a ROM for storing control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a working memory for the CPU. Storage area 22 for storing character information, image information, audio signals received or input, antenna 23 for wireless communication for carrier, wireless transmission / reception of radio waves RF radio unit 24 for performing communication, communication control unit 25 for controlling RF radio unit 24, power source unit 26 for supplying power to RF radio unit 24 and each module, power source control unit 27 for controlling power source unit 26, Bluetooth radio An antenna 28 for performing communication, a Bluetooth wireless unit 29 for performing wireless communication by transmitting and receiving radio waves, and a Bluetooth communication control for controlling the Bluetooth wireless unit 29 30, a position information acquisition unit 31 that acquires the current position information of the terminal itself, a microphone 32 for inputting voice, a speaker 33 (part of confirmation means) that rings a ring tone, a received call, a key push sound, a received signal, A call control unit 34 having an audio codec that digitally processes an input audio signal from the microphone 32, a display unit 35 (part of confirmation means) including a liquid crystal panel that displays operation guidance and received information in color, and a display unit A display control unit 36 for driving and controlling an operation unit 37, an operation unit 37 for inputting and generating key operation information from a user (a part of the confirmation unit), an imaging unit 38 including a camera for inputting target image information, and an imaging unit 38 And an imaging control unit 39 for controlling the camera.
[0033]
The main control unit 21 is configured by a microcomputer or the like, and controls the entire apparatus, and also controls a communication control unit 25 that controls the operation state of the RF wireless unit 24, and a Bluetooth communication control unit that controls the operation state of the Bluetooth wireless unit 29. 30, a power control unit 27 that controls energization of the RF wireless unit 24 and / or the Bluetooth wireless unit 29, a storage unit 22, a position information acquisition unit 31, a communication control unit 34, a display control unit 36, an operation unit 37, and imaging control The operation of the unit 39 is controlled.
[0034]
The storage unit 22 is a ROM, a RAM, and an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) which is an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory. The storage unit 22 is a program of the main control unit 21, communication control data, and image data of the camera-equipped mobile phone 10. Various data such as are stored.
[0035]
The ROM is a read-only semiconductor memory that stores fixed data such as a program and communication control data required when the main control unit 21 operates. The RAM is used as a so-called working memory that temporarily stores data related to communication, data used for calculations, calculation results, and the like. A program processed by the mobile phone 10 is developed and executed in this RAM. Further, a part of the RAM is composed of an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) which is an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory, and various specifications in the cellular phone 10 can be changed by changing a program written in the EEPROM. Can do. That is, recently, in order to avoid the time loss of changing the mask ROM for each debugging of the system development, the program ROM is a non-volatile memory, for example, EPROM, EEPROM, and the time for program development and modification is greatly reduced. . Further, if the program is downloaded and the program contents of the EEPROM are rewritten, it is possible to easily upgrade functions or change functions.
[0036]
The communication control unit 25 is a functional unit for performing communication with a wireless mobile communication network. The communication control unit 25 modulates a voice signal input from the microphone 32 into a transmission / reception radio frequency (RF) and radiates from the antenna 23, and an antenna. A receiver that receives a signal of a transmission / reception radio frequency (RF) band from 23, modulates a multiplexed signal, outputs the modulated signal to the transceiver, and demodulates a signal received wirelessly by the transceiver It consists of a modem and a power amplifier. The RF radio unit 24 constitutes the transceiver.
The antenna 28 transmits a signal converted by the Bluetooth communication control unit 30 and receives a radio wave from the outside. The antenna 28 is also used for Bluetooth communication.
[0037]
The Bluetooth communication control unit 30 performs processing such as signal diffusion, modulation, and filtering, and mainly uses a spread spectrum method using very high frequency (SHF), and communicates within a radius of several tens of meters at a low output. I do. For example, a multiple access (CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access) communication method using a spectrum of 2.4 GHz band is used.
[0038]
The Bluetooth radio unit 29 is a radio that includes a transmitter that modulates user data or a user profile into ultra-high frequency (SHF) and radiates from the antenna 28, a receiver that receives a signal of transmit / receive ultra-high frequency (SHF) from the antenna 28, and the like. And a modulation / demodulation unit that modulates the multiplexed signal, outputs the modulated signal to the radio unit, and demodulates the signal wirelessly received by the radio unit.
[0039]
Since the Bluetooth radio unit 29 and the Bluetooth communication control unit 30 are different from the carrier communication control unit 25 in use frequency band, modulation method, and the like, it is necessary to provide separate radio control units. The Bluetooth communication control unit 30 is for a mobile phone, but can be a general-purpose wireless communication system.
[0040]
The location information acquisition unit 31 transmits / receives information to / from the carrier server 1 via the base station 3 and the network, and acquires the current location information of the own terminal from the approach confirmation. Alternatively, the position information acquisition unit 31 includes, for example, a GPS antenna that receives a radio wave of position information from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite or the like, and obtains current position information from latitude / longitude information received from the GPS antenna. The position information is acquired by the GPS function calculated as two parameters.
[0041]
The call control unit 34 performs digital signal processing on the received signal and the input audio signal from the microphone 32 using an internal audio codec. The input audio signal from the microphone 32 is amplified by an amplifier (not shown) as required. This audio codec amplifies the received signal that has been subjected to digital signal processing with this amplifier as necessary, and outputs the sound through the speaker 33. In addition, the call control unit 34 includes an echo canceller that controls an echo canceller for canceling echo from the call line.
[0042]
The display unit 35 includes an LCD display capable of color display in a dot matrix configuration, a PDP as a backlight, an EL, and drivers. For example, the time is displayed during standby, and the telephone number and call time of the other party are displayed during a call. Moreover, the display illumination (backlight) is turned on or blinked as necessary.
[0043]
The operation unit 37 determines telephone function keys for incoming / outgoing calls, telephone function switching, operation determination, mode keys for switching various functions, cursor keys for moving a selection target in the vertical and horizontal directions, and camera input. A shutter key that is a shutter button and a dial key including a membrane key for dialing such as inputting a telephone number are configured.
[0044]
The imaging unit 38 is, for example, a 340,000 pixel CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (area-type solid-state imaging device) camera built in the mobile phone 10. The imaging unit 38 includes a single focus lens, and the depth of focus is switched between normal shooting and macro shooting.
[0045]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication unit of a register (cash register) in which the access point AP6 is installed.
In FIG. 3, a register 40 includes a main control unit 41 composed of a CPU for controlling the entire apparatus and the drawer, a ROM for storing a control program and fixed data, a semiconductor memory such as a RAM which is a working storage area of the CPU, and the like. A storage unit 42 for storing sales data, data used for calculation and calculation results, an antenna 43 for performing wireless communication for carriers, an RF wireless unit 44 for transmitting and receiving radio waves and performing wireless communication, and an RF wireless unit 44 A communication control unit 45 for controlling, a power supply unit 46 for supplying power to each module, a power supply control unit 47 for controlling the power supply unit 46, an antenna 48 for performing wireless communication for Bluetooth, and Bluetooth for performing wireless communication by transmitting and receiving radio waves Connect to the information distribution service server 4 through the wireless unit 49, the Bluetooth communication control unit 50 that controls the Bluetooth wireless unit 49, and the high-speed dedicated communication line 5. Configured with a line interface 51, the reception display unit 52 including a liquid crystal panel that information a color display, the display unit 52 display control unit 53 controls driving the and operation unit 54 for inputting generating key operation information, for.
[0046]
Although not shown, the register 40 is a printing unit for printing various data such as one registration memory and subtotal memory stored in the storage unit 42 on journal paper and receipt paper, and stores cash and cash / cash deposits. A drawer that is opened when a key or the like is operated is connected to it.
[0047]
The operation unit 54 is provided with operation keys such as a numeric key, a PLU key, a cash key, and other function keys on the keyboard, and “setting (P)” and “registration (REG)”. , A mode switch MS for designating each mode of “power off (OFF)”, “inspection (X)”, and “settlement (Z)” is provided.
[0048]
The antenna 43, the RF radio unit 44, the communication control unit 45, the power source unit 46, the power source control unit 47, the antenna 48, the Bluetooth radio unit 49, and the Bluetooth communication control unit 50 correspond to the corresponding units of the mobile phone 10 described in FIG. Since it is the same structure as, description is abbreviate | omitted.
The antenna 43, the RF radio unit 44, and the communication control unit 45 can be omitted when the carrier is not accessed.
[0049]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information distribution service server 4.
In FIG. 4, the information distribution service server 4 creates a provision information by grasping a request from the user of the mobile phone 10 and a control and information distribution function of the entire server, and a computer that realizes a service provision process for providing the information. The main control unit 61, the line interface 62 for connecting to the access point AP6 (AP6a, AP6b, AP6c, AP6d) through the high-speed dedicated communication line 5 and transmitting / receiving data, and various provided contents such as music information and image information Content database 63 that stores information, a display unit 64 that includes a liquid crystal panel that displays information, a display control unit 65 that drives and controls the display unit 64, and an operation unit that includes a pointing device such as a keyboard and a mouse to input and generate operation information 66.
[0050]
The content database 63 is a database for storing various contents for realizing an information distribution service using a network other than the carrier, and is configured independently from the management database for storing management information from the access point AP6. You may cooperate by.
[0051]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the carrier server 1.
In FIG. 5, a carrier server 1 is a carrier or a business operator acting on its behalf, and is connected to a carrier network 2 and connected to a main server 70 for controlling the carrier network in general and a network 7 consisting of the Internet or a dedicated line. And a service server 80 having various services (in this case, a discount service for charges using Bluetooth), and the main server 70 and the service server 80 can exchange data and perform a cooperative operation.
[0052]
The main server 70 is a data transmission / reception unit that transmits / receives data to / from the main control unit 71, a line interface 72 for connecting to the carrier network 2, and a service server 80. 73, a management database (DB) 74 for accumulating customer management information such as subscriber telephone numbers, attributes, and related information, and a location information database 75 for providing location information. The management database 74 may be configured by independently configuring a setting database for storing various parameters for realizing carrier service and a management database for storing customer management information, and may be linked by a data link. Further, the position information database 75 may be outside the main server 70 and cooperate with the data link. The position information database 75 constitutes a part of position position detecting means for detecting the current position information of the mobile phone 10 together with the position information acquisition unit 31 of the mobile phone 10.
[0053]
The service server 80 is connected to a control unit 81 (control means) composed of a computer for controlling the entire server, the network 7 and, for example, a communication interface 82 for transmitting / receiving data accessed to a URL (Uniform Resource Locators) on the Internet, A data transmission / reception unit 83 that transmits / receives data to / from the main server 70 and a charging database (DB) 84 that accumulates data amount / time / price of information to be provided are configured.
[0054]
The control unit 81 controls to access the local network using Bluetooth when the amount of information distributed from the information distribution service server 4 exceeds a certain reference value.
[0055]
The charging database (DB) 84 can be constructed in any way, for example, the amount of data to be distributed, download time, or packet price is stored as a list, and the information is output when a certain reference value is exceeded The configuration is as follows. In addition, data amount priority, download time priority, time zone discount information, or the like may be added.
[0056]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a structure of content data 90 used in a local network using Bluetooth. In FIG. 6, the data structure format includes a header 91, a tag (Tag) 92, and data 93. A tag 92 indicates a download access destination. Based on the tag 92, it is possible to access either a global network using Bluetooth or a local network using the carrier network 2.
[0057]
Here, in the present embodiment, a mode is shown in which the control unit 81 of the service server 80 of the carrier server 1 performs control to access the local network when the amount of information to be distributed exceeds a certain reference value. However, any control means having the same function may be installed anywhere on the information distribution system. For example, it may be installed on a server independent of the carrier server 1, or the information distribution service server 4 may include this control means. Alternatively, a wireless communication terminal such as the mobile phone 10 may include this control unit. In this case, the main control unit 21 of the mobile phone 10 in FIG. 2 has a function as this control means.
[0058]
Hereinafter, the operation of the information distribution system configured as described above will be described.
As described above, in order to distribute rich contents, (1) the amount of information is large and the packet cost is high, (2) the amount of information is large, and the time required for downloading (DL) is long, and (3) user concentration In order to maintain the quality of time, it is necessary to solve the problem that the capital investment of the base station becomes large. For this purpose, it is conceivable to increase the capacity of a local network using Bluetooth and adopt a method of distributing rich content (super rich content) exceeding a certain standard in the local network with increased capacity.
[0059]
However, this means that the carrier abandons the collection of packet charges that occur during distribution, which has a great disadvantage on the carrier side.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, a certain reference value is set (data amount / time / price), and only when the reference value is exceeded, the user's expense is the maximum value of the fixed reference value. A billing system is provided.
[0060]
FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 are flowcharts showing a discount service for charges using Bluetooth, and are executed by the control unit 61 of FIG. In the figure, S indicates each step of the flow.
[0061]
First, in step S1, it is checked whether or not the transmission data is tagged information shown in FIG. If it is tagged information, the tag of the information is checked in step S2, and it is determined whether it is a global network using a carrier or a local network using Bluetooth. If the local network uses Bluetooth, it is determined in step S3 whether the access point AP is within the access point AP that can use Bluetooth. If it is determined by the tag determination that the data is in the local network and within the access point AP that can use Bluetooth, the local network using Bluetooth is accessed in step S4, and this flow ends. That is, when a local network is designated by a tag in advance and the access point AP is in an access point AP that can use Bluetooth, the local network is accessed as it is.
[0062]
If the access point AP is not capable of using Bluetooth in step S3, the user confirmation (1) is performed by displaying a message on the display unit 35 for the user in step S5. User confirmation {circle around (1)} is for confirming the charge required for downloading to the user, for example, confirming, “Will it cost more than ** yen to download?”. This user confirmation (1) is similar to the case of user confirmation (2) described later, in addition to displaying a message on the display unit 35, a voice message by voice synthesis using a voice synthesis LSI in the call control unit 34, or The combination may be used. As a result of the user confirmation (1), if the user does not wish to download, the process is canceled and this flow is terminated.
[0063]
If the user wishes to download after approving that it will cost more than ** yen to download, in step S6 the access destination is converted from the local network using Bluetooth to the global network using the carrier, In step S7, the global network is accessed and this flow ends.
[0064]
On the other hand, if the data is not tagged information shown in FIG. 6 in step S1, the global network is accessed in step S8, and data amount data is obtained from the accessed global network in step S9. Next, the data amount data obtained in step S10 is compared with reference data (reference data), and in step S11, automatic network selection is determined. As the reference data, the data defined in the charging database 84 is sequentially downloaded and stored in the storage unit 22 of the mobile phone 10. If a local network is selected by automatic network selection, it is determined in step S12 whether or not the access point AP is within the access point AP that can use Bluetooth. If it is in the access point AP, the local network is accessed in step S13, and this flow is terminated.
[0065]
On the other hand, if it is a global network using a carrier in step S2, it is determined in step S14 whether or not it is within an access point AP that can use Bluetooth. User confirmation {circle around (2)} is performed by displaying a message on the display unit 35 or by voice from the speaker 33. The user confirmation (2) confirms the download fee for the local network to the user, and confirms, for example, “It costs more than ** yen, but will you download on the local network?”. In this case, the message “It costs more than ** yen, but…” is clearly expressed as a higher price than the carrier. For example, “When this access is executed, ** Is it all right?
[0066]
When the user selects download via the local network, the local network is accessed in step S13, and this flow ends.
When the user does not select download via the local network, or when the user is not in the access point AP in step S12 or step S14, user confirmation (1) is performed in step S16. The user confirmation {circle over (1)} confirms, for example, “Does it cost more than ** yen to download?” As described above. If the user wishes to download after approving that it will cost ** yen or more to download, the flow is terminated by accessing the global network in step S17. If the user does not wish to download as a result of the user confirmation (1), the process is canceled and this flow is terminated.
[0067]
If a global network is selected by automatic network selection in step S11, it is determined in step S18 whether the access point AP is within an access point AP that can use Bluetooth. If it is within the access point AP, user confirmation (2) is performed in step S19. User confirmation (2) is similar to the above, for example, “It costs more than ** yen, but will you download it on the local network?” Or “When this access is executed, from the ○○ (carrier name) you are using, Confirm that "Is it about ** yen expensive? If the user wishes to download after approving that it costs ** yen or more in the local network, the local network is accessed in step S20 and this flow is terminated.
[0068]
If it is not in the access point AP in step S18 or if the result of user confirmation (2) in step S19 is that the user does not wish to download via the local network, the user confirmation (1) is performed in step S21. If the user wishes to download after approving that it will cost more than ** yen to download, the global network is accessed in step S22 and this flow is terminated. If the user does not wish to download as a result of the user confirmation (1), the process is canceled and this flow is terminated.
[0069]
As described above, the information distribution system according to the present embodiment includes at least one of the information distribution service server 4 that distributes information, the global network using the carrier network 2, and the local network using Bluetooth other than the carrier network 2. And a mobile phone 10 that acquires information from the information distribution service server 4 using a global network or a local network, and the control unit 81 of the service server 80 uses the charging database 84 to When the amount of information distributed from the server 4 exceeds a certain reference value, control is performed so that the local network using Bluetooth is accessed. Therefore, rich content that exceeds a certain standard in the local network using Bluetooth (super rich) Content) , For a user can use the local network between high-speed and large-capacity amount appropriate data (or time), also in the information distribution service server side can reduce the time to deliver the information. Furthermore, for the carrier side, in addition to guaranteeing carrier use up to a certain reference value, it is possible to set so that, for example, even if the data amount exceeds the reference value, the income equivalent to the reference value can be obtained. Thereby, a user, a carrier, and an information provider can enjoy each merit.
[0070]
In addition, in this embodiment, there is an effect that it can be easily implemented without adding hardware by using the carrier network mechanism of the mobile phone.
[0071]
Here, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the control unit 81 (control unit) and the accounting database 84 are installed in the service server 80 of the carrier server 1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is independent of the carrier server 1. Then, the control unit 81 and the charging database 84 may be installed. In general, when a business entity different from the carrier operator implements this control, the control unit 81 and the charging database 84 are installed in a place independent of the carrier server 1.
[0072]
In this embodiment, the control unit 81 and the charging database 84 are installed on the carrier server 1 side. However, the data content of the charging database 84 may be stored in the storage unit 22 of the mobile phone 10. If comprised in this way, charging can be determined, without transmitting / receiving with the carrier server 1. FIG.
[0073]
Note that the wireless communication terminal and the wireless communication system of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone is used as a wireless mobile terminal, but the present invention is not limited to a mobile phone and can be applied to an apparatus having an information device function or a combination thereof. In addition, as a device that can transmit and receive data, a device that is integrated with an information device function represented by a personal computer may be used, and it can be applied to all systems. The contents of the transmitted / received data may be anything.
[0074]
Further, the types of processing units and the like, the type / format of setting information, etc. constituting the wireless communication terminal and the wireless communication system are not limited to the above-described embodiments.
In the present embodiment, the names of a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication system are used. However, this is for convenience of explanation and may be a mobile terminal, a communication terminal device, or the like. Similarly, the network server may be a server that distributes commercial content information.
[0075]
Furthermore, the types of the control device and storage device of the system constituting the server and the client, the type of data stored in the database, etc. are not limited to the above-described embodiments. The mobile communication system used for the wireless communication terminal may be any system such as a TDMA system, a CDMA system, etc., and the location information acquisition function gives the current location information to a user terminal such as a PHS / cell phone base station and In addition to the method of detecting the position from the terminal and the approach confirmation, a method using GPS may be used.
[0076]
The wireless communication terminal and the wireless communication system described above are also realized by a program for causing the wireless communication terminal and the wireless communication system to function. This program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium. In the present invention, as the recording medium, the main memory itself may be a program medium, or a program reading device is provided as an external storage device and can be read by inserting the recording medium therein. May be. In either case, the stored program may be configured to be accessed and executed by the CPU, or in any case, the program is read and the read program is not shown in a program storage area. The program may be downloaded and executed by the program. It is assumed that this download program is stored in the main device in advance.
[0077]
Here, the program medium is a recording medium configured to be separable from the main body, such as a tape system such as a magnetic tape or a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk or a hard disk, or a CD-ROM / MO /. It may be a medium carrying a fixed program including a disk system of an optical disk such as MD / DVD, a card system such as an IC card / optical card, or a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash ROM or the like. .
[0078]
Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, when a means capable of connection to an external communication network is provided, the program is fluidly supported so that the program is downloaded from the communication network via the communication connection means. It may be a medium. When the program is downloaded from the communication network in this way, the download program may be stored in the main device in advance, or may be installed from another recording medium. The content stored in the recording medium is not limited to a program, and may be data.
[0079]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, packet costs and download (DL) time can be suppressed, rich content can be distributed appropriately, and hardware addition can be performed. Information can be obtained from a local network other than the carrier.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a radio communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile phone according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a communication unit of a register in which an access point AP of the wireless communication system according to the present embodiment is installed.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information distribution service server of the wireless communication system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a carrier server of the wireless communication system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a structure of content data used in the local network of the wireless communication system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a fee discount service using Bluetooth in the wireless communication system of the present embodiment;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a fee discount service using Bluetooth in the wireless communication system of the present embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a fee discount service using Bluetooth in the wireless communication system of the present embodiment;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Carrier server
2 Carrier network
3 base stations
4 Information distribution service server (information provision device)
5 High-speed dedicated communication line
6 Access point AP (Access # Point)
7 Network
10 Mobile phone with camera (wireless communication terminal)
21, 41, 61, 71 Main control unit (discriminating means, control means)
22, 42 storage unit
23, 28, 43 Antenna
24, 44 RF radio section
25, 45 Communication control unit
26, 46 Power supply
27, 47 Power control unit
29, 49 Bluetooth radio
30, 50 Bluetooth communication controller
31 Location information acquisition unit
32 microphone
33 Speaker (part of confirmation means)
34 Call controller
35, 52, 64 Display (part of confirmation means)
36, 53, 65 Display control unit
37, 54, 66 Operation part (part of confirmation means)
38 Imaging unit
39 Imaging control unit
40 register (cash register)
41 Main control unit
51, 62, 72 Line interface
63 Content database
70 Main server
73,83 Data transmitter / receiver
74 Management database (DB)
75 Location information database
80 Service server
81 Control unit (control means)
82 Communication interface
84 Billing database (DB)
90 content data
91 header
92 tags
93 data

Claims (15)

A wireless communication terminal connected to at least one of a global network using a carrier network and a local network other than the carrier network and acquiring information from an information distribution apparatus using the global network or the local network There,
When a certain reference value for data amount / time / price is set, and when the information distributed from the information distribution device exceeds the certain reference value when the information distributed is downloaded and the local network can be used, Presenting a confirmation message as to whether or not to use the local network including the fact that it is more expensive than downloading by a global network using a carrier, and requesting downloading by either the local network or the global network A wireless communication terminal comprising control means for performing control so as to download after receiving an operation from the operation unit. A tag indicating an access destination of download is given to the distribution information,
The control means accesses the local network when the amount of information delivered from the information delivery device exceeds a certain reference value when the tag is not attached to the delivery information. Item 2. A wireless communication terminal according to Item 1 . A tag indicating an access destination of download is given to the distribution information,
It said control means, based on the tag, a wireless communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that access to the global network or the local network. Further, the control means, said determined to be within the access point connected to a local network, when in the access within the point, of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that access to the local network The radio | wireless communication terminal as described in any one. Furthermore, it has a confirmation means which confirms downloading to a user, The said control means accesses the said global network or the said local network based on confirmation of the said confirmation means, The Claim 1 to 4 characterized by the above-mentioned The radio | wireless communication terminal as described in any one. The wireless communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the local network is a network using Bluetooth, UWB, or a wireless LAN. The wireless communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the wireless communication device is a mobile phone, a PHS, a portable information terminal, or an FWA terminal. Connected to at least one of an information distribution device that distributes information, a global network using a carrier network, and a local network other than the carrier network, and uses the global network or the local network from the information distribution device And an information distribution system having a wireless communication terminal for acquiring information,
When a certain reference value for data amount / time / price is set, and when the information distributed from the information distribution device exceeds the certain reference value when the information distributed is downloaded and the local network can be used, Presenting a confirmation message as to whether or not to use the local network including the fact that it is more expensive than downloading by a global network using a carrier, and requesting downloading by either the local network or the global network An information distribution system comprising control means for controlling to download after receiving an operation from the operation unit. A tag indicating an access destination of download is given to the distribution information,
The control means accesses the local network when the amount of information delivered from the information delivery device exceeds a certain reference value when the tag is not attached to the delivery information. Item 9. The information distribution system according to Item 8 . A tag indicating an access destination of download is given to the distribution information,
The information distribution system according to claim 8 or 9 , wherein the control means accesses the global network or the local network based on the tag. Further, the control means, said determined to be within the access point connected to a local network, when in the access within the point, of the claims 8 to 10, characterized in that access to the local network The information distribution system according to any one of the above. The system according to any one of claims 8 to 11 , further comprising confirmation means for confirming downloading to a user, wherein the control means accesses the global network or the local network based on confirmation of the confirmation means. The information distribution system according to any one of the above. The information distribution system according to any one of claims 8 to 12 , wherein the local network is a network using Bluetooth, UWB, or a wireless LAN. The program for making the control means of the said portable radio | wireless terminal perform control of Claim 1 . A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 14 is recorded.

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