KR100366845B1 - Catagory List Array of Web Sites and Internet Connecting Device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for displaying and arranging category groups having a plurality of sub-categories in one window so that even a novice Internet user can easily access the Internet and find information and move freely from one monitor screen to another homepage. The present invention relates to a connection apparatus, and the present invention provides a main classification window having a main classification list classified according to a predetermined classification criterion, and a first sub classification list which primarily shows a corresponding list selected by a user among the list of the main classification window. A second sub-category list for displaying a first sub-category window to be displayed, and a second sub-category list for displaying a corresponding list selected by a user among the list of the first sub-category window on a right side of the first sub-category window. A sub-classification window and a list selected by the user from the list of the second sub-classification window A classification and search file including a third sub-classification window in which a detailed list is sequentially displayed on one side of the main classification window; When the details of the third sub-category window is selected, an identification information display window for identification, an output display window for outputting corresponding information, and an advertisement window for displaying advertisements and pictures of related information when a list of each category window is selected are included. .

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a method for displaying and displaying a group of categories having a plurality of subcategories in one window.

According to the present invention, a user who accesses the Internet for the first time can easily find the desired information, and a plurality of sub-categories are provided to freely move to a web server providing the desired information by displaying the classified lists classified in stages on one screen. The present invention relates to a method and an internet access device for arranging and displaying a group of categories having a window.

Recently, the social environment is changing rapidly, and a lot of means for providing information about the rapidly changing environment have been developed and used.

As one of the information providing means, the communication of the Internet is used, and as the transfer of information through such an internet communication network has developed rapidly, many internet services have been provided.

In general, in the provision and retrieval of information through the Internet, a provider uploads information to be provided through his homepage on the Internet, and a user obtains desired information through a predetermined search process. The overall process for providing and retrieving such information is a method of searching for desired information by accessing an information providing web server by a predetermined communication program and performing a search according to a predetermined method provided by the information providing server.

Such conventional internet information providing web servers list the list of information provided in the center of the homepage screen, and when the user selects a desired list, the initial screen disappears and displays a sub-list for the selected list or directly provides information. In order to retrieve the information of the content, the process returns to the initial screen and repeats the above process.

However, such a conventional information retrieval process needs to return to the initial search screen to search for other contents after searching for predetermined information as described above, and enter the server address again to access the server of another information provider. There was a problem that requires a lot of time and effort to search because the connection.

In addition, the novice Internet accessor has a problem that causes a lot of difficulties and waste of time to search for information without understanding the Internet.

The present invention was created to solve the above-described problem, by classifying the home page window in multiple stages to display a list of the server address, etc. according to the characteristics of each classification window, and by displaying the searched content on the display window on one side of the classification window open The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of arranging and displaying category groups having a plurality of subcategories in one window, which facilitates information retrieval by checking the movement path of another web server at the same time as the information output. have.

In addition, the present invention allows a novice Internet user to perform a virtual Internet access to understand how to access the Internet, such as the Internet including an education program that can learn the Internet access method or process without actually communicating It is to provide a connection device.

1 is a block diagram showing a process of accessing the Internet by an Internet access device according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a method of arranging and displaying category groups having a plurality of sub categories in one window by an Internet access device according to the present invention; FIG.

3 is a structural diagram showing a classification of categories of categories having a plurality of subcategories according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating an information retrieval process according to a method of arranging and displaying category groups having a plurality of subcategories by an internet access device according to the present invention in one window;

5 is a diagram illustrating a real screen after installing an internet access device on which a plurality of subcategories according to the present invention is displayed on a computer.

* Description of symbols on the main parts of the drawings *

100: internet 200: server host

300: provider server 400: CGI

500: Management DB 600: Supplier Homepage

700: Classify and Search Files 800: User PC

810: Modem 820: Web Browser

830 homepage window

831: display window 832: main classification window

833: Part 1 classification window 834: Part 2 classification window

835 Part 3 Classification Window 836 Main Ad Window

837: Secondary Ad Window

The present invention for achieving the above object is a web browser that retrieves information provided through the Internet from the home page of the information provider server in a predetermined form, and an Internet connection for controlling a physical connection between the web browser and the Internet. Means and a web server for calling information retrieved through said internet connection means, receiving user identification information, and outputting user search information to said web browser. A first sub classification window for displaying a main classification window having a classified main classification list, a first sub classification list which primarily shows a corresponding list selected by a user from the list of the main classification window, and a list of the first sub classification window Split the list selected by the user into details on the right side of the first sub-category window A second sub-category window for displaying a second sub-category list showing an expanded list, and a third sub-category window in which a detailed list selected by a user from the list of the second sub-category window is sequentially displayed on one side of the main classification window; A classification and search file comprising; An identification information display window for identification when the sub-category of the third classification window is selected, an output display window for outputting corresponding information, and an advertisement window for displaying advertisements and pictures of the information related to the selection of the list of each classification window; It is made by an internet access device characterized in that.

The classification and search file may further include a list file that tabulates the entire list step by step, and a program file for internet learning in an offline state, and each classification list included in the list file may include each category list displayed in the homepage window. Having the same link structure, the final third subclass list further includes a folder address of a web server or a driving computer of the information provider, and further includes a driving button for driving the program for learning.

In addition, the homepage window continuously displays the classification and search files during the entire information retrieval process. The main classification window of the classification and search files displayed on the homepage window is displayed by dividing each list into windows having different colors, and the first to third sub-classification windows according to each main classification are displayed on the main classification window. When the list of the first, second or third sub-category window of the advertisement window is selected, the contents of the advertisement are changed according to the color, and the size of any one window can be adjusted. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a web browser which retrieves information provided through the Internet from a homepage of an information provider server in a predetermined form, an internet connection means for controlling a physical connection between the web browser and the internet, and the internet connection means. Calling the retrieved information, receiving user identification information, and retrieving user search information A primary classification window having a main classification list classified according to a predetermined classification criterion in a communication device via the Internet including a web server for outputting to a web browser, and a first showing of a corresponding list selected by a user among the list of the main classification window; A second sub-category list which displays a first sub-category list displaying a sub-category list and a list classified by the user among the list of the first sub-category window on a right side of the first sub-category window. A classification and search file including a second sub classification window for displaying a second sub classification window for sequentially displaying a detailed list selected by a user among a list of the second sub classification window on one side of the main classification window; An identification information display window for identification when the details of the third sub-category window is selected, an output display window for outputting the corresponding information, and an advertisement window for displaying advertisements and pictures of related information when a list of each classification window is selected; An internet connection device; A first step of displaying a result on a display window when the web browser searches for a classified item and displays the classified item in a predetermined category when there is a main category and a third subclass not included in the classified item; A second step in which a user moves along each classification window and selects a desired list step by step to finally retrieve desired information; And a step of classifying the information categories in a stepwise manner and arranging the categories of the categories in one window.

The main classification window of the classification and search files displayed on the homepage window is displayed by dividing each list into windows having different colors, and the first to third sub-classification windows according to each main classification are displayed on the main classification window. A first list display step of displaying a first sub-category list on the first sub-category window when the second step selects a category list in the main classification window, and displays the same color as the color; Selecting one of the first sub-category lists displayed in step 2, the second list display step of displaying the second sub-category list immediately on the selected list, and any of the lists displayed in the first list display step. Selecting one list, the third list display step of displaying the third list on the third list display window configured on the side of the homepage window. And an information output step of displaying a homepage window of the selected list on the display window when selecting one of the lists displayed in the third list display step.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the method and the Internet connection device for displaying and displaying a group of categories having a plurality of sub-category in accordance with the present invention in one window.

1 is a block diagram showing a process of accessing the Internet by the Internet access device according to the present invention, Figure 2 is arranged by a window group of categories having a plurality of sub-categories by the Internet access device according to the present invention Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the classification of categories having a plurality of subcategories according to the present invention, and Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing an Internet access device according to the present invention. An example of an actual screen of a homepage window is shown.

As shown, the Internet access apparatus according to the present invention includes a server host 200, a supplier server 300, a supplier homepage 600, a management DB 500, and a classification and search file 700.

The Internet access device defined in the present invention is a kind of web browser, which sorts homepages of various fields providing professional information by category and sorts them by main category, first part classification, second part classification,. After dividing into N sub-categories (including promotional screens and documents), program it in a web browser and change it into a computer language (mechanical language) and save it on a compact disk or floppy disk to Persnal Coomputer) to be installed (Install), it is set so that the desired promotional content appears on the display window or the selected specific category window when the initial screen and the category when the Internet access device of the present invention is executed. During use, the user disappears by allowing the user to connect to the server on the provider's side and download the updated data. It is designed to allow new updates to websites or provider-side messages that are not linked due to a change in the name of a changed or changed domain or web document file. Of course, as will be described below, it is also possible to provide a service only to members through the membership authentication process. The classification and search file 700 is formed by stepwise dividing a list classified according to a predetermined classification method, and the classification method is general. It is classified as life-oriented to make it easier for users to adapt, and consists of the first subclass or the desired number, namely the N subclasses, from the main classification category. Subordinate to the main classification according to the characteristics of the list classified in the main classification. The number of sub-lists may vary, and the size of the display window may vary according to the structure of the file 700, and as the number of sub-category lists increases, the size of the display window decreases to show the output contents. Due to the difficulty, it is preferable to configure a classification list of Part 3, and the attached drawings and the following descriptions constitute a classification list of Part 3. That one can increase or decrease the number of parts described one example of classification is that detailed description thereof that can be readily understood from the present invention will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the classification and search file 700 classifies the main classification list into the Internet, family life, educational institutions, shopping, etc. based on the normal social life, and each main classification is classified into a first category. The subclassification window 833 is subdivided in more detail. And each list of the first subclassification is subdivided again in the second subclassification window 834 and each list of the second subclassification is the third subclassification window 835. When the third subclass is limited to the final classification list, the list classified in the third subcategory 835 includes the homepage address of an information provider that provides appropriate information for each classified list. Hyperlinked, and by clicking on any one of the lists, the server is connected to the information provider's server and the document is displayed on the display window 831.

In the categorization and search file 700 configured as described above, a category list is arranged in a partition of an Internet access device configured as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4.

The windows are arranged from the top of the homepage window in the main classification window 832, the first sub classification window 833, and the advertisement windows 836 and 837, and the third sub classification window 835 on the left or right side of the window. ) Is arranged, and the second sub classification window 834 is hidden in the first sub classification window 833. When the cursor of the mouse is positioned in the first sub classification window 833, the second sub classification window 834 is displayed. Appears unfolded in the horizontal direction.

In addition, the ad window 836, 837 is composed of a main ad window 836 freely adjustable in the size arranged on the left side and the secondary ad window 837 and the secondary ad window 837 that follows. An empty space between the classification window 835 and the auxiliary advertisement window 837 is an output window 831 that outputs the searched content or displays the homepage window of the connected web server.

The respective classification windows are linked to each other so that when one of the lists displayed in the main classification window 832 is clicked, a corresponding list is displayed in the first sub classification window 833. Clicking any one of the lists of 833, the second sub-category window appears to the side, and when any one of the second sub-category list is clicked, the corresponding list appears in the third sub-category window 835, If any one of the Part 3 classification lists is clicked, the server homepage or information of the corresponding information provider is displayed on the display window 831.

One side of the main classification window 832 is provided with a homepage access window for accessing a homepage of a provider providing an internet access device configured to display a plurality of subcategories according to the present invention and a user homepage using the apparatus and method. Further, a shopping mall access window for accessing an internet shopping mall is further provided, and a list file of the shopping mall is linked to the shopping mall access window. The list file of the shopping mall is a series of lists having the same structure as the classification and retrieval file according to the present invention, each window consisting of a collection of information related to shopping.

In addition, the classification and search file 700 includes a program that allows users to access the Internet for the first time to learn the Internet access process or search method, and the execution button for driving the program includes any one of the classification windows. It is equipped with so that you can easily learn how to connect to the Internet and search for Internet information online.

Each of the windows 831, 832, 833, 834, 835, 836, and 837 displayed on the homepage window 830 having the above-described configuration continuously maintains its shape during the Internet access and information retrieval process. Only the 831 outputs the searched content for each search.

In addition, the classification and search file 700 includes a classification list in which each of the above-described classifications are classified, and in the main classification window 832, a button for calling the classification list so that the classification list can be checked at a glance. Is provided so that the field provided by the present Internet access device at a glance, each list of the classification list is associated with each list of the above-described step-by-step classification list.

Lists displayed on the respective classification windows 832 to 835 include divided windows as shown in FIG. 2, and as shown in FIG. 5, respective list windows of the main classification window 832 are shown. They are displayed in different colors to distinguish them from the different list windows. The first to third sub classification windows 833, 834, and 835 according to each list of the main classification window 832 are the main classification windows. By displaying the same as the color in the list window of (832), the user can easily check the field currently being searched.

The order of the list displayed in each of the classification windows 832, 833, 834, 835, and 836 is random, but the list selected by the user in the respective classification window is moved to the leftmost and the list selected by the user. In other words, it is easy to connect by recognizing at a glance which field is currently connected.

In the above description, the web browser may be an Internet access program used for ordinary Internet communication, and may be driven by accessing a web browser to a classification and search file constituting the Internet access device of the present invention. It is also possible to directly access the Internet through the Internet access device of the present invention by producing a search file in a dog-browser and supplying it to a member or netizen.

The Internet connection process and the information retrieval process using the Internet access device according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an information retrieval process according to a method of arranging and displaying category groups having a plurality of sub categories according to the present invention in one window.

Since a user accesses a server of a communication service provider through a web browser, the process is the same as a conventional internet access process, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

When the communication line is opened by a conventional connection method, that is, when the user computer is brought online by an Internet dedicated line or a modem, the user recognition to retrieve the classification and search files of the access device according to the present invention and confirm the member ID and password. When the process is performed and the user is normally registered, the program, that is, the classification and search files, is automatically upgraded online.

In the upgrade step, a newly added classification list is added or a new advertisement window is generated and new news provided from the company homepage is displayed.

When the file is upgraded, the user selects the desired list from the main classification window 832, and a detailed category list for the selected main classification list appears in the first sub classification window 833, and the user selects the first sub classification window 833. Clicking on any one of the list of categories in) opens a second sub-category window 834 laterally, again showing a more detailed category details.

The user again selects any one of the category lists shown in the second sub-category 834 and more detailed details of the selected list appear in the third sub-category 835 formed on the left or right side of the window.

The list displayed in the third sub-category window 835 is the homepage address of the information provider providing the information desired by the user. When the desired list is clicked, the list is connected to the homepage of the information provider and the window of the connected homepage is displayed on the display window 831. The user then obtains the desired information from the information provided on or linked to from the home page. In addition, if a category list is selected in the Part 3 category window, the list is the address of the information provider providing the information in the Part 2 category. And, the list of categories in the Part 3 Category window can be copied and pasted in the text box.

While the above process is in progress, the category list is continuously displayed on the user's window using the Internet access device in which the category groups having a plurality of categories according to the present invention are arranged in one window. You can also move to other categories.

If the user obtains the desired information and does not want other information, the Internet connection and search process is terminated by logging out of a communication means such as a modem to stop the communication.

In the first half of the process, when any one list is selected in each category window, the selected window moves to the leftmost side of the list, so that the user can know at a glance which category field he is currently connected to.

In addition, when shopping is selected in the main classification window in the above process, the other classification list is hidden and each field is displayed in the same structure as the classification system in relation to shopping, but a predetermined window for accessing the search related list remains on one side. Therefore, when using the Internet by using the Internet access device of the present invention, the contents of the promotion of an individual or a company can be displayed and delivered in a predetermined classification window, and when the initial screen or catalog of the Internet access device is changed, Commercial display of promotional contents provided by external sponsors (advertisers or client clients) on the display window will allow commercial effects. Most websites have very low commercial viability through advertising. This is because the space occupied by the banner advertisement is very narrow and it is difficult to deliver an effective advertisement message. However, the Internet access device according to the present invention can maximize the effect of the advertisement because it can use the large space, such as the output window 831. As described above, the present invention is provided on the Internet The display method was explained by exemplifying a category of specific information, but the various items sold in the home shopping mall were divided into categories, and they were conveniently displayed for shopping, and the advertisements of the products were effectively displayed on the display window to maximize the sales. It is effective to generate revenue from advertisements from business partners.

According to the Internet access device and method according to the present invention, a user who uses the Internet for the first time offline, that is, even when the communication is not made by clicking the category can learn the Internet search tips indirectly to reduce the communication cost It can be effective.

In addition, the homepage window displays a list of classifications according to a given classification method including the address of each information providing server, and displays a list of consecutive sublists according to each list. The classification list remains displayed even in one state, so that moving to different servers can be performed smoothly.

In addition, each list is displayed in a different color according to its characteristics, and the sub-category list according to each list is displayed in the same color as the main list so that the classification to which the user is connected can be easily visually checked, making the search easier. There is an effect that can be done.

Claims (7)

A web browser that retrieves information provided through the Internet from a homepage of an information provider server in a predetermined form; an internet connection means for controlling a physical connection between the web browser and the internet; and information retrieved through the internet connection means. A communication device via the Internet comprising a web server for calling, receiving user identification information, and outputting user search information to the web browser, A main sub-category window having a main classification list classified by a predetermined classification criterion, a first sub-category window displaying a first sub-category list primarily showing a corresponding list selected by a user among the list of the main classification window, and the first sub-category window; A second sub-category window for displaying a second sub-category list showing a list of sub-category windows selected by a user from the list of sub-category windows on a right side of the first sub-category window; A classification and search file including a third sub-category window sequentially showing a detailed list selected by a user in a list on one side of the main classification window; An identification information display window for identification when selecting the details of the third sub-category window, an output display window for outputting corresponding information, and an advertisement window for displaying advertisements and pictures of related information when a list of each classification window is selected. Internet connection device characterized in that. The method of claim 1, wherein the classification and search file further includes a list file that tabulates the entire list step by step, and a program file for internet learning in an offline state, wherein each category list included in the list file is displayed on a homepage window. It has the same link structure as each classified list displayed, and the final part 3 classified list further includes a folder address of a web server or a driving computer of the information provider, and further includes a driving button for driving the program for learning. Internet access device characterized in that. The method of claim 1, wherein the homepage window continuously displays the classification and search files during the entire information retrieval process, but the list window according to the list selected from the main classification window of the list of the subcategory list is moved to the left end of the window. Internet connection. The method of claim 1, wherein the main classification window of the classification and search files displayed in the home page window is displayed by being divided into windows having different colors of respective lists, and the first to third sub classifications according to each main classification. And the window is displayed in the same color as that of the main classification window. According to claim 1, When the list of the first, second or third classification window of the advertisement window, the content of the advertisement is changed accordingly, Internet connection device characterized in that the configuration of any one window can be adjusted . A web browser that retrieves information provided through the Internet from a homepage of an information provider server in a predetermined form; an internet connection means for controlling a physical connection between the web browser and the internet; and information retrieved through the internet connection means. A main classification window having a main classification list classified according to a predetermined classification criterion in a communication device via the Internet including a web server for calling a user, receiving user identification information, and outputting user search information to the web browser; A first sub-classification window displaying a first sub-classification list which primarily shows a corresponding list selected by the user among the list of the main classification window, and a corresponding sub-category selected by the user among the list of the first sub-classification window; Part 2 Classification List, which expands the detailed list on the right side of the window. A classification and search file including a second sub classification window for displaying a second sub classification window for sequentially displaying a detailed list selected by a user among a list of the second sub classification window on one side of the main classification window; When the details of the third sub-category window are selected, an identification information display window for identification and an output display window for outputting the corresponding information, and an advertisement window and an image of the relevant information when a list of each classification window is selected are displayed. An internet access device having 837; A first step of displaying a result on a display window when the web browser searches for a classified item and displays the classified item in a predetermined category when there is a main category and a third subclass not included in the classified item; A second step in which a user moves along each classification window and selects a desired list step by step to finally retrieve desired information; And a step of classifying the information categories step by step and sorting the category groups in one window. The main classification window of the classification and search file displayed in the homepage window is classified and displayed as a window having different colors, and the first to third subclasses according to each main classification. The window is displayed in the same color as the main classification window, the first list display step of displaying the first sub-category list is displayed on the first sub-category window when the second step selects any list in the main classification window; A second list display step of displaying a second sub-category list on the side of the selected list when selecting one of the first sub-category lists displayed in the first list display step; A third list display step of displaying a third sub-category list on a third list display window configured at a side of a homepage window when selecting one of the lists displayed in the first list display step; Selecting any one of the list displayed in the third list display step, the information category characterized in that the homepage window of the selected list is displayed on the display window and the information output step of receiving the desired information from the homepage of the information provider. How to classify and categorize the categories into one window.