KR100605956B1 - Method for sending short message service in wireless telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a message transmission method of a mobile terminal comprising the steps of: inputting at least one receiving number while distinguishing through a recipient identifier; Switching to a message mode after inputting the received number; Transmitting a message after writing the received message in the message mode; Selecting a received message in the message mode, and outputting a received message list received by the received number; When the originating management box is selected in the message mode, the originating message list sent to the receiving number is characterized in that the process of outputting.

Recipient Identifier, Speed Dial, Phone Book, SMS Key

Description

How to send a message from your mobile device {METHOD FOR SENDING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE IN WIRELESS TELEPHONE}

1 is a flow chart illustrating a method for transmitting a message in a mobile terminal according to the prior art.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for transmitting a message in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting a message in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting a message in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a message transmission method of a mobile terminal, and more particularly to a method for transmitting a message faster.

In general, the mobile terminal can communicate text messages and video messages in addition to the voice communication function. The text message includes a short message service (hereinafter referred to as SMS) that a user writes a sentence. When the SMS is received, the SMS is stored in the internal memory of the portable terminal, and the user can select it and display it on the display unit if necessary. In addition, when the user of the mobile terminal makes an outgoing call, the telephone number of the calling party is stored in the internal memory, and the telephone number of the called party is also stored in the memory. In addition, the current portable terminal can capture and store a screen through a camera or transmit it to a base station, and can also store screen data received from the base station in a memory.

1 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting the text message.

As shown in FIG. 1, in order to transmit a message in a mobile terminal, a user first inputs a short message service (SMS) shortcut provided in a key input unit or selects a menu to switch to a message mode. In step 102, when selecting an origination content among the types displayed in the message mode, the controller detects it and displays the type of the origination message. If the letter is selected from among the types of the outgoing message, the controller detects this in step 103 and displays the type of the letter. If a new sentence writing is selected among the types of letter writing, the controller detects this in step 104 and displays a window for writing a sentence. When the user writes a sentence in step 105 and inputs a confirmation key, the controller detects this in step 106 and requests selection of a reception number. If the user determines the receiving number through direct input and phone book selection in step 107 and then inputs a confirmation key, the controller detects this and proceeds to step 108 to transmit the message.

However, inputting a received signal after sequentially writing a sentence through an SMS shortcut key or a menu may be inconvenient for the user. In other words, in order to send a message to the recipient found during the phone number search, the user must terminate the phone number search, write a sentence in sequence through the SMS shortcut key or menu, and then enter the received number.

In addition, when selecting a receiving number after writing a sentence, searching the phone book from the menu to find the desired phone number or if you edit it yourself, the sending time of the message may be delayed. In addition, the mobile terminal may store a message for the received number and the calling number. However, there was no function of separately searching only the specific number or the messages received and sent by a specific person among the stored messages.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for quickly and conveniently transmitting a message.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a method for managing a received message and a sent message for a specific number or a specific person.

A message transmission method of a mobile terminal for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: inputting at least one receiving number while distinguishing through a recipient identifier; Switching to a message mode after inputting the received number; Transmitting a message after writing the received message in the message mode; Selecting a received message in the message mode, and outputting a received message list received by the received number; When the originating management box is selected in the message mode, the originating message list sent to the receiving number is characterized in that the process of outputting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, detailed descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the same components in the figures represent the same numerals wherever possible.

In the following description, specific details such as messages, originator, recipient distinguisher, etc. are shown to provide a more general understanding of the invention. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be readily practiced without these specific details and also by their modifications.

In the embodiment of the present invention will be described taking a portable terminal having a camera as an example. However, the present invention can be equally applied to a portable terminal having a TV receiver as well as a general portable terminal without the camera. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the received receiving number for transmitting a message indicates a number capable of sending and receiving a message between mobile terminals. In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the message mode indicates a state in which a message can be created and sent, a received message can be checked, or a function related to the message can be performed.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, which illustrates a configuration of a portable terminal including a camera.

Referring to FIG. 1, the RF unit 123 performs a wireless communication function of the portable terminal. The RF unit 123 includes an RF transmitter for upconverting and amplifying a frequency of a transmitted signal, and an RF receiver for low noise amplifying and downconverting a received signal. The data processor 120 includes a transmitter for encoding and modulating the transmitted signal and a receiver for demodulating and decoding the received signal. That is, the data processor 123 may be configured of a modem and a codec CODDEC. The codec includes a data codec for processing packet data and an audio codec for processing an audio signal such as voice. The audio processor 125 reproduces the received audio signal output from the audio codec of the data processor 120 or transmits a transmission audio signal generated from the microphone to the audio codec of the data processor 120.

The memory 130 may include program memory and data memories. The program memory may store programs for controlling a general operation of the portable terminal and programs for writing a sentence after inputting a reception number and transmitting a message according to an embodiment of the present invention. The data memory also temporarily stores data generated during the execution of the programs. Also, the memory 130 may store a reception message DB in which a reception number and a message corresponding to the reception number are stored according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the memory 130 may store a calling message DB storing a calling number and a message corresponding to the calling number according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 110 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. In addition, the controller 10 may include the data processor 120. In addition, the control unit 110 controls to switch to the message mode after receiving a number according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the control unit 110 controls to transmit a plurality of reception numbers including a recipient identifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The camera module 140 includes a camera sensor for capturing image data, converting the photographed optical signal into an electrical signal, and a signal processor for converting the analog image signal photographed from the camera sensor into digital data. Herein, it is assumed that the camera sensor is a CCD sensor, and the signal processor may be implemented by a digital signal processor (DSP). In addition, the camera sensor and the signal processor may be integrally implemented or may be separately implemented.

The image processor 150 performs a function of generating screen data for displaying an image signal output from the camera unit 140. The image processor 150 processes the image signal output from the camera unit 40 in units of frames, and outputs the frame image data according to the characteristics and size of the display unit 160. In addition, the image processor 50 includes an image codec and performs a function of compressing the frame image data displayed on the display unit 160 in a set manner or restoring the compressed frame image data to the original frame image data. The image codec may be a JPEG codec, an MPEG4 codec, a wavelet codec, or the like. It is assumed that the image processor 150 has an On Screen Display (OSD) function, and may output on-screen display data according to a screen size displayed by the control of the controller 110.

The display unit 160 displays the image signal output from the image processor 50 on the screen, and displays the user data output from the controller 110. The display unit 160 may use an LCD. In this case, the display unit 160 may include an LCD controller, a memory capable of storing image data, and an LCD display device. In this case, when the LCD is implemented using a touch screen method, the LCD may operate as an input unit. The key input unit 127 includes keys for inputting numeric and character information and function keys for setting various functions. The key input unit 127 may include an SMS key which is a shortcut key for switching to a message mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the key input unit 127 may include a function key indicating a recipient identifier for distinguishing the reception number when inputting at least one reception number according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the recipient identifier is' # 'or' * It can be represented by '.

Looking at the operation of the mobile phone with reference to Figure 2, when the user performs a dialing operation through the key input unit 127 at the time of transmission, the control unit 110 detects this and the dial received through the data processing unit 120 After processing the information is converted into an RF signal through the RF unit 123 and output. When the other subscriber generates a response signal, the counter subscriber detects it through the RF unit 123 and the data processor 120. Thereafter, a user establishes a voice call path through the audio processor 125 to perform a communication function. In addition, in the incoming mode, the controller 110 detects the incoming mode through the data processor 120 and generates a ring signal through the audio processor 125. Thereafter, when the user responds, the controller 110 detects this, and a voice call path is formed through the audio processor 125 to perform a communication function. In the outgoing and incoming modes, voice communication is described as an example. However, in addition to the voice communication, a data communication function for communicating packet data and video data may be performed. In addition, when performing a standby mode or text communication, the controller 110 displays the text data processed by the data processor 120 on the display 160.

Referring to the operation of transmitting a message in the mobile terminal, when the user of the mobile terminal selects the message change mode after inputting a reception number in a call waiting state, the controller 110 detects this and switches to the message mode. . When the user writes a sentence in the message mode and inputs a transmission key, the controller 110 detects this and transmits the sentence content to the reception number.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting a message in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment of the present invention, a process of transmitting a message to a single receiving number is shown.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

When the user of the mobile terminal directly inputs a phone number through the key input unit 27 in step 301 in a call waiting state, the control unit 110 detects this in step 302 and displays the input phone number on the display unit 130. Proceed to step. When the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or selects an SMS transmission type from a menu key input while the phone number is displayed on the display unit 130, the controller 110 detects this in step 312. Switch to message mode.

Alternatively, when the user inputs a predetermined end number of the phone number through the key input unit 27 in step 301 in a call waiting state, the control unit 110 detects this in step 304 and the end position of the phone number stored in the phone book of the mobile terminal. Search for and display phone numbers containing numbers. If the user selects a corresponding number among the outputted numbers, step 305 is displayed in which the selected number is displayed on the display unit 160. When the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or selects an SMS transmission type from a menu key input while the phone number is displayed on the display unit 130, the controller 110 detects this in step 312. Switch to message mode.

Alternatively, when the user shortly inputs a shortcut number through the key input unit 27 in step 301 in a call waiting state, the controller 10 detects it in step 306 and proceeds to step 307 in which the shortcut number is displayed on the display unit 130. When the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or selects an SMS transmission type from a menu key input while the shortcut number is displayed on the display unit 130, the controller 110 detects it in step 312. Switch to message mode.

Alternatively, when the user selects the phone book in step 301 in a call waiting state, the controller 10 detects this in step 308 and outputs the phone numbers stored in the phone book. If the user selects a corresponding number among the phone numbers of the phone book, the controller 110 detects it and proceeds to step 309 in which the selected telephone number is displayed on the display unit 130. The phone book may store various numbers corresponding to individuals. At least one phone number is stored for each person's name. Therefore, the controller 110 controls to display a mobile phone number capable of transmitting a message between the mobile terminals in step 309. When the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or selects an SMS transmission type from a menu key input while the phone number is displayed on the display unit 130, the controller 110 detects this in step 312. Switch to message mode.

When the user selects the reception message in the message mode, the control unit 110 detects this in step 313 and the telephone number selected in step 303 or step 305 or step 307 or step 309 is a received message DB (Data Base). Search for existing in. If the selected telephone number exists in the received message DB, the controller 110 detects it in step 314 and proceeds to step 315 for outputting a list of messages received with the selected number in the received message DB. Through the list of received messages output as described above, the user can conveniently search only the received message for a specific person or a specific number.

 Alternatively, when the user selects an outgoing message in the message mode, the control unit 10 detects it in step 316 and displays the type of the outgoing message through the display unit 130. If the user selects a letter while the type of the outgoing message is displayed, the controller 10 detects this in step 317 and displays a window for writing a sentence through the display unit 130. When the user completes the call in step 318 and presses the confirmation key, the control unit 110 detects this in step 319 and reduces the call number displayed in step 303 or step 305 or step 309 and the step 307. In step 320, the phone number corresponding to the number is transmitted.

Alternatively, if the user selects the outbox management in the message mode, the control unit 10 detects this in step 321 and the telephone number selected in step 303 or step 305 or step 307 or step 309 is an outgoing message DB (Data Base). Search for existing ones. If the selected telephone number is present in the calling message DB, the controller 110 detects it in step 322 and proceeds to step 323 of outputting a list of messages sent to the selected number in the calling message DB. Through the list of outgoing messages output as described above, the user can conveniently search only outgoing messages for a specific person or a specific number.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a message transmission method in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment of the present invention shows a process of transmitting a message to at least two receiving numbers.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

When the user of the mobile terminal directly inputs a phone number through the key input unit 27 in step 401 in a call waiting state, the control unit 110 detects this in step 402 and displays the input phone number on the display unit 30. Proceed to step. In the state where the input telephone number is displayed, if the recipient identifier '#' or '*' is input after the telephone number, the control unit 110 detects this in step 404 and detects that the telephone number will be additionally input. When at least two phone numbers are input by repeating steps 402 to 404, the display unit 130 may display the following.

0113003001 # 0113003002 # 0113003003 # 0113003004 # 0113003005

A type in which the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or is displayed through input of a menu key while at least two phone numbers are displayed on the display unit 30 by repeating steps 402 to 404. If the SMS transmission is selected, the control unit 110 detects this in step 412 and switches to the message mode.

Alternatively, when the user inputs a predetermined end number of the phone number through the key input unit 27 in step 401 in a call waiting state, the control unit 110 detects this in step 405 and the end position of the phone number stored in the phone book of the mobile terminal. Search for and display phone numbers containing numbers. If the user selects a corresponding number among the outputted numbers, step 406 is performed in which the selected number is displayed on the display unit 160. If the recipient identifier '#' or '*' is input after the telephone number in the state where the telephone number is displayed, the controller 110 detects this and the telephone number is additionally input in step 407.

For example, when the user enters '3001', the four-digit ending number of the phone number, and presses the confirmation key, the controller 110 detects this in step 405 and searches the phone number having '3001' as the last place in the phone book. To print. If the user selects '0113003001', the number among the outputted numbers, step 406 is displayed in which the number '0113003001' is displayed on the display unit 160. If the user inputs '#' or '*' as a recipient identifier after the number '0113003001', the control unit 110 detects this and the phone number is additionally input in step 407. Then, when the user enters the number of the four digits of the other phone number '3002' and presses the confirmation key, the control unit 110 detects this in step 405 and searches for a phone number having '3002' as the last place in the phone book. Output If the corresponding number is selected through the repeated steps 405 to 407, the following number may be displayed.

0113003001 # 0113003002 # 0113003003 # 0113003004 # 0113003005

In the state in which at least two phone numbers are displayed on the display unit 30 by repeating steps 405 to 407, the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or a menu key. If the SMS transmission is selected, the control unit 110 detects this in step 412 and switches to the message mode.

If the user shortly inputs a shortcut number through the key input unit 27 in step 401 in a call waiting state, the controller 10 detects it in step 408 and proceeds to step 409 in which the input shortcut number is displayed on the display unit 130. . In the state in which the input speed dial number is displayed, if a recipient identifier '#' or '*' is input after the phone number, the controller 110 detects this in step 410 and detects that another phone number will be additionally input. When at least two shortcut numbers are input by repeating steps 408 to 410, the display unit 130 may display the following.

 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5

In a state in which at least two shortcut numbers are displayed on the display unit 30 by repeating steps 408 to 410, the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or a menu key. If the SMS transmission is selected, the control unit 110 detects this in step 412 and switches to the message mode.

Alternatively, when the user selects the phone book in step 401 in a call waiting state, the controller 10 detects this in step 411 and outputs the phone numbers stored in the phone book. When the user selects a corresponding number among the phone numbers of the phone book, the controller 110 detects it and proceeds to step 412 in which the selected telephone number is displayed on the display unit 130. The phone book may store various numbers corresponding to individuals. At least one phone number is stored for each person's name. Therefore, the controller 110 controls to display a mobile phone number capable of transmitting a message between the mobile terminals in step 412. If the recipient identifier '#' or '*' is input in the state where the phone number is displayed on the display unit 130, the controller 10 detects this in step 413 and detects that another phone number will be additionally input. When at least two phone numbers are input by repeating steps 411 to 413, the display unit 130 may display the following.

0113003001 # 0113003002 # 0113003003 # 0113003004 # 0113003005

In the state in which at least two phone numbers are displayed on the display unit 30 by repeating steps 411 to 413, the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or a menu key. If the SMS transmission is selected, the control unit 110 detects this in step 412 and switches to the message mode.

When the user selects an outgoing message in the message mode, the controller 10 detects it in step 415 and displays the type of the outgoing message through the display unit 130. If the user selects a letter while the type of the outgoing message is displayed, the controller 10 detects it in step 416 and displays a window for writing a sentence through the display unit 130. When the user completes the call in step 417 and presses the confirmation key, the control unit 110 detects this in step 418 and detects the call in step 403 or the call number displayed in step 406 or step 412 and step 409. Proceed to step 419 to send to the phone number corresponding to the shortcut number.

In addition, in the message mode, a message received through the selected numbers may be retrieved and output from the received message DB through selection of a received message, and a message sent to the selected numbers from the outgoing message DB through selection of an outgoing message. You can search for and print a list of.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a message transmission method in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment of the present invention, a process of transmitting a message by selecting at least one reception number through a phone book is shown.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

If the user of the mobile terminal selects the phone book in step 501 in the call waiting state, the controller 110 detects it and proceeds to step 503 in which the phone numbers stored in the phone book are output. When the user selects a phone number selection through a menu key selection while the phone numbers of the phone book are displayed, the controller 110 detects this and displays a check box in front of each phone number of the phone book. When the user places the cursor on the telephone number to be selected and makes a selection at the position of the selected telephone number, the control unit 110 detects this in step 504 and marks the check box of the selected message. Here, the selection key may be a * or # key, and pressing the selection key twice removes the marking displayed on the check box and restores the original state. After selecting at least one phone number through steps 503 and 504 and inputting a confirmation key, the controller 110 detects this and controls the display unit 130 to display the selected phone numbers. The phone book may store various numbers corresponding to individuals. At least one phone number is stored for each person's name. Therefore, the controller 110 controls to display a mobile phone number capable of transmitting a message between the mobile terminals in step 504. If the user inputs an SMS key provided in the key input unit 27 or selects an SMS transmission type from a menu key input while the selected phone numbers are displayed on the display unit 130, the controller 110 determines this in step 312. Detect and switch to message mode. When the user selects an outgoing message in the message mode, the controller 10 detects it in step 508 and displays the type of the outgoing message through the display unit 130. If the user selects a letter while the type of the outgoing message is displayed, the control unit 10 detects this in step 509 and displays a window for writing a sentence through the display unit 130. When the user completes the call in step 510 and presses the confirmation key, the controller 110 detects it in step 511 and proceeds to step 512 in which the call is sent to the telephone number displayed in step 506. In addition, in the message mode, a message received through the selected numbers may be retrieved and output from the received message DB through selection of a received message, and a message sent to the selected numbers from the outgoing message DB through selection of an outgoing message. You can search for and print a list of.

In the above description of the present invention, a specific embodiment such as a mobile terminal has been described, but various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be defined by the described embodiments, but should be determined by the equivalent of claims and claims.

That is, the present invention, as described above, by creating a message after selecting a reception number and transmitting the message, it is possible to use the message more efficiently and can transmit the message more quickly and conveniently. In addition, there is an effect that can separately search and manage the incoming and outgoing messages corresponding to a specific person or a specific number.

Claims (10)

In the message transmission method of the mobile terminal, Inputting at least one receiving number by distinguishing it through a recipient identifier; Switching to a message mode after inputting the received number; In the message mode, after the received content is written, the process of transmitting; Selecting a received message in the message mode, outputting a received message list received by the received number;  When the call management box is selected in the message mode, the call message sent to the call number is output. The method of claim 1, wherein the inputting of the reception number comprises: Directly inputting the received number; Determining whether a recipient discriminator is input after the reception number is input; The method characterized in that the step of inputting a different receiving number, when the recipient identifier is input. The method of claim 1, wherein the inputting of the reception number comprises: Selecting a corresponding receiving number by inputting a certain ending number of the receiving number; Determining whether a recipient discriminator is input after the reception number is selected; And selecting a corresponding receiving number by inputting a certain ending number of another receiving number when the recipient distinguisher inputs the receiving distinguisher. The method of claim 1, wherein the inputting of the reception number comprises: Inputting a shortcut number of the received number; Determining whether a recipient discriminator is input after inputting the shortcut number; The method characterized in that the step of inputting the shortcut number of the other receiving number when the recipient identifier is input. The method of claim 1, wherein the inputting of the reception number comprises: Selecting the received number through a phone book; Determining whether a recipient discriminator is input after the reception number is selected; And selecting another receiving number through the phone book when the recipient distinguisher inputs. The method according to claim 2 and 3 and 4, And said recipient distinguisher distinguishes at least one receiving number and is represented by '#' or '*'. The method of claim 1, wherein the inputting of the reception number comprises: Selecting a phone book to display stored phone numbers; Displaying a check box on each of the telephone numbers, and then selecting a number to be selected; And determining a received number by marking a check box of the selected numbers. delete delete delete

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