KR100606774B1 - Method for setting restrict call of mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a call-out restriction setting method of a mobile-communication terminal, which allows a user to make a call by skipping a password input set by key input in a specific pattern at the time of call-out of a mobile-communication terminal. In the setting of the call restriction function of the mobile communication terminal, the user selects the setting of the call restriction function, the release and the change of the password; if the user selects the call restriction setting function, skips the password input process in the call step And requesting a key input combination of a specific pattern which can be sent; and storing a key pattern input by the user in combination.

Therefore, it is possible to skip the password input that is set by key input in a specific pattern at the time of the call restriction of the mobile communication terminal and to easily make a call.

Mobile terminals, calling restrictions,

Description

Method for setting restrict call of mobile communication terminal

1 is a flowchart for setting and releasing origination restriction of a mobile communication terminal of the related art.

2 is a flow chart for setting an origination restriction for skipping a password input step of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a call using a skipping password input step of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

The present invention relates to a call when a call is restricted from a mobile communication terminal. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for setting a call restriction of a mobile communication terminal, which allows a user to make a call by skipping a password input set by key input in a specific pattern. It is about.

In general, a mobile communication terminal provides a lock setting function as a method for preventing a theft of a terminal by a third party other than the terminal owner.

The lock setting function is provided through a function button provided in a user interface menu of the terminal or a keypad outside the terminal, and is switched to the lock setting mode according to the user selecting the lock setting function.

In the mobile communication device which is switched to the lock setting mode, when a function button for call connection or menu confirmation is selected by the user, the user is required to enter a password for unlocking the lock, and the input password matches the device password set by the terminal owner. Only executes the function corresponding to the selected function button.

1 illustrates a process for setting a call restriction function among lock functions of a mobile communication terminal.

In the prior art, setting and clearing of the origination restriction function is performed as follows.

First, when the user enters the transmission restriction setting and release mode (or change the password) (S101), it is required to enter a password (S102).

If the user enters a password in the password input window (S103), it is determined whether the password entered by the user matches the set password (S104).

If the password and the input number do not match, it is requested to input the password repeatedly a set number of times (S105).

If the input number does not match the set number of times, it is determined that the terminal is illegally used and all the steps are completed.

If the entered number and the set password match, the user actually inputs a signal for setting and releasing the call restriction function or changing the password. (S106) If the user selects the call restriction function, the corresponding function is selected. If set to (S108), in the case of off, the transmission restriction function is released. (S110)

In the case of the password change mode, the changed password is received and stored (S109).

When the call restriction function is set by the call restriction setting method of the related art, a user is required to input a password every time a user presses a call key for a call.

As described above, the lock setting function in the terminal of the related art has a tendency that a user of the terminal needs to input a password every time a call is connected, so many users tend to use the mobile communication terminal without using the lock setting.

Accordingly, when a mobile communication terminal is lost, the terminal user informs the service provider of the loss of his or her terminal and acquires the lost terminal while the communication provider registers the corresponding terminal for loss so that the base station blocks the communication service to the terminal. The problem arises that the third party easily steals the terminal.

In addition, since the user who has lost the terminal has to pay a fee for using the third party's terminal theft, the user often suffers economic damage.

As such, the lock setting function provided as a call restriction and privacy protection function is not actively used because a user inputs a password every time a user of a terminal attempts to make a call.

In particular, a terminal user may urgently input a password in an emergency situation. In this case, an incorrect password may be frequently input. In this case, it takes much time for the actual call to be made, which is inefficient.

The present invention is to solve the problems such as the call restriction setting and the call difficulty in the call restriction setting state of the mobile communication terminal of the prior art as described above, the key input in a specific pattern during the call when the call restriction of the mobile communication terminal It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for setting a call restriction of a mobile communication terminal, which enables a user to make a call by skipping a password input set by the call.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for setting a call restriction of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention includes setting a call restriction function of a mobile communication terminal by selecting a setting, a release, and a change of a password. ; If the user selects the calling restriction setting function, the step of skipping the password input process in the calling step and requesting a key pattern combination of a specific pattern that can be sent; storing the key pattern entered by the user in combination It is characterized by including.

Here, the transmission restriction function is set or released by a password input or a key input combined in a specific pattern input by the user.

The key input combination input by the user is preferably made centering on the call key for the call to the receiver's telephone number.

In another method of setting a call restriction for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, in a call with a call restriction set, a user inputs a key for a call after a receiver telephone number is input, and determines an input key type. And skipping the password input process and comparing the preset key input pattern with the predetermined key input pattern if it is determined that the key input of the specific pattern is possible. It is characterized by being sent to the recipient number without key input.

Here, when the type of the key input by the user after the receiver phone number is a general call key, a password input is required.

If a key input combined with a specific number of times for a predetermined number of times does not match the preset key input pattern, it is preferable to request a password input.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the method for setting the transmission restriction of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail as follows.

2 is a flow chart for setting an outgoing restriction for skipping a password input step of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a progress of a call using the skipping password input step function of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. Flow chart showing the process.

According to the present invention, the user can make a call without inputting a password by key input of a specific pattern by setting a password skip, and the third party must enter a password so that the user can make a call. It is.

To this end, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention provides various key input patterns capable of skipping a password.

For example, the user can set various types of key input patterns after entering the recipient number (press # key then press call key), (# key twice followed by call key), ... And save it.

The generation of a key input pattern that can skip such password input may be set by the user's selection in a form that is easy for the user to remember and difficult for the third party to input even if there is a chance.

The following functions are applied to the call restriction setting and call according to the present invention.

First, when the user loses the terminal, the origination restriction function is a terminal use restriction function in consideration of privacy protection, unauthorized theft of another person, and the like.

In addition, the origination restriction password is a password for setting the origination restriction and canceling the setting.

Key pattern of specific pattern that can skip password input and call can be set directly by user to remember and use by using key press time, pressing pattern and so on.

The user stores the password-passing key on the terminal by using a call key input pattern that is convenient for a user who can substitute a password in addition to the password setting when the call restriction is set, and a key press time.

Then, when the user wants to make a call, he or she presses the number, or finds and selects the phone number in the phone book and presses the 'pass password key' when pressing the call button.

At this time, the pattern that can be easily used by the user is more likely to be input so that others can easily find out. Therefore, if the user inputs a wrong number three times, the user is automatically required to input a password.

If you don't want to, you can disable the password skip function so that you can use it in the same way as before. In this case, even if you press the password skip key (consisting of call key manipulation) after entering the phone number, you can enter the password to enable the call.

In more detail, the transmission restriction setting method of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described.

The following description will be given with reference to FIG. 2 to explain the step of setting the call restriction function and the setting of the skip function that can skip the password input step, while the call restriction function and the password input step skip function are set. Call attempt step will be described with reference to FIG.

Figure 2 shows the setting and release of the originating restriction function and the password change mode all in one flow, and shows that the password skip function can be set when the user selects it.

First, when the user enters the transmission restriction setting and release mode (or change the password) (S201), it is required to enter a password (S202).

If the user enters a password in the password input window (S203), it is determined whether the password entered by the user and the set password match (S204).

If the password and the input number do not match, it is requested to input the password repeatedly a set number of times (S205).

If the input number does not match the set number of times, it is determined that the terminal is illegally used and all the steps are completed.

When the entered number and the set password match, the user actually inputs a selection signal for setting and releasing the call restriction function or changing the password (S206).

If the call restriction is released (S210), the release state of the call restriction function is stored, and if the password is changed, the changed password is input and stored. (S209)

In the case of the origination restriction setting, when the user sets the origination restriction setting (S208), it is determined whether the password skip function is set (S211) and the user is required to input a specific pattern of the key (S212).

When the user makes a key input of a specific pattern centering on the call key (this is to enable the user to skip and send the password with a simpler operation than the number of presses for the password input) (S213).

Here, it is natural that the user can change and set the key input of a specific pattern to which the password skip function is selected.

In addition, the mode entry for setting and releasing the transmission restriction function may be performed by a key input combined with a specific pattern input by the user as well as a password input by the user's selection.

As described above, the call attempt process in the state in which the call restriction is set is as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a user inputs a recipient's telephone number (S301) and a key for calling (S302), the type of key input is determined (S303).

If the key input type is a general call key, a password input is requested (S308).

Subsequently, when the user inputs a password (S309), it is determined whether the input number matches the set password.

If the number entered by the user does not match the set password, a re-input is requested for the set number of times (S311). If the number does not match, the flow ends.

If the number entered by the user matches the set password, the call is sent to the entered recipient number (S312).

If the type of key input entered by the user after entering the recipient's telephone number is a key input of a specific pattern, it is determined as a key input for skipping a password and the key input pattern of the specific pattern entered is compared with the set key input pattern. (S304)

 If the input key input pattern and the set key input pattern do not coincide with each other (S306), the key input of the specific pattern is requested again (S307).

When the input key input pattern and the set key input pattern match, it is determined that the user is a legitimate user and the call is sent to the input recipient number (S312).

Such a method for setting a call restriction of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention maintains a call limit function using a password consisting of numbers, and uses a key input pattern or a key press time that can be easily and conveniently used for each user to change a previous password. This allows the user to easily and conveniently place a call after making a call restriction.

As such, in the present invention, a technology for enabling the use of the terminal by a key input of a specific pattern rather than a password input is not only a call restriction function but also other information of the terminal (call history, message transmission / reception history, phone book, and the like). Naturally, it can be applied to block and allow access of ...).

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

 Such a method for setting the transmission restriction of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, it is possible to skip a password input that is set by key input in a specific pattern at the time of the call restriction of the mobile communication terminal and to easily make a call.

Second, since the user can easily make a call even after the originating restriction function is set, the user does not avoid the setting of the originating restriction function, thereby effectively preventing illegal use when the terminal is lost.

Third, the user can easily make a call by inputting a specific pattern of keys centered on the call key instead of entering a password, and inefficient time consumed when using the terminal by preventing time wasted due to incorrect password input. Can be reduced.

Claims (9)

In setting the transmission restriction function of the mobile communication terminal, A user selecting to turn on, turn off, and change a password; If the user selects the call restriction setting function, the step of skipping the password input process in the call step and requesting a key pattern combination of a specific pattern capable of calling; And storing the key pattern input by the user in combination. The method of claim 1, wherein the call restriction function is set or released by inputting a password by a user or by key input combined in a specific pattern input by the user. The method of claim 2, wherein the setting and canceling of the call restriction function by inputting a password and a combination of key inputs are not performed even if they do not match even after a set number of times. . The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the key input combination input by the user is centered on a call key for a call to a receiver's telephone number. In a call with the call restriction set, Determining a type of input key when a user inputs a key for a call after a receiver telephone number is input; Skipping the password input process and comparing the predetermined key input pattern with the predetermined key input pattern if it is determined that the key input is possible. When the comparison result is that the key input pattern is matched, the calling restriction setting method of the mobile terminal characterized in that the call is sent to the recipient number without a key input for a separate call. 6. The method as set forth in claim 5, wherein the user inputs a password if the key type input by the user after the receiver telephone number is a general call key. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein if the number input by the user does not match the preset password, the password is re-entered for the set number of times. The mobile communication terminal of claim 5, wherein when a preset key input pattern and a key pattern combination input by a user do not match, the mobile terminal is required to input the key input combined in a specific pattern a predetermined number of times. How to set up call limits. The method as claimed in claim 8, wherein when a key input combined in a specific pattern by a predetermined number of times does not match a preset key input pattern, a password input is required.

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