KR100648814B1 - Mobile terminal having a function of blocking user's instant messenger login information and method of performing the function - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a mobile terminal having a function of blocking instant messenger login information of a user and a method of performing the blocking function. The mobile terminal includes a program storage unit for storing an instant messenger program and a chat partner storage unit for storing an instant messenger chat partner and an option setting for blocking a user's login information on the chat partner. The mobile terminal may further include an input unit for allowing a user to select a menu and input a message, a display unit for displaying a messenger window when the messenger program is executed, and transmitting a signal generated by executing the messenger program to the mobile communication network. And a transceiver for receiving a signal transmitted from a mobile communication network, controlling the storage units, the input unit, the display unit, and the transceiver unit to execute an instant messenger program, and block login information on a specific conversation partner according to the stored option setting contents. And a controller for transmitting a signal to a mobile communication network through the transceiver. Accordingly, the user's login information can be selectively blocked according to the chat partner by the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage unit.

Mobile terminal, instant messenger, login information blocking function

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING A FUNCTION OF BLOCKING USER'S INSTANT MESSENGER LOGIN INFORMATION AND METHOD OF PERFORMING THE FUNCTION}

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an instant messaging system for providing an instant messenger service to a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal having a function of blocking instant messenger login information of a user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 to 5 are flowcharts illustrating a method of performing a function of blocking instant messenger login information of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal providing an instant messenger service, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of blocking instant messenger login information according to stored option setting contents by storing option setting contents of a conversation partner, and a block thereof. It relates to how to perform a function.

As the Internet becomes more common and the time spent using a computer increases, it is preferable to use an instant messenger service that enables continuous real-time conversation and various types of file transfers among ordinary Internet users, rather than ordinary e-mail.

Meanwhile, with the development of a mobile communication system capable of high-speed data transmission such as CDMA 2000 1xEV-DO, attempts have been made to connect various mobile communication networks and the Internet network to provide various services provided by the Internet network through the mobile communication network. . Even for the instant messenger, much research has been conducted on a system and a method for providing a service through a mobile communication network.

Methods and systems for providing an instant messenger service through the mobile communication network have been disclosed in Korean Patent Publication Nos. 10 / 2004-0073888 and 10 / 2003-0088154.

According to the method for providing the instant messenger service disclosed in the above-mentioned patent publications, when a user logs in to an instant messenger server using a mobile terminal, the user's login information is communicated like the instant messenger service provided in the existing Internet network. Exposed to your buddy in real time.

Meanwhile, the instant messenger service provided to the mobile terminal is via a mobile communication network. Therefore, when using an instant messenger service using a mobile terminal, unlike a personal computer connected to a wired network, it is used through login / logoff as necessary rather than logging in at all times. Therefore, according to the related art, each time a user logs in, the login information is provided to the chat partner. However, when a user logs in to an instant messenger to chat with a specific chat partner at a specific time and / or a specific place, there is a problem in that unnecessary conversation can be started by providing login information to other chat partners. In addition, from the standpoint of the conversation partner, there is a problem that a user who does not intend to talk frequently receives an unnecessary login information signal by logging in frequently.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal having a function for blocking instant messenger login information of a user. In particular, the present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of blocking a user's instant messenger login information at a specific time and / or at a specific place.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for blocking a user's login information when logging in to an instant messenger using a mobile terminal.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a mobile terminal having a user's login information blocking function and a method for performing the blocking function.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal may store a program storage unit for storing an instant messenger program, an instant messenger chat partner, and an option setting for blocking the user's login information on the chat partner. It includes a contact storage unit. The mobile terminal may further include an input unit for allowing a user to select a menu and input a message, a display unit for displaying a messenger window when the messenger program is executed, and a signal generated by executing the messenger program to the mobile communication network. And a transceiver for receiving a signal transmitted from a mobile communication network.

In addition, the controller controls the storage unit, the input unit, the display unit, and the transmission / reception unit to execute an instant messenger program and transmit a login information blocking signal for a specific conversation partner to the mobile communication network according to the stored option setting contents. It includes. Accordingly, the user's login information can be selectively blocked according to the chat partner by the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage unit.

The option setting content may be a time and / or a location of a user. As a result, the user's login information can be blocked for a particular contact at a particular time and / or at a particular location.

When the login menu is selected by the user, the controller searches for the option setting contents and transmits a login signal including a login information blocking signal to the mobile communication network according to a search result. In this case, the login signal including the login information blocking signal is a combination of a signal and a login signal for blocking the login information of the user with respect to a specific conversation partner, and the blocking signal and the login signal may be continuous signals.

In addition, the controller periodically searches for the option setting contents at predetermined search delay time intervals in the instant messenger login state, and transmits a login information blocking signal or a login information blocking release signal according to a search result. The search delay time may be set on the messenger program. Accordingly, when the conversation partner to block the login information is changed, the changed login information may be blocked to reflect the changed information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of blocking an instant messenger login information of a user by executing an instant messenger program, and setting options for blocking a user's login information with respect to a conversation partner through the instant messenger program. And receiving the input and storing the option setting contents in the contact storage unit. The login information of the user may be blocked according to the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage unit.

The option setting content may be a time and / or a location of a user. As a result, the user's login information can be blocked for a particular contact at a particular time and / or at a particular location.

The method of performing the blocking function may include: searching for stored option setting contents and a search result, when there is no contact to block login information when a login menu is input, sending a login signal and blocking the login information. If there is, the method may further include transmitting a login signal including the login blocking content.

Also, in the instant messenger login state, retrieving the stored option setting contents, comparing the search result with the chat partner whose current login information is blocked, and checking whether there is a chat partner to block the login information in addition to the chat partner whose current login information is blocked. The method may further include the step of transmitting a logoff signal for the chat partner to be additionally blocked if there is a chat partner to additionally block login information. In addition, it is possible to determine whether there is a chat partner to be unblocked among the chat partners whose login information has been blocked, and to send a login signal to the chat partner to unblock the login information.

On the other hand, prior to the step of transmitting the logoff signal, may further comprise the step of determining whether the user is in conversation with the chat partner to be blocked additionally, and, as a result of the determination, the step of transmitting the logoff signal in the conversation A logoff signal may be transmitted to a chat partner to be blocked further except the chat partner.

The conversation partner in conversation may transmit a logoff signal after a set delay time elapses after the conversation ends. Alternatively, in the logged-in state, the logoff for the chat partner who is chatting can be performed through the option setting content search delay time.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an instant messaging system for providing an instant messenger service to a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal 10 of a user includes an instant messenger program for interworking with an instant messenger server 40 that provides an instant messenger service. The mobile terminal 10 is a terminal capable of supporting the Internet protocol, and may be an EV-DO (Evolution in data only) terminal. A system for providing an instant messenger service by an interaction between an EV-DO terminal and an instant messenger server is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10 / 2004-0073888, which is a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Can also be used in common.

In detail, the mobile terminal 10 is connected to the instant messenger server 40 through the mobile communication network 30. The mobile communication network 30 is connected to the instant messenger server 40 through a gateway and a packet data service node (PDSN, not shown). The PDSN controls the Internet connection of the mobile terminal 10 through the mobile communication network and is connected to an Internet service server such as an instant messenger server through a router. On the other hand, the relay server relays a message including a command, transmission or processing result for the instant message service between the mobile terminal 10 and the instant messenger server 40. However, the protocol used to provide an instant messenger service is not limited to a session initiation protocol (SIP), and a wireless village (WV) may be used.

The instant messenger server 40 divides the subscribed users by user identifiers, manages the status of each subscribed user, a reception mode, a message recipient (list of contacts) and subscriber environment information, and transfers messages between connected users. do. The instant messenger server 40 receives the login / logoff signal transmitted from the user's mobile terminal 10 and informs the chat partner of the user's messenger login / logoff information. On the other hand, the instant messenger server 40 receives a blocking signal for a specific chat partner from the user's mobile terminal 10, so that the user is displayed in the logged off state for the chat partner.

The instant messenger server 40 is connected to a traditional terminal 60 such as a personal computer (PC) via a wired network 50. Thus, an instant messenger service between the mobile terminal 10 and the personal computer 60 may be provided. Accordingly, the contact list in the user's mobile terminal 10 may include the personal computer 60 as well as the mobile terminals 31, 33, 35, 37.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal 10 having a user's login information blocking function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 10 includes an input unit 11, a display unit 13, a transceiver 15, a controller 17, and a storage 20. In addition, the storage unit 20 includes a program storage unit 21 for storing an instant messenger program, and a chat partner storage unit 23 for storing option setting contents for the instant messenger buddy and the chat partner. The option setting contents for the contact may be, for example, time and / or user's location, ie, cell location.

The input unit 11 may be a keypad or a touch screen panel, and when a user selects a menu or inputs a message, an input signal corresponding to the input unit 11 is generated and transmitted to the controller 17.

The display unit 13 displays a messenger window when the instant messenger program is executed, and displays an input message and a received message. In addition, menu items of the instant messenger program, for example, a login, logoff, option setting menu, etc. may be displayed through the display unit 13. Alternatively, these menu items are not displayed via the display unit 13, but can only be set on the keypad.

The transceiver 15 is a high-frequency signal interface between the base station and the mobile terminal, and transmits a signal generated through an instant messenger program to the mobile communication network, and receives a signal transmitted from the mobile communication network to the mobile terminal.

The controller 17 includes a modem chip such as a mobile station modem (MSM) having a CPU, and controls the input unit 11, the display unit 13, the transceiver unit 15, and the storage unit 20.

In particular, when the control unit 17 receives the instant messenger execution command from the input unit 11, the program storage unit 21 calls the instant messenger program to execute the messenger program, and controls the display unit 13 to display the messenger window. do. In addition, the controller 17 executes the messenger program and stores the setting contents of the conversation partner and the options for the conversation partner in the conversation partner storage unit 23.

In addition, the control unit 17 receives the instant messenger login / logoff signal through the input unit 11 and transmits it to the mobile communication network through the transceiver unit 15. On the other hand, when the login signal is received, the controller 17 searches the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage 23 to determine whether there is a chat partner to block login information, and if there is a chat partner to block login information, Send a login signal including a signal to block the chat partner.

The login signal including the blocking signal is a signal in which the blocking signal and the login signal are combined, and may be a continuous signal of the blocking signal and the login signal. That is, the controller 17 first transmits a blocking signal to the instant messenger server 40 through the mobile communication network 30 to block the corresponding conversation partner, and then transmits a login signal.

In addition, in the instant messenger login state, the controller 17 searches for the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage 23, compares the chat partner whose current login information is blocked with the chat partner to be blocked, and / or the chat partner to be blocked further. Determine if there is a contact to unblock.

If it is determined that there is a chat partner to block additionally, a log-off signal for the chat partner, that is, an optional logoff signal is transmitted, and if there is a chat partner to unblock, the unblock signal, i. Send a login signal.

In the logged-in state, the controller 17 may periodically search for the option setting contents. To this end, an option setting content search delay time may be set in the instant messenger program. As a result, the control unit 17 periodically searches for the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage unit 23 at the option setting contents retrieval delay time interval.

On the other hand, in the logged-in state, when the chat partner to be blocked is currently talking to the user using the instant messenger, the control unit 17 transmits a block signal to the chat partner to be blocked in addition to the chat partner. . For the conversation partner in conversation, after the conversation via the instant messenger is terminated, a blocking signal is transmitted.

The cutoff signal is preferably transmitted when a predetermined time has elapsed after the conversation has ended. To this end, a delay time for transmitting the blocking signal after the conversation is terminated may be set on the messenger program. Alternatively, as described above, by controlling through the option setting content search delay time, it is possible to prevent the blocking signal from being immediately transmitted to the conversation partner whose conversation has ended.

In addition, the controller 17 may receive the cell position information of the mobile terminal 10, and change the login information blocking state by searching for option setting contents whenever the position is changed.

As described above, the mobile terminal 10 having the user's login information blocking function is a terminal capable of mobile communication by connecting to a mobile communication network, for example, a PCS phone, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and a handheld PC (HPC). And notebook PCs.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting option contents for blocking login information of a user in the mobile terminal 10.

3, the mobile terminal 10 executes the instant messenger program (S10). The instant messenger program is executed by selecting the messenger program execution menu in the input unit 11.

When the messenger program is executed, the display unit 13 displays basic menus of the messenger program, for example, add a chat partner, delete a chat partner, log in / log off menus, and an option setting menu, and display a messenger window. The option setting menu may be set to a key on the keypad. To add a buddy, select the Add Buddy menu to add the buddy.

Select an option setting menu (S20). In this case, the contents of options that may be set may vary, and include a user's login information blocking function. The option content may include an option for a messenger program, for example, a search delay time for periodically searching for an option setting content for a chat partner, or a data storage path received from the chat partner.

Next, the login information blocking menu is selected (S30). At this time, a list of instant messenger contacts stored in the mobile terminal 10 is displayed, and necessary items are activated to set options for each conversation partner.

By selecting the partner to set the option content, the option content for blocking login information is set (S40). The option setting content for blocking login information may be a time and / or a location of a user, that is, a cell location of the mobile terminal 10.

Option contents can be set for each conversation partner, and different option contents can be set for each conversation partner. In addition, the contents of options can be set for each group by grouping the conversation partner.

Save the option setting (S50). The option setting contents are stored in the conversation partner storage unit 23. This completes the setting of the option contents for blocking the login information of the user with respect to the chat partner.

The user's login information blocking function according to the embodiments of the present invention is completed by the user setting option contents for each conversation partner.

4 to 5 are flowcharts for describing a method in which the mobile terminal 10 performs a function of blocking instant messenger login information of a user according to the option setting contents stored in the conversation partner storage unit 23. 4 shows a sequence in which the mobile terminal 10 performs a login blocking function when the user logs in to the instant messenger server 40, and FIG. 5 shows a mobile terminal 10 in a state in which the user is logged in to the instant messenger server. ) Shows the order to block login.

Referring to FIG. 4, the instant messenger program is executed according to the signal input to the input unit 11 (S100). When the messenger program is executed, the display unit 13 displays basic menus of the messenger program, for example, add a chat partner, delete a chat partner, log in / log off menus, and an option setting menu, and display a messenger window.

When the user selects the menu, it is determined whether the login menu is selected (S110). If a menu other than the login menu is selected, a function corresponding to the menu is executed (S170). For example, when the option setting menu is selected, menus for option setting are displayed.

As a result of the determination, when the login menu is selected, the option setting contents of the chat partner stored in the chat partner storage unit 23 are searched (S120). The option setting contents may be, for example, a time and / or a location of a user, that is, a cell location of a mobile terminal. In general, the time is set to a time range such as "from 5 to 10" and the cell location may be set to a place such as "company", "home" or "school." When the user's location is selected as the location, the mobile terminal 10 stores the cell location of the base station corresponding to the location.

The current time and location are compared with the option setting contents search result to determine whether there is a contact to block login information (S130). For example, it is determined whether the current time is included in the set time range, and it is determined whether the set cell position is the same as the current cell position.

As a result of the determination, if there is a conversation partner to block the login information, the login signal including the login information blocking signal is transmitted. Such a signal is a combination of a blocking signal and a login signal, and may be a continuous signal of a login information blocking signal and a login signal for a specific conversation partner.

That is, first, the login information blocking signal for the specific conversation partner is transmitted to the instant messenger server 40. The login signal is transmitted to the instant messenger server 40 through the mobile communication network 30. The instant messenger server 40 blocks the login information in advance for a specific chat partner who will block login information among the chat buddies 31, 33, 35, 37, and 60 connected to the messenger server 40.

Next, the login signal is transmitted to the instant messenger server 40. As a result, a login signal is transmitted to other chat partners except for the particular chat partner.

On the other hand, the instant messenger server 40 transmits a signal indicating the status of the chat partner (31, 33, 35, 37, 60) to the mobile terminal (10).

On the other hand, if there is no chat partner to block the login information, it simply transmits the login signal (S160). The instant messenger server 40 transmits a user's login signal to the conversation partners 31, 33, 35, and 37 connected to the messenger server 40, and the conversation connected to the messenger server 40 to the mobile terminal 10. Sends a signal indicating the status of the opponent.

The mobile terminal 10 receives a signal from the instant messenger server 40 and displays the state of the conversation partner on the display unit 13 (S150). As a result, the user's instant messenger login is completed.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the instant messenger login menu may be provided in the input unit 11 of the mobile terminal 10. Therefore, when the instant messenger login menu provided in the input unit 11 is selected, the instant messenger program can be automatically executed. The order after the program is executed is the same as in the previous embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the user selects the logoff menu, it is determined whether the messenger logoff menu is selected (S200). If the logoff menu is selected as a result of the determination, the IM logoff signal is transmitted to the instant messenger server ( S210), and terminates the instant messenger program.

Meanwhile, while the user is logged in to the instant messenger program, the mobile terminal 10 searches for the option setting contents of the conversation partner by itself (S230). The option setting content search may be periodically performed at a search delay time interval, and may wait for a search delay time set for this (S220). The search delay time can be set on the instant messenger program.

The search result is compared with the conversation partner whose current login information is blocked, and it is determined whether or not the conversation partner whose current login information is blocked matches the option setting content (S240).

As a result of the determination, when the conversation partner whose current login information is blocked and the option setting contents match, the user waits for the set search delay time (S220).

As a result of the judgment, there are three cases of inconsistency. In other words, there is a contact to block additionally and / or there is a contact to unblock login information.

In each case, a separate loop may be performed to change the login information blocking state, and the same loop may be performed to continuously change the login information blocking state. Hereinafter, a procedure of continuously changing the login information blocking state by performing the same loop will be described.

First, it is determined whether there is a conversation partner to additionally block login information (S250).

As a result of the determination, if there is no chat partner to be blocked additionally, a login signal for the chat partner to release the login information block is transmitted (S310). Thereafter, the apparatus waits for the set search delay time (S220).

As a result of the determination, when there is a conversation partner to be additionally blocked, it is determined whether the conversation partner to be additionally blocked and the user are talking using an instant messenger service (S260). Here, the conversation includes sending and receiving a text file or a video file in addition to exchanging a text message. As a result of the determination, if the conversation partner is not to be additionally blocked, a logoff signal for the conversation partner to be additionally blocked is transmitted (S290), and it is determined whether or not there is a conversation partner to cancel login blocking (S300).

On the other hand, in the case of a conversation, it is determined whether there is a chat partner to be blocked in addition to the chat partner in conversation (S270), and if there is a chat partner to be blocked in addition to the chat partner, the user is logged off for the chat partner to be blocked in addition to the chat partner. After transmitting the signal (S280), it is determined whether there is a chat partner to release the login information blocking (S300). On the contrary, if there is no chat partner to be blocked except for the chat partner who is chatting, it is determined whether there is a chat partner who needs to block the login information (S300).

As a result of the determination in step S300, if there is a chat partner to release the login information blocking, the login signal for the chat partner is transmitted (S310) and waits for the set search delay time (S220). On the other hand, if there is no conversation partner to release the login information block, it waits for the set delay time (S220).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the login information blocking state can be changed in the login state according to the option setting contents stored in the chat partner storage unit 23. When the chat partner to be blocked is in conversation with the user, the blocking signal transmission is performed. It can prevent the message in transit. On the other hand, the logoff signal for the conversation partner in conversation is transmitted after the conversation is terminated as it is processed along the set loop. At this time, the time at which the conversation is terminated and the time at which the cutoff signal is transmitted may be slightly different due to the set search delay time. Alternatively, the transmission of the blocking signal for the conversation partner in conversation can be controlled using a separate loop. At this time, the blocking signal for the conversation partner in conversation is preferably transmitted after a certain time elapses after the conversation is finished, and for this purpose, a time for delaying transmission of the blocking signal for the conversation partner in conversation can be set on the messenger program. have.

On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the step (S310) of transmitting the login signal for the chat partner to release the login block additionally transmits a logoff signal for the chat partner to block the login information (S290). To be performed.

 According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide a mobile terminal having a function of blocking instant messenger login information of a user by storing option setting contents of the contact person, and providing the user with a specific chat partner at a specific time and / or at a specific place. A mobile terminal capable of blocking instant messenger login information can be provided.

In addition, when logging in to an instant messenger using the mobile terminal, a method for blocking a user's login information may be provided.

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A program storage unit for storing an instant messenger program; A buddy buddy storage unit configured to store an instant messenger buddy and store option setting contents for blocking a user's login information on the buddy; An input unit for allowing a user to select a menu and input a message; A display unit which displays a messenger window when the messenger program is executed; A transceiver for transmitting a signal generated by executing the messenger program to a mobile communication network and receiving a signal transmitted from the mobile communication network; And A control unit configured to control the storage units, the input unit, the display unit, and the transmission / reception unit to execute an instant messenger program, and to transmit a login information blocking signal for a specific conversation partner to the mobile communication network according to the stored option setting contents. A mobile terminal having a function of blocking instant messenger login information of a user. The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein the option setting is a time or a location of the user. The instant messenger login of the user of claim 1, wherein when the login menu is selected by the user, the user searches for the option setting and transmits a login signal including a login information blocking signal to the mobile communication network according to a search result. Mobile terminal having an information blocking function. The user of claim 1, wherein the controller periodically searches for the option setting content at a predetermined search delay time interval in an instant messenger login state and transmits a login information blocking signal or a login information blocking release signal according to a search result. A mobile terminal having a function of blocking instant messenger login information. Executing an instant messenger program; Receiving an option setting content for blocking a user's login information on a conversation partner through the instant messenger program; And And storing the option setting contents in a contact storage unit. The method of claim 5, wherein the option setting is a time or a location of the user. The method of claim 5, further comprising: retrieving stored option setting contents when a login menu is input; And transmitting a login signal if there is no contact to block login information, and if there is a contact to block login information, transmitting a login signal including the login block content. How to block IM login information. The method of claim 7, further comprising: retrieving stored option setting contents in an instant messenger login state; Comparing a search result with a chat partner whose current login information is blocked and determining whether there is a chat partner who will further block login information in addition to the chat partner whose current login information is blocked; And transmitting a logoff signal for the chat partner to be additionally blocked, if there is a chat partner to additionally block login information. The method of claim 8, further comprising determining whether a user is in conversation with the chat partner to be blocked before transmitting the logoff signal, and when the conversation results in a conversation, transmitting the logoff signal. And a logoff signal is transmitted to a chat partner to be blocked, except for the chat partner. 10. The method of claim 9, If the conversation between the conversation partner and the user is terminated, after the set log-off delay time elapses, further comprising the step of transmitting a logoff signal for the conversation partner is terminated How to block users' instant messenger login information. The method of claim 8, wherein the retrieving of the stored option setting contents is performed periodically at a set retrieval delay time interval. 10. The method of claim 7, further comprising: retrieving the stored option setting contents during the instant messenger login; Comparing the search result with the chat partner whose current login information is blocked and determining whether there is a chat partner who can unblock the login information among the chat partners whose current login information is blocked; And when it is determined that there is a contact to release the login information blocking, transmitting a login signal for the contact to release the login information blocking.

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