KR100663569B1 - Method for offering childcare diary function in mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for providing a parenting diary function of a mobile terminal, the method comprising: registering at least one parenting object and unique information on the parenting object based on user input information. Receiving child care information about the registered child care target; storing the child care information by date when the child care information is input; and displaying the stored child care information for each desired period of time if a user request is received. It features. Therefore, the present invention enables the user to easily manage the information of the parenting target through the mobile communication terminal, so that the user can conveniently record the information of the parenting target, that is, the parenting diary using the mobile communication terminal anytime and anywhere.

Mobile communication terminal, child care diary

Description

How to provide parenting diary function of mobile communication terminal {METHOD FOR OFFERING CHILDCARE DIARY FUNCTION IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL}             

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process for providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3A to 3D are exemplary diagrams for describing an operation process of FIG. 2.

4 (a) and 4 (b) are exemplary diagrams illustrating a file structure stored in a memory through the operation of FIG. 2.

5 is a flow chart showing a display process of the parenting diary created through the process of FIG.

6 (a) to 6 (e) are exemplary diagrams for describing an operation process of FIG. 5.

The present invention relates to additional functions of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a method for managing information of a parenting target through a mobile communication terminal.

Child care is the effort of the physical development, intellectual education, and healthy development of the child, the baby. The child has a great characteristic of the development of mind and body. Therefore, eliminating the obstacles to the growth of the child's body and mind, and promoting the smooth growth is the most important task of child care. The same may be true of newborns as well as children. Therefore, the parenting diary, which records the child care information of the child, is very helpful in forming a desirable relationship between the child and the parent.

When parents record childcare information, parents often purchase a childcare diary and record childcare information directly, take pictures of the child, attach them to the childcare diary, or record them in a diary format using the Internet or a computer.

However, women's internet and computer use is still low, so it is rare to write a parenting diary using the internet or computer. In addition, even if the parenting diary is created using the Internet and a computer, there is an inconvenience that a computer must always be around.

On the other hand, modern people carry a mobile communication terminal, which is a device that provides a communication function that can make a call or exchange data while moving, regardless of gender or age.

In addition to the telephone call function, the mobile communication terminal has a short message transmission / reception function, a memory function for storing and retrieving a phone number, a lock function, an alarm function, an area code check function, and recently, a camera function, a digital broadcast reception function, and a game device. By providing a variety of additional functional services, such as the ability to provide a lot of convenience for users living in the modern society.

Therefore, if you provide a parenting diary function through the mobile communication terminal that the general users always carry out anytime, anywhere can provide a great convenience in the child care diary writing.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for managing information of a parenting target through a mobile communication terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for a user to conveniently record information of a child care target anytime and anywhere.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for performing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising: registering at least one parenting target and unique information on the parenting target based on user input information. Receiving child care information about the registered child care target; storing the child care information by date when the child care information is input; and displaying the stored child care information for each desired period of time if a user request is received. It features.

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Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the same elements in the figures are represented by the same numerals wherever possible. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The illustrated mobile communication terminal 100 includes an RF unit 110, a modem 120, an audio processor 130, a key input unit 140, a memory 150, a controller 160, a camera unit 170, and an image. The processor 180 and the display 190 are included.

The RF unit 110 is responsible for the transmission and reception of voice data, text data, image data, and control data under the control of the control unit 160, and the RF transmitter for upconverting and amplifying the frequency of the transmitted signal for this, and the received signal. RF receivers for low noise amplification and frequency conversion. In addition, the RE unit 110 may transmit parenting information stored in the memory 150 to the outside (for example, a personal computer or a server) under the control of the controller 160.

The modem 120 includes a transmitter for encoding and modulating the transmitted signal, a receiver for demodulating and decoding the received signal, and the like.

       The audio processor 130 may configure a codec, and 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 130 modulates the electrical signal input from the microphone and converts the electrical signal into voice data. The audio processor 130 demodulates the encoded voice data input from the RF unit 110 into an electrical signal and outputs it to the speaker. In addition, the audio processor 130 preferably includes a codec for converting and reproducing a digital audio signal received by the RF unit 110 into an analog signal or converting an analog audio signal generated from a microphone into a digital audio signal. Do. The codec is composed of a data codec for processing packet data and the like and an audio codec for processing audio signals such as voice. The codec may be included in the controller 160.

In addition, the audio processor 130 may output an alarm for notifying the user through the control of the controller 160 when a specific date is set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The key input unit 140 has a key matrix structure (not shown) and includes a character key, numeric keys, various function keys, and an external volume key to output a key input signal corresponding to a key input by a user to the controller 160. do. In addition, the key input unit 140 adjusts a zooming step (ie, magnification) of a camera power key (not shown) and a camera lens module (not shown) used to enter a camera mode at a predetermined position of the mobile communication terminal 100. And a shutter key (not shown) used to take an image and a zoom key used to take an image.

The memory 150 may include a program memory and a data memory, and store various pieces of information selected based on user information and various information necessary for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. do. In addition, the memory 150 stores unique information on at least one parenting object input based on the user's input information, and stores child information for each child when the parenting information for the parenting object is input. In this case, although not shown in FIG. 1, the memory 150 may be classified into a header memory and an image memory. The header memory stores a unique information file of a child care target and a child care information file for each date linked to the unique information. In addition, the image memory stores image frames (eg, pictures or videos) linked to the child care information for each date.

The unique information preferably includes fixed information such as gender, name, date of birth, height and weight at the time of birth, information on vaccination schedule for each disease, and the like. In addition, the parenting information is a vaccination result (e.g., measles vaccination completion) for the child, the memo indicating the height, weight, appearance and behavior, a single image frame, a continuous image frame video, and disease while raising the child care target It is desirable to include information that changes as the parenting target grows.

The controller 160 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and captures an image according to a set shutter speed value when a shutter key for capturing image data of the camera unit 170 is input. To control. In addition, the controller 160 controls to register the unique information about the at least one parenting target based on user input information (eg, key input) and store it in the memory 150.

The control unit 160 generates a child care information input window for the registered child care target on the display unit 190 when a user requests for creating child care information, and stores the child care information in the memory 150 by date when the child care information is input. do. In addition, the controller 160 reads child care information stored in the memory 150 and displays the child care information stored in the memory 150 on the display unit 190.

The camera module 170 may include a lens unit (not shown) that can be pulled out and pulled out, and captures image data through the lens unit.

The camera unit 170 includes a camera sensor for 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.

The camera sensor is assumed to be a charge coupled device (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 180 performs a function of generating screen data for displaying an image signal output from the camera unit 170.

The image processor 180 processes the image signal output from the camera unit 170 in units of frames, and outputs the frame image data according to the characteristics and size of the display unit 190. In addition, the image processing unit 180 includes an image codec and performs a function of compressing the frame image data displayed on the display unit 190 in a set manner or restoring the compressed frame image data to the original frame image data.

In addition, it is assumed that the image processor 180 has an On Screen Display (OSD) function, and may output on-screen display data according to the screen size displayed by the control of the controller 160.

The display unit 190 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and outputs various display data generated in the mobile communication terminal. In this case, when the LCD is implemented using a touch screen method, the display unit 190 may operate as an input unit.

In addition, the display unit 190 displays an image signal output from the image processor 180 on a screen, and displays user data output from the controller 160.

On the other hand, the mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a communication interface (not shown) such as an infrared communication module or a Bluetooth module to back up the child care information stored in the memory 150 to a separate device You may.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process for providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the controller 160 registers unique information of a parenting target based on user input information (S110). The unique information includes gender, name, date of birth, height and weight at the time of birth, and information on vaccination schedule for each disease. Here, the information on the vaccination schedule is a general vaccination information, for example, the fixed information that should be vaccinated tuberculosis within 1 month of age, hepatitis B vaccine within 2 months of age, measles vaccine within 6 months of age, chickenpox after 12 months of age. The immunization information may be previously stored in the memory 150 or downloaded from a separate device.

On the other hand, the control unit 160 counts the time from the date of birth of the child care subject according to a user's request, an anniversary indicating a hundred days (that is, a stone) or one year and a birthday of the child care target, the date of vaccination for each time of the disease, and the corresponding You can also set up specific day reminders that provide data that includes biorhythms or secrets of dates.

The controller 160 checks whether the specific day notification function for the child care target is set (S115).

If the specific day notification function is set, the controller 160 counts time by driving a timer (not shown). Subsequently, the controller 160 checks whether the set specific date is reached while counting the time (S125).

The controller 160 outputs an alarm informing of this when the set specific date is reached through the audio processor 130 (S130). In this case, the controller 160 may display a short message through the display unit 190 when notifying the specific date, or may output the voice message through the audio processor 130. On the other hand, the control unit 160 preferably outputs an alarm to inform the user in advance of a week before the date of birth or 1 month of birth when informing the vaccination of tuberculosis to be inoculated within the specific day, that is, birthday or 1 month of age. Do. In addition, the controller 160 may control to transmit a short message informing of this to a phone number registered in advance among the phone numbers stored in the phone book one day before the anniversary or the anniversary.

The controller 160 checks whether there is a parenting information input request (S135). The parenting information includes vaccination results for memos, photographs, videos, and diseases indicating current height and weight, appearance, and behavior after birth of the parenting target. The memo may be a text memo or a voice memo, and a cry of a child may be input through a microphone.

If there is a request for inputting the parenting information, the controller 160 generates a parenting information input window for the current date on the display unit 190 (S140). The child care information input window is a window for inputting child care information on the registered child care object as a text and an image (eg, a picture or a video), and a voice memo or a cry of a baby through a microphone (not shown). You can also type.

The controller 160 checks whether child care information (eg, a text memo) is input through a user's voice or key input (S145). When the text memo for the child care target is input, the controller 160 displays the input child care information, that is, the text memo (for example, the current height and weight of the baby) in the input window (S150).

The controller 160 checks whether there is a predetermined key input (eg, a menu key) input for attaching a photo or a video (S155). If the predetermined key is not input, the controller 160 checks a confirmation key input (S175).

If the confirmation key is input, the control unit 160 determines that only the text memo is inputted, and saves the input text memo in the memory 150 and ends (S180).

On the other hand, if there is a predetermined key (for example, a menu key) input in step S155, the controller 160 displays items for selecting an image frame (for example, a picture or a video) to be input by the user in the input window ( S160). Preferably, the image frame is stored in advance by the user, and when a predetermined key is input, the image frame may be converted into an image capturing mode for acquiring an image frame to be input to the input window. In addition, the controller 160 may display the items of the image frame in the form of a thumbnail-nail.

Subsequently, the controller 160 checks whether there is a user selection for the displayed items (S165).

The controller 160 displays the image frame of the item selected based on the user selection information in a predetermined size at a predetermined position of the input window (S170).

If there is a confirmation key input (S175), the controller 160 stores the child care information, that is, the text memo and the image frame, which are input in the child care information input window, by date in the memory 150 (S180).

Meanwhile, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is provided with a communication interface unit (not shown) such as an infrared communication module or a Bluetooth module, the control unit 160 transmits childcare information stored in the memory 150 to infrared communication (IrDA) or the like. Personal computers can transfer and back up via Bluetooth communication. In addition, the controller 160 may back up by transmitting the parenting information to a universal serial bus (USB), or may be backed up by transmitting to a separate server through the RF unit (110).

3 (a) to 3 (d) illustrate examples of the operation of FIG. 2, that is, a process in which a user registers unique information of a child care target and creates child care information of a registered child care target.

Referring to Figure 3 (a), Figure 3 (a) is "Do you want to use the parenting diary function?" A screen for selecting whether or not to use the parenting diary function is shown with a message.

In the screen of FIG. 3 (a), when the mobile terminal is selected by the user's key input, if a confirmation key is input, the mobile communication terminal displays a screen for registering unique information of the parenting target as shown in FIG. 3 (b). .

The registered information unique to child care in FIG. 3 (b) includes "1. gender", "2. name", "3. date of birth", and "4. body at birth" including the height and weight of the childcare target. Information ", and" 5. Vaccination due time ".

When the user selects each item on the screen of FIG. 3 (b) and inputs unique information of the parenting target according to the corresponding item, the mobile communication terminal registers the inputted unique information.

3 (c) shows a screen in which a mobile communication terminal generates a child care information input window for inputting child care information in response to a user's child care information input request for a previously registered child care target.

Referring to FIG. 3 (c), FIG. 3 (c) shows a text memo on the user's childcare diary dated February 1 stating that "A has been born for a month. The weight is 15 kg." Input screen. After inputting the text memo, when a user inputs a predetermined key (for example, a menu key), the mobile communication terminal displays an image frame (for example, a picture or a photo) to be input in the input window as shown in FIG. Items to select). At this time, when the user selects the item "1. Attach a picture" using a navigation key and the like, and enters a confirmation key, the mobile terminal displays the picture items previously stored as of February 1.

When the user selects "1. 1 February 1 Photo 1" among the displayed photo items, and inputs a confirmation key, the mobile terminal displays the image frame of the selected item as shown in FIG. Display in the preset size. Subsequently, when there is a confirmation key input, the mobile communication terminal stores the child care information, that is, the text memo and the image frame, which are input in the child care information input window, by date in the memory 150.

4 (a) is an exemplary diagram showing a file structure stored in the memory 150 of the mobile communication terminal through the operation process of Figure 2, Figure 4 (b) is an exemplary diagram showing a more detailed view of Figure 4 (a). .

4 (a) and 4 (b), the file structure of the illustrated memory 150 is divided into a header memory 151 and an image memory 153, and the header memory 151 has a unique parenting object. It can be seen that the information file and the child care information files for each date linked to the unique information are stored.

Looking at the unique information file and the infant information file of the child care target as follows.

The unique information file includes fixed information such as gender, name, date of birth, height and weight at the time of birth, and information on vaccination schedule for each disease, and link information on the child care information files. Include.

In addition, the child care information file is a text memo or voice memo recording the date of child care information, the current height and weight, appearance and behavior after the birth of the child care target, the results of vaccination and disease storage of the image frame, image frame storage It is preferable to include the position information, the number of stored image frames and the display position information for the image frame.

On the other hand, the image memory 153 stores image frames (eg, a picture or a video) linked to the child care information for each date.

Next, the parenting diary display process of the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a display process of a parenting diary created in a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. That is, FIG. 5 illustrates a display process of the parenting diary created through the process of FIG. 2.

1 and 5, the controller 160 checks whether there is a user's request to display child care information (ie, child care diary) (S210).

If there is a display request, the controller 160 displays the items of parenting information so that the user selects the items of parenting information to be displayed on the display 190 (S220). At this time, the items of the child care information includes a memo, a picture, a video, a child's vaccination result for the disease, and a full view item for viewing all child care information. The full view item refers to an item for viewing all the memo or photo of the child care information stored in the memory 150 and the immunization result.

The controller 160 checks whether there is an item selection of the user among the displayed items (S230). In this case, the user may write down one or more of the displayed items.

If a predetermined item is selected based on the user's selection information, the controller 160 checks whether there is a period request for displaying parenting information of the selected item (S240). This is to control to display the stored child care information for each period desired by the user upon request.

If the user does not request the parenting information period, the control unit 160 displays the parenting information of the selected item by date using the initial storage date as a default (S280).

On the other hand, the controller 160 outputs a message for inputting a period to be displayed on the display unit 190 when the user's parenting information period request in step (S240) (S250).

Subsequently, when a request period (eg, February 1 to March 1) is input based on a user's key operation (S260), the controller 160 displays child care information of the selected item stored in the request period. (S270).

6A to 6E are exemplary diagrams for describing an operation process of FIG. 5, that is, a display process of a parenting diary created in a mobile communication terminal.

Referring to FIG. 6 (a), FIG. 6 (a) displays a screen for allowing a user to select items of child care information to be displayed by a mobile communication terminal according to a user's request.

The mobile terminal displays all the memo, photographs, videos, and immunization results of the child care information stored by date when the item “1. View All” is selected among the displayed items based on the user's selection information.

In addition, the mobile terminal selects one of the items "2. by memo", "3. by picture", "4. by video", and "5. by vaccination result" based on the user's selection information. When the child care information corresponding to the selected item is displayed by date.

In FIG. 6 (a), if there is a confirmation key input after any one of the displayed items (for example, "1. All view") is selected, "Do you want to see by period?" 6B shows a screen for selecting whether or not a period request for displaying parenting information of an item selected by the user is displayed.

In the screen of FIG. 6 (b), if a confirmation key is input after “Yes” is selected by the user's key input, the mobile communication terminal inputs a period for displaying parenting information of the selected item as shown in FIG. 6 (c). The request screen is shown.

FIG. 6C shows that the user inputs "February 1 to March 1" as the parenting information display period of the selected item in response to a request for inputting the display period of the parenting information of the mobile communication terminal.

When the mobile communication terminal receives a confirmation key input after "February 1 to March 1" is input as the parenting information display period on the screen of FIG. 6 (c), the mobile communication terminal stores the request period. Parenting information of the item is displayed as shown in FIG.

That is, the user may select and view the parenting diary stored from February 1 to March 1 through the screen of FIG. 6 (d), and may newly create or modify the parenting diary through a menu key input.

In the mobile communication terminal, if there is a confirmation key input after the parenting diary stored on February 1 is selected by the user's selection information in FIG. 6 (d), the mobile communication terminal is created and stored on February 1 as shown in FIG. 6 (e). Display all parenting information (eg notes and photos).

In the above description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications may 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 not only by the claims but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention enables the user to easily manage the information of the child care target through the mobile communication terminal, so that the user can conveniently record the information of the child care target, that is, the child care diary using the mobile communication terminal anytime and anywhere.

Claims (19)

In the method for providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, Registering at least one parenting object and unique information about the parenting object based on user input information; Receiving the child care information for the registered child care target; Storing the child care information by date when the child care information is input; The method of providing a parenting diary function of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it comprises the step of displaying the stored child care information for each user desired period when a user request. delete According to claim 1, wherein the process of receiving the child care information And generating an input window for receiving the child care information on the registered child care object on a display unit when the child care information is input by the user. The method of claim 1, wherein the unique information A method of providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, comprising a gender, name, date of birth, height and weight at the time of birth, and information on vaccination schedule for each disease. The method of claim 1, wherein the registration process Counting the time from the date of birth of the child care target to set a specific day notification function that provides data, including an anniversary indicating the hundred days or one year and the birthday of the child care target, the date of vaccination for each disease, biorhythm or secret A method of providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, further comprising the step. The method of claim 1, wherein the parenting information Providing a parenting diary function of the mobile communication terminal, comprising a memo indicating the current height, weight, appearance and behavior of the parenting target, a picture as a single image frame, a video as a continuous image frame, and a vaccination result for a disease Way. The method of claim 6, The memo is a text memo or voice memo any one of the mobile communication terminal providing method characterized in that the mobile memo. The method of claim 3, wherein the generating step Childcare diary providing method of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that for generating a child care information input window for inputting the child care information for the registered child care targets in text and image. The method of claim 8, wherein the storing process Receiving text indicating child care information of a child care target in the child care information input window based on user input information; Displaying items for selecting an image frame of a current parenting target to be input to the input window when a predetermined key is input; Displaying an image frame of an item selected on the basis of user selection information in a predetermined size at a predetermined position of the input window; If there is a confirmation key input method for providing a child care diary of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the step of storing the child care information entered in the child care information input window by date. The method of claim 9, The predetermined key is a menu key providing method of the parenting diary of a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the storing process When the predetermined key is input, the method for providing a parenting diary of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the user displays the items for selecting the image frame of the current parenting target to be input in the input window in the form of a thumbnail. The method of claim 1, And transmitting the stored child care information to a personal computer through infrared communication (IrDA) or Bluetooth communication to back-up. The method of claim 1, A method of providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, further comprising the step of backing up the stored child care information through a universal serial bus (USB). The method of claim 1, Child care diary providing method of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it further comprises the step of backing up the stored child care information to a separate server. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the display process Displaying items for the user to select a type of parenting information to display when a user requests display of parenting information; A method for providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the step of displaying the parenting information of the selected item based on the user selection information by date by default to the initial storage date (Default). The method of claim 16, wherein the items for the user to select A method for providing a parenting diary function of a mobile communication terminal, comprising a memo, a picture, a video showing child care information, a vaccination result for a disease, and a full view item for viewing all child care information. The method of claim 5, Counting time when the notification function for the specific day of the child care target is set; The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of outputting an alarm for notifying when a specific date is set as a result of the counting. The method of claim 18, wherein the output process The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of transmitting a short message informing of this to the pre-registered phone number of the phone numbers stored in the phone book, characterized in that the mobile communication terminal.

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