KR100701041B1 - Mobile communication method using avatar and terminal used therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile communication method and a terminal using an avatar are provided to express various emotions of a user using the avatar for communication in the mobile communication terminal so that an inherent function of the avatar can be more effectively provided. A mobile communication method using an avatar comprises the following steps. It is determined whether an avatar transmission request exists(S411). The first avatar code value mapped to data of the avatar is selected(S413). The first avatar code value is transmitted(S416). Data mapped to the first avatar code value are combined and displayed(S417, S418). The second avatar code value is received from another terminal(S421). Data mapped to the second avatar code value are combined and displayed(S425, S426).

Description

Mobile communication method using avatar and terminal used therefor}

1A to 1C are exemplary views showing the configuration of an avatar according to the present invention.

2A to 2I are screen views showing an avatar editing and transmission process according to the present invention.

3 is a schematic diagram of a system in which a mobile communication method using an avatar according to the present invention is performed;

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart of a mobile communication method using an avatar according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6A to 6C illustrate screens for performing the mobile communication method illustrated in FIG. 5.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention.

8A and 8B illustrate screens for performing the mobile communication method illustrated in FIG. 7.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention.

11A and 11B illustrate screens for performing the communication method illustrated in FIG. 10.

12A to 12C illustrate screens for performing a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention.

13A and 13B illustrate screens in which an avatar of the present invention is displayed in association with recipient information.

The present invention relates to a mobile communication technology using an avatar, and more particularly, to a mobile communication method and an extension of a communication method to exchange avatars between mobile communication terminals.

In recent years, mobile communication technology, which has undergone remarkable developments, is bringing a big change in the way users communicate. Existing communication methods using mobile communication terminals have been limited to several methods such as voice call and text message transmission. However, in recent years, with the development of data communication technology, communication methods have been gradually expanded to transfer pictures and video calls.

On the other hand, as a variety of functions have been added to the mobile communication terminal beyond the classical functions, the mobile communication terminal is now becoming a means for providing convenience and enjoyment to the user beyond the means for communication. To this end, the development of mobile communication terminals that can use more various functions more conveniently and approach more user-friendly has been made continuously.

An object of the present invention is to further expand the communication method using a mobile communication terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to further diversify the functions of the mobile communication terminal.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a user-friendly and lively mobile communication terminal.

In order to achieve these objects, the present invention provides a mobile communication method using an avatar and a mobile communication terminal capable of performing the method.

The mobile communication method according to the present invention comprises the steps of checking whether there is an avatar transmission request, selecting a first avatar code value corresponding to data of the avatar, transmitting a first avatar code value, and And combining and displaying the data corresponding to the code value.

The mobile communication method may further include receiving a second avatar code value from another terminal and displaying a combination of data corresponding to the second avatar code value. In addition, checking whether the second avatar code value exists, overwriting the received second avatar code value if the second avatar code value already exists, and receiving the second avatar code value if the second avatar code value does not exist. The method may further include storing the avatar code value as a new value.

In the mobile communication method of the present invention, the selecting of the first avatar code value may include changing the first avatar code value, and the transmitting of the first avatar code value may be performed together with a message transmission or a telephone call. . The data combining step of the second avatar code value may include: checking whether there is image data corresponding to the second avatar code value, combining image data if there is image data, and combining text data if there is no image data; It may include the step.

The avatar includes at least one of a basic area, an emotion area, an action area, a language area, and an environment area. The basic area includes, for example, at least one of a head shape, a top, and a bottom, an emotion area includes at least one of an expression and an emotion icon, and the action area includes, for example, at least one of an emotion action, an event action, and an action command. In addition, the avatar data may include image data and animation data.

Meanwhile, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention includes a wireless communication unit for exchanging an avatar with another terminal, an avatar data storage unit for storing avatar data, and an avatar code management unit for combining, controlling, and storing unique code values of the avatar data. And a display unit for outputting avatar data corresponding to a code value.

Example

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

In describing the embodiments, descriptions of technical contents which are well known in the technical field to which the present invention belongs and are not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is to more clearly communicate without obscure the subject matter of the present invention by omitting unnecessary description.

Avatar

Avatar in a conventional sense is a kind of self-symbol character that replaces a user in cyberspace such as the Internet. The avatar according to the present invention has a similar concept and is a character that can be exchanged between mobile communication terminals. The avatar of the present invention may display the emotion of the user and combine it with an action or a phrase and transmit the same to the counterpart terminal. The avatar of the present invention includes, for example, a basic area, an emotional area, a behavior area, a language area, and an environment area.

1A to 1C are exemplary views showing the configuration of an avatar according to the present invention. FIG. 1A illustrates a basic area of an avatar, FIG. 1B illustrates an emotional area and a language area, and FIG. 1C illustrates an environment area.

The display of the feature of the avatar 100 is defined as the basic area 110. The basic region 110 is composed of a head 112, a top 114, a bottom 116, each of which contains a plurality of image data. You can select the image data you want for each head, top, and bottom, and when combined, one avatar is created. Image data of the basic region 110 has a unique code value. For example, the head 112 has a code value of h01 to h05, the top 114 has a code value of c01 to c05, and the bottom 116 has a code value of p01 to p05.

The emotional region 120 is displayed on the avatar 100 as the emotional region 120. The emotion region 120 includes an expression 122 and an emotion icon 124. Emotion area 120 includes a variety of emotional states such as excitement, melancholy, warmth, proud, shiny, happy, lucid, glory, joy, joy, ecstasy, flutter, good luck, despair, fear, each emotional state It has image data representing the unique facial expression 122 and the emotion icon 124. Image data of the emotion region 120 also has a unique code value. When the desired emotional state is selected, a corresponding facial expression 122 is given to the avatar 100 and a unique emotion icon 124 is displayed above the avatar 100.

For example, when the emotion region is 'excited', the facial expression 122 is displayed as a smile, and the emotion icon 124 is displayed as a pinwheel as shown in FIG. 1B. If the emotion region is 'depressed', the expression 122 is a crying shape, and the emotion icon 124 is represented by a cloud.

In response to the emotion region 120, the avatar 100 takes an action as an action region (not shown). The action area consists of emotion actions, event actions, and action commands, each of which contains a plurality of animation data. Emotional actions are unique movements based on the emotional state and dominate the overall tendency of the avatar's behavior. The event action takes appropriate action according to the occurrence of an event such as a phone call or a message transmission within the scope of the emotion action. An action command is associated with an emotional action according to a command action such as kissing, shaking hands, or hanging a leg.

For example, if the emotional area is 'excited', the emotional action will jump and be expressed as a smiley animation once every minute. The event action is represented by an animation, such as a handover (in the case of a phone call) or a strong shake (in the case of message transmission). If the emotional area is 'depressed', the emotional action is represented by an animation of crying out loud once every 40 seconds as you lean and move slowly and weep. The event action is represented by an animation that wraps around the knee and cries back (for a phone call) or drags a message to the ground (for a message transmission).

The language region 130 is defined as a phrase (comment) input by the user in the speech bubble on the top of the avatar 100. As illustrated, if the emotional area is' excited ',' do your best today! 'Ahsa ~!' Phrases, if the emotional area is' depressed ',' needs a consolation.

The environment area 140 is defined as a virtual space surrounding the avatar 100 as shown in FIG. 1C. The environment area 140 is represented by image data such as a room, a yard, a city, and the like, and includes an area capable of executing an application using the avatar 100. For example, in FIG. 1C, 1 is a menu to run out to the yard, 2 to decorate the avatar, 3 to decorate the room, 4 to communicate with the avatar, and 5 to run the camera.

The above-described configuration of the avatar is only illustrated to assist in understanding the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The avatar of the present invention can be edited and transmitted as desired by the user. This will be described below.

Edit and send avatar

2A to 2I are exemplary views illustrating a process of editing and transmitting an avatar according to the present invention.

2A shows a main avatar screen. If you select No.4 'Avatar Communication' menu on this screen, the submenus of 'Send Message', 'Avatar Send', and 'Room Mate' will appear. Of course, such a menu configuration is merely illustrated. For example, a 'pet transfer' menu, which will be described later, may be added, and the menu list may be changed. If 'Avatar transmission' is selected in the avatar communication menu, the avatar basic screen appears as shown in FIG. 2B.

The avatar currently set is displayed on the avatar basic screen of FIG. 2B. Press the 'Next' key at the bottom of the screen to transfer the avatar on the screen as it is, or press the 'Option' key to edit the avatar. In 'Option', menu list of 'Emotion selection', 'Comment' and 'Operation command' is displayed.

Selecting 'Emotion Selection' displays the editing screen of FIG. 2C. Selectable emotional states are listed on the screen, and the user may select a desired emotional state from the list by moving the focus 150. The facial expression 122 and the emotion icon 124 of the avatar are also changed according to the selection of the emotional state. As illustrated in FIG. 2C, when the user selects 'happy' as the emotional state, the emotion icon 124 is changed from the pinwheel of FIG. 2B to the tulip of FIG. 2C. In this way, the emotion icons 124 are all different depending on the emotional state. However, the facial expression 122 may not change when the emotional state is similar.

If you select 'Comment' of 'Option', the editing screen of Figure 2d appears. You can enter or modify a comment on this screen.

If the 'action command' of 'Option' is selected, the edit screen of FIG. 2E appears. Selectable action commands are displayed at the top of the screen, and press one of the left and right arrow keys to select one (eg, kissing). On the screen, the avatar performs the action according to the selected action command.

When the 'OK' key is pressed in the edit screen of FIGS. 2C to 2E, the avatar returns to the avatar basic screen of FIG. 2B by reflecting the newly edited content. Press the 'Next' key to display the receiver input screen of Figure 2f. On this screen, enter the recipient's phone number directly or browse to select a stored phone number. Pressing the 'Send' key transmits the avatar and the call screen of FIG. 2G appears.

In the screen of FIG. 2G, two avatars 100a and 100b are displayed, one of the caller's avatar 100a and the other of the callee's avatar 100b. The caller avatar 100a is directly edited by the user, and the callee avatar 100b is previously received from the receiver and stored. That is, when a receiver is input in FIG. 2F, it is to find out whether there is an avatar previously stored in the information of the receiver and display it. If no recipient avatar is stored, only the caller avatar 100a is displayed on the screen of FIG. 2G.

2H is an avatar receiving screen appearing on the receiver side. In this case, the avatar 100c of the receiver may be different from the receiver avatar 100b of FIG. 2G. The reason is that the recipient's avatar may have been updated. The receiver who has received the avatar from the sender can reply.

2i is a screen of a caller who has received a reply. The recipient can also edit and reply to his avatar as desired. The receiver avatar 100c of FIG. 2H is an avatar set previously, and the receiver avatar 100d of FIG. 2I is an avatar edited to reply. Meanwhile, in the screen of FIG. 2I, the caller's avatar 100e is different from the avatar 100a of FIG. 2G transmitted to the receiver. As such, the avatar 100a edited through the Avatar Communication menu of FIG. 2A may be temporarily used only in the transmission process. In this case, the avatar 100e of the main screen may be edited using the 'avatar decorating' menu. Unlike the above, when the avatar is edited and transmitted, the avatar may replace the avatar on the main screen.

So far it has been described through a screen example to intuitively understand the communication process using the avatar of the present invention. Hereinafter, a system and a terminal on which an avatar communication method of the present invention is performed will be described through embodiments.

Mobile communication system and terminal

3 is a schematic diagram of a system in which a mobile communication method using an avatar according to the present invention is performed.

Referring to FIG. 3, a mobile communication system includes one source terminal 210, one or more receiver terminals 220, 230, 240, and 250, and a wireless communication network 260 that mediates communication therebetween. In addition to wireless communication functions such as a general telephone call and a message transmission, the calling terminal 210 transmits an avatar to one or more receiving terminals 220 to 250 through the wireless communication network 260. The receiving terminal 220 to 250 may transmit the avatar to the calling terminal 210 in response thereto. In this way, the terminals can exchange avatars with each other, so the distinction between transmission and reception is merely a convenience classification.

Each terminal 210 to 250 is preferably a portable terminal and may sometimes be a PC, a notebook, or other information communication device. The wireless communication network 260 may be, for example, a conventional mobile communication network, a wireless application protocol (WAP) communication network, a local area wireless communication network such as Bluetooth, and the like. Each terminal 210 to 250 may have a configuration illustrated in FIG. 4.

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

Referring to FIG. 4, the terminal 300 includes a wireless communication unit 310, an input unit 320, a display unit 330, a storage unit 340, and a control unit 350. In particular, the terminal 300 includes an avatar data storage unit 360. The avatar code manager 370 is included.

The wireless communication unit 310 performs a normal wireless communication function while also performing a communication function of exchanging avatars with other terminals. Avatar communication may be performed by including avatar information in a voice protocol in a telephone call and a short message service (SMS) protocol in a message transmission.

The input unit 320 is formed of a conventional input device such as a keypad, a touchscreen, a touchpad, and the like, and receives a user's manipulation signal related to editing, transmitting, or the like of an avatar.

The display unit 330 is made of any one of conventional display devices such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and outputs image data and animation data related to an avatar.

The storage unit 340 stores programs and data related to the performance of the terminal 300, and the controller 350 controls the overall operation of the terminal 300.

The avatar data storage unit 360 stores image data and animation data for the basic area, the emotion area, the action area, the language area, and the environment area of the avatar. Each of these avatar data has a unique code value. The avatar code manager 370 combines, controls, and stores data code values for not only the user's own avatar but also an avatar received from another user.

Hereinafter, a mobile communication method using an avatar according to the present invention will be described. This method can be implemented in various ways, some of which will be described by way of examples.

Mobile communication method using avatar-Avatar transmission (for message transmission)

5 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is an example of a method of transmitting an avatar together in the case of message transmission.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, the caller terminal 400a checks whether there is a message transmission request through the input unit (S411). For example, the message transmission request means that the avatar communication menu and its submenu, message transmission, are selected on the main avatar screen of FIG. 2A. If there is a message transmission request, the avatar code manager determines whether the caller's avatar exists (S412). If you have previously set an avatar, the avatar code manager contains the code.

If there is no avatar, a new code value is selected to set an avatar (S413). The setting of the new avatar may be performed by selecting an avatar decorating menu on the main avatar screen of FIG. 2A, for example. If there is an existing avatar, it is checked whether to edit the avatar (S414). For example, avatar editing means that Option is selected on the screen of FIG. 2B. Subsequently, the avatar is edited by changing the code value as described above with reference to FIGS. 2C and 2E (S415).

After the code value is selected (S413) or changed (S415), the control unit of the calling terminal transmits the code value to the receiving terminal 400b (S416). That is, the sender's avatar is not transmitted image data or animation data itself, only its code value. 2G described above is a screen for avatar transmission, and when sending an avatar with a message as shown in the present embodiment, specific icons indicating the message transmission (152 and 154 of FIG. 6A) may be displayed. The normal message writing step may be performed before or after the step S411 of confirming the message transmission request.

After transmitting the avatar code value, the avatar code manager of the calling terminal 400a retrieves and combines image data and animation data corresponding to the selected or changed code value from the avatar data storage unit (S417) and displays it on the screen of the display unit. (S418).

The receiving terminal 400b receives the avatar code value from the calling terminal 400a (S421), and checks whether the caller's avatar exists (S422). If there is an existing caller avatar, the received code value is overwritten (S423). If not, the received code value is stored as a new value (S424).

Subsequently, the receiving terminal 400b retrieves and combines image data and animation data corresponding to the received code value (S425) and displays it on the screen of the display unit (S426). 6A is an example of a screen of a receiver. As shown in FIG. 6A, the avatar 100a sent by the sender is displayed together with the avatar 100c of the receiver, and icons 152 and 154 indicating that the message is transmitted are also displayed.

6B is an example of an existing screen of a receiver before receiving an avatar. As such, if the caller's avatar 100f already exists, the existing avatar 100f is replaced with the newly received avatar 100a as shown in FIG. 6A.

6C is an example of a message confirmation screen in a receiving terminal. In this manner, the message confirmation screen displays the sender's emotion icon 124 in the sender display column together with the message.

The example described above assumes that the receiving terminal 400b has the same avatar data as the calling terminal 400a. Only with the same avatar data can it receive only the avatar code value and retrieve and combine the data from it. However, in some cases, the receiving terminal 400b may not have avatar data or may have different avatar data from the calling terminal 400a. In view of this, the data combining step S425 in the receiving terminal 400b may further perform a detailed procedure as shown in FIG. 7.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, after overwriting the code value of the caller avatar (S423) or newly storing (S424), the receiving terminal checks whether image data corresponding to the avatar code value exists (S425-1). Then, if there is image data, the data is combined (S425-2) and displayed (S426). If there is no image data, the data is combined (S425-3) and displayed (S425-3).

8A illustrates an example of a receiver screen for notifying arrival of a message including an avatar when there is no image data. A pop-up window 156 appears, as shown in FIG. 8A, with an emotional state in front of the sender's name with a message in it as a phrase 158 instead of an emotion icon. At this time, the comment of the avatar language area is also displayed as a phrase in the pop-up window, and the action command of the emotion area is ignored. In the message confirmation screen of FIG. 8B, an emotional state is displayed as a phrase 158 before the caller display area.

Mobile communication method using avatar-Avatar transmission (for phone call)

9 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention. 9 is an example of a method for automatically transmitting an avatar in the case of a telephone call, particularly in the case of a telephone call reception.

9, the calling terminal 400a attempts to make a phone call (S431), and the receiving terminal 400b receives it (S432). The receiving terminal 400b checks whether the avatar exists (S433). If there is no avatar, only the telephone call function is performed (S434). If there is an avatar, the avatar is transmitted along with the telephone call (S435).

The originating terminal 400a checks whether the avatar of the receiver already exists after receiving the avatar (S436). If the existing receiver avatar is stored, the received avatar code value is overwritten (S437). If not, the received code value is stored as a new value (S438). Subsequently, the calling terminal 400a retrieves and combines image data and animation data corresponding to the received code value (S439) and displays it on the screen of the display unit (S440).

Unlike the above-described embodiments, only the avatar may be sent alone without being associated with a message transmission or a telephone call. The screen example of FIG. 2A to FIG. 2I described above corresponds to the case.

Mobile communication method using avatars-roommate

10 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a so-called 'roommate' function using an avatar.

Referring to FIG. 10, first, it is checked whether a roommate function is selected at the calling terminal 400a (S451). For example, selecting a roommate function means that the avatar communication menu and a roommate which is a submenu thereof are selected on the main avatar screen of FIG. 2A. If there is roommate selection, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the avatar code value may be selected or changed by checking whether the sender avatar exists or not.

In addition, the calling terminal 400a may go through step S452 to check whether the receiver avatar exists in the avatar code manager. If the receiver avatar exists, the stored code value is selected (S453), and the corresponding data is retrieved and displayed on the display unit screen. This display function may be used in the avatar list screen of the receiver illustrated in FIG. 11A, and may also be used in the transmission screen as shown in FIG. 2G.

11A illustrates a list of users in which the avatar 100 is registered. This list stores avatars received from other users through phone calls, message transmissions, and avatar transmissions. The calling terminal 400a may use this list to select one or more specific recipients and request a roommate. The selected recipient is displayed on the screen as a whole avatar 100, the unselected recipients are displayed only the emotion icon (124).

The calling terminal 400a requests the roommate while transmitting its avatar to the receiving terminal 400b (S454). In this case, the transmitted code is not the avatar itself, but the code value. After the roommate request, the calling terminal 400a retrieves and combines image data and animation data corresponding to the avatar code value (S455) and displays it on the screen of the display unit (S456).

On the other hand, the receiving terminal 400b checks whether the roommate request of the calling terminal 400a is approved (S457). If the roommate approves, the receiving terminal 400b sends a consent to the calling terminal 400a (S458), and thus the two terminals 400a and 400b synchronize their avatar environments (S459).

11B is a screen example of a sender and receiver synchronized according to roommate acceptance. As such, the two screens display avatars having the same environment area. In this case, the displayed environment area may be the avatar environment area of the receiver, or vice versa. If either avatar changes in synchronization, the other avatar changes in the same way.

Mobile Communication Method Using Avatar-Pet Transmission

12A to 12C illustrate screens for performing a mobile communication method using an avatar according to another embodiment of the present invention. 12 is an example of a method of transmitting a pet 170, such as a pet dog. The avatar described above is a character who shares the emotional state of the user. On the other hand, it is possible to send a character separated from the emotional state of the user, such as in the case of PET transmission. The pet 170 does not act according to the emotional state of the user but merely acts as a delivery person. However, these characters all belong to the avatar of the present invention in a broad sense.

12A is an example of a basic screen of a pet transmission, and corresponds to FIG. 2B. As shown in FIG. 12A, props, such as a box 172 and a bag, are separately displayed on the display unit screen separately from the PET 170. User setting items such as an emotion icon 124 and a comment 130 indicating an emotional state of the user are displayed in a form of being separated from the pet 170 and contained in the box 172. The pet transmission also has the avatar editing function described above. The pet transmission of this embodiment can be used together with the avatar transmission.

12B is a screen example during a pet transmission. As shown in FIG. 12B, the pet 170 may display the box 172 containing the user's setting in a bite form. At this time, the avatar 100b of the receiver may be displayed together, and the user's setting items are not displayed on the screen.

12c shows an example of a screen of a receiver after a pet transmission. As shown in FIG. 12C, the pet 170 puts the box 172 on the floor of the receiver's screen. As the box 172 placed on the floor is opened, the emotion icon 124 and the comment 130 appear, and the pet 170 performs a predetermined action command.

Associate avatar and recipient information

As described above, a user having an avatar may transmit an avatar along with a call, transmit a message, or transmit only an avatar (including a pet) itself. The user who receives the avatar may display the avatar in association with the receiver information stored in the terminal. When a new avatar is received through communication with a specific user, avatars of the corresponding user stored in the terminal are collectively updated. 13A and 13B are screen illustrations showing such an example.

13A is an example of a screen showing specific user information in the phone book. As shown in FIG. 13A, the avatar 100 most recently received from the user is displayed on the user information including the user's name, telephone number, photo, and the like. This is also the case for call history confirmation or message confirmation.

13B is a screen example of a phone book list. As shown in FIG. 13B, the emotion icon 124 is displayed instead of the avatar in the list where it is difficult to display the entire view of the avatar. Similarly, the recent call list, the message list, and so on.

In the foregoing specification and drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed, and although specific terms are used, these are merely used in a general sense to easily explain the technical contents of the present invention and to help understanding of the present invention. It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention can be carried out in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

The present invention extends the communication method of the mobile communication terminal, which has been limited to several methods such as voice call, text message transmission, and picture transmission, to an avatar communication method. The avatar-based method can express and convey the user's emotions in various forms and can further diversify the functions of the mobile communication terminal. Avatar features such as roommates and emotion icons not only provide a more user-friendly and lively mobile communication function, but also have a much higher exposure level than a conventional PC blog, so that the avatar's original functions can be more effectively used. have.

Claims (17)

Checking whether there is an avatar transmission request; Selecting a first avatar code value corresponding to data of the avatar; Transmitting the first avatar code value; And Combining and displaying data corresponding to the first avatar code value; Mobile communication method using an avatar comprising a. The method of claim 1, Receiving a second avatar code value from another terminal; And Combining and displaying data corresponding to the second avatar code value; Mobile communication method using an avatar, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 2, Checking whether the second avatar code value exists; Overwriting the received second avatar code value if the second avatar code value already exists; And If the second avatar code value does not exist, storing the received second avatar code value as a new value; Mobile communication method using an avatar, characterized in that it further comprises. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The selecting of the first avatar code value includes changing the first avatar code value. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The transmitting of the first avatar code value comprises a message transmission or a telephone call. The method according to claim 2 or 3, The data combining step of the second avatar code value may include checking whether there is image data corresponding to the second avatar code value, combining the image data if the image data exists, and text if the image data is not present. Mobile communication method using an avatar comprising the step of combining the data. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The avatar includes at least one of a basic area, an emotion area, an action area, a language area, and an environment area. The method of claim 7, wherein The basic area includes at least one of a head shape, a top, a bottom. The method of claim 7, wherein The emotion region is a mobile communication method using an avatar comprising at least one of an expression and an emotion icon. The method of claim 7, wherein And the action area comprises at least one of an emotion action, an event action, and an action command. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The avatar data includes image data and animation data. A wireless communication unit which exchanges an avatar with another terminal; An avatar data storage unit for storing data of the avatar; An avatar code manager for combining, controlling, and storing a unique code value of the avatar data; And A display unit for outputting avatar data corresponding to the code value; Mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 12, The avatar includes at least one of a basic area, an emotion area, an action area, a language area, and an environment area. The method of claim 13, The basic area includes at least one of the head, top, bottom. The method of claim 13, The emotion region includes at least one of an expression and an emotion icon. The method of claim 13, And the action area comprises at least one of an emotion action, an event action, and an action command. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 16, The avatar data includes image data and animation data.

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