KR100727763B1 - Method and apparatus for providing communication service based on lbs in mobile communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for providing a location based communication service in a mobile communication system and an apparatus thereof are provided to collectively transmit a message to plural subscribers located at a specific place and to share views and to exchange information among the plural subscribers unlike a chatting or a meeting. An apparatus for providing a location based communication service in a mobile communication system comprises a location calculating server, a location information collector(540), a communication unit(510), a message manager(570) and a controller(560). The location calculating server receives information from a base station or a switching unit which provide a communication service for a set area, and calculates location information of mobile terminals based on the received information. The location information collector receives location information of the mobile terminals, which enter into the set area, from the location calculating server. The communication unit sets up a call connection path based on the information on the mobile communication provided by the location information collector and transmits or receives voice or text messages to or from the mobile terminals. The message manager generates or stores the voice or the text message which are concurrently transmitted to the mobile terminals. The controller controls receipt or transmission of the voice or the text message.

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATION SERVICE BASED ON LBS IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM}

1 illustrates a schematic system for providing a location-based communication service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is an internal block diagram of an apparatus for providing a location based communication service according to an exemplary embodiment.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a location-based communication service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a location-based communication service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

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100, 120, 140, 160: mobile terminal

200: satellite

300: mobile communication system

400: predetermined area

500: location-based communication service providing device (service providing device)

The present invention relates to a mobile communication system, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system capable of performing communication between subscribers belonging to a specific region.

In the existing mobile communication system, a conversation or communication service between mobile terminals is performed after a user of a mobile terminal joins a specific service and accesses a server providing a specific service, and then checks a subscriber list provided from the server providing the specific service. The method of requesting a conversation was used.

However, since the specific service is made by the active participation of the user of the mobile terminal in using the specific service described above, there has been a difficulty in spreading the specific service.

In addition, in the mobile communication system, a method of providing a message indicating that a conversation partner, which is a method of communication between mobile terminals or a communication service, to a mobile terminal of a subscriber subscribed to a specific service is exploited when attempting to transmit spam mail. This has been.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system that enables free communication between subscribers belonging to a specific region. It is.

Apparatus for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system according to the first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object,

A location information collection unit for receiving location information on mobile terminals entering a predetermined area from the mobile communication system;

A communication unit configured to establish a communication path based on the information on the mobile terminals provided from the location information collection unit, and to transmit and receive a voice or text message with the mobile terminal;

A message manager for generating or storing the voice or text message to be simultaneously transmitted to the mobile terminals; And

And a control unit for controlling the reception and transmission of the voice or text message.

Method for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system according to a second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object,

A) receiving information on a mobile terminal entering a predetermined area from the mobile communication system;

B) establishing a call path for the mobile terminal;

C) simultaneously transmitting a voice or text message to all mobile terminals within the predetermined area; And

D) simultaneously transmitting the voice or text message received from at least one mobile terminal of all the mobile terminals to all the mobile terminals.

Method for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system according to a third aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object,

Iii) a mobile terminal accessing a location-based communication service providing apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as a service providing apparatus) through a mobile communication system;

Ii) providing location information of the mobile terminal to the service providing device and requesting provision of a location-based communication service;

Iii) establishing, by the service providing apparatus, call paths for mobile terminals located in a predetermined area corresponding to the location information;

Iii) simultaneously transmitting a voice or text message to all mobile terminals belonging to the predetermined area; And

Iii) simultaneously transmitting the voice or text message received from at least one of the all mobile terminals to all the mobile terminals.

Method for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object,

A) accessing a service providing apparatus through a mobile communication system and requesting provision of a location-based communication service for a specific region;

B) transmitting, by the device for providing a service, an area list corresponding to the specific area to the mobile terminal;

C) establishing a call path for the mobile terminals located within the region selected by the mobile terminal in the region list;

D) obtaining location information about the mobile terminals;

E) simultaneously transmitting a voice or text message to all mobile terminals belonging to the predetermined area; And

F) simultaneously transmitting the voice or text message received from at least one mobile terminal of all the mobile terminals to all the mobile terminals.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 illustrates a schematic system for providing a location based communication service according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 illustrates an internal block of an apparatus for providing a location based communication service according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is also.

Referring to FIG. 1, a system of the present invention includes a plurality of mobile terminals 100, 120, 140, and 160, a mobile communication system 300, and a location-based communication service providing apparatus 500 (hereinafter, referred to as a service providing apparatus). In an application example, the mobile terminal further includes a satellite 200 that provides location information when the mobile device has a built-in GPS chip.

The apparatus 500 for providing a service sets up a call path between mobile terminals located in a predetermined area 400 to provide voice calls, SMS transmissions, change of voice messages to text messages between the mobile terminals, and the mobile terminals. To provide simultaneous announcements in the form of voice messages or text messages.

In order for the service providing apparatus 500 to perform the service of the present invention, it is necessary to continuously monitor whether the mobile terminal enters the predetermined area 400 and whether the service terminal 500 leaves the predetermined area 400 after entering. Therefore, the service providing apparatus 500 receives location information on the mobile terminals 100, 120, 140, and 160 from the mobile communication system 300.

The mobile communication system 300 includes a base station 310, a base station controller (BSC) 320, a mobile switching center (MSC) 330, an LBS server 340, and a location calculation server 350. It is configured to include.

The location calculation server 350 calculates location information of the mobile terminals by using a Positon Determination Technology (PDT).

In other words, in the Positon Determination Technology (PDT) of the mobile terminal, when the mobile terminal is registered with the base station 310 using the ID assigned to the base station 310, the position of the base station 310 is changed to the position of the mobile terminal. Cell-ID method to determine the position, AOA (Angle of Arrival) method to determine the position by measuring the direction angle of the signal transmitted by the mobile terminal from the two base stations 310, and between the mobile terminal and the three base stations A time-of-arrival (TOA) method for measuring a propagation time and measuring a position may be used.

In addition, the mobile communication system 300 may provide a short distance call connection service using location information generated by a location registration procedure in a communication network, for example, through an LBS server (Location Based System Server) 340. It is also possible to obtain location information of the mobile terminal. The LBS server 340 is a location-based information providing service having a GPS function to provide location tracking or wireless Internet communication of an original mobile terminal. At this time, the mobile terminal is embedded with a GPS chip to receive location information from the satellite (200).

Referring to FIG. 2, the service providing apparatus 500 will be described in more detail. The service providing apparatus 500 includes a communication unit 510, a location information collecting unit 540, a control unit 560, and a message managing unit 570. It is configured to include. In one application example, the service providing apparatus 500 may further include an authenticator 520, a service request and response processor 530, and a subscriber manager 550.

The communication unit 510 receives a voice message or a text message received by the service providing apparatus 500 from all mobile terminals 100, 120, 140, and 160 located in a predetermined area 400 under the control of the controller 560. Receives, and transmits the received voice message or text message to the mobile terminal (100, 120, 140, 160) belonging to the predetermined area 400 again.

The location information collection unit 540 continuously collects location information on mobile terminals entering the predetermined area 400 and provides the location information to the controller 560, whereby the controller 560 receives the received voice or text message. Or determine whether to provide a self-generated voice or text message to the mobile terminal.

The message manager 570 stores and manages voice or text messages generated by an operator or administrator, and temporarily stores and manages voice or text messages received from mobile terminals in the predetermined area 400.

In addition, the service providing apparatus 500 further includes an authenticator 520, a service request and response processor 530, and a subscriber manager 550 to provide the service of the present invention only to a specific subscriber authenticated after joining the membership. It is configured to include.

When the service request and response processor 530 receives a signal indicating that authentication is completed from the authentication unit 520 with respect to a mobile terminal connected through a communication network, the service request and response processor 530 provides a guide message for the service to the mobile terminal and requests a service. If so, the response message is transmitted.

The operating state of the present invention configured as described above will be described.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a location-based communication service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The service providing apparatus 500 receives location information on the mobile terminals 100, 120, 140, and 160 from the mobile communication system 300, so that a mobile terminal is located in a predetermined area 400 based on the location information. It is determined whether the entry (S300, S310).

The service providing apparatus 500 collects information on mobile terminals entering the predetermined area 400 from the mobile communication system 300 and sets a call path between the mobile terminals (S320). .

Even after the call path is set, the service providing apparatus 500 continuously receives location information about the mobile terminals, and blocks the set call path for the mobile terminal that is out of the predetermined area 400. In this case, the service providing device 500 transmits a guide message to the mobile terminal leaving the predetermined area 400 before blocking the call path, thereby unintentionally causing the mobile terminal to leave the predetermined area 400. 400 again.

The service providing apparatus 500 may transmit a guide message to the mobile terminals through the call path, and transmits a voice or text message received from one of the mobile terminals to the predetermined area 400. Provided to all mobile terminals located in (S330, S340, S350).

For example, when the predetermined area 400 is a amusement park, all mobile terminals entering the amusement park or mobile terminals that want to use the service of the present invention are all set with a call path. Therefore, when the user of the mobile terminal selects a specific button of the mobile terminal and sends a voice message or a text message, other mobile terminals receive the voice message or the text message, and the response can be freely performed. .

In addition, the mobile terminals may selectively receive only one of the provided voice message and the text message.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a location-based communication service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal accesses the service providing apparatus 500 through the mobile communication system 300 to provide its location information and requests to provide a location-based communication service corresponding to the location information (S400 and S410). According to an embodiment, the mobile terminal may request to provide a location-based communication service corresponding to a specific location.

The service providing apparatus 500 provides a menu including a region list to the mobile terminal at the request of the mobile terminal (S420). If one of the area list is selected, the service providing apparatus 500 sets a call path so that the mobile terminal can freely communicate with other mobile terminals belonging to the area of the area (S430). If the call path is already set between other mobile terminals belonging to the area of the area, only the call path of the mobile terminal requesting the service may be additionally set, and if the call path is not set in the area, Set the call path of all mobile terminals.

In this case, when the mobile terminal belonging to the area leaves the area, the predetermined call path is blocked (S440 and S450).

The service providing apparatus 500 collectively transmits a voice or a text message to mobile terminals having a call path, wherein the voice message is data including voice and sound, and the text message is not limited to a short message. It is also possible to transmit a multimedia message such as a message, a video (S460).

In addition, when a discussion is to be made on a predetermined topic among the mobile terminals having the communication paths, a voice or text message requesting a discussion is transmitted to all mobile terminals in the area through the service providing apparatus 500 (S470). .

The mobile terminal responds to the voice or text message requesting the discussion and provides access information accessible to an application server for conducting the discussion. An example of the access information includes a URL (Unique Resource Locator) (S480). ).

Therefore, mobile terminals connected with the access information transmit and receive a voice or text message through the application server and perform a discussion.

As described in detail above, according to the method and apparatus for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system of the present invention, a message is broadcast to neighboring mobile terminals belonging to the same area as the current mobile terminal, rather than a one-to-one communication method. (Broadcasting), and it is effective to send a specific message to subscribers belonging to a specific location in real time.

In addition, there is an advantage in that a predetermined message can be sent in real time to a plurality of subscribers belonging to a specific place, and unlike chat or meeting, it is possible to exchange opinions and exchange information among users of a plurality of mobile terminals having a specific purpose. The effect is that you can.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the following claims. Anyone skilled in the art will have the technical idea of the present invention to the extent that various modifications or changes are possible.

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A location calculation server that receives information from a base station or an exchange that provides a communication service in a predetermined area and calculates location information of mobile terminals based on the information; A location information collection unit for receiving location information on the mobile terminals entering the predetermined area from the location calculation server; A communication unit configured to establish a communication path based on the information on the mobile terminals provided from the location information collection unit, and to transmit and receive a voice or text message with the mobile terminal; A message manager for generating or storing the voice or text message to be simultaneously transmitted to the mobile terminals; And And a control unit for controlling the reception and transmission of the voice or text message. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the location information collecting unit, When the GPS chip is embedded in the mobile terminal, the location-based communication service providing apparatus in the mobile communication system, characterized in that for receiving the location information from a location base system (LBS) server that is updated in real time the location information of the mobile terminal . The method of claim 1 or 3, wherein the control unit, Request location information of the mobile terminal connected to the communication unit through the mobile communication system to the location information collection unit, read an area list corresponding to the location information from the message manager, and provide the location information to the mobile terminal through the communication unit. Apparatus for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system, characterized in that. The method of claim 4, wherein the message management unit, Apparatus for providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system, characterized in that providing the mobile terminal with access information that can be connected to an application server for conducting a discussion on a predetermined subject. A) receiving information on a mobile terminal entering a predetermined area from the mobile communication system; B) establishing a call path for the mobile terminal; C) simultaneously transmitting a voice or text message to all mobile terminals within the predetermined area; And D) simultaneously transmitting the voice or text message received from at least one mobile terminal of all the mobile terminals to all the mobile terminals. The method of claim 6, wherein in step A), Providing a predetermined information to a location calculation server by a base station or an exchange that provides a communication service to the predetermined area; And The location calculation server provides a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system, characterized in that for calculating the location information of the mobile terminal based on the predetermined information. The method of claim 6, wherein step A) A GPS chip embedded in the mobile terminal to collect location information of the mobile terminal in a location base system (LBS) server; And Receiving location information of the mobile terminal from the LBS server. The mobile terminal of claim 6, wherein the mobile terminal comprises: A method of providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system, comprising selectively outputting a received voice or text message. The method of claim 6, wherein the method comprises: E) a method of providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system, the method further comprising the step of transmitting a guide message when the mobile terminal leaves the predetermined area and blocking the call path. Iii) a mobile terminal accessing a location-based communication service providing apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as a service providing apparatus) through a mobile communication system; Ii) providing location information of the mobile terminal to the service providing device and requesting provision of a location-based communication service; Iii) establishing, by the service providing apparatus, call paths for mobile terminals located in a predetermined area corresponding to the location information; Iii) simultaneously transmitting a voice or text message to all mobile terminals belonging to the predetermined area; And Iii) simultaneously transmitting the voice or text message received from at least one mobile terminal of all the mobile terminals to all mobile terminals. The method of claim 11, wherein in step iii): Iii-1) the service providing apparatus transmitting a region list corresponding to the location information to the mobile terminal; Iii-2) setting a call path for the mobile terminals located within the area selected by the mobile terminal in the area list; Iii-3) obtaining location information for the mobile terminals; And Iv-4) if the mobile station is out of the area, the method further comprising the step of blocking the set call path. The method of claim 12, wherein the location information for the mobile terminals, And a base station or exchange providing communication service to the area. The method of claim 12, wherein the location information for the mobile terminals, The service providing apparatus is obtained by requesting real-time location information of the mobile terminal located in the selected area to the LBS (Location Base System) server. The method of claim 11, wherein the method comprises: Iii) transmitting a voice or text message including a request for discussion on a predetermined topic to a mobile terminal belonging to the predetermined area; Iv) providing access information for connecting to an application server for conducting the discussion with the mobile terminal in response to the request; And Iii) transmitting and receiving said voice or text message between mobile terminals connected with said access information. The method of claim 15, wherein the mobile terminal, A method of providing a location-based communication service in a mobile communication system, comprising selectively outputting a received voice or text message. A) accessing a service providing apparatus through a mobile communication system and requesting provision of a location-based communication service for a specific region; B) transmitting, by the device for providing a service, an area list corresponding to the specific area to the mobile terminal; C) establishing a call path for the mobile terminals located within the region selected by the mobile terminal in the region list; D) obtaining location information about the mobile terminals; E) simultaneously transmitting a voice or text message to all mobile terminals belonging to the predetermined area; And (F) simultaneously transmitting the voice or text message received from at least one mobile terminal of all the mobile terminals to all the mobile terminals. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the method is The mobile communication system provides a location-based communication service, characterized in that for blocking the communication path, if the mobile terminal is set to the outside of the predetermined area.

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