KR100765952B1 - Message unification service system and method for rfid service - Google Patents

Abstract

A message unification service system for a RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) service and a method thereof are provided to transmit exactly a response to a specific RFID message to a corresponding mobile communication terminal without transmitting RFID messages from plural mobile communication terminals at random. A message unification service system(300) for a RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) service comprises the followings: a RFID code receiving unit(310) which receives an RFID message including the Identification information of a mobile communication terminal and a RFID code; a message ID(Identification) generating unit(320) which includes the Identification information of the mobile communication terminal received by the RFID code receiving unit and generates a message ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages; a transaction ID generating unit(330) which generates a transaction ID according a preset condition to distinguish the RFID code, wherein the transaction ID is included in the RFID message; and an information requesting and transmitting unit(340) which includes the message ID and the transaction ID, and requests RFID service information to one of an ODS(Object Directory Service) server, an OIS(Object Information Server) server, an OTS(Object Tracking Service) server, or an application providing server.

Description

Message Unification Service System and Method for RFID Service

1 is a diagram showing a connection relationship between a message unification service system and a communication network according to the present invention;

2 is a diagram showing in detail the configuration of a message unification service system according to the present invention;

3A and 3B are diagrams for explaining a message unification method according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a message unification service method according to the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: RFID tag 100: mobile communication terminal

200: mobile communication network 300: message unified service system

310: RFID code receiving unit 320: Message ID generation unit

330: transaction ID generation unit 340: information request and transmission unit

350: interface 360: database

410: ODS server 430: OIS server

450: OTS server 470: application providing server

The present invention relates to a message unification service system, and more particularly, to a message unification service system for an RFID service that can distinguish an RFID message transmitted from a mobile communication terminal from another RFID message when interworking between servers for a mobile RFID service. And to a method.

As RFID services using RFID tags and RFID readers are utilized in various fields, mobile communication providers are searching for ways to apply RFID technology to mobile communication technologies and researching and providing various additional services.

For example, a mobile operator attaches an RFID tag to a mobile communication terminal, and attaches an RFID reader to a charge storage terminal installed at an entrance of public transportation (bus, subway, etc.), and pays for transportation costs by reading the RFID tag. It provides a transportation card service that enables it.

On the contrary, information on the entire process of production, distribution, storage, and consumption of tagged products, including a technology for attaching an RFID reader to a mobile communication terminal to receive detailed information on products tagged with RFID tags. To be managed.

The RFID system is widely applied to logistics management, access management, parking management, amusement park management, ticket service, and its application field is continuously expanding.

In addition, as the number of mobile communication service subscribers continues to increase, a mobile RFID application service using a mobile communication terminal equipped with an RFID tag or an RFID reader has been studied.

As the mobile RFID application service acquires the identification information of the RFID tag by the mobile communication terminal equipped with the RFID reader, based on the identification information of the RFID tag, the ODS (Object Directory Service) server, OIS (Object Information Server) server, OTS ( Object Tracking Service) When the relevant information is requested to the server or the application providing server, the corresponding server provides a response.

However, since there is no server that collectively manages the RFID service including information request and response transmission between the mobile communication terminal and the above-described servers (ODS server, OIS server, OTS server, and application providing server), the information is for various reasons. In some cases, information delivery to the corresponding mobile communication terminal requesting the request fails.

For example, if the OIS server requesting the information is not located locally, the mobile communication terminal (or the server requesting the information) sends an RFID message to the OIS server, terminates the session and waits for a response. If a plurality of RFID messages are transmitted, it is difficult to distinguish which RFID message the response transmitted from the OIS server is. To solve this problem, a mobile communication terminal (or a server requesting information) waits for a response without ending a session after transmitting an RFID message to an OIS server. If the response is delayed from the OIS server, the RFID message is transmitted. There is a problem in that the performance of the mobile communication terminal is drastically reduced.

Accordingly, there is a demand for a method for unifying RFID messages transmitted between servers in an RFID service.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and as the mobile communication terminal obtains an RFID code from the RFID tag, it is possible to distinguish the RFID message transmitted from the mobile communication terminal from other RFID messages, There is a technical problem to provide a message unification service system and method for an RFID service that can be correctly delivered to a corresponding terminal requesting information when a response is returned.

The present invention for achieving the above object is connected to a mobile communication terminal equipped with an RFID reader through a mobile communication network, ODS (Object Directory Service) server, OIS (Object Information Server) server, OTS (Object Tracking Service) server And a message unification service system connected to an application providing server,

An RFID code receiver configured to receive an RFID message including identification information and an RFID code of a mobile communication terminal transmitted from the mobile communication terminal through a mobile communication network; A message ID generating unit for generating a message ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages, including identification information of the mobile communication terminal received by the RFID code receiving unit according to a preset condition; A transaction ID generator configured to generate a transaction ID according to a preset condition included in the RFID message to distinguish an RFID code; And a message ID generated by the message ID generator and a transaction ID generated by the transaction ID generator, requesting RFID service related information to any one of the ODS server, OIS server, OTS server, or application providing server. It includes; information request and transmission unit.

Another embodiment of the present invention is connected to a mobile communication terminal equipped with an RFID reader through a mobile communication network, and connected to an object directory service (ODS) server, an object information server (OIS) server, an object tracking service (OTS) server, and an application providing server. A message unification service method in a message unification service system,

A first step of receiving an RFID message including identification information of the mobile communication terminal and an RFID code transmitted from the mobile communication terminal through a mobile communication network; A second step of generating a message ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages by including identification information of the mobile communication terminal received in the first step according to a preset condition; Generating a transaction ID according to a preset condition included in the RFID message to distinguish the RFID code; And a fourth step of requesting RFID service related information to any one of the ODS server, OIS server, OTS server, or application providing server, including the message ID generated in the second step and the transaction ID generated in the third step. It includes;

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

1 is a diagram illustrating a connection relationship between a message unification service system and a communication network according to the present invention.

As shown, the message unification service system 300 is connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the mobile communication network 200, so that the RFID reader mounted on the mobile communication terminal 100 obtains from the RFID tag 10. An RFID message including an RIFD code and identification information of the mobile communication terminal 100 is received. The message unification service system 300 that receives the RFID message from the mobile communication terminal 100 generates a message ID and a transaction ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages. Here, the transaction ID is for identifying the RFID code. When there are a plurality of RFID codes included in the RFID message, a plurality of transaction IDs may be matched to one message ID.

In addition, the message unification service system 300 includes an ODS server (Object Directory Service) server 410 which provides an address (eg, URL of a content server) of a corresponding content server to provide content information matched with an RFID code, OIS (Object Information Server) server for storing and managing detailed list of goods attached with RFID tag 10, OTS (Object Tracking Service) server and RFID code for storing and managing route information from which RFID tag 10 is read Is connected to an application providing server 470 that provides a content related service matched with the server, and includes a message ID and a transaction ID generated and assigned based on a specific RFID message (ODS server, OIS server, OTS server and application). Providing and receiving the RFID service related information to any one of the server, and transmits to the mobile communication terminal (100). Here, when the message unification service system 300 transmits the RFID service related information to the mobile communication terminal 100, the message unification service system 300 distinguishes the corresponding mobile communication terminal 100 that requested the information with reference to the message ID and the transaction ID.

As the message unification service system 300 disclosed in FIG. 1 generates and assigns unique information (message ID and transaction ID) to an RFID message transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100, a response is transmitted to a plurality of RFID messages. It is possible to easily identify the source (the corresponding mobile communication terminal) that transmitted the RFID message.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a message unification service system according to the present invention in detail, and will be described with reference to FIG. 3 for explaining a message unification method.

As illustrated, the message unification service system 300 includes an RFID code receiver 310, a message ID generator 320, a transaction ID generator 330, an information request and transmitter 340, an interface 350, and Database 360.

In more detail, when the RFID code receiving unit 310 receives an RFID message including the identification information and the RFID code of the mobile communication terminal 100 transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100 through the mobile communication network 200, Stored in the database 360.

The message ID generation unit 320 may include a message ID for distinguishing an RFID message from other RFID messages, including identification information of the mobile communication terminal 100 received by the RFID code receiving unit 310 according to a preset condition. Create

For example, the preset condition is a combination of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and the time at which the RFID message is transmitted (or received) from the mobile communication terminal 100, and the message ID generator 320 identifies the identification information of the mobile communication terminal. And information indicating the time at which the RFID message was transmitted (or received) from the mobile communication terminal 100 to generate a message ID. That is, the message ID generated by the message ID generator 320 is MDN (Mobile Directory Number) (or client ID) _MM (Month) DD (Day) HH (Hour) MM (Minute) SS (Second), 0117148707 It is in the form of an ASCII code such as (MDN) _0525173125 (MMDDHHMMSS).

The transaction ID generation unit 330 generates a transaction ID according to a preset condition to be included in the RFID message so as to distinguish the RFID code.

The message ID generated by the message ID generator 320 and the transaction ID generated by the transaction ID generator 330 are unique to a specific RFID message that the mobile communication terminal 100 receives from the RFID tag 10. ID assigned to the user.

In addition, when there are a plurality of RFID codes included in the RFID message, the transaction ID generating unit 330 generates a transaction ID for identifying a plurality of RFID codes. Here, the plurality of transaction IDs generated by the transaction ID generator 330 match one message ID generated for the RFID message.

For example, when two RFID codes included in the RFID message (urn: epc: id: sgtin: 880112.1111 and urn: epc: id: sgtin: 880112.1113) are specified, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. One message ID for an RFID message is assigned to 0117148707_0525173125 (1 in FIG. 3A and 3 in FIG. 3B), and a Transaction ID for the RFID code is 256 (2 in FIG. 3A) and 257 ( 2) are allocated to ④) in FIG. 3B.

The information requesting and transmitting unit 340 includes the message ID generated by the message ID generating unit 320 and the transaction ID generated by the transaction ID generating unit 330, and the ODS server 410 through the interface 350. ), The OIS server 430, the OTS server 450 or the application providing server 470 requests the RFID service related information.

For reference, when a plurality of RFID codes are included in the RFID message transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100, the information request and transmitter 340 divides the RFID service related information request at a time by referring to the number of RFID codes. Perform. For example, if the number of RFID codes is two, the information requesting and transmitting unit 340 may request information including (a) and 0117148707_0525173125 (message ID) and 257 (transaction ID) including 0117148707_0525173125 (message ID) and 256 (transaction ID). Each request for information (b) is sent.

In addition, the information request and transmission unit 340 receives a response to the RFID service-related information request from any one of the ODS server 410, OIS server 430, OTS server 450 or the application providing server 470. Including the message ID and the transaction ID, the RFID message is transmitted to the corresponding mobile communication terminal 100.

After the message ID and the transaction ID for the specific RFID message are allocated, the mobile communication terminal 100 disclosed in the detailed description of FIG. 2 includes information including the message ID and the transaction ID when requesting an RFID service related to the specific RFID message. Requests the RFID service related information to the corresponding server to which is returned. That is, the message ID and the transaction ID are IDs for distinguishing the corresponding mobile communication terminal from other mobile communication terminals that request the RFID service related information when requesting a specific server for the RFID service related information.

Also, the ODS server 410, the OIS server 430, the OTS server 450, and the application providing server 470 disclosed in the detailed description of FIG. 2 are either the message unification service system 300 or the mobile communication terminal 100. When receiving a request for RFID-related service information from any one, when replying to the response, it transmits a message ID and a transaction ID, which are transmitted together with the information request.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a message unification service method according to the present invention.

First, the RFID code receiving unit 310 of the message unification service system 300 receives an RFID message including the identification information and the RFID code of the mobile communication terminal transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 100 through the mobile communication network 200. (S101).

Subsequently, the message ID generation unit 320 identifies identification information of the mobile communication terminal received in step S101 according to a preset condition, and generates a message ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages. (S103, S105).

Here, the predetermined condition for generating the message ID is a combination of any one of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and the time at which the RFID message is transmitted (or received) from the mobile communication terminal, and the message ID generator 320 According to the set condition, a message ID is generated including any one of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and a time point at which the RFID message is transmitted (or received) from the mobile communication terminal.

Thereafter, the transaction ID generation unit 330 is included in the RFID message received from the mobile communication terminal 100 in step S101 to check whether there are a plurality of RFID codes (S107).

As a result of checking in step S107, if there are not a plurality of RFID codes, the transaction ID generating unit 330 generates a transaction ID according to a predetermined condition so as to distinguish the RFID codes included in the RFID message (S109).

The message ID and transaction ID generated in step S105 and step S109, respectively, are IDs uniquely assigned to a specific RFID message.

The information requesting and transmitting unit 340 includes the message ID generated in step S105 and the transaction ID generated in step S109, and includes an ODS server 410, an OIS server 430, an OTS server 450, or an application providing server ( In step 470, the RFID service related information is requested.

Thereafter, the information request and transmission unit 340 receives a response to the RFID service related information request from any one of the ODS server 410, OIS server 430, OTS server 450 or the application providing server 470. In operation S111, the RFID message is transmitted to the corresponding mobile communication terminal 100 including the message ID and the transaction ID.

Meanwhile, as a result of checking in step S107, when there are a plurality of RFID codes included in the RFID message, the transaction ID generator 330 generates a transaction ID for identifying a plurality of RFID codes, respectively (S113).

Here, the plurality of transaction IDs generated for each of the plurality of RFID codes are matched with one message ID generated for the RFID message.

Thereafter, the message unification service system 300 performs a process after step S111.

Although not shown, after a message ID and a transaction ID for a specific RFID message are assigned, the mobile communication terminal 100 may return information including a message ID and a transaction ID when requesting an RFID service related to a specific RFID message. Requests RFID service related information to the server. That is, the message ID and the transaction ID are IDs for distinguishing the corresponding mobile communication terminal from other mobile communication terminals that request the RFID service related information when requesting a specific server for the RFID service related information.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be understood as illustrative in all respects and not as restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

As described above, the message unification service system and method for the RFID service of the present invention provides a response to a specific RFID message, regardless of whether the RFID message is randomly transmitted from a plurality of mobile communication terminals when providing the RFID service. There is an advantage that can be accurately delivered to the communication terminal.

Claims (12)

A message unification service system connected to a mobile communication terminal equipped with an RFID reader through a mobile communication network, and connected to an object directory service (ODS) server, an object information server (OIS) server, an object tracking service (OTS) server, and an application providing server. As An RFID code receiver configured to receive an RFID message including identification information and an RFID code of a mobile communication terminal transmitted from the mobile communication terminal through a mobile communication network; A message ID generating unit for generating a message ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages, including identification information of the mobile communication terminal received by the RFID code receiving unit according to a preset condition; A transaction ID generator configured to generate a transaction ID according to a preset condition included in the RFID message to distinguish an RFID code; And Requesting RFID service related information to any one of the ODS server, OIS server, OTS server or application providing server, including the message ID generated by the message ID generator and the transaction ID generated by the transaction ID generator. Information request and transmission unit; Message unification service system for an RFID service comprising a. The method of claim 1, The message ID and the transaction ID are IDs uniquely assigned to a specific RFID message. The transaction ID generation unit, And a plurality of RFID codes included in the RFID message, each generating a transaction ID for identifying a plurality of RFID codes. The method of claim 2, And a plurality of transaction IDs generated by the transaction ID generator are matched with one message ID generated for the RFID message. The method of claim 1, The preset condition for generating the message ID in the message ID generator is a combination of any one of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and a time when an RFID message is transmitted or received from the mobile communication terminal. The message ID generation unit generates a message ID including any one of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and a time at which the RFID message is transmitted or received from the mobile communication terminal according to the preset condition. Unified service system. The method of claim 1, The information request and transmission unit When receiving a response to the RFID service-related information request from any one of the ODS server, OIS server, OTS server or application providing server, and transmits the RFID message including the message ID and the transaction ID to the corresponding mobile communication terminal Message unification service system for an RFID service, characterized in that. The method of claim 5, The message ID and transaction ID, When requesting the information related to the RFID service related to the RFID message to a specific server, the message unified service system for an RFID service, characterized in that the ID for distinguishing the mobile communication terminal from the other mobile communication terminal requesting the RFID service-related information. A message unification service system connected to a mobile communication terminal equipped with an RFID reader through a mobile communication network, and connected to an object directory service (ODS) server, an object information server (OIS) server, an object tracking service (OTS) server, and an application providing server. Message unification service method in A first step of receiving an RFID message including identification information of the mobile communication terminal and an RFID code transmitted from the mobile communication terminal through a mobile communication network; A second step of generating a message ID for distinguishing the RFID message from other RFID messages by including identification information of the mobile communication terminal received in the first step according to a preset condition; Generating a transaction ID according to a preset condition included in the RFID message to distinguish the RFID code; And A fourth step of requesting RFID service related information to any one of the ODS server, OIS server, OTS server or application providing server, including the message ID generated in the second step and the transaction ID generated in the third step; Message unification service method for an RFID service comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein The message ID and the transaction ID are IDs uniquely assigned to a specific RFID message. In the third step, And a plurality of RFID codes included in the RFID message, each generating a transaction ID for identifying a plurality of RFID codes. The method of claim 8, And the plurality of transaction IDs are matched with one message ID generated for the RFID message. The method of claim 7, wherein The preset condition for generating the message ID is any one of a combination of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and the time when the RFID message is transmitted or received from the mobile communication terminal. In the second step, And a message ID is generated according to the preset condition including any one of identification information of the mobile communication terminal and a time point at which the RFID message is transmitted or received from the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein After the fourth step, When receiving a response to the RFID service-related information request from any one of the ODS server, OIS server, OTS server or application providing server, and transmits the RFID message including the message ID and the transaction ID to the corresponding mobile communication terminal step; Message unification service method for an RFID service, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 11, The message ID and transaction ID, When requesting the RFID service related information related to the RFID message to a specific server, the message unified service method for an RFID service, characterized in that the ID for distinguishing the mobile communication terminal from the other mobile communication terminal requesting the RFID service related information.

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