KR100782031B1 - Method for ordering goods using mobile service and application based in virtual machine for executing the method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a product ordering method using a mobile communication service and a VM-based application for performing the method. The commodity ordering method performed by a virtual machine (VM) based application of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention generates bar code information of a commodity through a predetermined bar code recognition method and transmits the bar code information through a wireless network. Transmitting to a barcode server, receiving URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information provided by a product selling system of a selected product vendor based on the barcode information, accessing the corresponding server using the URL information, and receiving the product. Receiving merchandise information of the merchandise, displaying the merchandise information through an output device of the mobile communication terminal, and selling merchandise order information of the merchandise vendor from merchandise order information input from the user to the mobile terminal; Transmitting to the system.

VM (Virtual Machine), mobile terminal, wireless network, product order, application

Description

METHOD FOR ORDERING GOODS USING MOBILE SERVICE AND APPLICATION BASED IN VIRTUAL MACHINE FOR EXECUTING THE METHOD}

1 is a view showing an overview of a method for placing an order through a mobile communication terminal in the prior art.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a method for placing an order through a virtual machine (VM) based application of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a system for ordering goods through a VM-based application of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a product ordering method performed by a VM-based application of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing barcode information in a barcode server according to one embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a VM-based application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a barcode server according to one embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating an example of information flow between a VM-based application, a bar code server, and a merchandise sales system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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610: barcode information processing unit

620: URL information receiving unit

630: product information receiving unit

640: display unit

650: product order information transmitter

The present invention relates to a product ordering method using a mobile communication service and a virtual machine (VM) based application performing the method.

The conventional method of ordering goods using a mobile communication service is a method in which a user drives a camera to print a bar code of a product, accesses a specific server for ordering a product using a wireless network, and transmits a bar code of the product.

1 is a view showing an overview of a method for placing an order through a mobile communication terminal in the prior art.

In this case, the user 110 drives the camera 121 to receive a barcode image of the product in order to order the product through the mobile communication terminal 120. In addition, the user 110 connects 122 to the wireless network to transmit an image input through the camera, and transmits 123 barcode information associated with the input image.

As such, since there is no application for ordering goods in a mobile communication terminal, there is a problem in that a user directly drives a camera and directly connects to a specific server to transmit a barcode.

In addition, there is a problem that not only can not query the order content and purchase content of the product but also the shipping status of the product.

The present invention proposes a new technology relating to a product ordering method using a mobile communication service, in order to solve the above problems of the prior art.

According to the present invention, a VM (Virtual Machine) based application for performing a product ordering method using a mobile communication service is downloaded using a wireless network, and (1) driving a camera to receive product information using the application, (2) Automatic connection to a specific server via a wireless network, and (3) to provide an integrated service related to product orders, such as the product information transmission.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shopping cart function in the VM-based application to store the product information for a plurality of products and to generate and transmit a product information list by using a function such as selection, deletion, quantity selection, the plurality of Ordering goods at the same time.

Still another object of the present invention is to automatically store information related to the product purchase in the VM-based application to inquire the order and purchase contents of the product, and also to query the delivery status using the wireless network.

In order to achieve the above object and solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, a product ordering method performed by a virtual machine (VM) based application of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, Generating barcode information of a product through a barcode recognition method of the product, transmitting the barcode information to a barcode server through a wireless network, and a URL (Uniform Resource) provided by a product sales system of a selected product vendor based on the barcode information Receiving locator information, accessing a corresponding server using the URL information, receiving commodity information of the commodity, displaying the commodity information through an output device of the mobile communication terminal, And selling the product order information inputted from the user to the mobile communication terminal. Comprising the step of transmitting a commodity sales system.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the step of generating the bar code information of the goods through a predetermined bar code recognition method, and transmitting the bar code information to the bar code server via a wireless network, driving the camera of the mobile communication terminal, Receiving an image of a barcode input to the mobile communication terminal through the camera, generating the barcode information based on the image, and transmitting the barcode information by accessing a barcode server through a wireless network It may include.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the step of displaying the product information to the user through the output device of the mobile communication terminal, the display step by adding the purchase selection field and the storage selection field to the product information, and the purchase If the selection field is selected, the method may include displaying a field for receiving the product order information.

In a method of processing barcode information in a barcode server according to another embodiment of the present invention, receiving barcode information of a product and searching for a product seller associated with the barcode information in a product database, when the product seller is found, Extracting URL information associated with the merchandise vendor, and transmitting the URL information to a VM-based application via a wireless network.

VM-based application of the mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, a bar code information processing unit for generating a bar code information of the goods through a predetermined bar code recognition method, and transmits the bar code information to a bar code server through a wireless network, A URL information receiver configured to receive URL information provided by a product sales system of a selected product seller based on the barcode information, a product information receiver configured to access a corresponding server using the URL information and to receive product information of the product; A display unit which displays the product information through an output device of the mobile communication terminal, and a product order information transmission unit which transmits the product order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to a product selling system of the product selling company. do.

In the present specification, the term “mobile communication terminal” refers to a personal digital cellular (PDC) phone, a personal communication service (PCS) phone, a personal handyphone system (PHS) phone, a CDMA-2000 (1X, 3X) phone, and a wideband CDMA (WCDMA) phone. Phones, Dual Band / Dual Mode Phones, Global Standard for Mobile (GSM) Phones, Mobile Broadband System (MBS) Phones, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) Phones, Smart Phones, Mobile Phones, etc. Handheld devices that may include communication capabilities, personal digital assistants (PDAs), hand-held PCs, notebook computers, laptop computers, WiBro terminals, MP3 players, MD players, etc., and international A portable electric and electronic device, which means a handheld-based wireless communication device of all kinds, including a roaming service and an international mobile telecommunication-2000 (IMT-2000) terminal that provides an extended mobile communication service. Code Division Mult Certain communications such as wireless communication devices with GPS chips to enable location tracking via iplexing access (Bluetooth) modules, infrared data association (Infrared Data Association), wired and wireless LAN cards, and Global Positioning System (GPS) A communication module may be provided, and a microprocessor capable of performing a multimedia playback function may be incorporated to interpret a concept of a terminal that may perform a predetermined operation.

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

2 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a method for placing an order through a VM-based application of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The user 210 may order a product through the VM-based application 221 downloaded from the mobile communication terminal 220. The VM-based application 221 drives the camera to receive product information (222), connects to the wireless network to transmit the barcode information input through the camera (223) and transmits the barcode information (224). .

As described above, the VM-based application 221 provides an integrated service to the user 210 so that the user 210 can (1) drive the camera to receive product information (222) and (2) through a wireless network. It is possible to solve the problem that the overall steps of ordering goods, such as the automatic connection to the specific server 223, and (3) the transmission of the barcode information 224 directly.

3 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a system for ordering goods through a VM-based application of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

For ordering goods, the VM-based application 301 recognizes a barcode of the goods, generates barcode information, and transmits the barcode information to the barcode server 303 through the wireless network 302. In this case, the barcode server 303 searches the product database 304, extracts URL information associated with the product seller 305, and transmits the URL information to the VM-based application 301.

The VM-based application 301 accesses the corresponding server of the product vendor 305 through the URL information, orders the product, and pays the purchase price of the product in association with the financial institution 306.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a product ordering method performed by a VM-based application of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In step S401, the VM-based application generates barcode information of a product through a predetermined barcode recognition method, and transmits the barcode information to a barcode server through a wireless network. In this case, the VM-based application drives the camera of the mobile communication terminal, and receives the image of the bar code input to the mobile communication terminal through the camera. In addition, the barcode information is generated based on the image, and the barcode information is transmitted to a barcode server through a wireless network. In addition, the barcode recognition method may include (1) embedding the code number of the barcode in an SMS, (2) embedding the image of the barcode in an MMS, or (3) speaking the code number of the barcode or a trade name associated with the barcode. The method may further include generating the barcode information by including the information.

In step S402, the VM-based application receives URL information provided by a product selling system of a selected product selling company based on the barcode information.

In step S403, the VM-based application accesses a corresponding server using the URL information and receives product information of the product. In this case, by storing the URL information corresponding to the product, it is possible to query the delivery status information provided by the product sales system using the URL information after ordering the product.

In step S404, the VM-based application displays the product information to the user through the output device of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the VM-based application adds and displays a purchase selection field and a storage selection field to the product information, and displays a field for receiving the product order information when the purchase selection field is selected.

In step S405, the VM-based application transmits product order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to the product selling system of the product selling company. When the storage selection field is selected, the product information may be stored and added to the product information list. When the inquiry function of the product information list is selected by the user, the product information list is displayed on the output device of the mobile communication terminal. can do. In addition, it is possible to provide a function for modifying and selecting the product information list, it is possible to add the product information that the selection and modification is complete to the product order information.

In step S406, the VM-based application receives the payment format for the purchase price of the product provided by the product sales system and displays the payment format on the output device, and if the payment type of the purchase price is selected, input from the user. Payment information corresponding to the received payment form is transmitted to the product sales system. In this case, the payment form may be (1) credit card payment, (2) micropayment, or (3) adding the purchase price to the service fee of the mobile communication terminal. It can support security functions.

As described above, a VM (Virtual Machine) based application that executes a product ordering method using a mobile communication service is downloaded using a wireless network, and (1) driving a camera to receive product information using the application. (2) automatic connection to a specific server via a wireless network, and (3) integrated services related to product orders, such as the product information transmission.

In addition, the VM-based application provides a shopping cart function to store product information on a plurality of products, and generates and transmits a product information list by using a function such as selection, deletion, and quantity selection, thereby ordering the plurality of products at the same time. Can be.

In addition, the VM-based application may automatically store information related to the purchase of the product to inquire the order and purchase details of the product, and also query the delivery status using the wireless network.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing barcode information in a barcode server according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In step S501, the barcode server receives barcode information of a product and searches a product seller associated with the barcode information in a product database. In this case, the barcode server receives the barcode information from a VM-based application via a wireless network, and retrieves URL information corresponding to the barcode information from the product database. In addition, the product database may include barcode information of the product and the URL information associated with the product vendor.

In step S502, when the product seller is searched, the barcode server extracts URL information associated with the product seller.

In step S503, the barcode server transmits the URL information to the VM-based application through the wireless network.

6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a VM-based application according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the VM-based application 301 may include a barcode information processor 610, a URL information receiver 620, a product information receiver 630, a display unit 640, and a product order information transmitter ( 650).

The barcode information processor 610 generates barcode information of a product through a predetermined barcode recognition method, and transmits the barcode information to a barcode server through a wireless network. In this case, the barcode information processor 610 may include a camera driver 611, an image receiver 612, a barcode information generator 613, and a barcode information transmitter 614.

The camera driver 611 drives the camera of the mobile communication terminal.

The image receiving unit 612 receives an image of a barcode input to the mobile communication terminal through the camera.

The barcode information generator 613 generates the barcode information based on the image. In this case, the barcode recognition method includes (1) embedding the code number of the barcode in an SMS, (2) embedding the image of the barcode in an MMS, or (3) assigning the code number of the barcode or a trade name associated with the barcode. The method may further include generating the barcode information by including the voice information.

The barcode information transmitter 614 transmits the barcode information by accessing the barcode server through a wireless network.

The URL information receiving unit 620 receives URL information provided by the product selling system of the selected product selling company based on the bar code information.

The product information receiving unit 630 accesses the corresponding server using the URL information and receives the product information of the product.

The display unit 640 displays the product information through the output device of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the display unit 640 may include a selection field display unit 641 and an input field display unit 642.

The selection field display unit 641 adds and displays a purchase selection field and a storage selection field to the product information. In this case, when the storage selection field is selected, the product information is stored and added to the product information list.

When the purchase selection field is selected, the input field display unit 642 displays an input field for receiving the product order information.

The commodity order information transmitter 650 transmits commodity order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to a commodity selling system of the commodity selling company.

7 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a barcode server according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the barcode server 303 includes a barcode information processor 710, a URL information extractor 720, and a URL information transmitter 730.

The barcode information processing unit 710 receives barcode information of a product and searches a product seller associated with the barcode information in a product database. In this case, the barcode information processor 710 may include a barcode information receiver 711 and a searcher 712.

The barcode information receiver 711 receives the barcode information from the VM-based application 301 through a wireless network.

The search unit 712 searches the product database for the URL information corresponding to the barcode information.

The URL information extracting unit 720 extracts URL information associated with the product selling company when the product selling company is found.

The URL information transmitter 730 transmits the URL information to the VM-based application through the wireless network.

As described above, the barcode server 303 transmits barcode information of a product included in the product database and URL information associated with a product selling company to the VM-based application 301, and uses only the URL information in the VM-based application 301. Access to the product sales system of the product vendor.

8 is a diagram illustrating an example of information flow between a VM-based application, a bar code server, and a merchandise sales system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S801, the VM-based application 301 drives a camera of the mobile communication terminal, receives an image of a barcode input to the mobile communication terminal through the camera, and generates the barcode information based on the image. do.

In step S802, the VM-based application 301 connects to a barcode server through a wireless network and transmits the barcode information.

In operation S803, the barcode server 303 receives barcode information of a product, searches for a product seller associated with the barcode information in a product database, and extracts URL information associated with the product seller when the product seller is found. do. In this case, the product database may include barcode information of the product and the URL information associated with the product selling company.

In step S804, the barcode server 303 transmits the URL information to the VM-based application via the wireless network.

In step S805, the product selling system 305 transmits the product information of the product to the VM-based application 301 connected to the corresponding server of the product selling system 305 using the URL information.

In step S806, the VM-based application 301 displays the product information through the output device of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the VM-based application 301 may add and display a purchase selection field and a storage selection field in the product information. If the purchase selection field is selected, the VM-based application 301 may display a field for receiving the product order information. have. In addition, when the storage selection field is selected, the product information may be stored and added to the product information list.

In step S807, the VM-based application 301 transmits product order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to the product selling system of the product selling company. When the inquiry function of the product information list is selected by the user, the product information list may be displayed on an output device of the mobile communication terminal, and the function of modifying and selecting the product information list is provided to provide the selection and correction. The completed product information may be added to the product order information.

In operation S808, the VM-based application 301 receives the payment format for the purchase price of the product provided by the product sales system, displays the payment format on the output device, and when the payment type of the purchase price is selected, the user. Payment information corresponding to the payment form inputted from the data is transmitted to the product sales system to pay for the purchase price of the product purchase. In this case, the payment form may include (1) credit card payment, (2) micropayment, or (3) adding the purchase price to the service fee of the mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal may be authorized. It can support authentication and security functions.

As described above, a VM (Virtual Machine) based application that executes a product ordering method using a mobile communication service is downloaded using a wireless network, and (1) driving a camera to receive product information using the application. (2) automatic connection to a specific server via a wireless network, and (3) integrated services related to product orders, such as the product information transmission.

In addition, the VM-based application provides a shopping cart function to store product information on a plurality of products, and generate and transmit a product information list by using a function such as selection, deletion, and quantity selection, thereby simultaneously ordering the plurality of products. Can be.

Embodiments according to the present invention can be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means can be recorded on a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the media may be those specially designed and constructed for the purposes of the present invention, or they may be of the kind well-known and available to those having skill in the computer software arts. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic disks, such as floppy disks. Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. The medium may be a transmission medium such as an optical or metal wire, a waveguide, or the like including a carrier wave for transmitting a signal specifying a program command, a data structure, or the like. Examples of program instructions include not only machine code generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

In the present invention as described above has been described by the specific embodiments, such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, but this is provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations are possible from these descriptions.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all the things that are equivalent to or equivalent to the claims as well as the following claims will belong to the scope of the present invention. .

According to the present invention, a VM (Virtual Machine) based application performing a product ordering method using a mobile communication service is downloaded using a wireless network and using the application (1) of the camera for receiving product information. It can provide integrated services related to product orders such as driving, (2) automatic connection to a specific server via a wireless network, and (3) transmitting the product information.

According to the present invention, the VM-based application provides a shopping cart function to store product information on a plurality of products, and generate and transmit a product information list by using a function such as selection, deletion, quantity selection, and the like. Can be ordered at the same time.

According to the present invention, the VM-based application can automatically store information related to the product purchase to inquire the order and purchase details of the product, and also query the delivery status using the wireless network.

Claims (17)

In the merchandise order method performed by a virtual machine (VM) based application of the mobile communication terminal, Generating barcode information of a product through a predetermined barcode recognition method and transmitting the barcode information to a barcode server through a wireless network; Receiving Uniform Resource Locator (URL) information provided by a product selling system of a selected product selling company based on the barcode information; Accessing a corresponding server using the URL information and receiving product information of the product; Displaying the product information through an output device of the mobile communication terminal; And Transmitting product order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to a product selling system of the product selling company; Product order method comprising a. The method of claim 1, Generating barcode information of a product through a predetermined barcode recognition method, and transmitting the barcode information to a barcode server through a wireless network, Driving a camera of the mobile communication terminal; Receiving an image of a barcode input to the mobile communication terminal through the camera; Generating the barcode information based on the image; And Transmitting the barcode information by accessing a barcode server through a wireless network; Product order method comprising a. The method of claim 1, The barcode recognition method includes (1) embedding the code number of the barcode in an SMS, (2) embedding the image of the barcode in an MMS, or (3) embedding the code number of the barcode or a trade name associated with the barcode in voice information. A product ordering method comprising the method of including. The method of claim 1, The step of displaying the product information to the user through the output device of the mobile communication terminal, Adding and displaying a purchase selection field and a storage selection field on the product information; And Displaying a field for receiving the product order information when the purchase selection field is selected Product order method comprising a. The method of claim 4, wherein The step of displaying the product information to the user through the output device of the mobile communication terminal, If the storage selection field is selected, storing the product information and adding it to a product information list Product order method characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 5, The step of transmitting the product order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to the product selling system of the product selling company, If the inquiry function of the product information list is selected by the user, displaying the product information list on an output device of the mobile communication terminal; Providing a function of modifying and selecting the product information list; And Adding the product information on which the selection and modification are completed to the product order information Product order method comprising a. The method of claim 1, Receiving a payment form for the purchase price of the product provided by the merchandise sales system and displaying it on the output device; And If the payment form of the purchase price is selected, transmitting payment information corresponding to the payment form input from the user to the product sales system; Product order method characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 7, wherein The payment form includes (1) credit card payment, (2) micropayment, or (3) adding the purchase price to the service fee of the mobile communication terminal, The mobile terminal is a product ordering method characterized in that for supporting the authentication and security functions. The method of claim 1, The step of transmitting the product order information input from the user to the mobile communication terminal to the product selling system of the product selling company, Storing the product order information in a product order list, The product order method, characterized in that the purchase contents for the product purchase is inquired through the product order list. In the bar code server to process the bar code information, Receiving a bar code information of a product and searching a product seller associated with the bar code information in a product database; Extracting URL information associated with the product selling company when the product selling company is found; And Transmitting the URL information to a VM-based application via a wireless network Bar code information processing method comprising a. The method of claim 10, The merchandise database includes bar code information of the merchandise and URL information associated with the merchandise seller, Receiving the barcode information of the product and searching for a product seller associated with the barcode information in the product database, Receiving the barcode information from a VM-based application via a wireless network; And Retrieving the URL information corresponding to the barcode information from the product database. Bar code information processing method comprising a. A computer-readable recording medium in which a program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 11 is recorded. In the VM-based application of the mobile communication terminal, A barcode information processor for generating barcode information of a product through a predetermined barcode recognition method and transmitting the barcode information to a barcode server through a wireless network; A URL information receiver configured to receive URL information provided by a product selling system of a selected product selling company based on the barcode information; A product information receiving unit which accesses a corresponding server using the URL information and receives product information of the product; A display unit configured to display the product information through an output device of the mobile communication terminal; And A commodity order information transmitter for transmitting commodity order information inputted from the user to the mobile communication terminal to a commodity selling system of the commodity selling company; VM-based application of the mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 13, The barcode information processing unit, A camera driver for driving a camera of the mobile communication terminal; An image receiving unit which receives an image of a barcode input to the mobile communication terminal through the camera; A barcode information generation unit generating the barcode information based on the image; And A barcode information transmission unit for transmitting the barcode information by accessing a barcode server through a wireless network; The barcode recognition method includes (1) embedding the code number of the barcode in an SMS, (2) embedding the image of the barcode in an MMS, or (3) embedding the code number of the barcode or a trade name associated with the barcode in voice information. VM-based application of a mobile communication terminal comprising a method comprising. The method of claim 13, The display unit, A selection field display unit that adds and displays a purchase selection field and a storage selection field to the product information; And An input field display unit displaying an input field for receiving the product order information when the purchase selection field is selected VM-based application of the mobile communication terminal comprising a. In barcode server, A barcode information processing unit which receives barcode information of a product and searches a product selling company associated with the barcode information in a product database; A URL information extracting unit extracting URL information associated with the product selling company when the product selling company is found; And URL information transmission unit for transmitting the URL information to the VM-based application via a wireless network Barcode server comprising a. The method of claim 16, The merchandise database includes bar code information of the merchandise and URL information associated with the merchandise seller, The barcode information processing unit, A barcode information receiver configured to receive the barcode information from a VM-based application through a wireless network; And A retrieval unit for retrieving the URL information corresponding to the barcode information from the product database Barcode server comprising a.

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