KR100814907B1 - Apparatus and method for providing multimedia call connection sound in mobile communication network - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network are provided to expose pictures, uploaded by a callee, to a transmitting terminal of a caller if the caller attempts call connection by using the transmitting terminal after the callee uploads the pictures by using a receiving terminal. Transmitting and receiving MSs(Mobile Stations)(10,20) perform call connection through a mobile network. A photoring multimedia server(30) is connected with the transmitting and receiving MSs through the mobile network, and converts a voice call bearer into an image transmission bearer when a call is attempted from the transmitting MS to the receiving MS. After that, the photoring multimedia server exposes the stored photoring multimedia as a multimedia ring back tone to the transmitting MS.

Description

Apparatus and method for providing multimedia call connection sound in mobile communication network in mobile communication network

1 is a block diagram of a general mobile communication network.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a call connection method in a conventional mobile communication network.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a voice coloring service method in a conventional mobile communication network.

4 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a detailed block diagram of the photoring multimedia server in FIG. 4.

6 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a multimedia call ring tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a multimedia call ring tone in a mobile communication network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a detailed flowchart of FIG. 8.

10 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which a general picture is provided in multimedia when a multimedia call ring tone is provided by the present invention.

11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of providing a couple picture in multimedia when a multimedia call connection sound is provided according to the present invention.

12 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of providing a family picture in multimedia when providing a multimedia ring back tone according to the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

10: calling station (Mobile Station, MS-A)

20: receiving terminal (MS-B)

30: Photoring Multimedia Server

31; Photoring Multimedia Storage

32: call attempt detection unit

33: video bearer conversion unit

34: photo ring multimedia transmission unit

41: RNC (Radio Network Controller)

42: Mobile Switching Center (MSC)

43: HLR (Home Location Register)

44: incoming mobile switching center (VMSC)

45: mRBT (Multimedia Ring Back Tone)

The present invention relates to a mobile communication network, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network adapted to expose a multimedia of still or moving pictures to a caller during a call connection.

In general, a mobile communication network is a communication network for the purpose of communicating with each other, such as trains and ships, and between a mobile body and the outside of the mobile body, and requires a specific function for a mobile object such as tracking the position of a mobile body, setting a base station, and setting a path. . There are train phones, car phones, ship phones and mobile phones.

1 is a block diagram of a general mobile communication network.

Here, reference numeral 1 is a mobile station (MS-A) using a mobile communication service in a mobile communication system, 2 is a receiving terminal (MS-B), 3 is a RNC (Radio Network Controller), and 4 is a switch. (Mobile Switching Center, MSC), and HLR (Home Location Register).

Thus, the calling terminal MS-A 1 and the receiving terminal MS-B 2 exchange voice calls with each other in a mobile communication system.

In addition, the RNC 3 is connected to the originating / receiving terminal 1, 2 and the switch 4 to manage radio resources, manage base stations in a wireless subscriber network, and between a radio network controller and other network elements. Perform administrative functions for the interface.

In addition, a mobile switching center (4) is a switch that provides a circuit switching service to a mobile communication subscriber in conjunction with a fixed network. An automated system that configures access points for user traffic between a mobile network and a public telephone network, or other mobile switching centers in the same or different mobile networks. Additional features include a call channel hand-off feature that tracks the location of mobile subscribers to provide mobile phone service at all times and to maintain communication services even when locations change.

In addition, the home location register (HLR) 5 is a mobile subscriber database having terminal information, subscription information, location information, authentication function, and the like of the subscriber at the exchange 4. The HLR 5, together with the switch 4 and the VLR (Visitor Location Register, visitor location registration device, not shown in the figure) signal network protocol SS7 (Common Line Signaling No. 7) And perform a transaction with the VLR to complete the incoming call and update subscriber information.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a call connection method in a conventional mobile communication network.

Thus, the exchange 4 determines whether there is a call attempt through the RNC 3 at the originating terminal 1 (ST1).

Thus, if there is a call attempt at the originating terminal 1, the exchange 4 requests subscriber information via the HLR 5, and a voice telephone bearer is connected between the originating terminal 1 and the receiving terminal 2; Set it.

At this time, by the voice call bearer setting, the calling terminal 1 hears a call connection sound such as "two-two-".

When a call path is connected between the calling terminal 1 and the receiving terminal 2 (ST3), the ring back tone is stopped and a voice call can be performed between the calling terminal 1 and the receiving terminal 2. (ST4).

3 is a flowchart illustrating a voice coloring service method in a conventional mobile communication network.

Here, the coloring refers to a supplementary service in mobile communication that converts a subscriber's desired music or various sounds instead of monotonous machine connection. It is serviced by brands such as coloring, ring-to-yu, peeling, and ringo by wired and wireless communication companies.

Thus, first, the exchange 4 determines whether there is an attempt to make a voice call from the originating terminal 1. At this time, the originating terminal 1 transmits a bearer capability speech (BCsp) signal to the exchange 4 (ST11).

Thus, when the BCsp signal arrives, the exchange 4 requests the subscriber information by the BCsp to the HLR 5 (ST12).

The switch 4 then notifies the calling terminal of the setting by the voice call by the BCsp (ST13).

The exchange 4 then sets up a call path for voice coloring delivery, and sends voice coloring content to the terminal (ST14).

The exchange 4 then attempts to receive a voice call to the receiving terminal 2 (ST15).

Thus, when the call is received at the receiving terminal 2, the switch 4 ends voice coloring (ST16).

Then, the voice call between the terminals 1 and 2 can be performed (ST17).

However, such a conventional voice coloring technique is a service using only a voice and is an effective service mainly for a listener.

Therefore, as in the present invention, the conventional technology has been advanced one step to provide not only voice but also multimedia as a ring back tone, so that a service that can provide not only a user's hearing but also a visual effect has emerged.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned general problems, and an object of the present invention is a device for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network that can expose a multimedia of stills or videos to a caller during a call connection, and its To provide a method.

In order to achieve the above object, an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a calling terminal and a receiving terminal for making a call through a mobile network; The calling terminal and the receiving terminal are connected to the receiving terminal through a mobile network, and converts and sets a voice call bearer from the calling terminal to the receiving terminal into an image transmitting bearer, and stores the stored photo-ring multimedia as a multimedia call ring tone. Photoling multimedia server that exposes to the; is made to include features of the technical configuration.

In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a first step of determining whether a call attempt is made at an originating terminal in a photo ring multimedia server; A second step of, if it is determined in the first step that a call attempt is made, converting the voice call bearer into a video bearer; A third step of converting a still or moving picture's multimedia or a pre-generated still or moving picture's multimedia uploaded from the receiving terminal to the calling terminal through an established image delivery bearer after the second step; And a fourth step of stopping exposure of the photo multimedia and connecting a call when the call path is connected between the calling terminal and the receiving terminal after the third step.

Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention, an apparatus for providing a multimedia call connection sound in a mobile communication network, and a method thereof will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

4 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown therein, an originating terminal 10 and a receiving terminal 20 for conducting a call through a mobile network; It is connected to the calling terminal and the receiving terminal 20 through a mobile network, and converts the voice call bearer from the calling terminal 10 to the receiving terminal 20 into a video delivery bearer, and sets the stored photo ringing. And a photo ringing multimedia server 30 exposing the multimedia to the calling terminal 10 as a multimedia call connection sound.

FIG. 5 is a detailed block diagram of the photoring multimedia server in FIG. 4.

As shown in the drawing, the photo-ring multimedia server 30 stores the photo or multimedia of stills or videos uploaded from the receiving terminal 20, or stores the photo or multimedia of the still or video generated in advance. A photoring multimedia storage unit 31; A call attempt detection unit 32 for detecting a call attempt at the calling terminal 10; A video bearer converter (33) for converting and setting a voice call bearer into a video delivery bearer when the call attempt detection unit (32) detects a call attempt at the calling terminal (10); A photoring multimedia transmitter 34 for loading the photoring multimedia stored in the photoring multimedia storage 31 into the image transmission bearer converted by the image bearer converter 33 to be exposed to the calling terminal 10; Characterized in that configured to include.

6 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, an outgoing terminal 10 that receives a multimedia ring back tone when a call is attempted; A Radio Network Controller (RNC) 41 which connects the originating terminal 10 and the exchange 42; An exchanger connected to the calling terminal 10 through the RNC 41 to convert a voice call bearer into an image transmitting bearer, and to set up and to expose the photoring multimedia to the calling terminal 10 through the set image bearer ( 42); A home location register (HLR) 43 for transmitting subscriber information of the calling terminal 10 to the exchange 42; A destination mobile switching center (VMSC) 44 which connects the switch 42 and the receiving terminal 20; A multimedia ring back tone (mRBT) connected to the destination exchange 44 to store a still or moving picture's photoring multimedia uploaded from the receiving terminal 20, or to store a previously generated still or moving picture's photo multimedia multimedia. 45; And a receiving terminal 20 connected with the destination exchange 45.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a multimedia call ring tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown here, the photoring multimedia server 30 includes: a first step ST31 for determining whether a call attempt is made at the calling terminal 10; If it is determined that there is a call attempt in the first step, the photoring multimedia server 30 converts the voice call bearer into a video delivery bearer and sets it (ST32); After the second step, the receiving terminal 20 converts the photo or multimedia of stills or videos uploaded or the previously generated photo or multimedia of stills or videos and exposes them to the calling terminal 10 through a set image bearer. A third step ST33; And a fourth step (ST34, ST35) for stopping the exposure of the photo multimedia and making a call when the call path is connected between the calling terminal 10 and the receiving terminal 20 after the third step. It is characterized by performing.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of FIG. 8.

As shown therein, the exchange 42 includes an eleventh step ST41 for determining whether there is a voice call origination attempt at the originating terminal 10; A twelveth step (ST42) of requesting and transmitting subscriber information to the HLR (43) when the originating terminal (10) attempts to make a voice call in the eleventh step; After the twelfth step, the switch 42 notifies the calling terminal 10 of the switch to multimedia (ST43); After the thirteenth step, the switchboard 42 sets up a communication path for multimedia delivery, and the mRBT 45 sends a multimedia content to the calling terminal 10 (ST44); After the fourteenth step, the switchboard 42 has a fifteenth step ST45 of attempting to make a voice call to the receiving terminal 20; After the fifteenth step, the exchange 42 converts the call path of the calling terminal 10 from video to voice to receive a call between the terminals 10 and 20 when the call is received by the receiving terminal 20. And the sixteenth step (ST46, ST47).

The eleventh step is characterized by determining whether there is a voice call transmission attempt by means of a repeat indicator (RI), a bearer capability speech (BCsp), and a bearer capability multimedia (BCmm) signal.

In the twelfth step, the switch 42 receives BCsp and BCmm signals to the HLR 43, receives a response, and receives subscriber information of the calling terminal 10.

In the thirteenth step, the switch 42 transmits RI, BCmm, BCsp signals to the calling terminal 10 to notify the switch to the multimedia.

In the fourteenth step, the multimedia content of the mRBT 45 is transmitted to the calling terminal 10 by performing a Radio Access Bearer (RAB) assignment by BCmm.

In the sixteenth step, the switch 42 modifies the RAB allocation request to the RNC 41 when receiving the call from the receiving terminal 20, and between the RNC 41 and the calling terminal 10, an RRC ( Radio Resource Control) is modified to terminate the RAB allocation.

An apparatus and apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, detailed descriptions of well-known functions or configurations will be omitted if it is determined that the detailed description of the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention. In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intention or precedent of a user or an operator, and thus, the meaning of each term should be interpreted based on the contents throughout the present specification. will be.

First, the present invention is to expose the multimedia of still or moving video to the caller during the call connection. Therefore, the present invention is a technology capable of providing a multimedia call ringtone that can provide not only voice but also video and text. Here, the photo ring used in the present invention refers to a service for notifying a call connection in a visual manner along with an audible call connection sound when connecting a multimedia such as text, still picture, video, and the like.

4 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Thus, the calling terminal 10 transmits a call through the mobile network, and the receiving terminal 20 receives the call through the mobile network. The calling terminal 10 and the receiving terminal 20 perform a two-way call. Mobile communication terminals.

The photo multimedia server 30 is connected to the calling terminal and the receiving terminal 20 through a mobile network, and converts the voice call bearer from the calling terminal 10 to the receiving terminal 20 into a video delivery bearer. Set and expose the stored photo-ring multimedia to the calling terminal 10 as a multimedia call connection sound.

The photo ring multimedia server 30 includes a photo ring multimedia storage unit 31, a call attempt detection unit 32, an image bearer converter 33, a photo ring multimedia transmission unit 34, and the like as shown in FIG. Can be configured.

Thus, the photo-ring multimedia storage unit 31 stores the photo or multimedia of stills or videos uploaded from the receiving terminal 20, or stores the previously generated still or moving picture photo multimedia. That is, the subscriber of the receiving terminal 20 may upload and store the photo multimedia, and the mobile communication provider or the content provider may also produce and upload the photo multimedia.

In addition, the call attempt detection unit 32 detects a call attempt from the calling terminal 10 and sets the bearer for transmitting the image of the photo multimedia in the image bearer converter 33.

The video bearer converter 33 converts the voice call bearer into a video bearer when the call attempt detection unit 32 detects a call attempt from the calling terminal 10.

In addition, the photo ring multimedia transmitter 34 loads the photo ring multimedia stored in the photo ring multimedia storage unit 31 as an image transfer bearer converted by the image bearer converter 33 so as to be exposed to the calling terminal 10.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a multimedia call ring tone in a mobile communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Therefore, the photo multimedia server 30 determines whether there is a call attempt at the calling terminal 10 (ST31).

If it is determined that there is a call attempt at the calling terminal 10, the photoring multimedia server 30 converts the voice call bearer into a video delivery bearer and sets it (ST32).

In addition, the photographic multimedia of stills or videos uploaded from the receiving terminal 20 or the previously generated photoring multimedia of stills or videos are converted and exposed to the calling terminal 10 through the set image delivery bearer (ST33).

Then, when a call path is connected between the calling terminal 10 and the receiving terminal 20, the exposure of the photo multimedia is stopped (ST34), and the call is performed between the calling terminal 10 and the receiving terminal 20. (ST35).

6 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

So, when the calling terminal 10 attempts to make a call, it receives a multimedia call ring tone.

And the RNC 41 connects the originating terminal 10 and the switch 42.

In addition, the exchange 42 is connected to the originating terminal 10 through the RNC 41 to convert the voice call bearer into a video delivery bearer, and to set up, and to expose the photoring multimedia to the calling terminal 10 through the established video delivery bearer. Let's do it.

In addition, the HLR 43 transmits subscriber information of the originating terminal 10 to the exchange 42.

The destination exchange 44 also connects the exchange 42 and the receiving terminal 20.

In addition, the mRBT 45 is connected to the destination exchange 44 to store the photo or multimedia of stills or videos uploaded from the receiving terminal 20, or to store the previously generated photo or multimedia of stills or videos.

In addition, the receiving terminal 20 is connected to the destination exchange 45. The receiving terminal 20 may upload and store the photo multimedia of the subscriber to the mRBT 45.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a multimedia call ring tone in a mobile communication network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, the switch 42 determines whether there is a voice call origination attempt at the originating terminal 10 (ST41).

Thus, if there is an attempt to make a voice call from the calling terminal 10, the exchange 42 requests and transmits subscriber information to the HLR 43 (ST42).

The switch 42 notifies the calling terminal 10 of the switch to the multimedia (ST43).

Then, the switch 42 sets up a call path for multimedia delivery, and the mRBT 45 sends the multimedia content to the calling terminal 10 (ST44).

The exchange 42 attempts to receive a voice call to the receiving terminal 20 (ST45).

Thus, when the call is received at the receiving terminal 20, the switch 42 switches the call path of the calling terminal 10 from video to voice (ST46), so that a voice call between the terminals 10 and 20 is performed (ST47). .

The operation of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 9 as follows.

First, the originating terminal (MS-A) 10 transmits a setup signal of RI, BCsp and BCmm to the exchange (MSC) 42 via the RNC 41 and attempts to make a voice call (ST51).

The exchange 42 then sends the SRI (Send Routing Information) signals of BCsp and BCmm to the HLR 43 and requests subscriber information (ST52). Accordingly, the HLR 43 transmits an SRI ack (BCmm, BCsp) signal to the exchange 42 to inform subscriber information (ST53).

In addition, the switch 42 transmits a call processing (RI, BCmm, BCsp) signal to the calling terminal 10 to notify the switch to the multimedia (ST54).

In addition, the exchange 42 transmits the BCMM and BCAM to the destination terminal (VMSC) 44 (ST55), receives the address complete message (ACM) (ST56) and the destination exchange 44 A call path by paging is set between the receiving terminals (MS-B) 20 (ST57).

The destination exchange 44 transmits the IAM (BCmm) signal to the mRBT 45 (ST58) and receives the ACM signal to prepare for the transmission of the photo multimedia data (ST59).

The mRBT 45 then transmits an mRBT (multimedia ring back tone) signal containing the photoring multimedia data to the destination terminal 44 (ST60), and bearers by BCmm between the destination exchange 44 and the exchange 42. Is set (ST61, ST62). In addition, the exchange 42 assigns a radio access bearer (RAB) by the calling terminal 10 BCmm to convert the voice call bearer into an image transmitting bearer so that the photo multimedia may be exposed to the calling terminal 10 (ST63). . Accordingly, the calling terminal 10 can visually enjoy the call connection state by the photo ringing multimedia such as text, still picture, video, etc. as well as the voice call connection sound when the voice call is attempted.

The terminating exchange 44 sets the BCsp to the receiving terminal 20 (ST64), and the receiving terminal 20 transmits a Call Confirmed (BCsp) signal to the terminating terminal 44 (ST65). Accordingly, RAB Assignment (BCsp) is set between the destination exchange 44 and the receiving terminal 20 (ST66).

In addition, when the receiving terminal sends an alerting signal to the destination exchange 44, the destination exchange 44 transmits a call progress message (CPG) signal to the switch 42 via the HLR 43 (ST68, ST69). The exchange 42 then sends an alerting signal to the originating terminal 10 via the RNC 41 (ST70).

When receiving a call from the receiving terminal 20, the receiving terminal 20 transmits a Connect signal to the destination exchange 44 (ST71). The destination exchange 44 then transmits an ANM (Answer Message) signal to the exchange 42 via the HLR 43 (ST72, ST73). Then, the switch 42 transmits a Connect signal to the calling terminal 10 via the RNC 41 (ST75). In addition, the originating terminal 10 transmits the Connect Ack signal to the switch 42 (ST75), and the terminating exchange 44 transmits the Connect Ack signal to the receiving terminal 20 (ST76). The exchange 42 transmits a Modify (BCsp) signal to the calling terminal 10 (ST77), and receives a Modify Complete (BCsp) signal from the calling terminal 100 (ST78).

The exchange 42 then sends a RAB Assignment Request (modify) signal to the RNC 41 (ST80), and receives a Modify signal from the RNC 41 (ST81). In addition, the RNC 41 performs RRC Modification with the calling terminal 10 (ST83). In addition, the RNC 41 sends a Modify Ack signal to the switch 42, and the switch 42 transmits a RAB Assignment Complete (modify) signal to the RNC 41 (ST84). Through this, the exchange 42 modifies the RAB allocation request to the RNC 41 and terminates the RAB allocation by performing RRC (Radio Resource Control) modification between the RNC 41 and the originating terminal 10.

Then, the calling terminal 10 and the receiving terminal 20 performs the call by the conversation (BCsp) (ST85).

10 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which a general picture is provided in multimedia when a multimedia call ring tone is provided by the present invention. When the receiver uploads the general picture using the receiving terminal 20, when the caller attempts to make a call using the calling terminal 10, the general picture uploaded by the receiver is exposed to the calling terminal 10 of the caller.

11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of providing a couple picture in multimedia when a multimedia call connection sound is provided according to the present invention. When the receiver uploads the couple photo using the receiving terminal 20, the couple photo uploaded by the receiver is exposed to the calling terminal 10 when the caller attempts to make a call using the calling terminal 10.

12 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of providing a family picture in multimedia when providing a multimedia ring back tone according to the present invention. When the receiver uploads the family picture using the receiving terminal 20, when the caller attempts to make a call using the calling terminal 10, the family picture uploaded by the receiver is exposed to the calling terminal 10 of the calling party.

As such, the present invention exposes the multimedia of the still or moving picture to the caller during the call connection.

As described above, the apparatus and method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network according to the present invention can expose a multimedia of still or video to a caller during a call connection, thereby providing not only a user's hearing but also a visual effect. Will be.

In addition, the present invention can provide a personal community (yard) for strengthening the relationship between individuals, it is possible to provide a community activity (yard) for the public relationship of individuals.

In addition, the present invention can create a new value-added value (additional service charges and photo upload call charges, etc.) by reinforcing the early media market through the provision of visual media in addition to the existing voice call ring tone, or made in advance (Ready-made) There is an effect that can increase the revenue of information usage fee by providing user-generated contents.

Although the above has been described as being limited to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto and various changes, modifications, and equivalents may be used. Therefore, the present invention can be applied by appropriately modifying the above embodiments, it will be obvious that such application also belongs to the scope of the present invention based on the technical idea described in the claims below.

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An originating terminal and a receiving terminal for making a call via a mobile network; The calling terminal and the receiving terminal are connected to the receiving terminal through a mobile network, and converts and sets a voice call bearer from the calling terminal to the receiving terminal into an image transmitting bearer, and stores the stored photo-ring multimedia as a multimedia call ring tone. Including a photoring multimedia server, The photo ring multimedia server may include a photo ring multimedia storage unit for storing a still or moving picture photo multimedia of a still or video uploaded from the receiving terminal, or a pre-generated still or moving picture photo multimedia, a call from the calling terminal. A call attempt detection unit for detecting an attempt, a video bearer converter for converting and setting a voice call bearer into a video delivery bearer when the call attempt detection unit detects a call attempt at the calling terminal, and converts in the video bearer converter Apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network, characterized in that it comprises a photo-ring multimedia transmitter to load the photo-ring multimedia stored in the photo-ring multimedia storage unit to the caller terminal. delete An originating terminal receiving a multimedia ring back tone when attempting a call; An RNC for connecting the originating terminal to the exchange; An exchanger connected to the calling terminal through the RNC to convert a voice call bearer into a video transmitting bearer, and to set up and to expose the photoring multimedia to the calling terminal through the set video bearer; An HLR for transmitting subscriber information of the calling terminal to the exchange; A terminating exchange which connects the exchange and a receiving terminal; An mRBT connected to the destination exchange to store a photo or multimedia of stills or videos uploaded from the receiving terminal, or to store a previously generated photo or multimedia of stills or videos; A reception terminal connected to the destination exchange; Apparatus for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network, characterized in that it comprises a. A first step of storing, by the photo-ring multimedia server, the photo or multimedia of stills or videos uploaded from the receiving terminal or the previously generated photo or multimedia of stills or videos; A second step of determining whether there is a call attempt at the calling terminal in the photo-multiplexing multimedia server; A third step of converting and setting a voice call bearer into a video delivery bearer if it is determined that there is a call attempt in the second step; A fourth step of converting the still or moving picture's multimedia or the pre-generated still or moving picture's multimedia uploaded from the receiving terminal to the calling terminal through an established image delivery bearer; A fifth step of stopping exposure of the photo multimedia and making a call when the call path is connected between the calling terminal and the receiving terminal after the fourth step; Multimedia call connection sound providing method in a mobile communication network, characterized in that comprises a. The exchange includes an eleventh step of determining whether there is a voice call origination attempt at the originating terminal; A twelfth step of requesting and transmitting subscriber information to the HLR if the originating terminal attempts to make a voice call in the eleventh step; A thirteenth step, after the twelfth step, the switch notifying the calling terminal of a switch to multimedia; Step 14, after the thirteenth step, the exchange establishes a call path for multimedia delivery, and mRBT transmits multimedia content to the calling terminal; A fifteenth step after the fourteenth step, the exchange attempts to make a voice call to a receiving terminal; The sixteenth step after the fifteenth step, when the exchange receives a call from the receiving terminal, converting the call path of the calling terminal from video to voice to perform voice communication between terminals; Multimedia call connection sound providing method in a mobile communication network, characterized in that comprises a. The method according to claim 5, The eleventh step, Method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network, characterized in that it is determined whether there is an attempt to make a voice call by means of a repeat indicator (RI), a bearer capability speech (BCsp), and a bearer capability multimedia (BCmm). The method according to claim 5, The twelfth step, And the exchange transfers BCsp and BCmm signals to the HLR to receive a response and receives subscriber information of the calling terminal. The method according to claim 5, The thirteenth step, And transmitting a RI, BCmm, BCsp signal from the exchange to the calling terminal to notify the switch to the multimedia. The method according to claim 5, The fourteenth step, A method for providing a multimedia ring back tone in a mobile communication network, comprising performing a Radio Access Bearer (RAB) assignment by BCmm to transmit multimedia content of an mRBT to the calling terminal. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 9, The sixteenth step, In the mobile communication network, the exchange ends the RAB allocation request by the RNC when the call is received by the receiving terminal, and the Radio Resource Control (RRC) modification is performed between the RNC and the calling terminal. To provide multimedia ring back tones.

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