KR100828555B1 - Method and apparatus for providing mo(mobile oriented) number - Google Patents

Abstract

An MO(Message Oriented) number service method and a device thereof are provided to store an MO number in a previously defined memory place, and to enable automatic selection of the stored MO number according to a user's key inputting action, thereby more effectively and quickly performing an SMS(Short Message Service) MO number inputting action. An MO number manager(230) stores an MO information file including at least one MO number in a previously defined DB. An MO number ID information sensor(270) senses an inputting action in a receiving number input area when a message is transmitted, and decides whether preset MO number ID information which indicates outputting of the stored MO numbers is contained in an inputted value. If so, an MO number extractor(240) extracts the MO numbers from the DB to output the extracted MO numbers to a display(250).

Description

Method and apparatus for providing MOH number {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MO (Mobile Oriented) NUMBER}

1 is a block diagram of a MO service providing network according to an embodiment of the present invention

2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 illustrates a MO number database structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a procedure for obtaining an MO information file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a MO service user interface according to an embodiment of the present invention

6 is a MO service user interface according to an embodiment of the present invention

7 is a flowchart illustrating a MO service providing procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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100: mobile terminal

110: MO receiving server

240: MO number extraction unit

270: MO number identification information detector

280: MO number database

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a MO number, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for providing a MO number, which provides a MO number more conveniently when a message is written in a mobile terminal.

SMS (Short Message Service) The MO (Message Oriented) service means a service that sends a short message from a mobile communication terminal to a PC or a server and receives a response thereof as an SMS.

In general, SMS is used for mobile terminal transmission of text messages written on the web as well as short message transmission between mobile terminals.

However, with the introduction of the SMS MO service, mobile terminal users can send short messages to servers or PCs with specific identification numbers.

For example, with the provision of the SMS MO service, mobile terminal users now have the ability to replace fundraising, call center tasks and complaint submission tasks using an automated response system (ARS) with short messages.

For example, ARS quiz of terrestrial broadcasting, which is gaining popularity recently, can send the correct answer in a short message instead of calling to enter the quiz.

In addition, instead of receiving complaints by phone, government offices can receive related complaints in the form of short messages.

Also in securities information, when a mobile terminal user requests securities company server to search information using a short message instead of a telephone, the securities company server may provide the mobile terminal with securities information inquired by the corresponding mobile terminal through a short message.

Here, the mobile terminal user should know the telephone number assigned to the brokerage firm server in advance.

As a result, in order to transmit a short message to a computer and a specific server connected to an internet network, a mobile terminal user has to directly enter a phone number assigned to a computer and a specific server (hereinafter, referred to as an SMS MO number). There was a problem of entering a number.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the present invention provides a method for inputting an SMS MO number in a mobile terminal, wherein the MO number is stored in a predefined storage location and automatically stored according to a user's key input. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for inputting an SMS MO number that can perform an SMS MO number input more effectively and quickly by selecting an MO number.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an SMS MO service more conveniently to a mobile terminal user by enabling the mobile terminal to obtain an MO information file including an SMS MO number provided by the system from the MO receiving server.

In particular, the present invention maintains an SMS transmission counter indicative of the frequency of use for each MO number, and controls the output of the display unit using the same, thereby providing a means for the mobile terminal user to select the MO number more effectively. There is a purpose.

Other objects of the present invention will be readily understood through the following description of the embodiments.

In order to achieve the object as described above, according to an aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal providing a MO number is disclosed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a mobile terminal for providing a MO number includes: a MO number manager which receives a MO information file including at least one MO number from a MO receiving server and stores the MO information file in a predefined database; A MO number identification information detecting unit detecting whether there is a predetermined MO number identification information input in a reception number input area when a message is transmitted; And a MO number extracting unit extracting the MO number from the database and outputting the MO number to the display unit when the MO number identification information is detected by the MO number identification information detecting unit, wherein the extracted MO number is the mobile terminal user. The selectable MO number may be output by the reception number input area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of providing an MO number is disclosed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of providing a MO number includes storing a MO information file including at least one MO number in a predefined database; Determining whether there is an MO number identification information input in a message reception number area when composing a message; And extracting and outputting the stored MO number from the database when there is an input of the MO number identification information, wherein the extracted MO number is selectable by the mobile terminal user and the selected MO number is determined by the mobile terminal user. It can be output to the reception number input area.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same number as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of an SMS MO number providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 is a diagram illustrating a network for providing a MO service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the MO service network includes a mobile terminal 100, an MO receiving server 120, an exchange 130, an information providing server 140, and a short message server 150.

In general, a two-way message service (hereinafter, referred to as a mobile originated service) is an information providing server when the mobile terminal 100 sends a text message or a multimedia message to a specific number assigned to the information providing server 140. 140 is a bidirectional service that transmits a response message corresponding to the received message to the mobile terminal.

For example, the MO service may provide various services combining mobile and web, such as a real-time survey, stock information providing, video reporting service, and online game.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a message transmitted by the mobile terminal 100 will be described with reference to a text message.

Conventional text messaging service generally provides only one-way information providing channel.

For example, in the related art, the information providing server 140 unilaterally transmits an advertisement message to the mobile terminal 100.

On the other hand, the mobile terminal 100 has no method of transmitting a text message to the information providing server 140 connected to the Internet network.

That is, since the information providing server 140 does not have a registered phone number, the mobile terminal 100 may not transmit a text message to the information providing server 140.

The MO service introduced to solve the above problems is assigned by the mobile operator to the telephone number (hereinafter referred to as 'MO number') corresponding to the information providing server 140 and the assigned telephone number to the MO receiving server 120 Register).

Here, the MO receiving server 120 maintains an IP address corresponding to the information providing server 140 and a pre-registered MO number in an internal database.

Here, the MO number may include MO number identification information (eg, special characters) so as to be distinguished from general phone numbers.

The MO number identification information may be variously implemented according to the MO number allocation policy of the mobile operator or the MO service provider.

For example, the MO number according to the embodiment of the present invention may be '# 1234' including the special character '#' at the head of the telephone number.

In the following description, it is limited to the case where the special character included in the MO number is '#', but is not limited thereto.

When the exchange 130 receives a text message from the mobile terminal 100 including a replying telephone number and an incoming telephone number, where the incoming telephone number is a MO number, a special character is placed at the beginning of the incoming telephone number. Determine whether it is included.

As a result of the determination, when the special character is included, the exchange 130 transmits the received text message to the MO receiving server 120.

On the other hand, if the special character is not included, the exchange 130 transmits the received text message to the short message server 150.

When the MO receiving server 120 receives the text message including the MO number, sets the IP address corresponding to the MO number as the destination address and transmits the received text message to the information providing server 140.

The information providing server 140 generates a response message corresponding to the received text message and transmits it to the short message server 150.

The short message server 150 transmits a response message received from the information providing server 140 to the mobile terminal 100.

As described above, in order to request the MO service, the user of the mobile terminal 100 is inconvenient to know in advance the MO number assigned to the information providing server 140.

In general, the information providing server 140 includes the MO number in a text message (eg, an advertising message) and transmits the MO number to the mobile terminal 100.

Here, the user of the mobile terminal 100 must store or store the MO number included in the received text message in the address book, and can then request the MO service from the information providing server 140.

However, whenever the user of the mobile terminal 100 requests the MO service, it is inconvenient to search the address book or to memorize the MO number.

In addition, since most of the MO service is a real-time bidirectional information providing service between the mobile terminal 100 and the information providing server 140, it is inefficient for the user to directly input the MO number every time the user sends a text message.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention maintains MO number information in a predefined storage location, and detects a user's special character input, and includes a function of automatically outputting MO number information to a display unit. By initiating, it is possible to provide a more efficient MO service.

2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal equipped with a MO number providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a message transceiver 210, a controller 220, an MO number manager 230, an MO number extractor 240, and a display unit. 250, an input unit 250, an MO number identification information detecting unit 270, an MO number database 280, and a mailbox 290.

Although the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2 illustrates only components necessary for providing an MO number, it is natural that the mobile terminal may include other components.

The message transceiver 210 transmits a message generated by the mobile terminal 100 to a wireless communication network or transmits a message generated by decoding a signal received through the wireless communication network to the controller 220.

For example, the message transceiving unit 210 may store the decoded text message in the mailbox 290 receiving mailbox, and then notify the control unit 220 of receiving the text message.

When the text message is generated, the controller 220 may transmit a control signal to the message transceiver 210 to transmit the generated text message.

The controller 220 performs a resource allocation and scheduling function according to a control signal received from the lower device.

When the MO number management unit 230 receives the MO number file from the MO receiving server 120 or a specific server on the web, the MO number managing unit 230 stores the received MO number file in the MO number database 280.

The MO number management unit 230 updates the last message transmission date and the message transmission counter corresponding to each MO number.

The MO number extractor 240 extracts the MO number from the MO number database 280 according to the control signal of the controller 220 and outputs the MO number to the display unit 250.

Here, the MO number extractor 240 may determine the order of the MO number information output to the display unit 250 according to the last message transmission date and message transmission counter information.

For example, the MO number extractor 240 may first extract the MO number information most recently used for transmitting the text message and output the extracted MO number information to the display unit 250.

In addition, the MO number extractor 240 may first extract MO number information having the highest frequency of use and output the MO number information to the display unit 250.

The display unit 250 outputs user input information or a user interface screen according to a control signal of the controller 220.

The input unit 260 inputs user input information (eg, a text message) input through a keypad. The user input information input to the input unit 260 is displayed on the display unit 250 or transmits a control signal (including a case of pressing a confirmation button after inputting a text message) to the control unit 220.

When the user of the mobile terminal 100 clicks a confirmation button after inputting a reception number, the MO number identification information detecting unit 270 determines whether the received reception number includes a special character.

If the special character is included, the MO number identification information detecting unit 270 transmits a MO number confirmation request signal including the input MO number to the controller 220.

The controller 220 transmits a MO number confirmation request signal including the received MO number to the MO number extractor 240.

The MO number extractor 240 determines whether the received MO number exists in the MO number database 280.

As a result of the determination, if present, the MO number extractor 240 transmits a MO number confirmation success signal to the controller 220.

If the received MO number does not exist in the MO number database 280, the MO number extractor 240 transmits a MO number verification failure signal to the controller 220.

The controller 220 may output the message 'This is a MO number that cannot be used' on the UI screen.

That is, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention may determine whether the MO number input by the user is an available number, and provide the determination result through the display unit 250.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the MO number identification information detecting unit 270 may immediately transmit a MO number extracting request signal to the MO number extracting unit 240 when the received received number is a predetermined special character.

The MO number extractor 240 extracts at least one MO number from the MO number database 280 and outputs it to the display unit 250.

When the mobile terminal user selects one of the output MO numbers, the mobile terminal 100 transmits a text message to the selected MO number.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the MO number identification information detecting unit 270 is present when the user does not complete the reception number input for a predetermined time on the reception number input screen (for example, when the user does not click the confirmation button). The received number input until is read to determine whether a special character is included.

If a special character is included, the MO number identification information detecting unit 270 transmits a MO number extracting request signal including the received received number to the MO number extracting unit 240.

The MO number extracting unit 240 refers to the MO number database 280, extracts an MO number corresponding to the received reception number, and outputs the MO number to the display unit 250.

If the MO number corresponding to the received number input to the MO number database 280 does not exist, the MO number extracting unit 240 may generate a predetermined guide message and output the predetermined guide message to the display unit 250.

3 is a MO number database structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the MO number database 280 includes a MO information file and file version 350 composed of at least one MO information.

Here, each MO information includes at least one of the MO server name 310, the MO number 320, the last message transmission time 330 and the message transmission counter 340 field.

The MO server name 310 is a name of a server that provides a MO service, and a user may identify which server the MO number 320 is for a number through the MO server name 310, and thus, the desired MO number may be viewed. It's easy to choose.

The MO number 320 is a server identification number registered in the MO receiving server 120 corresponding to the information providing server 140 providing the MO service.

Here, the MO number 320 may include a special character for distinguishing from a general telephone number.

The last message transmission time 330 is a field for storing date and time information on which the corresponding MO number 320 was last used.

The message transmission counter 340 indicates the number of messages transmitted using the MO number 320 as a reception number.

The MO number extractor 240 may determine the sort order of the extracted MO numbers by using the last message transmission time 330 and the message transmission counter 340 information, and output them to the display unit 250 according to the determined sort order. Can be.

For example, the MO number extractor 240 may sort the MO numbers in the order most recently used from the current time point or arrange the MO numbers in the order of highest use frequency, and then output the MO numbers to the display unit 250.

Of course, the MO number extractor 240 may determine the output order of the MO number by combining the last message transmission time 330 and the message transmission counter 340 information.

For example, when the MO number extracting unit 240 sorts the MO numbers according to the value of the message transmission counter 340, the MO number having been used more recently is preferentially displayed on the MO numbers having the same message transmission counter value. 250) can be output.

The file version 350 is a field for storing version information of the MO information file maintained in the mobile terminal 100, and the MO receiving server 120 stores the MO information file version 350 received from the mobile terminal 100. Accordingly, it is possible to determine whether to transfer a new MO information file.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of obtaining an MO information file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a new MO information file is generated, the MO receiving server 120 transmits a MO information file change instruction message including new file version information corresponding thereto to the mobile terminal 100 ( S410).

The mobile terminal 100 compares whether the version of the MO number file stored in the current MO number database is different from the new file version (S420).

If different from each other, the mobile terminal 100 transmits a MO information file request message to the MO receiving server 120 (S430).

The MO receiving server 120 transmits a MO information file response message including the new file version information and the MO information file maintained in the MO receiving server 120 to the mobile terminal 100 (S440).

The mobile terminal 100 updates the received new file version information and the MO information file in the MO number database 280 (S450).

Of course, the user of the mobile terminal 100 can access the Internet site where the MO information file is maintained, download the latest MO information file to update the MO number database 280, or the user can directly modify the MO number database 280. It is a matter of course for those skilled in the art.

5 is a user interface for a MO service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 5 illustrates a MO number selection procedure and a user interface according to the mobile terminal 100.

When the user of the mobile terminal 100 selects a text message sending menu, the user inputs a reply number 550 and a reception number 560 (S510).

In general, in the reply number 550, the telephone number of the mobile terminal 100 may be automatically set in the reply number input area 555.

On the other hand, in the reception number 560, the user directly enters the MO number corresponding to the information providing server 140 in the reception number input area 565 or inputs a special character (for example, '#') and then confirms with the confirmation button ( 570).

When the value entered in the reception number input area 565 is a special character, the mobile terminal 100 extracts the MO server name and the MO number from the MO number database 280 and outputs the MO server name and MO number to the display unit 250.

Here, the user of the mobile terminal 100 searches for the MO number to be input in the reception number input area 565 among the output MO numbers by using the direction keys, and selects the searched MO number by clicking the confirm button 575. (S520).

The selected MO number is displayed in the reception number input area 565, and the user of the mobile terminal 100 confirms the reception number and clicks the confirmation button 580 (S530).

Here, the user interface screen is switched to the message input screen, and the user inputs a text message in the message input area 590 and clicks the confirmation button 585 (S540).

The input text message is transmitted to the information providing server 140 via the exchange 130 and the MO receiving server 120.

It should be noted that the user interface and user interface switching order shown in FIG. 5 may differ from one another depending on the manufacturer of the mobile terminal.

For example, a user may first input a text message and then select a MO number through input of a special character.

6 is a user interface for a MO service according to the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 6 illustrates a MO number selection procedure and a user interface according to the mobile terminal 100.

When the user of the mobile terminal 100 selects a menu for sending a text message, after inputting the message content into the text message input window 650 (S610), if the user clicks the OK button 675 on the message input screen, the mobile terminal 100 switches to the received number input screen. do.

In general, in the reply number 655, the telephone number of the mobile terminal 100 is automatically set in the reply number input area 660.

When the user inputs a special character in the reception number input area 670 (S620), the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention immediately extracts the MO server name and MO number from the MO number database 280 and displays the display unit 250. Output to

More specifically, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present embodiment automatically detects a special character input even when the user does not click the confirmation button 680 after inputting the special character in the reception number input area 670. can do.

The user of the mobile terminal 100 selects one of the output MO numbers and clicks a confirmation button (S630).

The mobile terminal 100 transmits a text message including the content of the message input in step 610 and the selected MO number to the exchange 130 (S640).

7 is a flowchart illustrating a MO service request procedure in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the mobile terminal 100 stores the MO information file in a preset storage space (S710).

When the mobile terminal 100 receives a message creation request signal from the user (S720), the mobile terminal 100 compares whether a special character '#' is input to the message reception number input area 565 (S730).

As a result of the comparison, when the special character '#' is input, the mobile terminal 100 extracts at least one MO server name and a corresponding MO number from the prestored MO information file and outputs it to the display unit (S740).

The mobile terminal 100 outputs the MO number selected by the user to the reception number input area 565 (S750), and then exchanges a text message including the message content input by the user and the MO number selected by the user. 130) (S760).

Preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are disclosed for purposes of illustration, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications, changes, and additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Additions should be considered to be within the scope of the following claims.

As described above, the present invention stores the MO number in a predefined storage location, automatically outputs a pre-stored MO number according to a user's input signal, and enables the user to select it, thereby making the MO number input more effective. There is an advantage of providing an MO number input method that can be performed quickly and quickly.

In addition, the present invention has an advantage of providing a more convenient SMS MO service to a mobile terminal user by enabling the mobile terminal to obtain a MO information file including an SMS MO number provided by the system from the MO receiving server.

In particular, the present invention maintains an SMS transmission counter indicating the frequency of use for each MO number and controls the output of the display unit using the same, thereby providing a means for the mobile terminal user to select the MO number more effectively. There is this.

Claims (14)

In a mobile terminal, A MO number management unit that stores a MO information file including at least one MO number in a predefined database; A MO number identification information detecting unit for detecting an input on a reception number input area when transmitting a message, and determining whether the input value includes preset MO number identification information indicating output of the stored MO number; And If the MO number identification information is detected by the MO number identification information detecting unit, the MO number extracting unit extracts the MO number from the database and outputs the MO number to a display unit. A mobile terminal providing a MO number comprising a. The method of claim 1, The database includes a MO information file version and at least one MO information corresponding to the MO information file version, wherein the MO information includes at least one of a MO server name, MO number, last message transfer time, and message transfer counter fields. A mobile terminal providing a MO number, characterized in that. The method of claim 2, And the MO number extracting unit determines the order of the MO numbers output to the display unit using at least one of the last message transmission time and the message transmission counter. The method of claim 2, The mobile terminal is connected to the MO receiving server through the exchange, By the MO number management unit, Means for receiving a MO information file change instruction message including new file version information from the MO receiving server; Means for comparing the new file version information with the MO information file version; Means for sending a MO information file request message to the MO receiving server if the comparison results are different; Means for receiving an MO information file information response message including the new file version information and a MO information file from the MO receiving server; And Means for storing the occasional new file version information and the MO information file in the database A mobile terminal providing a MO number comprising a. The method of claim 1, The MO number identification information detecting unit reads a value input in the reception number input area when the confirmation button of the reception number input screen is not clicked for a predetermined time to determine whether to include the MO number identification information. And a MO number extraction request signal to the MO number extraction unit if the MO number identification information is included. The method of claim 5, The MO number identification information detecting unit includes means for reading a value input in the reception number input area when the confirmation button of the reception number input screen is clicked to determine whether the read value includes the MO number identification information. When the MO number identification information is included, the mobile terminal providing the MO number, characterized by transmitting a MO number confirmation request signal including the read value to the MO number extracting unit. The method of claim 6, And a means for confirming whether or not the MO number corresponding to the read value exists in the database when the MO number extracting unit receives the MO number confirmation request signal including the read value. Mobile terminal providing a number. The method of claim 7, wherein And if the MO number corresponding to the read value does not exist in the database, outputting a predetermined guide message to the display unit. In the method for providing a MO number in the mobile terminal, (a) storing a MO information file including at least one MO number in a predefined database; (b) if an input is detected on the reception number input area when the message is written, determining whether the preset MO number identification information indicating the output of the stored MO number is included by reading the input value. ; And (c) extracting and storing the stored MO number from the database when the read value includes the MO number identification information as a result of the determination of step (b). Wherein the extracted MO number is selectable by the mobile terminal user and the selected MO number is output to the reception number input area. The method of claim 9, If the read value does not include the MO number identification information, as a result of the determination in step (b), a predetermined guide message is output. The method of claim 9, The database includes last message transmission time and message transmission counter fields corresponding to the MO number, And outputting the extracted MO number in step (c) is determined using at least one of the last message transmission time and a message transmission counter. The method of claim 9, In the step (b), when detecting a click of the confirmation button on the reception number input screen, the MO number providing method reads a value input in the reception number input area. The method of claim 9, In step (b), And if the input signal is detected on the reception number input area, comparing the input signal with the MO number identification information. The method of claim 9, When the read value in the step (c) is a combination of the MO number identification information and the MO number, Determining whether the input MO number exists in the database; And And outputting the input MO number to the reception number input area if the MO number exists.

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