KR101006328B1 - Method for providing message service and mobile telecommunication device - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a text message service providing method and a mobile communication terminal. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a text message service includes receiving or sending a message; Or generating a list of incoming / outgoing details in which the user-specified character is inserted among the outgoing and outgoing messages.

Text Message, Short Message Service, SMS, MMS, SMIL

Description

Method for providing text message service and mobile communication terminal

The present invention relates to a text message service providing method and a mobile communication terminal. More particularly, the present invention relates to a text message service providing method and a mobile communication terminal which are displayed in a chat form by integrating an inbox and an outbox of a text message into one receiver. will be.

The mobile communication terminal is not only used to carry a phone call while carrying it, but also is useful for transmitting and receiving various types of information in the form of a text or an image and receiving information through the wireless Internet. In addition, a Short Message Service (SMS) is used for transmitting a short message as a means for providing information between a user and a user, a mobile communication service provider and a user, and a general company and a user through a mobile communication terminal. do.

Short message service is a two-way short message service that can send and receive a short text message between 80 and 90 bytes in total regardless of whether there is a call between mobile communication terminals. It is widely used because of its merits to believers.

The short message service basically transmits a reply number and a message between mobile terminals, and also in the form of text, bank account inquiry, money transfer, exchange rate information, travel information, traffic information, weather forecast, leisure information, TV information. You can also receive various information such as news, stock information, and advertisements. In addition, credit card companies are also used for electronic payments and e-commerce, which send transaction authorizations via text messages to prevent card accidents.

Such a short message service is an add-on function most used in a mobile communication terminal, and is transmitted to a multimedia messaging service (MMS) with various emoticons, pictures, etc., beyond simply transmitting a text message as text. It has been developed as being written and transmitted in Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL). In addition, a chat service using a short message service was also provided.

The technical problem of the present invention is to display an existing short message in a chat form.

Another object of the present invention is to integrate the inbox and the outbox of the short message into one sender, and simultaneously supports the existing inbox and the outbox.

Another object of the present invention is to smoothly support not only general messages, but also MMS and SMIL.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, the text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of receiving or sending a message, and as a basis for generating a call history list for the received or sent message, the user specified If there is a text, generating a call history list to which the user-specified text is inserted from the received or sent message, and displaying the generated call history list.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, as a criterion for generating a list of incoming and outgoing details of the received or sent message, when there is a character specified by the user, the receiving or sending And a control unit for generating a list of incoming / outgoing details in which a user-specified character is inserted and a display unit for displaying the generated outgoing / detailed list.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings.

According to the text message service providing method and the mobile communication terminal of the present invention has one or more of the following effects.

First, there is an advantage that you can easily search the incoming and outgoing history at a time by chat all the messages.

Second, it supports the existing inbox and outbox at the same time, there is an advantage that can be used quickly and easily without causing confusion with the existing method.

Third, in addition to general messages, MMS and SMIL are also effectively supported.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, and only the embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings illustrating a text message service providing method and a mobile communication terminal according to embodiments of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The memory unit 110 stores programs and data for controlling overall operations of the mobile communication terminal. Memory unit 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention stores a phone book, received message information, outgoing message information and a program for providing a text message service.

The key input unit 130 includes a plurality of numeric keys, menu keys, and function keys for performing various functions. When the user presses a predetermined key, the key input unit 130 generates corresponding key data and outputs the corresponding key data to the controller 120. The key input unit 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention generates key data for operating a text message service.

The controller 120 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal. The controller 120 reads a program stored in the memory 110 and performs a procedure programmed by the corresponding program. The control unit 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention generates an incoming / outgoing list of receiving or sending a message based on the received message information and the outgoing message information. That is, the controller 120 provides a caller list, which is a caller box that combines the existing inbox and the outbox. The control unit 120 generates a callee list that receives or sends a message based on the received message information and the sender message information according to the key data, and generates a caller details list for the caller selected from the caller list. The called party is displayed with the registered name when the phone number is registered in the phone book stored in the memory unit 110, and the unregistered phone number is displayed with the phone number itself. According to an exemplary embodiment, the controller 120 may generate a list of call details for a designated caller or a group of callees (such as a loved one, a family member or a friend) without generating a callee list. In addition, the controller 120 may generate a list of incoming / outgoing calls for a predetermined period or a list of incoming / outgoing calls with a specific word inserted according to a setting.

The controller 120 sorts and generates a list of incoming and outgoing calls according to preset call sorting criteria. The controller 120 sorts the incoming / outgoing call list according to the chronological order, the caller's name or the speed dial number, and a randomly set order.

The controller 120 generates the call origin list so that only part of the call origin is displayed, and generates a message sending window at the bottom of the call origin list.

The display unit 140 displays various information such as the status of the mobile communication terminal or the progress of the program under the control of the controller 120. The display unit 140 receives and displays key data generated by the key input unit 130 and various information signals of the controller 120. The display unit 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a call origin list.

The transceiver 150 communicates with the base station. The transmitter / receiver 150 is controlled by the controller 120, converts a signal output from the controller 120 into a radio signal, and transmits the signal. The transceiver 150 converts the received radio signal into a desired signal and outputs the signal to the controller 120.

The voice processor 160 modulates the input voice signal into voice data, demodulates the voice data input from the transceiver 150 into a voice signal, and outputs the voice signal. In addition, when a ring signal is generated from the base station, the ring signal is detected and transmitted through a ringer.

2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a text message service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The key data processing module 210 processes key data generated according to a key input to the mobile communication terminal. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the key data processing module 210 according to the input key data, the caller list display module 230, the message display module 250, the message display module 250 or the call receiving message management module In step 260, the corresponding key data is input.

The data storage module 220 stores the phone book, received message information, and outgoing message information. The data storage module 220 stores a phone book including a name, a phone number and other information. The data storage module 220 stores received message information including the content of the received message, the sender of the received message, the date and time of receiving the message, and other information. The data storage module 220 stores outgoing message information including the content of the outgoing message, the recipient of the outgoing message, the date and time of the message origination, and other information.

The caller list display module 230 displays a caller list that receives or sends a message based on the phone book, the received message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220. The called party is displayed as a registered name when the phone number is registered in the phone book stored in the data storage module 220, and the unregistered phone number is preferably displayed as the phone number itself. The caller list display module 230 preferably sorts the caller list by the caller receiving the latest message, and may provide a sorting button to sort the caller by the name of the caller.

When the caller list display module 230 receives that the up key (▲) or down key (▼) input key data is input from the key data processing module 210, the caller list display module 230 focuses the callees on the caller list up and down one by one. It is preferable. In addition, the caller list display module 230 preferably provides a selection button for selecting a focused caller.

The caller list display module 230 may configure the caller list by searching and organizing the phone book, the received message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220, but the data storage module 220 may call the caller. The list may be generated in advance so that the list can be quickly configured, stored in the data storage module 220, and loaded.

A detailed caller list display method will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

Call receiving history list display module 240, based on the phone book, received message information and outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220 is received from the key data processing module 210 that the caller selection key data is input Displays a list of incoming and outgoing calls for the selected called party. It is preferable that the incoming / outgoing history list lists incoming message contents and outgoing message contents for the selected called party in chronological order, and focuses on and displays the last received message contents. The call history list display module 240 preferably displays only two lines of the received message and the outgoing message.

The call history list display module 240 may configure the call history list by searching and organizing the phone book, the received message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220, but the data storage module 220 receives the call history. The list may be generated in advance so that the list can be quickly configured, stored in the data storage module 220, and loaded.

In the case of an MMS message or a SMIL message, the call detail list display module 240 briefly displays the attached file name or the object name without directly displaying the attached file or object in the call detail list.

The call detail list display module 240 preferably provides a message sending window at the bottom of the call detail list so that a reply message can be directly written to the selected caller.

Call reception history list display module 240 when the right key (▶) or left key (◀) input key data is received from the key data processing module 210, call reception history list for the selected caller and the other caller It is preferable to display.

Call receiving history list display module 240 when the up key (▲) or down key (▼) input key data is received from the key data processing module 210, and focuses the incoming and outgoing details of the incoming and outgoing history list one by one up and down It is preferable. In addition, the outgoing call history list display module 240, the focused call out of the call out history list, it is preferable to make the text size larger than other call out history so that it can be seen well. Call receiving history list display module 240 when the last call receiving details are received from the key data processing module 210 after receiving the down key (▼) input key data, the cursor is generated in the above-mentioned message sending window It is preferable.

A detailed caller list display method will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

The message display module 250 displays the entire message contents of the outgoing and outgoing details selected from the outgoing and outgoing list based on the phone book, the received message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220.

The message display module 250 displays the entire message contents of the call reception history when the view key data is input from the key data processing module 210 when the call reception history is focused in the call reception history list. The message display module 250 preferably displays the entire message content including an attached file or an attached object in case of an MMS or SMIL message.

A detailed method of displaying incoming / outgoing contents will be described later with reference to FIG. 6.

The incoming / outgoing message management module 260 performs management such as delivery, deletion, or protection / release of the received message. The incoming / outgoing message management module 260 provides a management menu for the incoming / outgoing message when the menu selection key data is input from the key data processing module 210 when the specific outgoing / outgoing history is focused in the outgoing history list. do. The management menu preferably includes delivery, deletion, and protection on / off. The incoming / outgoing message management module 260 performs a selected management task when a specific management task is selected in the management menu.

A detailed method for managing an incoming / outgoing message will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

At this time, the term 'module' used in the present embodiment means a software component, and the module performs certain roles. A module is a unit that performs a certain function, such as an object (object) of software, or a higher or lower concept. In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the aforementioned 'modules' is preferably stored in the memory unit 110 and executed in the controller 120.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The user selects the outgoing call (S310). The outgoing box is a combination of the existing inbox and the outbox, and when the user selects the outgoing box through the key input unit 130 in the message storage menu, the key data processing module 210 indicates that the outgoing selection key data has been input. Send to caller list display module 230.

The caller list display module 230 displays a caller list that receives or sends a message based on the phone book, the received message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220 (S320). . The called party is displayed with the registered name when the phone number is registered in the phone book stored in the data storage module 220, and the unregistered phone number is preferably displayed as the phone number itself. The caller list display module 230 preferably sorts the callee list by the caller receiving the latest message, and may sort the caller name, the shortcut number, or an arbitrarily set order. A detailed caller list display method will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

The user selects the called party from the called party list (S330). When the user selects the callee through the key input unit 130 in the caller list, the key data processing module 210 transmits to the caller ID list display module 240 that the caller selection key data has been input.

The call reception history list display module 240 displays the call reception history list for the selected caller based on the phone book, the reception message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220 (S340). The call history list lists the incoming and outgoing messages for the selected caller in chronological order. The call reception history list display module 240 preferably displays only two lines so that only partial reception and outgoing message contents are displayed.

In the case of an MMS message or a SMIL message, the call detail list display module 240 briefly displays the attached file name or the object name without directly displaying the attached file or object in the call detail list.

The call detail list display module 240 preferably provides a message sending window at the bottom of the call detail list so that a reply message can be directly written to the selected caller. A detailed caller list display method will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

According to an embodiment, if the above-described step S320 and S330 is omitted, and the user selects the call destination, the call history list of the designated caller or the callee group (such as a loved one, a family member or a friend) may be immediately displayed. In addition, depending on the setting, it is possible to generate a list of incoming and outgoing details for a certain period, or to create a list of incoming and outgoing details in which a specific word is inserted.

The user selects the call details (S350). When the user selects the call reception history through the key input unit 130 in the call reception history list, the key data processing module 210 transmits to the message display module 250 that the call reception history selection key data has been input.

The message display module 250 displays the entire message contents of the outgoing and outgoing details selected from the outgoing and outgoing history list based on the phone book, the received message information, and the outgoing message information stored in the data storage module 220 (S360). The message display module 250 preferably displays the entire message content including an attached file or an attached object in case of an MMS or SMIL message. A detailed caller content display method will be described later with reference to FIG. 6.

4 is a diagram illustrating a caller list 410 and a call history list 420 in the text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The caller list 410 preferably includes a tab indicating a list type of the call originating tap 411, the receiving tap 412, and the calling tap 413. When the right key (▶) or the left key (◀) is inputted at the incoming / outgoing tap 411, the receiving tap 412 or the calling tap 413 is switched to display a receiving list or calling list.

In the caller list 410, the caller list is sorted in the order of the caller 414 receiving the latest message, and the number of callers is preferably displayed. When the up key (▲) or the down key (▼) is input in the callee list 410, it is preferable to focus the callee up and down one by one.

The caller 414 is displayed as a registered name when the phone number is registered in the phone book stored in the data storage module 220, and the unregistered phone number is preferably displayed as the phone number itself.

The caller list 410 preferably includes a selection button 417 for selecting a focused callee and a sorting button 416 sorting in order of the caller's name.

The caller details list 420 displays the caller 421 and briefly displays only two lines of incoming and outgoing message contents for the caller in chronological order. In addition, it is preferable to distinguish the originated message from the received message by displaying the originating icon 422 and the receiving message by the receiving icon 423.

When the right key (▶) or the left key (◀) is input from the call detail list 420, it is preferable to display the call detail for other callers. In addition, when the up key ▲ or down key ▼ is input, it is preferable to focus 424 up / down one-by-one. The focused outgoing call history 424 is preferably made larger so that the text size is larger than other incoming call details.

It is preferable to provide a message sending window 425 at the bottom of the call detail list 420 so that a reply message can be directly written to the selected caller. If the down key (▼) is input after the last incoming / outgoing call is focused, it is preferable to generate a cursor in the message sending window 425.

In the case of an MMS message or SMIL message, it is preferable to briefly display the attached file name or object name 426 in the call detail list 420 without directly displaying the attached file or object.

In the call detail list 420, it is preferable to provide a menu button 427 and a view button 428. The menu button 427 manages the delivery, deletion, or protection setting / release of the focused outgoing message, and the entire content of the focused outgoing message is displayed through the view button 428.

5 is a diagram illustrating a method of confirming an incoming / outgoing message in a text message service providing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The user selects a message box from the message menu (S510), and selects an outgoing message from the message box menu (S520).

If the call origination message is selected, the caller list is displayed (S530). If the right key (▶) is input from the callee list, the received message list is displayed (S540), and if the right key (▶) is input again, the outgoing message list is displayed (S550).

When the callee is selected from the caller list, the caller ID list is displayed (S560). If the right key (▶) is input from the call origin history list, the call origin history list for the next caller is displayed (S570).

When the view button is input from the call detail list, the entire contents of the focused call detail are displayed (S580).

6 is a diagram illustrating a method of confirming incoming and outgoing message contents in a text message service providing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The call history list for the selected caller is displayed with focus on the last received or sent message content (S610). If the down key (▼) is input while the last received message is focused, a cursor is generated in the message sending window (S620).

If an up-key (▲) is input while the last outgoing message is in focus, the top outgoing call history is focused in the outgoing call history list (S630). Since the newly focused incoming and outgoing message is an MMS message, the attached file name is briefly displayed without directly displaying the attached file. At this time, if the view button is selected, the entire message including the attached file is displayed (S640).

When the upper key (▲) is input again in step S630, the next higher call details are focused in the call detail list (S650). At this time, if the view button is selected, the attached file is displayed (S640).

When the upper key (▲) is input again at step S650, the next higher call details are focused on the call detail list (S670). Since the newly focused call origination message is a SMIL message, the attached object name is briefly displayed instead of directly displaying the attached object. At this time, if the view button is selected, the entire message including the attached object is displayed (S680).

7 is a diagram illustrating a method for deleting an incoming and outgoing message in the text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A call history list for the selected callee is displayed with focus on a specific call detail (S710). When the menu button is selected, a management menu popup is displayed (S720).

If deleting is selected in the management menu popup, a deletion confirmation popup is displayed (S730). If the deletion is confirmed and then deleted, the incoming and outgoing call history list is displayed (S740).

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and the equivalent concept are included in the scope of the present invention. Should be interpreted.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing a text message service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a caller list and a call history list in the text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a method of confirming an incoming / outgoing message in a text message service providing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating a method of confirming incoming and outgoing message contents in a text message service providing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a method for deleting an incoming and outgoing message in the text message service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

110: memory unit 120: control unit

130: key input unit 140: display unit

150: transceiver 160: voice processing unit

210: key data processing module 220: data storage module

230: caller list display module 240: caller history list display module

250: message display module 260: incoming and outgoing message management module

410: caller list 420: caller history list

Claims (14)

Receiving or sending a message; As a criterion for generating a call history list for the received or sent message, if there is a text designated by the user, a call history list is created in which the user-specified text is inserted among the received or sent messages. As a criterion for generating a history list, when a predetermined receiver, a predetermined group of recipients, or a predetermined period is designated, a list of received details of the specified receiver, the specified group of recipients, or the specified period is generated. step; Displaying the generated call detail list; And And displaying a message sending window for creating a reply message at the bottom of the call detail list and a menu applicable to the reply message. And the menu includes at least one of a letterhead, a photograph, a font, and a transfer option. delete The method of claim 1, If the criteria for generating the outgoing call history list is not set, Displaying a list of callers for the person who received or sent the message; And And displaying a list of call details for the called party selected from the callee list. The method of claim 3, wherein Displaying the caller list And displaying the registered name when the telephone number of the person who receives or sends the message is registered in the phone book, and displays the telephone number itself when not registered. The method of claim 3, wherein Displaying the caller list, And displaying the number of incoming and outgoing calls for the person who has received or sent the message. The method of claim 1, The text message service providing method of generating a list of incoming and outgoing details to display only a part of the outgoing and outgoing contents. delete As a criterion for generating a list of incoming / outgoing messages for received or sent messages, if there is a text designated by a user, a list of incoming / outgoing details in which the user-specified text is inserted among the received or sent messages is generated. As a criterion for generating a list, a control unit for generating a list of call recipients for the specified callee, the designated callee group, or the specified call period when a predetermined caller, a predetermined callee group, or a predetermined time period is designated. ; And A display unit for displaying the generated call history list, a message sending window for creating a reply message at the bottom of the call detail list, and a menu applicable to the reply message; The menu includes at least one of a letter, a picture, a font, and a transmission option. delete The method of claim 8, The control unit If a criterion for generating the outgoing call history list is not set, generating a callee list for the person who has received or sent the message, and generates a callout history list for the callee selected from the caller list. Communication terminal. The method of claim 10, The display unit displays the caller list, And displaying the registered name when the telephone number of the person who receives or sends the message is registered in the telephone directory stored in the memory unit, and displays the telephone number itself when not registered. The method of claim 10, The display unit displays the caller list, And displaying the number of incoming and outgoing calls for the person who has received or sent the message. The method of claim 8, The control unit generates the call details list so that only part of the call is received. delete

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