KR102108412B1 - Method for providing search service on chatting based on messaging service, and device therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service, and a terminal, wherein the terminal according to the present invention is an input unit for user input, a display unit for outputting a user interface screen according to the user input, a message with one or more other terminals Depending on the execution of the messenger program that sends and receives, the pre-installed service search program is executed together, and a search icon is inserted and displayed in the message input area, and the search result is displayed after performing a search with the text entered in the message input area according to the search icon input. It characterized in that it comprises a control unit for controlling to display in the area. By doing this, if a search is needed among conversations based on the messaging service, the search can be easily performed at any time without moving to a separate screen for searching.

Description

Method for providing search service on chatting based on messaging service, and device therefor}

The present invention relates to a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service, and more specifically, a search can be performed in a conversation window displayed according to the execution of a messaging program based on a messaging service, and the search results can be searched together with the conversation contents. The present invention relates to a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service, and a terminal for convenient search during a conversation by displaying it on a conversation window for viewing.

Due to the rapid development of information and communication technology, various types of terminals, such as mobile communication terminals and personal computers, are implemented to perform various functions.

Taking the mobile communication terminal as an example, the mobile communication terminal goes beyond basic voice communication functions so that data communication, photo or video shooting using a camera, music or video file playback, games, and broadcast viewing can be used in recent years. Is being implemented.

The development of technology to increase the functions that can be executed in such a terminal is continuously being made, and the hardware improvement technology as well as the software improvement technology are continuously being performed.

On the other hand, recently, the frequency of use of a messaging service capable of conducting a text conversation has been continuously increased by transmitting and receiving a message with a plurality of users after connecting to a communication network using such a terminal.

Users using such a messaging service may need to search according to the content of the conversation while having a conversation.

In order to search in the current conversation, the user searches through a search application installed on the terminal, or connects to the Internet and accesses a mobile portal site to search.

In the case of searching in this way, the search window must be opened in a separate main screen from the conversation window currently being chatted, and the search results and conversation contents cannot be viewed together.

Accordingly, a predetermined messaging program supports a search menu, and a program has been developed to perform a search through the search program. Although such a messaging program supports a search menu, only image search is supported, and a search screen is displayed in a separate window. , Searching images is quite inconvenient, such as entering a search word only after going through several input processes.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0078431, published on August 27, 2008 (Name: Keyword search system using messenger and method and computer-readable recording medium capable of implementing the same)

Accordingly, the present invention does not move to a search window for a separate search when searching during a conversation based on a messaging service, but provides a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service that enables a user to search directly in a conversation window displaying a current conversation. , To provide a recording medium and a terminal recording a program for this purpose.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service based on a messaging service that facilitates moving between a detailed search window and a chat window for viewing additional search results for a search result displayed on the chat window or performing a detailed search during a conversation based on a messaging service. , To provide a recording medium and a terminal recording a program for this purpose.

As a solution to the above-described problems, the terminal according to the present invention includes an input unit for user input; A display unit that outputs a user interface screen according to the user input; And a message display area and a message input area according to execution of a messenger program that transmits and receives messages to and from one or more other terminals, and simultaneously launches a pre-installed service search program to insert a search icon into the message input area. It characterized in that it comprises a control unit for displaying and displaying the search result in the message display area after performing a search with the text input in the message input area according to the input of the search icon.

Here, the search icon may be displayed in an area for inputting text in the message input area or may be displayed along with other function icons outside the area for inputting text.

In addition, in the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is characterized in that the color of the area in which the search result is displayed is controlled to be displayed in a different color from the background screen of the message display area.

In addition, in the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, when displaying the search result, the control unit displays a predetermined number of results and controls to display additional view items together with the search result.

In addition, in the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit displays a detailed search window on a part of the conversation window according to the selection of the additional view item to display the rest of the searched results, and performs a detailed search function through the detailed search window. It is characterized by providing.

In addition, in the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the detailed search window is displayed on the screen, the control unit controls to display the detailed search window while moving the conversation window left or right in a sliding manner. .

In addition, in the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit moves the detailed search window to the left or right by sliding the detailed search window when there is an input for displaying a conversation window while the detailed search window is displayed. Characterized in that it controls the screen to switch to the chat window by displaying a chat window.

In addition, the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a communication unit for communication, and the control unit displays the search result through the communication unit according to a function selection to share the search result through the input unit. It characterized in that the control to transmit to the other terminal in the conversation according to the program execution.

In addition, the present invention is another means for solving the above-described problems, and a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service includes a message display area and a message input area according to execution of a messenger program that transmits and receives messages to and from one or more other terminals. When displaying a dialog to be executed, executing a pre-installed service search program together to insert and display a search icon in the message input area; And performing a search with the text entered in the message input area according to the search icon input, and displaying the search result in the message display area.

In a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of inserting and displaying the search icon indicates whether the search icon is inserted when the messenger program is executed for the first time after installing the service search application Checking; And if there is an input for authorizing the insertion of the search icon from the user, inserting and displaying the search icon in the message input area.

The method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes displaying a detailed search window in a part of the conversation window when the search icon is input without inputting a predetermined character in the message input area. It is characterized by.

In the method of providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to an embodiment of the present invention, displaying the search result in a message display area displays the search result with a predetermined number of results and additional view items. It is characterized in that it further comprises the step of displaying in the area, and if there is a selection for the additional view item, displaying a detailed search window in a part of the dialog to display the remaining searched results.

Here, the step of displaying the detailed search window is characterized in that it is displayed while moving the conversation window left or right in a sliding manner.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service, if there is an input for displaying a conversation window while the detailed search window is displayed, sliding the detailed search window left or right by sliding the detailed search window It characterized in that it further comprises the step of switching the screen to the dialog by displaying the dialog while moving.

In addition, the present invention may further provide a computer-readable recording medium recording a program executing a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on the messaging service.

The present invention allows a user to easily search at any time by providing a user interface that can be searched directly in a conversation window currently in conversation, without moving to a separate screen for searching when a search is needed among conversations, and a conversation window and a search result window It has the effect of maximizing user convenience by facilitating movement between livers.

1 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for inserting a search function into a messenger program in conjunction with a service search program according to execution of a messenger program in a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 to 6C are exemplary screens displayed to provide a search function during a conversation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in the following description and accompanying drawings, detailed descriptions of well-known functions or configurations that may obscure the subject matter of the present invention are omitted. This is to more clearly communicate the core of the present invention by omitting unnecessary description. In addition, it should be noted that the same components throughout the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible.

In addition, the terminal of the present invention can be implemented in various forms. For example, the terminal described in the present specification is a smart phone, a tablet PC (Tablet PC), PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), MP3 Player, mobile terminals, as well as a smart TV (Smart TV), a fixed terminal such as a desktop computer may be used, and any device that can transmit and receive messages with other users through a communication network is applicable to any device of the present invention.

In addition, the terminal according to the present invention is a device that can provide a messaging service capable of transmitting and receiving instant messages with one or more other terminals or sharing content such as video, photos, and audio, respectively, and is a device available to users. Such a terminal may install a messenger program and provide a messaging service to a user through execution of the messenger program. Here, the messenger program, the messenger program is one or more of the ability to create an instant message, send and receive instant messages with one or more counterpart terminals, display of instant messages sent and received with one or more counterpart terminals, and content transmission functions such as video, photo, and audio. Means a program that does The messenger program communicates with other terminals connected through a peer-to-peer method through a stand-alone operation, provides a messaging service, or is implemented in the form of a client program of a server and interworking with a service device providing a messaging service. It can be implemented to provide a messaging service. In addition, the messenger program may be provided to the terminal through an application providing device (eg, an app store) that provides various applications to the service device or terminal.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the description will be mainly focused on the state in which the messenger program is provided in the terminal, but is not limited thereto, and the terminal may access the service device to use the messenger program based on cloud computing.

Then, the main configuration and operation method of the terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG. 1.

1 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The main configuration of the terminal shown in FIG. 1 shows functionally divided elements, and may be physically integrated with each other.

Referring to FIG. 1, a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 100, a communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a display unit 130, and a storage unit 140.

Here, the control unit 100, the communication unit 110, the input unit 120, the display unit 130, the storage unit 140, as shown in Figure 1 to perform the functions described in the invention, are functionally connected to each other .

The control unit 100 performs overall control of the terminal, for example, to control the flow of signals for supplying power to each component constituting the terminal and performing functions. In this case, the control unit 100 may be formed of an operating system (OS), an application program, and a process device that drives each component, for example, a central processing unit (CPU).

Particularly, if there is a request to execute a messenger program through the input unit 120, the control unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention executes a messenger program and simultaneously executes a service search program to insert and display a search icon in a message input area. Control. At this time, the search icon is a function icon for performing a search during a conversation, and may be displayed in an area for inputting text or may be displayed together with function icons.

Referring to the screen example of FIG. 4, the search icon 406 may be illustrated as an icon in the form of a magnifying glass, and as shown in FIG. 4 (a), it may be inserted into a region 404 for inputting text and displayed. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4B, the function icons 412 and 414 may be displayed outside the input area 404. The shape and insertion position of the search icon are not limited to those described in the present invention, and design changes are possible. The control unit 100 controls to display a conversation window including the message display area 400 and the message input area 410 through the display unit 130 according to the execution of the messenger program.

If there is a search icon 406 input through the input unit 120, the control unit 100 performs a search based on the characters input in the message input area. At this time, the search program for performing the search may be a search program set by the user, but will be a search program according to company policy.

Thereafter, the control unit 100 controls to display the search result searched in the message display area 400. As shown in FIG. 4, the search result may be displayed in the message display area 400 as shown in 402. Such a search result is a result searched by a predetermined search program based on the input text, and may reflect a keyword advertisement and be processed into big data.

At this time, the control unit 100 controls the search results to be displayed only through the display unit 130 and not to transmit the text and search results input to the message input area 410 to the opposite terminal. Therefore, the search result is displayed only on the screen of the user's terminal, and is not displayed on the screen of the opposite terminal in the conversation.

Also, the color of the area in which the search result is displayed may be displayed in a different color from the background screen of the message display area 400. In addition, only a predetermined number of search results are displayed, and additional view items may be displayed together with the search results. That is, since the screen of the terminal is limited to display all of the search results, as shown in 402 of FIG. 4, four search results and additional items for viewing additional search results, such as "detailed search", are displayed to confirm the remaining search results. Make it possible.

To this end, if there is an additional view item selection through the input unit 120, the control unit 100 displays a detailed search window in a part of the dialog to display the rest of the searched results, and provides a detailed search function through the detailed search window. An exemplary screen for displaying such a detailed search window may be illustrated as shown in FIG. 5A.

That is, the last one line of the search result is displayed as an additional view item, and when selected, the dialog box moves to the left and the detailed search window is displayed on the right. At this time, a chat window is partially displayed on the left side. In addition, when you push the detailed search term from left to right, it is converted to a dialog again and displayed. This dialog will remain until the messaging program ends.

To this end, when the detailed search window is displayed on the screen, the control unit 100 controls to display the detailed search window while moving the conversation window left or right in a sliding manner.

The detailed search window may be displayed according to the selection of additional view items, but the detailed search window may be displayed while the user pushes the screen of the terminal in a sliding manner to move the dialog to the left or right.

In addition, in order to switch the user to the conversation window again while the detailed search window is displayed, the user may push the screen of the terminal in a sliding manner to move the detailed search window to the left or right, so that the conversation window is displayed, so that the screen may be called into the conversation window. At this time, the screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 5 (b). The search results displayed in the chat window will be maintained until the chat window is closed.

 That is, if there is an input for displaying the dialog while the detailed search window is displayed, the control unit 100 controls the screen to be switched to the dialog by displaying the dialog while moving the detailed search window left or right by sliding the detailed search window. .

On the other hand, if there is a selection of a predetermined item to view detailed information among the search results displayed as 402 in FIG. 4 (a), the control unit 100 displays the detailed search window in the same manner as described above, for the selected item. Control to display detailed contents in the detailed search box.

In addition, if there is a function selection for sharing a search result searched through a search icon input during a conversation as described above through the input unit 120, the control unit 100 transmits the search result to another terminal in a conversation through the communication unit 110 Control.

As described above, the control unit 100 controls to perform a detailed search by displaying a search result in a message display area and then executing a search program when an additional view item is selected. In this case, the search program may be one of a service search program set by a service provider or an additional search program set by a user.

In the above embodiment, the controller 100 has been described as performing a search by a service search program.

In another embodiment, if there is an additional view item selection through the input unit 120, the control unit 100 executes the additional search program set by the user to display the execution screen of the additional search program in the detailed search window, and through the program You can also perform a detailed search.

Here, the additional search program is a program capable of searching for information related to texts. For example, as a recommended program, when the search term is "Euljiro Entrance Station Restaurant", it may be a program related to providing restaurant information, and "Gangnam Station Transportation "If it is, it could be a traffic-related program," "Gangnam Style", it could be a music-related program, "If you buy a laptop", it could be a shopping-related program.

The communication unit 110 performs a function for transmitting and receiving data with a service device (not shown) or other device that provides a messaging service through a communication network (not shown). Here, the communication unit 110 includes RF transmitting means for up-converting and amplifying the frequency of the transmitted signal, RF receiving means for low-noise amplifying and down-converting the received signal, and the like. The communication unit 110 may include at least one of a wireless communication module (not shown) and a wired communication module (not shown). In addition, the wireless communication module is a configuration for transmitting and receiving data according to a wireless communication method, and when the terminal uses wireless communication, the data is externally used by using any one of a wireless network communication module, a wireless LAN communication module, and a wireless LAN communication module. You can send and receive with a device. In addition, the wired communication module is for transmitting and receiving data over the wire. The wired communication module may connect to a communication network through wired lines, and transmit and receive data to and from external devices. That is, the terminal connects to the communication network using a wireless communication module or a wired communication module, and can transmit and receive data with an external device through the communication network.

The input unit 120 transmits various information such as numeric and character information input from a user, various function settings, and signals input in connection with function control of the terminal to the control unit 100. In the present invention, the input unit 120 may transmit user input related to a messaging function to the control unit 100. Specifically, the user input related to the messaging function may include a user input for a messenger conversation and a user input for searching during a conversation.

The input unit 120 includes at least one of a key input means such as a keyboard or a keypad, a touch input means such as a touch sensor or a touch pad, a voice input means, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor and a proximity sensor, and a camera. It may include one or more of the gesture input means made by, in addition to this may include all types of input means that are currently being developed or may be developed in the future. Accordingly, the user input related to the messaging function may be various types such as mouse input such as click, key input, flick, swipe, flick, touch input such as single touch, multi-touch, voice input, and gesture input.

Next, the display unit 130 displays information on a series of operation states and operation results that occur during the functioning of the terminal. In particular, the display unit 130 of the present invention can display various user interface screens generated during the execution of the messenger program. In particular, the display unit 130 may display a dialog window including a message display area and a message input area according to the execution of a messenger program, and perform a search function during a conversation within the message input area under the control of the control unit 13. You can display it by inserting the search icon.

The display unit 130 may be implemented in the form of one touch panel (or touch screen) together with the input unit 120 as described above, and implemented as a touch panel (or touch screen) together with the input unit 120. When possible, various information generated according to a user's preset operation and touch input may be displayed. In addition, the display unit 130 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor LCD (TFT-LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), a light emitting diode (LED), an active matrix organic LED (AMOLED), and a flexible display. ) And a 3D display.

Finally, the storage unit 140 is a configuration for storing programs and user data related to the operation of the terminal. In particular, the storage unit 140 of the present invention is configured to execute messaging service transmission and reception of messages with one or more other terminals. The program messenger program 142 and the service search program 144 for providing a service capable of performing a search function during a conversation in connection with a messenger program when the messenger program is executed according to the present invention can be stored, and the storage 140 ) May be executed through the control unit 100.

The storage unit 140 may include a program area and a data area. The program area stores information related to driving the terminal, such as an operating system (OS) for booting the terminal. The data area is an area in which data generated according to the use of the terminal is stored. As described above, the messenger program 142, the service search program 144, and other applications, contents, and the like may be stored. In addition, the storage unit 140 may include a flash memory, a hard disk, a multimedia card micro type memory (eg, SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM, and ROM ( ROM) and the like.

Hereinafter, a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service based on a terminal configured as described above will be described in detail.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for inserting a search function into a messenger program in conjunction with a service search program according to the execution of a messenger program in a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the service search program is installed and the messenger program is executed, the control unit 100 displays a message for confirming whether or not a search icon is inserted. (S200 ~ S202) That is, the user installs the service search program, and a predetermined When the messenger program is executed, a pop-up confirmation message such as "Are you sure you want to insert the search icon?" Is displayed on the screen.

At this time, a message to confirm whether the search icon is inserted is displayed when a service search program is installed and the messenger program is first executed, so that the user can confirm whether or not to insert the search icon, and to confirm whether to approve each time the messenger program is executed. You could even set it to display a message.

Referring to FIG. 2 again, if there is an input for approving the insertion of a search icon from the user, the control unit 100 displays a search icon in a message input area of a dialog displayed according to the execution of the messenger program (S206 to S208). , Since the display position of the search icon has been described in FIG. 1, a detailed description will be omitted.

As described above, a method for providing a search function during a conversation when a search function is inserted into a messenger program through interworking with a service search program according to the execution of a messenger program in the terminal will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the control unit 100 displays a chat window according to the execution of the messenger program. (S300) At this time, a search icon capable of performing a search function will be displayed in the message input area of the chat window.

When the search icon is input, the control unit 100 checks whether a predetermined character is input in the message input area (S302 to S304).

If a predetermined character is input in the message input area, a search is performed based on the input text, and the search result is displayed in the message display area. (S306 ~ S308) At this time, the search results are displayed only in a preset number, and search Displays additional view items with results.

If there is a selection for the additional view item, a detailed search window is displayed in a part of the dialog to display the remaining searched results, and a detailed search function is provided according to a user's request. (S312 to S314)

On the other hand, if a search icon is input without inputting a predetermined character in the message input area of the inspection result of S304, the process proceeds to step S312, and the controller 100 displays a detailed search window in a part of the dialog, and performs a detailed search function according to a user's request. Provide. (S312 ~ S314)

The detailed search window displayed in step S312 may be displayed while moving the conversation window left or right in a sliding manner.

Subsequently, if there is an input for displaying the chat window while the detailed search window is displayed, the controller 100 switches the screen to the chat window to be displayed. That is, by moving the detailed search window to the left or right by sliding the detailed search window, the dialog is displayed to switch the screen to the conversation window.

Thereafter, if there is a request for terminating the messenger program, the control unit 100 ends the process, otherwise, the process proceeds to step S302 to provide a search function providing service during a conversation based on a messaging service.

As described above, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, after displaying the search results in the message display area, additional search may be performed by executing a preset search program when selecting additional view items. Here, the search program may be set by the service provider or may be set by the user.

At this time, an additional search program can be set by the user. These additional search programs are executed according to the selection of additional view items, and the execution screen of the additional search program is displayed in the detailed search window, and the user can perform detailed search through this program. It is possible.

To this end, before the messenger program is executed, it is necessary to receive and save the setting for whether to execute the recommended program for selecting additional viewing items by the user.

Then, a description will be given of a case of performing a search during a conversation based on a messaging service with reference to the screen example diagrams of FIGS. 6A to 6C in the same manner as described above.

First, as shown in FIG. 6A, during a conversation about a given drama, enter "Cheongaeso00 One Piece" in the area to enter the conversation contents to search for Cheongaeso00, and click the search icon next to the search. Then, the search results are displayed in some areas of the chat window so that the user can see them together with the content of the conversation.If the user who checks the search results wants to inform the other party about the information, the search results are displayed. While viewing, you can immediately inform the other party by typing "Brand A company off" in the area where you enter the conversation.

In addition, when a user selects a corresponding item to view detailed information among search results, a detailed search window is displayed while the dialog window moves to the left as shown in FIG. 6B, and detailed information about the selected item is displayed in the detailed search window.

In addition, in the search result of FIG. 6A, when an additional item marked “detailed search”, that is, an item for further viewing the search result that is not displayed among the search results is selected, a detailed search window is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 6B, and in this case, FIG. 6B Search results that are not displayed in the dialog will be displayed, not the contents displayed in the detailed search window of.

The method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to the present invention may be implemented in a form of software readable through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Here, the recording medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, or the like alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the recording medium may be specially designed and configured for the present invention or may be known and usable by those skilled in computer software. For example, recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes (Magnetic Media), compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM), optical media such as DVD (Digital Video Disk), and optical media. Includes magneto-optical media, such as a floppy disk, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, random access memory (RAM), flash memory, etc. do. Examples of program instructions may include high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc., as well as machine language codes made by a compiler. Such a hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operation of the present invention, and vice versa.

As described above, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed in the present specification and drawings, it is possible in the technical field to which the present invention pertains that other modified examples based on the technical spirit of the present invention may be implemented in the exceptions of the embodiments disclosed herein. It is obvious to those with ordinary knowledge. In addition, although specific terms are used in the present specification and drawings, they are merely used in a general sense to easily describe the technical contents of the present invention and help understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

In addition, the terminal according to the present invention can be driven by instructions that cause one or more processors to perform the functions and processes described above. For example, such instructions may include interpreted instructions such as script instructions such as JavaScript or ECMAScript instructions, executable code, or other instructions stored on a computer-readable medium. Furthermore, the device according to the present invention may be implemented in a distributed manner over a network, such as a server farm, or may be implemented in a single computer device.

In addition, a computer program (also known as a program, software, software application, script or code) mounted on the device according to the present invention and executing a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to the present invention is compiled or interpreted. It can be written in any form of language or programming language, including a priori or procedural language, and can be deployed in any form, including standalone programs or modules, components, subroutines, or other units suitable for use in a computer environment. Can. Computer programs do not necessarily correspond to files in the file system. The program is in a single file provided to the requested program, or in multiple interactive files (e.g., one or more modules, files storing subprograms or parts of code), or part of a file holding other programs or data (Eg, one or more scripts stored in a markup language document). The computer program can be deployed to be executed on one computer or on multiple computers that are located at one site or distributed across multiple sites and interconnected by a communication network.

In addition, in describing a method for providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service according to the present invention, operations are depicted in the drawings in a specific order, but such operations are performed in the specific order or sequential order shown in order to obtain desirable results. It should not be understood that all illustrated operations should be performed. In certain cases, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. In addition, the separation of various system components of the above-described embodiments should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and the described program components and systems will generally be integrated together into a single software product or packaged in multiple software products. You should understand that you can.

The present invention allows a user to easily search at any time by providing a user interface that can be searched directly in a conversation window currently being communicated without moving to a separate screen for searching when searching is needed among conversations based on a messaging service. It is possible to preempt the mobile search market by maximizing user convenience by facilitating movement between and search result windows.

100: control unit 110: communication unit 120: input unit
130: display unit 140: storage unit 142: messenger program
144: service search program

Claims (17)

An input unit for user input;
A display unit that outputs a user interface screen according to the user input; And
By executing a messenger program that transmits and receives messages to and from one or more other terminals, and outputs a dialog window including a message display area and a message input area, a pre-installed service search program is executed together to insert and display a search icon in the message input area And a control unit controlling to display a search result in the message display area after performing a search for the text input in the message input area when the search icon is selected; Including,
The control unit,
When displaying the search results, a predetermined number of results are displayed, control to display additional view items together with the search results, and a detailed search window is displayed on a part of the dialog according to the selection of the additional view items to be searched. Displays the remaining results, provides a detailed search function through the detailed search window,
A terminal characterized in that when there is an input for displaying a chat window while the detailed search window is displayed, the screen is switched to the chat window by displaying the chat window while moving the detailed search window left or right in a sliding manner. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete When a chat window including a message display area and a message input area is displayed according to execution of a messenger program that transmits and receives messages to one or more other terminals, a pre-installed service search program is executed together and a search icon is inserted into the message input area to display To do;
Performing a search related to a character input in the message input area according to the selection of the search icon, and displaying a search result in the message display area; Including,
The step of displaying the search result in the message display area,
When displaying the search results, a predetermined number of results are displayed, control to display additional view items together with the search results, and a detailed search window is displayed on a part of the dialog according to the selection of the additional view items to be searched. Displays the remaining results, provides a detailed search function through the search bar,
When there is an input for displaying a chat window while the detailed search window is displayed, a message service-based messaging service characterized in that the screen is switched to the chat window by displaying the chat window while moving the detailed search window left or right in a sliding manner. How to provide search in conversation. The method of claim 11, wherein inserting and displaying the search icon comprises:
Checking whether the search icon is inserted when the messenger program is executed for the first time after installing the service search program;
And if there is an input from the user to approve the insertion of the search icon, inserting and displaying a search icon in the message input area, thereby providing a search function during a conversation based on a messaging service. The method of claim 11,
And when the search icon is input without inputting a predetermined character in the message input area, displaying a detailed search window on a part of the chat window. delete delete delete delete

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