KR102594095B1 - Terminal for inmates and communication system including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a terminal for inmates and a call system including the same. According to the present invention, the terminal for inmates comprises: an input part receiving login information for a call from an inmate; a communication part for communication with an external terminal and a communication server; a display part displaying communication information including at least one among an acquaintance list, the number of available calls, the number of calls made, available call time, and a charging amount when the login information is approved; and a control part controlling the display part to display the communication information on the display part based on login information of an inmate, and controlling the communication part to execute one among a voice call, a video call, and message transmission and reception with an external terminal selected in the acquaintance list. Accordingly, the telephone communication convenience of an inmate can be improved. Information such as an acquaintance list, the number of available calls, the number of calls made, and available call time can be provided for an inmate via a graphic user interface (GUI). A correctional institution can effectively set, manage, and supervise the call environment of inmates. An acquaintance list of an inmate can be limited. Ultimately, in telephone communication through the terminal for inmates, the communication environment can be improved to be convenient for inmates, and the correctional institution can effectively manage and supervise the communication environment of inmates.

Description

Terminal exclusively for inmates, and a call system including the same {TERMINAL FOR INMATES AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME}

Embodiments relate to a dedicated terminal for a specific user and a call system including the same. More specifically, it is about terminals exclusively for inmates that can be used in correctional institutions, and communication system technology including them.

Recently, with the development of communication technology, we have entered the era of one mobile phone per person, and the development of next-generation portable terminals such as smartphones, tablet PCs, and wearable PCs is also accelerating.

However, even though the demand for such portable terminals continues to increase, there is still a demand for communication terminals to enable calls to external acquaintances, even if limited, in areas where access is restricted or closed, such as military bases or prisons.

Conventional communication terminals that can be used by an unspecified number of people, such as public telephones, include a card reader unit, a voice input unit that receives the user's voice, a voice output unit that outputs the voice of an external user, and an external terminal or network and voice information. It has a configuration that receives the user's identification information and payment information through a card reader unit, including a communication unit that transmits and receives, and attempts a call connection so that the user can make a call with a remote party by entering a connection number for the call connection.

However, these conventional terminals have limitations in that they cannot provide additional services required for each user because they only provide a general service in which the user attempts a call connection by entering the access number of the call service without considering the user's characteristics.

In particular, communication terminals currently used in correctional institutions such as prisons or detention centers have many limitations on inmate communication, which causes inconveniences such as having to make calls without being familiar with appropriate information about the inmate's communication environment. This exists.

Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1531828

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a dedicated terminal that can improve recipient convenience and a call system including the same.

Specifically, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a dedicated terminal that provides information such as a list of acquaintances, the number of calls available, the number of calls used, and the available call time through a GUI (Graphic User Interface), and a call system including the same.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a dedicated terminal that allows a correctional institution to set, manage, and supervise the inmate's call environment, and a call system including the same.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dedicated terminal capable of limiting the recipient's list of acquaintances, and a call system including the same.

A terminal dedicated to a recipient according to an embodiment includes an input unit that receives login information for a call from the recipient; a communication unit for communication between a communication server and an external terminal; When the login information is approved, a display unit that displays communication information including at least one of a list of acquaintances, the number of calls available, the number of calls used, the available talk time, and the recharge amount; Controlling the display unit to display the communication information on the display unit based on the recipient's login information, and controlling the communication unit to execute one of voice calls, video calls, or message transmission and reception with an external terminal selected from the acquaintance list. It may include a control unit.

In one embodiment, the number of calls possible, the number of calls used, and the possible call time may be set and changed depending on the inmate's acceptance level or punishment.

In one embodiment, the display unit further displays information about the storage amount, and the control unit charges the storage amount with the recharge amount according to the recipient's selection, and deducts the storage amount by the recharge amount. .

In one embodiment, the control unit may generate an encrypted recording file of the call history between the recipient and the external terminal, and transmit the recording file to an external DB server.

In one embodiment, the external DB server includes a recording server storing the recording file, the communication information, the information about the acceptance level, the information about whether or not to punish, and the acquaintance who cannot be registered in the acquaintance list. It may include a recipient DB server that stores restriction information.

A call system including a terminal dedicated to inmates according to an embodiment includes communication information including at least one of a list of acquaintances, the number of calls possible, the number of calls used, the available call time, and the recharge amount, information on the acceptance level, and whether or not there is punishment. A DB server that stores information about; A terminal dedicated to inmates that communicates with an external terminal based on preset login information, the communication information, the information on the acceptance level, and the information on whether or not the punishment is being punished; Receives the communication information, information on the acceptance level, and information on whether or not the punishment has been received from the DB server and provides the information to the dedicated terminal, and sends and receives any one of voice call, video call, or message between the dedicated terminal and the external terminal. It may include a communication server that controls execution.

At this time, the dedicated terminal may include a display unit that displays the communication information.

The computer program according to one embodiment is combined with hardware to execute the recipient-only communication method according to the above-described embodiments, and may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium.

According to the inmate-only terminal and the telephone system including the same according to the present invention, the inmate's convenience in telephone communication can be improved.

In addition, according to the inmate-only terminal according to the present invention and the call system including the same, information such as a list of acquaintances, the number of calls possible, the number of calls used, and the available call time can be provided to the inmate through a GUI (Graphic User Interface). .

And according to the inmate-only terminal and the call system including the same according to the present invention, the correctional institution can effectively set, manage, and supervise the inmate's call environment.

In addition, according to the inmate-only terminal and the call system including the same according to the present invention, the inmate's list of acquaintances can be limited.

In this way, according to the inmate-only terminal and the telephone system including the same according to the present invention, in telephone communication through the inmate-only terminal, the communication environment is improved to be convenient for the inmate, and the correctional institution can effectively manage and manage the inmate's communication environment. Allow for supervision.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inmate-only terminal capable of displaying a GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a communication system including a dedicated terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a control flow diagram illustrating the communication process performed in the telephone system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing the GUI of a dedicated terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the GUI of a dedicated terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing the GUI of a dedicated terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be examined in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a control block diagram showing the configuration of an inmate-only terminal capable of displaying a GUI according to an embodiment.

The inmate-only terminal can communicate with external terminals based on the communication network of an external communication server and/or a DB server operated by a government agency, etc. Inmate-only terminals can be installed in correctional institutions such as detention centers and prisons. The external terminal may include not only a dedicated terminal according to the present invention, but also a smartphone or tablet PC with the corresponding dedicated software installed.

As shown, the inmate-only terminal according to the present invention includes an input unit 10, a storage unit 20, a display unit 30, a communication unit 40, and a control unit 50 that controls them.

The input unit 10 receives login information including identification information from an unspecified number of users, for example, prisoners imprisoned in a correctional institution, or provides various user information, such as selecting a call number or call number for making a call with an outside person. Input can be received.

This input unit 10 may be implemented as a button or keypad that can input numbers or letters, and may be implemented as a touch screen module integrated with the display unit 30.

Log-in information according to this embodiment may include an ID and password to identify the inmate, and the ID may include an institution code and a correction number or only a correction number, and the password may be changed according to the inmate's selection. You can.

The storage unit 20 can store login information about the inmate, inmate-related information, and communication information to be displayed on the display unit 30, and various information received through the communication unit 40 under the control of the control unit 50. It can be stored temporarily or for a certain period of time.

Here, the dedicated terminal according to the present invention has dedicated software installed in the storage unit 20, and a user who does not use the dedicated terminal 100 downloads the dedicated software from the server and installs it on his or her terminal, thereby providing video and audio You can send and receive calls and messages.

The display unit 30 displays a user interface for logging in, and when the login information is approved, it can display communication information including at least one of a list of acquaintances, the number of calls available, the number of calls used, the available call time, and the recharge amount. .

The acquaintance list refers to a list of acquaintances with which the recipient can attempt to call. These acquaintances are not arbitrarily set by the inmate, but may consist of specific people registered or permitted in advance to communicate with the inmate. Acquaintances may be comprised of people who voluntarily agree to provide third-party information, and in one example, the acquaintance list may be limited according to the management and supervision of a correctional institution.

The number of calls possible refers to the total number of times an inmate can make calls to an external acquaintance per month, and the number of passes used can refer to the number of times a prisoner can make calls to an acquaintance per day. The number of calls available or the number of passes used may be set to various values for each inmate and, for example, may be set or changed depending on the acceptance level or punishment.

The available call time can be set to a certain amount of time, for example, about 5 minutes, and can be changed based on the level of acceptance or punishment within the preset allowable range.

Alternatively, in one example, the availability of calls may be limited depending on whether punishment is imposed, and the call time may be shorter than the average time.

Through the communication information displayed on the display unit 30, the inmate can easily and intuitively recognize his or her current call environment and can make calls more freely without going through a third party such as a prison guard.

Additionally, the display unit 30 may further display information about the stored amount and further display the stored amount deducted according to the recharged amount.

The storage amount refers to the amount of money allowed for the inmate to use freely, such as a reserve money, and the storage amount can be converted into a recharge amount depending on the will of the inmate.

The communication unit 40 performs communication required for at least one of a video call, a voice call, and a messaging service with an external terminal or dedicated terminal and a communication server. The communication unit 40 according to the present invention includes a wired interface such as TCP/IP protocol and Ethernet for connecting to an IP network to use VoIP service, a FTTH interface, a wireless Internet WIFI interface, a WIBRO interface, an LTE modem, etc. Any interface through which the terminal can access the Internet can be used, and may also include an interface for accessing a communication network provided by a basic business operator. Of course, it is also possible to selectively use two or more communication networks depending on the situation.

The control unit 50 controls the display unit 30 to display the above-described communication information based on the recipient's login information, and the communication unit executes any one of voice call, video call, or message transmission with an external terminal selected from the acquaintance list. (40) can be controlled. The control unit 50 according to the present invention may be implemented as a microcomputer and software or application for driving it.

Through this, even in the case of a public terminal accessible to an unspecified number of users, calls and messaging can be made with users pre-stored for each user. Therefore, even soldiers or prisoners who do not have a mobile phone in a limited space, or users who are temporarily unable to use a mobile phone, can contact the desired user through a dedicated terminal in an emergency situation.

Meanwhile, the dedicated terminal 100 according to the present invention may include a handset with a structure similar to a public telephone, and the control unit 50 determines the login status according to the previously entered identification information when the user puts down the handset after ending the call. It can be released automatically.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a communication system including a dedicated terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the call system may include a dedicated terminal 100, a DB server 200, and a communication server 300. The dedicated terminal 100 can communicate with the external terminal 400 based on the control of the DB server 200 and the communication server 300 and information provided from them.

According to one example, the dedicated terminal 100 may be implemented as the dedicated terminal of FIG. 1, and according to one example, it may be implemented as a terminal that prisoners can use in a place where communication with the outside is limited, such as a correctional institution. Accordingly, the dedicated terminal 100 may include a display unit that displays communication information for the recipient's call.

Here, the dedicated terminal 100 and the external terminal 400 may include a smartphone or tablet PC with a dedicated application installed. The application installed on the dedicated terminal or mobile terminal is software driven by the mobile OS and can be downloaded from the communication server 300, and can support not only voice calls and messaging but also video call functions such as VoIP.

Here, the dedicated terminal 100 and the external terminal 400 can perform not only one-on-one calls or messaging, but also multi-party video calls or messaging for each preset group.

The dedicated terminal 100 may communicate with the external terminal 400 based on preset login information and communication information, information on the acceptance level, and information on whether or not there will be punishment.

The dedicated terminal 100, the external terminal 400, and the communication server 300 transmit and receive information through a data communication network. The dedicated terminal 100 according to the present invention basically transmits and receives information using an IP network based on VoIP service, but it is also possible to use a data communication network provided by a basic business operator.

The DB server 200 and the communication server 300 can transmit and receive information based on a communication network such as VPN, which can safely and anonymously transmit data through a public network.

The DB server 200 according to the present invention can be implemented as a government network or part of a government network, such as the Ministry of Justice that supervises correctional institutions, and provides communication information with the recording server 210 that stores recording files, information on acceptance level, and punishment. It may include an inmate DB server 220 that stores information on availability and restriction information on acquaintances who cannot be registered in the acquaintance list.

The inmate DB server 220 may store communication information including at least one of a list of acquaintances, the number of calls available, the number of calls used, the available call time, and the recharge amount, information on the acceptance level, and information on whether or not there is punishment.

For example, depending on the inmate's management and supervision, the number of calls allowed per month may be differentiated within a certain range, and the maximum number of calls per day or available call time may also be changed depending on the prisoner's grade or punishment. The inmate DB server 220 can set or change the inmate's call environment and store it so that the inmate or supervisor can view it if desired.

In addition, it is possible to restrict calls to unconvicted prisoners whose sentences are not yet confirmed, or to restrict specific people, for example, people related to the case, from being registered in the acquaintance list.

Additionally, a specific period during which the acquaintance list cannot be changed may be set, and the maximum number of acquaintance lists may be limited.

The DB server 200 may further include an API server (not shown) for communication with the communication server 300.

The communication server 300 receives communication information, information about the level of acceptance, and information about whether or not there is punishment from the DB server 200 and provides them to the dedicated terminal 100, and the dedicated terminal 100 and the external terminal 400 The dedicated terminal 100 and the external terminal 400 can be controlled to execute any one of voice calls, video calls, or message sending and receiving.

The communication server 300 may also include a call server for controlling calls, an API server for communication with the terminals 100 and 400, and a data server storing data for communication.

Additionally, the communication server 300 may include a call processing server (not shown) that attempts to establish a call connection with a recipient selected by the caller when a call connection signal is received from the dedicated terminal 100 or other terminals.

Additionally, according to one example, when voice information or message information is received while the user is disconnected, the communication server 300 stores the received voice information or message information. Accordingly, when a user who has disconnected reconnects, the dedicated terminal 100 receives information from the communication server 300 and outputs voice information or displays message information on the display, thereby displaying voice and text messages received during absence. You can check it easily.

Meanwhile, based on the communication server 300 or control of the communication server 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dedicated terminal 100 generates an encrypted recording file of the call history between the recipient and the external terminal 400. And this can be transmitted to the DB server 200. That is, the encrypted recording file is stored in the recording server 210 for a certain period of time and can be used when necessary. Recording files can be encrypted so that they can be played or transmitted only in situations where specific permissions are granted, otherwise, it is desirable that the call details cannot be disclosed for privacy reasons.

Figure 3 is a control flow diagram illustrating the communication process performed in the telephone system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the dedicated terminal 100 can receive login information for a call (S310), and login can be approved through the communication server 300 and DB server 200 (S320). Login information may include an ID and password to identify the recipient.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing the GUI of a dedicated terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows the login GUI displayed on the display unit 30 of the dedicated terminal 100. As shown, login can be performed by entering the institution code, calibration number, and password, and the password can be reset according to the recipient's selection.

When the login information is approved, communication information based on the acquaintance list stored in the DB server 200, the number of calls available, the number of calls used, the available call time, and the recharge amount are displayed on the display unit 30 of the dedicated terminal 100. It can be displayed (S330). The same communication information may be displayed to all recipients, or the items displayed on the display unit 30 may be limited depending on the acceptance level.

Figures 5 and 6 are diagrams showing the GUI of a dedicated terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 5 shows a GUI of communication information displayed on the display unit 30, and FIG. 6 shows a list of acquaintances displayed on the display unit 30.

As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 30 may display the number of calls available per month, the number of calls used per day, the available talk time, the storage amount, and the recharge amount. In addition, the acceptance level and punishment may be displayed, and items that allow you to recharge or select a currency may also be displayed.

FIG. 6 may be displayed on the same screen as the communication information in FIG. 5 or may be displayed on a separate screen. The number of acquaintances in the list may be limited to a certain number, and the period during which acquaintances in the acquaintance list can be changed may be limited to a specific date, for example, 30 days.

The inmate may attempt to make a call by selecting an acquaintance's name from the acquaintance list, or may proceed with the call by entering the acquaintance's phone number.

As described above, if the input unit 10 and the display unit 30 of the dedicated terminal 100 are integrated and implemented as a touch screen module, the recipient can easily search and select information and perform charging.

The recipient can check the number of recharges per day based on the communication information displayed on the display unit 30, and if the recharge amount is insufficient to make a call, he or she can request recharge (S340).

According to the communication server 300 or the control of the communication server 300, the dedicated terminal 100 can charge the storage amount with the above-mentioned charging amount and deduct the storage amount by the charged amount (S350). The deducted storage amount and recharge amount are stored in the DB server 200 (S360).

Once the recharge amount is charged, the recipient can select a list of acquaintances and proceed with the call (S370).

When the recipient's call is terminated, a recording file of the call history is created as encrypted information, and the number of calls possible and the number of calls used are updated according to one call (S380).

In addition, according to one example, when communication is connected but the call cannot proceed due to poor communication conditions, that is, when the call is terminated within a certain period of time or only certain set words (e.g., Can't you hear? What?) are repeated. , it can be set so that the call is not considered to have been performed and the number of available calls is not deducted.

The recording file and updated communication information are stored in the DB server 200 (S390).

The manager or supervisor who manages the inmate can query the call list, the inmate's call acquaintance list, and the meeting list stored in the DB server 200.

The inmate-only terminal according to the embodiments described above and the call system including the same improve the inmate convenience and provide information such as a list of acquaintances, number of calls available, number of calls used, and call available time through a GUI (Graphic User Interface). It is provided to inmates, and correctional institutions can effectively set up, manage, and supervise the inmates' phone environment.

The operation of the recipient-only terminal according to the embodiments described above and the communication method using the telephone system including the same may be at least partially implemented as a computer program and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. In the recording medium, a program consisting of commands for implementing operations by a communication method using a terminal dedicated to the recipient and a telephone system including the same is recorded. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is implemented in the form of an application (or app) that can execute a communication method by a recipient-only terminal and a call system including the same on a user terminal such as a smartphone or tablet or a detection server. It can be. Additionally, the recording medium includes any type of recording device capable of storing data that can be read by a computer. For example, computer-readable recording media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage devices. Additionally, computer-readable recording media may be distributed across computer systems connected to a network, and computer-readable codes may be stored and executed in a distributed manner. Functional instructions, codes, and code segments for implementing the embodiments can be easily understood by those skilled in the art to which the present embodiments pertain.

The present invention discussed above has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but these are merely illustrative examples, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and modifications of the embodiments are possible therefrom. However, such modifications should be considered within the technical protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the attached claims.

Claims (9)

In the recipient-only terminal,
an input unit that receives login information for a call from the recipient;
a communication unit for communication between a communication server and an external terminal;
When the login information is approved, a display unit that displays communication information including at least one of a list of acquaintances consisting of specific people registered or permitted in advance for communication, the number of calls possible, the number of calls used, the available call time, and the recharge amount;
Controlling the display unit to display the communication information on the display unit based on the recipient's login information, and controlling the communication unit to execute one of voice calls, video calls, or message transmission and reception with an external terminal selected from the acquaintance list. Includes a control unit,
The control unit creates an encrypted recording file of the call history between the recipient and the external terminal, and transmits the recording file to an external DB server,
The external DB server is,
a recording server storing the recording file;
An inmate-only terminal further comprising an inmate DB server that stores the communication information, information on acceptance level, information on whether or not to be punished, and restriction information on acquaintances who cannot be registered in the acquaintance list.
According to paragraph 1,
The number of calls possible, the number of calls used, and the possible call time are set and changed depending on the prisoner's acceptance level or punishment.
According to paragraph 1,
The display unit further displays information about the storage amount,
The control unit is a terminal for exclusive use of prisoners, characterized in that the storage amount is charged with the recharge amount according to the selection of the inmate, and the storage amount is deducted by the charged recharge amount.
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For communication, a list of acquaintances consisting of specific people registered or permitted in advance, communication information including at least one of the number of calls possible, the number of calls used, the available call time, and the recharge amount, information on the acceptance level, and information on whether or not there will be punishment. DB server storing it;
A terminal dedicated to inmates that communicates with an external terminal based on preset login information, the communication information, the information on the acceptance level, and the information on whether or not the punishment is being punished;
Receives the communication information, information on the acceptance level, and information on whether or not the punishment has been received from the DB server and provides the information to the dedicated terminal, and sends and receives any one of voice call, video call, or message between the dedicated terminal and the external terminal. Includes a communication server that controls execution of,
The dedicated terminal includes a display unit that displays the communication information,
The communication server or dedicated terminal creates an encrypted recording file of the call history between the recipient and the external terminal,
The recording file is stored in the DB server,
The DB server includes an inmate DB server that stores the communication information, information on the acceptance level, information on whether or not to be punished, and restriction information on acquaintances who cannot be registered in the acquaintance list. system.
According to clause 6,
A currency system characterized in that the number of calls possible, the number of calls used, and the possible call time are set and changed depending on the acceptance level or punishment.
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