KR20000031937A - Media communication terminal device able to play radio communication and music file and method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A media communication terminal device able to play radio communication and music file and a method of the same are provided to be remotely connected to a music file server to receive, store and play required music files and have a voice conversation in receiving a call signal. CONSTITUTION: A media communication terminal device able to play radio communication and music file comprises a radio communication unit(11), a display unit(12), an input unit(15), a music file memory unit(16), a music file play unit(17), an output unit(18) and a control unit(12). The radio communication unit(11) receives music files or communicate with other users. The display unit(12) displays various menus and information The input unit(15) converts a command from a user into a signal. The music file memory unit(16) stores music files received through the radio communication unit(11) in accordance with the control unit. The music file play unit(17) plays the music files stored in the memory unit.

Description

Media communication terminal device and method thereof capable of wireless communication and music file playback

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a media communication terminal device capable of wireless communication and music file playback, a method thereof, and a computer readable recording medium storing a program for realizing the method. Particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile communication network, a personal mobile communication network, and a frequency common. Media communication terminal apparatus and method for retrieving / receiving and storing and reproducing music files of a music file server using a wireless communication network such as a communication network, and enabling a voice call (or data communication) when a call is received; A computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realization.

Conventional portable audio devices (eg, Walkmans, etc.) do not have a communication function, so a physically separate storage medium such as audio tape, compact disc (CD) or MIDI disc (MD) is directly inserted into the audio device to play music. .

In addition to the portable audio device described above, methods for playing music files and listening to music have been put to practical use. Such music file playing methods include a computer with a sound card or a dedicated MP3 player. There is this.

In the case of MP3 players, the size and weight of the MP3 player are similar to those of conventional portable audio devices, but in order to receive music files, music files must be connected directly to a computer with a separate cable and a dedicated software must be installed on the computer. Receiving work is cumbersome and has the disadvantage of being extremely limited (where the computer is installed).

In addition, since the MP3 player can receive music only through a computer, it is inconvenient to store music files in a storage device of the computer first and then play them.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a remote access to a music file server that stores music files through a wireless communication network, searches for music files, receives and stores desired music files, and plays a voice when a call is received. It is an object of the present invention to provide a media communication terminal apparatus and a method for making a call (or data communication), and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for realizing the method.

1 is a configuration example of an embodiment of a media communication system to which the present invention is applied.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a media communication system to which the present invention is applied.

3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a media communication terminal capable of wireless communication and music file playback according to the present invention;

Figure 4 is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a wireless communication and music file playback method according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

11: mobile communication unit 12: control unit

13 external device connection 14 display unit

15: keypad 16: music file storage unit

17: music file playback section 18: audio output section

An apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object is a media communication terminal device capable of wireless communication, connected to a wireless communication network under the control of a control means, to receive a music file from an external music file providing means or to communicate with another user. Wireless communication means for communicating; Display means for displaying various menus and information according to the control of the control means; Input means for converting and inputting a command from a user into a signal recognizable by the control means; Music file storage means for storing a music file received through the wireless communication means under the control of the control means; Music file reproducing means for reproducing a music file stored in the music file storing means under the control of the control means; Output means for outputting a signal reproduced by the music file reproducing means and a signal received through the wireless communication means according to the control of the control means; And control means for controlling each of the components to receive and store the music file through the wireless communication network and to communicate with each other when the call is received.

On the other hand, the method of the present invention is a wireless communication and music file reproduction method applied to a media communication terminal device capable of wireless communication, wherein the music file is remotely connected to a music file providing means in which the music file is stored through a wireless communication network. A first step of searching for and receiving a desired music file; A second step of selecting and playing or deleting the received and stored music file according to a user's selection command; And a third step of stopping the other function being performed and performing communication by accessing the wireless communication network according to the incoming call received while the other function is being performed.

Another method of the present invention is a wireless communication and music file reproduction method applied to a media communication terminal capable of wireless communication, comprising: a first step of determining whether an input signal is a wireless communication incoming call; As a result of the determination in the first step, it is determined whether the incoming call is playing the music file. If not, the incoming call is processed and wireless communication is performed. A second step of performing wireless communication; A third step of judging whether it is a communication connection request signal or a music file connection request signal through a keypad if it is not an incoming call as a result of the determination of the first step; A fourth step of connecting to a wireless communication network according to an input number to communicate or to receive and store a music file if the communication connection request signal is determined as the third step; And a fifth step of reproducing or deleting the music file according to a user's selection command if the music file connection request signal is determined as the third step.

In addition, the present invention, a media communication terminal having a processor, a function of remotely accessing a music file providing means in which a music file is stored through a wireless communication network to search for a music file and to receive and store a desired music file; Selecting and playing or deleting the received and stored music file according to a user's selection command; And a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a function of stopping the other function being performed and connecting to the wireless communication network and performing communication according to an incoming call received while performing another function.

The present invention also provides a media communication terminal having a processor, comprising: a first function of determining whether an input signal is a wireless communication incoming call; As a result of the determination in the first function, if it is an incoming call, it is determined whether the music file is being played. If not, the incoming call is processed and wireless communication is performed. A second function of performing wireless communication; A third function of judging whether it is a communication connection request signal or a music file connection request signal through a keypad if it is not an incoming call as a result of the determination in said first function; A fourth function of communicating with a wireless communication network or receiving and storing a music file according to an input number if the communication connection request signal is a result of the determination in the third function; And a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a fifth function of reproducing or deleting a music file according to a user's selection command if the music file connection request signal is determined as the third function.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exemplary configuration example of a media communication system to which the present invention is applied, in which "10" is a media communication terminal device, "20" is a mobile communication network, "30" is a control server, and "40" is music. Represent each file server.

Looking at the configuration of the media communication system to which the present invention is applied in detail as follows.

The media communication terminal device 10 is connected to the mobile communication network 20 through a mobile communication function, and receives a music file through the mobile communication network 20 from the control server 30 linked with the mobile communication network 20 Device. In addition, the media communication terminal device 10 is a terminal device that directly stores the received music file in its internal memory and can play the music file without a separate dedicated audio device. In addition to the above functions, the media communication terminal apparatus 10 also provides a voice call function through a mobile communication function.

The mobile communication network 20 is composed of related equipment such as a mobile communication switch and a base station, and the media communication terminal device 10 is connected to the control server 30 through the mobile communication network 20 to receive a music file. In addition, the mobile communication network 20 establishes a voice call path in the media communication terminal device 10.

The control server 30 receives the information about the music file from the music file server 40 in which the music file is stored, processes the information about the music file into a menu, and provides the same to the media communication terminal device 10, and provides the media communication terminal device 10. ) Is a control device that creates an account and creates and manages a reception record when a music file is received.

The music file server 40 stores a large number of music files, and transmits the music files to the media communication terminal device 10 through the mobile communication network 20 according to a command of the control server 30.

Meanwhile, although the control server 30 and the music file server 40 may be separately configured as in the above example, the control server 30 and the music file server 40 may be configured as one system so that the control server 30 directly stores / manages music files. have.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a media communication system to which the present invention is applied.

First, the user transmits a dedicated number (for example, * 100) for receiving a music file through the media communication terminal device 10 (201) and accesses the mobile communication network 20 (202). Then, the exchange of the mobile communication network 20 checks the dedicated number (203), if not the dedicated number, performs the existing mobile communication processing procedure (204), and if the dedicated number, the media communication terminal device 10 controls the server 30 (205).

Then, the control server 30 transmits the user menu signal (music file information) to the media communication terminal device 10 (206). The media communication terminal device 10 outputs a menu signal (music file menu) received from the control server 30 to a display device on the media communication terminal device 10, and the user uses the music in the control server 30. The files are searched (207) to select the desired music file (208). At this time, if the user does not select the music file is repeated from the music file search process (207).

Thereafter, the media communication terminal device 10 compares the capacity of the music file selected by the user with the remaining storage capacity of the music file storage unit and outputs the confirmation result to the display device (209). If the storage capacity is insufficient, the music file search process 207 is repeated to search for another music file again. If the storage capacity is sufficient, the media communication terminal 10 transmits a selection signal to the control server 30. The control server 30 calls the corresponding music file from the content database of the music file server 40 (211).

Then, the music file server 40 loads the music file according to the call command of the control server 30 and transmits the music file to the media communication terminal device 10 (212), and the media communication terminal device 10 receives the received music file. Save (213). When the saving is completed, the user decides whether or not to re-search. If the re-search is performed, the music file is repeatedly searched from the music file search process 207, and when the search is stopped, the search stop signal is transmitted to the control server 30. (214).

When the control server 30 receives the search stop signal, the control server 30 records the information on the transmitted files and the number of times, creates a user account with the telephone number of the media communication terminal device 10 as a title, and sends the account information to the media communication terminal device. Transmit to 10 (215). Then, the media communication terminal device 10 outputs the account information transmitted from the control server 30 to the user to confirm and then transmits a job completion signal to the control server 30, disconnected to the mobile communication network 20 Send a signal (216). Then, the control server 30 ends the operation (217), and the mobile communication network 20 also terminates the connection with the media communication terminal device 10 (218).

3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a media communication terminal capable of wireless communication and music file playback according to the present invention.

Looking at the configuration of a media communication terminal device 10 capable of wireless communication and music file playback according to the present invention.

The mobile communication unit 11 wirelessly connects to the mobile communication network 20 through an antenna under the control of the control unit 12 and serves to receive a music file stored in the music file server 40, and the mobile communication network 20. ) To enable voice calls.

The control unit 12 includes a mobile communication unit 11, an external device connection unit 13, a display unit 14, a keypad 15, a music file storage unit 16, a music file playback unit 17, and an audio output unit 18. ), It controls mobile communication function, music file search function, music file storage function, music file playback function, music file display function and external device connection function.

The external device connection unit 13 connects an external device such as a computer to the music file storage unit 16 of the media communication terminal device 10 through a cable under the control of the controller 12, and stores the music file stored in the computer. It receives the input to store in the music file storage unit 16 or to store the music file stored in the music file storage unit 16 to a computer or the like. However, the external device connecting portion 13 is not an essential component of the present invention.

The display unit 14 outputs various menus and information in a form that can be recognized by a user under the control of the controller 12.

The keypad 15 is connected to the control unit 12 to change a user's command into an electrical signal that can be recognized by the control unit 12 and transmits the command to the control unit 12.

The music file storage unit 16 stores a music file under the control of the controller 12 using a storage medium such as a nonvolatile ROM or a flash memory. The music file storage unit 16 is separated (detachable) from the media communication terminal device 10 and can be exchanged.

The music file reproducing unit 17 reproduces the music file stored in the music file storage unit 14 under the control of the control unit 12 and generates a music signal.

The audio output unit 18 receives the music signal reproduced from the music file reproducing unit 17 and outputs a music signal to the earphone device or its own speaker, or outputs a voice signal received from the mobile communication unit 11. . The audio output unit 18 includes an audio amplifier for amplifying a music signal generated by the music file reproducing unit 17 and an audio signal input through the mobile communication unit 11 under the control of the control unit 12. It is included.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless communication and music file reproducing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a music file is searched / selected / played on a media communication terminal device 10, and a mobile telephone incoming signal is received during music file playback. In this case, a flowchart of a method for enabling a voice call is provided.

When the signal is input (401), the media communication terminal device 10 determines whether the incoming call is a mobile communication call (402), and if the incoming call is playing the music file (403), if not, the mobile communication network (20). Call 405, call the caller 405, release the connection 406, and determine whether the music file is played (415). If the result of the determination (403), if the music file is playing, the playback is stopped (407) and then connected to the mobile communication network (20) (404) to call the caller (405) after disconnecting the music (406). It is determined whether the file is played (415).

On the other hand, the determination result 402, if the input signal is not an incoming call, it is determined whether the communication connection request signal or the music file connection request signal through the keypad (408), if the communication connection request signal (409) according to the input number of the mobile communication network ( 20, a voice call or a music file is received and stored (405), the connection is released (406), and it is determined whether the music file is played (415).

On the other hand, if the determination result 408, the music file connection request signal, the control unit 12 outputs the format and related information of the music file stored in the music file storage unit 16 to the display unit 14 (410). . If the user selects a music file from the music file search menu and enters a control command (411), it is determined whether the music file is to be played or the music file is deleted (412). If the music file is deleted, the music file is stored for sufficient storage capacity. After deletion (413), it is determined whether or not the music file is played (415).

On the other hand, if the determination result 412, the music file playback request command, the music file playback unit 17 plays the selected music file stored in the music file storage unit 16 under the control of the control unit 12 to generate a music signal. Is transmitted to the audio output unit 18 to be output (414).

On the other hand, if the mobile communication unit 11 receives a mobile communication incoming call while performing each process, it notifies the control unit 12, and the control unit 12 places importance on music file playback (407) and the mobile communication network 20 A connection is made (404).

While the music file is being played, the controller 12 outputs the information about the music file to the display unit 14 so that the user can know the name of the music file currently being played and the play time.

On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, the process of transmitting the music file selected by the user to an external device such as a computer through the external device connecting unit 13 to preserve the music file separately, such as a computer, The method may further include receiving a music file from the external device through the external device connection unit 13 and storing the music file in the music file storage unit 16.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes can be made in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be apparent to those of ordinary knowledge.

The present invention as described above, by remotely accessing the music file server that stores the music file through a wireless communication network, by searching for the music file received and stored and played back the desired music file, while also making a voice call during the move, Without the physical storage media and dedicated audio device, you can enjoy the music you want without time and place constraints. Looking at these effects in detail as follows.

First, music can be enjoyed without a separate dedicated music player such as a portable audio device (eg, Walkman).

Second, unlike a dedicated music playback device such as a portable audio device or a portable CD player, it does not require a separate music storage medium, and through a physical cable like a conventional MP3 player. Music files can be transferred and played in any area where a wireless service is available, regardless of time and place, without the need for a computer connection.

Third, the media communication terminal itself can remotely search for and receive music files without having to install a separate software on a computer like a conventional MP3 player.

Fourth, the music file received from the music file server by connecting to an external audio device can be safely stored by transferring it to a compact disk (CD) or a mini disk (MD).

Fifth, even when a call is received while listening to music, the music may be stopped and switched to a wireless communication mode to be used as a wireless communication terminal.

Claims (25)

In the media communication terminal device capable of wireless communication, Wireless communication means for connecting with a wireless communication network according to the control of the control means and receiving a music file from an external music file providing means or communicating with another user; Display means for displaying various menus and information according to the control of the control means; Input means for converting and inputting a command from a user into a signal recognizable by the control means; Music file storage means for storing a music file received through the wireless communication means under the control of the control means; Music file reproducing means for reproducing a music file stored in the music file storing means under the control of the control means; Output means for outputting a signal reproduced by the music file reproducing means and a signal received through the wireless communication means according to the control of the control means; And The control means for controlling the respective components to receive and store the music file through the wireless communication network and to communicate with each other when the call is received Media communication terminal device comprising a. The method of claim 1, The output means, Amplification means for amplifying a music signal reproduced by the music file reproducing means or a signal input through the wireless communication means according to the control of the control means; Media communication terminal device further comprising. The method of claim 2, The amplification means, And an audio amplifier for amplifying a music signal received from the music file reproducing means or an audio signal input through the wireless communication means under the control of the control means. The method of claim 2, The output means, And an audio output unit for amplifying a music signal received from the music file reproducing unit or an audio signal received from the wireless communication unit and outputting the amplified audio signal to an external voice reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 1, Under the control of the control means, an external device and the music file storage means are connected to receive a music file stored in the external device and stored in the music file storage means or the music file stored in the music file storage means. Connecting means for storing the data in the external device Media communication terminal device further comprising. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The wireless communication means, Under the control of the control means, wirelessly connects to the wireless communication network through an antenna, searches for and receives a music file stored in a music file server, and performs a voice call with another user through the wireless communication network. Media communication terminal device, characterized in that. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The display means, And a menu for displaying various menus and information and information received through the wireless communication unit in a form that can be recognized by the user under the control of the control unit. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The music file storage means, And a media communication terminal device configured to be detachable from the media communication terminal device. The method of claim 8, The music file storage means, Media communication terminal device characterized in that the non-volatile ROM (ROM) or flash memory (flash memory). In the wireless communication and music file playback method applied to a media communication terminal device capable of wireless communication, A first step of remotely accessing a music file providing means in which a music file is stored through a wireless communication network, searching for the music file, and receiving and storing a desired music file; A second step of selecting and playing or deleting the received and stored music file according to a user's selection command; And A third step of suspending the other function in accordance with an incoming call received while performing another function and accessing the wireless communication network to perform communication; Wireless communication and music file playback method comprising a. The method of claim 10, A fourth step of transmitting the music file to the external device in order to store the music file selected by the user on the external device; Wireless communication and music file playback method further comprising a. The method of claim 10 or 11, A fifth step of receiving and storing a music file from the external device; Wireless communication and music file playback method further comprising a. In the wireless communication and music file playback method applied to a media communication terminal device capable of wireless communication, Determining whether the input signal is a wireless communication incoming call; As a result of the determination in the first step, it is determined whether the incoming call is playing the music file. If not, the incoming call is processed and wireless communication is performed. A second step of performing wireless communication; A third step of judging whether it is a communication connection request signal or a music file connection request signal through a keypad if it is not an incoming call as a result of the determination of the first step; A fourth step of connecting to a wireless communication network according to an input number to communicate or to receive and store a music file if the communication connection request signal is determined as the third step; And A fifth step of reproducing or deleting the music file according to a user's selection command if the music file connection request signal is determined as the third step; Wireless communication and music file playback method comprising a. The method of claim 13, Sixth step of displaying information about the music file being played while the music file is being played Wireless communication and music file playback method further comprising a. The method according to claim 13 or 14, Step 7 of transmitting and storing the music file selected by the user to the external device through the external device connection unit Wireless communication and music file playback method further comprising a. The method of claim 15, An eighth step of receiving and storing a music file from the external device through the external device connection unit; Wireless communication and music file playback method further comprising a. The method according to claim 13 or 14, The fifth step, A seventh step of displaying the format and related information of the music file in accordance with the music file connection request signal; An eighth step of determining whether a music file play request or a music file delete request is received by a user receiving a control command selected according to a music file search menu; A ninth step of deleting the music file to secure sufficient storage capacity if the music file is deleted as a result of the determination of the eighth step; And A tenth step of playing back the selected music file if it is determined that the eighth step is a music file play request command; Wireless communication and music file playback method comprising a. In a media communication terminal device having a processor, A function of remotely accessing a music file providing means in which a music file is stored through a wireless communication network, searching for the music file, and receiving and storing a desired music file; Selecting and playing or deleting the received and stored music file according to a user's selection command; And A function for stopping the other function in progress and accessing the wireless communication network to perform communication according to an incoming call received while performing another function. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this. The method of claim 18, A function of transmitting a music file to the external device in order to store the music file selected by the user on an external device. The computer-readable recording medium having recorded the program, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 18 or 19, A function for receiving and storing music files from the external device The computer-readable recording medium having recorded the program, characterized in that it further comprises. In a media communication terminal device having a processor, A first function of determining whether an input signal is a wireless communication incoming call; As a result of the determination in the first function, if it is an incoming call, it is determined whether the music file is being played. If not, the incoming call is processed and wireless communication is performed. A second function of performing wireless communication; A third function of judging whether it is a communication connection request signal or a music file connection request signal through a keypad if it is not an incoming call as a result of the determination in said first function; A fourth function of communicating with a wireless communication network or receiving and storing a music file according to an input number if the communication connection request signal is a result of the determination in the third function; And A fifth function of playing or deleting the music file according to a user's selection command if the music file connection request signal is determined as the third function; A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this. The method of claim 21, Sixth function for displaying information about the music file being played while the music file is being played The computer-readable recording medium having recorded the program, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 21 or 22, The seventh function of transmitting and storing the music file selected by the user to the external device through the external device connection unit The computer-readable recording medium having recorded the program, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 23, An eighth function of receiving and storing a music file from the external device through the external device connection unit; The computer-readable recording medium having recorded the program, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 21 or 22, The fifth function is, A seventh function of displaying a format and related information of the music file in accordance with the music file connection request signal; An eighth function of determining whether the music file play request or the music file delete request is received by receiving a control command selected by the user according to the music file search menu; A ninth function of deleting the music file to secure sufficient storage capacity if the music file is deleted as a result of the determination in the eighth function; And A tenth function of playing back the selected music file if it is determined that the eighth function is a music file playback request command; A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this.