KR20000058851A - System and Method for Providing Information on Adjacent Area - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for servicing information on neighboring areas using communication equipments is provided to immediately supply the information to users without operations of the users, by accessing a network or a database with a specific building or a shape of the building through a user memory instead of location information, to immediately retrieve a specific area. CONSTITUTION: A method for servicing information on neighboring areas using communication equipments comprises the steps of: if a user requests a service, making a mobile phone connected with a database and a network inform the user of the corresponding service after retrieving services within a basic range; if the retrieving process is failed, expanding service areas to retry; and if the user wants to personally connect with the service, making the mobile phone directly connect the user with the service.

Description

Near field information service method using communication device {System and Method for Providing Information on Adjacent Area}

The present invention relates to a system and method for providing proximity information using a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, a user can easily search for related information in a corresponding area without having to input current location information. Proximity area information providing system and method using mobile communication terminal to receive and promptly receive, If the user wants to remember the location or place is difficult, estimate the location / place to collect, search, service It is about how to provide

Recently, due to the development of wired and wireless communication technology, information services using personal communication devices such as telephones, video phones, personal communication services (PCS), digital cellular phones, pagers, and IMT2000 have become commonplace. .

Despite these developments, conventionally, when receiving information service through a communication network, it is cumbersome to reconnect and inquire after relying on the memory of an individual or confirming the location or number of the counterpart through a guidance system such as 114.

In addition, the information service can not be provided properly because the user can not describe the location often occurs, in particular, when the user immediately provides near-field information collection, search and services within a certain area or a limited distance while traveling The system is absent.

For example, as communication devices become practical, a variety of information can be provided through Internet searches in everyday life, but if you find information that is needed in your area during an emergency, such as an emergency, and find the hospital closest to your location, In many cases, it is inconvenient to obtain information through memory, telephone directory, or exchange, and even if urgent need is made, proper measures are not taken. In other words, there is an increasing demand for a system for providing a local area information service that is limited to a specific area such as obtaining a prior information, visiting reservation, etc. while a user searches for a desired object or place within a specific area or a limited distance while moving.

Accordingly, there is an increasing demand for a system in which a user searches for a desired object or place within a specific area or a limited distance while traveling, obtains prior information, and provides a local area information service limited to a specific area such as a visit reservation.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, and its purpose is to include location information and place information in a fixed communication device such as a telephone or to include a communication device with its own location function, so that the user can locate the location or place It provides a convenient and immediate way to collect, search, and provide local information close to the.

Another object of the present invention is to estimate the location / place of the user by estimating the desired location / place when the user directly inputs information on the location or place, or the user cannot accurately remember / determine the desired location / place. It provides a convenient and immediate way to collect, search, and provide local information close to the.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an interaction between a mobile communication device having a proximity communication function in a predetermined area and other mobile communication devices or communication devices in the vicinity;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a process of identifying location information by a mobile communication device in FIG. 1.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a process of receiving a service related to a neighboring area as an embodiment of the service continued from FIG.

A feature of the present invention for achieving the above object is that the user immediately collects, retrieves information of the area close to the location or place without the user directly inputting the information on the location / location through the communication device In a method of receiving a service, a process of providing location information and local information to a fixed communication device such as a telephone, or a process of locating its own location in a communication device having its own location function, It includes the process of immediately providing the user with the location / location information collection, search, services for the user by using the location / location information without inputting the location / place information.

And, if the user can not remember or determine the information about the location / place, the method of estimating the location / place in the method of collecting, searching, and receiving information of the area near the location / place, and , The process of immediately collecting, searching, and providing local information on the relevant region to the user by using the held / obtained location / place information.

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

One aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, the mobile communication device 110 calculates the distance relationship, etc. through the communication with the surrounding fixed communication device (120-124) without a separate input of the GMS or the user By determining the location of the mobile communication device through the user characterized in that the service to the user's current location in close proximity to provide a feature.

2 is a process of identifying a location by the mobile communication device. Referring to the embodiment, when the mobile communication device operates (210), it becomes a period of time for identifying location information in the communication device itself, or when there is a request for location determination. The mobile communication device 110 transmits the location information acquisition request signal to the restricted area (self-set distance). (220) The fixed location communication devices 120 to 124 within the limited distance receive this signal. The received fixed position communication device detects the position and distance relationship between the mobile communication device and the received fixed position communication device and transmits the signal to the mobile communication device. ) Receives the feedback signals from the surrounding mobile communication devices 120-124. (235) Since the signal is from a fixed (having a unique position), the mobile communication device 110 through this position Can be identified, In this case, if the user's specific service is required (245), the mobile communication device 110 is connected with the network 130 of the network and the comprehensive service to provide local information service. (250)

3 shows an embodiment of a fragmented local information service 250.

When there is a user's service request (310), the mobile communication device 110 is connected with the network 130 of the network and the comprehensive service (315) request if the search of the service within the basic range (limited area) is successful (320) Notify the user of the service that is combined with the information (330) and connected (315) if the search of the service in the basic range (restricted zone) failed to expand the area (325) and try again. When the user wants a personal connection of the selected service (335), the user and the service requested by the user are directly connected (340).

In FIG. 3, when accessing a network or a database, a search for a specific area can also be performed immediately by inducing access with a specific building or shape by a user's memory instead of location information.

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, it is possible to provide information of a region which is necessary or useful to the user immediately without user's manipulation.

As described above, without the user providing the information on the location / place of the user through the communication device, the user immediately collects national information, retrieves, services, provides the location / place information to the communication device or By identifying the current location of the user in a communication device having a location detection function, by using the location information held or acquired, the user collects local information close to the corresponding location / place without having to input the location / place information one by one. The search and service can be provided immediately to improve the convenience and efficiency of communication devices.

If the user cannot remember or judge the desired location / place, the user estimates the location / place so that the user can easily receive the local information collection, search, and service at the location / place, and estimate the corresponding location / place. By providing local information collection, search, and service near the place, it is possible to increase convenience and use efficiency of local information service and satisfy user's needs quickly and efficiently.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications or variations will have to belong to the claims of the present invention.

Claims (7)

In the method for the user to immediately collect, search, and receive information of a specific area without providing a user with relevant information about his or her location through a communication device, Providing a communication device with location / place information or identifying a current location in a communication device having its own location function; Storing related information of a corresponding area in advance and periodically updating as necessary in order to provide a quick information service using the held or identified location / place information; A method of immediately collecting, retrieving, and providing local information to a user by using possession or identified location / place information. In the case that the user can not accurately determine the desired location / location, the user can quickly and conveniently collect information, search, and service of a specific region, Collecting and updating related information of each region or place in advance in a communication device in order to provide a quick information service using location or place information; Estimating a location or place desired by the user; Using estimated location or location information to promptly provide or provide the user with the collection, retrieval, and service of such proximity information. In the method by which a user collects, retrieves, and services information of a specific area quickly and conveniently using a location or location-related information through a communication device, Finding a place desired by the user through the identified location information and the user's request; Progressing a desired task at a found place; Providing direct communication with the operator or staff at the location, if necessary; Collecting and updating related information of each region or place in advance in order to provide a prompt information service using location or place information; Identifying a desired location or place of the user through interaction with the user or using a map of a corresponding region; How we use the location or location information we know to immediately collect or search local information, or to provide you with services. In the method of determining a specific area in the local area information service, Providing information regarding an arbitrary location, a feature, or a location selection directly by the user instead of the location of the mobile communication device used by the user; Analyze the predetermined signal received to determine the location of the mobile communication device Positioning method of a mobile communication device comprising a. A system that obtains the location information by checking the location of the user using the local information service limited to the user by transmitting and receiving with a fixed location (unique location) and mathematical calculation of the distance information, or by integrating the above method with the GMS. . 1, a method of using and utilizing a public telephone box having a fixed position communication device (120-124) and its facilities A method using a direct local information service using a communication device of a fixed location, not a mobile communication device. That is, a method of immediately utilizing the service of FIG. 3 using a communication device in a fixed position without the process of FIG.