KR20000072802A - Method for connecting internet telephone using serial number of hottelephone - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for connecting an internet telephone by a serial number of a hot phone is provided for totally managing an ordinary phone, a mobile phone, a personal computer(PC) to a phone on the internet, a PC to a PC an operating system, an electronic mail and other messaging services by the serial number of the hot phone, so that a user may freely connect with any apparatus by just one phone. CONSTITUTION: A user registers a serial number of a hot phone, a telephone number and a user's ID on a server. The server performs authentication for the user's ID and the serial number. If the user requests a call, the server connects the user to a receiver computer by the serial number. When the server connects the call, the server decides whether the server is connected with the corresponding required computer, If so, the server connects the hot phone of a receiver client through the receiver computer. If the corresponding required computer is not connected, the hot phone of the client is immediately connected with the hot phone of the receiver computer on a public network.

Description

Method for connecting internet telephone using serial number of hottelephone}

The present invention relates to a method of connecting an internet phone using a serial number of a hot phone, and in particular, a telephone to a general phone, a mobile phone, a PC to PHONE on the Internet, an operating system of a PC to PC, and an e-mail and various messaging services using the serial number of a hot phone. The present invention relates to a method of connecting an Internet phone using a serial number of a hot phone, which is integratedly managed by a phone management server so that a user can selectively contact a desired device using a single phone.

In general, the Internet is an information and communication network that spreads like a spider's web around the world. It is a huge network of internationally connected networks of all kinds of countries around the world. So, it is possible to make an internet phone call using this internet.

Internet Phone is a program that allows you to enjoy international calls for local calls on the Internet. Since Internet access pays the cost of a local call, international calls over the Internet are also possible at a local call rate of 40 won per minute. Internet phones require at least 486 hardware, at least 8M of memory, at least 120M of free space on the hard disk, a modem with speeds of over 14.4Kbps, and a microphone and headphones to talk to the sound card and the other party. At this time, depending on whether the sound card is two-way or one-way, you can make a simultaneous call or a one-way call like a walkie-talkie.

1 is a block diagram of a general Internet telephone connection system.

As shown therein, reference numeral 10 is a user client which is the computer system of the calling party, 11 is a computer in the user client 10, 12 is a general telephone in the user client 10, and 20 is the Internet. The management server that manages the phone. Further, reference numeral 30 denotes a recipient client which is a computer system on the receiving side, 31 denotes a computer in the receiver client 30, 32 denotes a telephone in the receiver client 30, and 40 denotes a public service with the server 20. A regular telephone connected through a telephone network.

2 is a flow chart showing a conventional method of connecting to the Internet phone.

As shown therein, accessing the server 20 to register a general telephone number and the user's ID (ST1); After the registration, the user logs in to the server 20, inputs an IP (Internet Protocol) address, and authenticates the user ID (ST2); After the authentication, the server 20 determines whether the user requests to make a call (ST3); When the user requests to make a call, the server 20 performs a step (ST4) to connect with the computer 30 requested to make a call using the input IP address of the user computer. do.

Thus, the user first accesses the server 20 which performs the management of the Internet phone by using the computer 11 of the user client 10. Therefore, the general phone number and user ID are registered.

When the registration is performed, the user can make a telephone call through the Internet using the server 20.

Accordingly, when the user wants to use the Internet phone, the user first logs in to the server 20. The user then inputs the variable IP address of the computer 11 of the user client 10 and is authenticated by the user ID. Here, the IP address refers to a rule for connecting networks operating independently on the Internet, and operates with a variable or fixed IP address. Thus, the user must input the IP address every time the computer 11 accesses the server 20. In addition, when the IP address is operated as a fixed IP address, a fixed IP address may be input. However, most IP addresses use variable IP addresses. Whether the IP address is fixed or variable, the user must enter it manually.

When the user requests a call, the server 20 connects the computers 11 and 31 using the variable IP address of the user computer and the variable IP address of the receiver computer 31. This connection makes it possible to make calls over the Internet.

However, this conventional technology has been cumbersome to input an IP address every time, and since the IP address is often variable, PC to PHONE on the landline, mobile phone, Internet, operating system of PC to PC, email and various messaging There was a problem that the service can not be seamlessly integrated management.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above conventional problems, the object of the present invention using the serial number of the hot phone, general phone, mobile phone, PC to PHONE on the Internet, PC to PC operating system and email And integrated management of various messaging services in an internet phone management server to provide an internet phone connection method using a serial number of a hot phone, which allows a user to selectively contact a desired device using a single phone.

1 is a block diagram of a general Internet telephone connection system,

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing a conventional method of connecting to the Internet phone,

Figure 3 is a block diagram of the Internet phone connection device using the serial number of the hot phone to which the present invention is applied,

4 is a detailed block diagram of a hot phone general telephone in Figure 3,

5 is a detailed block diagram of a hot phone wireless telephone in FIG.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for connecting an internet phone using a serial number of a hot phone according to the present invention;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a registration step in FIG. 6 in detail;

8 is a flowchart illustrating an authentication step in FIG. 6 in detail;

9 is a flowchart illustrating a call connection step in FIG. 6 in detail;

10 is a block diagram showing the operation of Figures 6 to 9,

FIG. 11 is a table illustrating an example of a list of connectors stored in a database by FIG. 6.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: user client 11: user computer

12: Hot Phone General Phone 13: Hot Phone Wireless Phone

20: server 21: server

22: gateway 23: interface

24: Gatekeeper 25: DB Server

30: Recipient Client 31: Recipient Computer

32: Hot Phone General Phone 33: Hot Phone Wireless Phone

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an embodiment according to the present invention, the technical idea of the Internet phone connection method using the serial number of the hot phone as follows.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of the Internet phone connection device using the serial number of the hot phone to which the present invention is applied.

As shown therein, reference numeral 10 denotes a user client which is the computer system of the calling party, 11 denotes a computer in the user client 10, 12 denotes a hot phone general telephone in the user client 10, and 13 A hot phone wireless telephone in the user client 10. In addition, reference numeral 20 is a management server for managing an Internet phone, 21 is a server, 22 is a gateway connected to the other computer, public communication network, LAN, etc., 23 is connected to the gateway 22 1.5 It is an interface unit (PRI) that supports the primary speed interface of Mbps, 24 is a gatekeeper that manages the contents of the website, and 25 is a DB server connected to the gatekeeper 24 to store data. to be. Further, reference numeral 30 denotes a recipient client which is a computer system on the receiving side, 31 denotes a computer in the receiver client 30, 32 denotes a hot phone general telephone in the receiver client 30, and 33 denotes the recipient client 30. Hotphone wireless phone in

4 is a detailed block diagram of a hot phone general telephone in FIG.

Therefore, the hot phone general telephone includes a serial processing unit 14 for processing data so that the serial number of the hot phone general telephone and the telephone function through the Internet connection, and the telephone function performing unit 15 for performing the general telephone function. It is configured to include.

FIG. 5 is a detailed block diagram of a hot phone wireless telephone in FIG. 3.

Thus, the hot phone wireless telephone has a serial processing unit 14 for processing data so that the telephone number can be transmitted through the Internet connection and the serial number transmission of the hot phone wireless telephone, and the telephone function performing unit 15 for performing a general telephone function. It comprises a wireless processing unit 16 for enabling to perform a telephone call wirelessly.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of connecting an internet phone using a serial number of a hot phone according to the present invention.

As shown therein, a registration step (ST11) of registering the serial number, the telephone number and the user ID of the hot phone 12, 13 in the server 20; An authentication step (ST12) for logging in after the registration step and performing authentication by serial number and user ID; If the user makes a call request after the authentication step, a call is made with a hot phone (32) 33 on the receiver client (30) by connecting to the callee computer (31), which is requested to make a call using a serial number. It includes a call connection step (ST13 ~ ST17).

In the call connection step (ST13 ~ ST17), the step (ST15) of determining whether the receiver computer 31 is connecting to the server (20); If the corresponding recipient computer (31) is connected, making a call with a hot phone (32) (33) on the receiver client (30) side via the corresponding recipient computer (31); If the corresponding recipient computer 31 is not connected, a step (ST17) is performed to connect to the public network to perform a call with the hot phones 32 and 33 on the receiver client 30 side.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a registration step in FIG. 6 in detail.

As shown in the figure, the Internet, the hot phone 12, 13 and the computer 11 are connected, and then the server 20 is connected to the serial number, telephone number and user ID of the hot phone 12, 13; Allowing the user to register (ST21) (ST22); When the user requests registration, the server 20 stores the serial number, phone number, ID, and personal information of the user's hot phone 12, 13 in the database server 25 in the server 20. A step ST23 is performed.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an authentication step in FIG. 6 in detail.

As shown, when the user computer 11 is turned on and the server 20 is logged on, the serial number of the hot phones 12 and 13 and the IP of the user computer 11 in use are transmitted and the user is logged on. Inputting an ID of ST31 to ST33; After the input, the server 20 performs user authentication with the serial number and ID of the hot phone 12 and 13, and the IP is stored in the database server 25, and then the user enters the telephone number to which the user wants to be connected. Determining whether to register (ST35); If the user selects to register a telephone number to which the user wants to connect in the absence, the user registers in the database server 25 of the server 20 (ST36).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a call connection step in FIG. 6 in detail.

As shown in the figure, when the user makes a call request, the server 20 searches the database server 25 for the requested telephone number and determines whether the retrieved recipient's computer 31 is currently logged on ( ST41 to ST43); If the retrieved recipient's computer 31 is currently logged on, the serial number of the database server 25 in the server 20 is searched for the recipient's IP address, and the recipient's telephone number is transmitted to the gatekeeper 24. Performing call connection (ST44) (ST45); If the retrieved recipient's computer (31) is currently logged off, informing the user of the logged off status of the recipient and then selecting the missed or registered telephone number of the recipient (ST46) (ST47); If the user selects the registered telephone number of the receiver, determining whether the connection through the registered telephone number of the receiver is successful (ST48); If the connection is successful, performing a call connection with the hot phone (32) (33) of the receiver (ST49); Selecting the missed telephone number of the receiver of the user or if the connection fails, leaving a message to the missed recipient and sending the message when the missed receiver logs on (ST50 to ST52).

Determining whether the recipient's computer 31 is currently logged on by searching the connector list including the serial number, telephone number, IP address, and information indicating the login status of the recipient's hot phone 32 (33). Determine.

The hot phone may be a hot phone general telephone 12 or a hot phone wireless telephone 13.

When described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings the operation of the Internet phone connection method using the serial number of the hot phone according to the present invention configured as follows.

First, the present invention can realize the functions of a general telephone and an Internet phone simultaneously with a PC, so that transmission and reception are possible. You can also dial an ordinary telephone number instead of manually entering the IP address. Thus, even if the user's environment is a variable IP address, transmission and reception are possible.

The server 20 checks the on or off state of the computer 11 or 31 to support automatic switching to free calls and paid calls. It also supports the ability for users to call their original phone number instead of IP. In addition, the server 20 operates the user history and the billing database accordingly.

Here, in FIG. 3, in the line connecting the user client 10 to the receiver client 30 through the server 20, the connection direction by the solid line indicates the flow of the state in which the computer 31 in the receiver client is turned on and connected online. As shown, the connection direction by the dotted line shows the flow of the state in which the computer 31 in the client is off and not connected online.

In the chip embedded in the hot phone general telephone 12 or 32 or hot phone wireless telephone 13 or 33, the serial processing unit 14 is a hot phone general telephone 12 or 32 or hot phone wireless telephone 13 or 33. It recognizes the serial number assigned to and supports calls between hot phones 12, 13, 32 and 33. Thus, in the case of the variable IP, the IP address of the computers 11 and 31 is transmitted to the web server 20.

Meanwhile, the present invention performs a registration step, an authentication step, and a call connection step. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating the operation of FIGS. 6 to 9, and FIG. 11 is a table showing an example of a connector list stored in a database by FIG. 6.

So, in the registration step, the serial number of the hot phone, the general telephone number and the user ID are registered in the server 20.

7 is a flowchart showing this registration step in detail.

That is, the general user purchases the Internet and a general integrated telephone (hot phone) and installs it by connecting to a PC. The hot phone may be configured as a hot phone general telephones 12 and 32 with an Internet connection function added to a general telephone, or a hot phone wireless telephones 13 and 33 with an Internet connection function added to a wireless telephone. .

When the general user first accesses, the general user registers with the server 20 that manages the Internet phone through the Internet of the hot phone or the PC. At the time of registration, the serial numbers of the hot phones 12 and 13, their telephone numbers, and their IDs are registered. The serial number is input to the hot phone 12, 13 itself, and is automatically registered in the server 20. And the phone number means the user's home phone, office, mobile phone, and the like. In addition, the ID can be arbitrarily selected by the user.

The server 20 which has been registered by the general user stores the ID of the registered user, the serial number of the hot phone 12 and 13 of the user, telephone numbers and other personal information in a database in the server 20.

Through these steps, the server 20 configures a database of a large number of people.

In the authentication phase, the user logs in and performs authentication by serial number and user ID.

8 is a flowchart showing this authentication step in detail.

Thus, the user turns on his computer 11 and then logs on to the central server 20. At this time, the hot phone 12, 13 transmits its serial number and the IP of the computer 11 currently being used to the server 20. You will also enter your own ID.

The server 20 performs an authentication operation with the ID and serial number transferred from the user computer 11 and the hot phone 12 and 13. In addition, the IP address of the computer delivered with it is stored in the database. The IP address at this time may be a variable IP address or a fixed IP address. That is, since the database is aligned and authenticated and the call connection is performed based on the serial numbers of the hot phones 12 and 13, there is no problem that occurs when the IP address is variable as in the prior art. The IP address stored in the database is deleted when the user computer logs off.

Accordingly, the server 20 prepares the IP and other information of the currently logged on user and is in a standby state.

The log off message is also sent to the server 20 when the user powers off the computer or moves away from the computer with the hot phone 12, 13.

At this time, the server 20 allows a user who logs off to register a phone number to be connected in the absence or selects from a registered phone number (home, mobile phone, office, etc.).

The server 20 stores the state of the logged off user, and stores a telephone number to be connected when the next person attempts to connect in the logged off state, so that the missed message can be delivered.

On the other hand, in the call connection step, if the user requests to make a call, the serial number is used to connect with the computer to which the call is requested, and if the computer is connected, the call is connected to the computer to make a call, and if the computer is not connected, Connect to the public network to make a call.

9 is a flowchart showing the call connection step in detail.

Thus, while logged on, the user picks up a handset and presses a telephone number (one of several telephone numbers registered at the time of initial registration) of the person (recipient) to call.

Then, the server 20 receives the telephone number received from the user and compares the data stored in the database server 25 to find the receiver.

In addition, the server 20 determines whether the found recipient is currently logged on.

At this time, if the receiver is logged on, the connection is established with the PC to PC phone. That is, the serial number of the database is searched to find the changed IP address of the receiver, and the telephone number of the receiver is transmitted to the gatekeeper to perform the call connection.

If the recipient is not logged on, the server 20 notifies the user of the logoff status of the recipient. It also delivers a message that allows you to choose between a missed contact number or a registered phone number (home phone number, mobile phone number, office phone number, etc.).

The server 20 sends the phone number selected by the user to the gatekeeper 24 to set a call type of PC to PHONE.

In addition, if the connection to the registered phone number fails, the user may leave a voice or text message to the missed recipient and receive the message left by the user when the missed recipient logs on again.

The receiver can receive an Internet telephone when he is logged on, and receive a public PSTN (PSTN) telephone through a single device (hot phone) when logged off. And when you travel a long distance, you can automatically connect to a mobile phone.

In addition, the Internet phone is implemented using the fixed number of the hot phone, which makes it easier to provide e-mail and messaging services in a simpler way than when a variable IP address is used.

As such, the present invention integrates and manages an ordinary telephone, a mobile phone, a PC to PHONE on the Internet, an operating system of a PC to PC, an e-mail and various messaging services in an Internet phone management server using a serial phone, and a user uses a single phone. Will selectively contact the desired device.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention may use various changes, modifications, and equivalents. It is clear that the present invention can be applied in the same manner by appropriately modifying the above embodiments. Accordingly, the above description does not limit the scope of the invention as defined by the limitations of the following claims.

As described above, the Internet phone connection method using the serial number of the hot phone according to the present invention, using the serial number of the hot phone, general phone, mobile phone, PC to PHONE on the Internet, PC to PC operating system and email and various messaging The service is integrated and managed by the Internet phone management server, so that users can selectively contact a desired device using a single phone.

Claims (7)

A registration step of registering a hot phone's serial number, telephone number, and user ID on a server; An authentication step of logging in after the registration step and performing authentication by serial number and user ID; After the authentication step, when the user makes a call request, the call connection step is performed by connecting to the called party's computer for making a call using the serial number so that the call with the hot phone of the receiver's client can be performed. How to connect internet phone using hot phone serial number. The method of claim 1, wherein the call connection step, Determining whether the recipient computer is connecting to the server; Making a call with a hot phone of a receiver client through the receiver computer when the receiver computer is connected; If the corresponding recipient computer is not connected, connecting to the public network to perform a call with the hot phone of the receiver client side. The method of claim 1, wherein the registration step, Connecting the Internet, the hot phone and the computer, and then accessing the server so that the user registers the serial number, the telephone number, and the user ID of the hot phone; When the user requests registration, the server stores the serial number, telephone number, ID, and personal information of the hot phone of the user in a database server in the server. How to connect to internet phone using The method of claim 1, wherein the authentication step, Transmitting a serial number of the hot phone, an IP of the user computer in use, and inputting an ID of the user when the user computer is powered on and logged on to the server; After the input, the server performs user authentication with the serial number and ID of the hot phone, stores the IP in the database server, and then determines whether to register a telephone number to which the user wants to connect in the absence of the user; If the user selects to register a telephone number to be connected when the user is absent, the Internet telephone connection using the serial number of the hot phone, characterized in that the step comprising the step of registering the telephone number that the user wants to connect to the database server of the server Way. The method of claim 1, wherein the call connection step, If the user makes a call request, the server searching the database server for the requested telephone number to determine whether the retrieved recipient's computer is currently logged on; If the retrieved recipient's computer is currently logged on, searching the serial number of the database server in the server to find the recipient's IP address, and transmitting the recipient's telephone number to the gatekeeper to perform a call connection; If the retrieved recipient's computer is currently logged off, informing the user of the logged off status of the recipient and then selecting the recipient's missed or registered telephone number; If the user selects the registered telephone number of the receiver, determining whether a connection through the registered telephone number of the receiver is successful; If the connection is successful, performing a call connection with the hot phone of the receiver; Selecting the missed phone number of the user's receiver or, if the connection fails, leaving a message to the missed recipient and sending a message when the missed receiver logs on; How to connect to internet phone using The method of claim 5, wherein determining whether the recipient's computer is currently logged on, A method of connecting an Internet phone using a serial number of a hot phone, characterized in that the search is performed by determining a list of connectors including a serial number, a phone number, an IP address, and information indicating a login status of a receiver's hot phone. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the hot phone, Hot phone General telephone or hot phone wireless telephone, characterized in that the Internet phone connection method using the serial number of the hot phone.