KR20010084763A - System and method for multimedia conference/chat services in wireless telecommunication system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A multimedia conference/chatting service system using a wireless communication network and a method thereof are provided to improve the convenience of a user and minimize connection rate. CONSTITUTION: A mobile station(21) connects to a multimedia conference/chatting service through a wireless communication network. A data base(24) stores information related to a preliminarily established multimedia conference/chatting chamber, user information, and multimedia conference/chatting information. A control server(23) establishes and closes the multimedia conference/chatting chamber and notifies multimedia conference/chatting information related to the multimedia conference/chatting chamber to the mobile station(21). A multimedia conference/chatting apparatus(22) establishes and closes the conference/chatting chamber under the control of the control server(23) and connects the affected multimedia conference/chatting chamber corresponding to the affected callback number for providing the conference/chatting service according to the request of a user through the mobile station(21). A personal computer(25) is interworked with the Internet network for inquiring establishment/close of the conference/chatting chamber and information.

Description

Multimedia conference / chat service system using wireless communication network and method thereof {System and method for multimedia conference / chat services in wireless telecommunication system}

The present invention is a cellular (Tellullar) mobile phone network, personal mobile communication network (PCS), other mobile phone networks used in foreign countries, IMT-2000 (International Mobile Telecommunication-2000), which is currently being standardized in North American and European methods, UMTS ( Multimedia conference / chat service system and method for providing conference / chat service such as voice, video, etc. using mobile terminal in wireless communication system including next-generation mobile communication network such as Universal Mobile Telecommunication Service) The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this.

1 is a block diagram of a conventional voice conference / chat service system.

Conventionally, when providing a voice conference / chat service to a plurality of users using a mobile phone network, a voice conference / chat service is generally provided in three types of methods.

The first method is to divide users who will receive voice conferencing / chatting services into groups at the time of joining and give each group a special representative number for voice conferencing / chatting, so that the group owns its own meeting / chat room. To make a call.

The second method is to open a voice conference / chat room related to a specific subject in advance and assign a representative number for the room, and then talk with the general user in the room.

The third method is to call the voice conference / chat representative number and find a conference / chat room to join according to the voice message of the Automatically Response System (ARS) that comes from the system and access the established room.

However, the above methods have the following problems in actual service.

In the first method, when making a phone call to the representative number, if there is no one to call in the corresponding voice conference / chat room, the caller must wait until the caller connects. It is very wasteful from the point of view of usage fee because it continues to occupy the voice call line of the mobile telephone network.

In addition, the second method is not only invariant of having to remember the representative number of the established audio conference / chat room, but also hassle that other methods must be provided to the user for the newly opened conference / chat room.

In addition, the third method is to listen to the information of the newly opened room by a voicement or a similar method transmitted through the ARS by accessing the voice meeting / chat device through a telephone to open the voice conference / chat room and to search the information of the opened room. When using voice ARS, it is almost impossible to open, close a room, or search for information.

Thus, the above methods have a problem in that limited services can not be provided because it is impossible to provide functions such as free voice conferencing / chat room and information search of the opened room, compared to general text chatting service provided on the Internet.

The present invention devised to solve the problems described above, freely establish a room for multimedia conference / chat, such as voice, video, etc., beyond the limitation of service provision by the existing single voice conference / chat system, A multimedia conference / chat service system for not only enabling information inquiry of a room but also minimizing the time of a telephone line to be occupied for a multimedia call during a multimedia conference / call, and a method and a program for realizing the method Its purpose is to provide a computer readable recording medium.

1 is a block diagram of a conventional voice conference / chat service system.

2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a multimedia conference / chat service system according to the present invention;

3 is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a multimedia conference / chat service method in accordance with the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

21: mobile station (MS) 22: multimedia conference / chat device

23: control server 24: database (DB)

25: personal computer (PC)

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a multimedia conference such as voice, video, etc. through a wireless communication network including a cellular mobile phone network, a personal mobile communication network (PCS), other mobile phone networks in foreign countries, a next generation mobile communication network, and the like. A system for providing a chat service, comprising: first service access means for connecting to the multimedia conference / chat service through the wireless communication network; Storage means for storing multimedia conference / chat information, such as information about the conference / chat room, user information, and an access number for accessing the conference / chat room; Service control means for opening / closing a meeting / chat room according to a user's request through the first service connecting means and informing the first service connecting means of the multimedia meeting / chat information for the previously established meeting / chat room; And opening / closing a meeting / chat room under the control of the service control means, and connecting the corresponding meeting / chat room corresponding to the corresponding access number according to a multimedia meeting / chat service request of the user through the first service connecting means. Characterized in that it comprises a service providing means for providing a multimedia conference / chat service.

The present invention provides a multimedia conference / chat service such as voice and video through a wireless communication network including a cellular mobile phone network, a personal mobile communication network (PCS), another mobile phone network used in a foreign country, a next generation mobile communication network, and the like. CLAIMS 1. A method comprising: a first step of establishing a conference / chat room for the multimedia conference / chat service according to a user's request; According to the request of the participant who wants to participate in the meeting / chat room, provide the participants with multimedia meeting / chat information for the existing meeting / chat room and notify the caller of the conference / chat room that the participant wants. Two steps; A third step of informing the founder that there is a participant accessing the conference / chat room with the conference / chat room access number when a participant requests the conference / chat room access; And a fourth step of providing a multi-party multimedia conference / chat service between all participants of the corresponding conference / chat room including the establisher and the participant through the wireless communication network.

The present invention also provides a multimedia conference / chat service system having a processor, the function of opening a conference / chat room for a multimedia conference / chat service according to a user's request; Function to provide the participants with multimedia meeting / chat information about the existing meeting / chat room and notify the access number (callback number) of the meeting / chat room desired by the participant according to the request of the participant who wants to join the meeting / chat room. ; A function for notifying a founder that there is a participant accessing the conference / chat room with the conference / chat room access number when a participant requests the conference / chat room access; And a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for realizing a function of providing a multi-party multimedia conference / chat service among all participants of the conference / chat room including the establisher and the participants through a wireless communication network.

The present invention relates to a multimedia conference / chat service system and method for providing a multimedia conference / chat service such as voice and video in a mobile phone network. The present invention provides a multimedia conference / chat service to a plurality of users using a mobile phone terminal. In providing a mobile communication service control means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) and the Internet that can send and receive messages to provide a multimedia conference / chat service to users effectively.

To this end, the present invention moves the multimedia conference / chat-related information in conjunction with the message service control means (SMS, wireless data (WAP), etc.) of the mobile phone for the multimedia conference / chat service using the mobile phone A control server for transmitting to a telephone terminal, and a multimedia conferencing / chatting device for connecting to a mobile phone for a multimedia conferencing / chatting service in connection with the control server. As a result, it is possible to effectively provide a user with a multimedia conference / chat service linked to a mobile phone.

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.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a multimedia conference / chat service system according to the present invention, in which “21” denotes a mobile station (MS), “22” denotes a multimedia conference / chat device, and “23” controls A server, "24" represents a database, and "25" represents a personal computer (PC).

As shown in FIG. 2, the multimedia conference / chat service system according to the present invention includes a cellular mobile telephone network, a personal mobile communication network (PCS), another mobile telephone network used in a foreign country, a next generation mobile communication network, and the like. In a system for providing a multimedia conference / chat service such as voice and video through a communication network, a mobile station 21 for accessing a multimedia conference / chat service through a wireless communication network (preferably a mobile telephone network) and an established conference A database 24 for storing multimedia meeting / chat information, such as information about the chat room, user information, and access numbers (callback numbers) to which the meeting / chat room can be accessed, and the user's request via the mobile station 21 Accordingly, the system for opening / closing the meeting / chat room and informing the mobile station 21 of the multimedia meeting / chat information for the previously established meeting / chat room. Opening / closing the meeting / chat room under the control of the server 23 and the control server 23, and opening the corresponding meeting / chat room corresponding to the access number according to the user's request for the multimedia conference / chat service through the mobile station 21. And a multimedia conference / chat device 22 for connecting to provide a multimedia conference / chat service. In addition, in addition to the computer network (preferably the Internet) further includes a personal computer 25 for opening / closing / closing meetings / chat rooms and inquiring information through the Web.

The multimedia conferencing / chatting device 22 interoperates with the mobile telephone network and voice and video conferencing / chatting signals, and the control server 23 provides the multimedia conferencing / chatting device 22 and the mobile telephone message service providing means (SMS). , Wireless data (WAP), etc.) and in conjunction with the Internet to manage the opening, closing, information provision and users' calls of the meeting / chat room.

The multimedia conference / chat device 22 is a device for interworking voice and video signals with a mobile phone network. When a user attempts to make a voice or video call, the multimedia conference / chat device 22 delivers the message to all users connected to the conference / chat room. It also provides audio / video mixing for multiple simultaneous calls. In addition, the multimedia conference / chat device 22 is provided with a plurality of call numbers, and the mobile station 21 requests a voice and video conference / chat call connection to the corresponding connection number assigned to the device 22. Will allow the connection. Dynamic assignment of this access number is made in the actual control server 23.

The control server 23 provides a message service providing means (SMS, wireless data (WAP), etc.) of the mobile phone in order to provide a function for the mobile phone user to open a meeting / chat room or to query the information of the room already established; Provides the type of conference / chat room, outlined information, etc. currently connected, and if the user wants to connect to the conference / chat room which is opened, voice or video telephone connection is available to the conference / chat room. To provide. This connection number is a connection number assigned to the conference / chat room established among the connection numbers assigned to the multimedia conference / chatting device 22. In addition, the control server 23 is also linked to the Internet to enable the opening of the meeting / chat room, closing, information inquiry through the Web (Web). This has the advantage of being convenient in terms of operator interface rather than opening, closing, and providing meeting / chat rooms only through the mobile station 21.

Now, a procedure of providing a multimedia conference / chat service such as voice and video will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a multimedia conference / chat service method according to the present invention.

Method for the multimedia conference / chat service, such as voice, video, etc. according to the present invention is largely the process of opening a meeting / chat room in the mobile station 21 or the Internet, the message service when the other party to talk in the state that the meeting / chat room is opened A process of waiting for notification by providing means (SMS, wireless data, etc.), searching for an opened conference / chat room, and going to a menu of the mobile station 21 having means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) for which a message service is provided. The process includes transmitting a callback number of a desired meeting / chat room, and accessing a voice or video conference / chat room using the obtained access number.

As shown in FIG. 3, the multimedia conference / chat service method according to the present invention first establishes a conference / chat room in a mobile station 21 or a personal computer 25 connected to the Internet for voice and video conference / chat service. In step 301 and 302, first, the mobile station 21 having the message service providing means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) or the control server 23 via the Internet is required to open an audio and video conference / chat room (301). This may be provided as a menu of the mobile station 21. Subsequently, the control server 23 that has been requested to open controls the multimedia conference / chat device 22 to open a conference / chat room, and maintains information on the opened conference / chat room (302). At this time, the content of the information includes a variety of attributes such as the creator of the conference / chat room opened, creation date, brief introduction, the current meeting / chat call attendees, waiting personnel.

Thereafter, the user is notified of the establishment of the desired meeting / chat room to the mobile station 21 or the personal computer 25 connected to the Internet, and when the other party to communicate with the conference / chat room is opened, the message service providing means (SMS, wireless In step 303, a notification function is set up, and if the establishment of the conference / chat room is successful, the establisher (assuming user # 1) is not yet connected for the conference / chat. Therefore, it is not necessary to make a connection for voice and video call. However, when another user (assuming user # 2 or user # 3) is connected, the user is informed through a message service providing means (307, 309) and disconnects. By doing so, it is possible to eliminate the waste of call charges incurred while waiting for another person to talk while making a phone call, which is a disadvantage of the conventional method.

Next, searching for the conference / chat room opened by the menu of the mobile station 21 having the means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) provided with the message service, and obtaining the desired call / callback number of the conference / chat room (304,305). Control server to establish an established conference / chat room using a mobile station 21 having a message service providing means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) for a user (user # 2 or user # 3) who wants to attend a meeting / chat. (23, 309), and if the user decides to connect to the conference / chat room (306, 309), the control server 23 connects the access number (callback number) to the conference / chat room. 21) (305, 309).

Here, the access number is managed dynamically by the control server (23). That is, the control server 23 manages a series of access number groups, assigns access numbers to conference / chat rooms when necessary, and collects them when the connection is finished. In this way, the maximum effect can be achieved with the minimum number.

Finally, the step (306 to 308) to access the voice, video conferencing / chat room with the obtained access number, when the call is made to the obtained access number, the multimedia conference / chat device 22 receives it and the meeting corresponding to the access number. Connect the call to the chat room. At this time, the other party (user # 2 or user # 3) waiting for the other user (user # 2 or user # 3) in the notification cycle function 303 through the message service providing means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) It notifies that the access is made (307).

The multimedia conference / chat service system and method according to the present embodiment as described above can provide a message service provided by a mobile telephone network and a mobile telephone network in order to escape the limitation of service provision by a conventional single voice conference / chat system. By connecting means (SMS, wireless data, etc.) and the Internet, it is possible to freely open a room for voice and video conferencing / chat, and to view information on the opened conference / chat room, as well as voice, video conferencing / calling. Minimize the amount of time you have to occupy your phone for voice and video calls.

In the present embodiment, a mobile telephone network is assumed, but not only the mobile telephone network but also a general telephone network in which a message service or a multimedia service is provided, or a next-generation mobile communication network such as IMT-2000, which will be provided in the future, modifications may be made. Obviously, it should be viewed as the same implementation as having the same effect as the example.

In addition, in the present embodiment, SMS and wireless data are included as a means for providing a message service, which is just one embodiment and may be modified to various providing means having similar functions. Obviously, the same effect should be seen as having the same effect.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and the above-described embodiments and accompanying It is not limited to the drawing.

The present invention as described above, it is possible to minimize the user's convenience and access charges in effectively providing a voice, video conferencing / chat service through a wireless communication network, and thus the voice conferencing / chat service using a mobile phone By providing a service provider to provide more interesting and practical services to users, there is an effect that can contribute to the activation of multimedia conference / chat services, such as voice, video through a wireless communication network.

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In a system for providing a multimedia conference / chat service such as voice, video, etc. through a wireless communication network including a cellular mobile phone network, a personal mobile communication network (PCS), another mobile phone network used in a foreign country, the next generation mobile communication network, etc. First service access means for accessing the multimedia conference / chat service through the wireless communication network; Storage means for storing multimedia conference / chat information, such as information about the conference / chat room, user information, and an access number for accessing the conference / chat room; Service control means for opening / closing a meeting / chat room according to a user's request through the first service connecting means and informing the first service connecting means of the multimedia meeting / chat information for the previously established meeting / chat room; And Opening / closing a meeting / chat room under the control of the service control means, and connecting the corresponding meeting / chat room corresponding to the corresponding access number according to the user's request for multimedia meeting / chat service through the first service connection means. Service provision means for providing meeting / chat services Multimedia conference / chat service system using a wireless communication network comprising a. The method of claim 1, Second service access means for opening / closing meetings / chat rooms and inquiring information through the Web in connection with a computer network (preferably the Internet) Multimedia conference / chat service system using a wireless communication network further comprising. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The service providing means, Interworking the wireless communication network and the audio / video signal, and delivers to all users connected to the meeting / chat room during the voice / video call of the user, and mixing the voice / video for simultaneous calls of the users connected to the meeting / chat room A multimedia conference / chat service system using a wireless communication network, characterized by providing an audio / video mixing function. The method of claim 3, wherein The service control means, In order to achieve the maximum effect with the minimum number, it manages a series of access number group and assigns access number to meeting / chat room when needed and takes the form of retrieval when the connection is over. Multimedia conference / chat service system using wireless communication network. A method for providing a multimedia conference / chat service such as voice and video through a wireless communication network including a cellular mobile phone network, a personal mobile communication network (PCS), another mobile phone network used in a foreign country, a next generation mobile communication network, and the like, A first step of establishing a conference / chat room for the multimedia conference / chat service according to a user's request; According to the request of the participant who wants to participate in the meeting / chat room, provide the participants with multimedia meeting / chat information for the existing meeting / chat room and notify the caller of the conference / chat room that the participant wants. Two steps; A third step of informing the founder that there is a participant accessing the conference / chat room with the conference / chat room access number when a participant requests the conference / chat room access; And A fourth step of providing a multi-party multimedia conference / chat service between all participants of the corresponding conference / chat room including the establisher and the participants through the wireless communication network; Multimedia conference / chat service method using a wireless communication network comprising a. The method of claim 5, The access number is In order to achieve the maximum effect with the minimum number, it is a dynamic access number that is managed as a series of access number groups and is given to the meeting / chat room when needed and recovered when the connection is completed. How to service a meeting / chat. The method according to claim 5 or 6, The fourth step, Provide multi-party multimedia conference / chat service through the wireless communication network to all participants of the conference / chat room including the establisher and participants, and perform audio / video mixing function to access the conference / chat room. Multimedia conference / chat service method using a wireless communication network, characterized in that to enable simultaneous call of all participants. In a multimedia conference / chat service system having a processor, A function of opening a meeting / chat room for a multimedia meeting / chat service according to a user's request; Function to provide the participants with multimedia meeting / chat information about the existing meeting / chat room and notify the access number (callback number) of the meeting / chat room desired by the participant according to the request of the participant who wants to join the meeting / chat room. ; A function for notifying a founder that there is a participant accessing the conference / chat room with the conference / chat room access number when a participant requests the conference / chat room access; And Ability to provide multi-party multimedia conference / chat service between all participants in the conference / chat room including the founder and participants through the wireless communication network A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this.