KR20020022346A - Potable information terminal and general information service application system and method using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable information terminal, an integrated information service operating system using the same, and a method therefor are provided to use various information, advertisements, and researches downloaded on on-line without limiting a place on off-line and upload a response to an advertisement and a research written on the off-line to the on-line. CONSTITUTION: A docking station connection unit(150) connects to an interface unit. A memory unit(170) stores various information downloaded or uploaded through the interface unit connected to the docking station connection unit(150). A display unit(120) displays various information stored in the memory unit(170). A function selection unit(130) selects a function necessary for an operation of a terminal. A user environment setting unit(180) manages information of a terminal user. A CPU(160) receives various information to store received various information in the memory unit(170), uploads a using result of previously stored various information, and displays the content stored in the memory unit(170) by the selection of the function selection unit(130) on the display unit(120). The CPU(160) uses the content displayed on the display unit(120) and stores the used result to the memory unit(170). A power supply unit(190) supplies a power to the terminal.

Description

Portable Information Terminal and Comprehensive Information Service Operation System Using the Same and Method thereof {POTABLE INFORMATION TERMINAL AND GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICE APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING IT}

According to the present invention, various information, advertisements, researches and additional services (hereinafter referred to as a comprehensive information service) downloaded online can be used offline without restriction of the place and at the same time, an advertisement or response research opened on offline The present invention relates to a portable information terminal capable of uploading the results of the data back online, and a system and method for operating a comprehensive information service by employing such a portable information terminal.

Information or services, including advertisements provided through existing communication networks or the Internet network, can be used in a wired connection with a computer or wirelessly via a mobile phone terminal or a personal data assistant (PDA). It becomes available in one state.

Therefore, the information or service can be provided only when it is connected to the communication network or the internet network (online) by wire or wirelessly, and especially in the case of wireless connection, there is a problem of additional cost burden and communication speed degradation due to the wireless connection. do.

From this, there is a demand for a terminal that can be used even when the information or service provided through the communication network or the Internet network is not connected by wire or wirelessly (offline).

There is also a need for a business model that employs such terminals to provide various information or services.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a portable information terminal that can use a variety of information, advertisements, research, etc. downloaded on-line without offline restrictions, and at the same time upload a response to the advertisements, research, etc. created offline. The purpose is.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for operating a comprehensive information service such as various information, advertisements, research, etc. using the portable information terminal.

1 is an external view of a portable information terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view for explaining the basic functions of a portable information terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a portable information terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A is a block diagram of an embodiment of a docking station that provides an interface between a portable information terminal and a computer of the present invention.

4B is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between a portable information terminal, a docking station, and a computer based on a central control unit of the docking station of FIG. 4A.

4C is a schematic block diagram of a computer that enables downloading / uploading of online data to a web diary via the docking station of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between a portable information terminal, a docking station, and a computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic structural block diagram of a comprehensive information service operating system using a portable information terminal of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an initialization process for receiving a comprehensive information service from a comprehensive information service site using the portable information terminal of the present invention.

8 to 11 are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a comprehensive information service operating system using a portable information terminal of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above object, the portable information terminal of the present invention downloads various information, advertisements, research, additional services, etc. online from the comprehensive information service providing means through the interface means, and downloads the downloaded information and the like. A portable information terminal capable of exchanging various information and the like by using or participating in an offline without limitation and uploading the use or participation result of the various information and the like to the comprehensive information service providing means online through the interface means. Interface connecting means for connecting with the interface means; Storage means for storing the various information or the like to be downloaded or uploaded through the interface means connected with the interface access means; Display means for displaying a variety of information and the like stored in the storage means; Function selection means for selecting a function required for operation of the terminal; User environment setting means for managing information of the terminal user required to use the comprehensive information service providing means; When the various information and the like are downloaded, the result of the use or participation of the already stored various information or the like is uploaded while being stored in the storage means, and the contents stored in the storage means are displayed on the display means by selection of the function selection means. Control means for controlling the use or participation and storing the result in the storage means; And power supply means for supplying power to the terminal.

In addition, the comprehensive information service operating system of the present invention is downloaded from the comprehensive information service providing means various information, advertisements, research, additional services, etc. online through the interface means to the portable information terminal of claim 1, the downloaded various information, etc. By using or participating in the offline on the offline place without restrictions, and uploading the result of using or participating in various information through the terminal to the comprehensive information service providing means online through the interface means to exchange various information, etc. And operating the system, the comprehensive information service providing means comprising: one or more sites providing various information services through an internet network; And downloading various types of information and the like provided from the site to the terminal through the interface means, or using or participating in various information or the like from the terminal through the interface means. And a computer for uploading to a site, storing and managing a user environment for use of the site by the terminal user, storing and managing the schedule and personal information of the terminal user, and uploading to the site. do.

In addition, the integrated information service operating method using the portable information terminal of the present invention is connected to one or more information service sites through the Internet network from the computer by entering the necessary information to register membership and receive ID and password, and to receive information or services Performing initialization necessary for providing various information by selecting and registering an area of interest to be received; The terminal is connected to the interface means to inform the connection state of the terminal from the interface means to the computer, whereby the computer downloads various information retrieved by the conditions set at one or more information service sites to the terminal connected to the interface means. Downloading process of receiving and transmitting various information to the terminal through the interface means; And an uploading process of uploading a variety of information and the like to the terminal connected to the interface means in the downloading process of the various kinds of information, etc., using the interface means and the computer to upload a result of the use or participation of the various information. .

The method for operating a comprehensive information service of the present invention described above is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium and can be processed by a computer.

According to the present invention, the user can be provided with a portable information terminal that the user can easily access various information and services provided from the communication network or the Internet network through the interface means with the computer, so that the use of the information can be performed without any space limitation. It is possible.

In addition, various operation methods using the portable information terminal enable profit generation of a comprehensive information service subject and provide a clear advertising effect to an advertiser.

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

1 to 3 are each an external view of a portable information terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a diagram for explaining basic functions, and a schematic block diagram.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the portable information terminal 100 of the present invention has an appearance similar to that of a general diary (henceforth referred to as a "web diary"), and an optional and removable cover with the main body 110. It is composed of a portion 140.

In addition, the main body 110 includes a display unit 120, a function selection unit 130, a docking station connection unit 150, a central control unit 160, a memory unit 170, a user environment setting unit 180, and a power supply. It is composed of a supply unit 190.

The display unit 120 may include information selected by a user, details of an advertisement, research, and an information display unit 122 displaying additional services, an advertisement display unit 124 displaying a banner advertisement or an advertisement icon, and a web diary. It is divided into a tool icon portion 126 that displays tool icons necessary for use, and these compartments can be variously changed in number, position, size, and the like.

The function selector 130 selects and operates a function for searching for downloaded information, searching for diary contents, responding to research, and the like, and provides a cursor unit 132 for providing a movement of a cursor for selecting a function. A selection switch 134 to provide function selection and a power switch 136 to power on / off the web diary.

The docking station connection unit 150 provides an electrical connection with a docking station (providing an interface between a computer and a web diary), which will be described later, and is generally connected to the docking station by the same principle (physical contact) as a charger of a mobile phone.

The memory unit 170 includes a download memory for storing information downloaded online and diary information, and an upload memory for storing information, advertisements, research, and other additional services to be uploaded online, including ROM, EPROM, and EEPROM. , RAM, flash memory, and the like.

The central controller 160 controls the web diary configurations for downloading and uploading information, processing and displaying data on-line.

In addition, the power supply unit 180 supplies power to the web diary and preferably uses a rechargeable battery that can be charged by receiving power from the outside.

In addition, the optional and removable cover unit 140 provides various storage spaces. For example, a business card collection, a credit card collection, a memo space (post-it, etc.) are provided, and although not shown, a wallet space for storing bills or the like between the back surface of the cover 140 or the surface and the back surface is provided. It may be provided or the mobile phone storage space on the surface of the cover unit 140.

FIG. 4A is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a docking station that provides an interface with a computer so that the above-described web diary can download / upload online information and the like. FIG. 4B is illustrated in FIG. 4A. A docking station, a computer, and a web diary show a connection relationship between a central control unit of a docking station, and FIG. 4C is a diagram of a computer for downloading / uploading online data to a web diary through a docking station of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the docking station 400 includes a web diary connection unit 410, a computer connection unit 420, a central control unit 430, and a power supply unit 440, each of which serves as follows.

The web diary connection unit 410 is an electrical connection unit with the above-described web diary 100, and the connection detecting switch 412 is provided so that when the web diary 100 is connected, a detection signal is transmitted to the central control unit 430. Accordingly, the central controller 430 notifies the computer 500 that the web diary 100 is connected to the docking station 400. At this time, the web diary 100 is physically in contact with the web diary connecting portion 410 as described above.

The computer connection unit 420 is a part connected to the docking station connection unit 510 of the computer 500 shown in FIG. 4C, and is based on the use of a universal serial bus (USB). Other RS-232Cs may be used.

The central control unit 430 detects the connection of the web diary 100 and transmits the connection of the web diary to the computer 500, and processes the data downloaded online through the computer 500 and the web diary 100. And the data to be uploaded online through the computer 500 is transmitted from the web diary 100, and necessary processing is then transmitted to the computer 500.

The power supply unit 440 is supplied from a separate external power source 450 to supply the power required to the docking station 400, and also controls the supply of power to charge the battery in the web diary 100 body. The power supply 400 may also supply power required for the docking station 400 and the web diary 100 using the power of the computer 500.

In addition, as shown in Figure 4b, the central control unit 430 of the docking station is composed of a USB control unit 432, USB data serial / parallel converter 434.

Here, the USB control unit 432 converts the data downloaded online from the computer 500 through the Internet network to the USB standard and transmits the data through the docking station connection unit 510 to receive the data, and the web diary 100 Converts the data to be uploaded online into a USB standard and transmits the data to the computer 500 through the computer connection unit 420 and the docking station connection unit 510. In addition, the USB data serial / parallel converter 404 converts the USB serial data received by the USB controller 432 into parallel data and provides the same to the web diary 100, and provides parallel data to be uploaded by the web diary 100. The data is converted into serial data and provided to the USB controller 432.

Therefore, when the web diary 100 is mounted to the docking station 400, the external power 450 is supplied to the web diary 100 to charge the power supply unit 180 of the web diary 100.

Here, according to the present invention, a configuration of a computer that enables downloading / uploading of online data to a web diary through the docking station shown in FIG. 4C will be briefly described.

The user's computer 500 is composed of a docking station connection unit 510, a service site connection unit 520, a central control unit 530, a diary unit 540, and a user environment setting unit 550. Same as

Docking station connection unit 510 is a part that is connected to the docking station 400 is based on the use of USB and other RS-232C, etc., the service site connection unit 520 is a site that provides a comprehensive information service and It is the part connected through the internet network. Most of them are connected through a line of high-speed Internet service providers.

The central control unit 530 controls the components to perform the functions of the computer as in a general computer, while connecting to a comprehensive information service site, a diary program, a user environment setting, and a docking station through the Internet network. Control communication, etc. In addition, when the download of the designated time is selected, information is automatically downloaded from the service site at the designated time (the details will be described later).

The diary unit 540 is a part that a user inputs to use the diary function of the web diary 100. The basic setting in the web diary 100 is to input the content to be entered in the diary using a diary program on a computer, uploaded to a service site, and then download and use the web diary along with other information.

The user environment setting unit 550 is where the user sets his or her own use environment. Basically, he / she registers his / her personal information, interests, etc. at the beginning along with selecting information he / she wants, setting download time and participation in research. All information other than the set download time is uploaded to the comprehensive information service site and is managed on the service site.

In addition, the ID and password for the user's use of the service site, which will be described later, are downloaded from the service site and managed by the user environment setting unit 550.

Next, the connection between the web diary 100, the docking station 400, and the computer 500 will be described.

First, the web diary 100 and the docking station 400 are connected to parallel or serial physical data lines and control lines for data communication, and are connected to a standardized communication protocol such as USB, ECP, or RS-232C or a self-defined protocol. Send and receive data by The docking station 400 and the computer 500 are connected by a USB cable to transmit various DATA and web diary 100 and the connection signal of the docking station 400.

The above embodiment has described a case where the docking station 400 substantially mediates data transmission between the computer 500 and the web diary 100.

In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the computer 500 and the web diary 100 may be directly connected.

At this time, the docking station 400 is configured such that the web diary 100 is directly connected to the computer 500 by being connected to the docking station 400 (that is, data can be directly transmitted and received with the web diary via a USB cable of the computer). Only the connection part, the connection detection switch 412, and the power supply part 440 are provided. On the other hand, since the web diary 100 is substantially directly connected to the computer 500, as shown in FIG. 5, the configuration shown in FIG. 3, which is not shown, further includes a USB controller and a USB data serial / parallel conversion unit, or as described above. The central controller 160 of one web diary may be configured to provide both the USB controller and the USB data serial / parallel converter.

When the direct USB data connection method is applied, the connection detection signal is detected by the web diary 100 and transmitted directly to the computer 500.

6A is a schematic structural block diagram of a comprehensive information service operation system providing information providing, advertisement, research, and additional services using a web diary according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a web providing a comprehensive information service site. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a server.

The comprehensive information service operating system is composed of a comprehensive information service site 600, a computer 500, a docking station 400, and a web diary 100 operated by a web server as shown in FIG. 6A.

Here, the comprehensive information service site 600 and the computer 500 are interconnected through the Internet network, the number of the connection is not limited. The connection between the computer 500, the docking station 400, and the web diary 100 is as described above. That is, the computer 500 and the docking station 400 are connected by the USB cable 430, and the docking station 400 and the web diary 100 are connected by physical contact as in the case of charging the battery.

Next, the configuration of a web server that operates the comprehensive information service site 600 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6B, the comprehensive information service web server includes a computer connection unit 610, a central control unit 620, an information related DB (Database, 630), a user related DB 640, an advertisement / research DB 650, and related information. Information site 660 is composed of each role is as follows.

The computer connection unit 610 is a part that is connected to the user's computer 500 through the Internet network, and most of the computer connection unit 610 is connected through a line of a high speed internet service company. The central controller 620 controls the download / upload of the corresponding information according to the web diary user's access and requirements, and controls the collection, classification, storage, and the like of various information. The information-related DB 630 stores various kinds of information to be provided to each user, and the user-related DB 640 stores user's personal information, information on usage conditions input by the user, and the user's diary information. In addition, the advertisement / research DB 650 stores information on advertisements and researches to be performed for web diary users and user response results. In addition, the related information site 660 is a related information site that can provide a variety of information for providing to the web diary users for a fee / free in connection with the comprehensive information service site.

Here, the comprehensive information service site 600 provides the aggregated request information in addition to the basic information according to the subscriber's request, and is responsible for the advertisement contents service and comprehensive management of the advertiser. Basically, it is a site that can provide the service selected by the user every day. Internet newspaper site, e-book site, advertising research site, advertisement contents provision, schedule management, address book, etc. Via a connected computer and docking station, users can download to the web diary or upload information in the web diary.

The computer 500 is installed with software for accessing the comprehensive information service site 600 described above and receiving services. The computer 500 provides a docking station for the information serviced by the comprehensive information service site 600 through a USB port and a USB cable. By transmitting to 400, it is ultimately possible to download the information and the like provided by the comprehensive information service site 600 to the web diary (100). On the contrary, the information stored in the web diary 100 is received from the docking station 400 and uploaded to the comprehensive information service site 600. This enables data exchange between the comprehensive information service site 600 and the web diary 100.

As described above, the web diary 100 may provide general diary functions such as offline news provision, schedule management and address book, simple game provision, event and announcement information of service providers, advertisement banners including introduction of new products of advertiser companies, or the like. Provide icon advertisement, research function, cover of web diary, business card holder for storing business cards or credit cards, credit card collection, memo space for writing simple notes with pen, wallet space for bank notes, mobile phone storage space And the like.

As described above, when the web diary 100 is mounted, the docking station 400 provides information exchange between the comprehensive information service site and the web diary 100 through the computer 500, and the web diary 100 Supply charging power.

A method of providing an information service, an advertisement, research, and an additional service by the comprehensive information service operating system using the web diary described above will be described.

First, in order to use the system of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6A, the comprehensive information service site 600, the computer 500, the docking system 400, and the web diary 100 are interconnected and necessary for providing a service. The initialization process is performed.

In the initial process, the user installs the environment setting and application software necessary for accessing the site in order to use the comprehensive information service site 600 that provides the web diary service on the computer 500, and the web diary service as shown in FIG. Sign up for

That is, the user accesses the comprehensive information service site 600 from the computer 500 through the Internet network (S701) and inputs necessary information to register a member and receive an ID and a password (S702). The ID and password of the user are downloaded and stored in the user environment setting unit 550 of the user computer 500 and the user environment setting unit 180 of the web diary 100, respectively, and are stored in the web diary 100. The stored user ID and password allow the public docking station 400 installed in a public place to access a comprehensive information service site and receive a set service.

In addition, the user himself / herself chooses the area of interest, research participation, or the like to receive the service, or corrects matters related to the set interest area, research participation, etc. (S703).

If the user selects the information provided for a fee (S704), the possible payment method is registered and then terminated (S705).

The information on the web diary service subscription described above is maintained until the user accesses and corrects the comprehensive information service site 600, and is stored in the user-related DB of the server operating the comprehensive information service site 600.

After completing the initial process, the user can use the web diary service provided by the comprehensive information service site 600.

8 to 11 illustrate a method of providing information providing, advertisement, research and additional services of the comprehensive information service operating system.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of downloading information and advertisements / researches selected by the user from the comprehensive information service site to the web diary, and uploading the response results of the advertisements / researches to the comprehensive information service site.

First, the information receiving process (S801) will be described. When the user mounts the web diary 100 to the docking station 400, the docking station connection unit 120 and the web diary connection unit 410 are interconnected. Then, the connection detection switch 412 operates, and the central control unit 430 of the docking station 400 detects the connection of the web diary 100 and transmits that the web diary 100 is connected to the computer 500. . Then, the computer 500 accesses the comprehensive information service site 600 and then transmits the user ID and password stored in the user environment setting unit 550 through the Internet network, and the comprehensive information service site 600 is connected to the user-related DB. The web diary corresponding to the received user ID and password is checked, and the searched information and advertisement / research contents are transmitted to the computer 500, and the computer 500 uses the web station through the docking station 400. By transmitting to 100, the web diary 100 downloads the information of the comprehensive information service site 600 and stores it in the download memory of the memory unit 170 (S801). At this time, if there is existing information in the upload memory of the memory unit 170 or the result data of participating in the advertisement / research The user deletes or uploads the data to the comprehensive information service site 600 by the method specified by the user.

When the download is completed, the user disconnects the web diary 100 from the docking station 400 and then searches for the received advertisement / research using the function selection unit 130 (S802) to determine the existence of new information. (S803). If the new information does not exist, the advertisement / research is terminated. Otherwise, the advertisement / research is participated in the advertisement / research and the response is received (S804), and the result is stored in the upload memory of the memory unit 170 (S805).

When the web diary 100 is connected to the docking station 400 (S806), the advertisement / research response result stored in the upload memory is transmitted to the comprehensive information service site 600 through the computer 500 (S807). It is analyzed by the central control unit and provided to the advertiser or research company.

In addition, information about a user's schedule or the like created by the diary program in the user's computer 500 is once stored in the diary unit 540 of the computer 500, and when the user accesses the comprehensive information service site 600, the comprehensive information service. Uploaded to the user related DB of the site 600. The uploaded diary information is downloaded to the web diary 100 together in the information receiving process described above.

The above describes the case where the user uses his computer and the docking station. If the user uses the computer and the docking station installed in a public place, the computer receives the user's ID and password from the user's web diary and accesses the comprehensive information service site. By transmitting, information is downloaded / uploaded.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of downloading the information and advertisement / research described in FIG. 8 at a designated time.

Information to the web diary 100, advertising / research download may be of three forms.

1) Download at any time. In this case, at the moment when the web diary 100 is mounted on the docking station 400, the connection of the comprehensive information service site 600 and the upload / download of the information occur.

2) Download at the specified time. In this case, even when the web diary 100 is mounted on the docking station 400, the access and up / download of the comprehensive information service site 600 occurs only after a designated time, and in this case, the web diary mounted after work ( This is why you want to get up-to-date information by getting access and downloads just before going to work (because the information you get this morning is more recent than last night).

3) The download time interval is specified. At this time, while the web diary 100 is connected to the docking station 400, new information is downloaded at regular intervals. If you don't know when you'll be using a web diary, usually in the office, this download method is convenient.

Describes how to download a specified time.

As shown in Fig. 9, the download mode is set in the current time download, the designated time download, and the periodic download in the setup of the software for the web diary in the computer 500 (S901).

Then, when the web diary 100 is mounted on the docking station 400 (S902), while starting the battery charging of the power supply unit 170 of the web diary 100, the download mode is checked to determine whether the current time is downloaded (S904). ).

As a result of the determination, if the current time is downloaded, the computer 500 accesses the comprehensive information service site 600 to download immediately (S907), and the comprehensive information service site 600 stores the ID and password of the transmitted web diary user. After checking, the information is downloaded to the web diary 100 (S908, S909).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S904 that the current time is not downloaded (specified time download or periodic download), and compares the specified time with the current time (S905), if the match is performed, steps S907 to S909 are performed to the web diary 100. Download the information.

After completing the download, it is determined whether it is a periodic download (S910), and if it is a periodic download, the process returns to step S905 and repeatedly downloaded at a predetermined time interval.

At this time, a predetermined time is increased by a repetitive download cycle for periodic download.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an additional service using a web diary of the present invention.

In this case, the computer 500 accesses the comprehensive information service site 600 through the Internet network (S1001), selects an additional service menu, and provides additional services (for example, foreign language services such as English and Japanese). After selecting the desired service, the payment means is selected, and the connection to the comprehensive information service site 600 is terminated (S1002 to S904).

Subsequently, when the web diary 100 is mounted on the docking station 400, additional service information is received in the same process as in FIG. 8. That is, the corresponding additional service of the comprehensive information service site 600 is downloaded to the download memory of the web diary 100 via the computer 500 and the docking station 400 (S1005 and S1006). The user uses the supplementary service, and checks the supplementary service usage history of the comprehensive information service site to determine whether the supplementary service is completed. (S1007 to S1010).

If the user does not use the supplementary service, the process returns to step S1007 to continue downloading of the supplementary service, otherwise, the use of the supplementary service is terminated.

The web diary as described above, methods of providing information, advertising, research, and other additional services using the same, and the profits that can be obtained by a comprehensive information service site, a high-speed internet network service provider, and a web diary user in the system will be described.

First, the comprehensive information service site 600 provides the aggregated request information in addition to the basic information according to the subscriber's request, and is responsible for the advertisement contents service and comprehensive management of the advertiser. Therefore, the main form of revenue generated from the comprehensive information service site 600 is advertising costs. The icon of the advertisement display unit 124 at the bottom of the screen of the web diary 100 includes information such as site information, product information, and events of the advertiser, and subscribers of the high-speed Internet network or subscribers of the web diary service receive new contents every day as members. You can download it.

Since the web diary 100 has a high advertisement attention rate due to its characteristics, it is very effective as an advertisement. In this case, the advertising cost is proportional to the number of members of the web diary 100, that is, the number of subscription members. A company that provides a comprehensive information service site initially provides a web diary (100) at no cost or inexpensive price to its registered members to increase the number of members and improve the advertiser's expectation of the advertisement. . Alternatively, even if the service is provided offline, it is possible to raise profits by providing additional educational services, such as English and Japanese conversation, which are highly effective.

High-speed Internet network leased line service providers can secure a monthly fee from subscription members by increasing the number of subscribers through free or cheap offer of the web diary 100 and may be guaranteed a part of the advertising revenue depending on the initial investment scope.

The subscriber of the web diary can receive the web diary 100 at no charge or a low price by subscribing to a high-speed internet network service or a comprehensive information service site, and receive the above-described service, and view an advertisement appearing on the screen of the web diary 100. By participating in research, you can receive benefits such as freebies or cyber money accumulation, and high-speed internet network fee reduction (see Figure 11).

The above-described profit model will be described with specific examples.

The information provided (downloaded) on the web diary is provided differently according to the selection agreement of the user (subscriber). Basic information may include internet newspapers, but subscribers can select major daily newspapers, sports, economics, and electronic newspapers for free. In addition, information such as English and Japanese language education content is a service provided for a fee.

The web diary display unit 120 includes an advertisement display unit 124 for displaying a banner advertisement in addition to the provided content. Banners should be limited to a certain number of ads (e.g. 20 ads) so that only a certain amount of space is allocated. When the banner advertisement that the subscriber is interested in is selected, detailed advertisement contents are displayed, and when there is a product purchase intention or research participation result according to the advertisement, the selected information is stored in upload memory in the web diary memory unit 170 and then docked station ( 400 is automatically transmitted to the comprehensive information service site 600, so that the information is delivered to the advertising client.

Target research or target marketing is also requested and delivered to subscribers in the same way. According to this method, it is easier to change the contents of advertisements than general paper advertisements, and the advertisement production cost and maintenance are easy, and the attention of customers is high and 1: 1 marketing is also possible. In addition, the high hit rate can be induced due to the ease of use, and the hit rate can be automatically stored in the web diary's memory to be used as an analytical data to measure the interest of the subscriber.

Recruitment of advertisers ensures vested rights for a certain period by recruiting only a limited number of advertisers by individual negotiation by advertisement industry. In addition, since the number of web diary spreads is the same as the number of members of high-speed internet network, the advertising cost is differentiated by the number of subscribers to compensate for the case where the target number of subscribers is not reached.

The technical spirit of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this is by way of example only and not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, it is obvious that any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and imitations without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

When the comprehensive information service operating system is configured using the portable information terminal of the present invention, the service provided online can be used even in a space where a computer is not installed. On the contrary, the information worked on the offline (portable information terminal) can be used online. It can be used, allowing the use and exchange of information without space constraints.

As such, the present invention can be used both on and offline, so that it is easy to create a business profit model through advertising, and as a result, both service providers, users, and advertisers can benefit.

That is, a user can use a portable information terminal for free or low-cost at the same time as joining a high speed internet network or registering a user at a comprehensive information service site, and at this time, by viewing an advertisement provided by the comprehensive information service site or participating in research, Reduction of network usage fee, cyber money accumulation, and prizes can be provided.

In addition, the high-speed Internet network operators and / or comprehensive information service providers may obtain an increase in the number of subscribers and service fee income according to the provision of free or low-cost portable information terminals, and share the advertising revenue, which is the core of the present invention. Can also be.

In addition, the advertiser can obtain a positive advertising effect both on and offline.

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Various information, advertisements, research, additional services, etc. are downloaded online through an interface means from a comprehensive information service providing means, and the downloaded information is used or participated in offline without any place restrictions, A portable information terminal capable of exchanging a variety of information by uploading a result of use or participation to the comprehensive information service providing means online through the interface means, Interface connecting means for connecting with the interface means; Storage means for storing the various information or the like to be downloaded or uploaded through the interface means connected with the interface access means; Display means for displaying a variety of information and the like stored in the storage means; Function selection means for selecting a function required for operation of the terminal; User environment setting means for managing information of the terminal user required to use the comprehensive information service providing means; When the various information and the like are downloaded, the result of the use or participation of the already stored various information or the like is uploaded while being stored in the storage means, and the contents stored in the storage means are displayed on the display means by selection of the function selection means. Control means for controlling the use or participation and storing the result in the storage means; And And a power supply means for supplying power to the terminal. The method of claim 1, And the control means further controls to convert and process various kinds of information to be downloaded or uploaded through the interface means into data of USB standard. The method of claim 2, The control means converts and processes various types of information, such as USB serial data downloaded through the interface means, into parallel data, and converts and processes the use or participation result of various types of information, such as parallel data to be uploaded, into USB serial data. A portable information terminal further comprising controlling. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A removable cover means for covering the terminal body; And the cover means provides a variety of storage spaces on the surface, between the surface and the back surface, or on the back surface. Various information, advertisements, research, additional services, etc. are downloaded from the comprehensive information service providing means to the portable information terminal of claim 1 online through an interface means, and the downloaded various information and the like are downloaded on the offline without restriction of a place. A system for exchanging and operating various types of information by using or participating in the terminal and uploading a result of using or participating in various types of information through the terminal to the comprehensive information service providing means online through the interface means. The comprehensive information service providing means, One or more sites that provide various information services through the Internet network; And, The site is connected to the site through the Internet network, and various information provided from the site is downloaded to the terminal through the interface means, or the result of the use or participation of various information from the terminal is received through the interface means. And a computer for storing and managing a user environment for using the site of the terminal user, and storing and managing the schedule, personal information, etc. of the terminal user and uploading the same to the site. Comprehensive information service operation system using a portable information terminal. The method of claim 5, The interface means, A power supply for controlling an external supply power supply and an internal supply power supply used for charging the power supply means of the terminal; A terminal connection unit providing a connection between the terminal and the interface means and generating a connection detection signal when the terminal is connected; A computer connection for providing a connection for data communication with the computer; And A portable information terminal including a central control unit for controlling and converting a variety of information to be downloaded to the terminal or uploaded to the site through the computer and the connection detection signal generated from the terminal connection unit to the data of the USB standard standard; Comprehensive information service operation system used. The method of claim 6, The central control unit, A portable information terminal further comprising converting and processing various downloaded information such as USB serial data into parallel data, and converting and processing the use or participation result of various information such as parallel data to be uploaded into USB serial data. Comprehensive information service operation system used. The method of claim 5, The control means of the terminal, And converting and processing the connection detection signal generated at the terminal connection unit such as various information to be downloaded or uploaded through the interface means into data of a USB standard standard, and The interface means, A power supply for controlling an external supply power supply and an internal supply power supply used for charging the power supply means of the terminal; A terminal connection unit providing a connection between the terminal and the interface means and generating a connection detection signal when the terminal is connected; And Comprehensive information service operating system using a portable information terminal including a computer connection for providing a connection for data communication with the computer. The method of claim 8, The control means of the terminal, The portable information terminal further includes converting and processing various types of information of the USB serial data downloaded through the interface means into parallel data, and converting and processing the parallel data to be uploaded through the interface means into USB serial data. Comprehensive information service operation system using. A method for operating a comprehensive information service system using the portable information terminal of claim 5, Initialization required to provide various information by accessing one or more information service sites from the computer and inputting necessary information to register membership, receive ID and password, and select and register a field of interest to receive information or services. Performing a process; The terminal is connected to the interface means to inform the connection state of the terminal from the interface means to the computer, whereby the computer downloads various information retrieved by the conditions set at one or more information service sites to the terminal connected to the interface means. Downloading process of receiving and transmitting various information to the terminal through the interface means; And And uploading, to the terminal connected to the interface means in the downloading process of the various information, various information such as uploading the use or participation result of the various information to the comprehensive information service site through the interface means and the computer. Comprehensive information service operation method using a portable information terminal. The method of claim 10, The process of performing the initialization necessary for providing the various information, etc., Accessing at least one information service site from the computer through an internet network, inputting necessary information, registering a member, receiving an ID and password, and registering the same in a user environment of the computer and the terminal; , The download process of the various information, The terminal is connected to the interface means to inform the computer of the terminal connection state from the interface means to the computer, and the computer reads the ID and password of the terminal user connected to the interface means in a registered user environment, thereby providing comprehensive information through the Internet network. Comprehensive information service operating method using a portable information terminal further comprising the step of transmitting to check the service site. The method of claim 10 or 11, The process of performing the initialization necessary for providing the various information, etc., The additional service selection process for selecting a desired service from among additional services provided for a fee by accessing a comprehensive information service site through the Internet from the computer, and selecting a payment method; The download process of the various information, Determining whether to use the additional service by checking an additional service usage history of the comprehensive information service site; And The method of operating a comprehensive information service using a portable information terminal further comprises continuing to download the additional service if the use of the additional service is not completed, and otherwise terminating the use of the additional service. The method of claim 10 or 11, Downloading of various information or the like is a current time download which allows various information to be downloaded when the terminal is connected to the interface means, a designated time download which causes various information to be downloaded to the terminal connected to the interface means at a specified time, or the terminal interface A method of operating a comprehensive information service using a portable information terminal that can select any one of periodic downloads to be downloaded at regular time intervals while connected to the means. The method of claim 12, The download of various information or the like may include a current time download for allowing various information to be downloaded when the terminal is connected to the interface means, a designated time download for downloading various information or the like to the terminal connected to the interface means at a designated time, or A method of operating a comprehensive information service using a portable information terminal that can select any one of periodic downloads to be downloaded at regular time intervals while being connected to an interface means.