KR20020070669A - Portable phone for mobile shopping and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable phone and method having a mobile shopping terminal function is provided to easily perform a goods purchase function, a ticket booking function, a traffic ticket purchase function, a music listening function, and a reading function in real time on on-line using a mobile communication terminal having a bar code scanner. CONSTITUTION: A bar code scanner(200) reads a bar code(100) corresponding to a good or a service item. A decoder converts the signal read by the bar code scanner(200) into a digital code. A processor connects to a wireless Internet connection URL(Uniform Resource Locator) address corresponding to the digital code, and provides electronic commerce environment associated with the goods or the service item.

Description

PORTABLE PHONE FOR MOBILE SHOPPING AND METHOD THEREOF}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile phone having a mobile shopping terminal function and a data processing method, and more particularly, to a mobile communication terminal having a scanner having a bar code reading function and a product information processing method using the same. It is about.

With the development of network technology and data processing technology, it is common to use wireless internet using a mobile communication terminal as well as voice call with a desired partner anytime and anywhere. That is, the user may be provided with services such as stock financial information, internet shopping, e-mail, and games by wirelessly accessing the Internet using his mobile communication terminal.

However, in the wireless Internet terminal according to the related art, even if a user desires to purchase a specific product, there is a disadvantage in that the Internet shopping cannot be performed when the user does not know the URL to purchase the specific product. Moreover, there is often a need to endure the inconvenience of browsing through a search engine for shopping for a particular product.

In addition, even if a user accesses an internet shopping mall that sells a desired product through the wireless Internet, the user has to be inconvenient to purchase through a log-in process or a sign-up process for verifying his / her identity. .

Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal having a scanner capable of reading a product code assigned to each product and an electronic commerce method using the same.

A second object of the present invention is a mobile communication terminal and an electronic commerce method using the same, in which, in addition to the first object, when a user desires to purchase a specific product, a user can easily execute a product purchase procedure through wired or wireless internet. To provide.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal and an electronic commerce method using the same, in addition to the first object, a user can easily and simply perform ticket reservation, ticket purchase, music listening, reading, and the like.

1a to 1c show an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal with scanning means according to the invention;

Figure 2 shows a first embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal with a scanning means according to the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal with a scanning means according to the present invention.

Figure 4 shows a third embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention.

Fig. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

50: mobile communication terminal

100: identifier or barcode

200: barcode scanning means

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal for communicating through a wireless communication network, comprising: scanning means for reading an identifier corresponding to a product or a service item; Decoding means for converting the signal read by the scanning means into a digital code; And a processing means for accessing a wireless Internet access URL address corresponding to the digital code and providing an electronic commerce environment related to the goods or service items.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means and an electronic commerce method using the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1A to 1C illustrate various embodiments of a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the scanning means may be mounted and used in the front or rear of the portable mobile communication terminal, the inside of the folder, and the like.

1A to 1C, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a scanning means 200 for reading the identifier 100 of the goods or items.

As a preferred embodiment of the identifier 100 according to the present invention, a conventional bar code can be used. In addition, the barcode may be a conventional one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode. The barcode scanning means 200 extracts a unique identification signal by optically scanning a barcode printed on a product package or the like, or a barcode printed on a printed matter including an advertisement.

The barcode scanning means 200 according to the present invention reads out the identification information contained in the stripes of the barcode 100 to generate an electrical signal, and the electrical signal output from the scanning means 200 is a decoder built in the mobile communication terminal. Is converted into a digital code. The electronic commerce method according to the present invention is characterized in that it provides a service such as providing various information to be described later and purchasing an online product by using the identification digital code read by the scanning means 200 described above.

2 is a view showing a first embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, a user having a mobile communication terminal having a barcode scanning means performs a scanning process by bringing his mobile communication terminal to a barcode 200 corresponding to a specific product or service item (step S201). ).

Subsequently, the identifier read by the barcode scanning means is converted into a digital code, and the user's mobile communication terminal is connected to the wireless Internet access URL address corresponding to the digital code (step S202). Subsequently, various information and purchase procedures related to the goods or service items scanned by the user may be directly provided on the display of the user's mobile communication terminal.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a touch screen function may be applied to a terminal according to the present invention in order to perform a mouse function. In addition, as a home page provided with a barcode according to the present invention, a product line (eg, foodstuffs, books, music, movies…), a detailed group page (eg, food, beverages, snacks, meat…), Subsequently, a detailed group page (e.g. carbonated, dairy…) under the drink, information on a brand-name product, or a purchase intent page (e.g., a coca cola, seven-star cider…) can be provided. have.

In one embodiment of the payment method according to the present invention, the price of the goods or service items purchased by the user may be charged to the user's mobile communication service providing telecommunication company, and the user may proceed in a manner of paying the telecommunication company later. (Step S204).

As another embodiment of the payment method according to the present invention, after storing the product information in the database inside the mobile communication terminal, the purchase and payment can be carried out at each product purchase site.

3 is a view showing a second embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, a business model for issuing an entrance ticket for admission to a theater, a movie theater, or the like using a mobile communication terminal having a barcode scanning means according to the present invention is a process of viewing an Internet movie wirelessly online. An embodiment is shown.

The second embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail as follows. The user wirelessly accesses the URL by scanning the barcode printed next to the movie poster of the advertisement with a barcode scanner attached to his mobile communication terminal. Subsequently, the user may book and issue a ticket for the desired running time.

As another embodiment of the present invention, when a barcode printed next to a movie poster of an advertisement is scanned, a URL of the movie can be directly connected to enjoy real-time movie viewing wirelessly. As another application of the second embodiment according to the present invention, the e-commerce method shown in FIG. 3 may be applied to a transportation fare payment method such as subway or bus.

That is, a user who wants to board a bar code at a subway boarding gate or a bus boarding gate, pays for the boarding fare by scanning using a mobile communication terminal equipped with his own scanning function at the time of entry and exit. The side expands the concept of electronic money by charging a mobile carrier for ride fare.

4 is a view showing a third embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention. Referring to Fig. 4, when a user scans a barcode printed on a jacket surface of an advertisement or a music CD using his mobile terminal before purchasing a music CD or a tape (step S401), the user accesses a URL corresponding to the barcode. (Step S402), the user can listen to title music or download music files through his mobile communication terminal (step S403).

That is, as an application example of the third embodiment of the present invention, a service of purchasing a music file wirelessly online or extracting and listening to music may also be provided.

5 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of an electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means according to the present invention. Referring to Fig. 5, a user scans a barcode printed next to a headline of a newspaper or magazine using his mobile communication terminal (step S501). Alternatively, the user is connected to a corresponding URL by scanning a barcode of a book in a flyer or a bookstore (step S502), and receives a reading distance related to the book or newspaper article to perform reading through a display of his mobile communication terminal. do. As a result, the mobile communication terminal of the scan function according to the present invention serves as a paperless newspaper or an electronic book (E-Book).

The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention to better understand the claims of the invention which will be described later. Additional features and advantages that make up the claims of the present invention will be described below. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment of the invention disclosed can be used immediately as a basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out similar purposes to the invention.

In addition, the inventive concepts and embodiments disclosed herein may be used by those skilled in the art as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. In addition, such modifications or altered equivalent structures by those skilled in the art may be variously changed, substituted, and changed without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention described in the claims.

As described above, the present invention makes it possible to easily perform product purchase, ticket reservation, traffic ticket purchase, music listening, reading distance reading function, etc. in real time using a mobile communication terminal having a barcode scanning means. As a result, it solves the inconvenience of the conventional wireless Internet browsing.

Claims (7)

In the mobile communication terminal for communicating through a wireless communication network, Scanning means for reading an identifier corresponding to a product or service item; Decoding means for converting the signal read by the scanning means into a digital code; And Processing means for accessing a wireless Internet access URL corresponding to the digital code and providing an electronic commerce environment related to the product or service item Mobile communication terminal comprising a. The mobile communication terminal of claim 1, wherein the identifier read by the scanning means comprises a barcode. A method of performing electronic commerce using a mobile communication terminal having scanning means for reading an identifier corresponding to a product or a service item, the method comprising: The user reading the identifier by bringing the scanning means of the mobile communication terminal to an identifier corresponding to the product or service item; Connecting to a product or service item selling site through a wireless communication network with a URL address corresponding to the read identifier, and displaying the content of the selling site on the user's mobile communication terminal; And The user receiving information related to the goods or service items displayed on his mobile terminal and performing a purchase request; Electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein the e-commerce method Billing of the goods or service items purchased by the user is billed to the user's mobile communication service providing telecommunications company, the user pays the telecommunications company Electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. Claims [1] A method for performing electronic commerce using a mobile communication terminal having scanning means for reading an identifier corresponding to a ticket including a transportation boarding pass or an entrance ticket for entering a specific place, Reading the identifier by bringing scanning means provided in the mobile communication terminal to an identifier installed at an entrance for boarding the transportation means or an entrance for entering the specific place; And The server that is connected to the URL address corresponding to the read identifier through a wireless communication network, and the server that manages to release the admission ticket or the boarding pass, charges the ticket to the account using the unique calling number of the mobile communication terminal of the user. Steps to charge Electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. Claims [1] A method for performing electronic commerce using a mobile communication terminal having a scanning means for reading an identifier corresponding to a distance to read a newspaper, a magazine, a book, or a music file. Reading the identifier by bringing the scanning means of the mobile communication terminal into proximity to the identifier corresponding to the reading distance or the hearing distance; And The server providing a reading distance or a distance to be read through the wireless communication network to a URL address corresponding to the read identifier and transmitting the reading distance or distance to the user's mobile terminal is provided. Electronic commerce method using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. 7. The mobile communication terminal of claim 6, wherein a charge for reading or listening provided to the user is charged to the mobile communication service providing telecommunication company of the user, and the user pays the telecommunication company. E-commerce method used.