KR20030006717A - Method for providing contents using smart agent and system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and a system for providing contents using a smart agent are provided to make a user use various kinds of content information within a space or a building by using the smart agent enabling a wireless data communication. CONSTITUTION: The system comprises the smart agent(100), a network operator(200), a terminal(300), a web server(400), a service providing server(500) and a financial company server(600). The smart agent(100) is an adaptor of a PCMCIA(Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) card shape and is used by attaching an IC card. The user uses a customized value added service by inserting the smart agent into a PCMCIA card slot of a PDA(Personal Digital Assistant) or a computer and stores the customized data/application in a flash memory by using the information and the service of an information card through an IC card reader. The network operator enables the terminal(300) attaching the smart agent(100) to perform the wireless communication.

Description

Method for providing contents using smart agent and system

The present invention relates to a content providing method and system using a communication device, in particular, content using a smart agent that is an adapter of the information card and PCMCIA card type consisting of a combination of bank and credit card information and personal information (security / authentication function), etc. The present invention relates to a method and a system thereof.

In general, with the advance of computer technology and communication technology, the role as a data processing and communication function is becoming important.

With the development of computer technology and communication technology, data is transmitted and received through a connected mobile phone without using a modem by connecting to a digital mobile phone or a personal communication terminal, and the computer is transmitting and receiving data through a wired communication network, that is, a LAN or a telephone. .

However, it was very inconvenient to receive and use various contents desired by customers in public places by using mobile phones, personal communication terminals, and laptops.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for a user to use a variety of content information in a predetermined space or building using a smart agent that enables wireless data communication.

1 illustrates a content providing system using a smart agent according to the present invention.

2A shows a typical IC card.

Figure 2b shows the configuration of a smart agent according to the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating a service at an airport through a smart agent as an embodiment of an information providing method using a smart agent according to the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of a service in an airport through a thin client according to another embodiment of an information providing method using a smart agent according to the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a space configuration for an information providing service using a mobile device in an airport.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an airport service using a mobile device in an airport.

7 shows a system configuration by a service in an airplane.

In the method for providing content using a smart agent according to the present invention for solving the above technical problem, a method for providing various content information in a predetermined space and / or building using a terminal with a smart agent, (a) At the moment of entering the predetermined space and / or building, connecting to the smart agent attached to the terminal of the customer and the network operator in the airport to start mutual communication; (b) providing content information such as various shopping information, entertainment information, and communication service to a terminal of a customer through a service providing server connected to a web server installed in the predetermined space and / or building; (c) selecting information desired by a customer from various shopping information, entertainment information, and communication service through the terminal; And (d) using the information selected by the customer, calculating the used cost and transmitting the calculated cost to a service providing server through a web server and storing the information in a database of the customer.

Method for providing a push service using the terminal in the airport according to the present invention for solving the technical problem is (a) at the moment of entering the airport premises connected to the smart agent attached to the terminal of the customer and the network operator in the airport to communicate with each other Starting; (b) providing a message for confirming reservation to the terminal of the customer; (c) if the customer has not booked a ticket, inquiring a purchase intention, and connecting to a ticket purchase system, the customer makes a ticket purchase, the customer has made a reservation, and sends a welcome message; And (d) calculating the check-in and boarding time and transmitting the check-in and boarding time to the terminal of the customer, and transmitting the boarding time alarm at a fixed time interval until the boarding of the customer.

Method for providing a shopping service using the terminal in the airport according to the present invention for solving the technical problem is (a) at the moment of entering the airport premises connected to the smart agent attached to the terminal of the customer and the network operator in the airport to communicate with each other Starting; (b) transmitting shopping information to the terminal of the customer through the web server in the airport; (c) making a purchase request if the user wants to purchase through the shopping information or providing information for direct purchase if the store is located in an airport; (d) if the purchase is online, requesting the purchase approval through the terminal; (e) retransmitting the information purchased by the customer, calculating a used cost and transmitting the calculated cost to a service providing server through a web server and storing the information in a database of the customer; (f) transmitting the cost of the stored customer to a financial institution server; And (g) the financial company server is characterized in that it comprises the step of charging a fee to the customer.

The smart agent according to the present invention for solving the above other technical problem is a smart agent for processing the information of the card consisting of a combination of bank and credit card information and personal information, the information recorded on the IC chip of the IC card IC chip reader reading; Memory for storing customized data and applications; Communication means for communicating with a web server; And an interface connecting a web server with the communication means.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for providing contents using a smart agent, including a smart agent attached to an IC reader recognizing the IC card, and using various services; A web server that recognizes personal information of the smart card recognized from the terminal and authenticates the personal information; A service providing server for providing contents provided to the terminal; And a financial company server for calculating a service fee used using the terminal.

Method for providing a variety of content information in the aircraft according to the present invention for solving the other technical problem comprises the steps of (a) a smart card or smart agent to the smart agent reader; (b) transferring personal information stored in the smart card or smart agent to the in-flight server; (c) providing the personal information transmitted to the inflight server to a web PDA of the inflight seat through authentication and security by being connected to a service providing server on the ground through satellite; (d) selecting information desired by a customer from various shopping information, entertainment information, and communication service through the terminal; And (e) using the information selected by the customer, calculating the used cost, and transmitting the calculated cost to a service providing server through a web server and storing the information in a database of the customer.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for providing content using a smart agent, comprising: a plurality of seats including a terminal having a display device and a smart agent reader; A web server for recognizing and authenticating information transmitted from the smart agent reader and the terminal provided in the seat; It includes a service providing server for providing content provided to the terminal, characterized in that the transmission and reception between the web server and the service providing server is made through a wireless communication network.

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

1 illustrates a content providing system using a smart agent according to the present invention, wherein a smart agent 100, a network operator 200, a terminal 300, a web server 400, a service providing server 500, and a financial system are provided. It is made of a company server (600).

The smart agent 100 is made of an adapter in the form of a PCMCIA card, and is used by attaching an IC card. That is, when the IC card is attached to the smart agent, it is inserted into the PCMCIA card slot of the existing PDA / computer and uses the customized additional service, and the information / services of the information card customized through the IC card reader are used. Save and use the application.

In addition, the smart agent 100 according to the present invention is freely detachable and attachable to the IC card in which bank and credit card information and personal information are recorded.

The terminal 300 is a device that provides general travelers with information such as traffic usage, travel, games, shopping, etc., and has a smart agent 100 attached thereto, such as a kiosk, thin client, laptop, PDA, HHP, and the like. Is used.

Here, a kiosk is a computer arranged in a public place to be operated by a passenger who wants to find information on the screen, and provides general travelers with information such as traffic usage information, travel information, games, shopping, and the like. That is, various useful information can be obtained while manipulating the information displayed on the screen composed of the touch screen.

Thin clients include display, control, network and IC card or smart agent card slots.

The network operator 200 is a means for enabling wireless communication with the terminal 300 to which the smart agent 100 is attached, and uses an operator such as an access point, Bluetooth, and IP / PCX.

The web server 400 may use the web information through the web browser of the terminal 300. And. The web server 400 is connected to the service providing server 500 by a network and transmits the information provided by the service providing server 500 to the terminal 300.

The service providing server 500 recognizes the personal information of the smart card recognized from the terminal, authenticates it, and provides the content provided to the terminal.

The financial company server 600 is connected to the service providing server 500 by a network and bills the customer for the service provided by the customer through the terminal.

In addition, the present invention creates an interoperable service using a card in the HHP & Thin Client System, the information card is distributed in a free, paid and rental format through cooperation with banks and credit card companies, digital services that want additional service / value Leaders can purchase PCMCIA cards in free, paid and rental formats.

The system as shown in FIG. 1 can provide contents such as FIDS, shopping, web phones, entertainment, etc. in an airport, and provides contents such as shopping, communication, entertainment (VOD, MOD), etc. in an airplane.

2A shows a typical IC card.

An IC chip 21 is attached to the IC card, and the IC chip 21 stores customer information. The IC card 21 provides an authentication / security function, provides reliability, and provides convenience in use. In addition, through encryption and digital signature, forgery, tampering, hacking, etc. are prevented, and various applications and electronic commerce are provided.

2B shows a smart agent according to the present invention, which is composed of an IC chip reader 22, a memory 23, and a communication means 24. As shown in FIG.

The IC chip reader 22 reads the information recorded in the IC chip 21 of the general IC card shown in FIG. 2A.

The memory 23 stores customized data and applications, and a flash memory, a DRAM, a hard disk, and the like are used.

The communication means 24 is for communication with the web server 400 shown in Fig. 1, and means such as wireless LAN, modem, Blutooth, CDMA, and the like are used.

Here, the wireless LAN provides only the 10BASE-T LAN connection function of IEEE802.3 as the wired connection, and provides a 2Mbps transmission speed in the 2.4GHz frequency band of IEEE802.11 as the wireless connection.

PCMCIA, USB, and 1394 are used as interfaces.

The smart agent is given an IP address and a serial number.

The smart agent according to the present invention is made of an adapter in the form of a PCMCIA card, and is configured to enable the detachment / attachment of the IC card.

In other words, when the IC card is attached to the smart agent of FIG. 2B, the card is inserted into a PCMCIA card slot, such as an existing PDA / computer, using a customized additional service, and using the information card and the service of the information card through the IC card reader 22. Store and use customized data / application in memory.

3 is a diagram illustrating a service at an airport through a smart agent as an embodiment of an information providing method using a smart agent according to the present invention.

The hardware provider 31 sells the smart agent to the customer 32 and the service provider 34.

The service provider 34 may provide the smart agent to the airport 37, and the airport 37 may lend the smart agent to the customer 32.

The service provider 34 provides the service to the customer 32 through the network operator 33 with the content provided from the content provider 35.

In this case, the content provider 35 provides the service provider 34 with content provided from various content providers 39. In addition, the content provider 35 receives flight information from the airport 37 and the airplane 38.

The customer 32 who receives the content service pays the use fee to the card company 36.

4 is a schematic diagram of a service in an airport through a thin client according to another embodiment of an information providing method using a smart agent according to the present invention.

The hardware provider 41 sells the thin client equipment to the service provider 44.

The service provider 44 provides the thin client to the airport 47, where the customer 42 can use the thin client.

The service provider 44 provides the service to the customer 42 through the network operator 43 with the content provided from the content provider 45.

Here, services provided by the service provider 44 are mainly information services, communication services, and entertainment services. Information service is information service such as flight information, baggage tracking, emailing, SMS text messaging, communication service is service such as instant messenger SMS text messaging, entertainment service is e-book, VOD, MOD, SMS Services such as text messaging.

In this case, the content provider 45 provides the service provider 44 with content provided from various content providers 49. In addition, the content provider 45 receives flight information from the airport 47 and the airplane 48.

The customer 42 who has received the content pays the fee to the card company 46.

As described above, the service using the thin client device in the airport configures the user's own computing environment through the easy authentication and security process using the information card, and forms the credit / banking card in the information card as an IC chip. With built in, complete m-Commerce configuration.

In addition, customers who want Premium Service can purchase our PCMCIA card and configure their own mobile hard.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a space configuration for an information providing service using a mobile device in an airport, and includes a terminal 510, a network operator 520, and a web server 530.

The terminal 510 uses a mobile terminal such as a PDA, a phone, a notebook, and the like, and is attached with a smart agent.

The network operator 520 is installed at various locations in the airport to enable communication with the communication means of the smart agent attached to the terminal 510 and uses an access point, IP / PCX, Bluetooth, 802.11b, and the like.

The web server 530 is a server that provides a service requested from the terminal 510 in the airport, and enables web information to be used through the web browser of the terminal 510. And. The web server 530 is connected to a service providing server (not shown in the drawing) via a network outside the airport, and receives various content information provided by the service providing server and transmits it to the terminal 510.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an airport service using a mobile device in an airport.

Upon entering the airport premises, the customer's terminal is connected to the airport's network operator and commences mutual communication. Then, the user's information is transmitted and received to or from the user from the airport entry to the moment of boarding in the plane.

Providing a confirmation message to the customer's terminal.

If the customer has not booked the ticket, he will ask for a purchase intention and connect to the ticket purchase system, the customer will purchase the ticket, the customer has made a reservation and sends a welcome message.

Then, the check-in and the boarding time is calculated and transmitted to the terminal of the customer, and the boarding time alarm informing the boarding time of the customer.

And, if you want the location information service in the airport, and informs the current location of the customer and the desired location of the customer.

The customer will continue to transmit boarding time alarms until he or she boards the plane, and will continue the location information service in the airport.

In addition, another embodiment of the reservation service in the airport as shown in Figure 6 will be described as follows.

Upon entering the airport premises, the customer's terminal is connected to the airport's network operator and commences mutual communication. Then, the user's information is transmitted and received to or from the user from the airport entry to the moment of boarding in the plane.

The web server 530 provides various shopping information and content information to the terminal of the customer.

If the customer wants information through, for example, shopping, the shopping information is transmitted to the customer's terminal, and the customer decides whether or not to make a purchase through the shopping information. If the store, provide information for direct purchase.

In the case of an online purchase, the terminal

7 shows a system configuration by a service in an airplane.

Each seat 710 in the plane is provided with a web PDA 711 with a display device and a smart agent reader 713.

Web PDA 711 is provided with a display, CPU, graphics engine, communication means and the like to receive and use entertainment, chat and various content.

Since the smart agent reader 713 uses information & PCMCIA card, smart card or smart agent, the user can use user personal info and applications. (personal payment, personal data, personal applications, etc)

Therefore, when the plane occupant puts the smart card or smart agent into the smart agent reader 713 attached to the back of the airplane seat 710, the personal information stored in the smart card or smart agent is transferred to the cabin server 720, The server 720 is connected to the service providing server 740 on the ground through the satellite 730 through the authentication / security process to create an Internet interest group in the cabin through the web PDA 711, entertainment, chat as well as shopping, Various content services such as VOD and MOD can be used.

The drawings and specification are merely exemplary of the invention, which are used for the purpose of illustrating the invention only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims or claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible from this. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

According to the present invention, a smart agent for enabling wireless data communication can be used to communicate with an IT server in a building from the moment a user enters a predetermined space or building, and various content information can be provided.

In addition, the information card can be used to configure the user's own computing environment through easy authentication and security process, and a complete m-Commerce can be formed by embedding a credit / banking card in the form of an IC chip in the information card.

In addition, the service method in the plane, LCD display and other computing equipment-related costs are jointly invested by airlines, aircraft companies, in-flight system companies, business through issuance of information / smart agent card and additional benefits through the service business May benefit jointly with airline inflight system companies and card issuers.

Claims (19)

A method for providing predetermined content information in a predetermined space and / or building using a terminal to which a smart agent is attached, (a) accessing a smart agent attached to a terminal of a customer and a network operator in an airport to start communication with each other upon entering a predetermined space and / or building; (b) providing predetermined content information to a terminal of a customer through a service providing server connected to a web server installed in the predetermined space and / or building; (c) selecting information desired by a customer from various shopping information, entertainment information, and communication service through the terminal; And (d) using the information selected by the customer, calculating the used cost, and transmitting the data to the service providing server through a web server, and storing the content in the customer's database. The method of claim 1, (e) transmitting the cost of the stored customer to a financial institution server; And (f) The financial company server further comprises the step of charging a fee for use to the content providing method using a smart agent. The method of claim 1, wherein step (a) (a1) receiving customer information through the smart agent; And (a2) A method for providing content using a smart agent, comprising the step of receiving the customer's information and providing a permission message to a terminal of the customer through an authentication procedure. In the method for providing a push service using the terminal in the airport, (a) accessing the smart agent attached to the terminal of the customer and the network operator in the airport at the moment of entering the airport premises to start mutual communication; (b) providing a message for confirming reservation to the terminal of the customer; (c) if the customer has not booked a ticket, inquiring a purchase intention, and connecting to a ticket purchase system, the customer makes a ticket purchase, the customer has made a reservation, and sends a welcome message; And (d) calculating the check-in and boarding time and transmitting the check-in time to the terminal of the customer, and transmitting a boarding time alarm at a fixed time interval before the customer boards the plane. How to Provide. The method of claim 4, wherein If the location information service in the airport, the content providing method using a smart agent further comprising the step of informing the current location of the customer and the desired location information of the customer. In the method for providing a push service using the terminal in the airport, (a) accessing the smart agent attached to the terminal of the customer and the network operator in the airport at the moment of entering the airport premises to start mutual communication; (b) transmitting shopping information to the terminal of the customer through the web server in the airport; (c) making a purchase request if the user wants to purchase through the shopping information or providing information for direct purchase if the store is located in an airport; (d) if the purchase is online, receiving a request for approval through the terminal; And (e) retransmitting the information purchased by the customer, calculating the used cost, and transmitting the information to the service providing server through the web server and storing the content in the database of the customer. . The method of claim 6, (f) transmitting the cost of the stored customer to a financial institution server; And (g) The financial company server content providing method using a smart agent, characterized in that it further comprises the step of billing the customer. In the smart agent for processing the information of the card consisting of a combination of bank and credit card information and personal information, IC chip reader for reading the information recorded on the IC chip of the IC card; Memory for storing customized data and applications; Communication means for communicating with a web server; And And an interface connecting the web server with the communication means. The method of claim 8, wherein the smart agent is Smart agent which is made of PCMCIA card type adapter and uses IC card attached. The method of claim 8, wherein the communication means Smart Agent, characterized in that any one of wireless LAN, modem, Blutooth, CDMA is used. The method of claim 8, wherein the interface is Smart Agent, characterized in that any one of PCMCIA, USB, 1394 is used. The method of claim 8, wherein the memory is Smart agent, characterized in that any one of flash memory, DRAM, hard disk is used. In the system for providing a predetermined content service in a predetermined space by using a smart agent, A terminal having a smart agent attached to an IC reader recognizing the IC card and using various services; A web server that makes web information available through a web browser of the terminal; A service providing server that recognizes personal information of the smart card recognized from the terminal, authenticates the personal information, and provides contents provided to the terminal; And A financial company server for calculating a service fee used by using the terminal; The web server is connected to the service providing server network to transmit the information provided by the service providing server to the terminal, The financial company server is connected to the service providing server network and the content providing system using a smart agent, characterized in that the customer bills the customer for the service provided through the terminal. In the method for providing various content information in the aircraft, (a) inserting a smart card or smart agent into the smart agent reader; (b) transferring personal information stored in the smart card or smart agent to the in-flight server; (c) providing the personal information transmitted to the inflight server to a web PDA of the inflight seat through authentication and security by being connected to a service providing server on the ground through satellite; (d) selecting information desired by a customer from various predetermined contents through the terminal; And (e) using the information selected by the customer, the cost used is calculated and transmitted to a service providing server through a web server and stored in the customer's database, characterized in that it comprises a content providing method using a smart agent. The method of claim 14, (f) transmitting the cost of the stored customer to a financial institution server; And (g) The financial company server content providing method using a smart agent, characterized in that it further comprises the step of billing the customer. A plurality of seats provided with a terminal having a display device and a smart agent reader; A web server for recognizing and authenticating information transmitted from the smart agent reader and the terminal provided in the seat; It includes a service providing server for providing the content provided to the terminal, System for providing content using a smart agent, characterized in that the transmission and reception between the web server and the service providing server is made through a wireless communication network. The method of claim 16, And a financial company server for calculating a service fee used by the terminal. The method of claim 16, wherein the terminal Content providing system using a smart agent, characterized in that the Web PDA equipped with a display, CPU, graphics engine, communication means, etc. The method of claim 16, wherein the smart agent leader is Information & content providing system using a smart agent, characterized in that the device is a PCMCIA card, smart card or a smart agent.