KR20030047526A - Bluetooth system server for providing network service to bluetooth devices and method for providing network service using the server - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A Bluetooth system server providing network service to Bluetooth equipment and a method for providing network service using the same are provided to realize automatic authentication in several places with one registration. CONSTITUTION: A connecting part is connected with a plurality of Bluetooth access points(110). An access point control unit confirms and controls states of the plurality of Bluetooth access points(110). A user information database includes information related to Bluetooth users. A registration authenticating unit receives chip numbers of Bluetooth equipment(100) through the access points(110) for registering the Bluetooth equipment(100) at the user information database and authenticates the registered Bluetooth equipment(100) requesting authentication. A service providing unit provides a network service to the authenticated Bluetooth equipment(100) through the access points(110).

Description

Bluetooth system server for providing network service to Bluetooth devices and method for providing network service using same {{Bluetooth system server for providing network service to bluetooth devices and method for providing network service using the server}

The present invention relates to the use of Bluetooth wireless technology, and more particularly, to a system server for providing network services to Bluetooth devices using Bluetooth wireless technology, and a method of providing a network service using the same.

Current methods for using a network such as the Internet in a mobile device include a connection method using a mobile communication network, a connection method using a WLAN, and other short-range communication connection methods.

In the case of using a mobile communication network, a user must register a terminal at a business office in advance and receive a telephone number to receive a network service. In this case, it cannot be used in radio shadow areas such as indoors and underground, and the network speed is very slow in a wireless network having a data rate of 14.4kbps. In addition, in devices other than mobile phones, it is possible to use a wireless module that can be connected to a CDMA or GSM network. In this case, the cost is very high.

When using a WLAN, each store operator must install a WLAN access point (AP). The user must register, or sign up for, a WLAN-driven program before installation and install it on his or her laptop.Afterwards, the user must be assigned an IP address from each store and set up his laptop accordingly. do. A device that cannot be equipped with a WLAN card cannot be used, and it is inconvenient to pay a monthly fee for access service. In addition, there is a problem that the burden on the operators who use it because of the high cost to build and expand the infrastructure.

Other short-range connection methods include Bluetooth and IrDA. Each store needs to install a short range wireless AP jointly with an internet company, and a user must register his connection device to a computer connected to the AP for each store. At present, this method is inconvenient for users and lacks a profitable business model.

Therefore, there is a problem in that the network service according to the prior art is expensive and there is no convenient authentication and charging method.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a network service at a low cost, and a system server for providing a network service to Bluetooth devices using Bluetooth wireless technology to enable easy registration, authentication and billing for this, and a network service using the same It is to provide a method of providing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the above network service providing method on a computer.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a system for providing a Bluetooth network service according to the present invention.

2 is a conceptual diagram of a business model using a network service providing method according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart of the step-by-step data of the method for providing a network service to the displayed Bluetooth devices using the Bluetooth system server according to the present invention.

4 is a flowchart of step-by-step data of a method for providing a network service to Bluetooth devices without a display using a Bluetooth system server according to the present invention.

The system server for providing a network service to a plurality of Bluetooth devices by using the Bluetooth wireless technology according to the present invention for achieving the technical problem, check and adjust the status of the connection, the Bluetooth access points connected to the plurality of Bluetooth access points An access point control unit, a user information database including information on the Bluetooth user, a chip number of the Bluetooth devices through the access point, and the Bluetooth device is registered in the user information database using the access point, and a registration requesting authentication is performed through the access point. It is preferable to include a registration authentication unit for authenticating the authenticated Bluetooth devices, and a service provider for providing a network service to the authenticated Bluetooth devices through an access point, more preferably Bluetooth devices The apparatus further includes a use amount settlement unit configured to calculate a time for receiving the network service and to settle the use amount accordingly.

The method for providing a network service to Bluetooth devices using the Bluetooth system server according to the present invention for achieving the above technical problem, by receiving the chip number of the Bluetooth devices through a Bluetooth access point using the Bluetooth device to the user information database Preferably, the method includes the steps of registering, authenticating registered Bluetooth devices requesting authentication through an access point, and providing network services to the authenticated Bluetooth devices through an access point, more preferably Bluetooth. Calculating the amount of time the devices receive the network service and calculating the amount of use accordingly.

Hereinafter, a system for providing a network service to a plurality of Bluetooth devices using a Bluetooth wireless technology according to the present invention and a network service providing method using the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a system for providing a Bluetooth network service according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a system for providing a Bluetooth network service includes a plurality of Bluetooth devices 100, a plurality of Bluetooth access points 110, a Bluetooth system server 120, a wired or wireless portal server 130, and an electronic device. It consists of a currency settlement server 140.

The Bluetooth device 100 refers to a media, information device or communication device using Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth wireless technology refers to a globally agreed short range wireless communication standard, which is a standard for wireless devices that are used at a close range of 10m to 100m, so that wireless devices can be used anywhere in the world in a unified way. The Bluetooth chip to be mounted on the Bluetooth device 100 in order to use the Bluetooth wireless technology is low in cost and low in power consumption. In addition, since the size of the Bluetooth chip is small, it can be applied to mobile devices such as media, information, and communication, and can be used for authentication since it has a unique chip number.

The Bluetooth device 100 may exchange information by communicating with the Bluetooth access point 110 through a Bluetooth network, and may be divided into a Bluetooth device having a user interface (hereinafter, referred to as a display) and a Bluetooth device having no display. have.

The Bluetooth access point 110 is a device that recognizes Bluetooth devices within a certain distance and connects to a Bluetooth system server. This is in itself a Bluetooth device. If a Bluetooth device of the same nature is located in one region, one group is constituted, in which the access point 110 becomes a master Bluetooth device and the other Bluetooth devices 100 become slave Bluetooth devices.

The access point 110 recognizes only Bluetooth devices within a certain area of 10m to 100m by Bluetooth wireless technology, so that the access point 110 can distinguish not only the geographical location but also the number of floors of the building. This makes it possible to provide the most accurate service among the LBS (Location Based Service) using location tracking currently being used.

Referring to FIG. 1, there are two types of Bluetooth access point 110: a kiosk type Bluetooth access point 112 and a wall mount type Bluetooth access point 114. The kiosk type Bluetooth AP 112 provides a user interface while providing a connection with a Bluetooth system server to the Bluetooth devices 100 having no display. The wall-mounted type 114 provides a connection to a Bluetooth system server for Bluetooth devices 100 with displays.

The Bluetooth system server 120 is also called an identification server, and is a core device of the present invention.

The Bluetooth system server 120 is connected to the plurality of Bluetooth access points 110, preferably connected to the xDSL network. The Bluetooth system server 120 is located in a separate place from the Bluetooth access point 110 and exchanges data with the Bluetooth device 100 through the Bluetooth access point 110 located in a plurality of places.

The Bluetooth system server 120 includes a user information database (DB) that stores information about Bluetooth users. Since one server connected to the plurality of access points 110 performs authentication using one database in which user information is registered, the network service may be provided after a simple authentication step after registration. In other words, automatic database authentication is possible at any place by building a database, so that convenient authentication and network connection are possible.

The Bluetooth system server 120 checks and adjusts the states of the Bluetooth access points 110, receives and registers chip numbers of the Bluetooth devices 100 through the Bluetooth access point 110, and then access point 110. When the Bluetooth device 100 requests authentication through the authentication, the Bluetooth device 100 checks whether the device is a registered device. Unlike the network connection method by WLAN, there is no need for a separate program installation or IP input.

The Bluetooth system server 120 provides a network service to the authenticated Bluetooth devices 100 through the access point 110. Preferably, the Bluetooth system server 120 is connected to the portal server 130 to provide the Internet service. Since it is connected using xDSL network, it is possible to provide high speed and high quality internet service for less cost than using mobile communication network.

Preferably, the Bluetooth system server 120 counts the time when the Bluetooth devices 100 received the network service, calculates the use amount according to the service time and the contents of the service, and calculates the use amount from the user. It is connected to the money settlement server 140 to settle the amount of use using electronic money.

The portal server 130 is connected to the server 135 of the content providers to provide data such as music, video, etc., and provides the LBS suitable for the local situation based on the geographical location of the Bluetooth access point 110.

In the case of mobile payment, the electronic money settlement server 140 is connected to the Bluetooth system server 120 to calculate the amount of usage as much as the Bluetooth devices 100 received the network service as electronic money.

2 is a conceptual diagram of a business model using a network service providing method according to the present invention.

The service provider 210 who wants to provide a Bluetooth network service at his or her store establishes a Bluetooth free zone by installing a Bluetooth access point 110 in a predetermined area. The Bluetooth free zone refers to a certain area of a store equipped with a Bluetooth access point 110, and provides a wired / wireless internet access service and an email service by a method of providing a network service according to the present invention together with services such as printing or photo printing of a digital camera. It provides local service such as VoIP service, contents downloading and uploading service such as MP3 or video, and geographic information service.

Internet access service is provided to mobile phones, PDAs, laptops, etc., and can provide all services of the Internet. In addition, a specialized service provided by a content provider may be provided.

An email service refers to performing a simple message transmission task using email or instant messenger.

VoIP service supports local and long distance telephone calls, mobile phones, international calls, etc., and the service fee is differentially applied.

Regional specialization services such as geographic information services include electronic map services, location based services (LBS), regional sports advertising, and sales of electronic coupons at regional venues.

The Bluetooth system service provider 220 having a Bluetooth system server provides a service such as wired or wireless Internet connection, VoIP, etc. to the service provider 210, and sells or leases the Bluetooth access point 110, or provides a Bluetooth free zone solution. It also provides for the management of operators that provide and maintain the facility. The operator 210 pays the purchase fee and the management fee to the Bluetooth system service provider 220.

The user 200 registers the Bluetooth device 100 that he or she intends to use, receives a Bluetooth network service at a store of the personal operator 210, and pays a service fee. When paying the service fee, a mobile payment method or a monthly payment method using electronic money is possible.

Referring to FIG. 2, the user 200 registers a Bluetooth device or pays a service fee to a Bluetooth system service provider 220. In the case of a service fee payment by actual registration or mobile payment, a Bluetooth free zone is used. In the business 210 of the store will be done.

In order for the user 200 to make a mobile payment, the electronic money must be purchased, which is prepaid to the electronic money company 240 and purchased.

When the user 200 pays the network service fee, the Bluetooth system service provider 220 pays the fee as a service fee to the individual operator 210 and the Internet portal service provider 230 that operate the Bluetooth free zone. The company 240 will settle the electronic money.

The wired or wireless Internet portal service provider 230 receives the content from the content provider 235 and pays a service fee in return.

3 and 4 are flowcharts of step-by-step data of a method for providing a network service to Bluetooth devices using a Bluetooth system server according to the present invention.

3 and 4, how the network service providing system of the present invention operates in each step in the network service of registration, authentication, access and billing will be described in detail.

3 is a flow chart of the step-by-step data of the method for providing a network service to the displayed Bluetooth devices using the Bluetooth system server according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the network service providing method using the Bluetooth system server 120 according to the present invention includes four steps of registration (S300), authentication (S310), connection (S320), and charging (S330).

The registration step S300 is a step of registering the user's Bluetooth device 100 with the Bluetooth system server 120. The Bluetooth chip number of the Bluetooth device 100 is transmitted to the Bluetooth system server 120 through the Bluetooth access point 110 (S302), and the Bluetooth system server 120 stores this in a user information database and stores the member list in the DB. It is made (S304). In addition, such user information is also linked to the member DB of the portal server 130 (S306).

The registration (S300) step is performed only once for one Bluetooth device 100, and when used thereafter, it is performed from the step of authenticating using a member list DB that is already configured without the need for a separate registration procedure.

The authentication (S310) step is a procedure for checking whether the Bluetooth device 100 has undergone an appropriate registration (S300) procedure. The already registered Bluetooth device 100 is authenticated to provide a network service, and the unregistered Bluetooth device 100 is denied authentication.

The authentication step S310 is performed automatically when the Bluetooth device 100 enters the Bluetooth free zone. The Bluetooth access point 110 of the Bluetooth free zone searches for whether the Bluetooth device 100 enters within a certain distance of the operation of the Bluetooth network (S311), and when the Bluetooth device 100 comes in, it is automatically recognized and confirmed. (S312), it is listed (S313). The Bluetooth access point 110 transmits the chip number of the recognized Bluetooth device 100 to the Bluetooth system server 120 to retrieve a registration DB (S314), and the Bluetooth system server 120 receives the Bluetooth device 100 in the registration DB. ) Is registered (S315). When registered in the user information DB through an appropriate registration process, authentication is performed (S316), and the Bluetooth access point 110 transmits it to the Bluetooth device 100 (S317). Once authenticated, the Bluetooth system server 120 transfers it to the portal server 130 to start a location based service (LBS) (S319).

In operation S320, a network service is provided to the authenticated Bluetooth devices 100. The Bluetooth device 100 is connected to the Bluetooth system server 120 through the Bluetooth access point 110 (S322), the Bluetooth system server 120 is connected to the portal server 130 to access the Internet (S324) . The portal server 130 receives paid or free content from the content provider 135 (S326) and provides the Bluetooth device 100 with the content. The Bluetooth system server 120 counts network use time (S328).

In the charging or settlement step (S330), the user makes a mobile payment on the network through electronic money (S322), and the Bluetooth system server 120 charges it (S344), and the electronic money settlement server 140 is used as a fee. It is a step of calculating (S336).

4 is a flowchart of step-by-step data of a method for providing a network service to Bluetooth devices without a display using a Bluetooth system server according to the present invention.

Examples of network services provided to the Bluetooth devices 100 without a display include uploading pictures taken by a digital camera using Bluetooth wireless technology to a network, MP3 files from the portal server 130, or the like. There is a case of downloading to the MP3 player used.

In order to provide such a network service to the Bluetooth devices 100 without a display, a user interface is required. For this purpose, a kiosk type Bluetooth AP (112 of FIG. 1) is provided. The kiosk type Bluetooth AP 112 provides an interface function such as a display, and is a device having a function of printing a photo taken with a digital camera or processing a coin or electronic money card for payment of a royalty.

Referring to FIG. 4, a method of providing a network service to Bluetooth devices without a display includes four steps of registration (S400), authentication (S410), connection (S420), and charging (S430).

Registration (S400) is a step of registering the user's Bluetooth device 100 to the Bluetooth system server 120. When the Bluetooth chip number of the Bluetooth device 100 is transmitted to the Bluetooth access point 110 (S402), the kiosk type Bluetooth AP 110 provides an interface for registration (S404), and the Bluetooth access point 110 The chip number of the Bluetooth device 100 is transmitted to the Bluetooth system server 120 and registered in the user information database (S406).

As in the case where there is no display (FIG. 4), as in the case where there is a display (FIG. 3), the registration (S400) step is performed only once for one Bluetooth device 100, and there is no need for a separate registration procedure for subsequent use. It is performed from the step of authenticating using the already configured member list DB.

In the authentication (S410) step, the user of the Bluetooth device 100 has to go through an appropriate login procedure (S412), which is different from the case where there is a display to select what kind of service the device wants to use the Bluetooth device 100 ( S414). The Bluetooth system server 120 searches for the registration DB (S416), and if the Bluetooth device 100 is properly registered (S418), the Bluetooth access point 110 transmits it to the Bluetooth device 100 ( S419).

The connection step S420 is a step of providing a network service to the authenticated Bluetooth devices 100. In the absence of a display (FIG. 4), the role of the Bluetooth access point 110 is greater than in the presence of a display (FIG. 3). Referring to FIG. 4, all steps require an interface of the access point 110.

When the Bluetooth device 100 connects to the Bluetooth system server 120 through the Bluetooth access point 110 (S421), the Bluetooth system server 120 accesses the Internet through the portal server 130 (S422). The portal server 130 provides a multimedia service such as MP3, video, digital photo phenomenon, etc. (S423), which appears on the interface of the Bluetooth access point 110 through the Bluetooth system server 120 (S424).

When the data of the Bluetooth device 100 is uploaded to the network (S425), or when the data is downloaded to the Bluetooth device 100 from the network (S426), the data is uploaded or downloaded through the Bluetooth access point 110. The Bluetooth system server 120 receives a file such as an MP3 or a video to be downloaded by the Bluetooth device 100 from the portal server 130 and transmits the file to the Bluetooth access point 110 (S427). The kiosk type Bluetooth AP 112 also provides a printing or printing service (S428). In each step, the Bluetooth system server 120 counts the time at which the network service is provided (S429).

In the billing or settlement step (S430), the user 200 provides a coin or electronic money card to the Bluetooth AP 112 of the kiosk type and pays the fee (S432), and the kiosk converts it to electronic money to convert the Bluetooth system server. Forward to 120. The Bluetooth system server 120 charges this (S434), and calculates the fee for use with the electronic money settlement server 140 (S436).

The present invention can be embodied as code that can be read by a computer (including all devices having an information processing function) in a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable recording devices include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

According to the method for providing a network service according to the present invention, a Bluetooth device is registered in a user information database of one Bluetooth system server connected to a plurality of access points, and the Bluetooth device of the user is authenticated and network services are authenticated using the same. By providing a separate program, no separate program installation or setting is required, automatic registration is possible at multiple locations with a single registration, and high-speed and high-quality network services can be provided at low cost.

In addition, by connecting to the settlement server using electronic money to settle the amount of use, convenient billing and settlement is possible.

Claims (10)

In the system server for providing a network service to a plurality of Bluetooth devices using Bluetooth wireless technology, A connection unit connected to the plurality of Bluetooth access points; An access point controller for checking and adjusting the state of the Bluetooth access points; A user information database containing information about the Bluetooth user; A registration authentication unit which receives the chip numbers of the Bluetooth devices through the access point and registers the Bluetooth device in the user information database using the same, and authenticates the registered Bluetooth devices requesting authentication through the access point; And And a service provider for providing a network service to the authenticated Bluetooth devices through the access point. The method of claim 1, The service provider is connected to the Internet portal server, Bluetooth system server, characterized in that to provide the Internet service through the access point to the authenticated Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth system server of claim 1, further comprising a use amount payment unit configured to calculate a time when the Bluetooth devices provided with the network service receive the service and to calculate the use amount accordingly. The method of claim 3, wherein The use amount settlement unit, the Bluetooth system server, characterized in that connected to the electronic money settlement server to settle the use amount using electronic money. The method of claim 1, The connection unit is a Bluetooth system server, characterized in that connected to the Bluetooth access points of the kiosk type to provide a user interface to the Bluetooth devices. A method for providing network services to Bluetooth devices using a Bluetooth system server connected to a plurality of Bluetooth access points and including a user information database including information on Bluetooth users, the method comprising: (a) receiving chip numbers of Bluetooth devices through the Bluetooth access point and using the same to register the Bluetooth devices in the user information database; (b) authenticating the registered Bluetooth devices requesting authentication through the access point; And (c) providing network services to the authenticated Bluetooth devices via the access point. The network service of claim 6, wherein the Bluetooth server is connected to an Internet portal server, and the step (c) provides Internet services to the authenticated Bluetooth devices through the access point. How to give it. The method of claim 6, (d) calculating the amount of time that the Bluetooth devices provided with the network service receive the service, and calculating the amount of use accordingly, providing the network service to the Bluetooth devices. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein the Bluetooth server is connected to an electronic money settlement server, and the step (d) is to use the electronic money to settle the use amount. (a) receiving chip numbers of Bluetooth devices through a Bluetooth access point and registering the Bluetooth devices using the chip numbers; (b) authenticating the registered Bluetooth devices requesting authentication through the access point; (c) providing a network service to the authenticated Bluetooth devices through the access point; And (d) A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute a step of calculating a usage amount by a Bluetooth device provided with the network service and calculating a usage amount accordingly.