KR20040001363A - Data storing apparatus for internet access public phones and data processing method using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A DSS(Data Storage Server) for Internet public telephone kiosks and a method for storing data using the same are provided to offer data storage space for each user and to enable the data stored in a recording medium to be used at the third mobile terminal. CONSTITUTION: An Internet public telephone kiosk user selects whether he will make a telephone call or use the Internet(201). In the case of selecting the usage of the Internet, the user should select whether he will use the Internet generally or access a DSS(205). For DSS access, the user executes DSS log-in process(208). Then the user transmits and receives data between the Internet public telephone kiosk and the DSS(209). At this moment, the user reads data from a recording medium using a CD reader/writer in the Internet public telephone kiosk and stores the data in the DSS(210). Or the user stores his own data, stored in the DSS, in a recording medium(211).

Description

Data storing apparatus for internet access public phones and data processing method using it}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data storage device for a voice telephone and a public telephone capable of internet access, a data processing method using the same, and a computer readable recording medium recording a program for realizing the method.

The most representative device of the communication means is a telephone. Telephones can be classified into general home telephones, corporate key phones, and public telephones that can be used by ordinary users. In recent years, telephones have become more and more convenient and convenient functions using microprocessors.

However, with the recent development of the information and communication industry, the number of people searching for various information or doing business using the Internet is increasing rapidly. The number of websites provided through the Internet is increasing day by day, and the rapid development of the Internet has resulted in competition for attracting customers in various ways. The most successful site is a portal website that mainly searches. There is. This is for the convenience of users by connecting a variety of information to the Internet. However, there is a limit to using this even if the number of websites providing good service increases. That is, in a normal home or office, you can easily access the Internet using your own PC, but when you go out, there is no easy way to access the Internet except when carrying a laptop. As a result, new systems that users can easily access have been sought for the speed of the Internet.

By the way, public telephones are the easiest and most frequent means of communication in public places. However, due to the shortcoming of communication means for the purpose of voice communication only, due to the rapid spread of mobile telephones, the frequency of use thereof is significantly reduced. Various models of public telephones have been proposed to increase the efficiency of such telephones. The most common way is to access the Internet without the use of laptops or other tools by making the Internet accessible to take full advantage of the ease of access in public.

According to these demands, it is a public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) that can be easily accessed by the user, and is located in crowded places such as subway stations or the crowded area, and in remote islands away from city streets and land. "Public web terminal system (publication of Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2001-0084030, published 6 Sep. 2001)", which provides easy access to the Internet by installing a web terminal that can be used by anyone, such as a telephone, has a facsimile function and an electronic "Multi-function public telephone (Korea Patent Publication No. 2001-0065817, published on 11 July 2001), which integrates and embeds mail / receive functions, Internet functions, and print functions to perform various complex functions. This has been proposed.

By the way, the Internet-accessible public telephones (Internet public telephone kiosks) presented in the above-mentioned prior arts can send and receive data by attaching data, but the attached data can be sent to a third mobile terminal (for example, Internet environment). There was a problem that can not be used in a laptop that does not support).

Therefore, in the current technical field, a data storage device (DSS: Data Storage Server) for an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) is provided to provide a space for storing data for each user, and a data storage device (DSS). The data stored in the recording medium can be stored in a recording medium (e.g. CD-ROM, etc.) or stored in the DSS by accessing the Internet from a public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) with Internet access. A method of making the stored data available to a third mobile terminal (eg, a laptop that does not support the Internet environment) is indispensable.

The present invention has been proposed to meet the above-mentioned demands, and has a data storage device (DSS) for an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), which provides a space for storing data for each user. The data stored in the data storage device (DSS) can be stored in the recording medium or the data stored in the DSS by accessing the Internet from a public telephone with internet access, and thereby storing the data stored in the recording medium in a third mobile terminal. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data storage device for an Internet-accessible public telephone which can be used in the Internet, a data processing method using the same, and a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing the method.

1 is an exemplary configuration of a system in which a data storage device for an internet accessable public telephone to which the present invention is applied is linked;

2 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a data processing method according to the present invention;

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

100: public telephone with internet access

200: data storage device

An apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises: a data storage device for an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), the communication means for transmitting and receiving data with the Internet public telephone kiosk via the Internet; Authentication means for authenticating an access user; Storage means for storing the data for each user field; Manage the data stored in the storage means for each user field, extract the data desired by the authenticated user from the corresponding user field, deliver the data to the Internet public telephone kiosk through the communication means, and transmit the data transmitted from the internet public telephone kiosk. Management means for storing and managing the corresponding user field; And billing means for calculating the charges required for the transmission and reception of the data characterized in that it was made.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data processing method for an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), comprising: a first step of storing and managing data for each user field in a data storage device (DSS); A second step of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third step of extracting data desired by an authenticated kiosk user from a corresponding user field and transmitting the extracted material to the internet payphone kiosk; And a fourth step of calculating a fee for the transmission of the data.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a fifth step of storing (recording) the data in an external storage means by the Internet public telephone kiosk after performing the third step.

In addition, the present invention, after performing the second step, the sixth step of receiving and transmitting the data transmitted from the authenticated kiosk user from the Internet public telephone kiosk, stored in the corresponding user field; And a seventh step of calculating a fee for receiving the data.

On the other hand, another method of the present invention for achieving the above object is a data processing method for an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), the data storage device (DSS) for storing and managing data for each user field; Stage 1; A second step of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third step of receiving data transmitted from an authenticated kiosk user from the Internet public telephone kiosk and storing and storing the data in a corresponding user field; And a fourth step of calculating a fee for receiving the data.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a fifth step of reading the data stored in the external storage means and transmitted to the data storage device (DSS) after performing the second step.

In addition, the present invention, after performing the second step, a fifth step of extracting the material desired by the authenticated kiosk user from the corresponding user field and transmitting to the Internet public telephone kiosk; And a sixth step of calculating a fee required for the transmission of the data.

The recording medium of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises a first function of storing and managing data for each user field in the data storage device (DSS) having a processor; A second function of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third function of extracting data desired by an authenticated kiosk user from a corresponding user field and transmitting the data to an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk); And a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a fourth function of calculating a fee for the transmission of the data.

The present invention also provides a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for further realizing a fifth function of storing (recording) the data in an external storage means by the Internet public telephone kiosk after performing the third function. do.

On the other hand, another recording medium of the present invention for achieving the above object, the data storage device having a processor, the first function of storing and managing data for each user field in the data storage device (DSS); A second function of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third function of receiving data transmitted by an authenticated kiosk user from an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) and storing and managing the data in a corresponding user field; And a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a fourth function of calculating a fee for receiving the data.

The present invention also provides a computer with a program for further realizing a fifth function of reading the data stored in an external storage means and transmitting it to the data storage device after performing the second function. Provide a readable recording medium.

The present invention adds a communication line so that the Internet can be connected to a public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) that is installed in a public place and is used for the purpose of a voice call. A device (DSS) is provided to provide a space for storing its own data, and the data in the data storage device (DSS) can be recorded using a CD read / writer in an internet payphone kiosk. CD-ROM, etc.) or data stored on the recording medium (CD-ROM, etc.) can be stored in the DSS.

In other words, the present invention provides a data storage device (DSS) that can be accessed through the Internet together with an Internet access service through a public telephone, and a recording medium (CD ROM, etc.) through a CD-Read / Writer mounted in an Internet public telephone kiosk. The data stored in the DSS can be stored in the DSS, and the data stored in the DSS can be stored on a recording medium (CD-ROM, etc.), thereby enabling the transmission and reception of data even while moving.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exemplary configuration diagram of a system in which a data storage device for an internet accessable public telephone to which the present invention is applied is linked.

The Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 is read through the coin / bank reader 121 and the card (telephone card, credit card, etc.) reader 122 under the overall control of the controller 110. A charge processing unit 120 for processing charges, a phone 130 for voice calls, an input unit (touch screen 161, keyboard 162, CD reader 152, etc.) for input required for Internet use, It is composed of an output unit (monitor 151, a CD writer 152 for storage, etc.) and the Internet communication module 140 for outputting data necessary for Internet use.

In this case, the touch screen 161 and the monitor 151 may be integrally manufactured to simultaneously perform an input function and an output function.

The data storage device (DSS) 200 may be connected to an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 through the Internet, but the communication unit for transmitting and receiving data with the Internet-enabled public telephone 100 through the Internet. 210, an authentication unit 220 for authenticating an access user, a data storage unit 250 storing data for each user field, and data stored in the data storage unit 250 for each user field and managing the authentication. Extracts the data desired by the user from the corresponding user field and delivers it to the Internet-accessible public telephone 100 through the communication unit 210 and stores and manages the data transmitted from the Internet-accessible public telephone 100 in the corresponding user field. It includes a data management unit 240, and a billing processing unit 230 for calculating the charge required for the transmission and reception of data.

Accordingly, the Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 is a known Internet-accessible public telephone which performs a telephone function, an Internet access function, and the like, and the data storage device (DSS) 200 through the Internet. A CD reader / writer (R / W) 152 may be connected to read data stored in a recording medium (CD ROM, etc.) and transmitted to the communication unit 210 of the data storage device 200 through the Internet. The data transmitted through the communication unit 210 may be recorded on a recording medium (CD ROM, etc.).

For reference, the telephone function and the Internet access function of the publicly available public Internet payphone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 will be described based on the card (for example, telephone card) insertion time. .

First, the telephone function detects the information recorded on the card (for example, a telephone card) through the card reader 122, determines whether the card is a usable card through the detected information, and then the card is available for use. If it is a card, a dial window is displayed on the touch screen 161 or the monitor 151 to detect a dial program among various programs stored in a memory (not shown in the figure) so that a user can input a phone number, and the touch screen 161 Or detect the input state input by the user through the dial window through the monitor 151, and set the call to the telephone number corresponding to the input state detected through the public telephone network (PSTN), when the unit time is exceeded Each time, the unit amount is reduced and settled from the amount recorded on the card (telephone card) through the card reader 122.

On the other hand, the Internet connection function detects the information recorded on the card (for example, a telephone card) through the card reader 122, determines whether the card is a usable card through the detected information, and then uses the card. If possible, the web browser program is detected and executed among various programs stored in the memory (not shown in the drawing), connected to the Internet service provider's server (Internet site) through the Internet, and the Internet service menu is accessed through the web browser program. After displaying and starting the service, the unit amount is reduced and settled from the amount recorded on the card (telephone card) through the card reader 122 whenever the unit time is exceeded.

2 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a data processing method according to the present invention.

First, the user of the Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 must select whether to make a telephone call or use the Internet (201).

If the user selects a phone call, when the user inputs a phone number (202), a call is received at the corresponding phone number, a call is established (203), and the call ends (204). At this time, after the completion of the call (204), if you want to continue using the transition to the telephone call or Internet use selection step 201.

On the other hand, if the use of the Internet is selected, it is selected whether the use of the general Internet or the data storage device (DSS) (200) (205).

In this case, when the general Internet use is selected, the Internet may be used as in the PC (206).

However, when the DSS connection is selected, when the login is successfully performed through the DSS login process (208), between the Internet-enabled public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 and the data storage device (DSS) 200 Data can be sent and received (209). At this time, the data storage device is read by using a read / write device (CD R / W) 152 in the Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 to read data stored in a recording medium (CD ROM, etc.). The data may be stored in the (DSS) 200 or may be stored in a data storage device (DSS) 200 in a recording medium (CD-ROM, etc.) (210, 211). That is, the data stored in the data storage device (DSS) 200 is received by the Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 and the recording medium (CD) using the CD-R / W 152. Or the Internet communication module 140 in the public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) 100 capable of accessing the Internet by reading the contents stored in the CD using the CD-R / W 152. After transmission to the data storage device (DSS) 200 through the data storage device (DSS) 200 can be stored in its own data storage space. Transmitting and storing these data (209 ~ 211) is continuously performed until the DSS logout (212).

If you want to continue using after Internet use (general Internet use or DSS connection), the user is transferred to step 205 of selecting whether to use general Internet use or to access the data storage device (DSS) 200 during the Internet access step. It may be configured, or may be configured to transition to a telephone call or internet use selection step 201.

The method of the present invention as described above may be implemented as a program and stored in a computer-readable recording medium (CD-ROM, RAM, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be clear to those of ordinary knowledge.

As described above, the present invention provides a data storage device (DSS) for an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) to provide a space for storing data for each user, and provides an Internet-connected public telephone (Internet public telephone). Kiosk) is equipped with a device that can read and record data, and read the data stored in the recording medium (for example, CD-ROM, etc.) stored in the DSS over the Internet, or download the data stored in the DSS over the Internet It is possible to store (record) on a recording medium (e.g., CD-ROM, etc.) so that the data stored on the recording medium can be used by a third mobile terminal (e.g., a laptop that does not support the Internet environment). It works.

Claims (12)

A data storage device for an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), Communication means for transmitting and receiving data with the Internet public telephone kiosk via the Internet; Authentication means for authenticating an access user; Storage means for storing the data for each user field; Manage the data stored in the storage means for each user field, extract the data desired by the authenticated user from the corresponding user field, deliver the data to the Internet public telephone kiosk through the communication means, and transmit the data transmitted from the internet public telephone kiosk. Management means for storing and managing the corresponding user field; And Billing means to settle charges for the transmission and reception of the data Data storage device for internet accessible payphone including The method of claim 1, The internet payphone kiosk, Internet access is possible, and having a data reading and recording device, reading data stored in an external storage means and storing the data stored in a corresponding user field through the communication means, and recording the data transmitted through the communication means to the external storage means. A data storage device for an internet access public telephone. A data processing method for an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), A first step of storing and managing data for each user field in a data storage device (DSS); A second step of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third step of extracting data desired by an authenticated kiosk user from a corresponding user field and transmitting the extracted material to the internet payphone kiosk; And Fourth step of calculating the charges for the transmission of the data Data processing method comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein A fifth step of storing (recording) the data in an external storage means by the internet public telephone kiosk after performing the third step Data processing method further comprising. The method of claim 3, wherein A fifth step of receiving data transmitted by an authenticated kiosk user from the Internet public telephone kiosk and storing and managing the data in a corresponding user field after performing the second step; And 6th step of calculating the charges for the process of receiving the data Data processing method further comprising. A data processing method for an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk), A first step of storing and managing data for each user field in a data storage device (DSS); A second step of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third step of receiving data transmitted from an authenticated kiosk user from the Internet public telephone kiosk and storing and storing the data in a corresponding user field; And Fourth step of calculating the charges for the process of receiving the material Data processing method comprising a. The method of claim 6, After performing the second step, the fifth step of the Internet public telephone kiosk to read the data stored in the external storage means to transmit to the data storage device (DSS) Data processing method further comprising. The method of claim 6, A fifth step of, after performing the second step, extracting data desired by an authenticated kiosk user from a corresponding user field and transmitting it to the Internet public telephone kiosk; And A sixth step of calculating a fee for the transmission of the data; Data processing method further comprising. In a data storage device (DSS) having a processor, A first function of storing and managing data for each user field in the data storage device (DSS); A second function of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third function of extracting the data desired by the authenticated kiosk user from the corresponding user field and transmitting it to an internet access public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk); and Fourth function for calculating the charges for the transmission process of the data A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this. The method of claim 9, A fifth function of storing (recording) the data in an external storage means by the internet public telephone kiosk after performing the third function A computer-readable recording medium that records a program for further realization. In a data storage device having a processor, A first function of storing and managing data for each user field in the data storage device (DSS); A second function of authenticating a kiosk user connected via the Internet; A third function of receiving data transmitted by an authenticated kiosk user from an Internet-accessible public telephone (Internet public telephone kiosk) and storing and managing the data in a corresponding user field; And Fourth function for calculating the charges for the process of receiving the material A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this. The method of claim 11, A fifth function of reading the data stored in an external storage means and transmitting the data to the data storage device DSS after performing the second function; A computer-readable recording medium that records a program for further realization.