KR20040106918A - Information service system and method by using mobile terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information service system using mobile wireless equipments and a method therefor are provided to receive information from a specific home page web server and record messages generated from mobile wireless equipments on a home page, thereby performing star marketing. CONSTITUTION: The first wireless equipment(100) receives a peculiar telephone number by applying for service registration. The second wireless equipment(200_n) has a permitted peculiar ID and a password by applying for service subscription. A wire Internet web server(500) provides information related to a subscriber of the first wireless equipment(100), and has a homepage for recording telephone call information and short messages when the second wireless equipment(200_n) attempts a call with the first wireless equipment(100) by dialing the telephone number. A mobile communication network permits the service registration of the first wireless equipment(100) and the service subscription of the second wireless equipment(200_n), and connects the second wireless equipment(200_n) with the wire Internet web server(500) in the case that the second wireless equipment(200_n) attempts a call with the first wireless equipment(100).

Description

Information service system and method using mobile wireless terminal {INFORMATION SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD BY USING MOBILE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT}

The present invention relates to an information service using a mobile wireless terminal, and in particular, a mobile wireless terminal subscriber can receive information provided on a specific homepage web server, and information that can record a message generated by the mobile wireless terminal on the homepage. A service system and method.

With the rapid development of the Internet and communication environment, it is becoming popular for entertainers, athletes, heads of organizations or organizations with specific purposes, politicians, and general individuals to promote their homepages. When the public wants to know their status, they can access the homepage to get the information they want, or they can communicate with them by writing a message on the bulletin board or sending an e-mail.

Basically, you can call the other party and talk directly. However, because this method can make each other feel both positive and negative, a more rational and convenient communication system or method is needed.

For example, in the case of a celebrity, a particular star may be exposed to his mobile phone number by fans, which may seriously invade his privacy. Nevertheless, because they cannot exist outside the public, they cannot unilaterally block information or refuse to communicate.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an information service system and method for allowing a mobile wireless terminal subscriber to receive information on a specific homepage web server and to record a message generated by the mobile wireless terminal on the homepage.

The first invention for achieving the above object is a first wireless terminal with a unique telephone number to apply for service registration, a second wireless terminal having a unique ID and password authorized by applying for service subscription, A homepage for providing information related to the first wireless terminal subscriber and for recording the call information and a short message on a bulletin board when the second wireless terminal dials the telephone number and attempts to make a call with the first wireless terminal. When a wired internet server, a service registration of the first wireless terminal and a service subscription of the second wireless terminal are permitted, and the second wireless terminal attempts to make a call with the first wireless terminal, the wireless terminal directly connects to the first wireless terminal. The mobile communication network is connected to the wired Internet server without a connection.

The second invention for achieving the above object is that a second wireless terminal having a unique ID and password authorized by applying for a service subscription is applied for service registration to call a first wireless terminal with a unique telephone number. A first process and a second process of checking whether the second wireless terminal is subscribed to a service when the mobile communication network detects a call of the first wireless terminal by the second wireless terminal, and the second wireless If the terminal is a terminal subscribed to the service, it characterized in that it comprises a third process of connecting to the wired Internet web server where the homepage of the first wireless terminal subscriber.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information service system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view showing the configuration of a terminal and a wired Internet using a WAP (WAP)

3 is a diagram illustrating an information service procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a service registration and homepage opening procedure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a service subscription procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating a location information registration and update procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a procedure of using location information service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating a procedure of using a short message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a diagram showing the configuration of an Internet web server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details such as components of specific circuits are shown, which are provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and it is understood that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. It will be self-evident to those of ordinary knowledge. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described assuming a relationship between a star and a fan. Therefore, the information service according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described as "star catchup service" for convenience of understanding.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information service system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The first wireless terminal 100 is a star terminal to which a unique telephone number is assigned by applying for service registration. The second wireless terminals 200_1 to 200_n are fans of a fan having a unique ID and password authorized by applying for service subscription. Hereinafter, for convenience, only one terminal-the second wireless terminal 200-n-will be described.

The wired Internet web server 500 provides information related to the first wireless terminal subscriber, and when the second wireless terminal 200_n dials the telephone number and attempts to make a call with the first wireless terminal 100, A homepage for recording call information and short message service (hereinafter referred to as SMS) on a bulletin board is prepared.

The mobile communication network permits service registration of the first wireless terminal 100 and subscription of the service of the second wireless terminal 200_n, and the second wireless terminal 200_n makes a call with the first wireless terminal 100. When attempted, the wired Internet web server 500 is connected without directly connecting with the first wireless terminal 100.

The mobile communication network includes a home location register (HLR) 340, a voice mail system (VMS) 350, and a common command signal no. .7: hereinafter referred to as CCS7) 330, Mobile Switching Center (hereinafter referred to as MSC) 320, Base Transceiver Station (hereinafter referred to as BTS) 310a, base station control unit ( Base Station Controller: (hereinafter referred to as BSC) 310b, and ATM / router 360. Here, the BTS 310a and the BSC 310b will be collectively referred to as a base station 310 for convenience.

The ATM / router 360 connects the base station 310 to the wired internet 400 so that the mobile terminal 100 or 200_n connects to the wired internet web server 500 having the home page of the star through the base station 310. To be able to connect.

Information providers for this star catch-up service, such as entertainers owning the first wireless terminal 100 has their own unique phone number for the 'star catch-up service', aka 'star catch-up service number' Granted. In addition, a fan owning the second wireless terminal 200_n may call a favorite star with the 'Star catching up service number'. When the phone is connected, fans can receive the desired star information via wireless or wired internet, which is part of the 'Catch up service'.

Stars and fans are basically guaranteed calls to wireless base stations using mobile terminals, and are connected to wired Internet sites provided by telecommunication service providers through ATM / router 360 linked with 'Star Catching Service'. This allows users (fans) and administrators (home page managers and stars) to simultaneously use the service over wireless calls and wired Internet.

The information provided to the fans in 'Star catching up service' includes real-time location information of the star, SMS sent to the star, coloring / ring service with the voice of the star, background service providing the star's appearance, star performance Information on performances and events, coupon services using star venues, etc.

Voice or SMS messages sent by the fans through the BTS is delivered to the ATM / router 360 through the coordination of the BSC (310b) and the MSC (320), connected to the wired Internet (400), a wireline provided by the communication service provider It is connected to the bulletin board on the Internet 'Star Homepage'. In this case, the voice or SMS message sent by the fans is left on the bulletin board of the 'Star homepage'. If such a service is implemented, even if fans make a phone call, the star's privacy can be guaranteed as much as the star does not want to connect directly to the star's mobile phone.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a terminal and a wired internet using a swap (Wireless Application Protocol (hereinafter, referred to as WAP)).

In order to receive this information service using a wireless terminal, wireless Internet must be used. Currently known wireless Internet languages include WML (Wireless Markup Language), mHTML (Microsoft-HTML), and cHTML (Compact-HTML). In the example, it is assumed that WAP using WML is used. The swap gateway 365 converts the WAP protocol into the Internet protocol or converts the Internet protocol into the WAP protocol.

2, the wireless terminal 150 is connected to the wired Internet 400 through a WAP gateway 365a. The wireless terminal 150 is connected to the wired Internet 400 through the wireless network shown in FIG. 1, wherein the WAP gateway is included in the 'ATM / router' function of FIG. 1 and the terminal and the wired Internet. It converts protocol of. When the terminal tries to access the service using the WAP, the mobile terminal 150 transmits the compiler adapter 365a of the WAP gateway 365 through the BTS and the BSC to the ATM / router 360. It converts a WAP to HTTP and sends a signal to a web server of the present service in the wired Internet 400. Since the wired internet web server 500 includes a CGI (Common Gateway Interface) script 500a and a WML script 500b, the wired Internet web server 500 may check and process an HTTP request from the wireless terminal 150 and process the wireless terminal ( When the result requested by 150 is processed by the wired Internet web server 500, the result is transmitted to the WAP gateway 365 again through an HTTP response, and the result is transmitted to the wireless terminal 150 through the wireless network. In the interaction between the wired internet web server 500 and the wireless terminal 150, the web server 500 and the WAP gateway 365 exchange information with each other using HTTP, which is an Internet protocol currently used in the wired network, and the WAP gateway. Between 365 and the wireless terminal 150 exchanges information with a WSP designed to fit the wireless environment.

3 is a diagram illustrating an information service procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If a fan subscribed to the service attempts to make a phone call using a wireless terminal 200_n (3a), the base station 310 compares the information of the calling fan with the information of the HLR 340 to use the service. Check availability (3b). If the service is available, a voice call will be sent to the incoming call fan instead of the ring back tone. This can be done using the VMS 350. For example, if you select No. 1, the star location information, No. 2 coloring / ringtone, No. 3 screen background, No. 4 performance and event guide, No. 5 offer coupon, etc. Select the number of.

The base station 310 requests the ATM / router 360 to transmit call information and SMS to the wired Internet 400 (3d). The ATM / router 360 transmits the call information and the SMS to the server 500 where the star's homepage is provided, and the server 500 records the call information and the SMS on the star's home bulletin board.

4 is a diagram illustrating a service registration procedure of a star according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The star applies for service registration to the service provider (4a). The telecommunications service provider assigns the star a unique telephone number (4b). And the administrator of the wired Internet star homepage. In other words, in order to manage the 'star's homepage' by the star and the administrator designated by the star, they are allowed to register with the HLR 340 by granting their desired ID and password, and the server ( 500) to inform the author (4e). A master registered with an ID and password can open an Internet site. Therefore, the star homepage, which includes functions provided by the 'Star catching up service', is opened on the wired Internet star homepage and the star's phone number is disclosed (4f). In addition, the server 500 notifies the fan's wireless terminal of the SMS informing the opening of the star homepage (4g).

5 is a diagram illustrating a service subscription procedure of a fan according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If the fans who want to apply for the service apply for 'Star catching up service' to the telecommunications service provider (5a), the 'Star catching up service' information that the fan applied for is recorded in the database of the HLR 340, and released on the 'Star homepage'. Permission to dial the phone number of the corresponding star (5b, 5c). Applicant information is transmitted to the server 500 via the wired Internet 400 (5d), the applicant information (ID, secret number) is generated in the server 500 (5e). Therefore, when using the 'star homepage' of the server 500 through the wired Internet 400, the phone number of the fan applying for the service to enter the ID, social security number to enter the password, the phone number and social security number HLR (340) Permission to use 'Star Homepage' by comparing with database information.

6 is a diagram illustrating a location information registration and update procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When a star carrying a mobile phone enters an area, the mobile phone performs a location register in a cell area allocated to a personal communication exchange (PCX) area (6a). At this time, the mobile phone obtains the information necessary for the corresponding authentication from the database of the HLR 340, and if the authentication is successful (6b, 6c). When the location registration is completed, the HLR 340 confirms that the mobile phone subscriber is a 'star catch-up service' subscriber, and sends the location information of the star mobile phone to the cell location information management device (hereinafter referred to as VMD). (6e, 6f). The VMD checks the cell area where the location information is registered and changes the cell information to the name of the place name indicated on the electronic map (6g). By selecting the location registered time and place name in the cell information, a fan who subscribes to 'Star catcher service' connects to the star, selects the location information, and sends an SMS message to the fan's mobile phone to inform the star's location information. have. At the same time, the current location of the star is periodically updated on the wired Internet 'star homepage' using electronic maps (6h, 6i). If a star's phone is off or in a shaded area, the status can be spoken to fans and the status of the star phone can also be displayed on the wired Internet.

7 is a diagram illustrating a procedure of using location information service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If a fan subscribing to the 'Star Catch-up Service' requests a star position check (7a), the base station checks whether it is a legitimate service subscriber (7b). If the subscriber is a legitimate subscriber, the terminal selects the location information and requests the location information from the VMD (7e). When the location information is received from the VMD, the location information is transmitted to the wireless terminal of the fan (7g). At this time, the VMD confirms the period and place name registered in the cell information, and can be delivered to the wireless terminal of the fan in the form of a short message.

8 is a diagram illustrating a procedure of using a short message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the fan sends an SMS message to the star using the wireless terminal 200_n (8a), the base station 310 transmits the received SMS to the star's homepage through the ATM / router 360 and the wired Internet network connected to the star. There is a transmission to the web server 500 (8b, 8c). The homepage of the star in the web server 500 is provided with a bulletin board titled, for example, "SMS collection of fans" so that the web server 500 automatically receives the SMS when the SMS is received. Record (8d). At this time, the recorded information is the SMS contents of the fan, the phone number of the sender, the sent time, and the like. The 'SMS Collection of Fans' menu is managed by the administrator of the 'Star Homepage', and it can be set as public or private to protect the privacy of individuals if necessary, and the star can check the contents of the SMS at any time. Stars and managers are already authorized to master the wired Internet, so they can manage and change the bulletin board.

9 is a diagram showing the configuration of an Internet web server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to download star's coloring, ringtones, wallpaper, etc. from the terminal or to record text messages sent to the star on the bulletin board of Star's homepage, wireless or wired Internet must be used. It is composed.

9, the wired internet web server 500 includes a CGI script 500a and a WML script 500b for supporting wireless and wired Internet, respectively. In addition, the wired internet web server 500 includes a database 500g including a homepage of a star, and the database 500g includes a sub-sector divided into contents such as a homepage, coloring, a ringtone, and a wallpaper. ) Databases 500e and 500f are included. In addition, the wired Internet web server 500 has a control unit 500d for controlling necessary to provide the above functions-such as the coloring of the star, ringtone, wallpaper.

When a user (fan) connects using wireless or wired Internet to use the service, the controller 500d first performs a procedure of checking whether the user is the subscriber of the service in the HLR database of the base station. After the checking procedure is completed, the control unit 500d accesses the database 500g and moves to the area where the user's desired star information is stored. Then, the user finds and transmits content that the user wants to receive from the sector of the sub-database. This allows the user to download the star information to his terminal using a wired or wireless Internet. In addition, the control unit 500d controls the short message to be automatically recorded on the bulletin board when the short message is received from the user.

As explained above, if a star and a fan each subscribe to the 'Star catching up service', the fans can call the star's phone number to use the service, and the star can manage the fans through the 'star homepage' on the wired internet. have. If the star wants to receive the fan's call or SMS directly from his or her mobile phone, the star's direct call to the fan or SMS will limit the daily life of the fan, so call the star during the initial setup of the service. Set me not to go SMS, and go straight to wired Internet 'Star homepage'.

The following is the use of coloring / ringtone and screen background service that can be performed in 'Star catching up service'. If you want to download the coloring / ringtone produced by the voice of the star, the fan selects the corresponding number, and the base station is connected to the wired internet network and connected to the 'star homepage'. Select the desired coloring / ring number to turn off the coloring / ring.

The use of the information on performances and events that can be carried out in 'Star catching up service' is as follows. Fans choose the performance and event guide service, and VMS will guide the star's schedule and performance on the day by voice of the star or guide. If you apply to the manager for the SMS service on the schedule and event information on the 'Star homepage', the manager collects the applicants and informs the fans by using the mass SMS mail service.

The coupons that can be used in the `` Star catching up service '' are as follows. If you select a discount coupon for a performance or event of a star, the base station is connected to the wired Internet 'Star homepage' and the fan selects one coupon from the 'coupon' menu. The selected coupon is provided to fans using SMS and the same coupon is also provided on the 'star homepage'. Coupons delivered using SMS are sent with the title, date of use, and use number. The form and management of coupons are managed directly by the administrator of the 'Star homepage'.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention can expect new profitability centering on star marketing that operates a star, and can expect a portal service of a communication service. By assigning their own unique phone numbers to popular entertainers, organizations, politicians, and individuals who want the service, their favorite fans can call the stars directly, so they are always with the stars. You can be impressed, and provide stars with services to manage fans directly, and telecommunication service providers can expect new profitability by providing portal services to stars and fans.

Claims (9)

The first wireless terminal to which the service is applied and a unique telephone number is assigned; A second wireless terminal having a unique ID and password authorized by applying for a service subscription; A homepage for providing information related to the first wireless terminal subscriber and for recording the call information and a short message on a bulletin board when the second wireless terminal dials the telephone number and attempts to make a call with the first wireless terminal. Wired internet web server, The service registration of the first wireless terminal and the service subscription of the second wireless terminal is permitted, and when the second wireless terminal attempts to make a call with the first wireless terminal, the wired line is not directly connected to the first wireless terminal. An information service system comprising a mobile communication network connected to an Internet web server. The method of claim 1, The mobile communication network includes a home location information register for storing information about service registration of the first wireless terminal and service subscription of the second wireless terminal. The method of claim 2, The mobile communication network stores the movement location information in the home location information register when the location of the first wireless terminal moves and transmits the location information of the subscriber of the first wireless terminal by transmitting the location information to the wired internet web server. Information service system. The method of claim 3, When the mobile communication network receives a location confirmation request of the first wireless terminal from the second wireless terminal, the mobile communication network checks whether the first wireless terminal is a service subscriber, and if it is a legitimate subscriber, checks the location of the first wireless terminal. 2 Information service system characterized in that delivered to the wireless terminal subscriber. The method of claim 4, wherein The mobile communication network receives the location information of the first wireless terminal from the home location register, checks the cell area where the location information is registered, changes the cell information to the name of the place indicated on the electronic map, and the wired internet web. It transmits to the server to update the location information of the subscriber of the first wireless terminal, and when the location confirmation request of the first wireless terminal is requested from the second wireless terminal to confirm the period and place name registered in the cell information And a cell location information management device to be transmitted to the second wireless terminal in the form of a short message. The method of claim 1, The mobile communication network includes an asynchronous communication module / router for allowing the first wireless terminal or the second wireless terminal to be connected to the wired internet web server through a base station. A first process in which a second wireless terminal having a unique ID and password authorized by applying for a service subscription applies for service registration and calls a first wireless terminal to which a unique telephone number is assigned; A second process of checking whether the second wireless terminal is subscribed to a service when detecting a call of the first wireless terminal by the second wireless terminal in a mobile communication network; If the second wireless terminal is a terminal subscribed to the service, characterized in that it comprises a third step of connecting to a wired Internet web server where the homepage of the first wireless terminal subscriber. The method of claim 7, wherein The mobile communication network receives the location information of the first wireless terminal from the home location register, checks the cell area where the location information is registered, changes the cell information to the name of the place indicated on the electronic map, and the wired Internet web server. A fourth process of updating the location information of the subscriber of the first wireless terminal by transmitting to; And a fifth process of confirming the period and place name registered in the cell information when the location request of the first wireless terminal is requested from the second wireless terminal and delivering the short message to the second wireless terminal in the form of a short message. Characterized by the above. The method of claim 7, wherein And when the wired internet web server receives the short message from the second wireless terminal, recording the short message on the bulletin board of the homepage.