KR20050001738A - Method and system for providing geographical information using subdomain in internet map - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and a system for offering location information and facilitating homepage making using a sub domain on an Internet map basis are provided to conveniently register a domain and make the map at a low price by registering the sub domain on the Internet map basis. CONSTITUTION: A user terminal(100) is equipped with a map browser to use the homepage based on the map corresponding to the sub domain. A map database(104) stores map data to offer the location information by using the sub domain. A web server(102) is connected to the user terminal through the Internet, and receives personal information of a sub domain owner, and the information to appoint a location on the map of the map database for a sub domain title and the sub domain. A personal information database(106) stores the personal information of the sub domain owner by connecting to the web server. A sub domain database(108) stores the information for the location to point on the map of the map database for the sub domain title and the sub domain.

Description

Method and system for providing location information using subdomain based on internet map {METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION USING SUBDOMAIN IN INTERNET MAP}

The present invention relates to a method and system for providing location information on an internet map. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and system for providing location information and easily creating a homepage by registering a subdomain on the Internet. It relates to a method and system for providing location information using a domain.

With the recent increase in the use of the Internet, the Internet is being used not only for the homepage of an individual or a company, an e-mail, a community service, but also an electronic commerce. Currently, the Internet is mostly provided as a World Wide Web using Hypertext. Internet sites based on these World Wide Webs are classified by domain names.

A domain name is a computer name on the Internet in plain English, and a domain is an area for managing a network. In the past, numeric IP addresses were used, but now they are sorted by system, organization, organization type, and country name. These domain names are hierarchically composed of top-level domains, subdomains, hostnames, and so on. In order for users to create their own homepages using the Internet, users must specify their own Internet addresses using these domain names. In other words, companies and individuals who want to advertise their business by creating a homepage have a difficulty in creating a homepage through a homepage builder or hosting and linking it to an Internet domain.

However, companies and individuals who want to create their own homepage to advertise their business need to advertise their customers by using the homepage including maps of dealerships. When posting on, the map or directions for the location information on the homepage to effectively provide information. However, in order for a general person to express a map or a map on his homepage, it is inconvenient to make a desired map or a map with a graphic tool and link it to the homepage. If a homepage does not include a map or a map and describes a specific location only through an address, the general public cannot easily visit the intended place and cannot effectively advertise his business as a business operator.

As such, the conventional technique of opening a homepage by personally producing a homepage including a map or a map and connecting it to an Internet domain requires various procedures and professional knowledge that are difficult for the general public to directly perform. Therefore, to produce a homepage with the help of experts, the production cost is high, and the cost for maintenance continues to occur, there was a problem that the actual production and use of the homepage is difficult for the general public.

Therefore, the present invention is to solve the above problems, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a method and system that can be easily and cheaply domain registration and cartography by registering a sub-domain based on the Internet map. .

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for providing location information using a subdomain based on an internet map according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing location information using a subdomain based on an internet map according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating a subdomain search screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a view showing a confirmation screen of agreement of the registration agreement according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a screen for inputting an ID, a name, a social security number, etc. of a subdomain owner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating a screen for inputting a password, an address, an e-mail, and the like of a subdomain owner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a screen for confirming user's personal information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating a screen for requesting payment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a screen for inputting a title such as a business name and a name to be displayed in a map browser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a diagram illustrating a screen for inputting location information to be displayed in a map browser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating a screen for inputting additional information to be displayed in a map browser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating a screen for searching a sub domain using a map browser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a location information providing method performed on the Internet consisting of a user terminal, a web server, a map database, a personal information database, and a subdomain database, wherein a web server inputs a subdomain from a user terminal. The receiving step, the step of searching whether the subdomain is already registered, and if the subdomain is already registered, the web server confirms the subdomain by requesting input of another subdomain from the user terminal, and the subdomain is not already registered. Otherwise, determining the input subdomain; receiving, by the web server, the personal information of the subdomain owner from the user terminal, and storing the subdomain owner's personal information in a personal information database; and the web server, regarding the title and subdomain of the subdomain from the user terminal Map Day And receiving information about a location to be designated on a map of the database and storing the information in a subdomain database.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a user with a map browser that can use a map-based homepage corresponding to a subdomain in a system for providing location information using a subdomain on an internet map. A map database that stores a terminal, map data for providing location information using the subdomain, a user terminal connected to the Internet, personal information of a subdomain, a subdomain owner, a title of a subdomain, A web server that receives information about a location to be designated on a map of a map database for a subdomain, a personal information database connected with the web server to store personal information of the subdomain owner, and a subdomain connected with the web server For the title and subdomain of To be constructed by by having a sub-domain database that stores information about the location to be specified on the map in the map database is preferred.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are provided to those skilled in the art to fully understand the present invention, and may be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention is limited to the embodiments described below. It doesn't happen.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for providing location information using a subdomain based on an internet map according to an embodiment of the present invention. The user terminal 100, a web server 102, a map Database 104, personal information database 106, and subdomain database 108.

The user terminal 100 includes an application program for accessing the Internet, and is connected to the web server 102 through the Internet network. The user terminal 100 may be a PC, a PDA, a mobile display terminal (MDT), a mobile phone, or the like, and may include a plurality of user terminals. The user terminal 100 is provided with a map browser (Map Browser) which is a program that can use a map-based homepage. The map browser is downloaded from the web server 102 and installed, and is executed on an application program for connecting to the Internet, for example, an Internet Explorer. The internet network may be a wired network or a wireless network depending on the type of the user terminal.

The web server 102 serves to provide location information using a map based on information transmitted from the user terminal 100 connected through the Internet. To this end, the web server 102 is connected to the map database 104, the personal information database 106 and the subdomain database 108. The map database 104 stores map data of various parts of the country for providing map information to the user. Such map data is digital data, and is connected to display information, trade names, branch numbers, and the like for each location, and the map data stored in the map database 104 is provided to a user's map browser using a map engine. The personal information database 106 stores ID, name, social security number, password, address, email, etc. of the registered subdomain owner, and the subdomain database 108 stores basic information and additional information of the registered subdomain. The information is stored. The basic information of the registered subdomain includes titles of names, names, etc. to be displayed in the map browser, and the additional information of the registered subdomain includes announcements, introductions, contacts, transportation, etc. on the subdomain.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing location information using a subdomain based on an internet map according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the subdomain is determined, personal information, basic information, and additional information are received. Providing the location information (step 200 ~ step 214).

First, when the user terminal 100 is connected to the web server 102 through the Internet, the web server 102 transmits an initial screen to the user terminal 100 to provide the location information using the sub-domain (200). step). The user inputs a desired subdomain by using the user terminal 100 to request a map information service using the subdomain (step 202).

The subdomain is a subdomain of the domain name corresponding to the web server 102. The subdomain may be determined using English letters, numbers, special characters, or a combination thereof, like a general domain name. For example, if the domain name of the web server is "www.mapid.net" and the desired subdomain name is "flower", the entire domain name including the subdomain is "www.mapid.net/flower". .

At this time, in order to prevent duplication of input with other users, the user should search whether the desired subdomain is already registered (step 204). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating such a subdomain search screen, and a user may check whether there is a duplicate by inputting a desired subdomain and clicking a search button as shown in FIG. 3. Therefore, if the subdomain desired by the user has not yet been registered or if the subdomain desired by the user has already been registered but is changed to another unregistered subdomain, the subdomain entered by the user is confirmed.

After the subdomain is established, the web server 102 may request the user to agree to the terms of the location information service (step 206). 4 is a screen for confirming whether the registration agreement is agreed, and if the user does not agree with the agreement, the location information service may not be provided.

If the user agrees to the terms and conditions, the web server 102 transmits a screen requesting the personal information necessary for subdomain registration to the user terminal 100, and the user inputs personal information through the user terminal 100 to enter the web server. And transmits to step 102 (step 208). The personal information transmitted to the web server 102 is stored in the personal information database 106. 5 shows a screen for inputting an ID, name and social security number of a subdomain owner, and FIG. 6 shows a screen for inputting a password, an address, an e-mail and the like of the subdomain owner. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the personal information is information about the owner of the subdomain, and may include an ID and name indicating the owner, a social security number, a password, an address, an email, and the like. If the subdomain owner is a corporation other than an individual, the corporation name or business registration number may be entered instead of the name or social security number.

Among the personal information of the subdomain owner, an address and an e-mail can be freely changed by the owner at any time after the subdomain registration. In addition, if the owner has forgotten the password, the password may be sent via e-mail after confirmation of the owner through the social security number. It is also possible to change the subdomain owner.

After the user inputs the personal information, the web server 102 may request the input information check again to confirm that the user's personal information is correctly input (step 210), and FIG. 7 shows the input information confirmation screen. It is shown.

Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the web server 102 transmits a screen requesting payment of a fee to the user terminal 100 (step 212). The fee for the subdomain can be settled monthly, yearly, etc., and the fee for the subdomain can be settled in a variety of ways, such as a credit card or bankbook. In this case, the fee payment window as shown in Figure 8 is preferably treated as an encrypted screen for safety.

When payment for the usage fee is made, the user inputs basic information and additional information regarding registration of the subdomain (step 214). The basic information and the additional information of the subdomain thus input are stored in the subdomain database 108 through the web server 102. 9 to 11 illustrate screens for inputting basic information and additional information regarding registration of a subdomain.

Basic information about the registration of a subdomain is information on a title such as a name, name, etc. to be displayed in a map browser, and a position to be displayed on a map provided by the map browser. The location should be assigned to the map. In this case, the location designation may be performed by searching the internet based map stored in the map database 104 using location information such as an address. In addition, the additional information about the registration of the subdomain is a content to be posted on an Internet page corresponding to the subdomain, and may be contents of an announcement, an introduction, a contact, and a transportation. If the internet page corresponding to the subdomain is about a restaurant, the announcement may include an announcement or new news, and the introduction may include basic information such as a menu and time of use of the restaurant. Enter the address, phone number, fax number, etc. in the contact information, and enter the way to find the way by means of transportation such as bus or subway.

When the user completes the input of the basic information and the additional information, the registration of the subdomain is completed.

Hereinafter, an example of using a registered subdomain will be described with reference to FIG. 12.

12 is a diagram illustrating a screen for searching a sub domain using a map browser according to an embodiment of the present invention. In order to receive the location information service, the domain name including the subdomain registered by the present invention is input to the address box for inputting the domain name in the application program for accessing the Internet. For example, if "www.mapid.net/flower" is inputted, a map browser, a program that can use the corresponding map-based homepage, is displayed on the screen. This map browser is downloaded from the web server 102 and installed on the application program for accessing the Internet. As illustrated in FIG. 12, such a map-based homepage may enlarge, reduce or move a map on a map browser. In addition, the map can be printed, the general user can obtain information about the introduction, contact information, transportation, etc., as well as map information indicating the location of the store he wants.

In this way, the sub-domain in which the location information is displayed on the map can be used as a homepage by a private business owner who manages a restaurant, a pharmacy, a private hospital, etc. by marking a domain name including the sub-domain on a business card or a promotional material. If there is already a homepage, location information using a map can be easily provided by linking a domain name including a subdomain to a map column of the homepage. Or, when using a sub-domain for notification of wedding invitations, meetings, affairs, etc., individuals can also easily use location information using a map.

As described above, the method and system for providing location information using a subdomain on the basis of the Internet map according to the present invention includes registering location information using a map on the Internet by registering a subdomain and inputting basic information and additional information about a site. As a result, businesses and individuals who want to create a homepage and introduce and advertise their location can easily and easily provide a cumbersome and difficult process of registering a domain and creating a homepage with directions. It's cheaper, which is a significant cost savings for the industry and economy, and the use of domain names with subdomains on flyers, business cards, etc. can help customers easily find them, thus maximizing their promotion.

As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation by a person of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the technical idea of this invention is carried out. This is possible.

Claims (12)

In the location information providing method performed on the Internet consisting of a user terminal, a web server, a map database, a personal information database and a sub-domain database, (a) the web server receiving a subdomain from the user terminal; (b) searching whether the subdomain is already registered; (c) if the subdomain is already registered, the web server confirms the subdomain by requesting input of another subdomain from the user terminal, and if the subdomain is not already registered, determining the input subdomain. ; (d) receiving, by the web server, the personal information of the subdomain owner from the user terminal and storing the personal information in the personal information database; (e) receiving, by the web server, information about a title of the subdomain and a location of a subdomain to be designated on a map of the map database from the user terminal in the subdomain database; Location information providing method using a sub-domain based on the Internet map, characterized in that made. The method of claim 1, wherein the subdomain is composed of English letters, numbers, or special characters, or a combination thereof. The method of claim 1, wherein after step (c), The web server further comprises the step of requesting the user terminal to agree to the terms of the location information service. The location information providing method using a sub-domain on the basis of the Internet map. The method of claim 1, wherein after step (d), The web server further comprises the step of requesting the user terminal to pay the fee for the use of the location information service. According to claim 1, After the step (e), And receiving, by the web server, additional information to be posted on the Internet page corresponding to the subdomain from the user terminal and storing the additional information in the subdomain database. How to provide location information. [6] The method of claim 5, wherein the additional information is an announcement, an introduction, a contact, and a transport for an internet page corresponding to the subdomain. The method of claim 1, wherein the personal information of the subdomain owner, If the owner is an individual includes an ID, name, social security number, password, address and e-mail, if the owner is a corporation, Internet map comprising the ID, corporate name, business registration number, password, address and e-mail Location information providing method using a sub-domain in the base. According to claim 1, wherein the user terminal has a map browser that can use the map-based homepage corresponding to the sub-domain is downloaded from the web server, the location information using the sub-domain on the Internet map based How to Provide. In the system for providing location information using a sub-domain based on the Internet map, A user terminal in which a map browser for using a map-based homepage corresponding to a sub domain is installed; A map database in which map data for providing location information using subdomains is stored; A web connected to the user terminal via the Internet and receiving information about a location to be designated on a map of the map database for a subdomain, personal information of a subdomain owner, a title of a subdomain, and a subdomain from the user terminal; server; A personal information database connected to the web server to store personal information of a subdomain owner; A subdomain database configured to be connected to the web server, the subdomain database storing information about a title and subdomain of a subdomain on a map of the map database. Location information providing system used. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the subdomain is composed of English letters, numbers, or special characters, or a combination thereof. The method of claim 9, wherein the personal information of the subdomain owner, If the owner is an individual includes an ID, name, social security number, password, address and e-mail, if the owner is a corporation, Internet map comprising the ID, corporate name, business registration number, password, address and e-mail Location information providing system using sub-domain in the base. The method of claim 9, The web server further receives additional information including an announcement, an introduction, a contact, and a transportation to be posted on the Internet page corresponding to the subdomain from the user terminal, and the additional information is stored in the subdomain database. Location information providing system using a sub-domain based on the Internet map characterized in that.