KR20050112324A - Method of communicating between people using a public telephone and system for performing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a communication system using a public telephone which can provide various communication functions at low cost. The system includes a public telephone, a counterpart terminal and a server. The public telephone transmits first communication data having first image data, receives and displays second communication data having second image data. The counterpart terminal receives and displays the transmitted first communication data, transmits the second communication data, and transmits a delivery message. The server authenticates the individual, connects the public telephone with the counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication, stores a forwarding message transmitted from the counterpart terminal, and sends the stored forwarding message to the public phone upon request of a message confirmation of the individual. To transmit. Since the communication system uses a public telephone having various functions such as video communication, it is possible to efficiently provide various communication functions.

Description

Communication method using payphone and system for performing it {METHOD OF COMMUNICATING BETWEEN PEOPLE USING A PUBLIC TELEPHONE AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a communication method using a public telephone and a system for performing the same, and more particularly, to a communication method using a public telephone and a system for performing the same that can provide various communication functions at low cost.

Conventional public telephones have only provided voice call service using coins or cards filled with money. But. In recent years, conventional public telephones have not been able to meet the level of service required by people because people prefer text message exchange or video communication over voice calls. Of course, although video telephones and computers are used for video communication, such video telephones and computers are expensive, not easy to install, and their installation sites are limited. Therefore, in a closed area such as a military unit, installation of the video telephone or computer is not easy and there are certain restrictions on the soldiers using them. Therefore, there is a need for a communication means that is inexpensive and has no particular restrictions on location. In particular, there is a need for a communication means that can provide video communication and text messages at low cost.

It is a first object of the present invention to provide a communication method using a public telephone which can provide various functions such as video communication, and a system for performing the same.

It is a second object of the present invention to provide a public telephone which can provide video communication and the like at low cost without restriction of location.

In order to achieve the above object, a communication system using a public telephone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a public telephone, a counterpart terminal and a server. The public telephone transmits first communication data having first image data, receives and displays second communication data having second image data. The counterpart terminal receives and displays the transmitted first communication data, transmits the second communication data, and transmits a delivery message. The server authenticates the identity of the individual, connects the public telephone and the counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication, stores a transfer message transmitted from the counterpart terminal, and stores the stored transfer message when requesting confirmation of the individual's message. Send to a payphone.

The public telephone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is connected to the counterpart terminal through a server, and includes a card recognition unit, an image processing unit, a display unit, and a telephone control unit. The card recognition unit recognizes a personal card for personal authentication. The image processing unit processes the image input through the camera to generate first image data. The display unit displays second image data and a delivery message provided from the counterpart terminal. The telephone controller provides the information on the recognized personal card to the server, transmits the first image data to the counterpart terminal, and provides the second image data to the display unit to perform image communication. Providing a delivery message to the display unit performs a message confirmation function.

In a communication method using a public telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention, authenticating an individual according to personal information provided through a public telephone, and providing first image data to the counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication, Performing video communication by providing second image data to the public telephone, storing a delivery message provided from the counterpart terminal in a server, selecting a message acknowledgment according to the personal authentication, and selecting the server according to the selection Providing the delivery message to the payphone to perform message acknowledgment.

The communication method using the public telephone according to the present invention and a system for performing the same use a public telephone having various functions such as video communication, so that various communication functions can be efficiently provided.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of a communication method using a public telephone and a communication system for performing the same according to the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a communication system using a public telephone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a communication system using a public telephone of the present invention includes a public telephone 10, a server 30, and a counterpart terminal 50.

The public telephone 10 of the present invention can perform not only a voice call but also a video communication and a text exchange unlike a conventional public phone where only a voice call is possible. In addition, the payphone 10 can check the mailbox function, that is, the forwarded message transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50.

The server 30 is connected to the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50. As a result, the server 30 transmits the data provided from the public telephone 10 to the counterpart terminal 50, and transmits the data transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50 to the public phone 10. In addition, the server 30 authenticates the individual to talk to the other party using the public telephone (10). In detail, the server 30 authenticates the identity of the individual by using information about the individual stored in the memory, and connects the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50 when the identity of the individual is authenticated. As a result, the individual can make voice calls, video communications, and text exchanges with the other party. In addition, the server 30 stores the delivery message transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50 and then transmits the delivery message to the public telephone 10 at the request of the individual, thereby providing the individual with a mailbox function. That is, the individual can confirm the delivery message.

The counterpart terminal 50 includes a mobile phone, a computer, a video phone and a payphone. That is, the counterpart terminal 50 is not particularly limited as long as it can perform video communication and message transmission / reception.

When the counterpart terminal 50 is a computer, the public telephone 10 attempts to connect with the counterpart terminal 50 by inputting an IP address (internet protocol address, IP address). The public telephone 10 of the present invention may press the button or input the IP address by a touch screen method. That is, the public telephone 10 attempts to connect with the counterpart terminal 50 by inputting the IP address in numbers or letters.

The system of the present invention provides various communication functions through a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and the like.

The system of the present invention utilizes a public telephone that can provide voice calls, video communications, text exchange and message acknowledgment functions. Therefore, unlike a communication system using a public payphone, it is possible to provide various functions other than a voice call. In particular, the system of the present invention can provide video communication and message exchange functions, such as text / emoji, that the younger generation prefers. In addition, the system of the present invention provides a communication function using a public telephone that can easily communicate with outsiders in the military unit disconnected from the outside, so that soldiers can easily communicate with outsiders while maintaining security.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the public telephone of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 2, the public telephone 10 of the present invention includes a card recognition unit 100, a menu unit 120, a button unit 140, a telephone control unit 160, an image input unit 180, and an image processing unit 200. ), A voice input unit 220, a voice processor 240, a text processor 260, a display unit 280, and a first interface 300.

The card recognition unit 100 recognizes a personal card. The personal card records a personal number on the surface as a card capable of authenticating an individual's identity. For example, the personal card is a magnetic card or a smart card.

The system of the present invention registers an individual with a password in the server 30 when the personal card is inserted through the public telephone 10 and then assigns the individual number used on the personal card to the individual. As a result, once registered, the individual can input only the personal number to receive personal authentication, and once authenticated, can communicate with the other party. For example, after the individual is registered, if the individual inputs only the personal number without the personal card using the public telephone 10, the server 30 requests the individual to input a password. Subsequently, if the individual enters the password correctly, the server 30 authenticates the individual. In another embodiment, when the card is inserted into the payphone 10 after the person is registered, the system of the present invention automatically determines whether the card is suitable for use and automatically recognizes the person corresponding to the card, and inputs a password. To authenticate individuals. That is, an individual only needs to input the personal card without inputting the personal number to be authenticated. Here, if the personal card is a card that is not suitable for the system of the present invention or is a damaged card, the payphone 10 requests to insert a suitable card while discharging the personal card.

When an individual makes a call using the personal card or the personal number, the system of the present invention receives a telephone call charge at the telephone number designated by the individual. For example, if a soldier sets a bill payment number to his or her parent's home phone number, the soldier's phone call will be charged to the parent's home phone.

The menu unit 120 provides an initial menu as voice or image after the individual is authenticated. Accordingly, the individual selects one menu from the initial menu. For example, when an individual selects a video communication menu, the system of the present invention is set to a video communication mode capable of performing video communication. For example, an individual can press a button on the payphone 10 to select it. As another example, the individual may select a menu displayed on the display unit 280 by the touch screen method. In addition, the menu unit 120 of the present invention may provide a text message transmission mode by selecting a button of an individual during a call. As a result, an individual may send a text message during a call.

The button unit 140 includes a plurality of buttons. In general, a conventional public telephone has twelve buttons, but the button unit 140 of the present invention has twelve or more buttons. This is because the public telephone 10 of the present invention can have a menu selection button or the like as a separate button. In addition, each button may include a consonant / vowel in Korean or foreign language in addition to numbers. As a result, an individual can not only enter a number through the public telephone 10 but also enter a text, so that a text message can be transmitted. Of course, the character input may be input by a touch screen method instead of pressing a button.

When the individual selects the image communication mode, the image input unit 180 receives an image by operating the camera under the control of the telephone control unit 160. The public telephone 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the camera. Of course, the camera may be attached to the outside of the public telephone 10, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations of these installation methods do not affect the scope of the present invention.

The image processing unit 200 receives the image from the image input unit 180 under the control of the telephone control unit 160 and generates first image data. Thereafter, the image processing unit 200 transmits the first image data to the counterpart terminal 50 through the first interface 300 under the control of the telephone control unit 160.

The voice input unit 220 receives a voice under the control of the phone controller 160 when the individual selects the voice call mode in the initial menu. For example, the voice input unit 220 is a handset.

The voice processor 240 receives the voice from the voice input unit 220 and generates first voice data under the control of the phone controller 160. Thereafter, the voice processor 240 transmits the first voice data to the counterpart terminal 50 through the first interface 300 under the control of the telephone controller 160.

The text processing unit 260 generates the first text data by processing the text input by the button unit 160 or the text input by the touch screen method under the control of the phone control unit 160. Thereafter, the text processing unit 260 provides the first text data to the counterpart terminal 50 through the first interface 300 under the control of the phone control unit 160.

The display unit 280 displays the second image data, the second audio data, and the second text data transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50 through the server under the control of the telephone control unit 160. Therefore, the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50 of the present invention can perform the video communication, voice call and text message exchange by exchanging the image data, voice data and text data. In particular, the system of the present invention provides video communications and voice calls in real time.

In addition, the display unit 280 displays the delivery message provided from the server 30 under the control of the phone control unit 160. As a result, the individual can confirm the delivery message provided from the counterpart terminal 50. Of course, the delivery message may be confirmed by voice through the handset.

The public telephone 10 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention may further include a mailbox unit 320 and a reception data management unit 340.

The mailbox unit 320 provides a mailbox menu. For example, when a video message transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50 is stored in the server 30, the mailbox unit 320 provides the mailbox menu. In this case, when the individual selects to receive a video message from the mailbox menu, the individual may check the video message transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50 through the display unit 280. Of course, such a mailbox menu may be provided from the server 30.

The reception data manager 340 manages various data provided from the counterpart terminal 50. For example, the reception data manager 340 may store the voice data provided from the counterpart terminal 50 and provide the individual to the individual through the handset / receiver under the control of the telephone controller 160.

The telephone control unit 160 controls the operation of the components of the public telephone 10.

Figure 3 is a plan view showing the appearance of the public telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the payphone 10 includes an LCD screen, buttons, a card slot, and a handset to externally display various data. One portion of the LCD screen may have a coin inlet, the camera is built. The public telephone 10 of the present invention has a wider LCD screen than the conventional public telephone, and has a larger number of buttons.

4A is a plan view illustrating the initial menu provided by a menu unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4A, an individual may select video communication, voice call, text transmission, and mailbox confirmation through the initial menu. The system of the present invention is set to the video communication mode when the individual selects the video communication, and is set to the voice call mode when the individual selects the voice call. In addition, the system is set to a text transmission mode when the individual selects the text transmission, and provides the mailbox menu to the individual when the individual selects the mailbox confirmation.

4B is a plan view illustrating the mailbox menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4B, an individual may select a text message, a voice message, and a video message through the mailbox menu. For example, when the other party connects with the personal number and leaves a voice message, the server 30 stores the voice message. In this case, when the individual presses the personal number through the public telephone 10 or inserts the personal card into the card slot, the system of the present invention recognizes that the voice message has arrived from the other party. Notify individuals through Subsequently, when a person selects a voice message, the voice message is transmitted from the server 30 to the public telephone 10, and as a result, the person can confirm the voice message through a handset / handset.

5 is a block diagram illustrating the server of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 5, the server 30 includes a server controller 400, an authentication unit 420, a data manager 440, a personal information manager 460, a telephone connection unit 480, and a second interface 500. do.

The authenticator 420 authenticates the identity of the individual under the control of the server controller 400. That is, when an individual enters the personal number or inserts the personal card, the individual is requested to input a password, and if the correct password is input, the identity of the individual is authenticated. On the other hand, if an individual fails to enter the password correctly, the user is asked to re-enter it. In this case, if the password does not match even in the request several times, the telephone connection is terminated.

The data manager 440 manages data received through the second interface 500 under the control of the server controller 400. In particular, the data manager 440 stores the forwarded message transmitted from the counterpart terminal 50 and, when there is a request for the forwarded message from the public telephone 10, controls the server interface 400 under the control of the second interface ( To the public telephone 10 through 500.

The personal information manager 460 manages information about registered individuals. In detail, the personal information manager 460 stores information about registered individuals and updates the information when the information about the individuals is changed.

When the individual selects the video communication mode, the voice call mode, or the like, the telephone connection unit 480 connects the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50 according to the selection. As a result, the individual and the other party can perform video communication, voice call, and the like.

The second interface 500 connects the server 30 with the payphone 10 or the counterpart terminal 50.

The server controller 400 controls the operation of the components of the server 30.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method using the public telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the public telephone 10 recognizes the inserted personal card (S100).

When the personal card is recognized or the personal number is input, the server 30 requests an individual to input a password through the public telephone 10 (S120).

The server 30 authenticates the identity of the individual when the input password is correct, but does not authenticate the identity of the individual when the input password is incorrect (S140). If the identity of the individual is not authenticated, step S120 is repeated.

If the identity of the individual is authenticated, the server 30 displays the initial menu through the public telephone 10 (S160).

The individual starts a communication by selecting a desired menu from the initial menu (S180). For example, when an individual selects a video communication menu, the server 30 provides a video communication mode. Subsequently, when an individual inputs a phone number or IP address of the counterpart terminal 30, the server 30 connects the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 30 corresponding to the phone number or IP address. As a result, the individual and the other party communicate by image.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method using the public telephone according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the server 30 authenticates the identity of an individual (S200).

The individual selects a voice call or a video call menu from the initial menu (S220).

When the individual enters the other party's telephone number or IP address through the public telephone 10, the server 30 calls the corresponding terminal 50 (S240).

It is determined whether the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50 are connected (S260). When the payphone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50 are not connected, the telephone call setup is terminated and the personal card is ejected.

When the public telephone 10 and the counterpart terminal 50 are connected, voice call or video communication is started (S280).

8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of confirming a delivery message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the other party inputs the personal number (S300), the delivery message provided by the other party is transmitted to the server 30 (S320).

The server 30 stores the delivery message (S340).

The individual selects the message confirmation through the public telephone 10 (S360).

The server 30 transmits the delivery message to the public telephone 10 according to the selection (S380).

The pay phone 10 displays the transmitted message on the display unit 280 or transmits the voice message (S400).

Preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are disclosed for purposes of illustration, and those skilled in the art having ordinary knowledge of the present invention will be able to make various modifications, changes, additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention, such modifications, changes and Additions should be considered to be within the scope of the following claims.

As described above, the communication method using the public telephone according to the present invention and the system for performing the same use the public telephone having various functions such as video communication, there is an advantage that can efficiently provide a variety of communication functions.

In addition, the public telephone according to the present invention has a merit that it is possible to provide video communication at low cost since it is simply manufactured unlike a video telephone.

In addition, since the communication method using the public telephone according to the present invention and the system for performing the same according to the present invention can be widely installed without regional limitation, it is possible to easily provide video communication in a closed area such as military units.

1 is a block diagram showing a communication system using a public telephone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the public telephone of FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is a plan view showing the appearance of the public telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A is a plan view illustrating an initial menu provided by a menu unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4B is a plan view illustrating a mailbox menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram illustrating the server of FIG. 1.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method using the public telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method using the public telephone according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a delivery message checking process according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (14)

A public telephone for transmitting first communication data having first image data and receiving and displaying second communication data having second image data; A counterpart terminal receiving and displaying the transmitted first communication data, transmitting the second communication data, and transmitting a delivery message; And Authenticate the identity of the individual, connect the public telephone and the counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication, store a forwarded message transmitted from the counterpart terminal, and send the stored forwarded message to the public phone upon requesting confirmation of the individual's message Communication system using a public telephone, characterized in that it comprises a server for transmitting. The method of claim 1, wherein the first communication data further includes first text data and first voice data, and the second communication data further includes second text data and second voice data. Communication system using a telephone. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein the message confirmation is requested by using buttons of the payphone. 2. A communication system using a public telephone as set forth in claim 1, wherein said forwarding message comprises text and video messages. The communication system using a public telephone according to claim 1, wherein the server authenticates whether the individual is the same through a personal card. The public telephone according to claim 5, An image processor which processes the image input through a camera and generates the first image data; A card recognition unit for recognizing the personal card; A display unit configured to display the second communication data and a delivery message; And And a telephone control unit for controlling operations of the image processing unit, card recognition unit, and display unit. 7. The communication system according to claim 6, wherein the personal card is a magnetic card or a smart card. The method of claim 1, wherein the server, Authentication unit for authenticating the identity of the individual; A data manager for managing a delivery message transmitted from the counterpart terminal; A telephone connection unit for connecting the public telephone with the counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication; And And a server controller for controlling operations of the authentication unit, data management unit, and telephone connection unit. The communication system using a public telephone according to claim 1, wherein the public telephone and the counterpart terminal are connected through a public switched telephone network (PSTN). In the public pay phone for video connected to the other terminal through the server, A card recognition unit recognizing a personal card for personal authentication; An image processing unit which processes the image input through the camera to generate first image data; A display unit displaying second image data and a delivery message provided from the counterpart terminal; And Provide information about the recognized personal card to the server, transmit the first image data to the counterpart terminal, and provide the second image data to the display unit to perform image communication, and transmit the delivery message to the server. And a telephone control unit provided on the display unit to perform a message checking function. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising: a voice processor for processing a voice of an individual; A button unit having a plurality of buttons and connecting communication with the counterpart terminal using the buttons; A character processing unit for processing characters input from an individual; A mailbox unit for managing the forwarded message and providing a mailbox menu; And The public telephone further comprises a menu unit for providing a menu for communication to the individual in accordance with the personal authentication. 12. The public telephone of claim 11, wherein the menu and the mailbox menu are selected by using the button. Authenticating an individual according to personal information provided through a payphone; Providing first image data to a counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication, and the counterpart terminal providing second image data to the public telephone to perform video communication; Storing the delivery message provided from the counterpart terminal on a server; Selecting message confirmation according to the personal authentication; And And according to the selection, the server providing the forwarded message to the payphone to perform message acknowledgment. The method of claim 13, Providing first voice data to the counterpart terminal according to the personal authentication, and the counterpart terminal providing second voice data to the public telephone to perform voice communication; Providing a first text message from the public telephone to the counterpart terminal in accordance with the personal authentication; And And providing a second text message from the counterpart terminal to the payphone in accordance with the personal authentication.