KR20060004048A - Method for providing adjustment information - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for providing customized information using a Bluetooth-equipped mobile communication terminal and a PC. When the user receives the customized information setting menu selection information from the user, the mobile communication terminal displays a customized information setting screen. After storing the personalized information setting contents input by the user, and wirelessly connected to the PC to transmit, save the personalized information setting contents from the PC, periodically retrieves and stores the personalized information using the Internet When the customized information request command is received from the mobile communication terminal, the stored customized information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal, so that necessary information can be collected from the Internet without expensive wireless Internet access, and the current time and various Appropriate information is extracted according to the criteria. It can be conveniently shown to the user can improve the convenience of using the mobile communication terminal.

Mobile terminal, customized information, wireless connection

Description

{Method for providing adjustment information}             

1 is a flowchart illustrating an information retrieval method in a conventional mobile communication terminal.

Figure 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a customized information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal for providing customized information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a PC for collecting customized information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing a method for registering customized information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of searching for customized information in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of collecting customized information in a PC according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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200: mobile communication terminal 210: PC

300, 420: control unit 310, 400: wireless circuit unit

320: key input unit 330: display unit

340: audio conversion unit 350, 430 storage unit

360: timer 410: protocol conversion unit

The present invention relates to a method for providing personalized information for a mobile communication terminal to receive customized information collected through the Internet of a PC and provide the same to a user.

As data communication technology has developed, high-speed Internet communication networks have been established, which has led to the popularization of the Internet.

There are various paid and free websites that provide various kinds of information on the Internet. For example, paid information sites that provide paid information such as various homepages or securities information for company introduction or personal information. There are shopping mall sites that display various product lists including various product advertisements and purchase them on the Internet if desired.

In particular, mobile communication terminals such as cellular phones, PCS phones, and PDAs, which can obtain various information by accessing sites on the Internet through Internet addresses, have been developed and widely used all over the world. It is used as a mobile communication terminal called IMT-2000 that can transfer large amount of data such as video at high speed.

Such mobile communication terminals are commonly used as a wireless Internet that extends the wired Internet to a wireless area, which transmits and receives information through a conventional Internet network. As a mobile communication terminal has a built-in wireless web browser, the Internet is used. Search websites.

In this case, the mobile subscriber accesses a website on the Internet using a mobile terminal, and accesses the Internet by operating a built-in wireless web browser, and then directly inputs the Internet address of the corresponding site or corresponds to the Internet address. Enter a preset number.

Hereinafter, an information retrieval method in a conventional mobile communication terminal will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a flowchart illustrating an information retrieval method in a conventional mobile communication terminal.

Referring to FIG. 1, when a wireless internet access request command is received from a user, the mobile communication terminal accesses the wireless internet (S100), and accesses a site requested by the user (S102). That is, the user inputs a site address such as 'www.sunyougnpat.com' using the key input unit of the mobile communication terminal after accessing the wireless Internet from the mobile communication terminal. Then, the mobile communication terminal is connected to the site input by the user.                         

After performing step 102, the user searches for necessary information, and the mobile terminal downloads and stores the information selected by the user (S104).

Then, the mobile terminal terminates the wireless Internet at the request of the user (S106), and displays the stored information at the request of the user (S108).

Then, the user can search the downloaded and stored information.

However, in the related art, it is inconvenient to bear a separate wireless Internet usage fee and find necessary information by searching for a desired swap site.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is that if the user sets the Internet customized information in the mobile communication terminal, the mobile communication terminal informs it to the PC, and the PC periodically collects this information and automatically through PC Sync at no additional cost The present invention provides a method for providing customized information that can be transmitted to a mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal can be classified and shown to a user according to various criteria such as time.

According to a preferred aspect of the present invention in order to achieve the above object, in a method for searching for customized information using a mobile communication terminal provided with a storage, when a request for a customized information request from the user, tailored to the storage unit If it is determined whether or not the information is stored, and if the determination does not store the customized information, register the customized information settings, and wirelessly connected to the PC to transmit the registered customized information settings, and wirelessly with the PC A method of providing customized information is provided by connecting and receiving and storing corresponding customized information.

The customized information setting content includes a search keyword, an update period, and a search period of information that the user wants to search.

If the customized information is stored, it is determined whether the update of the stored customized information is necessary, and if the result of the determination is required to update the customized information, the wireless connection with the PC, and receives and stores the customized information from the PC.

If the update of the customized information is not necessary, the reference information is extracted, and the corresponding information is retrieved and displayed according to the extracted reference information.

If the personalized information is not stored as a result of the determination, registering the personalized information setting content, if the personalized information is not stored, asks the user whether to set the personalized information, and if the user wants to set the personalized information, the personalized information is set. A screen is displayed and the customized information setting contents input by the user are stored through the customized information setting screen.

The mobile communication terminal and the PC each have a built-in Bluetooth and are wirelessly connected using Bluetooth.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in a method for collecting personalized information in a PC, storing the personalized information setting content transmitted from the mobile communication terminal, accessing the Internet periodically to retrieve and store the personalized information, the mobile When a customized information request command is received from a communication terminal, a unique information providing method of extracting a unique number of the terminal and extracting and transmitting customized information corresponding to the extracted unique number is provided.

The customized information setting content is stored with the corresponding mobile communication terminal unique number.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in a method for providing customized information using a Bluetooth-enabled mobile communication terminal and a PC, when the customized information setting menu selection information is received from a user in the mobile communication terminal, the customized information setting is performed. After displaying the screen, storing the customized information setting contents input by the user, and wirelessly connected to the PC to transmit, and storing the customized information setting contents in the PC, periodically the corresponding customized information using the Internet After retrieving and storing the data, when a customized information request command is received from the mobile communication terminal, the stored customized information is provided to the mobile communication terminal.

When the personal information update request command is received from the mobile communication terminal, the PC transmits the stored personalized information to the mobile communication terminal.

The mobile communication terminal receives and stores customized information from the PC according to a preset customized information update period.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a customized information providing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2, in order to provide customized information, a mobile communication terminal 200 and a PC 210 are required.

The user sets customized information in the mobile communication terminal 200 and wirelessly connects with the PC 210 to transmit the customized information setting contents. Then, the PC 210 retrieves the information according to the customized information setting contents using the Internet and transmits the information to the mobile communication terminal 200.

Referring to the above process in detail, when the user of the mobile communication terminal selects the customized information setting menu in the mobile communication terminal 200, the mobile communication terminal 200 displays a customized information setting screen.

The user creates and stores customized information setting contents on the displayed customized information setting screen. The customized information setting content may be, for example, in the form of a screening movie of Samsung Megabox.

The user connects the mobile communication terminal 200 with the PC 210 to transmit the stored customized information setting contents to the PC 210. At this time, the unique number, that is, the telephone number of the mobile communication terminal is transmitted together with the customized information setting contents.

In order to synchronize the mobile communication terminal 200 and the PC 210, the mobile communication terminal 200 and the PC 210 maintain their connection state wirelessly using Bluetooth.

The PC 210 analyzes the customized information setting contents transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 200 and collects the corresponding information from the Internet according to the related period. For example, if the customized information setting content is 'Movie screen of Samsung Megabox', the PC periodically collects and stores movie information screened on Samsung Megabox.

The collected information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 200 at the request of the user.

3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal for providing customized information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the mobile communication terminal includes a control unit 300, a wireless circuit unit 310, a key input unit 320, a display unit 330, an audio converter 340, a storage unit 350, and a timer 360. Include.

The controller 300 controls all functions of the mobile communication terminal, receives the customized information setting contents created by the user, and displays the customized information transmitted through the PC on the display unit 330 according to the user's request. .

That is, when a user requests a customized information request from the user, the controller 300 checks the current time and various criteria with respect to the customized information stored in the storage 350, and displays the corresponding customized information on the display unit 330. Be sure to

In addition, the controller 300 controls to transmit the customized information setting contents input by the user to the PC in synchronization with the PC side.

The radio circuit unit 310 converts a signal output from the control unit 300 into a radio signal under the control of the operation of the control unit 300 and outputs the signal to the base station through the antenna, and restores the radio signal received through the antenna from the base station. The control unit 300 transmits.

In addition, the wireless circuit unit 310 is responsible for the communication connection with the PC, and includes Bluetooth.

The key input unit 320 includes a plurality of numbers and function keys, and generates corresponding key data according to a user's key selection and transmits the generated key data to the controller 300.

The display unit 330 is operation controlled by the control unit 300 and visually expresses key data input through the key input unit 320 and a state of a terminal or a process of an operation operation algorithm.

The storage unit 350 stores the terminal operation operation algorithm and the information generated in the operation operation. In addition, the storage unit 350 stores the customized information setting contents created by the user, and stores the customized information transmitted through the PC.

The audio converter 340 converts the analog voice signal input from the microphone into a digital signal and transmits the digital voice signal to the controller 300. The audio converter 340 restores the digital voice signal output from the controller 300 to analog and outputs the analog voice signal to the speaker.

The timer 360 provides the controller 300 with a standard time for executing the set control function in a designated time zone to adjust various information collection cycles and to determine information to be displayed by the user.

The mobile communication terminal configured as described above communicates with a PC, which collects various types of information desired by the mobile communication terminal through the Internet and transmits the information to the mobile communication terminal. A PC collecting personalized information as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a PC for collecting customized information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the PC for custom information collection includes a wireless circuit unit 400, a protocol converter 410, a controller 420, and a storage 430.

The wireless circuit unit 400 is a place for managing physical access between the mobile communication terminal and the PC and is responsible for communication connection with the mobile communication terminal, and includes Bluetooth.

The protocol converter 410 converts a protocol of data transmitted and received between the PC and the mobile communication terminal. That is, the control unit 420 may use the data stored in the PC side or convert the execution data.

The controller 420 determines a service requested from the mobile communication terminal and executes a search or a specific program. That is, the controller 420 analyzes the customized information setting content transmitted from the mobile communication terminal and collects the corresponding information through the Internet.

In addition, when a request for requesting information collected from the mobile communication terminal is received, the controller 420 transmits the information to the mobile communication terminal.                     

That is, the controller 420 checks the corresponding terminal number when receiving a customized information request command from the mobile communication terminal, extracts the customized information corresponding to the confirmed terminal number from the storage unit 430, and executes the mobile communication terminal. Send to.

The storage unit 430 manages customized information setting contents transmitted from the mobile communication terminal and information to be transmitted to the mobile communication terminal. That is, the storage unit 430 stores customized information setting contents and collected customized information for each mobile communication terminal.

5 is a diagram illustrating a method of registering customized information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the user selects the customized information setting menu selection information from the user (S500), the mobile communication terminal displays a customized information setting screen, and the customized information setting contents input by the user through the customized information setting screen. It is stored (S502). The customized information setting content includes a search keyword, an update period, and a search period of information that the user wants to search.

Then, the mobile communication terminal performs a wireless connection with the PC (S504), and transmits the stored customized information setting contents to the PC (S506). The mobile communication terminal performs a wireless connection using the PC and the Bluetooth module.

When the personalized information setting contents are received from the mobile communication terminal (S508), the personalized information setting contents are analyzed, and the PC is searched for and stored by accessing a site for searching (S510). That is, when the personalized information setting contents are received, the PC stores the personalized information setting contents together with the corresponding terminal unique number. Then, the PC periodically searches for and stores personalized information corresponding to the personalized information setting contents using the Internet.

After performing step 510, the PC determines whether a wireless connection is made with the mobile communication terminal (S512). That is, the PC determines whether a customized information request command is received from the mobile communication terminal.

If it is determined in step 512 that the mobile communication terminal has a wireless connection, the PC transmits the stored information to the mobile communication terminal (S514).

Then, the mobile communication terminal receives and stores the customized information transmitted from the PC (S516).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of searching for customized information in a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, when a customized information request command is received from a user (S600), the mobile communication terminal determines whether the customized information requested by the user exists in a storage unit (S602). The user selects an information search menu using a menu of a mobile communication terminal, and inputs a keyword to search for in the information search window. The keyword may be a customized information request command.

As a result of the determination of step 602, if the customized information requested by the user exists in the storage unit, the mobile communication terminal determines whether the update of the customized information is necessary (S604). That is, the mobile communication terminal determines whether an update is necessary for the customized information stored in the storage unit using a collection date or the like.                     

In addition, the mobile communication terminal determines whether an update is necessary by using an update period of the customized information setting contents.

For example, if the current date is May 8, 2004, and the information stored in the storage is information up to May 5, 2004, the mobile communication terminal determines that the customized information needs to be updated.

If it is determined in step 604 that the customized information needs to be updated, the mobile communication terminal determines whether it is wirelessly connectable with the PC (S606). That is, if the mobile terminal needs to update the personalized information, the mobile terminal determines whether or not a Bluetooth module exists in the PC to enable wireless connection.

If it is determined in step 606 that the wireless connection with the PC is possible, the mobile communication terminal receives and stores the corresponding customized information from the PC (S608). Since the PC periodically updates and stores the customized information according to the customized information setting contents transmitted from the mobile communication terminal, the PC may transmit the latest customized information to the mobile communication terminal.

If it is determined in step 604 that the customized information does not need updating, the mobile terminal extracts a current time or a related criterion (S622), and retrieves the information according to the extracted current time or related criterion to the display unit. Display (S624). For example, if a user wants to watch TV / movie / performance / sports information, the mobile communication terminal automatically extracts the current time and then organizes the information corresponding to the current time and displays it through the display unit.                     

If the corresponding customized information does not exist in the storage unit as a result of the determination of step 602, the mobile terminal inquires whether the customized information is set (S610).

If the user wants to set the customized information, the mobile communication terminal displays a customized information setting screen (S612).

Then, the user inputs the customized setting contents through the displayed customized information setting screen, and the mobile communication terminal stores the customized setting contents input by the user (S614).

Then, the mobile communication terminal determines whether or not it can be connected to the PC (S616).

If it is determined in step 616 that the wireless connection with the PC is possible, the mobile communication terminal transmits the stored customized information setting contents to the PC (S618). The PC stores the transmitted customized information setting contents and periodically searches for and stores the customized information using the Internet.

The mobile communication terminal receives and stores the customized information collected from the PC (S620).

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of collecting customized information in a PC according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the personalized information setting contents are received from the mobile communication terminal (S700), the PC stores the customized information setting contents for each mobile communication terminal (S702).

Then, the PC accesses the Internet and periodically searches for and stores the corresponding customized information (S704).

Then, when the personal information request command is received from the mobile terminal (S706), the PC checks the unique number of the mobile communication terminal (S708).

Then, the PC extracts the customized information corresponding to the identified unique number (S710) and transmits it to the mobile communication terminal (S712).

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

According to the present invention, it is possible to collect necessary information from the Internet without expensive wireless Internet access, and it is possible to conveniently extract the necessary information according to the current time and various standards and present it conveniently to the user. It can provide a customized way of providing information that can improve gender.

Claims (14)

In a method of providing customized information using a mobile communication terminal and a PC with Bluetooth, If the user receives the customized information setting menu selection information from the user, displaying the customized information setting screen, storing the customized information setting contents input by the user, and wirelessly connecting the PC with the PC; After storing the personalized information setting contents in the PC, periodically searching and storing the personalized information using the Internet, and receiving a personalized information request command from the mobile communication terminal, the stored personalized information is stored in the mobile communication terminal. Steps to transfer to Customized information providing method comprising a. The method of claim 1, The customized information setting method may include a search keyword, an update period, and a search period of information that the user wants to search. The method of claim 1, The mobile communication terminal and the personal computer providing a personalized information characterized in that the wireless connection using Bluetooth. The method of claim 1, And when the personalized information update request command is received from the mobile terminal, transmits the stored personalized information to the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, And the mobile communication terminal receives and stores customized information from the PC according to a preset customized information update period. In the method for searching for customized information using a mobile communication terminal provided with a storage, Determining whether the corresponding customized information is stored in the storage unit when a customized information request command is received from a user; If the personalized information is not stored as a result of the determination, registering the personalized information setting contents; and Wirelessly connecting with a PC to transmit the registered customized information setting contents; and Wirelessly connecting with the PC to receive and store the customized information Customized information providing method comprising a. The method of claim 6, The customized information setting method may include a search keyword, an update period, and a search period of information that the user wants to search. The method of claim 6, If the customized information is stored, determining whether update of the stored customized information is necessary; Determining whether wireless connection with a PC is possible when updating of the personalized information is necessary as a result of the determination; And if the wireless connection with the PC is possible as a result of the determination, receiving and storing the corresponding customized information from the PC. The method of claim 8, If it is not necessary to update the customized information, extracting reference information; And searching for and displaying the corresponding information according to the extracted reference information. The method of claim 9, If the personalized information is not stored as a result of the determination, registering the personalized information setting contents may include If the customized information is not stored, querying a user for setting customized information; If the user wants to set customized information, displaying a customized information setting screen; And storing the customized information setting contents input by the user through the customized information setting screen. The method of claim 6, The mobile communication terminal and the personal computer, each of the built-in Bluetooth providing a customized information characterized in that the wireless connection using Bluetooth. The method of claim 6, The PC is a method of providing personalized information, characterized in that for retrieving and storing the corresponding personalized information periodically using the Internet according to the personalized information settings. In the method of collecting personalized information on the PC, Storing the customized information setting contents transmitted from the mobile communication terminal; Accessing the Internet and periodically searching for and storing the customized information; Extracting a unique number of the terminal when a customized information request command is received from the mobile communication terminal; and Extracting and transmitting customized information corresponding to the extracted unique number Customized information providing method comprising a. The method of claim 13, The customized information setting method is a personalized information providing method characterized in that stored with the unique number of the mobile communication terminal.

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