KR20060023311A - Method and apparatus for transmitting multimedia message in a call connecting - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting a multimedia message during a ringback tone in a controller coupled with a ringback tone replacement tone service IP and a message service center, the method comprising: receiving a sound source and a message request signal from the ringback tone replacement tone service IP, and receiving a request Checking whether the subscriber information corresponding to the signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message among ringback tones, sending multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to a message service center, and information corresponding to the ringback tone replacement tone And a method for transmitting a multimedia message among ringback tones including transmitting a sound source request response signal including a ringback tone substitute sound service IP.

Ringback Tone, Substitution Tone, Problem Message

Description

Method and Apparatus for transmitting multimedia message in a call connecting}             

1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a method and apparatus for transmitting a multimedia message during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for subscribing to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a multimedia message transmission service subscription procedure during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a message change procedure of a multimedia message transmission service during call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a message change procedure of a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a call transfer sequence when a call is connected to a terminal subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a service controller when a call is connected to a terminal subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is an overall signal flow diagram when a call is connected to a terminal subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

 101: Home Location Register

 103: Message Service Center

 105: calling exchange

 107: destination exchange

 109: common line signal repeater

 111: service controller

 113: web server

 115: service IP

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting a multimedia message during a call connection.

In general, when a caller attempts to make a phone call in an existing wired / wireless communication network, there is a time when the caller picks up the receiver and waits for the caller to make a call before the call is connected. As such, the tone transmitted to the caller's terminal in the call waiting state is called a ring back tone.

The service for providing a specific sound source specified by the called party instead of the mechanical tone during the ringback tone is transmitted is disclosed by the Republic of Korea Patent Registration 10-0392766.

However, such a service has a disadvantage in that it does not provide a service such as a text or a graphic only by transmitting a specific sound source to a caller's terminal during a call waiting period.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to overcome the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a method and apparatus for transmitting a multimedia message during a call connection.

Another object of the present invention is to transmit a multimedia message to the calling terminal while transmitting the existing ringback tone replacement sound.

In order to achieve the above objects, according to an aspect of the present invention, in the method for transmitting a multimedia message of the ringback tone in the controller combined with a ringback tone replacement tone service IP and a message service center, the ringback tone substitute tone Receiving a sound source and a message request signal from a service IP, checking whether subscriber information corresponding to the received request signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message in a ringback tone, and multimedia message corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information Sending information to the message service center and transmitting a sound request response signal including information corresponding to the ringback tone substitute tone to a ringback tone substitute tone service IP; Can be provided.

In a preferred embodiment, if the identified subscriber information is set to send only a multimedia message of the ring back tone, further comprising the step of sending only the multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to the message service center; Can be. In addition, the ringback tone substitute sound service IP may be a service IP for providing an alternative sound source service sent to the calling terminal during the ringback tone period of the called terminal.

In addition, the subscriber information may be set by receiving a service subscription signal from a customer management system (CS) in advance in a multimedia message transmission service controller of a ringback tone. The multimedia message information may be configured by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones. In addition, the information corresponding to the ringback tone replacement sound may be set by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones.

The message service center may be at least one of a short message service and a multimedia message center. The multimedia message may be data that can be provided through a mobile communication network including a text, an emoticon, a still picture, and a video.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ringback tone in combination with a ringback tone replacement tone service IP and a message service center, receiving a sound source and a message request signal from the ringback tone replacement tone service IP Means for checking whether subscriber information corresponding to the received request signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message in a ringback tone, and means for sending multimedia message information corresponding to the identified subscriber information to the message service center. And a means for transmitting a sound source request response signal including information corresponding to the ringback tone substitute tone to a ringback tone substitute tone service IP.

In a preferred embodiment, if the identified subscriber information is set to send only a multimedia message in a ringback tone, the apparatus further includes means for sending and sending only multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to the message service center. can do. In addition, the ringback tone substitute sound service IP may be a service IP for providing an alternative sound source service sent to the calling terminal during the ringback tone period of the called terminal.

In addition, the subscriber information may be set in advance by receiving a service subscription signal from the customer management system (CS) in the multimedia message transmission service controller of the ringback tone. The multimedia message information may be configured by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones.

In addition, the information corresponding to the ringback tone replacement sound may be set by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones. The message service center may be at least one of a short message service and a multimedia message center. The multimedia message may be data that can be provided through a mobile communication network including a text, an emoticon, a still picture, and a video.

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus capable of operation including a memory, comprising a processing unit and a memory storage device coupled to the processing unit, wherein the memory storage device is provided from the ringback tone replacement tone service IP. Receives a sound source and a message request signal, checks whether the subscriber information corresponding to the received request signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message in a ringback tone, and sends the multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to the message service. And a memory suitable for storing a plurality of instructions for sending to the center a sound request request signal including information corresponding to the ring back tone substitute tone to a ring back tone substitute tone service IP. Possible devices can be provided.

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

1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a method and apparatus for transmitting a multimedia message during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention relates to a home location register 101, a message service center 103, an originating exchange 105, a destination exchange 107, a common line signaling network repeater 109, and a service IP 111. ), A web server 113, and a service controller 115.

The home location register 101 is a database that stores information on a mobile communication service subscriber. The home location register 101 provides a mobile communication switch with almost all subscriber data such as an origination call and an incoming call. It has routing information necessary for incoming call. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, No. 7 network of all information and data transmission is used.

The Message Service Center MSC 103 is a device for a service for transmitting a message other than a voice service through a mobile communication network. The message service center may generally include a short message service center (SMSC) for providing a service for transmitting a short message, and a multimedia message service center (MSC) for providing a multimedia message.

The originating exchange (O_PCX) 105 is a switch (PSc eXchange PCX) that manages the originating terminal. The originating exchange plays the most important role with the called exchange in managing the originating terminal and providing mobile communication services.

The called side exchange (T_PCX) 107 is a switch (PSc eXchange PCX) that manages the called terminal. The called exchange plays a most important role together with the calling exchange in managing the called terminal and providing mobile communication services.

The common line signal network repeater (Signal Transper Point STP) 109 plays a role of enabling network resources to be efficiently used by providing message transfer between network components. It also plays a role of blocking access to network resources when the service subscriber is busy or inaccessible.

The service control point SCP 115 is a data system in which a program and subscriber data necessary for service control are concentrated as an element performing a core function for an intelligent network service. Referring to the case of FIG. The controller may be controlling the service according to the invention.

The web server 113 is connected to the intelligent network and the IP network, and serves to transmit information about personal information or services modified by the subscriber through the Internet to the intelligent network.

The service IP (Intelligent peripheral) 111 is responsible for providing a service economically shared by a number of users when it is difficult to implement in the intelligent network switch or excessively expensive. In the case of the service IP of FIG. 1, the existing ringback tone replacement sound service may be performed.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for subscribing to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, first, a subscriber subscribes to a service according to the present invention using the Internet or other means (step 201). Thereafter, the customer management system (Customer Satisfied CS) receiving the service subscription transmits the information about the service subscription to the service controller and the service controller sets the service subscription information according to the information (step 203). After that, the service controller which has completed the service subscription setting requests to change the subscription information to the home location register (step 205), and the home location register requested to change the subscription information sets the service information to the home location register according to the received information. (Step 207). The service controller then sends information confirming service setting to the customer management system (step 209).

3 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a multimedia message transmission service subscription procedure during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the customer management system, which first obtains the service subscription information from the subscriber, transmits the multimedia message transmission service subscription signal to the service controller during the call connection (step 301). Thereafter, the service controller receiving the service subscription signal sets subscription information of the service in the service controller according to the service subscription signal (step 303). Thereafter, the service controller transmits a service subscription response signal to the customer management system indicating that the service subscription setting has been completed (step 305). The customer management system also sends the subscription information to the home location register (step 307). The home location register which has received the subscription information sets up information in the home location register according to the subscription information (step 309).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a message change procedure of a multimedia message transmission service during call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, a subscriber who subscribes to a multimedia message transmission service during the call connection registers a message through a web server (step 401). The registered message may be a general short message or may be various image information including a text moving picture, a still picture, and an icon. Thereafter, the web server receiving the message requests the service controller to change the service message (step 403), and the requested service controller changes the stored existing message to the requested message (step 405).

5 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a message change procedure of a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, a message used for a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection is registered with the web server (step 501). The registered message may be various types of data including a text, a moving picture, and a still picture. Thereafter, the web server registering the message transmits a message change request signal to the service controller (step 503). The message change request signal includes the registered message information. Thereafter, the service controller receiving the message change request signal changes the message stored in the service controller into a message included in the message change request signal (step 505).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a call transfer sequence when a call is connected to a terminal subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, first, the caller attempts to access a call to a terminal of a called party subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during the call connection (step 601). The call connection request signal then arrives at the service controller via the originating exchange, the home location register, and the destination exchange. Thereafter, the service controller receiving the signal first checks whether the called party's terminal to which the call is connected has subscribed to the ringback tone replacement tone service (step 603). This is to determine whether the existing ringback tone replacement sound service is provided. At this time, if the called terminal is not subscribed to the ringback tone replacement tone service, the general call is connected (step 615). At this time, if the called terminal has not subscribed to the service, the service controller transmits a sound source signal to the ring back tone substitute sound service providing server (service IP) (step 617) and the service IP calls the ring back tone substitute tone. Send to the calling terminal in the waiting period (step 619). Then, when the called party connects the call (step 609), the service call path between the calling terminal and the service IP is terminated (step 611), and the caller and the called party call line are connected (step 613).

On the other hand, if the called terminal is subscribed to the multimedia message transmission service during the call connection, the service controller sends the stored message to the message service center, and the message service center transmits the text message to the calling terminal during the call waiting period. At the same time, a sound source signal is sent to the ring back tone substitute tone service providing server (service IP) (step 617), and the service IP sends a ring back tone substitute tone to the calling terminal in a call waiting period (step 617). 619). Then, when the called party connects the call (step 609), the service call path between the calling terminal and the service IP is terminated (step 611), and the caller and the called party call line are connected (step 613).

7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a service controller when a call is connected to a terminal subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, first, a ringback tone replacement subscriber inquiry request is received from a service IP (step 701). The service controller then inquires if the subscriber exists as required (step 703). It is then determined if the subscriber exists (step 705) and if the subscriber lookup fails, i.e. if the subscriber has not subscribed to a ringback tone replacement service, an error message is sent to the service IP (step 715). If the subscriber inquiry is preempted, it is determined whether the state of the subscriber is normal (step 707), and if it is not normal, an error message is also sent to the service IP (step 715). Otherwise, the subscriber checks whether the subscriber subscribes to the multimedia message transmission service during the call connection (step 709). If not, the subscriber sends the stored sound signal to the service IP because the subscriber subscribes only to the ringback tone replacement sound service (step 719). . If it is subscribed, it is determined whether only multimedia messages are to be sent during call connection (step 711). If so, a stored message signal corresponding to the service is sent to the message center (MC) (step 713). Since both the multimedia message and the sound source are to be sent, a stored message signal corresponding to the service is sent to the message center MC (step 717), and the stored sound signal is also sent to the service IP (step 719).

8 is an overall signal flow diagram when a call is connected to a terminal subscribed to a multimedia message transmission service during a call connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the calling terminal requests a call connection to the called terminal, the calling exchange first requests the location information of the called terminal to the home location register (step 801). The home location register then sends a call routing request signal to the called terminal (step 803), and the called side exchange sends a call routing response signal to the home location register (step 805). The home location register then provides the location information of the called terminal to the calling exchange (step 809). The calling side exchange then sends a call connection request signal to the called side exchange (step 809), and the called side exchange sends a call page signal to the called terminal (step 811). The called side exchange then transmits a call reception request signal to the service IP (step 813), and the service IP sends a ringback tone replacement sound and message request signal to the service controller (step 815). The service controller then transmits a pre-stored ringback tone replacement sound response signal to the service IP according to the service subscription state of the called terminal (step 817) and transmits a pre-stored message signal to the message center (step 819). Then, the service IP receiving the ringback tone substitute sound source response signal sends a call connection response signal to the called side exchange (step 821), and the called side exchange transmits the call connection response signal according to the call connection response signal answered by the service IP. A call connection response signal is sent to the calling exchange (step 823), so that the service IP and the calling exchange are connected to provide a replacement sound source during the ringback tone period (step 825). Meanwhile, the message center receiving the prestored message signal sends a message included in the received signal to the calling exchange (step 827). At this time, if the called terminal connects a call in response to a call call signal of the called exchange (step 829), the called exchange sends a call release signal to the service IP (step 831), and the service IP Sends a call release response signal to the called exchange (step 833). The called side exchange then releases the call with the service IP and connects the call with the calling side exchange to allow normal call (step 835).

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many variations are possible by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the present invention.

According to the present invention, a method and apparatus for transmitting a multimedia message during a call connection can be provided.                     

In addition, according to the present invention, a multimedia message can be transmitted to the calling terminal at the same time as the existing ringback tone replacement sound.

Claims (17)

Claims [1] A method for sending a multimedia message in a ringback tone by a controller that combines a ringback tone replacement tone service IP and a message service center. Receiving a sound source and a message request signal from the ring back tone substitute tone service IP; Checking whether subscriber information corresponding to the received request signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message in a ringback tone; Sending multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to the message service center; And Transmitting a sound source request response signal including information corresponding to the ringback tone substitute tone to the ringback tone substitute tone service IP; Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone comprising. The method of claim 1, Sending the multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to the message service center when the confirmed subscriber information is set to transmit only a multimedia message of ringback tones; Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone further comprising. The method of claim 1, The ring back tone replacement tone service IP is a service IP for providing an alternative sound source service sent to the calling terminal during the ring back tone period of the called terminal. Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The subscriber information is set in advance by receiving a service subscription signal from a customer management system (CS) in a multimedia message transmission service controller of a ringback tone. Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The multimedia message information is set by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones. Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone, characterized in that. The method of claim 2, The information corresponding to the ringback tone replacement sound is set by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones. Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The message service center is at least one of a short message service and a multimedia message center. Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The multimedia message is data that can be provided through a mobile communication network including a text, an emoticon, a still picture and a video. Method for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone, characterized in that. A service controller for sending a multimedia message in a ringback tone in combination with a ringback tone replacement tone service IP and a message service center, Means for receiving a sound source and a message request signal from the ring back tone substitute tone service IP; Means for confirming whether subscriber information corresponding to the received request signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message in a ringback tone; Means for sending multimedia message information corresponding to the identified subscriber information to the message service center; And Means for sending a sound source request response signal including information corresponding to the ringback tone substitute tone to a ringback tone substitute tone service IP Service controller for sending a multimedia message of the ringback tone comprising a. The method of claim 9, Means for sending only the multimedia message information corresponding to the confirmed subscriber information to the message service center when the confirmed subscriber information is set to send only a multimedia message of ringback tones; Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ringback tone further comprising. The method of claim 9, The ring back tone replacement tone service IP is a service IP for providing an alternative sound source service sent to the calling terminal during the ring back tone period of the called terminal. Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ring back tone. The method of claim 9, The subscriber information is set in advance by receiving a service subscription signal from a customer management system (CS) in a multimedia message transmission service controller of a ringback tone. Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ring back tone. The method of claim 9, The multimedia message information is set by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones. Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ring back tone. The method of claim 10, The information corresponding to the ringback tone replacement sound is set by receiving a message change request signal from a web server further coupled with a multimedia message transmission service controller among ringback tones. Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ring back tone. The method of claim 9, The message service center is at least one of a short message service and a multimedia message center. Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ring back tone. The method of claim 9, The multimedia message is data that can be provided through a mobile communication network including a text, an emoticon, a still picture and a video. Service controller for transmitting a multimedia message of the ring back tone. A device capable of operation including a memory, Processing unit and A memory storage device coupled to the processing unit, The memory storage device, Receives a sound source and a message request signal from the ringback tone replacement tone service IP, checks whether subscriber information corresponding to the received request signal is subscribed to a service for transmitting a multimedia message among ringback tones, and corresponds to the confirmed subscriber information. And a plurality of commands for sending multimedia message information to the message service center and for transmitting a sound request request signal including information corresponding to the ringback tone replacement tone to the ringback tone replacement tone service IP. Device capable of operation including memory.

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