KR20060078159A - Telecommunication method using instant messaging service - Google Patents

Abstract

1. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service.

2. The technical problem to be solved by the invention

The present invention registers the user state information (eg, "Calling", "Callable") of a terminal (for example, a wireless communication terminal) with an instant messaging service server, and provides it to the counterpart terminal (the counterpart registered on the messenger), After confirming that the other party wants to transfer the call, it is difficult to call (e.g., "Calling"), and after the other party's call is terminated, the call is connected automatically or the communication function other than the call (voice / video call) function. Its purpose is to provide a communication method using integrated wired / wireless instant messaging services to automatically communicate with other parties by automatically executing (eg sending instant messages).

3. Summary of Solution to Invention

The present invention provides a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, comprising: a registration step of registering state information of a terminal with an instant messaging service device; An input step of receiving a call connection request signal; Obtaining status information of the opposite terminal from the instant messaging service device; And a first call originating step of performing a call origination function according to confirming that the obtained state information is available for a call.

4. Important uses of the invention

The invention is used in communication systems and the like.

Presence information, instant messaging services, Internet calls, wireless calls

Description

Communication method using wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service {Telecommunication method using instant messaging service}             

1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a communication system to which a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention is applied;

2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process of registering user state information when a call is connected in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic call connection process in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting an acknowledgment signal when an instant message is received in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving an acknowledgment signal at the time of instant message transmission in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings                 

11, 18: wireless communication terminal 12, 16: base station (BTS)

13, 17: AP 14: Internet phone service server

15: instant messaging service server 19: personal computer

20: telephone

The present invention relates to a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, and more particularly, user status information of a terminal (for example, a wireless communication terminal) to an instant messaging service server (for example, "in a call", "callable"). ") Is registered and provided to the other party's terminal (the other party registered on the messenger), and after the other party's call is terminated automatically as the other party wants to make a call, Wired / Wireless to communicate with the other party more conveniently and efficiently by performing a call connection function or by automatically executing a communication function (e.g. sending a message of instant messenger) other than a call (voice / video call) function. The present invention relates to a communication method using an integrated instant messaging service.

In the present invention, a wireless communication terminal is an individual such as a mobile communication terminal, a personal mobile communication terminal (PCS), a personal digital terminal (PDA), a PDA phone, a smartphone, a next generation mobile communication terminal (IMT-2000), a wireless LAN terminal, and the like. It is a portable terminal capable of wireless communication.

An instant messaging service is a communication service that allows an instant message to be sent or received in real time with a person registered in a contact list (hereinafter referred to as a buddy list) via wired / wireless internet. The instant messaging service makes it possible to directly check the other party's status information (for example, "away", "on call") on the buddy list, so as to easily recognize the other party's on / offline status (exactly, messenger connection). There is an advantage to doing this. That is, when a user who subscribes to an instant messaging service registers a messenger ID and a wired / wireless phone number (for example, a telephone number for a wireless communication terminal) with an instant messaging service server, the instant messaging service server may determine the user's identity. The personal information and the status information of the counterpart registered in the buddy list are provided to each user in real time so that various information about the counterpart can be easily grasped. Here, unlike the instant message sending / receiving (aka, chat) function of the instant messaging service, it is not possible to check whether the other party has received the message.

Meanwhile, the most common call service among various communication services provided today has gradually evolved from a wired call function using an initial public switched telephone network (PSTN), as well as the wired call function, an internet phone using the Internet, a wireless call using a wireless communication. Functions are used together.

In particular, as a technology to replace the existing high-performance, high-cost wired telephone function, Internet telephones that are inexpensive and can simultaneously use data communication have been in the spotlight. Internet phone, which can also be defined as VoIP (Voice over IP), uses wired / wireless Internet using various terminals such as wireless communication terminals (eg, Nespot swing phones), personal computers, laptops, etc. By transmitting / receiving a signal, a voice / video call function is provided to a user.

Here, the wireless communication terminal may provide a wireless call function using a code division multiple access (CDMA) as well as an internet phone. Looking at the Internet phone and wireless call providing function in a wireless communication terminal in more detail as follows.

First, referring to the Internet telephony function using the Internet, after accessing the Internet using a wireless LAN module embedded in a wireless communication terminal, the user may make a call with the other party using a call connection function provided by the Internet telephony service server. In addition, referring to the wireless communication function using wireless communication, a wireless communication module (for example, a CDMA module) is used to connect to a wireless communication network including a base station (BTS), an exchange (MSC), and then transmit a signal with a counterpart terminal. You can make a call by receiving it. As described above, today's wireless communication terminals can communicate with each other by mutually switching (swinging) each other through the internet phone call through the Internet connection and the wireless call function through the wireless communication network. .

However, since the call function (Internet call and wireless call function) according to the prior art does not have a way to check whether the current state of the other party that wants to make a voice / video call, that is, whether the call is available or not, the call function may fail. In some cases (for example, if the other party is already talking to someone), it is inconvenient to take other measures besides the call function, such as retrying or sending a message (for example, a short message).

That is, since the status information of the other party cannot be provided in real time, there is a problem in that it wastes time and material resources due to a call connection attempt.

Accordingly, if the present state information providing function of the instant messaging service is also implemented in the call function (Internet call and wireless call function), it is expected to provide a more convenient and efficient call function.

The present invention has been proposed to meet the above expectations, and provides user status information (eg, "in a call", "callable") of a terminal (for example, a wireless communication terminal) to an instant messaging service server that can be connected via wired or wireless. To provide a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service for registering and providing to a counterpart on a messenger and acquiring the status information of a counterpart desired to call in real time, so as to recognize the status of the counterpart desired to connect. There is this.

In addition, according to the present invention, after confirming that the state of the other party who wants to connect the call is difficult to call (for example, "calling"), the call connection function is automatically performed after the call of the other party or other communication function (for example, Another method is to provide a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service for automatically executing a message of an instant messenger so as to communicate with a counterpart more conveniently and efficiently.                         

In addition, the present invention can receive an acknowledgment signal (ACK signal for a sent message) for the "note" sent by the instant messaging service, as the other party (recipient) who wants to connect the call is difficult to call. It is another object of the present invention to provide a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service to ensure the reliability of the instant messaging service by allowing the sender to check whether the other party (recipient) is received.

Further objects and advantages of the present invention can be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. Also, it will be readily appreciated that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, comprising: a registration step of registering status information of a terminal with an instant messaging service device; An input step of receiving a call connection request signal; Obtaining status information of the opposite terminal from the instant messaging service device; And a first call origination step of performing a call origination function according to confirming that the obtained state information is available for a call.

In addition, the method of the present invention to achieve the other object, the automatic call connection mode entry step of confirming that the operation of the automatic call connection mode is set in advance as the obtained state information is impossible to call; And a second call origination step of automatically performing a call origination function upon confirming that the state information of the counterpart terminal reacquired from the instant messaging service device is available for a call.

In addition, in order to achieve the other object, the method of the present invention further includes a call function replacement step of automatically executing another preset communication function according to confirming that the obtained state information is impossible to call.

On the other hand, another method of the present invention for achieving the above object is a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, the status information receiving step of receiving the status information of the terminal in real time; And providing status information for real time transmission of the received status information to the counterpart terminal registered in the buddy list of the terminal user.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, whereby those skilled in the art may easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. There will be. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the following embodiment, a wireless communication terminal (eg, Nespot swing phone) of the various types of terminals will be described as an example. The wireless communication terminal provides an internet phone call and a wireless call function at the same time. At this time, the wireless communication terminal has a built-in wireless LAN module to enable the Internet connection to provide an Internet phone, and a CDMA module to enable a wireless communication network connection to provide a wireless call function.

1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a communication system to which a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 1, a communication system to which a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention is applied is provided to provide a call function (internet call and wireless call function) using an instant messaging service. Wireless communication terminals 11 and 18, CDMA modules mounted on the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18, base stations (BTSs) 12 and 16 for transmitting and receiving radio signals, and the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18. Access point (AP) 13, 17 for transmitting / receiving a wireless signal with a wireless LAN module installed in the server, an Internet phone service server 14 for performing a call connection function of an Internet phone, and registering a user's buddy list And an instant messaging service server 15 for providing the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 with various kinds of information (ie, personal information and status information) about the other party.

Here, the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 can access the instant messaging service server 15 through the Internet, such as a personal computer 19, a telephone 20 using a public switched telephone network (PSTN), and a predetermined call. It may be replaced by a terminal that performs a function. In other words, the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 transmit and receive a predetermined call function by transmitting / receiving a signal with a counterpart terminal (eg, a wireless communication terminal, a personal computer, a telephone) through the Internet or a wireless communication network. Telephone, wireless call function, etc.), and by connecting to the instant messaging service server 15 through the Internet, the user can be provided with a call function using an instant messaging service (i.e., an internet call, a wireless call function, etc.). have.

Looking at the operation of the wireless communication terminal (11, 18) in more detail, the wireless communication terminal (11, 18) uses the Internet connection function of the user's personal information (for example, ID, telephone number) and user status information (for example, " Call ") is provided to the instant messaging service server 15 so that the other party (the party registering the user in the buddy list) can check various kinds of information of the user, and from the instant messaging service server 15 Receive real-time information and status information of each counterpart registered in the buddy list and output to the user to check various information about the counterpart at any time. The user of the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 can easily recognize the personal information and the status information of each counterpart registered in the buddy list through an interface of an instant messenger or a separate interface.

Here, the personal information of the user and the counterpart, name, messenger ID (ID), wired / wireless telephone number, etc. are collectively registered with the instant messaging service server 14 when subscribing to the instant messaging service, and are "calling" and "callable". Status information such as the like is transmitted from the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 to the instant messaging service server 15 in real time. That is, the user may use the instant messenger provided by the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 to check various information of the other party registered in the buddy list, that is, whether the other party is in a callable state, the wired / wireless telephone number of the other party, etc. You can check and send / receive instant messages and messages.

The wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 provide a wireless call origination function using a CDMA module, and an internet telephony origination function and an instant messaging service server 15 access function using a wireless LAN module, respectively.

On the other hand, the operation of the Internet phone service server 14 and the instant messaging service server 15 in more detail, the Internet phone service server 14 provides Internet phone service in response to requests from the wireless communication terminals (11, 18) do. In other words, it is responsible for the transmission / reception of packets for voice / video calls. In addition, the instant messaging service server 15 stores personal information (for example, name, ID, and wired / wireless telephone number) of a user who has subscribed to the instant messaging service, and status information (for example, "call" in real time from each user). And "callable") are repeatedly transmitted to the other party's wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 registered in the buddy list of each user. In addition, the instant messaging service server 15 may transmit / receive a note and an acknowledgment signal (a note acknowledgment signal and a message read confirmation signal) for the memo in response to a request from the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18. do.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of registering user state information when a call is connected in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention.

First, in response to receiving a call connection request signal from the user (201), the wireless communication terminals (11, 18) automatically transmits the user's status information to the instant messaging service server (15) via the Internet (202). That is, in accordance with the input of the request signal for the Internet phone / wireless call, the current status information, for example, the status information " in a call, " is registered in the instant messaging service server 15. Of course, separate status information for each case, for example, "CDMA call", "Internet phone call", etc. may be registered in order to distinguish between an Internet phone and a wireless call.

As the instant messaging service server 15 receives the status information from the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 (203), the status information of the user is sent to the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 of each counterpart registered in the buddy list of the user. The batch is transmitted (204). That is, the user's status information is transmitted to the counterpart registered in the buddy list so that the user's current status can be easily checked.

Thereafter, the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 transmit (205) new status information, for example, " callable ", to the instant messaging service server 15 as the Internet telephony / wireless call function is terminated. Accordingly, the instant messaging service server 15 transmits the user state information of the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 to the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 of the counterpart registered in the buddy list, respectively (206).

In the above, the case in which the state information at the time of performing the call function is registered in the instant messaging service server 15 as "calling" and the state information after the end of the call function is registered as "callable" is taken as an example. In a situation in which the state information of is set to "calling" and the call function is not performed, the call state may be released by releasing the state information (or registering default state information). In addition, various types of state information for easily indicating various states of the user may be variously defined and used, such as "during wireless internet connection" and "not connected to messenger". At this time, the status information of the user output on the wireless communication terminals 11 and 18 and the personal computer 19 may be synchronized to output the same status information through the interface of each instant messenger.

Meanwhile, a case in which the transmitting terminal 11 attempts to connect a call to the receiving terminal 18 or transmits a message will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 3.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic call connection process in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention.

Here, when the receiving terminal 11 is in a call-free state, as the call-to-call state is switched to the call function according to the user's (transmitter's) preference, the communication function other than the call function (for example, instant) A description will be given of the process of automatically sending a message of a messenger).

First, when the receiver who wants to connect the call is in a difficult state to call, for example, when the receiver's status information is "calling", the receiver is confirmed that the receiver is in a call state (i.e. For example, the operation process in the automatic call connection mode performed as the status information is switched from " calling " to " callable "

The transmitting terminal 11 determines whether the operation procedure in the automatic call connection mode is set in advance (302) as the receiving terminal 18 is in a call-free state (301). That is, the transmitting terminal 11 checks the status information of the receiving terminal 18 which is received in real time from the instant messaging service server 15 to confirm that it is difficult to talk, for example, that the status information is "calling." It decides whether to operate in automatic call connection mode.

As a result of determining whether the automatic call connection mode is set (302), when the automatic call connection mode is not set, other communication functions other than a call function, that is, sending a message of an instant messenger, a short messaging service, an instant message transmission / reception (chat) Auto-execute any one of the functions (306). Here, the functions may be implemented as an option menu to be executed according to a signal previously input from the sender. For example, when another function that is automatically executed when the automatic call connection mode is not set is set to send a message to an instant messenger, the sender terminal 11 provides the sender terminal with a message sending function. It is possible to send a message to (18).

On the other hand, if it is determined whether the automatic call connection mode is set 302, when the automatic call connection mode is set, the call method according to the sender's preference is checked (303).

As a result of the preferred call method check 303, in the case of an Internet phone, the sending terminal 11 receives a confirmation from the instant messaging service server 15 that the state of the receiving terminal 18 is converted into a callable state. The Internet telephone call function is performed for the terminal 18 to provide the sender with the Internet telephone function (304). That is, as the state information of the receiving terminal 18 received from the instant messaging service server 15 is in a callable state, a wireless signal is transmitted / received with the access point (AP) 13 to access the Internet. The Internet telephone service server 14 receives the Internet telephone service.

At this time, the telephone number of the receiving terminal 18 retrieves the telephone number registered in the instant messaging service server 15 when the receiver subscribes to the instant messaging service (that is, retrieves the personal information of the receiver) or a separate telephone number guide server. Or when the receiver is a very close person (for example, a family), the sender can obtain a phone number of the receiving terminal 18 offline, such as various methods.

As a result of the preferred call method check 303, in the case of a wireless call, the sender terminal 11 receives confirmation from the instant messaging service server 15 that the state of the receiver terminal 18 is converted into a callable state. A wireless call origination function for the receiving terminal 18 is performed to provide the caller with a wireless call function (305). That is, as the status information of the receiving terminal 18 received from the instant messaging service server 15 is confirmed to be in a callable state, for example, the status information of the receiving terminal 18 is changed from "calling" to "calling." And transmits / receives a radio signal with the base station (BTS) 12 to provide a radio call function to the sender. At this time, the method of acquiring the telephone number of the receiving terminal 18 is the same as when performing the Internet telephone call function.

While the Internet phone is inexpensive and easy to communicate with, data quality of the call may be degraded. The wireless call has a feature that the billing area is extensive compared to the Internet phone while the call area is extensive and the sound quality is rather good. In the present invention, it is possible to select an Internet phone or a wireless call function according to the sender's preference.

On the other hand, an example of sending a message to a communication function other than a call function that can be executed automatically when the automatic call connection mode is not set in a state where the receiving terminal 18 is difficult to talk. A method of acknowledging receipt of a transmitted message will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 below.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting an acknowledgment signal when receiving an instant message in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention.

First, the receiving terminal 18 receives a message from the transmitting terminal 11 (401).

Accordingly, the receiving terminal 18 transmits a message acknowledgment signal to the transmitting terminal 11 (402). Here, the message reception confirmation signal refers to a signal indicating that the message has been received and stored in the transmitting terminal 11 through the Internet. At this time, the receiving terminal 18 can transmit a signal to the transmitting terminal 11 using the Internet address (IP address) included in the message.

Thereafter, the receiving terminal 18 determines whether the recipient checks the message (403), if the message is not read, performs a general operation in the wireless communication terminal (405), and then determines whether the recipient checks the message. In step 403, when a message is read, a message reading confirmation signal is transmitted to the transmitting terminal 11 (404). Here, the message reading confirmation signal refers to a signal indicating that the recipient has read the message as a result of outputting the content of the message to the recipient.                     

The transmission function of the message reception confirmation signal and the message reading confirmation signal may be implemented as an option menu so as not to be transmitted according to the intention of the receiver. Of course, the message reception confirmation signal and the message reading confirmation signal may be automatically transmitted to the transmitting terminal 11 so that the receiving terminal 18 may not recognize the receiver.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving an acknowledgment signal during instant message transmission in a communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service according to the present invention.

First, the transmitting terminal 11 executes the message sending function of the instant messenger and transmits the message to the receiving terminal 18 (501).

Thereafter, the transmitting terminal 11 checks the reception of the acknowledgment signal (502) and performs a general operation in the wireless communication terminal (506) if it has not received the reception message (502). If a message acknowledgment signal is received from the receiving terminal 18, the message receiving completion message is output to the sender (503).

Thereafter, the transmitting terminal 11 checks the reception of the message reading confirmation signal (504) and performs a general operation in the wireless communication terminal (507) after receiving the message reading confirmation signal (504). In step 505, the message reading completion message is output to the sender when the message is received (505).

The output function of the message reception completion message and the message reading completion message may be implemented as an option menu so that the message reception completion message and the message reading completion message are output or not according to the sender's setting input signal.

As described above, the method of the present invention may be implemented as a program and stored in a recording medium (CD-ROM, RAM, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.) in a computer-readable form. Since this process can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art will not be described in more detail.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited by the drawings.

The present invention as described above has the effect of receiving the status information of the other party registered in the instant messaging service server in real time to accurately recognize the current state of the other party to call connection.

That is, the present invention allows the user to check whether the other party is in a callable state or whether he is connected to an instant messenger at any time, to provide the user with information about the other party, and to easily communicate with the other party. It has the effect of making a choice.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of making the call connection to the other party more convenient and efficient by automatically retrying the call connection if the other party wants to call. That is, by using the call method according to the user's preference, the call is automatically retried as the other party terminates the existing call, thereby making it possible to communicate with the other party more conveniently and efficiently.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of improving the reliability of the instant messaging service by enabling the reception of the acknowledgment signal for the message when the message is sent using the instant messaging service.

Claims (10)

In the communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, Registering the status information of the terminal with the instant messaging service apparatus; An input step of receiving a call connection request signal; Obtaining status information of the opposite terminal from the instant messaging service device; And A first call origination step of performing a call origination function according to confirming that the obtained state information is available for a call; Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service comprising a. The method of claim 1, An automatic call connection mode entry step of confirming that the operation of the automatic call connection mode is set in advance as the obtained state information is not available for call; And A second call origination step of automatically performing a call origination function upon confirming that the state information of the counterpart terminal reacquired from the instant messaging service device is available for a call; Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service further comprising. The method of claim 2, The second call origination step, A method of communication using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service that automatically performs a call origination function, but performs a call origination function in a predetermined specific call method according to a preference. The method of claim 3, wherein The specific call method, Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, including a wireless telephone method using an internet phone and a wireless communication network. The method of claim 1, Substituting a call function for automatically executing another preset communication function according to the confirmation that the obtained state information is impossible to call. Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service further comprising. The method of claim 5, The other communication function, Method of communication using wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, including instant message sending / receiving function, short message / multimedia messaging, and message sending. The method of claim 6, The call function replacement step, And automatically send the message to the counterpart terminal by sending the message to the counterpart terminal, and outputting a message reception completion message and a message read completion message, respectively, as the message reception confirmation signal and the message reading confirmation signal are respectively received from the counterpart terminal. Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service. In the communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, Receiving status information of the terminal in real time; And Providing status information for real time transmission of the received status information to the counterpart terminal registered in the buddy list of the terminal user. Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service comprising a. The method of claim 8, Status information of the terminal, Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service, characterized in that the status information indicating whether or not the terminal can call. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, The terminal, Communication method using a wired / wireless integrated instant messaging service comprising any one of a wireless communication terminal, a computer, a laptop, and a telephone.

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