KR20060131707A - System and method for providing the selective communication means by using location informations - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and a method for offering selective communication tools by using location information are provided to switch or forward the communication tool received from a client to the proper communication tool based on the location information of the client by constructing a location information database matching the location information and the corresponding communication tool with personal information of the client. An information storing part stores specific location information of the client to a storage medium by linking with desired communication tool information used in a specific location. If data using the client as a recipient is received, an information checker checks the communication tool information stored by linking with the current location information of the client from the storage medium. A data processor processes the data to the checked communication tool.

Description

System and Method for Providing the Selective Communication Means by Using Location Informations}

1 is a simple conceptual diagram in which a relay server, a client, a mobile carrier, and other ASPs (mail service providers, IM service providers, etc.) are connected to a wired / wireless network.

2 is a block diagram showing in detail each module (unit) constituting the relay server.

3 is a simple block diagram for understanding the concept of the implementation of the present invention.

4 is a simple flowchart of the overall process of implementing the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a service using the same after receiving specific location information from a client and making a database.

6 is a simple exemplary diagram in which a client inputs specific location information through a web browser.

7 is an exemplary web browser for additionally inputting a detailed service for a specific location designated by a client.

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100: relay server 105: client

110: mobile carrier 200: member management

205: Member Database 210: Location Register

215: location information database 220: location recognition unit

225: information extraction unit 230: communication means confirmation unit

235 data switching unit 240 control unit

245: data transmission and reception unit

The present invention provides the client's personal information (name, mobile number, email, specific location information (home, company, etc.) and the optional customized communication means (email, text message, etc.) according to the input from the client By establishing a location information database matched with an instant messenger, etc., communication means (email, mobile communication (including text messages), instant messenger, etc.) received by the client are transferred to appropriate communication means based on the location information of the client. A method and system for converting or forwarding.

The development of mobile communications (including text messaging) and the Internet has provided a number of means of communication between clients, which has contributed greatly to the formation of social bonds and consensus. Mobile communication has exponentially increased in demand due to the mobile characteristics that could not be experienced in ordinary landline telephones. Also, many Internet users are on-line by e-mail or instant messenger (IM). ) Has been widely used to maintain and develop communication with each other.

E-mail refers to sending and receiving letters or messages over wired and wireless devices using a personal computer (PC) or other communication equipment (mobile communication device, PDA, etc.). Mostly, the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) or Post Office Protocol (POP3) v3) using a protocol such as Outlook Express to send / receive through an e-mail-only browser such as Outlook Express, and a web mail method that is connected to a web server equipped with a mail server, regardless of space restrictions.

Unlike e-mail, instant messengers are rapidly growing in number due to the fact that they can transmit messages in real time. In the early days, instant messengers were all capable of sending simple messages in real time. Recently, real-time communication, various additional functions, etc., which are distinguished from e-mail, which are the most powerful communication means in daily life as well as in corporate activity, It is expected to develop further based on the linkage.

However, the above-mentioned various communication means have increased in their utility, but have a disadvantage in that they tend to be used as means for delivering unnecessary messages such as spam or junk.

Also, a client A often works outside and sometimes sends an e-mail or instant message to the company, or communicates to a B who uses a wireless communication device as a means of communication. It is disadvantageous in many ways.

An object of the present invention to solve the above problems is to select the specific location information (home, company, etc.) that can be selected by the user input from the client and the optional customized communication means (email, text message, etc.) according to the individual of the client By establishing a location information database matched with information (name, mobile communication number, e-mail, instant messenger, etc.), the communication means (e-mail, mobile communication (including text message), instant messenger, etc.) received by the client is stored in the client. It is to provide a method and system for switching or forwarding to the appropriate communication means based on the location information of the.

The present invention provides the user's personal information (name, mobile number, email, specific location information (home, company, etc.) and the optional customized communication means (e-mail, text message, etc.) that can be selected from the client. By establishing a location information database matched with an instant messenger, etc., communication means (email, mobile communication (including text messages), instant messenger, etc.) received by the client are transferred to appropriate communication means based on the location information of the client. A method and system for converting or forwarding.

The system configuration of the present invention is characterized by consisting of a relay server providing an appropriate communication means by referring to the location information of the client on the wired and wireless network and at least one client registering specific location information to the relay server, Location location data receiving specific location information (home, company, etc.) from the client, and location information data stored by matching the specific location information received with the client's personal information (name, mobile communication number, email, instant messenger, etc.) A location recognizing unit which checks the location information of the client in association with a base, a GPS, and communication means (e-mail, mobile communication (including text messages), instant messenger, etc.) for receiving the client through a wired / wireless network. Communication means confirmation unit for confirming, see the location information database And an information extracting unit for identifying the position information of the receiving client and a data switching unit for switching or forwarding to a communication means suitable for the position information.

In addition, the present invention provides a selective communication means using the location information to the client on the Internet through the steps described below through the operation of the system as described above.

That is, it comprises a relay server for providing appropriate communication means by referring to the location information of the client on the wired / wireless network and at least one or more clients registering specific location information in the relay server, the specific location of the client Receiving information (home, company, etc.), establishing a location information database by matching the specific location information received with personal information (name, mobile communication number, email, instant messenger, etc.) of the client; Checking the communication means (email, mobile communication (including text message), instant messenger, etc.) received by the client; identifying the location information of the receiving client by referring to the location information database; and Switching or forwarding to the appropriate means of communication It comprises a series

In addition, the step of receiving the specific location information, further comprising the step of receiving input whether or not to receive a limit or a selection for each communication means (e-mail, text message, etc.) including the commercial content.

In addition, in the process of determining the location information of the client, it is revealed that it is also possible to determine the location information by using the location of the mobile communication terminal of the mobile communication network having a cell-based network structure.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, in the following description, in order to explain the embodiments of the present invention, specific details such as specific elements are illustrated, which are provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art. In describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in order to be more faithful to the present invention, it is noted that changes or modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1 is a simple conceptual diagram in which a relay server 100, a client 105, a mobile communication service provider 110, and other ASPs (mail service providers, IM service providers, etc.) are connected to a wired / wireless network.

The relay server 100 receives specific location information from the client 105 to build a database, and checks (intercepts) information such as a call, an e-mail, a message received by the client 105, and the client. It serves to change or forward to the appropriate means of communication in the position of (105). In addition, although the mobile communication company 110 and the mail service provider, etc. are shown separately in this drawing, it may be included in the relay server 100 or interworking with the relay server 100.

In the drawing, the client 105 basically means a client 105 having a wireless communication device, and can grasp the location information using the wireless communication device. In addition, the state of the client 105 may be classified into an on-line state and an off-line state. In the case of the on-line state, it means a location (home, company, etc.) where the client 105 may be connected online. The off-line state indicates a place other than the location where the client 105 cannot or cannot access online. The client 105 inputs information of a position (home, company, etc.) capable of an on-line state to the relay server 100, and when the client is located in the state (online), in a call as well as an on-line state Communication is possible through any means of communication (email, instant message, etc.). In addition, when the status is not described above (offline), a call or a text message (including both SMS and LMS) is possible.

Through the present invention, the client 105 can obtain more efficient communication by inputting information on a specific location.

2 is a configuration diagram showing in detail each module (part) constituting the relay server 100.

The relay server 100 may include a member manager 200, a location register 210, a location recognizer 220, an information extractor 225, a communication means checker 230, a controller 240, and a data switcher 235. ), A data transmission / reception unit 245, a member database 205, and a location information database 215. The user can input his / her specific location information from the client 105 to construct a useful database. By using this, it provides efficient communication to the client 105.

The member manager 200 manages and handles personal information (name, address, phone number, email address, instant messenger ID, etc.) for the client 105 that inputs specific location information of the user, and the member database 205 ).

The location register 210 registers specific location information inputted by the client 105 to use effective communication means (call, e-mail, instant message, etc.) according to the specific location of the client. The information database 215 is stored.

In addition, the location registration unit 210 may additionally specify attributes such as communication that can be used at the specific location while receiving specific location information of the client 105.

The communication attribute means that in the case of means called e-mail, only the e-mail of the content allowed by the client 105 in a specific position where the e-mail can be received can be received. For example, the client 105 may register a communication attribute to receive an entertainment-related advertisement at a specific location of a home and an information technology-related advertisement at a company.

The location recognizing unit 220 checks the current location of the client 105 by checking the location of the mobile communication terminal owned by the client 105 using a mobile communication network that is interworked with a global positioning system (GPS) or has a cell-based network structure. Play a role.

The information extracting unit 225 may refer to the location information database 215 in which the location data identified through the location recognizing unit 220 and the specific location information of the client 105 are stored, and the current location of the client 105. This function determines whether a specific location is registered.

* The communication means confirmation unit 230 checks various communication means (email, call, instant message, text message, etc.) received by the client 105 registered the specific location information, and confirms the specific communication means information It serves to transmit to the data conversion unit 235.

 The controller 240 serves as an interface for controlling and managing external data received through the data transmitter / receiver 245 and data flow between the respective units in the relay server 100.

The data switching unit 235 has a function of switching or forwarding the communication means suitable for the specific position registered by the client 105 with the communication means information transmitted through the communication means confirmation unit 230.

In general, when the relay server 100 and the IM server, a mail server, a mobile communication company, etc. are interlocked through a strategic alliance or the like, or located inside the relay server 100, an instant message received by the client 105. It is possible to understand and control e-mails, calls, text messages, and the like, but when using a separate independent mail system or IM, it is possible to mount an application or an agent in the client 105 system.

For example, if the location information of the client 105 is not a specific area (company) registered in the relay server 100, if an email or an IM message is transmitted to the client 105, this is a simple text message ( Sender's name, transmitted communication means, time, etc.) to the wireless communication device of the client 105.

The data transmission / reception unit 245 connects the relay server 100 with a wired / wireless network, and serves as a kind of gateway for transmitting and receiving data.

The member database 205 includes various personal information (name, address, mobile communication number, e-mail, etc.) for the management of the member client 105 and operates in conjunction with the member manager 200.

The location information database 215 stores location information on a specific location designated by the client 105, and performs the function in conjunction with the location register 210 and the location recognizer 220.

The client 105 registers information about a specific location in the relay server 100 so that when the user is in the specific location, appropriate communication means may be provided, and the relay server 100 may transmit the information to the client 105. ) Can build and provide a specific location information service application based on the location or communication means.

3 is a simple block diagram for understanding the concept of the implementation of the present invention.

The client 105 first registers specific location information in the relay server 100 to be implemented by the present invention (1), and the relay server 100 registers location information data for the specific location information input by the client 105. The base 215 is constructed (2). When the client 105 has a call, a message (mail, instant messenger, etc.) (3) after the relay server 100 tracks and confirms the position of the client 105 in conjunction with GPS (4), It is determined whether the client 105 has already registered a specific location with reference to the location information database 215, and appropriate communication means is applied thereto (5).

4 is a simple flowchart of the overall process of implementing the present invention.

The relay server 100 receives specific location information from the client 105, establishes a location information database 215, and when there is a message or a message transmitted to the client 105, By grasping the location information and converting or forwarding to the appropriate communication means to the client 105, the client 105 enables a smooth communication at a specific location.

The relay server 100 is basically provided with a procedure such as membership registration, so that the basic information (name, address, e-mail, wireless communication number, etc.) of the client 105 and the specific location that the client 105 inputs. Information about the location information database 215 is configured.

In addition, the specific location information may be a plurality, and detailed restrictions for each location may be added. The detailed restrictions mean that classification of contents of each communication is limited as described above with reference to FIG. 2.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a service using the same after receiving specific location information from the client 105 and making a database.

The client 105 connected to the relay server 100 inputs his / her ID and password to authenticate himself (membership and authentication procedure) 500, and the relay server 100 desires from the client 105. In step 505, the user receives the location information on the specific location and whether the selection (limitation) for each location is received.

The specific location refers to a location where the client 105 mainly operates and communicates. If the specific location is not the specific location, the specific location means that the client 105 is on the move or at another temporary location.

Upon receiving the location information on the specific location from the client 105, the relay server 100 constructs and stores the location information database 215 for the specific location information (510).

The location information database 215 is an important element in the present invention, and is useful for providing a service based on the location of the client 105.

* When the client 105 has an email, an instant message, or a call (515), the relay server 100 determines the current location of the client 105 in conjunction with GPS, and the location information database ( It is determined whether the specific location stored in 215 (520).

If it is determined that the current location of the client 105 is a specific location stored in the location information database 215 (525), the relay server 100 selects the communication means corresponding to the specific location (530). If it is not a specific location or a communication means irrespective of a specific location (535), it is transmitted as it is (540).

6 is a simple exemplary diagram in which the client 105 inputs specific location information through a web browser.

The client 105 accesses the relay server 100 through a wired or wireless network and inputs information on a specific location to be designated by the client. In this figure, the client 105 selects a 'home' and a 'company' as a specific location, and it can be seen that the specific location allows the reception of an e-mail, a phone call, and an instant message.

FIG. 7 is an exemplary web browser for further inputting detailed services for a specific location designated by the client 105 in FIG.

In FIG. 6, in the mail or message reception in a region (home) selected by the client 105 as a specific location through FIG. 6, when the mail or the message is an advertisement, only an advertisement mail for a movie, a book, or music information is received. You can see that you are typing.

According to the present invention, by receiving information on a specific location from the client to make a database, it is advantageous to provide a location-based service suitable for the pattern or analysis to facilitate the location of the client mainly active.

In addition, by providing an effective means of communication according to the location of the client, there is an advantage that more efficient communication is possible.

Claims (1)

Linking specific location information of the client and communication means information to be used at the specific location in a predetermined information storage means and storing the specific location information on a predetermined storage medium; When data regarding the client is received, confirming previously stored communication means information in association with the current location information of the client in association with the storage medium (or storage medium operating means) in a predetermined information checking means; ; And Providing the data from the predetermined data processing means to the identified communication means; Optional communication means providing method using the location information comprising a.

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