KR20070077280A - System and method for offering additional service of mobile communication terminals - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and a method for providing a supplementary service of a mobile terminal are provided to effectively cope with a problem of a leakage of personal information by using a temporary number instead of an actual number when a call is performed by using a mobile terminal. The first mobile terminal(102) requests setting and registration of a temporary number service or requests the temporary number service. The second mobile terminal(112) requests a call by inputting the temporary number. An MSC(Mobile Switching Center)(106) provides corresponding terminal information together with the requests for the setting and registration of the temporary number service or for the temporary number service to an SCP(Service Control Point)(110) from the first mobile terminal(102), provides the temporary number data inputted according to the call request from the second mobile terminal(112) to the SCP(110), receives actual number information corresponding to the temporary number from the SCP(110) and transfers it to an HLR/VLR(Home Location Register/Visitor Location Register)(108), receives destination location information with respect to the actual number from the HLR/VLR(108), and connects a call between the first and second mobile terminals(102,112). The SCP(106) registers the temporary number service of a corresponding terminal according to the request for setting and registration of the temporary number service from the first mobile terminal(102), interprets the temporary number data provided from the MSC(106), and provides corresponding actual number information to the MSC(106). The HLR/VLR(108) detects the destination location information with respect to the actual number and provides it to the MSC(106).

Description

Additional service providing system of mobile communication terminal and method thereof {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFERING ADDITIONAL SERVICE OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINALS}

1 is a block diagram of an additional service providing system of a mobile communication terminal suitable for providing a temporary number service according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting and registering a temporary number service using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing a temporary number service using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

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102: first mobile communication terminal 104: first wireless communication network

104a: first wireless base station 104b: first base station controller

106: MSC 108: HLR / VLR

110: SCP 112: second mobile communication terminal

114: second wireless communication network 114a: second wireless base station

114b: second base station controller

The present invention relates to an additional service providing technique of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, an additional service providing system of a mobile communication terminal that can use a temporary number in place of an actual number for a predetermined time using the mobile communication terminal, and its It is about a method.

As is well known, a mobile communication terminal has a function of being extended to a multimedia terminal such as a digital camera photographing or an MP3 music file with a built-in camera or memory in addition to a simple voice call function. Due to the enhancement of functions, various additional services using the multimedia functions newly added to the mobile communication terminals are being developed, not only the service of the mobile communication terminal but also the communication service for the voice call.

In such a mobile communication terminal, a specific additional service is provided by using a short range wireless communication module (for example, Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID), Bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IRDA), Zigbee, etc.). , MP3 viewing using a wireless headset, voice call using a wireless microphone, and the like. Furthermore, various functions using a short range wireless communication module are being applied to a mobile communication terminal having a game function and a DMB function. .

Meanwhile, a caller ID display service is provided among additional services provided by the mobile communication terminal. When the caller dials the called party's mobile number, the caller's telephone number is displayed on the called party's mobile terminal. It is easy to recognize who the caller is, and its use is becoming more common in recent years.

In addition, in the situation where the phone number of the conventional mobile communication terminal, e.g. in the case of temporary parking, if you need to leave your phone number in any place, such as to disclose their phone number to a large number of people By doing so, the situation is acting as a serious problem in recent years, such as personal information leakage.

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, a mobile communication terminal additional service providing system for preventing the leakage of personal information by using a temporary number as a real phone number for a predetermined time period And a method thereof.

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supplementary service providing system for a mobile communication terminal that provides a temporary number in place of an actual number, and includes: a first mobile device for registering a temporary number service or requesting the temporary number service; A second mobile communication terminal for inputting the temporary number and requesting a call for the temporary terminal; and the terminal information together with the setting registration of the temporary number service or the temporary number service request from the first mobile communication terminal. And provide the input temporary number data to the SCP according to a call request from the second mobile communication terminal, receive the actual number information corresponding to the temporary number from the SCP, and deliver the received temporary number data to the HLR / VLR. Receiving the destination location information of the actual number from the HLR / VLR; Register the temporary number service of the terminal according to the MSC for connecting the call call of the communication terminal and the second mobile communication terminal and the temporary number service setting registration request from the first mobile communication terminal, and performs the temporary number service. Analyzing the temporary number data provided from the MSC to provide the MSC with actual number information corresponding to the MSC, and receiving location information on the actual number provided from the MSC to the MSC. Provided is an additional service providing system for a mobile communication terminal including the HLR / VLR.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supplementary service providing method of a mobile communication terminal which provides a temporary number instead of an actual number, the method comprising: setting and registering a temporary number service through a first mobile communication terminal; Requesting a call using the temporary number through a second mobile communication terminal while performing the temporary number service, interpreting data for the temporary number and detecting a corresponding real number; It provides a method for providing an additional service of a mobile communication terminal comprising the step of detecting the destination location information for the actual number, and the step of connecting a call to the terminal according to the detected destination location information.

The above and other objects and various advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the preferred embodiments of the present invention described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by those skilled in the art.

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

A key technical aspect of the present invention is that if a call using a temporary number is requested through a second mobile terminal while performing a temporary number service while the temporary number service is set and registered through the first mobile communication terminal, the temporary number By analyzing the data for and detecting the corresponding real number, detecting the destination location information for the detected real number, and connecting the call to the terminal according to the detected destination location information, Through this, it is possible to easily achieve the purpose of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of an additional service providing system of a mobile communication terminal suitable for providing a temporary number service according to the present invention, and includes a first mobile communication terminal 102, a first wireless communication network 104, and a mobile switching center (MSC). Mobile communication switching center, 106, HLR / VLR (Home Location Register / Visitor Location Register, 108), SCP (Service Control Point, 110), second mobile communication terminal (112), second wireless communication network (114) do. Here, the first wireless communication network 104 includes a first wireless base station 104a and a first base station controller 104b, and the second wireless communication network 114 includes a second wireless base station 114a and a second base station controller. 114b.

Referring to FIG. 1, the first mobile communication terminal 102 is a destination terminal for setting and registering a temporary number, which is within the range of an arbitrary first wireless base station 104a, and the information of the first mobile communication terminal 102 is Various information and service data transmitted from the MSC 106 via the first wireless communication network 104 are transmitted to the corresponding first mobile communication terminal 102 via the first wireless communication network 104. do.

In addition, the first mobile communication terminal 102 transmits a request signal for setting and registering a temporary number through the first wireless communication network 104 and sets the temporary number received through the first wireless communication network 104 according to the present invention. Receives a menu screen data for the temporary number setting menu screen and displays the temporary number setting menu screen. When the temporary number setting condition is input through the menu screen, a setting registration request signal of the temporary number service is transmitted through the first wireless communication network 104. Send it. Thereafter, the first mobile communication terminal 102 inputs a specific number such as a prefix to transmit a request signal of the temporary number service through the first wireless communication network 104.

Next, the first wireless base station 104a of the first wireless communication network 104 connects the first mobile communication terminal 102 to the first base station controller 104b to perform wireless communication with the first mobile communication terminal 102. Performs a wired / wireless conversion function of performing wired communication with the first base station controller 104b. In addition, the first base station controller 104b connects the first wireless base station 104a to the MSC 106 to coordinate the connection between the other base stations, and a signal for communication between the first wireless base station 104a and the MSC 106. Perform the processing function. Accordingly, various request signals, terminal information, and the like from the first mobile communication terminal 102 are transmitted to the MSC 106, and various information data, additional service data, and the like from the MSC 106 are transmitted to the first mobile communication terminal ( 102).

The MSC 106 connects a call call when the mobile subscriber makes or receives a call using the first mobile communication terminal 102, and the first base station controller 104b of the first wireless communication network 104. Connect to and perform call setup, release, etc. of the first mobile communication terminal 102, connect to the HLR / VLR 108 to perform call processing, and another communication network, for example, an Internet communication network (not shown). It performs the linkage function with.

In addition, the MSC 106 communicates the temporary number service request signal from the first mobile communication terminal 102 to the SCP 110 via the first wireless communication network 104 and in accordance with the present invention. The menu screen data for setting the temporary number service is transmitted through the first wireless communication network 104, and the temporary number service setting registration request signal received through the first wireless communication network 104 is transmitted to the SCP 110.

Meanwhile, the MSC 106 transfers the temporary number data inputted according to the call request signal from the second mobile communication terminal 112 to the SCP 110 through the second wireless communication network 114 according to the present invention, In response to the actual number information provided from the 110, the terminal performs the incoming information, the position inquiry, etc. of the first mobile communication terminal 102 in association with the HLR / VLR 108, and then the first through the first wireless communication network 104. 1 performs a call call connection with the mobile communication terminal (102).

The HLR of the HLR / VLR 108 is a home location register, and is a database that stores permanent information of the first mobile communication terminal 102 and subscribers, location information, additional service information, and the like. The VLR (Visitor Location Register) is a visitor location register, which stores information of visiting subscribers in the area served by the MSC 106. It is a database that performs a function of temporarily storing the first mobile communication terminal 102 and the subscriber information registered to the area in charge from the home location register (HLR).

In addition, the HLR / VLR 108 inquires the location of the actual number of the called party delivered from the MSC 106 according to the present invention, and provides the destination location information according to the location inquiry to the MSC 106.

SCP 110 performs various functions related to the temporary number service according to the present invention, and provides corresponding service menu screen data to the MSC 106 according to the temporary number service request signal transmitted from the MSC 106. In accordance with the temporary number setting registration request signal, the corresponding information is stored in a database and the temporary number service for the corresponding terminal is set and registered.

In addition, the SCP 110 receives the temporary number data dialed from the second mobile communication terminal 112 from the MSC 106 according to the present invention, compares it with the temporary number information previously stored in the database, and then responds to it. The actual number information of the called party is detected and transmitted to the MSC 106.

On the other hand, the second mobile communication terminal 112 is a calling terminal dialing a temporary number, which is within the range of an arbitrary second wireless base station 114a, and the information of the second mobile communication terminal 112 is stored in the second wireless communication network ( Various information and service data transmitted from the MSC 106 through the 114 is transmitted to the second mobile communication terminal 112 through the second wireless communication network 114.

In addition, the second mobile communication terminal 112 transmits a call request signal and corresponding temporary number data through the second wireless communication network 114 when a call is requested by dialing a temporary number as necessary.

Next, the second wireless base station 114a of the second wireless communication network 114 connects the second mobile communication terminal 112 to the second base station controller 114b to perform wireless communication with the second mobile communication terminal 112. Performs a wired / wireless conversion function for performing wired communication with the second base station controller 114b. In addition, the second base station controller 114b connects the second wireless base station 114a to the MSC 106 to coordinate the connection between the other base stations, and a signal for communication between the second wireless base station 114a and the MSC 106. Perform the processing function.

On the other hand, in the above-described additional service providing system of the present invention described as the first wireless communication network 104 and the second wireless communication network 114, the first mobile communication terminal 102 and the second mobile communication terminal 112 Of course, it can be included under the same wireless communication network.

Next, a process of setting and registering a corresponding temporary number service through a related menu screen according to a request signal for setting and registering a temporary number in an additional service providing system of a mobile communication terminal having the above-described configuration will be described.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting and registering a temporary number service using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. A process of setting and registering a temporary number service according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

1 and 2, in the standby mode of the additional service providing system according to the present invention (step 202), the first mobile communication terminal 102 responds to a specific key for registering a temporary number service setting. It is checked whether there is a temporary number service setting registration request signal (step 204).

As a result of the check in step 204, when there is a temporary number service setting registration request signal, the first mobile communication terminal 102 transmits the temporary number service setting registration request signal through the first wireless communication network 104 to the MSC 106. ), The MSC 106 receives the menu screen data for registering the temporary number service setting in association with the SCP 110 and provides the first mobile communication terminal 102 to the first mobile communication terminal 102 through the first wireless communication network 104. (Step 206).

Then, the first mobile communication terminal 102 waits for the input of the temporary number service condition for a predetermined time. After inputting the temporary number service condition (step 208), a specific key for registering the temporary number service setting is input. In response to this, it is checked whether there is a temporary number service setting registration request signal (step 210). Here, the temporary number service condition may include, for example, a service providing time, a temporary number, etc. The temporary number may include, for example, a place of use such as a vehicle number when parked, a home address when near a house, and the like. Settings can be registered by entering a temporary number corresponding to the purpose, and when a plurality of temporary numbers are input, settings can be registered as a list of temporary numbers.

As a result of the check in step 210, when there is a temporary number service setting registration request signal, the first mobile communication terminal 102 transmits the temporary number service information along with the request signal through the first wireless communication network 104 to the MSC ( 106, and the MSC 106 provides the temporary number service information to the SCP 110 along with the corresponding terminal information, and the SCP 110 registers and stores it as a temporary number service information for the corresponding terminal in the database. (Step 212). After this, SCP 110 may provide a Short Message Service (SMS) indicating that the temporary number service has been registered.

On the other hand, in the above-described present invention has been described as setting and registering the temporary number service, of course, it is possible to add, change and delete the conditions for the temporary address service as needed. Therefore, the provisional number service setting request can be requested by the supplementary service providing system of the mobile communication terminal, and the provisional number service condition inputted through the provided menu screen can be set and registered.

Next, when dialing a temporary number using a mobile communication terminal in a state in which the temporary number service is set and registered as described above, an actual number corresponding to the temporary number is detected, and the call is connected according to the called location. Describe the process of providing temporary number services.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing a temporary number service using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. 1 and 2 will be described a process for providing a temporary number service according to the present invention.

1 and 3, in the standby mode of the additional service providing system according to the present invention (step 302), the first mobile communication terminal 102 responds to a specific key requesting a temporary number service in response thereto. It is checked whether there is a temporary number service request signal occurring (step 304). Here, the temporary number service request signal may be assigned to the first mobile communication terminal 102 as a specific number such as a prefix.

As a result of the check in the step 304, if there is a temporary number service request signal, the first mobile communication terminal 102 transmits this request signal to the MSC 106 through the first wireless communication network 104, and the MSC ( In step 106, the terminal transmits the terminal information to the SCP 110 along with the request signal (step 306).

Then, SCP 110 performs the temporary number service of the terminal according to the temporary number service request signal and the terminal information (step 308). At this time, the SCP 110 performs a temporary number service with a pre-registered temporary number for a preset time (for example, 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.), and transmits such time information and temporary number information to the corresponding terminal. It can be provided using SMS.

On the other hand, if the second mobile communication terminal 112 dials the pre-registered temporary number while the temporary number service is being performed and inputs a call request key, it is checked whether there is a call request signal generated in response thereto (step 310).

As a result of the check in step 310, if there is a call request signal, the second mobile communication terminal 112 transmits the call request signal and the temporary number data to the MSC 106 via the second wireless communication network 114 ( Step 312).

In addition, the MSC 106 provides temporary number data to the SCP 110 according to the call request signal, and the SCP 110 compares the temporary number data with the temporary number information previously stored in the database, and then responds thereto. The actual number information of the called party is detected and provided to the MSC 106 (step 314).

Next, the MSC 106 inquires the position of the actual number in association with the HLR / VLR 108 according to the actual number information of the called party, and the HLR / VLR 108 receives the destination position information corresponding to this actual number. Is provided to the MSC 106 (step 316).

Subsequently, the MSC 106 connects the first mobile communication terminal 102 via the first wireless communication network 104 to the actual number corresponding to the temporary number and connects the call with the second mobile communication terminal 112. (Step 318).

Therefore, while performing the temporary number service by requesting the temporary number service in the additional service providing system of the mobile communication terminal, the real number corresponding to the dialed temporary number from another mobile communication terminal is detected, and the destination location information corresponding to the actual number is received. According to the call can be connected to the call call to the mobile communication terminal.

In the foregoing description, the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It will be readily appreciated that branch substitutions, modifications and variations are possible.

As described above, the present invention, unlike the conventional method of connecting a call by inputting the actual number of the mobile terminal, performing the temporary number service in the state of setting and registering the temporary number service through the first mobile terminal In the middle, when a call using a temporary number is requested through the second mobile communication terminal, data for the temporary number is interpreted to detect a real number corresponding to the temporary number, and caller location information for the detected real number is detected and detected. By connecting the call to the terminal according to the received location information, it is possible to connect the call to the terminal without exposing the actual number of the mobile communication terminal.

Therefore, by using a temporary number instead of a real number when making a call using a mobile communication terminal, it is possible to effectively cope with the problem of personal information leakage.

Claims (6)

An additional service providing system of a mobile communication terminal which provides a temporary number in place of an actual number, A first mobile communication terminal requesting setting registration of the temporary number service or the temporary number service; A second mobile communication terminal for inputting the temporary number and requesting a call for the temporary number; The terminal information is provided to the SCP together with the registration registration of the temporary number service or the temporary number service request from the first mobile communication terminal, and the input temporary number data is received in response to a call request from the second mobile communication terminal. It provides to the SCP, receives the actual number information corresponding to the temporary number from the SCP to deliver to the HLR / VLR, and receives the destination location information for the actual number from the HLR / VLR and the first mobile communication terminal and An MSC for connecting a call call of the second mobile communication terminal; Registers the temporary number service of the terminal according to the temporary number service setting registration request from the first mobile communication terminal, and interprets the temporary number data provided from the MSC when performing the temporary number service, and actual number information corresponding thereto. The SCP for providing to the MSC, The HLR / VLR which detects and provides the called location information on the actual number provided from the MSC to the MSC. Additional service providing system of a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, And the first mobile terminal and the second mobile communication terminal have a specific number such as a prefix for requesting the temporary number service. The method of claim 1, The SCP, the additional service providing system of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that to provide the temporary number information and setting time information when performing the temporary number service. An additional service providing method of a mobile communication terminal which provides a temporary number in place of an actual number, Setting and registering a temporary number service through a first mobile communication terminal; Requesting a call using the temporary number through a second mobile communication terminal while performing the temporary number service; Interpreting the data for the temporary number and detecting a corresponding real number; Detecting called position information on the detected actual number; Connecting a call to the corresponding terminal according to the detected called location information; The additional service providing method of the mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 4, wherein The request for the temporary number service is a method of providing an additional service of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that performed using a specific number such as a prefix. The method of claim 4, wherein And the temporary number service is performed together with provision of corresponding temporary number information and setting time information.

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