KR20070120249A - Phone number management method and apparatus for allowing multiple mobile communication terminals to use one phone number selectively - Google Patents

Abstract

A telephone number management method for selectively permitting one telephone number to plural mobile communication terminals and a device therefor are provided to set the same telephone number to the plural terminals where different functions are realized, and to match the telephone number with a selected terminal according to a user's convenience, thus the user can more efficiently use the terminal. An input unit(120) inputs a request signal for a usage state change request of a telephone number matched with an ID number of a mobile communication terminal(100). A controller(130) generates a request message for usage state changing of the telephone number by responding to the request signal. A wireless communication unit(140) delivers the request message to a mobile communication network, and receives a response message. When the response message is received through the wireless communication unit(140), the controller(130) resets the mobile communication terminal(100).

Description

PHONE NUMBER MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALLOWING MULTIPLE MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINALS TO USE ONE PHONE NUMBER SELECTIVELY}

1 is a schematic block diagram of a mobile communication terminal sharing one phone number with one or more other mobile communication terminals according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 and 3 are views illustrating a processing procedure for a phone number management method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is an exemplary diagram of a subscriber information management table for managing subscriber information in a base station to enable a plurality of mobile communication terminals to use one telephone number according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for providing a mobile communication service, and more particularly, to a phone number management method and apparatus for selectively allowing one phone number to a plurality of mobile communication terminals.

Recently, due to the rapid growth of the mobile communication terminal market, mobile communication terminals providing various functions have been developed, and the exchange cycle of mobile communication terminals has been shortened.

In addition, various functions applied to the mobile communication terminal may be lost due to the development of a new model. This often results in users being inconvenient because they are unable to use certain features that were favored by previous models.

In addition, the recent mobile communication terminal includes a variety of functions at the same time, the use of the mobile communication terminal in the area where only a limited function of those functions is allowed. For example, if you want to visit a place where security should be maintained, it is impossible to enter with a mobile communication terminal including a camera or a data transmission function. Therefore, the user is inconvenient to keep the mobile communication terminal in the entry / exit management office or to enter the building after blocking the camera or data transmission function of the mobile communication terminal.

In order to solve this inconvenience, the GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) mobile communication terminal solves this problem through SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). In other words, by using a SIM card to solve the inconvenience by allowing a number of mobile communication terminals to use a single phone number.

However, the CDM (Code Division Multiple Access) type mobile communication terminal, which is designed to operate only one mobile communication terminal per phone number without using such SIM card, can solve the inconvenience. There was no way.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is to provide a telephone number management method and apparatus for selectively allowing one telephone number to a plurality of mobile communication terminal in the C. D. M. A mobile communication service. .

In order to achieve the above object, the telephone number management method provided by the present invention matches at least one mobile communication terminal identification number to each of the telephone numbers, and uses status information of each of the mobile communication terminals for the corresponding telephone number. A storage process for storing; A receiving process of receiving a request message for changing the use state of the first telephone number from the first mobile communication terminal; An approval process for requesting authentication information from the first mobile communication terminal and determining whether to approve the request by using the authentication information delivered in response thereto; And a change process of changing the use state of the first telephone number of the first mobile communication terminal based on the request message when the request is approved.

At this time, the request message is a request message type indicating whether the first mobile communication terminal identification number, the first phone number and the request message for the activation or deactivation of the first mobile communication terminal for the first phone number It is preferable to include.

In addition, in the changing process, in response to a request message for activating the first mobile communication terminal for the first telephone number, it is preferable to change the use state information of the first mobile communication terminal to activation.

The change process may further include requesting a first mobile communication terminal to select a mobile communication terminal when there is a second mobile communication terminal matched with the first phone number.

In addition, in the changing process, in response to a request message for deactivating the first mobile communication terminal with respect to the first telephone number, it is preferable to change the use state information of the first mobile communication terminal to deactivation.

In addition, in the approval step, if the two values are the same by comparing the stored authentication information and the transmitted authentication information, it is preferable to approve the request.

The method may further include resetting the first mobile communication terminal.

Meanwhile, in order to achieve the above object, a mobile communication terminal provided by the present invention includes an input unit for receiving a request signal for requesting a use state change of a phone number matched with the mobile communication terminal identification number; A controller configured to generate a request message for changing a state of use of a telephone number in response to the request signal; And a wireless communication unit for transmitting the request message to the mobile communication network and receiving the response message.

In this case, the request message is a request message type indicating whether the mobile communication terminal identification number, the telephone number matched with the mobile communication terminal identification number, and whether the request message is for activation or deactivation of the mobile communication terminal for the telephone number. It is preferable to include.

The control unit may reset the mobile communication terminal when the response message is received through the wireless communication unit.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. At this time, it should be noted that the same elements in the accompanying drawings are represented by the same reference numerals wherever possible. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a mobile communication terminal sharing one telephone number with one or more other mobile communication terminals according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a memory unit 110, an input unit 120, a control unit 130, a wireless communication unit 140, a microphone unit 150, and a speaker unit. 160 and the display unit 170.

The memory unit 110 stores information related to the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100 (for example, a driving program for driving control of the mobile communication terminal, data related to the program, a short message, etc.). In particular, the memory unit 110 includes a phone number (named, Mobile Identification Number (MIN)) assigned to the mobile communication terminal 100 and a mobile communication terminal 100 identification number (named, device number (ESN)). Electronic Serial Number)).

The input unit 120 receives a user's manipulation signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the input unit 120 is configured as a keypad to receive a key signal. In particular, the input unit 120 receives a request signal for requesting to change the use state of the phone number matched with the identification number of the mobile communication terminal 100 and transmits it to the controller 130.

The controller 130 controls the mobile communication terminal 100 based on a signal input through the input unit 120 or an operation program previously stored in the memory unit 110. In particular, the controller 130 generates a request message for changing the use state of the telephone number in response to the request signal input through the input unit 120. In this case, the request message may include the mobile communication terminal identification number (eg, ESN), a phone number (eg, MIN) matching the mobile communication terminal identification number, and the request message for activation of the mobile communication terminal with respect to the phone number. It is preferable to include a request message type indicating whether or not to deactivate.

Meanwhile, when the response message is received through the wireless communication unit 140, the controller 130 may reset the mobile communication terminal. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 receives a response message for a request message for activating a corresponding phone number, the controller 130 may reset the mobile communication terminal 100 to use a mobile communication service. Reset to state In this case, 'activation' refers to a state in which the mobile communication terminal 100 can use the mobile communication service using a phone number (MIN) matched to the identification number (ESN), and 'deactivation'. ) 'Refers to a state in which the mobile communication service using the mobile communication terminal 100 is stopped.

The wireless communication unit 140 transmits the request message generated by the control unit 130 to the mobile communication network and receives the response message. That is, the wireless communication unit 140 transmits the request message to the base station and receives a response message for the request message from the base station.

The microphone unit 150 collects the surrounding sound signals (eg, a user's voice, etc.) and transmits them to the controller 130, and the speaker unit 160 outputs the sound signal under the control of the controller 130.

The display unit 170 outputs an image signal under the control of the controller 130. For example, the display unit 170 displays an operation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 and the like.

2 and 3 are diagrams illustrating a processing procedure for a phone number management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process for activating a mobile station 100 (hereinafter, referred to as an "MS") 100. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating deactivation of an MS 100. It is a figure which shows the example about the process to do it. 2 and 3, the mobile switching center (MSC) 200, the Over The Air Service Facility (OTASF) 300, and the Home Location Register (HLR) included in the base station are described below. An example of activating / deactivating the MS 100 via an HLR '400 is shown.

In this case, the HLR 400 is a device for storing / managing subscriber information of subscribers who have subscribed to a mobile communication service. The HLR 400 matches and stores at least one mobile communication terminal identification number (ESN) to each of the telephone numbers (MIN). And, it stores the usage status information for each of the one or more mobile terminal identification number (ESN) matched to each telephone number (MIN). That is, one or more mobile communication terminal identification numbers (ESN) matched to each telephone number (MIN) are stored separately from those being used and not. At this time, there are a plurality of mobile communication terminal identification numbers (ESN) matched by each telephone number (MIN), but only one mobile communication terminal identification number (ESN) in use. HLR 400 thus stores this usage state information.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the MS 100 requests an activation to the MSC 200 (S201), that is, when the MS 100 transmits an activation request message to the MSC 200, the MS 100 activates the MS 100. The MSC 200 transfers the activation request message to the HLR 400 via the OTASF 300 (S203 and S205). At this time, the activation request message is a phone number of the message the MS device number (ESN_ _MS100) and the MS 100 of the 100 message type (type) and, MS 100 indicating that the message for the activation of (MIN_ _MS100 ). In particular, the message type is preferably determined by the type of input key. For example, for activation request, enter '* + 8'.

Upon receiving the activation request message, the HLR 400 requests authentication information from the MS 100 via the OTASF 300 and the MSC 200 (S207, S209, and S211). That is, the HLR 400 requests authentication information from the MS 100 to confirm whether the activation request is by an authenticated user. This is to prevent the activation / deactivation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 indiscriminately changing. For example, when the owner loses the mobile communication terminal 100, the learner is to prevent the activation / deactivation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 indiscriminately.

Meanwhile, the MS 100, which has received the authentication information from the HLR 400, requests the input of the authentication information through the display unit (S213). When the user inputs authentication information (S215), the MS 100 transmits the authentication information to the HLR 400 via the MSC 200 and the OTASF 300 (S217, S219, and S221).

Then, the HLR 400 stores the authentication information for changing the use state information for the MS 100 in advance, and compares the stored authentication information with the authentication information transmitted from the MS 100 (S223). If the comparison result is the same (S225), the HLR 400 checks whether another activated mobile communication terminal for the corresponding number already exists (S227). As a result of the check, if another mobile communication terminal (eg, the second mobile communication terminal) activated for the corresponding number already exists (S229), the HLR 400 transmits this to the MS 100 and the MS 100 simultaneously. In step S231, S233, and S235, a message is transmitted to the user requesting which mobile communication terminal to be selected from the MS 100 and the second mobile communication terminal.

On the other hand, when the MS 100 user inputs the selection information (S237), the MS 100 transmits the selection information to the HLR 400 (S239, S241, and S243). The HLR 400 updates previously stored subscriber information based on the selection information (S245).

If the user in the step (S237) to select the MS (100) HLR (400) updates the subscriber information corresponding to the device number and the matched telephone number (MIN_ _MS100) of the MS (100). I.e., HLR (400) changes the use status information of the mobile that was activated for the telephone number (MIN_ _MS100) the communication terminal identification number to the inactive state, and changes the use status information of the MS (100) active.

Then, the MS 100 is notified of the update result (S247, S249, and S251). Upon receiving the update result, the MS 100 resets (S253) the active state thereof.

If there is no other mobile communication terminal activated for the corresponding number as a result of checking in step S227 (S229), the HLR 400 immediately updates the subscriber information without performing steps S231 to S243 (S245). Do this.

In addition, as a result of comparing the process (S223), when the two authentication information are different from each other (S225), the HLR 400 does not perform an update process (S245) of subscriber information.

By doing so, the present invention changes the MS 100, which had been inactive for the previously matched specific telephone number, to the active state. That is, the HLR 400 designates the MS 100 as the terminal for use of the telephone number.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3, when the MS 100 requests a deactivation to the MSC 200 (S301), that is, the MS 100 transmits a deactivation request message to the MSC 200. If so, the MSC 200 transmits the deactivation request message to the HLR 400 via the OTASF 300 (S303 and S305). At this time, the deactivation request message includes a message type indicating that the message is a message for deactivation of the MS 100, a device number ESN_MS100 of the _{MS 100} , and a telephone number MIN_ of the MS 100. _MS100 ). In particular, the message type is preferably determined by the type of input key. For example, enter '* + 9' for the deactivation request.

After receiving the deactivation request message, the HLR 400 requests authentication information from the MS 100 via the OTASF 300 and the MSC 200 (S307, S309, and S311). That is, the HLR 400 requests authentication information from the MS 100 to confirm whether the deactivation request is by an authenticated user. This is to prevent the activation / deactivation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 indiscriminately changing. For example, when the owner loses the mobile communication terminal 100, the learner is to prevent the activation / deactivation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 indiscriminately.

Meanwhile, the MS 100, which has received the authentication information from the HLR 400, requests the input of the authentication information through the display unit (S313). When the user inputs authentication information (S315), the MS 100 transmits the authentication information to the HLR 400 via the MSC 200 and the OTASF 300 (S317, S319, and S321).

Then, the HLR 400 stores authentication information for changing the use state information of the MS 100 in advance, and compares the stored authentication information with the authentication information transmitted from the MS 100 (S323). If the comparison result is the same (S325), the HLR 400 updates previously stored subscriber information (S327).

Then, the MS 100 is notified of the update result (S329, S331, S333). Upon receiving the update result, the MS 100 resets (S335) the active state thereof.

If the comparison of the process (S323), the two authentication information is different from each other (S325) HLR (400) does not perform the update process of the subscriber information (S327).

By doing so, the present invention changes the MS 100, which had been activated for the previously matched specific telephone number, to an inactive state. That is, the HLR 400 releases the MS 100 that has been designated as the terminal for use of the telephone number.

4 is an exemplary diagram of a subscriber information management table for managing subscriber information in a base station to enable a plurality of mobile communication terminals to use one telephone number according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, in the example of FIGS. 2 and 3, the subscriber information management table 410 stored in the HLR 400 is an example.

Referring to FIG. 4, the subscriber information management table 410 includes a mobile station identification number (MIN) (eg, a telephone number) storage field 411 in a mobile communication network, and a device number (ESN) of a mobile communication terminal corresponding to the mobile station identification number. Storage field 413, the activation state storage field 415 of the mobile station identification number, and the authentication information storage field 417 for changing the activation state of the device number of the mobile communication terminal corresponding to the mobile station identification number.

At this time, the HLR 400 sees the number of ESNs matched to each MIN and subscribes to a service (aka one-number multi-phone service) that allows the subscriber to selectively allow one phone number to multiple mobile communication terminals. Determine whether or not. Alternatively, the method may further include a field for storing information for discriminating whether to subscribe to the service, or determine whether the corresponding subscriber has subscribed to the service based on the information stored in the field.

Referring to FIG. 4, two ESNs, that is, 'R65Y603210' and 'Y46278A5CD' match the first MIN number '010-1234-5679', and 'R65Y603210' is activated.

In the example of FIG. 2, if the subscriber information stored in the HLR 400 is illustrated in FIG. 4, the MIN of the MS 100 is '010-1234-5678', and the ESN of the MS 100 is 'Y46278A5CD', the HLR is performed. In operation S223, the previously stored authentication information “wa57d” may be compared with the authentication information transmitted from the MS 100. In addition, according to the subscriber information table of FIG. 4, since another activated terminal having a MIN of '010-1234-5678' (that is, a terminal having an ESN of 'R65Y603210') exists, the HLR 400 performs the processes S231 to S243. It receives the selection information from the MS (100) through.

If the user selects the MS 100 in step S237, the HLR 400 will change the activation state information of the terminal whose ESN is 'R65Y603210' and the terminal whose ENS is 'Y46278A5CD' in step S245. That is, the activation status information of the terminal whose ESN is 'R65Y603210' is changed to 'No', and the activation status information of the terminal whose ENS is 'Y46278A5CD' is changed to 'Yes'. On the other hand, if the user does not select the MS 100 in step S237, the HLR 400 will remain as it is without changing the subscriber table illustrated in FIG.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 3, if the subscriber information stored in the HLR 400 is illustrated in FIG. 4, the MIN of the MS 100 is '010-1234-5678', and the ESN of the MS 100 is 'R65Y603210'. The HLR 400 will compare the pre-stored authentication information 'wa57d' and the authentication information transmitted from the MS 100 in step S223.

If the authentication information is the same, the activation state of the terminal (that is, the MS 100) whose ESN is 'R65Y603210' will be changed in step S327. That is, the activation state of the terminal (that is, the MS 100) whose ESN is 'R65Y603210' will be changed to 'No'.

In this way, all terminals with MIN of '010-1234-5678', that is, all ESNs with MIN of '010-1234-5678' are all set to 'No', and the telephone number is '010-1234-5678'. Cannot be used in mobile communication networks. Therefore, the user using the telephone number '010-1234-5678' may preferably perform the activation process again using another terminal to be applied to the telephone number after performing the deactivation process.

In the above, specific preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention attached to the claims. .

As described above, the present invention provides convenience to a user by allowing a plurality of mobile communication terminals to use one telephone number. For example, by setting the same phone number to each of a plurality of mobile communication terminals having different functions, and by corresponding the phone number to the selected mobile communication terminal according to the user's convenience, the user can more efficiently There is an advantage to use.

In addition, the manufacturer develops a specialized mobile communication terminal such as the Internet only, and the user has a plurality of the specialized mobile communication terminal, so that the user can select and use whenever necessary, so that the mobile communication terminal can be used more conveniently. In particular, the user has the advantage of not having to carry a bulky and heavy mobile communication terminal by including various functions at a time, which may not be used. For example, if you normally have a mobile terminal with additional functions such as camera or data transmission, and you want to visit a place where security should be maintained, a mobile terminal with only a simple call function (e.g. If you want to visit a place where security should be maintained by having a mobile communication terminal (not included), there is an advantage that it can be conveniently used without storing the mobile communication terminal in the entry / exit management office.

Claims (10)

In the phone number management method of the mobile communication network system, Storing at least one mobile communication terminal identification number to each of the telephone numbers, and storing usage state information of each of the mobile communication terminals with respect to the corresponding telephone number; A receiving process of receiving a request message for changing the use state of the first telephone number from the first mobile communication terminal; An approval process for requesting authentication information from the first mobile communication terminal and determining whether to approve the request by using the authentication information delivered in response thereto; And And when the request is approved, changing the use state of the first telephone number of the first mobile communication terminal based on the request message. The method of claim 1, wherein the request message is And a request message type indicating whether the first mobile communication terminal identification number, the first telephone number, and the request message are for activating or deactivating the first mobile communication terminal for the first telephone number. How to manage your phone number. The method of claim 2, wherein the changing process And responsive to a request message for activating the first mobile communication terminal for the first phone number, changing the use state information of the first mobile communication terminal to activation. The method of claim 3, wherein the changing process And requesting a first mobile communication terminal to select a mobile communication terminal when there is a second mobile communication terminal matched with the first phone number. The method of claim 2, wherein the changing process And in response to a request message for deactivating the first mobile communication terminal with respect to the first phone number, changing the use state information of the first mobile communication terminal to deactivation. The method of claim 1, wherein the approval step Comparing the stored authentication information with the transmitted authentication information and approving the request if the two values are the same. The method of claim 1, And resetting the first mobile communication terminal. In the mobile communication terminal, An input unit for receiving a request signal for requesting to change a state of use of a telephone number matched to the identification number of the mobile communication terminal; A controller configured to generate a request message for changing a state of use of a telephone number in response to the request signal; And And a wireless communication unit for transmitting the request message to a mobile communication network and receiving a response message. The method of claim 8, wherein the request message And a request message type indicating whether the mobile communication terminal identification number, the telephone number matched with the mobile communication terminal identification number, and whether the request message is for activation or deactivation of the mobile communication terminal for the telephone number. How to manage your phone number. The method of claim 8, wherein the control unit And when the response message is received through the wireless communication unit, resetting the mobile communication terminal.

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