KR20080013633A - Mobile terminal having service function of user information and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable terminal having a user information providing function and a method thereof are provided to increase the convenience of users by enabling a user to move to a desired function easily by a key input and to confirm, edit, and use the user information of the desired function. A portable terminal having a user information providing function comprises a memory(54), a control part(55), and a display part(56). The memory stores programs to enable a user to shift from the user information of an ongoing function to the user information of a certain function through the input of a specific key. The control part, when the specific key is inputted, executes a control operation to move from the user information of the ongoing function to the user information of the certain function. The display part displays the user information of the ongoing function or the user information of the certain function.

Description

Portable terminal having user information providing function and method thereof {MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING SERVICE FUNCTION OF USER INFORMATION AND METHOD THEREOF}

1 is an exemplary view for explaining a text message table, a phone book table and a call log table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A and 2D are exemplary views for explaining a screen according to a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3C are exemplary diagrams for describing a screen according to a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A and 4D are exemplary diagrams for describing a screen according to a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a portable terminal having a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a user information providing method of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal, and more particularly, to a portable terminal and a method having a user information providing function for quickly and easily moving and searching from information of a specific function to information of another function.

In general, a portable terminal is a general term for a next-generation personal portable device that combines wireless communication and information processing functions such as a mobile phone, personal digital assistance (PDA) and the like.

It basically performs the functions of the existing personal computer such as input, storage, processing and output of various data, and adds various functions such as wireless internet communication and telephone function, so that it can perform various tasks on the go. It is positioned as one of the biggest technological factors that can bring about fundamental changes in the industrial society.

Such a portable terminal services a text message to enable communication by text in addition to voice calls. Therefore, even if it is not possible to talk to the other party by voice, it is possible to communicate using a text message. Here, the text message function of the portable terminal is divided into an outgoing message function and a received message function.

In addition, the portable terminal provides a phone book function in which information such as a phone number and a specific person's birthday is stored as personal information like an electronic notebook.

However, the phone book function, the transmission / reception text message function, and the call log confirmation function of the conventional portable terminal are independent of each other, and there is no connection between the information. There was an uncomfortable problem of running another specific function to check.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal and a method having a user information providing function which enables the user to easily and quickly move and search from information of a specific function of the portable terminal to information of another function.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method for providing a user information providing a function of enabling a quick information search between different functions by linking information of a phone book function, a text message function and a call log confirmation function of the portable terminal. In providing.

Another object of the present invention is to define an information connection structure between a phone book function, a text message function, and a call log confirmation function of a portable terminal, and user information for easily and quickly managing, using, and retrieving information between information using the same. A portable terminal having a providing function and a method thereof are provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a memory device comprising: a memory for storing programs for moving from user information of a predetermined function executed by a predetermined key input to user information of a different function;

A control unit which controls to move from user information of the predetermined function being executed to user information of a different function when the predetermined key is input;

And a display unit for displaying user information of the predetermined function or different functions.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, the memory that stores a program linking the phonebook function, the text message function and the call log confirmation function with each other;

When one of the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log check function is selected, the information according to the corresponding function is displayed, and the information is displayed according to the request for displaying the information of the other function while the information is displayed. A control unit;

And a display unit for displaying information of the corresponding function being executed among the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log confirmation function.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, the process of executing a predetermined function supported in the portable terminal to display the user information according to the function;

Determining whether to request display of user information of different functions while the user information is being displayed;

As a result of the determination, when the user information display of the different function is requested, the process includes moving to the corresponding function and displaying the corresponding information.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, the process of displaying the information of the corresponding function by executing one function selected from the phonebook function, the text message function and the call log confirmation function;

Determining whether to display another function information while the information of the corresponding function is being displayed;

As a result of the determination, the request for displaying the other function information includes moving to a function according to the corresponding function and displaying the corresponding information.

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

It should be noted that in the following description, only parts necessary for understanding the operation and operation according to the present invention will be described, and descriptions of other parts will be omitted so as not to distract from the gist of the present invention.

In the following description, specific details of a portable terminal having a user information providing function of the present invention and a user interface according to the method are shown to provide a more general understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be readily practiced without these specific details and also by their modifications.

In the following description, the user information will be immediately used to mean the phone book information, the text message information and the call log information displayed by the phone book function, the text message function and the call log confirmation function.

Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the present invention, the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log confirmation function of the portable terminal are linked, respectively. Thus, when one function is selected and executed by the user among the phone book function, the text message function and the call log confirmation function of the portable terminal, information of the corresponding function is displayed. If a predetermined key input is performed to check information of another function while the information of the corresponding function is being displayed, the function moves to another function and displays the information accordingly.

The present invention links phonebook information, text message information, and call log information with each other, so that information of different functions can be easily retrieved according to a link between the information.

1 is an exemplary view for explaining a text message table, a phone book table and a call log table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, first, a portable terminal provides a text message function, a phone book function, and a call log confirmation function. Accordingly, the portable terminal stores corresponding information according to the function.

Reference numeral '11' is an outgoing message table that stores outgoing message information, reference numeral '12' is an incoming message table that stores the received message information, and reference numeral '13' is a specific person's phone number, birthday and mail. A phone book table for storing information such as an address, and reference numeral 14 denotes a call log table for storing call log information such as an outgoing call, an incoming call, and a missed call.

As shown in FIG. 1, for example, friend information 'Hong Gil-dong' is stored in the phone book table 13. It is apparent that the phone book table may store other arbitrary friend information in addition to Hong Gil-dong. Then, the phone book table 13 may be associated with the outgoing message table link information that may be linked to the outgoing message sent to Hong Gil-dong and the received message table link information that may be associated with the received message received from Hong Gil-dong and the call log with Hong Gil-dong. It consists of the call log table link information. Here, the phone book table has table link information for call origination, reception, and call recording for other people other than Hong Gil-dong (Kim Chul-soon, Kim Soon-yi, Lee Soon-cheol, etc.) or friend information.

In the outgoing message table 11, outgoing messages (outgoing message 1, outgoing message 4, outgoing message 5) sent to 'Hong Gil-dong' are sequentially stored according to the outgoing time. The outgoing message table 11 has phonebook table link information so as to be linked with the phonebook table 13. At this time, the outgoing message linked with the phone book table 13 is preferably the outgoing message sent to Hong Gil Dong in the outgoing message table. Outgoing messages for specific recipients among the outgoing messages stored in the outgoing message table 11 are bi-directionally linked, so that outgoing messages for specific recipients can be easily retrieved and managed.

In addition, in the received message table 12, received messages (received message 1, received message 4, received message 5) received from Hong Gil-dong are sequentially stored according to the reception time. Like the above-mentioned outgoing message table 11, the received message table 12 also has phonebook table link information so that it can be linked with the phonebook table 13. Preferably, the received message table 12 is a recent received message received from Hong Gil-dong. The received message table 12 is also bi-directionally linked with the received messages for a particular sender among the received messages stored as the above-mentioned outgoing message table 11, so that the received message for the specific sender can be easily searched and managed.

In addition, the call log table 14 stores the outgoing and incoming missed calls as the call records of the call with 'Hong Gil Dong' sequentially according to the talk time.

The following describes the linking operation between the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log confirmation functions by using the above-described source and reception message table, phone book table, and call log table of the present invention.

The user checks the received message received from Hong Gil-dong by executing a text message function to confirm the received message according to the notification that the message has been received by the portable terminal. Then, when the user wants to see the phonebook information of Honggil-dong while checking the received message received from Hong-gil-dong, the user moves to the phonebook information of Honggil-dong linked by a predetermined key input. When the phonebook information of the Hong-gil-dong is being executed, if the message sent to the Hong-gil-dong is to be checked, the call message sent to the Hong-gil-dong linked by a predetermined key input is displayed. For example, the above-described reception message function is not limited to moving to a function for checking phonebook information, checking a call message while checking the phonebook information, and checking a call log. Since the functions are linked to each other, the movement between the functions is free.

That is, since the outgoing message function, the incoming message function, the phonebook function, and the call log confirmation function are interconnected by the link information, other arbitrary functions can be executed while the arbitrary function is being executed.

The user interface of the present invention will be described later in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, to assist in understanding the present invention, access to phone book information, text message information, and call log information of 'Hong Gil-dong' stored in user information will be described.

2A and 2D are exemplary views for explaining a screen according to a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A to 2D, FIG. 2A (a) shows screen data according to execution of a phone book function. After selecting Hong Gil-dong to find out information about 'Hong Gil-dong', screen data of the phonebook information about Hong Gil-dong is displayed. When a menu key or a specific key is input while the phonebook information of the Hong Gil-dong is displayed, a pop-up menu (1. message transmission, 2. deletion, 3. transmission message view, 4. reception message view, as shown in FIG. 5. View call log) is displayed. The corresponding function of FIGS. 2B to 2D is performed according to the menu selected on the pop-up menu, and screen data is displayed.

First of all, '3. When the view outgoing message 'is selected, the outgoing message sent to Hong Gil-dong is displayed as shown in FIG. 2B. At this time, the outgoing message sent to the Hong Gil-dong is sequentially stored according to the outgoing time, so the latest outgoing message is displayed first.

That is, the '1. Since the outgoing message including the sentence "Kanadaramaba" becomes the latest message, it is displayed first on the outgoing message list. Next, '2. Hello ~ 5. ‥‥ 'will be displayed in order of calling time.

However, on the screen data of FIG. 2A (b), the '4. If 'Receive message view' is selected, a received message received from Hong Gil-dong is displayed as shown in FIG. 2C. At this time, since the received message received from the Hong Gil-dong is sequentially stored according to the reception time, the latest received message is displayed first.

That is, since the received message including the sentence of “1. Kaga Kana Nana” of FIG. 2C becomes the latest message, it is displayed first on the received message list. Next, '2. How are you ?, 3. Good day 'is displayed in order of receiving time.

However, on the screen data of FIG. 2A (b), the '5. When the call log view 'is selected, call log information of the call (outgoing call) information sent to Hong Gil Dong, the incoming call (incoming call) information, and the missed call information are displayed as shown in FIG. 2D.

That is, when the cursor is located on the 'outgoing call' in the call log list of FIG. 2D, the call date is the call date (04/07), time (06:10), call time (00 hours, 7 minutes, 7 seconds). ) Information is displayed. In this case, the day of the week information may be additionally displayed together with the date and time information.

On the other hand, the user interface when switching from the text message function to the phone book function and the call log confirmation function will be described.

3A and 3C are exemplary diagrams for describing a screen according to a user information providing function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3C, FIG. 3A (a) shows a state in which screen data of a reception message confirmation function capable of confirming a reception message received from 'Hong Gil Dong' is displayed. Thereafter, when a specific key (for example, a menu key) is input, a popup menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 3A (b). In the present invention, for example, '1. Reply, 2. forwarding, 3. phone number storage, 4. phonebook information view, 5. call log view 'consists of a pop-up menu. Of the above pop-up menu '4. If the user selects 'view phone book information', phone book information (friend, 016-320-1234) for Hong Gil-dong of the sender of the text message is displayed as shown in FIG. 3B.

However, '5. If the call log view 'is selected, call log information of the call with Hong Gil-dong, that is, the outgoing call, the incoming call, and the missed call, is displayed as shown in FIG. 3c shows outgoing call record information sent to Hong Gil-dong, which displays information on a date (04/07), a time (06:10 pm), and a call time (7 minutes 7 seconds). Here, the day of the week information may be additionally displayed in addition to the date and time information.

3A and 3C show only screen data when moving to a phone book function or a call log confirmation function linked with a reception message function and link information being executed. However, it is obvious that the outgoing message function can also move from the received message function to another function (phonebook function or call log confirmation function) in connection with the phone book function, the call log check function and the link information.

The following describes a user interface for moving to a phone book function or a text message function while screen data according to a call log check function is displayed.

4A and 4D are exemplary views for explaining a screen according to a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A and 4D, FIG. 4A (a) shows call log information of a call with 'Hong Gil Dong', that is, an outgoing call, an incoming call, and a missed call. Thereafter, when a specific key is input, a pop-up menu is displayed as shown in FIG. 4A (b). In the present invention, for example, '1. Message transmission, 2. Deletion, 3. Phonebook information view, 4. Outgoing message view, 5. Received message view 'consists of a pop-up menu. Of the above pop-up menu '3. If the user selects 'view phonebook information', phonebook information (friends, 016-320-1234) of Hong Gil-dong of the called party is displayed as shown in FIG. 4B.

However, '4. If the 'outgoing message view' is selected, the outgoing message list sent to Hong Gil-dong is displayed as shown in FIG. 4C.

However, '5. If you select 'Receive Message View', the message list received from Hong Gil-dong is displayed as shown in FIG. 4D.

The internal structure of the portable terminal which is easy to move between the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log confirmation function described so far will be described later.

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable terminal having a user information providing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the wireless communication unit 51 processes a voice signal for a call origination and a transmission and reception text message. The wireless communication unit 51 is an RF transmitter for up-converting and amplifying a frequency of a transmitted signal, an RF receiver for low noise amplifying and down-converting a received signal, and encoding and modulating the transmitted signal. And a codec for demodulating and decoding the signal. The codec includes a data codec for processing packet data and an audio codec for processing an audio signal such as voice.

The audio processing unit 52 reproduces the received audio signal output from the wireless communication unit 51 and outputs it to the speaker SPK or transmits the transmission audio signal generated from the microphone MIC to the wireless communication unit 51. Do this.

The key input unit 53 includes keys for inputting numeric and character information and function keys for setting various functions. In addition, the key input unit 53 may include a phone book key, a call log confirmation key, a text message key, a function movement key, and the like according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the function shift key is a shortcut key for moving from a predetermined function to another arbitrary function.

The memory 54 may be composed of a program memory and a data memory. The program memory stores programs for controlling general operations of the portable terminal. The program memory also stores programs for moving from user information of a predetermined function to user information of a different function by input of a predetermined key (function shift key). In addition, the program memory stores programs for enabling, storing, editing, and managing corresponding user information according to a predetermined function. In addition, the program memory stores a table of user information linked with link information to facilitate movement between predetermined functions according to an embodiment of the present invention. The predetermined function may be a phone book function, a call log confirmation function, and a text message function. In addition, the data memory temporarily stores data generated during the execution of the programs.

The controller 55 performs a function of controlling the overall operation of the portable terminal. In addition, the controller 55 controls to move from user information of a predetermined function to user information of a different function when a predetermined key (function shift key) is input according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the controller 55 controls to use, store, edit, and manage corresponding user information according to a predetermined function. In addition, the controller 55 controls to facilitate the movement between the predetermined functions bidirectionally linked by the table link information between the functions. In addition, the controller 55 stores the table information of each function in the memory 54 so that user information between different predetermined functions can be linked by the link information.

The display unit 56 displays screen data generated during program execution under the control of the controller 55. In addition, the display unit 56 may include an LCD controller, a memory capable of storing image data, and an LCD display device. In this case, when the LCD is implemented using a touch screen method, the key input unit 53 and the LCD may be input units.

An operation of a portable terminal having a user information providing function will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

The controller 55 detects a key input of the key input unit 53 and executes a corresponding function according to the key input. When the controller 55 detects that the requested function is one of a phone book function, a call log confirmation function, and a text message function, the controller 55 displays the user information according to the corresponding function. Subsequently, when the user information is displayed, the controller 55 inputs a predetermined key (function shift key) provided in the key input unit 53 to execute a function other than the function that the user is executing. And link to the function requesting execution by the linked table link information between the function requesting execution. Thus, the controller 55 controls the display unit 56 to display user information of the corresponding function. Thus, the user can easily search, use, and edit user information between the phone book function, call log check function, and text message function.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a user information providing method of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step 601, the controller 55 is in a standby state waiting for a key input or an incoming call of the key input unit 53.

In operation 603, the controller 55 determines whether key data is generated according to the key input of the key input unit 53.

When the key data is generated as a result of the determination, in step 605, the controller 55 determines whether the key data is required to execute the phone book function, the text message function, or the call log confirmation function.

Accordingly, if the phonebook function, text message function or call record confirmation function is requested to be executed, the controller 55 executes the corresponding function in step 607 and displays the user information accordingly.

In operation 609, the controller 55 determines whether a function movement key is input while the user information according to the function being executed is being displayed.

When the function shift key is input as a result of the determination, in step 611, the control unit 55 performs any one of the functions different from the function being executed in any one of a phone book function, a text message function, and a call log confirmation function. Go to the function and control it to run. At this time, the controller 55 may move from the running function to another arbitrary function by the link information between the running function and the function to be moved.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described in detail above, the present invention makes it easy to move to a specific function desired by a user by allowing a user to display a user's information by moving from a function executed through a portable terminal to another function associated with the function by one key input. The user information of the corresponding function can be edited, searched, and used to increase the convenience of the user.

In addition, the present invention by linking the phone book function, call log confirmation function, text message function, it is free to move between the phone book information, call log information and the incoming and outgoing message information of a specific person, it is executed in any one of the functions running There is an effect that can minimize the keystroke to execute any function other than the function being being.

In addition, there is an effect that can reduce the time required to execute other functions in the running function.

Claims (13)

A memory for storing programs for moving from user information of a predetermined function being executed by input of a predetermined key to user information of a different function; A control unit which controls to move from user information of the predetermined function being executed to user information of a different function when the predetermined key is input; And a display unit for displaying user information of the predetermined function or different functions. The memory of claim 1, wherein the memory includes: A portable terminal having a user information providing function, characterized in that user information linked with link information is stored to facilitate movement between predetermined functions. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, A portable terminal having a user information providing function, characterized by controlling to facilitate movement between predetermined functions by link information between predetermined functions. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, A portable terminal having a user information providing function, wherein user information for each function is stored in a memory so that user information between different predetermined functions can be linked by link information. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined function, A portable terminal having a user information providing function, which is one of a phone book function, a text message function and a call log checking function. The method of claim 1, wherein the different function, A portable terminal having a user information providing function, which is one of a phone book function, a text message function and a call log checking function. The method of claim 1, wherein the user information, And a phone book information, a text message information, and a call log information displayed by a phone book function, a text message function, and a call log confirmation function. A memory for storing a program linking the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log checking function to each other; When one of the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log check function is selected, the information according to the corresponding function is displayed, and the information is displayed according to the request for displaying the information of the other function while the information is displayed. A control unit; And a display unit for displaying information of the corresponding function being executed among the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log confirmation function. Displaying information of the corresponding function by executing one of the functions selected from the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log checking function; Determining whether to display another function information while the information of the corresponding function is being displayed; And requesting the display of the other function information as a result of the determination, and moving to the corresponding function to display the corresponding information. The method of claim 9, wherein the determining whether to request the display of the other function information comprises: A method for providing user information of a portable terminal, characterized in that it is determined whether a display of different function information is requested according to whether a function shift key is inputted to move from a function to another function. The method of claim 9, wherein when the other function information display request is made, moving to another function connected to a function being executed and link information and displaying corresponding information according to the function. The method of claim 9, wherein the phone book function, the text message function, and the call log confirmation function are linked to each other by link information. Executing a predetermined function supported by the portable terminal and displaying user information according to the function; Determining whether to request display of user information of different functions while the user information is being displayed; And requesting the display of the user information of the different functions as a result of the determination, and moving to the corresponding function to display the corresponding information.

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