KR20080015571A - Method for sending information while talking over portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

An information transmission method during a call in a portable terminal is provided to enable a user to transmit particular information to the other party's portable terminal during a call by searching and selecting a telephone number or a note stored in the user's terminal, thus there is no need for the user to input the telephone number of the other party's terminal or separately writing a short message. A notepad menu is selected while a speech mode is carried out(210), and a note list of the notepad menu is displayed. At least one note is selected from the note list(220). The at least one note is transmitted to the other party's portable terminal(230). The speech mode is maintained. When the at least one note is transmitted, a short message including the at least one note is generated, and the short message is transmitted to the other party's terminal.

Description

How to send information during a call on your mobile device {METHOD FOR SENDING INFORMATION WHILE TALKING OVER PORTABLE TERMINAL}

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting information during a call in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a step of selecting or inputting information in FIG. 2.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a step of transmitting a memo selected in FIG. 2.

5A to 5C are diagrams for describing FIGS. 3 and 4.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a step of transmitting the telephone number selected in FIG. 2.

7A to 7D are diagrams for describing FIGS. 3 and 6.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a step of transmitting a number input in FIG. 2.

9A and 9B are diagrams for describing FIGS. 3 and 8.

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting information in a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a method for transmitting information during a call from a mobile terminal to a counterpart mobile terminal.

In general, mobile terminals provide various additional services based on voice calls. Such additional services include a short messaging service (SMS), a notepad or a phonebook storage and retrieval service.

However, when a request for specific information is generated from the other party during a call in the mobile terminal as described above, the user must transmit the specific information to the other party by voice. In addition, when the voice transmission for the specific information is not appropriate, it is preferable that the user transmits the specific information to the counterpart mobile terminal through a general short message preparation and transmission process. In addition, when specific information is stored in the mobile terminal, the user should search the menu and deliver the result obtained by voice or short message to the other party. As such, it is not easy for the user to transfer specific information to the other party during a call in the mobile terminal.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for easily transmitting specific information during a call from a mobile terminal to a counterpart mobile terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method in which a user can search and select a memo stored in the portable terminal and transmit the memo to the counterpart portable terminal during a call in the portable terminal.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a method in which a user can search for and select a phone number stored in a mobile terminal and transmit it to a counterpart mobile terminal during a call in the mobile terminal.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a method in which a user inputs a number and transmits a number to a counterpart portable terminal during a call in the portable terminal.

In order to achieve the above object, a method of transmitting information during a call in a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes selecting a memo pad menu during a call mode, displaying a memo list of the memo pad menu, and at least from the memo list. Selecting one memo, transmitting the at least one memo to a counterpart mobile terminal, and maintaining the call mode.

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

In the embodiment of the present invention described below, the term " information " means information transmitted from the portable terminal to the counterpart portable terminal by the user. That is, for example, a memo (account number, phone number, email address, password, etc.) of a memo pad menu pre-stored in the mobile terminal by the user and a phone number of the phone book menu are not stored in the mobile terminal but are stored in the user. The number entered by this also belongs to this.

1 is a block diagram showing a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an RF unit 110, a storage unit 120, a key input unit 130, a controller 140, an audio processor 150, and a display unit 160.

The RF unit 110 performs a wireless communication function of the mobile terminal 100. The RF unit 110 includes an RF transmitter and an RF receiver. The RF transmitter upconverts and amplifies the frequency of the transmitted signal. The RF receiver low noise amplifies the received signal and down-converts the frequency.

The storage unit 120 is composed of a program memory and a data memory. The program memory includes control programs for controlling the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. In particular, the program memory may store programs for controlling to transmit information during a call according to an embodiment of the present invention. The data memory temporarily stores data generated while executing programs. In addition, the storage unit 120 stores memos, phone numbers, and the like input by the user.

The key input unit 130 performs a function of inputting a key signal according to a user's manipulation. The key input unit 130 includes a numeric key and a function key. Numeric keys are keys for inputting numeric and character information. At this time, the numeric keys are only input as numbers when initially input during a call. Function keys are keys for setting various functions. In particular, the function key includes a key for selecting a menu during a call and a key for searching for information according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the function key may further include a hot key for transmitting the information input during the call.

The controller 140 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The controller 140 controls the mobile terminal 100 based on a signal input through the key input unit 130 or a control program stored in the storage unit 120. In particular, the controller 140 controls to generate a short message including information selected or input during a call according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, it controls to send the generated short message to the mobile terminal.

The controller 140 includes a data processor. The data processor includes a transmitter for encoding and modulating a signal transmitted through the RF unit 110, a receiver for demodulating and decoding a received signal, and the like. That is, the data processor may be configured of a modem and a codec CODDEC. The codec includes a data codec for processing packet data and the like and an audio codec for processing audio signals such as voice.

The audio processor 150 reproduces a received audio signal output from the audio codec of the data processor through the speaker SPK or transmits a transmission audio signal input through the microphone MIC to the audio codec of the data processor. .

The display unit 160 displays an operation process of the mobile terminal 100. In particular, the display unit 160 displays a memo pad or a phone book search screen or displays a number input during a call on the screen.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a memo or number transmission method during a call in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, a method of transmitting information during a call in the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In operation 210, the controller 140 performs a call mode with a counterpart mobile terminal. In this case, when the user generates an information selection or input command, the control unit 140 detects this in step 220 and selects or inputs information according to the input command. Here, the information may be a memo of a memo pad menu pre-stored in the portable terminal by the user, a phone number of the phone book menu, and a number input by the user although not stored in the portable terminal. The memo may include an account number, a phone number, an e-mail address, a password, and the like, and may be searched and selected from a notepad menu. The phone number can be retrieved and selected from the phone book menu. In addition, the number may be an account number, a phone number, a password, and the like, and may consist only of a series of numbers.

Next, the control unit 140 transmits the selected or input information to the other party's mobile terminal in step 230 and maintains the call mode with the other party's mobile terminal. Herein, the control unit 140 transmits the information to the opposite portable terminal in the form of a short message. That is, the user's portable terminal may generate a short message including the information and transmit the short message to the counterpart portable terminal. Meanwhile, the portable terminal may transmit the information in a dual tone multi frequency (DTMF) tone, and then convert the portable terminal into a short message format.

Accordingly, when the mobile terminal in the call transmits the information selected or input by the user to the mobile terminal, the user of the mobile terminal can easily access the information without having to separately write a short message or input the phone number of the mobile terminal. You can forward it to the other party.

Hereinafter, each step of the method for transmitting a memo or number during a call in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a step of selecting or inputting information in FIG. 2. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a step of transmitting a memo selected in FIG. 2. 5A to 5C are diagrams for describing FIGS. 3 and 4.

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3 to 5C as follows.

First, as shown in FIG. 5A, the controller 140 performs a call mode with a counterpart mobile terminal in step 310. In this case, when a function key is input through the key input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100 by the user in steps 321 and 323, the control unit 140 detects it in step 325 and displays a menu corresponding to the input function key. Mark through 160. In this case, the function key may be a shortcut key for calling a specific menu. Alternatively, the function key may be a menu key for calling the entire menu, and a specific menu may be called according to a user's manipulation through the key input unit 130.

In step 327, the controller 140 checks whether the specific menu called by the user is a memo pad menu. As a result of the check, when the user calls the memo pad menu, the controller 140 displays a memo list, as shown in FIG. 5B. At this time, the memo is information previously stored in the storage 120 by the user.

In operation 431, the controller 140 selects a specific memo from the memo list. The specific memo is specific information that the user wants to inform the other party. When the user inputs a lower menu key for calling the lower menu, the control unit 140 displays the lower menu of the memo pad menu through the display unit 160 as shown in FIG. 5C. At this time, the lower menu includes a 'send' menu for transmitting the selected memo to the counterpart mobile terminal.

In operation 433, the controller 140 determines whether the user selects a 'send' menu. As a result of the determination, when the user selects the 'send' menu, the controller 140 generates a short message including the memo selected in step 431 in step 436.

In operation 433, when the user selects a menu other than the “send” menu, the controller 140 performs a function corresponding to the menu selected in step 434.

Finally, the controller 140 transmits the short message including the selected memo to the counterpart mobile terminal in step 437. At this time, even when the short message is transmitted, the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the mobile terminal on the other end. Further, even after the short message is transmitted, the mobile terminal 100 can continue the call with the mobile terminal on the other side.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a step of transmitting the telephone number selected in FIG. 2. 7A to 7D are diagrams for describing FIGS. 3 and 6.

A second embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 6, and 7D.

First, in step 310, the controller 140 performs a call mode with a counterpart mobile terminal, as shown in FIG. 7A. In this case, up to step 325 in which the controller 140 displays the menu corresponding to the input function key through the display unit 160, the same as in the above-described embodiment.

In operation 327, if the specific menu called by the user is not the notepad menu, the controller 140 checks whether the specific menu called in step 329 is a phone book menu. As a result of the check, when the user calls the phone book menu, as shown in FIG. 7B, the controller 140 displays a phone book search screen through the display unit 160. When the user inputs a specific search condition, as shown in FIG. 7C, the controller 140 displays a list of telephone numbers corresponding to the input search condition. At this time, the telephone number is stored in the storage unit by the user in advance.

As a result of the checking in step 329, when the specific menu called by the user is not the phone book menu, the controller 140 performs a function corresponding to the specific menu called in step 330.

In operation 631, the controller 140 selects a specific telephone number from the telephone number list. The specific phone number is a phone number that the user wants to inform the other party. When the user inputs a lower menu key for calling a lower menu, the controller 140 displays the lower menu of the phone book menu through the display unit 160 as illustrated in FIG. 7D. At this time, the sub-menu includes a 'transmit' menu for transmitting the previously selected telephone number to the mobile terminal of the other party.

In operation 633, the controller 140 determines whether the user selects a 'send' menu. As a result of the determination, when the user selects the 'send' menu, the controller 140 generates a short message including the phone number selected in step 631 in step 635.

In operation 633, when the user selects a menu other than the “send” menu, the controller 140 performs a function corresponding to the menu selected in step 634.

Finally, in step 637, the controller 140 transmits a short message including the selected phone number to the counterpart mobile terminal. At this time, even when the short message is transmitted, the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the mobile terminal on the other end. Further, even after the short message is transmitted, the mobile terminal 100 can continue the call with the mobile terminal on the other side.

On the other hand, in the above-described embodiments, only the method of selecting a single memo or telephone number from the mobile terminal 100 and transmitting it to the counterpart mobile terminal is disclosed. However, a method of selecting a plurality of memos or phone numbers from the mobile terminal 100 and transmitting the selected memo or phone number may be implemented. In addition, a method of selecting a phone number designated as a group and transmitting the selected phone number to the counterpart mobile terminal may be implemented.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a step of transmitting a number input in FIG. 2. 9A and 9B are diagrams for describing FIGS. 3 and 8.

A third embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 8, and 9B.

First, in step 310, the controller 140 performs a call mode with a counterpart mobile terminal. When the numeric key is input through the key input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100 by the user in steps 321 and 323, the control unit 140 detects it in step 831, as shown in FIG. 9B. Get input. At this time, the specific number is a series of numbers input by the numeric keys, and is a number that the user wants to inform the other party.

Subsequently, in step 833, when the user inputs a 'send' key for transmitting the number input by the user, the controller 140 generates a short message including the number input in step 831. At this time, the 'transmit' key may be any one of the function keys. In particular, the 'send' key is a hot key which has not been used in the past and has a function of transmitting a number input by a user.

Meanwhile, in step 833, when the user inputs a key other than the 'send' key, the controller 140 performs a function corresponding to the key input in step 834.

Finally, in step 837, the controller 140 transmits a short message including the number to the counterpart mobile terminal. At this time, even when the short message is transmitted, the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the mobile terminal on the other end. Further, even after the short message is transmitted, the mobile terminal 100 can continue the call with the mobile terminal on the other side.

According to the present invention, when it is necessary to transmit specific information to the other party's mobile terminal during a call, a short message or a phone number of the other party's mobile terminal can be created separately by searching for and selecting and transmitting a memo or a phone number stored in the mobile terminal. There is no need to enter.

In addition, when the specific information is not stored in the portable terminal but is a number consisting of a series of numbers, it is not necessary to create a short message or input a telephone number of the other party's mobile terminal by simply inputting and transmitting the number.

Accordingly, the user can easily deliver the specific information to the counterpart during the call.

Claims (8)

In the mobile terminal for transmitting information during a call, Selecting the notepad menu while in call mode; Displaying a memo list of the notepad menu; Selecting at least one memo from the memo list; Transmitting the at least one memo to a counterpart mobile terminal; And maintaining the communication mode. The method of claim 1, wherein transmitting the at least one memo comprises: Generating a short message including the at least one memo; Transmitting the short message to the counterpart mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, Selecting a phone book menu during the call mode; Displaying a phone number list of the phone book menu; Selecting at least one telephone number from the telephone number list; Transmitting the at least one telephone number to the counterpart mobile terminal; The method of claim 1, further comprising maintaining the call mode. The method of claim 3, wherein And the phone number list is a result of searching according to a predetermined search condition. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein transmitting at least one phone number comprises: Generating a short message including the at least one phone number; Transmitting the short message to the counterpart mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 1, Displaying a number input during the call mode; Transmitting the number to the counterpart mobile terminal; The method of claim 1, further comprising maintaining the call mode. The method of claim 6, wherein transmitting the number comprises: Generating a short message including the number; Transmitting the short message to the counterpart mobile terminal. In the mobile terminal for transmitting information during a call, Displaying a number entered during a call mode; Transmitting the number to a counterpart mobile terminal in response to the set hot key input; And maintaining the communication mode.

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