KR20080095823A - Device and method for multilingual mailing capable of selecting text input mode - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for multilingual messaging and a method thereof are provided to be capable of selecting a specific language and sending message or an e-mail. A multi-lingual mailing system providing server(130) comprises a menu generating module(131), and a multi-lingual mailing system database(132), and system manager(133). The menu generating module provides a menu for guiding the download process of the multi-lingual mailing system to the portable terminal(110). The multi-lingual mailing system DB comprises multi-lingual mailing systems(210,220,230,240,250) for enabling a portable terminal(110) to input the language of the plurality of country. The multi-lingual mailing systems comprises a plurality of character input interfaces(211,221,231,241,251), dictionary systems for each languages(212,222,232,242,252), fonts for each languages(213,223,233,243,253), and character editor for each languages(214,224,234,244,254).

Description

Multilingual mailing device and method that can select text input method {DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MULTILINGUAL MAILING CAPABLE OF SELECTING TEXT INPUT MODE}

The present invention relates to a mailing apparatus and method using a portable terminal, and more particularly to a mailing apparatus and method that can easily input, edit and transmit the languages of various countries using the portable terminal.

In recent years, with the rapid development of portable information and communication devices, the convergence of domestic and international services of wired / wireless integrated communication, and the increase of mobile phone users with various foreign language capabilities, the demand for foreign language related services in mobile terminals has increased. have.

A mobile terminal such as a conventional cellular phone is provided with a keypad consisting of 10 or 12 keys for inputting a specific language, numbers and special characters, and each key is sold in a country in which the cell phone is sold according to a language input method unique to each manufacturer. Consonants, vowels and additional English alphabets of English are arranged.

However, due to the influx of foreign workers into Korea (eg, Korea) and the increase in the number of Koreans (eg, Koreans) who need to use a foreign language, foreign language proficiency such as Chinese, Japanese, English, Indian and Vietnamese Is increasing significantly. Accordingly, if a Chinese wants to send a text message or an e-mail to a person living in China using a mobile terminal in Korea (eg, Korea), the mobile terminal is distributed in Korea (eg, Korea). Only Korean or English can be input, but there is a problem that Chinese cannot be directly input. In addition, even if you want to exchange text messages or e-mails between Chinese people living in Korea (for example, Korea) using a mobile phone, it would be convenient to write and send text messages or e-mails in Chinese, For example, a mobile terminal circulated in Korea can only input English as a native language (eg, Korean) or a public language for its own citizens, and cannot directly input Chinese.

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is that the user can write and send a text message or e-mail in a language of a specific country among a plurality of languages using a portable terminal, as well as the language of the specific country It is an object of the present invention to provide a multilingual mailing device and method for selecting an input method that is convenient for the user.

In order to achieve the above object, a multilingual mailing apparatus capable of selecting a text input method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of keys for inputting text, a text message system protocol for transmitting and receiving text messages, and the Internet. A first portable terminal for transmitting an input mail message through a wireless communication network using at least one of an email protocol; Multiple inputs for inputting each language according to a different key input order so that the originating mobile terminal uses a plurality of different languages and the respective languages can be written and transmitted through different input methods. A multilingual mailing system having information on a language input method of the multilingual mailing system, and providing a mailing system for a specific language of the multilingual mailing system to the first mobile terminal; And a mail message management server for providing a mail message created through the first mobile terminal to a second mobile terminal through a wireless communication network.

The multilingual mailing system may further include: a character input interface having information about a character assigned to each key formed in the first portable terminal; A dictionary system having key input order information for inputting a word list for each language and a plurality of words included in the word list according to different character input methods; A character font file for displaying the respective languages on a display unit of the first portable terminal; And an editor for providing a text input and editing function for each of the languages.

The dictionary system preferably includes information about at least one standard input method for the first language and information for inputting the first language according to pronunciation of the second language.

In addition, the dictionary system includes frequency-of-use information on the number of times the user of the first mobile terminal is used for each word included in the word list, so that the user frequently uses a character when inputting text through the first mobile terminal. The word may be configured to predict and provide a word in advance.

In addition, the dictionary system, when inputting the first few letters of the plurality of letters constituting each word included in the word list, the predictive input function (Predictive Input) function that shows similar words in the previously entered word list It may be configured to have.

The multilingual mailing system providing server may include: a menu generation module configured to provide a menu for guiding a download process of the multilingual mailing system to the first mobile terminal; A multilingual mailing system database for storing the multilingual mailing system; And a system manager for transmitting the multilingual mailing system included in the multilingual mailing system database to the first mobile terminal.

Further, the key input order information of the dictionary system includes key input values corresponding to each word, each key input value includes a plurality of key values, and the multilingual mailing system providing server is identical to each other. The same initial key values are arranged on a common branch for a plurality of key input values having a key value, and lower key values corresponding to each key input value added to the initial key value are divided into a plurality of sub branches branched from a node. By arranging, the dictionary system is reconstructed.

In addition, a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, a display unit; An input unit having a plurality of keys and generating an input signal corresponding to the input information input to each key; A plurality of language input methods for inputting each language according to a different key input order to use a plurality of different languages and to write and transmit the mail message through different input methods. A storage unit for storing a multilingual mailing system having information about the system; In response to the input signal input to the input unit, one of the plurality of languages is selected, a specific input method is selected from among a plurality of input methods for the selected language, and a mail message is selected according to the selected specific input method. A control unit for creating and controlling the display unit to be displayed on the display unit; And a wireless communication unit for transmitting the mail message through a wireless communication network.

The wireless communication unit may be configured to receive the multilingual mailing system from a multilingual mailing system providing server through the wireless communication network, and the controller may store the received multilingual mailing system in the storage unit.

The input unit may include twelve keys arranged in a three-column four-row structure, and the selected character input method may input the selected language using at least some of the twelve keys.

In addition, the multilingual mailing method that can select the character input method according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, using a plurality of different languages and each of the languages through a different input method A multilingual mailing system providing server comprising a multilingual mailing system having information on a plurality of character input methods for inputting the respective languages according to different key input sequences so as to compose and transmit a message. Receiving a request for transmission of information on a specific character input method for one of the plurality of languages from a first mobile terminal through the first mobile terminal; And when a specific input method for one language of the plurality of languages is selected from the first portable terminal, transmitting a mailing system for the mobile terminal to compose a mail message to the portable terminal according to the selected specific input method. Characterized in that it comprises a step.

According to the present invention, a user can create and send a text message or an e-mail in a language of a specific country among a plurality of languages anytime, anywhere by using a mobile terminal, and the user himself or herself of various input methods for the language of the specific country. There is an advantage in choosing an input method that is convenient for the user.

Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal is not limited to the language of the current country of residence and the specific character input method provided by the mobile terminal manufacturer or the mobile operator, and according to the language and familiar character input method desired by the user. Compose and send mail messages.

As a result, it is possible to solve the shortcomings of the portable terminal, in which only a limited character input interface for a specific language is provided in the related art, thereby remarkably improving the practical use of the portable terminal, and providing new communication with high added value to a communication service provider. There is an advantage in securing marketability by enabling service implementation.

1 is a block diagram of a multilingual mailing apparatus capable of selecting a text input method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the multilingual mailing apparatus 100 according to the present invention includes mobile terminals 110 and 120, a multilingual mailing system providing server 130, and a mail message management server 140.

The portable terminals 110 and 120 may be made compact such as a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like to be carried by a user, and the wireless communication network 150 may be An apparatus capable of transmitting and receiving a text message or an e-mail through the apparatus includes keypads 111 and 121 made up of a few keys for inputting letters, numbers, or special characters. Here, the wireless communication network 150 is provided with a mailing system according to the present invention from the mobile terminal 110, 120, the multilingual mailing system providing server 130, such as a mobile communication network and a wireless Internet network, It includes both a communication network for transmitting and receiving text messages or emails wirelessly between the mobile terminals (110, 120). In addition, the originating mobile terminal 110 of the mobile terminal (110, 120) to the specific language (for example, Chinese) to write the mail message using the specific language (for example, Chinese) from the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 When downloading a Chinese mailing system for inputting a language (for example, Chinese) to compose and send a Chinese mail message, the receiving terminal 120 performs input / output function for the specific language (for example, Chinese) in advance. If provided, the receiving terminal 120 may output the mail message transmitted from the originating terminal 110 even without downloading a separate Chinese mailing system from the multilingual mailing system providing server 130.

The multilingual mailing system providing server 130 provides a multilingual mailing system to the mobile terminals 110 and 120 through a wireless communication network 150 according to the present invention. The multilingual mailing system is installed in the mobile terminals 110 and 120, so that the mobile terminals 110 and 120 input a plurality of different input methods for languages of various countries such as a text message or an email. A plurality of character input interfaces for inputting characters in different input methods for each language, a dictionary system for each language, a character font for each language, and a language for each language, so that a mail message can be created and transmitted. Includes a text editor.

The mail message management server 140 manages to transmit and receive a mail message such as a text message or an e-mail through the wireless communication network 150 between the mobile terminals 110 and 120. The mail message management server 140 has a text message service center (SMSC) (not shown) and an Internet email protocol for managing transmission of text messages (SMS) by a text message system protocol for transmitting and receiving text messages through a mobile communication network. The mailing server (not shown) that manages the transmission of the email may be included.

2 is a detailed configuration diagram of a multilingual mailing system providing server according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 according to the present invention includes a menu generation module 131, a multilingual mailing system database (DB) 132, and a system manager 133. .

The menu generation module 131 provides a menu for guiding the downloading process of the multilingual mailing system according to the present invention to the mobile terminal 110.

The multilingual mailing system DB 132 includes a multilingual mailing system 210, 220, 230, 240, 250 for the mobile terminal 110 to input languages of multiple countries. In the multilingual mailing system 210, 220, 230, 240, and 250, the mobile terminal 110, 120 selects a specific input method among a plurality of different input methods for each language for a language of various countries, and displays characters. A plurality of text input interfaces 211, 221, 231, 241, and 251 for inputting text in different input methods for each language so that a text message or an e-mail message such as an e-mail can be created by inputting. Dictionary systems 212, 222, 232, 242, 252 for each language, character fonts 213, 223, 233, 243, 253 for each language, and text editors 214, 224, for each language. 234, 244, 254).

In particular, in the present invention, a plurality of character input interfaces 211, 221, 231, 241, and 251 which are different for each language so that a user may input a specific language by the user's desired input method by using the mobile terminal 110. To provide. The character input interfaces 211, 221, 231, 241, and 251 include information about characters input when respective keys configured in the mobile terminal 110 are pressed.

The Chinese character input interface 211 provides a plurality of standard Chinese input methods such as an interface for inputting Chinese according to the pinging input method (PINYING) and an interface for inputting Chinese according to the 5 fill input method (5 STROKES). In addition, an interface (Hangul) for inputting Chinese may be additionally provided according to the Korean input method so that Chinese words may be represented by Korean characters corresponding to Korean pronunciation (ie, Korean).

In addition, in the case of the Japanese character input interface 221, an interface for inputting Japanese according to Kana input method (KANA) for Japanese, an interface (ABC) for inputting Japanese according to an input method using English alphabet, and a Japanese word In order to display in Korean corresponding to the Korean pronunciation, an interface for inputting Japanese (Hangul) may be additionally provided according to the Korean input method.

In addition, in the case of Korean, manufacturers of the mobile terminal 100 provide different Korean input methods. Accordingly, in the case of the Korean character input interface 231, an interface for inputting Korean according to the character input method of each manufacturer, that is, an interface for inputting Korean according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. It provides an interface for inputting Korean according to the naratgle input method (naratgle) and an interface for inputting Korean according to the 'Pantech' 'sky' input method (Sky).

In addition, the English character input interface 241 may provide an interface for inputting English according to the multi-tap input method (MULTI), and an interface for inputting English according to the single tap input method (SINGLE), In order to display English words in Korean corresponding to Korean pronunciation, an interface (Hangul) for inputting English may be additionally provided according to the Korean input method.

In addition, in the case of the Indian character input interface 251, an interface for inputting an Indian language according to the Devanagari input method (DEVANGARI), an interface for inputting an Indian language according to the input method using the English alphabet, and an Indian word in Korean An interface for inputting English (Hangul) may be additionally provided according to the Korean input method so that it may be displayed in Korean corresponding to the pronunciation.

The dictionary system 212, 222, 232, 242, and 252 includes a word list for each language and information for inputting each word according to different character input methods. In addition, the dictionary system 212, 222, 232, 242, and 252 includes frequency of use information about the number of times the user uses each word included in the word list, thereby allowing the user to input text through the mobile terminal 110. Can be configured to predict in advance and provide frequently used words. In addition, the dictionary system 212, 222, 232, 242, 252, when the first few letters of the plurality of letters constituting a single word is input, a similar word from the previously entered word list to the mobile terminal ( 100 may be configured to enhance a user's input convenience by providing a predictive input function.

The character fonts 213, 223, 233, 243, and 253 cause each language to be displayed on the portable terminal 110.

The text editors 214, 224, 234, 244, and 254 provide input and editing functions for characters inputted to the mobile terminal 110 in respective languages.

The system manager 133 controls the overall operation of the multilingual mailing system providing server 130, and includes a multilingual mailing system 210, 220, 230, 240, 250 included in the multilingual mailing system DB 132. ) Is transmitted to the mobile terminal 110.

3 is a detailed configuration diagram of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the mobile terminal 110 according to the present invention includes a wireless communication unit 310, an input unit 320, a display unit 330, a storage unit 340, and a control unit 350. It should be noted that the above components may be combined into one or more components, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components as necessary when implemented in actual application.

The wireless communication unit 310 may transmit and receive mail messages such as text messages and e-mails through the wireless communication network 150, and in particular, from the server 130 for providing a multilingual mailing system through the wireless communication network 150. A multilingual mailing system can be received. The wireless communication unit 310 may include a mobile communication unit 311 and a wireless Internet unit 312. The mobile communication unit 311 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message. The wireless internet unit 312 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet unit 312 may be embedded or external to the portable terminal 110.

The input unit 320 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 110. The input unit 320 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 330 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen. In the present invention, the input unit 320 includes 3 × 4 keypads 111 and 121 arranged in a matrix form in three columns in a horizontal direction and four rows in a vertical direction (see FIGS. 1 and 2). That is, the conventional mobile phone generally has a number '1', '0', and a symbol on 8 to 12 keys out of a total of 12 keys arranged in a 3-column and 4-row structure on a keypad for inputting letters and numbers. '*' And '#' are arranged one by one, and each key is arranged with consonants, vowels or strokes forming words of a specific language. Therefore, the input unit 320 also has a structure in which a small number of keys (for example, a total of 12 keys having a structure of three columns and four rows) are formed like a conventional mobile phone. Of course, the input unit 320 may further be configured with function keys for controlling various functions of the portable terminal 110.

The display unit 330 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 110. For example, when the mobile terminal 110 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 110 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 330 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 330 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. Accordingly, the input unit 320 is configured in the display unit 330, and the user may input a desired character in the display unit 330 by touching a key formed in the display unit 330.

The storage unit 340 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 350, or may perform a function for temporarily storing input / output data. The storage unit 340 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). It may include a storage medium of at least one type of, RAM, ROM. The storage unit 340 may not only store the multilingual mailing system received through the wireless communication unit 310 but also store the multilingual mailing system in an embedded form. Here, the embedded form refers to a form in which the multilingual mailing system is configured in the storage unit 340 when the portable terminal 110 is manufactured, and the user is in the embedded form when the portable terminal 110 is purchased and used. Among the configured multilingual mailing systems, one input method desired by a user can be selected and used for a specific language.

The controller 350 controls the overall operation of the portable terminal 110. For example, it performs related control and processing for receiving a multilingual mailing system according to the present invention, creating a mail message using the multilingual mailing system, and sending and receiving the mail message.

4 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Chinese dictionary system of the components of the Chinese mailing system according to the present invention.

'를 영문 알파벳으로 'nihao'라 표기하고 이것을 중국어 한자 발음을 나타내는 핑잉(PINYING)이라 하며, 컴퓨터 또는 휴대폰에서 문자 입력에 사용하고 중국 정부에 의한 표준 핑잉 표기가 정해져 있다.In general, in the character input method of a language zone for exclusive use or mixing of Chinese characters, the corresponding language is input to the mobile terminal 110 using the English alphabet. For example, in Chinese,

The word 'nihao' is written in the English alphabet, and this is called Pingying (Pining), which represents Chinese kanji pronunciation.

In addition, in the case of Chinese, when inputting Chinese to the mobile terminal 110, five Chinese character strokes are defined as '5 stroke input' in China, in addition to the alphabet input method, and Chinese characters are input using the stroke. I am using it.

Therefore, in the present invention, the Chinese mailing system for inputting the Chinese language is provided as the PINGING input method and the 5 stroke input method, and the user selects a convenient method among the plurality of Chinese input methods. You can write a message.

In addition, the present invention provides a Hangul input method for the Chinese so that a user who does not know the Chinese characters can input the pronunciation of the Chinese word as the phonetic pronunciation of Korean. In particular, since Hangul is a phonetic letter, the languages of all countries can be written as they are spoken. Thus, even if a user of the mobile terminal 110 does not know a specific language (for example, Chinese), the pronunciation of the specific word is translated into Korean. When input, the specific word corresponding to the Hangul input may be displayed on the mobile terminal 110.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 4, the Chinese dictionary system 212 according to the present invention includes a Chinese word list 410 in which Chinese words constituting Chinese are arranged in a first column, and the Chinese word in a second column. A pinging input (PINYING) 420 of each Chinese word arranged in the list 410 is formed by matching each Chinese word, and the third column of each Chinese word arranged in the Chinese word list 410 is formed. It is defined as five stroke input strokes 430 constituting each Chinese word so that it can be input in a five stroke input method, and in the fourth column, the pinging of each Chinese word arranged in the Chinese word list 410 is pronounced in Korean. According to the Korean pronunciation notation list 440 for inputting in Korean is formed.

As described above, the Chinese dictionary system 212 in the Chinese mailing system providing the plurality of input methods of the present invention is designed to provide a plurality of Chinese standard input methods and input methods based on Korean pronunciation, thereby allowing the user to provide a plurality of input methods. Among the Chinese input methods, you can select and use the Chinese input method that you are familiar with. In addition, in FIG. 4, the Chinese dictionary system includes two Chinese standard input methods and an input method based on Korean pronunciation. However, the Chinese standard input method may include two or more Chinese standard input methods.

5 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Japanese dictionary system among the components of the Japanese mailing system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the Japanese dictionary system 222 according to the present invention includes a Japanese word list 510 in which first Japanese words constituting Japanese are arranged in a first column, and a second Japanese word list 510 in a second column. ), An English alphabetic representation list 520 of each Japanese word is arranged to match each Japanese word. In the case of Japanese, KANA and Kanji are mixed, and accordingly, there is a method of inputting Japanese into the mobile terminal 110 using the English alphabet.

In the third column, a Kana input list 530 is formed in which each Japanese word (including all Chinese characters and Japanese words constituting Japanese) arranged in the Japanese word list 510 is written in hiragana. .

Finally, in the fourth column, a Korean pronunciation notation list 540 for inputting each Japanese word arranged in the Japanese word list 510 into Korean according to Korean pronunciation is formed.

As described above, the Japanese dictionary system 222 of the Japanese mailing system that provides a plurality of input methods of the present invention is designed to provide a plurality of Japanese standard input methods and input methods according to Korean pronunciation. Among the input methods, you can select and use the Japanese input method that you are familiar with. In addition, in FIG. 5, the Japanese dictionary system is composed of two Japanese standard input methods and a Korean input method according to Korean pronunciation. However, the Japanese standard input method may include two or more Japanese standard input methods.

6 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Korean dictionary system among the components of the Korean mailing system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in the Korean dictionary system 232 according to the present invention, a Korean word list 610 in which Korean words constituting Korean are arranged is formed in a first column, and in the second to fourth columns, a Korean word system is formed. The mobile terminal 110 sold at is provided with a keypad consisting of a total of 12 numeric keys arranged in a matrix structure of three columns and four rows (3 × 4), and the twelve keys are arranged in order from the upper left to the lower right. If the numbers and symbols of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, *, 0, # 'are indicated, the order of key input for entering each Korean word depends on the input method of each manufacturer. The information is arranged.

Specifically, according to the 'Cheonjiin' Hangul input method developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Samsung Cheonjiin input information 620 for inputting each Korean word into the mobile terminal 110 is arranged. For example, when the Korean word 'gaman' is input using Samsung's 'Cheonjiin' input method, the numeric key of the mobile terminal 110 is inputted as '4 → 1 → 2 → 0 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 5'. Can be entered in order of '.

In the third column, input information 630 for LG Naraggle for inputting each Korean word to the mobile terminal 110 is arranged according to the Naragle Hangul input method developed by LG Electronics. For example, when the Korean word 'gaman' is input by using the 'naratgle' input method of LG Electronics, the numeric key of the mobile terminal 110 is input by pressing '1 → 3 → 5 → 3 → 2'. can do.

In the fourth column, input information 640 for Pantech SKY for inputting each Korean word to the mobile terminal 110 is arranged according to the 'Sky' Korean input method developed by the Pantech series (PANTECH). For example, when the Korean word 'manga' is input by using the 'Sky' input method of the Pantech system, the numeric key of the mobile terminal 110 is input by pressing '1 → 3 → 7 → 3 → 5'. can do.

As such, the Korean dictionary system 232 in the Korean mailing system providing the multiple input methods of the present invention is designed to provide a plurality of Korean standard input methods, so that the user is familiar with the Korean among the plurality of Korean input methods. The input method can be selected and used. In addition, in FIG. 6, a case in which the Korean dictionary system is configured as an input method according to three Korean standard input methods has been described as an example. However, the Korean standard input method may be configured to three or more.

7 is a view for explaining the configuration of the English dictionary system of the components of the English mailing system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, in the English dictionary system 242 according to the present invention, an English word list 710 in which English words constituting English are arranged is formed in a first column.

In addition, the portable terminal 110 is provided with a keypad composed of a total of 12 numeric keys arranged in a matrix structure of three columns and four rows (3 × 4), and the twelve keys are arranged in order from the top left to the bottom right. If the numbers and symbols of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, *, 0, and # 'are written, the second column of the English dictionary system 242 shows each English word according to the multi-tap method. The multi-tap input information 720 for inputting the to the mobile terminal 110 is arranged.

In the third column, single tap input information 730 for inputting each English word to the mobile terminal 110 is arranged according to the single tap method.

Lastly, the fourth column includes a Korean pronunciation notation list 740 for inputting each English word arranged in the English word list 710 into Korean according to Korean pronunciation.

As described above, the English dictionary system 242 in the English mailing system that provides a plurality of input methods of the present invention is designed to provide a plurality of English standard input methods and input methods according to Korean pronunciation, so that a user can use a plurality of English. Among the input methods, you can select and use the English input method that you are familiar with. In addition, in FIG. 7, a case in which the English dictionary system includes two English standard input methods and an input method according to Korean pronunciation is described as an example. However, the English standard input method may be configured in two or more.

8 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Hindi dictionary system among the components of the Hindi mailing system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, in the Hindi dictionary system 252 according to the present invention, a Hindi word list 810 having Hindi words constituting Hindi is arranged in a first column.

In the second column, a Hindi character direct input list 820 for directly inputting each Hindi word arranged in the Hindi word list 810 is arranged.

In the third column, an English alphabetic representation list 830 of each Hindi word arranged in the Hindi word list 810 is matched with each Hindi word.

Finally, in the fourth column, a Korean pronunciation notation list 840 for inputting each Hindi word arranged in the Hindi word list 810 into Korean according to Korean pronunciation is formed.

As described above, the Hindi dictionary system 252 in the Hindi mailing system that provides a plurality of input methods of the present invention is designed to provide a plurality of Hindi standard input methods and input methods according to Korean pronunciation, thereby allowing a user to input a plurality of Hindi. Among the input methods, you can select and use Hindi input methods that are familiar to you. In addition, although FIG. 8 illustrates the case where the Hindi dictionary system is configured with two Hindi standard input methods and input methods according to Korean pronunciation, the Hindi standard input method may be configured with two or more.

With reference to FIGS. 4 to 8, among the multilingual mailing system according to the present invention, the configuration of the dictionary systems 212, 222, 232, 242, and 252 of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, and Hindi, and The character input method has been described. However, the multilingual mailing system can be configured to include global languages, including Punjabi, Tamil, Vietnamese, Thai, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, Finnish, and pictograms.

9 is a view for explaining the operation of the multilingual mailing system providing server according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 is requested to provide a multilingual mailing system from the mobile terminal 110 (S901), a menu of the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 is generated. The module 131 selects a language selection menu for selecting a mailing system of a specific language among the mailing systems for a plurality of languages and the specific input method among the plurality of input methods for the specific language. An input method selection menu for selecting is provided (S902).

Subsequently, when a specific input method for a specific language is selected by the user through the portable terminal 110 (S903), the system manager 133 of the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 may select a dictionary system according to the present invention. A user-defined dictionary format is specified by linking the word list for the specific language among the (211, 221, 231, 241, and 251) information related to the character input method according to the selected specific input method (S904) and the user definition. By compiling the dictionary format (S905), the dictionary system 211, 221, 231, 241, and 251 is reconfigured into a user-defined dictionary system S906. The user-defined dictionary format and compilation process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15. In addition, the user-defined dictionary system includes frequency-of-use information about the number of times the user uses each word included in the word list, so that the user frequently predicts words frequently used when inputting characters through the mobile terminal 110. It can be configured to provide.

The system manager 133 combines a font file, an editor for the selected specific language, and a character input interface according to the selected specific input method to the user-defined dictionary system reconfigured in the step S906 ( In operation S907, a mailing system according to the selected specific language and a specific input method is configured.

As such, when the mailing system for the selected specific language is configured, the system manager 133 transmits the mailing system for the selected specific language to the mobile terminal 110 (S909).

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a result of compiling a Chinese dictionary system when the pinging input method is selected among the Chinese mailing systems according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, according to the present invention, when a pinging input method is selected among the Chinese mailing systems, the system manager 133 in the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 operates the Chinese dictionary system 212. After converting to a user-defined dictionary format 212-1, a precompile process is performed to reconstruct it into a TREI data structure 212-2.

Specifically, the user-defined dictionary format 212-1 includes a Chinese word list 410 in which Chinese words constituting Chinese are arranged, and a pinging input of each Chinese word arranged in the Chinese word list 410 is provided. A PINYING 420 is formed that matches each of the Chinese words.

In FIG. 10, a group of Chinese words (i.e., three Chinese words) having the same key value firstly arranged among PINYINGs (ie, key input values) corresponding to each word included in the Chinese word list 410 is illustrated. ) And three pings corresponding to each Chinese word are shown.

For the user-defined dictionary format 212-1 having such a structure, the system manager 133 executes a precompilation process, so that the three pings are common as shown in FIG. 212-2. The first three sub-branches 1030 branched on the basis of the first node 1020 by arranging the initial three initial key values (that is, 'reh') in one common branch 1010 in order. ), The lower key value 'ong' added to the initial key value is arranged in order. The second sub branch 1040 branched on the basis of the first node 1020 is arranged with another lower key value 'uhu' added to the initial key value in order.

As described above, since the reconstructed Chinese dictionary system 212-2 has a TREI structure, each word is searched for every word included in the group of words in order to find a specific word among the group of words. It is not necessary to search all the key input values constituting all of them, and searches for the sub branches 1030 and 1040 connected to the lower part of the specific node with respect to a specific node (for example, the first node 1020). The word may be searched quickly and the word matching the information input to the input unit 320 may be output to the display unit 330. In FIG. 10, words following "#" become corresponding output words. Accordingly, when the portable terminal 110 downloads the reconfigured Chinese dictionary system 212-2 and installs it therein, it is possible to save more memory than the Chinese dictionary system 212 before compilation. As a result, the speed of word retrieval can be significantly improved.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a result of compiling a Chinese dictionary system when a Hangul input method is selected among Chinese mailing systems according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, according to the present invention, when a Korean input method is selected from a Chinese mailing system, the system manager 133 in the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 uses the Chinese dictionary system 212. After converting to a user-defined dictionary format 212-3, a precompile process is performed to reconstruct it into a TREI data structure 212-4.

Specifically, the user-defined dictionary format 212-3 includes a Chinese word list 410 in which Chinese words constituting Chinese are arranged, and pinging of each Chinese word arranged in the Chinese word list 410 is performed. According to the Korean pronunciation, the Korean pronunciation notation list 440 for inputting in Korean is formed.

In FIG. 11, a group of Chinese words (i.e., three Chinese words) each having one or more identical characters (i.e., key values) arranged at the beginning of the Korean phonetic notation list (i.e., key input value) 440, respectively, The three Korean pronunciations of the Chinese words in Korean are shown in Korean.

For the user-defined dictionary format 212-3 having such an initial structure, the system manager 133 executes a pre-compilation process, as shown in reference numeral 212-4, for the three Korean pronunciations. The first sub branch 1130, which is arranged based on the first node 1120 and arranges the first one character (ie, 'Le') which is commonly held in one common branch 1110. Arrange the characters 'hong' in the. In addition, the letter 'after' is arranged on the second sub branch 1140 branched based on the first node 1120.

As described above, since the reconstructed Chinese dictionary system 212-4 has a TREI structure, each word is searched for every word included in the group of words in order to find a specific word among the group of words. It is not necessary to search all the letters constituting all of them, and searches for the sub word 1130 and 1140 connected to the lower part of the specific node with respect to a specific node (for example, the first node 1120). It is possible to quickly search and output a word that matches the information input to the input unit 320 to the display unit 330. In FIG. 11, words after "#" become corresponding output words. Accordingly, when the portable terminal 110 downloads the reconfigured Chinese dictionary system 212-4 and installs it therein, it is possible to save more memory than the Chinese dictionary system 212 before compilation. As a result, the speed of word retrieval can be significantly improved.

12 is a view showing a result of compiling a Japanese dictionary system when selecting a Kana input method among Japanese mailing systems according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the Kana input method is selected from the Japanese mailing system according to the present invention, the system manager 133 in the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 operates the Japanese dictionary system 222. After converting to the user-defined dictionary format 222-1, a precompile process is performed to reconstruct it into a TREI data structure 222-2.

Specifically, the user-defined dictionary format 212-1 includes a Japanese word list 510 in which Japanese words constituting Japanese are arranged, and each Japanese word arranged in the Japanese word list 510 is hiragana. A kana input list 530 to be written is formed by matching the Japanese words.

In FIG. 12, a group of Japanese words (ie, three Japanese words) in which a character arranged at the beginning of the Kana input list (ie, key input value) 530 has one or more identical characters (ie, key value) is illustrated. In the Kana input list 530, three Hiragana notations corresponding to each Japanese word are shown.

For the user-defined dictionary format 222-1 having such an initial structure, the system manager 133 executes a precompilation process, as shown in reference numeral '222-2', to denote the three hiragana letters. First sub-branches 1230, which are arranged on one common branch 1210 and arranges the first two characters (ie, 'あ い') that they have in common, based on the first node 1220. The letter 'す る' is arranged in the second sub-branch 1240 branched based on the first node 1220, and the letter 'せ' is arranged. The letter 'き' is arranged in the third sub-branch 1260 branched based on the second node 1250, and the letter 'つ' is arranged in the fourth sub-branch 1270.

As described above, since the reconstructed Japanese dictionary system 222-2 has a TREI structure, each word of each group of words in the group of words is searched to find a specific word among the group of words. The sub-branches 1230 and 1240 connected to the lower part of the specific node do not have to be searched for all the characters constituting the specific node (for example, the first node 1220 and the second node 1250). 1260 and 1270 to search for the specific word quickly and output a word matching the information input to the input unit 320 to the display unit 330. In FIG. 12, the words after "#" become corresponding output words. Accordingly, when the mobile terminal 110 downloads the reconstructed Japanese dictionary system 222-2 and mounts it therein, the mobile terminal 110 can save more memory than the Japanese dictionary system 222 before compilation. As a result, the speed of word retrieval can be significantly improved.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a result of compiling a Japanese dictionary system when a Hangul input method is selected among Japanese mailing systems according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, according to the present invention, when a Korean input method is selected from a Japanese mailing system, the system manager 133 in the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 operates the Japanese dictionary system 222. After converting to a user-defined dictionary format 222-3, a precompile process is performed to reconstruct it into a TREI data structure 212-4.

Specifically, the user-defined dictionary format 222-3 includes a Japanese word list 510 in which the Japanese words constituting Japanese are arranged in the Japanese dictionary system 222, and is arranged in the Japanese word list 510. A Korean pronunciation notation list 540 for inputting each Japanese word in Korean according to the Korean pronunciation is formed.

In FIG. 13, a group of Japanese words (i.e., three Japanese words) each having one or more identical characters (i.e., key values) arranged at the beginning of the Korean phonetic notation list (i.e., key input values) 540, respectively, The Korean pronunciation of the Korean word corresponding to the Japanese word is written in Korean.

For the user-defined dictionary format 212-1 having such an initial structure, the system manager 133 executes a precompilation process, as shown in reference numeral '222-4', for the three Korean pronunciations. The first two branches (ie, 'child') which are commonly held in this arrangement are arranged in one common branch 1310, and the first sub branch branched on the basis of the first node 1320 ( 1330 arranges the character 'through'. The letter 'bird' is arranged on the second sub branch 1340 branched based on the first node 1320. The letter 'key' is arranged on the third sub-branch 1360 branched based on the second node 1350, and the letter 'tsu' is arranged on the fourth sub-branch 1370.

As described above, since the reconstructed Japanese dictionary system 222-4 has a TREI structure, each word of each group of words in the group of words is searched to find a specific word among the group of words. The sub-branches 1330 and 1340 connected to the lower part of the specific node do not have to be searched for all the characters, for example, the specific node (for example, the first node 1320 and the second node 1350). 1360 and 1370 to search for the specific word quickly and output a word matching the information input to the input unit 320 to the display unit 330. In FIG. 13, the words following "#" become corresponding output words. Accordingly, when the portable terminal 110 downloads the reconfigured Japanese dictionary system 222-4 and mounts it therein, it is possible to save more memory than the Japanese dictionary system 222 before compilation. As a result, the speed of word retrieval can be significantly improved.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a result of compiling an English dictionary system when a single tap input method is selected among English mailing systems according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the single tap input method is selected among the English mailing systems, the system manager 133 in the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 may use the English dictionary system 242. Is converted into a user-defined dictionary format 242-1, and then a pre-compile process is performed to reconstruct it into a TREI data structure 242-2.

In detail, the user-defined dictionary format 242-1 includes an English word list 710 in which English words constituting English are arranged. In addition, the English dictionary system 242 is formed by matching the single word input information 730 for inputting each English word to the mobile terminal 110 according to the single tap method.

In FIG. 14, a group of English words (ie, three English words) having one or more pieces of input information (ie, key values) that are first arranged among the single tap input information (ie, key input values) 730 are the same. And three single tap input information corresponding to each English word are shown.

For the user-defined dictionary format 242-1 having such a structure, the system manager 133 executes a precompilation process, as shown in reference numeral '242-2', to input the three single taps. The first sub branch branched on the basis of the first node 1420 by arranging the initial four input information (ie, '266522') that the information holds in common on one common branch 1410. Input information '53' is arranged at 1430, and input information '73' is arranged at the second sub-branch 1440.

As described above, since the reconstructed English dictionary system 242-2 has a TREI structure, each word of each group of words in the group of words is searched to find a specific word among the group of words. It is not necessary to search all the letters constituting all of them, and searches for the sub-branches 1430 and 1440 connected to the lower part of the specific node with respect to a specific node (for example, the first node 1420). May be quickly searched and the word matching the information input to the input unit 320 may be output to the display unit 330. In FIG. 14, the words following "#" become corresponding output words. Accordingly, when the portable terminal 110 downloads the reconfigured English dictionary system 242-2 and installs it therein, it is possible to save more memory than the English dictionary system 242 before compilation. As a result, the speed of word retrieval can be significantly improved.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a result of compiling an English dictionary system when a Korean input method is selected among English mailing systems according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, according to the present invention, when a Korean input method is selected among English mailing systems, the system manager 133 in the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 operates the English dictionary system 242. After converting to a user-defined dictionary format 212-3, a precompile process is performed to reconstruct it into a TREI data structure 242-4.

Specifically, the user-defined dictionary format 242-1 includes an English word list 710 in which English words constituting English are arranged, and each English word arranged in the English word list 710 is pronounced in Korean. According to the Korean pronunciation notation list 740 for inputting in Korean is formed.

In FIG. 15, a group of English words (ie, three English words) and one or more letters (ie, key values) arranged at the first of the Korean phonetic notation list (ie, key input values) 740 are the same as each other. Three Korean pronunciations corresponding to English words are written in Korean.

')를 하나의 공통 가지(1510)에 배열하고, 제1 노드(node)(1520)를 기준으로 하여 분기되는 제1 서브 가지(1530)에 문자 '어블'를 배열하고, 제2 서브 가지(1540)에 문자 '케이스'를 배열한다. For the user-defined dictionary format 242-3 having such a structure, the system manager 133 executes a precompilation process, as shown in reference numeral '242-4'. The initial 1 character in common (i.e. "

') Arranged in one common branch 1510, the letter' able 'is arranged in the first sub branch 1530 branched on the basis of the first node 1520, and the second sub branch ( 1540) arranges the letters 'case'.

As described above, since the reconstructed English dictionary system 242-4 has a TREI structure, each word of each group of words in the group of words is searched to find a specific word among the group of words. It is not necessary to search all the letters constituting all of the characters, and searches for the sub-branches 1530 and 1540 connected to the lower part of the specific node with respect to a specific node (for example, the first node 1520). May be quickly searched and the word matching the information input to the input unit 320 may be output to the display unit 330. In FIG. 15, words following "#" become corresponding output words. Accordingly, when the mobile terminal 110 downloads the reconfigured English dictionary system 242-4 and installs it therein, it is possible to save more memory than the English dictionary system 242 before compilation. Rather, it is possible to significantly improve the speed of searching for words.

16 is a view for explaining the operation of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 16, a process of transmitting a mail message to a destination mobile terminal 120 residing in Korea using a calling mobile terminal 110 having an English-only user input interface will be described. Here, the user will be described as an example of creating a mail message by selecting a 'Cheonjiin' input method of the Samsung electronic mailing system 230 from the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 according to the present invention. .

First, the portable terminal 110 according to the present invention accesses the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 and requests the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 from the multilingual mailing system according to the present invention (S1102). For example, the mobile terminal 110 may request the Korean mailing system according to the present invention from the multilingual mailing system providing server 130.

Then, the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 provides the portable terminal 100 with a menu for selecting a specific Korean mailing system among a plurality of Korean mailing systems (S1102). In addition, a menu for selecting a specific Korean mailing system among the plurality of Korean mailing systems may be configured inside the mobile terminal 100 at the time of manufacturing the mobile terminal 100.

Subsequently, when the user selects a Korean mailing system according to a specific input method (for example, 'Cheonjiin' input method of Samsung Electronics) from the plurality of Korean mailing systems using the input unit 320, the controller 110 Recognizing a user command input to the input unit 320, the multilingual mailing system providing server 130 requests the transmission of the Korean mailing system according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method (S1103).

Subsequently, the mobile terminal 100 checks the memory state of the storage unit 340 to determine whether the Korean mailing system according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method can be downloaded to the storage unit 340 (S1104).

As a result of the determination in step S1104, when the memory of the storage unit 340 is insufficient, the display unit 330 notifies the user of insufficient memory in operation S1105.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1104 that the Korean mailing system can be downloaded to the storage unit 340 according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method, the mobile terminal 110 provides the multilingual mailing system. The Korean mailing system according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method is downloaded from the server 130 (S1105).

As such, when the Korean mailing system according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method is downloaded into the portable terminal 110, the portable terminal 110 uses an editor included in the Korean mailing system according to the 'Cheonjiin' input method. In operation S1107, the user creates a short message or an e-mail message such as an e-mail using the input unit 320.

When the user completes the preparation of the mail message, the created mail message is transmitted to the called party's mobile terminal 120 through the wireless communication network 150 by pressing a transmission key (not shown) provided in the input unit 320 ( S1107). The mail message management server 140 according to the present invention controls the created mail message to be transmitted to the called party's portable terminal 120 through the wireless communication network 150, and the mail message is normally sent to the called party's terminal 120. In the case of transmission, a message indicating that the message transmission was successful may be provided to the calling terminal 110.

In addition, the created mail message may be stored in the storage unit 340 of the mobile terminal 110 (S1108).

Through this process, the Korean mailing service is performed in the English-only mobile terminal 110.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a plurality of character input methods in any language, such as Hindi, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Arabic, as well as English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. It is possible to provide a multilingual mailing system that allows a user to select and use an input method suitable for his or her preferences without changing.

According to the present invention, a method for providing a multilingual mailing system by a server providing a multilingual mailing system and a method for a mobile terminal to create and transmit a mail message using the multilingual mailing system are provided in a computer-readable recording medium. It can be implemented as readable code. Computer-readable recording media include all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and also include those implemented in the form of carrier waves such as transmission over the Internet. The computer readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the computer readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

Although the technical spirit of the present invention has been described in detail according to the above-described preferred embodiment, it should be noted that the above-described embodiment is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that various embodiments are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a multilingual mailing device capable of selecting a text input method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a detailed configuration diagram of a multilingual mailing system providing server according to the present invention;

3 is a detailed configuration diagram of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Chinese dictionary system of the components of the Chinese mailing system according to the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining the configuration of a Japanese dictionary system among the components of a Japanese mailing system according to the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Korean dictionary system of the components of the Korean mailing system according to the present invention.

7 is a view for explaining the configuration of the English dictionary system of the components of the English mailing system according to the present invention.

8 is a view for explaining the configuration of the Hindi dictionary system among the components of the Hindi mailing system according to the present invention.

9 is a view for explaining the operation of the multilingual mailing system providing server according to the present invention.

10 is a view showing a result of compiling a Chinese dictionary system when the pinging input method is selected among the Chinese mailing systems according to the present invention;

11 is a view showing a result of compiling a Chinese dictionary system when the Hangul input method of the Chinese mailing system is selected according to the present invention.

12 is a view showing a result of compiling a Japanese dictionary system when selecting a Kana input method among Japanese mailing systems according to the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a view showing a result of compiling a Japanese dictionary system when a Hangul input method is selected among Japanese mailing systems according to the present invention; FIG.

14 is a view showing a result of compiling an English dictionary system when the single tap input method of the English mailing system is selected according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a view illustrating a result of compiling an English dictionary system when a Hangul input method is selected among English mailing systems according to the present invention; FIG.

16 is a view for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal according to the present invention;

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A first portable terminal having a plurality of keys for inputting text, and transmitting an input mail message through a wireless communication network using at least one of a text message system protocol and an internet email protocol for text message transmission and reception; Multiple inputs for inputting each language according to a different key input order so that the originating mobile terminal uses a plurality of different languages and the respective languages can be written and transmitted through different input methods. A multilingual mailing system having information on a language input method of the multilingual mailing system, and providing a mailing system for a specific language of the multilingual mailing system to the first mobile terminal; And And a mail message management server for providing a mail message created through the first mobile terminal to a second mobile terminal through a wireless communication network. The system of claim 1, wherein the multilingual mailing system comprises: A character input interface having information on a character assigned to each key formed in the first portable terminal; A dictionary system having key input order information for inputting a word list for each language and a plurality of words included in the word list according to different character input methods; A character font file for displaying the respective languages on a display unit of the first portable terminal; And And a text editor for providing a text input and editing function for each language. According to claim 2, The dictionary system, A multilingual mailing device selectable from a text input method comprising information on at least one standard input method for a first language and information for inputting the first language according to pronunciation of a second language. . According to claim 2, The dictionary system, Each word included in the word list includes frequency-of-use information on the number of times the user of the first mobile terminal is used, thereby predicting and providing a word frequently used by the user when inputting characters through the first mobile terminal. A multilingual mailing device capable of selecting a character input method, characterized in that the configuration. According to claim 2, The dictionary system, Characters characterized by having a predictive input function to display the similar words in the previously entered word list when the first few letters of the plurality of letters constituting each word included in the word list Multilingual mailing device with selectable input method. According to claim 1, The multilingual mailing system providing server, A menu generation module for providing a menu for guiding a download process of the multilingual mailing system to the first portable terminal; A multilingual mailing system database for storing the multilingual mailing system; And And a system manager for transmitting the multilingual mailing system included in the multilingual mailing system database to the first mobile terminal. The method of claim 2, The key input order information of the dictionary system includes key input values corresponding to each word, and each key input value includes a plurality of key values. The multilingual mailing system providing server arranges the same initial key values in a common branch with respect to a plurality of key input values having the same initial key values, and stores lower key values corresponding to each key input value added to the initial key values. The multilingual mailing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the dictionary system is reconfigured by dividing and arranging the plurality of sub branches branched on the basis of a reference. A display unit; An input unit having a plurality of keys and generating an input signal corresponding to the input information input to each key; A plurality of language input methods for inputting each language according to a different key input order to use a plurality of different languages and to write and transmit the mail message through different input methods. A storage unit for storing a multilingual mailing system having information about the system; In response to the input signal input to the input unit, one of the plurality of languages is selected, a specific input method is selected from among a plurality of input methods for the selected language, and a mail message is selected according to the selected specific input method. A control unit for creating and controlling the display unit to be displayed on the display unit; And And a wireless communication unit for transmitting the mail message through a wireless communication network. The method of claim 8, wherein the wireless communication unit, Receiving the multilingual mailing system from a multilingual mailing system providing server through the wireless communication network; The controller stores the received multilingual mailing system in the storage unit. The method of claim 8, The input unit includes 12 keys arranged in a 3 column 4 row structure. The selected character input method may be configured to input the selected language using at least some of the 12 keys. A plurality of character input methods for inputting the respective languages according to different key input sequences so as to compose and send the mail message using a plurality of different languages and the respective languages through different input methods. A multilingual mailing system providing server having a multilingual mailing system having information relating to a request for transmission of information on a specific character input method for a language of one of the plurality of languages from a first mobile terminal through a wireless communication network. step; And When a specific input method for one of the plurality of languages is selected from the first portable terminal, the portable terminal transmits a mailing system for composing a mail message to the portable terminal according to the selected specific input method. A multilingual mailing method capable of selecting a character input method, comprising the step. The method of claim 11, And providing a menu for selecting a specific language among a plurality of languages and a specific text input method among the plurality of languages to the portable terminal. . The method of claim 11, And providing a mail message created through the first mobile terminal to a second receiving mobile terminal through a wireless communication network. The system of claim 11, wherein the multilingual mailing system comprises: A character input interface having information on a character assigned to each key formed in the portable terminal; A dictionary system having key input order information for inputting a word list for each language and a plurality of words included in the word list according to different character input methods; A character font file for displaying the respective languages on a display unit of the portable terminal; And And a text editor for providing a text input and editing function for each language. The method of claim 14, wherein the dictionary system, A multilingual mailing device selectable from a text input method comprising information on at least one standard input method for a first language and information for inputting the first language according to pronunciation of a second language. . The method of claim 14, wherein the dictionary system, Characters characterized by having a predictive input function to display the similar words in the previously entered word list when the first few letters of the plurality of letters constituting each word included in the word list Multilingual mailing method with input method selection. The method of claim 14, The key input order information of the dictionary system includes key input values corresponding to each word, and each key input value includes a plurality of key values. The multilingual mailing system providing server arranges the same initial key values in a common branch with respect to a plurality of key input values having the same initial key values, and stores lower key values corresponding to each key input value added to the initial key values. A multilingual mailing method capable of selecting a character input method by reconfiguring the dictionary system by dividing and arranging the plurality of sub-branches branched on the basis of.

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