KR20090001329A - Method and system for providing synchronization service between mobile messenger buddylist and terminal address-book in mobile messenger based telephone number - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for providing a service of synchronizing a buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger with a terminal address book and a system thereof are provided to automatically renew the buddy list change of the messenger server or the address book data modification of the terminal. A number-based wireless messenger server(110) provides the number-based wireless messenger service to a plurality of mobile communication terminals(200) connecting through the wireless mobile communication network. At this time, the telephone number of the terminal is used by the number-based wireless messenger server as the address of a messenger. The buddy lists corresponding to each terminal is managed by the number-based wireless messenger server. The mobile communication terminal receives the wireless mobile communications service through the wireless mobile communication network.

Description

Method and system for providing synchronization service between mobile messenger buddylist and terminal address-book in mobile messenger based telephone number}

The following drawings attached to this specification are illustrative of preferred embodiments of the present invention, and together with the detailed description of the invention to serve to further understand the technical spirit of the present invention, the present invention is a matter described in such drawings It should not be construed as limited to.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system in which the present invention is implemented.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an apparatus for providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a buddy list DB.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method of providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method of providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating an interface screen of a terminal accessing a messenger server and adding a buddy list.

7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a new address is added to an address book inside a terminal.

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110: number-based wireless messenger server

120: address book server

200: mobile communication terminal

The present invention relates to a wireless messenger service of a mobile communication system, and more particularly, to a method and system for managing a buddy list of a number-based wireless messenger service and an address book of a terminal.

The instant messenger service is a service that can instantly send and receive messages with users who are online, and supplements the shortcomings of e-mail, which may take a long time to send and check a message. In addition, the wireless messenger service is to implement a messenger service in a wireless environment using a mobile communication terminal. In addition, in accordance with the mobile communication environment, a number-based wireless messenger service using a phone number instead of an IP address system is used. Through this, in the existing mobile communication system environment, a messenger service can be easily provided without additional system modification.

The number-based wireless messenger service provides a messenger service to a mobile communication terminal which is provided with a wireless messenger server in a mobile communication network environment. The user connected to the wireless messenger server can add a buddy list (friend list) of the messenger server and exchange messages with the other party through the buddy list. In addition, since the number-based wireless messenger service uses a phone number as an address, unlike a messenger having an IP-based addressing system, a buddy list of the messenger can be more easily created. That is, when adding or changing an address in the buddy list, the phone number is used without using an additional IP address, so that the buddy (friend) can be easily registered in the messenger using the address book data stored in the terminal.

However, such a number-based wireless messenger service is convenient to use a phone number as an address, but there is a problem in that information in a messenger's buddy list and address book information stored in the terminal itself do not coincide with each other. In other words, when a new new address is added to the buddy list of the messenger or the address book of the terminal, the address information is added to only one place. Therefore, if the user wants to use the address in both the terminal or the messenger, the user directly enters the address in both places. There is an inconvenience to input.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a service for synchronizing a buddy list of a messenger and an address book of a terminal when providing a number-based wireless messenger service.

Further objects and advantages of the present invention will be described below, and will be appreciated by the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by means and combinations indicated in the appended claims.

In order to achieve the above object, a method of providing a synchronization service of a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to the present invention is a method of providing a synchronization function between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service system. Updating a buddy list according to a request of a terminal using a messenger service by accessing a number-based messenger server; (b) transmitting the updated buddy list of the messenger server to an address book server and synchronizing with a phone book; And (c) updating the address book of the terminal by transmitting the updated information in the phone book of the address book server to the corresponding terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of providing a synchronization function between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service system, comprising: (a) receiving updated address book information when the address book information stored in the terminal is updated by a user; Updating to the phone book of the server; And (b) transmitting the updated phonebook to the messenger server and synchronizing with a buddy list.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a system for providing a synchronization between the buddy list and the terminal address book in the number-based wireless messenger service, provides a number-based messenger service to a plurality of connected terminals, and the buddy list at the request of the terminal A messenger server for updating and transmitting the updated buddy list to the address book server; And an address book server for updating and synchronizing a buddy list transmitted from the messenger server to a stored phone book, and transmitting an updated phone book to a corresponding terminal to update an address book stored in the terminal. And a synchronization service providing system of a terminal address book.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a system for providing a synchronization between the buddy list and the terminal address book in the number-based wireless messenger service, interworking with a plurality of terminals to reflect the changes of the address book stored in each terminal stored in the server An address book server for updating a phone book and transmitting the updated phone book to a messenger server; And a messenger server that updates and synchronizes the phone book transmitted from the address book server to a buddy list in which the address book is stored, and provides a number-based messenger service with the updated buddy list to a plurality of connected terminals. A synchronization service providing system of a buddy list and a terminal address book is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a device for providing synchronization between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service, providing a number-based messenger service to a plurality of connected terminals, the buddy list corresponding to each terminal Messenger means for managing and updating the buddy list according to a request of the terminal; Address book management means for receiving address book information stored in the terminal in association with a plurality of terminals and managing the phone book; And synchronization means for synchronizing and updating each change depending on whether the buddy list of the messenger means and the phone book are updated by the address book management means. Is provided.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as having a conventional or dictionary meaning, and the inventors should properly explain the concept of terms in order to best explain their own invention. Based on the principle that can be defined, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, various modifications that can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system in which the present invention is implemented.

Referring to FIG. 1, a system embodying the present invention includes a number-based wireless messenger server 110 for relaying instant messages, a plurality of mobile communication terminals 200 connected to a wireless mobile communication network, and a plurality of mobile communication terminals 200. Address book server 120 for managing an address book and a wireless mobile communication network interconnecting these components.

The number-based wireless messenger server 110 provides a number-based wireless messenger service to a plurality of terminals 200 connected through a wireless mobile communication network. In this case, the phone number of the terminal is used as the address of the messenger. In addition, the buddy list corresponding to each terminal 200 is managed. The buddy list (ie, friend list) is a list of buddies (friends) to be messengers of a terminal connected to use a messenger. The buddy list consists of a phone number which is an address of buddies and user identification information which distinguishes buddies according to a number-based addressing system. The user identification information may be a name or an alias of a user registered as a buddy, and thus, may identify who the corresponding messenger user is. In addition, the user identification information may include a user name and an alias or additional description. In addition, the number-based buddy list structure may correspond to the address book structure of the terminal 200.

The mobile communication terminal 200 is a terminal that receives a wireless mobile communication service through a wireless mobile communication network and has a messenger function and receives a wireless messenger service through the number-based wireless messenger server 110. The mobile communication terminal 200 has an address book field in an internal memory to allow a user to store an address book.

The address book server 120 receives address book information stored in the terminals 200 and manages the phone book by integrating the address book information.

The wireless mobile communication network includes a wireless mobile communication access network providing various access methods, a core network in a mobile communication system, and a gateway connected to the Internet. As the access method, CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, IMT2000, and the like may be widely used.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an apparatus for providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the synchronization service providing apparatus 100 according to the present invention is a device for synchronizing the buddy list information in the messenger service and the address book information stored in the terminal, a messenger means such as a messenger server 110, the address book server and the like; The same address book management means 120 and synchronization means 130 for synchronizing the buddy list and the phone book.

The messenger means 110 includes a terminal messenger processor 112, a buddy list manager 114, a buddy list DB 116, and the like. The terminal messenger processor 112 provides a number-based messenger service to a plurality of terminals 200 connected through a mobile communication network. The buddy list manager 114 manages a buddy list which is a friend list corresponding to a plurality of terminals using a messenger service. When the buddy list update request is received from the terminal, the buddy list being stored and managed is updated according to the request. The update of the buddy list includes adding a new new address to the buddy list, deleting or changing an address registered in the buddy list. In addition, the buddy list manager 114 provides a buddy list corresponding to the terminal when the terminal accesses for use of the messenger. The terminal messenger processor 112 relays the message to the address registered in the buddy list using the buddy list.

The buddy list DB 116 stores a database of buddy list information written for each of a plurality of terminals using a messenger service. 3 is a diagram showing the data structure of the buddy list DB 116. As shown in FIG. 3, data is stored by dividing each terminal into a phone number and user identification information. For example, the first record # 001 stores a buddy list of a user terminal having a phone number 010-111-1111. In this buddy list, telephone numbers and user identification information are stored in correspondence. As in the example in the figure, an address having a telephone number of 010-222-2222 is stored in correspondence with user identification information of Hong Gil-dong. The following 010-333-3333 phone number is stored as user identification information under the name of Joo-young. In addition, various information such as status information and nickname information may be stored as an item corresponding to each telephone number.

The address book management unit 120 is composed of a terminal address book manager 122, a phone book manager 124, a phone book DB 126 and the like. The terminal address book manager 122 integrates and manages address book data stored in each terminal in association with a plurality of terminals. That is, the terminal address book manager 122 receives address book data or updated address book information stored from a plurality of terminals, or transmits new address book information to the terminal to update the address book information stored in the terminal.

The phone book manager 124 integrates and stores address book data collected from a plurality of terminals in the terminal address book manager 122 into a phone book. When new address book data or updated address book information is collected from a plurality of terminals, the new address book data is updated and stored in the phone book. In addition, when the phone book under storage management is updated, the updated information is provided to the terminal address book manager 122 to transmit the updated information to the corresponding terminal.

The phone book DB 126 is a database in which address book information stored in a plurality of terminals is integrated and stored. The phone book stored in the phone book DB 126 includes a phone number and user identification information. The phone book stored in the phone book DB 126 corresponds to the buddy list stored in the buddy list DB 116 and its structure. Therefore, the detailed description of the phone book DB 126 will be omitted since it is similar to the buddy list DB 116 described above with reference to FIG.

The synchronizing means 130 serves to synchronize the buddy list DB 116 and the phone book DB 126 which are stored and managed by the messenger means 110 and the address book management means 120, respectively. The synchronization means 130 includes a buddy list synchronizer 132 and a phonebook synchronizer 134.

The buddy list synchronizer 132 determines whether the buddy list of the messenger means 110 has been updated. When the buddy list is updated, the buddy list is provided to the phonebook synchronizer 134 to synchronize. In addition, the buddy list synchronizer 132 transmits the updated phone book from the phone book synchronizer 134 to the messenger means to update the buddy list DB 116.

The phone book synchronizer 134 determines whether the phone book of the address book managing means 120 has been updated. When the phone book is updated, the phone book is provided to the buddy list synchronizer 132 to synchronize. In addition, the phone book synchronizer 134 transmits the updated buddy list from the buddy list synchronizer 132 to the address book managing unit 120 so as to update the phone book DB 126.

Hereinafter, a method of providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method of providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a terminal first accesses a messenger server through a wireless mobile communication network in order to receive a messenger service. Accessing the messenger server is provided with the buddy list previously used to use the messenger service.

If a new buddy needs to be added to the buddy list while using the messenger service, the buddy list is requested to the messenger server. Here, in addition to adding a new new address to the buddy list, changing or deleting an address of an existing buddy list is performed using the same update procedure. That is, for example, if a new address is added to the buddy list, a request for adding a buddy list is requested, and when the addition request is made, a new address, a phone number and a user identification information, a user name is input.

An example of adding this new address to the buddy list is shown in FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an interface screen of a terminal accessing a messenger server and adding a buddy list. As shown in FIG. 6, a friend add window is provided to add a new new address to the buddy list. In this Add Friend window, enter the phone number, which is the address of the number-based messenger service, and the user name, which is the identification information of the phone number. In the example of the figure, 010-xxx-xxxx was entered for the telephone number and the name Jooyoung-young was entered for the identification information.

The messenger server receiving the request for adding a buddy list together with the input information performs a buddy list update operation of adding input information to the buddy list of the corresponding terminal.

When the buddy list is updated in the messenger server, the updated buddy list is transmitted to the address book server. In this case, the buddy list may be transmitted, only the buddy list related to the corresponding terminal updated in the buddy list may be transmitted, or only the updated information may be transmitted.

The address book server receiving the buddy list updates the phonebook under storage management based on the updated information of the buddy list in the server. In this case, as described above with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the buddy list DB and the phone book DB may be updated correspondingly due to the similar form of the phone number item and the user identification information item.

When the phone book of the address book server is updated, the updated information is transmitted to the corresponding terminal. The updated information is transmitted to the terminal including the updated portion in the phone book. For example, when a new address is added to the # 001 record of the phone book, the added address information is transmitted to the phone number corresponding to # 001. (16)

The terminal receiving the updated phonebook information updates the corresponding information in the address book data stored therein and synchronizes the information with the phone book of the address book server. For example, when new address information added as update information is received, the data is added to the internal address book. An example of a state in which a new address is added to the address book inside the terminal is illustrated in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the address information and the phone number of the control station are added to the address book inside the terminal in addition to the existing address information of Hong Gil-dong.

When the buddy list is updated by using the messenger, the update is updated in the address book inside the terminal and automatically synchronized. Therefore, when a user adds or changes a buddy list when using a messenger, the corresponding contents are immediately synchronized to the address book of the terminal, thereby reducing the inconvenience of having to input an address separately.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method of providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, a mobile communication terminal user adds a new new address to an address book inside a terminal. Here, in addition to adding a new address, changing or deleting an existing address is the same address book updating procedure.

When a new address is added to the address book of the terminal and the address book data of the terminal is updated, the corresponding information is transmitted to the address book server. In this case, when the address book is updated in the terminal, the corresponding information may be transmitted to the address book server, or the address book server may obtain the update information by inquiring whether the terminal updates the address book during terminal management.

The address book server updates the phone book DB based on the provided address book update information. At this time, the phone number of the terminal provided with the address book information is retrieved from the phone book DB, and only the record of the corresponding phone number is updated with the updated information provided. Through this, the address book information of the terminal and the phone book information of the address book server are synchronized.

When the phone book DB of the address book server is updated, the updated phone book is transmitted to the messenger server. In this case, too, the phone book may be transmitted or only an updated part may be transmitted.

The messenger server receiving the updated phone book updates the buddy list DB based on the updated phone book. At this time, the structure of the phone book and the buddy list is similar, so that each item can be updated.

When the buddy list of the messenger server is updated and then the corresponding terminal accesses the messenger for use, the updated buddy list is provided to the corresponding terminal when the buddy list is provided. (26, 27)

When the address book information of the terminal is added through the above-described procedures, the information is automatically updated and applied to the buddy list of the messenger server. Therefore, when the user updates only the address book of the terminal, the user can use the messenger service with the same buddy list as the address book without any manipulation to the buddy list when using the number-based wireless messenger service.

The terms or words used in this specification and claims are not to be construed as limiting in their usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventors may appropriately define the concept of terms in order to best explain their invention in the best way possible. It should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, various modifications that can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

According to the present invention, the number-based wireless messenger service provides an effect of synchronizing the buddy list and the address book by automatically updating the change in the system when the buddy list of the messenger server or the address book data of the terminal is changed. .

In addition, if one of the buddy list of the messenger server or the address book data of the terminal is changed, the change is applied to both places, thereby preventing the user from repeating the operation, thereby providing a more convenient and efficient environment. .

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A method of providing a synchronization function between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service system, (a) accessing the number-based messenger server and updating a buddy list according to a request of a terminal using a messenger service; (b) transmitting the updated buddy list of the messenger server to an address book server and synchronizing with a phone book; And (c) updating the address book of the terminal by transmitting updated information in the phone book of the address book server to the corresponding terminal; and a buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger and the terminal address book. The method of claim 1, The buddy list is a list of buddies that are the targets of messengers of the corresponding terminal, and a service of synchronizing the buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger and the terminal address book, wherein the buddy list comprises a phone number which is an address of the buddies and user identification information for distinguishing the buddies. How to Provide. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The buddy list update is a method of providing a synchronization service between a buddy list and a terminal address book of a number-based wireless messenger, wherein an address is added, deleted, and changed according to a request for adding, deleting, and changing a new address from the terminal. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Step (b) is, And updating and synchronizing a phone book of the address book server so as to correspond to the updated buddy list. A method of providing a synchronization function between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service system, (a) receiving the updated address book information and updating the phone book in the address book server when the address book information stored in the terminal is updated by the user; And (b) transmitting the updated telephone book to the address book server to a messenger server and synchronizing with a buddy list. The method of claim 5, wherein After step (b), (c) the terminal accessing the wireless messenger server and providing an updated buddy list when the messenger service is used. The method of providing a synchronization service of the buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger and the terminal address book further comprises the terminal. The method according to claim 5 or 6, The buddy list is a list of buddies that are the targets of messengers of the corresponding terminal, and a service of synchronizing the buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger and the terminal address book, wherein the buddy list comprises a phone number which is an address of the buddies and user identification information for distinguishing the buddies. How to Provide. The method according to claim 5 or 6, In step (a), The updating of address book information stored in the terminal is a method of providing a synchronization service of a buddy list of a number-based wireless messenger and a terminal address book, wherein the address is added, deleted, and changed according to a user's new address addition, deletion, and change input. . The method according to claim 5 or 6, Step (b) is, And updating a buddy list of the messenger server so as to correspond to the updated phone book and synchronizing the buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger. A system for providing synchronization between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service, A messenger server providing a number-based messenger service to a plurality of connected terminals, updating a buddy list according to a request of the terminal, and transmitting the updated buddy list to an address book server; And A buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger, including; an address book server for updating and synchronizing a buddy list transmitted from the messenger server to a stored phone book, and transmitting an updated phone book to a corresponding terminal to update an address book stored in the terminal. System for providing a synchronization service of a terminal address book. A system for providing synchronization between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service, An address book server for interworking with a plurality of terminals to reflect the changes of the address book stored in each terminal, updating a phone book stored in the server, and transmitting the updated phone book to a messenger server; And A messenger server for updating and synchronizing the phone book transmitted from the address book server to a buddy list in storage and providing a number-based messenger service with the updated buddy list to a plurality of connected terminals; System for providing synchronization service between lists and terminal address book. The method of claim 10 or 11, And the buddy list and the telephone directory consist of a phone number which is an address of a target terminal and user identification information for distinguishing a user of the corresponding terminal. The method of claim 10 or 11, And updating the buddy list and the phone book by adding, deleting, and changing a new address. A device that provides synchronization between a buddy list and a terminal address book in a number-based wireless messenger service, Messenger means for providing a number-based messenger service to a plurality of connected terminals, managing a buddy list corresponding to each terminal, and updating the buddy list according to a request of the terminal; Address book management means for receiving address book information stored in the terminal in association with a plurality of terminals and managing the phone book; And And synchronization means for synchronizing and updating each change according to whether the buddy list of the messenger means and the phone book are updated by the address book management means. The address book management means according to claim 14, When the phone book is updated by the synchronization means, the buddy list of the number-based wireless messenger and the terminal address book may be updated by transmitting updated information to the terminal corresponding to the updated part, thereby updating the address book stored in the terminal. Device.

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