KR20090062640A - Communication device and method of outputting data therein - Google Patents

Abstract

A communication device and a data outputting method thereof are provided to select a communication device for outputting data when an event is generated among communication devices. An audio signal or a video signal is inputted to an A/V input unit(120). A user input unit(130) receives an input from a user, and then generates input data for controlling the operation of a communication device(100). A sensing unit(140) generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the communication device. An output unit(150) outputs an audio signal, a video signal or an alarm signal. A control unit(180) controls the overall operation of the communication device.

Description

COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF OUTPUTTING DATA THEREIN}

The present invention relates to a communication device capable of transmitting and receiving information with at least one communication device and a data output method thereof.

In general, a communication device refers to a device having at least one voice / video call function, an information input / output function, a data storage function, and the like. Herein, the communication device may be divided into a mobile type and a fixed type according to mobility, and the mobile communication device may be divided into a portable type and a stationary type according to whether the user is portable.

Recently, in addition to the above-described functions, the communication device may perform various functions such as shooting a still image or a video, playing a multimedia file such as a music file or a video file, playing a game, receiving / outputting a broadcast, and a road guidance service. As it becomes possible, it is being implemented in the form of a comprehensive multimedia player.

In these multimedia devices, various new attempts have been applied in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions. For example, in order to allow a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently, a user interface (UI) environment implemented in various forms is provided.

In particular, it has recently been possible to implement a home networking service using a mobile terminal. Therefore, the user can control the operation of all home appliances registered in the home networking service by using the portable terminal.

However, according to the related art, a method of identifying an event occurring in the portable terminal using other home appliances cannot be implemented.

Furthermore, there is no way to perform an operation according to an event occurring in the portable terminal using other home appliances.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a communication device capable of confirming an event occurring in one communication device using another communication device or outputting data according to an event occurrence, and a data output method thereof.

In order to achieve the above object, a communication device according to the present invention, the wireless communication unit for receiving each state information from at least one communication device; And a controller configured to select a communication device to output data according to the event occurrence from among the at least one communication device by using the received state information when an event occurs.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, a data output method of a communication device according to the present invention, the step of receiving respective status information from at least one communication device; Generating an event; Selecting a communication device to output data according to the occurrence of the event among the at least one communication device using the received state information; And transmitting a control signal to the selected communication device to control to output data according to the occurrence of the event.

The effects of the communication device and the data output method according to the present invention described above are as follows.

First, since data corresponding to an event occurring in a specific communication device may be output using another communication device, the data according to an event may be easily checked even if the user does not necessarily use a specific communication device.

Second, since a specific communication device can receive status information of each of the other communication devices, it is possible to efficiently select a communication device for outputting the generated event.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the communication device which concerns on this invention, and its data output method are demonstrated in detail with reference to drawings. In addition, the detailed description thereof will be omitted for the known technology which is considered to blur the gist of the present invention.

The communication device described in the present specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting communication device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a navigation device. Navigation, Digital Camera, MP3P (MPEG layer 3 Player). Of course, the communication device to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to the above-described type, and it is natural that the communication device may include all communication devices capable of transmitting and receiving information with at least one communication device.

Referring to FIG. 1, a communication device related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions. 1 is a block diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The communication device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, and a memory. 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, and a power supply unit 190 may be included. 1 illustrates a communication device with various components. However, not all illustrated components are essential components. The communication device may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, and the communication device may be implemented by fewer components.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the communication device 100 shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components for performing wireless communication between the communication device 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the communication device 100 and the network in which the communication device 100 is located. have. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. have.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

Here, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information, or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a communication device. In addition, broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. In addition, the broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcast systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link only (MediaFLO). ), Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcasting systems such as DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcast system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

In addition, the mobile communication module 112 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. Here, 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 module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the communication device 100.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

In addition, the location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the communication device 100. One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information displayed in latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module may calculate the current position according to the triangulation method of three different distances using time and distance accurately measured from three or more satellites. For example, a method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting an error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also the accurate time together with the three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite.

Meanwhile, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the imaging mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the configuration aspect of the communication device 100.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 receives an input operation from the user and generates input data for controlling the operation of the communication device 100. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant pressure / 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 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may communicate with each other, such as an open / closed state of the communication device 100, a location of the communication device 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the communication device 100, acceleration / deceleration of the communication device 100, and the like. The current state of the device 100 is detected to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the communication device 100. For example, when the communication device 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may also be responsible for the sensing function associated with whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to the external device.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the communication device 100. For example, wired / wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired / wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices with identification modules, audio input / output (I / O) ports, Video I / O (Input / Output) port, earphone port, etc. may be included.

Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the communication device 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). '), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (' USIM '), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the communication device 100 through a port. As such, the interface unit 170 receives data or power from an external device, transmits the data to each component inside the communication device 100, or transmits the data inside the communication device 100 to an external device. .

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. .

The display unit 151 displays and outputs the information processed by the communication device 100. For example, when the communication device is in a call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) related to the call is displayed. When the communication device 100 is in the video call mode or the photography mode, the communication device 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an embodiment of the communication device 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the communication device 100.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the communication device 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the communication device 100. Examples of events occurring in the communication device include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. Through the vibration output as described above, the user can recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 152.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and may function to temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). You can also do

The memory 160 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, Magnetic disk It may include at least one type of storage medium of the optical disk. In addition, the communication device 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the communication device. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia reproduction. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 to supply power required for the operation of each component.

The various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a computer readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). ), Processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180.

In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

In the above, the communication device according to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the communication device according to the present invention will be further described in terms of components according to appearance. Hereinafter, for simplicity, a slider type portable terminal is described as an example among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the slider type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the aforementioned type.

2 is a perspective view of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front.

The portable terminal 100 according to the present invention includes a first body 200 and a second body 205 configured to be slidable in at least one direction on the first body 200.

Meanwhile, in the case of a folder type, the portable terminal 100 according to the present invention includes a first body and a second body configured to be folded or unfolded at least one side of the first body.

A state in which the first body 200 is disposed to overlap the second body 205 may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as shown in the drawing, the first body 200 may be referred to as the second body 205. The exposed state of at least a portion of the N may be referred to as an open configuration.

Although the mobile terminal 100 operates mainly in the standby mode in the closed state, the standby mode may be released by a user's operation. In addition, the portable terminal 100 operates mainly in a call mode or the like in an open state, but may be switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a lapse of a predetermined time.

The case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) forming the exterior of the first body 200 is formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225.

The cases may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the sound output module 152, the camera 121, or the first user input unit 210 may be disposed on the first body 200, specifically, the first front case 220.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information.

In addition, since the touch pad is superimposed on the display unit 151 in a layer structure, the display unit 151 may operate as a touch screen to enable input of information by a user's touch.

The sound output module 152 may be implemented in the form of a speaker.

The camera 121 may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like.

Like the first body 200, the case forming the exterior of the second body 205 is formed by the second front case 230 and the second rear case 235.

The second user input unit 215 may be disposed on the second body 205, specifically, on the front face of the second front case 230.

The third user input unit 245, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on at least one of the second front case 230 or the second rear case 235.

The first to third user input units 210, 215, and 245 may be collectively referred to as the user input unit 130, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is tactile in a tactile manner. .

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or may be operated as a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. It may also be implemented in a manner and the like.

In functional terms, the first user input unit 210 is for inputting a command such as start, end, scroll, etc., and the second user input unit 215 is for inputting numbers, letters, symbols, and the like. will be. In addition, the third user input unit 245 can operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the communication device.

The microphone 122 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage for allowing the portable terminal according to the present invention to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 is wired or wirelessly, a connection terminal for connecting to the earphone, a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA port), Bluetooth port (Bluetooth port), wireless LAN port ( wireless Lan port), or at least one of power supply terminals for supplying power to a communication device.

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information.

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the second rear case 235 side.

The power supply unit 190 may be detachably coupled for charging, for example, as a rechargeable battery.

3 is a perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a camera 121 may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 235 of the second body 205. The camera 121 mounted on the second body 205 has a shooting direction substantially opposite to that of the camera 121 of the first body 200, and is different from the camera 121 of the first body 200. It may have a pixel.

For example, the camera 121 of the first body 200 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the camera 121 of the second body 205 is provided. ), It is preferable to have a high pixel because a normal subject is often photographed and not immediately transmitted.

The flash 250 and the mirror 255 may be additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 of the second body 205. The flash 250 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 of the second body 205. The mirror 255 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when the user wants to photograph (self-photograph) the user using the camera 121 of the second body 205.

The sound output module 152 may be further disposed on the second rear case 235.

The sound output module 152 of the second body 205 may implement a stereo function together with the sound output module 152 of the first body 200, and may be used for a call in the speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna 260 for receiving broadcast signals may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 235. The antenna 260 may be installed to be pulled out of the second body 205.

A portion of the slide module 265 that slidably couples the first body 200 and the second body 205 to the first rear case 225 side of the first body 200 is disposed.

The other part of the slide module 265 may be disposed on the second front case 230 side of the second body 205 and may not be exposed to the outside as shown in the drawing.

In the above description, the camera 121 and the like have been described as being disposed on the second body 205, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

For example, at least one or more of the configurations described as being disposed in the second rear case 235, such as the camera 121 of the second body 205, may be the first body 200, mainly the first rear case ( 225 may also be mounted. If so, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) disposed in the first rear case 225 in the closed state are protected by the second body 205. In addition, even if the camera 121 of the second body 205 is not provided separately, the camera 121 of the first body 200 is rotatably formed so that the photographing direction of the camera 121 of the second body 205 is rotated. It may be configured to shoot until.

The communication device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 operates in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. It may be configured to enable.

Hereinafter, a wireless communication system in which a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

The communication system may use different air interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, a radio interface usable by a communication system may include frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and code division multiple access (Code Division). Multiple Access (CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (especially Long Term Evolution (LTE), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc.) In the following, for convenience of explanation, the description will be limited to CDMA, but the present invention is naturally applicable to all communication systems including the CDMA wireless communication system.

As shown in FIG. 4, the CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of communication devices 100, a plurality of base stations (“BS”) 270, and base station controllers (“BSCs”) ( 275, a mobile switching center (“MSC”) 280. The MSC 280 is configured to be connected to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 290 and is also configured to be connected to BSCs 275. The BSCs 275 may be coupled to the BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL, or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs 275 may be included in the system shown in FIG.

Each BS 270 may include at least one sector, and each sector may include an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing radially out of BS 270. In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments, each of which has a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sectors and frequency assignments may be called a CDMA channel. BS 270 may be called Base Station Tranceiver Subsystem ('BTSs'). In this case, the word "base station" may be called the sum of one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270. The base station may also indicate “cell site”. Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be called a plurality of cell sites.

As shown in FIG. 4, the broadcasting transmitter (BT) 295 transmits a broadcast signal to communication devices 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the communication device 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 4 illustrates multiple satellite positioning systems (GPS) satellites 300. The satellites 300 help to locate the at least one communication device of the plurality of communication devices 100. Although two satellites are shown in FIG. 4, useful location information may be obtained by two or less or more satellites. The location information module 115 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with the satellites 300 to obtain the desired location information. Here, the location can be tracked using all the techniques that can track the location, not just the GPS tracking technology. In addition, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

During typical operation of a wireless communication system, BS 270 receives a reverse link signal from various communication devices 100. At this time, the communication devices 100 are connecting a call, transmitting or receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by a particular base station 270 is processed within by the particular base station 270. The data generated as a result of the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functionality, including the organization of soft handoffs between base stations 270. In addition, the BSC 275 transmits the received data to the MSC 280, and the MSC 280 provides an additional transmission service for connection with the PSTN 290. Similarly, the PSTN 290 connects to the MSC 280, the MSC 280 connects to the BSCs 275, and the BSCs 275 connects the BSs (s) to transmit a forward link signal to the communication devices 100. 270).

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a data output method of a communication device according to the present invention will be described step by step. 5 is a flowchart of a data output method of a communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a structural diagram of an information transmitting and receiving system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to the description of FIG. 5, the information transmission and reception system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

Any communication device (hereinafter referred to as “first communication device”, 100) is in a state capable of transmitting and receiving information with at least one communication device 610 to 660 through the server 600. Of course, the server 600 may be provided separately, but may not be separately provided when the function of the server 600 is performed by the first communication device 100.

Since the first communication device 100 can grasp its current location using the GPS system, it can determine whether the current location belongs to the information transmission / reception system according to the present invention.

Alternatively, when the information transmission / reception system is implemented using short-range wireless communication, the first communication device 100 may determine whether the first communication device 100 belongs to a short-range wireless communication possible area.

According to the determination result, the first communication device 100 may mutually perform an information transmission / reception function with other communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system according to the present invention through the output unit 150. It can be notified.

For convenience of description, in FIG. 5, it is assumed that the first communication device 100 is in a state capable of transmitting and receiving information with other communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission and reception system according to the present invention. In addition, it is assumed that the first communication device 100 mentioned below is a portable terminal. Of course, the first communication device 100 may be any one of a gas range, a PC, a telephone, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a TV.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the first communication device 100 receives respective state information from at least one communication device 610 through 660 through the wireless communication unit 110 (S510). .

Here, the status information may include at least one of ON / OFF information of the communication device, ON / OFF time information of the communication device, output function information included in the communication device, and whether an event has been confirmed. .

Then, as the event occurs (S520), the first communication device 100 uses the state information received in the receiving step (S510) of the communication device to output data according to the event occurrence of at least one communication device. Select (S530). In this case, the selection step S530 may be performed by the controller 180 of the first communication device 100.

Here, the event may include at least one of call reception, message reception, broadcast reservation viewing / reservation recording time arrival, content upload / download completion, and status notification of the first communication device 100.

In addition, the first communication device 100 may select a specific communication device according to the characteristics of the event that occurred.

For example, the first communication device 100 selects a communication device having a voice call function when the event is a voice call reception, selects a communication device having a video call function when the event is a video call reception, and selects an event. Selects a communication device having a display function when the message is received, selects a communication device having the broadcast output function when the event reaches the broadcast reservation viewing time, and selects a communication device having the content output function when the event is completed downloading the content. You can choose.

Alternatively, in the selecting step S530, the first communication device 100 may use the state information received in the receiving step S510 for a user location possibility for each of the at least one communication device 610 to 660. The controller may select a communication device to output data according to an event occurrence according to the determined user location possibility.

Here, the user location possibility means the possibility that the user identified from the state information is located in close proximity. For example, the user location possibility may be evaluated to be higher in at least one of the cases in which the event occurrence acknowledgment is transmitted when the on time is the latest when the communication devices are ON, and when there are a plurality of communication devices. .

The first communication device 100 transmits a control signal for controlling to output data according to an event generation to the communication device selected in the selection step S530 through the wireless communication unit 110 (S540).

Therefore, the communication device which transmitted the control signal can output the data according to an event occurrence according to the control signal.

Here, the control signal may include data according to the occurrence of the event.

Hereinafter, an example of selecting a communication device using state information in an information transmission / reception system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 17.

7 is an exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using on / off information of the communication device. Table 1 is a table showing on / off information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Gas Range (610) OFF PC (620) OFF Phone (630) OFF Washing Machine (640) OFF Refrigerator (650) OFF TV (660) ON

As shown in Table 1, it can be seen that the TV 660 among the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system is currently turned on.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 may determine that the user is most likely to be located near the TV 660 that is currently turned on, and select the TV 660 as a communication device to output data.

In addition, the TV 660 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output data corresponding to the generated event.

8 is an exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using on / off information and on / off time information of the communication device. Table 2 is a table showing on / off information and on / off time information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Gas Range (610) OFF PC (620) ON 16:10 Phone (630) OFF Washing Machine (640) OFF Refrigerator (650) OFF TV (660) ON 17:20

As shown in Table 2, it can be seen that the PC 620 and the TV 660 are currently turned on among the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system. It can be seen that it is late.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the TV 660 that is turned on last among the communication devices 620 and 660 that are turned on, and thus the TV as the communication device to output data. 660 can be selected.

In addition, the TV 660 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output data corresponding to the generated event.

9A and 9B are exemplary views of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of the communication device. Table 3 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Gas Range (610) OFF PC (620) ON 18:10 Yes Phone (630) OFF Washing Machine (640) OFF Refrigerator (650) OFF TV (660) ON 17:20 No

As shown in Table 3, it can be seen that the PC 620 and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on, and the event of the event is detected by the PC 620. It can be seen that the occurrence is confirmed.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the PC 620 where the event occurrence is confirmed among the communication devices 620 and 660 that are turned on, and outputs data. PC 620 may be selected as shown in FIG. 9A. In this case, the turned on time information may not be necessary.

If the occurrence of an event is not confirmed from either the PC 620 or the TV 660, the first communication device 100 is a communication device that outputs data to the PC 620 whose turn-on time is late. Can be selected (Fig. 9B).

In addition, the PC 620 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output data corresponding to the generated event.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information, and output function information of the communication device when the event is "voice call reception". Table 4 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Voice output function Gas Range (610) OFF No PC (620) ON 18:10 Yes Yes Phone (630) OFF Yes Washing Machine (640) OFF No Refrigerator (650) OFF No TV (660) ON 17:20 No No

As shown in Table 4, it can be seen that the PC 620 and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on, and the PC 620 indicates an event. It can be seen that the occurrence is confirmed. In addition, the PC 620 and the telephone 630 are provided with a function for outputting a voice signal according to a voice call reception (hereinafter referred to as a voice output function). In addition, the PC 620 and the telephone 630 are provided. May be equipped with a voice call function.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the PC 620 where the event is confirmed, and that the PC 620 is provided with a voice output function. The PC 620 may be selected as a communication device to output a voice signal according to the reception.

In addition, the PC 620 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output a voice signal according to voice call reception. In addition, the PC 620 may perform a voice call function (voice signal output and voice signal transmission function) according to voice call reception.

11 is another exemplary diagram of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information, and output function information of the communication device when the event is "voice call reception". Table 5 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Voice output function Gas Range (610) ON 15:10 Yes No PC (620) ON 18:10 No Yes Phone (630) OFF Yes Washing Machine (640) OFF No Refrigerator (650) OFF No TV (660) ON 17:20 No No

As shown in Table 5, it can be seen that the gas range 610, the PC 620 and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission and reception system are currently turned on, It can be seen that the event occurrence is confirmed by the range 610. In addition, it is understood that the PC 620 and the telephone 630 have a voice output function (or voice call function).

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the gas range 610 where the event has been confirmed, but does not have a voice output function, thereby communicating with the voice output function. Among the devices 620 and 630, the PC 620, which is the communication device closest to the gas range 610, may be selected as a communication device to output a voice signal according to voice call reception.

In addition, the PC 620 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output a voice signal according to voice call reception. In addition, the PC 620 may perform a voice call function (voice signal output and voice signal transmission function) according to voice call reception.

12 illustrates an example of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information, and output function information of the communication device when the event is "message reception". Table 6 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Display function Gas Range (610) OFF Yes PC (620) ON 18:10 No Yes Phone (630) ON 19:20 Yes No Washing Machine (640) OFF Yes Refrigerator (650) OFF Yes TV (660) ON 17:20 No Yes

As shown in Table 6, it can be seen that the PC 620, the telephone 630, and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on. It can be seen that the event occurrence is confirmed by 630. In addition, it can be seen that all the communication devices 610, 620, 640, 650, and 660 except the telephone 630 have a display function.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the telephone 630 where the event has been confirmed, but does not have a display function. Among the 610, 620, 640, 650, and 660, the TV 660, which is the communication device closest to the phone 630, may be selected as the communication device to output the message content according to the message reception.

In addition, the TV 660 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output a message content 661 according to the message reception on the screen.

13 is an exemplary diagram of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information, and output function information of the communication device when the event is "video call reception". Table 7 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Video call function Gas Range (610) OFF No PC (620) ON 18:10 No Yes Phone (630) ON 19:20 Yes No Washing Machine (640) OFF No Refrigerator (650) OFF No TV (660) ON 17:20 No Yes

As shown in Table 7, it can be seen that the PC 620, the telephone 630, and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on. It can be seen that the event occurrence is confirmed by 630. In addition, it can be seen that the PC 620 and the TV 660 have a video call function.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the telephone 630 where the event has been confirmed, but does not have a video call function. The TV 660 which is the communication device closest to the telephone 630 among the fields 620 and 660 may be selected as the communication device to output the video call content according to the video call reception.

In addition, the TV 660 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output a video call content 662 according to video call reception on the screen. In this case, the TV 660 includes not only an output unit (display unit and an audio output module) for outputting video and audio signals, but also a camera for receiving user images and user audio, respectively, in order to perform a video call function. Modules and microphones may be provided.

14 is an exemplary diagram of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information and output function information of the communication device when the event is "broadcast reservation viewing time reached". . Table 8 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Broadcast output function Gas Range (610) OFF No PC (620) ON 18:10 No Yes Phone (630) ON 19:20 Yes No Washing Machine (640) OFF No Refrigerator (650) OFF No TV (660) ON 17:20 Yes Yes

As shown in Table 8, it can be seen that the PC 620, the telephone 630, and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on. It can be seen that the event occurrence is confirmed by the 630 and the TV 660. In addition, it is understood that the PC 620 and the TV 660 have a broadcast output function.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the telephone 630 and the TV 660 where the event is confirmed, and the TV 660 is provided with a broadcast output function. Accordingly, the TV 660 may be selected as a communication device for outputting a broadcast signal according to the arrival of the broadcast reservation viewing time.

In addition, the TV 660 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output a broadcast signal corresponding to the arrival of the broadcast reservation viewing time. In this case, the TV 660 receives and outputs a broadcast signal from the first communication device, or receives reservation viewing information (reserved channel, reservation viewing time, etc.) from the first communication device and outputs a broadcast signal corresponding thereto. You can also receive directly from the broadcast center.

15 is an exemplary diagram of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information, and output function information of the communication device when the event is "content download completed". Table 9 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Content output function Gas Range (610) OFF No PC (620) ON 18:10 Yes Yes Phone (630) ON 19:20 Yes No Washing Machine (640) OFF No Refrigerator (650) OFF No TV (660) ON 17:20 No No

As shown in Table 9, it can be seen that the PC 620, the telephone 630, and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on. It can be seen that the event occurrence is confirmed by the 620 and the telephone 630. In addition, it is understood that the PC 620 has a content output function.

Therefore, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the PC 620 and the telephone 630 where the event has been confirmed, and the PC 620 has a content output function. Accordingly, the PC 620 may be selected as a communication device to output content according to content download completion.

In addition, the PC 620 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and output a content according to the content download completion.

FIG. 16 illustrates a seventh example of selecting a communication device using on / off information, on / off time information, event occurrence confirmation information, and output function information of the communication device when the event is "status notification of the communication device." It is also. Table 10 is a table showing on / off information, on / off time information, and event occurrence confirmation information of a communication device.

Communication equipment ON / OFF Information Warmed time Confirm Voice output function Gas Range (610) OFF Yes PC (620) ON 18:10 No Yes Phone (630) ON 19:20 Yes Yes Washing Machine (640) OFF Yes Refrigerator (650) OFF Yes TV (660) ON 17:20 No Yes

As shown in Table 10, it can be seen that the PC 620, the telephone 630, and the TV 660 of the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660 belonging to the information transmission / reception system are currently turned on. It can be seen that the event occurrence is confirmed by 630. In addition, it can be seen that all the communication devices 610 to 660 have a voice output function.

Accordingly, the first communication device 100 determines that the user is most likely to be located near the telephone 630 where the event has been confirmed, and determines that the telephone 630 is provided with a voice output function. The phone 630 may be selected as a communication device to perform a function according to a status notification of the device 100, for example, a charging required status notification, a specific time notification, and a schedule notification. In some cases, the status notification operation of the first communication device 100 may be performed by using the TV 660 for which an event occurrence is not confirmed.

In addition, the phone 630 may receive a control signal from the first communication device 100 and perform a status notification operation of the first communication device 100.

Of course, if a display function is required for the status notification operation, the first communication device 100 may select a communication device having a display function from among the communication devices 610 to 660.

17 is an exemplary diagram of outputting state information of another communication device using the communication device according to the present invention in the information transmitting and receiving system according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 17, the first communication device 100 may be configured to obtain status information according to their operation from communication devices 650 that are currently turned on among the plurality of communication devices 610 to 660. And a control signal for outputting status information.

Therefore, the 1st communication device 100 can output the state information of each communication device according to a control signal.

For example, when the washing machine 640 receives the state information indicating that the washing is completed, the first communication device 100 may output the screen 101 indicating that the washing is completed through the display unit 151. have. Alternatively, when receiving state information indicating that cooking is completed from the gas range 610, the first communication device 100 may output a screen 102 indicating that cooking is completed through the display unit 151. . Of course, the first communication device 100 may output a voice signal indicating that washing or cooking is completed through the sound output module 152.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described data output method may be embodied as computer readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and the like, which are also implemented in the form of carrier waves (eg, transmission over the Internet). It also includes. In addition, the computer may include a controller 180 of the communication device 100.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited by the accompanying drawings. In addition, the above-described embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or part of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made.

1 is a block diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front perspective view of a communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a rear configuration diagram of a communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a block diagram of a wireless communication system in which a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate.

5 is a flowchart of a data output method of a communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a structural diagram of an information transmission / reception system including a plurality of communication devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a first exemplified diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention;

8 is a first exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in the information transmission and reception system according to the present invention.

9A and 9B are second exemplary diagrams of selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention;

10 is a third exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in the information transmission and reception system according to the present invention.

11 is a fourth exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in the information transmission and reception system according to the present invention.

12 is a fifth exemplary diagram of selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a sixth exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 14 is a seventh exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention; FIG.

15 is an eighth example of selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention.

16 is a ninth exemplary diagram for selecting a communication device using state information in an information transceiving system according to the present invention;

17 is an exemplary view outputting state information of another communication device using the communication device according to the present invention in the information transmission and reception system according to the present invention.

Claims (9)

A wireless communication unit receiving respective status information from at least one communication device; And When an event occurs, the control unit for selecting a communication device to output the data according to the event occurrence of the at least one communication device using the received state information Communication device comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication unit, And a control signal for controlling to output data according to the occurrence of the event to the selected communication device according to the control signal of the controller. The method of claim 2, wherein the state information, And at least one of on / off information of the communication device, on / off time information of the communication device, output function information provided in the communication device, and whether an event has been confirmed. The method of claim 3, wherein the control unit, And determining a user location possibility for each of the at least one communication device by using the received state information, and selecting a communication device to output data according to the occurrence of an event according to the determined user location possibility. The method of claim 4, wherein the event, A communication device comprising at least one of a call reception, a message reception, a broadcast reservation viewing / reservation recording time arrival, content upload / download completion, and a status notification of the communication device. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication device, Communication device including a mobile terminal. Receiving respective status information from at least one communication device; Generating an event; Selecting a communication device to output data according to the occurrence of the event among the at least one communication device using the received state information; And Transmitting a control signal to the selected communication device to control to output data according to the event occurrence Data output method of a communication device comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein the state information, And at least one of on / off information of the communication device, on / off time information of the communication device, output function information provided in the communication device, and whether an event occurs. The method of claim 8, wherein the event, A method of outputting data of a communication device including at least one of a call reception, a message reception, a broadcast reservation viewing / reservation recording time arrival, a content upload / download completion, and a status notification of the communication device.

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