KR20100027856A - Mobile communication terminal using location information and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile communication terminal using location information and an operating method thereof are provided to perform a reserved function at a specific location using the location information. CONSTITUTION: A map data storage unit(112) stores map data. When the location information is received through wireless communication, a location determining unit(114) uses the location information to determine a current location at the map data. When the determined current location is included in a location range in which a preset reservation function is performed, an event unit(116) generates an event signal. A controller(122) performs a control operation to perform the reservation function corresponding to the event signal.

Description

Mobile communication terminal using location information and its operation method {MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL USING LOCATION INFORMATION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal using location information and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to reserve a function to be performed at a specific location, and to perform a function reserved to a specific location using location information received from the outside. The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal using the position information and its operation method.

In recent years, mobile communication terminals have become a necessity for almost everyone. Accordingly, in order to meet various tastes of each user, the mobile communication terminal is equipped with various service functions such as message transmission, reception, Internet service, and camera.

In addition, a mobile communication terminal equipped with a location tracking service function capable of tracking the location of a specific mobile communication terminal may display the screen by matching the location of a desired counterpart mobile communication terminal with map data.

Such a location tracking service is a service for requesting location information of a specific counterpart mobile communication terminal to a location service server that provides location information, and displays the location information of the received counterpart mobile communication terminal on a screen. It is a trend that many people use because it is useful when you want to find a specific person in case of loss or emergency situation.

Therefore, it is necessary to implement a more active service to meet the needs of users who want to receive a variety of services using such location information.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile communication terminal and a method of operating the same using location information that can perform a preset function when a predetermined function is set in advance for a function to be performed at a specific location. .

Accordingly, the mobile communication terminal using the location information according to the present invention, the map data storage unit for storing the map data; A location determination unit that determines a current location in the map data by using the location information when receiving location information through wireless communication; An event unit for generating an event signal when the current location determined by the location determiner is included in the location range to perform a preset reservation function; And a controller configured to control the reservation function corresponding to the event signal when an event signal is generated in the event unit.

The location information may be received from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite or a base station.

The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention further includes an external device connection unit for receiving reservation information from an external device, and the control unit receives the reservation information when the reservation information is received from the external device through the external device connection unit. And the reservation function is set with information.

The external device connection unit further receives update information on the map data from the external device, and the control unit receives update information on the map data from the external device through the external device connection unit. It is characterized in that for updating the map data stored in the storage unit through.

The event unit may further include a reservation setting unit that provides a reservation menu to set the reservation function.

And a notification unit generating a sound or vibration, wherein the event unit generates a notification event signal when the reservation function is a notification reservation and the current location determined by the location determination unit is included in the notification reserved location range. When the notification event signal is generated, the controller determines the preset notification type and controls the notification unit if it is set to sound or vibration.

The controller may determine the notification type and transmit a signal for requesting a preset notification text message to a message server when the text message is received.

The control unit transmits a text message transmission request signal including a pre-written text message and a phone number of a counterpart mobile communication terminal to the message server when the notification type is set to determine the notification type.

The notification reservation may include an arrival notification reservation or a schedule notification reservation.

The apparatus may further include a power cutoff unit configured to cut power, wherein the event unit generates a power off event signal when the reservation function is a power off reservation and the current position determined by the location determination unit is included in the power off reserved location range. The control unit may control the power cutoff unit to cut off the power when the power cutoff event signal is generated.

The apparatus may further include a web browsing unit configured to process a web page corresponding to the selected web address to be displayed on the screen, wherein the event unit is a reservation function for displaying a web page, and the current position determined by the location determination unit is displayed on the web page. When included in the reserved location range, the web page display event signal is generated, and when the web page display event signal is generated, the web browsing unit is controlled to display a web page corresponding to a preset web address. .

On the other hand, the operation method of the mobile communication terminal using the location information according to the present invention, when the mobile communication terminal receives the location information, the first step of determining the current position in the pre-stored map data using the received location information ; And a second step of confirming the reservation function and performing a confirmed reservation function when the mobile communication terminal determines whether the determined current location is included in a location range to perform a preset reservation function. Include.

And before the first step, the mobile communication terminal receives reservation information from an external device and sets the reservation function by using the reservation information.

And receiving, by the mobile communication terminal, update information for the map data from the external device, and updating, by the mobile communication terminal, the pre-stored map data with the received update information.

Further, when a reservation function setting command is input before the first step, the mobile communication terminal provides a reservation menu for setting the reservation function, and sets the reservation function with reservation information input through the provided reservation menu. It further comprises a step.

The method may further include generating a sound or a vibration if the predetermined reservation function is the notification reservation in the second step and determines a preset notification type and sounds or vibrates.

The method may further include transmitting a signal for requesting a preset notification text message to a message server when the notification type is determined and the text message reception setting is performed.

If it is determined that the notification type is set to send a text message, the text message transmission request signal including a pre-written text message and a phone number of the counterpart mobile communication terminal may be transmitted to the message server.

The notification reservation may include an arrival notification reservation or a schedule notification reservation.

On the other hand, if the confirmed reservation function in the second step is a power off reservation, characterized in that it further comprises the step of shutting off the power.

The method may further include transmitting a signal for requesting a web page corresponding to a preset web address to a web server when the confirmed reservation function is a reservation for displaying a web page.

Therefore, according to the present invention, if a user reserves in advance a function that a user intends to perform through a mobile communication terminal at a specific location, the user's schedule is managed since it is automatically performed at the corresponding location, thereby preventing accidents caused by forgetting or losing. You can do it.

For example, if there is a need to visit a hospital, the power off reservation function allows the hospital to automatically turn off the mobile terminal, thereby preventing the malfunction of the hospital equipment that may occur due to forgetting to turn off the power. You can do it.

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

However, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 104, an analog audio processing unit 110, a map data storage unit 112, a position determination unit 114, and an event unit 116. ), A controller 122, a notification unit 124, a power cut-off unit 126, a message manager 128, a web browsing unit 130, and a display unit 132, including an external device connection unit ( 120 or the reservation setting unit 118 may be further included.

The wireless communication unit 104 transmits and receives signals wirelessly through the antenna 102.

The analog voice processing unit 110 converts and amplifies a digital voice signal into an analog voice signal and outputs the result to the speaker (SPK) 108, or amplifies the analog voice signal input from the microphone (MIC) 106 and converts the digital voice signal into a digital voice signal. To convert.

The map data storage 112 stores map data.

The location determiner 114 determines the current location in the map data of the map data storage 112 based on the location information received through the wireless communication unit 104. The location information is received from a global positioning system (GPS) satellite or a base station.

The event unit 116 determines whether or not the current location determined by the location determiner 114 is included in a location range to perform a preset reservation function, and generates an event signal.

The reservation function includes a notification reservation function, a power-off reservation function, and a web page display reservation function. The notification reservation function includes an arrival notification reservation function that notifies the user or the other party when arriving at a specific location, and It is classified as a schedule notification scheduling function that informs a schedule, and can set the type of notification notified to the user or the counterpart by sound, vibration, or text message. In addition, the power off reservation function is a function of making a reservation to turn off the power of the mobile communication terminal 100 at a specific location, and may be usefully applied in places such as a hospital and an airport. In addition, the web page display reservation function is a function of scheduling a web page corresponding to a web address set by the user at a specific location so that the screen can be displayed on the screen.

The event signal may include a notification event signal, a power off event signal, and a web page display event signal generated according to a preset reservation function, and the notification event signal may include an arrival notification event signal and a schedule notification event signal.

In detail, the event unit 116 has a reservation function of arrival notification reservation or schedule notification reservation, and the current location determined by the location determination unit 114 is the location range of the arrival notification reservation or the location of the scheduled notification reservation. When included in, generates an arrival notification event signal corresponding to the arrival notification reservation or generates a schedule notification event signal corresponding to the schedule notification reservation.

The event unit 116 generates a power off event signal when the reservation function is a power off reservation and the current position determined by the position determiner 114 is included in the power off reserved position range.

In addition, the event unit 116 generates a web page display event signal when the reservation function is a web page display reservation, and the current position determined by the position determining unit 114 is included in the web page display reserved position range.

Meanwhile, the present invention includes an external device connection unit 120 or a reservation setting unit 118 for setting a reservation function.

The external device connection unit 120 is configured to transmit and receive a signal with an external device, and when connected to an external device via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, reservation information or map data for setting a reservation function from the external device can be set. Receive update information. Preferably, the external device is a computer. Accordingly, the user may set a reservation function for a specific location through a computer and transmit reservation information corresponding to the set reservation function to the mobile communication terminal 100.

When the reservation setting unit 118 is provided in the mobile communication terminal 100, the event setting unit 116 includes a reservation menu for allowing the user to set various reservation functions. Schedule, web page display schedule can be set.

When the controller 122 receives the reservation information from the external device through the external device connection unit 120, the controller 122 may register the received reservation information with the event unit 116 to set a reservation function.

When the event unit 116 generates the arrival notification event signal or the schedule notification event signal, the controller 122 determines a preset notification type and controls each unit according to the determined notification type. In this case, when the determined notification type is sound or vibration, the controller controls the notification unit 124 to generate a sound or vibration, and when the text message is received, a signal for requesting a notification text message through the wireless communication unit 104. Sending a text message transmission request signal including a pre-written text message and the phone number of the other mobile communication terminal when the text message is sent to the message server 240 through the wireless communication unit 104. send.

In addition, when the event unit 116 generates a power off event signal, the controller 122 controls the power cut off unit 126 so that power is cut off, and the event unit 116 outputs a web page display event signal. When generating, the web browsing unit 130 is controlled to display a web page corresponding to a preset web address.

The notification unit 124 generates a sound or vibration under the control of the controller 122.

The power cutoff unit 126 cuts off the power to prevent the battery power of the mobile communication terminal 100 from being supplied to each unit under the control of the controller 122.

The message manager 128 manages text messages transmitted and received through the wireless communication unit 104.

The web browsing unit 130 requests a web page corresponding to a preset web address to the web server 250 under the control of the controller 122 to receive a web page from the web server 250, and receives the received web page. To be displayed on the screen.

The display unit 132 displays a text message of the message managing unit 128 and displays a web page processed by the web browsing unit 130.

2 is a view showing an example of the overall configuration of a reservation system to which the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 2, the external device 230 corresponds to a computer and transmits reservation information received from a user to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the external device connection unit 120 of the mobile communication terminal 100. To this end, the external device 230 is preferably equipped with a reservation function setting program for inputting a reservation function in association with the map data. When the reservation function setting program is connected to the mobile communication terminal 100, the reservation function setting program transmits the reservation information corresponding to the reservation function set by the user to the mobile communication terminal 100 as well as map data stored in the mobile communication terminal 100. Update. Accordingly, the user can select a specific location from the map data displayed on the screen of the computer to reserve the function to be performed by the mobile communication terminal 100.

When the message server 240 receives a signal for requesting a notification text message from the mobile communication terminal 100, the message server 240 transmits a preset notification text message to the mobile communication terminal 100. In addition, when the message server 240 receives a text message transmission request signal including a text message and a phone number of the counterpart mobile communication terminal from the mobile communication terminal 100, the message server 240 transmits the received text message to the counterpart mobile communication terminal.

The web server 250 is a server that manages Internet access. When the web server 250 receives a signal for requesting a web page corresponding to a predetermined web address from the mobile communication terminal 100, the web server 250 transmits the web page to the mobile communication terminal 100. This is to process the data that can be displayed in the mobile communication terminal 100 and transmits.

Hereinafter, a method of operating a mobile communication terminal based on location information according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. Here, it is assumed that the mobile communication terminal 100 includes an external device connection unit 120 and a reservation setting unit 118. Accordingly, the user selects a specific location from the map data displayed on the screen of the external device, sets a reservation to be performed at the selected location, and transmits the set reservation information to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the external device connection unit 120. do. Alternatively, a specific location may be selected from the map data through a reservation setting unit of the mobile communication terminal 100, and a function for performing reservation at the selected location may be reserved.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a mobile communication terminal when an arrival notification reservation is set according to the present invention.

When the mobile communication terminal 100 receives the location information from the GPS satellite 210 or the base station 220 while the notification scheduling function for the specific location is set (S301), the mobile communication terminal 100 determines the current location through the received location information. (S303). The notification reservation corresponds to an arrival notification reservation or a schedule notification reservation.

The mobile communication terminal 100 determines whether the determined current location is included in the location range in which the notification reservation function is set (S305), and determines the preset notification type (S307).

If the notification type determination result of step S307, vibration or sound, the mobile communication terminal 100 generates a vibration or sound (S309).

As a result of the notification type determination in step S307, when the text message is sent, the mobile communication terminal 100 transmits a text message transmission request signal including a pre-written text message and a phone number of the counterpart mobile communication terminal to the message server 240. It transmits (S311). Here, when the notification setting for the schedule notification reservation is a text message transmission, the previously prepared text message corresponds to the user's schedule. That is, the user's schedule can be delivered to a specific counterpart mobile communication terminal.

As a result of the notification type determination in step S307, when the text message is received, the mobile communication terminal 100 transmits a signal requesting the notification text message to the message server 240 (S313), and the notification text from the message server 240. Upon receiving the message, the user is notified that the notification text message has been received or the received notification text message is displayed on the screen (S315).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a mobile communication terminal when a power-off reservation is set according to the present invention.

When the mobile communication terminal 100 receives the location information from the GPS satellite 210 or the base station 220 in a state in which the power-off reservation function for the specific location is set (S401), the mobile communication terminal 100 receives the current location through the received location information. It is determined (S403).

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 determines whether the determined current position is included in the set range of the power off reservation function (S405), the mobile communication terminal 100 cuts off the power so that the power is turned off. (S407).

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a mobile communication terminal when a web page display reservation is set according to the present invention.

When the mobile communication terminal 100 receives the location information from the GPS satellite 210 or the base station 220 while the web page display reservation function for the specific location is set (S501), the mobile terminal 100 receives the current location through the received location information. Determine (S503).

When the mobile terminal 100 determines whether the determined current location is included in the set range of the web page display reservation function (S505), the mobile communication terminal 100 requests a web page corresponding to the preset web address. The signal is transmitted to the web server 250 (S507).

Thereafter, when the mobile communication terminal 100 receives the web page from the web server 250, the mobile communication terminal 100 processes the received web page and displays it on the screen (S509).

Meanwhile, when the mobile communication terminal 100 receives update information about the map data from the external device 230 through the external device connection unit 120, the mobile communication terminal 100 updates the prestored map data with the received update information.

As described above, the mobile communication terminal using the location information according to the present invention and its operation method have been described with some examples, but not limited to any of the functions provided by the mobile terminal, the location of the desired area It's obvious that Esau can work. For example, a text message transmission screen may be displayed on a screen at a specific location, or a call may be made to a specific counterpart.

That is, while the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art may vary within the scope of the present invention with respect to the above-described embodiments. It can be easily seen that it can be modified and changed. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims below and equivalents thereof.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal using location information according to the present invention;

2 is a view showing an example of the overall configuration of a reservation system to which a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is applied;

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a mobile communication terminal when an arrival notification reservation is set according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile communication terminal when a power-off reservation is set according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a mobile communication terminal when a web page display reservation is set according to the present invention.

* Description of the main symbols in the drawing

112: map data storage unit 114: location determination unit

116: event unit 118: reservation setting unit

120: external device connection unit 122: control unit

124: notification unit 126: power off unit

128: message management unit 130: web browsing unit

Claims (22)

A map data storage unit for storing map data; A location determination unit that determines a current location in the map data by using the location information when receiving location information through wireless communication; An event unit for generating an event signal when the current location determined by the location determiner is included in the location range to perform a preset reservation function; And And a controller configured to control the reservation function corresponding to the event signal when the event signal is generated by the event unit. The method of claim 1, The location information GPS (Global Positioning System) A mobile communication terminal using location information, characterized in that received from a satellite or a base station. The method of claim 1, The device may further include an external device connection unit for receiving reservation information from the external device. And the control unit sets the reservation function using the received reservation information when receiving reservation information from the external device through the external device connection unit. The method of claim 3, wherein The external device connection unit Further receiving update information on the map data from the external device; The control unit When receiving update information on the map data from the external device through the external device connection unit, mobile communication using location information, wherein the map data stored in the map data storage unit is updated through the received update information. terminal. The method of claim 1, The event unit And a reservation setting unit for providing a reservation menu to set the reservation function. The method of claim 1, Further comprising a notification unit for generating a sound or vibration, The event unit Generating a notification event signal when the reservation function is a notification reservation and the current location determined by the location determination unit is included in the notification reserved location range, The control unit When the notification event signal is generated, the mobile communication terminal using the location information, characterized in that for determining the preset notification type, if the sound or vibration setting, the notification unit. The method of claim 6, The control unit determines the notification type, and if the text message reception setting, the mobile communication terminal using the location information, characterized in that for transmitting a signal for requesting a predetermined notification text message to the message server. The method of claim 6, When the control unit determines the notification type and sets the text message transmission, the controller transmits a text message transmission request signal including a pre-written text message and a phone number of the counterpart mobile communication terminal to the message server. Communication terminal. The method of claim 6, The reminder schedule Mobile communication terminal using the location information, characterized in that the arrival notification reservation or schedule notification reservation. The method of claim 1, Further comprising a power cutoff unit for shutting off the power, The event unit If the reservation function is a power-off reservation, and the current position determined by the position determination unit is included in the power-off reserved position range, and generates a power off event signal, The controller And the power cutoff event signal is generated when the power cutoff event signal is generated. The method of claim 1, Further comprising a web browsing unit for processing to display a web page corresponding to the selected web address on the screen, The event unit When the reservation function is a web page display reservation function and the current position determined by the location determination unit is included in the web page display reserved location range, a web page display event signal is generated. The control unit And when the web page display event signal is generated, controlling the web browsing unit to display a web page corresponding to a preset web address. When the mobile communication terminal receives the location information, a first step of determining the current location in the pre-stored map data by using the received location information; And A second step of performing the identified reservation function by checking the reservation function when the mobile communication terminal determines whether the determined current location is included in a range of positions for performing a preset reservation function. Method of operation of a mobile communication terminal using the location information. The method of claim 12, The location information GPS (Global Positioning System) A method of operating a mobile communication terminal using position information, characterized in that received from a satellite or a base station. The method of claim 12, Before the first step And receiving, by the mobile communication terminal, reservation information from an external device, and setting the reservation function by using the reservation information. The method of claim 14, Receiving, by the mobile communication terminal, update information on the map data from the external device; The mobile communication terminal further comprises the step of updating the pre-stored map data with the received update information. The method of claim 12, Before the first step When the reservation function setting command is input, the mobile terminal provides a reservation menu for setting the reservation function, and further comprising the step of setting the reservation function with the reservation information input through the provided reservation menu. Method of operation of a mobile communication terminal using the location information. The method of claim 12, In the second step, if the confirmed reservation function is a notification reservation, determining a preset notification type, and if the sound or vibration, further comprising the step of generating a sound or vibration of the mobile communication terminal using the location information How it works. The method of claim 17, And determining a type of notification and transmitting a signal for requesting a preset notification text message to a message server when the text message is received. The method of claim 17, If the message type is determined by determining the notification type, a text message transmission request signal including a previously prepared text message and a phone number of the counterpart mobile communication terminal is transmitted to the message server. How it works. The method of claim 17, The reminder schedule Method of operation of a mobile communication terminal using the location information, characterized in that the arrival notification reservation or schedule notification reservation. The method of claim 12, And if the confirmed reservation function is a power cut reservation in the second step, operating the mobile communication terminal using the location information, further comprising the step of shutting off the power. The method of claim 12, If the confirmed reservation function is a reservation for displaying a web page in the second step, transmitting a signal for requesting a web page corresponding to a preset web address to a web server; Method of operation of communication terminal.

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