Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of an address book control apparatus and method of a video call system capable of effectively managing (controlling) an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20. It demonstrates with reference.
1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which an address book control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.
As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 100 may also be implemented by components.
The wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication terminal 100 is located. It may include. 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. .
The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. 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 pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. 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, the 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 broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting 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.
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. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.
The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.
The short range communication module 114 means 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.
The position information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the position of the mobile terminal (it is possible to check the position of the vehicle when the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle). One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the 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 accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.
The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing 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 configured according to the configuration of the mobile terminal.
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. In the call mode, 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. 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 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.
The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.
The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile communication terminal 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 module may be connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power to transmit the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile communication terminal 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 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. This may be included.
The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.
The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or 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 implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile communication terminal 100.
When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 outputs the touch screen. In addition to the device can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.
In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.
Hereinafter, the proximity sensor 141 of the mobile communication terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.
2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process of the mobile communication terminal 100. Proximity-touch in the present invention means that the pointer is approached a predetermined distance away from the screen without actually touching the screen.
The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.
Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.
Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.
In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.
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 mobile communication terminal 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 mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. 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 vibrate the mobile terminal through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.
The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.
The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), the stimulation such as electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or heat.
The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where the contact with the user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.
The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, map data, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). It can also perform a function for.
The memory 160 may be 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 It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.
The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. And a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.
The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.
The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.
The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.
The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.
The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code may be written in a software application written in a suitable programming language. Software code is also stored in the memory 160 and controlled. It may be executed by the unit 180.
The voice recognition module 182 recognizes the voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.
The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a driving route on map data.
On the other hand, the mobile communication terminal 100 to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied, the display unit 151 for displaying a call image when the call connection with the other party's video call terminal (the other party's mobile communication terminal) Wow; When an input for acquiring an image is received when the call connection is made with the other party's video call terminal, at least one image is obtained from the image received from the other party's video call terminal. And a controller 180 for obtaining an identifier and registering the obtained image and the identifier in an address book. Here, the identifier of the counterpart mobile communication terminal means an IP address or a telephone number.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system to which an address book control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
As shown in Fig. 3, the vehicle navigation system includes an information providing center 30 which provides traffic information and various data (for example, programs, executable files, etc.); Telematics, which is mounted in a vehicle, receives traffic information through a long range wireless communication network 20 and / or a short range wireless communication network, and provides a road guidance service based on the GPS signal received through the satellite 10 and the traffic information. It consists of a terminal 200.
Hereinafter, the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 4.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied.
As shown in FIG. 4, the telematics terminal 200 includes a control unit (for example, a central processing unit, a CPU) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, and The main board 210 includes a key controller 211 for controlling various key signals and an LCD controller 214 for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD).
The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying road guidance information on a digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently driving, and information for controlling the algorithm.
The main board 210 is assigned with a unique device number for a code division multiple access (CDMA) module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, for locating a vehicle, tracking a driving route from a starting point to a destination, and the like. GPS module 207 for receiving a GPS signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, a CD deck (CD Deck) 208 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD) ), A gyro sensor 209 and the like. The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205.
In addition, the broadcast receiving module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a broadcast signal through the antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The camera 227 for capturing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 is provided with buttons for inputting various key signals, and the main board 210 provides a key signal corresponding to a user-selected button. To provide. In addition, the display unit 201 includes a proximity sensor and a touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG. 2.
The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.
The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voices. It consists of a signal processor 215 for processing a signal.
In addition, the audio board 217 is composed of a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal, and a tape deck 221 for reproducing an audio tape. The audio board 217 may further configure a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.
The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212.
The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guide information based on map data and vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guide information.
The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through a proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 detects the position of the proximity touch when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in close proximity, and displays the position information corresponding to the detected position. Output to the control unit 212.
The voice recognition device (or voice recognition module) 301 recognizes a voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.
The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 displays a driving route on map data, and a predetermined distance from a blind spot where the position of the mobile communication terminal 100 is included in the driving route. Automatically establishes a wireless network with a terminal (e.g., a vehicle navigation device) mounted on a nearby vehicle and / or a mobile communication terminal carried by a nearby pedestrian through wireless communication (e.g., a short range wireless communication network). As a result, location information of the surrounding vehicle is received from the terminal mounted on the surrounding vehicle, and location information of the surrounding pedestrian is received from the mobile communication terminal carried by the surrounding pedestrian.
On the other hand, the telematics terminal 200 to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied includes: a display unit 201 which displays a call image when a call connection is made with a counterpart video call terminal (an opponent telematics terminal); When an input for acquiring an image is received when the call connection is made with the other party's video call terminal, at least one image is obtained from the image received from the other party's video call terminal (the other party's telematics terminal) and the identifier of the other party's video call terminal. And a control unit 212 for registering the obtained image and the identifier in an address book. Here, the identifier of the counterpart mobile communication terminal means an IP address or a telephone number.
5 and 6 are schematic diagrams showing a schematic configuration of a video conference system (video call system) for explaining an address book control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 5, the video conferencing system includes a plurality of video conferencing terminals 300 and a communication network 400 connecting the plurality of video conferencing terminals 300 in a wired / wireless communication manner.
As shown in FIG. 6, the video conference terminal 300 includes a communication unit 501, an input unit 502, a storage unit 503, a control unit 504, a display unit 505, and an audio output unit 506. It is made, including. Not all components of the video conferencing terminal 300 shown in FIG. 6 are essential components, and the video conferencing terminal 300 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The video conferencing terminal 300 may also be implemented by components.
The video conferencing terminal 300 transmits / receives video and / or audio data and control signals and the like to at least one video conferencing terminal included in the video conferencing system by a predetermined communication protocol.
The plurality of video conferencing terminals 300 included in the video conferencing system may be terminals using a homogeneous protocol or may be configured of terminals using a heterogeneous protocol.
A plurality of video conferencing terminals 300 included in the video conferencing system include recommendations of multi-party video conferencing (including H.323, etc.) of ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). (Including Session Initiation Protocol), jointly proposed by ITU-T and IETF (including MEGACO (Media Gateway Control), H.248, etc.), or MGCP (Media Gateway Control Protocol). Regardless of the video conference is possible.
The video conferencing terminal 200 includes a video conferencing terminal, a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a notebook computer, and a WiBro. (Wibro) terminal, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), Telematics terminal and the like.
The communication unit 501 transmits and receives audio and video data between the video conference terminal 300 and any external video conference terminal.
The communication unit 501 is a wired / wireless communication between a plurality of video conferencing terminals 300 included in a video conferencing system or wired / wireless communication between the video conferencing terminal 300 and a network in which the video conferencing terminal 300 is located. It may include one or more components to perform the.
The communication unit 501 communicates with an external terminal through the communication network 00 based on a unique IP address preset in the video conferencing terminal 300 (or randomly set).
The communication unit 501 transmits / receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal (including a video conference terminal, a mobile terminal, and the like) and a server on the communication network 400. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.
The communication unit 501 may include a module for wireless Internet access or a module for short range communication. Here, wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. In addition, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used. .
The input unit 502 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the video conference terminal 300.
The input unit 502 receives a command or a control signal by an operation such as receiving a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling a displayed screen.
The input unit 502 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a touch screen, a jog wheel, a jog switch, a jog shuttle, and the like. Can be configured.
The input unit 502 may include at least one microphone (not shown), a camera (not shown), or the like for receiving an audio signal or a video signal. The microphone receives an external sound signal in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a video conference mode, and processes the external audio signal into electrical voice data. In addition, the processed voice data may be output through the voice output unit 506 or converted into a form transmittable to an external terminal through the communication unit 501 and output. In addition, the microphone may be implemented with various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.
Further, the camera processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in a video call mode, a shooting mode, a video conference mode, and the like. That is, the corresponding image data obtained by the image sensor is decoded in accordance with each standard according to a codec. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 505 under the control of the controller 504. The image frame processed by the camera may be stored in the storage unit 503 or transmitted to the outside (including any video conference terminal included in the video conference system) through the communication unit 501.
The storage unit 503 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 504, and input / output data (for example, phone book, message, still image, video, audio data, etc.) You can also perform a function for temporary storage of.
The storage unit 503 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.
The storage unit 503 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). Etc.), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EPEROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), It may include at least one storage medium of a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk.
The storage unit 503 stores data and programs necessary for operating the video conferencing terminal 300 and / or video conferencing system.
The storage unit 503 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
The storage unit 503 may include video codec setting information (including video / audio / codec setting information) of a corresponding terminal, call standard setting information (H.323, SIP, MGCP, and INAP (Intelligent Network Application Protocol). , ISUP (ISUP, ISDN user part), TCAP (transmission control application part), MEGACO, H.248, V.35 / RS-449 / RS-530 configuration information, International Services Digital Network (ISDN), call preference information Network configuration information (including Network Address Translation (NAT), Domain Name Service (DNS), IP address, QoS information, streaming information, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), etc.), Various management information including security setting information (including firewall setting information, etc.) is stored.
The storage unit 503 may include sharing information on at least one or more application programs included in the video conferencing terminal 300, setting menu information (or sharing information) about at least one or more files related to the application program, and Stores shared information about any file.
The storage unit 503 may store sharing information of an external terminal transmitted from any external terminal under the control of the controller 504.
The controller 504 controls the overall operation of the video conference terminal 300. For example, the controller 504 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, video conference, and the like.
The controller 504 may include a multimedia module (not shown) for multimedia playback. The multimedia module may be implemented in the controller 504 or may be implemented separately from the controller 504.
The controller 504 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as a character and an image, respectively.
The controller 504 generates a message for transmitting management information of a corresponding terminal to an arbitrary (or specific) video conference terminal externally connected through the communication network 400, and generates the generated management information transmission request message. Is transmitted to any external video conferencing terminal via the communication network (400).
The controller 504 may include the video among the at least one router included in the communication network 300 that connects the video conferencing terminal 300 and at least one external arbitrary (or specific) video conferencing terminal. For a router closest to the conference terminal 300 (or any router that stores management information of the at least one external video conference terminal), a message for transmitting management information of the corresponding terminal is generated, and The generated management information transmission request message is transmitted to the router closest to the video conference terminal 300.
The controller 504 controls the storage unit 503 to store management information transmitted from any external video conference terminal or management information transmitted from a router closest to the video conference terminal 300. .
The controller 504 parses management information transmitted from any external video conference terminal or management information transmitted from a router closest to the video conference terminal 300, and parses the management information. Controls the display unit 505 to display information including at least one video codec setting information, call standard setting information, network setting information, and security setting information.
The control unit 504 resets the management information displayed on the display unit 505 based on the input value input from the input unit 502 under the control of the user.
The control unit 504 stores the reset management information in the storage unit 503.
The controller 504 transmits the reset management information to the external video conferencing terminal and / or the router closest to the video conferencing terminal 300 through the communication network 400.
When the controller 504 receives a management information transmission request message of the video conference terminal 300 from any external video conference terminal, the video conference terminal 300 previously stored in the storage unit 503. Management information is transmitted to any external video conferencing terminal.
When the controller 504 receives the reset management information from any external video conference terminal, the controller 504 resets (or stores) the management information previously stored in the storage unit 503 based on the received reset management information. , Update).
When the controller 504 receives the management information transmission request message of the video conference terminal 300 from the router closest to the video conference terminal 300, the video conferencing terminal previously stored in the storage unit 303. The management information of 300 is transmitted to the router closest to the video conferencing terminal 300.
When the control unit 504 receives the reset management information from the router closest to the video conferencing terminal 300, the control unit 504 stores the management information previously stored in the storage unit 503 based on the received reset management information. Reset.
The controller 504 may process the video and / or audio information transmitted from the external terminal by a predetermined signal when the video conferencing system and at least one external terminal included in the video conferencing system are operating. 505 and / or audio output unit 506.
The controller 504 is configured to process a predetermined signal and / or audio information input through the input unit 502 when the video conferencing system and at least one external terminal included in the video conferencing system are operating. And transmit the signal-processed video and / or audio information to at least one video conferencing terminal connected to the video conferencing system via the communication network 400. In addition, the controller 504 may output the signal-processed image and / or audio information to the display unit 505 and / or the audio output unit 506.
The control unit 504 is a specific program (application, files related to the application, any file) provided in the video conferencing terminal for any (or specific) video conferencing terminal connected to the video conferencing system. Generating a message for the request for sharing information transmission, and transmitting the generated sharing information transmission request message (or a setting menu information transmission request message) to the arbitrary video conference terminal through the communication network 400.
The controller 504 outputs, through the display unit 505 and / or the voice output unit 506, the sharing information transmitted from the video conference terminal in response to the sharing information transmission request message. The shared information is reset based on an input value input from the user through 502 and stored in the storage unit 503.
The control unit 504 transmits the reset sharing information to the arbitrary video conferencing terminal.
When the control unit 504 receives a transmission request message for the shared information previously stored in the storage unit 503 from any (or specific) video conference terminal connected to the video conference system, the storage unit 503 Share information previously stored in the < RTI ID = 0.0 >
The controller 504 receives the reset sharing information from the arbitrary video conferencing terminal and stores the received reset sharing information in the storage unit 503. In this case, the storage unit 503 may update previously stored sharing information with the received reset shared information, or may store the received reset shared information separately from the previously stored sharing information.
The controller 504 executes a specific application program or file included in the video conferencing terminal 300 based on the received reset information, and displays the display unit 505 and / or the audio output unit 506. You can also control the output via). Here, the control unit 504 executes a specific application program or file included in the video conferencing terminal 300 on the basis of the shared information previously stored in the storage unit 503, and thus the display unit 505 and / or It may be controlled to output through the voice output unit 506.
The display unit 505 outputs image information included in a signal subjected to predetermined signal processing under the control of the control unit 504.
The display unit 505 displays management information including at least one video codec setting information, call standard setting information, network setting information, and security setting information output by the control unit 504. Here, the display unit 505 may be configured to receive an input from a user by using a touch screen method.
When displaying the management information, the display unit 505 may display various contents such as various menu screens by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface previously stored in the storage unit 503. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 505 includes a menu screen including various text or image data and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.
The display unit 505 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display ( It may include at least one of a flexible display, a 3D display.
The display unit 505 may include a haptic module (not shown). The haptic module generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.
In addition to vibration, the haptic module may be effected by stimulation such as a pin array vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a jetting force or suction force of air through an injection or inlet, grazing to the skin surface, contact of an electrode, and electrostatic force. And a variety of tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a sense of cold using a heat absorbing or heat generating element.
The haptic module may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. In addition, the haptic module may be provided with at least one, depending on the configuration of the video conferencing terminal 200.
The voice output unit 506 outputs voice information included in a signal subjected to predetermined signal processing by the control unit 504. Here, the voice output unit 506 may be a speaker.
The audio output unit 506 outputs audio data received from the communication unit 501 or stored in the storage unit 503 in a video conference mode, a call mode, a recording mode, and the like.
The video conference terminal 300 may further include an interface unit (not shown) that serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the video conference terminal 300. For example, the interface unit includes a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, and audio I / O. (Input / Output) port, video I / O (Input / Output) port, earphone port, and the like. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the video conferencing terminal 300, and includes a user identifying module (UIM), a subscriber identifying module (SIM), and a general user. It may include an authentication module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the video conference terminal 300 through a port. Such an interface unit may receive data from an external device or receive power to transfer the data to each component inside the video conferencing terminal 300 or to transmit the data inside the video conferencing terminal 300 to an external device.
The interface unit may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the video conferencing terminal 300 when the video conferencing terminal 300 is connected to an external cradle, or various command signals input from the cradle by a user. May be a passage that is transmitted to the video conferencing terminal 300. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the video conferencing terminal 300 is correctly mounted on the cradle.
The communication network 400 connects the plurality of video conferencing terminals 300 to each other.
The communication network 400 includes a bridge, a gateway, a router, a hub, and the like.
The router includes management information of each of a plurality of video conferencing terminals connected through the communication network 400. That is, it includes management information including video codec setting information, call standard setting information, network setting information, and security setting information of each of the plurality of video conferencing terminals connected through the communication network 400.
When the router receives a management information transmission request message from any video conferencing terminal 300 connected to the video conferencing system, the router transmits management information previously stored in the router to the video conferencing terminal 300.
When the router receives the reset management information from any video conferencing terminal 300 connected to the video conferencing system, the router updates the management information previously stored in the router with the received reset management information, or receives the received management information. The reset management information is transmitted to a specific video conference terminal (specific video conference terminal except for any of the video conference terminals) connected to the video conference system.
On the other hand, the video conferencing terminal 300 to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied, the display unit 505 for displaying a video call when the call connection with the other party video call terminal (partner video conferencing terminal); Wow; When an input for acquiring an image is received while the call connection with the other party's video call terminal is received, at least one image is obtained from the image received from the other party's video call terminal. And a controller 504 for obtaining an identifier and registering the obtained image and the identifier in an address book. Here, the identifier of the counterpart mobile communication terminal means an IP address or a telephone number.
Hereinafter, a control device (address book control device) and a method of a video call system capable of effectively managing a video caller's address book according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
7 is a diagram illustrating a video call system to which a control device (address book control device) according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
As shown in FIG. 7, the video call system (or video call terminal) to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied photographs a subject (a user video or a video caller), and the captured video ( A camera 601 for outputting a video signal corresponding to a projectile image); A terminal (e.g., notebook, desktop computer, etc.) 602 for transmitting contents or a message; A microphone 603 for outputting an audio signal of a video caller (video conferencing person); A video coding unit (604) for encoding the video signal; A content coding unit (605) for encoding the contents or the message; An audio coding unit (606) for encoding the speech signal; And a controller 608 that merges the encoded video signal, the contents or message, and an audio signal, and transmits the merged data to the other party (an opposite video call terminal) through a network. do.
The controller 608 acquires (detects and captures) at least one image from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal when the call is connected to the counterpart video call terminal, and identifies an identifier (eg, For example, an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a contact number such as a telephone number) are detected, the detected image and identifier are stored in an address book, and an address book including the image and the contact is displayed on the display unit 610. Here, the controller 608 receives from the counterpart video call terminal when an input is received by the user to obtain at least one image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal when the call is connected to the counterpart video call terminal. Acquire at least one image and an identifier of the other party's video call terminal from the other party's video, or when the preset time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses when the call is connected to the other party's video call terminal, One image and an identifier of the counterpart video call terminal may be obtained.
When the call request is received from the other party's terminal (the other party's video call terminal or the other party's video conference terminal), the controller 608 displays the other party's video and the address of the other party's terminal on the display unit, and then a call key is selected by the user. When the user call video and audio to the counterpart terminal to protect the privacy of the user. The display unit may be a television, and the video call system may be connected to the television.
In addition, when a call request is received from the counterpart when the missed mode is set by the user, the controller 608 compares the address of the counterpart terminal with a preset address to determine whether the address of the counterpart terminal matches the preset address. When the address of the counterpart terminal coincides with the preset address, preset video, audio, and content may be transmitted to the counterpart terminal. Here, the controller 608 reads the preset content from the terminal (for example, a notebook or desktop computer) 602 when the address of the counterpart terminal matches the preset address, and The read content is transmitted to the counterpart terminal.
On the other hand, if the address of the counterpart terminal does not match the preset address, the controller 608 transmits only general missed video and audio to the counterpart terminal.
Hereinafter, the operation of the video call system to which the address book control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
First, the camera 601 captures a video caller, and transmits a video signal corresponding to the captured image to the video coding unit 604.
The video coding unit 604 receives a video signal from the camera 601, encodes the received video signal, and outputs the encoded data (video signal) to the controller 608.
The terminal (eg, notebook, desktop computer, etc.) 602 stores content (eg, conference data, presentation data) stored in an internal storage unit (not shown) or a real time message input by a user. The data is transmitted to the coding unit 605.
The content coding unit 605 receives the real-time message input by the content or the user from the terminal 602, encodes the received content or the real-time message input by the user, and encodes the encoded data ( Content or a real-time message input by the user) is output to the controller 608.
The microphone 603 outputs an audio signal of a video conference unit to the audio coding unit 606. In this case, the audio coding unit 606 encodes a voice signal and outputs the encoded data (voice signal) to the controller 608.
The controller 608 merges the encoded video signal, the contents or message, and a voice signal, and then merges the merged data through a network (video call terminal or video conference terminal). To transmit. In this case, the controller 608 selectively shares the contents or the message. For example, the controller 608 selectively transmits the contents or the message only to the selected video conference terminal according to a user's request.
Hereinafter, a method of processing a video signal and / or content (or message) transmitted from the other party will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the controller 608 receives encoded data (video signals and / or content (or messages)) through a network, and encodes the received data via a data bus (eg, an AVC bus). Output to the unit 604, the content coding unit 605, and the audio coding unit 606, respectively.
The video coding unit 604 extracts a video signal from the data received from the control unit 608, decodes the extracted video signal, and outputs the decoded video signal to the video output unit 607.
The video output unit 607 may include one or more of an image corresponding to a video signal of a user, an image corresponding to a video signal of a counterpart, picture in picture (PIP) data in which a user image and a counterpart image are merged. To 610.
The content coding unit 605 extracts a content (or message) from the data received from the control unit 608, decodes the extracted content, and outputs the decoded content to the video output unit 607.
The video output unit 607 receives the content, and outputs the received counterpart content or the user's content to the second display unit 611. The video output unit 607 may merge the content with the counterpart image or the user image, and output the merged data to the first display unit 610 or the second display unit 611.
The audio coding unit 606 extracts an audio signal from the data received from the control unit 608, decodes the extracted audio signal, and outputs the decoded audio signal to the audio output unit 609. In this case, the audio output unit 609 outputs the decoded audio signal as a voice through a voice output unit (for example, a speaker) 612.
The video coding unit 604 may further include a multi control unit (Inner MCU) (not shown). For example, the multi-controller merges PIP (Picture In Picture) data (user image and counterpart image) output to the video output unit 607 when the counterpart video conferencing terminal does not have a function of merging data. PIP data) and / or data obtained by merging the content and the counterpart image or the user image, and output the encoded data to the controller 608. In this case, the controller 608 transmits the encoded merged data to the counterpart video conferencing terminal through a network, so that the counterpart can easily share the merged data even without a function of merging the data.
Hereinafter, a call control method will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 before managing (controlling) an address book according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
First, the controller 608 determines whether a call request is received from a counterpart terminal (an external video conference terminal). For example, the controller 608 determines whether a call signal is received from the counterpart terminal.
The controller 608 determines whether the display unit is turned on or turned off when the call request is received from the counterpart terminal (the other party video conference terminal). Here, the display unit may be a television, and the video conference system to which the call control device according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied is connected to the television.
The control unit 608 turns on the power of the display unit when the display unit is turned off. For example, the controller 608 may turn on or off the power of the display unit by controlling a switch (not shown) connected between the display unit and a power supply device (not shown).
On the other hand, the control unit 608 receives the other party's caller image and identifier (for example, an IP address or an IP address) from the other terminal when the display unit is turned on. The other party's caller image and the identifier are displayed on the display unit. Here, the controller 608 receives the other party's voice from the other terminal and outputs the received other party's voice through the voice output unit 612.
The controller 608 records the counterpart caller image, voice, and identifier received from the counterpart terminal in a storage unit (not shown). The storage unit may be a hard disk installed in the video conference system or an external hard disk installed in the video conference system.
The controller 608 displays the received counterpart caller image and identifier on the display unit, reads a call waiting image and audio from the storage unit, and transmits the read call waiting image and audio to the counterpart terminal. . For example, the controller 608 stores the call waiting image (for example, a pre-stored user image) and a voice (for example, please wait) that are stored in advance while the other party using the other terminal is waiting for a call. It reads from a part and transmits the read call waiting video and audio | voice to the said counterpart terminal.
The controller 608 displays the received counterpart caller image and identifier on the display unit, and then determines whether a call key (not shown) for making a call with the counterpart terminal of the counterpart terminal is selected by the user.
The controller 608 displays the received counterpart caller image and identifier on the display unit, and then performs a call when a call key (not shown) for making a call with the counterpart terminal of the counterpart terminal is selected by the user. In order to control the camera 601 to take a user image through the camera 601, the captured user image is transmitted to the counterpart terminal through the video coding unit 604. In addition, the controller 608 displays the received counterpart caller image and identifier on the display unit, and when a call key (not shown) is selected by the user to make a call with the counterpart of the counterpart terminal, the call is made. In order to perform the control, the microphone 603 is controlled to receive a user voice, and the received user voice is transmitted to the counterpart terminal through the audio coding unit 606.
The controller 608 transmits the user image and the voice to the counterpart terminal and stores the counterpart image and the voice and the user image and the voice during the call in the storage unit. That is, the controller 608 records the counterpart image and voice and the user image and voice in real time in the storage unit in a video call state.
Hereinafter, an image of the other party's caller and the identifier displayed on the display unit (for example, a television or a monitor) according to the call control method will be described with reference to FIG. 8 before managing (controlling) the address book according to the embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a counterpart caller image and an identifier.
As shown in Fig. 8, the control unit 608 outputs a television broadcast signal (data) 5-1 received through a tuner (not shown) to the television when the television is turned on. Receiving the other party's caller image 5-2 and the identifier 5-3 (for example, an IP address or a telephone number) from the other terminal, and receiving the other party's caller image 5; -2) and identifier 5-3 are displayed on the television. The controller 608 may process the television broadcast signal and the counterpart video signal through a picture in picture (PIP) function or a picture on picture (POP) function, and display the processed image on the television. The controller 608 may mute the audio signal of the television when the counterpart caller image 5-2 and the identifier 5-3 are received from the counterpart terminal.
The controller 608 displays the received counterpart caller image and identifier on the television, and when a call key for a call with the counterpart of the counterpart terminal is selected by the user, the camera 601 to perform a call. ) To take a user image through the camera 601, and transmit the captured user image to the counterpart terminal.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system capable of effectively managing an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIG. 9.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conference terminal 300, but also a navigation device, a smart phone The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; Acquiring (detecting and capturing) at least one image from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal when an input for managing an address book is received while the call is connected to the counterpart video call terminal, and the identifier of the counterpart video call terminal. A control unit 608 for detecting (for example, a contact such as an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a telephone number) and storing the detected image and identifier in an address book; And a display unit 610 for displaying an address book including the image and the contact.
Therefore, the apparatus and method for controlling a video call system according to the first embodiment of the present invention are the address book control apparatus and method for a video call system (or video call terminal) by registering a counterpart image in an address book during a video call. You can effectively manage the address book of the video caller.
First, the controller 608 determines whether it is in a call connection state with a counterpart video call terminal (S11). For example, the controller 608 may check a call connection state based on a call signal received from the counterpart video call terminal.
The control unit 608, when in a call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal, transmits at least one image (eg, a picture of the other party's upper body (face)) from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal to the address book. It is determined whether a user input for inclusion is received (S12). That is, the controller 608 determines whether a user input for address book management is received when the call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal is received. Here, the user input for including at least one image in the address book from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal may be various input means such as a button, an icon, and a key.
When the input for managing the address book is received by the user, the controller 608 receives at least one still image from the counterpart image (video data) received from the counterpart video call terminal (S13). For example, the controller 608 may detect or capture at least one still image from the other party image (video data) received from the other party video call terminal when the input for managing the address book is received by the user. By capturing, at least one image is received from the counterpart image (video data) received from the counterpart video call terminal.
In this case, the controller 608 may receive an image (for example, a picture of a counterpart upper body (face)) stored in a memory or a database of the counterpart video call terminal from the counterpart video call terminal.
The controller 608 receives an identifier of the counterpart video call terminal from the counterpart video call terminal when an input for managing the address book is received by the user. That is, when the input for managing the address book is received by the user, the controller 608 receives the counterpart caller contact number from the counterpart video call terminal (S14). Here, the identifier may be an IP address or a telephone number, and may be a contact number of a counterpart caller who uses the counterpart video call terminal.
The control unit 608 includes the received image and the contact (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S15). For example, the controller 608 records the received image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book.
The controller 608 displays the image and contact information included in the address book on the display unit 310 at the end of the video call or during the video call (S16).
10 is an exemplary view showing an address book according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in Fig. 10, the control unit 608 receives the image and contact information (identifier) and records the received image 6-1 and contact information 6-2 in an address book stored in the storage unit. (Register). For example, the controller 608 records the received caller image 6-1 and a contact 6-2 such as an IP address or a phone number in an address book stored in the storage unit. In this case, the controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book. In addition, the controller 608 may record (register) the name of the other party's caller in the address book according to a user's input.
Accordingly, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the first embodiment of the present invention can effectively manage the address book of the video caller by registering the counterpart image in the address book during the video call.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system that can effectively manage an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 11.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the second embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conference terminal 300, but also a navigation device, a smart phone The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; Automatically establishes (detects and captures) at least one image from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal when a preset time elapses while the call is connected to the counterpart video call terminal, and identifies the identifier of the counterpart video call terminal. A control unit 608 which detects an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a telephone number) and stores the detected image and identifier in an address book; And a display unit 610 for displaying an address book including the image and the contact. The controller 608 acquires the counterpart contact from the counterpart video call terminal, determines whether the obtained counterpart contact exists in the address book, and the image (the counterpart image) when the obtained counterpart contact does not exist in the address book. ) And a contact (relative contact) are registered in the address book.
Accordingly, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the second embodiment of the present invention, by registering the other party image and the other party contact address book in the address book when the contact obtained during the video call is not in the address book It is possible to solve the problem that the counterpart image and / or contact is duplicated in the address book.
First, the control unit 608 determines whether the call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal (S21).
The controller 608 determines whether a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed when the call connection state is established with the counterpart video call terminal (S22).
The controller 608 obtains at least one still image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (eg, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses. (S23). For example, the controller 608 may generate at least one image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (eg, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses. At least one image is obtained from the other party's video received from the other party's video call terminal by detecting or capturing.
The controller 608 may periodically obtain a still image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal. For example, the controller 608 may obtain and store the image at an interval of 5 seconds to 10 seconds from a still image received from the opposite video call terminal. That is, the controller 608 displays the periodically stored images on the display unit according to a user's request, so that the user selects an image in which the other's face is the best among the periodically acquired images, and displays the selected image in the address book. Can be written on. Here, the controller 608 may change the period of acquiring the image according to a user's setting. For example, the controller 608 acquires the image every 5 seconds when the period of acquiring the image is set to 5 seconds by the user, and acquires the image every 20 seconds when the period of acquiring the image is set to 20 seconds. Acquire.
The controller 608 obtains an identifier of the counterpart video call terminal from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (eg, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses (S24). That is, the controller 608 receives the counterpart caller contact information from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses. Here, the identifier may be an IP address or a telephone number, and may be a contact number of a counterpart caller who uses the counterpart video call terminal.
The controller 608 compares the obtained contacts with the contacts stored in the address book to determine whether the obtained contact exists in the address book (S25).
If the obtained contact does not exist in the address book, the controller 608 includes the obtained image and contact (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S26). For example, the controller 608 records the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book. In addition, the controller 608 may record (register) the name of the other party's caller in the address book according to a user's input.
The controller 608 displays the image and contact information included in the address book on the display unit 310 at the end of the video call or during the video call (S27).
Accordingly, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the second embodiment of the present invention, by registering the other party image and the other party contact address book in the address book when the contact obtained during the video call is not in the address book It is possible to solve the problem that the counterpart image and / or contact is duplicated in the address book.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system capable of effectively managing an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 12.
12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the third embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conferencing terminal 300 but also a navigation device and a smart phone. The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a third embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; When a preset time elapses while the call is connected to the other party's video call terminal, at least one image (the other party's caller image (face picture)) is automatically obtained from the other party's video (the other party's video data) received from the other party's video call terminal. A control unit for acquiring (detecting and capturing) and detecting an identifier (eg, an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a contact number such as a telephone number) of the video call terminal of the other party, and storing the detected image and identifier in an address book. 608; And a display unit 610 for displaying an address book including the image and the contact. The controller 608 obtains the other party's contact information from the other party's video call terminal, and when the other party's contact information exists in the address book, determines whether the other party's image exists in the address book existing in the address book. When not present, the contact information is included in the contact information.
Accordingly, the address book control device and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the address book management can be quickly and easily by automatically registering the counterpart image and the contact in the address book during the video call. Can manage
In addition, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the contact information acquired during the video call is already registered in the address book without the other party image automatically The address book management can be effectively managed by acquiring and including the obtained counterpart image in the already registered counterpart contact.
First, the controller 608 determines whether it is in a call connection state with a counterpart video call terminal (S31).
The controller 608 determines whether a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed when the call connection state is established with the counterpart video call terminal (S32).
The controller 608 obtains at least one still image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed ( S33). For example, the controller 608 may generate at least one image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (eg, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses. At least one image is obtained from the other party's video received from the other party's video call terminal by detecting or capturing.
The controller 608 acquires an identifier of the counterpart video call terminal from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses (S34). That is, the controller 608 receives the counterpart caller contact information from the counterpart video call terminal when the preset time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses. Here, the identifier may be an IP address or a telephone number, and may be a contact number of a counterpart caller who uses the counterpart video call terminal.
The controller 608 compares the obtained contact information with the contacts stored in the address book to determine whether the obtained contact information exists in the address book (S35).
If the obtained contact does not exist in the address book, the controller 608 includes the acquired image and contact (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S36). For example, the controller 608 records the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book. In addition, the controller 608 may record (register) the name of the other party's caller in the address book according to a user's input.
In addition, the control unit 608 generates a pop-up window or a message inquiring whether to include the obtained image and / or contact in the address book stored in the storage if the obtained contact does not exist in the address book, the pop-up window or The message is displayed on the display unit. In this case, when the user selects an OK button in response to the pop-up window or a message, the controller 608 may record the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage unit.
The controller 608 displays the image and contact information included in the address book on the display unit 310 at the end of the video call or during the video call (S37).
On the other hand, if the obtained contact information exists in the address book, the controller 608 determines whether a picture is stored in the contact information (registered) existing in the address book (S38).
The control unit 608 includes the acquired image in the contact registered in the address book when the picture (image) is not stored in the contact registered in the address book (S39). For example, the controller 608 automatically includes the acquired image in a contact registered in the address book but without a counterpart picture when the contact picture (image) is not stored in the contact book registered in the address book. .
In addition, the controller 608 generates a pop-up window or a message for inquiring whether to include the acquired image in the contact registered in the address book when the picture (image) is not stored in the contact registered in the address book, The pop-up window or message is displayed on the display unit. In this case, the controller 608 may include the acquired image in the contact when the user selects an OK button in response to the pop-up window or a message.
If the obtained contact information does not exist in the address book, the controller 608 may record the obtained image and / or contact information in an unregistered call list (or an unregistered list). Accordingly, the user may easily determine whether to register an image and / or a contact recorded in the unregistered contact list in the address book by checking the unregistered contact list. For example, a user deletes an image and / or a contact recorded in the unregistered contact list when it is determined to be unnecessary information, or deletes an image and / or a contact recorded in the unregistered contact list when the user determines that the information is unnecessary information. Can be written on.
Accordingly, the address book control device and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the address book management can be quickly and easily by automatically registering the counterpart image and the contact in the address book during the video call. Can manage
In addition, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the contact information acquired during the video call is already registered in the address book without the other party image automatically The address book management can be effectively managed by acquiring and including the obtained counterpart image in the already registered counterpart contact.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system that can effectively manage an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 13.
13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conferencing terminal 300 but also a navigation device and a smart phone. The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; When the call connection with the other party's video call terminal is received, when the input for registering the other party's image to the address book is received, the other party's video call terminal requests the other party's image (eg, the other party's face photo) and receives from the other party's video call terminal. A control unit 608 for receiving the received counterpart image, detecting an identifier (eg, an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a contact number such as a telephone number) of the counterpart video call terminal, and registering the received image and identifier in an address book. )Wow; And a display unit 610 for displaying the address book in which the image and the contact are registered.
First, the controller 608 determines whether it is in a call connection state with a counterpart video call terminal (S41).
The controller 608 determines whether a user input for an address book registration request has been received when the call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal is received (S42). That is, the controller 608 determines whether a button, an icon, a key, etc. for registering the counterpart image image in the address book is selected when the call connection state is established with the counterpart video call terminal.
When the user input for the address book registration request is received, the controller 608 requests the counterpart video call terminal for an image to be recorded in the address book through a communication network (Internet communication network) (S43). Here, the counterpart video call terminal transmits an image (photo) stored in a memory or a database to the controller 608 through a communication network according to the image request.
The controller 608 receives the image from the counterpart video call terminal through a communication network (Internet communication network) (S44), and receives the counterpart caller contact number from the counterpart video call terminal (S45).
The control unit 608 includes the received image and the contact (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S46). For example, the controller 608 records the received image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book.
The controller 608 displays the image and contact information included in the address book on the display unit 310 at the end of the video call or during the video call (S47).
Therefore, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the other party requests the other party image call terminal during the video call, and the requested other party image By registering in, the other party's favorite image can be registered in the address book.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system capable of effectively managing an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 14 to 15.
14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conferencing terminal 300, but also a navigation device and a smart phone. The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as smart phones, notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), and desktop computers.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; When the other party's caller image (the other party's image) displayed on the display unit 610 is touched by the user while the user is in a call connection with the other party's video call terminal, the touched image is acquired, and the identifier (for example, A control unit 608 for detecting an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a contact number such as a telephone number) and registering the obtained image and identifier in an address book; And a display unit 610 for displaying the address book in which the image and the contact are registered.
Therefore, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, when the user touches the counterpart image displayed on the display unit during the video call, the touched counterpart image By registering in the address book, a user's favorite image can be registered in the address book.
First, the controller 608 determines whether the other party is in a call connection state with the video call terminal (S51). In this case, the controller 608 displays the counterpart caller image received from the counterpart video call terminal in real time on the display unit.
The controller 608 determines whether the counterpart caller image displayed on the display is touched by the user (S52).
15 is an exemplary view showing an image touched by a user according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the counterpart caller image 10-1 displayed on the display unit is touched by the user, the controller 608 displays an image 10-corresponding to the point of time when the user is touched by the user. 1) the counterpart image 10-1 is obtained by capturing (for example, one image frame touched by the user among image data of 60 frames per second) (S53). For example, the user may acquire the counterpart image to be registered in the address book by touching the video when the counterpart image is well displayed during the video call with the counterpart.
The control unit 608 obtains the image and receives the other party's contact information from the other party's video call terminal (S54).
The control unit 608 includes the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S55). For example, the controller 608 records the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book.
The controller 608 displays the image and contact information included in the address book on the display unit 310 at the end of the video call or during the video call (S56).
Therefore, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, when the user touches the counterpart image displayed on the display unit during the video call, the touched counterpart image By registering in the address book, a user's favorite image can be registered in the address book.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system that can effectively manage an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 16 to 17.
16 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conference terminal 300, but also a navigation device, a smart phone The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; When the other party's caller image (the other party's image) displayed on the display unit 610 is touched by the user when the user is in a call connection with the other party's video call terminal, the touched image is acquired, and the specific area is dragged by the user on the acquired image. When this is selected, the selected specific area is acquired as the other party's caller image, the identifier (for example, an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a contact such as a telephone number) of the other party's video call terminal is detected, and the obtained image is obtained. A control unit 608 which registers the other party's caller image and the identifier in the address book; And a display unit 610 for displaying the address book in which the image and the contact are registered.
Accordingly, in the address book control device and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the counterpart image displayed on the display unit during the video call is touched by the user, and the image is displayed on the touched image. When the user selects a specific area, the selected area is registered as the counterpart image in the address book so that only the image desired by the user can be edited and registered in the address book.
First, the controller 608 determines whether it is in a call connection state with a counterpart video call terminal (S61). In this case, the controller 608 displays the counterpart caller image received from the counterpart video call terminal in real time on the display unit.
The controller 608 determines whether the counterpart caller image displayed on the display is touched by the user (S62).
When the counterpart caller image displayed on the display unit is touched by the user, the controller 608 touches the image (for example, image data of 60 frames per second) corresponding to the point of time touched by the user. The other party's image by capturing a single image).
The controller 608 displays the obtained image on the display unit. That is, the controller 608 pauses the counterpart caller image displayed in real time and displays only the acquired image on the display unit (S63).
The controller 608 determines whether a specific area is selected on the displayed image by dragging the image displayed on the display unit by the user (S64).
17 is an exemplary view showing an image dragged by a user according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 17, the user can select a specific region 13-2 on the displayed image by dragging the image 13-1 displayed on the display unit.
When the specific area 13-2 is selected on the image 13-1 displayed on the display unit, the controller 608 obtains the selected area (image) as the other party's caller image (S65).
The controller 608 obtains the image 13-2 (selected area), and receives a counterpart caller contact number from the counterpart video call terminal (S66).
The control unit 608 includes the obtained image and contact (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S67). For example, the controller 608 records the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book.
The controller 608 displays the image and contact information included in the address book on the display unit 310 at the end of the video call or during the video call (S68).
Therefore, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the counterpart image displayed on the display unit during the video call is touched by the user, the image on the touched image When the user selects a specific area, the selected area is registered as the counterpart image in the address book so that only the image desired by the user can be edited and registered in the address book.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system that can effectively manage an address book of a video caller will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 18.
18 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conference terminal 300, but also a navigation device, a smart phone The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; Generating permission request information (accept request message) for acquiring the counterpart caller image when an input for acquiring the counterpart caller image (input for address book management) is received when the call connection with the counterpart video call terminal is received; The other party received from the other party's video call terminal when the permission information (permit message) is transmitted to the other party's video call terminal and allows the other party's image to be obtained from the other party's video call terminal. Obtaining at least one image from the image, detecting an identifier (e.g., an IP (Internet Protocol) address and a contact number such as a telephone number) of the counterpart video call terminal, and obtaining the obtained image (the party's image); A control unit 608 for registering the identifier in the address book; And a display unit 610 for displaying the address book in which the image and the contact are registered.
Therefore, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, by registering the counterpart image displayed on the display unit during the video call with the other party's permission, Protect your privacy.
First, the controller 608 determines whether it is in a call connection state with a counterpart video call terminal (S71).
The controller 608 determines whether a user input for including at least one image in the address book is received from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal when the call connection state is established with the counterpart video call terminal (S72). . That is, the controller 608 determines whether an input for managing an address book is received when the call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal is received. Here, the user input for including at least one image in the address book from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal may be various input means such as a button, an icon, and a key.
The controller 608 generates permission request information for acquiring the other party's caller image when the input for managing the address book is received by the user (S73). For example, the control unit 608 may ask the other party to register the other party's image (the other party's image) displayed on the display unit in the address book when the input for managing the address book is received by the user (permission request information). Will occur). That is, the controller 608 generates the permission request information to protect the privacy of the other party.
The control unit 608 transmits the permission request information to the counterpart video call terminal through a communication network in operation S74. For example, in order to protect the privacy of the counterpart, the controller 608 may register the counterpart image (the counterpart image) displayed on the display unit to the counterpart when the input for managing the address book is received by the user. A message (permission request information) for inquiring about the message is transmitted to the counterpart video call terminal. At this time, the counterpart video call terminal receives the permission request information (message) and generates permission information (eg, a message for allowing image acquisition) in response to the received permission request information according to a user's request. Then, the generated permission information is transmitted to the control unit 608 through the communication network. For example, the other party's video call terminal may register permission information (for example, the other party's image (the other's image) displayed on the display unit) in response to the received permission request information according to a request of the user (the other party). Message), and transmits the generated permission information to the controller 608 through the communication network. Here, the counterpart video call terminal may or may not send the permission information according to a user's request.
The controller 608 determines whether permission information for acquiring the counterpart image is received (S75), and when the permission information for acquiring the counterpart image is received, the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal (Video). At least one image is obtained from S76. For example, the controller 608 detects or captures at least one still image from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal when the permission information is received, thereby capturing the counterpart image. At least one image is acquired from the other party's video received from the call terminal.
The controller 608 receives an identifier of the counterpart video call terminal from the counterpart video call terminal when the permission information is received. That is, the control unit 608 receives the other party's contact information from the other party's video call terminal when the permission information is received (S77). Here, the identifier may be an IP address or a telephone number, and may be a contact number of a counterpart caller who uses the counterpart video call terminal.
The control unit 608 includes the obtained image and contact (identifier) in the address book stored in the storage unit (S78). For example, the controller 608 records the obtained image and contact information (identifier) in an address book stored in the storage. The controller 608 may further include a total talk time and a recent talk time in the address book.
The controller 608 automatically displays images and contacts included in the address book on the display unit 310 during a video call or during a video call (S79). Here, the controller 608 may display an image and a contact included in the address book on the display unit 310 according to a user's request. For example, the controller 608 may display an image and a contact included in the address book on the display unit 310 when the user selects the address book.
Therefore, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal) according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, by registering the other party's image displayed on the display unit during the video call in the address book with the other party's permission, Protect your privacy.
Hereinafter, a method of controlling an address book of a video call system capable of effectively managing not only an address book of a video caller but also a call history list will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 19, and 20.
19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an address book of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. Here, the address book control device (or address book management device) and the method according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal 200, a video conference terminal 300, but also a navigation device, a smart phone The present invention may be applied to various terminals such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a desktop computer.
An address book control apparatus of a video call system (or video call terminal) according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention includes a camera 601; When the call connection with the counterpart video call terminal is received, when an input for managing an address book is received, at least one image is acquired (detected and captured) from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal, and the call information (call time and date of call). A control unit (608) for detecting a) and recording the acquired image together with the detected call information in a call history list when the call is terminated; And a display unit 610 for displaying a call history list including the image and the call duration.
Therefore, the apparatus and method for controlling a video call system according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal), the other party's image during the video call as well as the address book By recording the call history list along with the time, the user can easily and accurately see who and when and how long the call was made by viewing an image of the call history list.
First, the control unit 608 determines whether the call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal (S81). For example, the controller 608 may check a call connection state based on a call signal received from the counterpart video call terminal.
The control unit 608, when in a call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal, transmits at least one image (eg, a picture of the other party's upper body (face)) from the counterpart video received from the counterpart video call terminal to the address book. It is determined whether a user input for inclusion is received (S82). That is, the controller 608 determines whether a user input for address book management is received when the call connection state with the counterpart video call terminal is received. Here, the user input for including at least one image in the address book from the counterpart image received from the counterpart video call terminal may be various input means such as a button, an icon, and a key.
The controller 608 obtains at least one still image from the counterpart image (video data) received from the counterpart video call terminal when the input for managing the address book is received by the user (S83). For example, the controller 608 may detect or capture at least one still image from the other party image (video data) received from the other party video call terminal when the input for managing the address book is received by the user. By capturing, at least one image is received from the counterpart image (video data) received from the counterpart video call terminal.
The control unit 608 obtains the image and detects a talk time (S84). Herein, the controller 608 detects a talk time from the time of the call connection with the counterpart video call terminal, and records the talk time in the call history list along with the call date when the call ends. In this case, the controller 608 records the obtained image in the call history list together with the call time and call date (S85).
The controller 608 displays the call history list including the obtained image, the call time, and the call date on the display unit according to a user's request, or automatically displays the call history list on the display unit after a call is terminated. It may be (S86).
20 is an exemplary view showing a call history list according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in Fig. 20, the controller 608 detects a talk time from the time of the call connection with the counterpart video call terminal, and obtains the talk time and the call date 20-2 when the call ends. Together with (20-1), the call history list is recorded. In addition, the controller 608 may display the call history list including the acquired image 20-1, the call time 20-2, and the call date 20-2 on the display unit according to a user's request. The call history list may be automatically displayed on the display unit after the call is terminated.
Therefore, the apparatus and method for controlling a video call system according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal), the other party's image during the video call as well as the address book By recording the call history list along with the time, the user can easily and accurately see who and when and for how long the call was made by viewing an image of the call history list.
As described above, the apparatus and method for controlling a video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, the address book control apparatus and method of the video call system (or video call terminal), the address book image during the video call address book By registering in the video caller's address book can be effectively managed.
The address book control apparatus and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the contact obtained during the video call is not in the address book by registering the other party's image and the other party's contact information in the address book and the other party's image and / or contacts in the address book The problem of duplication can be solved.
The address book control device and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to quickly and easily manage the address book management by automatically registering the counterpart image and contacts in the address book during the video call.
The address book control apparatus and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, when a contact obtained during a video call is already registered in the address book without the other party image automatically obtains the other party's image, and obtains the other party's image The address book management can be effectively managed by including in the already registered counterpart contact.
The address book control device and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, by requesting the other party's image to the other party's video call terminal during the video call, by registering the requested other party's image in the address book, the other party's favorite Images can be registered in the address book.
The address book control apparatus and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the user touches the other party's image displayed on the display unit during the video call, the user's mind by registering the touched other party's image in the address book The desired image can be registered in the address book.
The address book control device and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the counterpart image displayed on the display unit during the video call is touched by the user, when the user selects a specific area on the touched image By registering the selected area as the counterpart image in the address book, only the image desired by the user can be edited and registered in the address book.
The address book control apparatus and method of the video call system according to the embodiments of the present invention can protect the privacy of the other party by registering the other party's image displayed on the display unit during the video call with the other party's permission.
An apparatus and method for controlling a video call system according to embodiments of the present invention include an address book control apparatus and a method of a video call system (or video call terminal). By recording in the call history list, the user can easily and accurately see who and when and for how long the user has viewed the image of the call history list.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.
