KR20110088278A - Group message service method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A group message service method is provided to enable a user to transmit a message to a message client. CONSTITUTION: A first group message client acquires an identifier about an internet message client(112) based on a group identifier or a buddy list. The first group message client corresponds to one or more group message clients(122). The first group message client transmits the first message to one or more internet message client through an internet message server(110) based on an acquired identifier.

Description

Group message service method {GROUP MESSAGE SERVICE METHOD}

The disclosed technique relates to a group message service method capable of implementing a reasonable billing system.

The group message service can be used to simultaneously send a text service to multiple users. For example, an existing service provider presets a group message number for a group message service, and if a specific user in the group sends a message to the group message number, the service is received by all other users in the group. To provide.

Among the embodiments, the group message service method is implemented in a group message service system comprising an internet message server, at least one internet message client, a group message server and at least one group message client. The at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client form a group, and the group message server manages a group identifier for the at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client. At least some of the at least one group message client may include a buddy list for the at least one internet message client. The method comprises: (a) a first group message client obtaining an identifier for the at least one internet message client based on the group identifier or the buddy list and (b) the first group message client obtaining the obtained identifier. Sending a first message to the at least one internet message client via the internet message server. The first group message client corresponds to one of the at least one group message client.

Among the embodiments, the group message service method is implemented in a group message service system comprising an internet message server, at least one internet message client, a group message server and at least one group message client. The at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client form a group, and the group message server manages a group identifier for the at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client. The first group message client sends a first message to the group message server based on the group identifier. The first group message client corresponds to one of the at least one group message client. The group message server recognizes the at least one internet message client based on the group identifier. The group message server sends a second message to the internet message server. The first message and the second message include the same content, and the recipient of the second message includes at least a portion of the recognized at least one Internet message client. The Internet message server sends a third message to the at least one Internet message client. The first message and the third message include the same content.

Among the embodiments, the group message service method is implemented in a group message service system comprising an internet message server, at least one internet message client, a group message server and at least one group message client. The at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client form a group, and the group message server manages a group identifier for the at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client. The method includes (a) a first Internet message client transmitting a first message to a first group message client via the Internet message server, and (b) the first group message client based on the group identifier a second message; Sending a message to the at least one other group message client except the first group message client of the at least one group message client through the group message server; and (c) the first group message client sends a third message. Transmitting to the at least one other Internet message client other than the first Internet message client of the at least one Internet message client through the Internet message server. The first Internet message client corresponds to one of the at least one Internet message client and the first group message client corresponds to one of the at least one group message client. The first and third messages contain the same content. The first and second messages contain the same content.

In embodiments, a group message server is connected with at least one group message client, and the at least one group message client is connected with an internet message server. The Internet message server is connected to at least one Internet message client through a wired or wireless Internet, and the at least one Internet message client and the at least one group message client form a group. The server includes a database for managing group identifiers for the at least one Internet message client and the at least one group message client. When the at least one group message client sends a message to the at least one internet message client, the group message server does not relay the message to the internet message server.

Among the embodiments, the group message client is connected to the group message server over the Internet. The group message server is connected to an internet message server connected to at least one internet message client, and the group message client forms a group with the at least one internet message client. The group message client does not relay to the group message server when it tries to send a message to the at least one Internet message client, and the group message client does not relay to the group message server when it tries to receive a message from the at least one Internet message client. It is not relayed by

Among the embodiments, the group message service method is implemented in a group message service system comprising a message server, at least one message client, a group message server, at least one group message client and an IP message server. The at least one message client and the at least one group message client form a group, and the group message server comprises a first group identifier for the at least one message client and a second group for the at least one group message client. Manage identifiers,

The group message server includes IP message server authentication information (the IP message server authentication information is used to access the IP message server) for at least a portion of the at least one group message client, wherein the first and second The group identifiers may be the same. The method includes (a) the first group message client sending a first message to the group message server based on the second group identifier, and (b) the group message server based on the second group identifier. Transmitting a second message to at least one other group message client of the at least one group message client except for the first group message client, and (c) an IP message server identifier for the first group message client (hereinafter, 1 IP message server identifier), the group message server transmits a third message to the at least one message client through the IP message server based on the first group identifier and the first IP message server identifier. Steps. The first group message client corresponds to one of the at least one group message client, the first and second messages contain the same content, and the first and third messages contain the same content.

Among the embodiments, the group message service method is implemented in a group message service system comprising a message server, at least one message client, a group message server, at least one group message client and an IP message server. The at least one message client and the at least one group message client form a group, and the group message server comprises a first group identifier for the at least one message client and a second group for the at least one group message client. Manage an identifier, wherein the group message server includes an IP message server identifier for at least a portion of the at least one group message client (the IP message server identifier is used for access to the IP message server); And the second group identifiers may be the same. The method includes (a) a first message client sending a first message to the group message server based on the first group identifier, and (b) the group message server based on the second group identifier; Sending a second message to one group message client and (c) the group message server is based on an IP message server identifier (hereinafter referred to as a first IP message server identifier) for the first group message client. Accessing and sending a third message to the at least one message client. The first message client corresponds to one of the at least one message client, the first message and the second message include the same content, and the originating number of the second message corresponds to the identifier of the first message client. The first message and the third message include the same content.

Among the embodiments, the group message server is connected with a message server, an IP message server and at least one group message client. The IP message server is connected with the message server, the message server is connected with at least one message client, and the at least one message client and the at least one group message client form a group. The server includes a database for managing a first group identifier for the at least one message client and a second group identifier for the at least one group message client. When the at least one group message client sends a message to the at least one message client, the group message server accesses the IP message server based on an IP message server identifier for the at least one group message client to access the IP. Have the message server send the message.

1 is a diagram illustrating a group message service system according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.
2 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a process of transmitting a message by the first group message client of FIG. 1.
9 is a diagram illustrating a first process of transmitting a message by the Internet message client of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second process of transmitting a message by the Internet message client of FIG. 1.
11 illustrates a group message service system according to another embodiment of the disclosed technology.
12 to 13 are diagrams illustrating a process of transmitting a message by the first group message client of FIG. 11.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a process of transmitting a message by a first message client of FIG. 11.

The description of the disclosed technique is merely an example for structural or functional explanation and the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, the embodiments may be variously modified and may have various forms, and thus the scope of the disclosed technology should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea.

On the other hand, the meaning of the terms described in the present application should be understood as follows.

The terms " first ", " second ", and the like are used to distinguish one element from another and should not be limited by these terms. For example, the first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

The term “and / or” should be understood to include all combinations that can be suggested from one or more related items. For example, the meaning of “first item, second item and / or third item” may be given from two or more of the first, second or third items as well as the first, second or third items. Any combination of the possible items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there may be other components in between, although it may be directly connected to the other component. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. On the other hand, other expressions describing the relationship between the components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring to" and "directly neighboring to", should be interpreted as well.

Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as "include" or "have" refer to features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or parts thereof described. It is to be understood that the combination is intended to be present, but not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

For each step, the identifiers (e.g., a, b, c, ...) are used for convenience of description, and the identifiers do not describe the order of the steps, and each step is clearly contextual. Unless stated in a specific order, it may occur differently from the stated order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to be consistent with meaning in the context of the relevant art and can not be construed as having ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined in the present application.

1 is a diagram illustrating a group message service system according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

Referring to FIG. 1, the group message service system 100 includes an internet message server 110, at least one internet message client 112, a group message server 120, and at least one group message client 122. .

Internet message client 112 and group message client 122 correspond to terminals capable of receiving messages at Internet addresses. The group message client 122 is connected to a group message server 120 which is responsible for group management, and the internet message client 112 is connected to an internet message server 110 independent of group management. In one embodiment, the Internet message client 112 and the group message client 122 may include a smart phone, a cellular phone, a computer, a notebook, or a personal digital assistant (PDA).

Herein, the message includes content for delivering specific content to a user, and in one embodiment, the message includes a short message service (SMS), a long message service (LMS), a multimedia message (MMS, Multimedia messaging service, still image message, video message, instant messaging (IM) or voice message.

The Internet message server 110 may be implemented as an Internet messenger server irrespective of group management, and may transmit a message to at least one Internet message client 112. In one embodiment, the Internet message server 110 may correspond to an Internet messenger server (eg, Nate messenger, Daum messenger, Naver messenger, MSN messenger, mobile messenger of domestic mobile communication company, etc.) already implemented. . The internet messenger server 110 and the at least one internet message client 112 may be connected through a wired or wireless internet.

The group message server 120 may be implemented as a server for group management, and may transmit a message to at least one group message client 122. In addition, the group message server 120 manages group identifiers for at least one Internet message client 112 and at least one group message client 122. In one embodiment, group message server 120 may include a database 130 and manage groups as a database 130. In one embodiment, the group identifier may correspond to a group name (eg, X). At least one Internet client 112 and at least one group message client 122 may be classified in more detail from the group name.

In one embodiment, group message client 122 includes a buddy list for at least one Internet message client 112, through which an identifier for at least one Internet message client 112 can be obtained. Therefore, the group message client 122 can check through its buddy list already registered. In another embodiment, the message client 122 may obtain an identifier for at least one Internet message client 112 through the group identifier managed by the group message server 120.

At least one Internet message client 112 and the at least one group message client 122 form a group. In one embodiment, groups may be formed to share a message. In one embodiment, the Internet message server 110 and the group message server 120 may be operated by other operators.

2 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a process of transmitting a message by the first group message client of FIG. 1.

2 to 4 assume that the first group message client 122a checks the Internet message client 112 in the group before sending the message. In the verification process, if necessary, the first group message client 122a may obtain an identifier for at least one Internet client 112.

In FIG. 2, the first group message client 122a transmits a message to the group message server 120 based on the group identifier. The group identifier corresponds to the identifier of the group to which the first group message client 122a belongs and is used for at least one internet message client 112 and at least one group message client 122. For example, the group identifier may correspond to X.

In FIG. 3, if the first group message client 122a does not include an identifier for at least one Internet client 112 or if a change occurs in the identifier for at least one Internet client 112, the group message server. 120 transmits an identifier of at least one Internet message client 112 associated with the group identifier to the first group message client 122a based on the group identifier. In one embodiment, for efficiency, the group message server 120 may also transmit an identifier of at least one Internet message client 112 associated with the group identifier to other group message clients 122b in the group based on the group identifier. Can be.

The first group message client 122a obtains an identifier for at least one Internet message client 112 based on the group identifier. For example, the identifier of the Internet message client 112 may correspond to an account (eg, Momo, Dean) of the Internet message client 112 for the Internet message server 110.

On the other hand, if the first group message client 122a already includes a buddy list for at least one Internet client 112, the first group message client 122a may not perform the process shown in FIG. .

In FIG. 4, the first group message client 122a transmits a message to the internet message server 110 based on the identifier of the at least one internet message client 112. In one embodiment, the originator of the message may correspond to the identifier of the first group message client 122a. In another embodiment, when the identifier accommodated in the group message message server 120 and the identifier accommodated in the internet message server 110 are different, the first group message client 122a is accommodated in the internet message server 110. The message is sent to the Internet message server 110 based on the identifier. When the message is input, the Internet message server 110 transmits the message to the at least one Internet message client 112.

In one embodiment, the first group message client may correspond to a smartphone or a cellular phone, and the smartphone or cellular phone may use the application programming interface (API) appropriate for an existing Internet message server to send a message to the Internet message server ( 110).

5 to 6 assume that the first group message client 122a knows the Internet message client 112 in the group and sends the message before sending the message. In one embodiment, upon initial group creation, the at least one group message client 122 may have information about at least one Internet message client 112 in the group (eg, an account of the Internet message server 110). And at least one group message client 122 may store the information.

In FIG. 5, periodically or upon occurrence of a particular event, the group message server 120 informs the at least one group message client 122 about the at least one Internet message client 112 associated with the group identifier based on the group identifier. Transmit (eg, broadcast). 6 is substantially the same as FIG. 4, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

2 and 6, the first group message client 122a transmits a message to the group message server 120 based on the group identifier. The group message server 120 sends a message to other group message clients 122b in the group. In one embodiment, in FIG. 2, the above process may be performed before the first group message client 122a obtains information about the at least one Internet message client 110 based on the group identifier. In another embodiment, in FIG. 6, the above process may be performed after the first group message client 122a obtains information about the at least one Internet message client 110 based on the group identifier. As shown in FIGS. 2-6 above, when each of the at least one group message client 122 transmits a message to the at least one Internet message client 112, the group message server 120 may not relay the message. Can be. Also, in FIGS. 2 and 6, the first group message client 122a transmits a message to the internet message server 110 based on the group identifier. The internet message server 110 may transmit a message to at least one internet message client 112. In one embodiment, the first group message client 122a may transmit a message in units of groups with the at least one Internet message client 112. In another embodiment, the first group message client 122a may transmit a message on a separate basis with each of the at least one Internet message client 112.

7 to 8 assume that the group message server 120 can transmit a message by interworking with the Internet messenger server 110 directly. The following process described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8 may correspond to another embodiment of FIG. 4 or 6.

The first group message client 122a transmits a message to the group message server 120 based on the group identifier. The group message server 120 recognizes at least one internet message client 112 based on the group identifier. Here, the recognition means that the group message server 120 knows at least one Internet message client 112 belonging to the group through the database 130. The group message server 120 transmits a message to the Internet message server 110. The recipient of the message includes at least a portion of at least one Internet message client 112.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the group message server 120 may send messages to the Internet message server 110 by the number of at least one Internet message client. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, group message server 120 may send a message to Internet message server 110 once, and the recipient of the message may include all of at least one Internet client 112. Can be.

The Internet message server 110 transmits a message to at least one Internet message client.

9 is a diagram illustrating a first process of transmitting a message by the Internet message client of FIG. 1.

In FIG. 9, the Internet message client 112 transmits a message to the first group message client 122a via the Internet message server 110. In one embodiment, the sender and receiver of the message may correspond to the corresponding Internet message client 112 and the first group message client 122a, respectively. In one embodiment, if the identifier (hereinafter referred to as a first identifier) of the first group message client 122a registered with the Internet message server 110 and the first group message client 122a registered with the group message server 120. If the identifier (hereinafter, referred to as a second identifier) is different, the Internet message server 110 may transmit a message to the first group message client 122a through the first identifier.

The first group message client 122a transmits the message based on the group identifier to the at least one other group message except the first group message client 122a among the at least one group message client 122 through the group message server 110. Send to client 122b.

The first group message client 122a sends the message to at least one other Internet message client 112b except the first Internet message client 112a of the at least one Internet message client 110 via the Internet message server 110. Send.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second process of transmitting a message by the Internet message client of FIG. 1.

In FIG. 10, the Internet message client 112 sends a message to the first group message client 122a via the Internet message server 110. In one embodiment, the sender of the message may correspond to the corresponding Internet message client 112, and the recipient of the message may correspond to at least one other Internet message client 122b and the first group message client 122a, respectively. have. This is because the first group message client 122a first sent the message, so that a communication path (eg, a chat window) between the at least one Internet message client 112 and the first group message client 122a is already open. The Internet message server 110 sends a message to each of the at least one Internet message client 112b via an already open communication path.

The first group message client 122a transmits the message based on the group identifier to the at least one other group message except the first group message client 122a among the at least one group message client 122 through the group message server 110. Send to client 122b.

11 illustrates a group message service system according to another embodiment of the disclosed technology.

Referring to FIG. 11, the group message service system 900 includes a message server 910, at least one message client 912, a group message server 920, at least one group message client 922, and an IP message server ( 930).

The message client 912 corresponds to a terminal capable of receiving a message based on the telephone number. In one embodiment, the message client 912 may include a cellular phone. In another embodiment, the message client 912 may include an Internet telephone terminal capable of receiving a message.

Group message client 922 corresponds to a terminal capable of receiving messages at an Internet address. The group message client 122 is connected to a group message server 920 which is responsible for group management. In one embodiment, the group message client 922 may include a smart phone, a cellular phone, a computer, a notebook, or a personal digital assistant (PDA).

Herein, the message includes content for delivering specific content to a user, and in one embodiment, the message includes a short message service (SMS), a long message service (LMS), a multimedia message (MMS, Multimedia Messaging Service), still image messages, video messages or voice messages, IM (Instant Message) can be included.

The message server 910 may correspond to a Short Message Service Center (SMSC) on a cellular network and may send a message to at least one message client 912 over the cellular network.

The group message server 920 may be implemented as an Internet messenger server, and may transmit a message to at least one group message client 922. The group message server 920 also manages a first group identifier for at least one message client 912 and a second group identifier for at least one group message client 922. Group message server 920 may be configured to provide IP message server authentication information (eg, authentication information may include an ID and password) for at least a portion (eg, 922a) of at least one group message client 922. It includes. The IP message server authentication information is used to access the IP message server 930. In one embodiment, the IP message server identifier (eg, the ID of the authentication information) may include an account for the IP message server 930 owned by the corresponding group message client (eg, 922a). In one embodiment, group message server 920 may include a database 940 and manage groups as a database 940. In one embodiment, the first group identifier may be different from the second group identifier. The first group identifier may correspond to a telephone number (eg, 070-1111-9999) and the second group identifier may correspond to a group name (eg, X). In another embodiment, the first group identifier may be the same as the second group identifier. Both the first group identifier and the second group identifier may correspond to a telephone number (eg, 070-1111-9999). In another embodiment, both the first group identifier and the second group identifier may correspond to a group name. In the following description, it is assumed that the first group identifier and the second group identifier are different for convenience of description.

IP message server 930 is used when group message server 920 sends a message directly to at least one message client 912. Herein, the term “directly” means that the group message server 920 leads and delivers a message, unlike FIGS. 4 and 6.

At least one message client 912 and the at least one group message client 922 form a group. In one embodiment, groups may be formed to share a message. In one embodiment, the message server 910, group message server 920 and IP message server 930 may be operated by other providers.

12 to 13 are diagrams illustrating a process of transmitting a message by the first group message client of FIG. 11.

In FIG. 12, the first group message client 922a sends a message to the group message server 920 based on the second group identifier (eg, X).

In FIG. 13, the group message server 920 sends a message to at least one other group message client 922b except for the first group message client 922a of the at least one group message client 922 based on the second group identifier. Send. Here, the originator of the message corresponds to the first group message client 922a.

If there is a first IP message server identifier for the first group message client 922a, the group message server 920 sends at least one message client 912 based on the first group identifier and the first IP message server identifier. Send to). Here, the originator of the message corresponds to a first group identifier (eg, 070-1111-9999) and the recipient of the message corresponds to an identifier of at least one message client 912. More specifically, the group message server 920 may transmit a message to the IP message server 930 based on the first IP message server identifier. The IP message server 930 may transmit a message to the at least one message client 912 based on the identifier of the message client 912a which is the message receiver information.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a process of transmitting a message by a first message client of FIG. 9.

In FIG. 14, the first message client 912a sends a message to the group message server 920 based on the first group identifier. The group message server 920 transmits a message to the at least one group message client 922 based on the second group identifier. Here, the originator of the message corresponds to the identifier of the first message client 912a. The group message server 920 accesses the IP message server 930 based on the first IP message server identifier for the first group message client 922a and transmits a message to the at least one message client 912b. Alternatively, the group message server 920 may transmit a message directly to the IP message server 930 or the message server 910 using its account.

The disclosed technique may have the following effects. It is to be understood, however, that the scope of the disclosed technology is not to be construed as limited thereby, as it is not meant to imply that a particular embodiment should include all of the following effects or only the following effects.

The group message service method according to an embodiment may present reasonable charging to the users in the group. This is because a user who frequently sends a message to a group pays more money.

In addition, the group message service method according to an embodiment may reduce the burden of billing to the operator operating the group message server. This is because the user can send a message directly to the message client.

In addition, the group message service method according to an embodiment may be more easily implemented using a conventional message server and a message client.

Although described above with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be variously modified and changed within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims below I can understand that you can.

Claims (16)

A group message service method executed in a group message service system comprising an internet message server, at least one internet message client, a group message server, and at least one group message client. A group message client forms a group, the group message server manages a group identifier for the at least one internet message client and the at least one group message client, and at least some of the at least one group message client are the at least Can contain a buddy list for one Internet message client
(a) a first group message client obtaining an identifier relating to the at least one internet message client based on the group identifier or the buddy list, the first group message client to one of the at least one group message client Corresponding to; And
(b) the first group message client sending a first message to the at least one internet message client via the internet message server based on the obtained identifier. The method of claim 1, wherein the sender of the first message
Group message service method, characterized in that corresponding to the identifier of the first group message client. The method of claim 1, wherein the group message service method is
(c) the first group message client sends the second message to the at least one other group message client except the first group message client of the at least one group message client based on the group identifier. Transmitting, wherein the first to second messages contain the same content. The method of claim 3, wherein step (c)
Group message service method characterized in that performed before or after step (a). A group message service method executed in a group message service system comprising an internet message server, at least one internet message client, a group message server, and at least one group message client, the group message service system comprising: the at least one internet message client and the at least one; A group message client forms a group, the group message server managing a group identifier for the at least one Internet message client and the at least one group message client;
(a) a first group message client sending a first message to the group message server based on the group identifier, the first group message client corresponding to one of the at least one group message client; And
(b) the group message server recognizing the at least one Internet message client based on the group identifier;
(c) the group message server transmitting a second message to the Internet message server, wherein the first message and the second message include the same content, and the recipient of the second message includes the recognized at least one At least a portion of an Internet message client;
(d) the Internet message server sending a third message to the at least one Internet message client, wherein the first message and the third message contain the same content. The method of claim 5, wherein step (c)
(c1) the group message server further comprises sending the second message to the internet message server by the number of the recognized at least one internet message client. The method of claim 5, wherein step (c)
(c2) the group message server further comprising transmitting the second message to the internet message server once, wherein the recipient of the second message includes all of the recognized at least one internet client. Group message service method. A group message service method executed in a group message service system comprising an internet message server, at least one internet message client, a group message server, and at least one group message client, the group message service system comprising: the at least one internet message client and the at least one; A group message client forms a group, the group message server managing a group identifier for the at least one Internet message client and the at least one group message client;
(a) a first internet message client transmitting a first message to a first group message client via the internet message server, wherein the first internet message client corresponds to one of the at least one internet message client and the first message; The first group message client corresponds to one of the at least one group message client;
(b) the first group message client sends the second message to at least one other group message client except the first group message client of the at least one group message client based on the group identifier. Transmitting, wherein the first and second messages contain the same content; And
(c) the first group message client transmitting a third message to the at least one other Internet message client except the first Internet message client of the at least one Internet message client through the Internet message server; And the first and third messages contain the same content. The method of claim 8, wherein the sender of the first to third messages
Group message service method, characterized in that corresponding to the identifier of the first Internet message client. The method of claim 8, wherein the Internet message server and the group message server are operated by different operators. A group message server connected to at least one group message client connected to an Internet message server, the group comprising:-The Internet message server is connected to at least one Internet message client via a wired or wireless Internet, wherein the at least one Internet message client and the At least one group message client forms a group
A database for managing group identifiers for the at least one Internet message client and the at least one group message client,
When the at least one group message client sends a message to the at least one internet message client, the group message server does not relay the message to the internet message server. A group message client connected to a group message server via the Internet, the group message server being connected to an internet message server connected to at least one internet message client, wherein the group message client is connected to the at least one internet message client. Form a group with at least one Internet message client
Does not relay to the group message server when the group message client attempts to send a message to the at least one Internet message client,
A group message client that is not relayed by the group message server when the group message client attempts to receive a message from the at least one Internet message client. A group message service method executed in a group message service system including a message server, at least one message client, a group message server, at least one group message client, and an IP message server, the at least one message client and the at least one. The group message clients of form a group, the group message server manages a first group identifier for the at least one message client and a second group identifier for the at least one group message client, and the group message server IP message server authentication information for the at least a portion of the at least one group message client (the IP message server authentication information is used for accessing the IP message server), and the first and second group identifiers may be identical. Number Yes -
(a) a first group message client transmitting a first message to the group message server based on the second group identifier, wherein the first group message client corresponds to one of the at least one group message client; ;
(b) the group message server transmitting a second message to at least one other group message client except the first group message client of the at least one group message client based on the second group identifier; The first and second messages contain the same content;
(c) if there is an IP message server identifier (hereinafter referred to as a first IP message server identifier) for the first group message client, the group message server is based on the first group identifier and the first IP message server identifier. Sending a third message to the at least one message client via the IP message server, wherein the first and third messages contain the same content. The method of claim 13, wherein step (c)
(c1) the group message server transmitting a fourth message to the IP message server based on the first IP message server identifier, wherein the third message and the fourth message include the same content;
(c2) the IP message server transmitting a fifth message to the at least one message client based on the first group identifier, wherein the fourth message and the fifth message include the same content, and the fifth message And the originating number of corresponds to the first group identifier, and wherein the received number of the fifth message corresponds to the identifier of the at least one message client. A group message service method executed in a group message service system including a message server, at least one message client, a group message server, at least one group message client, and an IP message server, the at least one message client and the at least one. The group message clients of form a group, the group message server manages a first group identifier for the at least one message client and a second group identifier for the at least one group message client, and the group message server An IP message server identifier (the IP message server identifier is used for accessing the IP message server) for at least a portion of the at least one group message client, wherein the first and second group identifiers may be identical. -
(a) a first message client sending a first message to the group message server based on the first group identifier, the first message client corresponding to one of the at least one message client;
(b) the group message server transmitting a second message to the at least one group message client based on the second group identifier, wherein the first message and the second message have the same content, and the second message The originating number of the message corresponds to an identifier of the first message client;
(c) the group message server accesses the IP message server based on an IP message server identifier (hereinafter, referred to as a first IP message server identifier) for the first group message client and sends a third message to the at least one message client. Transmitting, wherein the first message and the third message include the same content. A group message server connected to a message server, an IP message server and at least one group message client, wherein the IP message server is connected to the message server and the message server is connected to at least one message client and the at least one The message client and the at least one group message client form a group;
A database for managing a first group identifier for the at least one message client and a second group identifier for the at least one group message client,
When the at least one group message client sends a message to the at least one message client, the group message server accesses the IP message server based on an IP message server identifier for the at least one group message client to access the IP. Group message server that causes the message server to send its messages.

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