KR20110118025A - Method for providing social networking service in mobile terminal and mobile terminal using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes the steps of receiving SNS content from an SNS server, displaying an SNS transmission icon on a display unit, and transmitting the SNS content to a receiver set to social networking by a touch input to the SNS transmission icon. The present invention provides a method for providing social networking services in a mobile communication terminal.
According to the present invention, a content uploaded to a social networking service site can be transmitted to a mobile terminal receiver not subscribed to a social networking service site through a mobile communication terminal having a gateway function through a messaging function of the mobile communication terminal. There is an advantage that it is easy to manage personal information because it does not require the configuration of a server system that manages or processes the information.

Description

METHOD FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICE IN MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a method for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal using the method. More particularly, the content uploaded to a social networking service site is transmitted through a mobile communication terminal having a gateway function. The present invention relates to a method for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal that can be transmitted to a mobile terminal receiver not subscribed to and a mobile communication terminal using the method.

In general, a mobile communication terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions such as voice and video calling, information input / output, and data storage.

As the functions are diversified, for example, the mobile communication terminal has complicated functions such as taking a picture or a video, playing a music or video file, playing a game, receiving a broadcast, etc., in the form of a comprehensive multimedia player. Is being implemented.

Many new attempts are being applied to these multimedia devices in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently.

The conventional social networking service (hereinafter referred to as 'SNS') is a download, push mechanism or feed method only for those who are subscribed to the same SNS server system when content is registered from the client to the SNS server through the Internet or wireless communication network. Share information.

Herein, a mobile communication terminal having a gateway function for receiving a SNS content registered in the SNS server even if the subscriber does not subscribe to the SNS server system or even if the subscriber is not connected to the SNS group is required. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and is a mobile communication terminal that can transmit content uploaded to a social networking service site to a mobile terminal receiver not subscribed to a social networking service site through a mobile communication terminal having a gateway function. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a social networking service providing method and a mobile communication terminal using the method.

In order to solve the above problems, the method for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of receiving SNS content from an SNS server, extracting sender information from the received SNS content, the extracted sender And searching for a receiver set as a social networking group, checking SNS type information of the terminal of the retrieved receiver, generating a message by converting the SNS content according to the SNS type information of the receiver terminal, and generating the message. And transmitting the received message to the receiver terminal by using the messaging function.

The checking of the SNS type information of the retrieved terminal of the receiver may include requesting SNS type information of the receiver terminal from a mobile telecommunication company server, receiving SNS type information of the receiver terminal from the mobile telecommunication company server; And updating the SNS type information of the phonebook DB by using the received SNS type information.

Here, the phone book DB includes at least one of a recipient phone book ID, a recipient name, a phone number, an email address, a receiver image, and an SNS type of the receiver terminal, and at least one sender information set and stored as a receiver and a social networking group. Characterized in that it comprises a.

The sender information may include at least one of a sender name, a sender phonebook ID, and an SNS site.

The SNS type information may be at least one of SMS, MMS, and email.

A mobile communication terminal using a social networking service providing method according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication unit for receiving SNS contents from an SNS server, and an SNS of a user terminal set to sender information and a social networking group providing the received SNS contents. And a control unit for generating a message converted according to the type and transmitting the message to the receiver terminal.

In addition, the control unit stores the data analysis unit for extracting the sender information from the SNS content received from the SNS server, the receiver information, the SNS type information and sender information of the receiver terminal, and receives the extracted sender information set as a social networking group A phone book DB for retrieving the receiver information and the SNS type information of the receiver terminal and transmitting the information to the data analyzer, a data converter for generating a message by converting the SNS contents according to the SNS type information of the receiver terminal, and the generated message. Characterized in that it comprises a data transmission unit for transmitting to the receiver terminal.

The control unit may request SNS type information of the receiver terminal from the mobile telecommunication company server, and receive and update SNS type information of the phonebook DB.

The SNS type information may be at least one of SMS, MMS, and email.

According to a method of providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal having the above-described configuration, and a mobile communication terminal using the method, the content uploaded to a social networking service site is transmitted through a mobile communication terminal having a gateway function. It can be transmitted to the mobile terminal recipients who do not subscribe to the mobile terminal through the messaging function of the mobile communication terminal, and it is easy to manage personal information because it does not require the configuration of a server system that manages, processes or delivers separate user information. There is an advantage.

In addition, there is an advantage that can be transmitted in consideration of the data size and format required by the mobile terminal of the receiver does not subscribe to the social networking service site.

In addition, there is a difference between the server-centered SNS service in that it is not a SNS content sharing between the limited members subscribed to the existing SNS server, but a personalized SNS device capable of delivering the SNS content only to the limited people desired by the individual.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A is a front perspective view of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a detailed block diagram of a controller for explaining a method for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a social networking service providing method in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a social networking service providing method in a mobile communication terminal, which is a variation of an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a field structure diagram of a phonebook DB for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal of the present invention.
7 is an example of applying a social networking group search for a method of providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal of the present invention.
8A to 8D are examples of application to a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other.

The mobile terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like.

However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, etc., except when applicable only to mobile terminals.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, and an interface. The unit 170, the controller 180, and the power supply unit 190 may be included. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. 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, and a location information module 115 .

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 previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. 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.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it 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 may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-H). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as Handheld and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the above-described digital broadcasting system but also other broadcasting systems.

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 wireless 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 call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

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

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the 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 provided according to the use environment.

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

In the present invention, the microphone serves as an acoustic sensor. That is, in order to detect the user's motion with respect to the terminal, when the user heats the terminal, the vibration thereof may be sensed through the microphone 122. Instead of this microphone, a shock sensor can be used. The microphone and the shock sensor can detect the motion of the user's terminal in place of the sensing unit.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the 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.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to the external device may be sensed. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a touch sensor 142, and an inclination sensor 143.

The output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154. Can be.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, the mobile terminal displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays photographed and / or received images, a UI, and a GUI.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). and at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another, or may be disposed integrally with one another, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

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 may be configured in addition to an output device. Can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor 142 may be, for example, in the form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor 142 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 142 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 142, the corresponding signal (s) are sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor 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 a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer life and higher utilization than touch sensors.

Examples of the proximity sensor 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 the change of the 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 a "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch." The position where the proximity touch is performed by the pointer on the touch screen refers to a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity proximity.

The proximity sensor 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). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 may output 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. The sound output module 152 may also output a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152, so that they 151 and 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

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.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to provide a pin array that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, a jetting force or suction force of air through the jetting or suction port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of the electrode, electrostatic force, and the like. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects by the endothermic and the reproduction of a sense of cold using the elements capable of endotherm or heat generation.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but also may implement the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

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), RAM (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. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the power to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module ( Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

The interface unit 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 command signals input from the cradle by a user may be transferred. It may be a passage that is delivered to the terminal. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. 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 the 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.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented in software applications written in a suitable programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

2A is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal or a portable terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed portable terminal 100 has a terminal body in the form of a bar.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable.

The body includes a casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms an exterior.

In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

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

The display unit 151, the audio output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 131 and 132, the microphone 122, and the interface 170 may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. The sound output unit 152 and the camera 121 are disposed in regions adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151, and the user input unit 131 and the microphone 122 are disposed in regions adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132 and the interface 170 may be disposed on side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as manipulating portions, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the tactile manner with a tactile feeling.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 ′ may be additionally mounted on the rear of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the camera 121 'photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. It is desirable to have a high pixel because there are many. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the camera 121 '.

The sound output unit 152 'may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for talking and the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 116 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 116, which forms part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1), can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be embedded in the terminal body or may be directly detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may be further equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. Like the display unit 151, the touch pad 135 may also be configured to have a light transmission type. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102 as well.

The touch pad 135 operates in association with the display unit 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

Hereinafter, a method for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

3 is a detailed block diagram of a controller for explaining a method for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the controller 180 includes a data analyzer 181, a phonebook DB 182, a data converter 183, and a data transmitter 184.

The data analysis unit 181 extracts sender information from the SNS content downloaded from the SNS server through the wireless communication unit 110 and according to multimedia data formats such as text, audio, video, and image forming the SNS content. Extract it and store it in memory.

Pon Fook DB 182 stores and manages the receiver information, the SNS type information of the receiver terminal, and the sender information set in the receiver and the social networking group by using the information received from the user setting or the mobile communication server. In addition, the Pon Fook DB 182 receives the sender information with respect to the social networking group search request of the data analysis unit 181 and retrieves the receiver information set as the social networking group and the SNS type information of the receiver terminal and transmits it to the data analysis unit. do. Detailed descriptions of the field structure and social networking group search of the Pon Fook DB 182 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

The data converter 183 generates a new message using text, audio, video, and image information extracted by the data analyzer 181 according to SNS type information of the receiver terminal searched by the sender and the social networking group.

When the SNS type information of the receiver terminal is set to SMS, an SMS message consisting of text is generated. When the SNS type information of the receiver terminal is set to MMS, at least two or more data among text, audio, video, and image are generated. MMS messages in a combination of formats may be generated. In addition, when the SNS type information of the receiver terminal is set to E-MAIL, an E-MAIL message in which SNS contents are attached to a file is generated.

The data transmission unit 184 transmits the message to the receiver terminal through the wireless communication unit 110 by adding the telephone number information of the receiver to the SMS message, the MMS message, and the E-MAIL message generated by the data conversion unit 183. .

The mobile communication terminal provided with the controller 180 has not subscribed to the SNS content in the SNS site, but the server and client type by generating and transmitting a message corresponding to the receiver terminal type to the receiver set as the sender and the social networking group in the phonebook DB. Social networking services can be implemented using the messaging function of the mobile communication terminal rather than the communication system.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a social networking service providing method in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the mobile communication terminal logs in to the SNS server through the wireless Internet module 113 of the wireless communication unit 110 and downloads the SNS contents (S50). The data analyzer 181 extracts sender information from the SNS content, and the phonebook DB 182 searches for the receiver set to the extracted sender and the social networking group, and the SNS type information of the receiver terminal. In step S51, it transmits to (181). Next, the data converter 183 receiving the SNS type information of the receiver terminal from the data analyzer 181 generates a message by converting the SNS contents according to the received SNS type information of the receiver terminal (S52). Thereafter, the data transmission unit 184 transmits the message generated according to the SNS type information of the receiver terminal through the wireless communication unit 110 (S53).

5 is a flowchart illustrating a social networking service providing method in a mobile communication terminal, which is a variation of an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the mobile communication terminal logs in to the SNS server through the wireless Internet module 113 of the wireless communication unit 110 and downloads the SNS contents (S60). The data analyzer 181 extracts sender information from the SNS content, and the phonebook DB 182 searches for the extracted sender and a receiver set as a social networking group (S61). Thereafter, the data transmission unit 184 requests SNS type information of the retrieved terminal of the receiver from the mobile communication company server through the base station (S62). In order to provide a wireless communication service, the mobile communication company server basically provides location information on the subscriber terminal and information on the terminal type on whether it can support SMS, MMS, E-MAIL, which is a transmission type at the time of message transmission and reception. Have.

Accordingly, the data transmission unit 184 receives the SNS type information of the receiver terminal according to the SNS type information request of the receiver terminal from the mobile communication company server, and the phone book DB 182 updates the received SNS type information. (S63).

Thereafter, the data conversion unit 183 receiving the SNS type information of the receiver terminal generates a message by converting the SNS contents according to the received SNS type information of the receiver terminal (S64). Thereafter, the data transmission unit 184 transmits the message generated according to the SNS type information of the receiver terminal through the wireless communication unit 110 (S65).

Hereinafter, a method of searching for a field structure of a phonebook DB for providing a social networking service, a sender providing SNS contents, and a receiver set as a social networking group in a mobile communication terminal which is a temporary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. This is explained with reference.

6 is a field structure diagram of a phonebook DB for providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the field structure of the phonebook DB is largely composed of receiver information 610, SNS type information 620 of the receiver terminal, and SNS group information 630. The receiver information 610 stores image files such as PID (611, Phonebook ID), NAME (612, Name), Numbers (613, Phone Number), Email adress (614, Email Address), and Photo (615, Photo Avatar). ) Include information.

Meanwhile, the SNS type information 620 of the receiver terminal may be set to any one of the SMS 621, the MMS 622, and the E-MAIL 623. In addition, the SNS type information 620 of the receiver terminal may be set by the user in consideration of a message type supported by the user terminal or a preference of a message to be received.

Meanwhile, the SNS group information 630 is group information set as a receiver and a social networking group, and includes sender name 631, sender PID 632, and SNS site 633 information. The SNS group information 630 is a receiver. And a plurality of people (630-1, 630-2 ... 630-N) who wants to social networking can be set and stored.

Therefore, even if the receiver is not subscribed to the SNS server, the SNS contents of the sender subscribed to the SNS server can be transmitted to the receiver by matching the sender and the receiver to the social networking group in the phonebook DB.

7 is an example of applying a social networking group search for a method of providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the phonebook DB 182 includes receiver information 610a to 610f, SNS type information 620a to 620f of the receiver terminal, and SNS group information 630a to 630f. Here, the sender extracted from the SNS content information downloaded from the SNS server is formed of the sender A and the social networking group from the receiver information 610b, 610c, 610e, and 610f including the sender A in the SNS group information 630a to 630f. It can be seen that B, C, E and F.

Next, SNS content is converted according to terminal SNS type information 620b, 620c, 620e, and 620f of recipients B, C, E, and F that want to receive the SNS content prepared by the sender A, and generates a message to be transmitted. As shown in FIG. 7, the controller 180 generates and transmits an SMS message consisting of text only to B, E, and F, and generates and transmits an MMS message consisting of text, an image, and a video to C.

Therefore, even though B, C, E, and F are not subscribers to the SNS server, if the phonebook DB of the mobile communication terminal is set as a sender and an SNS group, the control unit may control the terminal of the terminal held by B, C, E, and F. A message generated by converting SNS content according to SNS type information may be transmitted.

8A to 8D are examples of application to a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the SNS content screen 800 uploaded to the SNS server may be displayed in a multimedia data format including a sender picture 801, a text 802, and a video 803.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the SNS content screen 810 downloaded from the SNS server through the wireless communication unit 110 is displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal. The display unit may be displayed in a multimedia data format including a sender picture 801, a text 802, and a video 803. SNS transmission icon 850 is displayed on the display unit, and when the user touches the SNS transmission icon 850, the SNS of the receiver terminal is searched for in the phonebook DB by searching the sender information uploading the SNS contents and the receiver information belonging to the social networking group. Check the type information. Herein, the input signal generation for transmitting the SNS content to the receiver terminal is performed by the touch of the SNS transmission icon 850. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be performed by setting a dedicated SNS transmission key of the user input unit.

On the other hand, when the SNS content is received, the controller 180 transmits an SNS type information request message (Query message) supported by a receiver terminal set as a sender and a social networking group to a mobile communication company server through a base station, and receives a response thereto. To update the SNS type information of the phonebook DB. If the existing SNS type information and the current SNS type information transmitted from the mobile communication company server do not match, a pop-up window (not shown) may be displayed on the display unit to set the SNS type information of the PhoneFook DB according to a user input.

Then, if the SNS type information of the receiver terminal set as the sender and the social networking group is set to the MMS message consisting of only the image and text, as shown in FIG. 8C, the controller 180 controls the sender picture 801 and the text 802. After generating the MMS message consisting of only), and transmits to the receiver terminal using the messaging function of the mobile communication terminal.

Here, when the sender information and the SNS type information of another receiver terminal belonging to the social networking group are set to an SMS message consisting of text only, as shown in FIG. 8D, after generating an SMS message consisting of text 802 only, moving is performed. The message is transmitted to the receiver terminal using the messaging function of the communication terminal.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method may be implemented as code that can be read by a processor in a medium in which a program is recorded. Examples of processor-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet). Include.

The above-described mobile communication terminal and the control method applied thereto are not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments are all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made. May be optionally combined.

181: data analysis unit 182: phone book DB
183: data conversion unit 184: data transmission unit

Claims (9)

Receiving SNS content from an SNS server;
Extracting sender information from the received SNS content;
Searching for the extracted sender and a receiver set as a social networking group;
Confirming SNS type information of the terminal of the retrieved recipient;
Generating a message by converting the SNS contents according to the SNS type information of a receiver terminal; And
And transmitting the generated message to a receiver terminal using a messaging function.
The method of claim 1,
Checking the SNS type information for the terminal of the retrieved receiver
Requesting SNS type information of a receiver terminal from a mobile communication company server;
Receiving SNS type information about the receiver terminal from the mobile communication company server; And
And updating the SNS type information of a phonebook DB by using the received SNS type information.
The method of claim 1,
The phone book DB includes at least one of a recipient phone book ID, a recipient name, a phone number, an e-mail address, a recipient image, and an SNS type of the receiver terminal. The phone book DB includes at least one sender information that is set and stored as a recipient and a social networking group. Social networking service providing method in a mobile communication terminal comprising a.
The method of claim 3, wherein the sender information is
A social networking service providing method in a mobile communication terminal comprising at least one of a sender name, a sender phonebook ID, and an SNS site.
The method of claim 1,
The SNS type information is at least one of SMS, MMS, email, the method of providing a social networking service in a mobile communication terminal.
A wireless communication unit for receiving SNS contents from an SNS server, and
And a control unit for generating a message converted according to the SNS type of the user terminal set to the social networking group and the sender information providing the received SNS content and transmitting the message to the receiver terminal. Mobile communication terminal.
The method of claim 6,
The control unit
A data analyzer extracting sender information from the SNS content received from the SNS server;
Phonebook DB that stores the receiver information, SNS type information of the receiver terminal, and the sender information, retrieves the receiver information set as a social networking group by receiving the extracted sender information and the SNS type information of the receiver terminal, and transmits the data to the data analyzer. ;
A data conversion unit for generating a message by converting the SNS contents according to the SNS type information of the receiver terminal;
And a data transmission unit configured to transmit the generated transmission message to a receiver terminal.
The method of claim 6,
The control unit
A mobile communication terminal using a social networking service providing method, comprising requesting SNS type information of a receiver terminal from a mobile communication company server and receiving and updating SNS type information of a phone book DB.
The method of claim 6,
The SNS type information is a mobile communication terminal using a social networking service providing method, characterized in that at least one of SMS, MMS, email.

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