KR20110132154A - Information providing apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information providing apparatus and method thereof are provided to display memo information at a reception terminal by receiving the memo information. CONSTITUTION: When a message is completed, a control unit(601) transmits the message to a reception terminal through a communication network. The control unit transmits data including the identification information of the reception terminal and information which requests the current location information of the reception terminal through the communication network when the reception terminal is located in a predetermined location. A communication unit(602) receives the current location information from the server. When the current location information is received from the server, the control unit transmits the message to the reception terminal through the server.

Description

Information provision apparatus and its method {INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to an information providing apparatus and a method thereof.

In general, the information providing apparatus according to the prior art is applied to various devices such as a mobile terminal, a notebook computer, a television, and provides various information such as a television broadcast program and voice information to a user.

An object of the present invention is to display the memo information on the display unit only when the current position matches the designated position, instead of immediately displaying the memo information when the memo information is received. The present invention provides an information providing apparatus and method for displaying the same on a receiving terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to transmit the pre-stored memo information to the receiving terminal through the calling terminal only when the location of the receiving terminal is located at the desired location of the calling terminal so that the receiving terminal can be located at the desired location of the calling terminal. The present invention provides an information providing apparatus and method capable of immediately recognizing a location and automatically transmitting corresponding memo information to a receiving terminal.

It is still another object of the present invention to display the memo information on the display only when the receiving terminal visits a place corresponding to the stored location information within the received time information, without immediately displaying the memo information on the display. Accordingly, the present invention provides an information providing apparatus and method for displaying the memo information on the receiving terminal only at a desired place and time of the calling terminal.

Another object of the present invention, by deleting the memo information when the current location is more than a predetermined distance from the place corresponding to the received location information when the memo information is received, effectively delete the memo information that the user will not confirm An apparatus for providing information and a method thereof are provided.

Another object of the present invention is to display the memo information when the memo information is received and the current position is located in the area corresponding to the received memo display area information, thereby reminding the memo information only in the area desired by the user of the calling terminal. There is provided an information providing apparatus and method thereof that can be displayed on a receiving terminal.

The information providing apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above objects, when the message is created, immediately transmits the message to the receiving terminal via a communication network, or when the location of the receiving terminal is located in a predetermined position A control unit which transmits data including information requesting current location information of the terminal and identification information of the receiving terminal to the server through the communication network; And a communication unit configured to receive the current location information from the server, wherein the control unit may transmit the message to the receiving terminal through the server when the current location information is received from the server.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller determines whether the current location of the receiving terminal matches the preset location, and if the current location matches the preset location, sends the message to the receiving terminal through the server. Can be sent to.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may display data including an item for inputting identification information of the receiving terminal, an item for inputting a place for displaying the message, and an item for inputting the message. Can be marked on.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may further display an item for inputting time information for displaying the message on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may further display an item for inputting zone information for displaying the message on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, when a specific zone on a digital map is selected, the controller may set the selected specific zone as the zone information and transmit the set zone information to the receiving terminal through the communication network.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information providing apparatus comprising: a communication unit configured to receive data including location information, a message, and identification information of a calling terminal from a server through a communication network; A control unit which displays inquiring information for inquiring whether to store the received data on a display unit and stores the received data in a storage unit when a confirmation key for storing the received data is selected in response to the inquiry information; And a location detector configured to detect a current location when the data is stored in the storage unit, wherein the controller may display the stored message on the display unit when the current location matches the received location information. .

As an example related to the present invention, when the controller displays the stored message on the display unit, the controller generates notification information indicating that the mobile communication terminal has arrived at a location corresponding to the location information, or notifies that the message has been confirmed. The notification information may be generated and the generated notification information may be transmitted to the calling terminal through the communication network.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may display the identification information and the message of the calling terminal when the current location matches the received location information on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit receives time information for displaying the message, and when the current location matches the received location information and the current time is within the time information, the stored message. It can be displayed on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may delete the stored message when the current time is after the time information.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may display an item for inputting a time for holding the message when the message is stored in the storage unit, and when the time inputted to the item has elapsed. You can delete the message automatically.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may delete the message stored in the storage unit when the current location is moved more than a predetermined distance from a place corresponding to the location information stored in the storage unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may receive zone information for displaying the message and display the stored message on the display unit when the current location is within a zone corresponding to the received zone information. .

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit receives zone information for displaying the message, and stores the stored message when the current location is within a zone corresponding to the zone information and the current time is within the time information. It can be displayed on the display unit.

The information providing method according to the present invention for achieving the above objects, when the message is created, immediately transmits the message to the receiving terminal through a communication network, or when the location of the receiving terminal is located in a predetermined position Transmitting data including information requesting current location information of the terminal and identification information of the receiving terminal to the server through the communication network; Receiving the current location information from the server; And when the current location information is received from the server, transmitting the message to the receiving terminal through the server.

An information providing method according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: receiving data including location information, a message, identification information of the originating terminal from a server via a communication network; Displaying, on a display unit, query information for inquiring whether to store the received data; If the confirmation key for storing the received data is selected in response to the inquiry information, storing the received data in a storage unit; Detecting a current position when the data is stored in the storage; And displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location matches the received location information.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention do not display memo information immediately when a memo information is received, and display the memo information only on the display part when the current location matches a designated location, thereby transmitting the information. The memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place desired by the user of the terminal.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention transmit a memo information, which is stored in advance, to the receiving terminal through the calling terminal only when the location of the receiving terminal is located at a desired position of the calling terminal. Immediately recognizes that the user of the calling terminal is located at a desired position, and has an effect of automatically transmitting the corresponding memo information to the receiving terminal.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention do not display memo information immediately upon receipt of memo information, but only when the receiving terminal visits a place corresponding to the stored location information within the received time information. By displaying the memo information on the display unit, the memo information can be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a desired place and time by the user of the calling terminal.

The information providing apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention, when the memo information is received by deleting the memo information when the current location is more than a predetermined distance from a place corresponding to the received location information, the user It also has the effect of effectively deleting memo information not to be confirmed.

An apparatus and method for providing information according to embodiments of the present invention display a memo information when a memo information is received and a current location is located in an area corresponding to the received memo display area information. The memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only in a desired area.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process of a mobile communication terminal.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a navigation device (vehicle navigation) device to which the information providing device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied.
6 is a block diagram showing an information providing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart showing a method of providing information according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exemplary view showing a message according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing information according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart showing an information providing method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exemplary view showing a message according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart showing a method of providing information according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
14 is an exemplary view showing a current position and a memo display area according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the memo information is not displayed immediately on the display unit when the memo information is received, and the memo information is displayed on the display unit only when the current position coincides with the designated position, thereby receiving the memo information only at a place desired by the user of the calling terminal. An information providing apparatus which can be displayed on the screen, and preferred embodiments of the method will be described with reference to FIGS.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 100 may also be implemented by components.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.

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

The position information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the position of the mobile terminal (it is possible to check the position of the vehicle when the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle). One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

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

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

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

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (“USIM”), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power to transmit the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device.

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

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile communication terminal 100.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 outputs the touch screen. In addition to the device can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Hereinafter, the proximity sensor 141 of the mobile communication terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process of the mobile communication terminal 100. Proximity-touch in the present invention means that the pointer is approached a predetermined distance away from the screen without actually touching the screen.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may include an acceleration sensor 142. The acceleration sensor 142 converts an acceleration signal in one direction into an electrical signal, and is widely used with the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The acceleration sensor 142 measures the acceleration of a large value embedded in an airbag system of a vehicle and used to detect a collision, and recognizes the minute movement of a human hand and uses the acceleration of a minute value used as an input means such as a game. There are many different types of measurements. The acceleration sensor 142 is usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package, and in some cases, only one Z axis is required depending on the use environment. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

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

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

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), the stimulation such as electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where the contact with the user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, map data, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). It can also perform a function for.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. And a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

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

The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code may be written in a software application written in a suitable programming language. Software code is also stored in the memory 160 and controlled. It may be executed by the unit 180.

The voice recognition module 182 recognizes the voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the information providing apparatus applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention, location information (location information set by the user of the other terminal), memo information, the other party terminal (outgoing) from the server via a wireless communication network A wireless communication unit 110 for receiving data including identification information of a terminal); A memory (160) for storing the received data; A location information module (eg, a GPS module) 115 for detecting a current location when the data is received; The controller 180 may display the stored memo information on the display unit 151 when the current location coincides with the received location information.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in Fig. 3, the vehicle navigation system includes an information providing center 30 which provides traffic information and various data (for example, programs, executable files, etc.); Telematics, which is mounted in a vehicle, receives traffic information through a long range wireless communication network 20 and / or a short range wireless communication network, and provides a road guidance service based on the GPS signal received through the satellite 10 and the traffic information. It consists of a terminal 200.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the information providing apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the information providing apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 4, the telematics terminal 200 includes a control unit (for example, a central processing unit, a CPU) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, and The main board 210 includes a key controller 211 for controlling various key signals and an LCD controller 214 for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying road guidance information on a digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently driving, and information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 210 is assigned with a unique device number for a code division multiple access (CDMA) module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, for locating a vehicle, tracking a driving route from a starting point to a destination, and the like. GPS module 207 for receiving a GPS signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, a CD deck (CD Deck) 208 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD) ), A gyro sensor 209 and the like. The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205.

In addition, the broadcast receiving module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a broadcast signal through the antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The camera 227 for capturing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 is provided with buttons for inputting various key signals, and the main board 210 provides a key signal corresponding to a user-selected button. To provide. In addition, the display unit 201 includes a proximity sensor and a touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG. 2.

The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voices. It consists of a signal processor 215 for processing a signal.

In addition, the audio board 217 is composed of a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal, and a tape deck 221 for reproducing an audio tape. The audio board 217 may further configure a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guide information based on map data and vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guide information.

The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through a proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 detects the position of the proximity touch when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in close proximity, and displays the position information corresponding to the detected position. Output to the control unit 212.

The voice recognition device (or voice recognition module) 301 recognizes a voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 displays a current location and a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the information providing apparatus applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the location information (location information set by the user of the counterpart terminal), the memo information, the counterpart terminal (sending terminal) from the server through a wireless communication network A communication unit (e.g., CDMA module 206) for receiving data including identification information of < RTI ID = 0.0 > A memory 213 for storing the received data; A position detector (for example, a GPS module) 207 for detecting a current position when the data is received; And a controller 212 which displays the stored memo information on the display unit 201 when the current location matches the received location information.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a navigation device (vehicle navigation) device 400 to which an information providing device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

The navigation device 400 is classified into an in dash type and an on dash type according to an installation type in the vehicle 200. The desiccation type navigation device (vehicle navigation) is inserted into a predetermined space allocated in a dash board of the vehicle 200 and fixedly mounted. The navigation device (vehicle navigation device) of the on-demand type is mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle 200 or installed using a constant support near it, and thus can be detached and carried from the vehicle 200.

The navigation (vehicle navigation) device 400 according to the present embodiments includes such an instant type and on-demand type navigation (vehicle navigation) device, and in addition, from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite in the vehicle 200. It includes all of the information processing apparatus capable of receiving and / or processing traffic information, such as various portable terminals that can perform a navigation function in conjunction with the GPS receiver for receiving the transmitted navigation message.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the navigation device 400 receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal received from a satellite, and based on the received GPS signal, the navigation device (telematic terminal 200 or mobile communication). A GPS module 401 for generating first vehicle position data of the same position as that of the terminal 100; A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 402 for generating second vehicle position data based on a driving direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; A storage unit (or memory) 404 for storing map data and various information; A vehicle estimation position is generated based on the first vehicle position data and the second vehicle position data, and the generated vehicle estimation position and a link in the map data stored in the storage unit 404 (map matching link or map matching road). Map matching unit (403) for matching and outputting the matched map information (map matching result); A communication unit 408 for receiving real-time traffic information from the information providing center and / or surrounding vehicles through the wireless communication network 500, receiving traffic light information, and performing telephone communication; A controller 407 for generating road guidance information based on the matched map information (map matching result); A display unit 405 for displaying a road guidance map (including interest point information) included in the road guidance information and the traffic light information; And a voice output unit 406 for outputting voice guidance information (road guidance voice message) included in the road guide information and voice signal corresponding to the traffic light information.

The communication unit 408 may further include a hands-free having a Bluetooth module, and may receive a broadcast signal including traffic information in TPEG format from a broadcasting station through an antenna.

The communication unit 408 may receive a call signal and / or text message received through a base station, further include a handsfree having a Bluetooth module, and receive a broadcast signal including traffic information in TPEG format from a broadcasting station through an antenna. It may be. The broadcast signal includes not only video and audio data according to various standards such as terrestrial or satellite digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital audio broadcasting (DAB), and digital video broadcasting (DVB-T, DVB-H), but also traffic information (TPEG). And additional information such as traffic information and various additional data according to a service, a binary format for scene (BIFS) data service. In addition, the communication unit 408 tunes a signal band provided with traffic information, demodulates the tuned signal, and outputs the demodulated signal to a TPEG decoder (included in the control unit 407).

The TPEG decoder decodes the traffic information in the TPEG format and provides the controller 407 with various information including the traffic light information included in the traffic information.

The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. .

Signals received through the GPS module 401 are 802.11, Bluetooth, UWB, which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN, including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.15, a standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs) including Zigbee, and wireless metro area networks (BWAs) including fixed wireless access (FWA), etc. The wireless communication method such as 802.16, which is a standard standard for mobile communication, and 802.20, which is a standard for mobile Internet for mobile broadband (MBWA: Mobile Broadband Wireless Access) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. Location information may be provided to the navigation device 400.

An input unit may be further configured in the navigation device 400. The input unit may select a function desired by a user or receive information, and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone may be used.

The map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads map data corresponding to a driving route from the storage unit 404.

The map matching unit 403 matches the estimated vehicle position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. . For example, the map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated vehicle position and the map data stored in the storage unit 404. The links within the link are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 407. The map matching unit 403 may output road attribute information, such as a tomographic road or a double layer road, included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. In addition, the function of the map matching unit 403 may be implemented in the controller 407.

The storage unit 404 stores map data. At this time, the stored map data includes geographic coordinates (Geographic Coordinate or longitude coordinates) for displaying latitude and longitude in degrees and seconds (DMS unit: Degree / Minute / Second). Here, the stored map data may use Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates, Universal Polar System (UPS) coordinates, Transverse Mercator (TM) coordinates, etc. in addition to the geographic coordinates.

The storage unit 404 stores various information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), and function characteristic information according to a specific position of the map data.

The storage unit 404 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

The storage unit 404 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the navigation device 400 to operate.

The storage unit 404 stores destination information input from a user through the input unit. In this case, the destination information may be a destination, or one of a departure point and a destination.

The display unit 405 displays image information (or road guidance map) included in the road guide information generated by the control unit 407. Here, the display unit 405 includes a touch sensor (touch screen) and a proximity sensor. The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. have.

When displaying the image information, the display unit 405 may display various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 404. have. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 405 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The voice output unit 406 outputs voice information (or a voice message for the road guide information) included in the road guide information generated by the controller 407. Here, the voice output unit 406 may be an amplifier or a speaker.

The controller 407 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 405 and the voice output unit 406. In this case, the display unit 405 displays the road guide information.

The real-time traffic information is received from the control unit 407, the information providing center and / or a terminal (vehicle navigation device) mounted in the surrounding vehicle to generate road guidance information.

The controller 407 may be connected through a call center and a communication unit 408 to perform a telephone call or to transmit / receive information between the navigation device 400 and the call center. Here, the communication unit 408 further includes a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short range wireless communication method.

On the other hand, the information providing device applied to the navigation (vehicle navigation) device 400 according to embodiments of the present invention, the location information (location information set by the user of the other terminal), the memo from the server via the wireless communication network 500 A communication unit 408 for receiving data including information and identification information of a counterpart terminal (sending terminal); A storage unit 404 for storing the received data; A position detector (for example, a GPS module) 401 for detecting a current position when the data is received; And a controller 407 which displays the stored memo information on the display unit 405 when the current location matches the received location information.

Hereinafter, an information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Information providing apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention is not only applied to the mobile communication terminal 100, the telematics terminal 200, the navigation device 400, but also a smart phone (notebook), notebook computer (notebook) It may also be applied to a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), or the like.

6 is a block diagram showing an information providing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 6, the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the location information (location information set by the user of the other terminal), memo information (or message) from the server 700 via a wireless communication network A communication unit 602 for receiving data including identification information of a counterpart terminal (sending terminal); A storage unit 604 for storing the received data; A position detector (for example, a GPS module) 605 for detecting a current position when the data is received; And a controller 601 which displays the stored memo information on the display unit 603 when the current location matches the received location information.

The controller 601 may display the identification information of the counterpart terminal (calling terminal) on the display unit 603 when the current location matches the received location information.

When the stored memo information is displayed on the display unit 603, the controller 601 generates notification information indicating that the information providing device (information providing device of the mobile communication terminal) has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information. Alternatively, notification information indicating that the memo information is confirmed by the user may be transmitted to the counterpart terminal 800 through the wireless communication network.

The server 700 is a wireless communication system and connects communication between mobile communication terminals (for example, a calling terminal and a receiving terminal) through the wireless communication network.

Hereinafter, the operation of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

7 is a flowchart showing a method of providing information according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication unit 602 receives data including location information, memo information, and identification information of the counterpart terminal (sending terminal) 800 from the server 700 through a wireless communication network (S11). For example, the counterpart terminal 800 receives identification information (for example, a telephone number and / or name of a receiving terminal) of a receiving terminal (a mobile communication terminal including an information providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention). Displays a message including an item for input, an item for inputting a place (location) for displaying memo information, and an item for inputting memo information (for example, a personal memo created by the user of the calling terminal). can do.

8 is an exemplary view showing a message according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, the counterpart terminal (calling terminal) 800 is an item 8-1 for inputting identification information (for example, a telephone number and / or name of a receiving terminal) and a memo of the receiving terminal. A message including an item 8-2 for inputting a place (location) for displaying information and an item 8-3 for inputting memo information (personal memo) is displayed. When the other party's terminal 800 inputs information (identification information of the receiving terminal, location information to display memo information, memo information) into the message, the counterpart terminal 800 transmits the message to the identification information of the originating terminal (for example, origination). Along with the telephone number and / or name of the terminal, to the receiving terminal (mobile communication terminal including the information providing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention) via the server 700. Here, when the user selects the user face picture 8-4) of the receiving terminal in the contact, the telephone number and / or name corresponding to the face picture 8-4 is automatically added to the item 8-1 of the message. Can also be entered. The counterpart terminal 800 may input a current location into the item 8-2 or a location selected on a digital map into the item 8-2 according to a user's selection.

The storage unit 604 (storing unit of the receiving terminal) stores the received data when the data is received. Here, the control unit 601 displays information indicating that the data has been received (for example, data has been received from the calling terminal) on the display unit 603, and the user confirms the displayed information with the confirmation key (for example). For example, when the OK key is selected, the data may be stored in the storage unit 604 and the cancel key (for example, the NO key) may be deleted. That is, the controller 601 displays inquiry information for inquiring whether to store the received data on the display unit 603, and if a confirmation key for storing the received data is selected in response to the inquiry information, The received data is stored in the storage unit 604.

When the data is received, the position detector 605 detects the current position in real time under the control of the controller 601 (S12), and outputs the detected current position to the controller 601. On the other hand, the position detector 605 detects the current position in real time under the control of the controller 601 when the data is stored in the storage unit 604, and outputs the detected current position to the controller 601. You may.

The controller 601 compares whether the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 (S13). For example, assuming that the location information stored in the storage unit 604 is "Gangnam Station" in Korea, the controller 601 may determine that the current location is the "Gangnam Station" based on the current location and the stored location information. Determine the cognition.

The controller 601 displays memo information stored in the storage unit 604 on the display unit 603 when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 (S14). For example, the control unit 601 does not immediately display the memo information on the display unit 603, but displays the stored memo information on the display unit 603 only when the current location is the “Gangnam Station”. Thus, the memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place desired by the user of the calling terminal.

The controller 601 generates notification information indicating that the receiving terminal has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information when the stored memo information is displayed on the display unit 603, or the memo information is confirmed by the user. It generates notification information indicating that the (S15), and transmits the generated notification information to the counterpart terminal (sending terminal) 800 through the wireless communication network (S16).

Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the first embodiment of the present invention do not immediately display the memo information on the display unit 603 when the memo information is received, and only when the current position coincides with the stored position. By displaying the information on the display unit 603, the memo information can be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place desired by the user of the calling terminal. That is, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the first embodiment of the present invention may display memo information only at a desired location.

Hereinafter, the operation of the information providing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 9.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing information according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 601 transmits data including location information and identification information (for example, a telephone number) of the counterpart terminal (receiving terminal) to the server 700 through the communication unit 602 (S21). . The location information indicates information for requesting the current location information of the counterpart terminal when the location of the counterpart terminal (receiving terminal) is located at a specific location (a location selected by the user of the calling terminal).

The server 700 receives the location information and identification information of the counterpart terminal, detects a current location of the counterpart terminal based on the identification number, and the counterpart terminal corresponds to the received location information ( Location information), via the communication unit 602, notification information (for example, current location information of the other party's terminal) indicating that the other party's terminal is located at a place (location) corresponding to the received location information. It transmits to the control part 601.

The control unit 601 receives the current location information of the counterpart terminal through the communication unit 602 (S22), determines whether the current location matches the transmitted location information (S23), and the current location is the If it matches the transmitted location information, the memo information is transmitted to the counterpart terminal through the server 700 (S24).

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the second embodiment of the present invention transmit the pre-stored memo information to the receiving terminal through the calling terminal only when the location of the receiving terminal is located at a desired location of the calling terminal. As a result, the receiving terminal can recognize that the user of the calling terminal is located at a desired position, and can automatically transmit the corresponding memo information to the receiving terminal.

Hereinafter, the operation of the information providing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 10.

10 is a flowchart showing an information providing method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication unit 602 receives data including location information, memo information, identification information of the counterpart terminal (sending terminal), and time information for maintaining the memo information from the server 700 through a wireless communication network ( S31). For example, the calling terminal 800 inputs an item for inputting identification information (eg, a phone number and / or name of the receiving terminal) and a place (location) for displaying memo information. A message including an item for inputting, an item for inputting memo information (personal memo), and time information for holding the memo information can be displayed.

11 is an exemplary view showing a message according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 11, the counterpart terminal (calling terminal) 800 is an item 8-1 for inputting identification information (for example, a telephone number and / or name of a receiving terminal) and a memo of the receiving terminal. An item 8-2 for inputting a place (location) for displaying information, an item 8-3 for inputting memo information (personal memo), and time information for retaining the memo information (e.g., For example, a message including an item 11-1 for inputting AM 9:00 to PM 2:00 is displayed. When the other party's terminal 800 inputs the information into the message, the counterpart terminal 800 transmits the message through the server 700 together with identification information of the calling terminal (for example, a phone number and / or name of the calling terminal). Send to the receiving terminal. In this case, the counterpart terminal 800 may input a current location into the item 8-2 or a location selected on a digital map into the item 8-2 according to a user's selection.

The storage unit 604 (storing unit of the receiving terminal) stores the received data when the data is received.

When the data is received, the position detector 605 detects the current position in real time under the control of the controller 601 (S22), and outputs the detected current position to the controller 601.

The controller 601 compares the current position with the position information stored in the storage unit 604 (S33). For example, assuming that the location information stored in the storage unit 604 is "Gangnam Station" in Korea, the controller 601 may determine that the current location is the "Gangnam Station" based on the current location and the stored location information. Determine the cognition.

The controller 601 determines whether the current time is within the received time information when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 (S34). For example, the control unit 601 may be configured such that the receiving terminal is located in the "Gangnam Station" from 9 am to 2 pm (the received location information) when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604. It is determined whether it has arrived ("a place corresponding to the said location information).

The controller 601 transmits memo information stored in the storage unit 604 to the display unit 603 when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 and the current time is within the time information. It is displayed (S35). For example, the controller 601 does not immediately display the memo information on the display unit 603. The controller 601 stores the memo information only when the current location is within the time zone and the current time is within the time information. By displaying memo information on the display unit 603, the memo information can be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place and time desired by the user of the calling terminal.

The controller 601 generates notification information indicating that the receiving terminal has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information when the stored memo information is displayed on the display unit 603, or the memo information is confirmed by the user. It generates notification information indicating that the (S36), and transmits the generated notification information to the counterpart terminal (sending terminal) 800 through the wireless communication network (S37).

On the other hand, the controller 601 automatically deletes memo information stored in the storage unit 604 when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 and the current time is after the time information. (S38). For example, the controller 601 deletes the memo information when the receiving terminal arrives at the "Gangnam Station" after a time designated by the user of the calling terminal.

The controller 601 may display, on the display unit 603, an item for inputting time information for setting a period for maintaining the memo information when the memo information is stored in the storage unit 604. have. For example, the controller 601 displays, on the display unit 603, an item for inputting time information for setting a period for maintaining the memo information when the memo information is stored in the storage unit 604. And the stored memo information is automatically deleted after "3 days" when "3 days" is set for the item.

Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the third embodiment of the present invention do not immediately display the memo information on the display unit 603 when the memo information is received, but the position where the receiving terminal is stored within the received time information. By displaying the memo information on the display unit 603 only when visiting a place corresponding to the information, the memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place and a time desired by the user of the calling terminal. That is, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the third embodiment of the present invention may display memo information only at a desired location and time.

Hereinafter, the operation of the information providing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 12.

12 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication unit 602 receives data including location information, memo information, identification information of the counterpart terminal (sending terminal), and time information for maintaining the memo information from the server 700 through a wireless communication network ( S41).

The storage unit 604 (storing unit of the receiving terminal) stores the received data when the data is received.

When the data is received, the position detector 605 detects the current position in real time under the control of the controller 601 (S42), and outputs the detected current position to the controller 601.

The controller 601 compares the current position with the position information stored in the storage unit 604 (S43). For example, assuming that the location information stored in the storage unit 604 is "Gangnam Station" in Korea, the controller 601 may determine that the current location is the "Gangnam Station" based on the current location and the stored location information. Determine the cognition.

The controller 601 determines whether the current time is within the received time information when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 (S44). For example, the control unit 601 may be configured such that the receiving terminal is located in the "Gangnam Station" from 9 am to 2 pm (the received location information) when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604. It is determined whether it has arrived ("a place corresponding to the said location information).

The controller 601 transmits memo information stored in the storage unit 604 to the display unit 603 when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 and the current time is within the time information. Display (S45). For example, the controller 601 does not immediately display the memo information on the display unit 603. The controller 601 stores the memo information only when the current location is within the time zone and the current time is within the time information. By displaying memo information on the display unit 603, the memo information can be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place and time desired by the user of the calling terminal.

The controller 601 generates notification information indicating that the receiving terminal has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information when the stored memo information is displayed on the display unit 603, or the memo information is confirmed by the user. It generates notification information indicating that the (S46), and transmits the generated notification information to the counterpart terminal (sending terminal) 800 through the wireless communication network (S47).

On the other hand, the controller 601 automatically deletes memo information stored in the storage unit 604 when the current location matches the location information stored in the storage unit 604 and the current time is after the time information. (S49). For example, the controller 601 deletes the memo information when the receiving terminal arrives at the "Gangnam Station" after a time designated by the user of the calling terminal.

Meanwhile, the controller 601 determines whether the current location does not match the location information stored in the storage unit 604, and the current location gradually moves away from a place corresponding to the location information stored in the storage unit 604. And deletes memo information stored in the storage unit 604 when the current location gradually moves away from a place corresponding to the location information stored in the storage unit 604 (S49). For example, the control unit 601 may store the storage unit when a current location transmitted in real time is separated from a place corresponding to the location information stored in the storage unit 604 by a predetermined distance (for example, 1 km to 10 km). The memo information stored in 604 is deleted.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and the method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when the memo information is received when the current position from the place corresponding to the received position information is more than a predetermined distance away from the memo information By deleting, memo information which the user does not confirm can be effectively deleted.

Hereinafter, the operation of the information providing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 13-14.

13 is a flowchart showing a method of providing information according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication unit 602 receives data including memo display area information, memo information, identification information of a counterpart terminal (sending terminal), and time information for maintaining the memo information from the server 700 through a wireless communication network. (S51). The memo display area information indicates an area to display the memo information. For example, an area for displaying the memo information is set by a user of the calling terminal by selecting a draw area to display the memo information on a digital map or inputting a desired area (eg, Gangnam-gu, Seoul). Can be.

The storage unit 604 (storing unit of the receiving terminal) stores the received data when the data is received.

When the data is received, the position detector 605 detects the current position in real time under the control of the controller 601 (S52), and outputs the detected current position to the controller 601.

The controller 601 determines whether the current location is within a memo display area stored in the storage 604 (S53). For example, assuming that the memo display area stored in the storage unit 604 is the "Gangnam-gu area" of Korea, the controller 601 may determine that the current location is based on the current location and the stored memo display area information. It is determined whether the "Gangnam-gu area" has been entered.

14 is an exemplary view showing a current position and a memo display area according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 14, assuming that a user of the calling terminal draws and selects an area 14-2 to display the memo information on a digital map, the control unit 601 selects the current position. It is determined whether (14-1) enters an area (or area) 14-2 corresponding to the memo display area information stored in the storage unit 604. Here, the controller 601 does not display the current location 14-1 and the memo display area information 14-2 on the display unit 603, but the current location enters the memo display area. Judge. On the other hand, the controller 601 may display the current location and the memo display area on the display unit 603 according to a user's request or a designer's intention.

The controller 601 determines whether the current time is within the received time information when the current location is within a zone (note display zone) corresponding to the memo display zone information (S54). For example, the control unit 601 may be configured such that the receiving terminal is located in the "Gangnam-gu area" from 9 am to 2 pm (the received location information) when the current location exists in an area corresponding to the memo display area information. It is determined whether it has arrived (an area corresponding to the memo display area information).

The control unit 601 displays memo information stored in the storage unit 604 when the current location exists in a memo display area stored in the storage unit 604 and a current time is within the time information. (S55). For example, the control unit 601 does not immediately display the memo information on the display unit 603, but only when the current location is the "Gangnam-gu area" and the current time is within the time information. By displaying the stored memo information on the display unit 603, the memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only in an area and a time desired by the user of the calling terminal.

The controller 601 generates notification information indicating that the receiving terminal has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information when the stored memo information is displayed on the display unit 603, or the memo information is confirmed by the user. Generate notification information informing that the information (S56), and transmits the generated notification information to the counterpart terminal (sending terminal) 800 through the wireless communication network (S57).

On the other hand, when the current position is in the zone corresponding to the memo display zone information stored in the storage unit 604, the controller 601 stores memo information stored in the storage unit 604 if the current time is after the time information. Automatically delete (S58). For example, the controller 601 deletes the memo information when the receiving terminal arrives in the "Gangnam-gu area" after a time designated by the user of the calling terminal.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention display memo information when the memo information is received and the current position is located in an area corresponding to the received memo display area information. The memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only in an area desired by the user of the calling terminal. That is, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention may display memo information only at a desired area and time.

As described above, the information providing apparatus and method according to the embodiments of the present invention do not display memo information immediately when the memo information is received, and the memo information is only displayed when the current location matches the specified location. By displaying on the display unit, the memo information can be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place desired by the user of the calling terminal.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention transmit a memo information, which is stored in advance, to the receiving terminal through the calling terminal only when the location of the receiving terminal is located at a desired position of the calling terminal. Immediately recognizes that the user of the calling terminal is located at a desired location, and automatically transmits the corresponding memo information to the receiving terminal.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention do not display memo information immediately upon receipt of memo information, but only when the receiving terminal visits a place corresponding to the stored location information within the received time information. By displaying the memo information on the display unit, the memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only at a place and a time desired by the user of the calling terminal.

The information providing apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention, when the memo information is received by deleting the memo information when the current location is more than a predetermined distance from a place corresponding to the received location information, the user You can effectively delete memo information that you do not want to check.

An apparatus and method for providing information according to embodiments of the present invention display a memo information when a memo information is received and a current location is located in an area corresponding to the received memo display area information. The memo information may be displayed on the receiving terminal only in a desired area.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

601: control unit 602: communication unit
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Claims (30)

When the message is created, information is immediately transmitted to the receiving terminal through a communication network or when the location of the receiving terminal is located at a preset position, information for requesting current location information of the receiving terminal and identification information of the receiving terminal. A control unit transmitting data including a data to a server through the communication network;
And a communication unit for receiving the current location information from the server, wherein the control unit transmits the message to the receiving terminal through the server when the current location information is received from the server. Information provision device of the terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
Determining whether the current location of the receiving terminal matches the preset location; and transmitting the message to the receiving terminal through the server if the current location matches the preset location. Informational device. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And displaying data including an item for inputting identification information of the receiving terminal, an item for inputting a place to display the message, and an item for inputting the message on a display unit. Informational device. The apparatus of claim 3,
And an item for inputting time information for displaying the message, on the display unit. The apparatus of claim 3,
And an item for inputting zone information for displaying the message, on the display unit. 6. The apparatus of claim 5,
And when the specific zone on the digital map is selected, set the selected specific zone as the zone information, and transmit the set zone information to the receiving terminal through the communication network. A communication unit for receiving data including location information, a message, and identification information of a calling terminal from a server through a communication network;
A control unit which displays inquiring information for inquiring whether to store the received data on a display unit and stores the received data in a storage unit when a confirmation key for storing the received data is selected in response to the inquiry information;
And a position detector for detecting a current position when the data is stored in the storage unit, wherein the controller displays the stored message on the display unit when the current position matches the received position information. An information providing apparatus for a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
Generating the notification information indicating that the mobile communication terminal has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information when generating the stored message on the display unit, generating notification information indicating that the message has been confirmed, and generating the notification information. Transmitting information to the calling terminal through the communication network. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
And displaying the identification information and the message of the calling terminal on the display unit when the current location matches the received location information. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
Receiving time information for displaying the message, and displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location matches the received location information and the current time is within the time information. Informational device. The method of claim 10, wherein the control unit,
And delete the stored message when the current time is later than the time information. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
A display for displaying an item for inputting a time for holding the message when the message is stored in the storage, and automatically deleting the message when the time entered in the item elapses; An information providing device of a communication terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
And deleting the message stored in the storage unit when the current location moves more than a predetermined distance from a place corresponding to the location information stored in the storage unit. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
Receiving zone information for displaying the message, and displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location is within a zone corresponding to the received zone information. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit,
Receiving zone information for displaying the message, and displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location is within a zone corresponding to the zone information and a current time is within the time information. Information provision device of the terminal. When the message is created, information is immediately transmitted to the receiving terminal through a communication network or when the location of the receiving terminal is located at a preset position, information for requesting current location information of the receiving terminal and identification information of the receiving terminal. Transmitting data including a data to a server through the communication network;
Receiving the current location information from the server;
And transmitting the message to the receiving terminal through the server when the current location information is received from the server. The method of claim 16, wherein transmitting the message comprises:
Determining whether the current location of the receiving terminal coincides with the preset location;
And transmitting the message to the receiving terminal through the server if the current location matches the preset location. The method of claim 16,
And displaying on the display unit data including an item for inputting identification information of the receiving terminal, an item for inputting a place for displaying the message, and an item for inputting the message. Information providing method of the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 18,
And displaying an item for inputting time information for displaying the message on the display unit. The method of claim 18,
And displaying an item for inputting zone information for displaying the message on the display unit. The method of claim 20, wherein displaying the item for inputting the zone information comprises:
When a specific zone on the digital map is selected, setting the selected specific zone as the zone information;
And transmitting the set area information to the receiving terminal through the communication network. Receiving data including location information, a message, and identification information of a calling terminal from a server through a communication network;
Displaying, on a display unit, query information for inquiring whether to store the received data;
If the confirmation key for storing the received data is selected in response to the inquiry information, storing the received data in a storage unit;
Detecting a current position when the data is stored in the storage;
And displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location matches the received location information. The method of claim 22,
Generating notification information indicating that the mobile communication terminal has arrived at a place corresponding to the location information when generating the stored message on the display unit, or generating notification information indicating that the message has been confirmed;
And transmitting the generated notification information to the calling terminal through the communication network. The method of claim 22, wherein displaying the message comprises:
And displaying the identification information and the message of the calling terminal on the display unit when the current location matches the received location information. The method of claim 22,
Receiving time information for displaying the message;
And displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location coincides with the received location information and the current time is within the time information. The method of claim 25,
And deleting the stored message when the current time is later than the time information. The method of claim 22,
Displaying an item for inputting a time for holding the message when the message is stored in the storage unit;
And automatically deleting the message when the time inputted to the item has elapsed. The method of claim 22,
And deleting the message stored in the storage unit when the current location moves more than a predetermined distance from a place corresponding to the location information stored in the storage unit. The method of claim 22, wherein the control unit,
Receiving zone information for displaying the message;
And displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location is within a zone corresponding to the received zone information. The method of claim 22,
Receiving zone information for displaying the message;
And displaying the stored message on the display unit when the current location is within a zone corresponding to the zone information and a current time is within the time information.

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