KR20110139030A - Information providing apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information providing apparatus and method thereof are provided to output second information to selected sub-apparatus by selecting the sub-apparatus which includes audio output. CONSTITUTION: When the state of a portable terminal is located in an event alarm mode, a control unit(601) requests first information matched with preset event to a server. A communication unit(602) receives the requested first information. The control unit searches second information which is matched with the received first information.

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 provide an information providing apparatus and method for a mobile terminal capable of confirming the latest information on a predetermined event at a desired time and / or location.

The information providing apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object, when the mobile terminal is in the event alarm mode, if the current position of the mobile terminal is a preset position, matching the preset event and a predetermined condition associated with the preset event A control unit for requesting the first information to be a server through a communication network; And a communication unit configured to receive the requested first information through the communication network, wherein the control unit searches for the second information matching the received first information among the information stored in the storage unit, and the retrieved second information. Can be output through the output unit.

As an example related to the present invention, when the current time is a preset event time, the controller may request the server for information matching the preset event and a preset condition associated with the preset event.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may display the searched second information on a display unit or output a voice through a voice output unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may inform the second information through at least one of vibration, ringtone, and music.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the control unit may include: a location input window for inputting a specific location or place to perform the event when an event alarm setting mode is selected; An event input window for inputting an event; The event alarm setting mode including a condition input window for inputting a condition associated with the event may be displayed on the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the event alarm setting mode may further include an event time input window for inputting a time for performing the event.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may designate a specific location or place to perform the event based on one of place name, business name, address, and phone number.

As an example related to the present invention, when the location input window is selected, the controller displays a digital map on the display unit, and when a first location is selected on the digital map displayed on the display unit, the controller controls the preset first location to be preset. Can be stored in the storage as a location.

As an example related to the present invention, when the second information is retrieved, the controller searches for a peripheral device through a wireless communication network, requests screen size information from the peripheral device, and the requested screen size is the mobile terminal. The second information may be transmitted to the peripheral device through the wireless communication network when the screen size of the display unit is larger than the screen size of the display unit.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may output the second information through the output unit when the screen size of the peripheral device is smaller than the screen size of the display unit of the mobile terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, when the second information is retrieved, the controller searches for a peripheral device through a wireless communication network, requests an audio output level from the peripheral device, and the requested audio output level is moved. The second information may be transmitted to the peripheral device through the wireless communication network when it is greater than the audio output level of the terminal.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may output the second information through the output unit when the audio output level of the peripheral device is smaller than the audio output level of the mobile terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may output the second information through a preset output unit.

The information providing method according to the present invention for achieving the above object, when the mobile terminal is in the event alarm mode, if the current position of the mobile terminal is a predetermined position, matching a predetermined event and a predetermined condition associated with the predetermined event Requesting the server for the first information to be communicated through a communication network; Receiving the requested first information through the communication network; Retrieving second information matching the received first information from information stored in a storage; And outputting the retrieved second information through an output unit.

Information providing apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention, when the mobile terminal is in the event alarm mode, the current position of the mobile terminal Is a preset location, receives a predetermined event from a server and a first information matching a predetermined condition associated with the preset event, and retrieves second information matching the received information (first information) from a storage unit. And, by providing the searched second information to the user, it is possible to check the latest information on the event preset in the desired time and / or location.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when providing the searched second information to the user screen based on the screen size information of the peripheral device, the user can effectively confirm the second information By selecting a peripheral device having a and displaying the second information on the screen of the selected peripheral device, it is possible to more effectively check the latest information on the preset event at a time and / or location desired by the user.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when providing the searched second information to the user, the user can effectively confirm the second information based on the audio output information of the peripheral device By selecting a peripheral device having an output and outputting the second information to the audio output unit of the selected peripheral device, it is possible to more effectively check the latest information on a preset event at a time and / or location desired by the user.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may omit a process of searching for all peripheral devices by outputting the second information through a predetermined output unit.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the power of the predetermined output unit is turned off, by transmitting a control signal for turning on the power of the predetermined output unit to the predetermined output unit to the The second information is transmitted to the preset output unit after the preset output unit is turned on, so that the second information is stored even if the preset output unit (for example, a display unit of a television, a refrigerator, or a radio) is turned off. It may be output through a predetermined output unit.

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 of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary view illustrating an event alarm setting mode displayed on a display unit of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram showing map data displayed on a display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exemplary view showing an event alarm mode displayed on a display unit of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another event alarm mode displayed on a display unit of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a block diagram showing an information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing information in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing information in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of an information providing apparatus and method of a mobile terminal capable of confirming latest information on a preset event at a time and / or location desired by a user will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14.

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.

Meanwhile, in the information providing apparatus applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in an event alarm mode, a current position of the mobile communication terminal 100 is preset. A controller 180 for requesting a server through the communication network a preset event and information matching a preset condition associated with the preset event; And a communication unit 110 for receiving the requested information (first information) from the server through the communication network, wherein the controller 180 is configured to receive the received information (first information) from among information stored in the memory 160. Search for information (second information) matching the information, and output the searched information (second information) through an output unit (for example, the display unit 151 and / or the sound output module 152). .

When the event time is further set by the user, the controller 180 determines whether the current time is within the event time range, and when the current time is within the event time range, the controller 180 is applied to the preset event and the preset event. The server may also request information (first information) matching the associated preset condition.

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.

Meanwhile, the information providing apparatus applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention may be preset if the current position of the telematics terminal 200 is a preset position when the telematics terminal 200 is in an event alarm mode. A controller 212 for requesting a server through the communication network an information matching the event and a predetermined condition associated with the preset event; And a communication unit (for example, a CDMA module 206) for receiving the requested information (first information) from the server through the communication network, wherein the control unit 212 includes information stored in the memory 213. Search for information (second information) matching the received information (first information), and output the retrieved information (second information) to an output unit (for example, a display unit 201 and / or an audio output unit ( 226)).

When the event time is further set by the user, the controller 212 determines whether the current time is within the event time range, and when the current time is within the event time range, the controller 212 determines the preset event and the preset event. The server may also request information (first information) matching the associated preset condition.

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 an embodiment of the present invention, when the navigation device 400 is in the event alarm mode, the current position of the navigation device 400 is preset A control unit (407) for requesting a server through a communication network for information matching a preset event and a preset condition associated with the preset event, if the location; And a communication unit 408 for receiving the requested information (first information) from the server through the communication network, wherein the control unit 407 includes the received information (the first information) among the information stored in the storage unit 404. Search for information (second information) matching the first information, and output the searched information (second information) through an output unit (for example, the display unit 405 and / or the audio output unit 406). .

If the event time is further set by the user, the controller 407 determines whether the current time is within the event time range, and when the current time is within the event time range, the controller 407 determines the preset event and the preset event. The server may also request information (first information) matching the associated preset condition.

Hereinafter, an information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 11. The information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the embodiments of the present invention are not only applied to a mobile terminal such as the mobile communication terminal 100, the telematics terminal 200, the navigation device 400, but also a smart phone, The present invention may also be applied to mobile terminals such as notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, the information providing apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a preset event and the preset information when the current position of the mobile terminal is a preset position when the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode. A controller 601 for requesting the server 700 for information matching a preset condition associated with a preset event; And a communication unit 602 that receives the requested information (first information) from the server 700 through the communication network, wherein the control unit 601 receives the received information from the information stored in the storage unit 604. Search for information (second information) matching the information (first information), and output the searched information (second information) (e.g., display unit 603 and / or audio output unit (not shown)). ) Here, the communication unit 602 includes both a long range wireless communication unit and a short range wireless communication unit.

If the event time is further set by the user, the controller 601 determines whether the current time is within the event time range, and when the current time is within the event time range, the controller 601 is applied to the preset event and the preset event. Information (first information) matching the associated preset condition may be requested to the server 700.

Hereinafter, a method for setting the event alarm mode will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

7 is an exemplary view illustrating an event alarm setting mode displayed on a display unit of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 7, the controller 601 includes: an event time input window 7-1 for inputting a time to perform an event when the event alarm setting mode is selected by a user; A position (interest position) input window 7-2 for the user to input a specific position or place at which the event will be performed; Event input window (7-3) for inputting an event such as a work to be performed by the user (eg, going out, meetings, meetings, appointments, purchasing goods and watching performances, hobby activities, visiting restaurants, visiting places of interest, etc.) and; The event alarm setting mode including a condition (event condition) input window 7-4 for inputting a condition associated with the event is displayed on the display unit 603.

When a time is input to the event time input window 7-1 by the user, the controller 601 stores the input time in the storage 604. In addition, the control unit 601 is a preset time (for example, 6-7 o'clock in the morning, 7-8 o'clock in the morning, 8-9 o'clock in the morning) when the event time input window 7-1 is selected by the user. .... .. 11-11 on the display unit 603, and if a specific time is selected by the user from the displayed list, the selected time is the event time input window 7-1. ), And the determined time is stored in the storage unit 604.

The control unit 601 stores the location information in the storage unit 604 when a location (location information) is input by the user in the location (interest position) input window 7-2. In addition, the control unit 601 displays a list indicating a preset position (eg, home, company, restaurant, etc.) when the position (interest position) input window 7-2 is selected by the user. 603, and if a specific position is selected from the displayed list by the user, it is determined that the selected position is input to the position (interest position) input window 7-2, and the determined position is stored. Store in section 604.

When the event is input by the user in the event input window 7-3, the controller 601 stores the event in the storage 604. In addition, the control unit 601 is a predetermined event (eg, going out, meeting, meeting, appointment, goods purchase and performance viewing, hobby activity, restaurant, when the event input window 7-3 is selected by the user) A list indicating visits, visits to places of interest, etc.) is displayed on the display unit 603, and when a specific event is selected by the user from the displayed list, the selected event is inputted to the event input window 7-3. And the determined event is stored in the storage unit 604.

When the condition is input by the user in the condition input window 7-4, the control unit 601 stores the condition in the storage unit 604. In addition, the controller 601 displays a list indicating a preset condition (for example, an umbrella, a bus, a subway, a schedule, etc.) when the condition input window 7-4 is selected by the user. If a specific condition is selected by the user from the displayed list, it is determined that the selected condition is input to the condition input window 7-4, and the determined condition is stored in the storage unit 604. .

The event alarm mode is a mode for notifying an event to a user by a set alarm method when the current location of the mobile terminal corresponds to a previously stored location (interest position) in the mobile terminal. Here, the set alarm method may be a method of outputting an alarm through an audio signal such as a ringtone, a method of outputting an alarm to a vibration or a lamp, a method of notifying an event through a voice, a method of displaying an event set together with a location, and the like. Can be.

'Event alarm setting mode' can set the location where the user outputs an alarm in the mobile terminal, and all modes that can manage information related to events and location related to personal information such as PIMS (Personal Information Management System) It may include. Here, the PIMS may include all modes for receiving and storing an event and a location from a user in relation to personal information, such as a schedule management mode, a memo mode, or a purchase list creation mode.

"Time" input to the event time input window 7-1 means a time or time zone for performing an event.

'Location (Point of Interest)' input to the location input window 7-2 means a specific location or place where the user will perform a specific event and may include a place name, a business name, an address, a telephone number, and the like. That is, the controller 601 designates the " location " based on the input information when any one of a place name, a business name, an address, and a phone number is inputted to the location input window 7-2 by the user.

 The 'position (interest position)' input to the position input window 7-2 is position information necessary for searching for a specific position when a navigation function or the like is performed in the mobile terminal, and the longitude, latitude, and altitude of the specific position. It includes information such as. In addition, the controller 601 stores the location information and the event by using the location and event input in the location input window and the event input window displayed on the display unit 603 in the event alarm setting mode. Store in

The control unit 601 stores the position input to the position input window 7-2 by the user, or when the position input window 7-2 is selected by the user as shown in FIG. 8. A subway line and / or a digital map is displayed on the display unit 603, and location information corresponding to a specific location selected by the user on the subway line and / or the digital map displayed on the display unit 603 is stored in the storage unit 604. It may be.

8 is a diagram showing map data displayed on a display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the controller 601 may store location information corresponding to a specific location 8-1 selected by the user on the digital map displayed on the display unit 603 in the storage unit 604. have. In addition, the controller 601 may store location information corresponding to a location of interest of a user searched through the Internet, in the storage unit 604. For example, when setting the location information for the event, the controller 601 does not recognize only the location input in the location input window 7-2 as being input for setting the location information, but the display unit 603. When a specific location is selected on the digital map and / or the subway route map indicated by), the selected specific location is stored in the storage unit 604 as the location of interest. In addition, when the user searches for a specific location through the Internet, the controller 601 checks the location information corresponding to the searched location, recognizes the identified location information as location information for setting an event notification, and The recognized location information may be stored in the storage unit 604.

The 'event' input in the event input window 7-3 is things the user needs to perform, such as going out, going to work, meetings, meetings, appointments, purchasing goods and viewing performances, hobbies, restaurants, places of interest, etc. It means doing things with care.

'Condition' input to the condition input window 7-4 means a condition associated with an event. For example, when the event is "going out", "umbrella", "schedule", "bus", "subway", etc. may be selected or input by the user as a condition associated with the "going out". This will be described with reference to FIG.

9 is an exemplary view showing an event alarm mode displayed on a display unit of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 9, when the event is "outing" and the condition is "umbrella", the "outing" and "umbrella" to inform the user of whether or not to carry an umbrella when going out. Requests the server 700 for " weather information " that matches " ", receives weather information of the current location (e.g., today's weather is rain) from the server 700, Among the preset information stored, information (e.g., prepare an umbrella) that matches the received weather information (e.g. rain today's weather) (9-1, 9-3, 9-4) A search is made, and the retrieved information 9-2 is displayed on the display unit 603. The controller 601 may output the retrieved information as a voice signal through a voice output unit (not shown). The controller 601 stores the weather information including an icon 9-1 indicating the current weather, temperature information 9-3 indicating the current temperature, and humidity information 9-4 indicating the current humidity. It can also be output with information.

In addition, when the event is "outing" and the condition is "umbrella", the controller "601" matching the "going out" and "umbrella" to inform the user of the presence or absence of carrying an umbrella when going out. Information "(first information) to the server 700, and receives the weather information of the current location (e.g., today's weather is sunny) from the server 700, and stored in the storage unit 604 Search for the second information (for example, prepare for mass production) that matches the received weather information (for example, today's weather is sunny) (first information) among preset information, and search the retrieved second information. Displayed on the display unit 603. The controller 601 may output the searched second information as a voice signal through a voice output unit (not shown).

In addition, the controller 601 may enter a destination input window for inputting destination information so that a user may input a destination when the event is “going out” and the condition is “bus”. "Bus operation information" (bus operation information from the current location to the destination) that matches the "going out" and "bus" to display and inform the user of the bus arrival time when going out when a destination is input in the destination input window. Request information to the server 700, receive the bus service information from the server 700, and match the received bus service information among preset information stored in the storage unit 604 (e.g., A bus arrives 10 minutes later), and the retrieved information is displayed on the display unit 603. This will be described with reference to FIG.

10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another event alarm mode displayed on a display unit of the information providing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 10, the control unit 601 shows that the time of the time input window is "morning 6-7 o'clock", the current time is "6 o'clock", and the bus arrival time at the current position included in the bus operation information. Assuming this is "6:10 in the morning", predetermined "bus service information" (bus from the current location to the destination) matching the "going out" and "bus" to inform the user of the bus arrival time when going out. Service information) to the server 700, the bus service information (first information) 10-1, 10-3, and 10-4 are received from the server 700, and the storage unit 604 is provided. Information (for example, the bus arrives after 10 minutes) (second information) matching the received bus service information (first information) among the preset information stored in the For example, a bus arrives 10 minutes later) is displayed on the display unit 603. That is, since the difference between the current time and the bus arrival time is 10 minutes, the control unit 601 retrieves the information 10-2 from the storage unit 604 that "the bus arrives 10 minutes later". The retrieved information 10-2 may be displayed on the display unit 603 or the retrieved information may be output as a voice signal through a voice output unit (not shown). The controller 601 reads bus operation information including an icon 10-1 indicating a bus, time information 10-3 indicating a bus arrival time, and destination information 10-4 indicating destination information. It may be output together with the second information.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 601 stores an event time, a location of interest, an event, and an event condition input through an event alarm setting mode in the storage unit 604 (S11). Since the method of inputting and storing the event time, the location of interest, the event, and the event condition has been described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, description thereof will be omitted.

The controller 601 determines whether the current time is in the event time or in an event time range when the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode (S12).

If the current time belongs to the event time or the event time range, the controller 601 detects the current position through the position detector 605 (S13).

The controller 601 determines whether the current location is the location of interest (S14), selects first information matching the event and the event condition when the current location is the location of interest, and selects the selected first location. Information is requested to the server 700 through the communication network (S15). For example, the controller 601 assumes that the event time is "6 am", the location of interest is "home", the event is "going out", and the event condition is "umbrella". If the current time is "6 am" and the current location is "home", preset weather information (first information) matching the "going out" and "umbrella" is displayed to inform the user of carrying an umbrella when going out. It selects automatically and requests the server 700 for the selected weather information (first information). At this time, the server 700 retrieves the requested first information (weather information corresponding to the event location) and transmits the retrieved first information to the communication unit 602 through the communication network.

The communication unit 602 receives the first information from the server 700 through the communication network, and transmits the received first information to the control unit 601 (S16).

The control unit 601 receives the first information, and determines whether there is second information matching the first information among preset information stored in the storage unit 604 (S17). That is, the control unit 601 retrieves the second information matching the first information from the storage unit 604, and outputs the retrieved second information to the output unit (S18). For example, the controller 601 may include second information that matches the received weather information (first information) (for example, today's weather is rain) among preset information stored in the storage unit 604. (For example, prepare an umbrella), and the retrieved second information is displayed on the display unit 603. FIG. The controller 601 may output the searched second information (for example, prepare an umbrella) as a voice signal through a voice output unit (not shown).

The controller 601 may inform the user of the second information through at least one of vibration, ringtones, and music.

Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the current position of the mobile terminal is a preset position when the mobile terminal is in the event alarm mode, a predetermined event and the predetermined event Receiving first information matching a predetermined condition associated with the server from a server, retrieving second information matching the received information (first information) from a storage unit, and providing the retrieved second information to a user; The user can check the latest information on the preset event at a desired time and / or location.

12 is a block diagram showing an information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode, the information providing apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention provides a preset event and the preset information when the current position of the mobile terminal is a preset position. A controller 601 for requesting the server 700 for information matching a preset condition associated with a preset event; And a communication unit 602 that receives the requested information (first information) from the server 700 through the communication network, wherein the control unit 601 receives the received information from the information stored in the storage unit 604. Search for information (second information) matching the information (first information), search for a peripheral device (for example, a television) 800 through a local area network, and display screen size information on the peripheral device 800; If the screen size is larger than the screen size of the display unit 603 of the mobile terminal, and transmits the second information (800-1, 800-2) to the peripheral device 800 through the short-range wireless communication network. . On the other hand, if the screen size of the peripheral device 800 is smaller than the screen size of the display unit 603 of the mobile terminal, the controller 601 outputs the second information to the output unit (for example, the display unit 603 and //). Or through an audio output unit (not shown).

The controller 601 receives screen size information from each of the one or more peripheral devices when the searched peripheral device is one or more, and compares the received screen size information with the screen size information of the display unit 603, respectively. Peripherals with large screen size information can also be selected.

If the event time is further set by the user, the controller 601 determines whether the current time is within the event time range, and when the current time is within the event time range, the controller 601 is applied to the preset event and the preset event. Information (first information) matching the associated preset condition may be requested to the server 700.

13 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing information in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 601 stores an event time, a location of interest, an event, and an event condition input through an event alarm setting mode in the storage unit 604 (S21). Since the method of inputting and storing the event time, the location of interest, the event, and the event condition has been described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, description thereof will be omitted.

The controller 601 determines whether the current time is in the event time or in an event time range when the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode (S22).

If the current time belongs to the event time or the event time range, the controller 601 detects the current position through the position detector 605 (S23).

The controller 601 determines whether the current location is the location of interest (S24), selects first information matching the event and the event condition when the current location is the location of interest, and selects the selected first location. Information is requested to the server 700 through the communication network (S25). For example, the controller 601 assumes that the event time is "6 am", the location of interest is "home", the event is "going out", and the event condition is "umbrella". If the current time is "6 am" and the current location is "home", preset weather information (first information) matching the "going out" and "umbrella" is displayed to inform the user of carrying an umbrella when going out. It selects automatically and requests the server 700 for the selected weather information (first information). At this time, the server 700 retrieves the requested first information (weather information corresponding to the event location) and transmits the retrieved first information to the communication unit 602 through the communication network.

The communication unit 602 receives the first information from the server 700 through the communication network, and transmits the received first information to the control unit 601 (S26).

The control unit 601 receives the first information and determines whether there is second information matching the first information among preset information stored in the storage unit 604 (S27). That is, the control unit 601 retrieves the second information matching the first information from the storage unit 604.

When the controller 601 searches for information (second information) matching the received information (first information) among the information stored in the storage unit 604, the controller 601 may search through a short range wireless communication network (for example, a Bluetooth communication network). The peripheral device (a neighboring device) (for example, a television) 800 is searched for (S28).

The controller 601 forms a communication network with the peripheral device 800 and requests screen size information from the peripheral device 800. In this case, the peripheral device 800 transmits the requested screen size information to the communication unit 602 of the mobile terminal through the local area wireless communication network.

The control unit 601 receives screen size information from the peripheral device 800 through the communication unit 602 (S29).

The control unit 601 compares the screen size information of the display unit 603 and the received screen size information stored in the storage unit 604 with each other (S30), and the received screen size of the display unit 603 When the screen size is larger than the screen size, the second information 800-1 and 800-2 is transmitted to the peripheral device 800 through the local area network (S31). For example, the controller 601 prepares the received weather information (first information) (for example, today's weather is rain) 800-2 and the second information (for example, an umbrella). (800-1) to the peripheral device 800.

On the other hand, if the screen size of the peripheral device 800 is smaller than the screen size of the display unit 603 of the mobile terminal, the controller 601 outputs the second information to the output unit (for example, the display unit 603 and / Or output through the audio output unit (not shown) (S32).

Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when providing the retrieved second information to the user, the user effectively confirms the second information based on the screen size information of the peripheral device. By selecting a peripheral device having a screen capable of displaying a screen, and displaying the second information on the screen of the selected peripheral device, it is possible to more effectively check the latest information on a preset event at a desired time and / or location.

14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing information in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 601 stores an event time, an interest location, an event, and an event condition input through an event alarm setting mode in the storage unit 604 (S41). Since the method of inputting and storing the event time, the location of interest, the event, and the event condition has been described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, description thereof will be omitted.

The controller 601 determines whether the current time is in the event time or in an event time range when the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode (S42).

If the current time belongs to the event time or the event time range, the controller 601 detects the current position through the position detector 605 (S43).

The controller 601 determines whether the current location is the location of interest (S44), selects first information matching the event and the event condition when the current location is the location of interest, and selects the selected first location. Request information to the server 700 through the communication network (S45). For example, the controller 601 assumes that the event time is "6 am", the location of interest is "home", the event is "going out", and the event condition is "umbrella". If the current time is "6 am" and the current location is "home", preset weather information (first information) matching the "going out" and "umbrella" is displayed to inform the user of carrying an umbrella when going out. It selects automatically and requests the server 700 for the selected weather information (first information). At this time, the server 700 retrieves the requested first information (weather information corresponding to the event location) and transmits the retrieved first information to the communication unit 602 through the communication network.

The communication unit 602 receives the first information from the server 700 through the communication network, and transmits the received first information to the control unit 601 (S46).

The control unit 601 receives the first information, and determines whether there is second information matching the first information among preset information stored in the storage unit 604 (S47). That is, the control unit 601 retrieves the second information matching the first information from the storage unit 604.

When the controller 601 searches for information (second information) matching the received information (first information) among the information stored in the storage unit 604, the controller 601 may search through a short range wireless communication network (for example, a Bluetooth communication network). A peripheral device (adjacent device) (for example, a television or an audio device) is searched for (S48).

The controller 601 forms a communication network with the peripheral device 800 and requests audio output information from the peripheral device 800. In this case, the peripheral device 800 transmits the requested audio output information to the communication unit 602 of the mobile terminal through the local area wireless communication network.

The controller 601 receives audio output information from the peripheral device 800 through the communication unit 602 (S49).

The controller 601 compares audio output information (audio output level) of the voice output unit (eg, a speaker) and the received audio output information stored in the storage unit 604 with each other (S50). When the received audio output (audio output level) is greater than the audio output (audio output level) of the voice output unit, the second information is transmitted to the peripheral device through the local area wireless communication network (S51). For example, the controller 601 transmits the second information (for example, prepare an umbrella) 800-1 to the peripheral device through the local area network. In this case, the peripheral device outputs the second information as voice through an internal voice output unit.

On the other hand, if the audio output of the peripheral device is smaller than the audio output of the voice output unit of the mobile terminal, the controller 601 may transmit the second information to the output unit (eg, a voice output unit (not shown)). Output through (S52).

Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when providing the retrieved second information to the user, the user effectively identifies the second information based on the audio output information of the peripheral device. By selecting a peripheral device having an audio output, and outputting the second information to the audio output unit of the selected peripheral device, it is possible to more effectively check the latest information on the preset event at a time and / or location desired by the user. .

The controller 601 may output the second information through a predetermined output unit (eg, at least one of a television, a display unit of a refrigerator, and a radio). For example, the controller 601 presets (registers) any one or more devices among a television, a display unit of a refrigerator, and a radio in the storage unit 604, and sets the second information when the second information occurs. The apparatus transmits to any one or more of the preset television, the display unit of the refrigerator, and the radio. Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, by searching for all the peripheral devices described in the second and third embodiments by outputting the second information through a predetermined output unit The process can be omitted.

In addition, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, even if the power of the predetermined output unit (for example, the display unit of the television, refrigerator, radio) is turned off, the predetermined output By transmitting a control signal (for example, a short-range wireless communication signal such as an infrared signal or a Bluetooth signal) for turning on the negative power to the preset output unit, the second information is set to the preset information after the power is turned on. You can also send it to the output. Therefore, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the power of a predetermined output unit is turned off, the control signal for turning on the power of the predetermined output unit to the predetermined output unit; By transmitting the second information to the predetermined output unit after the power is turned on by the predetermined output unit, even if the preset output unit (eg, a display unit of a television, a refrigerator, or a radio) is turned off. 2 information may be output through a preset output unit.

As described above, the information providing apparatus and method according to the embodiments of the present invention, the information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the mobile terminal is in the event alarm mode, If the current location of the mobile terminal is a preset location, a first event is received from a server, the first information matching a preset event and a predetermined condition associated with the preset event, and a second matched with the received information (first information). By retrieving the information from the storage unit and providing the retrieved second information to the user, it is possible to check the latest information on the preset event at the time and / or location desired by the user.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when providing the searched second information to the user screen based on the screen size information of the peripheral device, the user can effectively confirm the second information By selecting a peripheral device having a and displaying the second information on the screen of the selected peripheral device, it is possible to more effectively check the latest information on the preset event at a time and / or location desired by the user.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when providing the searched second information to the user, the user can effectively confirm the second information based on the audio output information of the peripheral device By selecting a peripheral device having an output and outputting the second information to the audio output unit of the selected peripheral device, it is possible to more effectively check the latest information on a preset event at a time and / or location desired by the user.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, omitting the process of searching for all peripheral devices described in the second and third embodiments by outputting the second information through a predetermined output unit. can do.

The information providing apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the power of the predetermined output unit is turned off, by transmitting a control signal for turning on the power of the predetermined output unit to the predetermined output unit to the The second information is transmitted to the preset output unit after the preset output unit is turned on, so that the second information is stored even if the preset output unit (for example, a display unit of a television, a refrigerator, or a radio) is turned off. It may be output through a predetermined output unit.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential features of the present invention. 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 scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the same shall be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

601: control unit 602: communication unit
603: display unit 604: storage unit
605: location detector 700: server

Claims (26)

A control unit for requesting, through the communication network, a server through a communication network for a preset event and first information matching a predetermined condition associated with the preset event when the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode;
And a communication unit configured to receive the requested first information through the communication network, wherein the control unit searches for the second information matching the received first information among the information stored in the storage unit, and the retrieved second information. The information providing apparatus of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that for outputting through the output unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And requesting the server for information matching the preset event and a preset condition associated with the preset event when a current time is a preset event time. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And display the retrieved second information on a display unit or output a voice through a voice output unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And providing the second information through at least one of vibration, ringing, and music. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
A location input window for inputting a specific location or place to perform the event when an event alarm setting mode is selected; An event input window for inputting an event; And displaying, on a display unit, the event alarm setting mode including a condition input window for inputting a condition associated with the event. The method of claim 5, wherein the event alarm setting mode,
And an event time input window for inputting a time to perform the event. 6. The apparatus of claim 5,
An information providing apparatus of a mobile communication terminal, characterized by designating a specific location or place to perform the event based on one of a place name, a business name, an address, and a telephone number. 6. The apparatus of claim 5,
The digital map is displayed on the display unit when the position input window is selected, and when the first position is selected on the digital map displayed on the display unit, the selected first position is stored as the preset position in the storage unit. An information providing device of a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When the second information is retrieved, searching for a peripheral device through a wireless communication network, requesting screen size information from the peripheral device, and when the requested screen size is larger than the screen size of the display unit of the mobile terminal; And information transmitting the information to the peripheral device through the wireless communication network. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9,
And outputting the second information through the output unit when the screen size of the peripheral device is smaller than the screen size of the display unit of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When the second information is retrieved, searching for a peripheral device through a wireless communication network, requesting an audio output level from the peripheral device, and when the requested audio output level is greater than an audio output level of the mobile terminal. And information transmitting the information to the peripheral device through the wireless communication network. The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,
And outputting the second information through the output unit when the audio output level of the peripheral device is smaller than the audio output level of the mobile terminal. The information providing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller outputs the second information through a predetermined output unit. When the mobile terminal is in an event alarm mode, requesting a server through a communication network for first information matching a preset event and a predetermined condition associated with the preset event if the current location of the mobile terminal is a preset location;
Receiving the requested first information through the communication network;
Retrieving second information matching the received first information from information stored in a storage;
And outputting the retrieved second information through an output unit. The method of claim 14, wherein the requesting the first information comprises:
Requesting the server for information matching the preset event and a preset condition associated with the preset event when a current time is a preset event time. The method of claim 14, wherein outputting the retrieved second information comprises:
Displaying the retrieved second information on a display unit or outputting the retrieved second information as a voice through a voice output unit. The method of claim 14, wherein outputting the retrieved second information comprises:
And informing the second information through at least one of vibration, ringtone, and music. The method of claim 14,
A location input window for inputting a specific location or place to perform the event when an event alarm setting mode is selected; An event input window for inputting an event; And displaying the event alarm setting mode including a condition input window for inputting a condition associated with the event on a display unit. The method of claim 18, wherein the event alarm setting mode,
And an event time input window for inputting a time to perform the event. The method of claim 18,
And specifying a specific location or place to perform the event based on one of a place name, a business name, an address, and a telephone number. The method of claim 18,
Displaying a digital map on the display unit when the location input window is selected;
And when the first location is selected on the digital map displayed on the display unit, storing the selected first location as the preset location in a storage unit. The method of claim 14,
Searching for a peripheral device through a wireless communication network when the second information is retrieved;
Requesting screen size information from the peripheral device;
And transmitting the second information to the peripheral device through the wireless communication network when the requested screen size is larger than the screen size of the display unit of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 22,
And outputting the second information through the output unit when the screen size of the peripheral device is smaller than the screen size of the display unit of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 14,
Searching for a peripheral device through a wireless communication network when the second information is retrieved;
Requesting an audio output level from the peripheral device;
And transmitting the second information to the peripheral device via the wireless communication network when the requested audio output level is greater than the audio output level of the mobile terminal. 25. The method of claim 24,
And outputting the second information through the output unit when the audio output level of the peripheral device is smaller than the audio output level of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, further comprising outputting the retrieved second information through a preset output unit.

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