KR20130057301A - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and an operating method thereof are provided to reserve the standby time of a service user by providing the standby information of the service user in real time through an NFC(Near Field Communication) technology. CONSTITUTION: A control unit(180) sets a first wireless communication link by tagging an NFC device installed in a service company. The control unit exchange information through the set first wireless communication link. The control unit executes a specific application based on the information. The control unit sets a second wireless communication link between the NFC device and a management server. An NFC module(117) receives standby information of a service user through the second wireless communication link. A display unit(151) displays the standby information on a screen which executes the specific application. [Reference numerals] (110) Wireless communication unit; (111) Broadcasting reception module; (113) Mobile communication module; (115) Wireless Internet module; (117) Local area communication module; (119) GPS module; (120) A/V input unit; (121) Camera; (123) Microphone; (130) User input unit; (140) Sensing unit; (141) Proximity sensor; (143) Pressure sensor; (145) Motion sensor; (150) Output unit; (151) Display unit; (153) Sound output module; (155) Alarm unit; (157) Haptic module; (160) Memory; (170) Interface unit; (180) Control unit; (181) Multimedia regeneration module; (190) Power supplying unit

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method of operating the mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a method of operating the mobile terminal for displaying the standby information of the service user and reserving the waiting time through a short range wireless communication technology.

A mobile terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the function of the mobile terminal is diversified, it has complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a movie, playback of a music file or a video file, reception of a game, broadcasting, wireless Internet, etc., and a comprehensive multimedia player . In the mobile terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been variously applied in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions.

Meanwhile, recently, NFC (Near Field Communication) technology has been applied to mobile terminals, and has been utilized for various purposes. NFC stands for contactless short-range wireless communication technology using the 13.56MHz frequency band, and provides interoperability with existing contactless smart card technology and radio frequency identification (RFID).

NFC is based on the ISO / IEC 18092 standard and transmits data at speeds up to 424 Kbps. In addition, NFC can operate in several modes of operation, such as Reader / Writer mode, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) mode, and Card Emulation mode. This mode of operation is based on ISO / IEC 18092 NFC IP-1 and ISO / IEC 14443 contactless smart card standards.

In the case of a mobile terminal to which such NFC technology is applied, it may provide a credit settlement and a transportation card function, and may also perform data communication with another terminal using NFC. In addition, a method of utilizing a mobile terminal using NFC technology for various purposes has been studied.

The present invention provides a mobile terminal and a method of operating the same for providing standby information of a service user in real time through a short range wireless communication technology and reserving a waiting time of the service user.

The present invention includes the steps of establishing a first wireless communication link through tagging with an NFC device installed in a service provider; Exchanging information over the first wireless communication link; Executing a specific application based on the information received from the NFC device, and establishing a second wireless communication link with a management server connected to the NFC device; Receiving standby information of a service user via the second wireless communication link; And displaying the standby information on a screen on which the specific application is running.

The present invention also establishes a first wireless communication link through tagging with an NFC device installed in a service company, exchanges information through the established first wireless communication link, executes a specific application based on the information, and A controller configured to establish a second wireless communication link with a management server connected to the NFC device; A near field communication module that receives standby information of a service user through the second wireless communication link; And a display unit which displays the standby information on a screen on which the specific application is executed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by tagging mobile terminals in the order of first visit to a service provider, service users may be provided with real-time waiting information of the corresponding company, and may set their own waiting time based on the obtained waiting information. I can make a reservation.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
4 is a detailed block diagram of a short-range communication module of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a view referred to for schematically explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a view illustrating an operation signal flow between a mobile terminal, an NFC device, and a management server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
7 is a diagram for explaining an application executed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating an application for providing different user interfaces according to types of service providers.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

Examples of the mobile terminal described in the present specification include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a camera, tablet computers, e-book terminals, and the like. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

1, a mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A controller 160, an interface 170, a controller 180, and a power supply 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. 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 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 is a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC) may be used as the short distance communication technology.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can 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. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may be a variety of noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may be configured of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), etc. that may receive a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation. In addition, the user input unit 130 may be configured as a jog wheel or a jog method or a joystick that rotates a key, a finger mouse, or the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be 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 sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 can detect an object approaching the mobile terminal 100 or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 141 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The pressure sensor 143 can detect whether or not pressure is applied to the mobile terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion requiring the detection of pressure in the mobile terminal 100 according to the use environment. If the pressure sensor 143 is installed in the display unit 151, a touch input through the display unit 151 and a greater pressure than the touch input are applied according to a signal output from the pressure sensor 143. The pressure touch input can be identified. Also, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 at the time of the pressure touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The motion sensor 145 senses the position or movement of the mobile terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology.

The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various types. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. 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 gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display captured or received images respectively or simultaneously, and display a UI and a GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device Can also be used.

If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to the internal bus of the mobile terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

The display unit 151 may be formed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is maintained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the mobile terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, 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, a three- (3D display). In addition, there may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may include an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

The sound output module 153 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 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the mobile terminal 100, for example, call signal reception tones, message reception tones, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 155 can output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also, when the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 155 can output the signal as the feedback to the key signal input. The user may recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output from the alarm unit 155. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the mobile terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153. [

The haptic module 157 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations can be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be provided with a function of stimulating by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulating air through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through the contact of the electrode (eletrode), an effect of stimulation by electrostatic force, and an effect of cold / warm reproduction using a device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 157 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 157 may include two or more haptic modules 157 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

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), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, a UIM An audio input / output (I / O) terminal, a video I / O (input / output) terminal, and an earphone. The interface unit 170 may receive data from the external device or supply power to the respective components in the mobile terminal 100 and may transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to the external device .

The interface unit 170 may be a path through which the power from the cradle connected to the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle, And may be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 180. [

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to the external appearance. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type mobile terminal having a front touch screen among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the bar-type mobile terminal but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-mentioned types.

Referring to FIG. 2, the case constituting the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first through third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are connected to the main body, specifically, the front case 100-1 . A fourth user input unit 130d, a fifth user input unit 130e, and a microphone 123 may be disposed on a side surface of the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151 may be constructed such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch.

The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a moving image of a user. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first through fifth user input units 130a 130b 130c 130d and 130e and the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g described below may be collectively referred to as a user input unit 130, Any manner can be employed in a tactile manner.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation, or a manipulation method such as a wheel or jog or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like. In a functional aspect, the first to third user input units 130a, 130b and 130c are for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and the fourth user input unit 130d is for inputting a selection of an operation mode, . In addition, the fifth user input unit 130e may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100.

 Referring to FIG. 3, a second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear of the rear case 100-2, and the sixth and seventh user inputs 130f, 130g) and the interface unit 170 may be disposed.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. In addition, another camera may be installed adjacent to the second camera 121b to use it for shooting a three-dimensional stereoscopic image.

The flash shines toward the subject when the subject is photographed with the second camera 121b. The mirror enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to photograph (self-photograph) himself / herself using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the rear case 100-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for talking in the speakerphone mode.

The interface unit 170 can be used as a path for exchanging data with an external device. An antenna for receiving broadcast signals (not shown) may be disposed in one area of the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100-2.

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear case 100-2 side. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100-2 for charging or the like.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed in the rear case 100-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so that the second camera 121b can be photographed up to the photographing direction, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided.

4 is a detailed block diagram of the short-range communication module 117 of the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. On the other hand, the block diagram shown in Figure 4 is only one example of the short-range communication module 117 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the configuration is not an essential configuration, less or more than the configuration shown in Figure 4 It may also include many configurations.

Referring to FIG. 4, the short range communication module 117 includes an NFC communication module 117_1, a Bluetooth communication module 117_2, a Wi-Fi communication module 117_3, and the like.

The NFC communication module 117_1 is a device located within a distance of 10 cm (preferably within 4 cm) using a very short-range contactless data transfer technology related to radio frequency identification (RFID). Can perform data communication with them.

The NFC communication module 117_1 may communicate with other electronic devices supporting NFC communication in various operation modes. For example, the various modes of operation include a card emulation mode, a reader / writer mode, a peer to peer mode.

When the NFC communication module 117_1 operates in a card emulation mode, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 may function as a card, that is, a tag. In this case, the NFC communication module of the other electronic device may operate in a reader mode to obtain data from the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100.

When the NFC communication module 117_1 operates in a reader mode, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 may function as a reader. In this case, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 may obtain data from the NFC communication module of another electronic device operating in an emulation mode.

When the NFC communication module 117_1 operates in a peer to peer mode, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 and the NFC communication module of another electronic device may exchange data in a one-to-one manner. have.

The operation mode of the NFC communication module 117_1 may be determined according to a predetermined criterion. For example, the mode of the NFC communication module 117_1 may be set according to a user's input or a predetermined algorithm.

After establishing the NFC link with another electronic device, the mobile terminal 100 establishes an NFC link with another type of communication link through the Bluetooth communication module 117_2 and / or the Wi-Fi communication module 117_2 with the other electronic device. Can be formed. Then, the mobile terminal 100 may continue to perform data communication with the other electronic device through the Bluetooth communication link and / or the Wi-Fi communication link even when the NFC communication link is lost. Hereinafter, in the present specification, a series of processes for forming an NFC link and then forming a communication link different from the NFC link will be referred to as 'handover'.

That is, the handover is that the mobile terminal 100 establishes an NFC link with the other electronic device, and then forms another communication link to communicate data with the user. After NFC tags are easily formed through NFC tagging between devices, the communication means can be changed to an alternative communication link suitable for transmitting data far and / or larger than the NFC link.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the mobile terminal 100 may recognize that handover from an NFC communication link to a Bluetooth communication link and a Wi-Fi communication link may be performed, but the scope of the present invention is limited thereto. It is not. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may perform handover to various communication links, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication link and a wireless gigabit (WiGig) communication link.

The Bluetooth communication module 117_2 may perform data communication with devices within a radius of 10 to 100 m using Bluetooth, which is one of short range wireless communication standards. For reference, Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology jointly developed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which was formed in 1998 by five companies including Ericsson, IBM, and Toshiba.

The Wi-Fi communication module 117_3 is a wireless LAN technology that combines wireless technology with Hi-Fi (High Fidelity) and enables high-performance wireless communication. The wireless LAN technology is a local area network (LAN) capable of high-speed Internet within a certain distance of a place where an access point is installed.

1 to 4, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention has been described. Hereinafter, a process in which the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides the waiting information of the service user in real time through short-range wireless communication and reserves the waiting time of the service user in detail.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, a NFC (Near Field Communication) device 200 is installed in a company providing a service such as a bank, an amusement park, a restaurant, and the like, and the NFC device 200 may communicate with the management server 300. Connected. In this case, the NFC device 200 may be connected to the management server 300 by wire or wirelessly.

In this configuration, when a user visits a provider providing a service and tags his mobile terminal 100 to the NFC device 200, an NFC communication link is established between the mobile terminal 100 and the NFC device 200. Is set.

When the mobile terminal 100 provides user information to the NFC device 200, the NFC device 200 transmits the user information received from the mobile terminal 100 to the management server 300. In this case, the management server 300 knows that the user of the mobile terminal 100 visited the corresponding company through the user information. Therefore, when people using the service provider perform the tagging in the order of first come, the management server 300 of the service provider will provide the service in the order that came first.

The NFC device 200 provides application execution information and short-range wireless communication access information to the mobile terminal 100. Then, the mobile terminal 100 executes a specific application installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the application execution information. In this case, the specific application is an application that displays a waiting information of a service user on a screen of a mobile terminal in real time and provides a function of performing a waiting reservation by the user. Such an application may be pre-installed through a manufacturer of a mobile terminal, or may be downloaded and installed directly by a user through a market or a web store. In addition, the application may be provided through communication with the management server 300 of the service provider.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 establishes a short range wireless communication link with the management server 300 based on the short range wireless communication access information. At this time, the short range wireless communication link includes Bluetooth communication, Zigbee communication, Wi-Fi communication, Wig communication and UWB (Ultra WideBand) communication.

The management server 300 transmits standby information including the waiting number and the expected waiting time to the mobile terminal 100 through the established short range wireless communication link. In this case, the management server 300 updates the waiting order and the expected waiting time of the service user in real time and provides the same to the mobile terminal 100.

The mobile terminal 200 displays the standby information received from the management server 300 on the currently running application. At this time, the standby information is continuously transmitted in real time until the application running in the mobile terminal 200 is terminated. Therefore, the user of the mobile terminal 100, that is, the service user, can check his or her current waiting order and expected waiting time in real time based on the waiting information.

The mobile terminal 100 may transmit standby reservation information to the management server 300 according to a user's request. That is, the service user sets the standby reservation time based on the standby information displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 100, and provides the management server 300 with information on the set standby reservation time.

The management server 300 stores the standby reservation information set by the service users. In addition, when the service user briefly visits and tags the company after performing another urgent task, the management server 300 preferentially provides the service user with priority over other service users based on the waiting reservation information. To be provided.

6 is a diagram illustrating an operation signal flow between a mobile terminal, an NFC device, and a management server according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides standby information of a service user in real time through short-range wireless communication with the NFC device 200 and the management server 300, and provides a standby time. Perform a series of actions to reserve.

In operation 610, the service user tags his mobile terminal 100 to an NFC device 200 installed in a service company such as a bank, an amusement park, or a restaurant. Then, in step 620, an NFC communication link is established between the mobile terminal 100 and the NFC device 200. In this case, the NFC device 200 may be installed in a place easily accessible by the service user in the service provider, or a place easily visible by the service user.

When the setting of the NFC communication link is completed, in step 630, the mobile terminal 100 provides user information including a unique identifier to the NFC device 200. Then, in step 640, the NFC device 200 transmits the user information received from the mobile terminal 100 to the management server 300. In this case, the management server 300 knows that the user of the mobile terminal 100 visited the corresponding company through the user information.

In step 650, the NFC device 200 provides application execution information and short-range wireless communication access information to the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 executes a specific application pre-installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the application execution information.

In step 660, the mobile terminal 100 establishes a short range wireless communication link with the management server 300 based on the short range wireless communication access information. In this case, Wi-Fi communication may be used for the short-range wireless communication link. In addition, Bluetooth communication, Zigbee communication, Wig communication, and Ultra WideBand (UWB) communication may be used.

When the establishment of the short range wireless communication link is completed, in step 670, the management server 300 transmits standby information of a service user to the mobile terminal 100 through the established short range wireless communication link. Then, the mobile terminal 200 displays the standby information received from the management server 300 on the currently running application. Therefore, the user of the mobile terminal 100, that is, the service user, can check his or her current waiting order and expected waiting time in real time based on the waiting information.

In operation 680, the mobile terminal 100 may transmit standby reservation information to the management server 300 according to a user's request. That is, the mobile terminal 100 may provide the management server 300 with information on the standby reservation time set by the service user based on the standby information.

The management server 300 stores the standby reservation information set by the service users. After that, when the service user does another job for a while and then revisits and tags the company, the management server 300 allows the service user to be provided with the service prior to other service users based on the waiting reservation information. .

7 is a diagram illustrating an application executed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. That is, when a service user visits a specific service company and tags the mobile terminal 100 on the NFC device 200, the mobile terminal 100 executes the corresponding application on the screen of the display unit.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the mobile terminal 100 displays standby information of a service user on the screen 710 of the display unit. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 receives and displays the standby information in real time from the management server 300 of the corresponding service company.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the current waiting order of the service user on the top of the screen of the display unit. For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 7, the service user can confirm that his / her order is 25th through the waiting order displayed on the mobile terminal 100.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the expected waiting time immediately below the waiting order displayed on the screen of the display unit. For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 7, the service user can confirm that the user should wait about 45 minutes from the present through the expected waiting time displayed on the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user selection box 720 for setting a standby reservation below the expected waiting time displayed on the screen of the display unit. When a service user touches the user selection box 720 to set a standby reservation, the mobile terminal 100 displays a time input box 730 for inputting a standby reservation time on a screen of the display unit. In this case, the time input field 730 may be displayed on the same screen or on a new screen. For example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7, the service user inputs 13:45 in the time input field 730 and then presses the OK menu 740 to select the corresponding service at 13:45. You can make a standby reservation.

The mobile terminal 100 may display a service related information menu 740 at the bottom of the screen of the display unit. The service related information may be provided with various information according to the type of the service provider. For example, when the service company is a bank, the service related information may be information about my banking business, and when the service company is an amusement park, the service related information may be information about a ride schedule. If the service company is a restaurant, the service related information may be information on table selection and / or menu selection.

When the service user selects the service related information menu 740 displayed on the screen of the display unit, the mobile terminal 100 displays the service related information on the screen. The service user may obtain information about a corresponding service based on the service related information, or may make a reservation and / or a standby reservation for a detailed item of the corresponding service.

8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating an application for providing different user interfaces according to types of service providers. For example, FIG. 8 is a user interface provided through a screen of a mobile terminal when a service user visits a bank, FIG. 9 is a user interface provided when a service user visits an amusement park, and FIG. 10 is provided when a service user visits a restaurant. User interface.

Referring to FIG. 8A, when a service user visits a bank and tags the mobile terminal 100 to the NFC device 200, the mobile terminal 100 executes the corresponding application on the screen of the display unit. .

The mobile terminal 100 displays the current waiting order and the expected waiting time of the service user on the screen 810 of the display unit. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 receives and displays the standby information in real time from the management server 300 of the bank branch.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user selection box 820 for setting a standby reservation on the screen 810 of the display unit. When a service user touches the user selection box 820 to set a standby reservation, the mobile terminal 100 displays a time input box 830 for setting a standby reservation on the screen of the display unit.

The service user anticipates the time to revisit the company, inputs the waiting reservation time in the time input box 830, and then presses the OK menu 840. Subsequently, when the service user briefly visits and tags the company after performing another urgent task, the management server 300 provides the service user preferentially to other service users based on the waiting reservation information. Get it.

The mobile terminal 100 may display my work menu 850 on the bottom of the screen 810 of the display unit. When the service user selects the My Work menu 850, the mobile terminal 100 displays a screen as shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 8B, the mobile terminal 100 briefly displays the current waiting order and the expected waiting time of the service user on the top of the screen 810 of the display unit.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 displays a selection window 860 on the screen that allows the visitor to select the type of banking service to be used. When the service user selects any one of the bank tasks listed in the selection window 860, the mobile terminal 100 displays a detailed selection window 870 for reselecting detailed tasks belonging to the selected task. It can be displayed on.

When the service user selects any one of the tasks listed in the detailed selection window 870, the mobile terminal 100 may provide a user guide related to the selected task to the corresponding service user. Through the user guide, a service user can easily acquire information necessary for performing the banking business.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may provide the management server 300 with information on the selected task. Based on this information, the bank can know in advance what the visitor wants to do, thereby increasing work efficiency.

Referring to FIG. 9A, when a service user tags a mobile terminal 100 to an NFC device 200 installed near a specific amusement park in an amusement park, the mobile terminal 100 is displayed on the screen of the display unit. Run the application.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the current waiting order and the expected waiting time of the service user on the screen 910 of the display unit. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 receives and displays the standby information in real time from the management server 300.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user selection box 920 for setting a standby reservation on the screen 910 of the display unit. When a service user touches the user selection box 920 to set a standby reservation, the mobile terminal 100 displays a time input box 930 for inputting a standby reservation time on a screen of the display unit.

The service user inputs a waiting reservation time in the time input box 930 in anticipation of the time to return to the ride, and then presses the OK menu 940. Thereafter, when the service user rides another ride or looks around and then returns to the ride and tags, the management server 300 determines that the service user is better than other service users based on the waiting reservation information. Prioritize service.

The mobile terminal 100 may display the ride timetable menu 950 at the bottom of the screen 910 of the display unit. When the service user selects the ride timetable menu 950, the mobile terminal 100 displays a screen as shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the mobile terminal 100 displays a ride timetable 960 displaying information on boarding times of various rides on a screen. The service user may obtain information on a rideable time of the ride based on the ride schedule 960.

For example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 9, 'Full' displayed on the ride timetable 960 indicates that the person who wants to use the ride of the time is full, and 'Possible' indicates the time. Indicates that the rides are available, 'Fixed' indicates that the rides of the time has already been reserved. Therefore, based on the ride timetable 960, a service user may reserve a ride and a use time of the ride.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may provide the management server 300 with information about the rides reserved by the service user. Based on this information, the amusement park can grasp in advance the rides and the reservation time that the visitor wants to use, thereby increasing the convenience of the service user.

On the other hand, the application running in the mobile terminal 100 illustrates that only provides information on the play timetable, but is not limited thereto. That is, the application may provide a variety of information, such as the map of the amusement park and the time required for each of the rides.

Referring to FIG. 10A, when a service user visits a restaurant and tags the mobile terminal 100 on the NFC device 200, the mobile terminal 100 executes the corresponding application on the screen of the display unit. .

The mobile terminal 100 displays the current waiting order and the expected waiting time of the service user on the screen 1010 of the display unit. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 receives and displays the standby information in real time from the management server 300.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user selection box 1020 for setting a standby reservation on the screen 1010 of the display unit. When a service user touches the user selection box 1020 to set a standby reservation, the mobile terminal 100 displays a time input box 1030 for inputting a standby reservation time on a screen of the display unit.

The service user anticipates the time to return to the restaurant again, inputs the wait reservation time in the time input box 1030 and then presses the OK menu 1040. After that, when the service user sees another urgent matter and then returns to the restaurant and tags, the management server 300 allows the service user to be provided with priority over other service users based on the waiting reservation information. .

The mobile terminal 100 may display a table selection menu 1050 and / or a menu selection menu 1060 at the bottom of the screen 1010 of the display unit. In addition, the mobile terminal may further display a payment method selection menu in addition to the menus 1050 and 1060. On the other hand, when the service user selects the menu selection menu 1060, the mobile terminal 100 displays the screen as shown in (b) of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 10B, the mobile terminal 100 includes a first selection window 1070 for selecting a type of main food, a second selection window 1080 for selecting a type of dessert, and a drink. A third selection window 1090 for selecting a type is displayed on the screen.

When the service user determines one of the first to third selection windows 1070, 1080, and 1090, the mobile terminal 100 selects a detailed selection window for selecting detailed items belonging to the determined selection window. 1095 can be displayed on the screen. The service user may select any one of the lists listed in the detailed selection window 1095.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may provide the management server 300 with information on the selected table and / or menu. Based on this information, the restaurant can grasp the visitor's requirements in advance, thereby increasing the convenience of the service user.

In the above-described embodiments of the present invention, the service user has described the user interface provided through the screen of the mobile terminal when visiting a bank, an amusement park, or a restaurant. However, when the user visits a movie theater or a coffee shop, the present invention may also be described. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that user interfaces similar to the user interface according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be implemented as a code readable by a processor in a processor-readable recording medium provided in a mobile terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
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Claims (20)

Establishing a first wireless communication link through tagging with a Near Field Communication (NFC) device installed at a service provider;
Exchanging information over the first wireless communication link;
Executing a specific application based on the information received from the NFC device, and establishing a second wireless communication link with a management server connected to the NFC device;
Receiving standby information of a service user via the second wireless communication link; And
And displaying the standby information on a screen on which the specific application is running. The method of claim 1,
And the first wireless communication link is an NFC communication link. The method of claim 1, wherein the information exchange step,
Transmitting user information to the NFC device; And
Receiving specific application execution information and second wireless communication connection information from the NFC device. The method of claim 3,
And the user information includes a unique identifier for distinguishing service users visiting a service provider from each other. The method according to claim 3 or 4,
The NFC device further comprises the step of transmitting the user information to the management server. The method of claim 1,
The specific application is an operation of a mobile terminal that provides a function of displaying, in real time, waiting information of a service user on a screen of the mobile terminal, and executes a waiting reservation command by the service user. Way. The method of claim 1,
The second wireless communication link includes at least one of a wireless communication link of Bluetooth communication, Zigbee communication, Wi-Fi communication, Wigig communication, and Ultra WideBand (UWB) communication. The method of claim 1,
The wait information includes information on a waiting sequence of a service user and information on an expected waiting time. The method of claim 1,
Transmitting standby reservation information of a service user to the management server. The method of claim 1, wherein the displaying step,
And providing a different user interface on a screen according to the type of service provider. The method of claim 1, wherein the displaying step,
And displaying a user selection window for setting a standby reservation of a service user on the screen. The method of claim 1, wherein the displaying step,
And displaying a service related information menu on the screen. Establish a first wireless communication link through tagging with a NFC (Near Field Communication) device installed in a service company, exchange information through the set first wireless communication link, execute a specific application based on the information, and A controller configured to establish a second wireless communication link with a management server connected to the NFC device;
A near field communication module that receives standby information of a service user through the second wireless communication link; And
And a display unit for displaying the standby information on a screen on which the specific application is running. The method of claim 13,
And the first wireless communication link is an NFC communication link. The method of claim 13, wherein the short-range communication module,
And transmitting user information to the NFC device, and receiving specific application execution information and second wireless communication connection information from the NFC device. The method of claim 13,
And the specific application provides a function of displaying, in real time, waiting information of a service user on a screen of the mobile terminal, and executing a waiting reservation command by the service user. The method of claim 13,
The second wireless communication link includes at least one wireless communication link of Bluetooth communication, Zigbee communication, Wi-Fi communication, Wigig communication, and Ultra WideBand (UWB) communication. The method of claim 13,
The wait information includes information on waiting order of a service user and information on an expected waiting time. The method of claim 13, wherein the display unit,
A mobile terminal for providing a different user interface on the screen according to the type of service provider. The method of claim 13, wherein the display unit,
A mobile terminal for displaying a user selection window and / or a service related information menu for setting a standby reservation of a service user.

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