KR20130124115A - System for providing chatting service using qr code and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a system and a method for providing a chat service by using a QR code. The system for providing a chat service according to the present invention can include the following parts: a code recognition part scanning a QR code and recognizing whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or a deactivated code; a control part accessing a service server of a predetermined address obtained from the QR code if the QR code is an activated code as a result of the recognition; and a display part displaying chat service-related data received from the service server. [Reference numerals] (110) User terminal;(120) Service server;(130) Database;(140) Free server

Description

System and method for providing chat service using QR code {SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CHATTING SERVICE USING QR CODE AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a chat service providing method, in particular, when acquiring a Quick Response (QR) code with a camera, at least one chat room opened in a connected chat server connected to a preset chat server corresponding to the acquired QR code. The present invention relates to a system and a method for providing a chat service using a QR code to enable entry.

In recent years, with the development of information and communication technology, the communication between people has been extended to communication through the Internet as well as through wired or wireless telephones. Internet users can use the Internet freely at work, school, or at home, so communication through the Internet becomes as essential in our lives as communication over the telephone.

In particular, in communication over the Internet, chat or instant messages (hereinafter referred to as chat), which can be used to chat in real time with an unspecified number of people, are used by many people in that they can chat freely regardless of time and place. have.

In the conventional chat method, a user accesses a chat server through the Internet to register a user, and then selects a different user and group currently connected using the registered ID to perform a 1: 1 or 1: multiple chat. Done.

In addition, users typically want to chat on topics of common interest in addition to the people they know, but to do this, they need to contact the person and access the chat site at some point in time to match their chat environment. Or, you have to install a peer-to-peer-based chat solution and get to know your chat ID.

Therefore, there is a need to provide a condition in which a user can easily use a chat.

Therefore, to solve the problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to acquire a QR code with a camera, at least one chat room opened in a chat server connected to a preset chat server corresponding to the QR code obtained The present invention provides a system and a method for providing a chat service using a QR code to enable entry.

However, the objects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above objects, a system for providing a chat service according to an aspect of the present invention includes a code recognition unit for scanning a QR code to recognize whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or an inactive code; A controller for accessing a service server of a predetermined address obtained from the QR code if the QR code is an activated code as a result of the recognition; And it may include a display unit for displaying data related to the chat service provided from the service server.

Preferably, the code recognizing unit recognizes whether the code is activated or inactivated based on the usage period set in the QR code.

Preferably, when the QR code is inactivated as a result of the recognition, the controller accesses a service server of a predetermined address obtained from the QR code, and scans the inactive QR code from the service server. The user is guided to a free server that can be used free of charge.

Preferably, the QR code is provided differently for each service server providing the chat service, characterized in that it comprises the address of the corresponding service server.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a system for providing a chat service, when a user terminal scanning an activated QR code is connected, automatically logs in according to access login information of the user terminal and provides data related to a chat service. Service server; And a database storing user information and access login information of the user terminal.

Preferably, the service server is characterized in that it recognizes whether it is an activated code or inactivated code based on the usage period set in the QR code.

Preferably, when the user terminal scanning the inactivated QR code is connected, the service server guides the free server that can be used free of charge by the user who scanned the inactive QR code.

Preferably, the QR code is provided differently for each service server providing the chat service, characterized in that it comprises the address of the corresponding service server.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a chat service includes scanning a QR code and recognizing whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or an inactivated code; If the QR code is an activated code as a result of the recognition, accessing a service server of a predetermined address obtained from the QR code; And displaying data related to a chat service provided from the service server.

Preferably, the recognizing may include recognizing whether the code is activated or deactivated based on the usage period set in the QR code.

Preferably, the accessing step, if the QR code is the deactivated code as a result of the recognition, access to the service server of the predetermined address obtained from the QR code, but the deactivated QR code from the service server The scanning user is guided to a free server that can be used free of charge.

Preferably, the QR code is provided differently for each service server providing the chat service, characterized in that it comprises the address of the corresponding service server.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a chat service includes: accessing a user terminal scanning a QR code; If the QR code is an activated code, automatically logging in according to access login information of the connected user terminal; And providing data related to a chat service to the logged-in user terminal.

Preferably, the accessing step may be configured to recognize whether the code is activated or inactivated based on the usage period set in the QR code.

In addition, the method for providing a chat service according to the present invention, if the QR code is a deactivated code, further comprising the step of guiding a free server that can be used free of charge by the user scanning the deactivated QR code It is done.

Preferably, the QR code is provided differently for each service server providing the chat service, characterized in that it comprises the address of the corresponding service server.

Through this, when the QR code is acquired by the camera, the present invention connects to a predetermined chat server corresponding to the QR code, thereby allowing access to at least one chat room opened by the connected chat server, thereby providing an address of an Internet site. Since there is no need to enter information directly, there is an effect that can improve the convenience of the user.

In addition, the present invention, when the present invention acquires a QR code, the camera is connected to a predetermined chat server corresponding to the QR code obtained by allowing access to at least one chat room opened in the connected chat server, the chat server Since it can be easily accessed, there is an effect that can contribute to the activation of the chat service.

In addition, the present invention, when the present invention acquires a QR code by the camera, by connecting to a predetermined chat server corresponding to the QR code obtained by allowing access to at least one chat room opened in the connected chat server, a chat service The activation of the induces the provision of various value-added services, which has the effect of generating new revenue.

1 is a diagram illustrating a system for providing a chat service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining a process of recognizing a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a screen in the case of scanning an inactivated QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining the process of joining as a member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a waiting list according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a process of editing a wait list shown in FIG. 5.
7 is a diagram illustrating a screen for paying a fee when selecting a waiter according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a chat room screen when a waiter is selected according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing a waiting menu on the chat room screen illustrated in FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining another conversation applicant view in the waiting menu shown in FIG. 9.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing a function menu on the chat room screen illustrated in FIG. 8.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the user terminal 110 shown in FIG. 1.
13 is a diagram illustrating a method for providing a chat service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a system and a method for providing a chat service using a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the portions necessary for understanding the operation and operation according to the present invention.

In describing the constituent elements of the present invention, the same reference numerals may be given to constituent elements having the same name, and the same reference numerals may be given thereto even though they are different from each other. However, even in such a case, it does not mean that the corresponding component has different functions according to the embodiment, or does not mean that the different components have the same function. It should be judged based on the description of each component in the example.

In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

In addition, in describing the component of this invention, terms, such as 1st, 2nd, A, B, (a), (b), can be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

In particular, the present invention provides a new chat service that, when acquiring a QR (Quick Response) code, is connected to a predetermined chat server corresponding to the acquired QR code, thereby allowing entry into at least one chat room opened by the connected chat server. Suggest a solution.

At this time, the QR code is a two-dimensional (matrix) format code that contains various information in a square horizontal and horizontal grid pattern, and can store a large amount of data or information as compared to a conventional barcode, while maintaining a small and small code size. There is an advantage that it can.

1 is a diagram illustrating a system for providing a chat service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a system for providing a chat service according to the present invention may include a user terminal 110, a service server 120, a database 130, a free server 140, and the like. have.

The user terminal 110 may scan a QR code through a camera or the like, recognize the scanned QR code, and access the web site of a predetermined address as a result of the recognition. Here, the address may be a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), an IP address, or the like.

In this case, the user terminal 110 may be provided with a separate mobile application or mobile app and use the chat service through the mobile application. That is, the user terminal 110 recognizes the QR code through the mobile application and accesses the web site of the preset address according to the recognized result.

For example, when the user terminal 110 scans the activated QR code, the user terminal 110 accesses the official website provided by the service server 120. When the user terminal 110 scans the disabled QR code, the user terminal 110 accesses the informal website provided by the free server 140. Will be connected.

Here, the free server 140 is a server that can be used by all users who have scanned the deactivated QR code, and all users can use free of charge and only 1: 1 chat.

In this case, the user terminal may be an electronic device that can receive a service using a mobile communication network. For example, the user terminal may include a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, a tablet PC, and the like.

2 is a view for explaining a process of recognizing a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, in FIG. 2A, the user terminal 110 may execute a mobile application and scan a QR code through the executed mobile application.

3 is a diagram illustrating a screen in the case of scanning an inactivated QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the user terminal 110 accesses the service server using the inactivated QR code, the user terminal 110 may receive a guide message from the service server.

The user terminal 110 connects to the free server using the guide message.

The service server 120 may provide a chat service to the user terminal 110 connected to the chat server. The service server 120 may provide a chat service to a user registered as a member.

The service server 120 may manage the QR code. For example, the service server 120 may manage the QR code by adding, deleting, and activating or deactivating the QR code. In this case, the QR code may be activated only during a preset use period, which may be a date and time. For example, the usage period may be set from 14:00 May 1, 2012 to May 2, 2012 14.

When the user terminal 110 connects, the service server 120 may request to log in to the user terminal 110. That is, the service server 120 may log in automatically if the access log information is recorded, but request to log in if the access log information is not recorded.

4 is a view for explaining the process of joining as a member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, in FIG. 4A, the service server 120 may provide a login screen and automatically log in using an ID and password of a pre-stored user.

On the other hand, if there is no recorded access log information, the service server 120 receives an ID and password from the user and logs in using the received ID and password.

On the other hand, if the user is not registered as a member and is requested to join, the service server 120 may provide a member registration screen for receiving user information.

In Figure (b), the user can enter a gender, eg, male, female.

In figure (c), the user can register his own picture. For example, when 1) the import existing photo item is selected, a photo is imported from a previously stored photo album. 2) when the photographing item is selected, a photograph taken using a camera function is imported.

At this time, if the user selects the skip item, his picture is not registered.

In figure (d) the user can edit his picture, for example the size can be adjusted.

In Figure (e), the user can enter his profile information to be shown to the other party. Such profile information may include, for example, greetings, nicknames, and the like.

The service server 120 stores the user information received in the database 130. The login information of the user may also be recorded in the database 130.

The service server 120 may provide a wait list when the user is logged in.

5 is a diagram illustrating a screen of a waiting list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the service server 120 may provide a waiting list screen of a different sex from a logged-in user. The waiting list includes at least one waiting information, and each waiting information includes a picture, a nickname, a greeting, and the like.

Of course, the logged-in user is also added as a waiter to the wait list of the other party.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a process of editing a wait list shown in FIG. 5.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, the user may edit the waiting list. For example, the waiting list may be blocked or deleted by using an editing function on the waiting list screen.

The service server 120 may provide a chat room in which the selected waiter and the user participate when the user selects any one waiter in the waiting list as the chat state.

7 is a diagram illustrating a screen for paying a fee when selecting a waiter according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the service server 120 allows a user to talk with one of the waiters selected from the wait list. For example, the first one is free of charge but the second payment is made. And talk to the waiter.

In this case, the service server 120 may charge the male user only. In addition, the service server 120 may manage a fee charged for each user or for each QR code.

8 is a diagram illustrating a chat room screen when a waiter is selected according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the service server 120 may provide a chat room in which the user and a waiter selected by the user participate in the chat room so that the user can talk in the chat room.

At the top of the chat room screen, the number of people who participated in the chat room can be displayed. For example, the man 1 conversation +2 shows that 3 people participate in total.

The chat room screen is provided with a number of menus. For example, 1) the wait menu allows the user to view the waiting list or check other chat applicants, and 2) the function menu to terminate the mobile application, end the chat, or block the other party.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing a waiting menu on the chat room screen illustrated in FIG. 8.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the user selects the waiting menu, the service server 120 may provide, for example, a waiting view item and another conversation applicant view item.

When the user selects the wait list item, the waiting list can be viewed. In this case, the service server 120 maintains the contents of the conversation with the current contact.

If the user selects a view item of other conversation applicants, the user can see who has subscribed to the conversation. The user can select the applicant and invite the selected applicant to their chat room to chat with them or in a new chat room with the applicant.

That is, the service server 120 may enable 1: 1 conversations with multiple chat partners at the same time.

FIG. 10 is a view for explaining another conversation applicant view in the waiting menu shown in FIG. 9.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the user selects another conversation applicant view item, the service server 120 may provide the user with a list of conversation applicants who have requested a conversation.

At this time, the conversation applicant list includes a photograph, nickname, message, etc. of the conversation applicant.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing a function menu on the chat room screen illustrated in FIG. 8.

As illustrated in FIG. 11, when the user selects a function menu, the service server 120 may provide, for example, a conversation ending item, an exiting conversation item, a counterpart blocking item, an item not receiving additional request, and the like.

When the user selects a conversation termination item, the conversation with the conversation partner may be terminated.

When the user selects an item to leave the conversation, the user leaves the chat room and moves to the waiting list screen.

When the user selects the partner blocking item, the user exits the chat room and moves to the waiting list screen, which blocks the conversation with the waiting person selected in the waiting list.

If the user selects the item not to receive an additional application, the user blocks the selected party and deletes the user from the waiting list of the party who is the waiter.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the user terminal 110 shown in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 12, the user terminal 110 according to the present invention includes a code recognition unit 111, a communication unit 112, a control unit 113, a display unit 114, a memory 115, and the like. Can be configured.

The code recognizing unit 111 may scan a QR code to recognize whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or an inactive code, and obtain an preset address if the scanned QR code is an activated code. The code recognition unit 111 may, for example, incorporate a CCD camera or a web cam for capturing a QR code.

The communication unit 112 may transmit / receive data related to a chat service with a service server or a free server.

The controller 113 executes the mobile application and connects to the service server or the free server of the preset address according to a result of recognizing the QR code through the executed mobile application. That is, as a result of the recognition, the control unit 113 connects to the service server of the preset address if the QR code is activated, and connects to the free server of the preset address if the QR code is inactivated.

The display unit 114 may display data related to the chat service provided from the connected service server or the free server, that is, web page data.

The memory 115 may store a mobile application for providing a chat service.

13 is a diagram illustrating a method for providing a chat service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the user terminal according to the present invention executes a mobile application (S110) and scans a QR code through the executed mobile application (S120).

Next, the user terminal may recognize whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or an inactivated code (S130).

Next, if the QR code is an activated code, the user terminal may acquire a preset address and access the service server of the obtained address (S140). On the other hand, if the QR code is an inactive code, the user terminal is connected to the free server of the preset address (S150).

Next, the user terminal may receive the data related to the chat service from the service server and display the data related to the provided chat service (S160).

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and all of the elements constituting the embodiments of the present invention described above may be combined or operated in one operation. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively coupled to one or more of them. In addition, although all of the components may be implemented as one independent hardware, some or all of the components may be selectively combined to perform a part or all of the functions in one or a plurality of hardware. As shown in FIG. In addition, such a computer program may be stored in a computer-readable medium such as a USB memory, a CD disk, a flash memory, etc., and read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing embodiments of the present invention. As the storage medium of the computer program, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a carrier wave medium, or the like may be included.

Furthermore, all terms including technical or scientific terms have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined in the Detailed Description. Terms used generally, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted to coincide with the contextual meaning of the related art, and shall not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (16)

A code recognition unit that scans the QR code and recognizes whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or an inactivated code;
A controller for accessing a service server of a predetermined address obtained from the QR code if the QR code is an activated code as a result of the recognition; And
A display unit configured to display data related to a chat service provided from the service server;
System for providing a chat service comprising a. The method according to claim 1,
The code recognition unit,
The system for providing a chat service, characterized in that for recognizing whether the code is activated or deactivated based on the period of use set in the QR code. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the QR code is deactivated as a result of the recognition, access to the service server of the predetermined address obtained from the QR code,
The system for providing a chat service, characterized in that the user is scanned for a free server that can be used free of charge by the user scanning the QR code from the service server. The method according to claim 1,
The QR code includes:
System for providing a chat service, characterized in that different for each service server providing the chat service and includes the address of the corresponding service server. A service server for providing data related to a chat service after automatically logging in according to access login information of the user terminal when the user terminal scanning the activated QR code is connected; And
A database storing user information and access login information of the user terminal;
System for providing a chat service comprising a. 6. The method of claim 5,
The service server,
The system for providing a chat service, characterized in that for recognizing whether the code is activated or deactivated based on the period of use set in the QR code. 6. The method of claim 5,
The service server,
When the user terminal scanning the deactivated QR code is connected, the system for providing a chat service, characterized in that it guides a free server that can be used free of charge by the user scanning the deactivated QR code. 6. The method of claim 5,
The QR code includes:
System for providing a chat service, characterized in that different for each service server providing the chat service and includes the address of the corresponding service server. Scanning the QR code to recognize whether the scanned QR code is an activated code or an inactivated code;
If the QR code is an activated code as a result of the recognition, accessing a service server of a predetermined address obtained from the QR code; And
Displaying data related to a chat service provided from the service server;
Method for providing a chat service comprising a. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the recognizing comprises:
The method for providing a chat service, characterized in that for recognizing whether the code is activated or deactivated based on the period of use set in the QR code. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the connecting step comprises:
If the QR code is deactivated as a result of the recognition, access to the service server of the predetermined address obtained from the QR code,
Method for providing a chat service, characterized in that the user is scanned for a free server that can be used free of charge by the user scanning the QR code from the service server. 10. The method of claim 9,
The QR code includes:
Method for providing a chat service, characterized in that different for each service server providing the chat service and includes the address of the corresponding service server. Accessing the user terminal scanning the QR code;
If the QR code is an activated code, automatically logging in according to access login information of the connected user terminal; And
Providing data related to a chat service to the logged-in user terminal;
Method for providing a chat service comprising a. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the connecting step comprises:
The method for providing a chat service, characterized in that for recognizing whether the code is activated or deactivated based on the period of use set in the QR code. The method of claim 13,
If the QR code is a deactivated code, guiding a free server that can be used free of charge by a user who scans the deactivated QR code;
The method for providing a chat service, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 13,
The QR code includes:
Method for providing a chat service, characterized in that different for each service server providing the chat service and includes the address of the corresponding service server.

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