KR20150047915A - Method for providing launcher service apply to open application programmer interface, system and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for providing a launcher service to which open API is applied, a system, and an apparatus for the same. Particularly, when a function of an application installed on a smart phone is used by applying the launcher service, the system provides a platform for manufacturing a service card. A user can share the service card, generated in a terminal, with other users. Therefore, the user can download and use needed contents without additionally generating a service card. Moreover, the user can easily access a relevant application without going through a number of steps as the system provides an application the user frequently uses in the service card. In addition, the user can conveniently use screens for various mobile services, motions such as interaction, and lifestyle widgets through the service card in the launcher service using a smartphone.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a launcher service providing method using an open API, a system and a device for the launcher service application,

The present invention relates to a launcher service providing method using an open API, a system and an apparatus for the same, and more particularly, to a launcher service application method using a launcher service, The present invention relates to a launcher service providing method using an open API that provides a platform and can share a service card manufactured by a terminal with other users, and a system and an apparatus therefor.

With the development of the mobile communication network and the development of the terminal specification, the mobile communication terminal has become a necessity of modern people and has evolved into a total entertainment device beyond the conventional category of simple communication apparatus or information providing apparatus.

In particular, as the evolution speed of portable terminals gradually increases, recent portable terminals include many various functions. In addition, various application programs, media files, and document files are increasing with the increase in the capacity of the external memory used in terminals.

Currently, Launcher programs are provided inside portable terminals so that users can easily access application programs, document files, and media files. The launcher program is a program for registering and executing an application program, a media file, a document file, and the like desired by the user in advance. The user uses each function (e.g., access to an Internet site, application program execution, etc.) (UI) (eg, shortcuts, etc.) for the corresponding function so as to reduce the amount of user input. That is, the launcher changes the desktop or menu display mode of the personal digital terminal and performs a function of changing an application application approach (e.g., execution by pen touch or button operation).

Therefore, the user can quickly execute the application program and easily open the media file or the document file.

However, since the existing launcher program requires the user to execute the application in a passive manner and to perform a plurality of menu search and selection procedures while going through the upper menu and the lower menu in order to select the necessary functions, the efficiency of the operation is lowered , When an external developer directly creates a service card and registers it on the server, there is no technology available for another user to download the service card registered in the server and use it as a launcher service.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0764651 B1, October 01, 2007 Registered (name: method and apparatus for executing an application on a portable terminal)

In such a conventional launcher service, when the users move the application to the upper or lower menu by a passive method, the inconvenience of having to go through various steps is solved. When the external developer directly creates the service card and registers the service card in the server, The present invention provides an open API platform for service card creation in providing a launcher service as a function of an application installed in a smart phone, The service card manufactured by the terminal can be shared with other terminals. That is, the present invention provides a platform for creating a service card, registering service cards manufactured using the platform, providing a list of service cards according to a request for downloading a previously registered service card, The present invention provides a launcher service providing method using an open API that can download information on a service card selected from a list, and a system and an apparatus for the method.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a service device including a service communication unit communicating with at least one terminal for transmitting and receiving data for a launcher service, , Registering at least one service card manufactured using the platform, transmitting a list of pre-registered service cards according to a request of at least one other terminal, and transmitting at least one service card selected from a list of service cards And a service control unit for controlling the information providing unit to provide information on one service card.

In addition, the service apparatus according to the present invention may further include a service storage unit for storing information on a service card manufactured by the terminal.

A terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit for communicating with a service device to transmit and receive data for a launcher service, a service card for a launcher service for a specific application, registers the created service card in a service device, And a control unit for receiving predetermined compensation information from the service device and controlling the received compensation information as the service card is used by one of the other terminals.

In addition, in the terminal according to the present invention, the control unit accesses the service apparatus to use the launcher service, receives a list of service cards from the service apparatus, and provides information on a specific service card from the list of received service cards Requests the service device to download the corresponding information from the service device in response to the request, and provides the launcher service based on the downloaded information.

The launcher service providing system using the open API according to the embodiment of the present invention may include at least one service card for the launcher service for a specific application, register the created service card in the service device, A platform for receiving a predetermined reward information from the service device and managing the received reward information and a platform for creating a service card to be applied to the launcher service at the request of the terminal, And transmits a list of pre-registered service cards according to a request of at least one other terminal, and provides information on at least one service card selected from the list of service cards And a service device for performing the service.

In addition, in the launcher service providing system using the open API according to the present invention, the terminal accesses a service device to use a launcher service, receives a list of service cards from the service device, Requesting information on the service card to the service device, downloading the corresponding information from the service device in response to the request, and providing the launcher service based on the downloaded information.

A method for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a step of creating a service card for a launcher service for a specific application, a step of registering a service card manufactured by the terminal in a service device, Characterized in that the terminal receives the predetermined compensation information from the service device as the service card is used by one of the other terminals, and the terminal manages the received compensation information.

In addition, in the launcher service providing method using the open API according to the present invention, the step of providing includes a step of providing a setting screen for setting a service card by the terminal, and a step of registering, And setting a function of at least one of the following.

Further, in the launcher service providing method using the open API according to the present invention, the compensation information includes at least one of a mobile voucher, a coupon, a point, and a mileage.

A method for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of connecting a service device to a terminal to use a launcher service, receiving a list of service cards from the service device, Requesting a service device to provide information on a specific service card from the list of service cards, downloading corresponding information from the service device according to a request, and providing the launcher service based on the downloaded information The method comprising the steps of:

In the launcher service providing method using the open API according to the present invention, the receiving step receives a list including information on service cards made by at least one other terminal.

The method may further include, after the providing step, requesting, by the terminal, additional data for executing an application related to the service card to the service device, Receiving additional data from the service device and applying the received data to the launcher service.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a launcher service using an open API, the method comprising: displaying information on one service card among service cards according to a touch signal input on a main screen of the terminal; And providing an application function according to an input signal for using an application related to the service card.

In the launcher service providing method using the open API according to the present invention, the touch signal is a touch signal flicking to the left on the main screen.

A method for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of providing a platform for creating a service card to be applied to a launcher service according to a request of at least one terminal, The method comprising: registering at least one service card made by the service card, the service device transmitting a list of pre-registered service cards according to the request of at least one other terminal, And providing information on the service card of the service card.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a launcher service using an open API, the method comprising: receiving information about at least one service card manufactured by at least one terminal, The method comprising the steps of:

As another means for solving the problem of the present invention, there is provided a method for managing a service card, comprising the steps of: creating a service card for launcher service for a specific application; registering the created service card in the service device; And a step of receiving the predetermined compensation information from the service device and managing the received compensation information in response to the use of the open API. Media.

As another means for solving the problem of the present invention, there is provided a method for managing a launcher service, comprising the steps of: connecting to a service device to use a launcher service; receiving a list of service cards from the service device; Requesting the service device to provide information on the card, downloading the corresponding information from the service device in response to the request, and providing the launcher service based on the downloaded information. There is provided a computer readable recording medium recording a program for executing the applied launcher service providing method.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a service card, the method comprising: providing a platform for creating a service card applied to a launcher service according to a request of at least one terminal; Transmitting a list of service cards previously registered according to a request of at least one other terminal, and providing information on at least one service card selected from the list of service cards A program for executing a launcher service providing method using an open API is provided.

According to the present invention, a service card is created in a terminal based on an open API platform provided by a server, and the service card is disclosed and shared with other terminals so that only necessary content can be downloaded and used without making a separate service card.

In addition, a specific application frequently used by a user is provided as a service card, so that the application can be easily accessed without going through various steps.

In addition, in the launcher service using a smart phone, operations such as a screen and interaction with various mobile services, a widget for convenience of life, and the like can be conveniently utilized through a service card.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a launcher service providing system to which an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a service apparatus according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a platform configuration for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a terminal for creating a service card by applying an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a service apparatus for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a terminal for downloading a service card by applying an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary screen configuration for providing a launcher service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description and the accompanying drawings, detailed description of well-known functions or constructions that may obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted. It should be noted that the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as possible throughout the drawings.

The terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed to be limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings and the inventor is not limited to the concept of terminology for describing his or her invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the technical ideas of the present invention are described. Therefore, It is to be understood that equivalents and modifications are possible.

Hereinafter, a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described as a representative example of a mobile communication terminal capable of providing a launcher service by being connected to a communication network. However, the terminal is not limited to a mobile communication terminal but may include all information communication devices, A terminal, a fixed terminal, and an IP (Internet Protocol) terminal. Also, the terminal may be a mobile phone, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a mobile Internet device (MID), a smart phone, a desktop, a tablet PC, a notebook, And an information communication device, which can be advantageously used in a mobile terminal having various mobile communication specifications.

Hereinafter, a launcher service providing system 100 to which an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a launcher service providing system using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a launcher service providing system 100 using an open API according to the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 10a, 10b, ..., 10n, a service apparatus 20, and a communication network 30. Here, the service apparatus 20 includes a launcher service market 20a.

A processor mounted on the terminal 10 or the service device 20 according to the present invention can process program instructions for executing the method according to the present invention. In one implementation, the processor may be a single-threaded processor, and in other embodiments, the processor may be a multi-threaded processor. Further, the processor is capable of processing instructions stored on a memory or storage device.

The communication network 30 performs a series of data transmission and reception operations for data transmission and information exchange between the terminal 10 and the service apparatus 20. [ In particular, the communication network 30 may use various types of communication networks and may be, for example, a wireless LAN (WLAN), a Wi-Fi, a Wibro, a WiMAX, HSDPA, and High Speed Downlink Packet Access) or a wireless communication method such as Ethernet, xDSL (ADSL, VDSL), Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC), Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) A wired communication method can be used. The communication network 30 is not limited to the above-described communication system, but may include any other widely known or later-developed communication systems as well as the communication systems described above.

The terminal 10 is connected to the service device 20 through the communication network 30 and transmits and receives all data for providing the service card manufactured by applying the open API. In particular, the terminal 10 according to the present invention creates a service card for a launcher service for a specific application based on an open API platform provided from the service device 20. [ Then, the terminal 10 registers the manufactured service card in the service apparatus 20. [

The terminal 10 receives predetermined compensation information from the service device 20 and manages the received compensation information as the prepared service card is downloaded by another terminal. Here, the compensation information includes information such as a mobile voucher, a coupon, a point, and a mileage.

In addition, the terminal 10 according to the present invention may download a service card manufactured by another terminal, access the service device 20 to use the launcher service, and download the service card from the service device 20 ≪ / RTI > Then, the terminal 10 selects a specific service card from the list of received service cards. Then, the terminal 10 requests the service apparatus 20 to provide information on the selected service card.

The terminal 10 downloads corresponding information from the service device 20 according to a request for providing information on the service card, and provides the launcher service based on the downloaded information.

The service device 20 is connected to the terminal 10 through the communication network 30 and transmits / receives all data for the launcher service. In particular, the service device 20 according to the present invention provides an open API platform for creating a service card to be applied to the launcher service at the request of the terminal 10. That is, the service device 20 can provide an API that allows a terminal user to directly create an application program (service card).

The service device 20 registers the service card produced using the provided open API platform in the launcher service market 20a. Thereafter, the service device 20 searches the launcher service market 20a for a list of pre-registered service cards according to a request from another terminal, and transmits the retrieved result to the terminal.

The service device 20 provides information on the service card selected from the list of service cards.

Thus, according to the present invention, a service card is created in a terminal based on an open API platform provided by a server, and the service card is disclosed and shared with other terminals, so that only necessary contents can be downloaded and used without making a separate service card. In addition, a specific application frequently used by a user is provided as a service card, so that the application can be easily accessed without going through various steps. In addition, in the launcher service using a smart phone, operations such as a screen and interaction with various mobile services, a widget for convenience of life, and the like can be conveniently utilized through a service card.

A process of providing a launcher service using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8. FIG.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a terminal 10 according to the present invention includes a control unit 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a communication unit 15. Here, the control unit 11 includes a launcher service provision module 11a and a service card production module 11b, and the storage unit 14 includes an application 14a.

The input unit 12 receives various information such as numbers and character information and transmits various signals to the control unit 11 in connection with setting various functions and controlling functions of the terminal 10. The input unit 12 may include at least one of a keypad and a touchpad that generates an input signal according to a user's touch or operation. At this time, the input unit 12 may be configured in the form of a touch panel (or a touch screen) together with the display unit 13 to simultaneously perform input and display functions. The input unit 12 may be any type of input device that can be developed in addition to an input device such as a keyboard, a keypad, a mouse, a joystick, and the like. In particular, the input unit 12 according to the present invention senses a signal for setting a launcher service, a signal for making a service card, and all signals generated while providing a launcher service, and transmits the signal to the controller 11.

The display unit 13 displays information on a series of operation states, operation results, and the like that occur while the functions of the terminal 10 are performed. In addition, the display unit 13 can display menus of the terminal 10 and user data input by the user. The display unit 13 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor LCD (TFT-LCD), a light emitting diode (LED), an organic light emitting diode (OLED) LEDs, active matrix organic light emitting diodes (AMOLED), active matrix OLEDs, retina displays, flexible displays, and three-dimensional displays. In this case, when the display unit 13 is configured as a touch screen, the display unit 13 may perform some or all of the functions of the input unit 12. [ In particular, the display unit 13 according to the present invention outputs a setting screen for making a service card in the launcher service, a screen for downloading the service card, and an execution screen for an application provided through the service card.

The storage unit 14 is a device for storing data, and includes a main storage device and an auxiliary storage device, and stores an application program required for functional operation of the terminal 10. [ The storage unit 14 may include a program area and a data area. Here, when the terminal 10 activates each function in response to a request from the user, the terminal 10 executes the corresponding application programs under the control of the controller 11 to provide each function. In particular, the storage unit 14 according to the present invention stores an operating system for booting the terminal 10, a program for providing a launcher service, and a program for setting and creating a service card. In addition, the storage unit 14 stores data for the application 14a for providing the launcher service.

The audio processing unit 15 transmits the audio signal input from the speaker SPK or the microphone MIC to the control unit 11 for reproducing and outputting the audio signal. The audio processor 15 converts an analog audio signal input through a microphone into a digital format and transmits the audio signal to the controller 11. The audio processing unit 15 may convert the digital audio signal output from the control unit 11 into an analog signal and output it through a speaker. In particular, the audio processing unit 15 according to the present invention outputs an effect sound or an execution sound according to the execution of an application provided through the launcher service.

The communication unit 16 performs a function of transmitting and receiving data through the communication network 30 with the service apparatus 20. [ Here, the communication unit 16 includes RF transmitting means for up-converting and amplifying the frequency of the transmitted signal, RF receiving means for low-noise amplifying the received signal and down-converting the frequency. The communication unit 16 may include at least one of a wireless communication module (not shown) and a wired communication module (not shown). When the terminal 10 uses wireless communication, the wireless communication module uses any one of a wireless network communication module, a wireless LAN communication module, and a wireless fan communication module to transmit / receive data according to a wireless communication method. Data can be transmitted and received to the service apparatus 20. [ The wired communication module is for transmitting / receiving data by wire. The wired communication module can connect to the communication network 30 via a wired line and transmit / receive data to / from the service device 20. [ That is, the terminal 10 is connected to the communication network 30 using a wireless communication module or a wired communication module, and can exchange data with the service device 20 through the communication network 30. In particular, the communication unit 16 according to the present invention communicates with the service device 20 to transmit / receive data for the launcher service.

The control unit 11 may be an operating system (OS) and a process unit for driving each configuration. In particular, the control unit 11 according to the present invention sets a launcher service and produces a service card. At this time, the control unit 11 can use the launcher service provision module 11a and the service card creation module 11b. That is, the control unit 11 provides a setting screen for setting a service card, and sets functions such as registration, deletion, and editing of the service card based on the open API platform.

The control unit 11 registers the created service card in the service apparatus 20. [ The control unit 11 receives predetermined compensation information from the service device 20 as the prepared service card is downloaded by another terminal. Here, the compensation information includes information such as a mobile voucher, a coupon, a point, and a mileage. Thereafter, the control unit 11 manages the received compensation information.

Meanwhile, the control unit 11 according to the present invention accesses the service apparatus 20 in order to use a service card manufactured by another terminal as a launcher service. Then, the control unit 11 receives a list of service cards from the service device 20. [ Here, the control unit 11 receives a list of service cards including information on service cards made from other terminals.

The control unit 11 selects a specific service card from the list of received service cards. Then, the control unit 11 requests the service apparatus 20 to provide information on the selected service card. The control unit 11 downloads corresponding information from the service device 20 according to a request to provide information on the service card, and provides a launcher service based on the downloaded information. Here, the controller 11 displays information on one of the service cards in accordance with the touch signal input on the main screen, and provides the function of the application according to an input signal for using the application related to the service card . At this time, the touch signal may be a touch signal flicking to the left on the main screen.

The control unit 11 requests the service device 20 for additional data for executing an application related to the service card. Then, the control unit 11 receives the additional data from the service device 20 in response to the request, and applies the received data to the launcher service.

3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a service apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the service apparatus 20 according to the present invention includes a service control unit 21, a service storage unit 22, and a service communication unit 23. The service control unit 21 includes a launcher service provision module 21a and an open API provision module 21b and the service storage unit 22 includes an application 22a.

The service communication unit 23 transmits and receives data for the launcher service to and from the terminal 10 through the communication network 30.

The service storage unit 22 stores all the programs according to the execution of the functions of the service apparatus 20. [ In particular, the service storage unit 22 according to the present invention stores data for a program for providing a launcher service, a program providing an open API platform for creating a service card, and an application 22a.

The service control unit 21 may be an operating system and a process unit for driving each configuration. In particular, the service control unit 21 according to the present invention drives the launcher service providing module 21a for the launcher service and drives the open API providing module 21b for the service card production.

The service control unit 21 provides an open API platform for creating a service card applied to the launcher service at the request of the terminal 10. [ Then, the service control unit 21 registers the service card produced using the platform. At this time, the service control unit 21 can register and manage the service card manufactured in the terminal in the launcher service market 20a. That is, the service control unit 21 receives the information on the service card manufactured by the terminal 10, and stores the received information.

The service control unit 21 transmits a list of pre-registered service cards according to a request from another terminal, and searches the launcher service market 20a for information on service cards selected from the list of service cards. Then, the service control unit 21 provides the searched information to the terminal.

In addition, the service device 20 configured as described above may be implemented as one or more servers operating in a server-based computing-based manner or in a cloud-based manner. In particular, information about application data and service cards for launcher service provision can be provided through a cloud computing function that can be permanently stored in a cloud computing device on the Internet. Here, cloud computing utilizes Internet technology in digital terminals such as desktops, tablet computers, laptops, netbooks and smart phones to provide virtualized IT (Information Technology) resources such as hardware (server, storage, (Database, security, web server, etc.), service, data, etc. on demand.

On the other hand, a memory mounted on the terminal 10 or the service apparatus 20 stores information in the apparatus. In one implementation, the memory is a computer-readable medium. In one implementation, the memory may be a volatile memory unit, and in other embodiments, the memory may be a non-volatile memory unit. In one implementation, the storage device is a computer-readable medium. In various different implementations, the storage device may comprise, for example, a hard disk device, an optical disk device, or any other mass storage device.

Although the present specification and drawings describe exemplary device configurations, the functional operations and subject matter implementations described herein may be embodied in other types of digital electronic circuitry, or alternatively, of the structures disclosed herein and their structural equivalents May be embodied in computer software, firmware, or hardware, including, or in combination with, one or more of the foregoing. Implementations of the subject matter described herein may be embodied in one or more computer program products, i. E. One for computer program instructions encoded on a program storage medium of the type for < RTI ID = 0.0 & And can be implemented as a module as described above. The computer-readable medium can be a machine-readable storage device, a machine-readable storage substrate, a memory device, a composition of matter that affects the machine readable propagation type signal, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing.

4 is a diagram illustrating a platform configuration for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a platform for providing a launcher service using an open API according to the present invention comprises a launcher core 46 and a plurality of frameworks. Here, the launcher core includes a UI framework, and a plurality of frameworks may include a card framework 41, a widget framework 42, a theme framework 43, a shopping framework 44, and the like .

Among these frameworks, the theme framework 43 provides functions for decorating service cards, such as changing the theme, icons, and wallpaper. In addition, the widget framework 42 provides functions such as a clock, a calendar, and a task killer, which are basic services of the terminal 10. The shopping framework also provides functions related to a new theme, widget offering, or exhibition.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a terminal for creating a service card by applying an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, in step S11, the terminal 10, which manufactures a service card using the open API according to the present invention, sets a launcher service and produces a service card. That is, the terminal 10 provides a setting screen for creating a service card, and sets a function of registering, deleting, and editing the service card through the setting screen.

The terminal 10 registers the service card produced in the step S13 in the service device 20. [ The terminal 10 receives predetermined compensation information from the service device 20 as the service card produced in step S15 is downloaded by another terminal. Here, the compensation information includes information such as a mobile voucher, a coupon, a point, and a mileage. Then, the terminal 10 manages the compensation information received in step S17.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a service apparatus for providing a launcher service using an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, a service device 20 for providing a launcher service using an open API according to the present invention includes an open API platform for creating a service card applied to a launcher service at the request of the terminal 10 in step S21 to provide. In step S23, the service device 20 registers a service card manufactured using the platform. Here, the service apparatus 20 receives information on the service card manufactured by the terminal 10, and stores the received information. At this time, the service device 20 can register and manage the service card manufactured in the terminal in the launcher service market 20a.

In step S25, the service device 20 determines whether a list of service cards is requested from another terminal. When a list of service cards is requested, the service device 20 transmits a list of previously registered service cards in step S27. At this time, the service apparatus 20 can search the list of registered service cards in the launcher service market 20a. Thereafter, the service device 20 provides information on the service card selected from the service card list in step S29.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a terminal for downloading a service card by applying an open API according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a screen configuration for providing a launcher service according to an embodiment of the present invention Fig.

Referring to FIG. 7, in step S41, the terminal 10, which downloads the service card prepared from another terminal by applying the open API according to the present invention and provides the service card to the launcher service, . The terminal 10 receives the service card list from the service device 20 in step S43. Here, the terminal 10 receives a list of service cards including information on service cards made from other terminals.

The terminal 10 requests the service apparatus 20 to provide information on the specific service card from the list of service cards received in step S45. Then, the terminal 10 downloads the corresponding information from the service device 20 in response to the request, and provides the launcher service based on the downloaded information (S47 to S49). Here, the terminal 10 displays information on one service card among the service cards according to a touch signal input on the main screen, and provides an application function according to an input signal for using an application related to the service card . At this time, the touch signal may be a touch signal flicking to the left on the main screen.

In addition, the terminal 10 requests the service apparatus 20 for additional data for executing an application related to the service card. Then, the terminal 10 receives the additional data from the service device 20 upon request and applies the received data to the launcher service. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the terminal 10 distinguishes between a service card 801 and a user page 803 for providing a launcher service. The reference location is a page on which a home screen is displayed do. The terminal 10 provides information on the service card 801 or the user page 803 according to a touch signal input on the home screen.

Implementations of the various techniques described herein may be implemented in digital electronic circuitry, or in computer hardware, firmware, software, or combinations thereof. Implementations may be implemented in a computer program product, such as an information carrier, e.g., a machine readable storage device, such as a computer readable storage medium, for example, for processing by a data processing apparatus, Apparatus (computer readable medium) or as a computer program tangibly embodied in a propagation signal. A computer program, such as the computer program (s) described above, may be written in any form of programming language, including compiled or interpreted languages, and may be stored as a stand-alone program or in a module, component, subroutine, As other suitable units for use in the present invention. A computer program may be deployed to be processed on one computer or multiple computers at one site or distributed across multiple sites and interconnected by a communications network.

The method steps may be performed by one or more programmable processors executing a computer program to perform functions by operating on input data and generating an output. The method steps may also be performed by special purpose logic circuitry, e.g., a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the devices may be implemented as such.

Processors suitable for processing a computer program include, by way of example, both general purpose and special purpose microprocessors, and any one or more processors of any kind of digital computer. Generally, a processor will receive instructions and data from a read-only memory or a random access memory or both. The elements of a computer may include at least one processor for executing instructions and one or more memory devices for storing instructions and data. Generally, a computer may include one or more mass storage devices for storing data, such as magnetic, magneto-optical disks, or optical disks, or may receive data from them, transmit data to them, . ≪ / RTI > Information carriers suitable for embodying computer program instructions and data include, for example, semiconductor memory devices, for example, magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape, compact disk read only memory A magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, an optical disk such as a DVD (Digital Video Disk), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM , Random Access Memory), a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), and the like. The processor and memory may be supplemented or included by special purpose logic circuitry.

While the specification contains a number of specific implementation details, it should be understood that they are not to be construed as limitations on the scope of any invention or claim, but rather on the description of features that may be specific to a particular embodiment of a particular invention Should be understood. Certain features described herein in the context of separate embodiments may be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented in multiple embodiments, either individually or in any suitable subcombination. Further, although the features may operate in a particular combination and may be initially described as so claimed, one or more features from the claimed combination may in some cases be excluded from the combination, Or a variant of a subcombination.

Likewise, although the operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, it should be understood that such operations must be performed in that particular order or sequential order shown to achieve the desired result, or that all illustrated operations should be performed. In certain cases, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Also, the separation of the various system components of the above-described embodiments should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and the described program components and systems will generally be integrated together into a single software product or packaged into multiple software products It should be understood.

It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only illustrative of specific examples for the purpose of understanding and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention are possible in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

The present invention provides an open API platform for service card creation in providing a function of an application installed in a smart phone as a launcher service, and can share a service card manufactured in the terminal with other terminals. Accordingly, a service card is created in a terminal based on an open API platform provided by a server, and the service card is disclosed and shared with other terminals, so that only necessary contents can be downloaded and used without making a separate service card. In addition, a specific application frequently used by a user is provided as a service card, so that the application can be easily accessed without going through various steps. In addition, in the launcher service using a smart phone, operations such as a screen and interaction with various mobile services, a widget for convenience of life, and the like can be conveniently utilized through a service card. This is not only a possibility of commercialization or sales, but also a possibility of being industrially applicable since it is practically possible to carry out clearly.

10a, 10b, ... , 10n: terminal
20: service apparatus 30: communication network 11:
12: input unit 13: display unit 14:
15: audio processing unit 16: communication unit 21:
22: Service storage unit 23: Service communication unit
11a, 21a: launcher service providing module 11b: service card producing module
14a, 22a: Application 21b: Open API providing module
20a: launcher service market
100: Launcher service providing system applying open API

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A service communication unit for communicating with at least one terminal to transmit and receive data for a launcher service; And
Providing a platform for creating a service card applied to a launcher service according to a request of the terminal, registering at least one service card manufactured using the platform, A service control unit for transmitting a list of cards and controlling to provide information on at least one service card selected from the list of service cards;
Wherein the service device comprises: The method according to claim 1,
A service storage unit for storing information on a service card manufactured by the terminal;
Further comprising: A communication unit for communicating with the service device and transmitting / receiving data for the launcher service; And
The service card is created for the launcher service for a specific application, the created service card is registered in the service device, and the service card is used by the at least one other terminal, And controlling the received compensation information to be managed;
And a second terminal. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the control unit
Accessing the service apparatus to use the launcher service, receiving a list of service cards from the service apparatus, requesting the service apparatus to provide information on a specific service card from the list of the received service cards, Downloads the corresponding information from the service device in response to the request, and provides the launcher service based on the downloaded information. The method comprises the steps of: preparing at least one service card for a launcher service for a specific application; registering the created service card in the service device; A terminal for receiving the compensation information and managing the received compensation information; And
A platform for creating a service card to be applied to a launcher service according to a request of the terminal, registering at least one service card manufactured using the platform, The service device transmitting a list of cards and providing information about at least one service card selected from the list of service cards;
And a launcher service providing system using the open API. 6. The method of claim 5,
Accessing the service apparatus to use the launcher service, receiving a list of service cards from the service apparatus, requesting the service apparatus to provide information on a specific service card from the list of the received service cards, Wherein the launcher service provider downloads the corresponding information from the service device in response to the request and provides the launcher service based on the downloaded information. Creating a service card for a launcher service for a specific application;
Registering the created service card in the service device by the terminal;
The terminal receiving predetermined compensation information from the service device as the service card is used by at least one other terminal; And
The terminal managing the received compensation information;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the fabricating comprises:
The terminal providing a setting screen for setting the service card; And
Setting at least one function of registering, deleting, and editing a service card through the setting screen;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 8. The method of claim 7,
A mobile voucher, a coupon, a point, and a mileage. Connecting the service device to the terminal in order to use the launcher service;
The terminal receiving a list of service cards from the service device;
Requesting the service device to provide information on a specific service card from the list of the received service cards;
The terminal downloading the corresponding information from the service device in response to the request; And
The terminal providing a launcher service based on the downloaded information;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the terminal receives a list including information on service cards made from at least one other terminal. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein after the providing step,
Requesting, by the terminal, additional data for executing an application associated with the service card to the service device;
The terminal receiving the additional data from the service device in response to the request; And
The terminal applying the received data to the launcher service;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 11. The method of claim 10, wherein providing
Displaying information on one service card among the service cards according to a touch signal input on the main screen of the terminal; And
Providing a function of the application according to an input signal for the terminal to use an application related to the service card;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the touch signal
Wherein the open API is a touch signal flicking to the left on the main screen. Providing a platform for service card creation in which a service device is applied to a launcher service upon request of at least one terminal;
Registering at least one service card made by the service device using the platform;
The service device transmitting a list of pre-registered service cards according to a request of at least one other terminal; And
The service device providing information on at least one service card selected from the list of service cards;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the registering step
The service device receiving information on at least one service card made from at least one terminal; And
The service device storing the received information;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: Creating a service card for a launcher service for a specific application;
Registering the created service card in a service device;
Receiving the predetermined compensation information from the service device as the service card is used by at least one other terminal; And
And managing the received reward information. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing a launcher service providing method using an open API. Accessing a service device to use the launcher service;
Receiving a list of service cards from the service device;
Requesting the service apparatus to provide information on a specific service card from a list of the received service cards;
Downloading corresponding information from the service device according to the request; And
And providing the launcher service based on the downloaded information. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 14, wherein the launcher service is provided on the basis of the downloaded information. Providing a platform for creating a service card to be applied to a launcher service upon request of at least one terminal;
Registering at least one service card manufactured using the platform;
Transmitting a list of pre-registered service cards according to a request of at least one other terminal; And
And providing information on at least one service card selected from the list of service cards. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 1,

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