KR20200103601A - System for voice call service using distal assistance device, method thereof and non-transitory computer readable medium having computer program recorded thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device, a method thereof, and a nonvolatile recording medium in which a computer program is recorded. That is, the present invention utilizes a calling terminal when connecting a call between the digital auxiliary device and a called terminal by overall control of the calling terminal and/or a service server, but the actual call does not go through the calling terminal. By performing a call between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal through a voice command of a caller, the caller can use the digital auxiliary device in a state where the operation or control of the calling terminal is unnecessary, and freely perform a call with the called terminal, thereby enhancing the convenience of use.

Description

A voice call service system using a digital assistant device, a method thereof, and a non-volatile recording medium in which a computer program is recorded thereon.

The present invention relates to a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device, a method thereof, and a nonvolatile recording medium in which a computer program is recorded. In particular, a call between a digital auxiliary device and a called terminal is performed through a caller's voice command. When connecting a call between the device and the called terminal, the calling terminal is used, but the actual call does not go through the calling terminal, and the calling terminal makes a call to the called terminal with a preset special number by intermediation of the service server, but the called terminal calls the calling terminal. The present invention relates to a voice call service system using a digital assistant for identifying a number as a caller, a method thereof, and a nonvolatile recording medium in which a computer program is recorded.

Home automation using digital assistant devices such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) speakers is becoming more common, and digital assistant devices are spreading like new home appliances such as AI speakers. The need to practice is increasing.

In the case of a voice call using a conventional digital auxiliary device, a method of performing a voice call using a digital auxiliary device as an actual telephone is known when the digital auxiliary device has a phone function and subscribes to a voice call service.

However, for this purpose, it is not only necessary to configure a phone function in a digital auxiliary device, but also there is a problem in that it is necessary to subscribe to a voice call service that continuously incurs a high cost and is cumbersome to subscribe.

In addition, even in the case of a business operator that manufactures a digital auxiliary device or provides a service, there is a problem in that it must be authenticated as a device for voice calls or as a communication service provider for service provision.

As another method, as a method of utilizing a voice call terminal possessed by a user, it is also known that a digital auxiliary device and a voice call terminal are connected through wired/wireless communication to interface only voice input and output.

That is, after a digital assistant device equipped with a speaker and a microphone is connected to a voice call terminal through a known short-range communication method for a voice call such as Bluetooth, when a call between the actual voice call terminal and the called terminal is connected, It is a method that the microphone and speaker of the digital auxiliary device replace, and there is a limitation that the voice call terminal and the digital auxiliary device must be close, and the operator of the call or termination becomes the voice call terminal, so it is inconvenient to operate the terminal. In addition, there is a limitation that a service server for providing a digital auxiliary device service based on the corresponding voice call content cannot be managed.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1824815 [Name: Safe call connection method and system between app users]

It is an object of the present invention to utilize the calling terminal when connecting a call between a digital auxiliary device and a called terminal by the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, but to prevent the actual call from going through the calling terminal, and through the caller's voice command. A voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device that performs a call between a digital auxiliary device and a called terminal, a method thereof, and a nonvolatile recording medium in which a computer program is recorded.

Another object of the present invention is to maintain a call connection between the calling terminal and the called terminal in parallel when connecting a call between a digital auxiliary device and a called terminal under the overall control of a calling terminal and/or a service server, and a service server and/or a carrier The purpose of the present invention is to provide a voice call service system using a digital assistant that provides an incoming notification to a destination terminal using the phone number of a calling terminal as a calling number in a server, a method thereof, and a nonvolatile recording medium in which a computer program is recorded.

The voice call service method using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention receives, by a calling terminal, a voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device, identification information of the digital auxiliary device, and a call request signal, and sends the Transmitting a call originating request signal including the special number, identification information of the calling terminal, and the voice command using a corresponding preset special number; Checking the special number and caller information based on the call origination request signal, by a communication service company server, and transmitting a call processing request signal including the special number, the voice command, and the caller information; Checking, by a service server, the digital auxiliary device related to the special number and caller information included in the call processing request signal transmitted from the communication company server, and performing a call connection function with the digital auxiliary device; The service server checks the called party information based on the voice command included in the call processing request signal, and establishes an incoming call connection with the called terminal corresponding to the called party information based on the confirmed called party information. Requesting to; And maintaining, by the service server, a communication path between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal formed through the communication company server in response to the requested incoming call connection.

As an example related to the present invention, the receiving of a voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device, identification information of the digital auxiliary device, and a call request signal may include receiving a voice command for call connection by the digital auxiliary device. At this time, checking the identification information of the calling terminal registered in advance in the digital auxiliary device; Calling, by the digital auxiliary device, a dedicated app pre-installed in the calling terminal corresponding to the identified identification information of the calling terminal; And receiving, by the calling terminal, the voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device, identification information of the digital auxiliary device, and the call originating request signal while the dedicated app is running in the calling terminal. I can.

As an example related to the present invention, when a communication path between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal is formed via the service server and the communication company server, another call route between the calling terminal and the called terminal by the communication company server It may further include forming in parallel.

As an example related to the present invention, when the call between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal is terminated, the communication company server further comprises releasing a connection state to another call between the calling terminal and the called terminal. I can.

A computer program for performing the method according to the above-described embodiment may be stored in a nonvolatile recording medium readable by a computer in which a program according to an embodiment of the present invention is recorded.

The voice call service system using a digital assistant according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits the voice command, identification information of the digital assistant, and a call request signal when the received caller's voice command is a voice command for call connection. Digital assistants; A calling terminal for transmitting a call origination request signal including the special number, identification information of the calling terminal, and the voice command using a preset special number; A communication service provider server that checks the special number and caller information based on the call origination request signal, and transmits a call processing request signal including the special number, the voice command, and the caller information; Check the digital auxiliary device related to the special number and caller information included in the call processing request signal, perform a call connection function with the digital auxiliary device, and callee information based on a voice command included in the call processing request signal A service server that checks and requests the communication company server for an incoming call connection with a called terminal corresponding to the called party information based on the confirmed called party information; And the called terminal forming a first call path of the digital auxiliary device and forming a second call path with the calling terminal through the mediation of the communication company server.

As an example related to the present invention, the digital auxiliary device calls a dedicated app pre-installed in the calling terminal corresponding to the identification information of the calling terminal registered in advance, and the calling terminal while the dedicated app is running The voice command, identification information of the digital auxiliary device, and a call request signal may be transmitted to the terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, the communication company server forms the first communication path between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal based on an incoming call connection request transmitted from the service server in response to the call processing request signal, and , It is possible to form the second communication path between the calling terminal and the called terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, when a call between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal is terminated, the communication company server may release a connection state of the second call between the calling terminal and the called terminal.

The present invention utilizes the calling terminal when connecting a call between a digital auxiliary device and a called terminal by the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, but does not allow the actual call to go through the calling terminal, and digital assistance through the caller's voice command By performing a call between the device and the called terminal, the caller can freely perform a call with the called terminal through a digital auxiliary device in a state in which no manipulation or control of the calling terminal is required, thereby improving convenience in use.

In addition, the present invention maintains a call connection between the calling terminal and the called terminal in parallel when a call is connected between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal under the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, and the service server and/or the service server By using the calling terminal's phone number as the calling number and providing an incoming notification to the called terminal, the calling terminal checks information about the other party, such as the calling number, while making a call through the digital assistant of the other party, and subscribes information of the calling terminal. Based on this, various services can be used even if the calling terminal is not in the vicinity of the user, so that the same calling terminal can be utilized as if it exists in a place where more than one digital auxiliary device is located.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an originating terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a voice call service system using another type of digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a voice call service using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that the technical terms used in the present invention are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the technical terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, unless otherwise defined in the present invention, and is excessively comprehensive. It should not be construed as a human meaning or an excessively reduced meaning. In addition, when a technical term used in the present invention is an incorrect technical term that does not accurately express the spirit of the present invention, it should be replaced with a technical term that can be correctly understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as defined in the dictionary or according to the context before and after, and should not be interpreted as an excessively reduced meaning.

In addition, the singular expression used in the present invention includes a plurality of expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present invention, terms such as “consisting of” or “comprising” should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various components or steps described in the invention, and some components or some steps may not be included. It should be construed that it may or may further include additional components or steps.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second used in the present invention may be used to describe the constituent elements, but the constituent elements should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easily understanding the spirit of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the spirit of the present invention by the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a voice call service system 10 using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the voice call service system 10 is composed of a digital auxiliary device 100, a service server 200, a calling terminal 300, a communication company server 400, and a called terminal 500. Not all components of the voice call service system 10 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the voice call service system 10 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. 1, The voice call service system 10 may be implemented with fewer components.

When the caller's voice command received from the digital auxiliary device 100 is a voice command for call connection, the digital auxiliary device 100 corresponds to a voice command, identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100, a call request signal, etc. It transmits to the originating terminal 300 registered in advance in the digital auxiliary device 100. Thereafter, the calling terminal 300 requests the communication company server 400 to send a call using a preset special number. Thereafter, the communication company server 400 transmits a call processing request signal to the service server 200 in order to check the caller information corresponding to the calling terminal 300 and check the phone number of the called terminal 500. Then, the service server 200 checks the digital auxiliary device 100 corresponding to the call processing request signal, checks the caller information for the calling terminal 300 based on the voice command included in the call processing request signal, It performs a call connection function between the service server 200 and the digital auxiliary device 100. In addition, in response to the call processing request signal, the service server 200 requests the communication company server 400 to connect an incoming call with the called terminal 500 corresponding to the previously identified called party information. Thereafter, the communication company server 400 is based on the incoming call connection with the called terminal 500 requested from the service server 200, the digital auxiliary device 100, the service server 200, the communication company server 400 and the called terminal. A communication path (or call path) between 500 is connected, and a communication path between the calling terminal 300, the communication company server 400, and the called terminal 500 is connected independently and in parallel for charging.

The digital auxiliary device 100 includes an AI (Artificial Intelligence) speaker/microphone, a microcontroller (or control unit) (not shown), a communication unit (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), and the like.

In addition, the digital auxiliary device 100 communicates with the service server 200 and the preset calling terminal 300 through a wired/wireless communication method. Here, the calling terminal 300 may log in to the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100 in advance and register information (or caller information) related to the calling terminal 300 to the digital auxiliary device 100.

In addition, when the voice command (or voice) of the caller received from the digital auxiliary device 100 is a voice command for connecting a call for a call with the called terminal 500, the digital auxiliary device 100 may use the corresponding voice command, The identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100 and a call request signal are transmitted to the calling terminal 300 registered in advance in the digital auxiliary device 100 in connection with the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100. Here, the identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100 includes a mobile IP, a mobile MAC, and a serial number.

That is, the digital auxiliary device 100 receives a voice from a sender (or a user) and performs a voice recognition function on the received voice. At this time, the digital auxiliary device 100 checks whether the received voice is the voice of a pre-registered user (or user authentication), and when the received voice corresponds to the pre-registered user's voice, the received voice is It can also perform a speech recognition function. Here, the voice recognition function may be performed using various known techniques.

In addition, the digital auxiliary device 100 determines whether a voice command for call connection is included in the result of performing the voice recognition function.

As a result of the determination, when the result of performing the corresponding voice recognition function includes a voice command for performing other control functions related to the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100, the digital auxiliary device 100 is a digital auxiliary device corresponding to the corresponding voice command. It performs other control functions related to (100).

For example, when a result of the determination, when the voice command "Hey NUGU, raise the volume by one level" is included in the result of performing the corresponding speech recognition function, the digital auxiliary device 100 outputs a speaker of the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100 Is increased by 1 preset level and output. Here, "NUGU" may be identification information (or identification name) for the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100.

In addition, as a result of the determination, when the voice command for call connection is included in the result of performing the corresponding voice recognition function, the digital auxiliary device 100 identifies the calling terminal 300 previously registered in the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100. The information is checked, and the corresponding voice command, identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100, and a call request signal are transmitted to the calling terminal 300 corresponding to the identified identification information of the calling terminal 300. Here, the identification information of the calling terminal 300 includes Mobile Directory Number (MDN), mobile IP, mobile MAC, subscriber identity module (SIM) card unique information, serial number, and the like.

At this time, when the digital auxiliary device 100 requests to send a call to the calling terminal 300, after the digital auxiliary device 100 calls a dedicated app preinstalled in the calling terminal 300, the digital auxiliary device 100 May request a call to the calling terminal 300 while the corresponding dedicated app is running in the calling terminal 300.

In addition, when a call connection with a specific destination terminal 500 fails in response to a call origination request signal, the digital auxiliary device 100 receives information indicating that the call connection transmitted from the service server 200 has failed.

In addition, the digital auxiliary device 100 outputs information indicating that the received call connection has failed.

In this way, when the call connection fails, the digital auxiliary device 100 may request an input of an additional voice command from the user, and attempt to connect the call again based on the additional voice command input from the user.

In addition, when a call connection (or call connection) is required because a voice command for call connection is included in the execution result of the corresponding voice recognition function, the digital auxiliary device 100 may perform a call connection (or call connection) under the control of the calling terminal 300. Connect) function.

In addition, when the communication path with the called terminal 500 is normally connected under the control of the calling terminal 300, the digital auxiliary device 100 is a called terminal that is connected to communication via the service server 200 and the communication company server 400. 500 and performs a call function.

In addition, when the call between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 is terminated, the digital auxiliary device 100 is controlled by the calling terminal 300 (or service server 200 / carrier server 400). Thus, the call connection with the previously formed called terminal 500 is terminated.

The service server 200 communicates with the digital auxiliary device 100, the calling terminal 300, the communication company server 400, the called terminal 500, and the like.

In addition, the service server 200 matches and stores (or manages) the identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100 with the identification information of the terminal (including, for example, the calling terminal 300) related to the digital auxiliary device 100. )do.

In addition, the service server 200 provides (or installs) a dedicated app for sending a call (or connecting a call) to the calling terminal 300.

In addition, the service server 200 stores a plurality of called party information transmitted from the calling terminal 300. Here, the recipient information (or recipient information) includes name (or nickname/nickname), phone number, email address, social network account information, and the like.

In addition, the service server 200 stores information on the digital auxiliary device 100 corresponding to a special number associated with the calling terminal 300. Through this, in the case of checking the phone number of the called terminal 500 by using the special number transmitted from the calling terminal 300 in the communication company server 400, the service server 200 is a digital auxiliary device related to the corresponding special number. After checking 100, it is possible to check the phone number of the called terminal 500 by using a voice command related to the identified digital auxiliary device 100.

In addition, the service server 200 receives a call processing request signal including a special number, a voice command, and caller information transmitted from the communication company server 400.

In addition, the service server 200 checks the digital auxiliary device 100 related to the special number and/or caller information based on the special number and caller information included in the received call processing request signal.

That is, the service server 200 is a digital auxiliary device 100 corresponding to the previously received caller information (or special number) among the identification information of a plurality of caller information (or a special number) stored in advance. Check identification information.

In addition, the service server 200 checks the called party information based on the voice command included in the call processing request signal. Here, the called party information includes name (or nickname/nickname), phone number, email address, social network account information, and the like.

That is, the service server 200 is included in the previously received call processing request signal among a plurality of phone numbers (eg, name/nickname/nickname, phone number, etc.) previously registered in relation to the calling terminal 300. Check the called party information, which is the phone number corresponding to the name/nickname/nickname included in the voice command.

As a result of the verification, if a phone number (or called party information) corresponding to the name/nickname/nickname included in the previously received voice command among a plurality of phone numbers registered in advance with respect to the calling terminal 300 is not confirmed, the service The server 200 transmits information indicating that the called party information is not confirmed to the communication company server 400, and transmits information indicating that the call connection has failed to the digital auxiliary device 100.

In addition, as a result of the verification, when a phone number corresponding to a name/nickname/nickname included in a previously received voice command among a plurality of phone numbers previously registered with respect to the calling terminal 300 is confirmed, the service server 200 Performs a call connection (or call connection) function between the service server 200 and the digital auxiliary device 100 in order to perform a call connection function via the corresponding service server 200.

In addition, the service server 200 connects the incoming call with the called terminal 500 corresponding to the called party information based on the previously identified called party information in response to the call processing request signal from the preceding communication company server 400 (or called call A connection signal) is requested (or transmitted) to the communication company server 400.

In addition, when the call connection function between the called terminal 500 and the service server 200 is normally performed by the corresponding communication company server 400 according to the call processing request signal transmitted to the communication company server 400, the service server 200 May form (or configure) a communication path between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 via the communication company server 400.

In addition, the call is terminated between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 with respect to the communication path formed between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 via the service server 200 and the communication company server 400 If it is, the corresponding call (or call connection state) may be terminated (or released/terminated).

The calling terminal (or sending terminal) 300 and the called terminal (or receiving terminal) 500 are a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, and a personal digital assistant. : PDA), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) terminal, Telematics terminal, Navigation terminal, Personal Computer, Notebook computer, Slate PC, Tablet PC, Ultrabook (ultrabook), wearable devices, e.g., smartwatch, glass-type terminals, HMD (Head Mounted Display), etc.), Wibro terminals, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) ) Terminal, Smart TV, Digital Broadcasting Terminal, Television, 3D TV, Home Theater System, Audio Video Navigation (AVN) Terminal, Audio/Video (A/V) System, Flexible Terminal It can be applied to various terminals, such as.

As shown in FIG. 2, the originating terminal 300 includes a communication unit 310, a storage unit 320, a display unit 330, an audio output unit 340, and a control unit 350. Not all of the components of the calling terminal 300 shown in FIG. 2 are essential components, and the calling terminal 300 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in FIG. 2, or fewer components. The calling terminal 300 may also be implemented by.

The communication unit 310 communicates with an internal element or at least one external terminal through a wired/wireless communication network. In this case, any external terminal may include a digital auxiliary device 100, a service server 200, a communication company server 400, a destination terminal 500, and the like. Here, as the wireless Internet technology, wireless LAN (WLAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Wireless Broadband: Wibro, Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access: Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) ), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), etc. In addition, the communication unit 310 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology in a range including Internet technologies not listed above. In addition, short-range communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). , Ultra Sound Communication (USC), Visible Light Communication (VLC), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and the like may be included. In addition, wired communication technologies may include power line communication (PLC), USB communication, Ethernet, serial communication, optical/coaxial cable, and the like.

In addition, the communication unit 310 may mutually transmit information with an arbitrary terminal through a universal serial bus (USB).

In addition, the communication unit 310 includes technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (for example, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000)), EV- DO (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A ( Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.), transmits and receives wireless signals to and from the base station, the digital auxiliary device 100, the service server 200, the service provider server 400, the destination terminal 500, and the like.

In addition, the communication unit 310 receives a dedicated app for sending a call (or connecting a call) with a destination terminal 500 transmitted from the service server 200.

The storage unit 320 (or memory) stores various user interfaces (UIs), graphic user interfaces (GUIs), and the like.

In addition, the storage unit 320 stores data and programs necessary for the calling terminal 300 to operate.

That is, the storage unit 320 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven by the calling terminal 300, data for operation, and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external service providing device through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist in the calling terminal 300 from the time of shipment for basic functions (eg, incoming/outgoing phone calls, and sending/receiving messages). Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the storage unit 320, installed in the calling terminal 300, and driven by the control unit 350 to perform an operation (or function).

In addition, the storage unit 320 is a flash memory type (Flash Memory Type), a hard disk type (Hard Disk Type), a multimedia card micro type (Multimedia Card Micro Type), a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory Etc.), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, RAM (Random Access Memory: RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory: ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM It may include at least one storage medium among (Programmable Read-Only Memory). In addition, the originating terminal 300 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 320 over the Internet or may operate in connection with the web storage.

In addition, the storage unit 320, under the control of the control unit 350, installs a dedicated app for sending a call (or connecting a call) with a destination terminal 500 received through the communication unit 310.

The display unit 330 may display various contents such as various menu screens using a user interface and/or a graphic user interface stored in the storage unit 320 under the control of the controller 350. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 330 includes various text or image data (including various information data) and a menu screen including data such as icons, list menus, and combo boxes. Also, the display unit 330 may be a touch screen.

In addition, the display unit 330 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display ( Flexible Display), a 3D display, an e-ink display, and a Light Emitting Diode (LED).

In addition, the display unit 330 may be configured as a three-dimensional display unit that displays a three-dimensional image.

A three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (glassesless method), and a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit.

In addition, the display unit 330 displays an execution result screen of a dedicated app installed in the calling terminal 300 under the control of the control unit 350.

The audio output unit 340 outputs audio information included in a signal processed by a predetermined signal by the control unit 350. Here, the audio output unit 340 may include a receiver, a speaker, and a buzzer.

In addition, the voice output unit 340 outputs a guide voice generated by the control unit 350.

In addition, the voice output unit 340 outputs voice information corresponding to the execution result screen of the dedicated app installed in the calling terminal 300 by the control unit 350.

The control unit 350 executes an overall control function of the originating terminal 300. In this case, the control unit 350 may be a processor or an engine.

In addition, the control unit 350 executes an overall control function using programs and data stored in the storage unit 320. The control unit 350 may include RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU, and bus, and RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU, etc. may be connected to each other through a bus. The CPU can access the storage unit 320 and perform booting using the O/S stored in the storage unit 320, and various operations using various programs, contents, data, etc. stored in the storage unit 320 Can be done.

In addition, the control unit 350 connects to the digital auxiliary device 100 through the communication unit 310. In this case, the controller 350 may perform a login function for the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100 based on login information (eg, including an ID, password, etc.) according to a user input.

In addition, the control unit 350 interlocks with the digital auxiliary device 100 to register information (or caller information) related to the calling terminal 300 to the digital auxiliary device 100.

In addition, the control unit 350 accesses the service server 200 through the communication unit 310.

In addition, the control unit 350 controls the communication unit 310 to receive a dedicated app for sending a call (or connecting a call) with a destination terminal 500 transmitted from the service server 200.

In addition, the control unit 350 installs the received exclusive app on the sending terminal 300.

In addition, the control unit 350 registers one or more called party information according to a user's selection from the phone book stored in the storage unit 320 to the service server 200. Here, the called party information includes name (or nickname/nickname), phone number, email address, social network account information, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 350 registers information on the digital auxiliary device 100 (or identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100) corresponding to the special number associated with the calling terminal 300 in the service server 200 . Through this, when receiving a call origination request from the service server 200 in the communication unit 310, the control unit 350 transmits a corresponding special number to the communication company server 400 even without knowing the called party information related to the called terminal 500. By transmitting to the service server 200 via the service server 200, the digital auxiliary device corresponding to the special number among the information on the digital auxiliary device for each special number registered in advance in the service server 200 ( 100), and by confirming the called party information based on a voice command related to the identified digital auxiliary device 100, a call connection between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 may be performed.

In addition, the control unit 350 controls the communication unit 310 to receive a voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device 100, identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100, and a call request signal.

At this time, the control unit 350 receives a dedicated app call signal pre-installed in the calling terminal 300 from the digital auxiliary device 100 through the communication unit 310, and based on the received dedicated app call signal, the calling terminal ( 300), after executing the dedicated app pre-installed on the dedicated app, a voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device 100, identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100, and a call request signal can be received while the dedicated app is running. May be.

In addition, the control unit 350 responds to the received call transmission request signal from the digital auxiliary device 100 through a dedicated app running in the calling terminal 300, a special number set in advance in response to the calling terminal 300 ( Or a special number) to request (or transmit a call origination request signal) to the communication company server 400.

That is, the control unit 350 responds to the call transmission request signal of the digital auxiliary device 100, using a special number preset in response to the calling terminal 300, the special number, the identification information of the calling terminal 300 ( Alternatively, a call request signal including a phone number of the calling terminal 300) and a voice command are transmitted to the communication company server 400 through the communication unit 310. Here, the special number may be a preset unique number in order to attempt a call connection using the corresponding calling terminal 300.

In addition, when a communication path is formed between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the service server 200 and the communication company server 400 and the called terminal 500 by the mediation (or relay) of the communication company server 400, the communication unit 310 ) Forms another channel between the calling terminal 300, the communication company server 400, and the called terminal 500 in parallel with the preceding channel through the mediation of the communication company server 400. At this time, the other call between the calling terminal 300 and the called terminal 500 may be in a state formed to pay the cost according to the call between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500, and the corresponding digital auxiliary device ( When the call between 100) and the called terminal 500 is terminated, the other call is also terminated, and the settlement of costs according to the call between the corresponding digital assistant 100 and the called terminal 500 is performed by the communication company server 400. Can be done.

The communication company server 400 communicates with the service server 200, the calling terminal 300, the called terminal 500, and the like.

In addition, the communication company server 400 may include a configuration for the communication unit 310, the storage unit 320, the display unit 330, the voice output unit 340 and the control unit 350 included in the originating terminal 300. have.

In addition, the communication company server 400 stores (or manages) caller information related to the calling terminal 300 that has subscribed to the corresponding communication company server 400 as a member.

In addition, the communication company server 400 receives a call origination request signal transmitted from the originating terminal 300.

That is, the communication company server 400 transmits a call request signal including a special number transmitted from the calling terminal 300, identification information of the calling terminal 300 (or phone number of the calling terminal 300), and a voice command. Receive.

In addition, the communication company server 400 checks the special number and caller information based on the received call origination request signal.

That is, the communication company server 400 checks the caller information corresponding to the previously received identification information of the calling terminal 300 from among the caller information corresponding to the identification information of the calling terminal stored in advance. Here, the sender information (or sender information) includes name (or nickname/nickname), phone number, email address, social network account information, and the like.

In addition, the communication company server 400 is a call processing request signal including a special number, a voice command, confirmed caller information, etc., in order to check the phone number of the called terminal 500 for call connection with the calling terminal 300 Is transmitted to the service server 200.

In addition, when the called party information is not confirmed in the service server 200 in response to the previously transmitted call processing request signal, the communication company server 400 is information indicating that the called party information transmitted from the service server 200 is not confirmed. Receive.

In addition, the service server 200 outputs information indicating that the received called party information is in an unconfirmed state, and provides information indicating that the received called party information is in an unconfirmed state to the calling terminal 300.

In addition, the communication company server 400 is based on the incoming call connection (or incoming call connection request) with the called terminal 500 requested from the service server 200 in response to the previously transmitted call processing request signal. 500) and the service server 200 performs a call connection function. In this way, when the call connection between the called terminal 500 and the service server 200 is normally performed by the communication company server 400, the called terminal 500, the communication company server 400, the service server 200 and the digital assistant The communication paths between the devices 100 may be normally connected.

Here, when the communication company server 400 performs a call connection function between the destination terminal 500 and the service server 200 based on the incoming call connection with the destination terminal 500 requested from the service server 200, The communication company server 400 (or the service server 200) transmits caller information related to the calling terminal 300 (eg, including the phone number of the calling terminal 300) based on the previously identified caller information. 500), the called terminal 500 may check the caller information before the call connection.

In addition, in a state in which the digital assistant device 100 and the called terminal 500 are connected to each other via the service server 200 and the communication company server 400, the communication company server 400 communicates with the calling terminal 300 in parallel. The terminal 500 may be configured to maintain a state in which a call is connected via the communication company server 400. Here, the calling terminal 300 is not connected to the called terminal 500 by using a phone number related to the called terminal 500, but the called terminal using a special number preset in the calling terminal 300. It is possible to maintain a call connection with 500.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, when the calling terminal 300 and the called terminal 500 are subscribed to different communication companies, a plurality of different communication companies between the calling terminal 300 and the called terminal 500 Each server 400 is configured, and by mutual interworking (or mutual communication connection) of a plurality of different communication company servers 400, the sending terminal 300, the plurality of different communication company servers 400, and the called terminal 500 ) May be maintained.

In addition, when the call connection between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 is terminated, the communication company server 400 includes the digital auxiliary device 100, the service server 200 and the communication company server 400 connected in parallel. The connection between the communication path between the and the called terminal 500 and the communication path between the calling terminal 300 and the communication company server 400 and the called terminal 500 is terminated, respectively.

That is, when the call connection between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 is terminated, the communication company server 400 includes the digital auxiliary device 100, the service server 200, the communication company server 400, and the called terminal ( 500), and after the corresponding call connection is terminated, the call connection between the calling terminal 300 and the communication company server 400 and the called terminal 500 is terminated.

In addition, after all types of call connection, the communication service provider server 400 charges a call fee related to the call connection to the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500.

The called terminal 500 communicates with the digital auxiliary device 100, the service server 200, the calling terminal 300, the communication company server 400, and the like.

In addition, the destination terminal 500 may include a configuration for the communication unit 310, the storage unit 320, the display unit 330, the voice output unit 340 and the control unit 350 included in the calling terminal 300. have.

In addition, the destination terminal 500 forms a communication path with the digital auxiliary device 100 by interlocking with the service server 200 by intermediary of the communication company server 400, and the calling terminal 300 in parallel with the corresponding communication path And form a different communication path.

At this time, before forming a communication path with the digital auxiliary device 100 by the mediation of the communication company server 400, the destination terminal 500 is a corresponding digital auxiliary transmitted from the communication company server 400 (or service server 200). By outputting the caller information for the calling terminal 300 related to the device 100, the called party of the called terminal 500 may be configured to check the caller information for which the call connection has been requested.

In addition, the called terminal 500 performs an actual voice call function with the digital auxiliary device 100, and the other communication with the calling terminal 300 in a background state while the call function with the digital auxiliary device 100 is maintained. Can keep the furnace.

In addition, when the call between the called terminal 500 and the digital auxiliary device 100 is terminated, the called terminal 500 ends the call with the calling terminal 300 under the control of the communication company server 400.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when a call is connected between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500, a voice call is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the digital auxiliary device 100 When a display unit (not shown) is provided, a video call (or video call) may be performed between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500.

In addition, in addition to a voice call and/or a video call, an email sending function between the digital assistant device 100 and an email server (not shown), a corresponding calling terminal 300 between the digital assistant device 100 and a social network server (not shown) You can also perform the function of registering posts/comments on social network accounts related to.

In addition, the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500 includes an interface unit (not shown) that serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500. It may include more. For example, the interface unit is a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, an audio I/O ( Input/Output) port, video I/O (Input/Output) port, earphone port, etc. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the usage authority of the calling terminal 300, and includes a user authentication module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module: USIM), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification module may be connected to the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500 through a port. Such an interface unit receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits it to each component within the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500, or inside the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500. Data is transferred to an external device.

In addition, when the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit provides a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500. Alternatively, it may be a path through which various command signals input from the cradle by the user are transmitted to the corresponding calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500. Various command signals or corresponding power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the originating terminal 300 and/or the destination terminal 500 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

In addition, the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500 receive a signal according to a button operation or a selection of a function by a user, or a command generated by an operation such as touching/scrolling a displayed screen, or It may further include an input unit (not shown) for receiving a control signal.

The input unit is a means for receiving at least one of a user's command, selection, data, and information, and may include a plurality of input keys and function keys for receiving numeric or character information and setting various functions.

In addition, the input unit is a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/power failure), a touch screen, a jog wheel, a jog switch, a jog shuttle, and a mouse. , Various devices such as a stylus pen and a touch pen may be used. In particular, when the display unit 330 is formed in the form of a touch screen, some or all of the functions of the input may be performed through the display unit 330.

In addition, each component (or module) of the calling terminal 300 may be software stored on a memory (or storage unit) of the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500. The memory may be an internal memory of the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500, and may be an external memory or other type of storage device. Also, the memory may be a nonvolatile memory. The software stored in the memory may include a set of instructions for causing the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500 to perform a specific operation when executed.

In addition, the service server 200 and the communication company server 400 may be implemented in the form of a web server, a database server, and a proxy server. In addition, the service server 200 and the telecommunication company server 400 may be installed with one or more of a variety of software that enables the network load balancing mechanism, or the service server 200 and the telecommunication company server 400 to operate on the Internet or other networks. And through this, it can be implemented as a computerized system. Further, the network may be an http network, and may be a private line, an intranet, or any other network. Further, the connection between the service server 200 and the telecommunication company server 400 and the originating terminal 300 and/or the destination terminal 500 is made to a security network so that data is not attacked by any hacker or other third party. Can be connected. In addition, the service server 200 and the telecommunication company server 400 may include a plurality of database servers, and these database servers are connected to the service server 200 and the telecommunication company server through any type of network connection including a distributed database server architecture. It can be implemented in a manner that is connected separately from 400.

In addition, the processor mounted in the digital assistant device 100, the service server 200, the calling terminal 300, the communication company server 400, and the called terminal 500 according to the present invention is for executing the method according to the present invention. Can process program commands. In one implementation example, the processor may be a single-threaded processor, and in another implementation example, the processor may be a multi-threaded processor. Furthermore, the processor can process instructions stored in a memory or a storage device.

In this way, when a call is connected between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal by the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, the calling terminal is used, but the actual call does not go through the calling terminal, and digital assistance is provided through the caller's voice command. It is possible to perform a call between the device and the called terminal.

In this way, when a call is connected between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal under the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, the call connection between the calling terminal and the called terminal is maintained in parallel, and the service server and/or the communication company server In can provide an incoming notification to the called terminal by using the calling terminal's phone number as the calling number.

Hereinafter, a voice call service method using a digital auxiliary device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a voice call service using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the caller's voice command (or voice) received from the digital auxiliary device 100 is a voice command for connecting a call for a call with the called terminal 500, the digital auxiliary device 100 includes the corresponding voice command, The identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100 and a call request signal are transmitted to the calling terminal 300 registered in advance in the digital auxiliary device 100 in connection with the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100. Here, the identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100 includes a mobile IP, a mobile MAC, and a serial number.

That is, the digital auxiliary device 100 receives a voice from a sender (or a user) and performs a voice recognition function on the received voice. At this time, the digital auxiliary device 100 checks whether the received voice is the voice of a pre-registered user (or user authentication), and when the received voice corresponds to the pre-registered user's voice, the received voice is It can also perform a speech recognition function.

In addition, the digital auxiliary device 100 determines whether a voice command for call connection is included in the result of performing the voice recognition function.

As a result of the determination, if the voice command for call connection is included in the result of performing the corresponding voice recognition function, the digital auxiliary device 100 stores identification information of the calling terminal 300 previously registered in the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100. After checking, a call request is made to the calling terminal 300 corresponding to the identified identification information of the calling terminal 300. Here, the identification information of the calling terminal 300 includes MDN, mobile IP, mobile MAC, Sim (subscriber identification module) card unique information, serial number, and the like.

At this time, when the digital auxiliary device 100 requests to send a call to the calling terminal 300, after the digital auxiliary device 100 calls a dedicated app preinstalled in the calling terminal 300, the digital auxiliary device 100 May request a call to the calling terminal 300 while the corresponding dedicated app is running in the calling terminal 300.

In addition, when a result of the determination, when the result of performing the corresponding voice recognition function includes a voice command for performing other control functions related to the digital auxiliary device 100, the digital auxiliary device 100 It performs other control functions related to the auxiliary device 100.

As an example, the first digital assistant 100 receives a first voice (eg, "Hey NUGU, call my son") through a caller, and performs a voice recognition function on the received first voice. .

In addition, the first digital auxiliary device determines whether a voice command for call connection is included in the result of performing the voice recognition function, and as a result of the determination, the first destination terminal 500 owned by the son in the result of performing the corresponding voice recognition function. ), when it is determined that the first voice command (for example, "Call my son") for the call connection for a call is included, the first calling terminal 300 registered in advance in the first digital auxiliary device. ) Of the identification information.

In addition, the first digital auxiliary device interlocks with the first calling terminal corresponding to the identified identification information of the first calling terminal to call a dedicated app pre-installed on the first calling terminal, and the dedicated app is executed on the first calling terminal. In the active state, a first voice command, identification information of the first digital auxiliary device, and a first call request signal are transmitted to the corresponding first calling terminal (S410).

Thereafter, the calling terminal 300 receives a voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device 100, identification information of the digital auxiliary device 100, a call request signal, and the like.

In addition, the calling terminal 300 is a special number preset in response to the calling terminal 300 through a dedicated app running on the calling terminal 300 in response to the received call transmission request signal of the digital auxiliary device 100 (Or a special number) is used to request (or transmit a call origination request signal) to the communication company server 400.

That is, the calling terminal 300 responds to the call transmission request signal of the digital auxiliary device 100, using a special number preset in response to the calling terminal 300, a special number, identification information of the calling terminal 300 (Or the phone number of the calling terminal 300), a call origination request signal including a voice command, etc. is transmitted to the communication company server 400. Here, the special number may be a preset unique number in order to attempt a call connection using the corresponding calling terminal 300.

As an example, the first calling terminal receives a first voice command transmitted from the first digital auxiliary device, identification information of the first digital auxiliary device, a first call origination request signal, and the like, and is preset to attempt a call connection. 1 Special number (for example, "010-9999-8888"), the phone number of the first calling terminal (for example, "010-1234-5678"), the first voice command (for example, "Call your son The first call origination request signal including ") and the like is transmitted to the communication service provider server 400 (S420).

Thereafter, the communication company server 400 receives the call origination request signal transmitted from the calling terminal 300, and checks the special number and caller information based on the received call origination request signal.

That is, the communication company server 400 receives a call origination request signal including a special number transmitted from the calling terminal 300, identification information of the calling terminal 300, and a voice command.

In addition, the communication company server 400 checks the caller information corresponding to the previously received identification information of the calling terminal 300 from among the caller information corresponding to the identification information of the calling terminal previously stored. Here, the sender information includes name (or nickname/nickname), phone number, email address, social network account information, and the like.

In addition, the communication company server 400 is a call processing request signal including a special number, a voice command, confirmed caller information, etc., in order to check the phone number of the called terminal 500 for call connection with the calling terminal 300 Is transmitted to the service server 200.

For example, the communication company server 400 includes a first special number (for example, "010-9999-8888") transmitted from the first calling terminal, a first voice command (for example, "Call my son"), The first calling terminal from among the caller information corresponding to the identification information of the calling terminal, which receives the first call origination request signal including the phone number of the first calling terminal (for example, "010-1234-5678"), etc. Check the first caller information corresponding to the identification information of (eg, Hong Gil-dong, including the phone number (010-1234-5678) corresponding to the first calling terminal).

In addition, the communication company server 400 stores a first special number (for example, "010-9999-8888"), a first voice command (for example, "Call my son"), and the confirmed first caller information. The included first call processing request signal is transmitted to the service server 200 (S430).

Thereafter, the service server 200 receives a call processing request signal including a special number, a voice command, and caller information transmitted from the communication service server 400.

In addition, the service server 200 checks the digital auxiliary device 100 related to the special number and/or caller information based on the special number and caller information included in the received call processing request signal.

That is, the service server 200 is a digital auxiliary device 100 corresponding to the previously received caller information (or special number) among the identification information of a plurality of caller information (or a special number) stored in advance. Check identification information.

In addition, the service server 200 checks the called party information based on the voice command included in the call processing request signal. Here, the called party information includes name (or nickname/nickname), phone number, email address, social network account information, and the like.

That is, the service server 200 is included in the previously received call processing request signal among a plurality of phone numbers (eg, name/nickname/nickname, phone number, etc.) previously registered in relation to the calling terminal 300. Check the called party information, which is the phone number corresponding to the name/nickname/nickname included in the voice command.

In addition, the service server 200 performs a call connection (or call connection) function between the service server 200 and the digital auxiliary device 100 in order to perform a call connection function via the corresponding service server 200.

As an example, the service server 200 is a first special number (for example, "010-9999-8888") transmitted from the communication service server 400, a first voice command (for example, "Call my son") , Receives a first call processing request signal including first caller information and the like.

In addition, the service server 200 checks the first digital auxiliary device related to the first calling terminal based on the first special number and the first caller information included in the received first call processing request signal.

In addition, the service server 200 includes a first voice command included in the previously received first call processing request signal among a plurality of phone numbers previously registered in relation to the first calling terminal (for example, "Call my son" The first called party information corresponding to the "son" included in) (including, for example, a son, a phone number (010-7777-1234) corresponding to the first called terminal related to the son, etc.) is checked.

In addition, the service server 200 performs a call connection function with the identified first digital auxiliary device (S440).

Thereafter, the service server 200 connects the incoming call with the called terminal 500 corresponding to the called party information based on the previously identified called party information in response to the call processing request signal of the preceding communication company server 400 (or called A connection signal) is requested (or transmitted) to the communication company server 400.

As an example, the service server 200 requests the communication company server 400 to connect an incoming call with the first called terminal corresponding to the confirmed first called party information (S450).

Thereafter, the communication company server 400 responds to the previously transmitted call processing request signal, based on the incoming call connection (or incoming call connection request) with the called terminal 500 requested from the service server 200. 500) and the service server 200 performs a call connection function. In this way, when the call connection between the called terminal 500 and the service server 200 is normally performed by the communication company server 400, the called terminal 500, the communication company server 400, the service server 200 and the digital assistant The communication paths between the devices 100 may be normally connected.

Here, when the communication company server 400 performs a call connection function between the destination terminal 500 and the service server 200 based on the incoming call connection with the destination terminal 500 requested from the service server 200, The communication company server 400 (or the service server 200) transmits caller information related to the calling terminal 300 (eg, including the phone number of the calling terminal 300) based on the previously identified caller information. 500), the called terminal 500 may check the caller information before the call connection.

In addition, in a state in which the digital assistant device 100 and the called terminal 500 are connected to each other via the service server 200 and the communication company server 400, the communication company server 400 communicates with the calling terminal 300 in parallel. The terminal 500 may be configured to maintain a state in which a call is connected via the communication company server 400. Here, the calling terminal 300 is not connected to the called terminal 500 by using a phone number related to the called terminal 500, but the called terminal using a special number preset in the calling terminal 300. It is possible to maintain a call connection with 500.

At this time, when the calling terminal 300 and the called terminal 500 are subscribed to different communication companies, a plurality of different communication company servers 400 are configured between the calling terminal 300 and the called terminal 500, respectively. , By mutual interworking (or mutual communication connection) of the plurality of different communication service provider servers 400, the call connection between the calling terminal 300 and the plurality of different communication service company servers 400 and the called terminal 500 is maintained. May be.

As an example, the communication company server 400 is based on the incoming call connection with the first destination terminal requested from the service server 200 in response to the previously transmitted first call processing request signal, the corresponding first destination terminal and the service server ( 200) performs a call connection function. Accordingly, a first communication path between the first digital auxiliary device, the service server 200, the communication company server 400, and the first called terminal may be formed (or configured).

In addition, the communication service provider server 400 may be arranged in parallel with the first calling terminal and the first calling terminal immediately after the first communication path between the first digital assistant device, the service server 200, the communication company server 400, and the first called terminal is formed. A second communication path is established between the called terminals (S460).

Thereafter, when the call connection between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 is terminated, the communication company server 400 includes the digital auxiliary device 100 and the service server 200 and the communication company server 400 connected in parallel. The connection (or call connection) between the communication path between the and the called terminal 500 and the communication path between the calling terminal 300 and the communication company server 400 and the called terminal 500 is terminated (or canceled), respectively.

That is, when the call connection between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 is terminated, the communication company server 400 includes the digital auxiliary device 100, the service server 200, the communication company server 400, and the called terminal ( 500), and after the corresponding call connection is terminated, the call connection between the calling terminal 300 and the communication company server 400 and the called terminal 500 is terminated.

In addition, after all types of call connection, the communication service provider server 400 charges a call fee related to the call connection to the calling terminal 300 and/or the called terminal 500.

For example, when the call connection between the first digital auxiliary device and the first called terminal is terminated, the communication company server 400 terminates the call connection through the first channel between the first digital auxiliary device and the first called terminal, The call call connection is terminated through the second call path between the first calling terminal and the first called terminal (S470).

In this way, the actual call is performed between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500, but as the calling terminal 300 related to the digital auxiliary device 100 maintains a communication state with the called terminal 500, The communication company server 400 provides a function for charging a charge according to a call between the corresponding digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500 (or a function for charging a call fee according to a call between the digital auxiliary device 100 and the called terminal 500). This can be done through the originating terminal 300.

A voice call service system using a digital assistant according to an embodiment of the present invention can be written as a computer program, and codes and code segments constituting the computer program can be easily inferred by a computer programmer in the art. In addition, the computer program is stored in a computer-readable information storage medium (computer readable media), and read by a computer or a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention, a service server, a calling terminal, a telecommunication company server, a called terminal, etc. It is possible to implement a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device by running and running.

Information storage media include magnetic recording media, optical recording media, and the like. A computer program implementing a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be stored and installed in an internal memory such as a digital auxiliary device, a service server, a calling terminal, a communication company server, and a called terminal. Alternatively, an external memory such as a smart card storing and installing a computer program for implementing a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed in a voice call service system using a digital auxiliary device through an interface. May be.

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention utilizes the calling terminal when connecting a call between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal by the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, but the actual call does not go through the calling terminal. , By performing a call between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal through the caller's voice command, the caller can freely make a call with the called terminal through the digital auxiliary device in a state where the manipulation or control of the calling terminal is unnecessary. You can increase it.

In addition, the embodiment of the present invention maintains the call connection between the calling terminal and the called terminal in parallel when a call is connected between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal by the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, as described above. In addition, the service server and/or the mobile service provider server provides a call notification to the called terminal using the calling terminal's phone number as the calling number. And, based on the subscription information of the calling terminal, various services can be used even if the calling terminal is not in the vicinity of the user, so that the same calling terminal can be utilized as if it exists in a place where more than one digital auxiliary device is located.

The above contents may be modified and modified without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain the technical idea, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

The present invention utilizes the calling terminal when connecting a call between a digital auxiliary device and a called terminal by the overall control of the calling terminal and/or the service server, but does not allow the actual call to go through the calling terminal, and digital assistance through the caller's voice command By performing a call between the device and the called terminal, the caller can freely perform a call with the called terminal through a digital auxiliary device in a state in which manipulation or control of the calling terminal is not required, thereby enhancing convenience in use. It can be widely used in the field of calls, terminals, and servers.

10: voice call service system 100: digital assistant
200: service server 300: calling terminal
400: communication company server 500: destination terminal
310: communication unit 320: storage unit
330: display unit 340: audio output unit
350: control unit

Claims (4)

The service server receives the voice command of the digital auxiliary device, the identification information of the digital auxiliary device, the special number and the identification information of the calling terminal included in the call origination request signal of the calling terminal from the communication company server, and the special number and caller information Checking a related digital auxiliary device and performing a call connection function with the digital auxiliary device;
By the service server, based on the voice command included in the call processing request signal, a plurality of telephone numbers registered in advance in relation to the calling terminal or at least one of a name, nickname, and nickname representing the corresponding telephone number is identified and the called party Checking information and requesting a call connection to a called terminal corresponding to the called party information from the communication company server based on the confirmed called party information; And
And maintaining, by the service server, a communication path between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal formed through the communication company server in response to the requested incoming call connection. The method of claim 1,
When a voice command for call connection is received by the digital auxiliary device, checking identification information of a calling terminal previously registered in the digital auxiliary device;
Calling, by the digital assistant, a dedicated app preinstalled in the calling terminal corresponding to the identified identification information of the calling terminal;
Receiving, by the calling terminal, the voice command transmitted from the digital auxiliary device, identification information of the digital auxiliary device, and the call originating request signal while the dedicated app is running in the calling terminal; And
And transmitting, by the calling terminal, a call origination request signal including the special number, identification information of the calling terminal, and the voice command to the communication company server using a special number preset in correspondence with the calling terminal Voice call service method using a digital auxiliary device, characterized in that. The method of claim 1,
When a communication path between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal is formed via the service server and the communication company server, forming another communication path between the calling terminal and the called terminal in parallel by the communication company server Voice call service method using a digital assistant, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 3,
When the call between the digital auxiliary device and the called terminal is terminated, the communication service company server further comprises the step of releasing, by the communication company server, a connection state to another call between the calling terminal and the called terminal. Voice call service method using.

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