KR20230135204A - System and method for processing secret messages posted in group chat rooms - Google Patents

Abstract

It relates to a group chat room secret message processing system and method that allows sending and receiving secret messages with a specific person without running a separate interface in a group chat room, comprising the steps of having the plurality of client terminals run a chat app to perform multiple chats, the plurality of transmitting, by a first client terminal among the client terminals, a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server while performing the multi-chatting, wherein the server receives a secret message input window from the first client terminal. When receiving a secret message through , the secret message is transmitted so that the secret message is displayed only on the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the subject of the secret message conversation among the plurality of client terminals, and the secret message is displayed on the other client terminals. Blocking transmission of the secret message so that the message is not displayed, storing the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information by the server, and storing the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information by the server. , may include transmitting to a second client terminal.

Description

Group chat room secret message processing system and method {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SECRET MESSAGES POSTED IN GROUP CHAT ROOMS}

The present invention relates to a group chat room secret message processing system and method that allows sending and receiving secret messages with a specific party without running a separate interface in the group chat room.

Generally, a chat service is a service that allows multiple users to send and receive messages through a user terminal.

For example, chat application programs based on SNS (Social Networking Service) that allow users to establish relationships with unspecified others on the Internet are widely used.

Therefore, users are provided with MIM (Mobile Instant Messenger) services, SNS (Social Network Service) services, etc. through various chatting applications and can chat with others through various channels.

However, existing chat application technology runs a separate secret chat interface when a user wants to send and receive secret messages with a specific person while performing a group chat in a group chat room, and sends secret messages to a specific person through the secret chat interface. After exchanging messages, the group chat room had to be reconnected again and group chatting had to be performed through the reconnected group chat room, which resulted in the conversation flow being cut off, reducing chat continuity and user convenience.

In other words, with the existing technology, if you want to deliver a secret message in a multi-person chat environment, a separate message window (chat room) must be created in addition to the message window in which the chat is currently taking place, or it must be connected to an existing single chat room, so the current group needs to be connected. There was a problem where the communication flow was cut off while messaging was in progress.

Therefore, in the future, in a multi-chat environment, by removing the disconnection of communication flow and allowing personal expressions or secret messages to be delivered to specific conversation partners while conducting a group conversation, communication connectivity is guaranteed and a more realistic message exchange environment is provided. There is a need for the development of a group chat room secret message processing system that can do this.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0062836 (June 8, 2017)

The technical problem to be achieved by an embodiment of the present invention is to ensure that, in a multi-chat environment, when a first client terminal creates a secret message for a specific conversation partner, the secret message is displayed only to the first client terminal and the second client terminal, which is a specific conversation partner. The aim is to provide a group chat room secret message processing system and method that can ensure communication connectivity and provide a more realistic message exchange environment by controlling secret messages not to be displayed to other client terminals.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. You will be able to.

In order to solve the above technical problem, a group chat room secret message processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a group chat room secret message processing system including a server that is communicated and connected to a plurality of client terminals. As a processing method, the plurality of client terminals execute a chat app to perform multi-chatting, wherein a first client terminal among the plurality of client terminals selects a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu while performing the multi-chat. transmitting a user input to the server, when the server receives a secret message from the first client terminal through a secret message input window, the first client terminal and the secret message conversation target among the plurality of client terminals Transmitting a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only on a second client terminal and blocking the transmission of the secret message so that the secret message is not displayed on other client terminals, the server transmitting the secret message and secret message conversation partner information It may include the step of storing, and the server transmitting the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server is displayed on a group chat screen corresponding to performing the multi-chat. The secret message conversation partner may be selected through a user input that selects an icon or speech bubble of a specific conversation participant who wishes to transmit the secret message among conversation participants.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server is displayed on a group chat screen corresponding to performing the multi-chat. When information about the conversation participant list loading function is entered in the chat message window, a conversation participant list window is provided correspondingly, and a specific conversation participant who wants to send the secret message is selected among the conversation participants included in the conversation participant list window. The secret message conversation partner may be selected through user input.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server is displayed on a group chat screen corresponding to performing the multi-chat. The secret message conversation partner may be selected through a user input of a secret message conversation partner selection identifier and identification information of a specific conversation participant in the chat message window.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server includes receiving a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner. A secret message transmission menu window is provided, and when a user input for selecting a specific menu item is received through the secret message transmission menu window, the selected secret message conversation partner and the secret message transmission menu item can be transmitted to the server.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of receiving a secret message from the first client terminal through the secret message input window includes a user input of selecting a confirm button or a send button on the secret message input window. When received, the secret message is received through the secret message input window, and when the secret message is received, secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message is extracted, and the secret message is matched with the extracted secret message conversation partner information. can do.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting the secret message so that the secret message is displayed only in the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the subject of the secret message conversation includes the first and second A secret message is provided to be displayed along with other public messages within the group chatting screen of the client terminal, and the secret message displayed within the group chatting screen of the first and second client terminals is provided such that specific identification information and a specific identification effect are displayed. The message can be processed and transmitted to the first and second client terminals.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting the secret message so that the secret message is displayed only on the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the subject of the secret message conversation includes: Before transmitting the secret message, the secret message may be encrypted and the encrypted secret message may be transmitted to the second client terminal.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the encrypted secret message is decrypted when a user input requesting confirmation of the encrypted secret message is received from the second client terminal and is decrypted in the group chat of the second client terminal. It can be displayed on the screen.

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals includes at least one of the first and second client terminals. When receiving a secret message provision request from a client terminal, the secret message and secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message provision request are extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information are requested to provide the secret message. It can be sent to .

In an alternative embodiment of the group chat room secret message processing method, the step of transmitting the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals includes the step of transmitting the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals. Check whether the specific period information is included, extract the secret message and secret message conversation partner information created within the specific period from the database, and request the secret message to be provided with the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information. It can be transmitted to a client terminal.

A group chat room secret message processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of client terminals that execute a chat app to perform multiple chats, and a server that is connected to the plurality of client terminals for communication, and the server Receives a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu while performing the multi-chatting from a first client terminal among the plurality of client terminals, and receives a secret message from the first client terminal through the secret message input window. When a message is received, the secret message is transmitted so that only the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the target of the secret message conversation among the plurality of client terminals display the secret message, and the secret message is displayed to other client terminals. It is possible to block secret message transmission so that it is not displayed, store the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information, and transmit the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals.

The effects of the group chat room secret message processing system and method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

The present invention, in a multi-chat environment, when a first client terminal creates a secret message for a specific conversation partner, the secret message is controlled to be displayed only on the first client terminal and the second client terminal, which is the specific conversation partner, and on other client terminals. By controlling secret messages not to be displayed, communication connectivity can be guaranteed and a more realistic message exchange environment can be provided.

In addition, the present invention improves user experience (UX) by implementing a function for sending and receiving one-on-one messages with a specific person in an environment (group room or group chat room) where a large number of people use the chat function through a chat program. ) can be minimized to enable one-to-one message processing even in a multi-chat environment, providing user convenience and functionality.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, the detailed description and specific embodiments such as preferred embodiments of the present invention should be understood as being given only as examples.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a group chat room secret message processing system according to the present invention.
2 to 8 are schematic diagrams to explain the process of processing secret messages in a group chat room according to the present invention.
Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing secret messages in a group chat room according to the present invention.

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

The suffixes “module” and “part” for the components used in the following description are simply given in consideration of the ease of writing this specification, and the “module” and “part” may be used interchangeably.

Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the contents described in the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited or limited by the embodiments.

The terms used in this specification are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the function in the present invention, but this may vary depending on the intention or custom of a person skilled in the art or the emergence of new technology. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in the description of the relevant invention. Therefore, we would like to clarify that the terms used in this specification should be interpreted based on the actual meaning of the term and the overall content of this specification, not just the name of the term.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a group chat room secret message processing system according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the group chat room secret message processing system of the present invention includes a plurality of client terminals 100, such as a first client terminal 110, a second client terminal 120, a third client terminal 130, etc. ) may include a server 200 that is connected to communication.

Here, the client terminal 100 is a standing device such as a Personal Computer (PC), Network TV (Network TV), Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HBBTV), Smart TV, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), etc. ), and mobile devices (mobile devices or handheld devices) such as smart phones, tablet PCs, notebooks, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) may all be included.

And, the network connecting communication between the client terminal 100 and the server 200 includes both wired and wireless networks, between the client terminal 100 and the server 200 or between the server 200 and another external server. refers to a communication network that supports various communication standards or protocols for pairing or/and data transmission and reception.

These wired/wireless networks include all communication networks that are currently or will be supported in the future according to the standard, and can support one or more communication protocols for them.

These wired/wireless networks include, for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus), CVBS (Composite Video Banking Sync), Component, S-Video (analog), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), Networks and communication standards or protocols for wired connections such as RGB and D-SUB, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared data association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), and Zigbee (ZigBee), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), LTE/LTE -It can be formed by a network for wireless connection, such as Long Term Evolution/LTE-Advanced (A) or Wi-Fi Direct, and its communication standards or protocols.

Additionally, multiple client terminals 100, including the first, second, and third client terminals 110, 120, and 130, can run a chat app to perform multiple chats in a group chat room.

Here, a plurality of client terminals 100 may transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server 200 while performing a multi-chat.

As an example, when a plurality of client terminals 100 transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, a secret message is displayed among the conversation participants on the group chat screen corresponding to performing a multi-chat. The secret message conversation partner can be selected through user input that selects the icon or speech bubble of the specific conversation participant to whom the message is to be sent.

As another example, when a plurality of client terminals 100 transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, a plurality of client terminals 100 communicate in the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen corresponding to performing multiple chats. When the participant list loading function information is entered, a conversation participant list window is provided correspondingly, and a secret message conversation is made through user input to select a specific conversation participant who wants to send a secret message among the conversation participants included in the conversation participant list window. A subject may be selected.

Here, the conversation participant list window may include chat ID information of conversation participants currently performing multiple chats.

Additionally, the conversation participant list retrieval function information may include specific symbols, numbers, and characters input into the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen.

As another example, when a plurality of client terminals 100 transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, a chat message window displayed on a group chat screen corresponding to performing a multi-chat is displayed. A secret message conversation partner may be selected through a user input of an identifier and identification information of a specific conversation participant.

Here, the secret message conversation partner selection identifier may include specific symbols, numbers, and letters entered in the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen, and the identification information of the specific conversation participant may be included in the chat message displayed on the group chat screen. It may include chat ID information of a specific conversation participant entered into the window.

Next, when transmitting a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, the plurality of client terminals 100 provide a secret message transmission menu window when a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner is received. And, when a user input for selecting a specific menu item is received through the secret message transmission menu window, the selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item can be transmitted to the server.

Here, the secret message transmission menu window may include a secret message creation menu item for creating a secret message and a secret message reply menu item for creating a reply to the secret message.

In addition, when the plurality of client terminals 100 transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, all selected secret message conversation partners and secret message transmission menu items are selected and the secret message transmission is performed. When the user input of selecting the input completion button in the menu window is received, the selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item can be transmitted to the server.

Here, when the plurality of client terminals 100 transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, the selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu items are all selected and the secret message is transmitted. When a user input selecting the input completion button in the menu window is received, a secret message conversation recipient confirmation notification message window is provided requesting confirmation of the selected secret message conversation recipient, and a user input selecting the confirmation complete button in the secret message conversation recipient confirmation notification message window is provided. Once received, the selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item can be transmitted to the server.

In some cases, when a plurality of client terminals 100 transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server, an input completion button in the secret message transmission menu window and a secret message conversation recipient confirmation notification message window are displayed. If at least one of the confirmation completion buttons is not selected, the selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item may be deleted, and a re-selection of the secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item may be requested.

Additionally, multiple client terminals 100 may display a secret message input window on the group chat screen when a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu is received.

Here, the secret message input window may be located at the edge of the bottom of the group chat screen, but this is only an example and is not limited to this.

For example, the area of the secret message input window may occupy about 5% to about 50% of the total area of the group chat screen, and the reason for this is to minimize the area that obscures the group chat screen.

In addition, when a secret message input window is displayed, a plurality of client terminals 100 provide an identification effect of blinking with a specific brightness or a specific color to the icon or speech bubble of a specific conversation participant who wants to send a secret message on the group chat screen of the terminal. It can provide a variable identification effect.

The reason is to minimize errors in selecting the secret message conversation partner by identifying the secret message conversation partner to the user.

Next, the server 200 receives a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu while performing a multi-chat from the first client terminal 110 among the plurality of client terminals 100, and sends the secret message to the first client terminal 100. When a secret message is received from 110 through the secret message input window, the secret message is displayed only on the first client terminal 110 and the second client terminal 120, which is the subject of the secret message conversation, among the plurality of client terminals 100. Send secret messages, block secret message transmission so that secret messages are not displayed on other client terminals, store transmitted secret messages and secret message conversation partner information, and provide stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information. 1, can be transmitted to the second client terminal (110, 120).

Here, when the server 200 receives a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu, the server 200 displays a secret message input window on the group chat screen of the first client terminal 110 that performs multiple chatting. A message input window can be provided.

As an example, the secret message input window may be located at the bottom edge of the group chat screen of the first client terminal 110 performing multi-chat, but this is only an example and is not limited thereto.

At this time, the area of the secret message input window may occupy about 5% to about 50% of the total area of the group chat screen, and the reason for this is to minimize the part that obscures the group chat screen.

In addition, when the secret message input window is displayed, the server 200 provides an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or changes to a specific color on the icon or speech bubble of a specific conversation participant who wants to send a secret message on the group chat screen of the terminal. It can provide an identification effect.

The reason is to minimize errors in selecting the secret message conversation partner by identifying the secret message conversation partner to the user.

And, when receiving a secret message from the first client terminal 110 through the secret message input window, the server 200 receives a user input for selecting the confirm button or the send button in the secret message input window. A secret message can be received through, and when the secret message is received, secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message can be extracted, and the extracted secret message conversation partner information and the secret message can be matched.

In addition, when the server 200 transmits a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only to the first client terminal 110 and the second client terminal 120, which is the subject of the secret message conversation, the server 200 sends the secret message to the second client terminal 120. Before transmitting, an alarm signal that a secret message is scheduled to be transmitted may be transmitted to the second client terminal 120.

As an example, the alarm signal that a secret message is to be transmitted includes a first alarm method that outputs a specific sound through a speaker, a second alarm method that vibrates a vibrator, a third alarm method that turns on/off a flashing light, text, video, and text on the display screen. It can be transmitted in at least one alarm method among the fourth alarm method that outputs an alarm display including at least one picture, design, or message.

Next, when the server 200 transmits a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only to the first client terminal 110 and the second client terminal 120, which is the subject of the secret message conversation, the first and second client terminals 110, A secret message is provided to be displayed along with other public messages within the group chat screen of 120), and the secret message displayed within the group chat screen of the first and second client terminals 110 and 120 has specific identification information and a specific identification effect. The secret message can be processed to appear and transmitted to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120.

Here, the specific identification information appearing in the secret message includes secret message recipient information and identification phrase information, and the specific identification effect appearing in the secret message may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific luminance or an identification effect that changes to a specific color. You can.

In some cases, when the server 200 transmits a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only to the second client terminal 120 that is the subject of the secret message conversation with the first client terminal 110, the second client terminal 120 The secret message can also be processed to be displayed in the form of a separate pop-up on the group chat screen and transmitted to the second client terminal 120.

Here, the secret message displayed in the form of a separate pop-up may be displayed so that a specific identification effect appears on the group chat screen of the second client terminal 120.

For example, a specific identification effect that appears in a secret message may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

In addition, the secret message displayed in the form of a separate pop-up is removed from the group chat screen of the second client terminal 120 when a user input confirming the secret message is received, and the secret message removed from the group chat screen is sent to the server 200 ) or may be stored in the database of the second client terminal 120.

As another example, a secret message displayed in the form of a separate pop-up is removed from the group chat screen of the second client terminal 120 when a user input confirming the secret message is received, and the confirmed secret message is removed from the second client terminal ( A secret message is displayed together with other public messages in the group chat screen of 120), and the secret message displayed together with other public messages may be provided to have a specific identification effect.

Here, the specific identification effect that appears in the secret message may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

In another case, when the server 200 transmits a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only to the second client terminal 120 that is the subject of the secret message conversation with the first client terminal 110, the second client terminal 120 When a secret message is processed to be displayed as a standalone pop-up on the group chat screen and sent to the second client terminal 120, the secret message is processed to be displayed along with other public messages within the group chat screen of the first client terminal 110. This can be transmitted to the first client terminal 110.

Here, the server 200 processes the secret message so that a specific identification effect appears in the secret message displayed in the group chat screen of the first client terminal 110 when transmitting it to the first client terminal 110. It can be transmitted to the terminal 110.

For example, a specific identification effect that appears in a secret message may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

Next, when the server 200 transmits a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only to the first client terminal 110 and the second client terminal 120, which is the subject of the secret message conversation, the server 200 sends the secret message to the second client terminal 120. The secret message may be encrypted before transmission, and the encrypted secret message may be transmitted to the second client terminal 120.

Here, the encrypted secret message may be decrypted and displayed on the group chat screen of the second client terminal 120 when a user input requesting confirmation of the encrypted secret message is received from the second client terminal 120.

For example, when encrypting a secret message, the server 200 generates an encryption key to encrypt the secret message in the form of file data, and when the secret message is encrypted, the server 200 sends the generated encryption key and identification information of the encrypted file data to the server. (200) Alternatively, it may be stored in the database of the first and second client terminals (110, 120).

Next, when storing the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information, the server 200 stores the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information when the secret message is transmitted to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120. can be encrypted and stored in the database of the server 200.

Here, when encrypting the secret message and secret message conversation partner information, the server 200 generates an encryption key to encrypt the secret message and secret message conversation partner information in the form of file data, and secret message and secret message conversation partner information. When is encrypted, the generated encryption key and identification information of the encrypted file data can be stored in the database of the server 200.

And, when the server 200 stores the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information, when the first and second client terminals 110 and 120 receive the secret message and secret message conversation partner information, the received secret message And the secret message conversation partner information may be encrypted, and the encrypted secret message and secret message conversation partner information may be stored in the database of the first and second client terminals 110 and 120.

Here, when encrypting a secret message, the server 200 generates an encryption key to encrypt the secret message and secret message conversation partner information in the form of file data, and when the secret message and secret message conversation partner information are encrypted, the generated password The key and identification information of the encrypted file data may be stored in the database of the first and second client terminals 110 and 120.

Next, when the server 200 transmits the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, at least one of the first and second client terminals 110 and 120 When receiving a request to provide a secret message from the client terminal 100, the secret message and secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message provision request are extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information are requested to provide a secret message. It can be sent to .

Here, the request to provide a secret message may be generated by a user input of selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the group chat screen of the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120.

In addition, when a user input for selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the group chat screen is received, the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120 generates a secret message and a secret message corresponding to the request for providing a secret message. Information on the conversation partner can be extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and information on the conversation partner for the secret message can be displayed on the display screen.

In some cases, when the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120 receives a user input for selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the group chat screen and a user input specifying a specific period, the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120 may The secret message and secret message conversation partner information created within can be extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be displayed on the display screen.

Here, when transmitting the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, the server 200 checks whether specific period information is included in the received secret message provision request and , if specific period information is included, the secret message and secret message conversation partner information created within the specific period can be extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be transmitted to the client terminal 100 requesting the provision of the secret message. there is.

As such, the present invention controls, in a multi-chat environment, when a first client terminal creates a secret message for a specific conversation partner, the secret message is displayed only to the first client terminal and the second client terminal, which is the specific conversation partner, and other By controlling secret messages not to be displayed to other client terminals, communication connectivity can be guaranteed and a more realistic message exchange environment can be provided.

In addition, the present invention improves user experience (UX) by implementing a function for sending and receiving one-on-one messages with a specific person in an environment (group room or group chat room) where a large number of people use the chat function through a chat program. ) can be minimized to enable one-to-one message processing even in a multi-chat environment, providing user convenience and functionality.

2 to 8 are schematic diagrams to explain the process of processing secret messages in a group chat room according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the chat app is executed, the first client terminal 110 can display the chat screen 112 of the group chat room on the display.

Here, the first client terminal 110 can create a general message through the chatting screen 112 of the group chat room and transmit it to the client terminals of other conversation partners.

Next, when user A of the first client terminal 110 wants to send a secret message to user B of the second client terminal while performing a multi-chat in a group chat room, the first client terminal 110 sends a secret message while performing a multi-chat. User input for selecting a message conversation partner and a secret message sending menu can be transmitted to the server.

As an example, the first client terminal 110 selects the icon 116 or speech bubble 114 of a specific conversation participant B who wants to send a secret message among the conversation participants displayed on the chat screen 112 of the group chat room. A secret message conversation partner may be selected through user input.

As another example, when conversation participant list retrieval function information is entered in the chat message window displayed on the chat screen 112 of the group chat room, the first client terminal 110 provides a conversation participant list window corresponding thereto, and provides a conversation participant list window accordingly. A secret message conversation partner may be selected through a user input that selects a specific conversation participant to whom a secret message is to be transmitted among conversation participants included in the participant list window.

Here, the conversation participant list window may include chat ID information of conversation participants currently performing multiple chats.

Additionally, the conversation participant list retrieval function information may include specific symbols, numbers, and characters input into the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen.

As another example, the first client terminal 110 enters the secret message through a user input of a secret message conversation partner selection identifier and identification information of a specific conversation participant in the chat message window displayed on the chat screen 112 of the group chat room. A message conversation partner may be selected.

Here, the secret message conversation partner selection identifier may include specific symbols, numbers, and letters entered in the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen, and the identification information of the specific conversation participant may be included in the chat message displayed on the group chat screen. It may include chat ID information of a specific conversation participant entered into the window.

And, as shown in FIG. 3, when a user input for selecting a secret message conversation participant B is received, the first client terminal 110 opens a secret message transmission menu window 210 around the icon 116 of a specific conversation participant B. ) is provided, and when a user input for selecting a specific menu item is received through the secret message transmission menu window 210, the selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item can be transmitted to the server.

Here, the secret message transmission menu window 210 may include a secret message creation menu item 212 for creating a secret message, and a secret message reply menu item 214 for creating a reply to the secret message. .

In addition, the first client terminal 110 selects both the selected secret message conversation partner B and the secret message creation menu item 212 from the secret message transmission menu and selects the input completion button in the secret message transmission menu window 210. When a user input is received, the selected secret message conversation partner B and the secret message creation menu can be transmitted to the server.

Here, the first client terminal 110 receives a user input in which both the selected secret message conversation partner B and the secret message creation menu item 212 are selected and the input completion button in the secret message transmission menu window 210 is selected. When a user input is received to select the confirmation completion button in the secret message conversation partner confirmation notification message window, a secret message conversation partner confirmation notification message window is provided requesting confirmation of the selected secret message conversation partner B. The message creation menu can be transmitted to the server.

In some cases, the first client terminal 110, when at least one of the input completion button in the secret message transmission menu window 210 and the confirmation completion button in the secret message conversation partner confirmation notification message window is not selected, selects the selected secret message conversation partner B. You can also delete the secret message creation menu and request reselection of the secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, when a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu is received, the first client terminal 110 opens a secret message input window (secret message input window) on the chat screen 112 of the group chat room. 220) can be displayed.

Here, the secret message input window 220 may be located at the edge of the lower part of the chat screen 112, but this is only an example and is not limited thereto.

As an example, the area of the secret message input window 220 may occupy about 5% to about 50% of the total area of the chat screen 112. The reason is to minimize the part that obscures the chat screen 112. It is for this purpose.

In addition, when the secret message input window 220 is displayed, the first client terminal 110 identifies the icon or speech bubble of a specific conversation participant B who wants to send a secret message on the chat screen 112 of the terminal by blinking with a specific brightness. It can provide an effect or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

The reason is to minimize the selection error of the secret message conversation partner by identifying the secret message conversation partner B to user A.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, when the server receives a secret message from the first client terminal 110 through the secret message input window 220, the server selects the first name of user A who created the secret message among the plurality of client terminals. 1 A secret message is transmitted so that the secret message 118 is displayed only on the second client terminal 120 of the client B and the secret message conversation partner B, and the secret message 118 is displayed on the third client terminal 130 of the other person C. You can block the sending of secret messages so that the messages are not displayed.

That is, the chatting screen 112 of the first client terminal 110 and the chatting screen 122 of the second client terminal 120 include the secret message 118 created by user A of the first client terminal 110 and All secret messages 118 created by person B who is communicating with the secret message of the second client terminal 120 may be displayed.

On the other hand, the chatting screen 132 of the third client terminal 130 contains a secret message 118 created by user A of the first client terminal 110 and a secret message conversation partner B of the second client terminal 120. The secret message 118 created may be blocked and not displayed at all.

Accordingly, the chat screen 112 of the first client terminal 110 and the chat screen 122 of the second client terminal 120 may display both general messages and secret messages, but the third client terminal 130 The chat screen 132 may display only general messages.

In some cases, the second client terminal 120, the secret message conversation partner B, may generate a secret message transmission scheduled alarm signal before the secret message is displayed on the chatting screen 122.

As an example, the alarm signal that a secret message is to be transmitted includes a first alarm method that outputs a specific sound through a speaker, a second alarm method that vibrates a vibrator, a third alarm method that turns on/off a flashing light, text, video, and text on the display screen. It can be generated by at least one alarm method among the fourth alarm method that outputs an alarm display including at least one picture, design, or message.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the secret message displayed on the chat screen 112 of the first client terminal 110 and the chat screen 122 of the second client terminal 120 is used to identify the secret message. It can be processed to display specific identification information and specific identification effects.

As an example, specific identification information 118a appearing in the secret message 118 may include secret message recipient information and identification phrase information.

Additionally, the specific identification effect 118b appearing in the secret message 118 may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

In some cases, as shown in FIG. 7, a secret message 310 in the form of a separate pop-up may be displayed on the chat screen 122 on the second client terminal 120, which is the person B of the secret message conversation.

Here, the secret message 310 displayed in the form of a separate pop-up may be displayed so that a specific identification effect appears on the chat screen 122 of the second client terminal 120.

For example, the specific identification effect that appears in the secret message 310 may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

And, the secret message 310 displayed in the form of a separate pop-up is removed from the chat screen 122 of the second client terminal 120 when a user input confirming the secret message is received, and is removed from the chat screen 122. The secret message may be stored in the database of the server or the second client terminal 120.

As another example, the secret message 310 displayed in the form of a separate pop-up is removed from the chat screen 122 of the second client terminal 120 when a user input confirming the secret message is received, and the confirmed secret message is, A secret message is displayed together with other public messages in the chatting screen 122 of the second client terminal 120, and the secret message displayed together with other public messages may be provided to have a specific identification effect.

Here, the specific identification effect that appears in the secret message 310 may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

In another case, a secret message in the form of a separate pop-up may be displayed on the chat screen on the first client terminal, which is A, the person with whom the secret message conversation is being conducted.

Here, the secret message displayed in the form of a separate pop-up may be displayed so that a specific identification effect appears on the chat screen of the first client terminal.

For example, a specific identification effect that appears in a secret message may include an identification effect that blinks with a specific brightness or an identification effect that changes to a specific color.

In addition, the secret message displayed in the form of a separate pop-up is removed from the chat screen of the first client terminal when a user input confirming the secret message is received, and the secret message removed from the chat screen is removed from the server or the database of the first client terminal. It can be saved in .

And, as shown in FIG. 8, when the first client terminal 110 receives a user input requesting to provide a secret message, the first client terminal 110 extracts the secret message and secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the request to provide the secret message from the database, and , a secret message collection window 320 containing the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be displayed.

Here, the request to provide a secret message may be generated by a user input of selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the chat screen 112 of the first client terminal 110.

In addition, when a user input for selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the chat screen 112 is received, the first client terminal 110 retrieves the secret message and secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message provision request from the database. A secret message collection window 320 containing the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be displayed.

In some cases, when the first client terminal 110 receives a user input for selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the chat screen 112 and a user input for specifying a specific period, the first client terminal 110 may receive a secret message created within a specific period and Secret message conversation partner information may be extracted from the database, and a secret message collection window 320 containing the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information may be displayed.

Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing secret messages in a group chat room according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, multiple client terminals including the first, second, and third client terminals 110, 120, and 130 can run a chat app to perform multiple chats in a group chat room ( S10).

Next, the first client terminal 110 among the plurality of client terminals may transmit a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server 200 while performing multiple chatting (S20).

As an example, the first client terminal 110 sends a secret message through a user input of selecting an icon or speech bubble of a specific conversation participant who wants to transmit a secret message among conversation participants displayed on a group chat screen corresponding to performing multiple chats. A conversation partner may be selected.

As another example, the first client terminal 110 provides a conversation participant list window correspondingly when conversation participant list retrieval function information is entered in the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen corresponding to performing multiple chats, A secret message conversation partner may be selected through a user input that selects a specific conversation participant to whom a secret message is to be transmitted among conversation participants included in the conversation participant list window.

As another example, the first client terminal 110, through a user input of entering a secret message conversation partner selection identifier and identification information of a specific conversation participant in the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen corresponding to performing multiple chats, Secret message conversation recipients may also be selected.

In addition, the first client terminal 110 provides a secret message transmission menu window when a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner is received, and when a user input for selecting a specific menu item is received through the secret message transmission menu window. The selected secret message conversation partner and secret message transmission menu item can be transmitted to the server 200.

Here, the secret message transmission menu window may include a secret message creation menu item for creating a secret message and a secret message reply menu item for creating a reply to the secret message.

Additionally, the server 200 may receive a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu while performing multiple chatting from the first client terminal 110 (S30).

Next, when a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu is received, the first client terminal 110 displays a secret message input window on the group chat screen and generates a secret message through the secret message input window. It can be transmitted to the server 200 (S40).

Next, the server 200 may receive a secret message from the first client terminal 110 through the secret message input window (S50).

Here, when a secret message is received, the server 200 extracts secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message, and matches the extracted secret message conversation partner information with the secret message.

Then, the server 200 transmits the secret message so that the secret message is displayed to the first client terminal 110 and the second client terminal 120, which is the subject of the secret message conversation, and sends the secret message to other third client terminals. You can block the transmission of secret messages so that they are not displayed (S60).

Here, the server 200 is provided to display a secret message along with other public messages in the group chat screen of the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, and the first and second client terminals 110 and 120 The secret message displayed in the group chat screen may be processed so that specific identification information and a specific identification effect appear and transmitted to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120.

In addition, the server 200 encrypts the secret message before transmitting the secret message to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, and transmits the encrypted secret message to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120. can be transmitted.

Next, the first and second client terminals 110 and 120 may display a secret message on the group chat screen (S70).

Next, when a secret message is transmitted to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, the server 200 encrypts the transmitted secret message and the secret message conversation partner information and stores them in the database of the server 200. .

Here, when encrypting the secret message and secret message conversation partner information, the server 200 generates an encryption key to encrypt the secret message and secret message conversation partner information in the form of file data, and secret message and secret message conversation partner information. When is encrypted, the generated encryption key and identification information of the encrypted file data can be stored in the database of the server 200.

In addition, when the server 200 receives a secret message provision request from at least one of the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, the server 200 retrieves the secret message corresponding to the secret message provision request and secret message conversation partner information from the database. The extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be transmitted to the client terminal 100 requesting the provision of the secret message.

Here, the request to provide a secret message may be generated by a user input of selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the group chat screen of the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120.

In addition, when a user input for selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the group chat screen is received, the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120 generates a secret message and a secret message corresponding to the request for providing a secret message. Information on the conversation partner can be extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and information on the conversation partner for the secret message can be displayed on the display screen.

In some cases, when the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120 receives a user input for selecting a secret message collection request icon displayed on the group chat screen and a user input specifying a specific period, the first client terminal 110 or the second client terminal 120 may The secret message and secret message conversation partner information created within can be extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be displayed on the display screen.

Here, when transmitting the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals 110 and 120, the server 200 checks whether specific period information is included in the received secret message provision request and , if specific period information is included, the secret message and secret message conversation partner information created within the specific period can be extracted from the database, and the extracted secret message and secret message conversation partner information can be transmitted to the client terminal 100 requesting the provision of the secret message. there is.

As such, the present invention controls, in a multi-chat environment, when a first client terminal creates a secret message for a specific conversation partner, the secret message is displayed only to the first client terminal and the second client terminal, which is the specific conversation partner, and other By controlling secret messages not to be displayed to other client terminals, communication connectivity can be guaranteed and a more realistic message exchange environment can be provided.

In addition, the present invention improves user experience (UX) by implementing a function for sending and receiving one-on-one messages with a specific person in an environment (group room or group chat room) where a large number of people use the chat function through a chat program. ) can be minimized to enable one-to-one message processing even in a multi-chat environment, providing user convenience and functionality.

The features, structures, effects, etc. described in the present inventions above are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to only one embodiment. Furthermore, the features, structures, effects, etc. illustrated in each embodiment can be combined or modified and implemented in other embodiments by a person with ordinary knowledge in the field to which the embodiments belong. Therefore, contents related to such combinations and modifications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

In addition, although the above description has been made focusing on the examples, this is only an example and does not limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art will understand the above examples without departing from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment. You will be able to see that various modifications and applications are possible. For example, each component specifically shown in the examples can be modified and implemented. And these variations and differences in application should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

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In the group chat room secret message processing method of the group chat room secret message processing system including a server communication connected to a plurality of client terminals,
The plurality of client terminals performing multiple chats by executing a chat app;
transmitting, by a first client terminal among the plurality of client terminals, a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server while performing the multi-chatting;
When the server receives a secret message from the first client terminal through the secret message input window, the secret message is displayed only on the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the subject of the secret message conversation among the plurality of client terminals. Transmitting a secret message as much as possible, and blocking transmission of the secret message so that the secret message is not displayed on other client terminals;
storing, by the server, the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information; and
A group chat room secret message processing method comprising the step of transmitting, by the server, the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals. According to claim 1,
The step of transmitting a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server,
Characterized in that the secret message conversation partner is selected through a user input of selecting an icon or speech bubble of a specific conversation participant who wishes to transmit the secret message among conversation participants displayed on the group chat screen corresponding to the multi-chat performance. How to handle group chat room secret messages. According to claim 1,
The step of transmitting a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server,
When conversation participant list retrieval function information is entered into the chat message window displayed on the group chat screen corresponding to the multi-chat performance, a conversation participant list window is provided correspondingly, and among the conversation participants included in the conversation participant list window, A group chat room secret message processing method, characterized in that the secret message conversation partner is selected through a user input that selects a specific conversation participant to whom the secret message is to be transmitted. According to claim 1,
The step of transmitting a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server,
A group characterized in that the secret message conversation partner is selected through a user inputting a secret message conversation partner selection identifier and identification information of a specific conversation participant in a chat message window displayed on the group chat screen corresponding to the multi-chat performance. How to handle chat room secret messages. According to claim 1,
The step of transmitting a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu to the server,
When a user input for selecting the secret message conversation partner is received, a secret message transmission menu window is provided, and when a user input for selecting a specific menu item is received through the secret message transmission menu window, the selected secret message conversation partner and the secret message are provided. A group chat room secret message processing method characterized by transmitting a transmission menu item to the server. According to claim 1,
The step of receiving a secret message from the first client terminal through the secret message input window is:
When a user input of selecting the confirm button or the send button of the secret message input window is received, the secret message is received through the secret message input window, and when the secret message is received, the secret message conversation partner information corresponding to the secret message is received. A group chat room secret message processing method comprising extracting and matching the extracted secret message conversation partner information with the secret message. According to claim 1,
The step of transmitting a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only in the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the subject of the secret message conversation,
A secret message is provided to be displayed along with other public messages in the group chat screen of the first and second client terminals,
A group characterized in that the secret message is processed so that specific identification information and a specific identification effect appear in the secret message displayed in the group chat screen of the first and second client terminals and transmitted to the first and second client terminals. How to handle chat room secret messages. According to claim 1,
The step of transmitting a secret message so that the secret message is displayed only in the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the subject of the secret message conversation,
A group chat room secret message processing method comprising encrypting the secret message before transmitting the secret message to the second client terminal, and transmitting the encrypted secret message to the second client terminal. According to clause 8,
The encrypted secret message is,
A group chat room secret message processing method, characterized in that when a user input requesting confirmation of the encrypted secret message is received from the second client terminal, it is decrypted and displayed on the group chat screen of the second client terminal. Multiple client terminals that run a chat app to perform multiple chats; and,
Includes a server connected to communication with the plurality of client terminals,
The server is,
Receive a user input for selecting a secret message conversation partner and a secret message transmission menu while performing the multi-chat from a first client terminal among the plurality of client terminals, and receive a secret message through a secret message input window from the first client terminal. Then, the secret message is transmitted so that the secret message is displayed only on the first client terminal and the second client terminal that is the target of the secret message conversation among the plurality of client terminals, and the secret message is not displayed on other client terminals. A group chat room that blocks message transmission, stores the transmitted secret message and secret message conversation partner information, and transmits the stored secret message and secret message conversation partner information to the first and second client terminals. Secret message processing system.

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