KR20240020932A - Electronic device for providing customized service based on location and operation method of the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of operating an electronic device, comprising: executing an application that provides a location-based customized service; Receiving a plurality of event information from a server providing a service for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the electronic device, based on the location information of the electronic device; Receiving an input for selecting a first event from among the plurality of event information, and transmitting selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server; And it may include receiving service information corresponding to the first event from the server.

Description

Electronic device providing location-based customized service and method of operation thereof {ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED SERVICE BASED ON LOCATION AND OPERATION METHOD OF THE SAME}

This relates to electronic devices that provide location-based customized services.

Location-based services may mean providing services to users based on location information obtained from the user. Location-based services can identify the locations of people, vehicles, etc., and provide services according to the location to the user.

Meanwhile, in areas that provide indoor and outdoor tourist attractions, there is a need for technology that can effectively provide information about multiple events based on the user's location.

We aim to provide customized services to users based on their location.

We provide different types of services for each area within a preset area and provide customized service information for the event selected by the user.

We want to provide service information about events provided at the user's location.

According to one side, running an application that provides location-based customized services; Receiving a plurality of event information from a server providing a service for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the electronic device, based on the location information of the electronic device; Receiving an input for selecting a first event from among the plurality of event information, and transmitting selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server; and receiving service information corresponding to the first event from the server.

According to one side, a communication device; user interface device; processor; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor executes an application that provides a location-based customized service by executing the instructions and, based on the location information of the electronic device, Receive a plurality of event information from a server that provides services for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the device, receive an input for selecting a first event from the plurality of event information, and select the first event An electronic device is provided that transmits selection information indicating selection to the server and receives service information corresponding to the first event from the server.

According to one side, running an application that provides location-based customized services; Receiving a plurality of event information from a server providing a service for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the electronic device, based on location information of the electronic device; Receiving an input for selecting a first event from among the plurality of event information, and transmitting selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server; An application stored in a storage medium is provided for executing a method of operating an electronic device in combination with the electronic device, including receiving service information corresponding to the first event from the server.

Based on the user's location, customized services can be provided to the user.

Different types of services are provided for each area within a preset area, and customized service information can be provided for the event selected by the user.

Service information about events provided at the location where the user is located can be provided.

The present invention may be readily understood by combination of the following detailed description with the accompanying drawings, where reference numerals refer to structural elements.
1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a system that provides customized services to users based on location information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device for receiving a plurality of event information from a server through a beacon based on location information of the electronic device and receiving service information corresponding to a selected event, according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining a process of receiving a plurality of event information, according to one embodiment.
Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining a process of receiving service information corresponding to an event, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a method of operating an electronic device when the electronic device is located within a service location where an event is provided, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device that receives event information corresponding to customized service information from a server, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process of receiving event information corresponding to customized service information according to the location of the electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and implemented in various different forms. In order to more clearly explain the characteristics of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those skilled in the art to which the following embodiments belong will be omitted.

Meanwhile, in this specification, when a configuration is said to be “connected” to another configuration, this includes not only the case of being “directly connected,” but also the case of being “connected with another configuration in between.” In addition, when a configuration “includes” another configuration, this means that other configurations may be further included rather than excluding other configurations, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as 'first' or 'second' used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

Throughout this specification, “electronic devices” include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, PCs, desktops, home appliances, tablet PCs, e-book terminals, digital broadcasting terminals, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). ), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), navigation, MP3 player, digital camera, etc., but is not limited to these.

Throughout this specification, “application” may refer to a series of computer programs designed to perform a predetermined task, and may also refer to an application program. For example, the application may be an application that provides location-based customized services.

Throughout this specification, “beacon” may refer to a short-range wireless communication device based on the Bluetooth protocol. A beacon can receive location information from an electronic device and transmit the location information of the electronic device to a server.

Throughout this specification, “server” may provide location-based customized services and manage applications that provide customized services. Additionally, the server can provide customized services to electronic devices while communicating with beacons and electronic devices.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a system that provides customized services to users based on location information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device 10-1 can communicate with the beacon 20 when it is within a preset distance from the beacon 20. The electronic device 10-1 may transmit location information of the electronic device 10-1 to the beacon 20. Additionally, the electronic device 10-1 may transmit identification information of the electronic device 10-1 to the beacon 20.

The beacon 20 can transmit location information of the electronic device 10-1 to the server 30. The server 30 identifies the electronic device 10-1 based on the received location information of the electronic device 10-1 and responds to a plurality of events provided within a preset area to the electronic device 10-1. Multiple event information can be transmitted.

The electronic device 10-1 may receive an input for selecting a first event from among a plurality of event information. The electronic device 10-1 may transmit selection information selecting the first event to the server 30. The server 30 may transmit service information corresponding to the first event to the electronic device 10-1.

Meanwhile, since the electronic device 10-2 is not located within a range where it can communicate with the beacon 20, it cannot receive customized services from the server 30.

2 illustrates an electronic device that receives a plurality of event information from the server 30 through the beacon 20 based on the location information of the electronic device 10 and receives service information corresponding to the selected event, according to one embodiment. This is a flowchart showing how the device 10 operates.

Referring to FIG. 2, in step S210, the electronic device 10 may execute an application that provides a location-based customized service.

In step S220, the electronic device 10 operates a server 30 that provides services for a plurality of events through the beacon 20 located outside the electronic device 10, based on the location information of the electronic device 10. ), a plurality of event information can be received. Here, the plurality of event information may represent information on events provided for each zone within a preset area.

For example, when the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the electronic device 10 receives event information about a plurality of events provided within the preset area from the server 30. can do.

In addition, when the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the electronic device 10 may receive event information about a plurality of events provided within a preset area from the beacon 20. there is.

For example, the electronic device 10 may receive interest information for recommendation of customized services. When the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the electronic device 10 may receive event information with priority set based on interest information from the server 30.

For example, the electronic device 10 may collect information on at least one event participated through an application. The electronic device 10 may generate customized service information based on information about at least one event. The electronic device 10 may receive event information corresponding to the customized service information from the server 30 through the beacon 20, based on the customized service information and the location information of the electronic device 10.

In step S230, the electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting a first event from among a plurality of event information and transmit selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server 30.

In step S240, the electronic device 10 may receive service information corresponding to the first event from the server 30.

For example, the electronic device 10 includes at least one of augmented reality-based content corresponding to the first event, a coupon provided in the first event, and guide information guiding the first event from the server 30. Service information can be received.

For example, when the electronic device 10 is located within a service location where a first event is provided, the electronic device 10 may maintain the state of the application in an activated state. When the electronic device 10 detects that the user is gazing at the electronic device 10 within the service location, the electronic device 10 may display an execution screen of an application.

For example, when the mission of the first event is achieved within the service location where the first event is provided, the electronic device 10 may output a mission achievement notification.

Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining a process of receiving a plurality of event information, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the beacon 20 may receive location information of the electronic device 10 from the electronic device 10. . Biton can transmit location information of the electronic device 10 to the server 30. The server 30 may receive location information of the electronic device 10 and transmit a plurality of event information to the electronic device 10 . The electronic device 10 may display a plurality of event information 310.

The electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting a first event from the plurality of event information 310. For example, the electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting an icon to participate in a walking festival. The electronic device 10 may transmit selection information indicating that a walking festival has been selected to the server 30. The server 30 may transmit service information about the walking festival to the electronic device 10.

Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining a process of receiving service information corresponding to an event, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 10 may receive service information corresponding to the selected event from the server 30 . For example, the selected event may be a walking festival. Referring to the image 410 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 10 can display a map for walking at a walking festival. Additionally, referring to the image 420 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 10 can also display guide information guiding the walking festival.

Referring to image 430 of FIG. 4, while the user participates in the walking festival, the user can record the details of mission performance in the event zone of the walking festival through the application.

Referring to image 440 of FIG. 4, the user can collect a mission completion stamp each time a walking festival mission is completed. When all walking festival missions are completed, a gift exchange voucher may be provided to the user.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a method of operating the electronic device 10 when the electronic device 10 is located in a service location where an event is provided, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , in step S510, when the electronic device 10 is located within a service location where a first event is provided, the electronic device 10 may activate an application.

For example, when a user applies for participation in a first event and the electronic device 10 is located within a service location where the first event is provided, the electronic device 10 may automatically activate the application.

For example, when the electronic device 10 is located within a service location where a first event is provided, the electronic device 10 may display a pop-up window asking whether to run the application. When an input consenting to execution of an application is received, the electronic device 10 may execute the application.

In step S520, when the electronic device 10 detects that the user is gazing at the electronic device 10 within the service location, the electronic device 10 may display an execution screen of the application.

For example, the user may move to the service location with the screen of the electronic device 10 turned off. The user may gaze at the screen of the electronic device 10 to check service information within the service location.

In this case, the electronic device 10 can detect that the user is looking at the electronic device 10. The electronic device 10 may detect the user's screen-gazing motion using a sensor within the electronic device 10. Additionally, the electronic device 10 may detect the user's screen-gazing motion through a camera mounted on the front of the electronic device 10.

The electronic device 10 may display an execution screen of an application. The electronic device 10 may display the execution screen that the user last viewed. Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display an execution screen on which service information customized to the user is displayed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a method of operating the electronic device 10 to receive event information corresponding to customized service information from the server 30, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in step S610, the electronic device 10 may collect information on at least one event participated through an application.

In step S620, the electronic device 10 may generate customized service information based on information about at least one event. The electronic device 10 may generate customized service information by considering at least one of the type of event, the participation period of the event, and the frequency of participation in the event. For example, customized service information may include at least one of the following: the type of event expected to be of high interest to users, the region where the event is held, and the period during which the event is held.

In step S630, the electronic device 10 may receive event information corresponding to the customized service from the server 30 through the beacon 20, based on the customized service information and the location of the electronic device 10.

For example, as the location of the electronic device 10 changes, the electronic device 10 may receive event information corresponding to a customized service based on service information and customized service information provided at the changed location. .

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process of receiving event information corresponding to customized service information according to the location of the electronic device 10, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the electronic device 10 is in a position where it can communicate with the first beacon 20-1, the electronic device 10 is mapped to the first beacon 20-1. You can receive event information about events provided within the first region. In this case, the electronic device 10 may receive first event information 710 corresponding to the user's customized service information from the server 30. The electronic device 10 may display first event information 710. A plurality of events included in the first event information 710 may be prioritized according to the user's level of interest. Additionally, the event information 710 may include at least one of the event name, event mission, benefits for participating in the event, and an expected score of the user's interest in the event.

Meanwhile, when the user moves from a location close to the first beacon 20-1 to a location close to the second beacon 20-2, the electronic device 10 2 You can receive event information about events provided in the area. In this case, the electronic device 10 may receive second event information 720 corresponding to the user's customized service information from the server 30. The electronic device 10 may display first event information 720.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device 10, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the electronic device 10 may include a communication device 810, a user interface device 820, a memory 830, and a processor 840. In the electronic device 10, not all of the components shown in FIG. 8 are essential components. The electronic device 10 may be implemented with more components than the illustrated components, and the electronic device 10 may also be implemented with fewer components. Below, we will look at the above components.

The communication device 810 can communicate with an external device. For example, the external device may be a beacon 20 or a server 30. The communication device 810 may include at least one of a Wi-Fi chip, a Bluetooth chip, an NFC chip, and a wireless communication chip. The processor 840 can communicate with various external devices using the communication device 810.

The user interface device 820 may function as a user input interface that provides an input interface between the electronic device 10 and the user, and may also provide an output interface between the electronic device 10 and the user.

The memory 830 may store a plurality of applications or applications running on the electronic device 10, data for operating the electronic device 10, and commands.

The processor 840 controls the overall operation of the electronic device 10 and may include at least one processor such as a CPU.

The processor 840 may execute an application that provides location-based customized services.

The processor 840 receives a plurality of messages from the server 30 that provides services for a plurality of events through the beacon 20 located outside the electronic device 10, based on the location information of the electronic device 10. Event information can be received. Here, the plurality of event information may represent information on events provided for each zone within a preset area.

For example, when the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the processor 840 receives a plurality of messages provided within a preset area from the server 30 through the communication device 810. You can receive event information about events.

In addition, when the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the processor 840 responds to a plurality of events provided within a preset area from the beacon 20 through the communication device 810. You can also receive event information about.

For example, the user interface device 820 may receive interest information for recommendation of customized services. When the electronic device 10 is located within a preset distance from the beacon 20, the processor 840 receives event information with priority set based on interest information from the server 30 through the communication device 810. You can receive it.

For example, the processor 840 may collect information on at least one event participated through an application. The processor 840 may generate customized service information based on information about at least one event. Specifically, the processor 840 may generate customized service information by considering at least one of the type of at least one event, the participation period of the event, and the frequency of participation in the event. For example, customized service information may include at least one of the following: the type of event expected to be of high interest to users, the region where the event is held, and the period during which the event is held.

The processor 840 may receive event information corresponding to the customized service information from the server 30 through the beacon 20, based on the customized service information and the location information of the electronic device 10. As the location of the electronic device 10 changes, the processor 840 may receive event information corresponding to the customized service based on service information and customized service information provided at the changed location.

The user interface device 820 may receive an input for selecting a first event from among a plurality of event information, and the communication device 810 may transmit selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server 30. there is.

The processor 840 may receive service information corresponding to the first event from the server 30 through the communication device 810.

For example, the processor 840 provides a service that includes at least one of augmented reality-based content corresponding to the first event, a coupon provided in the first event, and guide information guiding the first event from the server 30. Information can be received.

For example, when the electronic device 10 is located within a service location where a first event is provided, the processor 840 may maintain the state of the application in an activated state. When the electronic device 10 detects that a user is gazing at the electronic device 10 within the service location, the user interface device 820 may display an execution screen of an application.

For example, the user may move to the service location with the screen of the electronic device 10 turned off. The user may gaze at the screen of the electronic device 10 to check service information within the service location. In this case, the electronic device 10 can detect that the user is looking at the electronic device 10. The processor 840 may detect the user's screen-gazing motion using a sensor within the electronic device 10. Additionally, the processor 840 may detect the user's screen-gazing motion through a camera mounted on the front of the electronic device 10.

For example, the user interface device 820 may display an application execution screen. The user interface device 820 may display the execution screen that the user last viewed. Additionally, the user interface device 820 may display an execution screen on which service information customized to the user is displayed.

The method of operating the above-described electronic device 10, beacon 20, and server 30 may be implemented in the form of a computer-readable storage medium that stores instructions or data executable by a computer or processor. It can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates such a program using a computer-readable storage medium. Such computer-readable storage media include ROM, RAM, flash memory, CD, DVD, magnetic tape, floppy disk, magneto-optical data storage device, optical data storage device, hard disk, solid-state disk (SSD), and instructions or software. , may store related data, data files, and data structures.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art from the above description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the claims and equivalents thereof as well as the claims described later.

Claims (10)

In a method of operating an electronic device,
Running an application that provides location-based customized services;
Receiving a plurality of event information from a server providing a service for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the electronic device, based on the location information of the electronic device;
Receiving an input for selecting a first event from among the plurality of event information, and transmitting selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server; and
An operating method comprising receiving service information corresponding to the first event from the server. According to paragraph 1,
The step of receiving the plurality of event information includes:
When the electronic device is located within a preset distance from the beacon, receiving event information about a plurality of events provided within a preset area from the server. According to paragraph 1,
The plurality of event information is,
An operation method that represents information on events provided by zone within a preset area. According to paragraph 1,
The step of receiving service information corresponding to the first event includes:
Receiving, from the server, the service information including at least one of augmented reality-based content corresponding to the first event, a coupon provided in the first event, and guide information guiding the first event; and
An operating method comprising displaying the service information. According to clause 4,
activating the application when the electronic device is located within a service location where the first event is provided; and
The operating method further includes displaying an execution screen of the application when, within the service location, a user is detected to be gazing at the electronic device. According to clause 5,
When the mission of the first event is achieved within the service location where the first event is provided, the operating method further includes outputting a mission achievement notification. According to paragraph 1,
Further comprising the step of receiving information of interest for recommendation of the customized service,
The step of receiving the plurality of event information includes:
When the electronic device is located within a preset distance from the beacon, receiving event information with a priority set based on the interest information from the server. According to paragraph 1,
collecting information on at least one event participated through the application;
Further comprising generating customized service information based on the information of the at least one event,
The step of receiving the plurality of event information includes:
An operating method comprising receiving event information corresponding to the customized service information from the server through the beacon, based on the customized service information and the location of the electronic device. communication device;
user interface device;
processor; and
and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor executes the instructions,
Run an application that provides location-based customized services,
Based on the location information of the electronic device, receive a plurality of event information from a server that provides services for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the electronic device,
Receiving an input for selecting a first event from among the plurality of event information, and transmitting selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server,
An electronic device that receives service information corresponding to the first event from the server. Running an application that provides location-based customized services;
Receiving a plurality of event information from a server providing a service for a plurality of events through a beacon located outside the electronic device, based on location information of the electronic device;
Receiving an input for selecting a first event from among the plurality of event information, and transmitting selection information indicating that the first event has been selected to the server; and
An application stored in a storage medium for executing a method of operating an electronic device in combination with the electronic device, including receiving service information corresponding to the first event from the server.