KR20240039547A - Apparatus and method for providing customized software - Google Patents

Abstract

A customizing software providing device according to an embodiment includes a communication module, a memory, and a processor, wherein the memory, when executed, causes the processor to receive device information and software information of an electronic device through the communication module. , Identifying the existence of a designated operator associated with the electronic device based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device, and providing first software information to the electronic device if the designated operator does not exist, and providing the designated operator with first software information. If a business operator exists, the first software information is provided to the electronic device based on approval by the designated business operator, and if the business operator is not approved, the first software information is provided to the electronic device based on the request of the designated business operator. Instructions set to provide customized second software information may be stored.

Description

Apparatus and method for providing customized software {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED SOFTWARE}

This disclosure relates to a software provision apparatus and method.

As electronic information and communication technology develops, various functions are being integrated into communication devices or electronic devices, and electronic devices are being implemented to perform interlocking functions through communication with other electronic devices. For example, electronic devices (eg, mobile terminals, tablet terminals, or wearable electronic devices) are being developed to have communication functions as well as various other functions through software installation. Electronic devices can perform new functions or perform expanded or changed functions through the installation of additional software as well as software installed by default at the time of manufacture.

When an electronic device is manufactured or shipped, basic software (e.g. firmware) may be installed on the electronic device, and when the electronic device is registered on a network to enable communication, the operator associated with the electronic device (e.g. a network operator or communication network operator) or an electronic device may be installed on the electronic device. Depending on your device's coverage area (e.g. country or region), additional software may need to be installed.

Additional software to be installed in the electronic device may need to reflect different requirements depending on the network operator associated with the electronic device or the communication region of the electronic device. For example, a software provider (e.g., a software provision device) issues additional software (e.g., default software or open-oriented software) corresponding to a designated communication area and then provides the default software according to the needs of each network operator in the designated communication area. Software customized to each version of each network operator (e.g., customized software or operator-oriented software) can be acquired and stored. For example, after issuing first default software corresponding to a first communication area, the software provider acquires and stores first customized software that customizes the first software according to the needs of the first network operator of the first communication area; A second customized software that customizes the first software can be obtained and stored according to the needs of a second network operator in the first communication area.

Customized software tailored to the network operator's needs may require a process for the network operator to confirm and approve whether the requirements have been well reflected. If there is no process to confirm whether the network operator approves the customized software, the software provider may provide the customized software to the electronic device regardless of whether the network operator approves it or not. If customizing software is provided to an electronic device without approval by the network operator, a situation may arise in which the software provider is responsible if an error occurs in the unapproved customizing software. If you wait until the network operator's approval for customized software is completed, if the approval is delayed, the software provider's supply of customized software may also be delayed. If the network operator's approval for customized software is rejected or additional customization requests are made for the customized software, costs may be incurred due to additional customization work.

A customizing software provision device according to an embodiment may include a communication module, memory, and a processor. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that are set to enable the processor to receive device information and software information of an electronic device through the communication module when executed. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, allow the processor to identify the presence or absence of a designated business operator associated with the electronic device based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, are set so that the processor provides first software information to the electronic device when a designated operator does not exist. In the memory according to one embodiment, when executed, the processor provides the first software information to the electronic device when the designated operator is not approved based on whether or not the designated operator approves if the designated operator exists, and provides the first software information to the electronic device when the operator is not approved. Instructions set to provide second software information customized to the first software based on the needs of the designated business operator may be stored in the electronic device.

An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a communication module, memory, and a processor. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, are set to cause the processor to transmit device information and software information of the electronic device to a software provision device through the communication module. The memory according to an embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, are set to enable the processor to receive software information corresponding to the device information and the software information of the electronic device from the software providing device. The memory according to one embodiment is such that, when executed, the processor identifies whether the received software information is first software information or second software information customized based on the needs of a business operator designated for the first software. You can save set instructions. The memory according to one embodiment stores instructions that, when executed, are set to cause the processor to install first software based on the first software information or install second software based on the second software information. You can.

In a non-volatile storage medium storing instructions according to an embodiment, the instructions are set to cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation when executed by the electronic device, and the at least one operation includes a communication module. An operation of receiving device information and software information of the electronic device from the electronic device through an operation of identifying the presence or absence of a designated operator associated with the electronic device based on the device information and software information of the electronic device, a designated operator An operation of providing first software information to the electronic device when there is no operator, and if the designated operator exists, providing the first software information to the electronic device when the operator is not approved based on whether or not the designated operator approves the operation. , Upon approval by the business operator, the operation may include providing second software information that customizes the first software to the electronic device based on the needs of the designated business operator.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an approval confirmation process can be provided for customizing software according to the needs of the network operator.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent customizing software from being provided to an electronic device in a state that is not approved by the network operator.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, even if the network operator's approval of the customized software is delayed, the default software can be provided instead of the customized software, and then the customized software can be provided upon later approval.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, even if the network operator refuses approval for the customized software or a request for additional customization occurs, the customization software can be modified while the default software is provided, thereby reducing the burden of additional customization work. You can write this down.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an electronic device and a software provision system according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of a software provision device according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a software provision operation according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a software provision operation based on the software version of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of receiving and installing software in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a first screen displayed when installing default software in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a second screen displayed when customizing software is installed in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating the first home screen background and first app arrangement displayed when default software is installed in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating a second home screen background and second app arrangement displayed when customizing software is installed in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, electronic devices according to various embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings. The term user used in various embodiments may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using the electronic device.

Terms used in this document are merely used to describe specific embodiments and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field of the present invention. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries can be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as the meaning they have in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in this document, they are not interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. . In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be interpreted to exclude embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is, for example, connected to the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an electronic device and a software provision system 200 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment may be equipped with basic software (eg, firmware) when manufactured or shipped. According to one embodiment, when registering the electronic device 201 on a network to enable communication, the electronic device 201 may be registered according to the operator associated with the electronic device 201 (e.g., network operator or communication network operator) or the communication region (e.g., country or region) of the electronic device. Additional software may be provided and installed from the software provision system 200 (or software provision device (or software provision server) 208).

Additional software to be installed in the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment may be software that reflects different requirements depending on the business operator associated with the electronic device 201 or the communication region of the electronic device 201. For example, the software provision system 200 issues additional software (e.g., default software or open-oriented software) corresponding to a designated country, and then customizes the default software into a version for each network operator according to the needs of each operator. Obtain, store, manage, and/or provide software (e.g., custom software or business-facing software). For example, the software provision system 200 obtains, stores, and manages first customized software that customizes the first software according to the needs of the first network operator after issuing the first default software corresponding to the first communication area. and/or may provide, and may acquire, store, manage, and/or provide second customized software that customizes the first software according to the needs of the second network operator.

The software provision system 200 according to an embodiment may store, manage, and/or transmit each of the software (eg, default software or customized software) to be provided to the electronic device 201.

The software provision system 200 according to one embodiment includes a software provision device (or software provision server or servers) 208, a sell-in information storage unit 210, a sell-in information management server 212, and a business operator approval. Information storage unit 220, business approved information management server 222, area code storage unit 230, default software information storage unit 240, custom software information storage unit 250, and/or custom software management server ( 252) may be included.

The cell-in information storage unit 210 according to one embodiment may store cell-in information. For example, cell-in information may include regional information or network operator information where the electronic device 201 is sold. According to one embodiment, local information may include a country code. For example, the country code may include a code representing one of a plurality of countries including Korea, Germany, France, or the United Kingdom. For example, network operator information may include an operator code, and the operator code may include a code representing one network operator among a plurality of network operators including Vodafone, SK Telecom, LG Telecom, or KT. there is.

The cell-in information management server 212 according to an embodiment generates cell-in information based on the cell-in of the electronic device 201, stores it in the cell-in information storage unit 210, or stores cell-in information stored in the cell-in information storage unit 210. You can manage (add or delete or update).

The business approval information storage unit 220 according to one embodiment may store the business approval version. For example, the business approval information storage unit 220 may store approved software version information for each business operator. For example, the business approval information storage unit 220 may store a first software version approved by a first business operator and/or a second software version approved by a second business operator.

The operator approval information management server 222 according to an embodiment generates approved software version information for each operator based on whether each operator has approved the software version, or stores the approved software version information for each operator in the operator approval information storage unit 220. ) or the approved software version information for each operator stored in the operator approval information storage unit 220 can be managed (added, deleted, or updated).

The area code storage unit 230 according to one embodiment may store a country code corresponding to the business code. For example, if the business code is a business in Germany, the country code corresponding to the business code can be saved as a German code.

The default software information storage unit 240 according to one embodiment may store information on default software (or open software). For example, the default software information storage unit 240 may store the default software itself for each region information (or country code) and/or the address where the default software for each region information (or country code) is stored.

The customizing software information storage unit 250 according to one embodiment may store information on customizing software (or business-oriented software). For example, the customizing software information storage unit 240 may store the customizing software itself for each business code and/or the address where the customizing software for each business code is stored.

The customizing software management server 252 according to one embodiment manages (adds, deletes, or updates) the customizing software itself for each business code and/or the address where the customizing software for each business code is stored through the customizing software information storage unit 250. You can.

In the above description, according to one embodiment, the software provision system 200 includes a software provision device 208, a cell-in information storage unit 210, a cell-in information management server 212, a business approval information storage unit 220, and business approval information. Although described as including a management server 222, a region code storage unit 230, a default software information storage unit 240, a custom software information storage unit 250, and/or a custom software management server 252, the software The operation and information storage of each component of the provision system 200 may be performed by at least one processor, at least one memory, and/or at least one communication module. For example, the software provision system 200 includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one communication module, and includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one communication unit (or communication module). Through the software provision device 208, cell-in information storage unit 210, cell-in information management server 212, business approval information storage unit 220, business approval information management server 222, area code storage unit 230 , operations of the default software information storage unit 240, the customized software information storage unit 250, and/or the customized software management server 252 may be performed.

Cell-in information storage unit 210, business approval information storage unit 220, area code storage unit 230, default software information storage unit 240, and/or customized software information storage unit 250 according to an embodiment. Can be implemented as one or multiple cloud-based remote storage devices.

A customizing software provision device according to an embodiment may include a communication module, memory, and a processor. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that are set to enable the processor to receive device information and software information of an electronic device through the communication module when executed. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, allow the processor to identify the presence or absence of a designated business operator associated with the electronic device based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, are set so that the processor provides first software information to the electronic device when a designated operator does not exist. In the memory according to one embodiment, when executed, the processor provides the first software information to the electronic device when the designated operator is not approved based on whether or not the designated operator approves if the designated operator exists, and provides the first software information to the electronic device when the operator is not approved. Instructions set to provide second software information customized to the first software based on the needs of the designated business operator may be stored in the electronic device.

The device information of the electronic device according to one embodiment may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).

The software information of the electronic device according to one embodiment may include version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.

The instructions according to one embodiment identify a country code or a business operator code based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device, and when the country code is identified, it is determined that a designated business operator associated with the electronic device does not exist. It can be further set to identify and, if the business code is identified, identify that a designated business operator corresponding to the business code exists.

The instructions according to one embodiment identify whether the software version of the electronic device is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator upon approval by the business operator, and determine whether the software version of the electronic device is the software version approved by the business operator. If it is not the same as or a higher version, the first software information is provided to the electronic device, and if the software version of the electronic device is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator, the second software information is provided to the electronic device. It may be further configured to provide software information.

An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a communication module, memory, and a processor. The memory according to one embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, are set to cause the processor to transmit device information and software information of the electronic device to a software provision device through the communication module. The memory according to an embodiment may store instructions that, when executed, are set to enable the processor to receive software information corresponding to the device information and the software information of the electronic device from the software providing device. The memory according to one embodiment is such that, when executed, the processor identifies whether the received software information is first software information or second software information customized based on the needs of a business operator designated for the first software. You can save set instructions. The memory according to one embodiment stores instructions that, when executed, are set to cause the processor to install first software based on the first software information or install second software based on the second software information. You can.

The device information of the electronic device according to one embodiment may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).

The software information of the electronic device according to one embodiment may include version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.

The first software information according to an embodiment includes a country code, and the instructions of the electronic device according to an embodiment are further set to request and download the first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device. It can be.

The second software information according to an embodiment includes an operator code, and the instructions of the electronic device according to an embodiment may be further set to download the second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device. there is.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of a software provision device 208 according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the software provision device 208 according to one embodiment may be configured to include a communication module 310, a processor 320, and/or a memory 330. The software providing device 208 is not limited to this and may be configured to further include various components or exclude some of the components. The software provision device 208 according to an embodiment may further include all or part of the software provision system 200 shown in FIG. 2 .

The communication module 310 according to one embodiment may communicate with the electronic device 201 based on control of the processor 320. The communication module 310 according to one embodiment includes a cell-in information storage unit 210, a business approval information storage unit 220, an area code storage unit 230, a default software information storage unit 240, and/or customizing software. When the information storage unit 250 is implemented as a remote storage device, the cell-in information storage unit 210, the business approval information storage unit 220, the area code storage unit 230, and the default are stored based on the control of the processor 320. It may communicate with the software information storage unit 240 and/or the customizing software information storage unit 250. For example, the communication module 310 may be a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module). module, or power line communication module). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

The processor 320 according to one embodiment may receive device information and software information of the electronic device 201 from the electronic device 201 through the communication module 310. The processor 320 according to an embodiment may receive device information and software information of the electronic device 201 transmitted from the electronic device 201 when the electronic device 201 registers on a network to enable communication. For example, the device information of the electronic device 201 may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) (or terminal identification number). For example, the software information of the electronic device 201 may include version information of basic software (eg, firmware) installed when the electronic device 201 is manufactured or shipped.

The processor 320 according to one embodiment may identify cell-in information based on device information and software information of the electronic device 201. For example, the processor 320 can use the cell-in information stored in the cell-in information storage unit 210 to identify region (or country) information or business operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. there is.

The processor 320 according to one embodiment may identify whether a designated operator exists based on region (or country) information or operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. For example, the processor 320 allows the electronic device 201 to be used in a specific country without operator designation based on regional (or country) information or operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. You can identify whether it has been sold (open-oriented) or designated as a business and sold (business-oriented). For example, if the country code corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201 is identified, the processor 320 sells the electronic device 201 so that it can be used in a specific country corresponding to the country code without specifying a business operator ( It can be identified as being open-oriented. For example, when the processor 320 identifies a carrier code corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201, the electronic device 201 is sold (toward the carrier) so that it can be used by the carrier of the identified carrier code. It can be identified as having been done.

The processor 320 according to one embodiment may identify first software information (eg, default software information or open software information) when a designated business operator associated with the electronic device 201 does not exist. For example, the default software information may be software to be additionally installed in response to the country in which communication will be performed, in addition to software already installed in the electronic device 201, and may be software that has not been customized by the network operator. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may transmit first software information to the electronic device 201. For example, the first software information may include a country code for downloading the first software, or may include the first software itself. According to one embodiment, when the first software information includes a country code, the electronic device 201 requests the first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device 208 and receives the first software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

If a designated business operator associated with the electronic device 201 exists, the processor 320 according to one embodiment may identify whether the business operator is approved. For example, the processor 320 may use the information stored in the business approval information storage unit 220 to identify the designated business operator's approved software version information for the software version of the electronic device 201.

The processor 320 according to one embodiment may identify first software information (e.g., default software information or open software information) and transmit it to the electronic device 201 if it is not approved by the operator. If the processor 320 according to one embodiment is approved by the business operator, it may identify second software information (eg, customized software information) that has been customized from the first software information to correspond to the designated business operator. For example, the processor 320 may use information stored in the customizing software information storage unit 250 to identify the customizing software itself corresponding to the designated operator code and/or the designated operator code for downloading the customizing software. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may transmit second software information to the electronic device 201. For example, the second software information may include a business code for downloading the second software, or may include the second software itself. According to one embodiment, when the second software information includes an operator code, the electronic device 201 requests the second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device 208 and receives the second software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

The processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify whether the software version of the electronic device 201 is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the operator when approved by the operator. According to one embodiment, if the software version of the electronic device 201 is not the same as or higher than the operator-approved software version in the state of operator approval, the processor 320 may provide first software information (e.g., default software information or open-oriented software). information) can be identified and transmitted to the electronic device 201. If the software version of the electronic device 201 is the same as or higher than the software version approved by the business operator, the processor 320 according to one embodiment identifies the second software information (e.g., customized software information) and It can be transmitted to the device 201.

The memory 330 according to one embodiment may store various data generated during execution of the program 140, including a program used for functional operation (eg, the program 140 of FIG. 1). The memory 250 may largely include a program area 140 and a data area (not shown). The program area 140 may store program information related to driving the electronic device 201, such as an operating system (OS) that boots the electronic device 201 (eg, the operating system 142 of FIG. 1). For example, the memory 250 may be a flash memory, hard disk, or multimedia card micro type memory (e.g., secure digital (SD) or extreme digital (XD)). It may be configured to include at least one storage medium among memory, RAM, and ROM.

Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a software provision operation according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, a processor (e.g., processor 320 of FIG. 2) of a software provision device (e.g., server 108 of FIG. 1 or software provision device 208 of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment is At least one operation among operations 410 to 480 may be performed.

In operation 410, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may receive device information and software information of the electronic device 201 from the electronic device 201 through the communication module 310. The processor 320 according to an embodiment may receive device information and software information of the electronic device 201 transmitted from the electronic device 201 when the electronic device 201 registers on a network to enable communication. For example, the device information of the electronic device 201 may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) (or terminal identification number). For example, the software information of the electronic device 201 may include version information of basic software (eg, firmware) installed when the electronic device 201 is manufactured or shipped.

In operation 420, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify cell-in information based on device information and software information of the electronic device 201. For example, the processor 320 can use the cell-in information stored in the cell-in information storage unit 210 to identify region (or country) information or business operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. there is.

In operation 430, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify whether a designated operator exists based on region (or country) information or operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. there is. For example, the processor 320 allows the electronic device 201 to be used in a specific country without operator designation based on regional (or country) information or operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. You can identify whether it was sold (open market) or designated as a business (business market). For example, if the country code corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201 is identified, the processor 320 sells the electronic device 201 so that it can be used in a specific country corresponding to the country code without specifying a business operator ( It can be identified as being open-oriented. For example, when the processor 320 identifies a carrier code corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201, the electronic device 201 is sold (toward the carrier) so that it can be used by the carrier of the identified carrier code. It can be identified as having been done.

In operation 440, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify first software information (eg, default software information or open software information) when a designated operator associated with the electronic device 201 does not exist. For example, the default software information may be software to be additionally installed in response to the country in which communication will be performed, in addition to software already installed in the electronic device 201, and may be software that has not been customized by the network operator.

In operation 450, the processor 320 according to one embodiment may transmit first software information to the electronic device 201. For example, the first software information may include a country code for downloading the first software, or may include the first software itself. According to one embodiment, when the first software information includes a country code, the electronic device 201 requests the first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device 208 and receives the first software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

In operation 460, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify whether the designated business operator associated with the electronic device 201 is approved if a designated business operator exists. For example, the processor 320 may use the information stored in the business approval information storage unit 220 to identify the designated business operator's approved software version information for the software version of the electronic device 201. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may transmit first software information (eg, default software information or open software information) to the electronic device 201 by performing operations 440 and 450 if the business operator is not approved.

In operation 470, if the business operator is approved, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify second software information (eg, customized software information) in which the first software information has been customized to correspond to the designated business operator.

In operation 480, the processor 320 according to one embodiment may transmit the identified second software information to the electronic device 201. For example, the second software information may include a business code for downloading the second software, or may include the second software itself. According to one embodiment, when the second software information includes an operator code, the electronic device 201 requests the second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device 208 and receives the second software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

A method of providing customizing software according to an embodiment may include receiving device information and software information of the electronic device from the electronic device through a communication module. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of identifying whether a designated business operator associated with the electronic device exists based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may include providing first software information to the electronic device when the designated operator does not exist. The method according to one embodiment provides the first software information to the electronic device when the business operator is not approved based on whether or not the designated business operator approves when the designated business operator exists, and provides the first software information to the electronic device when the business operator is approved. It may include an operation of providing second software information customized based on the needs of the designated business operator.

In the method according to one embodiment, the device information of the electronic device may include IMEI (international mobile equipment identity).

In the method according to one embodiment, the software information of the electronic device may include version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.

The method according to one embodiment may include identifying a country code or operator code based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of identifying that a designated business operator associated with the electronic device does not exist when the country code is identified. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of identifying that a designated operator corresponding to the operator code exists when the operator code is identified.

The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of identifying whether the software version of the electronic device is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the operator upon approval by the operator. The method according to one embodiment may include providing the first software information to the electronic device when the software version of the electronic device is not the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator. The method according to one embodiment may include providing the second software information to the electronic device when the software version of the electronic device is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a software provision operation based on the software version of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, a processor (e.g., processor 320 of FIG. 2) of a software provision device (e.g., server 108 of FIG. 1 or software provision device 208 of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment is At least one operation among operations 510 to 580 may be performed.

In operation 510, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may receive device information and software information of the electronic device 201 from the electronic device 201 through the communication module 310. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may receive device information and software information of the electronic device 201 transmitted from the electronic device 201 when the electronic device 201 registers on a network to enable communication. For example, the device information of the electronic device 201 may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) (or a terminal identification number). For example, the software information of the electronic device 201 may include version information of basic software (eg, firmware) installed when the electronic device 201 is manufactured or shipped.

In operation 520, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify cell-in information based on device information and software information of the electronic device 201. For example, the processor 320 can use the cell-in information stored in the cell-in information storage unit 210 to identify region (or country) information or business operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. there is.

In operation 530, the processor 320 according to one embodiment may identify whether confirmation of operator approval is required. For example, the processor 320 may check whether the business operator is approved based on the device information and software information of the electronic device 201 and identify whether software provision is required (e.g., TSS 2.1 process application required status). For example, the processor 320 may use a process in which uncustomized first software information or customized second software is provided depending on whether the business operator approves it based on device information and/or software information of the electronic device 201. You can identify whether it is in a set state. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may check whether the business operator is approved and perform the corresponding function in operation 532 if software provision is not required. Software provision operations can be performed. For example, the processor 320 may check whether the business operator approves the software, and if software provision is not required, the processor 320 may provide software information regardless of whether the business operator approves it. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may perform operation 540 if it is necessary to provide software by checking whether the business operator has approved it.

In operation 540, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify whether a designated operator exists based on region (or country) information or operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. there is. For example, the processor 320 allows the electronic device 201 to be used in a specific country without operator designation based on regional (or country) information or operator information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. You can identify whether it was sold (open market) or designated as a business (business market). For example, when the country code corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201 is identified, the processor 320 identifies it as being sold (open) for use in a specific country corresponding to the country code without specifying a business operator. can do. For example, if the business code corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device 201 is identified, the processor 320 may identify the electronic device 201 as being sold (oriented towards the business) so that it can be used by the business operator of the identified business code. .

In operation 542, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify first software information (eg, default software information or open software information) when a designated operator associated with the electronic device 201 does not exist. For example, the default software information may be software to be additionally installed in response to the country in which communication will be performed, in addition to software already installed in the electronic device 201, and may be software that has not been customized by the network operator.

In operation 544, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may transmit first software information to the electronic device 201. For example, the first software information may include a country code for downloading the first software, or may include the first software itself. According to one embodiment, when the first software information includes a country code, the electronic device 201 requests the first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device 208 and receives the first software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

In operation 550, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify whether the designated business operator associated with the electronic device 201 is approved if a designated business operator exists. For example, the processor 320 may use the information stored in the business approval information storage unit 220 to identify the designated business operator's approved software version information for the software version of the electronic device 201. If the processor 320 according to one embodiment is in an unapproved state, it may perform operations 542 and 544 to transmit first software information (eg, default software information or open software information) to the electronic device 201. The processor 320 according to one embodiment may perform operation 560 if the business operator is approved.

In operation 560, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may identify whether the software version of the electronic device 201 in the operator-approved state is the same as or a higher version than the operator-approved software version. The processor 320 according to one embodiment performs operations 542 and 544 when the software version of the electronic device 201 is not the same as the operator-approved software version or is not a higher version in the operator's approval state to collect the first software information (e.g. : Default software information or open software information) can be transmitted to the electronic device 201. The processor 320 according to an embodiment may perform operation 570 when the software version of the electronic device 201 is the same as or higher than the software version approved by the operator.

In operation 570, if the software version of the electronic device 201 is the same as or higher than the operator-approved software version in the operator's approval state, the processor 320 according to an embodiment provides second software information (e.g., customizing software information). can be identified.

In operation 580, the processor 320 according to an embodiment may transmit second software information (eg, customizing software information) to the electronic device 201. For example, the second software information may include a business code for downloading the second software, or may include the second software itself. According to one embodiment, when the second software information includes an operator code, the electronic device 201 requests the second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device 208 and receives the second software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of receiving and installing software in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or electronic device 201 of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment is 610. At least one operation among through 650 operations can be performed.

In operation 610, the processor 120 according to an embodiment may transmit device information and software information of the electronic device 201 to the software providing device 208. The processor 120 according to one embodiment may transmit device information and software information of the electronic device 201 to the software providing device 208 when registering on a network to enable communication. For example, the device information of the electronic device 201 may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) (or terminal identification number). For example, the software information of the electronic device 201 may include version information of basic software (eg, firmware) installed when the electronic device 201 is manufactured or shipped.

In operation 620, the processor 120 according to an embodiment may receive software information corresponding to device information and software information of the electronic device 201 from the software providing device 208. For example, the processor 120 may receive software information to be additionally installed in addition to basic software (e.g., firmware) preloaded from the software providing device 208 based on the device information and software information of the electronic device 201. You can. For example, the software information to be additionally installed may be information on the first software (e.g., default software or open-oriented software) corresponding to a designated country, or a product that customizes the default software into a version for each network operator according to the needs of each operator. 2 May include software (e.g. customized software or business-oriented software) information.

In operation 630, the processor 120 according to one embodiment may identify whether the received software information is first software information or customized second software information. For example, the processor 120 may identify whether the received software information is first software information or customized second software information using customized identification information included in the received software information.

In operation 640, the processor 120 according to one embodiment may install the first software using the first software information. For example, the first software information includes a country code for downloading the first software or , may include the first software itself. According to one embodiment, when the first software information includes a country code, the processor 120 requests the first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device 208 and receives the first software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

In operation 650, the processor 120 according to one embodiment may install second software using second software information. For example, the second software information may include a business code for downloading the second software, or may include the second software itself. According to one embodiment, when the second software information includes an operator code, the processor 120 requests the second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device 208 and receives the second software from the software providing device 208. You can download .

A method of receiving software from an electronic device according to an embodiment may include transmitting device information and software information of the electronic device to a software provision device through a communication module. In an electronic device according to an embodiment, the method may include receiving software information corresponding to the device information and the software information of the electronic device from the software providing device. In an electronic device according to an embodiment, the method may include identifying whether the received software information is first software information or second software information customized based on the needs of a business operator designated for the first software. . In an electronic device according to an embodiment, the method may include installing first software based on the first software information or installing second software based on the second software information.

In the method for an electronic device according to an embodiment, the device information of the electronic device may include an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).

In the above method for an electronic device according to an embodiment, the software information of the electronic device may include version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.

In the method of the electronic device according to one embodiment, the first software information includes a country code, and the method of the electronic device includes an operation of requesting and downloading the first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device. It can be included. In the method of the electronic device according to one embodiment, the second software information may include an operator code, and the method of the electronic device may include downloading second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device. You can.

FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a first screen displayed when installing default software in an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a second screen displayed when installing customized software in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment may display a first screen 710 associated with the default software when installing the default software. For example, the first screen 710 may be an uncustomized screen that does not reflect the business operator's requirements.

Referring to FIG. 7B , the electronic device 201 according to one embodiment may display a second screen 710 associated with the customizing software when installing the customizing software. For example, the second screen 710 may be a customized screen that reflects the requirements of communication service provider A.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing the first home screen background and first app arrangement displayed when installing default software in an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing the first home screen background and first app arrangement displayed when installing customizing software in an electronic device according to an embodiment. 2 This is a diagram showing the home screen background and second app placement.

Referring to FIG. 8A, when installing default software, the electronic device 201 according to one embodiment arranges the first home screen background 810 and the first app according to the first home screen background and first app arrangement associated with the default software. (820) can be set. For example, the first home screen background 810 and the first app placement 820 may be uncustomized home screen background and app placement that do not reflect the requirements of the business operator.

Referring to FIG. 8B, when installing customizing software, the electronic device 201 according to one embodiment arranges the second home screen background 812 and the second app according to the second home screen background and second app arrangement associated with the customizing software. (822) can be set. For example, the second home screen background 812 and the second app arrangement 822 may be a customized home screen background and app arrangement reflecting the operator's requirements.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

An embodiment of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in one embodiment of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. can be used A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

An embodiment of the present document is a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101 or electronic device 301). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in . For example, a processor (e.g., processor 520) of a device (e.g., electronic device 301) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, a method according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may be provided and included in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a non-volatile storage medium storing instructions, the instructions are set to cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation when executed by the electronic device, and the at least one operation is , an operation of receiving device information and software information of the electronic device from the electronic device through a communication module, an operation of identifying the presence or absence of a designated business operator associated with the electronic device based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device , an operation of providing first software information to the electronic device when the designated operator does not exist, and when the designated operator exists, the first software information to the electronic device when the operator is not approved based on whether or not the designated operator approves. and may include an operation of providing second software information that customizes the first software based on the needs of the designated business operator to the electronic device upon approval by the business operator.

According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately placed in other components. . According to one embodiment, one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to one embodiment, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (20)

In the customizing software provision device,
Communication module (communication module 310 in FIG. 3);
Memory (memory 330 in FIG. 3); and
Includes a processor (processor 320 in FIG. 3),
The memory, when executed, the processor,
Receive device information and software information of the electronic device through the communication module, identify the existence of a designated operator associated with the electronic device based on the device information and software information of the electronic device, and determine whether the designated operator exists. If not, the first software information is provided to the electronic device, and if the designated operator exists, the first software information is provided to the electronic device when the operator is not approved based on whether or not the designated operator approves, and if the operator is approved, the first software information is provided to the electronic device. A customized software providing device that stores instructions set to provide second software information customized to the first software based on the needs of the designated business operator to an electronic device.
According to paragraph 1,
The device information of the electronic device includes an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).
According to claim 1 or 2,
The software information of the electronic device includes version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The above instructions are:
Identify a country code or operator code based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device, and if the country code is identified, identify that a designated operator associated with the electronic device does not exist, and if the operator code is identified, A customizing software providing device further configured to identify that a designated business operator corresponding to the business code exists.
According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The above instructions are:
Upon approval by the business operator, identify whether the software version of the electronic device is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator, and if the software version of the electronic device is not the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator. Customizing software further configured to provide the first software information to the electronic device, and to provide the second software information to the electronic device when the software version of the electronic device is the same as or higher than the software version approved by the business operator. Provided device.
In electronic devices,
Communication module (communication module 190 in FIG. 1);
memory (memory 130 in FIG. 1); and
Comprising a processor (processor 120 in FIG. 1),
The memory, when executed, the processor,
Transmitting device information and software information of the electronic device to a software providing device through the communication module, receiving software information corresponding to the device information and software information of the electronic device from the software providing device, and receiving software information Identify whether it is first software information or second software information customized based on the needs of a business operator designated for the first software, install the first software based on the first software information, or install the first software based on the second software information. An electronic device that stores instructions set to install second software based on the electronic device.
According to clause 6,
The device information of the electronic device includes an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).
According to clause 6 or 7,
The software information of the electronic device includes version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.
According to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The first software information includes a country code,
The above instructions are:
The electronic device is further configured to request and download first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device.
According to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The second software information includes a business code,
The above instructions are:
An electronic device further configured to download second software corresponding to the business code from the software providing device.
In the method of providing customized software,
Receiving device information and software information of the electronic device from the electronic device through a communication module;
Identifying whether a designated business operator associated with the electronic device exists based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device;
An operation of providing first software information to the electronic device when the designated operator does not exist; and
If the designated business operator exists, the first software information is provided to the electronic device when the business operator is not approved based on whether the designated business operator approves it, and when the business operator is approved, the first software is provided to the electronic device according to the request of the designated business operator. A method comprising providing second software information customized based on the second software information.
According to clause 11,
A method wherein the device information of the electronic device includes an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).
According to claim 11 or 12,
A method wherein the software information of the electronic device includes version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.
According to any one of claims 11 to 13,
identifying a country code or operator code based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device;
If the country code is identified, identifying that a designated business operator associated with the electronic device does not exist; and
When the business code is identified, the method further includes identifying that a designated business operator corresponding to the business code exists.
According to any one of claims 11 to 14,
Upon approval by the business operator, identifying whether the software version of the electronic device is the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator;
providing the first software information to the electronic device when the software version of the electronic device is not the same as or a higher version than the software version approved by the business operator; and
The method further includes providing the second software information to the electronic device when the software version of the electronic device is the same as or higher than the software version approved by the business operator.
In a method of receiving software from an electronic device,
An operation of transmitting device information and software information of an electronic device to a software providing device through a communication module;
Receiving the device information of the electronic device and software information corresponding to the software information from the software providing device;
Identifying whether the received software information is first software information or second software information customized based on the needs of a business operator designated for the first software; and
A method comprising installing first software based on the first software information or installing second software based on the second software information.
According to clause 16,
A method wherein the device information of the electronic device includes an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI).
According to claim 16 or 17,
A method wherein the software information of the electronic device includes version information of firmware installed when the electronic device is manufactured or shipped.
According to any one of claims 16 to 18,
The first software information includes a country code, and requesting and downloading first software corresponding to the country code from the software providing device; or
The second software information includes an operator code, and the method includes downloading second software corresponding to the operator code from the software providing device.
A non-volatile storage medium storing instructions, wherein the instructions are set to cause the software providing device to perform at least one operation when executed by the software providing device, wherein the at least one operation includes:
Receiving device information and software information of the electronic device from the electronic device through a communication module;
Identifying whether a designated business operator associated with the electronic device exists based on the device information and the software information of the electronic device;
An operation of providing first software information to the electronic device when the designated operator does not exist; and
If the designated business operator exists, the first software information is provided to the electronic device when the business operator is not approved based on whether the designated business operator approves it, and when the business operator is approved, the first software is provided to the electronic device according to the request of the designated business operator. A storage medium including an operation of providing second software information customized based on the second software information.

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