RU63630U1 - MOBILE DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of telephone communications, socio-cultural services, tourism, services and trade, radio communications, in particular to devices for determining the user's location relative to the location of consumption of the service with subsequent notification of the user about the possibility of receiving the service. The mobile device contains a transceiver unit that receives and transmits a signal in the wireless information transfer mode, a task scheduler unit containing conditions for generating a “reminder”. The essence of the technical solution lies in the fact that the mobile device is additionally equipped with a hardware-software module that allows you to run a “reminder” in the task scheduler of the mobile device at the right time and place.

Description

The utility model relates to the field of telephone communications, social and cultural services, tourism, services and trade, radio communications, in particular, to devices for determining the user's location relative to the location of consumption of the service with subsequent notification of the user about the possibility of receiving the service.

Known mobile devices, which include a transceiver unit capable of receiving and transmitting a signal of technologies for wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) range, a unit that performs the function of a task scheduler, a unit for controlling the operation of a mobile device, an information input unit, a message and reminder output unit by means of an audible alarm and visual indication, the current time unit (clock) informing the control unit of the current time. Such devices are NOKIA mobile devices with Bluetooth technology support (Nokia support glossary, http://www.nokia.com/support/ glossaryCDAMaster / O /., Lang id = 1.00 html) for example, NOKIA 2100 mobile (cell) phone (NOKIA 2100 user guide, © Nokia 2003 9355580 / Issue 3)., As well as other similar mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones, navigators, laptop computers, etc. (Adamenko M.V. Mobile Phones and PCs: Secrets of Communication // M.DMK.Press, 2004, p. 280, ISBN 5-94074-273-4).

For all of the listed mobile devices, task planners act as a block that performs the function of a task scheduler (Adamenko M.V. Mobile phones and PCs: communication secrets // M.DMK.Press, 2004, p. 280, ISBN 5-94074- 273-4) and

organizers (calendar, To-Do-List, Task journal) (Nokia 9110i Communicator users manual / Nokia).

The task scheduler block, in particular the organizer, is software installed in a mobile communication device that allows the user to display tasks or to launch software applications one after another according to a certain schedule. It has a reminder function. It provides audible and visual reminders of the need to carry out pre-planned actions.

A disadvantage of existing mobile devices with the “reminder” function is their limited operational capabilities, in particular the limited capabilities of the task scheduler.

The “reminder” settings in existing task schedulers are made by assigning a reminder to the desired date at a specific time (possibly with repetitions), i.e. when the indicated time arrives, the task scheduler starts a “reminder” to the user about the execution of the planned actions.

However, upon receipt of the “reminder”, the user using the mobile device is not always in the place where the planned action indicated in the “reminder” is possible.

For example, a user wants to make payments or other operations in a bank branch. By designating “reminder about payments” in the task scheduler, the user means that he will receive a “reminder” at a certain time, for example, at 16:00, and will not forget to go to the bank in the evening. But under changed circumstances (a delay at work, the bank’s branch does not work on this day, etc.), the reminder is no longer relevant for the user, because it is generated when the intended action cannot be performed due to the territorial distance of the user from the place of action or another reasons and subsequently can be forgotten by the user.

In such cases, using the date and time in the scheduler settings as the only conditions for generating a “reminder” is not enough.

Known mobile radiotelephone, with enhanced functional and operational capabilities, operating in radiotelephone communication mode and additionally in guide-guide and controller mode, the daily routine chosen by the subscriber (utility model patent No. 43707, c. July 29, 2004).

The disadvantage is the lack of connection between the “reminder” and the place with which this “reminder” is associated. The user manually manually directs the photosensor to the intended object to determine the desired location.

The closest analogue adopted for the prototype is the NOKIA mobile device with Bluetooth technology support, containing a transceiver unit capable of receiving and transmitting a wireless data signal of short (tens of meters) range, a task scheduler block containing conditions for generating “reminders” , a unit for controlling the operation of a mobile device, an information input unit, a message and reminder output unit with an audible alarm and visual indication, a current time unit (clock) informing the unit reign of the current time. (Nokia support glossary, http://www.nokia.com/support/ glossaryCDAMaster / O /., Lang id = 1.00 html, mobile (cell) phone NOKIA 2100).

In the prototype there is a connection between the “reminder” and time, but there is no connection between the “reminder” and the place with which this “reminder” is associated. As a result, the “reminder” is launched in the mobile device regardless of the location of the mobile device and its user, which is an inconvenience to use a mobile device equipped with a task scheduler. Reason

this inconvenience is the lack of communication between the task scheduler, carrying out the "reminder" and the place where the "reminder" is relevant.

The task that this technical solution is aimed at is expanding the functionality of the mobile device, namely the generation of reminders in the DEPENDENCE not only on time, but also on the location of the mobile device.

The problem is solved as follows.

A mobile device containing a transceiver unit capable of receiving and transmitting a signal in a wireless information transfer mode, a task scheduler unit containing “reminder” generation conditions, a mobile device operation control unit, an information input unit, a message and reminder output unit, a current time unit , informing the control unit of the current time, according to the invention, is additionally equipped with a hardware-software module that logically connects the transmitter-receiver unit with the task scheduler unit for In order to ensure decoding when the transceiver unit receives the expected encoded signal, which contains an information attribute identical to the conditions for generating “reminders”, entered into the task scheduler and launch block, previously scheduled by the user, “reminders”.

As a hardware-software module using a software tool or controller. As the conditions for the generation of "reminders" use the signs of information - "PLACE" and "TIME".

The information sign “PLACE” is selected from the group of signs - a place in the immediate vicinity of the object (several tens of meters), organization, service, interest, goods.

The information sign “TIME” is selected from the group of signs - date, time interval, schedule in any combination.

The transmit-receive unit uses the technology of wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) radius of action "Bluetooth".

The technology of wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) range of IEEE 802.11b can be used in the transceiver unit.

As an information input unit, a built-in barcode scanner or a camera or video camera can be used. As the information input unit, a keyboard of a mobile device can be used. Also, a voice command function can be used in the information input unit.

The presence in the mobile device of an additional hardware-software module that logically connects the transceiver unit with the task scheduler provides decoding of the signal from the object transmitting the signal encoded in a special way and synchronizes the operation of the calendar of the task scheduler with this signal. This ensures the automatic identification of the previously made “reminder” with the encoded signal coming from the object.

Thus, it becomes possible to indicate “PLACE” in the reminder, in the immediate vicinity of which a certain “reminder” should automatically start and “TIME”, during which the “reminder” is relevant for the user.

The drawing shows a functional diagram of a mobile device.

The mobile device contains a transceiver unit 1, capable of receiving and transmitting an encoded signal 2 in the wireless transmission mode of information from the service location object, task scheduler unit 3, device operation control unit 4, information input unit 5, message and reminder output unit 6 sound alarm and visual indication, block 7 of the current time, informing the control unit 4 of the current time.

The mobile device is equipped with a hardware-software module 8, which logically connects the transmitter-receiver unit 1 with the task scheduler unit 3 to ensure that the user has previously scheduled a “reminder” depending on the reception by the transmitter-receiver unit 1 of the expected encoded signal 2 containing an information indicator.

As a hardware-software module 8, a software tool or controller can be used.

As the conditions for the generation of "reminders" use the signs of information - "PLACE" and "TIME". As a sign of information “PLACE”, a place in the immediate vicinity of the object (several tens of meters), organization, service, interest, goods can be chosen.

As a sign of information "TIME" can be selected date, time interval, schedule in any combination.

To transmit a signal in the transmitting and receiving unit, preferably, the technology of wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) radius of action "Bluetooth. The use of Bluetooth technology is advisable for the following reasons. Currently, Bluetooth wireless technology is gaining ground as an extension of the functionality of a mobile device. This technology allows you to organize data exchange within a radius of 10-100 m, which meets the requirements of this technical solution. This technology allows you to organize the exchange of data using radio in the radio range, which does not require additional coordination and licensing. All major manufacturers of mobile devices are already equipping their products with Bluetooth interfaces. Also, Bluetooth devices are equipped with mobile devices - mobile radiotelephones, personal computers, personal digital assistants, smartphones, navigators, etc.

In addition, IEEE 802.11 RadioEthetnet can be used to provide information transfer technology with wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) range.

As an information input unit, a built-in barcode scanner, a built-in camera, a built-in video camera or a keyboard of a mobile device can be used. Also, a voice command function can be used to enter information.

In the places of launching the “reminder” (shops, institutions, types of products, sources of intent, etc.), it is proposed to install special beacons transmitting signals 2 containing a unique code for the sign of information “PLACE”, identification of the location of the beacon, a standardized sign of service or product , product code, service or product provider code, as well as any additional information. It is assumed that suppliers of products and services may be interested in installing beacons. For example, shops, bank branches, various institutions.

The beacon can be structurally designed as a separate device, or in combination with a mobile device (for example, a cell phone, personal computer, smartphone), which, in addition to performing its main function, can also act as a beacon.

Both the mobile device and the beacon used a means of wireless transmission of information.

The mobile device operates as follows.

The user of the mobile device, using the information input unit 5, enters into the task scheduler unit 3 information about the conditions for generating a reminder (messages, namely, formal signs of the information “LOCATION”, “TIME”, and also enters “Reminder parameters” (messages) - sound notification, information display, etc.

The receiving-transmitting unit 1, which is in standby mode, continuously tries to receive a certain type of encoded signal 2 from the beacon, containing information signs - “PLACE” and “TIME” - similar to the information about the conditions for generating “reminders” previously entered by the user in the task scheduler block. In case of successful reception, signal 2 is decoded by the hardware-software module 8 and the received data containing information about the place, service, product, intentions are transmitted to block 3 of the task scheduler.

If the formal signs of the received data coincide with the data previously entered by the user (for example, the “PLACE” information sign - BANK), the correspondence of the “TIME” task scheduler set by the user in block 3 and the current time received by the task scheduler block 3 from block 7 are checked current time. In case of the mutual correspondence of these two “TIME” values and the current time, the task scheduler unit 3 transmits to the message and reminder output unit 6 a signal about the need to output a reminder (message), and also transmits reminder parameters and information for output. Information for the output may include a message previously set and formulated by the user or the information source, as well as information received by the scheduler unit 3 from the receiver unit 1. The message and reminder output unit 6 generates a “reminder” with the given parameters and outputs the corresponding information to the user. All blocks of the mobile device operate under control of control unit 4.

Thus, in the notification settings of the task scheduler, a connection appears not only with the time the reminder started, but also with certain places where the reminder started (shops, institutions, product types, sources of intentions, etc.)

There are many applications that can be implemented using the inventive mobile device.

For example, this device can be used to remind you to pay through an ATM.

When the user passes in the immediate vicinity (tens of meters 10-100 m) from the ATM, he receives a reminder of payments. For example. The reminder text is “to make a payment”, the reminder time period is “March or a specific date and / or time interval 16: 00-19: 00”, the place is “any ATM” (or a network of ATMs, or a specific ATM). When a user appears in close proximity to designated places at a specified time (during March, for example, from 16:00 to 19:00), the user will always receive the specified reminder until the current time corresponds to the time interval set by the user or the user disconnects This is a reminder (for example, after completing a planned action).

The ATM must be equipped with a radio beacon, which periodically sends data in the form of frames or packets (data blocks corresponding to the second or third level of the interaction model of open OSI / ISO systems). They contain a formalized service code of this ATM, an identifier of the ATM itself or a network of ATMs and a standard unique identifier of the beacon itself. The unit 1 for receiving encoded messages of the mobile device is always in standby mode by default. Upon receipt of the necessary signal from the beacon, the parameters of which are entered in Task Scheduler 3, as one of the conditions for the occurrence of the event, the task scheduler of the mobile device, using the hardware-software module 8, checks if the current time corresponds to the specified interval and, if the values coincide, triggers a reminder to the mobile device.

When using a mobile device as a beacon, one user of a mobile device publishing an announcement, using the task scheduler, will be able to publish a formalized message (or group of messages) containing the announcement (or group

ads). Another user (consumer) through his mobile device and task scheduler will be able to create a formalized request to search for such a message containing the desired advertisement. If the formal signs of the request and announcement coincide, and provided that the current time matches the time interval specified by the consumer, a warning signal is generated in the consumer’s mobile device.

Using the described mobile device with the organization of the job scheduler to automatically generate reminders will allow you to realize many previously inaccessible features, namely:

- for example, when the user appears near the bakery, the user will receive a reminder about the purchase of bread (if the corresponding reminder is previously set in the scheduler),

- when a tourist is in an unfamiliar city, this method will help him more easily find the necessary excursion objects on his own, get information related to these objects at the moment of being near these objects (equipped with appropriate radio beacons),

- easier to navigate in unfamiliar areas. To do this, just configure the task scheduler to the signals of the desired beacons. With a sufficient number of beacons registered in the orientation system on the ground, it becomes possible to enter a map on the display of a mobile device with an approximate indication of the location of the tourist. The card may be downloaded to the mobile device in advance or subscribed to such a service from a communication provider or other service providers,

- when visiting the museum independently, the visitor can download video and audio information to the museum in the mobile device, set up a task scheduler and, when passing in close proximity to specific objects of the expositions, receive the corresponding audio and video

information relating specifically to these objects. In this case, no time limits may exist, because the presence of radio beacons ensures a clear correspondence of information and exposure with which the visitor is located. This is true for other tourism and consumer services.

Another example of the application of the claimed mobile device is the search for a vehicle. In this case, the beacon, continuously emitting a unique code identifying the vehicle, is installed in hard-to-reach components of the vehicle, so that turning off or dismantling the beacon makes it impossible to operate the vehicle, and a unique code is published (announced) by the owner of the vehicle if it is necessary to search vehicle. This unique code is entered into a mobile device, for example, a cell phone, and when a search vehicle appears near such a mobile device, the mobile device generates an alert.

Among other things, this technical solution can become the basis of an effective way of dating.

All interested users, organizations (trade and others), institutions, etc. will be able to install such a beacon and, thus, identify themselves and their products in task planners (organizers) of users of a mobile device located in the immediate vicinity of the beacon.

The advantages of using the proposed technical solution are as follows:

- it becomes possible to indicate in the reminder the PLACE in the immediate vicinity of which a specific reminder should start and (or) the TIME INTERVAL during which the reminder is relevant to the user,

- when the user is in close proximity to places equipped with beacons (for example, using Bluctooth technology), and with the appropriate settings for the task scheduler (organizer), the user will be able to receive not only relevant reminders, but also notifications about services, goods, exchange rates currencies and more,

- With a sufficiently developed network of such access points in large cities, you can organize user navigation on the ground. The reference points for the software navigator are radio beacons. The location map can be downloaded by the user in advance or downloaded in parts depending on the location of the mobile device, including through the services of an electronic service provider (GSM provider, etc.),

- greatly simplifies the search for an object, such as a store, institution - for this it is enough to enter the published code of this institution in the organizer and activate it. When approaching a place, the organizer will inform the user of the MU about this.

Claims (12)

1. A mobile device containing a transceiver unit capable of receiving and transmitting a signal in a wireless information transfer mode, a task scheduler unit containing “reminder” generation conditions, a mobile device operation control unit, an information input unit, a message and reminder output unit, a unit current time, informing the control unit of the current time, characterized in that it is additionally equipped with a hardware-software module that logically connects the transceiver unit with the task scheduler unit To ensure decoding when receiving transceiving unit expected encoded signal which contains an indication information generation identical conditions "reminders", entered in the Scheduler block and run jobs, the user pre-planned "reminders". 2. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the software or controller is used as a hardware-software module. 3. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that as the conditions for the generation of "reminders" use the signs of information - "PLACE" and "TIME". 4. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sign of information "PLACE" is selected from the group of signs - a place in the immediate vicinity of the object (several tens of meters), organization, service, interest, goods. 5. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sign of information "TIME" is selected from the group of signs - date, time interval, schedule in any combination. 6. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the transceiver unit uses the technology of wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) radius of action "Bluetooth". 7. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the transceiver unit uses technology for wireless data transmission of small (tens of meters) radius of action IEEE 802.11b. 8. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the built-in barcode scanner is used as the information input unit. 9. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the built-in camera is used as the information input unit. 10. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the built-in video camera is used as the information input unit. 11. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the keyboard of the mobile device is used as the information input unit. 12. The mobile device according to claim 1, characterized in that the voice command function is used in the information input unit.