WO2008108540A1 - Method for changing a connection number of automatic call router - Google Patents

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WO2008108540A1
WO2008108540A1 PCT/KR2008/000711 KR2008000711W WO2008108540A1 WO 2008108540 A1 WO2008108540 A1 WO 2008108540A1 KR 2008000711 W KR2008000711 W KR 2008000711W WO 2008108540 A1 WO2008108540 A1 WO 2008108540A1
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Dug Hwan Han
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    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H04M1/26—Devices for calling a subscriber
    • H04M1/27—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously
    • H04M1/274—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc
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    • H04M1/27485—Appending a prefix to or inserting a pause into a dialling sequence
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
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    • H04M1/72436—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages for text messaging, e.g. SMS or e-mail
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    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72445—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality for supporting Internet browser applications

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  • the present invention relates to a method for changing a connection number of an automatic call router (ACR), and more particularly, to a method for changing a connection number of an ACR into a connection number of the cheapest service rate provider using a text message or wireless application protocol server (WAP).
  • ACR automatic call router
  • WAP wireless application protocol server
  • An ACR has been developed to allow users to conveniently use a mobile telecommunication rate discount card issued by a special category telecommunication service provider to overcome high telecommunication service rates.
  • the user uses a rate cut service provided by the special category telecommunications service provider using a conventional calling method by connecting the ACR to a data input/output terminal.
  • connection number is preset in an ACR chip when the ACR chip is produced, the user cannot use different rate cut services provided by different service providers. Therefore, in order to use another service cheaper than a current service the user is using, the user must purchases another ACR chip issued by the provider providing the cheaper service.
  • WAP wireless application protocol
  • the ACR receives a code containing information on the change of a connection number through a text message or a WAP server and changes a current connection number into a new connection number of a service provider providing the cheapest service. This induces competition between rate cut service providers, thereby reducing the service rates and improving the service quality.
  • FIG. 1 is a top plane view illustrating a combination of a mobile phone and an ACR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manually changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for changing a connection number of an
  • ACR using a WAP server according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a method of changing a rate cut service connection number of an automatic call router (ACR) connected to a mobile phone including: after allowing the mobile phone to receive a text message or content containing a code including a connection number and an identification value for a change to the connection number, allowing the ACR to extract the code; and allowing the ACR to analyze the code for changing to the connection number.
  • ACR automatic call router
  • FIG. 1 is a top plane view illustrating a combination of a mobile phone 110 and an ACR 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the ACR 100 is connected to a data input/output terminal of a mobile phone 110 so that a user of the mobile phone can conveniently use a rate cut service.
  • the ACR 100 is programmed to easily change a connection number of the rate cut service using a code containing information on the change of the connection number.
  • the code may include an identification value and a coded connection number.
  • the identification value is formed with a specific key value.
  • the identification value means the request for a change of the connection number.
  • the encoded connection number is decoded by the ACR 100.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method illustrated in FIG. 2 is related to a service offered by a connection number provider sending a cheapest connection number using a text message.
  • the term 'text message' is used to denote a text message, a multimedia message, or the like.
  • the ACR 100 connected to the mobile phone 110 checks the text message (S210).
  • the ACR 100 determines if the text message includes a code containing information on the change of the connection number based on the examined result (S220).
  • the code includes an identification value for the change of the connection number and an encoded connection number. For example, when the identification value is "**##" and the encoded connection number is "123456789", thecode is "**##0123456789"
  • the ACR 100 extracts and analyzes the code (S230).
  • the ACR 100 changes the connection number in accordance with the analysis of the code (240).
  • the ACR 100 stops operating because the text message is not for the change of the connection number.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manually changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method of FIG. 2 is designed to automatically change the connection number of the ACR 100 when the text message for the change of the connection number is received
  • the method of FIG. 3 is designed to manually change the connection number of the ACR 100 by the user after the user identifies the text message received.
  • the text message may include a connection number change information message and an answering number.
  • the connection number change information message may be "This is information on a change of a connection number. If you want to change, please press a calling key.”
  • the answering number may include a code containing information about the change of the connection number, such as "**##0123456789". In the exemplary code, the "**##" denotes an identification value, and the "123456789” denotes an encoded connection number.
  • the ACR 100 connected to the mobile phone 110 examines the answering number (S320) and determines if the answering number is identical to the code including the identification value and the encoded connection number (S330). When it is determined that the answering number is identical to the code, the ACR 100 extracts and analyzes the code (S340). Subsequently, the ACR 100 changes the connection number in accordance with the analysis of the code (350) and cuts off the call (S360).
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for changing a connection number of an
  • ACR using a WAP server according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a method of FIG. 4 is designed to change the connection number of the ACR 100 by down-loading a code including containing information on the change of the connection number from a WAP server.
  • the user connects the mobile phone 110 to a wireless Internet number for contents
  • WINC having a connection number into which the connection number of the ACR 100 will be changed through the WAP server (S400) and gets a user certification (S410).
  • the user may input "53#153” and press a wireless Internet connection key.
  • an SKT (SK Telelcom) subscriber may input "53#153” and press a NATE key
  • a KTF (Korea telecom freetel) subscriber may input "53#153” and press a MAGICN key
  • LGT LG Telecom subscriber may input "53#153” and press an EZ-IE key.
  • the user certification may be done by an automatic certification method where the WAP server identifies identification information of the mobile phone or a direction certification method where the user inputs certification information by himself/herself.
  • the mobile phone 110 receives a content containing a code for a change of a connection number (S430). Subsequently, the ACR 100 connected to the mobile phone 110 extracts and analyzes the code from the contents (S440) and changes the connection number in accordance with the analysis of the code (S450).

Abstract

A method of changing a connection number of an ACR allows users to use a cheaper, high quality services by inducing competition between rate cut service providers by allowing the ACR to receive a text message containing a code or receive the code from a wireless application protocol (WAP) server and change a current connection number into a new connection number of a service provider providing the cheapest service. In the method, after allowing the mobile phone to receive a text message or content containing a code including a connection number and an identification value for a change to the connection number, the ACR is allowed to extract the code. Then, the ACR is allowed to analyze the code for changing to the connection number.

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METHOD FOR CHANGING A CONNECTION NUMBER OF
AUTOMATIC CALL ROUTER
Technical Field
[1] The present invention relates to a method for changing a connection number of an automatic call router (ACR), and more particularly, to a method for changing a connection number of an ACR into a connection number of the cheapest service rate provider using a text message or wireless application protocol server (WAP). Background Art
[2] An ACR has been developed to allow users to conveniently use a mobile telecommunication rate discount card issued by a special category telecommunication service provider to overcome high telecommunication service rates. The user uses a rate cut service provided by the special category telecommunications service provider using a conventional calling method by connecting the ACR to a data input/output terminal.
[3] There are a variety of rate cut service providers in a variety of communication fields such as an international call filed in an ACR call market, a long distance call field, and a mobile call field. This market situation induces fair competition between the service providers by analyzing thoroughly the competition between the providers, a very cheap service rate to customers, and thus provides the better service quality. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem
[4] However, since the connection number is preset in an ACR chip when the ACR chip is produced, the user cannot use different rate cut services provided by different service providers. Therefore, in order to use another service cheaper than a current service the user is using, the user must purchases another ACR chip issued by the provider providing the cheaper service. Technical Solution
[5] It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of changing a connection number of an ACR, which allow users to use a cheaper and high quality services by inducing competition between rate cut service providers by allowing the ACR to receive a text message containing a code or receive the code from a wireless application protocol (WAP) server and change a current connection number into a new connection number of a service provider providing the cheapest service.
Advantageous Effects
[6] According to a method of changing a connection number of an ACR, the ACR receives a code containing information on the change of a connection number through a text message or a WAP server and changes a current connection number into a new connection number of a service provider providing the cheapest service. This induces competition between rate cut service providers, thereby reducing the service rates and improving the service quality. Brief Description of the Drawings
[7] FIG. 1 is a top plane view illustrating a combination of a mobile phone and an ACR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[8] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[9] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manually changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[10] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for changing a connection number of an
ACR using a WAP server according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[11] DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS IN MAIN PORTIONS OF THE
DRAWINGS>
[12] 100: ACR 110: MOBILE PHONE
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
[13] According to the present invention, there is provided a method of changing a rate cut service connection number of an automatic call router (ACR) connected to a mobile phone, the method including: after allowing the mobile phone to receive a text message or content containing a code including a connection number and an identification value for a change to the connection number, allowing the ACR to extract the code; and allowing the ACR to analyze the code for changing to the connection number.
[14] The terms and words used in the preferred embodiments should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, the terms and words are provided so that this disclosure will be through and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[15] While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of the ordinary skill in the art that various changes and equivalents in form and details may be made.
[16] The present invention will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. Mode for the Invention
[17] FIG. 1 is a top plane view illustrating a combination of a mobile phone 110 and an ACR 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[18] The ACR 100 is connected to a data input/output terminal of a mobile phone 110 so that a user of the mobile phone can conveniently use a rate cut service. The ACR 100 is programmed to easily change a connection number of the rate cut service using a code containing information on the change of the connection number. The code may include an identification value and a coded connection number. The identification value is formed with a specific key value. The identification value means the request for a change of the connection number. The encoded connection number is decoded by the ACR 100.
[19] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[20] The method illustrated in FIG. 2 is related to a service offered by a connection number provider sending a cheapest connection number using a text message. Herein, the term 'text message' is used to denote a text message, a multimedia message, or the like. When the user subscribes to the service, a text message on the cheapest connection number is sent to the mobile phone of the user and the ACR automatically changes a current connection number into the cheapest connection number.
[21] That is, when the mobile phone receives the text message (S200), the ACR 100 connected to the mobile phone 110 checks the text message (S210). The ACR 100 determines if the text message includes a code containing information on the change of the connection number based on the examined result (S220). The code includes an identification value for the change of the connection number and an encoded connection number. For example, when the identification value is "**##" and the encoded connection number is "123456789", thecode is "**##0123456789"
[22] When it is determined that the text message includes the code, the ACR 100 extracts and analyzes the code (S230). The ACR 100 changes the connection number in accordance with the analysis of the code (240).
[23] When it is determined that the text message does not include the code, the ACR 100 stops operating because the text message is not for the change of the connection number.
[24] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manually changing a connection number of an ACR using a text message sending service according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[25] While the method of FIG. 2 is designed to automatically change the connection number of the ACR 100 when the text message for the change of the connection number is received, the method of FIG. 3 is designed to manually change the connection number of the ACR 100 by the user after the user identifies the text message received.
[26] When the mobile phone 110 receives the text message from the connection number provider (S300), the user identifies the text message and calls back at the answering number by pressing a calling key (S310). The text message may include a connection number change information message and an answering number. For example, the connection number change information message may be "This is information on a change of a connection number. If you want to change, please press a calling key." The answering number may include a code containing information about the change of the connection number, such as "**##0123456789". In the exemplary code, the "**##" denotes an identification value, and the "123456789" denotes an encoded connection number.
[27] When the user calls back at the answering number, the ACR 100 connected to the mobile phone 110 examines the answering number (S320) and determines if the answering number is identical to the code including the identification value and the encoded connection number (S330). When it is determined that the answering number is identical to the code, the ACR 100 extracts and analyzes the code (S340). Subsequently, the ACR 100 changes the connection number in accordance with the analysis of the code (350) and cuts off the call (S360).
[28] When it is determined that the text message does not include the code, the ACR 100 does not change the connection number and the process is returned to the operation S360.
[29] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for changing a connection number of an
ACR using a WAP server according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[30] Unlike the methods of FIGS. 2 and 3, a method of FIG. 4 is designed to change the connection number of the ACR 100 by down-loading a code including containing information on the change of the connection number from a WAP server.
[31] The user connects the mobile phone 110 to a wireless Internet number for contents
(WINC) having a connection number into which the connection number of the ACR 100 will be changed through the WAP server (S400) and gets a user certification (S410). For this, when the WINC is "53#153", the user may input "53#153" and press a wireless Internet connection key. For example, when the WINC is "53#153", an SKT (SK Telelcom) subscriber may input "53#153" and press a NATE key, a KTF (Korea telecom freetel) subscriber may input "53#153" and press a MAGICN key, and an LGT (LG Telecom) subscriber may input "53#153" and press an EZ-IE key. Additionally, the user certification may be done by an automatic certification method where the WAP server identifies identification information of the mobile phone or a direction certification method where the user inputs certification information by himself/herself. [32] It is determined if the user is certified (S420). When it is determined that the user is certified, the mobile phone 110 receives a content containing a code for a change of a connection number (S430). Subsequently, the ACR 100 connected to the mobile phone 110 extracts and analyzes the code from the contents (S440) and changes the connection number in accordance with the analysis of the code (S450).
[33] When the user is not certified, the mobile phone 110 is disconnected with the WAP server since the user does log in to the WINC.
[34] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purpose, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as defined in the accompanying claims. Industrial Applicability
[35] According to the methods of the embodiments, since the ACR receives the text message containing the code or receives the code from the WAP server, the change of the current connection number into the cheapest connection number can be easily realized. Sequence Listing
[36] ACR, CONNECTION NUMBER, TEXT MESSAGE, WAP, MOBILE ADDRESS

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[1] A method of changing a rate cut service connection number of an automatic call router (ACR) connected to a mobile phone, the method comprising: allowing the mobile phone to receive a text message or content containing a code including a connection number and an identification value for a change to the connection number, allowing the ACR to extract the code; and allowing the ACR to analyze the code for changing to the connection number.
[2] The method of claim 1, wherein the code is contained in a message part or an answering number part of the text message.
[3] The method of claim 2, wherein the code is extracted when a predetermined key value is input to the mobile phone.
[4] The method of claim 1, wherein the content is transferred from a wireless application protocol (WAP) server.
[5] The method of claim 1, wherein the identification value comprises at least one of
* and # that are special key values of the mobile phone.
[6] The method of claim 1, wherein the connection number is an encoded connection number.
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