WO2015109660A1

WO2015109660A1 - Multimedia message service method and apparatus, user terminal and multimedia message server

Info

Publication number: WO2015109660A1
Application number: PCT/CN2014/074756
Authority: WO
Inventors: 彭哲
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2014-01-26
Filing date: 2014-04-03
Publication date: 2015-07-30
Also published as: CN104811910A

Abstract

A multimedia message service method and apparatus, a user terminal and a multimedia message server. The method comprises: receiving a message sent by a multimedia message server at a network side, wherein the message comprises a storage address for the content of the multimedia message, the storage address corresponding to a first storage space of the network side; parsing the storage address from the message; in response to user input information, acquiring the the content of the multimedia message from the first storage space according to the storage address; and outputting the content of the multimedia message to a user display apparatus of the user terminal. The method enables a user to autonomously decide the time for receiving the content of a multimedia message, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

MMS service method, device, user terminal and multimedia message server

Technical field

The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of mobile communications technologies, and in particular, to a multimedia message service method, device, user terminal, and multimedia message server.

Background technique

With the rapid development of mobile communication technologies, MMS has become an important business function that mobile data service users and operators are paying more and more attention to.

MMS, the Multimedia Messaging Service, means multimedia messaging services. Its biggest feature is to support multimedia functions, which can deliver comprehensive content and information, including multimedia information such as image information, audio information, video information, data and text, and can support various high-speed data such as voice, internet, and email. Business functions. Traditional MMS transmits video clips, pictures, sounds and texts using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) as a carrier. The biggest difference between it and SMS is that it contains rich multimedia content in addition to the most basic text information. The MMS service can realize the multimedia information transmission from the mobile end to the end, the mobile terminal to the Internet or the Internet to the mobile terminal.

With the development of MMS from the initial appearance, function enhancement and frequency of use, users and operators have further requirements on the function and use of MMS services. Some existing technologies and methods have gradually failed to meet the requirements. The growing needs and expectations of users. In terms of MMS subscription, the most common one is mobile phone newspaper. The method is that after the user applies for subscription, the MMS service provider sends a mobile phone MMS message to the user at a certain time or some time of the day. The time to receive the MMS message. Such restrictions reduce the usability and ease of use of MMS, and have a certain impact on the satisfaction of the user experience.

Summary of the invention

The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a MMS service method, device, user terminal, and MMS server, so that the user can decide the time for receiving the MMS content and improve the user experience. To solve the above technical problem, the solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

The embodiment of the invention provides a multimedia message service method, which is used for a user terminal, and includes:

Receiving a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

Parsing the storage address from the message;

And acquiring, according to the storage address, the MMS content from the first storage space in response to user input information;

The MMS content is output to a user display device of the user terminal.

Preferably, the method further comprises:

Saving the message to a second storage space in the user terminal;

The parsing the storage location from the message comprises:

Extracting the message from the second storage space in response to the user input information; parsing the storage address from the extracted message.

Preferably, the first storage space is located in the MMS server.

Preferably, the message is sent by the MMS server after accepting a user MMS subscription application. Preferably, the MMS content is saved by the MMS server in the first storage space at a preset time point or a preset time period.

The embodiment of the invention further provides a multimedia message service method, which is used for a multimedia message server on the network side, and includes:

Determining a storage address of the MMS content, the storage address corresponding to the first storage space on the network side; carrying the storage address in a message and sending the message to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage from the message Addressing; in response to the user input information, acquiring the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and outputting the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal.

Preferably, the first storage space is located in the MMS server.

The embodiment of the invention further provides a multimedia message service device, which is used for a user terminal, and includes: The receiving module is configured to: receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

a parsing module, configured to: parse the storage address from the message;

The acquiring module is configured to: obtain, according to the storage address, the content of the multimedia message from the first storage space in response to the user input information;

And an output module, configured to: output the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal.

The embodiment of the invention further provides a multimedia message service device, which is used for a multimedia message server on the network side, and includes:

a determining module, configured to: determine a storage address of the content of the multimedia message, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

The sending module is configured to: carry the storage address in a message and send the message to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage address from the message; and in response to the user input information, according to the storage address, Acquiring the MMS content from the first storage space; and outputting the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal.

The embodiment of the invention further provides a user terminal, including:

a network communication device, configured to: connect to the processor, and the user terminal communicates with the network side device;

a user input device, configured to: be connected to the processor, and generate user input information according to a user input operation;

The processor is configured to: receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side; and the storage is parsed from the message Addressing; in response to the user input information, acquiring the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and outputting the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal;

The user display device is configured to: connect to the processor, and play the content of the multimedia message.

The embodiment of the invention further provides a multimedia message server, including:

a user communication device, configured to be connected to the processor, the MMS server is in communication with the user terminal; the processor is configured to determine a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the network side a first storage space; and carrying the storage address in a message, and controlling the user communication device to send the message to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage address from the message; And responsive to the user input information, acquiring the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and outputting the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal.

As can be seen from the above, the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

When the user needs, the content of the MMS stored on the network side is obtained according to the address, so that the user can decide the time for receiving the content of the MMS, and the user experience is improved. BRIEF abstract

1 is a flow chart showing the steps of a multimedia message service method according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of another MMS service method according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a method for implementing a multimedia message subscription system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic structural diagram of a multimedia message service apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of another multimedia message service apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a multimedia message server according to an embodiment of the present invention. Preferred embodiment of the invention

The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

1 is a flow chart showing the steps of a multimedia message service method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a multimedia message service method, including the following steps:

Step 101: Receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

Step 102: Parse the storage address from the message;

Step 103, in response to user input information, according to the storage address, from the first storage Obtaining the content of the MMS in the space;

Step 104: Output the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal.

The method is for a user terminal.

It can be seen that, in the above manner, the MMS content stored on the network side can be obtained according to the address when the user needs, so that the user can decide the time for receiving the MMS content and improve the user experience.

The user terminal is, for example, a mobile phone terminal or other device that can be used to write, submit, and receive a multimedia message.

The parsing the storage address from the message may include:

The storage address is parsed from the message in response to user input information.

The obtaining the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address may include:

And interacting with the network side according to the storage address, and acquiring the multimedia message content from the first storage space.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the method may further include:

Saving the message to a second storage space in the user terminal;

The parsing the storage address from the message includes:

In this way, the user can be allowed to view the MMS at any time when needed.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first storage space may be located in the MMS server, or may be located in other devices on the network side. For the former, the obtaining the MMS content from the first storage space may include:

Extracting the MMS content in the first storage space from the MMS server.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the message may be sent by the MMS server after accepting a user MMS subscription application.

In addition, the message may further include information indicating that the MMS server accepts the user's multimedia message subscription application.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the MMS content may be used by the MMS server at a preset time point or The preset time period is saved in the first storage space.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of another MMS service method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, an embodiment of the present invention provides a MMS service method, including the following steps:

Step 201: Determine a storage address of the content of the multimedia message, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

Step 202: Carry the storage address in a message and send the message to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage address from the message; in response to the user input information, according to the storage address, from the Acquiring the MMS content in the first storage space; and outputting the MMS content to the user display device of the user terminal.

The method is used for a multimedia message server on the network side.

In this embodiment of the present invention, the first storage space may be located in the MMS server.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the MMS content may be saved in the first storage space by the MMS server in a preset time point or a preset time period.

Preferred embodiments of the embodiments of the present invention are provided below.

The preferred embodiment relates to the field of mobile communication technologies, in particular, a subscription MMS provided by a mobile phone MMS service provider, and provides a method and system for a user to receive a subscription MMS, which improves the usability and ease of use of the MMS.

The purpose of the preferred embodiment is to provide a method and system for subscribing to a multimedia message. After the user successfully subscribes to the MMS message to the MMS service provider, the server sends a MMS subscription notification to the user terminal, which is used as an entry for the user to extract the subscription MMS. The MMS service provider updates the storage space content on the MMS server pointed to by the above MMS subscription notification at the appointed time. In this way, the user can decide to extract the subscribed MMS content at a certain time. At the same time, the server can also reduce system load and save equipment costs. The preferred embodiment provides a technical implementation method for MMS subscription.

This method consists mainly of the following steps:

(1) The MMS service provider opens a storage space in its MMS server for storing the customized MMS content of the user;

(2) The user applies for subscription to a multimedia message service, such as a sports mobile phone, and the method includes, but is not limited to, sending a short message, a customer service phone application, a website application, and the like;

(3) After receiving the MMS subscription request from the user, the MMS service provider sends a MMS subscription notification to the user terminal, which includes the MMS content storage address in step (1), which is used as an entry for the user to extract the subscription MMS, and notify The methods of sending include, but are not limited to, SMS, MMS, wappush message, mmspush message, etc.

(4) The client receives and saves the MMS subscription notification, and the storage location may be an inbox, or a specially opened subscription box;

(5) when the user selects to view the content of the subscription MMS, the client parses the MMS storage location included in the MMS subscription notification;

(6) The UE extracts the multimedia message through the MMS storage location in step (5). After the MMS is extracted, the above MMS subscription notice should not be deleted, and it will be reserved for the subsequent extraction.

(7) The MMS service provider updates the content of the storage space on the MMS server pointed to by the above MMS subscription notification according to the agreed time.

(8) After the appointment update time has elapsed, if the user wants to view the new issue, repeat step (5). The preferred embodiment also provides a multimedia message subscription system.

This system is mainly composed of two parts, which are located on the server side and the user side.

The server-side part includes a content management unit and a notification delivery unit. The content management unit is set to: Responsible for opening, releasing, and updating the MMS storage space, and transmitting the storage address to the notification delivery unit. The notification sending unit is configured to: package the multimedia message storage address subscribed by the user to the user terminal, and the sending manner includes, but is not limited to, a short message, a multimedia message, a wappush message, an mmspush message, and the like.

The client part includes a message receiving unit, an address resolution unit, a multimedia message extracting unit, and a multimedia message display unit. The message receiving unit is configured to: receive a MMS subscription notification message from the server, and transmit the message content to the address resolution unit. The address resolution unit is configured to: further parse out the MMS storage address according to the message type. The MMS extraction unit is set to: according to the user operation, according to the above analysis The address to which the MMS is retrieved from the MMS server. The MMS display unit is also configured to: Responsible for presenting the MMS content to the user in a play, browse or some other form.

The method and system for the MMS subscription provided by the preferred embodiment have the following beneficial effects: The user can view the MMS content subscribed to by the user at any appropriate time according to his/her own situation, instead of only waiting for the server to be sent. At the same time, the MMS service provider only needs to maintain the MMS content stored on the MMS server, and does not need to subscribe to the user to push the MMS message, which simplifies the process, reduces the load, and saves the cost. The embodiments of the present invention make up for the deficiencies in the current MMS function and enhance the user experience, so that the MMS service can better serve the end user.

FIG. 3 schematically shows a structural framework of a multimedia message subscription system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The MMS subscription system of the preferred embodiment is divided into two parts as a whole, that is, a server end part and a user end part.

The server side portion includes a content management unit 301 and a notification delivery unit 302.

The content management unit 301 is configured to open and release the MMS storage space and content update. When the MMS service provider adds a MMS custom service, the memory management unit should allocate a space on the MMS server for storing the MMS. When a user's subscription application event occurs, the content management unit transmits the storage space address to the notification delivery unit.

The notification sending unit 302 is configured to package and send the multimedia message storage address subscribed by the user to the user terminal, where the sending manner includes, but is not limited to, a short message, a multimedia message, a wappush message, an mmspush message, and the like.

The client side portion includes a message receiving unit 303, an address resolution unit 304, a multimedia message extracting unit 305, and a multimedia message display unit 306.

The message receiving unit 303 is configured to receive a multimedia message subscription notification message sent by the server, and save the message in the user terminal.

The address resolution unit 304 is configured to parse the multimedia message storage address from the multimedia message subscription notification when the user selects to extract the multimedia message;

The MMS extracting unit 305 is configured to interact with the network side to extract the MMS subscribed by the user from the MMS server;

The MMS display unit 306 is configured to present the extracted subscription MMS to the user.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a process of a multimedia message subscription method on a mobile phone according to the preferred embodiment. Step 401: The user edits the subscription code specified by the MMS provider, sends it to the specified number, and applies for subscription to a MMS service. For example, the mobile phone is issued once a day, and each period is updated at 8:00.

Step 402: After receiving the subscription application of the user, the server parses the subscription code to determine the storage space location of the service subscribed by the user.

Step 403: The server sends a MMS subscription notification to the user, indicating that the subscription is valid, and the MMS storage address information should be included. For example, the mmspush message can be used as the MMS subscription notification, and the PDU uses M-Notification.ind;

Step 404: The user receives the MMS subscription notification and saves it in the inbox or the subscription box. Step 405: When the user wants to view the MMS content subscribed to by the user, select the view button to initiate the viewing process.

Step 406: Parsing the MMS subscription notification, and obtaining the MMS storage address therein;

Step 407: The UE initiates a MMS extraction request to the server, such as using a WSP/HTTP GET method, including the MM uri; the server returns a MMS PDU to the UE, that is, M-retrieve.conf, including the MM multipart;

Step 408: The mobile terminal MMS module parses the received MMS PDU, and presents the MMS to the user completely.

Finally, after the user subscribes to the MMS content update time, the user can perform step 405 again to view the subscription content of the new subscription MMS.

Preferably, in the preferred embodiment, the sending terminal is a mobile phone terminal. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the terminal may be other devices that can be used to write, submit, and receive multimedia messages, in addition to being a mobile terminal.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a multimedia message service apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a multimedia message service apparatus, including:

The receiving module 501 is configured to receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side, and the parsing module 502 is configured to receive the message. Parsing out the storage address;

The obtaining module 503 is configured to, according to the user input information, obtain the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address;

An output module 504, configured to output the MMS content to a user of the user terminal Device.

The device is arranged for a user terminal.

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of another MMS service device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, another embodiment of the present invention provides another MMS service device, including:

a determining module 601, configured to determine a storage address of the content of the multimedia message, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

The sending module 602 is configured to: carry the storage address in a message and send the message to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage address from the message; and in response to the user input information, according to the storage address, Acquiring the MMS content from the first storage space; and outputting the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal.

The device is configured for a multimedia message server on the network side.

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a user terminal 70, including:

The network communication device 701 is configured to be connected to the processor 703, and the user terminal communicates with the network side device;

The user input device 702 is configured to be connected to the processor 703, and generate user input information according to a user input operation;

The processor 703 is configured to receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side, and the storage is parsed from the message. Addressing; in response to the user input information, acquiring the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and outputting the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal;

The user display device 704 is configured to be connected to the processor 703 to play the MMS content. FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a multimedia message server according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a multimedia message server 80, including:

The user communication device 801 is configured to be connected to the processor 802, and the MMS server communicates with the user terminal;

The processor 802 is configured to determine a storage address of the MMS content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side; and carry the storage address in a message, and control the user communication device to send the message to a user terminal, configured to enable the user terminal to parse the storage address from the message; and, in response to the user inputting information, acquiring the multimedia message content from the first storage space according to the storage address; The MMS content is output to the user display device of the user terminal.

The above is only an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make some improvements and refinements without departing from the principles of the embodiments of the present invention. Retouching should also be considered as the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present invention.

Industrial applicability

When the user needs, the content of the MMS stored on the network side is obtained according to the address, so that the user can decide the time for receiving the content of the MMS, and the user experience is improved.

Claims

claims

1. A multimedia message service method, used for user terminals, including:

Receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, and the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

Parse the storage address from the message;

In response to the user inputting information, obtain the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address;

The multimedia message content is output to the user presentation device of the user terminal.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

Save the message to the second storage space in the user terminal;

Parsing the storage address from the message includes:

In response to the user input information, extract the message from the second storage space; parse the storage address from the extracted message.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first storage space is located in the multimedia message server.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the message is sent by the MMS server after accepting the user's MMS subscription application.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the MMS content is saved by the MMS server into the first storage space at a preset time point or within a preset time period.

6. A multimedia message service method, used for the multimedia message server on the network side, including:

Determine the storage address of the multimedia message content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side; carry the storage address in the message and send it to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage address from the message address; in response to user input information, obtaining the multimedia message content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and outputting the multimedia message content to a user display device of the user terminal.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the first storage space is located in the multimedia message server.

8. The method according to claim 6, wherein the message is received by the multimedia message server. Sent after the user applies for MMS subscription.

9. The method according to claim 6, wherein the multimedia message content is saved into the first storage space by the multimedia message server at a preset time point or within a preset time period.

10. A multimedia messaging service device for user terminals, including:

The receiving module is configured to receive a message sent by the MMS server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the MMS content, and the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

A parsing module, configured to parse the storage address from the message;

The acquisition module is configured to acquire the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address in response to user input information;

An output module is configured to output the multimedia message content to a user display device of the user terminal.

11. A multimedia message service device, used for the multimedia message server on the network side, including:

The determination module is configured to determine the storage address of the multimedia message content, where the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side;

The sending module is configured to carry the storage address in a message and send it to the user terminal, so that the user terminal can parse the storage address from the message; in response to the user inputting information, according to the storage address, from Obtain the multimedia message content from the first storage space; and output the multimedia message content to a user display device of the user terminal.

12. A user terminal, including:

A network communication device is configured to be connected to the processor, and the user terminal communicates with the network side device; a user input device is configured to be connected to the processor to generate user input information according to user input operations;

A processor configured to receive a message sent by a multimedia message server on the network side, where the message includes a storage address of the multimedia message content, and the storage address corresponds to the first storage space on the network side; parsing the storage address from the message ; In response to user input information, obtain the MMS content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and output the MMS content to a user display device of the user terminal;

The user display device is configured to be connected to the processor and play the multimedia message content.

13. A multimedia message server, including:

A user communication device is configured to be connected to the processor, and the multimedia message server communicates with the user terminal; The processor is configured to determine the storage address of the multimedia message content, the storage address corresponding to the first storage space on the network side; and carry the storage address in the message, and control the user communication device to send the message to the user The terminal enables the user terminal to parse the storage address from the message; in response to the user inputting information, obtain the multimedia message content from the first storage space according to the storage address; and transfer the multimedia message content to the first storage space. The multimedia message content is output to the user presentation device of the user terminal.