WO2022045682A1

WO2022045682A1 - Instant message operation method and electronic device supporting same

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Publication number: WO2022045682A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/011129
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김규현; 김민선; 박준서; 신영섭
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-08-27
Filing date: 2021-08-20
Publication date: 2022-03-03
Also published as: KR20220027586A

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention disclose an electronic device comprising: a communication module; a display; a memory; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: establish rich communication suite (RCS) network communication with at least one external electronic device by using the communication module; receive a first user input for inputting content into an execution screen of an instant message application stored in the memory by using the display; record first state information on the inputted content in the memory; receive a second user input for canceling transmission of the inputted content by using the display; update the first state information on the inputted content to second state information corresponding to the cancellation of the transmission and record same in the memory; and transmit an instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request comprising the second state information to the at least one external device on the basis of the RCS network communication by using the communication module.

Description

Instant message operation method and electronic device supporting the same

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a method for operating an instant message and an electronic device supporting the same.

The communication function of the electronic device functions as a core interface supporting transmission and reception of information resources without temporal and spatial constraints on the operating environment, and various services are grafted in addition to the central function. For example, the electronic device establishes rich communication suite (RCS) network communication, which is a standard communication protocol stipulated by a global system for mobile communications association (GSMA), with at least one external electronic device based on the communication function, and the An instant messaging service capable of exchanging a two-way interactive instant message with at least one external electronic device may be provided using RCS network communication.

Compared to an over the top (OTT)-based instant messaging service, the RCS network communication-based instant messaging service requires a separate third-party application installation or service subscription procedure (or user login procedure) on the electronic device. It may have the advantage of being omitted. Accordingly, expansion of the instant messaging service based on the RCS network communication is considered, but the platform or architecture related to the application of various message functions (eg, deletion of content included in a message) has not been specifically discussed. Implementation of technological advancement is not easy.

Various embodiments disclosed in this document provide an instant message operating method capable of supporting deletion of at least a portion of content included in an instant message when operating an RCS network communication-based instant messaging service, and an electronic device supporting the same can do.

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include a communication module, a display, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the communication module, the display, and the memory.

According to an embodiment, the processor establishes a rich communication suite (RCS) network communication with at least one external electronic device using the communication module, and provides an instant message stored in the memory using the display. Receives a first user input for inputting content on an execution screen of an application, records first state information on the inputted content in the memory in response to receiving the first user input, and uses the display to input the input Receives a second user input for canceling transmission of the content, and converts the first state information about the content input into the memory in response to the reception of the second user input as second state information corresponding to the cancellation of the transmission It may be updated and recorded, and an instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request including the second state information may be transmitted to the at least one external electronic device based on the RCS network communication using the communication module.

The instant message operation method of an electronic device according to an embodiment includes an operation of establishing rich communication suite (RCS) network communication with at least one external electronic device using a communication module of the electronic device, and using a display of the electronic device receiving a first user input for inputting content on an execution screen of an instant message application stored in the memory of the electronic device; Recording first state information, receiving a second user input for canceling transmission of the inputted content using the display, and receiving the inputted content into the memory in response to receiving the second user input An operation of updating and recording the first state information to second state information corresponding to the transmission cancellation, and the RCS network communication using the communication module, the second state information to the at least one external electronic device It may include an operation of transmitting the included instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request.

According to various embodiments, an instant message operating platform or architecture capable of supporting deletion of at least a portion of content included in an instant message when operating an instant messaging service based on RCS network communication may be provided.

According to various embodiments, by supporting deletion of at least a portion of the content included in the instant message, user experience or user convenience related to the operation of the instant messaging service may be improved.

In addition, various effects directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

2 is a diagram illustrating some components and an operating environment of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

3 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device related to instant message operation and at least one external electronic device according to an embodiment.

4 is a diagram illustrating an instant message database of an electronic device and at least one external electronic device, respectively, according to an exemplary embodiment.

5 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device related to instant message operation and at least one external electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.

6 is a diagram illustrating an instant message database of an electronic device and at least one external electronic device, respectively, according to another exemplary embodiment.

7 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device and a server related to instant message operation according to an embodiment.

8 is a diagram illustrating an instant message database of each of the electronic device and at least one external electronic device based on the interaction between the electronic device and the server, according to an exemplary embodiment.

9 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device related to instant message operation and at least one external electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.

10 is a diagram illustrating an instant message database of an electronic device and at least one external electronic device, respectively, according to another embodiment.

In relation to the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same or corresponding components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention are included.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound 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 an antenna module 197 may be included. 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 (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or may be set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a 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 an application 146 .

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

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

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

The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an 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 an 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 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

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

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, 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 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, 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 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes 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)). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an 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 selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of 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 (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and a signal ( eg commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, the command 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 the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more of the external

electronic devices

102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may 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 an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment may include at least one of a communication module 190 , a display module 160 , a memory 130 , and a processor 120 . In various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit and include at least one of the above-described components, or may additionally include at least one other component. For example, the electronic device 101 may correspond to the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 1 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ), and based on this, the electronic device 101 of FIG. At least some of the components included in the electronic device 101 of No. 1 may be further included.

The communication module 190 may support wireless communication between the electronic device 101 and at least one external device (eg, the communication network operator server 201 and/or the at least one external electronic device 203 ). For example, the communication module 190 establishes a network according to a prescribed communication protocol (eg, RCS (rich communication suite)) with the at least one external device 201 and/or 203, and through the network It may support operation of an instant messaging service between the device 101 and the at least one external device 201 and/or 203 .

The display module 160 may output various screens. For example, the display module 160 may output an operation screen (eg, an execution screen of a message application) of the electronic device 101 in response to user control. Alternatively, the display module 160 receives a user input (eg, an input using a body and/or an input using a digital pen) while outputting the operation screen of the electronic device 101 , and Visual information (eg, content including at least one of text, an image, an image, and an emogi) corresponding to a user input may be displayed on the operation screen. In this regard, the display module 160 may be implemented as a touch screen display module in which at least two or more of a display panel, a touch panel (or a touch sensor), a digitizer, and a cover glass are integrated.

The memory 130 may store at least one data related to the operation of the electronic device 101 or at least one command related to the functional operation of the components of the electronic device 101 . For example, the memory 130 may store data related to an instant messaging service operation between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external device 201 and/or 203 . In this regard, the memory 130 is a first instant message database 131 (or a logically separated message data storage area in the memory 130) for storing and managing data related to the operation of the instant messaging service. ) may be included. Alternatively, the memory 130 may include a message application for supporting the operation of the instant messaging service of the electronic device 101 , and the message application may be preloaded in the manufacturing process of the electronic device 101 , for example. may be stored in the memory 130 .

The processor 120 may include at least one of a central processing unit, an application processor, and a communication processor, and controls the above-described components of the electronic device 101 . can do. For example, the processor 120 is electrically or operatively connected to the components of the electronic device 101 to transmit a command related to the functional operation of the components stored in the memory 130 to the corresponding component or , it is possible to perform operations or processing on signals or data received from components. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may access the server 201 (eg, a communication network operator server) using a dedicated application (eg, a message application) based on RCS network communication, and the server 201 ) to transmit the instant message to the at least one external electronic device 203 or receive the instant message from the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may record and manage the state of at least one content included in the instant message using the first instant message database 131 of the memory 130, and the at least one When the state regarding the content of ' is changed, the record in the first instant message database 131 may be updated.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the at least one external device 201 and/or 203 may include a component capable of functioning identically or similarly to the component of the electronic device 101 described above. For example, each of the at least one external electronic device 203 may include a second instant message database 205 for recording and managing data related to an instant messaging service operation with the electronic device 101 .

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device related to instant message operation and at least one external electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating each of the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device according to an embodiment It is a diagram showing an instant message database.

Hereinafter, in the embodiments according to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the server (eg, the communication network operator server 201 of FIG. 3 ) includes an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 or 4 ) and at least one external device. In the instant message exchange between electronic devices (eg, at least one external electronic device 203 of FIG. 3 or FIG. 4 ), the instant message provided from the sending device is transmitted to the receiving device without separate processing. It can function as a bypass device for forwarding. That is, the instant message provided from the electronic device 101 or the at least one external electronic device 203 may be delivered to the receiving device via the server 201 .

3 and 4 , the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 2 ) is a server 201 based on a subscription to at least one external electronic device 203 . capability for the at least one external electronic device 203 by inquiring about it or exchanging an RCS network communication-based SIP (session initiation protocol) OPTION message with at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 discovery can be performed.

In relation to the above, in operation 301 , the at least one external electronic device 203 determines whether the capability of the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, whether to support an instant message (IM) operation, and file sharing) transfer; FT) support, and/or message (or content included in the message) deletion (CANCEL) may be transmitted to the server 201 a first SIP message for publishing (PUBLISH). In operation 303 , the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may transmit a second SIP message for subscribing to the at least one external electronic device 203 to the server 201 . For example, when a message application based on RCS network communication is executed in the electronic device 101 , the processor 120 may search for at least one external electronic device and at least one external electronic device selected by a user input The second SIP message for subscribing the device 203 may be transmitted to the server 201 .

In operation 305 , in response to the transmission of the second SIP message, the processor 120 determines from the server 201 the capability of at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, whether to support instant message (IM) operation, file sharing ( A third SIP message for notifying (NOTIFY) whether FT) is supported and whether a message (or content included in the message) deletion (CANCEL) is supported may be received. When the capability of the at least one external electronic device 203 is confirmed based on the third SIP message, the processor 120 performs a SIP session with the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 in operation 307 . A fourth SIP message for inviting (INVITE) the establishment (or connection) of a session may be transmitted, and in operation 309 , the at least one external electronic device 203 responds to the invitation through the server 201 . (200 OK) may receive a fifth SIP message. In an embodiment, in response (200 OK) of the at least one external electronic device 203 according to the fifth SIP message, the at least one external electronic device 203 can establish a session with the electronic device 101 can indicate Based on this, when the electronic device 101 receives the fifth SIP message, a SIP session may be established between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 . Also, a message session relay protocol (MSRP) session may be established between the electronic device 101 and at least one external electronic device 203 based on the established SIP session.

In an embodiment, when the MSRP session is established between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 , the processor 120 communicates with the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . MSRP messages based on RCS network communication can be exchanged. The processor 120 manages the state of an instant message (or content included in the instant message) input from the user based on the MSRP message exchange with the at least one external electronic device 203 , and the at least one Synchronization of the instant message with the external electronic device 203 may be performed. In addition, when an MSRP session is established between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 , the processor 120 displays the message application execution screen (or call application execution screen) on the at least one external device. Visual information related to each of the electronic devices 203 may be provided. For example, the processor 120 assigns an identifier (eg, the external electronic device 203) of the at least one external electronic device 203 displayed on the execution screen of the message application (or the execution screen of the call application). As an area adjacent to the specified phone number or the profile of the user of the external electronic device 203), content indicating that the external electronic device 203 can exchange instant messages with the electronic device 101 based on the RCS communication network (eg, : icon, text, or symbol).

In operation 311, the processor 120 may transmit the first MSRP message after the establishment of the MSRP session. For example, when the processor 120 receives a first user input for inputting content (eg, text type “hello”) with respect to the execution screen of the message application, the CPIM header (common profile for instant messaging header) It is possible to transmit a first MSRP message including information about the input content. According to an embodiment, the CPIM body of the first MSRP message (common profile for instant messaging body) has information on the processing state of the first MSRP message by the receiving device of the message (eg, whether the first MSRP message is received or not) IMDN (instant message disposition notification) request to provide parameter (delivery) information and the parameter (display information) on whether to check the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) will be included. can

According to an embodiment, in response to the transmission of the first MSRP message, the processor 120 stores the first MSRP message in the first instant message database 131 of a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 2 ). Related information 403 (eg, content information included in the first MSRP message (“hello” of text type), IMDN request ID information (C1D1), state information of the content included in the first MSRP message, and at least one of the timestamp information (16:02) of the first MSRP message may be registered (or recorded). In this regard, the state information of the content among the information 403 related to the first MSRP message is provided by a response to the IMDN request included in the first MSRP message from the receiving device of the first MSRP message. It may not be recorded until the time before it becomes available. According to various embodiments, information on the MSRP message may be registered (or managed) in the form of a table on the first instant message database 131 of the electronic device 101, and based on the timestamp information of the MSRP message Information for each of a plurality of MSRP messages may be sequentially listed. For example, information 401 of an MSRP message previously exchanged with at least one external electronic device 203 in the first instant message database 131 may be maintained (or managed) for a specified period.

In operation 313 , the at least one external electronic device 203 receives the first MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 through the server 201 (or, the content included in the first MSRP message (“hello”)) can be obtained), and in operation 315, it can respond to an IMDN request in the first MSRP message (eg, an IMDN request to provide parameter (deliver) information on whether the first MSRP message is received). . For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 may transmit a second MSRP message including an IMDN response to the IMDN request. According to an embodiment, the IMDN response may include information (eg, parameter (delivered) information indicating reception of the first MSRP message) on the first MSRP message processing status on the at least one external electronic device 203. and may be included in the CPIM body of the second MSRP message.

In an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the second MSRP message transmitted from the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . In this regard, the processor 120 may identify that the at least one external electronic device 203 has received the first MSRP message, based on the IMDN response included in the second MSRP message, and the first instant message The information 403 of the first MSRP message registered in the database 131 may be first updated. For example, the processor 120 is based on the processing status information of the first MSRP message according to the IMDN response included in the second MSRP message (eg, parameter (delivered) information indicating reception of the first MSRP message), By recording the content state information in the registered first MSRP message information 403 in a delivered state, the registered first MSRP message information 403 may be first updated (405).

According to an embodiment, after receiving the first MSRP message of the at least one external electronic device 203 , the first MSRP message (or included in the first MSRP message) by the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 . content) can be read. In this case, in operation 317, the at least one external electronic device 203 determines whether to check the IMDN request (eg, the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) in the first MSRP message). (display) IMDN request to provide information). For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 responds to the IMDN request in the first MSRP message, information on the processing status of the first MSRP message on the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg: The IMDN response including the parameter (displayed) information indicating the confirmation of the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) may be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the third MSRP message.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the third MSRP message transmitted from the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . The processor 120 may identify that the first MSRP message has been confirmed by the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 based on the IMDN response included in the third MSRP message, and a first instant message database ( 131) on the first updated MSRP message information 405 may be second updated. For example, the processor 120 indicates the confirmation of the processing status information of the first MSRP message (eg, the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) according to the IMDN response in the third MSRP message. Based on the parameter (displayed information), by recording the content state information in the first updated first MSRP message information 405 in a displayed state, the first updated first MSRP message information 405 A second update 407 may be performed.

In an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 is configured to cancel the transmission of the content inputted to the execution screen of the message application (eg, “hello” of the text type input in operation 311) by the second user input can be received. For example, the processor 120 may receive the second user input maintained for at least a specified time for at least a portion of the inputted content through the execution screen of the message application. Alternatively, when the processor 120 receives a touch input maintained for at least a specified time with respect to at least a portion of the inputted content through the execution screen of the message application, a menu (eg, transmission) designated as an adjacent area of the inputted content Cancel menu) and receive a second user input for selecting the specified menu.

In operation 319, in response to receiving the second user input, the processor 120 cancels the transmission of the content displayed on the execution screen of the message application, so that the information on the content processing status on the electronic device 101 (eg, content The IMDN request including the parameter (canceled information) indicating the cancellation of transmission of may be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the fourth MSRP message. According to an embodiment, the IMDN request included in the fourth MSRP message causes the at least one external electronic device 203 to display the content status on the at least one external electronic device 203 on the electronic device 101 . It can indicate an intent to request to be matched with a content state (eg canceled). In addition, the processor 120 may thirdly update the second updated first MSRP message information 407 on the first instant message database 131 in response to receiving the second user input. For example, the processor 120 records the state information of the content recorded in the displayed state in the second updated first MSRP message information 407 as the canceled state, and the second updated first MSRP A third update 409 of the message information 407 may be performed.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may check the MSRP session connection state between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 at the receiving time (time) of the second user input. When the connection of the MSRP session is disconnected or it is confirmed that the state is unstable, the processor 120 uses the SIP session established between the electronic device 101 and at least one external electronic device 203 to the electronic device 101 ), it is also possible to transmit a SIP message including information on the processing status of the contents (eg, parameter information indicating cancellation of transmission of contents).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, upon receiving the second user input related to cancellation of transmission of the content, the processor 120 may stop displaying the content displayed on the execution screen of the message application. Also, the processor 120 may display content designated as an area adjacent to the content to be displayed. For example, the processor 120 may display the designated content (eg, text type “message transmission has been canceled”) for guiding the cancellation of transmission of the displayed content.

In an embodiment, the at least one external electronic device 203 may receive the fourth MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 through the server 201 . At least one external electronic device 203 based on the IMDN request information included in the fourth MSRP message (eg, parameter (canceled) information indicating cancellation of content transmission), the content status on the electronic device 101 ( For example, transmission cancellation) can be identified. In this case, the at least one external electronic device 203 controls the content being displayed so that the content being displayed on the message application execution screen of the external electronic device 203 corresponds to the content state on the identified electronic device 101 . You can delete (or stop displaying).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one external electronic device 203 performs similarly to the above-described first instant message database 131 management operation of the electronic device 101 (or the processor 120 ), the corresponding external electronic device The second instant message database 205 included in 203 may be operated. For example, when the at least one external electronic device 203 receives the first MSRP message from the electronic device 101 through the server 201 , the second instant message database 205 receives the first MSRP message. Information (eg, delivered) indicating (or acquisition of content included in the first MSRP message) may be recorded. As another example, the at least one external electronic device 203 records the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) when the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 confirms it. The received information (eg, delivered) may be updated with information (eg, displayed) indicating confirmation of the first MSRP message. As another example, when the at least one external electronic device 203 receives the fourth MSRP message from the electronic device 101, IMDN request information in the fourth MSRP message (eg, a parameter indicating cancellation of content transmission) canceled) information), the recorded information (eg, delivered or displayed) may be updated with information (eg, canceled) indicating cancellation of transmission of the first MSRP message. According to an embodiment, when the at least one external electronic device 203 deletes (or stops displaying) the content being displayed on the execution screen of the message application in response to the reception of the fourth MSRP message, recorded information (eg, : canceled) can be managed by updating (411) information indicating deletion of the content (eg, deleted).

According to various embodiments, the above-described operation 317 may be omitted. For example, when the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 does not read the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) received from the electronic device 101, at least One external electronic device 203 receives the third IMDN response information (eg, parameter (displayed) information indicating confirmation of the first MSRP message (or content included in the first MSRP message)) in operation 317 ). MSRP messages may not be sent. In this case, in operation 319 performed from the omission of operation 317, the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 does not check the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message), It may be understood as a process in which the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) is deleted from the at least one external electronic device 203 according to the cancellation of the content transmission by the electronic device 101 .

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device related to instant message operation and at least one external electronic device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating each of the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device according to another embodiment. It is a diagram showing an instant message database.

Hereinafter, in the embodiments according to FIGS. 5 and 6 , the server (eg, the communication network operator server 201 of FIG. 5 ) includes an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 5 or 6 ) and at least one external device. In exchanging instant messages between electronic devices (eg, at least one external electronic device 203 of FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 ), the instant message provided from the sending device is transmitted to the receiving device without separate processing. It can function as a bypass device that delivers That is, the instant message provided from the electronic device 101 or the at least one external electronic device 203 may be delivered to the receiving device via the server 201 .

5 and 6 , the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 2 ) is a server 201 based on a subscription to at least one external electronic device 203 . Capability discovery for the at least one external electronic device 203 may be performed by making an inquiry to the . there is.

In relation to the above, in operation 501 , the at least one external electronic device 203 determines whether the capability of the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, whether to support an instant message (IM) operation, and file sharing) transfer; FT) support, and/or message (or content included in the message) deletion (CANCEL) may be transmitted to the server 201 a first SIP message for publishing (PUBLISH). In

operations

503 and 505 , the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may transmit a second SIP message for subscribing to the at least one external electronic device 203 to the server 201 , corresponding to the second SIP message. a capability of at least one external electronic device 203 from the server 201 (eg, whether instant message (IM) operation is supported, whether file sharing (FT) is supported, and/or a message (or content included in the message) A third SIP message for notifying (NOTIFT) whether CANCEL is supported may be received.

In

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507 and 509 , when the capability of the at least one external electronic device 203 is confirmed, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 transmits the information to the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . A fourth SIP message for inviting (INVITE) the establishment (or connection) of a SIP session may be transmitted, and a fourth SIP message for responding (200 OK) to the invitation from at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . 5 SIP messages can be received. According to an embodiment, as a response (200 OK) indicating that session establishment is possible is provided from the at least one external electronic device 203 , the communication between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 is provided. A SIP session may be established, and an MSRP session based on the SIP session may be established.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 exchanges an RCS network communication-based MSRP message with at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 after the MSRP session is established, thereby providing an instant input from the user. A state of a message (or content included in an instant message) may be managed, and the instant message may be synchronized with at least one external electronic device 203 .

In relation to the above, in operation 511, when the processor 120 receives a first user input for inputting content (eg, text-type “hello”) on the execution screen of the message application, the processor 120 adds the content to the CPIM header. It is possible to transmit a first MSRP message including information about. According to an embodiment, in the CPIM body of the first MSRP message, information on the processing state of the first MSRP message by the receiving device of the message (eg, parameter (deliver) information on whether or not the first MSRP message is received; Parameter (display) information on whether to check the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message), and a parameter for whether to delete the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) (delete) information) may be included in the IMDN request. In one embodiment, in response to the transmission of the first MSRP message, the processor 120 stores information on the first MSRP message in the first instant message database 131 of a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 2 ). 601 may be registered (or recorded).

In

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513 , 515 , and 517 , at least one external electronic device 203 receives (or includes in the first MSRP message) the first MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 through the server 201 . obtained content (“hello”), and respond to the IMDN request in the first MSRP message. For example, in operation 515 , the at least one external electronic device 203 requests an IMDN request in the first MSRP message (eg, an IMDN request to provide parameter (deliver) information on whether or not the first MSRP message is received. ) in response to the second IMDN response including information on the processing status of the first MSRP message on the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, parameter (delivered) information indicating reception of the first MSRP message) It can be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the MSRP message. For another example, the at least one external electronic device 203 reads the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) by the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 . If it is, in operation 517, the IMDN request in the first MSRP message (eg, the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) IMDN request to provide parameter (display) information on whether to check whether the IMDN request ( displayed) information) may be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the third MSRP message.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the second MSRP message through the server 201, and based on the IMDN response included in the second MSRP message, the first instant It is possible to first update the first MSRP message information 601 registered in the message database 131 . For example, the processor 120 records the content state information in the first MSRP message information 601 as a delivered state based on the IMDN response included in the second MSRP message, thereby registering the first MSRP message. The information 601 may be first updated 603 . Similarly, the processor 120 receives the third MSRP message through the server 201, and transmits the first updated first MSRP message information 603 based on the IMDN response included in the third MSRP message to the second Can be updated. For example, the processor 120 records the content state information in the first updated first MSRP message information 603 as a displayed state based on the IMDN response included in the third MSRP message, so that the first A second update 605 may be performed on the updated first MSRP message information 603 .

In an embodiment, the processor 120 may receive a second user input for canceling transmission of content input to the execution screen of the message application (eg, “hello” of the text type input in operation 511). . In response to receiving the second user input, the processor 120 includes, in operation 519 , information on a content processing state on the electronic device 101 (eg, parameter information indicating cancellation of content transmission). The IMDN request may be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the fourth MSRP message. In addition, the processor 120 may thirdly update the second updated first MSRP message information 605 on the first instant message database 131 in response to receiving the second user input. For example, the processor 120 corresponds to the state information of the content recorded in the displayed state in the second updated first MSRP message information 605 to the content processing state on the current electronic device 101 . By recording the canceled state, the second updated first MSRP message information 605 may be updated 607 by a third.

According to various embodiments, when the MSRP session connection between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 is released or it is confirmed to be in an unstable state at the time of receiving the second user input, the processor 120 is information on the content processing status on the electronic device 101 using the SIP session established between the electronic device 101 and at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, a parameter indicating cancellation of content transmission) canceled) information) may be transmitted.

In an embodiment, the at least one external electronic device 203 receives the fourth MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 through the server 201, and includes IMDN request information (eg, the fourth MSRP message). : It is possible to identify a content status (eg, transmission cancellation) on the electronic device 101 based on parameter (canceled) information indicating cancellation of content transmission). At least one external electronic device 203 may update (609) the first MSRP message information pre-registered (or pre-updated) in the second instant message database 205 according to the reception of the fourth MSRP message. there is. For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 transmits content state information in the pre-registered first MSRP message information to IMDN request information (eg, a parameter indicating cancellation of content transmission) in the fourth MSRP message. (canceled) information) can be recorded as canceled status.

In an embodiment, the at least one external electronic device 203 is being displayed on the execution screen of the message application according to IMDN request information (eg, parameter (canceled) information indicating cancellation of transmission of content) included in the fourth MSRP message. Delete (or stop displaying) the content, and respond to the IMDN request in the fourth MSRP message. For example, in operation 521, the at least one external electronic device 203 provides information on the processing status of the first MSRP message on the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, the first MSRP message (or the first MSRP message). 1 The IMDN response including the parameter (deleted information) indicating the deletion of the content included in the MSRP message) may be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the fifth MSRP message.

According to various embodiments, after transmitting the fifth MSRP message, the at least one external electronic device 203 manages information of the MSRP message exchanged with the electronic device 101, the second instant message database 205 It is possible to update the information 609 of the first MSRP message recorded in. For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 sets the content state information in the first MSRP message information 609 to a deleted state indicating deletion of content on the at least one external electronic device 203 . It can be managed by updating (611).

In an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the fifth MSRP message transmitted from the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . In this regard, the processor 120 may identify the content status on the at least one external electronic device 203 based on the IMDN response included in the fifth MSRP message. For example, the processor 120 is the first MSRP message processing status information according to the IMDN response (eg, a parameter (deleted) information indicating deletion of the first MSRP message (or content included in the first MSRP message)) Based on , it may be determined that the content has been deleted (or stopped being displayed) on the at least one external electronic device 203 .

According to an embodiment, in response to determining that the content has been deleted on the at least one external electronic device 203 , the processor 120 may store the first instant message database 131 on the basis of the IMDN response in the fifth MSRP message. 3, the updated first MSRP message information 607 may be updated fourth. For example, the processor 120 transmits the state information of the contents recorded as canceled in the third updated first MSRP message information 607, the first according to the IMDN response in the fifth MSRP message. By recording in the deleted state corresponding to the processing status information of the MSRP message (eg, parameter (deleted) information indicating deletion of the first MSRP message (or content included in the first MSRP message)), the third updated first A fourth update 613 of the MSRP message information 607 may be performed.

7 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device and a server related to instant message operation according to an embodiment. It is a diagram illustrating an instant message database of each of the external electronic devices.

7 and 8 , the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 2 ) is a server 201 based on a subscription to at least one external electronic device 203 . Capability discovery for the at least one external electronic device 203 may be performed by inquiring with the server 201 or exchanging a SIP OPTION message based on RCS network communication with the server 201 .

In relation to the above, in operation 701 , the at least one external electronic device 203 determines whether the capability of the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, whether to support an instant message (IM) operation, and file sharing) transfer; FT) support, and/or message (or content included in the message) deletion (CANCEL) may be transmitted to the server 201 a first SIP message for publishing (PUBLISH). According to an embodiment, after transmitting the first SIP message, the at least one external electronic device 203 may cut off RCS network communication with the electronic device 101 through the server 201 . For example, after transmission of the first SIP message, when the power of the at least one external electronic device 203 is turned off or the instant messaging service or the communication network is switched to an inactive state, the at least one external electronic device 203 RCS network communication operation of device 203 may not be possible.

In

operations

703 and 705 , the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may transmit a second SIP message for subscribing to the at least one external electronic device 203 to the server 201 , and the 2 In response to SIP message transmission, the capability (eg, whether instant message (IM) operation is supported, whether file sharing (FT) is supported, and/or a message (or, A third SIP message for notifying (NOTIFY) whether content included in the message is supported for deletion (CANCEL) may be received.

In operation 707 , when the capability of the at least one external electronic device 203 is confirmed based on the third SIP message, the processor 120 transmits the SIP session to the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . It is possible to transmit a fourth SIP message inviting (INVITE) the establishment (or connection) of the. According to an embodiment, the server 201 transmits (eg, bypasses) the fourth SIP message provided from the electronic device 101 to the at least one external electronic device 203 , the at least one external device 201 . It may be identified that the electronic device 203 and the RCS network communication are not connected (or that the RCS network communication operation of the at least one external electronic device 203 is impossible). In this case, the server 203 receives the fourth SIP message from the electronic device 101 for a specified first time (eg, 30 seconds) based on the at least one external electronic device 203 . You can monitor the RCS network communication connection status with In an embodiment, when the RCS network communication with the at least one external electronic device 203 is not connected within the specified first time period, in operation 709 , the server 201 receives a fourth message received from the electronic device 101 . A fifth SIP message responding (200 OK) to the SIP message may be transmitted to the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 provides a context (eg, power off, instant messaging service inactive, or communication network inactive) related to RCS network communication operation of at least one external electronic device 203 . may not be aware of In this case, when the processor 120 receives a fifth SIP message responding (200 OK) to the SIP session establishment invitation from the server 201 , the processor 120 performs a SIP session with at least one external electronic device 203 and the SIP It can be determined that an MSRP session based on the session has been opened.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 transmits the RCS network communication-based MSRP message to the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201, the at least one external electronic device 203 RCS network communication failure can be recognized. In this case, the processor 120 transmits the MSRP message transmitted for the purpose of receiving the at least one external electronic device 203 to the at least one external electronic device 203 (or at least one external electronic device 203 ). before being received by device 203), the transmission of the MSRP message may be revoke.

In relation to the above, in operation 711, when the processor 120 receives a first user input for inputting content (eg, text-type “hello”) on the execution screen of the message application, the processor 120 adds the content to the CPIM header. It is possible to transmit a first MSRP message including information about. According to an embodiment, in the CPIM body of the first MSRP message, the receiving device of the message causes information on the processing state of the first MSRP message (eg, parameter (deliver) information on whether the first MSRP message is received or not; and An IMDN request for requesting to provide a parameter (display information) on whether to check the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) may be included. In one embodiment, the processor 120, according to the transmission of the first MSRP message, information about the first MSRP message in the first instant message database 131 of the memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 2) ( 801) can be registered (or recorded).

In operation 713 , the server 201 may confirm that the RCS network communication state (eg, not connected) with at least one external electronic device 203 identified in the previous operation is being maintained, and in response thereto, the electronic device 101 ) may at least temporarily store the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) provided from the database 202 (or cache memory) included in the server 201 .

In an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may count a specified second time (eg, 3 minutes) based on the transmission time of the first MSRP message. The processor 120 includes parameter (delivered) information indicating reception of the IMDN request in the first MSRP message (eg, the first MSRP message) from the at least one external electronic device 203 within the specified second time period. If the MSRP message including the IMDN response) is not received, in operation 715 , it may transmit a second MSRP message indicating transmission cancellation (REVOKE) of the first MSRP message to the server 201 . For example, the processor 120 may transmit a second MSRP message requesting the server 201 not to forward (eg, bypass) the first MSRP message to the at least one external electronic device 203 . In one embodiment, the processor 120 first updates the first MSRP message information 801 registered (or recorded) in the first instant message database 131 in response to the transmission of the second MSRP message. can For example, the processor 120 records the content state information in the first MSRP message information 801 as a canceled (or revoked) state corresponding to the processing state of the current first MSRP message, and records the registered A first update 803 of the first MSRP message information 801 may be performed.

In operation 717, the server 201 receives the second MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101, and sends a request (eg, a first MSRP message) indicated by the second MSRP message to at least one external electronic device 203 Based on the request not to forward (bypass) to the database 202, at least the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) temporarily stored in the database 202 may be deleted. In one embodiment, when the deletion of the first MSRP message is completed, the server 201 responds to the request indicated by the second MSRP message, in operation 719, the first MSRP to the at least one external electronic device 203 A third MSRP message indicating message transmission cancellation acknowledgment (SUCCESS) may be transmitted to the electronic device 101 .

In an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the third MSRP message transmitted from the server 201 . The processor 120 may identify that the first MSRP message has not been transmitted to the at least one external electronic device 203 based on the reception of the third MSRP message, and the first instant message database 131 on the first instance message database 131 . The updated first MSRP message information 803 may be updated a second time. For example, the processor 120 may change the state information of the content recorded in the canceled (or revoked) state in the first updated first MSRP message information 803 to a deleted state indicating deletion of the content. By writing as, the first updated first MSRP message information (803) may be second updated (805).

According to various embodiments, the at least one external electronic device 203 may not receive the first MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 in operation 711 due to an RCS network communication failure. Accordingly, information regarding the first MSRP message may not be registered in the second instant message database 205 of the at least one external electronic device 203 .

9 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow between an electronic device related to instant message operation and at least one external electronic device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 10 is an electronic device and at least one external electronic device according to another embodiment. It is a diagram showing each instant message database.

9 and 10 , the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 2 ) establishes an MSRP session with at least one external electronic device 203 and then at least one external electronic device ( In the operation of exchanging the MSRP message with 203 ), capability discovery for the at least one external electronic device 203 may be performed.

In relation to the above, in

operations

901 and 903 , the processor 120 performs a first invitation (INVITE) the establishment (or connection) of the SIP session to the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . The SIP message may be transmitted, and a second SIP message responding (200 OK) to the invitation may be received from at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . In an embodiment, in response (200 OK) of the at least one external electronic device 203 according to the second SIP message, the at least one external electronic device 203 can establish a session with the electronic device 101 can indicate Accordingly, upon reception of the second SIP message of the electronic device 101, a SIP session may be established between the electronic device 101 and at least one external electronic device 203, and an MSRP session based on the SIP session can be opened.

In operation 905 , the processor 120 may transmit the first MSRP message based on the MSRP session established between the electronic device 101 and the at least one external electronic device 203 . For example, the processor 120 may transmit the first MSRP message when receiving a first user input for inputting content (eg, text type “hello”) with respect to the execution screen of the message application. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include information about the content input by the user in the CPIM header of the first MSRP message. In addition, the processor 120 causes the message receiving device in the CPIM body of the first MSRP message to provide information on the processing status of the first MSRP message (eg, parameter (deliver) information on whether the first MSRP message is received or not. And the first MSRP message (or, the parameter (display) information on whether or not to check the content included in the first MSRP message), and information on the capability of the device receiving the message (eg, the received message (or message) You can include an IMDN request requesting to provide (whether or not removable-deliver) is supported. In one embodiment, in response to the transmission of the first MSRP message, the processor 120 stores the first instant message database 131 in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 2 ) for the first MSRP message. Information 1001 may be registered (or recorded).

In operation 907, the at least one external electronic device 203 receives the first MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 through the server 201 (or the content included in the first MSRP message (“hello”)) may be obtained), and in operation 909, may respond to the IMDN request included in the first MSRP message. For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 may transmit a second MSRP message including an IMDN response to the IMDN request. According to an embodiment, the IMDN response is information indicating the capability of at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, parameter (removable) information indicating support for deletion of a received message (or content included in the message)) And, the first MSRP message processing status information on the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, parameter (delivered) information indicating reception of the first MSRP message) may be included.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the second MSRP message transmitted from the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . The processor 120 may identify that the at least one external electronic device 203 has received the first MSRP message based on the IMDN response included in the second MSRP message, and the at least one external electronic device ( 203) can be checked. In addition, the processor 120 may first update the first MSRP message information 1001 registered in the first instant message database 131 based on the IMDN response included in the second MSRP message. For example, the processor 120 based on the processing status information of the first MSRP message according to the IMDN response (eg, parameter (delivered) information indicating reception of the first MSRP message), the first instant message database 131 ), by recording the content state information in the first MSRP message information 1001 registered in the delivered state, the registered first MSRP message information 1001 may be first updated 1003 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 performs the first update 1003 of the registered first MSRP message information 1001, at least one external electronic device identified through the IMDN response in the second MSRP message. Capability information (removable) of 203 may be further recorded in the first instant message database 131 .

In operation 911, the at least one external electronic device 203 checks (read) the first MSRP message (or the content included in the first MSRP message) by the user of the at least one external electronic device 203 , may transmit a third MSRP message to the electronic device 101 . For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 provides information on the processing status of the first MSRP message on the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, the first MSRP message (or the first MSRP message). The IMDN response including the parameter (displayed information) indicating confirmation of the included content) may be transmitted by being included in the CPIM body of the third MSRP message.

In an embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive the third MSRP message transmitted from the at least one external electronic device 203 through the server 201 . The processor 120 may second update the first updated first MSRP message information 1003 on the first instant message database 131 based on the IMDN response included in the third MSRP message. For example, the processor 120 records the content state information in the first updated first MSRP message information 1003 in a displayed state based on the IMDN response included in the third MSRP message, thereby 1 The first updated MSRP message information 1003 may be updated to a second (1005).

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may receive a second user input for canceling transmission of the content input to the execution screen of the message application (eg, “hello” of the text type input in operation 905). there is. In this case, in operation 913 , the processor 120 may transmit a fourth MSRP message indicating a content processing state on the electronic device 101 . For example, the processor 120 transmits an IMDN request including information on a content processing status on the electronic device 101 (eg, parameter (canceled) information indicating cancellation of content transmission) to the CPIM of the fourth MSRP message. It can be transmitted by including it in the body. In addition, the processor 120 may thirdly update the second updated first MSRP message information 1005 on the first instant message database 131 in response to receiving the second user input. For example, the processor 120 transmits the state information of the content recorded in the displayed state in the second updated first MSRP message information 1005 to the content processing state on the current electronic device 101 . By recording the corresponding canceled state, the second updated first MSRP message information 1005 may be updated by a third (1007).

In an embodiment, the at least one external electronic device 203 may receive the fourth MSRP message transmitted from the electronic device 101 through the server 201, and IMDN request information included in the fourth MSRP message. The content processing state on the electronic device 101 may be identified based on (eg, parameter information indicating cancellation of content transmission). Correspondingly, the at least one external electronic device 203 may update ( 1009 ) the first MSRP message information pre-registered (or pre-updated) in the second instant message database 205 . For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 transmits content state information in the pre-registered first MSRP message information to IMDN request information (eg, a parameter indicating cancellation of content transmission) in the fourth MSRP message. (canceled) information) can be recorded as canceled status. Also, the at least one external electronic device 203 may match the content state on the corresponding external electronic device 203 with the content state on the electronic device 101 . For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 may delete (or stop displaying) the content being displayed on the execution screen of the message application based on the IMDN request in the fourth MSRP message. In various embodiments, as at least one external electronic device 203 deletes (or stops displaying) the content being displayed, the content state information in the updated 1009 first MSRP message information is included in the content. It can also be updated further with a deleted state indicating the deletion of .

In various embodiments, the at least one external electronic device 203 may respond to the IMDN request included in the fourth MSRP message after the content being displayed is deleted. For example, the at least one external electronic device 203 provides information on the processing status of the first MSRP message on the at least one external electronic device 203 (eg, the first MSRP message (or the first MSRP message). The IMDN response including the parameter (deleted information) indicating deletion of the included content) may be included in the MSRP message and transmitted to the electronic device 101 .

The electronic device according to various embodiments described above may include a communication module, a display, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the communication module, the display, and the memory.

According to various embodiments, the processor establishes a rich communication suite (RCS) network communication with at least one external electronic device using the communication module, and uses the display to generate an instant message stored in the memory. Receives a first user input for inputting content on an execution screen of an application, records first state information on the inputted content in the memory in response to receiving the first user input, and uses the display to input the input Receives a second user input for canceling transmission of the content, and converts the first state information about the content input into the memory in response to the reception of the second user input as second state information corresponding to the cancellation of the transmission It may be updated and recorded, and an instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request including the second state information may be transmitted to the at least one external electronic device based on the RCS network communication using the communication module.

According to various embodiments, the IMDN request may be transmitted to the at least one external electronic device via an external server supporting the RCS network communication between the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the processor may transmit a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device in response to receiving the first user input.

According to various embodiments, the first message is such that the at least one external electronic device provides at least one of information on whether the first message has been received and information on whether the first message has been read. It may include a first request making a request.

According to various embodiments, the processor receives a second message including a first response to the first request from the at least one external electronic device, and receives the first message included in the first response The first state information may be recorded based on at least one of a first parameter regarding whether or not and a second parameter regarding whether to confirm the first message.

According to various embodiments, the processor may record the second state information based on a third parameter indicating cancellation of transmission of the inputted content in response to receiving the second user input.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor may acquire information on whether the at least one external electronic device supports content deletion at a time before establishing a session with the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the processor transmits a third message including the IMDN request to the at least one external electronic device, and transmits a fourth message including an IMDN response to the IMDN request to the at least one external device. may be received from the electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the IMDN response may include a fourth parameter indicating that the content corresponding to the input content has been deleted from the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the processor may update and record the second state information as third state information based on the fourth parameter.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor transmits a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device in response to receiving the first user input, and transmits the first message a fifth indicating cancellation of transmission of the first message to the at least one external electronic device when a second message in response to the first message is not received from the at least one external electronic device within a specified time based on a time point The message may be transmitted to the external server.

According to various embodiments, the processor may update and record the first state information to fourth state information based on a fifth parameter indicating cancellation of transmission of the first message in response to transmission of the fifth message .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first message may include a first request for requesting that the at least one external electronic device provide information on whether to support content deletion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in response to receiving the second user input, the processor may display content for guiding cancellation of transmission of the input content on the execution screen of the instant message application.

The instant message operation method of the electronic device according to the various embodiments described above includes establishing a rich communication suite (RCS) network communication with at least one external electronic device using a communication module of the electronic device, and displaying the electronic device. receiving a first user input for inputting content into an execution screen of an instant message application stored in the memory of the electronic device using Recording first state information on the , receiving a second user input for canceling transmission of the inputted content using the display, and receiving the inputted content into the memory in response to receiving the second user input an operation of updating and recording the first state information for a second state information corresponding to the transmission cancellation, and the second state to the at least one external electronic device based on the RCS network communication using the communication module It may include an operation of transmitting an instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request including information.

According to various embodiments, the receiving of the first user input may include transmitting a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the instant message operating method may further include receiving a second message including a first response to the first request from the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the recording of the first state information includes a first parameter regarding whether the first message included in the first response is received and a second parameter regarding whether the first message is checked. and recording the first state information based on at least one.

According to various embodiments, the operation of updating and recording the second state information may include the operation of recording the second state information based on a third parameter indicating cancellation of transmission of the input content.

According to various embodiments, the transmitting of the IMDN request includes transmitting a third message including the IMDN request to the at least one external electronic device and a fourth message including an IMDN response to the IMDN request and receiving from the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the receiving of the fourth message from the at least one external electronic device may include updating and recording the second state information to third state information based on the fourth parameter. can

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the receiving of the first user input includes transmitting a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device and a transmission time of the first message A fifth message indicating cancellation of transmission of the first message to the at least one external electronic device when a second message in response to the first message is not received from the at least one external electronic device within a specified time based on and transmitting to an external server supporting the RCS network communication between the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the transmitting of the fifth message may include updating and recording the first state information into fourth state information based on a fifth parameter indicating cancellation of transmission of the first message. can

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates 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 , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (eg, first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

According to various embodiments of the present document, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 120 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium 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 a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

In an electronic device,

communication module;

display;

Memory; and

a processor operatively coupled to the communication module, the display, and the memory;

The processor is

By using the communication module, at least one external electronic device and RCS (rich communication suite) network communication is established,

receiving a first user input for inputting content into an execution screen of an instant message application stored in the memory using the display;

In response to receiving the first user input, recording first state information about the inputted content in the memory,

receiving a second user input for canceling transmission of the inputted content by using the display;

In response to receiving the second user input, updating and recording the first state information on the inputted content with second state information corresponding to the cancellation of the transmission in the memory;

An electronic device configured to transmit an instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request including the second status information to the at least one external electronic device based on the RCS network communication using the communication module.
According to claim 1,

The processor is

In response to receiving the first user input, transmitting a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device,

The first message is

and a first request for requesting that the at least one external electronic device provide at least one of information on whether the first message has been received and information on whether the first message has been read.
3. The method of claim 2,

The processor is

receiving a second message including a first response to the first request from the at least one external electronic device;

The electronic device configured to record the first status information based on at least one of a first parameter related to whether the first message included in the first response is received and a second parameter related to whether the first message is confirmed .
According to claim 1,

The processor is

In response to receiving the second user input, the electronic device is configured to record the second status information based on a third parameter indicating cancellation of transmission of the inputted content.
According to claim 1,

The processor is

transmitting a third message including the IMDN request to the at least one external electronic device;

The electronic device is configured to receive a fourth message including an IMDN response to the IMDN request from the at least one external electronic device.
6. The method of claim 5,

The IMDN response is

a fourth parameter indicating that the content corresponding to the input content has been deleted from the at least one external electronic device;

The processor is

and the electronic device is configured to update and record the second state information to third state information based on the fourth parameter.
According to claim 1,

The processor is

In response to receiving the first user input, transmitting a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device,

When a second message in response to the first message is not received from the at least one external electronic device within a specified time based on the transmission time of the first message, the first message to the at least one external electronic device The electronic device is configured to transmit a fifth message indicating cancellation of message transmission to an external server supporting the RCS network communication between the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device.
According to claim 1,

The processor is

In response to receiving the first user input, transmitting a first message including information on the inputted content to the at least one external electronic device,

The first message is

and a first request for requesting that the at least one external electronic device provide information on whether to support content deletion.
A method for operating an instant message in an electronic device, the method comprising:

establishing a rich communication suite (RCS) network communication with at least one external electronic device by using the communication module of the electronic device;

receiving a first user input for inputting content into an execution screen of an instant message application stored in a memory of the electronic device using the display of the electronic device;

in response to receiving the first user input, recording first state information about the inputted content in the memory;

receiving a second user input for canceling transmission of the inputted content using the display;

in response to receiving the second user input, updating and recording the first state information on the inputted content with second state information corresponding to the cancellation of the transmission in the memory; and

Transmitting an instant message disposition notification (IMDN) request including the second status information to the at least one external electronic device based on the RCS network communication using the communication module; .
10. The method of claim 9,

The operation of receiving the first user input includes:

and transmitting a first message including information on the input content to the at least one external electronic device;

The first message is

and a first request for the at least one external electronic device to provide at least one of information on whether the first message has been received and information on whether the first message has been read. method.
11. The method of claim 10,

The method further includes: receiving a second message including a first response to the first request from the at least one external electronic device;

The operation of recording the first state information includes:

Recording the first status information based on at least one of a first parameter related to whether the first message included in the first response has been received and a second parameter related to whether the first message has been confirmed; includes How to operate an instant message.
10. The method of claim 9,

The operation of updating and recording the second state information includes:

and recording the second status information based on a third parameter indicating cancellation of transmission of the inputted content.
10. The method of claim 9,

The operation of transmitting the IMDN request is,

transmitting a third message including the IMDN request to the at least one external electronic device; and

and receiving, from the at least one external electronic device, a fourth message including an IMDN response to the IMDN request.
14. The method of claim 13,

The IMDN response is

a fourth parameter indicating that the content corresponding to the input content has been deleted from the at least one external electronic device;

Receiving the fourth message from the at least one external electronic device includes:

and updating and recording the second state information as third state information based on the fourth parameter.
10. The method of claim 9,

The operation of receiving the first user input includes:

transmitting a first message including information on the input content to the at least one external electronic device; and

When a second message in response to the first message is not received from the at least one external electronic device within a specified time based on the transmission time of the first message, the first message to the at least one external electronic device and transmitting a fifth message indicating cancellation of message transmission to an external server supporting the RCS network communication between the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device.