JP2008103861A - Display-confirmation terminal, and display-confirmation system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide display-confirmation terminal and system capable of checking the setting state of a portable terminal regarding a receiving melody and a waiting screen and informing a server the setting state. <P>SOLUTION: The portable terminal having a data communication function and a display function has a content display means for the receiving melody and the waiting screen, a content registering changing means and an information means informing the server corresponding to contents releasing a registration when the registration of contents is changed of the release of the registration and informing the server corresponding to the registered contents of the registration. The portable terminal may have a content down-load means, a means counting the number of the display of contents and a means periodically transmitting counting information to the server corresponding to contents. The setting of contents and a display status can be determined with high accuracy in the server by checking the registering state of contents at the terminal and informing the server of the checking. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display confirmation terminal and a display confirmation system, and in particular, displays ringtones, advertisements, news images, and character information (hereinafter also referred to as content or content (plural forms)) related to advertisements as ringtones or standby screens. In addition, the present invention relates to a display confirmation terminal and a display confirmation system capable of confirming (checking) display in a server. In this application, “display” includes both screen display and reproduction of ringtones, ringtones, and the like.

Conventionally, a technique for displaying an advertisement on a standby screen of a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone has been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses an idea for displaying an advertisement on a standby screen of a mobile phone as described above.
JP 2002-140624 A

When implementing the idea as described above, for example, even if the content of the standby screen that displays the advertisement is downloaded, it is unclear whether the content is used by the user and the content of the advertisement is displayed on the standby screen. There was a problem that there was.
An object of the present invention is to provide a display confirmation terminal and a display confirmation system that can solve the above-described problems of the prior art and check the setting state of a mobile terminal with respect to ringtones and standby screens and report the result to a server. It is to provide.

  The display confirmation terminal of the present invention includes a content display means for displaying or reproducing content registered in a system of the mobile terminal at a predetermined timing in a mobile terminal having a data communication function and a display function, and registration of the content in the system. The content registration changing means for performing the change, and at the time of content registration change by the content registration changing means, the server corresponding to the canceled content is notified of the registration cancellation, and the server corresponding to the registered content is notified of the registration. The main feature is the provision of content registration notification means.

The display confirmation terminal further includes content download means for downloading a desired content and corresponding metadata from the server and storing them in a storage medium of the mobile terminal, and registering or deregistering the metadata. Another feature is that the address of the notification destination is described.
The display confirmation terminal described above is further characterized in that it further includes display counting means for counting the number of times the content is displayed during operation of the content display means.

Further, the display confirmation terminal described above is further characterized in that it further comprises a notification means for transmitting the counting information of the display counting means to a server corresponding to the content registered every predetermined period.
In the display confirmation terminal described above, the notification unit includes a content update unit that acquires update information of a content registered from the server at the time of notification.

  The display confirmation program of the present invention is a content display means for displaying or playing back a content registered in a mobile terminal system at a predetermined timing on a computer of a mobile terminal having a data communication function and a display function. Content registration changing means for performing registration change, and at the time of content registration change by the content registration changing means, notification of deregistration is sent to the server corresponding to the deregistered content, and registration is notified to the server corresponding to the registered content The main feature is that it functions as a content registration notification means.

  The display confirmation system of the present invention includes the above-described display confirmation terminal, content distribution means for downloading content and metadata based on a request from the terminal, and content registration information and registration cancellation based on access from the mobile terminal The main feature is that it includes a display confirmation server provided with registration information receiving means for receiving and recording information, and a communication network connecting the display confirmation server and the display confirmation terminal.

The display confirmation system of the present invention has the following effects.
(1) Check the registration status of content such as ringtones and standby screens at the terminal and report to the server when the registration is changed or periodically to increase the settings and display status of the standby screen and ringtones at the terminal. It is possible to grasp the accuracy.

(2) The use of the mobile terminal of the present invention is promoted and the advertising effect is increased by allowing the user to earn points, enabling cash back to the user, and obtaining the latest news.
(3) The user can select, download and register desired content.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The display confirmation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display confirmation system according to the present invention. As long as the mobile terminal 10 has a data communication function and a display function, the mobile terminal 10 may be, for example, a known mobile phone, or a PDA, a mobile PC, or another mobile terminal. The mobile communication network 11 may be, for example, a well-known mobile phone network or PHS network, or a wireless LAN network.

  The well-known Internet 12 is connected to the mobile communication network 11 via a gateway device, and the mobile terminal 10 accesses the Web server 13 via the mobile communication network 11 and the Internet 12 using, for example, a Web browser. It is configured to be possible. Such a configuration and apparatus are well known. As an embodiment, an example in which a mobile phone is used as the mobile terminal 10 will be described.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration in the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal 10 such as a mobile phone is roughly divided into three components. The hardware 20 is a memory circuit (storage medium: built-in) including a wireless communication circuit that communicates with a base station, a voice input / output circuit, a display circuit using a liquid crystal display, a key switch circuit, a clock circuit, a flash memory, and the like. And a control circuit (CPU, memory, etc.) that executes an OS, an application program (hereinafter referred to as an application), and the like.

  The system program (OS) 21 includes connection / call processing, application activation / termination management, application request processing, a driver that directly controls hardware, and the like, and controls the entire mobile terminal 10. The application program 22 is a program executed on the system program 21. Examples of the application program 22 include an application such as a Web browser or a mailer that is pre-installed in the mobile terminal 10 in advance, and an application that is downloaded from a server, stored, and executed. The above configuration is well known.

  The present invention can be realized by incorporating and executing the functions of the present invention described later as part of the functions of the mobile terminal. Further, if the application program can execute the function of the portable terminal of the present invention described later, the function of the present invention can be realized by the application program.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of data stored in a memory circuit (recording medium) of a portable terminal including a flash memory. The recording medium has a storage area for setting data related to contents managed by the OS, and a storage area for downloaded contents and corresponding metadata.

  The setting data storage area includes, for example, ringtone metadata storage address, ringtone content storage address, ringtone playback counter, ringtone notification cycle, ringtone mail metadata storage address, ringtone mail content storage address, ringtone mail counter, ringtone notification cycle, Information such as a standby screen metadata storage address, a standby screen content storage address, a standby screen display counter, and a standby screen notification cycle is stored at a predetermined address.

  The storage area of the downloaded content and corresponding metadata includes, for example, ringtone-A-metadata, ringtone-A-content, ringtone-B-metadata, ringtone-B-content, ringtone-C-metadata, Called mail-C-content, standby screen-D-metadata, standby screen-D-content, standby screen-E-metadata, standby screen-E-content, standby screen-F-metadata, Six contents and metadata of the standby screen-F-content are stored.

  The metadata is, for example, character string data in XML format in which content attribute information is stored. The content type, content name, content URL, content ID, setting notification URL, release notification URL, Data such as a setting confirmation notification URL, a start count flag, a setting confirmation notification cycle (or time), an expiration date, and a content storage address are stored.

  For example, when the content of “Ringtone B” is registered as a ringtone, the ringtone B-metadata storage address is written in the ringtone metadata storage address, and the ringtone content storage address stores the ringtone content. The storage address of B-content is written. Further, when the setting confirmation notification cycle is set in the ringtone-B-metadata, the notification cycle or time is set in the ringtone notification cycle so that the notification program is started in the cycle or time.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of content download and setting processing in the mobile terminal 10. It is assumed that the content downloaded from the Web server A has already been registered in the mobile terminal. In S10, for example, based on the user's operation, the mobile terminal accesses the Web server B that provides content using a well-known browser that is provided as standard. The server may be operated by a mobile terminal carrier, an advertising company, or the like, or may use a service after user registration. In this case, it is assumed that the user has completed user registration in advance.

  In T10, the menu is transmitted from the accessed Web server B. In S11, a menu is displayed on the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal requests a content list based on a user operation. In T11, the content list is transmitted from the Web server B. In S12, the content information in which the mobile terminal is selected based on the user's operation is transmitted. In T12, the metadata corresponding to the content selected from the Web server B is transmitted.

  In S13, the metadata received by the mobile terminal is stored. In T13, the content data is transmitted from the Web server B. In S14, the content received by the mobile terminal is stored in the memory circuit. In S15, the user is asked whether to register the content received immediately at the portable terminal. And when registering immediately, it transfers to S20, but when performing later, a process is once complete | finished.

  When the process is finished, in S16, a content registration change request is accepted based on a user operation by selection from the process menu. In S17, based on the user's request, all the metadata stored in the memory is read and the content list is displayed. The user selects the desired content. In S18, information on the content selected by the user is acquired.

  In S20, first, the current metadata corresponding to the currently registered content is read in order to release the currently registered content. In S21, the release notification URL data is extracted from the metadata. In S22, the mobile terminal notifies the Web server A of content registration cancellation. The notification contents include a terminal ID or user ID, a content ID, a counter value, and the like. At T20, Web server A accepts the cancellation and records it in the database in the server.

  In S23, new metadata corresponding to the content to be registered in the portable terminal is read. In S24, the setting notification URL data is extracted from the metadata. In S25, the content registration is notified from the portable terminal to the Web server B. At T21, registration is accepted by Web server B and recorded in a database in the server.

  In S26, the content is registered in the portable terminal. For example, when registering ringtone data, the metadata and content storage address to be registered are written in the ringtone metadata storage address and the ringtone content storage address in FIG. 3, respectively, and the corresponding reproduction counter value is cleared. Further, when a setting confirmation notification cycle (time) such as once every day or every hour is set in the metadata, the ringtone notification cycle is set so that the notification program is started at the cycle or time. Is set. In S27, the setting completion is displayed to the user on the portable terminal.

  In T22 and T23, a totaling (statistical) process is executed in each server. In the server, there is a content registration notification, and it can be seen that the content for which the cancellation notification has not been received is the currently registered content. For example, the current number of registered registrations for each content is output, and the advertising cost is calculated. Used for etc.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing at the time of incoming call in the mobile terminal. In S30, it is determined whether an incoming call has been detected. If the determination result is negative, the process proceeds to S40, but if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S31. In S31, it is determined whether or not the manner mode is set. If the determination result is negative, the process proceeds to S32. If the determination is affirmative, the vibrator is turned on and the process proceeds to S34. In S32, the currently registered content is read and the ringtone is reproduced. In S33, 1 is added to the reproduction counter value.

  In S34, it is determined whether or not the folded portable terminal is opened. If the result is affirmative, the process proceeds to S35. In S35, an incoming call screen is displayed. In S36, it is determined whether or not the user has performed a response operation. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S37. In S37, ringtone reproduction (vibrator) and display of the incoming call screen are turned off. In S38, the call state is entered. In S39, it is determined whether or not the call is finished. If the determination result is affirmative, the process proceeds to S41.

  In S40, it is determined whether or not the folded portable terminal is opened. If the determination result is negative, the process proceeds to other processes, but if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S41. In S41, the currently registered content is read and a standby screen is displayed. The standby screen is a screen that is displayed, for example, when the folded cellular phone is opened or at the end of the conversation, and the standby screen content may be accompanied by a program in addition to the image data. For example, the time, the remaining battery level, the radio wave state, the transition information to the main menu, etc. are displayed on an arbitrary advertisement image. In S42, 1 is added to the screen display counter, and thereafter the display is switched according to the user's operation. And if a portable terminal is folded, it will transfer to S30. Through the processing as described above, 1 is added to the counter value corresponding to each ringtone reproduction or standby screen display.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the setting confirmation notification process in the mobile terminal. This process is not essential to the present invention, but by setting the notification function, quick and detailed data regarding the advertisement can be obtained. In S50, based on the notification cycle information of each content, it is determined whether or not the notification time of any content has been reached when the notification cycle is set. If the determination result is affirmative, the flow proceeds to S51. .

  In S51, the corresponding metadata is acquired. In S52, the report URL is extracted from the metadata. In S53, the corresponding counter value is transmitted together with the terminal ID or user ID and content ID. In S54, the counter value is cleared.

  At T50, the received data is recorded in a database in the server at the server. In T51, update data such as an advertisement screen and news information is transmitted from the server. In S55, the mobile terminal receives the update data. In S56, the content is updated (overwritten). Note that the processing of T51, S55, and S56 is optional, and is not necessary for content that does not need to be updated, such as ringtones.

  At T52, the server counts and outputs the number of playbacks or display for each predetermined period, for example, for each content. The output data is analyzed, and for example, the total number of advertisements displayed on the terminal is calculated and used for calculating the advertising cost. Through the processing described above, information such as the latest news can be transmitted from the server to the mobile terminal when the setting information is notified, and the latest news or the like can be displayed on the standby screen.

  In this method, it is also possible to change the advertisement to be displayed according to the time zone or day of the week without occupying the memory of the terminal. For the user, the latest news can always be displayed on the mobile phone. Further, when an advertisement is displayed for a predetermined period, use of this service is promoted by giving a user a point that can be used for a product or service, for example, or by incorporating a game function in a standby screen.

  Although the embodiments have been described above, the following modifications may be considered in the present invention. In the embodiment, a method of downloading content from a server has been disclosed. However, content can be downloaded to a mobile terminal using communication or broadcasting. In other words, content from other mobile terminals, personal computers installed in stores, vending machines, etc. using infrared communication functions of mobile terminals and short-range wireless communication functions such as wireless LAN and Bluetooth Can also be downloaded.

  In the embodiment, the example in which the metadata and the content data are separate files has been disclosed. However, the metadata and the content data may be included in one file. In the embodiment, an example in which the mobile terminal accesses the Web server and transmits the setting information has been disclosed. However, the mobile terminal may transmit an email storing the confirmation information to the server. Further, update information such as news may be transmitted from the server to the portable terminal by e-mail.

  Create a stand-by advertisement screen with data in HTML format, and if you are interested in the contents of the stand-by advertisement screen, configure the browser to start and connect to the Web server of the company that performed the advertisement by a predetermined operation May be. Update display information downloaded from the server includes general news, disasters such as earthquakes, emergency information, traffic information, weather forecasts, fortune-telling information, news about specific sports and hobbies selected by the user, and brands selected by the user Stock price, personal message exchange information, video information, TV program information, etc. can be distributed. Depending on the content, you may be charged.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the display confirmation system of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the system configuration | structure in a portable terminal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of data stored in the memory circuit of the portable terminal which consists of flash memories. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the download and setting process of a content in a portable terminal. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the incoming call in a portable terminal. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the setting confirmation notification process in a portable terminal.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Mobile terminal 11 Mobile communication network 12 Internet 13 Web server

Claims (7)

In a portable terminal equipped with a data communication function and a display function,
Content display means for displaying or reproducing the content registered in the mobile terminal system at a predetermined timing;
Content registration change means for changing content registration to the system,
Content registration notifying means for notifying the server corresponding to the canceled content when the content registration is changed by the content registration changing means, and notifying the server corresponding to the registered content. A display confirmation terminal characterized by   In addition, content download means for downloading desired content and corresponding metadata from the server and storing them in the storage medium of the portable terminal is provided, and the address of the notification destination of registration or deregistration is described in the metadata. The display confirmation terminal according to claim 1, wherein:   The display confirmation terminal according to claim 1, further comprising display counting means for counting the number of times the content is displayed during operation of the content display means.   4. The display confirmation terminal according to claim 3, further comprising notification means for transmitting the counting information of the display counting means to a server corresponding to the content registered every predetermined period.   5. The display confirmation terminal according to claim 4, wherein the notification unit includes a content update unit that acquires update information of a content registered from a server at the time of notification. A portable terminal computer equipped with a data communication function and a display function
Content display means for displaying or playing back the content registered in the mobile terminal system at a predetermined timing,
Content registration change means for changing content registration to the system,
When the content registration is changed by the content registration changing means, the registration is notified to the server corresponding to the released content and the registration is notified to the server corresponding to the registered content. A display confirmation program. A display confirmation terminal according to claim 1;
Content distribution means for downloading content and metadata based on a request from a terminal, and registration information reception means for receiving and recording content registration information and deregistration information based on access from a mobile terminal A display confirmation server;
A display confirmation system comprising a communication network connecting the display confirmation server and the display confirmation terminal.

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