JP2010525652A - Mobile communication terminal providing various call services using hot keys and method for providing call services - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a mobile communication terminal that provides various call services using hot keys and a method for providing a call service. The mobile communication terminal includes a key input unit having at least one hot key, a database storing a plurality of call service lists, and a plurality of calls according to a signal input using the hot keys. A data processing unit for displaying the service list on the display unit is included.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a method for providing a call service.

  With the development of mobile communication technology, a third generation mobile communication network (for example, W-CDMA network or HSDPA network) capable of transmitting high-capacity data at a high speed has been established and is limited to existing voice call services. It is also possible to make a video call that allows people to talk while watching their faces directly. As a result, mobile operators have developed and provided telephone services with a variety of special skills in order to preempt third-party mobile communication network subscribers first.

  Such special skill services include, for example, voice / video calls, recording the content of calls through the terminal of the user during the call, and emoticons, images, flashes, videos, etc. between the caller and the callee. In addition to adding more fun and interest to the call by exchanging various multimedia contents, it is further diversified to a sensibility call service that also shows the other party's situation and emotions through voice analysis.

  However, key operations that are difficult to use such a variety of special skill call services provided by mobile communication companies are required, or different feature codes (feature codes) must be directly entered for each service. If this is the case, not only will the call connection time be prolonged, but the memorization for each feature code will depend on the user's memory, or otherwise the inconvenience of having to get used to getting the relevant manual will arise.

  In addition, when a new service is developed by Mobile Communications, users who want to use this service must visit the business site directly and update the corresponding software or replace it with an update. We must accept the inconvenience and financial burden that must be done. In addition, mobile service providers, such service providers, must line up new terminals each time a new service is added, resulting in labor, time and economic losses. .

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal capable of providing various call services using hot keys.

  Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for providing various call services using hot keys.

  An aspect of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem is a key input unit having at least one hot key, and a database for storing a number of call service lists. And a data processing unit for displaying a number of call service lists on a display unit according to a signal input using a hot key.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a call service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: displaying a plurality of call service lists when a hot key is pressed; Reading out the feature codes of the selected list, and making a call connection using the read out feature codes.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a call service according to the present invention. The method includes a step of receiving an incoming call number, and a number of call service lists are displayed by pressing a hot key after the input. And a step of selecting one of the displayed many call service lists and establishing a call connection.

  Specific matters of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily and quickly connect to a service by using hot keys during voice / video calls with various special skills, and to add and supplement a list periodically or whenever a new service is developed. Therefore, it is possible to update automatically in order to reduce the inconvenience of the user and provide an active user interface.

  In addition, by communicating only the hot key menu without the need to market a separate connection method (connection number or feature code) for each service, the telecommunications company can reduce marketing costs and the customer can learn the connection number one by one. No need to memorize.

  In addition, when a video phone button that is normally used is used as a hot key, the burden on the terminal manufacturer can be reduced.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating the mobile communication system using the mobile communication terminal of FIG. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating the other mobile communication system using the mobile communication terminal of FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating the provision method of the telephone service by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic for demonstrating the provision method of the telephone service by other embodiment of this invention. And FIG. 6 is a schematic view for explaining a method for providing a call service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Advantages, features, and methods of achieving the same of the present invention will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and may be embodied in various forms different from each other. The embodiments are merely for the complete disclosure of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention is provided in order to fully inform those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings for explaining various call service providing systems and methods using hot keys according to embodiments of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile communication terminal 100 includes a key input unit 101, a data processing unit 103, a display unit 105, and a database 107 as a transmission terminal.

  The key input unit 101 includes at least one hot key (dedicated key, hot key). When the hot key is pressed, a number of call service lists with special skills are displayed. Here, the call service list may be a list provided by being embedded in a terminal, or may be a list provided from a server of a mobile communication base station. In the latter case, the multiple call service lists may be embodied in the form of a single independent application, pop-up or ticker. Therefore, when a new call service is developed at a mobile communication company or a function is added, deleted, or changed to an existing call service list, the call service list can be updated without a lineup of new terminals. It is possible to provide various call services that are easier and faster for mobile communication company subscribers.

  The data processing unit 103 performs processing such that a number of call service lists can be displayed on a display unit in conjunction with a database according to a signal input using a hot key of the key input unit 101. In addition, the version information of the updated call service list and the database 107 are stored in the database 107 periodically or every time at least one call service list is selected from the server of the mobile communication base station or when there is a user request. The call service list version information is compared and updated, and processed so that it can be displayed on the display unit.

  That is, the display unit 105 displays a number of hot-key call service lists in a menu on the terminal window, and when there is an updated call service from the mobile communication base station server, the display unit 105 displays the list. Display in window. Here, the updated call service list means addition of a new call service list or addition, deletion, and change of functions in an existing call service list.

  The database 107 stores version information for a large number of call service lists using hot keys, and stores the version information of the call service list updated through a series of processes from the data processing unit 103 and stores the version information again. .

  FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a mobile communication system using the mobile communication terminal of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the calling terminal 100 includes at least one hot key and transmits a call connection request signal for various special skill call services. At this time, the call connection request signal includes a feature code (feature code) and a called number which are set differently depending on each call service.

  The call connection request signal further includes a video call identifier including video call connection request information for a video call or a voice call identifier including voice call connection request information for a voice call. For example, the video call identifier can be set with “*” and the voice call identifier can be set with “#”. Of course, the video call or voice call identifier is not limited as described above, and can be variously set.

  That is, whether to make a voice call or a video call is determined according to the voice / video call identifier of the call connection request signal, and the feature code of the voice / video call service of a number of special skills is determined by each feature code. The corresponding service is performed by connecting to the called number.

  Also, the hot key provided in the receiving terminal 100 is such that the video call service list and the voice call service list are integrated into one hot key, or each video / voice call service list is provided by each hot key. Can do.

  In addition, the data processing unit (see 103 in FIG. 1) displays a number of call service lists in a menu format when the hot key is pressed for shorter than the set time, and when the hot key is pressed for longer than the set time. Can be connected immediately with any one of a number of call service lists preset by the user.

  The terminating terminal 200 completes the call connection in response to the signal transmitted from the transmitting terminal 100. Here, the incoming terminal 200 does not necessarily have to have a hot key.

  The originating exchange and the terminating exchange (300 and 400) communicate through a wired / wireless communication network for signal transmission originating / incoming from the originating terminal and the terminating terminal (100 and 200).

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another mobile communication system using the mobile communication terminal of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the originating server 500 is connected to the originating exchange 300 shown in FIG. 2, receives signals sent from the originating exchange 300 according to each feature code, and corresponds thereto. Program to perform call service, process and transmit.

  The terminating server 600 is programmed with a call termination signal to be transmitted to the terminating terminal 200 by the signal received from the terminating switch 400 connected to the terminating switch 400 shown in FIG. Process and transmit.

  In particular, the calling server 500 not only provides various calling services for voice calls, but also records multimedia contents during a video call or multimedia contents such as emoticons, images, flashes and videos during a call. Communicating or periodically analyzing the voice of the callee and transmitting it in real time so that the emotional state of the callee can be confirmed through the screen, enabling more diverse multi-calls A server optimized for video calling services.

  In addition, the calling server 500 analyzes the content of the call after the call is finished, converts the result into a numerical value, and converts the result such as a love index or a truth index into an MMS (Multimedia Messaging System). To transmit.

  Further, the calling server 500 transmits the contents of the call requested and serviced by the user to the server at the corresponding site through the Internet, so that the user can store, view and modify the contents on the Internet. Like that.

  In addition, the calling server 500 may include a list of various special skill call services provided by the one hot key embedded in a terminal, provided from a mobile communication base station server. It can also be a list provided.

  In the latter case, the large number of call service lists may be implemented as applications, pop-ups, or tickers, so that a new call service can be developed by a mobile communication company or a function of the existing call service list. It is possible to update a variety of call service lists more easily and quickly when a user is added, deleted or changed, and to reduce the inconvenience of the user and provide an active user interface. To do.

  In order to update the call service list, the call server list is transmitted from the calling server 500 to the calling terminal 100 by a push method and a number of call services are displayed using hot keys. Reflect and display.

  Alternatively, the updated call service list may be updated periodically or every time at least one call service list is selected from the calling server 500 or whenever a user request is made to update the call service list. The version information is compared with the version information of the call service list stored in the database 107 of the calling terminal 100, and items to be updated are transmitted to the display unit 105 so as to be displayed on the window of the user terminal.

  If a call service to be updated is displayed on the display unit 105, it can be updated automatically or by connecting to the calling server 500 through a wired / wireless communication network at the request of the user. The updated call service is reflected and displayed when a large number of call service lists are displayed by the hot key, and the version information of the updated call service list is stored in the database 107 again.

  Hereinafter, a call service providing method using hot keys will be described with reference to FIGS.

  4, 5, and 6 illustrate a method of providing various call services using a hot key according to the present invention, which is classified into three main types. Although the hot key is shown as a hot key that provides only a video call service with special skills, this is not intended to limit the hot key only to a video call service, and a variety of voice calls with special skills are also provided. can do.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a call service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when a hot key of a mobile communication terminal is pressed shortly, a number of “video message services” are displayed in a menu, and among these, the “video love director” service is selected and the “phone book” mode is selected. In this case, a method for searching for and selecting a callee and making a call connection is illustrated.

  Also, a method of immediately connecting to the video message recording mode when the hot key of the terminal is pressed longer than a predetermined time is illustrated.

  That is, the method for providing various call services using the hot key according to the first embodiment includes a step of displaying a number of call service lists by pressing the hot key, and any of the displayed lists. If one of them is selected, a step of reading a preset feature code included in the corresponding list, and a step of making a call connection using the read feature code are included. Further, the method further includes a step of directly inputting by the user after reading out the feature code, or receiving an input of a called number from a telephone directory search and a recent call list.

  In addition, the method further includes a step of immediately connecting to any one of a number of call service lists preset by the user by pressing a hot key longer than a set time, such as a video message recording mode, for example. Thus, the service preset by the user can be used easily and conveniently with only one key operation.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a call service providing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in Fig. 5, after entering the incoming number directly into the terminal window, if you press the hotkey, a number of "Video Message Service" will be displayed as a menu. A method for making a call connection is illustrated.

  That is, the method for providing various call services using the hot key according to the second embodiment includes receiving a dialed number in a terminal window, and pressing a hot key after the input, And a step of displaying a list, and selecting one of the displayed lists to establish a call connection.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining a call service providing method according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after pressing the call button on the terminal and selecting the incoming call number from the “recent call list”, if the menu button on the lower left of the terminal window is pressed, “video message” among many submenus. You can see the list. This is a hot key menu having a hot key function, and if this is selected, a large number of “video message services” are displayed as in the first and second embodiments, and among these, “video love director” is displayed. A method for selecting and making a call connection is illustrated.

  That is, the method for providing various call services using the hot key according to the third embodiment includes a step of selecting a dialed number from the call record and at least one hot key function by pressing a menu button after the selection. A step of displaying a lower menu, a step of displaying a plurality of call service lists by selecting any one of the lower menus having at least one hot key function, and any of the displayed lists And selecting one of them to make a call connection.

  4 to 6, “* 01” is a feature code for providing the “Movie Love Director” service, and “01012345678” is an incoming call number. The feature code is set to be different depending on the video service provided. For example, “* 02” for “real sound during video call”, “* 03” for “video recording call”, and “video conference” for “video conference” * 04 "and" Movie Lip Sync "are each transmitted with a call number when a call connection request is made by the user with a different feature code according to the" * 05 "formula.

  As described above, the hot key can be used in various ways. In particular, it is not necessary to use a hot key and market a separate connection method (for example, connection number or feature code) for each separate service. Publicizing only the relevant hotkey menu will save mobile costs, and will be convenient to use because customers do not need to learn / memorize individual connection methods.

  On the other hand, as a hot key, a separate key can be used exclusively for the hot key, but a normally used, for example, moving picture telephone button can also be used as the hot key. When a video phone button is used as a hot key, the terminal manufacturer is not required to make a separate design / design, so the burden can be reduced.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can change the technical idea and essential features of the present invention. It can be understood that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, it should be understood that the above embodiment is illustrative in all aspects and not limiting.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Originating terminal 101 Key input part 103 Display part 105 Data processing part 107 Database 200 Terminating terminal 300 Originating side switch 400 Terminating side switch 500 Originating side server 600 Terminating side server

Claims (15)

A key input unit having at least one hot key;
A mobile communication terminal comprising: a database for storing a large number of call service lists; and a data processing unit for displaying the large number of call service lists on a display unit according to a signal input using the hot key.   The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the call service list includes a feature code that is set to be different depending on each call service.   The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2, wherein the call service list further includes a video call identifier for setting a video call or a voice call identifier for setting a voice call.   The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the data processing unit updates the call service list stored in the database in response to transmission of the updated call service list from a server of the mobile communication base station.   The data processing unit displays a number of call service lists when the hot key is pressed for less than a set time, and displays a user among the number of call service lists when the hot key is pressed for a longer time than the set time. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the mobile communication terminal is immediately connected to any one set in advance. Displaying a number of call service lists when a hotkey is pressed;
A method for providing a call service, comprising: reading out a feature code of a list selected from the displayed many call service lists; and making a call connection using the read out feature code.   The call service providing method according to claim 6, further comprising a step of receiving an incoming call number after reading the feature code.   The step of displaying the plurality of call service lists further includes a step of reflecting and displaying the updated call service list transmitted by the server of the mobile communication base station in a push manner. Call service provision method. The step of displaying the plurality of call service lists includes:
Displaying the updated call service list from the mobile communication base station server in the terminal window;
The method of claim 6, further comprising: updating the displayed call service list; and storing the updated call service list in a database.   The method of claim 9, wherein displaying the updated call service list on the terminal window is performed periodically or whenever at least one call service list is selected or a user requests. Call service provision method.   The method for providing a call service according to claim 9, wherein the updating of the displayed call service list is updated automatically or upon user request.   The call according to any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein the plurality of call service lists are provided in a form of an application, a pop-up or a ticker from a server of a mobile communication base station. Service provision method. Receiving the incoming number, and
A method of providing a call service, comprising: a step of displaying a plurality of call service lists by pressing a hot key after the input; and a step of selecting and connecting to one of the displayed many call service lists .   14. The call service providing method according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of call service lists are call-connected with feature codes set differently depending on respective call services.   14. The call connection according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the plurality of call service lists further includes a video call identifier for setting a video call or a voice call identifier for setting a voice call. Call service provision method.

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