KR101023602B1 - Method of operating the application using launcher in wireless telecommunication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal. The present invention relates to an application application deleted from a wireless communication terminal according to profile information stored in a remote place using a launcher mounted in a wireless communication terminal. The present invention provides a method of operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal.

To this end, the present invention provides a method for operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal, comprising: registering first profile information of the wireless communication terminal with a remote launcher profile server; An application application restoration request step of requesting restoration of the application application to the launcher profile server as previously stored application applications are deleted; An application application list display step of receiving an application application list from the launcher profile server and displaying the application application list using the launcher; An application application data request step of requesting data of the application application from the launcher profile server as the application application is called from the displayed application application list; And an application application data storage step of receiving and storing data of the application application from the launcher profile server.

Restoration of wireless communication terminal, launcher, profile information and application application

Description

Method of operating the application using launcher in wireless telecommunication terminal             

1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a communication network including a personal digital terminal and a launcher profile server to which the present invention is applied.

2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a hierarchical structure of a personal digital terminal equipped with a launcher to which the present invention is applied.

3 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method for operating an application using a launcher in a personal digital terminal according to the present invention;

Figure 4a is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal initial menu to which the present invention is applied.

Figure 4b is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal application application installation / removal menu to which the present invention is applied.

Figure 4c illustrates an embodiment of a personal digital terminal application application restore menu to which the present invention is applied.

Figure 4d is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal Internet site bookmark menu to which the present invention is applied.

Figure 4e is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal location information providing menu to which the present invention is applied.

* Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawing

101: operating system 102: the launcher engine

103: Launcher Skin 104: Program

105: Program Menu 106: Internet Favorites Menu

107: connection authentication icon 108: task termination icon

The present invention relates to a method of operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal, and more particularly, by using a launcher mounted on a wireless communication terminal, the wireless communication terminal has been deleted from the wireless communication terminal according to the pre-stored profile information. The present invention relates to a method for operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal for restoring a corresponding application.

In the present invention, a wireless communication terminal is a mobile communication terminal, a personal digital communication terminal (PCS), a personal digital terminal (PDA), a smart phone, a next generation mobile communication terminal (IMT-2000), wireless communication while being carried by an individual such as a wireless LAN terminal. Say this is possible terminal. In the following embodiment of the present invention will be described taking a personal digital terminal as an example.

In the present invention, the application refers to an application, specific data (a phone number, an e-mail address, and an Internet site address (also known as a favorite) recorded in a personal address book).

In the present invention, the personal digital terminal profile information refers to personal information of the personal digital terminal user, information on a list of pre-loaded applications, specific data (phone number recorded in the personal address book, email address and Internet site address (aka favorite)). ), Etc.

Recently, with the development of wireless communication technology, users of wireless communication terminals can access the Internet wirelessly anytime and anywhere to receive desired information.

On the other hand, a personal digital terminal is equipped with a launcher (in order to provide convenience to the user).

A launcher is an interface function (UI; User Interface) (e.g. shortcut) for a function so that a user may not have to use each function of a personal digital terminal (e.g. access to an Internet site, run an application, etc.). Etc.) is a software program to support.                         

That is, the launcher changes a desktop or menu display method of a personal digital terminal, and changes an application application approach (for example, execution by pen touch or button operation).

Currently, personal digital terminals are equipped with a launcher to perform various functions. The main functions of the launcher will be described as follows.

Various icons and icons can be customized to personalize the design (eg icon, folder display, etc.) of the operating system (eg Palm OS or Pocket PC) installed in the personal digital terminal. It supports picture files.

And it takes a long time to access the sub menu starting from the initial menu (e.g. three to four taps are required with a pen touch) to prevent delays in the execution of application programs mounted on the personal digital terminal. In order to implement shortcuts, application shortcuts are implemented.

In addition, it implements a function for the user to easily find the details of the additional functions of the personal digital terminal (eg, display of remaining battery capacity, memory requirements, the list of currently running applications, etc.).

As described above, the launcher is an application program that is executed independently, and provides a function of providing access convenience and design improvement to most application applications.

On the other hand, the personal digital terminal is released as an operating system and various application programs (eg, notepad, personal address book, image viewer, etc.) are mounted as a product. In addition, the personal digital terminal is equipped with a launcher for performing basic functions (for example, shortcuts, icons on the background screen) for the user's convenience.

On the other hand, the user uses the launcher to configure the environment of the personal digital terminal with a focus on frequently used functions in consideration of their taste, occupation, and the like. In addition, the user can directly search for and download the corresponding application through the Internet, or load an application stored in a CD-ROM, and the like, and additionally install an application in addition to the basic application in the personal digital terminal.

However, the prior art as described above has a problem in that it takes a lot of time to mount a large number of application applications because the user has to search for and download the desired application application directly from a large number of application applications and mount it on a personal digital terminal.

In addition, the prior art as described above, the application program, the specific data (phone number recorded in the personal address book), which is already installed in the personal digital terminal due to the initialization or reset by personal digital terminal reset, data damage due to virus or the loss of the personal digital terminal, etc. , E-mail addresses, internet site addresses (aka Favorites), etc., you will not be able to fully restore your personal digital device to its previous state because you will need to reinstall or re-enter the data that you deleted yourself. However, there is a problem that takes a long time to restore.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, by using a launcher mounted on a wireless communication terminal for restoring the corresponding application that was deleted in the wireless communication terminal according to the pre-stored profile information. Another object is to provide a method of operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal, the method comprising: registering profile information of the wireless communication terminal with a remote launcher profile server; An application application restoration request step of requesting restoration of the application application to the launcher profile server as previously stored application applications are deleted; An application application list display step of receiving an application application list from the launcher profile server and displaying the application application list using the launcher; An application application data request step of requesting data of the application application from the launcher profile server as the application application is called from the displayed application application list; And an application application data storage step of receiving and storing data of the application application from the launcher profile server.

In addition, the present invention, receiving a specific application list from a specific web server; Displaying a list of specific application applications received from the specific web server using the launcher; Selecting a specific application from the displayed list of specific application applications using the launcher; Requesting data of the selected specific application application from the specific web server; Receiving and storing data of the specific application application from the specific web server; Updating and adding list information of the stored specific application application to profile information previously stored in the wireless communication terminal; And registering the updated profile information in the launcher profile server.

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The above-mentioned objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.                     

1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a communication network including a personal digital terminal and a launcher profile server to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 1, a communication network including a personal digital terminal and a launcher profile server to which the present invention is applied includes personal digital terminal user information, preloaded application list information, and specific data (recorded in a personal address book). Phone number, e-mail address, Internet site address (aka favorite), etc.) (hereinafter referred to as "profile information") is transmitted to the launcher profile server 130, and various data received from the launcher profile server 130 are stored. And a personal digital terminal 100 having a launcher for restoring the application data that was previously deleted using various data received from the launcher profile server 130 and received from the personal digital terminal 100. The wireless communication base station 110, the wireless communication base station 110 for relaying data to the wireless communication switching center 120 A wireless communication switchboard 120 for transmitting data from the personal digital terminal 100 received from the personal computer 100 to the Internet network, and profile information received from the personal digital terminal 100, and storing the personal digital terminal 100; Location for storing the current location information of the launcher profile server 130 and the personal digital terminal 100 for transmitting data corresponding to the application to the personal digital terminal 100 in response to a request from the Includes an information server 140. In addition, the communication network further includes basic components (eg, packet data service node, authentication / verification / billing server, etc.) for wireless communication and Internet communication.                     

2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a hierarchical structure of a personal digital terminal equipped with a launcher to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 2, a personal digital terminal equipped with a launcher to which the present invention is applied has an operating system (OS) 101 mounted on a lower layer, and a launcher engine 102 mounted on an upper layer of the operating system. The launcher skin 103 is mounted on the upper layer of the launcher engine 102.

When an application program (called middleware) called a launcher is installed in the personal digital terminal 100, the launcher engine 102 and the launcher skin 103 in the form of a virtual machine (VM) are respectively mounted in the corresponding layer. .

The launcher engine 102 can enjoy the Internet on an application (e.g., notepad, image viewer, etc.) 104 and an Internet browser (e.g., "Microsoft Corporation", etc.) mounted on the personal digital terminal 100. Access to application applications such as a search menu 106, a personal address book, and the like (eg, execution and termination) is controlled.

The launcher skin 103 displays a corresponding menu (shortcut) of each application application under the control of the launcher engine 102, and performs a corresponding function of the application application according to a pen touch or a mouse click.

On the other hand, the application program 104 connected on the launcher engine 102 represents a program executed independently in the personal digital terminal 100.

In addition, each application menu 105 displayed on the launcher skin 103 represents a menu of each application program 104.                     

In addition, the Internet bookmark menu 106 connected to the launcher engine 102 and the launcher skin 103 respectively indicates an Internet address of a specific site, a menu at the corresponding site, and the like. Here, since the Internet bookmark menu 106 is a menu on an internet browser (application program), it is connected to both the launcher engine 102 and the launcher skin 103.

In addition, the connection authentication icon 107 displayed on the launcher skin 103 indicates a user ID and password input window required when the personal digital terminal 100 accesses the Internet (Wireless LAN public network).

In addition, the task termination icon 108 displayed on the launcher skin 103 represents a button for terminating the currently executed application program 104. Here, an initial menu screen is displayed when the task termination icon is clicked while executing a specific application.

In addition, on the launcher skin 103, a home menu icon, a program add / delete menu icon, an auto launcher menu icon, a move to a higher folder icon, a battery level display icon, a communication status display icon, and the like are displayed.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for operating an application using a launcher in a personal digital terminal according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a state in which various environment settings (basic application registration, personal address book information storage, Internet bookmark menu setting, etc.) are executed by downloading the launcher program and installing it on the personal digital terminal 100 and then executing the launcher program Shall be.                     

First, access to the launcher profile server 130 registers the profile information of the personal digital terminal 100 (300). At this time, the launcher engine 102 mounted on the personal digital terminal 100 displays basic application list information displayed on the launcher skin 103, specific data (phone number and e-mail address recorded in the personal address book, Internet site address and various personal information of the personal digital terminal user, etc.) are transmitted to the launcher profile server 130 side.

Thereafter, the user accesses a specific site displayed on the launcher skin 103 and downloads a list of application applications from the corresponding site (301). For example, a pen touch the bookstore site icon displayed on the launcher skin 103 to connect to the corresponding site, and download a list of recommended programs (eg, pocket kanji 1.0, ignorance, etc.).

Thereafter, the downloaded application application list is displayed on the launcher skin 103 using the launcher engine 102 (302). For example, the list of recommended programs downloaded from the bookstore site is iconized and displayed on the launcher skin 103, and when a pen is placed on each icon, a corresponding menu (eg, install, move, delete, help) is displayed. , Purchases, etc.).

Thereafter, the application application is selected from the application application list displayed on the launcher skin 103, the corresponding application application is downloaded and installed in the personal digital terminal 100 (303). That is, the application is selected from the list of application applications displayed on the launcher skin 103 to request data of the selected application application from the specific site. And it receives and stores the data of the application application from the specific site. The profile information is updated by adding list information of application applications received and stored from the specific site to profile information previously stored in the personal digital terminal 100.

Thereafter, the profile information about the installed application application is registered in the launcher profile server 130 (304). That is, after registering the initial profile information (300), every time a new application application is installed, the new profile information is registered with the launcher profile server 130 so that the profile information of the personal digital terminal 100 is continuously updated.

Meanwhile, the specific application application is deleted by an external factor (305). That is, a specific application application mounted on the personal digital terminal 100 may be deleted due to a user's mistake of operation, initialization by a reset of the personal digital terminal, data corruption due to a virus, or loss of the personal digital terminal.

Then, the launcher profile server 130 is accessed to request the restoration of the personal digital terminal (306). In this case, the personal digital terminal 100 transmits the profile information of the current state (excluding the deleted application application list information) to the launcher profile server 130 and requests the restoration.

Then, the launcher profile server 130 searches the personal digital terminal profile information stored in advance and checks the deleted application application (307), and transmits a list of the corresponding application applications to the personal digital terminal 100 ( 308).

Then, the personal digital terminal 100 displays the list information of the received application on the launcher skin 103 using the launcher engine 102 (309).

Then, when the application application displayed on the launcher skin 103 is called (310), by requesting the data of the application application called to the launcher profile server 130 to receive the data of the corresponding application application accordingly Save (311).

That is, for an application application deleted from the personal digital terminal 100 in the present invention, after profile information, personal data, and a specific icon (folder display menu) of the personal digital terminal environment setting before being deleted are downloaded step by step. At the time of execution (call) of the corresponding application application, data constituting the actual application application is downloaded step by step from the launcher profile server 130.

In addition, as the personal digital terminal 100 is located in a specific region, the launcher profile server 130 may transmit store information located nearby to the personal digital terminal 100. In this case, the launcher profile server 130 determines the current location of the personal digital terminal 100 by communicating with the location information server 140 and transmits the shop information located in the corresponding area to the personal digital terminal 100.

Then, the personal digital terminal 100 uses the launcher engine 102 to display the received information (eg, food items, order items, etc.) on the launcher skin 103 in the form of a menu.

Accordingly, the personal digital terminal 100 may select a shop icon and a sub menu displayed on the launcher skin 103 to reserve a restaurant.                     

4A is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal initial menu to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in Figure 4a, the personal digital terminal initial menu to which the present invention is applied has a home menu icon, a move icon to a higher folder, a start program menu, a NetSpot logo displayed according to the location of the wireless LAN, and a battery level display at the top. Icon, end task icon, and more, with a central banking shortcut icon, mailbox shortcut icon, news feed site shortcut icon, internet chat shortcut icon, game site shortcut icon, and custom icon in the center .

4B is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal application application installation / deletion menu to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the personal digital terminal 100 accesses a bookstore site or the like, downloads a list of "recommended programs of the day" (eg, pocket kanji 1.0, ignorance, etc.) from the bookstore site, and launches the skin 103. On the display.

The personal digital terminal 100 selects and downloads and installs a program to be installed from a menu (eg, installation, movement, deletion, help, purchase, etc.) of each recommended program displayed on the launcher skin 103.

4C is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal application application restoration menu to which the present invention is applied and shows a process of restoring all data previously stored in the personal digital terminal 100.

As shown in FIG. 4C, the personal digital terminal 100 is a pre-stored application program or Internet application (eg, "macromedia") to the launcher profile server 130 through a recovery button displayed on the launcher skin 103. Request the recovery of Internet bookmarks, address books, schedules, mailboxes, and various Internet site information. Then, the launcher profile server 130 searches for the profile information through the user information of the personal digital terminal 100 and transmits the corresponding data to the personal digital terminal 100. At this time, the recovery progress of each data is displayed on the launcher skin 103 of the personal digital terminal 100.

Figure 4d is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal Internet site favorite menu to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 4D, when a user touches a pen a certain number of times (eg, once or twice) with various Internet site icons displayed on the launcher skin 103 of the personal digital terminal 100, The terminal 100 connects to the corresponding Internet site.

4E is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a personal digital terminal location information providing menu to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 4E, as the personal digital terminal 100 is located in a specific area (eg, near Gangnam Station in Seoul), information about a nearby shop (eg, pizza hut) is received. In this case, various menus (food items, order items, etc.) provided by the store are displayed on the launcher skin 103 of the personal digital terminal 100.

Accordingly, the user may order the corresponding food by pen-touching various menus displayed on the launcher skin 103 of the personal digital terminal 100.

The method of the present invention as described above may be embodied as a program and stored in a computer-readable recording medium (such as a CD-ROM, a RAM, a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, or a magneto-optical disk). Since this process can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art will not be described in more detail.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be clear to those of ordinary knowledge.

As described above, the present invention improves the user interface of the wireless communication terminal by restoring a corresponding application deleted from the wireless communication terminal according to profile information previously stored in the remote place by using the launcher mounted in the wireless communication terminal. Not only can the access to the application be made easy, but there is an effect of efficiently restoring the application that has been deleted due to data reset or reset of a digital terminal due to a reset or a virus or loss of a personal digital terminal.

Claims (5)

In the method of operating an application using a launcher in a wireless communication terminal, Registering first profile information of the wireless communication terminal with a remote launcher profile server; An application application restoration request step of requesting restoration of the application application to the launcher profile server as previously stored application applications are deleted; An application application list display step of receiving an application application list from the launcher profile server and displaying the application application list using the launcher; An application application data request step of requesting data of the application application from the launcher profile server as the application application is called from the displayed application application list; And An application application data storage step of receiving and storing data of the application application from the launcher profile server Application application operating method using the launcher in a wireless communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, Receiving a list of specific application applications from a specific web server; Displaying a list of specific application applications received from the specific web server using the launcher; Selecting a specific application from the displayed list of specific application applications using the launcher; Requesting data of the selected specific application application from the specific web server; Receiving and storing data of the specific application application from the specific web server; Updating and adding list information of the stored specific application application to profile information previously stored in the wireless communication terminal; And A second profile information registration step of registering the updated profile information with the launcher profile server Application application method using the launcher in a wireless communication terminal further comprising. The method of claim 2, The registering of the first profile information and the registering of the second profile information may include: Characteristic information such as list information of application programs mounted on the wireless communication terminal, telephone number and email address recorded in the personal address book, Internet site address, and user's personal information are transmitted to the launcher profile server. Application application operating method using the launcher in the communication terminal. delete delete

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