KR20130057300A - Mobile terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of receiving a NFC (Near Field Communication) tag generation command through a user input unit; Displaying a first input window for inputting information to be recorded in the electronic tag and a second input window for setting R / W (Read / Write) authority for the electronic tag; And generating tag information according to a user input through the first input window and the second input window, and recording the generated tag information in the electronic tag.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal for setting a read / write (R / W) authority for an electronic tag and a control method thereof.

A mobile terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the function of the mobile terminal is diversified, it has complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a movie, playback of a music file or a video file, reception of a game, broadcasting, wireless Internet, etc., and a comprehensive multimedia player . In the mobile terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been variously applied in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions.

Meanwhile, recently, NFC (Near Field Communication) technology has been applied to mobile terminals, and has been utilized for various purposes. NFC stands for contactless short-range wireless communication technology using the 13.56MHz frequency band, and provides interoperability with existing contactless smart card technology and radio frequency identification (RFID).

NFC is based on the ISO / IEC 18092 standard and transmits data at speeds up to 424 Kbps. In addition, NFC may operate in several modes of operation, such as a reader / writer mode, a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, or a card emulation mode. This mode of operation is based on the ISO / IEC 18092 NFC IP-1 and ISO / IEC 14443 contactless smart card standards.

When operating in the reader / writer mode, the mobile terminal may not only read information from the electronic tag but also write new information in the electronic tag. In this case, the mobile terminal only records the information in the form of text in the electronic tag, and does not set the R / W (Read / Write) right for the electronic tag. Therefore, a person without proper authority may tag his mobile terminal with an electronic tag, and may read the information stored in the electronic tag or change the information stored in the electronic tag.

The present invention provides a mobile terminal for setting a read / write (R / W) right for the electronic tag according to the use of the electronic tag, and a control method thereof.

The present invention also provides a mobile terminal for setting information on the type and expiration of an electronic tag and information on a user's access authority to the electronic tag, and a control method thereof.

The present invention provides a user input unit for receiving an NFC tag generation command from the user; A display unit for displaying a first input window for inputting information to be recorded in an electronic tag and a second input window for setting R / W authority for the electronic tag in response to the received tag generation command; And a controller configured to generate tag information according to a user input through the first input window and the second input window, and to record the generated tag information in the electronic tag.

In addition, the present invention comprises the steps of receiving an NFC tag generation command through the user input unit; Displaying a first input window for inputting information to be recorded in the electronic tag and a second input window for setting R / W authority for the electronic tag; And generating tag information according to a user input through the first input window and the second input window, and recording the generated tag information in the electronic tag.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by setting the type and expiration of the electronic tag and the user's access authority to the electronic tag differently according to the purpose and / or use of the electronic tag, a person without proper authority is assigned to the electronic tag. It is possible to record new information or to read information from the electronic tag.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
4 is a detailed block diagram of a short-range communication module of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a system in which a mobile terminal performs short-range wireless communication with an electronic tag according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
6 is a diagram illustrating a procedure of performing a short range wireless communication with an electronic tag by a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a diagram illustrating a process of executing an application for generating tag information to be recorded in an electronic tag in a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a diagram illustrating a process of setting R / W (Read / Write) authority for an electronic tag in a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a diagram illustrating a process of setting a type and expiration of an electronic tag and setting a user access right to the electronic tag in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

Examples of the mobile terminal described in the present specification include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a camera, tablet computers, e-book terminals, and the like. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

1, a mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A controller 160, an interface 170, a controller 180, and a power supply 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 is a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC) may be used as the short distance communication technology.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may be a variety of noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may be configured of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), etc. that may receive a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation. In addition, the user input unit 130 may be configured as a jog wheel or a jog method or a joystick that rotates a key, a finger mouse, or the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 can detect an object approaching the mobile terminal 100 or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 141 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The pressure sensor 143 can detect whether or not pressure is applied to the mobile terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion requiring the detection of pressure in the mobile terminal 100 according to the use environment. If the pressure sensor 143 is installed in the display unit 151, a touch input through the display unit 151 and a greater pressure than the touch input are applied according to a signal output from the pressure sensor 143. The pressure touch input can be identified. Also, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 at the time of the pressure touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The motion sensor 145 senses the position or movement of the mobile terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology.

The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various types. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display captured or received images respectively or simultaneously, and display a UI and a GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device Can also be used.

If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to the internal bus of the mobile terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

The display unit 151 may be formed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is maintained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the mobile terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, the display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three- (3D display). In addition, there may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may include an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

The sound output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the mobile terminal 100, for example, call signal reception tones, message reception tones, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 155 can output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also, when the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 155 can output the signal as the feedback to the key signal input. The user may recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output from the alarm unit 155. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the mobile terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153. [

The haptic module 157 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations can be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be provided with a function of stimulating by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulating air through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through the contact of the electrode (eletrode), an effect of stimulation by electrostatic force, and an effect of cold / warm reproduction using a device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 157 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 157 may include two or more haptic modules 157 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, a UIM An audio input / output (I / O) terminal, a video I / O (input / output) terminal, and an earphone. The interface unit 170 may receive data from the external device or supply power to the respective components in the mobile terminal 100 and may transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to the external device .

The interface unit 170 may be a path through which the power from the cradle connected to the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle, And may be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 180. [

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to the external appearance. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type mobile terminal having a front touch screen among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the bar-type mobile terminal but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-mentioned types.

Referring to FIG. 2, the case constituting the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first through third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are connected to the main body, specifically, the front case 100-1 . A fourth user input unit 130d, a fifth user input unit 130e, and a microphone 123 may be disposed on a side surface of the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151 may be constructed such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch.

The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a moving image of a user. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first through fifth user input units 130a 130b 130c 130d and 130e and the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g described below may be collectively referred to as a user input unit 130, Any manner can be employed in a tactile manner.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation, or a manipulation method such as a wheel or jog or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like. In a functional aspect, the first to third user input units 130a, 130b and 130c are for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and the fourth user input unit 130d is for inputting a selection of an operation mode, . In addition, the fifth user input unit 130e may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100.

 Referring to FIG. 3, a second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear of the rear case 100-2, and the sixth and seventh user inputs 130f, 130g) and the interface unit 170 may be disposed.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. In addition, another camera may be installed adjacent to the second camera 121b to use it for shooting a three-dimensional stereoscopic image.

The flash shines toward the subject when the subject is photographed with the second camera 121b. The mirror enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to photograph (self-photograph) himself / herself using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the rear case 100-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for talking in the speakerphone mode.

The interface unit 170 can be used as a path for exchanging data with an external device. An antenna for receiving broadcast signals (not shown) may be disposed in one area of the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100-2.

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear case 100-2 side. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100-2 for charging or the like.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed in the rear case 100-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so that the second camera 121b can be photographed up to the photographing direction, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided.

4 is a detailed block diagram of the short-range communication module 117 of the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. On the other hand, the block diagram shown in Figure 4 is only one example of the short-range communication module 117 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the configuration is not an essential configuration, less or more than the configuration shown in Figure 4 It may also include many configurations.

Referring to FIG. 4, the short range communication module 117 includes an NFC communication module 117_1, a Bluetooth communication module 117_2, a Wi-Fi communication module 117_3, and the like.

The NFC communication module 117_1 is a device located within a distance of 10 cm (preferably within 4 cm) using a very short-range contactless data transfer technology related to radio frequency identification (RFID). Performs data communication with them.

The NFC communication module 117_1 may communicate with other electronic devices supporting NFC communication in various operation modes. For example, the various modes of operation include a card emulation mode, a reader / writer mode, and a peer to peer mode.

When the NFC communication module 117_1 operates in a card emulation mode, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 may function as a card, that is, a tag. In this case, the NFC communication module of the other electronic device may operate in a reader mode to obtain data from the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100.

When the NFC communication module 117_1 operates in a reader / writer mode, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 may function as a reader or a writer. In this case, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 may obtain information or record information from the NFC communication module of another electronic device operating in an emulation mode.

When the NFC communication module 117_1 operates in a peer to peer mode, the NFC communication module of the mobile terminal 100 and the NFC communication module of another electronic device may exchange data in a one-to-one manner. have.

The operation mode of the NFC communication module 117_1 may be determined according to a predetermined criterion. For example, the mode of the NFC communication module 117_1 may be set according to a user's input or a predetermined algorithm.

After establishing the NFC link with another electronic device, the mobile terminal 100 establishes an NFC link with another type of communication link through the Bluetooth communication module 117_2 and / or the Wi-Fi communication module 117_2 with the other electronic device. Can be formed. Then, the mobile terminal 100 may continue to perform data communication with the other electronic device through the Bluetooth communication link and / or the Wi-Fi communication link even when the NFC communication link is lost. Here, a series of processes for forming an NFC link and then forming a communication link different from the NFC link are referred to as 'handover'.

That is, the handover is that the mobile terminal 100 establishes an NFC link with the other electronic device, and then forms another communication link to communicate data with the user. After NFC tags are easily formed through NFC tagging between devices, the communication means can be changed to an alternative communication link suitable for transmitting data far and / or larger than the NFC link.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the mobile terminal 100 may recognize that handover from an NFC communication link to a Bluetooth communication link and a Wi-Fi communication link may be performed, but the scope of the present invention is limited thereto. It is not. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may perform handover to various communication links, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication link and a wireless gigabit (WiGig) communication link.

The Bluetooth communication module 117_2 performs data communication with devices within a radius of 10 to 100 m using Bluetooth, which is one of short range wireless communication standards. For reference, Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology jointly developed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which was formed in 1998 by five companies including Ericsson, IBM, and Toshiba.

The Wi-Fi communication module 117_3 is a wireless LAN technology that combines wireless technology with Hi-Fi (High Fidelity) and enables high-performance wireless communication. The wireless LAN technology is a local area network (LAN) capable of high-speed Internet within a certain distance of a place where an access point is installed.

1 to 4, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention has been described. Hereinafter, a method of setting R / W (Read / Write) authority for an electronic tag in the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

5 is a schematic diagram of a system in which a mobile terminal performs short-range wireless communication with an electronic tag according to an exemplary embodiment. In addition, in FIG. 5, only components necessary for establishing the short range wireless communication link are briefly illustrated in order to focus on the short range wireless communication link setting of the mobile terminal 100.

Referring to FIG. 5, the system includes at least one electronic tag 200 supporting NFC communication with the mobile terminal 100. The mobile terminal 100 includes a controller 180 and a short range communication module 117, and the short range communication module 117 includes an NFC communication module 117_1, a Bluetooth communication module 117_2, and a Wi-Fi communication module 117_3. It includes.

In the present embodiment, the NFC communication module 117_1 of the mobile terminal 100 will be described by exemplarily operating in a reader / writer mode among the three operation modes described above. Therefore, the NFC communication module 117_1 of the mobile terminal 100 may obtain information from the electronic tag 200 through tagging, or may record new information in the electronic tag 200.

The tagging operation may mean an operation of bringing the mobile terminal 100 closer to the electronic tag 200 by a predetermined distance or more. The user may be tagged by approaching the electronic tag 200 while holding the mobile terminal 100.

The electronic tag 200 writes data information to an embedded IC chip device or reads recorded data information. The electronic tag 200 is passive or electromagnetic wave type and active type depending on an operation power supply method. ) Or inductively coupled.

The passive type uses a coil antenna and receives and processes the radio waves of the terminal to use as a power source. The communication distance is short, and the active type uses a built-in power source such as a battery. The communication distance can reach several tens of meters.

The electronic tag 200 may be generally applied as a substitute for a barcode used for a traffic card, an identification ID card, an electronic payment card, a library card, or a logistics distribution management. In addition, the electronic tag may be applied in the form of a smart card attached to the inside of a meeting room or a service store to provide information on the meeting room or a service store, and its use range is gradually expanding.

FIG. 6 illustrates a procedure in which the mobile terminal performs near field communication with an electronic tag according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may write information to or read information from the electronic tag 200 through tagging.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step 610, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the electronic tag 200 is tagged. In this case, the user may tag the proximity of the electronic tag 200 while holding the mobile terminal 100.

When the tagging is completed, in step 620, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 establishes an NFC communication link with the electronic tag 200. Data may be exchanged via the established NFC communication link. In this case, the exchanged data format may follow the NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) standard.

In operation 630, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 checks whether a read / write (R / W) right for the electronic tag 200 exists. To check this, the controller 180 transmits user information having a unique identifier to the electronic tag 200. Then, the electronic tag 200 checks whether the mobile terminal has R / W authority based on the user information, and feeds back the confirmation result to the mobile terminal 100.

As a result of the check in step 630, if the R / W (read / write) authority for the electronic tag 200 exists, the mobile terminal 100 moves to step 640. On the other hand, if the R / W (read / write) authority for the electronic tag 200 does not exist, the mobile terminal 100 is unable to communicate with the electronic tag 200 to terminate the procedure.

In step 640, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the NFC operation mode is a reader mode or a writer mode. That is, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 determines whether to obtain information from the electronic tag 200 or to record new information in the electronic tag 200.

As a result of the checking in step 630, when the NFC operation mode is the reader mode, the process moves to the next step, 640. In step 640, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 reads the information recorded in the electronic tag 200 through the NFC communication link.

On the other hand, as a result of the check in step 630, when the NFC operation mode is a lighter mode, the next step moves to step 650. In step 650, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 records new information in the electronic tag 200 through the established NFC communication link.

In this case, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 includes information on the type and expiration of the electronic tag 200 and a user access authority on the electronic tag 200. You can set the information for).

7 illustrates a process of executing an application for generating tag information to be recorded in an electronic tag in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the mobile terminal 100 displays widgets and / or icons corresponding to a plurality of applications on a home screen or a main menu screen. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may display an icon 710 corresponding to a tag application on the screen.

The tag application 710 provides a function for supporting generation of tag information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200. That is, the tag application 710 provides a graphic user interface that allows a user to easily generate tag information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200.

The tag application 710 may be provided in advance by a manufacturer of a mobile terminal supporting NFC communication, or may be downloaded from a market or a web store by a user. Meanwhile, in the present exemplary embodiment, the tag application 710 is displayed on the screen but is not limited thereto. For example, the tag application 710 may be displayed through a separate menu window or automatically executed through input of an external key (eg, a hot key) of the mobile terminal.

In order to generate tag information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200, when the user touches the tag application 710 installed on the screen, the mobile terminal 100 is as shown in FIG. 7B. Displays the same tag generation screen.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the mobile terminal 100 displays a My Tag list 720, an edit window 730, and a new tag generation menu 740 on the screen.

My tag list 720 lists a plurality of tags generated directly by the user. In addition, a plurality of edit windows 730 are disposed beside the plurality of tags.

The edit window 730 allows a user to edit the information of the tag. Therefore, when the user wants to edit information about a previously recorded My tag, the user can edit the information by touching the edit window 730.

The new tag generation menu 740 allows a user to generate new tag information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200. Accordingly, the user may generate new tag information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200 by touching the new tag generation menu 740.

8 illustrates a process of setting R / W (Read / Write) authority for an electronic tag in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, FIG. 8 is a user interface displayed on the screen when the new tag generation menu 740 shown in FIG. 7B is activated.

Referring to FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 100 displays a tag generation window 805 on the screen of the display unit, and displays a cancel button 860 and a save button 870 under the tag generation window 805. . The tag generation window 805 includes a text input window 810, a type setting window 830, an access right setting window 840, and an expiration setting window 850. In addition, a file attachment icon 820 may be displayed in one area of the text input window 810.

The text input window 810 allows a user of the mobile terminal 100 to input information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200. When the user input through the text input window 810 is completed, the mobile terminal 100 generates a new tag based on the input information. Information input to the text input window 810 may be various information such as an advertisement, a notification, an event, etc. according to the purpose of the electronic tag 200.

The file attachment icon 820 allows a user to attach a multimedia file such as a photo, music, video, or the like stored in a memory of the mobile terminal 100, a coupon, or the like. By attaching such a file, the user may set an advertisement or an event through the electronic tag 200.

The mobile terminal 100 may set the type and expiration of the electronic tag 200 and a user's access right to the electronic tag together with the input of information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200.

That is, the mobile terminal 100 may set the type of the electronic tag 200 through a user input to the type setting window 830 of the tag generation window 805. In this case, the type of the electronic tag 200 may be classified into read only, read / write, and write only. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 9A, the type setting window 830 includes a "read only menu 831", a "read / write menu 832", and a "write only menu 833". can do.

The user of the mobile terminal 100 may select one of the menus 831, 832, and 833 listed in the type setting window 820 according to the purpose and / or purpose of the electronic tag 200.

For example, when the information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200 is an advertisement to be shown to anyone, the user may select a “read only menu 831” in the type setting window 830. .

When the information to be recorded in the electronic tag 200 is information generated by the public, such as Wikipedia, the user may select the "Read & Write menu 832" in the type setting window 830. have.

In a case in which only a specific person who has been properly authorized to write information in the electronic tag 200, the user can select the "Write only menu 833" in the type setting window 830. have. In general, when the owner of the electronic tag 200 is changed, the user may set the type of the electronic tag 200 to "write only".

The mobile terminal 100 may set a user access right to the electronic tag 200 through a user input to the access right setting window 840 of the tag generation window 805. In this case, the user access authority may be classified into administrator only, anyone, selected one, and password knower. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 9B, the access right setting window 840 includes an administrator-only menu 841, an everyone menu 842, a person selection menu 843, and a password. It may include a reader menu 846. Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, four cases are illustrated as the user access authority, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The user of the mobile terminal 100 may select one of the menus 841, 842, 843, and 846 listed in the access right setting window 840 according to the purpose and / or purpose of the electronic tag 200. have.

For example, if only an administrator wants to set the electronic tag 200 to access the user, the user may select an “administrator-only menu 841” in the access right setting window 840. If the user wants to set the access to the electronic tag 200, the user may select the “all people menu 842” in the access right setting window 840.

If the user wants to set only the selected person to access the electronic tag 200, the user may select the “person selection menu 843” in the access right setting window 840. Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may display a submenu including the “contact list menu 844” and the “SNS list menu 845” under the “selected person menu 843”. Accordingly, the user may select people who can access the electronic tag 200 from the contact list and / or the SNS list stored in the mobile terminal 100.

When the user who wants to set the access to the electronic tag 200 only by a person who knows the password, the user may select the "password reader menu 846" in the access right setting window 840. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may display the "password setting menu 847" under the "password reader menu 846". Accordingly, the user may set a password for accessing the electronic tag 200 through the "password setting menu 847" and notify the specific persons of the set password.

Through the user input to the expiration setting window 850 of the tag generation window 805, the mobile terminal 100 may determine the expiration of the electronic tag 200, that is, the setting completion time. In this case, the expiration may be set by the number of times or the date of approaching the electronic tag 200. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 9C, the expiration setting window 850 includes an "unset menu 851", a "count setting menu 852", and a "date setting menu 854". . Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the expiration of the electronic tag is illustrated as three cases, but is not limited thereto.

The user of the mobile terminal 100 may select one of the menus 851, 852, 854 listed in the expiration setting window 850 according to the purpose and / or purpose of the electronic tag 200. In this case, in order for the user to set the expiration of the electronic tag, the user should have write permission on the electronic tag 200.

For example, when the expiration of the electronic tag 200 is not set, the user may select “unset menu 851” in the expiration setting window 850. In contrast, when the expiration of the electronic tag 200 is to be set, the user may select the "count setting menu 852" or the "date setting menu 854" in the expiration setting window 850. In general, when the purpose of the electronic tag is for an event, the user sets the expiration date of the electronic tag 200.

The mobile terminal 100 may display a "number input menu 853" under the "number setting menu 852". Accordingly, the user may directly input the number of accesses for setting the expiration of the electronic tag 200 through the “numeric input menu 853”.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may display a "calendar menu 854" under the "date setting menu 854". Therefore, a user may directly input a date for setting expiration of the electronic tag 200 through the “calendar menu 854”.

As such, when the user input to the tag generation window 805 is completed, the user of the mobile terminal 100 touches the storage button 870. Then, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 generates a new tag based on the information input to the tag generation window 805. Meanwhile, when a user wants to cancel generation of a new tag among user inputs to the tag generation window 805, the user may move to the previous screen by touching the cancel button 860.

As described above, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention sets the type and expiration of the electronic tag and the user access authority to the electronic tag differently according to the purpose and / or use of the electronic tag. It is possible to prevent an unauthorized person from writing new information to or reading information from the electronic tag.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be implemented as a code readable by a processor in a processor-readable recording medium provided in a mobile terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

110: wireless communication unit 120: A / V input unit
130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 151: display unit
160: memory 170: interface unit
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Claims (19)

Receiving an NFC (Near Field Communication) tag generation command through a user input unit;
Displaying a first input window for inputting information to be recorded in the electronic tag and a second input window for setting R / W (Read / Write) authority for the electronic tag; And
Generating tag information according to a user input through the first input window and the second input window, and recording the generated tag information in the electronic tag. The method of claim 1,
And the first input window comprises at least one of a text input window and a file attachment icon. The method of claim 1,
And the second input window comprises at least one of a type setting window, an access right setting window, and an expiration setting window. The method of claim 3,
The type setting window includes a first selection menu for setting the type of the electronic tag. 5. The method of claim 4,
And the first selection menu comprises at least one of a read-only menu, a read / write menu, and a write-only menu. The method of claim 3,
The access right setting window includes a second selection menu for setting a user access right for the electronic tag. The method according to claim 6,
And the second selection menu comprises at least one of an administrator-only menu, an everyone menu, a person selection menu, and a password reader menu. The method of claim 3,
The expiration setting window includes a third selection menu for inputting a setting completion time point of the electronic tag. 9. The method of claim 8,
And the third selection menu comprises at least one of an unset menu, a number set menu, and a date set menu. The method of claim 1, wherein the recording step,
Establishing an NFC communication link through a tagging operation with the electronic tag;
And transmitting the tag information to the tag device through the established NFC communication link. The method of claim 10, wherein the recording step,
And determining whether there is a R / W authority for the electronic tag through communication with the electronic tag. A user input unit configured to receive a NFC (Near Field Communication) tag generation command from a user;
In response to the received tag generation command, displaying a first input window for inputting information to be recorded in the electronic tag and a second input window for setting R / W (Read / Write) authority for the electronic tag. A display unit; And
And a controller configured to generate tag information according to a user input through the first input window and the second input window, and to record the generated tag information in the electronic tag. The method of claim 12,
The first input window includes at least one of a text input window and a file attachment icon. The method of claim 12,
The second input window includes at least one of a type setting window, an access right setting window, and an expiration setting window. 15. The method of claim 14,
The type setting window includes a first selection menu for setting the type of the electronic tag. 15. The method of claim 14,
The access right setting window includes a second selection menu for setting a user access right for the electronic tag. 15. The method of claim 14,
The expiration setting window includes a third selection menu for inputting a setting completion time point of the electronic tag. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12,
And establishing an NFC communication link through a tagging operation with the electronic tag and transmitting the tag information to the tag device through the established communication link. 19. The apparatus of claim 18,
A mobile terminal for determining whether there is R / W authority for the electronic tag through communication with the electronic tag.

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