JP2000059467A - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile terminal, especially for a portable telephone set by which the arrival of an incoming call is surely recognized, without causing annoyance to persons in the surrounding and without the need for changeover plural incoming call notice means each time. SOLUTION: This terminal includes a means that informs of the arrival of an incoming call by pluralities of kinds of notice forms, a means that sets one or plural setting inputs for desired time zone, a clock means, and a means (S206, S207) that conducts the changeover control of information of the arrival of an incoming call (S204, S205) by a predetermined notice form for the set time zone and information of the arrival of an incoming by other notice form for times other than the time zone, and informs of the arrival of an incoming call within the time zone at times other than the time zone, when the incoming call during the time zone is not replied to (S208, S209).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device, and more particularly to a mobile terminal device suitably applied to a portable telephone having a vibrator function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the spread of mobile terminals in recent years, particularly mobile phones such as mobile phones and PHS (Personal Handyphone System), manners in using mobile phones have become a problem. For example, a ringing tone caused by ringer ringing in a quiet space such as a conference room or an art museum or in a crowded space such as a commuter train may cause discomfort to surrounding people.

[0003] Therefore, in recent years, in addition to a means for notifying an incoming call by ringing of a ringer, a means for notifying an incoming call by vibration of a vibrator has been mounted, and attention has been paid to surrounding people. In a conventional mobile phone, the user operates the mobile phone to set whether to select ringer ringing or vibrator vibration as a notification means at the time of an incoming call. There is a case where the operation of selecting is forgotten. In such a case, when a call arrives on the mobile phone, the ringer rings unexpectedly,
There are many cases that bother others.

[0004] Conversely, if the user forgets the operation of selecting ringer ringing while the vibrator vibration is selected, when the mobile phone is separated from the user's body and left unattended, However, there are many cases where they do not notice that a call is being received on their mobile phone.

[0005] As described above, despite the fact that the mobile phone is provided with a plurality of incoming call notification means such as ringer ringing and vibrator vibration, the user can operate the mobile phone each time to select which one to select. There is a problem that the function cannot be used effectively because it must be set.

[0006] To solve this problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 8-33 discloses a method of pre-reserving or automatically setting an incoming call notification means.
No. 1212 or JP-A-8-195791.

[0007]

However, for example, the method described in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-331212 is to judge the ambient noise level and automatically switch the incoming call notifying means. However, if it is below a certain threshold, an incoming call is notified by vibrator vibration, so that there is a problem that, for example, a ringing tone is generated in a crowded commuter train.

In the method described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-1955791, the time is set in advance, and if the incoming call is within the set time, the ringing tone is automatically changed to vibrator vibration. Changes, so, for example,
If the mobile phone is left away from the body within the set time range, there is a problem that it may not be possible to know for a long time that there is an incoming call.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a main object of the present invention is to eliminate the need to switch a plurality of incoming call notification means each time and to receive an incoming call without disturbing others. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal device, particularly a mobile phone, which can be reliably known.

[0010]

According to the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal device comprising: a means for notifying an incoming call in a plurality of notification forms; a means for setting and inputting a desired period; a means for clocking a set period; Means for notifying the incoming call in one predetermined notification mode before the set period elapses, and switching control to notify the incoming call in another notification mode after the period elapses. In a case where an incoming call is not answered before the elapse of the set period, it is preferable that at the elapse of the set period, a notification that there is an incoming call before the elapse of the set period is sent.

Further, the mobile terminal device according to the present invention comprises: a means for notifying an incoming call in a plurality of notification modes; a means for inputting one or more desired time zones; Means for notifying the incoming call in one predetermined notification mode, and at a time other than the time period, switching control to notify the incoming call in another notification mode,
It is preferable that when not answering an incoming call during the time zone, when the time zone is deviated, it is notified that there is an incoming call during the time zone.

In the present invention, the one notification mode is as follows:
Vibration output means for notifying an incoming call by vibrating the terminal device main body, and the other notification form may be a ring tone output means for notifying an incoming call by a ring tone. , And PHS.

Further, the method for notifying an incoming call of a mobile terminal device according to the present invention comprises the steps of: (a) acquiring a time at the time of an incoming call; Determining whether the time has passed,
(B) If the incoming time has not passed the set time period or has not reached the set time, an incoming call is notified in a predetermined incoming call notification form from among a plurality of incoming call notification forms. (C) not answering an incoming call before the set period or before the set time is reached, and notifying that there is an incoming call during the set period or the set time. It is a thing.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A mobile terminal device according to the present invention comprises:
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, means for notifying an incoming call in a plurality of notification modes (4 and 5 in FIG. 1), means for setting and inputting one or more desired time zones (1 in FIG. 1), and time measuring means (3 in FIG. 1), in the set time zone, the incoming call is notified in one predetermined notification mode, and at a time other than the time zone, the incoming call is notified in another notification mode. Means (2 in FIG. 1) for performing switching control so as to notify that when an incoming call is not answered during the time zone, when the time zone is deviated, there is an incoming call during the time zone. Notify. According to one embodiment of the present invention, (a) a process of acquiring a time at the time of an incoming call and determining whether a predetermined period has passed or a predetermined time has passed since the time. (B) when the incoming time does not exceed the set period or does not reach the set time, an incoming call is received in a predetermined incoming notification mode from a plurality of incoming notification modes. Notification processing, and (c) processing of notifying that there is an incoming call during the set period or the set time when the incoming call is not answered before the set period elapses or before the set time is reached. , May realize their functions by program control executed in the mobile terminal device. In this case, the above program is stored on a floppy disk, CD-RO
The present invention can be implemented by storing the program in a recording medium such as M and loading the program into a main memory by a mobile terminal device and executing the program. The present invention also includes the above recording medium.

With such a configuration, the clock signal output from the reference clock generating unit 3 is counted by the control unit 2, and when the time of the timer is between the vibrator ON time and the vibrator OFF time, there is an incoming call. When the vibrator 5 is vibrated and there is an incoming call between the vibrator ON time and the vibrator OFF time but no call is made, the ringer 4 is sounded at the same time as the vibrator OFF time to notify the user of the incoming call. .

Also, the user sets a setting to vibrate the vibrator 5 for a certain period of time at the time of an incoming call at the operation unit 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “vibration”).
When the operation of "temporary vibrator setting" is performed, a control signal is output from the operation unit 1 to the control unit 2, the control unit 2 counts the clock signal output from the reference clock generation unit 3, and sets the time of the timer in advance. When the incoming call is received during a given period of time, the vibrator 5 is vibrated. When there is an incoming call after a certain period of time but no call is made, the control unit 2 makes the ringer 4 ring. .

[0017]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention; The present embodiment describes an example in which the mobile terminal device is applied to a mobile wireless mobile phone.

[Embodiment 1] A portable telephone according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone.

Referring to FIG. 1, the user operates the operation unit 1, and a control signal is output from the operation unit 1 and input to the control unit 2. On the other hand, a high-precision reference clock signal is output from the reference clock generator 3 and is also input to the controller 2. The control unit 2 determines which one to select as the incoming call notification means, outputs a control signal to the ringer 4 or the vibrator 5, and causes the ringer 4 to sound or the vibrator 5 to vibrate.

Next, the flow of the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 201, the user sets “vibrator ON time” and “vibrator OFF time” using the operation unit 1 in advance. Then, in step 202, the control unit 2 counts the current time based on the reference clock signal generated by the reference clock generation unit 3, and in step 203, determines whether the ringer 4 is to be sounded when an incoming call is received. The control unit 2 determines whether or not 5 is vibrating.

If ringer ringing at incoming is selected in step 203, it is determined in step 204 whether or not the time of the timer is between a preset "vibrator ON time" and a "vibrator OFF time". The part 2 makes a judgment. If the time of the timer is between the "vibrator ON time" and the "vibrator OFF time", in step 205, the control unit 2 sets "vibrator vibration at incoming call". In addition, the time of the timer is changed from “vibrator ON time” to “vibrator OFF time”.
If not, the process returns to step 202.

If "vibration at incoming call" is selected in step 203, the control unit 2 determines in step 206 whether the time of the timer is a preset "vibrator OFF time". I do. If the time of the timer is not the "vibrator OFF time", the process returns to step 202. If the time of the timer is "the vibrator OFF time", the process proceeds to step 207.
Set to "Ringer ring on incoming call". Then, in step 208, the control unit 2 determines whether there is an incoming call that did not make a call between the "vibrator ON time" and the "vibrator OFF time". If there is no incoming call that did not make a call, the process returns to step 202. If there is an incoming call that did not make a call, in step 209, the control unit 2 sends the
Control signal is output to the ringer.

As described above, when "timer ringer ringing" is set and the time of the timer reaches "vibrator ON time", the mode is automatically switched to "vibrator vibration at incoming call". Thereafter, when there is an incoming call, the vibrator 5 is vibrated to notify the incoming call.

When "vibrator OFF" is set in the timer when "vibrator vibration at incoming call" is automatically set, "vibrator O"
If there is an incoming call between the "N time" and the "vibrator OFF time" and no call is made, the mode is switched to "ringer ringing at incoming call", and the ringer 4 is sounded to inform the user that there is an incoming call.

That is, according to this embodiment, regardless of whether “ringer ringing at incoming call” or “vibrator vibration at incoming call” is selected for the mobile phone, a period between “vibrator ON time” and “vibrator OFF time” is selected. Is
Since the state is automatically set to the "vibrator vibration at the time of incoming call", when the same action is taken at the same time every day, for example, when commuting, setting the time in advance eliminates the need to perform the same operation every day.

Further, if there is an incoming call within the set time, the ringer rings after the "vibrator OFF time", so that the user can be reliably notified of the incoming call during the set time period. .

[Second Embodiment] Next, a mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the mobile phone according to the second embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, first, step 301
A predetermined time (for example, “1 hour”, etc.) in a setting in which the user vibrates the vibrator 5 for a predetermined time upon receiving an incoming call (“temporary vibrator setting”)
Is set by the operation unit 1. And step 302
Then, the control unit 2 uses the operation unit 1 to set “temporary vibrator”.
Is determined.

If "temporary vibrator setting" has been made, in step 303, the control unit 2 sets "vibration at incoming call". Then, in step 304, the control unit 2 counts the current time of the reference clock signal generated by the reference clock generation unit 3, and in step 305,
The control unit 2 determines whether or not the time of the timer has passed a predetermined time.

If the time of the timer has not passed the predetermined time, the process returns to step 304. If the time of the timer has passed the predetermined time, the process returns to step 306. Then, the control unit 2 sets "ringer ringing at incoming call". Then, in step 307, it is determined whether there was an incoming call that did not make a call within the set fixed time. If there is no incoming call that did not make a call, the process returns to step 302. If there is an incoming call that did not make a call, a control signal is output from the control unit 2 to the ringer 4 in step 308, and the ringer rings.

As described above, when "temporary vibrator setting" is performed on the operation unit 1 while "ringer ringing at incoming call" is set, the mode is automatically switched to "vibrator vibration at incoming call". Thereafter, when there is an incoming call, the vibrator 5 is vibrated to notify the incoming call.

When a certain time has elapsed with "vibrator vibration at incoming call" set automatically, if there is an incoming call up to the certain time and no call is made, the ringer 4 is sounded to notify the user that there is an incoming call.

[0033]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The set time input from the operation unit is compared with the signal of the reference clock generation unit, and if the condition is met, the mobile phone is set to either “ringer ringing at incoming call” or “vibrator vibration at incoming call”. Can be automatically changed so that even if the user forgets to select the incoming call notification means, the incoming call can be conveyed to the user of the mobile phone by vibrating the vibrator without causing discomfort to the surrounding people. It works.

Further, when the vibrator function is selected and there is an incoming call within the set time range, the user can be notified of the incoming call by a ring tone after the set time has elapsed, so that the incoming call can be received. This has the effect of eliminating the problem of not being aware of the presence for a long time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining functions of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining functions of a mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 operation unit 2 control unit 3 reference clock generation unit 4 ringer 5 vibrator

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[Submission date] September 13, 1999 (1999.9.1)
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3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the incoming time elapses after the set period.
Has not been completed or the set time has not been reached
The selected notification mode is vibration output means for notifying an incoming call by vibrating the terminal device main body, and the notification mode selected in other cases is a ring tone output means for notifying an incoming call by a ringing tone. the mobile terminal apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,.

4. A mobile terminal apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the mobile phone, and PHS mobile terminal device is either.

5. A process of : (a) acquiring a time at the time of an incoming call; and determining whether a predetermined period has passed or a predetermined time has passed from the time. If the time has not passed the set period or has not reached the set time, the process of notifying the incoming call in a predetermined incoming notification mode from among a plurality of incoming notification modes, and (C) when the incoming call is not answered before the set period elapses or before the set time is reached,
Alternatively, a recording medium that records a program for executing, by a computer constituting the mobile terminal device, each of the above-described processes (a) to (c) of notifying that there is an incoming call at the elapse of a set time.

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[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems A mobile terminal device according to the present invention includes means for informing an incoming call in a plurality of kinds of broadcast mode, a total of
And a means for switching the notification mode.
The program recorded on the recording medium is stored in the main
Means for loading and executing in memory.
Then, the program has (a) the time of the incoming call
And a predetermined period has elapsed since the time.
Or whether a preset time has passed.
And (b) the incoming time is the set period.
Time has not passed or the set time has not been reached
If there is no
The process of notifying the incoming call in the incoming call notification mode.
According to the processes of (a) and (b), the plurality of types of notification
One notification form is selected from the forms.

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Further, the mobile terminal device according to the present invention includes a means for notifying an incoming call in a plurality of notification modes, a means for timing, a means for switching and controlling the notification mode, and a means for recording in advance on a recording medium.
Store the recorded program in the main memory of the mobile terminal.
Means for loading and executing the program.
The gram includes (a) the time of the incoming call,
The preset period has passed, or
Determining whether the set time has passed, (b)
The incoming time has not passed the set period
Or if the set time has not been reached,
From the incoming call notification form to the predetermined incoming call notification form
(C) elapse of the set period
Do not answer incoming calls before or before the set time
In the case, when the set period or set time has passed
Notifying that there is an incoming call,
According to the processes (a) to (c), the plurality of types of notification forms
One notification form is selected from the states.

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[0012] In the present invention, the incoming call time is
If the set period has not passed or the set time
Notification form selected. If it is judged that a vibration output means for informing an incoming call by vibrating the terminal apparatus main body, other
In this case, the notification mode selected may be a ringing tone output means for notifying an incoming call by a ringing tone, and the mobile terminal device is preferably one of a mobile phone and a PHS. .

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Furthermore, the present invention is, (a) obtains the incoming call time, from the time, or has elapsed a preset time period, or process for determining whether past the preset time, ( b) If the incoming time has not passed the set period or has not reached the set time, an incoming call is notified in a predetermined incoming notification mode from among a plurality of incoming notification modes. And (c) a process of notifying that there is an incoming call during the set period or the set time when the incoming call is not answered before the set period elapses or before the set time is reached .
Each of the above processes (a) to (c) constitutes a mobile terminal device
Record programs for execution on a computer
Also includes a recording medium .

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A means for notifying an incoming call in a plurality of types of notification, a means for setting and inputting a desired period, a means for measuring a set period, and a predetermined one before the set period elapses. Means for notifying the incoming call in the notification mode of (1) and switching control to notify the incoming call in another notification mode after the elapse of the period. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein, when the incoming call is not answered before the set period elapses, at the time when the set period elapses, it is notified that there is an incoming call before the set period elapses. Mobile terminal device. 3. A means for notifying an incoming call in a plurality of notification modes; a means for setting and inputting one or a plurality of desired time zones; a clock means; and a predetermined notification in the set time zone. Notify the incoming call in the form, at times other than the time zone,
Switching control means for notifying an incoming call in another notification mode. 4. The mobile device according to claim 3, wherein, when the incoming call is not answered during the time period, when the time period is not reached, a notification that there is an incoming call during the time period is notified. Body terminal device. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the one notification form is vibration output means for notifying an incoming call by vibrating the terminal device main body, and the other notification form is ringing sound output means for notifying the incoming call by a ringing sound. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein:
The mobile terminal device according to any one of the above. 6. A mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal device is one of a mobile phone and a PHS. 7. A step of: (a) acquiring a time at the time of an incoming call, and determining whether a predetermined period has elapsed or a predetermined time has passed since the time; If the time has not passed the set period or has not reached the set time, a step of notifying the incoming call in a predetermined incoming call notification form from a plurality of incoming call notification forms; (c) If the incoming call is not answered before the set period elapses or before the set time is reached, the set period,
Or a step of notifying that a call has been received at the elapse of a set time. 8. A process for obtaining (a) the time of an incoming call and determining whether a predetermined period has elapsed or a predetermined time has passed since the time, and (b) the incoming call If the time has not passed the set period or has not reached the set time, the process of notifying the incoming call in a predetermined incoming notification mode from among a plurality of incoming notification modes, and (C) when the incoming call is not answered before the set period elapses or before the set time is reached,
Alternatively, a recording medium that records a program for executing, by a computer constituting the mobile terminal device, each of the above-described processes (a) to (c) of notifying that there is an incoming call at the elapse of a set time.