JP2000253106A - Communication terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To save the case in where a function screen is reset unintentionally by a user, during the execution of a setting and registering function related with communication. SOLUTION: When an incoming call is present, or the end/power source key of a key operating part is turned on, whether or not a registering and setting function is being executed at present is determined (S1), and when the function is being executed (S1: Y), the information and input data of the present function screen are preserved in a memory (S2), and the reset processing of the screen of a display part is operated (S3). Afterwards, when the dial/replay key of the key operating part is depressed for a long time, the information and input data of the function screen from the memory are read (S4), and when the data are preserved (S5: Y), the reproduction processing of the function screen is operated based on the read information and input data of the function screen, and the function executing state is restored (S6).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal device having various communication-related settings and registration functions, such as a portable telephone and a PHS terminal.

[0002]

In general, a communication terminal device such as a portable telephone has a function of registering a so-called memory dial (phone book), a function of composing a melody ringtone, and a function of registering (transmitting) a text message (mail). It has various setting and registration functions such as a function and a mode setting function. Of these, for example, to register a memory dial, the user turns on a key for registering a memory dial in the key operation unit, then inputs the name (kanji) of the other party by key operation, inputs a pseudonym, and enters a telephone number. The procedure is performed by inputting a number. Also, at this time, the display on the display unit is sequentially switched from a normal standby screen to a screen for inputting a name, a screen for inputting a pseudonym, a screen for inputting a telephone number, and the like. I have.

By the way, when registering the memory dial (phonebook data), even if only one case is registered,
The number of key operations is considerably increased, and it takes time. However, in a conventional mobile phone, if a call is received from another party (there is an incoming call) during the registration of the memory dial as described above, the function screen is reset so that the incoming call screen is displayed on the display unit. At the same time, the input data input so far is cleared. Also,
After a call, the user returned to the normal standby screen.

Therefore, if there is an incoming call during the registration of the memory dial, the input data is cleared unintentionally by the user, and the input operation up to that point becomes useless. The user has to perform the troublesome operation again from the beginning, which is inconvenient. Such a situation is the same not only when registering the memory dial, but also when executing other functions.

During the registration of the memory dial, the user intends to operate another key such as a setting key.
Even if there is an operation mistake such as erroneously operating the function end key or the power off key, the current function screen is reset and the input data is cleared. Even in such a case, there is no way to save it, and the user has to restart the operation for setting and registration from the beginning.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a communication-related setting and registration function. It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication terminal device which can provide a relief in a case where is reset and can improve the convenience for the user.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal device having a setting and registration function related to communication, wherein a call is received during execution of a function or a key operation unit. Storage means for storing information and input data of a function screen immediately before when a function end operation is performed,
A replay unit for returning to a function execution state based on information on the function screen and input data stored in the storage unit by a predetermined key operation of the key operation unit.

According to this, when an incoming call is received during execution of a function or when a function end operation is performed on the key operation unit, information on the immediately preceding function screen and input data are stored by the storage unit. When the user performs a predetermined key operation on the key operation unit, the replay unit returns to the function execution state based on the information on the function screen and the input data stored in the storage unit.

Therefore, even if the user resets the function screen unintentionally during the execution of the function, the user can return to the function execution state by a predetermined key operation of the user. Can be continued from where it was interrupted. As a result, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to rescue the user from resetting the function screen unintentionally during the execution of the function, thereby improving the convenience for the user. The excellent effect that can be obtained can be obtained.

[0010] In this case, the predetermined key operation of the key operation section includes various functions such as pressing and holding a key having another function and operating a plurality of keys in a specific procedure. Although a mode is possible, if the key operation unit is provided with a dedicated key for operating the replay means (invention of claim 2), the function execution state is obtained by one operation of one key. Operation can be made easier.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal device having a setting and registration function related to communication. A mode selecting means for preliminarily selecting one of a mode for shifting to a normal standby state and a mode for automatically returning to a function execution state at the time of interruption after termination of communication relating to an incoming call; However, it has features.

According to this, when the mode for shifting to the normal standby state is selected, if there is an incoming call while the function is being executed, the mode is shifted to the normal standby state after the termination of the communication relating to the incoming call. Become so. On the other hand, when the user selects beforehand the mode for automatically returning to the function execution state at the time of interruption by the mode selection means, the function screen is reset once due to an incoming call during the function execution. Even if the communication has been terminated, the communication automatically returns to the function execution state after the termination of the communication relating to the incoming call.

Therefore, even if the execution of a function is interrupted by an incoming call during the execution of the function, the function is automatically returned to the function execution state thereafter, so that the execution of the function can be continued from the interrupted portion. As a result, according to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to relieve the user from unintentionally resetting the function screen during execution of the function, thereby improving the convenience for the user. The excellent effect that can be obtained can be obtained.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment (corresponding to claim 1) in which the present invention is applied to a portable telephone will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 shows an external configuration of a mobile phone 1 as a communication terminal device according to the present embodiment.
1 schematically shows the electrical configuration of the mobile phone 1.
Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the main body 2 of the mobile phone 1
It has a vertically long shape that is portable, and its surface has
A key operation unit 3 is provided at a lower side.

The key operation unit 3 includes an end / power key 3
a, start key 3b, redial / replay key 3c, up / down cursor key 3d, memory key 3e, mail key 3
f, a plurality of dial keys 3g corresponding to numbers and characters,
Clear key 3h, function key 3i, memo key 3
A number of keys j are provided. The end / power key 3a functions as an end key for terminating a call or function execution by a short-time (less than one second) pressing operation, and a long-time (1 second or more) pressing operation (so-called long pressing). It functions as a power key for turning on and off the power. Similarly, the redial / replay key 3c functions as a redial key when pressed for a short time, and functions as a replay key when pressed for a long time.

A display unit 4 is provided above the key operation unit 3. The display unit 4 is composed of, for example, an LCD capable of displaying Chinese characters. As shown in FIG.
A telephone number, various messages, a function screen described later, and the like are displayed. In this case, a pictorial display of the remaining battery level and the radio field intensity is always displayed on the upper part of the display unit 4.

Further, a microphone 5 for inputting a transmission sound is provided at a lower end of the surface of the main body 2, and is provided at an upper portion of the display unit 4 for outputting voice. A speaker 6 is provided. An antenna 7 for communication (call) is provided at the upper end of the main body 2 so as to be able to be pulled out.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, a control circuit 8 which includes a microcomputer and performs overall control is provided in the main body 2, and a voice processing device connected to the control circuit 8 is provided. A unit 9, a data conversion unit 10, and a transmission / reception unit 11 are provided. The microphone 5 and the speaker 6 are connected to the audio processing unit 9, the data conversion unit 10 is connected thereto, the transmission / reception unit 11 is connected to the data conversion unit 10, and the transmission / reception unit 11 Antenna 7 is connected.

An operation signal of the key operation unit 3 is input to the control circuit 8 via a key operation detection unit 12, and the control circuit 8 is connected to a display control unit 13 via a display control unit 13. Thus, the display on the display unit 4 is controlled. The memory 14 is connected to the control circuit 8. In this case, this memory 14
M, RAM, a non-volatile memory (EEPROM), etc., and stores a control program relating to communication (communication and transmission / reception of mail) and a program for executing various functions as described later, and also stores various data. It is supposed to be. This memory 14 functions as storage means as described later.

With such a configuration, when a call is made with the mobile phone 1, a signal received by the antenna 7 is converted into communication data by the transmission / reception unit 11, and the communication data is converted into voice data by the data conversion unit 10. The voice data is transmitted as a transmission signal by the voice processing unit 9 to the speaker 6.
Is output from At the same time, the reception signal input from the microphone 5 is converted into voice data by the voice processing unit 9, the voice data is converted into communication data by the data conversion unit 10, and the communication data is converted into a transmission signal by the transmission / reception unit 11. The data is converted and output from the antenna 7, so that a call function is realized. Although not described in detail, the mobile phone 1 also has a function of transmitting and receiving mail (text message data).

The portable telephone 1 has a function of registering a so-called memory dial (phone book), a function of composing a melody ringtone, a function of registering (transmitting) a text message (mail), a function of mode setting, and the like. It has various settings and registration functions. These various settings and registration functions are
It is realized by a software configuration centering on the processing operation of the control circuit 8.

The function of memory dial registration will be described as a representative of these functions. The function of memory dial registration is a function of the other party whose owner (user) frequently calls, such as a destination name, a pseudonym, A telephone directory data consisting of a telephone number, a group number and the like is registered (stored) in a memory dial storage area (non-volatile memory) of the memory 14 up to, for example, 500 by operating the key operation unit 3. It is.

When the registration of the memory dial is performed, the registered telephone number is searched from the memory number, the destination name, the group number, a part of the telephone number and the like by the key operation of the user, and the display unit 3 is searched. , And a call can be made with one touch (operation of the start key 3b). Further, at the time of an incoming call, if the telephone number of the other party is registered, the other party's name can be displayed on the display unit 4.

This memory dial registration process is performed in the following procedure. That is, when the user turns on the power of the mobile phone 1 (standby state), a predetermined key operation of the key operation unit 3 (for example, long press of the memory key 3e for one second or more).
Then, the control circuit 8 executes the registration function (program). When the function execution is started, the control circuit 8 executes a registration process based on data input by operating the key operation unit 3 while displaying various function screens on the display unit 4.

More specifically, first, a destination name input screen (see FIGS. 2A and 2C) is displayed on the display unit 4, and the user waits for the input of the destination name. Here, when the user operates the dial keys 3g or the like of the key operation unit 3 to input a destination name, the input data is stored, and then a pseudonym input screen is displayed on the display unit 4 so that the user can input a pseudonym input screen. Wait for input of a pseudonym (how to read the destination name).

When the input of the phonetic alphabet by the key operation of the user is completed, the input data is stored, and then a telephone number input screen is displayed on the display unit 4 to wait for the input of the telephone number by the user. When the input of the telephone number by the key operation of the user is completed, the input data is stored, and then a group number input screen is displayed on the display unit 4 to wait for the input of the group number by the user. When the input of the group number by the key operation of the user is completed, the input data is registered (stored) in the memory dial storage area of the memory 14 as telephone directory data. When the registration of one telephone directory data is completed, the destination name input screen is displayed on the display unit 4 again, and by repeating the same processing, the next telephone directory data can be registered.

During the execution of this function, the key operation unit 3
Is performed (for example, the operation of the end / power key 3a), the function execution is ended, and the display unit 4 returns to the normal standby screen (see FIG. 2B). Also,
When an incoming call is received during execution of a function, the function screen is reset and the execution of the function is terminated. still,
Although detailed descriptions of other registered functions are omitted, similarly, when an incoming call is received or a function end operation is performed during execution of those functions, the function screen is reset. ing.

As will be described later in the description of the operation, the control circuit 8 has a software configuration so that, during execution of a function, an incoming call or a function end operation in the key operation unit 3 is performed. Sometimes, the information of the immediately preceding function screen (the number indicating which screen state is in the function execution program) and the input data input so far are stored in the function end storage area of the memory 14 as storage means. (Non-volatile memory).

The control circuit 8 activates the memory 14 by a predetermined key operation of the key operation unit 3 (in this case, a long press of the redial / replay key 3c for one second or more).
Is returned to the function execution state based on the information on the function screen and the input data stored in the. Therefore, the control circuit 8 functions as replay means.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. When the user wants to register the telephone directory data using, for example, the function of memory dial registration, the function of the memory dial registration is executed by the key operation of the key operation unit 3 as described above. At this time, first, a destination name input screen is displayed on the display unit 4, and the user operates the dial keys 3g and the like to input the destination name. FIG. 2A shows a specific example of a state in which the destination name has been input, and the display unit 4 displays the input destination name of “Aichi Kenji”.

When this input is completed, although not shown,
The display unit 4 switches to a screen for inputting a pseudonym.
Enter "Aichi Kenji". When that input is complete,
The display unit 4 switches to a telephone number input screen, and the user inputs a telephone number. Thereafter, the display unit 4 is switched to a group number input screen, and the registration of one telephone directory data is completed when the user inputs the group number.

If a call is received from another party (there is an incoming call) during execution of the memory dial registration function as described above, the screen of the display unit 4 is reset, and the display unit 4 is reset.
Can be switched to an incoming call screen (not shown). In this case, if the data that has already been input is cleared up to the middle, the input operation up to that point will be wasted, and the user will have to restart the troublesome operation from the beginning to register. Must be done.

If the user accidentally turns on the end / power key 3a during the execution of the memory dial registration function, the function screen at that time is reset and the display unit 4 displays a normal display. You will be returned to the standby screen. FIG.
(B) shows an example of a normal standby screen, and the display unit 4
Will show the date and time. Again,
If the input data is cleared at the same time as the reset of the function screen, the user must restart the operation from the beginning.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control circuit 8 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 1A when there is an incoming call or when a function end operation is performed in the key operation unit 3 during execution of a function. Thus, the information and the input data of the immediately preceding function screen are stored in the memory 14. That is, when there is an incoming call or when the end / power key 3a of the key operation unit 3 is turned on, it is first determined in step S1 whether the registration and setting functions are currently being executed. If the function is being executed (Yes in step S1), the information of the current function screen and the input data are stored in the memory 14 in step S2, and the display unit is displayed in step S3. The reset process of the screen of No. 4 is performed. If the function is not being executed (No in step S1), the screen of the display unit 4 is reset in step S3.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 2A, for example, during execution of the memory dial registration function, when the destination name of "Kenji Aichi" is input on the destination name input screen of the display unit 4. For example, if the user accidentally turns on the end / power key 3a, the memory 14 stores information indicating that the screen is a destination name input screen as information of the function screen. Then, the data of "Aichi Kenji" is stored as the input data. After this storage is performed, the screen of the display unit 4 is switched to a standby screen as shown in FIG.

When the replay key of the key operation section 3 is turned on (long press of the redial / replay key 3c), the control circuit 8 stores it in the memory 14 as shown in the flowchart of FIG. The mobile phone 1 is returned to the function execution state based on the information on the function screen and the input data. That is, when the redial / replay key 3c is pressed for a long time, the information of the function screen and the input data are read from the memory 14 in step S4. In step S5, it is determined whether or not the information on the function screen and the input data have been saved. If the information has been saved (Yes in step S5), the information on the function screen read in next step S6 is read. Based on the input data and the input data, the function screen is reproduced and the function is returned to the function execution state. If it has not been stored (No in step S5), the process ends.

Thus, the user receives an incoming call during the execution of the function or makes an operation error (end / turn-on operation of the power key 3a).
Even if it has been done, then, by long-pressing the redial / replay key 3c, the mobile phone 1 can be returned to the function execution state, and the function execution can be continued from the interrupted portion. In the example of FIG. 2, FIG.
As shown in (2), the display unit 4 returns to the destination name input screen, and the input data of "Kenji Aichi" which has already been input is reproduced, so that the user can perform the subsequent input from here. . When the user turns on the end / power key 3a in order to actually end the function, the display unit 4 is switched to the normal standby screen as a matter of course. If the redial / replay key 3c is held down for a long time, the original function screen is switched with one touch.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if there is an incoming call during execution of a function, or if the user turns on the end / power key 3a due to an operation error,
Thereafter, the function can be returned to the function execution state by a simple operation in which the user simply presses and holds the redial / replay key 3c, and the function execution can be continued from the interrupted portion. As a result, unlike the related art in which the operation for registration has to be restarted from the beginning, a relief is provided in case the screen of the display unit 4 is reset unintentionally by the user during the function execution. This has an excellent effect that the convenience for the user can be improved.

In the first embodiment, the redial / replay key 3c serving as both redial and replay is long-pressed to return to the function execution state. A dedicated key may be provided (corresponding to claim 2). According to this, the user can easily understand which key should be operated, and it is possible to return to the function execution state by turning on one key for a short time.
The operation can be further simplified.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment (corresponding to claim 3) of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the hardware configuration of the mobile phone 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the software configuration of the control circuit 8 is different. Therefore, the first
For the parts common to the first embodiment, new illustration and detailed description are omitted, and the same reference numerals are used, and only different points will be described below.

In this embodiment, when a function is interrupted due to an incoming call during the execution of various functions, a mode for transition to a normal standby state (standby transfer mode) after the termination of communication relating to the incoming call. One of the modes (replay mode) for automatically returning to the function execution state at the time of interruption can be selected in advance by operating the key operation unit 3 by the user.

The control circuit 8 stores the information of the immediately preceding function screen and the inputted input data in the memory 1 when a call is received during the execution of the function by the software configuration.
4 is stored. And the control circuit 8
When the replay mode is selected, after the call processing relating to the incoming call ends, the function execution state is returned to based on the function screen information and the input data stored in the memory 14. . On the other hand, when the standby transfer mode is selected, after the call processing ends, the mobile terminal shifts to a normal standby state.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure executed by the control circuit 8 when an incoming call is received. That is, when there is an incoming call, it is first determined whether the registration and setting functions are being executed (step S11). If the functions are being executed (Yes), the information on the current function screen and the input data are displayed. The information is stored in the memory 14 (step S12), and then the screen of the display unit 4 is reset (display of an incoming call screen).
Is performed (step S13). If the function is not being executed (No in step S11), the incoming call screen is displayed on the display unit 4 as it is (step S13). Thereafter, communication processing relating to the incoming call is performed (step S1).
4) When the communication process is completed (Yes in step S15)
s) It is determined whether the replay mode has been selected and set (step S16).

Here, when the replay mode is selected (Yes in step S16), the information of the function screen and the input data are read from the memory 14 (step S17). Then, it is determined whether the information on the function screen and the input data have been saved (step S18). If the information has been saved (Yes), the function screen is read based on the read information on the function screen and the input data. Is performed to return to the function execution state (step S19). When the standby transfer mode is selected (No in step S16) or when the function screen information and the input data are not stored (No in step S18), the display unit 4 displays the normal standby screen. (Step S20).

Thus, if the user selects and sets the replay mode in advance, even if there is an incoming call during execution of the function and the function screen is reset, after the communication relating to the incoming call ends, It automatically returns to the function execution state when there is an incoming call. Therefore, even if the execution of the function is temporarily interrupted by an incoming call during the execution of the function, the function automatically returns to the function execution state thereafter, so that the user can continue from the part where the function execution was interrupted.
In this case, the user does not need to perform a key operation for returning to the function execution state.

As a result, according to the present embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, unlike the prior art in which the operation for registration had to be restarted from the beginning, the user is required to execute the function during the execution of the function. It is possible to provide a remedy when the screen of the display unit 4 is unintentionally reset and to improve the convenience for the user.

In the above-described embodiment, the registration function of the memory dial is described as a specific example of the registration function. However, the function of the registration of the setting may also be a melody ring tone composition function, a text message (mail). There are various functions such as a registration (transmission) function and a mode setting function, and the present invention can be similarly applied to them. In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the mobile phone.
The present invention can of course be applied to various communication terminal devices such as terminals and general line telephones, and the present invention can be implemented with appropriate modifications without departing from the gist.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a procedure (a) is performed when a call is received during execution of a function or a function end operation is performed on a key operation unit, and redial / replay is performed. The flowchart which shows the processing procedure (b) when there is a long press of a key.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an external configuration of the mobile phone.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when an incoming call is received.

[Explanation of symbols]

In the drawings, 1 is a mobile phone (communication terminal device), 2 is a main body,
Reference numeral 3 denotes a key operation unit, 3a denotes an end / power key, 3c denotes a redial / replay key, 4 denotes a display unit, 8 denotes a control circuit (replay means), and 14 denotes a memory (storage means).

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A function for setting and registration related to communication is provided, and when the function is executed, a corresponding function screen is displayed on a display unit while data inputted by operating a key operation unit is displayed. A communication terminal device configured to perform setting and registration processing based on the function immediately before receiving a call or performing a function end operation in the key operation unit during execution of the function. Storage means for storing screen information and input data; and replay means for returning to a function execution state based on the function screen information and input data stored in the storage means by a predetermined key operation of the key operation unit. A communication terminal device comprising: 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the key operation unit is provided with a dedicated key for operating the replay unit. 3. A function of setting and registration related to communication is provided, and by executing the function, a corresponding function screen is displayed on a display unit, and data inputted by operating a key operation unit is displayed. A communication terminal device configured to perform setting and registration processing based on the incoming call, and when a function is interrupted due to an incoming call during the execution of the function, the communication terminal device is placed in a normal standby state after the communication related to the incoming call ends. A communication terminal device comprising: a mode selection unit for preliminarily selecting one of a mode to shift to and a mode to automatically return to a function execution state at the time of interruption.