JP2001156902A - Information retrieving method for portable communication terminal - Google Patents

Information retrieving method for portable communication terminal

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JP2001156902A
JP2001156902A JP33291699A JP33291699A JP2001156902A JP 2001156902 A JP2001156902 A JP 2001156902A JP 33291699 A JP33291699 A JP 33291699A JP 33291699 A JP33291699 A JP 33291699A JP 2001156902 A JP2001156902 A JP 2001156902A
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Kazuyuki Tanaka
和之 田中
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of a difficulty in operation when the tip of a finger is injured or user has long nails in the case of operating a ten key, up/down key or jog dial concerning a conventional portable telephone set or portable communication terminal such as PHS. SOLUTION: Concerning this information retrieving method for portable communication terminal, the direction or number of vibrations applied to the portable communication terminal is detected and converted into an electric signal by a vibration sensor built in a vibration detecting part 2, information such as name/telephone number of a communicating party is previously stored by a storage part 4, the electric signal from the vibration detecting part 2 is converted into a control signal by a control part 1, the information such as name/telephone number of the communicating party stored in the storage part 4 is retrieved by that control signal, the information retrieved by the control part 1 is visibly displayed on a display part 5, and communication with the communicating party is performed by a radio part 7.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は携帯通信端末の情報
検索方法に関し、特に指先を怪我している場合や指の爪
をのばしている場合でも容易に操作できる携帯通信端末
の情報検索方法に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for retrieving information from a portable communication terminal, and more particularly to a method for retrieving information from a portable communication terminal that can be easily operated even when a fingertip is injured or a fingernail is extended.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】携帯電話機やPHS等の携帯通信端末は
近年著しく普及が進み、それに伴い端末の高機能化や小
型・軽量化も進んでいる。
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable communication terminals such as portable telephones and PHSs have been remarkably popularized, and as a result, terminals have become more sophisticated and smaller and lighter.

【0003】これらの携帯通信端末は、一般的に電話を
かける相手の氏名や電話番号等をメモリに記憶させてお
くことができ、発呼時にメモリの記憶内容の検索が行わ
れが、この検索作業は、従来の携帯電話機やPHS等の
携帯通信端末では、専用のアップ/ダウンキーやジョグ
ダイヤル等の操作により行われる。
[0003] In these portable communication terminals, generally, the name, telephone number, and the like of the party to be called can be stored in a memory, and the contents of the memory are searched at the time of making a call. In a conventional mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS, the work is performed by operating a dedicated up / down key, a jog dial, or the like.

【0004】しかし、これらのテンキーやアップ/ダウ
ンキーおよびジョグダイヤル等の操作は、携帯電話機や
PHS等携帯通信端末の高機能化・小型軽量化に伴って
操作しにくいものとなっている。特に、指先を怪我して
いる場合や指の爪をのばしている場合は、テンキーやア
ップ/ダウンキーおよびジョグダイヤル等の操作はかな
り操作しにくいものであった。
However, the operation of these numeric keys, the up / down keys, the jog dial, and the like is difficult to operate as the functions and size and weight of mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones and PHSs increase. In particular, when the fingertip is injured or when the fingernail is extended, the operation of the numeric keypad, the up / down key, the jog dial, and the like is quite difficult.

【0005】また、携帯通信端末の着信時の応答の方法
の先行技術として、特開平9−261299号公報の
「移動体通信用携帯端末装置」と、特開平11−122
327号公報の「携帯通信端末システム」がある。
[0005] Further, as a prior art of a method of responding to an incoming call of a portable communication terminal, there are a "portable terminal device for mobile communication" disclosed in JP-A-9-261299 and a JP-A-11-122.
There is a “portable communication terminal system” of Japanese Patent No. 327.

【0006】前者は、ショックセンサにより端末の加速
度を検出して着信に応答するものであり、後者は、ユー
ザの頭に装着した端末の振動を検出して着信時に応答す
るものである。
The former detects the acceleration of the terminal by a shock sensor and responds to the incoming call, and the latter detects the vibration of the terminal attached to the user's head and responds to the incoming call.

【0007】[0007]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来の携帯電話機やP
HS等の携帯通信端末では、テンキーやアップ/ダウン
キーおよびジョグダイヤル等を操作する場合に、指先を
怪我している場合や指の爪をのばしている場合は操作し
にくかった。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Conventional mobile phones and P
With a portable communication terminal such as an HS, it is difficult to operate a numeric keypad, an up / down key, a jog dial, and the like when the fingertip is injured or the fingernail is extended.

【0008】また、先行技術である特開平9−2612
99号公報の「移動体通信用携帯端末装置」と、特開平
11−122327号公報の「携帯通信端末システム」
は、いずれも着信時の応答のためのものであり、加速度
方向や振動方向を特定していないため、誤って応答する
可能性があった。
Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-2612,
No. 99, "mobile communication terminal device" and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-122327, "mobile communication terminal system".
Are for responding to an incoming call, and do not specify the acceleration direction or the vibration direction.

【0009】[0009]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明による携帯通信端
末の情報検索方法は、第1に、携帯電話機やPHS等携
帯通信端末において、予め記憶してあるメモリから通話
相手の氏名・電話番号等情報を検索し発呼する際に、テ
ンキーやアップ/ダウンキーあるいはジョグダイヤル等
の操作を伴うことなく、前記携帯通信端末を特定方向に
振る等の振動によって行なう。
A method for retrieving information of a portable communication terminal according to the present invention is as follows. First, in a portable communication terminal such as a portable telephone or a PHS, a name, a telephone number, etc. of a called party are stored in a memory stored in advance. When retrieving information and making a call, the mobile communication terminal is shaken in a specific direction or the like without involving the operation of a numeric keypad, an up / down key or a jog dial.

【0010】本発明による携帯通信端末の情報検索方法
は、第2に、前記メモリに予め記憶させる前記氏名・電
話番号等情報を入力する際に行なう仮名入力あるいは漢
字変換等を、前記テンキーやアップ/ダウンキーあるい
はジョグダイヤル等の操作を伴なうことなく、前記携帯
通信端末を特定方向に振る等の振動を与えることによっ
て行なう。
Second, the information retrieval method for a portable communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized in that the kana input or the kanji conversion, etc., performed when inputting the information such as the name and telephone number stored in the memory in advance is performed by using the numeric keypad or the up keypad. This is performed by giving a vibration such as shaking the portable communication terminal in a specific direction without operating the / down key or the jog dial.

【0011】本発明による携帯通信端末の情報検索方法
は、第3に、前記携帯通信端末に与えられる前記特定方
向の振動を、振動センサにより検出して電気信号の制御
信号に変換し、前記制御信号により前記メモリに記憶さ
れた前記通話相手の氏名・電話番号等情報を検索する。
Thirdly, in the information search method for a portable communication terminal according to the present invention, the vibration in the specific direction given to the portable communication terminal is detected by a vibration sensor and converted into a control signal of an electric signal. The information such as the name and telephone number of the other party stored in the memory is retrieved by the signal.

【0012】本発明による携帯通信端末の情報検索方法
は、第4に、前記振動センサは、振動検出専用キーの押
圧時にのみ前記振動を検出可能とすることにより、前記
特定していない方向の振動による誤動作を防止する。
Fourthly, in the information search method for a portable communication terminal according to the present invention, the vibration sensor can detect the vibration only when the vibration detection key is pressed, so that the vibration in the unspecified direction can be detected. To prevent erroneous operation.

【0013】本発明による携帯通信端末の情報検索方法
は、第5に、前記振動センサは、前記携帯通信端末に与
えられた前記特定方向の振動および回数を検出し、左方
向の振動を所定回数検出した場合はアップスクロールを
行ない、右方向の振動を所定回数検出した場合にはダウ
ンスクロールを行なって、前記メモリに記憶された前記
通話相手の氏名・電話番号等情報を検索する。
Fifth, in the information search method for a portable communication terminal according to the present invention, the vibration sensor detects the vibration in the specific direction and the number of times given to the portable communication terminal, and performs the predetermined number of leftward vibrations. If detected, up-scrolling is performed, and if rightward vibration is detected a predetermined number of times, down-scrolling is performed to search for information such as the name and telephone number of the other party stored in the memory.

【0014】本発明による携帯通信端末の情報検索方法
は、第6に、前記メモリから所望の前記検索情報が得ら
れたときに、前記携帯通信端末を上下方向に振る等の振
動を与えることによって前記検索情報を確定し、前記通
話相手に発呼が行われる。
Sixthly, the information search method for a portable communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized in that when the desired search information is obtained from the memory, the portable communication terminal is shaken up and down or the like. The search information is determined, and a call is made to the other party.

【0015】[0015]

【発明の実施の形態】図1は本発明の一実施の形態の携
帯通信端末の情報検索方法を説明するためのブロック図
である。このブロック図によれば、携帯通信端末は、携
帯通信端末自体に振る等の振動を与えると振動センサに
よりその振動の方向や回数を検出し電気信号に変換する
振動検出部2と、氏名および電話番号等情報を予め記憶
している記憶部4と、振動検出部2出力の電気信号を制
御信号に変換しその制御信号により記憶部4に記憶され
ている情報を検索するCPU等を有する制御部1と、制
御部1が検索した検索情報を表示する表示部5と、テン
キーやアップ/ダウンキーあるいはジョグダイヤル等操
作キーや操作スイッチを有するキー/スイッチ部6と、
相手側との通信を行なうためのアンテナを有する無線部
7とから構成される。
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an information search method of a portable communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. According to this block diagram, when a portable communication terminal gives vibration such as shaking to the portable communication terminal itself, a vibration sensor 2 detects the direction and the number of the vibration by a vibration sensor and converts it into an electric signal; A control unit including a storage unit 4 that stores information such as numbers in advance, and a CPU that converts an electric signal output from the vibration detection unit 2 into a control signal and searches for information stored in the storage unit 4 based on the control signal. 1, a display unit 5 for displaying search information searched by the control unit 1, a key / switch unit 6 having operation keys and operation switches such as a numeric keypad, an up / down key, and a jog dial;
And a radio unit 7 having an antenna for communicating with the other party.

【0016】次に、動作について説明する。Next, the operation will be described.

【0017】振動検出部2はジャイロセンサや圧電型振
動センサ等の振動センサを備え、振動センサはキー/ス
イッチ部6の振動検出用の専用キー押圧時に、上下・左
右各方向の振動をそれぞれ回数毎に検出して電気信号と
して出力する。
The vibration detecting unit 2 includes a vibration sensor such as a gyro sensor or a piezoelectric vibration sensor. When the key for detecting vibration of the key / switch unit 6 is pressed, the vibration sensor performs vibrations in each of up, down, left and right directions. Each time it is detected and output as an electrical signal.

【0018】変換部3はA/D変換器およびエンコーダ
を備え、振動検出部2からの電気信号から振動の方向お
よび回数を判別して制御信号に変換する。
The conversion unit 3 includes an A / D converter and an encoder, and determines the direction and number of vibrations from the electric signal from the vibration detection unit 2 and converts them into a control signal.

【0019】制御部1はCPUを備え、制御部1からの
制御信号から、例えば、 (a)左方向の振動であれば、アップキー相当 (b)右方向の振動であれば、ダウンキー相当 (c)上下方向の振動であれば、確定キー相当 等の意味付けであることを判別して、氏名および電話番
号等情報を記憶している記憶部4の情報を検索する。
The control unit 1 includes a CPU. Based on a control signal from the control unit 1, for example, (a) an up key corresponds to leftward vibration; and a down key corresponds to rightward vibration. (C) If the vibration is in the vertical direction, it is determined that the meaning is equivalent to a decision key or the like, and the information in the storage unit 4 that stores information such as a name and a telephone number is searched.

【0020】そして、表示部5はLCDを備え、制御部
1で検索した記憶部4からの検索情報を表示する。
The display unit 5 has an LCD and displays search information from the storage unit 4 searched by the control unit 1.

【0021】続いて、本発明の一実施の形態の携帯通信
端末の情報検索方法について、図1および図2を併せて
参照して説明する。図2は本発明の一実施の形態の携帯
通信端末の情報検索方法を説明するためのフローチャー
トである。
Next, an information search method for a portable communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the information search method of the mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

【0022】先ず、携帯通信端末により相手側と通話を
行おうとして発呼する際には、最初に携帯通信端末外部
のキー/スイッチ部6に設けた該機能を有効にするため
の専用キーを押圧し続ける(a)。
First, when a call is made by the portable communication terminal to make a call with the other party, a dedicated key provided at the key / switch section 6 outside the portable communication terminal for enabling the function is first used. Continue pressing (a).

【0023】次に、記憶部4に記憶されている相手側の
氏名および電話番号を検索するために、携帯通信端末に
振る等の動作を行なって振動を与える。
Next, in order to search for the name and telephone number of the other party stored in the storage unit 4, an operation such as shaking the portable communication terminal is performed to apply vibration.

【0024】携帯通信端末内部に設けられた振動検出部
2は、その振動の方向および回数を検出し、左方向の振
動を特定回数検出した場合(b)には記憶部4に記憶さ
れている情報のアップスクロール(c)を行ない、右方
向の振動を特定回数検出した場合(d)にはダウンスク
ロール(e)を行う。また、振動検出部2は、前述
(a)における専用キー押圧時のみ振動検出を可能とす
ることによって、携帯通信端末の誤動作を防止する。
The vibration detecting section 2 provided inside the portable communication terminal detects the direction and the number of vibrations, and when the vibration in the left direction is detected a specific number of times (b), the vibration is stored in the storage section 4. The information is scrolled up (c), and when the rightward vibration is detected a specific number of times (d), the scroll down (e) is performed. Further, the vibration detection unit 2 prevents the malfunction of the portable communication terminal by enabling the vibration detection only at the time of pressing the dedicated key in the above (a).

【0025】そして、制御部1で記憶部4を検索し、表
示部5でその検索情報を確認した結果、所望の情報が得
られたときは、その検索情報の確定を行うため、携帯通
信端末に上下方向の振動を与える。
When the control section 1 searches the storage section 4 and confirms the search information on the display section 5, when the desired information is obtained, the portable communication terminal is used to determine the search information. To vertical vibration.

【0026】振動検出部2が上下方向の振動を検出する
と(f)、検索された情報が確定されて発呼が行われ
(g)、検索した情報の相手と通話することが出来る
(h)。
When the vibration detector 2 detects vertical vibration (f), the retrieved information is determined and a call is made (g), and a call can be made with the partner of the retrieved information (h). .

【0027】次に、本発明の第2の実施の形態を示す携
帯通信端末の情報検索方法は、携帯通信端末の記憶部4
に予め記憶させる氏名や電話番号等情報を入力する際
に、テンキー、アップ/ダウンキーあるいはジョグダイ
ヤル等の操作を行わないで、端末を振る等の振動を与え
ることによって、仮名入力あるいは漢字変換を行う。
Next, an information retrieval method for a portable communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
When inputting information such as a name and a telephone number to be stored in advance in a computer, a kana input or a kanji conversion is performed by giving a vibration such as shaking the terminal without operating a numeric keypad, an up / down key or a jog dial. .

【0028】このように、本発明による携帯通信端末の
情報検索方式および方法は、携帯電話機やPHS等携帯
通信端末の表示部に表示される氏名や電話番号等情報の
検索を行う際に、携帯通信端末を振る等の振動を与える
ことで記憶部に予め記憶された情報の検索制御を行うこ
とができる。また、記憶部に予め記憶させる氏名や電話
番号等情報を入力する際にも、テンキー、アップ/ダウ
ンキーあるいはジョグダイヤル等の操作を行なうことな
く、端末を振る等の振動を与えることによって、仮名入
力あるいは漢字変換を行う。
As described above, the information retrieval method and method for a portable communication terminal according to the present invention are used when searching for information such as a name and a telephone number displayed on a display unit of a portable communication terminal such as a portable telephone or a PHS. By giving vibration such as shaking the communication terminal, it is possible to perform search control of information stored in advance in the storage unit. Also, when inputting information such as a name and a telephone number to be stored in the storage unit in advance, the user can input a pseudonym by shaking the terminal or the like without operating a numeric keypad, an up / down key or a jog dial. Alternatively, perform kanji conversion.

【0029】[0029]

【発明の効果】本発明の携帯通信端末の情報検索方法
は、携帯電話機やPHS等携帯通信端末において、表示
部に表示される氏名や電話番号等情報の検索に専用のア
ップ/ダウンキー、ジョグダイヤル等による煩雑な操作
を伴わず、端末を振る等の振動を与えることで、表示部
に表示される情報の検索や確定が可能であり、さらに、
記憶部に予め記憶させる氏名や電話番号等情報を入力す
る際にも、テンキー、アップ/ダウンキーあるいはジョ
グダイヤル等による煩雑な操作を行なうことなく、端末
を振る等の振動を与えることによって、仮名入力あるい
は漢字変換を行うことができるので、指先を怪我してい
る場合や、指の爪をのばしている場合でも操作をし易く
することができる。
According to the method for retrieving information of a portable communication terminal of the present invention, an up / down key and a jog dial dedicated for retrieving information such as a name and a telephone number displayed on a display unit in a portable communication terminal such as a portable telephone or a PHS. By giving a vibration such as shaking the terminal without complicated operation such as, it is possible to search and confirm the information displayed on the display unit,
When inputting information such as a name and a telephone number to be stored in the storage unit in advance, a pseudonym can be input by giving a vibration such as shaking the terminal without performing a complicated operation using a numeric keypad, an up / down key or a jog dial. Alternatively, since kanji conversion can be performed, the operation can be facilitated even when the fingertip is injured or the fingernail is extended.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明の一実施の形態の携帯通信端末の情報検
索方法を説明するためのブロック図である。
FIG. 1 is a block diagram for describing an information search method of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】本発明の一実施の形態の携帯通信端末の情報検
索方法を説明するためのフローチャートである。
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an information search method of the mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 制御部 2 振動検出部 3 変換部 4 記憶部 5 表示部 6 キー/スイッチ部 7 無線部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part 2 Vibration detection part 3 Conversion part 4 Storage part 5 Display part 6 Key / switch part 7 Radio part

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (51)Int.Cl.7 識別記号 FI テーマコート゛(参考) H04M 1/56 H04B 7/26 109Q Fターム(参考) 5K023 AA07 BB11 DD06 GG03 GG11 GG15 HH02 HH07 LL06 5K027 AA11 BB02 EE03 FF01 FF22 MM04 MM17 5K036 AA07 BB01 CC02 DD01 DD16 DD25 DD46 FF00 JJ03 JJ13 JJ18 KK06 KK09 KK18 5K067 AA44 BB04 DD13 EE02 FF07 GG01 HH05 HH13 KK17 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. 7 Identification symbol FI Theme coat ゛ (Reference) H04M 1/56 H04B 7/26 109Q F-term (Reference) 5K023 AA07 BB11 DD06 GG03 GG11 GG15 HH02 HH07 LL06 5K027 AA11 BB02 EE03 FF01 FF22 MM04 MM17 5K036 AA07 BB01 CC02 DD01 DD16 DD25 DD46 FF00 JJ03 JJ13 JJ18 KK06 KK09 KK18 5K067 AA44 BB04 DD13 EE02 FF07 GG01 HH05 HH13 KK17

Claims (6)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 携帯電話機やPHS等携帯通信端末にお
いて、 予め記憶してあるメモリから通話相手の氏名・電話番号
等情報を検索し発呼する際に、テンキーやアップ/ダウ
ンキーあるいはジョグダイヤル等の操作を伴うことな
く、前記携帯通信端末を特定方向に振る等の振動によっ
て行なうことを特徴とする携帯通信端末の情報検索方
法。
In a portable communication terminal such as a portable telephone or a PHS, when information such as the name and telephone number of a communication partner is searched from a memory stored in advance and a call is made, a numeric keypad, an up / down key, a jog dial or the like is used. A method for retrieving information of a mobile communication terminal, wherein the operation is performed by vibration such as shaking the mobile communication terminal in a specific direction without operation.
【請求項2】 前記メモリに予め記憶させる前記氏名・
電話番号等情報を入力する際に行なう仮名入力あるいは
漢字変換等を、前記テンキーやアップ/ダウンキーある
いはジョグダイヤル等の操作を伴なうことなく、前記携
帯通信端末を特定方向に振る等の振動を与えることによ
って行なうことを特徴とする請求項1記載の携帯通信端
末の情報検索方法。
2. A method according to claim 1, wherein said name and said name are stored in said memory in advance.
The kana input or the kanji conversion performed when inputting information such as a telephone number can be performed without shaking the mobile communication terminal in a specific direction without operating the ten-key, up / down key, or jog dial. 2. The method for retrieving information of a portable communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the method is performed by giving.
【請求項3】 前記携帯通信端末に与えられる前記特定
方向の振動を、振動センサにより検出して電気信号の制
御信号に変換し、前記制御信号により前記メモリに記憶
された前記通話相手の氏名・電話番号等情報を検索する
ことを特徴とする請求項1あるいは2記載の携帯通信端
末の情報検索方法。
3. A vibration sensor in the specific direction, which is applied to the portable communication terminal, is detected by a vibration sensor and converted into a control signal of an electric signal, and the name of the communication partner stored in the memory by the control signal. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein information such as a telephone number is searched.
【請求項4】 前記振動センサは、振動検出専用キーの
押圧時にのみ前記振動を検出可能とすることを特徴とす
る請求項3記載の携帯通信端末の情報検索方法。
4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the vibration sensor is capable of detecting the vibration only when the vibration detection key is pressed.
【請求項5】 前記振動センサは、前記携帯通信端末に
与えられた前記特定方向の振動および回数を検出し、左
方向の振動を所定回数検出した場合はアップスクロール
を行ない、右方向の振動を所定回数検出した場合にはダ
ウンスクロールを行なって、前記メモリに記憶された前
記通話相手の氏名・電話番号等情報を検索することを特
徴とする請求項3記載の携帯通信端末の情報検索方法。
5. The vibration sensor detects the vibration and the number of times in the specific direction given to the portable communication terminal, and performs an up scroll when detecting a leftward vibration a predetermined number of times, and detects a rightward vibration. 4. The information search method for a mobile communication terminal according to claim 3, wherein when a predetermined number of times has been detected, a down-scroll is performed to search for information such as the name and telephone number of the other party stored in the memory.
【請求項6】 前記メモリから所望の前記検索情報が得
られたときに、前記携帯通信端末を上下方向に振る等の
振動を与えることによって前記検索情報を確定し、前記
通話相手に発呼が行われることを特徴とする請求項3記
載の携帯通信端末の情報検索方法。
6. When the desired search information is obtained from the memory, the search information is determined by giving a vibration such as shaking the portable communication terminal up and down, and a call is made to the call partner. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the method is performed.
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