JP2002051121A - Mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile communication terminal by which uses can create or choose symbols as they like, without being limitated, on the symbols by the display screen can also fetch information they want from the outside, can freely choose and arrange symbols, and can form their original display. SOLUTION: With respect to the mobile communication terminal provided with a display section (display screen), on which symbols for provision of information which provide information to the users are displayed, the display section can display designated symbols held by the device which are held by the device and previously designated for display, and can also display newly created symbols or non-designated symbols which are held by the device and not previously designated for display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a portable telephone, a PH
The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal device such as an information communication terminal, a portable communication personal computer, and the like, and particularly includes a display unit (guidance display screen) for providing visual information such as characters, images, and light. Related to the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are various displays such as an icon display, a pictogram display, and a character display as information providing displays which are often used in a screen display of a mobile communication terminal device. Usually, a part of the display unit (display screen) is arranged at a certain fixed position.
These use images, figures, symbols, pictograms, etc.
It is a symbol that is easy to get to the point of contact, and informs the user as symbolic small information that can be understood at a glance, and is a display body that is displayed according to the contents of various functions and information of the device. .

[0003] In recent years, as a display unit of a mobile communication terminal device, an LCD (liquid crystal) display screen is often used, and the screen display is roughly divided into a pictogram type display and a dot type display. An LCD display unit that displays the type of display with full screen full dots is often used. The pictogram type display itself is a single display pattern and is a display by a display body which is individually fixedly arranged, and is used for pictogram display such as an electric field bar, a battery remaining amount, and a function corresponding mark. In addition, the dot type display has an aggregate of cells in the form of a matrix consisting of dots and segments, and selectively applies a driving voltage to any of the cells and turns on the cells individually for display. This is suitable for icon display corresponding to various functions to be formed and displayed by giving data and code designation, character display, and the like.

FIG. 1 shows a portable telephone as an example of a mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention. The main body 1 of the mobile phone includes a display unit 2. The display unit 2 in the conventional device is divided into a main display unit 2a having a large area ratio of the screen and a fixed display unit 2b having a small area ratio. In the fixed display section 2b, a pictotype display 3b is fixedly arranged and displayed at a predetermined location, and in the main display 2a, a dot type display 3a is arranged and displayed. Regarding this display, the display mechanism is different between the pictogram display and the dot display. Therefore, the display is formed by separately arranging and arranging them. In some cases, the dot display is adopted and the icon display position of the portion 2b is fixed.

Conventionally, these display bodies (3a, 3b)
Is a display body prepared in advance by the manufacturer of the device and held by the device itself. A part of such a display is allocated to the fixed display 2b, which is a fixed position in the upper area of the display screen of the display 2, and can be displayed only there. Other device-held indicators are displayed on the main display 2a. These are turned off when there is no information, but are turned on and displayed when information occurs. In addition, for the users, since the device holding display is set to the device, addition, deletion, selection of display / non-display, design change or selection of the display, etc. are performed by the user.
I couldn't do it. Here, the users include not only the user of the apparatus itself but also those who are provided with information or the like by the apparatus.

[0006]

The conventional apparatus has the following problems to be solved. -Even if the user wants to display it as a convenient and eye-catching display, and even if the equipment manufacturer thinks so, there is too much information and the display on the display (screen) is displayed Since the area to be displayed is limited, the display body cannot be sufficiently displayed. -Although a certain display object does not always emit information, it occupies a certain area of the screen in a fixed manner. -Even if there is information that the user wants as a display, a new display cannot be added and displayed. -Even if the display object does not need to be displayed, the user cannot delete the display object or select display / non-display. -It is impossible even if the user wants to change the design of the display body, and even worse, the user cannot create a new design and adopt it as a new display body. -There is no room for the user to select or change the existing display attached to the device by the manufacturer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the conventional apparatus, and has the advantage that the display body is not restricted by the display area and the display area of the display body can be used freely. A mobile object that can create and select a new display object according to the user's preference, allow users to freely select and arrange information that they want to know from the display object from an external third party, and configure an original and unique display screen It is an object to provide a communication terminal device.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a mobile communication terminal of the present invention uses the following means. (1) In a mobile communication terminal device provided with a display unit (display screen) for displaying a display body for information provision for providing information to users, the device possessed by the device itself and designated for display in advance The display device is configured to include a display unit capable of displaying the designated display body and also capable of displaying a non-designated device possession display body or a newly created display body which has not been designated for display in advance even if it is possessed by the apparatus itself. Here, the newly created display body is a display body newly created by the users, but also includes a display body obtained by processing or editing the display body held by the device itself. (2) In this mobile communication terminal device, the newly created display object is not owned by the device itself, and is an externally owned display material taken in via an external (third party) other than the users. May be configured. Users can further process or edit the data of the externally held display body that has been taken into a newly created display body.

(3) In this mobile communication terminal,
These displays may be configured as an icon display, pictogram display, or character display. The display body shown here is a part of the display unit (display screen) or a certain position, and it is easy to get acquainted with images, figures, codes, pictograms, etc., and means the meaning at a glance This is a symbol-like small information display that can be recognized as a symbol, and is a display that displays according to the contents of various functions and information of the apparatus. (4) In this mobile communication terminal device, the user selects a display object to be displayed on the screen from the display device of the device holding designated display device, the device holding non-designated display device, and the newly created display device. It may be arranged and displayed.

(5) In this mobile communication terminal,
These display objects selected and arranged and displayed by the users may be deformed and displayed. (6) These display objects selected and arranged and displayed by the users may be displayed by scrolling the screen of the display unit or changing the page. Here, the deformation means that the display selected by the user is further processed, deformed, reduced, deleted, rearranged, etc., and displayed again. For example, it is used when the number of display objects becomes too large to fit in the display area. For example, automatically classifying functions and displaying them collectively is called deformation.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a mobile phone as an example of a mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention. This device body 1
Has a display unit 2 and an operation key unit 4 as main components. The display unit 2 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and is divided into upper and lower parts to be divided into a main display part 2a and a fixed display part 2b. The fixed display unit 2b employs a pictographic display 3b, and the main display 2a employs a dot display 3a.

The display unit 2 shown in FIG. 1 is one example, and the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the display unit 2 for displaying the display bodies (3a, 3b, etc.) is not fixedly displayed as shown in FIG. 1 instead of being separated from the main display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2b as in the conventional case. The entire display unit 2 can be freely displayed as the main display unit 2a without providing the unit 2b. Even if the fixed display section 2b is provided, the sorting method can be freely set. Then, a pictogram type display may be adopted and arranged as in the past, but the screen of the entire display unit may be constituted only by the dot type display to allow more free display.
Although an LCD (liquid crystal) display is suitable for the display unit 2, other electronic displays such as ECD, PDP, ELD, and VED can be used.

Next, FIG. 2 is an example of a block diagram showing a mobile communication terminal apparatus as an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, a transmitting / receiving circuit unit 10 to which an antenna is connected is shown.
Performs transmission / reception processing in the mobile communication terminal device by the CPU.
Is performed under the control of the control unit 12 having a built-in control circuit. That is, the transmission / reception circuit unit 10 modulates a voice message, a text message, a control signal, or the like with a high frequency and sends it out of the antenna, or demodulates a voice message, a text message, or a control signal received from the antenna and outputs it to the control unit 12 I do. In the case where external information, data, and the like are taken in for the information providing display according to the present invention, the same is also performed through the transmission / reception circuit unit 10.

The control unit 12 operates according to a control signal from the key operation unit 24 and the transmission / reception circuit unit 10 in accordance with a program stored in the flash memory 14, and controls the transmission / reception circuit unit 10, the LCD driver 18, and the audio processing unit 26. I do. Further, the control unit 12 is connected to the RAM 16,
The RAM 16 is used as a work area when executing a program stored in the flash memory 14. R
The AM 16 also stores learning function data, which is one of dictionary functions at the time of character input. The flash memory 14
It stores font information such as character messages and character patterns (including English and numeric characters) / icons (graphics) received from the message center, and is also used as a telephone directory memory to store a plurality of telephone numbers and names.

The flash memory 14 also stores information data and the like of the display device for display provided by the present apparatus with respect to the display device for information provision in the present invention, and information data and the like of the external display device taken in from the outside. Remember and save,
It is taken out and used as needed. Here, a display memory or a storage memory dedicated to the display of the present apparatus may be newly provided separately from the flash memory 14. By utilizing and utilizing such information data and the like, the user can create a new display body, edit or change the display body by himself. Here, there are two types of display elements that the apparatus itself already owns, which are display elements that have been designated for display in advance, and display elements that have not been designated for display in advance. Stored in memory. The selection and setting of whether or not to specify the display in advance may be performed by the device manufacturer, but it is of course possible to design the device so that the user performs this. As an example, the data of the display device is stored in the flash memory 14, and in addition to this data, the information data of the display device externally taken in can be stored here. Then, the user can select and call up the stored information data to display it as a display. In this way, even a display body for which display designation has not been made in advance can be newly displayed as a display body such as a pictograph display.

Here, the key operation unit 24 includes a telephone number, selection keys for executing various functions, and the like.
It is possible to use and utilize the information data of the display device held by the device and the information data of the external display device taken in from the outside. That is, when the user performs new creation, change and correction, rearrangement, deletion, editing, replacement, display / non-display determination, display scroll designation, display page break designation, etc., of the display body. A command signal is issued using the operation unit 24, the control unit 12 is operated, and the items related to these display bodies can be implemented.

The LCD driver 18 drives the LCD display unit 22 under the control of the control unit 12 to display the same.
That is, the LCD driver 18 reads a character pattern (including alphabets and numerals), an icon (graphic) pattern, display body data, and the like corresponding to a control signal from the control unit 12 from the flash memory 14 and displays the data on the LCD display unit 22. I do. The audio processing unit 26 is connected to the speaker 28 and the microphone 30, and amplifies the audio signal input from the control unit 12 and outputs the amplified audio signal from the speaker 28. Perform processing to output to.

Next, outside (third parties) other than users
An embodiment of acquiring an externally owned display body owned by a mobile phone will be described using a mobile phone as an example. Here, the name “icon” of a friendly and easy-to-understand expression is particularly used as the display body. First, the user obtains the icon data created by the user himself or the icon data provided by the database through the Internet access, data communication, a serial interface, a personal computer, or the like into his terminal device, and converts the icon data into information desired by the user. Link. Thus, when information that the user wants to know occurs, the acquired icon is displayed to notify the user of the fact.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a procedure for acquiring an icon. MS: Moving Station (mobile station), NW: Net Wo
rk (network), DB: Data Base (database). The procedure for acquiring the icon may be as follows. The MS acquires the icon list from the DB through the NW. The MS requests the NW to obtain an icon that the user liked from the icon list. The NW downloads the icon specified from the DB to the MS. (At this time, the information downloaded from the NW may be a moving image icon.) The user assigns the downloaded icon to specific information.

Further, even if the user does not obtain the information himself, the information sender can use the broadcast communication such as the Sky Station (J-PHONE) and the data communication (packet, DAS, etc.) to make the information sender unique. By downloading the created icon together with the information, the user can display an unknown icon and encourage the user to subscribe to the information.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an icon download service by an information sender. Here, the implementation will be described with reference to FIG. 3 using the following example. -In area B, it is assumed that a public live broadcast of radio is being performed with rock group D as a guest provided by company C.・ In Area B, Sky Station (J-PHONE)
Is notified that the information icon can be downloaded. -The user moves from area A to area B. This user has set MS to allow icon download.

The procedure for acquiring an icon is as follows. When the MS detects the notification of the icon download,
Requests the NW to download the display. NW downloads the icon from the DB to the MS,
On the MS screen, an icon containing the trademark of the lock group D and the logo of the company C is displayed suddenly. By clicking on the icon, the user knows, as sky station information, information that a live radio broadcast is being performed.

In displaying such a display (such as an icon), there is a limited area in which the icon can be displayed on the screen. First,
The layout of the icons is not fixed. Only the information to be turned on is displayed at an arbitrary position in the icon display area. The arbitrary position here may be the order in which the information is generated, or the order set by the user in advance. Icons that cannot be displayed in the display area need to be scrolled or have pages in the icon display area. In addition, when the icons are no longer able to fit in the display area, they can be displayed collectively on icons deformed by the function classification.

Icon deformation example (when the maximum number of display is 4) Normal icon (when there are 4 information) 1. Key lock 2. Sky station information zone 3. New arrival of sky station 4. Manner Here SMS new arrival (short message size) ) And automatic download, the screen display is as follows.

Deformed icons I. Setting icons (1. Key lock + 4. Manners) II. Station icons (2. Sky Station notification zone + 3. Sky Station new arrivals) III. SMS new arrival icons IV. Automatic download icons (as examples) , Louis Vuitton logo (advertising), Giants logo (Matsui's autograph session)
・ Click on the deformed icon to display the actual icon (return by key operation for a certain period of time) ・ Scroll display after 5 items.

As described above, when downloading, automatic download is possible, and by doing so, the broadcast format information can be understood at a glance without checking all the contents, and an unknown icon is suddenly displayed. Lighting has a great effect, such as increasing the desire to subscribe and making it more enjoyable.

The following are other possible embodiments. -Not only the display for notification but also the display for normal menu selection can be acquired from the outside. -You can create your own display, or customize (customize) it according to your order. For example, it is created by a personal computer or the like and downloaded to a terminal device. -You can transfer your own display to others as an attached file. (Sender side)-You can set the display of the attached file to your own display.
(Receiving side) ・ Since the display body can be dynamically rearranged, an original display body is prepared and, for example, by using a caller ID, an SMS call from a specific person (friend, lover, etc.) When a voice call is received, the original display can be displayed. This not only makes it easy to know that there has been new information, but also makes it possible to know who sent it in one shot. -Prepare a large number of display data (pictogram data, bitmaps, etc.) on the network side, such as DAS and Sky Melody, and download them freely on the terminal side so that they can be freely used as display materials and set. I do.

The points of the present invention are as follows. -The display can be selected and arranged according to the user's preference. -The user can be notified of information from a third party using an unknown display. -When the number of display objects cannot be displayed, the display object has a deformation function for automatically classifying the functions. -When the number of display objects cannot be displayed, all the display objects are displayed by scrolling or changing pages. -You can set the display / non-display order of display objects. -Regardless of your own work or other work, you can download the display from outside and assign it to information.

The points regarding the deformation of the display are as follows. a) If the content of the display or the amount thereof cannot fit within the predetermined range of the display unit (screen), the display is deformed so that all necessary displays are included in the predetermined range. At this time, the amount of deformation (reduction ratio or the like) is automatically changed within a predetermined range. b) Depending on the mode, when the value does not fall within the predetermined range, the important items are displayed normally, and the display related to the accompanying items is extremely deformed and displayed in the predetermined range. c) In the above case, the display related to the incidental matter scrolls without being extremely deformed. d) The settings for each of the above are set by the users themselves. e) Create an original display in a completely different way.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention,
It has the following excellent effects. -The number of display types can be increased as needed. -The user can select a display object (icon, pictogram, etc.) to be displayed or dynamically arrange it, and can always see it on the standby screen without having to operate the keys. A display body whose position is desired to be fixed and a display body that is dynamically rearranged can be mixed to achieve a more effective display. -As the manufacturer adds services, it is possible to increase the number of useful displays when viewed from the user side, without being conscious of the display area. -The user can freely arrange and select the display at any time. -Deformation can be used for display, and even if selection is omitted, it can be seen immediately by key scrolling or page break.・ The information you want to know according to the user's preference and necessity can be seen at any time on the standby screen. -Since the layout and selection of display objects can be set according to the user's preference, the standby screen is originalized and individualized, and can be clearly differentiated from others.

[0031]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the display body according to the user's preference (for example, design, selection, arrangement setting, etc.), so that an original and individual display screen can be constructed. An excellent mobile communication terminal device can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a mobile phone showing an example of a mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of a mobile phone showing an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure for acquiring a display body (icon).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display (icon) download service by an information sender.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Display part 2a Main display part 2b Fixed display part 3 Display part 3a Display body 3b Display body 4 Key operation part

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A mobile communication terminal device provided with a display unit for displaying a display body for providing information, wherein a device holding designation display device which is owned by the device and which is designated to be displayed in advance can be displayed, and the device possesses it. A mobile communication terminal device comprising: a display unit that can display a device-owned non-designated display body or a newly created display body that has not been previously designated for display. 2. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the newly created display device is constituted by an externally owned display device not owned by the device itself. 3. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the display is configured as an icon display, a pictogram display, or a character display. 4. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a display to be displayed is selected from the display by a user, arranged and displayed. Mobile communication terminal device. 5. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the display object selected and arranged by a user and displayed is deformed and displayed. 6. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the display body selected and arranged by the users is displayed by scrolling the screen of a display unit or changing the page. Mobile communication terminal device.