JP2002164965A - Electronic device and its information transfer method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device and its information transfer by which operations to be set to the electronic device can be simplified at a low cost. SOLUTION: A terminal 1 to be set is mounted on a vehicle and conducts radio communication or the like through a mobile phone 2 and a radio communication section 10, then a user has to set a vehicle number, an ID, a PWD and a user name or the like. The terminal 1 to be set and the mobile phone 2 are connected by a connection cable 5 and a telephone number memory used for an abbreviation dial function or the like provided to the mobile phone 2 reads information that is set in advance so as to set the information required for the terminal 1 to be set. The setting of the abbreviation dial of the mobile phone 2 is comparatively easily entered by using an entry section 3 and a display section 4 provided to the mobile phone 2 and also much more easily conducted by using an external personal computer or the like. The telephone number memory of the mobile phone 2 can be used as a medium to read contents information of the electronic device externally.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device for setting identification information or the like at the time of use, and storing information to be read out during use, and a method of transferring the information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some electronic devices require setting of predetermined information at startup. The reason for this is to improve security and select functions when many functions are provided. As a setting for security, a procedure for so-called login (login) and input of a password are required.

[0003] For example, a business vehicle that delivers various goods and cash is equipped with a terminal device having a function of performing wireless communication with an operation management center or the like. When a driver gets on a vehicle equipped with such an in-vehicle terminal, driver identification information and the like must be set in the terminal device. Also,
For security reasons, it may be necessary to enter a password or the like. Furthermore, the terminal device itself may not be fixed to a specific vehicle, but the combination with the vehicle may be changeable. If the driver, the password, and the combination with the vehicle can be changed, the terminal device can be used by a plurality of people in a plurality of vehicles, and the terminal device can be used efficiently. However, if versatility is emphasized, there are many items that must be set at the time of startup, and input for startup takes time and effort. In particular, in the case of a terminal device mounted on a vehicle, the space that can be installed near the driver's seat is generally limited, so that the area occupied by displays and switches for display and operation cannot be increased, and operability is not always good. Absent.

Conventionally, the following method has been used for setting some settings in a terminal device, for example, a terminal ID or the like. Set by operating the terminal itself. Set using an external general-purpose device such as a personal computer. Set using a special tool.

In the method of setting by operating the terminal itself as described above, the operability is not good because the space is limited as described above. As shown in (1), in the setting method using an external general-purpose device, there is a problem how to connect to the external general-purpose device. If the terminal device is small, lightweight, and excellent in portability, the terminal device itself can be moved to the vicinity of an external general-purpose device to transfer data. In the method of setting using a dedicated tool, a dedicated tool such as a remote control device is required.

[0006] Navigation devices are also widely used as in-vehicle electronic devices. When performing a route search with a navigation device, it is necessary to input a destination, a waypoint, and the like. In general, a direct operation method and a setting method using a dedicated tool such as a remote control device are used. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-295080 discloses a prior art in which when a telephone number stored in a mobile telephone device is transmitted to a navigation device, a destination corresponding to the telephone number is input. Further, the prior art discloses a configuration in which when a specific ID number is received from a mobile phone to a navigation device, control such as door lock release and engine start permission is also possible.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-78302 discloses a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) which is a simple portable telephone.
m) Prior art using a terminal as a remote control device usable for a plurality of devices is disclosed. In this prior art, a PHS terminal is used for an operation unit for a remote control and for displaying a setting screen.

[0008] In a vehicle or the like, electronic equipment for control is also mounted. The in-vehicle control device is provided with a self-diagnosis function, stores a diagnosis result as a log, and can use the result as data for analyzing the cause when a problem occurs at a later date. Data stored in such an electronic device is generally read out using a dedicated tool.

[0009]

In general, when information is read or set in an electronic device, the above-described method is used, but the operation becomes complicated, and the setting is complicated. Program must be installed in advance. Further, when writing the same information to a plurality of terminal devices, the same operation must be performed every time. When resources for display and operation are scarce in a terminal device mounted on a vehicle or the like, the operation itself becomes difficult. As shown in (1), when an external general-purpose device is used, it must be connected to the external general-purpose device. Also, since the other party is a general-purpose device, a dedicated program must be prepared. If a dedicated tool is used, the tool must be prepared, which is expensive. In any case, performing the same operation or preparation every time when starting up the electronic device or collecting information from the electronic device becomes complicated and takes time until the start of work. Become.

[0010] JP-A-11-295080 and JP-A-2
In the prior art disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 000-78302, since a widely used mobile phone device is used, it is expected that the above-mentioned method will solve the problem. However, JP-A-11-29508
In the prior art disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 0, a portable telephone device can be used only for setting a destination or using a specific function of a vehicle in an in-vehicle navigation device. In addition, setting input for associating a destination with a telephone number must be performed at least once. JP 2000-78302
In the prior art of the publication, the mobile phone device is simply used as a mere remote control device, and it may be difficult to use the remote control device as a remote control device due to its versatility as a mobile phone device.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device and an information transfer method thereof that can simplify the operation while suppressing an increase in cost.

[0012]

According to the present invention, there is provided a reading means for reading information stored in advance from a telephone number memory provided in a portable telephone device, and a reading means for reading the information from the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device by the reading means. And a processing means for setting predetermined information and executing a predetermined process.

According to the present invention, the electronic device includes a reading unit and a processing unit. The reading means reads information stored in advance from a telephone number memory provided in the mobile phone device. 2. Description of the Related Art A mobile phone device generally has a function such as a speed dial that can be set with a plurality of telephone numbers in advance and can be performed with a simpler operation than a normal read operation. The reading means reads information stored in the telephone number memory in advance by a function such as a speed dial. The processing means sets information read from the telephone number memory of the mobile phone device by the reading means, and executes a predetermined process. In the phone number memory of the mobile phone device, corresponding to a specific number,
If the identification information, the password, and the like are stored in advance, by reading out the information, it becomes possible to set information necessary for the processing means to execute the predetermined processing. Generally, up to a predetermined maximum number of telephone numbers can be stored in a mobile telephone device in association with a speed dial number. Although the speed dials are not normally stored up to the maximum number, the memory provided in the mobile phone device includes:
A storage area for abbreviated dialing is reserved in advance. In general, a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory is used for this memory, or even a volatile memory is backed up by a battery so that stored contents are not lost. Therefore, if a password, identification information, and the like are stored in advance in a part of the telephone number memory, the processing in the electronic device can be executed using the stored information many times. When the electronic device executes the processing, the mobile phone device only needs to be in a state where the information can be read by the reading unit, so that the operation necessary for using the electronic device can be simplified.

In the present invention, the processing means performs the processing only when the information read by the reading means includes predetermined data.

According to the present invention, the processing means performs the predetermined processing on the electronic device only when the information read by the reading means includes the predetermined data. Can be executed, and security can be improved.
If only a normal telephone number is stored, the processing may not be performed.

In the present invention, the information set by the processing means is divided into a plurality of items, and the plurality of items are associated with numbers predetermined in a telephone number memory of the portable telephone device. It is characterized by the following.

According to the present invention, the information set by the processing means for performing the processing by the electronic device is divided into a plurality of items. Since the telephone number memory of the mobile telephone device is associated with a plurality of items, information can be easily set for the plurality of items. It is also easy to write or modify information set for each item in the telephone number memory.

In the present invention, the information set by the processing means is divided into a plurality of items, and the plurality of information is associated with a predetermined code.

According to the present invention, the information set by the processing means is divided into a plurality of items, and each item is associated with a predetermined code. Setting and changing can be easily performed.

Further, the present invention further includes writing means for writing information to a telephone number memory provided in the portable telephone device, and the processing means is read from the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device by the reading means. When the predetermined information includes a predetermined code, a process of writing the predetermined information into the telephone number memory by the writing means is executed.

According to the present invention, the electronic device further includes a writing means for writing information to a telephone number memory provided in the portable telephone device. The processing means writes the predetermined information into the telephone number memory of the mobile telephone device by the writing means when the information read from the telephone number memory of the mobile telephone device by the reading means includes a predetermined code. Performs a search process. For example, using a portable telephone device storing a specific identification number and a password in a telephone number memory, the information of the electronic device is written by the writing means, and the information of the electronic device is temporarily stored. A mobile phone device can be used as a medium for transferring to an electronic device or the like.

Further, according to the present invention, a writing means for writing information to a telephone number memory provided in a portable telephone device, an input means for inputting an information writing instruction, and a response to the input of the writing instruction to the input means And a processing means for processing the predetermined information to be written into the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device by the writing means.

According to the present invention, an electronic device includes a writing unit, an input unit, and a processing unit. The writing means writes information to a telephone number memory provided in the mobile phone device. The input means receives an information writing instruction. The processing means is
In response to the input of the write instruction to the input means, processing is performed such that the predetermined information is written into the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device by the write means. The versatile mobile phone device can be used as a medium for taking out the information of the electronic device to the outside, so the information stored in the electronic device can be used without using a dedicated tool or moving the electronic device itself. Can be taken out.

Further, according to the present invention, the internal information of the electronic device is
Temporarily store it in the phone number memory of the mobile phone device,
An information transfer method for an electronic device, wherein the mobile phone device is used as a medium for transferring information.

According to the present invention, the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device is used as a medium for temporarily storing the internal information of the electronic device and transferring the information to another electronic device or an external device. Use. Mobile phone devices are widespread,
And it is easy to move. In addition, software for setting and editing the telephone number memory that can be easily operated by the mobile telephone device itself and connected to a personal computer or the like to further facilitate the operation has been developed.

[0026]

FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Set terminal 1
Is mounted on an automobile, for example, and is used to manage a vehicle while performing wireless communication with a management center or the like.
The terminal to be set 1 can be mounted on a plurality of vehicles, and needs information such as which vehicle is currently mounted and who the driver is at the time of wireless communication. You have to do. In the set terminal 1 of the present embodiment, necessary settings can be made using the telephone number memory of the mobile phone 2. The mobile phone 2 includes an input unit 3 such as a dial button and a display unit 4. A connection cable 5 is provided between the mobile phone 2 and the terminal 1 to be set.
Connect with. The mobile phone 2 also has a speed dial function,
For example, telephone numbers can be registered in advance for a maximum number of about several hundreds. A general user does not set all the speed dials, and there are some unused portions. The setting of such a speed dial can be performed by the mobile phone 2 itself using the input unit 3 and the display unit 4, but can also be performed by using a personal computer or the like by connecting to a personal computer or the like. . The mobile phone 2 is also provided with an external connection terminal for connecting to a personal computer or the like, so that the mobile phone 2 can be connected to a personal computer or the like when setting abbreviated dial numbers, or the mobile phone 2 can perform data communication from a personal computer or the like to a wireless telephone network. Can also be used for connection when performing. In the present embodiment, the external connection terminal of the mobile phone 2 is used to connect to the terminal 1 to be set via the connection cable 5.

The set terminal 1 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as a central processing unit).
A read only memory (hereinafter abbreviated as “CPU”) 6
A ROM (abbreviated as "ROM") 7, a random access memory (hereinafter abbreviated as "RAM") 8, an interface (hereinafter abbreviated as "I / F") 9, and the like.
In the set terminal 1, the CPU 6 operates according to a program preset in the ROM 7 to realize various functions.
During the program operation of the CPU 6, the RAM 8 is used for temporarily storing data. I / F9 is
It is used to communicate information with the mobile phone 2 via the connection cable 5. The function of wireless communication is executed by the mobile phone 2 via the I / F 9 or executed by the wireless communication unit 10 provided in the terminal 1 to be set.

The portable telephone 2 shown in FIG. 1A has a speed dial function and includes a telephone number memory in which a plurality of telephone numbers are registered in advance. FIG. 1B shows a part of the stored contents of the telephone number memory. In the telephone number memory of the present embodiment, for example, a check code, a vehicle number, identification information abbreviated as ID, a password abbreviated as PWD, a user name, and the like are set corresponding to abbreviated numbers from 95 to 99, for example. You. In the setting contents, the numeral can be stored in the area for storing the number of the telephone number memory, and in the case of characters including other than numbers, it can be stored in the area for storing the name of the telephone number memory. In the mobile phone 2 including the display unit 4, in order to make the display on the display unit 4 easy to understand, the abbreviated number specified using the abbreviated dial function is
There is also provided a function of displaying information set as a name or the like on the display unit 4 so that the user can confirm whether or not the number is a desired partner number. The setting of the user name is performed using an area for storing the name provided in the telephone number memory.

The timing at which the terminal to be set 1 reads and sets the contents of the telephone number memory from the mobile phone 2 can be set as follows, for example. When performing an operation to turn on the power while pressing a specific switch. When the power of the set terminal is turned on. When the mobile phone 2 is connected via the connection cable 5.

As the portable telephone 2, not only a so-called portable telephone but also a PHS terminal which is a simple portable telephone can be used. Since the mobile phone 2 is widely used, there is no need to newly provide a dedicated remote control device.
Cost can be reduced. Further, the connection between the mobile phone 2 and the terminal to be set 1 is not limited to a wired type using the connection cable 4, but may be a wireless type such as a wireless communication or an infrared communication. As wireless communication, for example, Blue
A standardized method such as tooth can be used.

FIG. 2 shows a procedure for reading information from the telephone number memory of the mobile phone 2 and setting it in the terminal 1 when the power is turned on in the embodiment of FIG. When the power is turned on in step a0, the procedure starts. In step a1, in the phone number memory of the mobile phone 2,
For example, the storage content of the 95th is read. In step a2, the content read in step a1 is, for example, "ABC"
Is determined. When it is determined that the read content is "ABC", the process proceeds to step a3. Here, “ABC” is a predetermined check code, which is used to identify whether or not the setting content corresponding to a specific number in the telephone number memory is information to be set in the terminal 1 to be set. ing. If it is determined in step a2 that the contents of the 95th telephone number memory match "ABC", the contents of the 96th telephone number memory are read in step a3 and set as the vehicle number. 9
The content of No. 7 is set as an ID. No. 98,
Set as PWD. The 99th content is set as the user name. In step a2, the read content is "AB
When it is determined that they do not match "C", or after the procedure of step a3 is completed, the routine shifts to a normal operation in step a4.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the present invention.
An operation procedure when information set in a terminal to be set corresponding to a preset code is stored in the telephone number memory of the mobile phone 2 in association with the code in advance will be described. In step b0, the power is turned on and the procedure is started. In step b1, for example, the setting content of the 95th is read from the telephone number memory of the mobile phone 2. At step b2, it is determined whether or not the read content is "ABC". If the contents match, in step b3, for example, the storage contents of the 96th telephone number memory are read out,
For example, it is set as a vehicle number. If it is determined in step b2 that the content is not "ABC",
Then, it is determined whether or not the read storage content is equal to "DEF". If it is determined that they are equal, the 96th information is set as an ID in step b5. If the read content is not "DEF" in step b4, it is determined in step b6 whether the content is equal to "GHI". "ABC", "DE"
Check codes such as "F" and "GHI" are set in advance, and if the storage content of the 95th telephone number memory is "ABC", for example, the vehicle number is stored in the 96th,
If the 95th is “DEF”, the 96th is associated with the ID stored. When the setting of the items is completed, the operation proceeds to the normal operation in step b7.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration as still another embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 2 is used as a medium for transferring information between the in-vehicle navigation device 11 and an external personal computer 12. In the navigation device 11, when performing a route search or the like, it is necessary to input a destination or the like. Although the in-vehicle navigation device 11 itself is also provided with a remote control device and the like, and it is possible to input a destination and the like,
Setting the navigation device 11 while driving the vehicle imposes a heavy burden on the driver and the like. If the data of the coordinates and the name of the destination is previously written from the personal computer 12 or the like into the telephone number memory of the mobile phone 2, the driver can easily enter the destination and the like on the navigation device 11 when boarding the vehicle. Can be set. In addition, the destination can be set as direct data, instead of setting the destination with a telephone number as in the prior art of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-295080. In addition, in order to enable the setting of the destination by the telephone number, the destination must be registered and set by the telephone number by directly operating the navigation device at least once. Further, the trajectory of the vehicle as a navigation device can be written as data into a telephone number memory and reused by the personal computer 12 or the like. In the same manner, a communication log, an error log, and the like can be extracted from an electronic device or can be confirmed on a display of a mobile phone.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to use a versatile portable telephone device to easily and inexpensively make settings necessary for executing processing in an electronic device.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to store predetermined information such as identification information and a password in the portable telephone device and execute the processing of the electronic device, thereby simplifying the operation. On the other hand, security can be improved.

According to the present invention, when information is set for a plurality of items, each item is associated with a specific telephone number. It can be done easily.

Further, according to the present invention, the information to be set in the electronic device is divided into a plurality of items, and the setting of each item is corrected or edited by the portable telephone device in association with a predetermined code. Can be.

Further, according to the present invention, the portable telephone device can be used as a medium for transferring information in the electronic device.

Further, according to the present invention, the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device can be written as a medium for transferring information inside the electronic device to another.

Further, according to the present invention, a widely used portable telephone device can be used as a medium for writing and reading information of an electronic device. Even when identification information or a password is required at the time of starting the electronic device, necessary settings and inputs can be performed by a simple operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of a terminal to be set 1 as an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a setting procedure by a terminal to be set 1 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a setting procedure performed by a set terminal 1 of FIG. 1 as another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration related to a navigation device 11 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 terminal to be set 2 mobile phone 3 input unit 4 display unit 5 connection cable 11 navigation device 12 personal computer

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A reading means for reading information stored in advance from a telephone number memory provided in a mobile telephone device, and information read from the telephone number memory of the mobile telephone device by the reading means are set in advance. An electronic device comprising: a processing unit that executes a predetermined process. 2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit performs the processing only when information read by the reading unit includes predetermined data. 3. The information set by the processing means is divided into a plurality of items, and the plurality of items are associated with numbers predetermined in a telephone number memory of the mobile phone device. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. The information according to claim 1, wherein the information set by the processing means is divided into a plurality of items, and the plurality of information is associated with a predetermined code. Electronics. 5. A telephone number memory provided in the portable telephone device, further comprising a writing unit for writing information to the telephone number memory, wherein the processing unit stores the information read from the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device by the reading unit. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when a predetermined code is included, a process of writing predetermined information into the telephone number memory by a writing unit is executed. 6. A writing means for writing information to a telephone number memory provided in a portable telephone device, an input means for inputting an information writing instruction, and a response to the input of the writing instruction to the input means. Processing means for processing the predetermined information to be written into the telephone number memory of the portable telephone device by the writing means. 7. The information transfer of an electronic device, wherein the internal information of the electronic device is temporarily stored in a telephone number memory of the mobile phone device, and the mobile phone device is used as a medium for information transfer. Method.