JP2002315206A - Method and apparatus for charging service for cellular phone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and an apparatus for charging service for cellular phones which are convenient to cellular phone owners and advantageous to traders. SOLUTION: The method for charging service for cellular phones involves a step in which a charging service providing key, such as a coin, is handed over to a customer who requests to charge the battery of the customer's cellular phone, and a step in which the service of charging the battery of the cellular phone is provided when an input is done by the charging service providing key. Under the method for charging service, PR images are played on the screen of a display unit built in the charger while the battery charging service is carried out.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a charging service method and a charging service device for a portable telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Many gazettes have been issued regarding a method and a device for charging a battery of a portable telephone. For example,
JP-A-10-290531 discloses a battery pack and a battery pack charger.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 6 describes a mobile phone and a charger.

[0003]

A charger for charging the battery of the mobile phone is sold as a pack in the mobile phone, and the charger is charged in each home or office as needed.

Recently, the performance of mobile phones has been improved, and the mobile phones can be used without recharging for several days. The improved performance means that you don't have to charge for days, so you tend to forget to use the charger.
You may be in a hurry. It is convenient if a charger is installed nearby in preparation for such a case, and the cost required for charging is not so high.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a charging service method and a charging service apparatus for a mobile phone which can be used by a person who owns the mobile phone and which is advantageous to a person or a trader who provides a charging service. Aim.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a convenience store,
A charging service device will be installed in karaoke stores, department stores, amusement parks, stations, and other places where people often gather, and the charging service will be provided substantially free of charge. When performing this charging service, the PR screen of a convenience store, a karaoke store, a department store, an amusement park, a station, or the like is broadcast using the time required for the charging service, and is displayed to the owner of the mobile phone that is charging. I did it.
As a result, a person who performs a charging service can be expected to be sufficiently rewarded.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a charging service device installed in a place where people often gather, such as a convenience store, a karaoke store, a department store, an amusement park, and a station. In the figure, a charging service device 1 has a charger main body 2, and the charger main body 2 is provided with storage units 4 for storing some mobile phones 3, and a screen device is provided near each of the storage units 4. 5 and a charge providing key input unit 6 are provided. The charge providing key insertion unit 6 is capable of being operated by inserting coins, metal, or rotating a key, and is collectively referred to as a charge providing key insertion unit here. When the charge providing key is turned on, an operation signal is input, and the charger 10 in the portion of the charge providing key input unit to which the operation signal is input operates.

[0009] A person who wants to charge the battery of his or her mobile phone 3 offers the charge to a person in charge of the store or institution mentioned above and receives a charge providing key. Thereafter, the battery of the mobile phone 3 is charged using the charging service device 1 installed at a predetermined place. The charger to be used is determined by the charge providing key.

The screen device 5 internally has a VTR system.
Alternatively, the PR screen can be broadcasted by a communication method.

FIG. 1 shows a lid 11 provided on each charger 10.
Indicates a state in which is opened. The lid 11 does not cover the screen device 5 or the like. When charging, the lid 11 is opened. The lid 11 is attached to the charger main body 2 by a hinge method, and can be individually opened by inputting a charge providing key. During charging, the lid 11 is closed, and when the charge providing key is pulled out, the lid 11 is no longer opened. This provides a theft protection. In the case of metal, several metals may be used.

Screen device 5 or charge providing key input unit 6
A display lamp 7 for indicating that charging is being performed and charging is completed is provided near.

It is desirable that a different PR screen be displayed on the screen device 5. For this reason, different screens are incorporated in the charger main body 2 corresponding to the charge providing keys, and different PR screens are broadcasted for each charger 10 operated. The screen device 5 also displays how to use the charger 10.

[0014] The charge providing key can be lent out, but is preferably free.

FIG. 2 shows a circuit of the portable telephone 3 and the charger 10. As shown in the figure, the mobile phone 3 includes a communication circuit unit 21, a wireless transmission unit 22, a power supply control circuit unit 23, and a battery 24, as is well known. , And a charging status display unit 27. Further, the charger 10
Has a current control function for turning on the display lamp 7.
The charger 10 and the mobile phone 3 have contacts 28 and 29,
The battery 24 is charged by the operation of the charge control circuit unit 25, and the status is displayed on the display lamp 7 and the charging status display unit 27.

FIG. 3 shows an example displayed on the screen 30 of the screen device 5. In this figure, the left half of the screen shows how to use the charger 10 in the order of steps, and the right half of the screen shows the PR screen of a store or an institution while charging is in progress, or the charging provision key is turned on for a while. To be broadcast.

As described above, according to the present invention, a step of handing over a coin or other charge providing key to a customer who offers to charge a battery of a mobile phone; Providing a charging service of the mobile phone, and displaying a PR screen on a screen of a screen device installed in the charging device when the charging service of the battery is provided. P corresponding to various charging offer keys
A charging service method for a mobile phone characterized by differentiating the R screen is provided.

Further, according to the present invention, a charger main body for accommodating a plurality of portable telephones, a storage unit provided with a lid for accommodating individual portable telephones provided in the charger main body, and provided near individual storage units. A charge providing key input section, a charge control circuit section for charging the battery when an input signal is detected by inputting the charge providing key, and a battery charging status (charging complete) corresponding to each storage section in the charger main body. The charge control circuit unit detects the state of charge of the battery and displays the state on the display unit. A screen device provided and provided on the charger body, a storage device for storing a PR screen corresponding to the charge providing key, and displaying a different PR screen on the screen device corresponding to the charge providing key. A mobile phone characterized by Phone charging service device is provided. The PR screen is selected by the person in charge of the store or the institution selecting the charge providing key corresponding to the customer.

[0019]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily charge a mobile phone at a nearby store or institution.
Shops and organizations will be given the opportunity to effectively promote their own products and events.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of the screen display of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Charging service device, 2 ... Charger main body, 3 ... Mobile telephone, 4 ... Storage part, 5 ... Screen device, 6 ... Charging provision key input part, 7 ... Indicator lamp, 10 ... Charger, 11 ... Lid, 24 …
Battery, 25 ... Charge control circuit section, 26 ... Sensor.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A step of passing a coin or other charge providing key to a customer who offers to charge a battery of a mobile phone, and a step of performing a service of charging the battery of the mobile phone when an input is made with the charge providing key. And displaying a PR screen on a screen of a screen device installed in the charging device when the battery charging service is being performed. 2. A PR system corresponding to various charging provision keys to be handed over.
A charging service method for a mobile phone, which comprises different screens. 3. A charger main body for accommodating a plurality of mobile phones, a storage unit provided with a lid for storing individual mobile phones provided in the charger main unit, and a charge providing key provided near each of the storage units. Section, a charge control circuit section for charging the battery when an input signal is detected by inputting a charge providing key, and a battery charging status (including a fully charged state) corresponding to each storage section in the charger body. And a display unit for displaying the state of the battery. The charging control circuit unit detects a state of charge of the battery and displays the state on the display unit. 4. A screen device provided in a charger body, a storage device for storing a PR screen corresponding to a charge providing key, and a different screen device corresponding to a charge providing key. A charging service device for a mobile phone, which displays a PR screen.