JP2005277632A - Portable telephone, vehicle-mounted cradle therefor, automobile and engine start control system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle-mounted cradle for a portable telephone that is mainly installed in an automobile, and can be effectively utilized while holding the portable telephone for charging. <P>SOLUTION: A holder 48 of the cradle 8 mainly installed in an automobile has an external display unit 66 for displaying contents on the display screen of the portable telephone 7, a voice input 67, and a voice output 70. While a handset unit 13 of the portable telephone 7 is not open, the portable telephone 7 is charged and hands-free call can be simultaneously achieved. And the image data photographed by the photography function of the portable telephone 7 are backed up for recording on a memory card 68 set to a memory card slot 69 of the cradle 8. Further, the portable telephone 7 can be used instead of the key of the automobile, and an engine can be started when the portable telephone 7 is placed in the cradle 8. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an on-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone that is mainly installed in an automobile and holds a mobile phone, an automobile, an engine start control system that controls engine start and stop of the automobile, and a mobile phone. is there.

  Mobile phones that can be easily carried around and can make and receive calls, send and receive emails, and the Internet have become widespread. A mobile phone incorporates a secondary battery as a power source. Charging of the secondary battery is often performed by placing a mobile phone on a cradle device to which an AC adapter is connected and bringing terminals provided on the mobile phone and the cradle device into contact with each other.

  In addition, mobile phones with a digital camera function (hereinafter abbreviated as mobile phones) that incorporate a photographic lens and a solid-state imaging device to function as a digital camera have become widespread. In recent years, a large number of pixels have been used for a solid-state imaging device built in a mobile phone, and the amount of image data has also increased. However, in view of the size and cost of the mobile phone, the capacity of the built-in memory for storing image data cannot be increased so much, and the number of images that can be taken is limited. In addition, since the solid-state imaging device having a large number of pixels consumes a large amount of power, the battery of the mobile phone is consumed quickly, and the standby time is shortened.

  In order to solve such a problem, various types of mobile phones in which a memory card slot is provided in the telephone body and the captured image data is stored in the memory card set in the memory card slot are sold. In order to cope with battery consumption while going out, various types of portable chargers, in-vehicle cradle devices that hold a mobile phone in an automobile and perform charging, and the like are on sale.

  One of the problems surrounding mobile phones is calling while driving a car. Currently, it is forbidden by law to hold a mobile phone and hold a call while driving a car. However, since traffic accidents that can be attributed to calls on mobile phones have not decreased, it can be seen that there are many users who make calls on mobile phones while driving.

  In order to solve this problem, the mobile phone currently on sale is not notified to the user of the call that has been made while driving, and the other party who is making a call cannot make a call because it is driving. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes a mobile phone having a drive mode for informing the effect.

  By the way, various inventions related to a cradle device, a charger, or a device itself using these devices have been made. For example, in the invention described in Patent Document 2, the operation mode of the electronic notebook is automatically switched according to the type of the connected cradle device. In the invention described in Patent Document 3, music data is downloaded from a server via a telephone line or the like, stored in a mobile phone mounted on a cradle device, read out, and reproduced and output by an external audio device. ing. In the invention described in Patent Document 4, a memory is built in the charger, and dial data is backed up while the mobile phone is being charged. In the invention described in Patent Document 5, a printer is built in a cradle device of a mobile phone. In the invention described in Patent Document 6, a backup function such as a telephone directory is provided in the charger of the mobile phone. Furthermore, Patent Document 7 describes a backup system that stores stored information in a mobile phone during charging. Patent Document 8 describes a charger that can charge a mobile phone having different connection terminals. Patent Document 9 describes a cradle device that improves the operability of a digital camera in an installed state.

JP 2000-022789 A JP 2002-288143 A JP 2001-0669205 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-199083 JP 2000-341428 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-237876 JP 2000-31178 A JP 2003-032903 A JP 2003-032508 A

  A mobile phone provided with a memory card slot inside has a problem that downsizing is impeded. In addition, when a cradle device is installed in an automobile, it is desired to have not only charging but also various other functions. Furthermore, in the drive mode, the driver can be prevented from answering the call from the other party, but the driver cannot stop making the call himself. In addition, it is desired that mobile phones that are often carried around incorporate more various functions while maintaining the current downsized size.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is a multifunctional cradle device for vehicle use.

  In order to solve the above problems, an in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to the present invention is mainly installed in a car, a holding part for holding the mobile phone, a power connection part connected to a power source from the car, A telephone connection unit that is electrically connected to the mobile phone, a data reading unit that reads data stored in the memory of the mobile phone via the telephone connection unit, and a data storage unit that stores the read data are provided. .

  In addition, the data storage unit includes a removable medium, a media slot in which the removable medium is set, and a connector that is connected to the data reading unit and is provided in the media slot and electrically connected to the removable medium. . Furthermore, image data is stored in the removable media. In addition, an external connector that reads data by connecting to the expansion media slot is provided.

  In addition, a holding unit that is mainly installed in an automobile and holds a mobile phone, a power connection part that is connected to a power source from the automobile, a telephone connection part that is electrically connected to the mobile phone, and the telephone connection part And an audio output means for outputting the input received voice signal as a loud voice. Furthermore, a voice input means is provided for connecting to a mobile phone via a telephone connection unit and converting the transmitted voice into a transmitted voice signal and inputting it. Similarly, external display means for performing various displays is provided in place of the display unit of the mobile phone.

  An external device connection means for connecting to an external device provided inside or outside the vehicle is provided, and the mobile phone and the external device are connected via a telephone connection unit.

  Also, voice input means for converting the voice of the speaker into a voice signal, voice recognition means for recognizing the contents of the voice signal, and an external device for controlling the mobile phone or the external equipment based on the recognized contents of the voice signal And a control means. Alternatively, external device control means for controlling the mobile phone or the external device based on the voice recognition result of the voice recognition device connected to the external device connection means is provided.

  Furthermore, a fixing means is provided for fixing the holding portion to the automobile so that the holding portion does not come off due to vibration or impact during traveling. In addition, a holding mechanism is provided between the holding unit and the fixing unit so that the holding unit is held at least so as to be rotatable and swingable so that the posture of the mobile phone can be freely changed. In addition, a holding means or a buffer means for mitigating vibration and impact during traveling transmitted to the mobile phone held by the holding part is provided.

  Furthermore, an engine control connection means connected to the engine control circuit of the automobile, an identification signal determination means for receiving an identification signal from the mounted mobile phone and determining whether the identification signal is a preset identification signal, An engine control signal input means for inputting a start signal for starting the engine to the engine control circuit when the received identification signal is preset, and for inputting a stop signal for stopping the engine when the reception of the identification signal is completed And provided.

  The automobile of the present invention is provided with an engine control circuit that starts the engine when a start signal is input from the engine control signal input means and stops the engine when a stop signal is input.

  Further, as an engine start control system for an automobile, an automobile provided with an engine control circuit for starting and stopping an engine based on input of a start signal and a stop signal, and an engine control connection means connected to the engine control circuit An identification signal determining means for receiving an identification signal from a mounted mobile phone and determining whether the identification signal is a preset identification signal; and engine control when the received identification signal is a preset one The engine control signal input means inputs a start signal to the circuit and inputs a stop signal when reception of the identification signal is completed. Further, the identification signal is stored in a plurality of mobile phones, and the start and stop of the engine are controlled by any of the mobile phones.

  In addition, the mobile phone of the present invention includes a charging circuit that charges a built-in secondary battery by being placed on a cradle device to which a power supply is connected, and supplies power while the charging circuit is charging. And a power supply control circuit that enables communication.

  The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to the present invention can use a memory card without increasing the size of the mobile phone. In addition, since data backup can be performed while the mobile phone is charged with the cradle device in the automobile, it is convenient when, for example, the user goes out to a resort or the like and takes many photographs with the mobile phone. Furthermore, since a media slot can be easily added, a plurality of removable media can be used.

  In addition, since the hands-free call can be performed using the voice output means and the voice input means, the mobile phone can be used safely even while driving. Furthermore, since the external display means for displaying the display content of the display unit of the mobile phone is provided, even if the display unit cannot be seen with a foldable mobile phone or the like, the content can be confirmed on the display of the cradle device. it can.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone and external devices can be controlled based on the voice recognition means provided in the cradle device, or the voice recognition function of external devices such as car navigation devices and ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) devices. In particular, the mobile phone and the external device can be operated safely.

  In addition, the holder of the cradle device is firmly fixed to the car, and the posture of the mobile phone and its holder can be freely changed, so that the operability is improved and the face can be taken with a video phone or the like. Easy to do. Further, since vibrations and impacts during traveling transmitted to the mobile phone are alleviated, it is possible to prevent the mobile phone and the cradle device from being damaged.

  Further, since the automobile is started and stopped by the mobile phone that is always carried around, it is not necessary to carry the key of the automobile, which is convenient. In addition, since the identification signals can be stored in a plurality of mobile phones, even a company car used by a plurality of people or an individual using a plurality of mobile phones can use the mobile phone as a key to a car. be able to.

  In addition, while the mobile phone is placed on the cradle device and the rechargeable battery is being charged, communication can be performed with the mobile phone, so that the mobile phone can always be used even while the automobile is in operation.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a dashboard 3 of an automobile 2 in which the present invention is implemented. The dashboard 3 includes a car navigation device 6 and a mobile phone in-vehicle cradle device (hereinafter abbreviated as a cradle device) that holds a car navigation device 6 and a mobile phone 7 in addition to a handle 4 and a meter panel 5 that are essential components of an automobile. 8) An in-vehicle antenna (hereinafter abbreviated as in-vehicle antenna) 9, a car stereo 10 and the like are attached. As shown in FIG. 2, the automobile 2, the car navigation device 6, the mobile phone 7, the cradle device 8, and the in-vehicle antenna 9 are connected around the cradle device.

  3 and 4 are external perspective views showing the opened state and the folded state of the mobile phone 7. The cellular phone 7 includes a handset unit 13 and a handset unit 14, which are connected to each other by a hinge portion 15 so as to be foldable. The handset unit 13 of the mobile phone 7 is provided with a received voice output unit 16 for outputting received voices, a display unit 17 for displaying various information, an imaging unit 18 for taking a picture, and a built-in antenna 19. ing. The transmitter unit 14 is provided on the bottom side of the transmitter unit 14, the first to n-th operation buttons 20 for operating the mobile phone 7, the transmitter voice input unit 21 for inputting the transmitter voice, An external connection terminal 22 that is electrically connected to the cradle device 8 is provided.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile phone 7. In the receiver unit 13, an amplifier 25 and a reception speaker 26 that constitute the reception voice output unit 16, an LCD panel 27 and an LCD driver 28 that constitute the display unit 17, an imaging lens 29 that constitutes the imaging unit 18, and solid-state imaging. A signal processing circuit 31 that processes image signals output from the element 30 and the solid-state imaging element 30 to generate digital image data, an image memory 32 that stores image data, and a built-in antenna 19 are incorporated. As the solid-state imaging device 30, a CCD, a C-MOS, or the like is used.

  In the transmitter unit 14, a system controller 35 that controls the mobile phone 7, a microphone 36 that constitutes the transmission voice input unit 21, and the operation buttons 20 are incorporated under the operation buttons 20, respectively. First to nth operation switches 37 to be detected, a wireless communication interface 38 for connecting the mobile phone 7 to a wireless communication network via the built-in antenna 19, an external connection terminal 22, a rechargeable battery 39, and a rechargeable battery 39 A charging circuit 40 that performs charging and a power supply control circuit 41 that supplies power to the system controller 35 during charging of the rechargeable battery 39 by the charging circuit 40 are incorporated.

  The system controller 35 includes a known microcomputer and the like, and includes a ROM that stores the control program and various data of the mobile phone 7, a RAM that temporarily stores the program and data read from the ROM, and various arithmetic processes. CPU to perform. Between the system controller 35 and the amplifier 25, a D / A converter 44 that converts digital audio data into an analog audio signal, and between the system 36 and the microphone 36 converts an analog audio signal into digital audio data. A / D converters 45 are connected to each other. The cellular phone 7 is of a type that makes a voice call using a digital signal, and can also be connected to the Internet, sent / received mail, a videophone using the imaging unit 18 and the display unit 17, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the cradle device 8 holds a holding unit 48 that holds the transmitter unit 14 of the cellular phone 7 that is placed, and holds the holding unit 48 so as to be rotatable and swingable. The holding mechanism 49 includes a holding plate 48 and a fixing plate 50 that fixes the holding mechanism 49 on the dashboard 3 of the automobile 2. Holding protrusions 48 a to 48 d that hold the four corners of the mobile phone 7 are formed at the four corners of the upper surface of the holding portion 48. Engaging claws 48e and 48f that engage with the corners on the hinge 15 side of the transmitter unit 14 are formed on the holding protrusions 48c and 48d on the rear side. Between the front holding protrusions 48a and 48b, there is provided an elastic claw 52 that enters the groove 51 formed on the side surface of the transmitter unit 14 and locks the mobile phone 7.

  The holding plate 50 is attached on the dashboard 3 of the automobile 2 by a strong double-sided tape 55 attached to the lower surface. Since the holding plate 50 is formed of a plastic plate having flexibility, even the curved dashboard can be deformed along the curved surface, and the cradle device 8 can be firmly fixed.

  FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the holding mechanism 49. The holding mechanism 49 is attached to the lower surface of the holding portion 48 by four screws 58a and cushioning materials 63a and 63b using rubber or sponge, and attached to the lower surface of the fixing plate 59 by screws 58b. Thus, a swing shaft 60 in which a spherical ball portion 60b is provided at the lower end of the cylindrical shaft portion 60a, a hole 61a inserted into the shaft portion 60a of the swing shaft 60, and a female screw 61b are formed. A substantially cylindrical fitting cap 61 is provided on the holding plate 55, and a hole 62a into which the ball portion 60b of the swing shaft 60 is inserted is provided inside. A female screw 61b of the fitting cap 61 is fitted outside. It consists of a substantially cylindrical ball receiver 62 formed with a mating male screw 62b.

  When the tightening of the fitting cap 61 with respect to the ball receiving portion 62 is loosened, the ball portion 60 b of the swing shaft 60 can rotate and swing within the ball receiving portion 62. Therefore, the holding part 48 can be adjusted to a free posture. When the fitting cap 61 is tightened into the ball receiving portion 62 after the adjustment, the ball portion 60b of the swing shaft 60 is sandwiched between the fitting cap 61 and the ball receiving portion 62, so that the rotation and swinging cannot be performed. Fixed in position. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the handset unit 13 of the mobile phone 7 is opened and the image pickup unit 18 is directed to the user's face, so that the mobile phone 7 is placed on the cradle device 8 and the videophone or the like. Can be performed. In addition, since the vibrations and shocks of the automobile are alleviated by the cushioning materials 63a and 63b, failure of the mobile phone 7 and the holding unit 48 can be prevented.

  A telephone connection terminal 65 that is electrically connected to the external connection terminal 22 of the mobile phone 7 is provided on the upper surface of the holding portion 48 of the cradle device 8. In addition, on the front surface of the holding unit 48, there are an external display unit 66 that performs various displays in place of the display unit 17 of the mobile phone 7, and a voice input unit 67 that also functions as the transmitted voice input unit 21 of the mobile phone 7. Is provided. Further, a memory card slot 69 in which the memory card 68 is set and a voice output unit 70 that also functions as the received voice output unit 16 of the mobile phone 7 are provided on the side surface of the holding unit 48.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, on the rear surface of the holding portion 48, a power terminal 72 to which a DC power source is connected from the automobile 2 and an antenna terminal 73 to which the in-vehicle antenna 9 and an outside antenna installed outside the vehicle are connected. An ECU terminal 74 to which the engine control circuit of the automobile 2 is connected, a navigation connection terminal 75 to which the car navigation device 6 is connected, and an expansion connector 76 such as a USB to which an expansion memory card slot is connected. Yes.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the holding unit 48 of the cradle device 8. In the holding unit 48, a system controller 78 that performs overall control, a microphone 79 and an A / D converter 80 that constitute an audio input unit 67, a D / A converter 81 that constitutes an audio output unit 70, an amplifier 82, From the speaker 83, the LCD panel 84 and the LCD driver 85 constituting the external display unit 66, the connector 86 that is incorporated in the memory card slot 69 and electrically connected to the memory card 68, and the image memory 32 of the mobile phone 7. A memory controller 87 that reads out image data and stores it in the memory card 68, a voice recognition unit 88 that recognizes the content of the voice input from the voice input unit 67, and an identification signal that is determined by receiving the identification signal of the mobile phone 7 Determination unit 89, telephone connection terminal 65, power supply terminal 72, antenna terminal 73, ECU terminal 74, navigation connection end An external interface 90 is provided comprising a 75.

  The system controller 78 of the cradle device 8 detects that the mobile phone 7 is installed in the cradle device 8 from the connection between the external connection terminal 22 of the mobile phone 7 and the phone connection terminal 65, and the like. The voice output unit 70 and the external display unit 66 are set to operate instead of the transmission voice input unit 21, the received voice output unit 16 and the display unit 17 of the mobile phone 7. As a result, even if the cellular phone 7 is placed on the cradle device 8 in a folded state, information such as the called party can be known by the external display unit 66 of the cradle device 8, and the voice input unit 67 and the voice A hands-free call can be performed with the output unit 70. Further, since the mobile phone 7 installed in the cradle device 8 is connected to the in-vehicle antenna 9 connected to the cradle device 8, it is possible to improve the reception sensitivity when the vehicle is traveling. The hands-free call by the cradle device 8 may be set only when the automobile is running or when the engine is running.

  The memory controller 87 reads the image data from the image memory 32 of the mobile phone 7 and stores it in the memory card 68 while the mobile phone 7 is installed in the cradle device 8 and the rechargeable battery 39 is being charged. To do. By changing the setting, the image data in the image memory 32 of the mobile phone 7 can be moved to the memory card 68 and the data in the image memory 32 can be deleted.

  The speech recognition unit 88 uses, for example, a well-known speech recognition technology, and includes a large number of “acoustic models” and “recognition dictionaries”. The acoustic model describes the acoustic features of small units (phonemes) of human utterances, and the recognition dictionary describes speech recognition words. The voice recognition unit 88 analyzes the input voice to calculate an acoustic feature, and searches the words described in the recognition dictionary for the word whose acoustic feature is the closest to the acoustic feature of the input voice. Outputs speech recognition results.

  The system controller 78 controls the mobile phone 7 and the car navigation device 6 based on the content of the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit 88. For example, when a call is made to the mobile phone 7, an incoming call can be received by a voice command, and a call can be made by a voice command. Further, by inputting a command to the cradle device 8, a destination can be input to the car navigation device 6 or a route search can be performed.

  The identification signal determination unit 89 determines an identification signal input through the external connection terminal 22 and the telephone connection terminal 65 when the mobile phone 7 is placed on the cradle device 8, and whether or not the signal is set in advance. Determine whether. As the identification signal, the telephone number of the mobile phone 7 itself, a UID signal that each mobile phone has individually, an identification signal transmitted from a wireless tag attached to the mobile phone 7, or the like can be used. The system controller 78 inputs an engine start signal to the engine control circuit of the automobile 2 when the identification signal determined by the identification signal determination unit 89 is an appropriate identification signal. When the cellular phone 7 is detached from the cradle device 8, an engine stop signal is input to the engine control circuit.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing components related to engine control of the automobile 2. The engine control circuit 93 includes a ROM that stores a control program for the engine 94, a RAM that temporarily stores programs and data read from the ROM, and a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes based on the programs. The engine control circuit 93 is connected to an engine component such as a starter motor 95 for starting the engine 94 and an ignition circuit 96 for rotating the engine 95 by applying electricity to the plug of the engine 95, and an external device to which the cradle device 8 and the like are connected. And an interface unit 97.

  When an engine start signal is input from the cradle device 8, the engine control circuit 93 operates the ignition circuit 96 and rotates the starter motor 95 to start the engine 94. When an engine stop signal is input from the cradle device 8, the operation of the ignition circuit 96 is stopped and the engine 95 is stopped. Thereby, the mobile phone 7 that is always carried can be used as a key of the automobile 2.

  The method of using the mobile phone 7 as a key can be used not only for automobiles but also for other keys. In addition, as a method of performing identification using a mobile phone, a fingerprint recognition device or the like provided in the mobile phone can be used. Furthermore, it is possible to operate a door lock of an automobile and to control start and stop of an engine by using an infrared transmission / reception function provided in a recent mobile phone. It is also possible to incorporate a wireless communication device in an automobile, call a server with a mobile phone, and the server can send a command signal to the wireless communication device of the automobile to control door lock operation and engine start and stop. .

  Further, it is not always necessary to correspond one mobile phone and one automobile, and one automobile and a plurality of mobile phones, or a plurality of automobiles and one mobile phone may be associated as a key. . This is convenient for use of automobiles used by a plurality of persons such as company cars. It is also convenient when an individual has a plurality of mobile phones and automobiles.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the car navigation device 6. The car navigation device 6 receives a signal from a main body 100 incorporated in the dashboard 3, a liquid crystal display 101 that is attached on the dashboard 3 and displays a map, a current traveling position, and the like, and a GPS satellite. Various operations and settings are performed by an operation unit 103 that includes a GPS antenna 102 and includes operation buttons and the like provided on the front surface of the main unit 100. The system controller 104 of the main body 100 temporarily stores a ROM that stores various programs and data, a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes based on the programs read from the ROM, and the programs and data read during the various arithmetic processes. It consists of a RAM for storing various setting data. The components in the main body 100 are connected to the system controller 104 via the bus 105.

  The interface (I / F) unit 108 is used to connect the main body unit 100 and an external device, and is used to connect the liquid crystal display 101, the GPS antenna 102, the car stereo 10, and the cradle device 8 described above. The car stereo 10 includes a main body 10a incorporated in the lower stage of the main body 100 of the car navigation device 6 and a speaker 10b incorporated in the dashboard 3 or the like. The car stereo 10 outputs an output signal output from the audio processing unit 109. Based on this, navigation sound, warning sound, etc. are output.

  The travel position coordinate calculation unit 112 receives a GPS signal from a GPS satellite by the GPS antenna 102, and calculates the coordinates of the current travel position from the GPS signal. The map data storage unit 113 includes, for example, a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a hard disk drive, or the like in which a storage medium storing map data is set. Based on the travel position coordinates calculated by the travel position coordinate detection unit 112, the system controller 104 reads out map data around the current travel position from the map data storage unit 113 and displays a map image on the liquid crystal display 101. The image processing unit 114 superimposes and displays an icon representing the current traveling position on the map image displayed on the liquid crystal display 101.

  The system controller 104 of the car navigation device 6 captures the image information input from the cradle device 8, for example, the content displayed on the display unit 17 of the mobile phone 8, the image of the other party at the time of the videophone call, and the imaging unit 18. The image data and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display 101. Thereby, since the display of the mobile phone 7 can be viewed on a screen larger than the mobile phone 7, the contents can be easily grasped in a short time, and the occurrence of an accident due to a side-viewing operation or the like can be prevented. In addition, a videophone can be made with a large screen.

  Further, the mobile phone 7 can be operated from the car navigation device 6 to make a call. It is also possible to specify an address or the like from the telephone number with which the mobile phone 7 has made a call and perform navigation for the purpose of the address. Further, the mobile phone 7 may be operated by the cradle device 8 by using a voice recognition result obtained by the voice recognition function of the car navigation device.

  In the above embodiment, the car navigation device is connected to the cradle device, but an ETC device can also be connected and controlled. Further, although the memory card slot 69, the external display unit 66, the audio input unit 67, the audio output unit 70, and the like are all incorporated in the cradle device, a cradle device that is appropriately selected and incorporated according to the application can also be configured.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the dashboard part of a motor vehicle. It is a block diagram which shows the connection state of each component requirement centering on a cradle apparatus. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the open state of a mobile telephone. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the structure of a mobile telephone and a cradle apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a mobile telephone. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the cradle apparatus which mounted the folded mobile phone. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a cradle apparatus. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the cradle apparatus which mounted the open mobile telephone. It is a rear view of a cradle apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a holding | maintenance part. It is a block diagram which shows the structure relevant to engine control of a motor vehicle. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a car navigation apparatus.

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2 Car 6 Car navigation device 7 Mobile phone 8 Cradle device 9 Car interior antenna 22 External connection terminal 39 Rechargeable battery 40 Charging circuit 41 Power supply control circuit 48 Holding part 49 Holding mechanism 50 Holding plate 63 Buffer material 65 Telephone connection terminal 66 External display part 67 Voice input section 68 Memory card 69 Memory card slot 70 Voice output section 74 ECU terminal 75 Navigation connection terminal 76 Additional connector 88 Voice recognition section 89 Identification signal determination section 93 Engine control circuit 94 Engine

Claims (18)

  Mainly installed in a car and holding a mobile phone, a power connection part connected to the power source from the car, a telephone connection part electrically connected to the mobile phone, and via this phone connection part An in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone, comprising: a data reading unit for reading data stored in a memory of the mobile phone; and a data storage unit for storing the read data.   The data storage unit includes a removable medium, a media slot in which the removable medium is set, and a connector connected to the data reading unit and provided in the media slot and electrically connected to the removable medium. 2. The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to claim 1.   3. The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising an external connector connected to the data reading unit and connected to an expansion media slot for reading data.   4. The mobile phone having a digital camera function for imaging a subject, wherein the data is image data stored in a memory after imaging. In-vehicle cradle device for mobile phones.   Mainly installed in a car and holding a mobile phone, a power connection part connected to the power source from the car, a telephone connection part electrically connected to the mobile phone, and via this phone connection part An in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone, comprising: an audio output unit that connects to the mobile phone and outputs an input received voice signal.   6. The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to claim 5, further comprising voice input means for connecting to a mobile phone through the telephone connection unit and converting the voice to be sent into a voice signal. .   7. An in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to claim 5, further comprising an external display means connected to the mobile phone via the telephone connection portion and performing various displays in place of the display portion of the mobile phone. .   8. The portable device according to claim 5, further comprising an external device connecting means for connecting to an external device provided inside or outside the vehicle, and connecting the mobile phone and the external device via the telephone connection unit. In-vehicle cradle device for telephones.   Voice input means for converting a speaker's voice into a voice signal, voice recognition means for recognizing the contents of the voice signal, and external equipment control means for controlling the mobile phone or the external equipment based on the recognized contents of the voice signal The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to claim 8, wherein:   A voice recognition device having voice input means for converting the voice of the speaker into a voice signal and voice recognition means for recognizing the contents of the voice signal is connected to the external device connection means, and is recognized by the voice recognition device. 9. The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to claim 8, further comprising external device control means for controlling the mobile phone or an external device based on the contents of the audio signal.   The in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising fixing means for fixing the holding portion to an automobile so that the holding portion does not come off due to vibration or impact during travel.   The holding mechanism is provided between the holding portion and the fixing means so as to hold the holding portion at least so as to be rotatable and swingable so that the posture of the mobile phone can be freely changed. 11. A vehicle-mounted cradle device for mobile phones according to 11.   The buffer means for mitigating vibration and impact during traveling transmitted to the mobile phone held by the holding part or the holding part is provided in either the fixing means, the holding part, or the holding mechanism. 12. A vehicle-mounted cradle device for mobile phones according to 12.   Engine control connection means connected to an engine control circuit of an automobile, etc., identification signal determination means for receiving an identification signal from a mounted mobile phone and determining whether it is a preset identification signal, and reception Engine control signal input means for inputting a start signal for starting the engine to the engine control circuit when the identification signal is preset, and for inputting a stop signal for stopping the engine when reception of the identification signal is completed An in-vehicle cradle device for a mobile phone, comprising:   15. An automobile comprising an engine control circuit that starts an engine when a start signal is input from the engine control signal input means according to claim 14, and stops the engine when a stop signal is input. An automobile equipped with an engine control circuit for starting and stopping the engine based on the input of the start signal and the stop signal;
Engine control connection means connected to the engine control circuit, identification signal determination means for determining whether the identification signal is received from the mobile phone and is a preset identification signal, and the received identification signal is preset. An engine control signal input means for inputting a start signal to the engine control circuit when receiving the identification signal and inputting a stop signal when reception of the identification signal is completed. .   The automobile engine start control system according to claim 16, wherein the identification signal is stored in a plurality of mobile phones, and the start and stop of the engine can be controlled by any of these mobile phones.   A charging circuit that charges a built-in secondary battery by placing it on a cradle device to which a power source is connected, and power control that enables communication by supplying power while the charging circuit is charging A cellular phone comprising a circuit.

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