JP2006345212A - Call termination reporting system, mobile communication apparatus, and mobile electrical device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a call termination reporting system capable of confirming call termination without annoying others, as well as a mobile communication apparatus constituting the call termination reporting system and a mobile electrical device. <P>SOLUTION: A user A carries a music reproducing device 2 for listening to music, and a headphone 4 is connected to the music reproducing device 2. The music reproducing device 2 transmits/receives signals from a mobile phone 1 by wireless communication. The mobile phone 1 transmits a call termination reporting signal to the music reproducing device 2 at call termination. A piezoelectric element is provided to the rear side of the headphone 4 where a speaker is stored. The piezoelectric element oscillates based on the call termination reporting signal received with the music reproducing device 2. The oscillation of the piezoelectric element is conveyed directly to the human body (ear) of the user A by way of the headphone 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an incoming call notification system capable of surely knowing an incoming call without causing trouble to others, and a portable communication device and a portable electric device constituting the incoming call notification system.

  When an incoming call is received by a portable communication device such as a mobile phone or a PHS terminal, a ringer system that generates an intermittent sound, a system that generates a melody or a song, a display screen or an LED, etc. There are a flashing light emitting method, a vibrator method in which a housing is vibrated with a small motor, and the user can set a favorite method.

However, when the mobile phone is stored in a pocket of clothes and carried, if the incoming call notification by sound is stopped and the incoming call notification by light emission is selected, the user may not be able to confirm the incoming call notification. Therefore, if a detection signal that detects vibration when a person is carrying is obtained, the incoming call is notified by vibration, and if the detection signal cannot be obtained, the incoming call is made with light, depending on the situation. There has been proposed a technique for improving user convenience by changing an incoming call (see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-4-268854

  However, in the example of Patent Document 1, when a mobile phone is carried in a bag, vibrations are not transmitted to the user and the user may not notice the incoming call. In addition, in order to notify an incoming call with light, it is necessary to place the mobile phone in the user's field of view, and there is a possibility that the incoming call cannot be reliably notified. In addition, in order not to disturb other people due to the incoming call sound, the incoming call notification by sound is stopped and the incoming call is notified by vibration. There is also a possibility that the mobile phone cannot be identified. Furthermore, when an incoming call is received at a concert venue or seminar venue where quietness is required, the vibration sound at the time of the incoming call becomes annoying and may cause trouble for others.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and includes a portable communication device that receives an incoming call from outside, and a portable electric device that includes a contact portion that contacts a human body and a notification unit that notifies the incoming call. The portable communication device transmits an incoming call notification signal to the portable electric device when an incoming call is received, and the portable electric device receives the incoming call notification signal through the contact unit when receiving the incoming call notification signal. An object of the present invention is to provide an incoming call notification system capable of knowing an incoming call without disturbing others in any state by notifying the call.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a detection signal for detecting the portable electric device when the portable communication device receives a call from outside, and the portable electric device transmits the detection signal. When received, a response signal is transmitted to the portable communication device, and when the response signal is received, the portable communication device is configured to transmit an incoming call notification signal to the portable electrical device. An object of the present invention is to provide an incoming call notification system that can reliably notify an incoming call.

  Another object of the present invention is to determine whether or not the received identification information matches the previously stored identification information, and when both identification information matches, the incoming call notification signal is identified by the identification information. It is an object of the present invention to provide an incoming call notification system capable of notifying an incoming call by a desired portable electric device by transmitting to the portable electric device.

  Another object of the present invention is to stop the transmission of the incoming call notification signal when the stop signal is received from the portable electric device, so that the incoming call notification signal transmitted to the portable electric device is It is an object of the present invention to provide an incoming call notification system capable of confirming reception by a type electric device and minimizing the transmission time of an incoming call notification signal.

  Another object of the present invention is to reliably receive an incoming call notification signal in a portable electric device by storing the time when the incoming call notification signal is transmitted when a stop signal is received from the portable electric device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an incoming call notification system capable of distinguishing and clarifying whether or not a call has been made.

  Another object of the present invention is to activate either an output means for outputting an incoming call by sound, vibration or light, or a transmission means for transmitting an incoming call notification signal. By receiving means for accepting a setting instruction to selectively set the incoming call notification, the incoming call notification source can be selected and changed to either the portable communication device or the portable electric device according to the situation. A system and a portable communication device constituting the incoming call notification system are provided.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a notification means for notifying an incoming call through the contact portion based on a received incoming call notification signal, thereby reliably informing the incoming call without causing trouble to others. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable electric device that can perform the above.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a piezoelectric element in the contact portion and vibrate the piezoelectric element to notify the incoming call, thereby reliably informing the incoming call without causing trouble to others. It is to provide a portable electric device.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a conductive part at the contact part and to notify the incoming call by applying a low frequency voltage to the conductive part to notify the incoming call without causing trouble to others. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable electric device that can perform the above.

  Another object of the present invention is that the contact portion has a shape that can be attached to an ear of a human body, and a voice is output from a voice output portion provided in the contact portion to notify an incoming call. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable electric device that can notify an incoming call without causing trouble to others.

  An incoming call notification system according to the present invention is an incoming call notification system including a portable communication device that receives an incoming call from outside, and a portable electric device that has a contact unit that contacts a human body and a notification unit that notifies the incoming call. The portable communication device includes means for transmitting an incoming call notification signal indicating that an incoming call has been received to the portable electric device, and the portable electric device includes means for receiving an incoming call notification signal. The notification means is configured to notify an incoming call through the contact portion when an incoming call notification signal is received.

  The incoming call notification system according to the present invention includes means for transmitting a detection signal for detecting the portable electrical device when the portable communication device receives an incoming call from outside, the portable electrical device comprising: Means for receiving a detection signal; and means for transmitting a response signal corresponding to the detection signal to the portable communication device when the detection signal is received, wherein the portable communication device receives the response signal And an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the portable electronic device when a response signal is received.

  In the incoming call notification system according to the present invention, the portable electrical device includes means for transmitting identification information for identifying itself, and the portable communication device transmits the response signal when receiving the response signal. A means for receiving identification information of the portable electric device, a storage means for storing the identification information, and a determination means for determining whether or not the received identification information matches the stored identification information. When the information matches, an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the portable electric device identified by the identification information.

  In the incoming call notification system according to the present invention, the portable electrical device includes means for transmitting a stop signal to stop the transmission of the incoming call notification signal to the portable communication device, and the portable communication device is stopped. When the signal is received, the transmission of the incoming call notification signal is stopped.

  In the incoming call notification system according to the present invention, the portable communication device includes a time measuring unit for measuring time, and stores a time point when the incoming call notification signal is transmitted when a stop signal is received. It is characterized by.

  An incoming call notification system according to the present invention includes: an output unit that outputs that the portable communication device receives an incoming call by sound, vibration, or light; Receiving means for receiving a setting instruction for selecting and setting which of the output means and the transmitting means is to be operated, and when the receiving means receives a setting instruction for operating the transmitting means, A call notification signal is transmitted.

  The portable communication device according to the present invention indicates that a call is received in a portable communication device including output means for outputting that the call is received by sound, vibration, or light when the call is received from the outside. A transmission means for transmitting an incoming call notification signal to the outside; and an acceptance means for receiving a setting instruction for selectively setting either the output of the output means or the transmission of the transmission means for an incoming call. When a transmission setting instruction is received, an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the outside.

  A portable electrical device according to the present invention is a portable electrical device having a contact portion that contacts a human body, based on the received call notification signal and means for receiving an incoming call notification signal indicating that an incoming call has been received from the outside. And an informing means for informing an incoming call through the contact portion.

  The portable electric device according to the present invention includes a piezoelectric element provided in the contact portion, and the notification unit vibrates the piezoelectric element based on a received call notification signal. And

  The portable electrical device according to the present invention includes a conductive portion provided in the contact portion, and the notification means applies a low frequency voltage to the conductive portion based on the received call notification signal. It is characterized by being.

  The portable electrical device according to the present invention is such that the contact portion has a shape attachable to an ear of a human body, includes a voice output portion provided in the contact portion, and the notification means receives the received call notification A voice is output from the voice output unit based on the signal.

  In the present invention, when an incoming call is received from the outside, the portable communication device transmits an incoming call notification signal indicating that the incoming call has been received to the portable electrical device. When the notification means of the portable electric device receives the incoming call notification signal, the notification means notifies the incoming call through the contact portion that contacts the human body.

  In the present invention, the portable communication device transmits a detection signal for detecting the portable electric device when an incoming call is received from the outside. When the portable electric device receives the detection signal, the portable electric device transmits a response signal corresponding to the detection signal to the portable communication device. When the portable communication device receives the response signal, the portable communication device transmits an incoming call notification signal to the portable electrical device.

  In the present invention, the portable communication device receives the identification information of the portable electric device when receiving a response signal from the portable electric device. For example, when the portable communication device receives a response signal, the portable communication device may request the portable electric device to transmit identification information, or the identification information is included in the response signal in advance, and the identification is made from the response signal. Information may be received. The portable communication device determines whether or not the received identification information matches the stored identification information, and if both the identification information match, the portable electric device that identifies the incoming call notification signal by the identification information Send to.

  In the present invention, when the portable communication device receives a stop signal instructing to stop transmission of the incoming call notification signal from the portable electric device, the portable communication device stops transmission of the incoming call notification signal to the portable electric device. To do.

  In the present invention, the portable communication device stores the time when the incoming call notification signal is transmitted when the stop signal is received from the portable electric device.

  In the present invention, the portable communication device transmits an output means for outputting that the call is received by sound, vibration, or light, and transmits the output means or the call notification signal when the call is received. Receiving means for receiving a setting instruction for selectively setting which one of the transmission means is to be operated. When it is set to activate the output means, the portable communication device notifies the incoming call by the output means when an incoming call is received. On the other hand, when the transmission means is set to operate, the portable communication device transmits an incoming call notification signal to the portable electric device and notifies the incoming call by the portable electric device.

  In the present invention, when receiving the incoming call notification signal from the portable communication device, the notification means vibrates the piezoelectric element provided at the contact portion based on the received incoming call notification signal. Since the contact portion is in contact with the human body, the vibration of the piezoelectric element is transmitted to the human body through the contact portion.

  In the present invention, when the notification means receives the incoming call notification signal from the portable communication device, the notifying means lowers the conductive portion provided in the contact portion that contacts the human body based on the received incoming call notification signal. Apply frequency voltage.

  In the present invention, when the call notification signal is received from the portable communication device, the notification means is provided at the contact portion having a shape that can be attached to the human ear based on the received call notification signal. Audio is output from the audio output unit.

  In the present invention, the mobile communication device receives an incoming call notification signal transmitted from a mobile communication device that has received an incoming call, and notifies the incoming call through a contact portion that contacts the human body. As a result, the incoming call is transmitted through the direct contact portion as compared with the case where the incoming call is notified by vibration in the portable communication device, so that it is possible to know the incoming call without disturbing others regardless of the surrounding situation. .

  In the present invention, the portable communication device detects a portable electric device when an incoming call is received from the outside, and transmits a call notification signal to the detected portable electric device. It can be confirmed that the portable electric device is within the detection range, and an incoming call can be reliably notified.

  In the present invention, the portable communication device determines whether or not the received identification information matches the previously stored identification information, and if both the identification information match, the call notification signal is identified. By transmitting to the portable electric device identified by the information, the incoming call notification signal can be transmitted to the required portable electric device without error.

  In the present invention, when a stop signal is received from the portable electric device, the portable communication device stops the transmission of the incoming call notification signal, thereby transmitting the incoming call notification signal to the portable electric device. However, it can be confirmed that the portable electronic device has received the signal, and the transmission time of the incoming call notification signal can be minimized.

  In the present invention, when the stop signal is received from the portable electric device, the portable communication device stores the incoming call notification signal at the portable electric device by storing the time when the incoming call notification signal is transmitted. It is possible to distinguish and clarify whether or not it has been received reliably.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a receiving unit that receives a setting instruction for selectively setting whether to notify an incoming call by a portable communication device or a portable electric device when an incoming call is received. An incoming call notification source that reliably notifies an incoming call can be selected, and the convenience for the user is improved.

  In the present invention, based on the received incoming call notification signal, by notifying the incoming call through the contact portion that contacts the human body, the incoming call is transmitted directly to the human body through the contact portion, regardless of the surrounding situation, The incoming call can be surely notified without causing trouble to others.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an incoming call notification system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The incoming call notification system includes a mobile phone 1 and a music playback device 2. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a mobile phone. The mobile phone 1 has a normal mode for notifying an incoming call by sound when the incoming call is received, and a manner mode for notifying an incoming call by sound and notifying the incoming call by vibration or light. A can set any mode according to the preference of the user A or the situation around the user A.

  A user A carries a music playback device 2 for listening to music, and a headphone 4 is connected to the music playback device 2. The music playback device 2 can transmit and receive signals to and from the mobile phone 1 by wireless communication. The mobile phone 1 can transmit an incoming call notification signal to the music playback device 2 when an incoming call is received. A piezoelectric element, which will be described later, is provided on the back surface of the headphone 4 where the speaker is housed, and the piezoelectric element vibrates based on the incoming call notification signal received by the music playback device 2. The vibration of the piezoelectric element is directly transmitted to the human body (ear) of the user A through the headphones 4.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile phone 1. In the figure, reference numeral 10a denotes an antenna, and the radio unit 10 transmits and receives signals to and from a base station (not shown) via the antenna 10a. As a result, the wireless unit 10 can receive a call from the other party's mobile phone via the base station and perform voice communication, data communication, etc. with the other party's mobile phone. In addition, the radio unit 10 exchanges signals with the signal processing unit 13.

  The signal processing unit 13 includes a demodulation circuit that demodulates a signal input from the wireless unit 10, a modulation circuit that modulates a signal to be output to the wireless unit 10, an amplification circuit that amplifies the signal, and the like. The signal processing unit 13 converts the signal input from the wireless unit 10 into an audio signal, outputs the converted audio signal to the audio processing unit 14, and receives the audio signal from the audio processing unit 14.

  Connected to the sound processing unit 14 are a ringer 14a that generates intermittent sound, a speaker 14b that emits sound signals to the outside, a microphone 14c that collects sound, and the like.

  The operation unit 18 includes buttons, keys, and the like. Mode setting switching between a normal mode in which an incoming call is notified by the ringer 14a and a manner mode in which an incoming call is notified by a vibrator 16a described later, telephone number input, character input, which will be described later. Registration of identification information to be performed, setting of which one of the mobile phone 1 and the music playback device 2 is to be prioritized to receive an incoming call, and an instruction to start various functions.

  The display unit 19 includes a liquid crystal display, LEDs, and the like, displays various screens, and notifies incoming calls in the manner mode by light emission of the LEDs.

  The storage unit 12 stores unique identification information of the music playback device 2 input from the operation unit 18 in order to register the music playback device 2 carried by the user A. In addition, when the operation unit 18 sets which of the mobile phone 1 or the music playback device 2 is to be prioritized to be notified of an incoming call, the storage unit 12 gives priority to the mobile phone 1 or the music playback device 2 Then, the setting information for notifying the incoming call is stored.

  The vibrator control unit 16 includes a micro motor, and a vibrator 16a is connected to the vibrator control unit 16. The vibrator control unit 16 notifies an incoming call in the manner mode by vibrating the vibrator 16a.

  The transmission / reception unit 11 includes a modulation / demodulation circuit that modulates and demodulates a signal, and transmits / receives the signal to / from the music playback device 2 and the wristwatch 3 via the antenna 11a by wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth, IEEE802.11b, etc.). The transmission / reception unit 11 receives a response signal, identification information, a stop signal for requesting stop of transmission of an incoming call notification signal, and the like from the music playback device 2 via the antenna 11a. The transmission / reception unit 11 transmits a detection signal, an incoming call notification signal, and the like to the music playback device 2 under the control of the CPU 15.

  The CPU 15 controls the internal processing of the mobile phone 1, reads the program stored in the storage unit 12 into the RAM 17, and executes the read program to perform a required process. For example, when a call from another mobile phone is received by the wireless unit 10 via the antenna 10a, the incoming call is processed by the signal processing unit 13, and the transmission / reception unit 11 receives the incoming call notification signal via the antenna 11a. Is transmitted to the music playback device 2.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the music playback device 2. In the figure, reference numeral 24 denotes a CPU. The CPU 24 performs signal processing and control of the music playback device 2 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 25.

  The interface unit 20 takes in music data recorded on a recording medium 20 a such as a compact disk, MD, semiconductor memory card, etc., and outputs the taken music data to the decoding processing unit 21.

  The decryption processing unit 21 decrypts the encrypted music data when the music data input from the interface unit 20 is encrypted, and decrypts the music data when the music data is compressed in a predetermined format. The music data is output to the decoder 22.

  The decoder 22 expands the music data input from the decoding processing unit 21 at a predetermined bit rate and outputs the expanded music data to the D / A conversion unit 23.

  The D / A converter 23 converts the input music data into an analog signal, and the converted analog signal is output as sound by the headphones 4.

  The storage unit 25 stores unique identification information (for example, device individual number) for identifying the music playback device 2.

  The operation unit 26 includes various buttons and switches, and can perform operations for music playback processing and an incoming call signal stop request to be described later.

  The display unit 27 includes a liquid crystal display and displays music information to be played back, a playback status, an operation status of the music playback device 2, and the like.

  The transmission / reception unit 28 includes a modulation / demodulation circuit that modulates and demodulates a signal, and transmits / receives a signal to / from the mobile phone 1 via the antenna 28a by wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth, IEEE802.11b). The transmission / reception unit 28 receives a detection signal, an incoming call notification signal, and the like from the mobile phone 1 via the antenna 28a. Under the control of the CPU 24, the transmission / reception unit 28 transmits a response signal corresponding to the received detection signal, identification information, a stop signal requesting to stop transmission of the incoming call notification signal, and the like to the mobile phone 1.

  The piezoelectric element driving unit 29 outputs a pulse voltage of a predetermined frequency and applies it to the piezoelectric element 4a while the reception of the incoming call notification signal is continued in the transmission / reception unit 28 under the control of the CPU 24.

  The piezoelectric element 4 a has, for example, a rectangular plate shape and is provided on one surface of a thin plate-like substrate, and the other surface of the thin film substrate is attached in contact with the inside of the headphones 4. When a predetermined pulse voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element 4a, the electric vibration of the piezoelectric element 4a is transmitted to the headphone 4 that contacts the human ear via the substrate, and the electric vibration of the piezoelectric element 4a is transmitted to the human body. Thereby, the user A can recognize the incoming call by the electric vibration of the piezoelectric element 4a. In addition, in the manner mode, the vibration caused by the small motor built in the mobile phone 1 is transmitted to the user and notified to the user. Since the electric vibration is directly transmitted to the part of the human body (for example, the ear) through the headphones 4, the vibration sound can be reduced, and the incoming sound can be surely known without causing trouble to others.

  Next, the operation of the incoming call notification system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the mobile phone 1. The mobile phone 1 receives a call from another mobile phone via the base station (S11). The CPU 15 determines whether or not the manner mode is set (S12). When the manner mode is not set (NO in S12), the CPU 15 drives the ringer (S13) and ends the process. Thereby, the user A can recognize that there is an incoming call by the ringer.

  When the manner mode is set (YES in S12), the CPU 15 accesses the setting information stored in the storage unit 12 to prioritize which incoming call notification source of the mobile phone 1 or the music playback device 2 is given. Is determined (S14). When the priority incoming call notification source is the mobile phone 1 (the mobile phone in S14), the CPU 15 drives the vibrator (S15) and ends the process. Thereby, the user A can recognize the notification of the incoming call by the mobile phone 1.

  When the priority incoming call notification source is the music playback device 2 (the music playback device in S14), the CPU 15 generates a detection signal for detecting whether the music playback device 2 exists nearby and is in an operating state. Transmit (S16). The CPU 15 determines whether or not there is a response from the music playback device 2 using a response signal corresponding to the detection signal (S17).

  When the music playback device 2 is not near the mobile phone 1 or when there is no response from the music playback device 2 due to a case where the music playback device 2 is not in operation even though it is close (NO in S17), the CPU 15 detects After transmitting the signal, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second, 1 second, etc.) has passed (S18). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in S18), the CPU 15 continues the processing after step S17. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S18), the CPU 15 continues the processing after step S15.

  When it is determined that there is a response by receiving the response signal from the music playback device 2 (YES in S17), the CPU 15 transmits an identification information request to the music playback device 2 (S19). The CPU 15 receives the identification information from the music playback device 2 (S20), collates the received identification information with the stored identification information (S21), and determines whether or not both identification information matches (S22). ). Thereby, the user A can confirm reliably whether it is the music reproduction apparatus 2 registered previously.

  If the received identification information does not match the stored identification information (NO in S22), the CPU 15 continues the processing from step S15. On the other hand, when both identification information corresponds (it is YES at S22), CPU15 transmits an incoming call notification signal to the music reproduction apparatus 2 (S23). The CPU 15 measures the time after the start of transmission of the incoming call notification signal, and continues to transmit the incoming call notification signal for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, etc.). The CPU 15 determines whether or not a stop signal requesting to stop transmission of the incoming call notification signal is received from the music playback device 2 (S24).

  When the stop signal is not received (NO in S24), the CPU 15 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, etc.) has passed (S25). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in S25), the CPU 15 continues the processing from step S24. If the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S25), the transmission of the incoming call notification signal is stopped, and the processing after step S15 is continued. On the other hand, when the stop signal is received (YES in S24), the CPU 15 stores the transmission time when the incoming call notification signal is transmitted and the identification information received in step S20 (S26), and stops the transmission of the incoming call notification signal. (S27), the process ends.

  As described above, in the present invention, when the mobile phone 1 receives a call by setting the music playback device 2 in preference to the mobile phone 1 as an incoming call notification source, A call notification signal is transmitted to the music playback device 2, and an incoming call can be notified by the electric vibration of the piezoelectric element provided in the music playback device 2. Regardless of the surrounding situation, it is possible to reliably cause no inconvenience to others. You can know the incoming call.

Embodiment 2
In the first embodiment, the mobile phone 1 and the music playback device 2 are used as the incoming call notification source. However, the incoming call notification source is not limited to this. For example, a wristwatch can be used instead of the music playback device 2.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an incoming call notification system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The incoming call notification system includes a mobile phone 1 and a wristwatch 3. In the figure, 3 is a wristwatch. A user A carries a wristwatch 3, and the wristwatch 3 can transmit and receive signals to and from the mobile phone 1 by wireless communication. The mobile phone 1 can transmit an incoming call notification signal to the wristwatch 3 when an incoming call is received. The wristwatch 3 has a built-in low-frequency voltage generator for generating a low-frequency voltage, and a conductive portion for allowing a low-frequency minute current to flow through the human body is provided on the back surface of the wristwatch 3. A low frequency voltage is applied to the conductive portion based on the call notification signal. Thereby, the low frequency voltage stimulates the human body (wrist) of the user A directly through the conductive part.

  The configuration of the mobile phone 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The storage unit 12 stores unique identification information of the wristwatch 3 input from the operation unit 18 in order to register the wristwatch 3 carried by the user A. Further, when the operation unit 18 sets which of the mobile phone 1 or the wristwatch 3 is to be prioritized to be notified of the incoming call, the storage unit 12 gives priority to the incoming call of the mobile phone 1 or the wristwatch 3. The setting information on whether or not to notify is stored. The other parts of the mobile phone 1 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the wristwatch 3. In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes a clock unit. The clock unit 30 displays the time by digital or analog display.

  The signal processing unit 33 performs signal processing and control inside the wristwatch 3.

  The transmission / reception unit 32 includes a modulation / demodulation circuit that modulates and demodulates a signal, and transmits / receives a signal to / from the mobile phone 1 via the antenna 32a by wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth, IEEE802.11b). The transmission / reception unit 32 receives a detection signal, an incoming call notification signal, and the like from the mobile phone 1. In addition, the transmission / reception unit 32 controls the cellular phone 1 under the control of the signal processing unit 33 to respond to the received detection signal, a stop signal for requesting to stop transmission of the identification information, the incoming call notification signal, and the like Send.

  The storage unit 34 stores unique identification information (for example, a device individual number) for identifying the wristwatch 3.

  The operation unit 35 includes a button for adjusting the time, a button for requesting to stop the incoming call notification signal, and the like.

  The low-frequency voltage generator 36 outputs a low-frequency voltage and applies it to the conductive units 36a and 36a while the reception / transmission unit 32 continues to receive the incoming call notification signal under the signal processing unit 33.

  The conductive portions 36a and 36a are metal foils that are insulated from the wristwatch 3 body and have a required size, and are provided on the back surface of the wristwatch 3 body that comes into contact with the human body with an appropriate separation distance. . The voltage generated by the low frequency voltage generation unit 36 is applied to the human body through the conductive units 36a and 36a, and a minute current flows through the wrist according to the resistance value of the skin, muscles, etc. of the wrist to stimulate the human body. The battery 31 supplies desired power to the internal circuit of the wristwatch 3. The conductive portion 36a may be a conductive pad instead of the metal foil.

  Since the operation of the incoming call notification system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is the same as that of Embodiment 1, description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, by setting the wristwatch 3 in preference to the mobile phone 1 as an incoming call notification source, an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the wristwatch 3 when the mobile phone 1 receives a call. The incoming call can be notified by the human body stimulation by the low frequency voltage generated by the low frequency voltage generator 36 provided in the wristwatch 3, and the incoming call can be surely made without causing trouble to others regardless of the surrounding situation. Can know.

  In the above-described embodiment, the user carries either the music playback device 2 or the wristwatch 3, but the user may carry both the music playback device 2 and the wristwatch 3. In this case, either the music playback device 2 or the wristwatch 3 may be set as an incoming call notification source, or both the music playback device 2 and the wristwatch 3 may be set. By setting both, incoming calls can be recognized more reliably.

Embodiment 3
In the above-described embodiment, the audio playback device 2 is provided with the piezoelectric element 4a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an incoming call notification signal is output through the headphones 4 of the audio playback device 2 to disturb others. It is also possible to reliably notify the incoming call without making a call. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the music playback device 2. The difference from FIG. 3 is that a signal generation unit 201 and a D / A conversion unit 202 are provided instead of the piezoelectric element driving unit 29 and the piezoelectric element 4a.

  Under the control of the CPU 24, the signal generation unit 201 reproduces the incoming call notification signal (or the incoming call notification signal, which is input via the transmission / reception unit 28, on the music reproduction device 2 such as a desired signal, for example, tone signal) A signal that can be distinguished from music) is output to the D / A converter 202.

  The D / A converter 202 converts the incoming call notification signal input from the signal generator 201 into an analog signal, and outputs the converted analog signal to the headphones 4. 3 that are the same as those in FIG.

  As a result, when the music playback device 2 receives the incoming call notification signal, the user A can recognize the incoming call notification signal during the music playback and reliably notify the incoming call without causing trouble to others. Can also be done. The incoming call notification signal may be output together with the music during music playback, or the silent notification during music playback may be detected and the incoming call notification signal may be output during the silent state. Further, when an incoming call notification signal is output, the volume of the music being played may be lowered or the playback may be paused.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sound reproducing device 2 is provided with the piezoelectric element 4a, and the wristwatch 3 is provided with the low frequency voltage generator 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound reproducing device 2 has a low frequency. The frequency voltage generator 36 may be provided, and the wristwatch 3 may be provided with the piezoelectric element 4a.

  In the above-described embodiment, the examples of the audio reproduction device 2 and the wristwatch 3 have been described. However, the device that issues an incoming call notification is not limited to this, and a portable device that includes a contact portion that contacts a human body part. Any device such as a portable radio to which an earphone is connected may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the wireless communication such as Bluetooth or IEEE802.11b is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other communication forms such as infrared communication can be used.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of the incoming call alerting | reporting system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a mobile telephone. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a music reproduction apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a mobile telephone. It is the schematic which shows the structure of the incoming call alerting | reporting system which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a wristwatch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a music reproduction apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cellular phone 2 Music reproducing device 3 Wristwatch 4 Headphone 4a Piezoelectric element 11a Antenna 11 Transmission / reception unit 12 Storage unit 15 CPU
17 RAM
28a Antenna 28 Transmitter / Receiver 29 Piezoelectric Drive Unit 32a Antenna 32 Transmitter / Receiver 36 Low Frequency Voltage Generator 36a Conductor 201 Signal Generator 202 D / A Converter

Claims (11)

An incoming call notification system comprising: a portable communication device that receives an incoming call from outside; a portable electrical device that has a contact unit that contacts a human body and a notification unit that notifies the incoming call;
The portable communication device includes:
Means for transmitting an incoming call notification signal indicating that an incoming call has been received to the portable electronic device;
The portable electric device is:
Means for receiving an incoming call notification signal;
The notification means includes
An incoming call notification system, wherein an incoming call is notified through the contact portion when an incoming call notification signal is received. The portable communication device includes:
A means for transmitting a detection signal for detecting the portable electrical device when an incoming call is received;
The portable electric device is:
Means for receiving the detection signal;
Means for transmitting a response signal corresponding to the detection signal to the portable communication device when receiving the detection signal;
The portable communication device includes:
Means for receiving a response signal;
2. The incoming call notification system according to claim 1, wherein when a response signal is received, an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the portable electronic device. The portable electric device is:
Means for transmitting identification information for identifying itself,
The portable communication device includes:
Means for receiving identification information of a portable electric device that has transmitted the response signal when receiving the response signal;
Storage means for storing identification information;
Determination means for determining whether or not the received identification information matches the stored identification information,
3. The incoming call notification system according to claim 2, wherein when the two pieces of identification information match, an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the portable electric device identified by the identification information. The portable electric device is:
Means for transmitting to the portable communication device a stop signal instructing to stop transmission of an incoming call notification signal;
The portable communication device includes:
The incoming call notification system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when a stop signal is received, transmission of the incoming call notification signal is stopped. The portable communication device includes:
Equipped with a time measuring means for measuring time,
5. The incoming call notification system according to claim 4, wherein when the stop signal is received, the time point when the incoming call notification signal is transmitted is stored. The portable communication device includes:
An output means for outputting the incoming call by sound, vibration, or light when the call is received from outside;
Receiving means for receiving a setting instruction for selecting and setting which of the output means or the transmission means is activated for an incoming call; and
The transmission means includes
The incoming call according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an incoming call notification signal is transmitted when the accepting unit accepts a setting instruction for operating the transmitting unit. Notification system. In a portable communication device comprising an output means for outputting a call received by sound, vibration, or light when the call is received from outside,
A transmission means for transmitting an incoming call notification signal indicating that an incoming call has been received;
Receiving means for accepting a setting instruction to selectively set either the output of the output means or the transmission of the transmission means for an incoming call;
A portable communication apparatus, wherein an incoming call notification signal is transmitted to the outside when an instruction for setting an incoming call notification signal is received. In a portable electric device having a contact portion that contacts a human body,
Means for receiving an incoming call notification signal indicating that an incoming call has been received;
A portable electric device comprising: an informing means for informing an incoming call through the contact portion based on a received incoming call notification signal. Comprising a piezoelectric element provided in the contact portion;
The notification means includes
9. The portable electrical device according to claim 8, wherein the piezoelectric element is vibrated based on a received call notification signal. Comprising a conductive portion provided in the contact portion;
The notification means includes
9. The portable electrical device according to claim 8, wherein a low frequency voltage is applied to the conductive portion based on the received incoming call notification signal. The contact portion is
It has a shape that can be attached to the human ear,
An audio output unit provided in the contact unit;
The notification means includes
9. The portable electrical device according to claim 8, wherein a voice is output from the voice output unit based on a received call notification signal.

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