JP2007116524A - Communication apparatus and method of storing broadcast contents in communication apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a more easily usable communication apparatus and a broadcast contents storing method for the communication apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The communication apparatus having a communicating function and a receiving function for receiving broadcast signals comprises: a means 51 for receiving the broadcast signals; a means 58 for storing the broadcast contents received by the broadcast receiving means; a means 59 for controlling the storing means 58; a means 52 for detecting the termination to the communication apparatus; and a means 55 for controlling the storage of the received broadcasts by the receiving means 51. The broadcast contents storage control means 55 controls the storage control means 59 so as to store the broadcasts being received by the broadcast receiving means 51 when the termination detecting means 52 detects the termination while the broadcast receiving means 51 is receiving the broadcast. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication apparatus having a communication function and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal, and a broadcast content storage method in the communication apparatus.

In recent electronic devices, particularly small electronic devices such as mobile phones, there are remarkable improvements in their functions, which are equipped with convenient functions (see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-2005-192151

  However, since mobile phones are aiming for miniaturization of mobile phones, the performance of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the external expandability is sacrificed, so the added functions are not fully utilized. There is a problem that a certain function cannot be installed due to a problem or its limited restriction.

  In particular, when a function is installed in a mobile phone, there is a problem that the function that is installed is difficult to use due to the inherent circumstances of the mobile phone, or that there is a problem in using the function. For example, if a mobile phone is equipped with a TV reception function, if you receive a call while watching TV (television), you will not be able to watch the program while you are talking. This causes a problem inherent in the mobile phone with a TV reception function.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a communication device that is easier to use and a broadcast content storage method in the communication device.

In order to achieve the above object, a communication apparatus having the communication function of the present invention and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal is provided.
Broadcast receiving means for receiving a broadcast signal;
Storage means for storing broadcast content received by the broadcast receiving means;
Memory control means for controlling the storage means;
An incoming call detection means for detecting an incoming call to the communication device;
Broadcast content storage control means for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means,
The broadcast content storage control means controls the memory control means when the incoming call detecting means detects an incoming call when the broadcast receiving means is receiving a broadcast, and the broadcast receiving means receives the incoming call. It can be configured to store broadcasts that are present.

  As a result, the communication device of the present invention stores the broadcast that must be interrupted for viewing, so that the missed broadcast can be played back later.

In order to achieve the above object, a communication device having the communication function of the present invention and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal is provided.
Broadcast receiving means for receiving a broadcast signal;
Storage means for storing the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means;
Memory control means for controlling the storage means;
Broadcast content storage control means for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means;
Detecting a state where reception of the broadcast signal should be interrupted, and having an interruption detection means for outputting an interruption signal to the broadcast content storage control means,
The broadcast content storage control means controls the memory control means when the interruption receiving means outputs an interruption signal when the broadcast receiving means is receiving a broadcast, and the broadcast receiving means receives the interruption signal. The broadcast can be configured to be stored.

  As a result, the communication device of the present invention stores the broadcast that must be interrupted for viewing, so that the missed broadcast can be played back later.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the communication device of the present invention receives a signal when the incoming call detection unit detects an incoming call to the communication device when the broadcast receiving unit receives a broadcast. It can be configured to include a storage availability message display means for displaying a message indicating whether or not to store a broadcast.

  Thereby, since the communication apparatus of the present invention displays a message before storing the broadcast, the user can select not to store the broadcast that does not need to be stored.

  In order to achieve the above object, the communication device of the present invention stores the received broadcast when the broadcast receiving means receives a broadcast and the interruption detection means outputs an interruption signal. It can be configured to include a storage availability message display means for displaying a message indicating whether or not to do so.

  Thereby, since the communication apparatus of the present invention displays a message before storing the broadcast, the user can select not to store the broadcast that does not need to be stored.

  In order to achieve the above object, the communication apparatus of the present invention displays a message indicating whether or not to save the stored broadcast content after storing the broadcast content received by the storage means. It can be configured to comprise means.

  Thereby, since the communication apparatus of the present invention displays a message before saving the stored broadcast, the user can select not to save the broadcast that does not need to be saved.

  In order to achieve the above object, the broadcast receiving means of the communication apparatus of the present invention can be configured to be a receiving means for receiving a television broadcast or a radio broadcast.

In order to achieve the above object, a broadcast content storage method in a communication device having a communication function of the present invention and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal is provided as follows:
Broadcast reception procedure for receiving broadcast signals;
A storage procedure for storing the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure in a storage means;
A memory control procedure for controlling the storage means;
An incoming call detection procedure for detecting an incoming call to the communication device;
A broadcast content storage control procedure for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast reception procedure,
In the broadcast content storage control procedure, when an incoming call is detected by the incoming call detection procedure when a broadcast signal is received by the broadcast reception procedure, the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure is stored in the storage means. It can be configured to control.

In order to achieve the above object, a broadcast content storage method in a communication device having a communication function of the present invention and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal is provided as follows:
Broadcast reception procedure for receiving broadcast signals;
A storage procedure for storing the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure in a storage means;
A memory control procedure for controlling the storage means;
Detecting a state in which reception of the broadcast signal should be interrupted, and outputting an interruption signal;
A broadcast content storage control procedure for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast reception procedure,
When the broadcast content storage control procedure is receiving a broadcast signal by the broadcast reception procedure and the interruption signal is output by the interruption detection procedure, the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure is stored in the storage means. It can comprise so that it may memorize in.

  In order to achieve the above object, the broadcast reception procedure of the broadcast content storage method of the present invention can be configured to receive a television broadcast or a radio broadcast.

  It is possible to provide a communication device that is easier to use and a broadcast content storage method in the communication device.

(Block diagram of mobile phone device with TV receiver)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a mobile phone device with a TV receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The CPU 11 controls the entire apparatus, and its execution program is stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12. The CPU 11 reads the execution program from the ROM 12, and sequentially interprets instructions included in the execution program. It controls the entire device. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 forms a work area necessary for the control, and stores storage parameters and various parameters and management information necessary for the control. Voice information and mail information can be stored in the RAM 13. Instead of storing voice information and mail information in the RAM 13, a dedicated RAM for storing voice information and / or mail information may be provided. The operation input / display unit 14 includes a display for displaying various operation keys, operation guidance, and the like, and is used by an operator to operate the apparatus.

  The call unit 15 includes a speaker 153 that outputs sound, a microphone 152 that inputs sound, and a call circuit 151. The speaker 153 may be an earphone. The call circuit 151 converts the analog audio signal input from the microphone 152 into digital form, sends it to the communication means 16, converts the digital audio signal input from the wireless communication means 16 into analog, and outputs it to a speaker or the like It is. Also included are circuits that adjust the volume by amplifying or attenuating the audio signal, and improving the sound quality by changing the frequency characteristics of the audio signal. In addition, the call circuit 151 performs so-called sidetone control for controlling the sound wraparound from the microphone 152 to the speaker 153.

The wireless communication means 16 transmits and receives voice signals and data signals to and from the communication network side. In the case of a mobile phone, communication is performed with a base station using radio, but it may be communicated with a switching center by wire.
The photographing means (camera means) 18 converts a photographing object into image data, and specifically, a CCD (CharGe Coupled DevICe) or the like which is an image pickup element is used. The CCD receives an optical signal from an object to be photographed, converts it into an analog electric signal, and outputs it. The image processing circuit 19 receives an analog electric signal output from the CCD and A / D converts it to obtain a digital image signal. Further, image processing (density conversion, filtering, optimization processing, enlargement / reduction, compression / decompression, etc.) is performed on the digital image signal. The image data subjected to the image processing is stored in an image (frame) memory 20. The image display means 21 displays the image data processed by the image processing circuit 19 on an image display means such as a liquid crystal screen (plasma display, CRT (Cathode-ray Tube), etc.). The TV receiving means 22 includes a TV antenna, a detection unit, a tuner unit, etc., receives TV broadcast radio waves, and outputs a TV image signal. The TV image signal is input to the image processing circuit 19, subjected to predetermined image processing, and then stored in the image (frame) memory 20. The image data stored in the image (frame) memory 20 is stored in the image display means 21. The TV image is output and displayed. Further, the image data stored in the image (frame) memory 20 can be handled in the same manner as the image information acquired by the photographing unit 18 by storing the image data in a storage medium by the TV image recording unit 23. Instead of displaying on the image display means 21, it may be displayed on the operation input / display unit 14. As the TV image recording means 23, an image memory built in the main body, a hard disk built in the main body, an external IC card memory, an external hard disk, or the like is used.

  The external I / F unit 24 transmits and receives data and the like by connecting to an external device such as a PC (personal computer) using a wire such as a cable. Specifically, there are general-purpose I / Fs such as a device-dedicated I / F and USB (Universal Serial Bus). The memory card I / F means 25 is connected to a device equipped with a storage medium such as an IC card, a memory card, a memory unit, etc., and transmits and receives data. The GPS (Global Positioning System) means 26 generally receives radio waves from an artificial satellite, detects a difference in arrival time thereof, and finally position information on the earth such as latitude and longitude where the communication device is located. Is calculated. The IC tag means 27 transmits / receives data to / from the reader / writer device wirelessly. The IC tag means 27 includes a wireless communication means including an antenna coil, a resonance capacitor, a modulation / demodulation circuit, and a rectifying / smoothing circuit for transmitting and receiving radio signals, and a CPU, ROM, and RAM built in the IC tag. The IC tag means 27 receives a high-frequency power radio signal transmitted from the reader / writer means 28 with an antenna and a resonance capacitor, rectifies and smoothes it with a rectifying / smoothing circuit, and creates an operating power supply with a constant voltage. Supplied inside the IC tag. The signal transmitted from the reader / writer means 28 is superimposed on the power radio signal, and the received signal is demodulated by the modem circuit. The CPU of the IC tag means 27 is operated by a program stored in the ROM of the IC tag means 27. The work area necessary for the operation is formed on the RAM of the IC tag means 27, and the operation of the entire IC tag is performed. Control is performed. There are two types of IC tags: a read-only type that cannot be changed once information is written once, a type that can be rewritten later, and a type that can only be added (write-once type). Further, the IC tag reader / writer means 28 may be incorporated.

The wireless I / F unit 29 transmits and receives data using wireless communication, and performs communication such as wireless USB, Bluetooth, infrared, and wireless LAN. Using this wireless I / F means 29 and / or the external I / F means 24 described above, for example, map data, music data (music data), and other large-capacity data stored in a PC, The storage means (for example, the image (frame) memory 20 or the image (frame) memo radio broadcast receiving means 30 of the communication device receives the radio broadcast radio signal transmitted from the radio broadcast station, and receives the received radio signal. The digital voice converted into voice data is converted into analog voice by a telephone call circuit and output from a speaker (or earphone) 153. The digital voice converted into voice data is It can be stored in the RAM 13.

Needless to say, it is not necessary to provide all of the configurations shown in FIG.
(Block diagram of an all-IP mobile phone)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an all-IP (Internet protocol) mobile phone. 2 includes a base station wireless I / F unit 31, a LAN wireless I / F unit 32, an IP unit 33, a call circuit 341, a microphone 342, a speaker 343, a GPS unit 35, and an operation input / display unit 36. CPU 37, ROM 38, and RAM 39.

  In the mobile phone shown in FIG. 2, the base station wireless I / F means 31 is an I / F that performs wireless communication between the mobile phone and the base station. The LAN wireless I / F means 32 is an I / F that performs wireless communication between the mobile phone and the LAN wireless base station. Conventionally, a dedicated protocol is used for the base station wireless I / F means, but there are increasing cases of using the Internet network or the IP network between the base station side and the communication apparatus using the protocol. Furthermore, since the LAN protocol is originally communicated by IP, the base station wireless I / F means can be made IP to share parts and reduce costs. Therefore, as in this embodiment, the base station wireless I / F means 31 and the LAN wireless I / F means 32 use IP.

  There are two types of IP means 33: VOIP means used for voice and data IP means used for data communication.

  The VOIP means used for voice converts an analog voice signal sent from the call circuit into digital data, and if necessary, encodes and compresses it. Next, the audio signal data is embedded in the IP packet for transmission, and sequentially sent out to the base station wireless I / F means 31 or the LAN wireless I / F means 32. Also, the audio signal data is extracted from the receiving IP packet input from the base station wireless I / F means 31 or the LAN wireless I / F means 32, and is decoded and expanded if necessary, and the digital audio signal data is further extracted. It is converted into an analog voice signal and sent to the call circuit.

  In the case of the data IP means used for data communication, instead of the call circuit of the VOIP means, for example, input / output with a memory means may be performed, or a dedicated data processing means may be provided. The IP means 33 assembles control IP packets for performing call control, and sequentially sends them out to the base station wireless I / F means 31 or the LAN wireless I / F means 32. Further, the control IP packet received from the base station wireless I / F unit 31 or the LAN wireless I / F unit 33 is disassembled for analysis. Such transmission and reception of the control IP packet may be performed by another means independent of the IP means 33. The operation control of the IP unit 33 may be performed by the CPU 37 or a dedicated LSI may be used.

Since the call circuit 341, the microphone 342, the speaker 343, the GPS means 35, the operation input / display unit 36, the CPU 37, the ROM 38, and the RAM 39 are understood in accordance with FIG.
(Block diagram of general IP phone)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a general IP telephone. 3 includes an IP unit 41, a line connection I / F unit 42, an IC tag unit 44, a call circuit 431, a microphone 432, a speaker 433, a GPS unit 45, an operation input / display unit 46, a CPU 47, a ROM 48, and a RAM 49. It is composed of

Since each element of the block in FIG. 3 has been described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the description of FIG. 3 is omitted.
(IP)
4 and 5 show an embodiment of a communication protocol used in a mobile phone. First, the outgoing connection and disconnection sequence between the calling terminal and the base station will be described with reference to FIG. After the off-hook and dialing, the calling side terminal transmits a call setup signal (SETUP) and an outgoing radio state report signal to the base station (S1), and receives a call setup acceptance signal (CALL PROC) from the base station side (S2). ). After performing the authentication procedure (S3), the base station transmits a radio channel designation signal (S4). The calling terminal captures the designated channel and sets up the radio line. Next, a paging signal (ALERT) is received from the base station (S5), and a ringing tone (RBT) is sent to the handset. When there is a response from the communication terminal device on the called side, a response signal (CONN) is transmitted from the base station to the calling side terminal (S6), charging starts from here, and a call starts (S7). When the call ends, a disconnection signal (DISC) is transmitted from the calling terminal to the base station (S8). The base station transmits a release signal (REL) to the communication terminal device on the transmission side (S9), and charging ends here. The calling terminal transmits a release completion signal (REL COMP) to the base station (S10), and receives a radio channel disconnection signal from the base station (S11). Finally, the calling terminal transmits a radio channel disconnection confirmation signal (S12), releases the radio channel used for communication, and disconnects the radio line.

  Next, the outgoing connection and disconnection sequence between the called terminal and the base station will be described with reference to FIG. When receiving the call signal from the base station (S21), the called terminal transmits an incoming radio state report signal to the base station (S22). The base station receives the incoming radio status report signal and performs an authentication procedure (S23). After the authentication, the base station transmits a radio channel designation signal to the communication terminal device on the incoming side, and sets up a radio line (S24). After the wireless line is set up, a call setup signal (SETUP) is transmitted from the base station to the called terminal (S25). The called terminal generates a ring tone (RGT) and then sends a ringing signal (ALERT) to the base station. ) Is transmitted (S26). A response signal (CONN) is transmitted to the base station by the off-hook of the called terminal (S27), communication (call) is started (S29), and charging starts. The disconnection sequence is almost the same as the disconnection from the calling side in FIG.

  FIGS. 6A and 6B show an embodiment of a data communication protocol for a cellular phone. First, a Pull type sequence used when the terminal side acquires data from the server means will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the terminal side sends a communication registration request signal to the base station (S41). The base station side transmits a communication authentication request signal to the terminal side in order to request authentication (S42). The terminal side transmits a communication authentication response signal to the base station (S43), and if the authentication is established, the base station side transmits a communication registration response signal to the terminal side (S44). In order to request line connection, the terminal side transmits a virtual line connection request signal to the base station side (S45), and the base station transmits a virtual line connection response signal to the terminal side so that the communication line is virtual. (S46). Next, the terminal side transmits a Get signal requesting data to the base station side using the HTTP protocol (S47). The base station side transmits an Ack signal as a response signal to the terminal side (S48). The base station transmits a response signal including the requested data to the terminal side (S49). The terminal side transmits an Ack signal as a response signal of the Response signal to the base station side (S50). Thereafter, data acquisition is performed as much as necessary.

  Next, referring to FIG. 6 (B), a Push type sequence for notifying an incoming call from the base station side to the communication terminal apparatus and transmitting information (such as receiving mail) will be described.

  First, a call signal is transmitted from the base station to the terminal side (S51). Next, the terminal transmits a communication registration request signal to the base station (S52). The base station side transmits a communication authentication request signal to the terminal side in order to request authentication (S53). The terminal side transmits a communication authentication response signal to the base station (S54), and if the authentication is established, the base station side transmits a communication registration response signal to the terminal side (S55). In order to request line connection, the base station transmits a virtual line connection request signal to the terminal side (S56), and the terminal side transmits a virtual line connection response signal to the base station side, so that the communication line is virtual. (S57). The base station transmits an incoming call notification signal to the terminal side (S58), and the terminal side transmits an Ack signal to the base station side as a response (S59). The terminal side transmits a Get signal to the base station side in order to request data (S60). The base station side transmits an Ack signal as a response signal to the terminal side (S61). The base station transmits a Response signal including the requested data to the terminal side (S62). The terminal side transmits an Ack signal as a response signal of the Response signal to the base station side (S63). Data is acquired as much as necessary.

In the protocol sequence described above, the terminal identification information (telephone number, terminal number, ID number, machine number, mobile station number, mail address, URL, URI, etc.) and service identification information (phone number) of the communication apparatus or the partner apparatus Including a mail address, URL, telephone call, electronic mail, Internet access, data download, etc.). Furthermore, a plurality of terminal identification information and service identification information of each communication device or counterpart device are stored (stored in the storage means of the communication device), and a specific service is identified by selecting and using them. It is possible to enjoy various services such as using the information and charging the selected terminal identification information.
(SIP)
FIG. 7 shows a protocol of a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) communication model which is one of standard call control protocols. First, a request message “INVITE” is sent from the calling side (S71). “INVITE” is a session activation signal, and an attribute of the session that can be received by the caller is indicated by SDP (Session DescrIPtion Protocol). Specifically, the reception condition (codec, port number, etc.) and transmission condition on the calling side are presented. The called side receives “INVITE” and transmits “180 RINGING” to the calling side in order to notify that it is in the calling state (S72). The “180 RINGING” may indicate the receiving condition (codec, port number, etc.) and the transmission condition on the called side, but it is normally indicated by the following “200 OK”. Next, “200 OK” is transmitted to the calling side to notify that the called side is ready to talk (S73). For this, the attributes of the session that can be received by the called party are shown in SDP. This “200 OK” presents the receiving condition (codec, port number, etc.) and transmission condition on the called side. Next, the calling side transmits “ACK” to the called side (S74), and thereby the attributes that can be used for communication are negotiated. In the present invention, this is defined as the connection phase for convenience. Next, transfer of media (sound, image, video, etc.) is started (S75). In the present invention, this data transfer period is defined as a data transmission / reception phase for convenience. When terminating the communication, the stop side sends a “BYE” signal to request the end of the communication (S76), and the side receiving it transmits a “200 OK” signal as a response to terminate the communication ( S77). In the present invention, this phase is defined as a cutting phase for convenience.
(Basic configuration example)
An example of the basic configuration of the present invention is shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows a case where a mobile phone having a communication function and a transmission / reception signal receiving function for receiving a broadcast signal receives the TV broadcast and receives the TV broadcast when the mobile phone receives an incoming call. This is an example of a mobile phone in which the received TV broadcast is recorded.

  8 includes a TV broadcast receiving means 51, an incoming call detecting means 52, a memory 53 for storing metadata and the like, a communication means 54, a broadcast content storage control means 55, an input means 56, a display means 57, an image memory 58, The image memory control 59, the position information detection means 60, the message memory 61, the message memory control 62, the reservation setting means 63, the reproduction means 64, and the call section 65 are configured. The memory 53, the image memory 58, and the message memory 61 that store metadata and the like may be used by dividing one memory, or may be subdivided into separate memories for each function.

  The TV broadcast receiving means 51 is composed of a TV antenna, a detection unit, a tuner unit, etc., and is a means for receiving TV broadcasts, and corresponds to the TV receiving means 22 in FIG. The incoming call detection means 52 detects an incoming call to the mobile phone. The incoming call is detected by detecting a call signal (signal for calling the mobile phone) or an incoming signal (signal indicating that there is an incoming call to the mobile phone) sent from the base station side. Note that the present invention is for the problem that when a call is started while receiving a TV broadcast, the TV broadcast cannot be viewed. Therefore, “detection of incoming call” in the present invention leads to the start of a call. The state is detected in advance and has a broad meaning. A memory 53 that stores metadata and the like stores information other than images and messages stored in the image memory 58 and the message memory 61. For example, metadata related to broadcasting (program name, broadcast time, broadcast channel, keyword, performer name, broadcast station name and other program content information), program guide information, call history, current location information, and the like are stored. . The communication means 54 is means for communicating voice and data by wire or wireless, and corresponds to the wireless communication means 16 and the wireless I / F means 29 of FIG. The broadcast content storage control means 55 controls the image memory control means 59 and receives the broadcast means 51 when the incoming call detection means 52 detects an incoming call when the TV broadcast reception means 51 is receiving a broadcast. The broadcast is controlled to be stored in the image memory 58. The input means 56 is a numeric keypad or function key and is a means for inputting data. Further, the input unit 56 may input data from a portable memory in a lump. The display unit 57 is a unit that displays characters, images, and the like, and displays TV broadcasts, menus, messages, icons, mails, and the like. The image memory 58 is a means for storing the broadcast content received by the TV broadcast receiving means 51, and is a built-in memory or hard disk, an external IC card memory or a hard disk, or the like. The image memory control 59 controls the image memory 58 based on the control of the broadcast content storage control means 55 to write and read the broadcast content. The position information detection means 60 is a means for detecting the position by GPS output, data from a mobile network base station, or the like. The message memory is means for storing a message to be displayed on the display means 57. The message memory control 62 controls the message memory 61 based on the control of the broadcast content storage control means 55 to write and read messages. The reservation setting means 63 has a timer and is a means for making a reservation for broadcasting and / or recording of TV broadcasts. The reservation setting means 63 sets a time at which a broadcast program is started in order to view a TV broadcast program (otherwise, a reservation is made by setting a G code or selecting a program from the program table). ) To start receiving TV broadcasts at that time, and has a function of displaying the received TV broadcast program on the display means. Note that the reservation setting means 63 can also reserve recording.

  Based on the control of the broadcast content storage control means 55, the reproduction means 64 reads and reproduces the broadcast contents from the image memory 58 and displays the broadcast contents on the display means 57.

  Voice communication is performed using the telephone call unit 65 and the communication means 54. On the other hand, based on the control of the broadcast content storage control means 55, the content of the TV broadcast is recorded in the image memory 58, and the broadcast content recorded in the image memory 58 is reproduced by the reproduction means, and the display means 57 is displayed. Is displayed.

  As described above, the broadcast content storage control means 55 controls the image memory control means 59 when the incoming call detection means 52 detects an incoming call when the TV broadcast receiving means 51 is receiving a broadcast. Control is performed so that the broadcast received by the broadcast means 51 is stored in the image memory 58.

  In addition, when the incoming call detection means 52 detects an incoming call to the mobile phone, the broadcast content storage control means 55 controls the message memory control 62 instead of immediately storing the broadcast contents in the image memory 58. When a message indicating whether or not to store the received broadcast is displayed and the input means 56 receives an input to store the broadcast, the broadcast content is stored in the image memory 58 during the call. .

  In addition, after the received broadcast content is stored in the image memory 58, a message indicating whether or not to store the stored broadcast content is displayed, and when the input to delete the broadcast is received, the stored broadcast content is stored. Are deleted from the image memory 58.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a mobile phone that records a TV broadcast when it detects a state in which the reception of the TV broadcast should be interrupted when receiving the TV broadcast.

  An interruption detecting means 72 is provided instead of the incoming call detecting means 52 of FIG. The interruption detection means 72 is a means for detecting a state where reception of TV broadcast should be interrupted. For example, when making a call or sending an email, receiving an email, connecting to the Internet, or receiving file data via the Internet, it is necessary to stop watching TV broadcasts. In this case, the interruption detection unit 72 outputs an interruption signal to the broadcast content storage control unit 55. The broadcast content storage control means 55 controls the memory control means 59 when the TV broadcast receiving means 51 is receiving a broadcast and receives an interruption signal from the interruption detection means 72 so that the TV broadcast receiving means Control to memorize received broadcasts.

8 and 9 show a case where the broadcast is a TV broadcast, while FIGS. 10 and 11 show a case where the broadcast is a radio broadcast. Therefore, since FIG.10 and FIG.11 can be understood according to FIG.8 and FIG.9, the description is abbreviate | omitted.
(Processing when a call is started during TV broadcast reception)
When a mobile phone is equipped with a certain function, there are problems that the built-in function is difficult to use due to the inherent circumstances of the mobile phone or that a certain problem occurs when using the function. For example, if a mobile phone is equipped with a TV reception function, the TV reception function is such that when a call comes in while watching TV, the program cannot be viewed while talking on the phone. There is a problem specific to mobile phones. Therefore, an example for solving the problem will be described.
Using the TV broadcast receiving means installed in the mobile phone, the TV broadcast is received, the received broadcast signal (broadcast data) is converted into video (video of the broadcast program), and the converted data is displayed. Display on means. At this time, when a user is watching a broadcast program and a call is received from the partner apparatus, the TV broadcast recording is automatically started.

  As a trigger for starting recording, a call signal (signal for calling the mobile phone) or an incoming signal (signal indicating that there was an incoming call to the mobile phone) sent from the base station side is used. When detected, TV broadcast recording is started. Alternatively, TV broadcast recording may be started when a response operation (when an off-hook button or a response button is pressed) is performed during reception of a call signal (or a call signal reception period). Further, when a call is received, a message as to whether to record a TV broadcast may be displayed. At this time, if there is an affirmative input, recording is started, and if there is a negative input, recording is not started. After the recording is finished, a message as to whether to save the recorded data in the memory may be displayed. At this time, if the result is affirmative, the recorded data is stored in the memory, and if the result is negative, the recorded data is deleted.

  Thus, the case where a telephone call is started during TV broadcast reception will be described using the flow of FIG.

  First, the TV broadcast receiving means 51 starts receiving a TV broadcast (S81), and the incoming call detecting means 52 detects an incoming call while receiving the TV broadcast (S82). Here, as the detection of an incoming call, the state in which the above-mentioned “call signal (reception)”, “incoming signal (reception)” or “response operation (detection)” is handled as an incoming call detection.

  Next, when a call is started (S83), the broadcast content storage control means 55 starts recording TV broadcasts in the image memory 58 almost simultaneously (S85). When the call ends (S84), almost simultaneously, the broadcast content storage control means 55 also ends the TV broadcast recording (S86). When the recording is finished, the broadcast content storage control unit 55 calls the message “whether or not to save the recorded data in the memory” from the message memory 61 and displays it on the display unit 57, so that there is no need for recording. For example, the memory is erased, and if it is necessary to record, it is left as it is (S87).

  After these procedures, it returns to the state before the incoming call, and the broadcast received by the TV broadcast receiving means 51 is displayed on the display means 57 (S88).

  In the above description, when recording is finished, the case where the recorded data “message to ask whether to save in memory” is displayed is explained. Before recording, “message to ask whether to record” "Is displayed, and if there is no need for recording, it is possible not to record.

The end of the call is determined by detecting the operation of the call end button and detecting the call end signal transmitted from the base station.
(Processing when it is necessary to interrupt reception by e-mail etc. during TV broadcast reception)
When a TV broadcast is received using a TV broadcast receiving means mounted on a mobile phone, for example, when making a call, sending a mail, receiving a mail, connecting to the Internet, via the Internet When it is necessary to interrupt the viewing of the TV broadcast, such as when file data is received, recording is automatically started.

  A case where reception needs to be interrupted during TV broadcast reception will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the TV broadcast receiving means 51 starts receiving TV broadcast (S91), and then the interruption detecting means 52 outputs an interruption signal (S92).

  Therefore, when the broadcast content storage control means 55 stops displaying the TV broadcast and starts interruption (S93), almost simultaneously, the broadcast content storage control means 55 starts recording the TV broadcast in the image memory 58. (S95). When the call ends, the interruption process ends (S94), and almost simultaneously, the broadcast content storage control means 55 also ends the recording of the TV broadcast (S96). When the recording is finished, the broadcast content storage control unit 55 calls the message “whether or not to save the recorded data in the memory” from the message memory 61 and displays it on the display unit 57, so that there is no need for recording. For example, the memory is erased, and if it is necessary to record, it is left as it is (S97).

  After these procedures, the state returns to the state before the interruption, and the broadcast received by the TV broadcast receiving means 51 is displayed on the display means 57 (S98).

  In the above description, when recording is finished, the case where the recorded data “message to ask whether to save in memory” is displayed is explained. Before recording, “message to ask whether to record” "Is displayed, and if there is no need for recording, it is possible not to record.

  Note that the interruption is started when the mail is received if the mail reception state is displayed on the display means 57, and ends when the received mail is confirmed and the mail screen is terminated. .

The end of the call is determined by detecting the operation of the call end button and detecting the call end signal transmitted from the base station.
(Image data deletion process)
Video data (video information) recorded for TV broadcasts is stored in the image memory 58, but the memory capacity is limited, so if you continue to save as many times as possible, the memory capacity will be insufficient and you can save more. The problem of disappearing is considered.

  Therefore, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the video data was saved, a message prompting for erasure may be displayed on the display means 57, and if affirmative, the video data may be erased from the memory. The predetermined time can be set to an arbitrary time.

  This process will be described with reference to the flow of FIG.

  First, image data is stored in the image memory 58 (S101). After a predetermined period (for example, 1 day, 1 week, etc.) has elapsed since the image data was stored in the image memory 58 (Y in S102), a message indicating whether or not to delete the image data is displayed from the message memory 61. When calling, displaying on the display means 57, and erasing (Y in S103), the image data stored in the image memory 58 is erased (S104), and when not erasing (N in S103), the process is terminated (S103). S105).

Note that, after the predetermined period, as described above, the message may be automatically deleted without being displayed. Further, the video data corresponding to the message may be displayed (or simultaneously), or a still image of a part of the video data may be displayed.
(Recording process)
As shown in FIG. 15, the broadcast content storage control means 55 automatically starts recording in the image memory 58 not only when a call is started but also when a TV broadcast is received (S107) or when a TV broadcast is displayed. (S108). In this case, there is a problem that a large amount of memory of the image memory 58 is required. Therefore, using a certain memory capacity, when recording is started, data is stored from the top of the memory, and when the memory is full, data is overwritten from the top, so-called endless recording. Alternatively, the amount of data of the recorded data varies depending on the video data, so when recording endlessly for a certain period of time, such as 5 minutes, the memory capacity described above is used with some variation. . Moreover, you may make it record on a toggle using two memory areas.

  Further, when the time for receiving the TV broadcast and starting the video display is set by the reservation setting means 63 having a timer, if the TV broadcast is received and displayed at the set time, it is not noticed. There is a problem that TV broadcasts may be missed if there is a situation where it is placed in another place without carrying it.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the reservation setting unit 63 makes a reservation for broadcasting and / or recording (S111). When the reserved time is reached, notification by reception notification (sounding of the sounding means, displaying a message on the display means) for notifying the user is performed (S114), and the video of the TV broadcast that has been started to be received is stored in the memory means. Accumulate (recording means) (S112, S113). Of course, the image may be displayed on the display means simultaneously with the accumulation.

  Next, recording reservation using a program guide will be described with reference to FIG.

  TV broadcast program guide data is received using the communication means 54. At this time, the position information detecting means 60 acquires the position data of the current location by the GPS means (S121), and transmits it to the server apparatus (program information management apparatus) that manages the program guide data (S122). Based on the received position data, the apparatus transmits TV broadcast program guide data that can be received at that position. The mobile phone receives the program guide (S123).

  In addition, for the detection of position information, position information using a base station may be used instead of the GPS means. In this case, the accurate location information of the mobile phone may be obtained using a plurality of base stations, or the location information of the base station belonging to the area where the mobile phone can communicate or the location information of the area It may be used as telephone position information. This position information can also be used for setting a receiving channel.

  Next, the cellular phone that has received the program guide reserves the program guide data by timer reservation (reserves the start of program display) or timer recording application (the application and TV broadcast receiving means use a predetermined protocol (eg, G code)). Can be used to communicate.) When the application is activated, the program guide is displayed on the display means 57 (S124), and by selecting a predetermined program from the displayed program guide, the reservation setting means 63 selects a broadcast program for timer reservation or timer recording. Set (S125).

  Thereafter, when the time of timer reservation or timer recording comes, a command is transmitted from the application to the TV broadcast receiving means 51 to receive and display the TV broadcast or start the recording of the TV broadcast (S126).

Also, metadata (information on program contents such as program name, broadcast time, broadcast channel, keyword, performer name, broadcast station name, etc.) is used as a keyword, and a TV program or broadcast scene that matches the keyword is broadcast. Can be received and displayed or recorded.
(Playback process)
In addition to watching a TV broadcast on a mobile phone in real time, recorded data (recorded broadcast video, recorded video) obtained by recording the TV broadcast may be reproduced and viewed. On the other hand, mobile phones are not suitable for viewing recorded data for a long time due to the special circumstances that the screen is small and the battery does not last for a long time. For this reason, it is important to search for broadcasts to be watched, programs to be watched, scenes, etc. in recorded broadcasts, and the search method is recognized as a future problem.

  A process for solving the problem will be described with reference to FIG.

  The recorded data is directly received by the TV broadcast receiving means 51 of the mobile phone (S131), and the video data is compressed (S132) and stored in the image memory 58 (S133). At this time, if the TV broadcast data sent by the broadcasting station is already compressed data (for example, MPEG), it may be stored in the image memory 58 as it is, or converted into another compression method. May be stored in the image memory 58 later.

Further, metadata relating to the content information of the video data (program) (information relating to the content of the program such as program name, broadcast time, broadcast channel, keyword, performer name, broadcast station name) is received using the communication means 54 ( (S134) (data reception, e-mail, etc.) and stored in the memory 53 for storing metadata (S135). When the video data is reproduced, the metadata is used for retrieval (S136), and the program or scene to be viewed is accessed and reproduced. The video data stored in the image memory 58 is reproduced and expanded by the reproducing means 64 and displayed on the display means 57 (S137). Alternatively, video data may be reproduced from an external IC card memory or hard disk in which broadcast data is stored in advance. Also, the metadata may be created by the user using an input means.
(Modification)
Also, when TV broadcasts and radio broadcasts become digital broadcasts, there is a so-called copyright problem in which data (video data, music data) recorded or recorded is copied and illegally sold. At present, as a countermeasure, copy protection is allowed only once and copy protection is applied so that copying cannot be performed after the second time. However, when copying fails, copying cannot be performed any more, which is inconvenient for the user.

  Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, when copying a copyrighted image, the image quality (for example, lowering the resolution) of the image data is made lower (lower) than the original and copied. As long as the image quality is lowered, copying may be performed any number of times. Moreover, you may combine with a prior art. In other words, copying with the same image quality as the original is performed only a predetermined number of times, and copying can be performed any number of times if the copy image quality is lowered. In the case of music data, the music data is copied with a lower sound quality (for example, lowering the bit rate).

  In addition, there is a CM skip function for skipping CMs recorded on TV broadcasts, but there may be a future desire to view only CMs.

  Therefore, program skip means (CM playback means) for skipping only recorded TV broadcast programs is provided. Specifically, the technique used in the CM skip function is slightly changed, and a signal (CM signal) indicating a CM included in a TV broadcast signal is detected. Only the included broadcasts are played back continuously. Alternatively, a signal (program signal) indicating a program included in the TV broadcast may be detected and the TV broadcast not including the program signal may be reproduced.

  In addition, there is a setting for determining the operation of the above-described function (for example, a setting for whether or not to automatically start recording when a call is received while receiving a TV broadcast. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Can be applied to all of the settings), the more the device becomes multifunctional, the more settings there are, and the more the device becomes, the more the user can grasp what the current device settings are. Or, there is a problem that the setting of the apparatus is different from the desired setting due to an erroneous operation or the like, and the apparatus operates unexpectedly.

  Therefore, when a predetermined operation (setting state registration operation) is performed, data of the current device setting state (function setting data) is stored in the memory as one file data (function setting data file). Thereafter, when the setting state of the device is changed by the user, the setting state of the device is changed, but the function setting data file registered in the memory is not changed. Next, when a predetermined operation (recovery of the setting state) is performed, the device setting state is changed based on the device setting state stored in the function setting data file. A plurality of function setting data files may be provided. At this time, a file name for distinguishing can be registered in the file, and when the setting state is restored, the file name is displayed on the display device, and the file to be restored is selected by selecting the file. . If it does in this way, it can return to the state of the apparatus which was operate | moving reliably by simple operation.

This function setting data file is stored, for example, in the RAM 13 of FIG.
(Energy saving)
Further, in order to save energy, a conventional mobile phone switches off the display screen or backlight when there is no operation input for a predetermined time. However, the display screen or the backlight is also displayed when the TV screen is displayed. It is a malfunction when the backlight goes off. Therefore, when the TV screen is displayed, that is, when it is used as a TV receiver, the energy saving control means does not turn off the display screen or the backlight, or the first predetermined time. When there is no operation input during (for example, 20 minutes, 30 minutes,...), The display screen or the backlight is turned off, and when it is not used as a TV receiver, the second predetermined time (for example, When there is no operation input for 1 minute, 2 minutes,...), The display screen or the backlight is turned off. Usually, the first predetermined time is set longer than the second predetermined time. It is also conceivable to provide a light amount setting means for changing the intensity of the light amount of the backlight in steps, and gradually decrease the light amount according to the length of time when there is no operation input. It is also conceivable to reduce the power consumption required for screen display by gradually reducing the display area of the display screen according to the length of time during which there is no operation input. The energy saving control means is the CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, clock (not shown) or counter (not shown), display OFF circuit (not shown), or backlight OFF circuit (not shown) in FIG. Consists of. Thereby, when using as a TV receiver, it can prevent shifting to an energy saving mode.

  In addition, although the case of TV reception has been described so far, the energy saving control described above is required when a relatively long display is required, such as when a moving image such as a movie image or a video image is played back. Means can be applied.

  Also, as a problem when the energy saving mode that turns off the backlight of the display screen is enabled, the set time (for example, 1 minute) is usually sufficient, but in some cases you want to see the display screen more In some cases. Conventionally, the backlight was turned on by performing some key operation, but it would be annoying if it repeated, and if the dummy key operation happens to be effective, it will perform an unexpected operation There was a problem.

  As one embodiment for solving this problem, a backlight continuation switch is provided. The backlight is kept on for at least as long as this switch is held down. Further, the backlight continuation switch does not have to be a dedicated switch, and may be shared with other keys or may be shared with a plurality of keys. Alternatively, the backlight may be turned on by depressing the backlight continuation switch.

In addition, there are usually backlights for display screens and backlights for operation keys as backlight types. When the input operation is hardly performed as in the case of the above-described moving image display, it is not necessary to turn on the backlight of the operation key. Therefore, in the case of almost displaying such as the TV screen display or the moving image display described above, if there is no input operation for the third predetermined time in the predetermined display, the operation key is displayed. The backlight may be turned off. Alternatively, the backlight of the operation key may be turned off when there is no input operation for a predetermined time in all cases, not limited to the display of moving images. A plurality of predetermined times for turning off the backlight of the operation keys may be provided. As described above, by separately controlling the backlight of the operation key and the backlight of the display screen, the energy saving effect is further enhanced.
(Structure of mobile phone equipped with function to receive TV broadcast)
Recently, mobile phones equipped with a function capable of receiving TV broadcasts have been released. In general, since the screen of a mobile phone is used vertically, if a horizontally long TV image is to be displayed as it is on a vertically long screen, the display screen must be reduced in size. Since the display screen of the mobile phone is originally small, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to see if the display screen is further reduced.

  Therefore, as an embodiment of the present invention, the screen is rotated 90 degrees so that it is used in a portrait orientation when used as a mobile phone and in a landscape orientation when used as a TV receiver. is there.

  In addition, as a form of mobile phone, a folding or rotating form is often used. In that case, a button such as a numeric keypad is used to open the display unit or rotate it so that the display screen can be viewed horizontally. There is a problem that the landscape screen is turned upside down depending on whether the grip is placed with the left hand or the right hand. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the upper and lower sides of the screen are switched depending on the position of the button regardless of the folding type or the rotating type. There is also a desire to direct the position of the antenna for TV reception either vertically or horizontally. Further, in order to save energy, a conventional mobile phone turns off the display screen or the backlight when there is no operation input for a predetermined time. However, the display screen or the backlight is also displayed when the TV screen is displayed. It is a malfunction when the backlight goes off.

  The present invention solves the problem that occurs when such a mobile phone is equipped with a TV broadcast receiving function.

  In the case of a mobile phone, a liquid crystal display or the like is used as a display for displaying an image, but when used as a screen of a mobile phone, it is usually used in a vertically long screen display. However, when used as a TV screen, the TV screen is normally landscape, so it is convenient to use it horizontally.

  Therefore, the screen is rotated 90 degrees so that it is used in a portrait orientation when used as a mobile phone and in a landscape orientation when used as a TV receiver. On the other hand, as a mobile phone, a folding or rotating type is often used. In that case, a button such as a numeric keypad is used to open the display unit or rotate the screen to view the display screen horizontally. There is a problem that the landscape screen is turned upside down depending on whether the grip is placed with the left hand or the right hand. Alternatively, it may be desired to switch the screen up and down depending on the position of the button regardless of the folding type or the rotating type. There is also a desire to direct the position of the antenna for TV reception either vertically or horizontally. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, a horizontally long screen up / down switching means is provided so that the screen does not turn upside down with either hand. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the top and bottom of the portrait screen may be switched.

  As a specific embodiment, the horizontally long screen up / down switching means writes the TV image signal upside down as shown in FIG. 21 when the image processing means writes the TV image signal to the frame memory (bitmap memory) 20. This is realized. In normal cases, display data is written from (0.0) to (X.0) in the coordinates of the bitmap memory. Next, the data is written from (0.1) to (X.1), and finally the display data is written from (0.Y) to (X.Y). When displaying the display data on the image display means 21, the display data is read out in the same order. When displaying upside down, write the display data from (X.Y) to (O.Y). Next, the data is written from (X.Y-1) to (O.Y-1), and finally the display data is written from (X.0) to (0.0). When displaying the display data on the image display means 21, the display data is read in the same order as in a normal case.

  Alternatively, the image processing circuit 19 may be realized by reading the TV image signal from the frame memory 20 so that the reading order is reversed upside down. In addition, other known techniques for performing image processing upside down can be applied. Screen up / down switching is performed by an up / down switching instruction from the operation input unit, and a dedicated switch for up / down switching may be provided. Further, an up / down switching toggle means may be provided so as to alternately switch up and down each time the switch is pressed. Switching between portrait and landscape is automatically performed by portrait and landscape automatic switching means. The portrait / landscape automatic switching means uses the display screen in portrait orientation when used as a mobile phone, and landscape orientation when used as a TV receiver. Which is used is determined by whether or not there is an operation input indicating use as a TV receiver. Specifically, a dedicated switch for switching to the TV mode for displaying TV images may be provided. When this TV image display switch is pressed, a horizontally long TV image is displayed on the horizontally long screen. Further, a toggle switch for alternately switching a telephone mode in which the dedicated switch is used as a telephone and a TV mode for displaying a TV image, that is, a telephone / TV mode switching toggle means may be provided. It may also be used as a switch for operating other functions. In that case, it is distinguished from other functions by pressing and holding the switch.

  In addition, the apparatus includes an up / down detection means (not shown) for detecting which is up or down in the apparatus, and the screen up / down switching means is automatically operated according to the detection result output by the up / down detection means. It is also conceivable to set up / down switching of the screen. The vertical detection means is realized by, for example, gravity detection means for detecting the direction of gravity. An acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the gyro device or its own device can also be applied to the vertical detection means. Moreover, you may apply the other well-known technique which detects up and down.

  In addition, the embodiment of the TV image that has received the TV broadcast has been described so far. However, other input means, that is, mail, download using the Internet, external memory, and external device are connected with a cable to receive the image. The present invention can also be applied to the case where a digital image input by the camera of the device itself, that is, an image such as a TV image, a video image, a movie image, or a photographic image is displayed.

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the screen from being turned upside down even when the mobile phone is held with the right hand or the left hand.

  As described above, a mobile phone and an IP phone are cited as examples, but other communication devices include an IC card, an IC tag reader device, a mobile radio, an IP phone using a wireless LAN, an IP communication terminal device, and a general subscription. There are communication apparatuses having communication functions such as a person's telephone, a computer with a communication function, an IP videophone, a wristwatch, a PHS, and a PDA, which can be implemented using a communication protocol that can be used by each communication apparatus. Since the configuration of each communication apparatus is well known, the block diagram is not shown, but the means according to the features of the present invention is provided in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

  In addition, “˜means” described in the text and not particularly shown in the block diagram is configured by dedicated hardware, or configured by CPU, ROM, RAM and some hardware. It is.

  The above-described embodiments and their configurations can be appropriately combined as long as they have the features of the present invention, and other embodiments and configurations not directly mentioned in one embodiment are also applicable. Since many inventions are described in this specification, it is virtually impossible to describe all the combinations and the effects thereof, but those skilled in the art will not be able to determine the specific implementation and effects of the combinations. It should be understood that what can be assumed can be considered as described herein.

  In the present invention, when there are a plurality of elements (configurations), the number of elements is not limited to the number of elements described in this embodiment.

  Further, the invention described in the embodiments may be created in a program language that does not depend on the CPU or OS, such as JAVA (registered trademark).

It is a block diagram of a mobile phone with a TV receiver. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a mobile phone that is all-IP. It is a block diagram of an IP phone. It is a figure for demonstrating a transmission connection and a cutting | disconnection sequence. It is a figure for demonstrating an incoming connection and a cutting | disconnection sequence. It is a figure for demonstrating the data communication (pull type) of a mobile telephone. It is a figure for demonstrating the data communication (push type) of a mobile telephone. It is a figure for demonstrating the communication sequence of SIP. This is a mobile phone (part 1). Mobile phone (part 2). This is a mobile phone (part 3). Mobile phone (part 4). It is a processing flow figure at the time of starting a telephone call during TV broadcast reception. It is a processing flow figure at the time of carrying out interruption processing by e-mail etc. during TV broadcast reception. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of image data erasing processing. It is a processing flow figure (the 1) of recording. It is a processing flow figure (the 2) of video recording. It is a processing flow figure of recording (the 3). It is a processing flowchart of reproduction | regeneration. This is a mobile phone with a portrait display. This is a horizontally long mobile phone. It is a figure for demonstrating screen up-down switching.

Explanation of symbols

51 TV broadcast receiving means 52 Incoming call detecting means
53 Memory for storing metadata 54 Communication means 55 Broadcast content storage control means 56 Input means 57 Display means 58 Image memory 59 Image memory control 60 Position information detection means 61 Message memory
62 Message memory control 63 Reservation setting means 64 Playback means 65 Calling section 71 Radio broadcast receiving means 72 Interruption detecting means

Claims (9)

In a communication device having a communication function and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal,
Broadcast receiving means for receiving a broadcast signal;
Storage means for storing broadcast content received by the broadcast receiving means;
Memory control means for controlling the storage means;
An incoming call detection means for detecting an incoming call to the communication device;
Broadcast content storage control means for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means,
The broadcast content storage control means controls the memory control means when the incoming call detecting means detects an incoming call when the broadcast receiving means is receiving a broadcast, and the broadcast receiving means receives the incoming call. A communication apparatus that controls to store a broadcast. In a communication device having a communication function and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal,
Broadcast receiving means for receiving a broadcast signal;
Storage means for storing the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means;
Memory control means for controlling the storage means;
Broadcast content storage control means for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means;
Detecting a state where reception of the broadcast signal should be interrupted, and having an interruption detection means for outputting an interruption signal to the broadcast content storage control means,
The broadcast content storage control means controls the memory control means when the interruption receiving means outputs an interruption signal when the broadcast receiving means is receiving a broadcast, and the broadcast receiving means receives the interruption signal. The communication apparatus is characterized in that the broadcast is controlled to be stored.   When the broadcast receiving means is receiving a broadcast, if the incoming call detecting means detects an incoming call to the communication device, a message indicating whether or not to store the received broadcast is displayed. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit.   When the broadcast receiving means is receiving a broadcast, when the interruption detecting means outputs an interruption signal, a storage availability message display means for displaying a message indicating whether or not to store the received broadcast is provided. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein   5. An erasability message display means for displaying a message indicating whether or not to store the stored broadcast contents after the storage means stores the received broadcast contents. The communication device according to item.   6. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the broadcast receiving unit is a receiving unit that receives a television broadcast or a radio broadcast. In a broadcast content storage method in a communication device having a communication function and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal,
Broadcast reception procedure for receiving broadcast signals;
A storage procedure for storing the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure in a storage means;
A memory control procedure for controlling the storage means;
An incoming call detection procedure for detecting an incoming call to the communication device;
A broadcast content storage control procedure for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast reception procedure,
In the broadcast content storage control procedure, when an incoming call is detected by the incoming call detection procedure when a broadcast signal is received by the broadcast reception procedure, the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure is stored in the storage means. A broadcast content storage method in a communication device, characterized in that control is performed. In a broadcast content storage method in a communication device having a communication function and a transmission / reception signal reception function for receiving a broadcast signal,
Broadcast reception procedure for receiving broadcast signals;
A storage procedure for storing the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure in a storage means;
A memory control procedure for controlling the storage means;
Detecting a state in which reception of the broadcast signal should be interrupted, and outputting an interruption signal;
A broadcast content storage control procedure for controlling storage related to the broadcast received by the broadcast reception procedure,
When the broadcast content storage control procedure is receiving a broadcast signal by the broadcast reception procedure and the interruption signal is output by the interruption detection procedure, the broadcast content received by the broadcast reception procedure is stored in the storage means. A broadcast content storage method in a communication device, characterized in that control is performed so as to store the broadcast content in the communication device.   9. The broadcast content storing method in the communication device according to claim 7, wherein the broadcast receiving procedure is a procedure of receiving a television broadcast or a radio broadcast.

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