JP3434150B2 - Communication device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has an answering machine function.
The present invention relates to a communication device. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a communication device having an answering machine function
Is a stationary system with a communication line connected directly to the main unit.
Communication lines, and wireless communication lines via base stations
PHS (Personal HandyP
Hone System) and analog / digital mobile phones
There is a portable type such as a talker, etc., and stationary communication
In the device, based on the incoming signal coming from the communication line,
Ringer sound and the communication
Automatically captures the line, establishes a communication state, and sends
Information such as messages and image data
Call, and the end-of-call signal that arrives after a predetermined time or from the communication line
Automatically opens the communication line based on the
And in portable communication devices,
When an incoming message is transmitted on the control channel,
Communication between the main unit and the base station according to the specified procedure.
Exchange of numbers (incoming call operation) LCD display, ringer sound
Call or by notification means such as vibration
Alerts the user that there is a
Signal between the main unit and the base station according to the specified procedure.
Performs exchange (response operation) to establish communication state, and
Information such as messages and image data to be sent
Recorded on the body and the disconnection is reported after a predetermined time or from the base station
Automatically disconnects and terminates the communication state when
Was. In the above-described communication device,
The recording capacity of the medium for recording information from the calling side is full.
Assume that new information cannot be recorded
When it is determined that the recording capacity of the medium is full,
The device body sends a message or image
Message indicating that data such as data cannot be recorded
Automatically cancels the sending function and the answering machine setting
Was proposed. Further, portable communication devices such as those described above have
Is out of range where radio waves from the base station do not reach.
Assuming that the device is located,
The base station calls when it determines that there is no response
To the customer, "Out of service area or device is turned off."
Service to send out announce announcements and incoming calls from base stations
When the base station determines that there is no response from the
Records information such as messages and image data from the calling party
Services (hereinafter referred to as network answering service)
Had been served. [0005] However, the above conventional device
The storage capacity of the medium that records information from the calling side
When the amount is full and no new information is recorded
Message indicating that information cannot be recorded
Information cannot be recorded if the message is sent out
Despite this, the caller is forced to uselessly be charged.
There is a point, and the setting of the answering machine function is automatically released
Now, let's eliminate unnecessary charges for the caller
Can be set, but the setting of the answering machine function is canceled by the user.
Was unable to recognize that
To set, erase the information once recorded on the medium.
The answering machine function must be reset
However, there is a problem that complicated operations are required. Further, in the telephone answering service,
Call charges are required to hear the recorded business,
Also, hold the main unit at a position where radio waves from the base station cannot reach.
Or use it without turning off the power of the main unit.
It is not easy to use because it cannot be
There was a problem that it could not be done. [0007] The present invention provides a method for useless charging and use of a caller.
Answering machine function without complicated operation by the user
With the aim of providing a communication device that can operate
It is the target. [0008] [0009] [Means for Solving the Problems]To achieve the above purpose
To the bookIn the invention, an incoming call message is transmitted from the base station during standby.
When it is received, transmission and reception of a predetermined signal with the base station
Communication status by performing the incoming call operation and answer operation
To the message message or message sent from the calling device.
Is image dataTheIt has an answering machine function to record on a predetermined medium.
Communication device can record information on the above medium.
Detecting means for detecting whether or not the medium exists by the detecting means;
When it is detected that recording of information on the body is impossible,
With the base station for call messagesIncoming callProhibition of operation
Control means. [0010] [0011] [0012] [0013] [0014] [0015] [0016] [0017] [0018]Therefore, the bookAccording to the invention, the detecting means
Detected that it was not possible to record information on the medium
The control means terminates the incoming message with the base station.
MovementWorkRecording information from callers by prohibiting
The recording capacity of the medium becomes full and new information is recorded.
If you can no longer do so, set the answering machine function
Caller will be charged unnecessarily without releasing
And prevent base station
When the network answering service is provided
Caller's information using the answering service
Can be recorded. [0019] [0020] [0021] [0022] [0023] [0024] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the communication apparatus according to the present invention.
Schematic functional block showing the electrical configuration of a PHS terminal
Figures 2 and 4 show the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal.
Flowchart showing an example of the operation control at the time, FIG.
Incoming call when message recording is possible in operation control in answering mode
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a control sequence at the time, and FIG.
For incoming calls when message recording is disabled in operation control during
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a sequence, and FIG.
Flowchart showing another example of operation control in answering machine mode
Fig. 8 shows the message in the operation control in the answering machine mode.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a control sequence at the time of an incoming call when recording is not possible.
You. FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the communication apparatus of the present invention.
Schematic functional block showing the electrical configuration of a PHS terminal
Fig. 10 shows the behavior of the PHS terminal in the answering machine mode.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of operation control, and FIG.
Another example of operation control in the answering machine mode in the terminal is shown.
It is a flowchart. FIG. 12 shows still another embodiment of the communication apparatus of the present invention.
Function block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the PHS terminal in the form of
Lock diagram, Fig. 13 shows answering machine mode in the PHS terminal
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation control at the time, and FIG.
Float showing operation control when dialing at a terminal
It is a chart. [Embodiment] Hereinafter, a communication apparatus according to the present invention will be described.
FIGS. 1 to 8 show a PHS terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It will be described based on. In FIG. 1, 1 is an antenna and 2 is an antenna.
And transmits and receives signals to and from a base station (not shown) via
The radio unit 3 is used for transmitting and receiving signals by the radio unit 2
By performing the signal processing of
Audio data and image data from the
Sent by voice unit 2 from voice data or image data
The signal processing unit 4 for obtaining a signal and the signal processing unit 4
Speaker that emits the audio data to the outside as audio,
Reference numeral 5 denotes a signal processing unit 3 which collects external voice and converts it into voice data.
Microphone. Reference numeral 6 denotes the audio data obtained by the signal processing unit 3.
Records information such as data and image data, and records
The reproduced information is reproduced and output to the signal processing unit 3 or an external output (not shown).
Information recording / reproducing section 7 to be supplied to the terminal.
It is an incoming call notification unit that reports that there was
D, LED, vibrator, etc.
You. 8 is a numeric key for inputting a telephone number and the like, and a communication key.
Function key to start / end and shift / cancel to answering machine mode
The operation input unit is configured by a user or the like. 9 is a signal received by the radio unit 2 and
And the wireless unit 2 based on an instruction from the operation input unit 8.
Wireless connection control with the base station via the tener 1, signal processing unit 3
Signal processing control in the information recording / reproducing unit 6
Notification recording / reproduction control, and notification notification system in the notification unit 7
It is a main control unit that performs control and the like. With respect to the PHS terminal configured as described above,
First, the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
Answering mode based on the control sequence shown in FIG.
An example of the operation at the time will be described. When the user operates the operation input unit 8, the answering machine
To shift to the answering machine mode
After the main controller 9 shifts to the answering machine mode based on
Transmitted on a predetermined control channel from a base station not shown
A signal representing the incoming message is transmitted to the radio unit via the antenna 1
2 and received by the radio unit 2 in the main control unit 9.
The received signal is an incoming call message
(Step F1), the main control unit 9 sets the information recording / reproducing unit 6
It possible to record new information by monitoring the free space of
A determination is made (step F2), and at this time, the main control unit 9
When new information can be recorded by the recording / reproducing unit 6
When the judgment is made, the mode is shifted to the response mode, and the main control unit 9 stores the information.
If the recording / reproducing unit 6 cannot record new information,
If judged, the mode shifts to the non-response mode. Then, the main controller 9 shifts to the response mode.
Then, the main control unit 9 performs an incoming call operation with a base station (not shown) and
A response operation is performed (steps F11 and F12).
Communication with the calling terminal through a new base station.
In response, a response message registered in advance by controlling the information recording / reproducing unit 6 is stored.
The reproduction of the message is started (step F13), and
To the calling terminal via the new base station, and then
When the playback of the message is completed (step F14), the main
The control unit 9 controls the information recording / reproducing unit 6 to control the signal processing unit 3
Message or image from the calling terminal
Recording of information such as image data is started (step F15),
After that, the disconnection message transmitted from the base station (not shown)
A signal representing the signal is received by the radio unit 2 via the antenna 1
Received by the wireless unit 2 in the main control unit 9
When it is determined that the signal is a disconnect message (step
F16) or when a predetermined time has elapsed (step F16).
17), the main control unit 9 controls the information recording / reproducing unit 6 to
The report recording is terminated (step F18), and the
The base station performs a disconnection operation with a base station that does not have a connection (step F19).
End the communication. On the other hand, the main controller 9 shifts to the non-response mode.
Then, the main controller 9 performs an incoming call operation with a base station (not shown).
(Step F21), and
When the incoming call notification unit 7 is controlled at
Notification method different from the notification method (for example, ringer ringing)
(For example, vibrator vibration)
(Step F22). Then, the user notifies the incoming call
Calling is canceled at the calling side without responding to
Signal indicating disconnect message sent from base station not
Is received by the wireless unit 2 via the antenna 1 and the main control
The signal received by the radio unit 2 in the unit 9 is
When it is determined that the message is a message (step F23),
A disconnection operation with a base station not shown is performed (step F2).
6) Terminate the communication and operate in response to the incoming call notification.
Instruct the start of communication by operating the work input unit 8 (off-hook)
(Step F24), the main control unit 9 sets the operation input unit 8
Response to a base station (not shown)
A response operation is performed (step F25), and a base station not shown
Communication with the calling terminal is enabled via the terminal. The terminating operation is as follows. (1) Incoming call response After the link channel is established, the user (PS)
Send the message to the network (CS). (2) Call setup The network (CS) that has received the incoming call response message,
Send a message. (3) Response to call setup The user (PS) receiving the call setup message sets up the call setup.
Respond with a reception message. (4) Notification information request When the user (PS) has received the notification information receiving instruction,
The user (PS) is notified by a definition information request message.
Request information. The network (CS) that receives the information responds to the definition information.
The notification information is notified by the answer message. (5) RT function request User (PS) instructed to make RT function request
Sends RT function to network (CS) by function request message
Request. The accepted RT function displays a function request response menu.
The user (PS) is notified by a message. (6) Secret key setting The user (PS) uses the secret key setting message to
To the network (CS). (7) MM function request User (PS) instructed to make MM function request
Sends MM function to network (CS) by function request message
Request. The accepted MM function displays the function request response menu.
The user (PS) is notified by a message. (8) Certification When the required function request from the user (PS) is completed, the network
(CS) generates an authentication random number and sends an authentication request message to the user.
To the user (PS) to notify a random number. Authentication request message
The user (PS) who received the message recognizes that he has a random number.
Encrypted using a certificate key and authenticated using an authentication response message.
The result of the certificate operation is notified to the network (CS). Authentication response message
The network (CS) that has received the message, the authentication random number and the user
The authentication obtained using the authentication key in the home memory of (PS)
The result of the certificate operation matches the one notified by the user (PS)
It is determined whether or not to do. If the authentication result is NG, the call is disconnected
Initiate the call release procedure according to the rules for restoration. Authentication result
If OK, the call connection is continued. (9) Call notification The user (PS) that issued the authentication response message calls the
Send a message. And the response action is (10) Response The user (PS) goes off-hook after sending the call message
The user (PS) responds to the network (CS)
Notify acceptance of incoming call by sending message
You. (11) Communication possible The network (CS) receiving the response message sends a response confirmation message.
Send the message to the user (PS). User (PS)
Receives a response confirmation message indicating the completion of the circuit-switched connection.
Transfer to communication state by communication. Say till. Therefore, according to the above operation control, the answering machine
Information can be recorded on the information recording / reproducing unit 6 during loading
Automatically switch to the communication state with the calling terminal.
To record information from the calling terminal,
When the information recording / reproducing unit 6 is in the answering machine mode,
When recording is not possible, the communication status with the calling terminal
If you use a different method than normal
Notifications can be made and the user can
By initiating communication in response to
The state can be shifted to the communication state with the calling terminal. Next, the PHS terminal configured as described above
About the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, and FIGS.
In the answering machine mode based on the control sequence shown in FIG.
Another example of the work will be described. Incoming calls transmitted from the base station
A signal representing the message is received and the response mode or
Operation when selecting the answer mode, and in the answer mode
The operation described above is described in the operation control described above (shown in FIGS. 2 and 3).
Flowchart and control sequence shown in FIG. 5)
Since it is the same, the description is omitted and the non-response mode
Only the operation in the mode will be described. When the main control unit 9 shifts to the non-response mode,
The main control unit 9 performs an incoming call rejection procedure with a base station (not shown).
(Step F31), and controls the incoming notification
Notification different from the usual notification method (for example, ringer ringing)
Notification of incoming call by method (for example, vibrator vibration)
(Step F32). Note that the call rejection procedure is based on the call from the network (CS).
User (PS) must reject call setup for setup message
Returns a release complete message for the request. Therefore, according to the above operation control, the answering machine
Recording of information in the information recording / reproducing unit 6 during loading
Prevent wasteful billing at the calling party when possible
Along with, for example, network answering service
If you are using
When it becomes impossible to record information on the information recording / reproducing unit 6
The answering service to the line network
Information such as messages and image data can be recorded.
Wear. Note that, in the above embodiment, the base station
Procedure up to the call setup procedure based on the incoming message.
Prohibit incoming calls by rejecting incoming calls
But it is not limited to this. For example,
Link channel based on incoming message from base station
Incoming operation is prohibited by not performing the establishment procedure.
May be stopped, and at this time, the base station
The PHS terminal does not receive radio waves or the PH
It is determined that the power of the S terminal is turned off. [Other Embodiments] Hereinafter, the communication device of the present invention will be described.
PHS terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention
A description will be given based on FIG. 9 and FIG.
Common parts are denoted by common reference numerals,
Omitted. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 11 denotes a description by the main control unit 9.
Telephone input by the operation input unit 8 based on memory control
A calling number storage unit for storing a number;
11 is optional by the operation of the operation input unit 8 by the user
Can be stored. About the PHS terminal configured as described above,
First, the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 and FIGS.
6 in the answering machine mode based on the control sequence shown in FIG.
An example of the work will be described. The incoming call message sent from the base station
Response signal or non-response when a signal representing the message is received
Operation when selecting a mode, and in response mode
The operation is controlled as described above (the operation control shown in FIGS. 2 and 3).
Same as the flowchart and control sequence shown in FIG.
Therefore, the explanation is omitted and the non-response mode
Only the operation in the mode will be described. When the main controller 9 shifts to the non-response mode,
The main controller 9 transmits and receives a predetermined signal to and from a base station (not shown).
Link channel establishment procedure, call answering procedure, and
And call setting procedure (steps F41, F42, F4).
Along with 3), transmitted from the base station in the call setup procedure
Telephone number information of the calling terminal included in the call setup message
And the telephone number stored in advance in the calling number storage unit 11
And the telephone number of the calling terminal included in the call setup message
The telephone number corresponding to the information is stored in the calling number storage unit 11.
It is determined whether or not it is (step F44). Then, the main control section 9 sets a call setting message.
Matches the phone number information of the calling terminal in the message
It is determined that the telephone number is stored in the calling number storage unit 11.
If the main control unit 9 has been turned off (step F44),
Continue the incoming call operation with no base station (step F45)
Together with the appropriate timing
To control the incoming call notification unit 7 to notify a normal notification method (for example,
Notification method different from ringer sounding (for example, vibration
(Step F4)
6). The user makes a call without responding to the incoming call notification
The call is canceled on the side, and a base station (not shown)
A signal indicating the transmitted disconnect message is transmitted via the antenna 1
The main controller 9 receives the
If the signal received by unit 2 is a disconnect message
When it is determined (step F47), the base station (not shown)
Is performed (step F50), and the communication is terminated.
Further, the user operates the operation input unit 8 in response to the incoming call notification.
Instruct (start off-hook) to start communication (step F4)
8) and the main control unit 9 issues a communication start instruction from the operation input unit 8
Response operation with a base station (not shown) based on the
F49), with a calling terminal via a base station (not shown).
Communication. On the other hand, the main control section 9 sets a call setting message.
The telephone number that matches the telephone number information of the calling terminal contained in the page
It is determined that the talk number is not stored in the calling number storage unit 11.
If the main control unit 9 has been turned off (step F44),
Perform a call rejection procedure with no base station (step F51 /
A call setup reject message is sent to the base station). Therefore, according to the above operation control, the answering machine
Recording of information in the information recording / reproducing unit 6 during loading
Calling end preset by the user when possible
Incoming calls are received in a different way than normal
Notifications can be made and the user can
By initiating communication in response to
The state can be shifted to the communication state with the calling terminal. Next, the PHS terminal configured as described above
The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 and FIGS.
In the answering machine mode based on the control sequence shown in FIG.
Another example of the operation will be described. Note that the destination sent from the base station is
A signal representing the call message is received in answer mode or non-answer mode.
Operation when selecting the response mode, and
The operation described in the above operation control (shown in FIGS. 2 and 3)
Flowchart and control sequence shown in FIG. 5)
Is omitted.
Only the operation in the mode will be described. When the main controller 9 shifts to the non-response mode,
The main controller 9 transmits and receives a predetermined signal to and from a base station (not shown).
Link channel establishment procedure, call answering procedure, and
Call setting procedure (steps F61, F62, F6).
3) After that, the main controller 9 calls the base station (not shown).
Perform rejection procedure (step F64 / release complete message)
To the base station) and the base station in the call setup procedure.
Calling end included in the call setup message sent by the station
And stored in the calling number storage unit 11 in advance.
Compare the phone number and caller included in the call setup message
The phone number that matches the phone number information of the terminal is the calling number storage
11 is determined (step F65). Then, the main control unit 9 sends the call setting message
Phone number that matches the phone number information of the calling terminal included
Is determined to be stored in the calling number storage unit 11
Only the incoming call notification unit 7 is controlled to notify
For example, a notification method (for example, by ringing)
Incoming call is notified by vibrator vibration (step F)
66). Therefore, according to the above operation control, the answering machine
Recording of information in the information recording / reproducing unit 6 during loading
Prevent wasteful billing at the calling party when possible
And use the network answering service
Information recording when in answering machine mode
/ When it becomes impossible to record information on the playback unit 6,
Message from the calling terminal to the answering service
Information such as pages and image data, and
In response to an incoming call from the calling terminal predetermined by the user,
And notify the incoming call by a different method than usual
Can be specified, by the network answering service
Immediately at the user that information from the caller has been recorded
Can be recognized. [Other Embodiments] The following is a description of the present invention.
PHS terminal which is still another embodiment of the communication device
A description will be given based on FIGS. Note that FIG.
Therefore, the parts common to those in FIG.
The details are omitted. In FIG. 12, reference numeral 21 denotes the main control unit 9.
Based on storage control, transmitted from base station in call setup procedure
Telephone number of the calling terminal included in the incoming call setup message
The calling number storage unit 22 for storing the call number information is controlled by the main control unit 9.
Device setting status and call setting procedure based on display control
Included in the call setup message sent from the base station at
The telephone number of the calling terminal to be stored and stored in the calling number storage unit 21
It is a display section for displaying the telephone number given. With respect to the PHS terminal configured as described above,
FIG. 13 and FIGS. 5 and 8
Operation in answering machine mode based on the control sequence shown
explain. In addition, the incoming call message transmitted from the base station is
Signal in response mode or non-response mode.
Operation in response mode and operation in response mode.
The operation control described above (the flow chart shown in FIGS. 2 and 3)
And the control sequence shown in FIG. 5).
Therefore, the description is omitted, and in the non-response mode
Only the operation will be described. When the main controller 9 shifts to the non-response mode,
The main controller 9 transmits and receives a predetermined signal to and from a base station (not shown).
Link channel establishment procedure, call answering procedure, and
Call setting procedure (steps F71, F72, F7).
3) After that, the main controller 9 calls the base station (not shown).
Perform rejection procedure (step F74 / release complete message)
To the base station) and the base station in the call setup procedure.
Calling end included in the call setup message sent by the station
The telephone number information at the end is stored in the calling number storage unit 11 (step
F75) and the display unit 22 is controlled to receive an incoming call.
Flashing icon to notify
Included in the call setup message sent from the base station
Display the telephone number based on the telephone number information of the calling terminal.
To indicate that there is an incoming call
Is performed (step F76). Therefore, according to the above operation control, the answering machine
Recording of information in the information recording / reproducing unit 6 during loading
Prevent wasteful billing at the calling party when possible
At the same time as canceling the answering machine mode, etc.
When operating PHS terminal in answering machine mode
Confirmed that there was a partner who could not record information
All the devices that have entered the non-response mode
The telephone number information for the incoming call is stored in the calling number storage unit 11.
To record information in Answering Machine mode.
Recognize all partners who could not. Next, based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
Based on the telephone number information stored in the calling number storage unit 11.
The dialing operation will now be described. Standby in answering machine mode or normal mode
In the mode, when the user operates the operation input unit 8
Therefore, the scroll finger of the telephone number displayed on the display unit 22
The main control unit 9 is activated every time the display is performed (step F81).
It controls the number storage unit 11 to sequentially read different telephone number information.
On the display unit based on the read telephone number information.
Display the telephone number by controlling the
F82). Then, the telephone number is displayed on the display section 22.
Operation of the operation input unit 8 by the user
Gives an instruction to delete the telephone number displayed on the display unit 22
Is completed (step F83), the main controller 9 writes the calling number
The telephone number corresponding to the displayed telephone number by controlling the storage unit 11
Number information is deleted (step F84), and at the same time
Reads other telephone number information stored in storage unit 11
Then, based on the read telephone number information, the display 22
Display phone number by controlling (step
F85). On the other hand, the telephone number is displayed on the display section 22.
In the state where the user operates the operation input unit 8
Thus, dialing the telephone number displayed on the display unit 22
When the instruction is issued (step F86), the main control unit 9 is turned off.
When the line unit 2 is controlled to connect to a base station (not shown),
Then, the calling number storage unit 11 is controlled to store the telephone number being displayed.
Read the corresponding telephone number information and send it to the base station (not shown).
To make a dial call (step F8).
7). Therefore, according to the above operation control, the answering machine
When operating the PHS terminal such as when releasing the mode,
And cannot record information in Answering Machine mode
When the user recognizes that there was a
A call can be made with the other party by operation. [0064] [0065] [0066] 【The invention's effect】As mentioned above, the bookAccording to the invention, the calling party
The recording capacity of the medium that records information from
If you can no longer record information
Caller without releasing the answering machine setting
It can prevent you from imposing bad billing
Therefore, only the operation of erasing the information recorded on the medium
To restart the answering machine function.
In addition to reducing complicated operations in the base,
When the station provides the answering machine service
Call using the answering service
Side information can be recorded, resulting in outgoing calls
More information from the side can be recorded. [0067] [0068] [0069] [0070] [0071]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a PHS as an embodiment of a communication device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic functional block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the terminal. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a control sequence at the time of incoming call when the message recording is possible in the operation control in the answering machine mode. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a control sequence at the time of incoming call when message recording is not possible in the operation control in the answering machine mode. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a control sequence at the time of incoming call when message recording is not possible in the operation control in the answering machine mode. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a PH according to another embodiment of the communication apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic functional block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of an S terminal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 12 is a schematic functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a PHS terminal as still another embodiment of the communication device of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing operation control in the answering machine mode in the PHS terminal. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing operation control at the time of dialing in the PHS terminal. [Description of Signs] 1 Antenna 2 Radio unit 3 Signal processing unit 4 Speaker 5 Microphone 6 Information recording / reproducing unit 7 Incoming notification unit 8 Operation input unit 9 Main control unit 11 Calling number storage unit

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] When an incoming call message is transmitted from a base station during standby, a receiving operation and a response operation are performed by transmitting and receiving a predetermined signal to and from the base station. shifts to a communication state by either a communication apparatus having a voice mail to record business message or image data sent from the calling device to a predetermined medium, it is possible to record information on the medium Detecting means for detecting, and control means for prohibiting an operation of terminating an incoming call message with a base station when the detecting means detects that recording of information on the medium is impossible. Communication device.