JP3703317B2 - Message receiver - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a message receiver such as a pager having a function of displaying a wirelessly received message on a screen, and in particular, a received message is stored in a storage unit in a hierarchical manner according to title information, and information relating to the layering is displayed on a screen. The present invention relates to a message receiver having a function. The present invention also relates to a message receiver suitable for application to a radio selective call communication system that provides a common information message by group call.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, a radio selective call communication system using a pager as a message receiver can transmit not only numerical information but also character information such as hiragana and kanji, and also symbol information, and simply sends a message to an individual. In addition, various information such as news, stock prices, and weather provided by the information provider can be transmitted to many users. In the radio selective call communication system, the provided weather information and the like are wirelessly transmitted to a common call number (group call number), and a plurality of pagers having the group call number receive and display the information. Service is done.
For example, in Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 5-35933, in order to perform such an information providing service, one of two call numbers is used for an individual selective calling service, and the other is used as an information providing service. The invention to be used is disclosed.
[0003]
Here, in order to be able to confirm the received message at any time regardless of whether it is a message receiver that receives a message addressed to an individual by an individual selective calling service or a message receiver that receives an information message by an information providing service, In general, a message receiver stores a large number of received messages in a memory, and when a user needs them, the necessary received messages can be read from the memory and displayed on a display screen. This is also true for message receivers that receive messages addressed to individuals by the individual selective calling service. In particular, in message receivers that receive information messages from the information providing service, information messages are more frequent than messages addressed to individuals. Since it is received, how to store and manage many received messages is important for the user to use the received messages.
[0004]
Regarding management of such received messages, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-19027 discloses a format in which a user reads an arbitrary message stored in a message memory by a key operation and arbitrarily sets a format and a file name. It is possible to register in the message memory, so that the user can freely classify and store the received message, simplify file management, and automatically based on the format data that registered the received message A message data receiving apparatus that can be classified and stored is disclosed.
In Japanese Patent Publication No. 64-1985, the number of stored messages is displayed when the latest stored message is displayed in order to make the user know how many received messages are stored. A radio selective call receiver is disclosed.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, the number of received messages stored and retained by message receivers has increased dramatically. For example, if the message is for an individual, the sender and the reception date and time, if it is an information message, the message classification name and summary, etc. The received message is categorized according to the title information, and the title information is hierarchized in several layers, and the received message is stored and managed in the memory by the hierarchical structure classified by the title information. A machine has been developed.
[0006]
However, if the received message is stored in a hierarchy according to the title information, where is the position of a certain title information, and whether other title information exists in the upper hierarchy or lower hierarchy If the user does not know the information about the hierarchy, such as whether or not there are received messages in the upper and lower layers, the storage structure of the received message is simply complicated There was a problem that it would be inconvenient for the user. For example, when a received message classified as a certain title information is read from the memory and displayed on the screen, a user who does not know the information about the hierarchy can open each title information file sequentially in the dark clouds and send the message. The complicated operation of displaying must be repeated.
[0007]
Even if the invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 64-1985 is applied to a message receiver that stores and manages received messages in a hierarchical structure, the number of messages stored when the latest stored message is displayed. Since it is only displayed, it is not possible for the user to grasp the presence or absence of a title information folder or a message with a different hierarchy, and the user has to perform complicated operations to display and output a desired received message. It becomes compulsory and the above problem cannot be solved.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and provides a message receiver that allows a user to easily grasp a hierarchical structure for storing and managing received messages and easily search for a desired message. The purpose is to provide.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a message receiver suitable for application to an information providing service in which the number of received messages is relatively large.
Further specific objects of the present invention will be described in the following description.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention automatically classifies received messages based on title information, stores and manages them in a hierarchical structure, and displays and outputs information related to the hierarchical structure together with the title information, so as to grasp the storage status of received messages. It is easy for users to do.
The present invention can be applied not only to hierarchical storage of information messages received by group calls, but also to hierarchical storage of messages addressed to individuals received by individual calls with some title information.
[0010]
That is, the message receiver according to the present invention stores a wirelessly received message corresponding to the call number in the storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to the message receiver. The storage means stores the received message in a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information. That is, the storage unit stores the message in the storage unit in association with the title information added to the received message. Then, when the user performs a search operation on the received message, the display means displays and outputs the hierarchical structure information related to the title information together with the title information, and allows the user to grasp the situation of the hierarchical structure, Allows easy retrieval of title information and received messages.
[0011]
Specifically, as hierarchical structure information displayed together with title information, presence / absence information indicating whether or not title information located in a lower hierarchy of the displayed title information exists, title located in a lower hierarchy of the title information Information, presence / absence information indicating whether or not title information located in the upper hierarchy of the title information exists, title information located in the upper hierarchy of the title information, and the number of title information located in the immediately lower hierarchy of the title information , The number of all title information located in the lower hierarchy of the title information, the hierarchy position in the hierarchical structure of the title information, and the title information of the message stored in the storage means classified into the title information of the immediately lower hierarchy of the title information The number is classified into all the title information in the lower hierarchy of the title information and stored in the storage means The number of messages, the number of messages classified into the title information of the immediately higher hierarchy of the title information and stored in the storage means, and classified into all the title information of the upper hierarchy of the title information and stored in the storage means Displays the number of messages that are displayed.
[0012]
Therefore, the user can grasp an overview about the hierarchy of whether there is a received message grouped with other title information at the upper or lower level of the displayed title information, and is a user unfamiliar with the operation. In addition, desired title information and received messages can be easily searched and displayed.
In the present invention, when a plurality of title information exists in the same hierarchy, the plurality of title information is displayed and output on the same screen, and the horizontal relationship of the storage structure is also visually confirmed. Making it easier to grasp.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention will be described in detail with reference to an embodiment in which information messages received by group call numbers are stored and managed in a hierarchical structure in a radio selective call communication system using a pager as a message receiver with a display function.
As shown in FIG. 1, the radio selective calling communication system of this example includes an information provider 1, a telephone 2, a telephone network 3, a central station 4, base stations 5A, 5B,... 5N, pagers 6A, 6B, ... 6N.
In this system configuration, an information message created by the information providing company 1 or a message addressed to a person for an individual call from the telephone 2 or another input device (not shown, for example, a mobile phone, a personal computer, etc.) Is transmitted to the central office 4.
[0014]
The central station 4 converts the call number and message signal of the transmission partner of the information message and the personal address message into a protocol suitable for the wireless communication system, and transmits it to the plurality of base stations 5A to 5N. As a protocol suitable for the wireless communication system, for example, POCSAG (Post Office Code Standardization Advisory Group), NTT system, FLEX-TD RADIO Paging System (hereinafter referred to as FLEX-TD) defined in RCR STD-42A, etc. However, the present invention can be used in other formats.
[0015]
The base stations 5A to 5N transmit the data converted as described above to a plurality of pagers 6A to 6N by radio signals of a predetermined data transmission rate (for example, 1600 bps (bit per second), 3200 bps or 6400 bps in FLEX-TD). Send. When the pagers 6A to 6N receive the above-described radio signal and detect a signal that matches the call number assigned to the pager 6A in the radio signal, the pagers 6A to 6N perform call notification and display the received message content.
[0016]
Next, an example of a frame format of a radio signal transmitted from the base stations 5A to 5N will be described using FIG. As shown in the figure, the transmission frame format includes a synchronization unit 20, block information (BI) 21, an address field (AF) 22, a vector field (VF) 23, and a message field (MF) 24.
[0017]
The synchronization unit 20 is configured by a pattern of “1” and “0”, and is a signal that gives synchronization timing to the pagers 6A to 6N. The block information 21 includes frame and system configuration information, and includes a starting point of the address field 22, a starting point of the vector field 23, information indicating that traffic continues to the next frame, and the like. The address field 22 is a field that stores one or more individual call numbers for calling a specific pager or one or more group call numbers for specifying pagers that can receive information from the information providing company 1 in common. The vector field 23 is information indicating in which position in the message field 24 the message addressed to the individual or the information message corresponding to the individual call number or group call number is stored, and information indicating the length of the message content. In this field, information indicating the type of message is stored, for example, the message content is character, the message content is alphanumeric, and the message content is hexadecimal / binary. The message field 24 is a field in which an individual message or information message corresponding to an individual call number or group call number is stored with its title information.
[0018]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the pager of this example. In the pagers 6A to 6N in this example, 60 is an antenna that receives a radio signal, 61 is a receiving unit that receives the radio signal of the above frame format transmitted from the base stations 5A to 5N via the antenna 60, and 62 is A decoder unit for decoding the received signal, 63 is an ID-ROM for storing its own individual call number assigned in advance and a group call number assigned for receiving an information message, and 64 is for controlling each functional unit ROM in which various programs are stored, 65 is a RAM for storing received messages and title information, 66 is a display screen such as an LCD for displaying title information and messages based on input signals from the control unit 71 The display unit 67 has an LED for notifying that there is a call by light, and 68 is a call. A sounding unit such as a speaker for notifying that a call has occurred, 69 a vibration unit such as a vibrator for notifying that a call has been made by vibration, and 70 reading out title information and a message and stopping the calling operation This is an operation unit for the user to perform the above.
In addition, the display means comprised by the display part 66 and the control part 71 is demonstrated in detail later.
[0019]
Further, the pager is provided with a control unit 71 that performs overall control of each of the functional units 61 to 70, and the control unit 71 is stored in the ID number of the received signal and the ID-ROM 63. ID comparison means 72 is provided for comparing with individual call numbers or group call numbers.
Note that the ID comparison means 72 is configured by executing a program stored in the ROM 64 by a processor (CPU, MPU, etc.) that constitutes the control unit 71. In addition, means for extracting a message when the received signal matches its own individual call number or group call number, means for extracting title information when the received signal matches its own group call number, title information Accordingly, various functional means such as means for storing received messages in the RAM 65 in a hierarchical structure and means for searching for title information and received messages stored in the RAM 65 are configured. Similarly, the control unit 71 performs display control such as title information, information messages, upper and lower layer title information stored in the RAM 65, and the number of stored information messages, as will be described in detail later. It also has means to do it.
[0020]
The pager of this example has the basic configuration as described above, and accordingly, the received information message is classified for each title information and stored in the RAM 65 in a hierarchical structure. The title information display function (functional means) realized by the control unit 71 is slightly different for each example.
Here, in describing specific display processing for each embodiment, it is assumed that an information message has already been received and stored in the RAM 65 in a hierarchical structure as shown in FIG. That is, two title information such as “sports” and “news” are set in the RAM 65 as the highest layer, and “sports” is referred to as “baseball” and “soccer” as the most immediately lower layers. The title information is set, and in the baseball, two title information called “Selague” and “Parague” are set as the immediately lower hierarchy, and nine messages are classified into these title information. Are stored in a hierarchical structure.
[0021]
For example, the message “New league start is decided !!” is classified and stored in the title information “baseball” in the second layer, and the message “Yokohama-Yakult 3-2 5th table” is stored in the third layer. The message “Selague” is classified and stored, and the message “Urawa-Kawasaki 1-0 first 40 minutes” is classified and stored in the title information “Soccer” in the second hierarchy, “Market 1 dollar = 118 yen” message is classified and stored in title information “news” in the first layer.
In this example, “soccer” is up to the second level and there is no title below it, and “news” is up to the first level and there is no title below it. Further, even if there is title information at a lower level, the hierarchical structure is classified and stored according to the title information added to the message, and the message “determining a new league start-up !!” is displayed according to the added title information. It is classified and stored in title information called “baseball” in the hierarchy.
[0022]
These information messages are subjected to reception processing as follows, and are classified and stored in the RAM 65 by title information. First, when the antenna 60, the receiving unit 61, and the decoder unit 62 wirelessly receive a frame containing the group call number stored in the ID-ROM 63, the call number in the address field 22 of the received frame and the ID-ROM 63 are received. The ID comparison unit 72 compares the stored group call number with the stored group call number. If they match, the control unit 71 extracts the title information and the information message from the message field 24 and stores them in the RAM 65 as described above. The extracted information message is stored in the RAM 65 in a hierarchical structure in association with the title information. The received information message may be displayed on the display unit 66 when received, or the reception of the information message may be notified by the light emission of the LED 67, the sounding of the sounding unit 68, or the vibration of the vibration unit 69.
[0023]
5 and 6 show the display processing procedure of the pager according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows the screen display mode of the display unit 66.
When the user operates the read switch of the operation unit 70 in order to read and display the title information (step S1), the control unit 71 reads the first-level title information of the message type stored in the RAM 65. (Step S2), all the title information located in the same first layer is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 (Step S3).
[0024]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether the title information of the second hierarchy exists below the displayed title information of the first hierarchy (step S4), and together with the title information of the first hierarchy, the lower hierarchy information When the title information does not exist in the RAM 65, information indicating that there is no lower layer title information and information indicating that there is no upper layer title information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 (step S5). When the title information of the hierarchy exists in the RAM 65, the information indicating that the title information of the lower hierarchy exists and the information indicating that the title information of the upper hierarchy does not exist are displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 (step S6). .
Although the processing procedure is abbreviated, the presence / absence determination of lower-level title information and the presence / absence display of upper / lower title information are performed for each displayed title information.
[0025]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the title information “news” and “sports” of the first hierarchy is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66, and “news” and “sports” are displayed. An information mark “-” indicating that there is no upper hierarchy is displayed on the left side, and an information mark “-” indicating that there is no lower hierarchy is displayed on the right side of “news”. An information mark “+” indicating that a lower hierarchy exists on the right side of “sport” is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, since “news” and “sports” are the first layer, “−” is displayed indicating that there is no upper layer, and “news” is only the first layer. “−” Indicating that there is no lower hierarchy is displayed, and “sports” is followed by the lower hierarchy “baseball” and “soccer”, and therefore “+” indicating that there is a lower hierarchy is displayed.
[0026]
Therefore, the user can easily grasp whether or not other title information exists in the upper and lower layers of the title information displayed by this information mark, and when searching for certain title information or information message It is possible to prevent useless operations such as following the hierarchical structure with unrelated routes.
Such presence / absence information may be performed by a mark other than “+” and “−”, or may be performed by characters such as “Yes” and “No”. Any mode can be used as long as it can notify the user of the presence or absence.
[0027]
Then, with reference to the displayed presence / absence information, the user selects the displayed title of the first hierarchy by operating the selection switch of the operation unit 70 in order to display the title information of the second hierarchy. If the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S8), the control unit 71 stores the title information in the RAM 65 in association with the title information. The title information of the second hierarchy is read (step S9), and this title information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the title of the first hierarchy (step S10).
[0028]
Further, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the title information of the third hierarchy exists below the displayed title information of the second hierarchy (step S11), and together with the title information of the second hierarchy, the lower hierarchy information If the title information does not exist in the RAM 65, information indicating that there is no lower-layer title information and information indicating that upper-layer title information is present are displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 (step S12). When the title information of the hierarchy exists in the RAM 65, information indicating that the title information of the lower hierarchy exists and information indicating that the title information of the upper hierarchy exists is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 (step S13). .
[0029]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the title information “baseball” and “soccer” of the second layer related directly under “sports” of the selected first layer are displayed on the display unit 66. Is displayed on the screen and an information mark “+” is displayed on the left side of “baseball” and “soccer”, and further, on the right side of “baseball”. An information mark “+” indicating that a lower hierarchy exists is displayed, and an information mark “−” indicating that no lower hierarchy exists is displayed on the right side of “soccer”. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, since “baseball” and “soccer” are the second level immediately below “sports”, “+” indicating that an upper level exists is displayed, and “soccer” Since there are only two hierarchies, “−” indicating that there is no lower hierarchy is displayed, and “baseball” is followed by lower hierarchies such as “Selegue” and “Parague”, so that “+” indicating that there is a lower hierarchy exists. Is displayed.
[0030]
Then, referring to the displayed presence / absence information, the user selects the displayed title of the second hierarchy by operating the selection switch of the operation unit 70 in order to display the title information of the third hierarchy. (Step S14) Further, when the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (Step S15), the control unit 71 stores the title information in the RAM 65 in association with the title information. The title information of the third hierarchy is read (step S16), and this title information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the title of the second hierarchy (step S17).
[0031]
In this example, since the hierarchical structure is three layers, the control unit 71 has information indicating that title information of the lower layer does not exist in the RAM 65 and title information of the upper layer together with the title information of the third layer. Is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 (step S18).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (C), the title information “Celeague” and “Parague” of the third hierarchy related directly under “Baseball” of the selected second hierarchy are displayed on the display unit 66. Is displayed on the screen, and an information mark “+” is displayed on the left side of “Selegue” and “Parague”. An information mark “-” indicating that no lower hierarchy exists is displayed on the right side. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, since “Selegue” and “Parague” are the third hierarchy immediately below “Baseball”, “+” indicating that there is an upper hierarchy is displayed, and “Seriago” and “ Since “Parague” is the lowest third level, “-” indicating that there is no lower level is displayed.
[0032]
Furthermore, in order to display the information message classified and stored in the title information of the third hierarchy, the user selects the displayed title of the third hierarchy by operating the selection switch of the operation unit 70. (Step S19) Further, when the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 with respect to the selected title information (Step S20), the information stored in the RAM 65 in association with the title information by the control unit 71. One message is read from the head (step S21), and this information message is displayed on the screen on the display unit 66 in place of the title of the third hierarchy (step S22).
[0033]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the user has further operated the selection switch (step S23), and when operated, the control unit 71 associates the title information with the information message stored in the RAM 65. The next information message is read out (step S24), and this information message is displayed on the display unit 66 in place of the previous information message (step S25). When the selection switch is not operated for a preset time or when the stop switch is operated, the message display operation is terminated, the standby state is entered, and the title and message display process is terminated. (Step S26).
[0034]
In this example, information indicating the presence / absence of the upper hierarchy and the lower hierarchy is displayed together with the title information. However, by displaying either the existence information on the upper hierarchy side or the existence information on the lower hierarchy side, Even if the title information is displayed on the upper hierarchy or the lower hierarchy, the user can easily understand the hierarchical structure.
Moreover, in the above description, the presence / absence information indicating the presence / absence is specified. However, when there is a mark, the mark is displayed only when it exists, and when there is no mark, no mark is displayed, or when it exists. May be the presence / absence information that implies either presence or absence, such as displaying a mark when no mark is displayed and not present, and the user can obtain the same effect .
In the above description, the case where the information message about the third hierarchy is displayed is taken as an example, but the information message stored in association with the title information of the first hierarchy (for example, “Foreign currency market $ 1 = 118”). Yen ”) and information messages stored in association with the title information of the second hierarchy (for example,“ new league is decided! ”) Can also be displayed on the screen by a switch operation by the user. .
[0035]
8 and 9 show the display processing procedure of the pager according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 shows the screen display mode of the display unit 66.
When the user operates the read switch of the operation unit 70 in order to read and display the title information (step S31), the control unit 71 reads the first-level title information of the message type stored in the RAM 65. (Step S32), one of the title information located in the first hierarchy is displayed on the screen on the display unit 66 (Step S33).
[0036]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the title information of the second hierarchy exists below the displayed title information of the first hierarchy (step S34), and the title information of the lower hierarchy does not exist in the RAM 65. Displays only the title information of the first hierarchy. On the other hand, if lower-layer title information exists in the RAM 65, the control unit 71 reads all the second-layer title information stored in the RAM 65 in association with the title information (step S35). The title information is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 together with the title information of the first hierarchy (step S36).
Although the processing procedure is abbreviated, such presence / absence of lower-level title information and display of lower-level title information are performed for each displayed title information.
[0037]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title information “sports” of the first layer is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66, and all the second layers related to “sports” are displayed. The title information of “baseball” and “soccer” is displayed, and the user can easily understand that there is an information message regarding “baseball” and “soccer” under “sports”. When a person searches for a certain title information or information message, it is possible to prevent a useless operation such as following a hierarchical structure with an unrelated route.
As described above, the title information of the first hierarchy is displayed one by one, but when the user performs a switch operation, the control unit 71 changes the title information of the first hierarchy to the same title of the first hierarchy. The information “news” is switched and displayed, and the title information of the lower layer is displayed in the same manner for the “news”. In this example, the title information of the first layer that is the starting point is displayed one by one, but a plurality of title information of the first layer is displayed on the same screen and selected by the user's switch operation. You may make it make it.
[0038]
The displayed second level title information is displayed when the user operates the selection switch of the operation unit 70 in order to display the lower third level title information. When one of the title information of the hierarchy is selected (step S37) and the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S38), the title information of the second hierarchy is displayed. The control unit 71 determines whether or not title information of the third hierarchy exists in the lower level (step S39). If title information of the lower hierarchy does not exist in the RAM 65, only the title information of the second hierarchy is displayed. To do. On the other hand, if lower-layer title information exists in the RAM 65, the control unit 71 reads all the third-layer title information stored in the RAM 65 in association with the title information (step S40). The title information is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 together with the title information of the second hierarchy (step S41).
[0039]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the title information “Seleague” and “Parague” of the third layer related directly under “Baseball” of the selected second layer are displayed on the display unit 66. Are displayed on the same screen, so that the user can easily understand that there is an information message related to “Seleague” or “Parague” under “Baseball”. When searching for information messages, it is possible to operate while confirming the title information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary operations such as following the hierarchical structure with unrelated routes.
[0040]
Furthermore, in order to display the information message classified and stored in the title information of the third hierarchy, the user selects the displayed title of the third hierarchy by operating the selection switch of the operation unit 70. (Step S42) Further, when the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 with respect to the selected title information (Step S43), the information stored in the RAM 65 in association with the title information by the control unit 71. One message is read from the head (step S44), and this information message is displayed on the display 66 instead of the title information (step S45).
[0041]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the user has further operated the selection switch (step S46), and if it is operated, the control unit 71 associates the title information with the information message stored in the RAM 65. The next information message is read out (step S47), and this information message is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the previous information message (step S48). When the selection switch is not operated for a preset time or when the stop switch is operated, the message display operation is terminated, the standby state is entered, and the title and message display process is terminated. (Step S49).
[0042]
In this example, when there are a plurality of lower-level title information in the second and third layers, all of them are displayed. However, the lower-level title information is displayed one by one and the user switch You may make it switch and display sequentially by operation.
Further, in the above description, the case where title information positioned lower than certain title information is displayed as an example. However, the title information on the upper side is changed by the processing of the control unit 71 by changing the program. It is also possible to display both title information on the lower side and the upper side, and by displaying the title information on the upper side in this way, the user can easily understand the hierarchical structure and the title. The operation can be performed while checking the information.
In the above description, the case where the information message about the third hierarchy is displayed is taken as an example. However, the information message stored in association with the title information of the first hierarchy or the title information of the second hierarchy is used. Similarly, information messages stored in association with each other can be displayed on the screen by a switch operation by the user.
[0043]
11 and 12 show the display processing procedure of the pager according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 shows the screen display mode of the display unit 66.
When the user operates the read switch of the operation unit 70 in order to read and display the title information (step S51), all the first-level title information of the message type stored in the RAM 65 is read by the control unit 71. All the title information is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 (step S53).
[0044]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the second layer title information exists below the displayed first layer title information (step S54), and when the lower layer title information does not exist in the RAM 65. Displays that there is no message stored in the lower hierarchy (step S55). On the other hand, when the lower-level title information exists in the RAM 65, the control unit 71 searches for and displays the number of information messages classified and stored in the title information of the second hierarchy (step S56). The first title information is added and displayed on the display 66 (step S57).
Although the processing procedure is abbreviated, such presence / absence of lower-level title information, counting of the number of stored messages, and display thereof are performed for each displayed title information.
[0045]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, title information “sports” and “news” in the first hierarchy is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66, and “news” and “sports” are displayed. On the right side, the number of messages classified and stored in the title of the latest second hierarchy is displayed, so that the user can easily understand that there is an information message in the lower hierarchy of the first hierarchy. Therefore, when the user searches for certain title information or information message, it is possible to prevent a useless operation such as following a hierarchical structure with an unrelated route.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 4, since there are three information messages classified into title information “baseball” and “soccer” in the immediately lower hierarchy of “sports”, the number “3” is included in the title information “sports”. "" Is displayed and "News" has no lower-level title information, so "0" indicating that there is no stored message is appended to the title information "News". Here, instead of clearly indicating that there is no stored message with a display such as “0” or “none”, only the first title information is displayed (that is, only when there is a message, there is no In such a case, the absence of the number of cases may be displayed implicitly.
[0047]
The user operates the selection switch of the operation unit 70 to display the title of the first layer in order to display the title information of the second layer with reference to the number of information messages displayed in the lower layer. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S59), the control unit 71 associates the selected title information with the title information in the RAM 65. The stored second layer title information is read (step S60), and this title information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the first layer title (step S61).
[0048]
Further, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the title information of the third hierarchy exists below the displayed title information of the second hierarchy (step S62), and when the title information of the lower hierarchy does not exist in the RAM 65. Displays that there is no message stored in the lower layer (step S63). On the other hand, when the lower-level title information exists in the RAM 65, the control unit 71 searches for and displays the number of information messages classified and stored in the title information of the third hierarchy (step S64). Is added to the second title information and displayed on the display unit 66 (step S65).
[0049]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13B, the title information “baseball” and “soccer” in the second layer positioned below the title information “sports” in the first layer are displayed on the screen of the display unit 66. In addition, the number of messages classified and stored in the latest third-tier titles are displayed on the right side of “baseball” and “soccer”. The user can easily grasp the existence, and when the user searches for a certain title information or information message, a wasteful operation such as tracing a hierarchical structure with an unrelated route is performed beforehand. Can be prevented.
As shown in FIG. 4, there are a total of four information messages classified into the title information “Selegue” and “Parague” in the immediately lower hierarchy of “baseball”. "4" is displayed and "Soccer" has no lower-level title information, so "0" indicating that there is no stored message is appended to the title information "Soccer".
[0050]
The user operates the selection switch of the operation unit 70 to display the title information of the second hierarchy in order to display the title information of the third hierarchy with reference to the number of information messages displayed in the lower hierarchy. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S67), the control unit 71 associates the title information with the title information and stores it in the RAM 65. The stored third layer title information is read (step S68), and the title information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the second layer title (step S69).
[0051]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), the title information “Seleague” and “Parague” of the third hierarchy related directly under “Baseball” of the selected second hierarchy is displayed on the display unit 66. Since the title information has a three-layer structure, the title information is not displayed in relation to the stored message in the lower hierarchy, and thus the display title has a lower hierarchy for the user. Not displayed.
[0052]
Furthermore, in order to display the information message classified and stored in the title information of the third hierarchy, the user selects the displayed title of the third hierarchy by operating the selection switch of the operation unit 70. (Step S70) Further, when the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (Step S71), the information stored in the RAM 65 in association with the title information by the control unit 71. One message is read from the head (step S72), and this information message is displayed on the screen on the display unit 66 in place of the title of the third hierarchy (step S73).
[0053]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the user has further operated the selection switch (step S74), and if it is operated, the control unit 71 associates the title information with the information message stored in the RAM 65. The next information message is read out (step S75), and this information message is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the previous information message (step S76). When the selection switch is not operated for a preset time or when the stop switch is operated, the message display operation is terminated, the standby state is entered, and the title and message display process is terminated. (Step S77).
[0054]
In this example, the number of information messages classified in the title information immediately below the displayed title information (that is, the title information one level below) is displayed. By changing and changing the counting process by the control unit 71, all the lower-level title information related to the displayed title information (for example, “baseball” “soccer” “seleg” “parague” ), The number of stored messages may be displayed, which also allows the user to easily grasp that an information message exists in a lower hierarchy.
[0055]
Similarly, the number of stored messages of the most recent title information of the displayed title information and all the title information related to the upper rank may be displayed. In addition, it is possible to easily grasp that an information message exists, and to provide information useful for searching for desired title information and messages.
In the above description, the case where the information message about the third hierarchy is displayed is taken as an example. However, the information message stored in association with the title information of the first hierarchy or the title information of the second hierarchy is used. Similarly, information messages stored in association with each other can be displayed on the screen by a switch operation by the user.
[0056]
14 and 15 show the display processing procedure of the pager according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 shows the screen display mode of the display unit 66.
When the user operates the read switch of the operation unit 70 to read and display the title information (step S81), all the first-level title information stored in the RAM 65 is read by the control unit 71 (step S81). All the title information is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 together with the information indicating the hierarchical position (steps S83 and S84).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, the number “1” indicating the first layer is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 together with the title information “sports” and “news” of the first layer. The user can easily understand that the title information is in the first layer, and the user can grasp the hierarchical structure by informing the user of the hierarchical position of the title information currently displayed, or It is possible to provide useful information when searching for title information and information messages.
[0057]
Then, in order to display the title information of the lower second hierarchy with reference to the displayed hierarchy number, the user selects one of the displayed first hierarchy titles by pressing the selection switch of the operation unit 70. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 with respect to the selected title information (step S86), the control unit 71 is related to the title information. It is determined whether or not the title information of the second layer exists in the RAM 65 (step S87). If there is no title information, for example, it is determined that there is no corresponding second layer such as “no title”. Instead of the title information of the hierarchy, the screen is displayed on the display unit 66 (step S88).
Although the processing procedure is abbreviated, the determination of the presence / absence of title information in the lower hierarchy and the display of the hierarchy position are performed for each displayed title information.
[0058]
On the other hand, if the corresponding second layer title information exists, all the second layer title information is read by the control unit 71 (step S89), and all the title information indicates information indicating the layer position. At the same time, it is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 (steps S90 and S91).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), when the title information “sports” on the first level is selected and set, the title information “baseball” and “soccer” on the corresponding second level are added to the second level. Is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 so that the user can easily understand that the displayed title information is in the second hierarchy.
[0059]
Then, in order to display the title information of the lower third hierarchy with reference to the displayed hierarchy number, the user selects one of the displayed second hierarchy titles by pressing the selection switch of the operation unit 70. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 with respect to the selected title information (step S93), the control unit 71 is related to the title information. It is determined whether or not the title information of the third layer is present in the RAM 65 (step S94). If there is no title information, for example, it is determined that there is no corresponding third layer such as “no title”. Instead of the title information of the hierarchy, the screen is displayed on the display unit 66 (step S95).
[0060]
On the other hand, if the corresponding third layer title information exists, the control unit 71 reads all the third layer title information (step S96), and all the title information indicates information indicating the layer position. At the same time, it is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 (steps S97 and S98).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), when the title information “baseball” on the second level is selected and set, the third level title information “Seleague” and “Parague” are set. Is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 so that the user can easily understand that the displayed title information is in the third hierarchy.
[0061]
Further, in order to display the information message classified and stored in the title information of the third hierarchy, the user operates the selection switch of the operation unit 70 for one of the displayed titles of the third hierarchy. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S100), the control unit 71 stores the title information in the RAM 65 in association with the title information. One information message is read from the head (step S101), and this information message is displayed on the screen on the display unit 66 in place of the title of the third hierarchy (step S102).
[0062]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the user has further operated the selection switch (step S103), and if it is operated, the control unit 71 associates the title information with the information message stored in the RAM 65. The next information message is read out (step S104), and this information message is displayed on the display unit 66 instead of the previous information message (step S105). When the selection switch is not operated for a preset time or when the stop switch is operated, the message display operation is terminated, the standby state is entered, and the title and message display process is terminated. (Step S106).
In the above description, the case where the information message about the third hierarchy is displayed is taken as an example, but the information message stored in association with the title information of the first hierarchy or the title information of the second hierarchy is used. Similarly, information messages stored in association with each other can be displayed on the screen by a switch operation by the user.
[0063]
17 and 18 show the display processing procedure of the pager according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 shows the screen display mode of the display unit 66.
When the user operates the read switch of the operation unit 70 to read and display title information (step S111), all the first-level title information stored in the RAM 65 is read by the control unit 71 (step S111). All the title information is displayed on the same screen of the display unit 66 (S112) (step S113).
[0064]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the title information of the second hierarchy exists below the displayed title information of each first hierarchy (step S114), and the title information of the lower hierarchy does not exist in the RAM 65. Displays that no title information exists in the lower hierarchy of each title information (step S115). On the other hand, when the lower-level title information exists in the RAM 65, the control unit 71 searches for the number of title information of the second hierarchy (step S116), and displays it by adding it to the displayed first title information. The screen is displayed on the unit 66 (step S117).
Although the processing procedure is abbreviated, the determination of the presence / absence of lower-level title information and the display of the number thereof are performed for each displayed title information.
[0065]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19A, title information “sports” and “news” in the first hierarchy is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66, and “sports” and “news” are displayed. On the right side, the number of title information of the most recent second layer is displayed, so that the user can easily grasp how much title information is below each title information. Information useful for searching for certain title information and information messages can be provided.
As shown in FIG. 4, since the title information “baseball” and “soccer” exist in the immediately lower hierarchy of “sports”, the number “2” is added to the title information “sports”. Since “news” has no lower-level title information, “0” indicating that there is no lower level is added to the title information “news” and displayed.
[0066]
Then, the user selects one of the displayed titles of the first hierarchy by the operation unit 70 in order to display the title information of the second hierarchy with reference to the number of information messages displayed in the lower hierarchy. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S119), the control unit 71 associates the selected title information with the title information. Then, the second layer title information stored in the RAM 65 is read (step S120), and the title information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 66 in place of the first layer title (step S121).
[0067]
Further, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the third layer title information exists below the displayed second layer title information (step S122), and when the lower layer title information does not exist in the RAM 65. Displays that there is no lower hierarchy (step S123). On the other hand, if lower-layer title information exists in the RAM 65, the control unit 71 searches for the number of title information in the third layer (step S124), and appends it to the displayed second title information to display the title information. The screen is displayed on 66 (step S125).
[0068]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, the title information “baseball” and “soccer” in the second layer located below the title information “sports” in the first layer are displayed on the screen of the display unit 66. In addition, the number of title information items in the third level immediately next to “baseball” and “soccer” is displayed on the right side, and it is easy for the user to have title information in the lower level of the second level. To be able to grasp.
As shown in FIG. 4, since “baseball” includes the title information “Selague” and “Parague” of the latest lower layer, the number “2” is added to the title information “baseball” and displayed. Since “soccer” has no lower-level title information, “0” indicating that there is no title information “soccer” is added and displayed.
[0069]
Then, referring to the number of information messages displayed in the lower layer, the user selects one of the displayed second layer titles by the operation unit 70 in order to display the third layer title information. When the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 for the selected title information (step S127), the control unit 71 associates the selected title information with the title information. The third layer title information stored in the RAM 65 is read (step S128), and the title information is displayed on the display unit 66 in place of the second layer title (step S129).
[0070]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the title information “Celeague” and “Parague” of the third hierarchy related directly under “Baseball” of the selected second hierarchy are displayed on the display unit 66. Since the title information has a three-layer structure, the title information is not displayed on the lower-level title information, so that the display title has a lower-level hierarchy for the user. Not displayed.
[0071]
Furthermore, in order to display the information message classified and stored in the title information of the third hierarchy, the user selects the displayed title of the third hierarchy by operating the selection switch of the operation unit 70. (Step S130) Further, when the user operates the set switch of the operation unit 70 with respect to the selected title information (Step S131), the information stored in the RAM 65 in association with the title information by the control unit 71. One message is read from the head (step S132), and this information message is displayed on the screen on the display unit 66 in place of the title of the third hierarchy (step S133).
[0072]
Then, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the user has further operated the selection switch (step S134), and if it is operated, the control unit 71 associates the title information with the information message stored in the RAM 65. The next information message is read out (step S135), and this information message is displayed on the display unit 66 in place of the previous information message (step S136). When the selection switch is not operated for a preset time or when the stop switch is operated, the message display operation is terminated, the standby state is entered, and the title and message display process is terminated. (Step S137).
[0073]
In this example, the number of title information items immediately below the displayed title information is displayed. However, by changing the counting process by the control unit 71 by changing the program, the number of title information items is related to the displayed title information. The number of subordinate title information (for example, “baseball”, “soccer”, “selege”, “parague”) with respect to “sports” may be displayed. It can be easily understood that title information exists in the hierarchy.
[0074]
Similarly, the number of stored messages of the most recent title information of the displayed title information and all the title information related to the upper rank may be displayed. In addition, it is possible to easily grasp that title information exists, and to provide information useful for searching for desired title information and messages.
In the above description, the case where the information message about the third hierarchy is displayed is taken as an example. However, the information message stored in association with the title information of the first hierarchy or the title information of the second hierarchy is used. Similarly, information messages stored in association with each other can be displayed on the screen by a switch operation by the user.
[0075]
In each embodiment described above, when title information is displayed, the presence / absence of the title title information in the upper and lower layers, the number of cases, the number of stored messages, and the like are counted and displayed. However, as shown in FIG. A table for managing title information is stored in the RAM 65 in advance. For example, when title information and a message are received, the title information management table is updated, or the title information management table is periodically updated. If the information related to the title information is read and displayed from the management table, the display process can be speeded up.
In the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pager. However, the present invention is not limited to the pager, and has various functions such as a radio receiver, a mobile phone, etc. having a function of receiving information. Can also be implemented.
[0076]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the message receiver that stores and manages hierarchies of received messages according to title information, information related to the hierarchy is displayed together with the title information. It is possible to easily grasp at a glance and easily search and display a desired message.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a selective call communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a transmission frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information message stored in a hierarchical structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen display mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen display mode according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen display mode according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a screen display mode according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a display processing procedure according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a screen display mode according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a title information management table according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Information provider, 4 ... Central station, 5A-5N ... Base station,
6A-6N ... Pager, 22 ... Address field,
24 ... Message field 61 ... Receiving part,
63... ID-ROM, 65... RAM, 66.
70 ... operation part, 71 ... control part, 72 ... ID comparison means,

Claims (8)

In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting the number of title information located in the immediate lower hierarchy of the title information together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting the number of all title information located in a lower hierarchy of the title information together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting a number indicating a hierarchical position in the hierarchical structure of the title information together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting the number of messages classified into title information of the immediately lower hierarchy of the title information and stored in the storage means together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting the number of messages classified into all the title information in the lower hierarchy of the title information and stored in the storage means together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting the number of messages stored in the storage means classified into title information in the immediate upper hierarchy of the title information together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: In a message receiver that stores a wirelessly received message in a storage means when the wirelessly received call number matches the call number assigned to itself,
The storage means stores a message by a hierarchical structure classified by a plurality of title information,
Storage means for storing the message in the storage means in association with the title information added to the received message;
Display means for displaying and outputting the number of messages classified into all the title information in the upper hierarchy of the title information and stored in the storage means together with the title information;
A message receiver comprising: The message receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The message receiver displays and outputs a plurality of pieces of title information located in the same hierarchy in the storage unit on the same screen.

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