JP6298641B2 - Notification device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a notification device.

  In Patent Document 1, as a method of using a bone conduction speaker having a vibration surface that comes into contact with the tragus, the pressure of contact between the vibration surface and the tragus is adjusted by manual operation, thereby increasing the level of external noise. In addition, it has been proposed to change the transmission ratio of voice information via cartilage guidance and voice information via air guidance. (Patent Document 1) On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, vibration generated by an actuator is transmitted from a diaphragm to a human body, vibration of the diaphragm is transmitted from a wrist to a finger by bone conduction, and the finger is inserted into an ear hole or the like. It has been proposed to listen to audio signals. (Patent Document 2) Patent Document 3 proposes that the inventor of the present application converts an audio signal into a cartilage conduction vibration and transmits it to the finger via a ring worn on the user's finger. As a result, an audio signal due to finger vibration is transmitted as cartilage transmission sound to the cartilage around the ear canal, causing air conduction generated inside the ear canal and transmitted to the tympanic membrane, and partly transmitted directly to the inner ear through the cartilage. (Patent Document 3) Further, in Patent Document 4, a wristwatch attachment connected to a cable wound around a cord reel in a wristwatch-type mobile phone is pulled out, attached to a fingertip, and inserted into an ear hole to be attached to the wristwatch attachment. It has been proposed to directly transmit the vibration of a vibration transmission device to the ear. (Patent Document 4) Further, Patent Document 5 proposes that as a notification device, a vibration generating device that detects an incoming signal and vibrates is incorporated into a specific accessory such as a bracelet to be used as an incoming call sensing accessory for a mobile phone. Yes. (Patent Document 5)

Japanese Patent No. 4541111 JP 2002-111822 A JP 2012-178695 A JP 2000-324217 A JP 11-163980 A

  However, there are many problems to be further studied regarding the notification device.

  The subject of this invention is providing the alerting | reporting apparatus for an effective mobile telephone in view of the above.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of notification voice data in advance, a vibration source that vibrates for cartilage conduction, a short-range communication unit that receives an instruction signal from a mobile phone, The corresponding notification voice data stored in the storage unit is selected according to the instruction signal received by the short-range communication unit, and the vibration source is selected. The frequency range of the voice signal for cartilage conduction by the selected voice data And an alarm device that can be attached to a human body. Thereby, based on the reception of the instruction signal from the mobile phone, the notification content can be specifically confirmed by cartilage conduction.

  According to a specific feature, the notification device of the present invention is configured as a bracelet. More specifically, the bracelet is made of a material whose acoustic impedance is similar to that of the wrist. Alternatively, the bracelet is constituted by an elastic body. Thereby, the vibration of the vibration source can be effectively transmitted to the wrist.

  According to another specific feature, the notification device of the present invention performs notification vibration in a frequency range that is controlled by the control unit and generates a vibration sense in response to an instruction signal received by the short-range communication unit. As a result, it is possible to specifically confirm the notification contents by cartilage conduction based on the reception of the instruction signal from the mobile phone, and to know the reception of the instruction signal by vibrate based on the instruction signal from the mobile phone. . According to a more specific feature, the vibration source for cartilage conduction is also used as the vibration source of the notification vibration. According to another more specific feature, a vibration source for performing notification vibration is provided separately from the vibration source for cartilage conduction.

  According to another more specific feature, the notification device of the present invention first performs notification vibration in a frequency range in which the vibration sensation is generated in response to an instruction signal received by the short-range communication unit. By switching to the vibration in the frequency range of the audio signal by the vibration source based on the data, the reason why the notification vibration has occurred can be confirmed by the cartilage conduction of the audio data. Specifically, the instruction signal is an incoming signal indicating that there is an incoming call to the mobile phone. According to a more specific feature, the instruction signal includes information of a communication partner who has received an incoming call, and the voice data includes an announcement of the communication partner. According to another more specific feature, the indication signal includes information on whether the incoming call is a call or mail, and the voice data includes an announcement whether the incoming call is a call or mail. .

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a storage unit, a vibration source, a near field communication unit that receives an incoming signal from a mobile phone, and the vibration source according to an incoming signal received by the near field communication unit. A control unit that vibrates, and by storing a specific communication partner in the storage unit in advance, when the information of the specific communication partner is included in the incoming signal, the incoming call is received from a mobile phone. There is provided a notifying device that can be worn on a human body, wherein the vibration source is not vibrated even when a signal is received. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the trouble that the vibration source unnecessarily vibrates for a non-urgent partner.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a vibration source, a short-range communication unit that receives information indicating that the battery of the mobile phone is insufficient from the mobile phone, and information received by the short-range communication unit And a control unit that vibrates the vibration source according to the above. As a result, it is possible to know that the battery of the mobile phone is insufficient based on the reception of the instruction signal from the mobile phone. According to a specific feature, the control unit vibrates the vibration source in a specific pattern indicating that the battery of the mobile phone is in an insufficient remaining state.

  According to another aspect of the invention, the vibration source, the short-range communication unit that receives information indicating that the mobile phone is out of the communication range of the phone from the mobile phone, and the information received by the short-range communication unit And a control unit configured to vibrate the vibration source. As a result, it is possible to know that the mobile phone is outside the communication range of the phone based on the reception of the instruction signal from the mobile phone. According to a specific feature, the control unit vibrates the vibration source in a specific pattern indicating that the mobile phone is outside the telephone communication range.

  As described above, according to the present invention, an effective notification device is provided.

It is a perspective view of the system configuration | structure figure of Example 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Example 1 3 is an explanation screen of a call posture displayed on a wristwatch display unit according to the first embodiment. 10 is another explanatory screen of a call posture displayed on the wristwatch display unit in the first embodiment. . FIG. 10 is still another explanatory screen of the call posture displayed on the wristwatch display unit in the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the function of the wristwatch type transmission / reception apparatus in Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows another function of the wristwatch-type transmission / reception apparatus in Example 1. It is an explanatory screen of a call posture displayed on a wristwatch display part in Example 2, and a wearing state appearance diagram. (Example 2) FIG. 6 is a system block diagram of a second embodiment. It is an explanatory screen of a call posture displayed on a wristwatch display part in Example 3, and a wearing state appearance diagram. (Example 3) It is the external appearance perspective view and mounting | wearing state external view of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver of Example 4. Example 4 It is a wearing state appearance view of the wristwatch attachment type transmission / reception device of Example 5. (Example 5) FIG. 10 is a system block diagram of Embodiment 5. It is a perspective view of the system block diagram of Example 6. FIG. (Example 6) FIG. 10 is a block diagram of Example 6. It is a flowchart which shows the function of the bracelet type incoming call alerting device in Example 6. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of step S58 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of step S64 of FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a system configuration diagram of Example 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment constitutes a system including a mobile phone 2 and a wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4. The cellular phone 2 is configured as a so-called smartphone having a wristwatch display unit 6 having a GUI (graphical user interface) function. An operation unit 8 such as a numeric keypad is displayed on the wristwatch display unit 6, and a GUI operation is performed in response to a finger touch or slide on the wristwatch display unit 6. The infrared light emitting units 10 and 12 and the infrared light receiving unit 12 constitute a proximity sensor that detects that the mobile phone 2 is applied to the ear. The mobile phone 2 further includes an earphone 16, a microphone 18, and a video phone inner camera 20. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 2 has a rear main camera on the back side of the wristwatch display unit 6, and a wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 by a radio wave 22 of a short-range communication system such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). And short-range communication is possible. The mobile phone 2 further has a speaker for generating a ringtone or a videophone. For the sake of distinction, the speaker that is listened to the ear is referred to as “earphone 16” as described above. Yes.

The wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 includes a wristwatch body 26 and a belt portion 28. The wristwatch body 26 is provided with a wristwatch display unit 30 using a reflective liquid crystal, and performs various displays described later along with a normal time display. The wristwatch display unit 30 is of a touch panel type, has a 30a by touching the display unit, and can operate the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4. Watch body 26
Is provided with a speaker 32 for a transmitter / receiver, and by a short-distance communication with the mobile phone 2, a call can be made while looking at the wristwatch-type transmitter / receiver 4 even when the mobile phone 2 is placed in a pocket, for example. . The microphone for the transmitter / receiver will be described later. The wristwatch body 26 is further provided with a camera unit 34 to capture an image of the face of the wristwatch display unit 30, and the other party's face is displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30. .

  The wristwatch body 26 is provided with a cartilage conduction vibration source 36 composed of a piezoelectric bimorph element or the like, and transmits the vibration for cartilage conduction from the back side of the wristwatch body 26 to the wrist. The belt portion 28 is also provided with cartilage conduction vibration sources 38 and 40 made of similar piezoelectric bimorph elements and the like, and transmits vibration for cartilage conduction from the back side of the belt portion 28 to the wrist. The belt portion 28 is provided with a conduction band 41 made of a material having a similar acoustic impedance to the wrist, and the cartilage conduction vibration sources 38 and 40 are disposed in the conduction band 41 so that vibrations are transmitted in the conduction band. 41 is configured to be transmitted. In this manner, the wristwatch 4 transmits vibration for cartilage conduction to a wide area around the wrist. The configuration for transmitting vibrations from a wide range around the wrist is effective in absorbing individual differences in suitable positions for transmitting vibrations and positional deviations while the wristwatch-type handset 4 is being worn. Further, by transmitting vibration from a wide area around the wrist, vibration for cartilage conduction can be transmitted to the hand more effectively.

  Here, cartilage conduction will be described. Cartilage conduction is a phenomenon discovered by the present inventor, and is a phenomenon in which the cartilage surface of the external auditory canal vibrates due to vibration transmitted to the cartilage around the entrance to the external ear canal such as tragus and generates air conduction sound in the external auditory canal. . The air conduction sound generated in the ear canal travels further back in the ear canal and reaches the eardrum. Thus, the main part of the sound heard by cartilage conduction is the sound heard through the tympanic membrane. However, what is heard through the eardrum is not a sound that enters the ear canal from outside the external auditory canal, but a sound that is generated inside the ear canal.

  Each of the cartilage conduction vibration sources described above also serves as a vibration source of the incoming vibrator, and vibrates when the incoming signal is transmitted by short-range communication with the mobile phone 2 and notifies the incoming by transmitting the vibration to the wrist. As will be described later, the cartilage conduction vibration source is vibrated in the frequency range of the audio signal (frequency centered at 1000 Hz) during cartilage conduction and causes a vibration sensation so that unpleasant vibration is not sensed by the wrist. (For example, 20 Hz or less) is cut and transmitted to the wrist. On the other hand, when vibrating as an incoming vibrator, it is vibrated around a frequency (for example, 20 Hz or less) that causes vibration, and the audible frequency range is cut so that it cannot be heard by others.

  The belt portion 28 is provided with a tightening mechanism 42, which loosens the belt portion 28 when the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is attached / detached, and tightens in a normal wearing state. The tightening mechanism 42 further secures the cartilage conduction to the wrist by tightening the belt 28 slightly tightly in a range where there is no pain or discomfort from the normal state. Switching from the normal state to the cartilage conduction state by the tightening mechanism 42 can be performed by a touch panel operation by pressing a switch unit 44 displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30. Since the operation of pressing the switch unit 44 is an operation in a direction in which the wristwatch body 26 is pressed against the wrist, the operation of bringing the cartilage conduction vibration source 36 into close contact with the wrist more reliably. When cartilage conduction is sufficient in the normal wearing state, it is possible to talk without pressing the switch 44.

  The belt unit 28 is further provided with a variable directivity microphone 46 for a transmitter / receiver. In the above videophone state, as shown by the arrow 48, the variable directivity microphone 46 is set to have directivity on the back side of the hand so as to pick up sound from the front of the wristwatch display unit 30. On the other hand, when a call is made by cartilage conduction, the variable directivity microphone 46 switches the directivity so as to pick up the voice from the palm side of the hand (usually the left hand) in which the wristwatch type handset 4 is fitted as shown by the arrow 48. Therefore, it is possible to make a call with the attitude described below. The belt portion 28 is provided with vibration isolation bands 52 and 54 made of materials having different acoustic impedances so that vibrations from the cartilage conduction vibration source softs 36, 38 and 40 are not transmitted to the variable directivity microphone 46. I have to. An antenna 56 of the short-range communication unit is provided along the belt unit 28 so as to wrap around the wrist.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory screen of the call posture displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. This screen is displayed every time the power switch of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is turned on, but can be set not to be displayed when it is complicated. FIG. 2A illustrates a call posture during a videophone call, and illustrates a posture in which a videophone call is made while looking at the wristwatch display unit 30 while the mobile phone 2 is placed in a pocket, for example. At this time, the directivity of the variable directivity microphone 46 is directed toward the back of the hand as indicated by an arrow 48 in FIG.

  FIG. 2B illustrates the posture of the cartilage conduction call. The index finger of the hand (for example, the left hand) in which the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is fitted is placed on the tragus (the ear cartilage) of the ear (for example, the left ear) on the same side. The call posture by the cartilage conduction applied to is shown. At this time, if the ear hole is not blocked with a finger, the sound can be heard by cartilage conduction in a state where an external sound can be heard. In addition, if the tragus is pushed strongly to close the ear hole, the sound of cartilage conduction can be heard with a louder sound due to the effect of closing the ear canal. With such a talking posture, the vibration for cartilage conduction introduced from the wrist is transmitted to the index finger, and the vibration is transmitted to the tragus (ear cartilage), so that the other's voice can be heard by good cartilage conduction. At the same time, as shown by an arrow 50 in FIG. 1, it is possible to convey to the opponent one's own voice picked up by a microphone whose directivity is switched in the direction of the palm side. In this posture, the camera unit 34, the speaker 32, and the wristwatch display unit 30 are turned off. Such automatic turning-off is automatically performed when the acceleration sensor provided in the wristwatch body 26 detects the posture change in FIGS. 2 (A) and 2 (B).

  FIG. 3 is another explanatory screen of the call posture displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. . FIG. 3A shows a state in which the switch 44 shown in FIG. 1 is pressed with the right hand in the talking posture by the cartilage conduction shown in FIG. FIG. 3 (B) shows another talking posture by cartilage conduction. The thumb of the hand (for example, the left hand) in which the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is fitted is placed on the tragus of the ear (for example, the left ear) on the same side. It shows the posture applied to (ear cartilage). Even in this call posture, it is possible to convey to the other party his / her voice picked up by the microphone whose directivity is switched in the direction of the palm side.

  FIG. 4 is still another explanatory screen of the call posture displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 4 (A) shows a hand (for example, the left hand) in which the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is fitted in front of the face, and the index finger is applied to the tragus (the ear cartilage) of the opposite ear (for example, the right ear). It shows the call posture by the cartilage conduction. Further, FIG. 4B shows still another call posture by cartilage conduction. The bank portion of the lower part of the palm of the hand (for example, the left hand) in which the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is fitted is placed on the ear on the same side (for example, the left side). It shows the posture applied to the ear). In this case, the bank portion of the palm comes into extensive contact with the cartilage near the ear canal. If you press it hard, it will close your ears. 4A and 4B, the voice picked up by the microphone whose directivity is switched in the direction of the palm can be transmitted to the other party.

  5 is a block diagram of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1. The same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1, and the description thereof is omitted unless necessary. The mobile phone 2 is controlled by a control unit 60 that operates according to a program stored in the storage unit 58. The storage unit 58 can also temporarily store data necessary for the control of the control unit 60 and can store various measurement data and images. Display on the display unit 6 is performed based on display data held by the display driver under the control of the control unit 60. The display unit 6 has a display backlight, and the control unit 60 adjusts the brightness based on the ambient brightness. The display unit 6 includes a touch panel 6a, and the mobile phone 2 can be operated by touching the display unit.

  The telephone function unit 66 including the transmission processing unit 62, the microphone 18, the reception processing unit 64, and the earphone 16 can be connected to a wireless telephone line by a telephone communication unit 68 under the control of the control unit 60. The speaker 70 performs ringtones and various guidance under the control of the control unit 39 and outputs the other party's voice during a videophone call. The sound output from the speaker 60 is not output from the earphone 16. Further, the image processing unit 72 is controlled by the control unit 60 to process images picked up by the videophone inner camera 20 and the rear main camera 74, and inputs these processing result images to the storage unit 58.

  The mobile phone 2 includes a short-range communication unit 76 for communicating with the wristwatch-type transmitter / receiver 4 and an operation unit 78 such as a main switch for main power. The power supply unit 80 that supplies power to the entire mobile phone 2 includes a rechargeable battery that is supplied with power from the contactless charging unit 82.

  The wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 includes a short-range communication unit 77 for communicating with the mobile phone 2. It also has a clock function unit 84 for a normal clock function. The acceleration sensor 86 detects the rising of the wristwatch-type handset device 4 from (A) to (B) in FIG. 1 and the lowering of the wristwatch-type handset device 4 from (B) to (A) in FIG. The camera unit 34, the speaker 32, and the wristwatch display unit 30 are automatically switched.

  The power supply unit 88 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 and the power supply unit 80 of the mobile phone 2 can be contactlessly charged by the contactless charging units 82 and 90, respectively, but share information on the state of charge of each other by short-range communication. In addition, cooperation between the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 and the mobile phone 2 is ensured. Further, the GPS unit 92 detects the movement of the user wearing the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 and checks whether the mobile phone 2 is not left in the original place each time. Cooperation between the receiver 4 and the mobile phone 2 is ensured. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the user moves out of the near field communication range.

  The drive unit 94 transmits the vibration for cartilage conduction from a wide area around the wrist by driving the main body cartilage conduction unit 36 and the belt cartilage conduction units 38 and 40 together. The sound processing unit 96 switches between vibration utterance for cartilage conduction by the driving unit 94 and air conduction sound generation by the speaker 32 according to an instruction from the control unit 98. The directional microphone 46 switches directivity according to an instruction from the control unit 98 via the audio processing unit. The audio processing unit 96 also switches whether the output signal from the driving unit is an audio signal with a frequency that causes a vibration sense cut or a vibration signal with a frequency range that causes a vibration sense that cuts an audible frequency range. The control unit 98 operates according to a program stored in the storage unit 98. The storage unit 98 can also temporarily store data necessary for the control of the control unit 98 and can also store various measurement data and images.

  Operation unit 100 includes buttons and the like for turning on the main power, calling operation, incoming call response operation, and the like. The wristwatch display unit 30 is a touch panel type as described above, has a touch panel 30a, displays the switch 44 and the like, and can operate the mobile phone 2 by touching the wristwatch display unit.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the function of the control unit 98 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 according to the first embodiment. Note that the flow of FIG. 6 is illustrated by extracting the operation centering on the function related to cartilage conduction, and the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is not described in the flow of FIG. 6 including the normal wristwatch function. The operation of the control unit 4 exists. In FIG. 6, among the functions related to cartilage conduction, functions related to microphone directivity control, switching control between frequency range and sound frequency range causing vibration sensation, and belt portion tightening control are extracted. The other functions described in FIG. 5 are also omitted from illustration and description in order to avoid complications.

  The flow of FIG. 6 starts when the main power supply is turned on in the operation unit 100 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4, and at step S 2, initial startup and function check of each part are started, and normal clock display on the wristwatch display unit 30 is started. To do. Next, in step S4, the usage shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is displayed in a slide show. When the usage explanation ends, the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S6, when the cartilage conduction vibration source is driven, the audible frequency range is cut from the drive signal so as to vibrate around a frequency (for example, 20 Hz or less) that causes vibration sensation so that other people cannot hear the incoming vibration. Then, the circuit is switched so as to proceed to step S8. At this time, the cartilage conduction vibration source is not driven yet. When the process reaches step S6, if the audible frequency range is originally in the cut state, the process proceeds to step S8 without doing anything in step S6.

  In step S8, the vibration volume limiter is turned off and the process proceeds to step S10. The vibration sense volume limiter, as will be described later, when the cartilage conduction vibration source is vibrated in the audible frequency range, in order to prevent the vibration in the low frequency range that has not been cut completely from causing an unpleasant vibration sense, Is a limiter that prevents the signal from rising, and is provided in the audio processing unit. When the cartilage conduction vibration source is vibrated as an incoming vibrator, the purpose is to generate a vibration sensation. Therefore, such a vibration sensation volume limiter is turned off and the volume adjustment can be maximized. When step S8 is reached, if the vibration volume limiter is originally in the off state, nothing is done in step S6 and the process proceeds to step S8.

  In step S10, the operation unit 100 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is operated in response to the incoming signal transmitted from the mobile phone 2 by short-range communication, or the operation unit 100 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is activated. A call operation is transmitted to the mobile phone 2 by short-range communication, and based on this, it is detected whether a response from the other party has been transmitted from the mobile phone 2 by short-range communication. When an incoming signal is transmitted, the cartilage conduction vibration source vibrates as an incoming vibrator, but at this time, the audible frequency range is cut based on the function of step S6 and vibrates. If there is either an incoming call response operation by the operation unit 100 or a response from the mobile phone 2 based on the outgoing call, it means that the mobile phone has started a call with the other party. move on.

  In step S12, the display of the other party's face on the wristwatch display unit 30, the imaging of his / her face by the camera unit, and the generation of air conduction sound by the speaker 32 are all turned on, and the directivity of the directional microphone 46 is set to the back side of the hand. After setting, the process proceeds to step S14. At this time, the cartilage conduction portion is turned off. Originally, when the display unit is on, the camera is on, the speaker is on, and the microphone directivity is on the back side of the hand, the process proceeds to step S14 without doing anything in step S12. Next, in step S14, the tightening state of the belt portion is made normal, and the process proceeds to step S18. When the tightening state of the belt portion is originally the normal tightening state and reaches step S14, nothing is performed in step S14, and the process proceeds to step S18. Thus, when starting a call, the videophone state is first set. The belt is normally tightened. If the call is not a videophone but only a voice, the display of the other party's face and the turning on of the camera unit in the above are omitted.

  In step S16, it is checked whether or not the acceleration sensor 86 has detected the upward movement of the wristwatch type handset 4 from (A) to (B) of FIG. If there is a detection, the process proceeds to step S18, and the display of the other party's face on the wristwatch display unit, the imaging of his / her face by the camera unit, and the generation of air conduction sound by the speaker are all turned off, and the cartilage conduction unit is turned on instead. Further, the directivity of the microphone is set to the palm side, and the process proceeds to step S18. Originally, when the display unit is off, the camera is off, the cartilage conduction unit is on, and the microphone directivity is on the palm side, the process proceeds to step S18 without doing anything in step S18.

  In step S20, the cartilage conduction vibration source vibrates the cartilage conduction in the frequency range of the audio signal (frequency centered at 1000 Hz) and generates a frequency (for example, 20 Hz or less) that causes vibration sense so that unpleasant vibration is not sensed by the wrist. Cut and move to step S22. When step S20 is reached, if the vibrational sensation wave number range is originally in the cut state, the process proceeds to step S22 without doing anything in step S20. In step S22, the vibration sensation prevention volume limiter described above is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S24. When step S22 is reached, if the vibration volume limiter is originally in the on state, the process proceeds to step S24 without doing anything in step S22.

  In step S24, it is checked whether or not the switch 44 is pressed. If it is pressed, the process proceeds to step S26, and the tightening force of the belt portion is increased, and the process proceeds to step S28. On the other hand, when it is detected that the switch 44 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S30, the tightening force is returned to normal, and the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, it is checked whether or not the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is lowered from (B) to (A) in FIG. 2 by the acceleration sensor 86. Return the setting to. On the other hand, if there is no downward detection in step S28 (normally this is the state as long as the cartilage conduction call is continued), the process proceeds to step S32 to check whether the call is disconnected. If the call is not disconnected, the process returns to step S16. Thereafter, until the call disconnection is detected in step S32, steps S12 to S32 are repeated to switch between the cartilage conduction call and the video phone corresponding to the change in posture. In addition, the tightening force is changed based on whether or not the switch is operated. On the other hand, when a call disconnection is detected in step S32, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, it is checked whether or not the main power supply of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is turned off. If the main power supply is not turned off, the process returns to step S6, and thereafter, from step S6 unless the main power supply is detected in step S36. Step S36 is repeated. On the other hand, when the main power off is detected in step S36, the flow ends.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another function extracted from the function of the control unit 98 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 according to the first embodiment. The flow of FIG. 7 also shows an extracted operation centering on the function related to cartilage conduction, and the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 includes a control unit not shown in the flow of FIG. There are four actions. In FIG. 7, among other functions related to cartilage conduction, microphone directivity control and functions related to cooperation with the mobile phone 2 are extracted, and other functions described in FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIG. 6 are extracted. For the functions already described, illustration and description are omitted to avoid complications. Each function is separated into FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 for convenience of explanation, but in practice, the functions of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 can be implemented collectively.

  The flow shown in FIG. 7 starts when the main power supply of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is turned on, and at step S862, initial startup and each function check are performed, and normal clock display on the wristwatch display unit 30 is started. Next, in step S864, the usage shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is displayed in a slide show. When the description of the usage is completed, the process proceeds to step S866, and it is checked whether or not the movement of the user by the GPS unit is detected.

  If there is no movement detection, the process proceeds to step S868, and it is checked whether or not a scheduled timing (for example, once every 5 seconds) for ensuring cooperation between the wristwatch-type transmitter / receiver 4 and the mobile phone 2 is checked. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S870. On the other hand, if a user movement by GPS is detected in step S866, the process directly proceeds to step S870. In step S870, it is checked whether or not the mobile phone is out of the near field communication area. If it is within the communication area, the process proceeds to step S872. In step S872, short-distance communication with the mobile phone is performed, the power state of the wristwatch type handset 4 displayed on the wristwatch display unit is regularly checked, and the result is transmitted to the mobile phone 2. The transmitted information is displayed on the mobile phone. Further, in step S874, information indicating the power state of the mobile phone is received by short-range communication, the result is displayed on the wristwatch display unit, and the process proceeds to step S876. On the other hand, if it is not the scheduled timing in step S868, the process directly proceeds to step S876.

  In step S876, it is detected whether there is an incoming call to the mobile phone by short-range communication or whether there is a response from the other party based on the calling operation of the operation unit 6509 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4. If any of these is present, it means that a call with the other party via the mobile phone has been started, and the process proceeds to step S878, where the other party's face is displayed on the wristwatch display unit, his / her face is captured by the camera unit, and the speaker is used. The generation of air conduction sound is turned on and the directivity of the microphone is set on the back side of the wristwatch, and the process proceeds to step S880. At this time, the cartilage conduction portion is turned off. Thus, when starting a call, the videophone state is first set. If the call is not a videophone but only a voice, the display of the other party's face and the turning on of the camera unit in the above are omitted.

  In step S880, it is checked whether or not the acceleration sensor 86 has detected the upward movement of the wristwatch type handset 4 from (A) to (B) of FIG. If detected, the process proceeds to step S882, where the display of the partner's face on the wristwatch display unit, the imaging of his / her face by the camera unit, and the generation of air conduction sound by the speaker are all turned off and the cartilage conduction unit is turned on instead. Further, the directivity of the microphone is set to the palm side, and the process proceeds to step S884.

  In step S884, it is checked whether or not the wristwatch type handset 4 has been lowered from (B) to (A) in FIG. 2 by the acceleration sensor 86. Return the setting to. On the other hand, if there is no downward detection in step S884 (it is normally in this state as long as the cartilage conduction call is continued), the process proceeds to step S886, and it is checked whether the call is disconnected. If the call is not disconnected, the process returns to step S880. Thereafter, until the call disconnection is detected in step S886, steps S878 to S886 are repeated to switch between the cartilage conduction call and the video phone corresponding to the change in posture. On the other hand, if a call disconnection is detected in step S886, the process proceeds to step S888. If no call start is detected in step S876, the process directly proceeds to step S888.

  In step S888, it is checked whether or not a mobile phone search operation by the operation unit 6509 has been performed. This operation is performed, for example, when the mobile phone is not found when going out. When the operation is performed, the process proceeds to step S890, where the mobile phone communicates with the mobile phone by short-range communication, transmits an instruction signal for generating a ringtone (or vibration of the vibrator) from the mobile phone, and proceeds to step S892. .

  On the other hand, when it is detected in step S870 that the mobile phone is out of the short-range communication range, the process proceeds to step S894, and a display for carrying that the mobile phone is not in the portable state is performed, and the process proceeds to step S892. The cooperation between the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 and the mobile phone 2 is ensured by various means as described above.

  In step S892, it is checked whether or not the main power supply of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 is turned off. If the main power supply is not turned off, the process returns to step S866, and thereafter, from step S866, unless the main power supply is detected in step S892. Step S892 is repeated. On the other hand, when the main power off is detected in step S892, the flow ends.

  The implementation of the various features shown in the first embodiment is not limited to the first embodiment, and other embodiments can be implemented as long as the advantages can be enjoyed. Further, as illustrated below, the various features shown in the first embodiment can be implemented with various modifications. These modifications can be carried out in combination as appropriate, and can also be carried out in combination with a state before partial deformation.

  For example, the vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source is transmitted to the portion where the cartilage conduction vibration source is not provided through the conduction band 41 of the belt portion 28. Therefore, when the conduction efficiency of the conduction band 41 is good, the cartilage conduction vibration sources 38 and 40 Either of them may be omitted. Further, if the vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source 36 of the wristwatch body 26 is transmitted to the conductor of the belt portion 28, the vibration can be transmitted from a wide area around the wrist even if both of the cartilage conduction vibration sources 38 and 40 are omitted. Can do. On the contrary, if the conductor 41 is extended to the back side portion of the wristwatch body 26 and the vibrations of either or both of the cartilage conduction vibration sources 38 and 40 are provided, the cartilage conduction vibration source can be obtained. It is also possible to omit 36. As described above, when the vibration for cartilage conduction is transmitted substantially over a wide range around the wrist, one or a few cartilage conduction vibration sources may be provided. Conversely, the number of cartilage conduction vibration sources may be increased as compared with the first embodiment to enhance the vibration transmission for cartilage conduction from a wide area around the wrist.

  Further, instead of employing the switch unit 44 displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30, a button having a similar function may be provided at a position corresponding to the cartilage conduction vibration source 38 or 40 in the belt unit 28. Even in this case, the operation of pressing the switch unit is the operation of bringing the cartilage conduction vibration source 38 or 40 into close contact with the wrist at the same time. The switching of the tightening force is not manually performed as described above, and the tightening force may be automatically increased when the rising acceleration is detected in step S16 in FIG. At this time, in order not to surprise the user, a short voice message “fasten the belt” may be input before turning off the speaker in step S18. Furthermore, for simplicity, the tightening mechanism may be omitted, and the cartilage conduction vibration source 38 or 40 may be brought into close contact with the wrist by simply pressing the switch portion. In this case, the function of the switch part can be used to turn on the vibration for sound transmission of the cartilage conduction part. Alternatively, the switch unit itself may be omitted, and the display unit of the wristwatch display unit 30 may be simply guided so as to press the vicinity of the position where the cartilage conduction vibration source is provided.

Furthermore, Example 1 is configured to transmit vibration from as wide a range as possible around the wrist,
Individual differences in suitable positions for vibration transmission, positional deviations during wearing of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 4 and the like are absorbed. On the other hand, as another embodiment, it is possible to measure highly effective vibration transmission points for each individual and concentrate the vibration at the optimum position. Even in this case, taking into account the shift in use, a slight spread is considered for the transmission range to be concentrated.

  Furthermore, instead of the directivity variable microphone 46 in the first embodiment, it is possible to employ a wide-angle microphone that can pick up the sound on the back side of the hand and the sound from the palm side.

  FIG. 8 is a screen for explaining a call posture and an external view of a wearing state in the wristwatch type handset according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Since the basic configuration of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, FIG. 1 and the like are used as appropriate for the description of the basic configuration.

  In the same way as the first embodiment, the second embodiment constitutes a system including a mobile phone and a wristwatch type transmitter / receiver as shown in FIG. Since the cellular phone is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. In addition, since there are many places in common for wristwatch-type handsets, common parts are given common numbers and explanations are omitted unless necessary.

  In the second embodiment as well, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, an explanation screen for the call posture in the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver is displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30. FIG. 8A is a screen for explaining the call posture in the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 104 of the second embodiment. The call posture is basically the same as that in FIG. 3B of the first embodiment. However, in the second embodiment, the configuration of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 104 is different, and includes a folding column portion 105 that rises from the palm side of the belt portion 128 along the inside of the thumb 103. A cartilage conduction portion made of a piezoelectric bimorph element or the like is supported at the tip portion. In FIG. 8 (A), a call posture in which a cartilage conduction is obtained by pressing the cartilage conduction portion against the tragus at the tip of the thumb 103 while sandwiching the middle portion of the foldable strut portion 105 between the base of the thumb 103 and the index finger. Is displayed. As will be described later, the foldable column 105 is made of a flexible sheet-like material such as plastic, and is slightly twisted when it is sandwiched between the base of the thumb 103 and the index finger, and the tip portion is the thumb. 103 along the belly of 103.

  8 (B) to 8 (D) are enlarged views in which a hand portion is extracted from the explanation display screen, and an operation for raising the folding column 105 from the stored state to the cartilage conduction state is performed on the palm side. It explains in the state seen from. That is, FIG. 8B to FIG. 8D illustrate a state in which the wrist is rotated 180 degrees from FIG. FIG. 8B shows the storage state, and the foldable support column 105 is folded without substantially protruding from the belt unit 128 so as to follow the belt unit 128 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 104. At this time, the cartilage conduction portion 138 is in contact with the belt portion 128, and when used as a vibration source of the incoming vibrator, the incoming vibration is transmitted to the wrist via the belt portion 128 as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 8C shows a state in which the folding column part 105 is expanded halfway in order to raise the folding column part 105. As can be seen from FIG. 8C, the foldable column portion 105 is divided into a base portion 105a, an intermediate portion 105b, and a support portion 105c fixed to the belt portion 128. The support part 105c supports the cartilage conduction part 138 at the tip part. Between the base part 105a and the intermediate part 105b is an oblique bent part, and between the intermediate part 105b and the support part 105c is a folded part. The folding column 105 is made of a sheet-like material that is flexible and durable against repeated bending, such as plastic, and the above-described diagonally folded and folded portions are durable against repeated folding and unfolding. Have sex. In FIG. 8C, the intermediate portion 105b is developed from the support portion 105c by separating the hook 105d from the hook 105e.

  FIG. 8D shows a state in which the hook 105f is further separated from the hook 105g so that the intermediate portion 105b is bent 90 degrees from the base portion 105a (hidden in FIG. 8D) at the diagonally bent portion. Indicates. As a result, the intermediate portion 105 b and the support portion 105 c rise along the thumb 103. Then, the middle part of the foldable column part 105 is sandwiched between the base of the thumb 103 and the index finger against the elasticity of the foldable column part 105, so that the entire foldable column part 105 is slightly twisted, and the tip of the support part 105c is formed. The supported cartilage conduction portion 138 follows the belly of the thumb 103. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, the tip of the thumb 103 is pressed against the tragus so that the cartilage conduction portion 138 is sandwiched between the thumb 103 and the tragus, and the cartilage conduction portion 138 is transferred to the tragus. Good cartilage conduction can be realized.

  In order to store the folding column 105, the folding column 105 is folded by the reverse procedure from FIG. 8D to FIG. 8B, and the hook 105f, the hook 105g, and the hook 105d The hooks 105e may be fitted sequentially. The above-described raising and storing operation of the folding column 105 can be performed with one right hand when, for example, the wristwatch type handset 104 is fitted in the left hand as shown in FIG.

  For convenience of explanation, the folding column 105 is raised from the state of FIG. 8B to the state of FIG. 8D or the state of FIG. 8D to the state of FIG. 8B. It is not necessary to perform the operation to step by step as shown in FIG. 8, and can be executed as a series of operations performed by holding the periphery of the cartilage conduction portion 138 with the right hand. Therefore, the operation can be substantially realized by one operation.

  Furthermore, if the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 104 is made of plastic having a shape memory function and stores an intermediate shape between the stowed state and the raised state when no force is applied, the watch-type transmitter / receiver device 104 can be used even after being stowed. In addition, since the state toward the final shape is suggested also from the start-up to the storage, the operation is not confused, and the operation from the memory shape to the final shape is facilitated.

  FIG. 9 is a system block diagram of the second embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 9 also has a lot in common with FIG. 5 which is a system block diagram of the first embodiment. Therefore, common parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. In particular, the configuration of the mobile phone 2 in FIG. 9 is the same as that in FIG.

  9 differs from the wristwatch-type handset device 4 of the first embodiment in FIG. 1 in the folding strut portion 105 and includes a cartilage conduction portion 138. When the folding column part 105 is in the housed state of FIG. 8B, the switching instruction part 107 detects that it is in this state and sends a housed detection signal to the control unit 198. The control unit 198 controls the sound processing unit 96 according to the storage detection signal, and the drive unit 94 causes the cartilage conduction unit 138 to vibrate around a frequency (for example, 20 Hz or less) that causes vibration, and the audible frequency range is cut. And make it inaudible to others. Accordingly, the cartilage conduction unit 138 is used as a vibration source for the incoming vibrator. The control unit 198 controls the audio processing unit 96 according to the storage detection signal so that the audio signal is output from the speaker 32. Further, the control unit 198 controls the sound processing unit 96 in accordance with the storage detection signal so that the directivity of the directional microphone 46 is set to the back side of the hand and the wristwatch display unit 30 is turned on.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the foldable column part 105 is in the startup state shown in FIG. 8D, the switching instruction unit 107 sends a startup storage detection signal to the control unit 198. The control unit 198 controls the audio processing unit 96 in response to the start-up detection signal, and the driving unit 94 causes the cartilage conduction vibration unit 138 to vibrate in the frequency range of the audio signal (frequency centered at 1000 Hz) and is uncomfortable. The frequency (for example, 20 Hz or less) that causes a vibration sense is cut so that the vibration is not detected by the thumb 103. The control unit 198 controls the sound processing unit 96 according to the storage detection signal to turn off the speaker 32 and set the directivity of the directional microphone 46 to the palm side. At this time, the wristwatch display unit 30 is turned off.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a call posture and an external view of a wearing state in the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver of the third embodiment according to the embodiment of the present invention. Since the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver of the third embodiment is common to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the same manner as in the second embodiment, the third embodiment constitutes a system including a mobile phone and a wristwatch type transmitter / receiver as shown in FIG. Also in the third embodiment, as in the case of the third embodiment, an explanation screen for a call posture in the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver is displayed on the wristwatch display unit 30. FIG. 10A is a screen for explaining a call posture in the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 104 according to the second embodiment, and the call posture is the same as that in FIG. 8A of the second embodiment.

  The third embodiment is different from the second embodiment in the configuration of the folding column portion 205. The foldable support column 205 rises from the palm side of the belt portion 128 along the inside of the thumb 103, and a cartilage conduction portion made up of a piezoelectric bimorph element or the like is supported at the tip portion thereof, as in the second embodiment. However, the structure and the method of conducting cartilage conduction are different. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the vibration of the cartilage conduction portion composed of a piezoelectric bimorph element or the like supported on the tip portion of the folding support column 205 is transmitted to the base of the thumb 103, and this vibration Reaches the tip of the thumb through the thumb 103. Then, cartilage conduction is realized by placing the tip of the thumb 103 against the tragus. The third embodiment is common to the first embodiment in terms of understanding the hand tissue. For this reason, the folding-type support | pillar part 205 is shorter than Example 2, the structure is also easy, and the bending part is one.

  FIGS. 10B and 10C are enlarged views in which the hand portion is extracted from the explanation display screen, as in the case of the second embodiment. The operation to start up the state is described in the state seen from the palm side. FIG. 8B shows the storage state. In this state, as in the second embodiment, the foldable strut portion 205 substantially follows the belt portion 128 so as to follow the belt portion 128 of the wristwatch type handset device 204. It is folded without protruding from 128. Further, at this time, when the cartilage conduction portion 238 is in contact with the belt portion 128 and is used as a vibration source of the incoming vibrator, it transmits the incoming vibration to the wrist via the belt portion 128 as in the second embodiment.

  As is clear from FIG. 10B, the foldable column 205 is divided into a base 205a and a support 205b fixed to the belt 128, and a cartilage conduction portion 238 is supported at the tip of the support 205c. Is done. A diagonally bent portion is formed between the base portion 205a and the instruction portion 205b. The foldable column 205 is made of a sheet-like material that is flexible and durable against repeated bending, such as plastic, in the same manner as in the second embodiment. It has durability against repetition.

  FIG. 10C shows a state in which the hook 205d is separated from the hook 105d so that the support portion 205b is bent 90 degrees from the base portion 205a (hidden in FIG. 10D) at the diagonally bent portion. Show. As a result, the support part 205b stands up toward the base of the thumb 103. Then, by pinching the tip of the foldable column 205 between the base of the thumb 103 and the index finger against the elasticity of the foldable column 205, a slight twist occurs in the entire foldable column 205, and the tip of the support 205b The supported cartilage conduction portion 238 follows the base portion of the thumb 103. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10A, the vibration transmitted from the cartilage conduction portion 238 to the base of the thumb 103 is transmitted to the tragus by contacting the tip of the thumb 103 by pressing the tip of the thumb 103 against the tragus. Cartilage conduction can be realized.

  In order to store the foldable strut portion 205, the foldable strut portion 205 is folded and the hooks 105205c and 205d are fitted according to the reverse procedure from FIG. 10 (C) to FIG. 10 (B). Good. As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the wristwatch-type handset 204 is fitted in the left hand, the above-described folding column portion 205 can be raised and stored with one right hand as in the second embodiment. it can.

  FIG. 11: is an external appearance perspective view and wearing state external view of the wristwatch-type transmitter / receiver device 305 of Example 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Since the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver of the fourth embodiment is also common to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the same way as in the case of the second embodiment, the fourth embodiment also constitutes a system comprising a mobile phone and a wristwatch type transmitter / receiver as shown in FIG. The fourth embodiment is different from the second embodiment in the configuration of the folding column portion 205. The foldable support column 205 rises from the palm side of the belt portion 128 along the inside of the thumb 103, and a cartilage conduction portion made up of a piezoelectric bimorph element or the like is supported at the tip portion thereof, as in the second embodiment. However, the structure is different.

  FIG. 11A is an external perspective view of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 305 according to the fourth embodiment, and has a structure in which a removable support belt 305 is wound around the outside of the belt 328. A solid line in FIG. 11A shows a multi-state where the support belt portion 305 is wound around the outside of the belt portion 328. In this state, the appearance is the same as that of a normal wristwatch. In this state, the support belt portion 305 is locked to the wristwatch body 326 by the interlocking lock portion 309. The interlocking lock part 309 is provided on both sides of the wristwatch body 326 (not shown because the opposite side is not visible), and the lock is released by pinching from both sides, but the lock will not be released even if only one side is accidentally pressed. It is a structure. When the interlocking lock portion 309 is unlocked, both ends of the support belt portion 305 are free from the wristwatch body 326. The support belt portion 305 is made of a flexible sheet-like material as in the second embodiment.

  A one-dot left chain line in FIG. 11A shows a state in which the support belt portion 305 is detached from the wristwatch body 326 and is expanded in the right direction in the drawing. Since the multi-ends of the support belt part 305 are slidably connected to the slits 313 of the belt part 328 by a pin 311 having an oval cross section, the support belt part 305 can be detached from the wristwatch body 326 even in the state of a one-dot left chain line. There is no. Further, due to the combination of the pin 311 and the slit 313 whose cross section is oval, the support belt portion 305 is pulled out further from the state of FIG. 11A to the right side in the drawing only in the direction along the belt portion 328. Can do. A cartilage conduction portion 328 is supported at the right end portion of the support belt portion 305 in the figure.

  11B to 11E are enlarged views in which the hand portion is extracted from the explanation display screen as in the case of the second embodiment, and the support belt portion 305 is changed from the stored state to the cartilage conduction state. The startup operation is explained as seen from the palm side. FIG. 11B shows the storage state. In this state, the support belt portion 305 follows the belt portion 328 of the wristwatch type transmitter / receiver 304 as in the second embodiment, and FIG. The appearance is the same as that of a normal belt as shown in FIG. At this time, when the cartilage conduction portion 338 is in contact with the belt portion 328 and used as a vibration source of the incoming vibrator, the same as in the second embodiment, the incoming vibration is transmitted to the wrist through the belt portion 328. The end portion of the slit 313 is a bent portion 313a, and the support belt portion 305 rises along the thumb 103 and guides the state to be maintained as described later.

  FIG. 11C shows a state (corresponding to the state of FIG. 11A) in which only one end of the support belt portion 305 is detached from the wristwatch body 326 by removing the interlock lock 309. Note that, unlike FIG. 11A, since the support belt portion 305 is wound around the wrist and is viewed from the palm side, the support belt portion 305 appears to be short.

  FIG. 11D shows a state in which the support belt portion 305 is pulled to the right side in the drawing, and the pin 311 having an oval cross section reaches the end of the slit 313. Until this state is reached, the support belt portion 305 can be slid only in the direction along the belt portion 328 by the combination of the pin 311 having the oval cross section and the slit 313 as described above, but FIG. In this state, the support belt portion 305 can be rotated counterclockwise in the drawing.

  FIG. 11E shows a state in which the support belt portion 305 is rotated from the state of FIG. In this state, the oval pin 311 is fitted into the bent portion 313a, and the support belt portion 305 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. In this state, the middle portion of the support belt 305 is pinched between the base of the thumb 103 and the index finger against the elasticity of the support belt 305, so that the support belt 305 is slightly twisted and supported at the tip of the support belt 305. The cartilage conduction portion 338 thus formed follows the belly of the thumb 103. Accordingly, by pressing the tip of the thumb 103 against the tragus, the cartilage conduction portion 338 is sandwiched between the thumb 103 and the tragus, thereby realizing good cartilage conduction from the cartilage conduction portion 338 to the tragus. Can do.

  For convenience of explanation, the support belt portion 305 is raised from the state of FIG. 11C to the state of FIG. 11E, or from the state of FIG. 11E to the state of FIG. The operation does not have to be performed in steps as shown in FIG. 11, but can be performed as a series of operations performed by holding the periphery of the cartilage conduction portion 338 with the right hand. Therefore, the operation can be substantially realized by two operations, that is, the operation of releasing the interlock lock 309 and the operation of raising the support belt portion 305.

  In order to store the support belt portion 305, the support belt portion 305 was slid and the cartilage conduction portion 338 in the support belt portion 305 was provided according to the reverse procedure from FIG. 11 (E) to FIG. 11 (B). When the side is pressed against the wristwatch body 326, an interlocking lock 309 is engaged, and both ends of the support belt portion 305 are locked to the wristwatch body 326. During this operation, the other end side of the support belt portion 305 is slid to the wristwatch body 326 side with the pin 311 guided by the slit 313, so that no positioning operation is required. The above-described operation of raising and storing the support belt portion 305 can be performed with one right hand when, for example, a wristwatch-type handset device 304 is fitted in the left hand as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is an external appearance view of a wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver 405 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Since the wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver of the fifth embodiment is common to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the same way as in the case of the second embodiment, the fifth embodiment also constitutes a system comprising a mobile phone and a transmitter / receiver as shown in FIG. The fifth embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the transmitter / receiver is not configured as a wristwatch type, but as a wristwatch attachment type attached to a normal wristwatch 400. This will be specifically described below.

  FIGS. 12A to 11D show the appearance of the left hand with the wristwatch 400 viewed from the palm side. FIG. 12A shows a normal wristwatch 400 and shows a state in which the belt portion 428 is viewed from the palm side. On the other hand, FIG. 12B shows a state in which the wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver 405 of Example 5 is attached to the palm side of the belt portion 428 from the outside. The watch attachment type transmitter / receiver 405 of the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment of FIG. 8 except for the wristwatch attachment type, and the structure for cartilage conduction is similar to that of the second embodiment shown in FIG. ) Corresponds to FIGS. 8B to 8D, respectively. Therefore, the same number is attached | subjected to a corresponding structure and description is abbreviate | omitted. In the fifth embodiment, since the wristwatch 400 does not have a configuration as a transmitter / receiver device, the wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver device 405 includes all the configurations for transmitting and receiving by cartilage conduction in cooperation with the mobile phone. Speaking of the appearance of FIG. 12, the wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver 405 includes a microphone 446.

  FIG. 13 is a system block diagram of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. As described above, the fifth embodiment is common to the second embodiment except that it is an attachment type. Therefore, the system block diagram has many common portions with the second embodiment. Further, since the fifth embodiment does not have a wristwatch function and is focused on the functions required for the transmitter / receiver device and the incoming vibrator by cartilage conduction, the configuration illustrated in FIG. 13 is simpler than FIG. 9 showing the configuration of the second embodiment. It has become. However, in FIG. 13, the contents of the configuration denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 9 are the same as those in the second embodiment as described above, and thus the description is omitted unless necessary.

  In FIG. 13, the difference from FIG. 9 will be described. The attachment detection unit 415 detects that the wristwatch attachment type transmission / reception device 405 is attached to the wristwatch 400, automatically turns on the power, and the mobile phone 2. Automatically establish near field communication. Note that power on / off and short-range communication can be established by separate manual operation.

  In the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 13, as in the second embodiment, the vibration of the cartilage conduction portion 138 is used as the vibration source of the cartilage conduction and the incoming vibrator. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, the vibration of the cartilage conduction portion 138 is used as a vibration source of the incoming vibrator in a state in which the folding column portion 105 is housed. In the fifth embodiment, when the vibration of the incoming vibrator is felt on the wrist, the folding support column 105 is not raised and the thumb as shown in FIG. 3B is left in the state shown in FIG. When applied, the acceleration sensor 86 detects this change in posture. When the detection of the acceleration sensor is notified, the control unit 498 switches the vibration of the cartilage conduction unit 138 from the incoming vibrator vibration to the cartilage conduction vibration by the electronic voice of the voice data storage unit 417. As a result, vibration of a short voice message such as “From Mr. XX” is transmitted from the cartilage conduction portion 138 to the wrist. This vibration is transmitted from the wrist to the tip of the thumb, and the voice message can be heard by cartilage conduction by placing the tip of the thumb on the tragus. Accordingly, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an urgent partner who should respond to the incoming call before the folding support column 105 is started up.

  For this function, the storage unit 498 stores the phone book data of the mobile phone 2 together with the operation program and operation data of the entire wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver 405. This telephone directory data is updated as needed by short-range communication with the mobile phone 2. The voice data in the voice data storage unit 417 is linked with the phone book data in the storage unit 498 and is updated as needed along with the phone book data. With this configuration, when the short-range communication unit 77 receives the ID of the other party who has called from the mobile phone 2, the phone book data in the storage unit 498 is collated, and the corresponding voice data is received from the voice data storage unit 417. The cartilage conduction part 138 is driven by voice.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment, by attaching the wristwatch attachment type transmitter / receiver 405 to the belt portion 428 of the normal mobile phone 404, the incoming call to the mobile phone 2 can be detected by wrist vibration, and the thumb can be heard. If it is placed on the bead, it is possible to easily know the other party who made the call with the cartilage conduction voice, and if it is necessary to respond, the foldable column 105 can be raised to make a call with the cartilage conduction. In this way, both can cope with the situation without taking out the mobile phone 2.

  The implementation of the various features shown in the above embodiments is not limited to each embodiment, and other embodiments can be implemented as long as the advantages can be enjoyed. The various features shown in each embodiment 1 can be implemented with various modifications. These modifications can be carried out in combination as appropriate, and can also be carried out in combination with a state before partial deformation.

  For example, in the second embodiment, in the case of a plastic having a shape memory function, if the shape that is in a startup state is stored when no force is applied, the folding support column 105 is automatically operated when the hook is removed. Thus, the state shown in FIG. Further, the diagonally bent portion and the folded portion may each have a hinge structure, and a spring may be provided so as to bend in the rising direction. In this case as well, when the hook is removed, the folding column portion 105 automatically rises to the state shown in FIG.

  In the second embodiment, the cartilage conduction portion 138 is folded at two locations to stand up to the thumb position, and in the third embodiment, the cartilage conduction portion 238 is folded at one location to stand up to the thumb root. However, the folding structure is not limited to this. For example, if the length can be secured, the cartilage conduction part is configured to be folded at one place to stand up to the thumb position, and depending on the storage structure, the cartilage conduction part is configured to be folded at multiple places to stand up to the root of the thumb. May be. Further, a support belt portion 305 as in the fourth embodiment may be employed to raise the cartilage conduction portion to the root of the thumb. In this case, since there is a margin in length, it is possible to omit the slide structure by the slit 313 and to have only the rotation structure between FIG. 11D and FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a system configuration diagram of Example 6 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the sixth embodiment, a system including the mobile phone 2 and the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 is configured. In Example 6 of FIG. 14, since the part of the mobile phone 2 is the same as that of Example 1, the configuration is the same. Therefore, the same numbers as those in FIG. Similarly to the sixth embodiment, the cellular phone 2 and the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 can perform short-range communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark) or the like.

  The bracelet type incoming notification device 504 of the sixth embodiment includes an elastic belt portion 528 made of a material having similar acoustic impedance to the wrist. The belt portion 528 is provided with vibration sources 536, 538, 540, and 542 made of piezoelectric bimorph elements or the like, and transmits incoming vibration and vibration of an audio signal for cartilage conduction from the back side of the belt portion 528 to the wrist. In this way, the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 transmits incoming vibration and vibration for cartilage conduction over a wide range around the wrist. The configuration for transmitting vibrations from a wide range around the wrist is effective in absorbing individual differences in suitable positions for transmitting vibrations, misalignment while wearing the bracelet type call notification device 504, and the like. Further, by transmitting vibration from a wide area around the wrist, incoming vibration and vibration for cartilage conduction can be transmitted to the hand more effectively. Depending on the design, the vibration of the entire belt can transmit the incoming vibration and the cartilage conduction vibration to a wide range around the wrist. Therefore, a simplified configuration with a suitably reduced number of vibration sources (one vibration source in the minimum case) ) Is also possible.

  The vibration sources 536, 538, 540, and 542 are vibrated in the frequency range of audio signals (frequency centered at 1000 Hz) during cartilage conduction and cause a vibration sense so that unpleasant vibrations are not sensed by the wrist. (For example, 20 Hz or less) is cut and transmitted to the wrist. On the other hand, when vibrating as an incoming vibrator, it is vibrated around a frequency range (for example, 20 Hz or less) that causes a vibration sensation, and the audible frequency range is cut so that it cannot be heard by others. An antenna 556 of the short-range communication unit is provided along the belt unit 528 so as to wrap around the wrist. These points are common to the first embodiment. Note that the circuit unit 530 performs driving of the vibration sources 536, 538, 540 and 542 and short-range communication with the mobile phone 2 using the antenna 556.

  In Example 6 as described above, when there is an incoming call or the like to the mobile phone, the vibration sources 536, 538, 540 and 542 start vibrating in the frequency range where the vibration sense is generated, and this is transmitted to the wrist. You can know the facts. Next, when more information is desired, FIG. 2 (B), FIG. 3 (B), FIG. 4 (A), FIG. 4 (B), FIG. 2 (B), FIG. 2 (B), FIG. 2B or the like, a posture in which a finger or a hand is brought into contact with the ear cartilage is taken in an arbitrary posture. This change in posture is automatically detected by an acceleration sensor provided in the circuit unit 530, and the vibrations of the vibration sources 536, 538, 540 and 542 are switched to the frequency range of the audio signal and stored in the circuit unit 530 in advance. The other party's information based on the voice data is output as voice vibration. In this way, by bringing a finger or hand into contact with the ear cartilage, it is possible to know information such as who is calling by cartilage conduction and whether it is a call or mail. Examples of the cartilage conduction vibration output are announcements such as “Call from Mr. Yamada”, “Mail from Mr. Suzuki”, “Call from an unregistered partner”, and the like. The started announcement is repeated any number of times until a call start operation is performed on the mobile phone 2 or a manual operation for stopping vibration is performed.

  The vibration in the frequency range that causes the vibration sensation and the vibration in the frequency range of the audio signal are not limited to the time when an incoming call is received, but when there is an unread mail that has arrived before communication with the mobile phone 2 is started, Based on short-range communication from the mobile phone 2 when the communication with the phone 2 is started, when the remaining battery level of the mobile phone 2 becomes insufficient, when the mobile phone 2 is out of the communication range of the phone, etc. Can be generated. Further, when the remaining battery level of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 is insufficient, the above vibration can be performed under the control of the control unit of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 itself. And what is the cause of such various vibrations is as described above, as shown in FIGS. 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (A), 4 (B), and 2 (B). 2B, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2B, etc., can be known by taking a posture in which a finger or hand is brought into contact with the ear cartilage.

  15 is a block diagram of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 14. The same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1, and the description thereof is omitted unless necessary. In the block of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 in FIG. 15, the parts other than the vibration sources 536, 538, 540 and 542 correspond to the details of the circuit unit 530 in FIG. 14. In addition, since the part of the mobile phone 2 is the same as FIG. 5, the same number is attached | subjected to each part and description is abbreviate | omitted at all.

  The bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 includes a short-range communication unit 77 for communicating with the mobile phone 2. In the case of the sixth embodiment, from the mobile phone 2, whether the incoming call is a call or mail, identification information of the other party who has made the call or mail, battery shortage information of the mobile phone 2, the mobile phone 2 Any of the information indicating that the telephone is out of communication range is transmitted through the short-range communication unit 77, and vibrations of the vibration sources 536, 538, 540, and 542 are started. In addition, information exchange for sharing the phone book information is performed between the mobile phone 2 and the phone book information through the short-range communication unit 77 between the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504, and new phone book information is stored in the mobile phone 2. When added, it is transmitted to the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 through the short-range communication unit 77 and stored in the storage unit 98. As a result, the information on the other party who has called or mailed is transmitted as the simple ID information from the mobile phone 2 to the bracelet incoming call notification device 504 to announce the other party who has called or mailed. Can be made.

  The bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 is controlled by the control unit 598. In an initial state in which the main power supply is turned on by the operation unit 500, the control unit bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 selects the vibration generation unit 593 by the switching unit 591 and the vibration source 536, 538 by the drive unit 594 in the frequency range in which vibration sense is generated. Let 540 and 542 vibrate. Therefore, any one of the incoming signal and the phone book ID of the other party who has made a call or mail from the mobile phone 2, the unread mail presence signal, the low battery level information of the mobile phone 2, or the out-of-telephone information of the mobile phone 2 is close. When transmitted through the distance communication unit 77, vibration based on the vibration signal generation unit 593 is generated.

  In contrast, when a change in posture is detected by the acceleration sensor, the control unit 598 causes the switching unit 591 to select the voice processing unit 596. Thus, the audio data stored in the audio data storage unit 595 is processed by the audio processing unit, and based on this, the vibration sources 536, 538, 540 and 542 are vibrated by the drive unit 594. Therefore, the announcement can be heard by cartilage conduction through the hand or finger in contact with the ear cartilage. Audio data to be processed by the audio processing unit 596 is selected by the control unit 598 based on the information transmitted from the mobile phone 2.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the function of the control unit 598 of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 according to the sixth embodiment. The flow in FIG. 6 starts when the main power source is turned on in the operation unit 500 of the bracelet type incoming call notification apparatus 504, and in step S42, the initial startup and the function check of each unit are performed. Next, in step S44, it is checked whether or not the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 is in a communicable state with the mobile phone 2 (in the pairing state), and if it is in the pairing state, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, the vibration signal generator 539 is selected, and the process proceeds to step S48 to check whether new phone book information is received from the mobile phone 2. If there is new phone book information, the process proceeds to step S50, where the new phone book information is stored in the storage unit 98, and voice data for reading the name of the other party in the new phone book information is created and stored together with the phone book ID. The program is stored in the unit 595 and the process proceeds to step S52. If it is not detected in step S48 that new phone book information has been received, the process directly proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, it is checked whether there is an incoming call or the like. The term “incoming call” means that there is an unread mail that has arrived in the past when a call or mail is received, or when the new pairing is performed in step S44 and step S52 is reached. It means when it is detected. If there is no incoming call or the like, it is checked in step S54 whether the remaining battery level is insufficient in the mobile phone 2 main body or the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504. If not, the process proceeds to step S56, and it is checked whether or not the mobile phone 2 is out of the telephone communication range of the mobile phone.

  When there is an “incoming call” or the like at step S52, or when a battery shortage is detected at step S54, or when it is detected at step S56 that the mobile phone 2 is out of the telephone communication range. Control goes to step S58. In step S58, a notification vibration start process for vibrating the vibration source is performed based on the vibration signal of the vibration signal generator 593. Details thereof will be described later. Then, the flow in which the notification vibration start process is performed proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, it is checked whether or not the acceleration sensor 86 has detected an acceleration that raises the hand in order to take a posture in which the finger or hand touches the ear cartilage. When the rising acceleration is detected, the process proceeds to step S62, where the switching unit 591 is instructed to select the voice processing unit, and the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, an audio driving start process for making an announcement based on the audio signal from the audio processing unit 596 is performed, details of which will be described later. Then, the flow in which the voice drive start process is performed proceeds to step S66. If no rising acceleration is detected in step S60, the process directly proceeds to step S66. In this case, since switching from the vibration signal generation unit 593 to the sound processing unit 596 is not performed, the vibration in the frequency region causing the vibration sense is continued.

  In step S66, it is checked whether a manual vibration stop operation by the operation unit 500 has been performed. If no instruction stop operation is detected, the process proceeds to step S68 to check whether or not a call start operation has been performed by the mobile phone 2 main body. When a vibration stop operation is detected in step S66 or a call start operation is detected by the mobile phone 2 main body, the process proceeds to step S70, and vibrations in the frequency range that causes vibration or a vibration sensation are generated. Stop and move to step S72. If it is not detected in step S56 that the mobile phone 2 is out of the telephone communication range, the process directly proceeds to step S70. If vibration is not performed at this time, nothing is performed in step S70, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if a call start operation by the main body of the mobile phone 2 is not detected in S68, the process returns to Step S60, and a vibration stop operation is detected in Step S66, or a call start operation by the main body of the mobile phone 2 is not detected in Step S68. As long as steps S60 to S68 are repeated. During this time, the vibration in the frequency range causing the vibration sensation or the vibration due to the announcement signal from the new voice tool switched from this continues.

  If it is not detected in step S44 that the pairing state is detected (including the case where the pairing is canceled), the process immediately proceeds to step S72. In step S72, it is checked whether or not an operation to turn off the main power is performed by the operation unit 500. When the main power off is detected, the flow ends. On the other hand, if the main power off is not detected in step S, the process returns to step S44, and step S44 to step S72 are repeated unless the main power off is detected in step S72. As a result, a new pairing is dealt with, and if it is in the pairing state, it copes with various situation changes for generating a new vibration.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the notification vibration start process in step S58 of FIG. When the notification vibration start process starts, it is checked in step S82 whether vibration has already started. If vibration has already started, the flow is immediately terminated, and the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG. If vibration has not started yet, the process proceeds to step S84 to check whether there is an incoming call. If there is no incoming call, the process proceeds to step S86 to check whether there is an unopened mail. By step S86, even if there is an unread mail that has arrived before pairing, it can be detected. If an incoming call is detected in step S84 or an unopened mail is detected in step S86, the process proceeds to step S88.

  In step S88, it is checked whether or not it is an “incoming call holding partner” set as a partner who does not need to respond immediately even if there is an incoming call or the like. If it is not the incoming call hold partner, the process proceeds to step S90. If you are a partner who does not need to be sensitive to incoming calls until you rely on the bracelet incoming call notification device 504, you can follow the incoming call history without knowing the incoming call. By setting as a holding partner, the troublesome vibration of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 can be avoided.

  In step S90, it is checked whether the incoming call is a call. If the call is a call, the process proceeds to step S92, where the incoming call notification vibration is started with a pattern indicating that the call is being made, and the flow ends. On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S90 that the call is a call, it means that the incoming call is a mail. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S94, and an incoming call notification vibration is started with a pattern indicating that it is a mail. Exit.

  When an unopened mail is not detected in step S86, the process proceeds to step S96. If an incoming call is detected in step S84 or an unopened mail is detected in step S86, if it is detected in step S88 that the incoming call is from an incoming call hold partner, the process proceeds to step S96. As a result, the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 can be prevented from vibrating unnecessarily for a non-urgent partner as described above.

  In step S96, the mobile phone 2 main body or the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 checks whether the remaining battery level is insufficient. If any one of them is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S98, and it is checked whether or not the battery of the mobile phone 2 is in a shortage state. If the battery of the main body of the mobile phone 2 is in a shortage state, the process proceeds to step S100. Exit. On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S96 that the remaining battery level of the main body of the mobile phone 2 is insufficient, this means that the remaining battery level of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 is insufficient, and the process proceeds to step S102. Then, the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 starts the shortage remaining alarm vibration in a pattern indicating that the battery remaining amount is in a shortage state, and ends the flow.

  When the battery shortage state is not detected in step S96, it means that the flow in FIG. 17 has started corresponding to step S56 in FIG. Accordingly, in this case, the process proceeds to step S104, the out-of-service notification vibration is started with a pattern indicating that the mobile phone 2 main body is out of the communication range of the telephone, and the flow is ended. In any case, when the flow of FIG. 17 ends, the process proceeds to step S60 of FIG. In the notification vibration start process described above, it is possible to know why the vibration has occurred, depending on the vibration pattern.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the sound drive start process in step S64 of FIG. When the voice drive start process starts, it is checked in step S112 whether vibration has already started. If vibration has already started, the flow is immediately terminated, and the process proceeds to step S66 in FIG. If the vibration has not started yet, the process proceeds to step S114, and it is checked whether or not the flow of FIG. If it is not an incoming call, the process proceeds to step S116, and it is checked whether or not the flow of FIG. When it corresponds to step S114 or step S116, it transfers to step S118.

  In step S118, it is checked whether or not “reception hold partner” is set. If it is not the incoming call hold partner, the process proceeds to step S120. In step S 120, the ID of the called party notified from the mobile phone 2 is collated with the telephone length data stored in the storage unit 98. In step S112, it is checked whether or not there is a phonebook data of the corresponding party in the storage unit 98. If there is no telephone directory data, the process proceeds to step S124, an announcement that the other party who made the call or mail is unknown is set, and the process proceeds to step S126. If the other party is unknown, there is a risk of being an annoying party, but it may be an important partner in the future, or it may be leaked from the phone book data even though it is an important partner. Therefore, it progresses to announcement after step S126. This is the same as in FIG. 17, and a partner who is not in the phone book data cannot be a call-holding partner, so the vibration notification is advanced. If there is the telephone book data of the corresponding party in the storage unit 98 in step S122, the process proceeds directly to step S126.

  In step S126, it is checked whether the incoming call is a call. If the call is a call, the process proceeds to step S128, and a call partner announcement such as “It is a phone call from Mr. Yamada” is started, and the flow ends. At this time, if the other party unknown announcement is set in step S124, the announcement is "Call from unregistered party". The portion of the voice data “From phone” is selected because the incoming call is a call. For example, the portion “Mr. Yamada” is selected by the ID from the mobile phone 2, and the “unregistered partner” The portion is selected by the setting in step S124.

  On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S126 that the incoming call is a call, it means that the incoming call is an e-mail. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S130, and an e-mail partner announcement such as “It is an e-mail from Mr. Suzuki”, for example. To end the flow. At this time, if a partner unknown announcement is set in step S124, an announcement "Unregistered partner is mail" is made. The portion of “sound mail” of such voice data is selected because the incoming mail is mail. For example, the portion of “Mr. Suzuki” is selected by the ID from the mobile phone 2, and the “unregistered partner” is selected. The portion is selected by the setting in step S124.

  When an unopened mail is not detected in step S116, the process proceeds to step S132. Further, even if an incoming call is detected in step S114 or an unopened mail is detected in step S116, if it is detected in step S118 that it is from an incoming call hold partner, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, it is checked whether or not the flow of FIG. 18 has started because the remaining battery level is insufficient in the mobile phone 2 main body or the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504. If any one of them is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S134, and it is checked whether or not the battery of the mobile phone 2 main body is in a shortage state. If the battery of the main body of the mobile phone 2 is insufficient, the process proceeds to step S136 to start a main body charging announcement such as “please charge the main body of the mobile phone”, and the flow ends. On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S134 that the remaining battery level of the mobile phone 2 is insufficient, this means that the battery level of the bracelet type incoming call notification device 504 is insufficient, and the process proceeds to step S138. , Start a bracelet charging announcement such as “please charge the bracelet” and end the flow.

  If a battery shortage state is not detected in step S132, it means that the flow in FIG. 18 has started corresponding to step S56 in FIG. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to step S140, and an out-of-service announcement such as “out of service” is started, and the flow ends. In any case, when the flow of FIG. 18 is completed, the process proceeds to step S66 of FIG. In the above voice drive start processing, when an incoming vibration occurs, the hand or finger is brought into contact with the ear cartilage, so that the vibration occurs for any reason, even if the meaning of the vibration pattern that differs for each reason is not remembered. Can be surely known by the announcement.

  The implementation of the various features shown in the above embodiments is not limited to individual embodiments, and can be implemented in other embodiments as long as the advantages can be enjoyed. The various features shown in each embodiment can be implemented with various modifications. These modifications can be carried out in combination as appropriate, and can also be carried out in combination with a state before partial deformation.

  For example, step S60 of FIG. 16 provided for switching to the announcement in the sixth embodiment may be replaced with a step of checking whether or not the manual switch is operated instead of detecting the rising acceleration for automatic switching. Alternatively, the flow may be configured such that switching is performed by either automatic switching or manual switching based on detection of rising acceleration. In addition, the various features of the sixth embodiment are not limited to simple bracelets without a clock function, and can be implemented as a wristwatch as shown in the first to fifth embodiments of FIGS. It is.

  Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment, the notification vibration start process is simplified so that the vibration pattern is the same regardless of the reason, or the vibration pattern is changed depending on whether it is an incoming call or the like. You may comprise so that it may confirm by the announcement by a process. Further, in the sixth embodiment, it is configured to transmit that the manual vibration stop operation by the operation unit 500 has been performed in step S66 of FIG. 16 to the mobile phone 2 and disconnect the communication without answering the incoming call. May be. In the sixth embodiment, the vibration sources 536, 538, 540 and 542 are all used for the incoming vibration drive and the audio signal drive. However, an ordinary single-core motor or the like is used exclusively for the incoming vibration source and the audio signal is used. A piezoelectric bimorph element is used exclusively for driving. In step S58 in FIG. 16, the single-core motor starts to be driven. When step S64 in FIG. 16 is reached, the driving of the single-core motor is stopped to drive the piezoelectric bimorph element. You may comprise so that it may switch. Moreover, although Example 6 is implemented as a bracelet, the characteristics of Example 6 may be implemented as a ring.

  The present invention can be applied to an incoming call notification device linked with a mobile phone.

98 Storage units 536, 538, 540, 542 Vibration source 22 Instruction signal 77 Short-range communication unit 598 Control unit 528

Claims (15)

A storage unit that stores in advance a plurality of audio data for generating audio in the frequency range of the audio signal, a vibration source that vibrates for cartilage conduction, a short-range communication unit that receives an instruction signal from a mobile phone, the voice by the voice data selected for said vibration source by selecting the corresponding audio data from the plurality of audio data stored in the storage unit in response to instruction signals the short-range communication unit receives have a control unit for vibrating in the frequency domain of the signal, the frequency band of the audio signal by air conduction sound generated in the ear canal by the vibration of the transmitted cartilage around the entrance part of the external auditory meatus the vibration source reaches the eardrum Device that can be worn on the human body, characterized by listening to the voice of   The notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification device is configured as a bracelet.   The informing device according to claim 2, wherein the bracelet is made of a material whose acoustic impedance is similar to that of a wrist.   The notification device according to claim 2, wherein the bracelet is formed of an elastic body.   The notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification device is configured as a ring.   6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification vibration unit that performs notification vibration in a frequency range that is controlled by the control unit and generates a vibration sense in response to an instruction signal received by the short-range communication unit. The notification device according to.   The notification device according to claim 6, wherein the vibration source is also used as a vibration source of the notification vibration unit.   The notification device according to claim 6, wherein the notification vibration unit is provided with a vibration source separately from the vibration source.   The notification vibration unit first performs notification vibration in a frequency range in which the vibration sensation occurs in response to an instruction signal received by the short-range communication unit, and the notification vibration is transmitted to the sound signal generated by the vibration source based on the sound data. The notification device according to claim 6, wherein the reason why the notification vibration has occurred can be confirmed by cartilage conduction based on the audio data by switching to vibration in a frequency range.   The notification device according to claim 1, wherein the instruction signal is an incoming signal indicating that there is an incoming call to a mobile phone.   11. The notification device according to claim 10, wherein the instruction signal includes information of a communication partner who has received an incoming call, and the voice data includes an announcement of the communication partner. A storage unit that stores a plurality of audio data in advance, a vibration source that vibrates for cartilage conduction, a near field communication unit that receives an instruction signal from a mobile phone, and an instruction signal received by the near field communication unit A control unit that selects corresponding audio data stored in the storage unit and vibrates the vibration source in a frequency range of an audio signal for cartilage conduction according to the selected audio data, and the instruction When the signal is an incoming signal indicating that there is an incoming call to the mobile phone and includes information on the communication partner who has received the incoming call, and the instruction signal includes information on the communication partner specified in advance Is a notification device that can be attached to a human body, wherein the vibration source is not vibrated even when the incoming signal is received from a mobile phone.   13. The instruction signal includes information on whether the incoming call is a call or mail, and the voice data includes an announcement on whether the incoming call is a call or mail. The notification device according to any one of the above.   The instruction signal includes information indicating that the battery of the mobile phone is in a low battery state, and the voice data includes an announcement indicating that the battery of the mobile phone is in a low battery state. Item 14. The notification device according to any one of items 1 to 13.   15. The instruction signal includes information indicating that the mobile phone is out of a telephone communication range, and the voice data includes an announcement indicating that the mobile phone is out of a telephone communication range. The notification device according to any one of the above.