JPH09233223A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain communication selectively with an opposite party whose speech is desired with priority through a simple operation by using a password validation means so as to select a valid password among plural passwords. SOLUTION: When a call comes to a PHS terminal equipment 18, a CPU 36 recognizes a position (e.g. in the vicinity of a headquarters being a destination of employment, in the vicinity of a company installation other than the head quarters, or in the vicinity of its own house or the like) of its own equipment by recognizing an identification number of a base station 16. The CPU 36 reads a selection mode including the identification number the same as the recognized identification and selects some passwords from a password storage section 52 based on the recognized selection mode. The CPU 36 sets a connection method of a communication channel based on the password and the caller identification number. That is, the CPU 36 sends a message such as 'Unfortunately this phone call cannot be connected', 'Now not available of phone communication. Please leave your message' or 'Please wait for a moment, your phone call is being connected'.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device such as a telephone, and more particularly to a communication device capable of switching a connection method of a line according to the setting of an identification code.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Personal Handy-phone System (P
With the spread of HS) and mobile phones, users can communicate with anyone anytime, anywhere. The outline of such PHS will be described. First, FIG.
The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

A large number of public telephones 12 and ordinary telephones 14 are connected to the local exchange 2 via subscriber lines. PH
Similarly, the S connection device 10 is connected to the local exchange 2 via the subscriber line. A plurality of base stations 16 are connected to the PHS connection device 10. The base station 16 can communicate with a plurality of PHS terminals 18 via wireless communication. The local exchange 2 is connected to other local exchanges 3 via the inter-exchanges 4 and 5. The PHS service control station 6 is connected to a number of local exchanges 2 and 3 by a common line signaling network. The general subscriber telephone 13 is also connected to the other local exchanges 3.

In the base station 16, a PHS connection device 10 is provided.
A transmission / reception unit 20 that communicates with the CP and a CP that performs various controls
TD that performs signal conversion for wireless communication with U22
An MA / TDD processing unit 24, an antenna unit 26 for performing wireless transmission and reception, and a storage device 28 are provided. The transmission / reception unit 20 is connected to the PHS connection device 10. The antenna unit 26 includes a TDMA / TDD processing unit 24.
It is connected to the. Transmitter / receiver 20, CPU 22, T
The DMA / TDD processing unit 24 and the storage device 28 are connected via a bus. The CPU 22 controls various operations according to programs stored in an area (not shown) of the storage device 28, and analyzes and generates signals transmitted / received from the transmission / reception unit 20 and the antenna unit 26.

Inside the PHS terminal 18, a TD for receiving a signal transmitted from the base station 16 and for converting a signal for wireless communication with an antenna unit 30 for wirelessly transmitting the signal.
The MA / TDD processing unit 32, a storage device 34 that stores various data, a CPU 36 that performs various controls, a speaker 38 that converts a signal into voice, a microphone 40 that converts a voice into a signal, and a user stores data. A keyboard 42 for inputting is provided. Inside the storage device 34,
An encryption key 50 used for maintaining the confidential communication performance of wireless communication is stored.

The antenna section 30 is connected to the TDMA / TDD processing section 32. TDMA / TDD processing unit 32
A storage device 34, a CPU 36, a speaker 38,
The microphone 40 and the keyboard 42 are connected via a bus. The CPU 36 controls various operations according to a program stored in an area (not shown) in the storage device 34.

Next, referring to FIG. 15, a wireless communication method of PHS will be described. This is the TD of the base station 16.
MA / TDD processing unit 24 and TDM of PHS terminal 18
It also explains a signal conversion method in the A / TDD processing unit 32.

As shown in FIG. 15, one cycle (hereinafter referred to as a frame) of 5 ms is time-divided into eight blocks (hereinafter referred to as slots). Of these, four slots indicated by # 1T to # 4T are allocated to transmission (called downlink) from the base station 16 to the PHS terminal 18, and four slots indicated by # 1R to # 4R are allocated from the PHS terminal 18 to the base station 16. To be transmitted to (called upstream). Further, the slots indicated by # 1T and # 1R are called control channels, and the other slots are used as communication channels. Since PHS communicates with each other,
One channel is required for communication in each direction. That is, in the communication method with the above configuration, three communication channels can be secured for one base station 16.

Each slot has 240 slots, as shown in FIG.
It is defined to output a data (bit) string composed of bits. It is to be noted that the meaning of each bit is defined according to various states.

Such an access method and a transmission method are called a TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) method and a TDD (Time Division Duplex) method. A mechanism for converting a voice signal or the like into a signal of the above specifications or a signal of the above specifications into a voice signal corresponds to the TDMA / TDD processing unit.

A specific procedure for making a call from the general subscriber telephone 13 to the PHS terminal 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

From the general subscriber telephone 13 to the desired PHS terminal 1
The telephone number of 8 is dialed (S120). The local exchange 3 receives this telephone number and recognizes that it is the telephone number of the PHS terminal. Then, the local exchange 3 inquires of the PHS service control station 6 about the location information of the PHS terminal 18 of this telephone number (S121). The PHS service control station 6 searches the location information of the PHS terminal 18 based on the telephone number sent from the local exchange 3 and sends this location information to the local exchange 3 (S122). Local exchange 3
Connects the communication line to the PHS connection device 10 to which the base station 16 capable of wireless communication with the PHS terminal 18 is connected based on the position information (S123). The PHS connecting device 10 instructs the PHS terminal 18 to make a call to the base station 16 capable of wireless communication (S124). Base station 16
Using the control channel (# 1T) described above,
A call is made to the S terminal 18 (S125). here,
When the PHS terminal 18 responds, the call is started and the billing process is performed (S126).

Since such a PHS terminal is small and lightweight and performs wireless communication, it can be carried anywhere as long as wireless communication is possible. Therefore, it has become possible to maintain telephone contact with anyone, anywhere, anytime, and information exchange has dramatically improved.

Next, a method of setting the position information of the PHS terminal used in step S122 will be described with reference to FIG.

The base station 16 periodically transmits the identification number assigned to each base station using the control channel (S130). PHS terminal 1 capable of communicating with base station 16
8 receives this (S131). Then, it is compared with the identification number of the base station stored in an area (not shown) of the storage device 34 (S132). Here, if the numbers are the same (Yes), the PHS terminal has not moved, and the process ends without doing anything. If the numbers are different (N
o), since the PHS terminal 18 has moved, the PHS terminal 18
Transmits a position registration request signal using the control channel (S133). The PHS terminal 1 receives the position registration signal.
8 identification signals are also included. When the base station 16 receives the position registration request signal, the base station 16 gives one communication channel to the PHS terminal. The subsequent communication is performed using the communication channel.

The base station 16 transmits a position registration signal to the PHS service control station 6 via the PHS connection device 10 (S134). The PHS terminal 1 receives the position registration signal.
8 identification signal and the identification number of the base station 16 are included.
The PHS service control station 6 corrects the position information stored in the storage device (not shown) based on the position registration signal (S135). When the correction is completed, the PHS service control station 6 transmits a signal indicating registration completion (S136).
The base station 16 transmits a signal indicating this registration completion. P
When the HS terminal 18 receives the signal indicating the completion of registration,
The identification number of the base station stored in an area (not shown) of the storage device 34 is rewritten to the identification number of the base station 16 (S13).
7). Then, the communication channel is released, and the process ends.

By performing such an operation, the PHS
The PHS service control station 6 can instantly grasp the position of the terminal. This mechanism allows telephone contact anywhere, anytime, with anyone.

However, since it is possible to make telephone contact with anyone, anywhere, anytime, there is a case where a telephone call comes in, for example, during an interview with a customer or in a situation where the user cannot release the hand because of an urgent need. Not only is this annoying to the user himself, but it also causes annoyance to other people in the surrounding area because the bell notifying the incoming call continues to ring. In addition, although it has become a social problem these days, prank calls and the like have not been interrupted and it is necessary to respond to them.

In order to deal with such a situation, one of the methods conventionally proposed is Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-121555.
There is a method as described in the specification. An outline of this method will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the configuration of the conventional apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. The telephone device 100 is a telephone connected to a general telephone line. Inside the telephone device 100, an interface 102 connected to a telephone line, a CPU 104 that performs various controls, a microphone 106 that converts a voice into a signal, a speaker 108 that converts a signal into a voice, and a telephone line are transmitted. A recording device 110 for recording a message on the calling side and a storage device 112 are configured. These are connected via a bus 114. An identification number storage unit 120 and a message storage unit 122 are configured inside the storage device 112.

The CPU 104 operates according to a program stored in an area (not shown) of the storage device 112 and can perform various controls. For example, a signal sent through a telephone line is output as voice through the speaker 108, or a voice converted into a signal is transmitted through the microphone 106 to the telephone line. It is also possible to process the data stored in the storage device 112.

Next, the specific operation of the conventional apparatus will be described with reference to FIG.

When the CPU 104 of the telephone device 100 identifies that there is an incoming call, it calls a message stored in the message storage section 122 in the storage device 112 and sends it to the telephone line. It should be noted that this message contains the content requesting the input of the password. When the calling side receives this message, it will enter the password according to the contents of the message. CPU10
4 receives the password input by the calling side (S10).
1). The CPU 104 compares the password input in S101 with the identification number stored in the identification number storage unit 120, and determines whether an appropriate password has been input (S102). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the input password and the identification number match. If they match, it is determined that a proper password has been entered. Will be done.

If it is determined that the input password is not appropriate (No), the CPU 104 calls the second message stored in the message storage unit 122 and sends it to the telephone line (S103). ). This second message contains the content that asks for the input of the message because the person himself / herself cannot answer the telephone but can record the message of the caller. When the calling side inputs a message, the CPU 104 records and saves this message in the recording device 110 (S104). Then, it is determined whether or not the line is disconnected (S105), and when the line is disconnected (YES), a series of processing is ended. S1
If the line is not disconnected at 05, the procedure returns to S104 and recording is continued.

When it is determined in S102 that the password is appropriate (YES), the CPU 104 causes the telephone device 10 to operate.
The bell configured in the area (not shown) within 0 is rung. As a result, the user of the telephone device 100 is notified that an incoming call has been received (S106). The CPU 104 counts the number of times the bell is rung and determines whether the bell is rung a preset number of times (S107). If not ringing a predetermined number of times (No), it is determined whether the recipient has answered the call (S108). When the call is answered (YES), normal call processing is performed (S109). Then, it is determined whether or not the line is disconnected (S110),
When disconnected (YES), a series of processing is ended. S107
If the bell rings a predetermined number of times (YES), S10
Proceeding to step 3, the recording operation as described above is executed. S
If there is no response to the call at 108 (No), S106
Return to step and ring the bell again. When the line is not disconnected in S110 (No), the call processing in S109 is continued.

By such a method, for a special call in which the identification number (password) of the called side is recognized,
It is possible to guarantee a normal call by notifying the called party that there is an incoming call, and for an unspecified large number of other calls, for example, by recording a message, the called party can be called. You can reject a normal call with. That is, by identifying the identification number of the outgoing call, it is possible to judge whether the incoming call is important, and only the important call can be notified to the incoming call. Can be resolved.

[0027]

By the way, a portable telephone such as PHS is used in various situations. Also,
Since this PHS is a relatively inexpensive system, it is widely used not only in the business field but also in general households.
The situations in which it will be used will vary widely.

That is, as the situation changes, the meaning of important information also changes, and the person with whom one wishes to keep in contact also changes. Specifically, if you are in a general business, you want to keep a call with a person who is related to your work, but make sure that only customers can contact you during important meetings. It can be seen that there are different demands depending on various circumstances, such as wanting to keep up or giving priority to contact from friends when returning to home.

However, there is no conventional apparatus that can appropriately and easily meet such ever-changing demands.

By resetting the called party's identification number (password) every time the status of use changes,
It is possible to secure a call with the communication partner according to each situation. For example, the work-related communication partner is informed of the identification number A, and the private communication partner is informed of the identification number B. Set the identification number of the called communication device to the identification number A during work,
It can be seen that a call to the desired communication partner can be secured by resetting the identification number B when the work is finished.

However, since the user inputs the identification number again by hand, an input error may occur, and there is a risk that desired settings cannot be made. Moreover, the act of resetting the settings may be forgotten. That is, the above method cannot reliably guarantee the execution of the operation desired by the user. In addition, the operation is complicated and not preferable.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication apparatus capable of selectively communicating with a party who wants to prioritize a call by a simple operation. . Another object of the present invention is to provide a communication device that can reliably perform such an operation.

[0033]

In order to achieve this object, a communication device according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a receiving means for receiving an identification code input through a communication line, and a password for storing a preset password. The password storage means stores a plurality of passwords, and at least one of the plurality of passwords stored in the password storage means. And a connection setting means for setting the connection method of the communication line based on the password validated by the password validation means and the identification code received by the receiving means. .

In such a communication device, the password to be validated by the password validation means can be selected from a plurality of passwords, so that the password of the communication device can be selected by an easy operation. Further, here, the selected password and the received identification code are compared to set the connection method of the communication line. Therefore, the connection method corresponds to the password validated by the password validation means. That is, since the connection method of the communication line can be set by an easy operation, the connection method of the communication line can be set according to the usage status of the communication device.

The communication device according to a second aspect of the invention is different from the configuration of the communication device according to the first aspect in that it further comprises position detection means for detecting the position of the communication device, and the password validation means comprises:
The password is validated based on the position information detected by the position detecting means.

Such a communication device can determine the usage status of the communication device by utilizing the position information of the communication device. That is, if it is the position information near the company, it can be determined that it is being used for business, and if it is the position information near the home, it can be determined that it is being used for a private use. Based on such a judgment, the desired password is validated and the communication line connection method is set, so that the desired communication line connection method can be set without requiring the user to perform complicated operations. .

Further, in the communication apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the communication apparatus according to the second aspect, the password validation means stores the correspondence between the position information detected by the position detection means and the password. Correspondence relation storage means, and a correspondence relation comparison means for comparing the position information detected by the position detection means with the information stored in the correspondence relation storage means, and according to the comparison result of the correspondence relation comparison means, And a correspondence correction means for correcting the information stored in the correspondence storage means.

In such a communication device, the correspondence between the position information and the password is stored in the correspondence storing means, and the position information detected by the position detecting means and the information stored in the correspondence storing means are stored in the correspondence comparing means. By comparing, the desired password can be validated. Furthermore, since the information stored in the correspondence storage means can be corrected by the correspondence correction means, the relationship desired by the user can be obtained.

Further, the correspondence correction means can make a correction based on the comparison result of the correspondence comparison means.
That is, when it is recognized as a place such as a newly visited place where the correspondence between the position information and the password has not yet been set, this correspondence can be newly set. Therefore, while the user is using this communication device,
Since the relationship between the location information and the password can be identified, the troublesomeness of setting the correspondence relationship is reduced.

Further, the communication device according to claim 4 is the same as the communication device according to claim 1 except that the current month, day, day of the week,
The password validation means validates the password on the basis of the time information detected by the date / time detection means.

Such a communication device can judge the usage status of the communication device by utilizing the time information. That is, it can be determined that it is being used for private purposes on Saturdays and Sundays, or that it is being used for business from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. Since the connection method of the communication line is set by using the password validated based on such a judgment, it becomes possible to set the connection method of the desired communication line without requiring the user to perform a complicated operation. .

The communication device according to a fifth aspect of the invention is different from the communication device according to the fourth aspect in that the communication device further includes a schedule storage means for storing a schedule of a user of the communication device.
The password validation means validates the password based on the time information detected by the date / time detection means and the schedule content stored in the schedule storage means.

Since the connection method of the communication line can be set based on the schedule item set by the user, it is possible to cope with various changes of the user without requiring the user to perform a new and complicated operation. The connection method of the communication line can be set.

A communication device according to a sixth aspect is the same as the communication device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.
The apparatus further comprises setting characteristic storage means for storing the setting characteristic of the connection setting means, and setting characteristic correction means for correcting the setting characteristic stored in the setting characteristic storage means based on the identification code received by the receiving means.

In such a communication device, the setting characteristic for determining the connection method of the communication circuit is stored in the setting characteristic storing means. Therefore, by correcting the stored contents of the setting characteristic storing means, the setting desired by the user can be made. Can be a method. Further, the setting characteristic correction means for making this correction can make the correction based on the identification code received by the receiving means. That is, it becomes possible to set the communication circuit connection method of the communication device based on the identification code desired by the sender to be transmitted to such a communication device.

For example, if the number of communication devices that require such identification code setting increases, there will be as many passwords as there are communication devices. The sender who wants to communicate with such a communication device needs to remember the number of passwords. The more information that can be stored,
It is also very difficult for the sender.

Since the communication device can modify the connection characteristic of the communication circuit based on the identification signal received by the receiving means, it can accept the use of the identification signal desired by the sender. When performing communication with such a communication device, the sender can use a desired identification code, so that the sender does not need to make complicated settings and can easily use the identification code.

A communication device according to a seventh aspect is the same as the communication device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects.
And a message transmitting unit for transmitting the message selected by the message selecting unit, and a message selecting unit for transmitting the message selected by the message selecting unit. The selection is made based on the connection setting means.

Such a communication device can select an appropriate message according to the connection of various communication circuits and can send the selected message. It is possible to easily inform what state this communication device is in. That is, the communication device can be easily used by the sender side.

[0050]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. still,
The same components as those of FIG. 14 described in the related art are designated by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Inside the PHS terminal 18, a TD for receiving signals transmitted from the base station 16 and for converting signals for wireless communication with an antenna unit 30 for wirelessly transmitting the signals.
The MA / TDD processing unit 32, a storage device 34 that stores various data, a CPU 36 that performs various controls, a speaker 38 that converts a signal into voice, a microphone 40 that converts a voice into a signal, and a user stores data. A keyboard 42 for inputting, and a mode key 44 for setting a control mode of the PHS terminal 18 (including selection modes A to C described later)
And a recording device 46 for recording a voice signal. Inside the storage device 34, an encryption key 50 used for maintaining confidential communication performance of wireless communication, a password storage unit 52 as a password storage unit, a message storage unit 54 as a message storage unit, and a correspondence storage unit. A position identification storage unit 56 as means is configured.

The antenna section 30 is connected to the TDMA / TDD processing section 32. TDMA / TDD processing unit 32
A storage device 34, a CPU 36, a speaker 38,
Microphone 40, keyboard 42, mode key 44,
The recording device 46 is connected via a bus. CPU3
6 can perform various operation controls according to a program (not shown) stored in the storage device 34.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

When the PHS terminal 18 receives a call, the CPU 3
6 recognizes the position of its own device (PHS terminal 18) by identifying the base station as shown in the conventional example (S
1). It should be noted that this operation is performed in the step S137 of the conventional example shown in FIG.
It may be performed by referring to the identification number of the base station stored in an area (not shown) in the storage device 34.
Incidentally, this procedure corresponds to the position detecting means. The identification number of this base station corresponds to the position information of the present invention.

Then, the CPU 36 selects a password based on the position information obtained in S1 (S2). This procedure operates as follows. The position identification storage unit 56
It has a structure as shown in FIG.
Several identification numbers are associated with C to C, respectively. That is, the CPU 36 reads the selection mode including the identification number that is the same as the identification number recognized in S1. According to the example of FIG. 3, for example, when the identification number 123456 is recognized in S1, the CPU 36 recognizes it as the selection mode A, and when the identification number 987654 is recognized in S1, the CPU 36 recognizes it as the selection mode C. Further, when there is no corresponding identification signal stored in the position identification storage unit 56, a correction mode described later is entered.

Each identification number stored in A of FIG.
For example, it is the identification number of the base station installed near the head office of the user's place of work, and similarly, each identification number stored in B is for the base station installed near the company facility other than the head office. The identification number is stored in C, and the identification number of the base station installed near the home is stored. That is, the identification numbers stored in the areas corresponding to the respective selection modes form a group that shares some information according to the position.

Here, the CPU 36 selects some passwords from the password storage unit 52 based on the recognized selection mode. The password storage unit 52 is configured as shown in FIG. 4, and several passwords are associated with each of the selection modes A to C. That is, when the selection mode A is selected, 4567 is selected as the password I and 456 * is selected as the password II. In other modes, the passwords shown in FIG. 4 are selected. here,*
Is a symbol indicating that any number from 0 to 9 is acceptable. Also, all is a symbol indicating that all numerical values are recognized as passwords.

By performing such an operation in step S2, the password I and password II can be selected. Such an operation corresponds to the password selection means.

Returning to FIG. 1, the description of the operation after step S2 will be continued.

The CPU 36 calls out a message stored in an area (not shown) of the message storage unit 54 and sends it (S3). This message contains the content prompting the caller to enter the identification number. When the calling party inputs the identification number in response to this message, the CP
The U 36 receives this and stores it in an area (not shown) of the storage device 34 (S4). This operation corresponds to the receiving means.

The CPU 36 sets the connection method of the communication line based on the password I and password II selected in step S2 and the identification number received in step S4. That is, if the identification number corresponds to the password I, the connection mode I is set. If the identification number does not correspond to the password I but the password II, the connection mode II is set. Otherwise, the connection mode III is set (S5). This operation corresponds to the connection setting means.

Each connection mode is the following communication circuit connection method.

When the connection mode III is determined in S5 (mode III), the CPU 36 causes the message storage unit 54
Select Message III stored in. The message storage unit 54 is configured as shown in FIG. 5, and stores the selection mode and the message in association with each other. The message corresponding to the selection mode selected in S5 corresponding to the connection setting means is selected (S6). Incidentally, this operation corresponds to one of the message selecting means. Then, this message is transmitted (S7). Incidentally, this operation corresponds to one of the message transmitting means. Then, the process ends.

That is, the connection mode III is a communication line connection method in which the communication circuit is disconnected after waiting for the transmission of the message "This telephone cannot be connected."

When the connection mode II is determined in S5 (mode II), the CPU 36 selects the message II stored in the message storage unit 54 (S8). This operation also corresponds to one of the message selecting means. Then, the message selected in S8 is transmitted (S9). This operation also corresponds to one of the message transmitting means. Incidentally, this message is a content prompting the calling side to record a message, for example, "I cannot answer the telephone right now, so please record the message."

Then, the CPU 36 controls the recording device 46 to record the transmitted audio signal (S10). CP
U36 always determines whether or not the line is disconnected (S
11). If the line is not disconnected in S11 (N
o), return to S10 and continue recording. When it is determined in S11 that the disconnection has been made (Yes), the processing ends.

That is, the connection mode II is a communication line connection method in which a message on the calling side is recorded by a recording device.

When the connection mode I is determined in S5 (mode I), the CPU 36 selects the message I stored in the message storage unit 54 (S12). This operation also corresponds to the message selecting means. Then, the message selected in S12 is transmitted (S13). This operation also corresponds to the message transmitting means. It should be noted that this message has, for example, the content of "I will connect the phone, so please wait for a while", and the content of waiting for a while.

The CPU 36 rings a bell (not shown) of the PHS terminal 18 to notify the user of the PHS terminal 18 that an incoming call has arrived (S14). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of times the bell rings has reached a predetermined number (S15).
If the number of times has not reached the predetermined number (No), it is determined whether the PHS terminal 18 has responded. That is, it is determined whether or not the hook is off-hook (S16). If a response is received (Yes), normal call processing is started (S17). Then, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the line is disconnected (S18), and when the line is disconnected (Yes
s), the process ends.

Here, if there is no response even if the bell is sounded a predetermined number of times in step S15 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S8. That is, the connection mode II is entered. Step S
If there is no response at 16 (No), the procedure returns to S14, and the bell notifying the incoming call is continuously rung. Furthermore, if the line is not disconnected in step S18 (No),
The call processing in S17 is repeated.

That is, the connection mode I is a connection method of a communication line capable of performing a normal call processing.

The present invention is not limited to the automatic switching of the selection modes A to C as described above. For example, the selection mode may be switched according to the intention of the user by operating the mode key 44. That is, the mode key 44 is provided with a switch corresponding to each of the selection modes A to C in a region (not shown). By setting the mode key 44 to the desired selection mode, the user can
The desired selection mode can be set anywhere.

The following effects can be expected by carrying out the configuration and operation as described above. First, for example, an important contact is notified of the identification number of 4567, and other persons involved in the work are notified of the identification number of 4560. In addition, the private party will be notified of the identification number 7777.

During normal work, the mode key 44
When the selection mode is set to B by the operation of, the call with the person concerned with work who recognizes the identification number 4567 or 4560 is secured, and the other communication partner records the message. be able to. Also, if you do not want to accept a call, such as when you are visiting a customer, you can set the selection mode to A, and 456 of the people involved in the work
You can only secure calls to those who know the 7 important identification number, and call other people with a message to record messages.

When the work is finished, the selection mode is set to C, so that the call with the private contact can be secured during the private period, and the message can be recorded for the others.

As described above, since the password is selected according to the situation of the user of the PHS terminal, it becomes possible to make a telephone contact according to the user's position.

The password can also be selected based on the position information of the base station, as shown in steps S1 and S2 of the above-mentioned embodiment. That is, if you know the identification number of the base station near the company,
The selection mode B is set. Further, when the identification number of the base station near the head office is recognized, the selection mode A is set, and when the identification number of the base station near the home is recognized, the selection mode is set to C. be able to. In this way, by detecting the position of the PHS terminal and selecting the password based on this position information, the user himself does not need to switch the password selection one by one. That is, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the operation becomes simple and the desired operation cannot be performed due to forgetting to change the password.

Furthermore, by allowing a plurality of passwords to be set, it is possible to properly use various measures such as normal call, recorded message, and call rejection.

As described above, various correspondences (communication circuit connection method) can be taken with respect to various communication partners according to the situation of the user. This means that the called party, who was always passive, will be able to voluntarily select the calling party.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the correction mode mentioned in the above-mentioned step S2 will be described. First, the identification number of the base station is received (S20). This is S1 in FIG.
The procedure is the same as that of step 1 and corresponds to the position detecting means. Here, it is assumed that the identified position information is a signal of 777777, for example. Then, it is compared with the identification number stored in the position identification storage unit 56 which is the correspondence storage means as described above (S21). This operation corresponds to the correspondence comparison means. Since the identification number as shown in FIG. 3 is stored in the position identification storage unit 56, it is determined in S21 that it does not apply, and thereafter, the correction mode described above is entered (No). First, the CPU
36 sounds an alarm (not shown) to inform the user that he is in an unregistered position. The user sets a desired selection mode via the keyboard 42. That is, the selection mode C is set for a private place, and the selection mode B is set for a place related to work (S22). Then, the CPU 36 writes the identification number of the base station received in S20 in the area of the position identification storage unit 56 corresponding to the selection mode selected in S22 (S2).
3). For example, if the selection mode B is set in S22,
The position identification storage unit 56 will be modified to the state shown in FIGS. The steps S22 and S23 correspond to the correspondence correction means.

If there is a corresponding identification number in S21 (Yes), the steps S22 and S23 are not performed.

By performing such an operation, the following effects can be obtained. The PHS terminal always identifies the current location information and determines whether or not the location is where the selection mode has already been set. When the user comes to a place not already set, the setting of the selection mode can be automatically requested, so that the user can always set the selection mode desired by the user regardless of where he is. In addition, since the place once set is stored and saved, it is necessary to set only once for one place, and the user's operation does not become so complicated.

When the correction mode frequently occurs, such as when the PHS terminal of the present invention is newly purchased, the following operation may be performed. For example, the mode key 44 is used to set the continuous registration mode. This includes a procedure of selecting one of the selection modes in advance. When the continuous registration mode is set, the setting of the selection mode in S22 is omitted. In S23, S20
The position identification storage unit 56 is based on the identification number received in step S1 and the selection mode registered when the continuous registration mode is set.
To correct.

By carrying out such an operation, the user can naturally set the position identification storage section 56 only by walking around the area in which the desired selection mode is to be set, and the complexity of the user's operation is reduced. It will be reduced more.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

The PHS terminal 18 includes a display unit 62 for visually displaying characters and symbols, and a calendar circuit 64 including a clock as a date / time detecting means. Further, inside the storage device 34, a schedule management storage unit 60 as a schedule storage unit, a schedule item correspondence table 53 as a password storage unit, and a connection method storage unit 55 as a setting characteristic storage unit are configured. There is. A TDMA / TDD processing unit 32, a storage device 34,
The CPU 36, the speaker 38, the microphone 40, the keyboard 42, the mode key 44, the recording device 46, the display unit 62, and the calendar circuit 64 are connected via a bus.

Next, the schedule management storage unit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The schedule management storage unit 60 stores predetermined schedule items in a storage area formed by date and time. For example, in the example of FIG. 9, it can be seen that a golf schedule is scheduled for April 24 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Next, the schedule item correspondence table 53 as a password storage means will be described with reference to FIG. The schedule item correspondence table 53 stores the connection order as a password and the correspondence between various schedule items. That is, it can be seen that the management conference and the presentation are assigned the password indicating the connection order I, and the golf and the party are assigned the password indicating the connection order III.

Next, the connection method storage unit 55 as the setting characteristic storage means will be described with reference to FIG. The connection method storage unit 55 stores a correspondence relationship between various connection orders as passwords and telephone numbers as identification numbers received by the receiving means. That is, the connection method storage unit 55 is referred to by referring to the connection order set as the password.
The storage method is searched, and the connection method of the communication line is set depending on whether or not the telephone number of the calling side received by the receiving means is included.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

When the PHS terminal 18 receives a call, the CPU 3
6 checks the time of the calendar circuit 64 and recognizes the current date and time (S30). This corresponds to the date and time detecting means.
The CPU 36 searches the schedule management storage unit 60 based on the time information detected in S30. Then, the schedule item corresponding to that time is recognized (S31).
For example, if it is 1:00 pm on April 24, the schedule item of golf will be recognized. Then, the schedule item correspondence table 53 based on the schedule item
And set the connection order as a password (S
32). That is, in this example, the connection order III is set as the password. Incidentally, this procedure corresponds to the password selecting means.

Subsequently, the CPU 36 identifies the telephone number of the calling side. This may be identified by requiring the caller to enter the caller's telephone number and receiving that input (S
33). This procedure corresponds to the receiving means. Also, the telephone number of the calling side corresponds to the identification code. Then, the connection method storage unit 55 is searched by referring to the connection order as the password and the telephone number of the calling side as the identification code. Then, the connection method is set (S34). This setting may be performed by the following method. For example, it is assumed that the smaller the value of the connection order, the higher the priority. At this time, S32
It is also possible to allow only the telephone numbers given in the connection method storage unit 55 to have a connection order equal to or higher than the connection order as the password given in. That is, when the connection order III is set, 1 shown in FIG.
Only calls from one phone number may be selectively received, and calls from other phone numbers may be disconnected. A detailed description of the method of connecting the communication line has been given in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated. Incidentally, S34 corresponds to the connection setting means.

By performing such an operation, the following effects are obtained. First, based on the schedule set by the user, the other party to call can be selected, so that when the user does not want to receive an important call, he / she does not need to receive it. Further, since this switching is performed based on the schedule, it is possible to appropriately adapt to the various changing situations of the user.

Further, since the telephone number of the calling side is used as the identification number, the calling side does not have to hesitate which identification number should be input. That is, the calling side does not need to be aware of the password of the called side.

Next, the procedure for registering the telephone number as the identification number of the calling side in the PHS terminal will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the user of the PHS terminal 18 makes a call from here to make a call with a desired party.
Call the other party as phone X. The PHS terminal 18 requests the telephone X to register the identification number by a predetermined operation (S40). The identification number is input from the telephone X in response to the request (S41). This procedure corresponds to the receiving means. After that, the keyboard of the PHS terminal 18 is used to set the connection order of the telephone X desired by the user (S42). S41
The stored content of the connection method storage unit 55 is corrected based on the identification number obtained in step S42 and the connection order input in step S42 (step S4).
3). That is, the identification number obtained in S41 is added to the area corresponding to the connection order input in S42 of the connection method storage unit 55. It should be noted that this procedure serves as setting characteristic correction means.

By performing such an operation, it is understood that the calling party can set the desired identification number, and the operability for the calling party is improved. Further, in the above method, the user of the PHS terminal 18 only sets the connection order corresponding to the identification number input by the calling side, and does not operate the identification number of the calling side. In other words, even for the user of the PHS terminal 18, the identification number of the calling side can be kept confidential.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the telephone number of the calling side is taken as an example of the identification number for explanation.
It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this.
Further, although the above embodiment has been described as being embodied as a telephone, the present invention can be applied to a personal computer, a portable information terminal, a FAX, a document processing device, or the like having a communication function. In addition to the wireless transmission system, a wire transmission system can be used for the communication transmission line. Regarding the signal format for communication, it can be adopted for both digital and analog. In particular, if the wireless transmission system is adopted, not only the time-division multiplexing system but also the code-division multiplexing system, so-called spread spectrum system can be adopted from the viewpoint that the number of channels can be expected to increase.

In short, it can be applied to general equipment having a communication function. Of course, the advantages of the present invention are great if it is a portable device.

[0100]

With the above-described structure and operation, the communication device according to the first aspect can select a password to be validated by the password validation means from a plurality of passwords, so that it can be easily operated. You can select a password for the communication device. Further, the connection method of the communication line is set by comparing the selected password with the received identification code, so that the connection method corresponds to the password validated by the password validation means. That is, since the communication line connection method can be set by an easy operation, the communication line connection method can be set according to the usage status of the communication device.

Further, the communication device according to the second aspect can judge the usage status of the communication device by utilizing the position information of the communication device. That is, if it is the position information near the company, it can be determined that it is being used for business, and if it is the position information near the home, it can be determined that it is being used for a private use. Based on such a judgment, the desired password is validated and the communication line connection method is set, so that the desired communication line connection method can be set without requiring the user to perform complicated operations. .

The communication device according to a third aspect of the present invention stores the relationship between the position information and the password in the correspondence relationship storage means,
The desired password can be validated by comparing the position information detected by the position detection means with the information stored in the correspondence storage means by the correspondence comparison means. Furthermore, since the information stored in the correspondence storage means can be corrected by the correspondence correction means, the relationship desired by the user can be obtained.

Further, the correspondence correction means can make a correction based on the comparison result of the correspondence comparison means.
That is, when it is recognized as a place such as a newly visited place where the correspondence between the position information and the password has not yet been set, this correspondence can be newly set. Therefore, while the user is using this communication device,
Since the relationship between the location information and the password can be identified, the troublesomeness of setting the correspondence relationship is reduced.

Further, the communication device according to the fourth aspect can judge the usage status of the communication device based on the time information detected by the date / time detecting means. That is, it can be determined that it is being used for private purposes on Saturdays and Sundays, or that it is being used for business from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. Since the connection method of the communication line is set by using the password validated based on such a judgment, it becomes possible to set the connection method of the desired communication line without requiring the user to perform a complicated operation. .

Further, in the communication apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the method of connecting the communication line can be set based on the schedule item set by the user, so that the user is required to perform a new and complicated operation. Without, it is possible to set the connection method of the communication line corresponding to various changes of the user.

Further, the communication device according to the sixth aspect stores the setting characteristic which determines the connection method of the communication circuit in the setting characteristic storing means. Therefore, the communication characteristic can be used by correcting the stored content of the setting characteristic storing means. The setting method desired by the user can be adopted. Further, the setting characteristic correction means for making this correction can make the correction based on the identification code received by the receiving means. That is, it becomes possible to set the communication circuit connection method of the communication device based on the identification code desired by the sender to be transmitted to such a communication device.

For example, if the number of communication devices that require such identification code setting increases, there will be as many passwords as there are communication devices. The sender who wants to communicate with such a communication device needs to remember the number of passwords. The more information that can be stored,
It is also very difficult for the sender.

Since this communication device can modify the connection characteristics of the communication circuit based on the identification signal received by the receiving means, it is possible to accept the use of the identification signal desired by the sender. When performing communication with such a communication device, the sender can use a desired identification code, so that the sender does not need to make complicated settings and can easily use the identification code.

The communication device according to claim 7 selects an appropriate message according to the connection of various communication circuits,
Since this can be transmitted, it is possible to easily notify the sender who has transmitted to such a communication device of what state the communication device is in. That is, the communication device can be easily used by the sender side.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a position identification storage unit in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a password storage unit in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a message storage unit in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart diagram illustrating an operation in a correction mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a corrected position identification storage unit in a correction mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a schedule management storage unit in the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of a schedule item correspondence table in the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a connection method storage unit in the second embodiment example of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart diagram for explaining the operation of registering the identification signal of the calling side in the second embodiment example of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional PHS.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a communication method in PHS.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration in PHS communication.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart diagram for explaining an incoming call operation in the PHS.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a location registration operation in PHS.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional communication device.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the conventional communication device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 18 PHS terminal 34 Storage device 36 CPU 44 Mode key 46 Recording device 52 Password storage unit 53 Schedule item correspondence table 54 Message storage unit 55 Connection method storage unit 56 Position identification storage unit 60 Schedule management storage unit 64 Calendar circuit

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A communication device comprising: receiving means for receiving an identification code input through a communication line; password storing means for storing a preset password; and connection setting means for setting a connection method of the communication line. In the above, the password storage means stores a plurality of passwords, and a password validation means that validates at least one of the plurality of passwords stored in the password storage means, the connection setting means, A communication apparatus, wherein a connection method of the communication line is set based on a password validated by the password validation means and an identification code received by the reception means. 2. A position detecting means for detecting the position of the communication device is provided, and the password validating means validates the password based on the position information detected by the position detecting means. The communication device according to claim 1. 3. The password validation means includes a correspondence relationship storage means for storing a correspondence relationship between the position information detected by the position detection means and the password, and a position information and correspondence relationship detected by the position detection means. A correspondence relationship comparing means for comparing information stored in the means, and a correspondence relationship correcting means for modifying the information stored in the correspondence relationship storing means according to a comparison result of the correspondence relationship comparing means. The communication device according to claim 2, wherein 4. A date / time detecting means for detecting a date, a day of the week, a time, etc., wherein the password validating means validates the password based on time information detected by the date / time detecting means. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the communication device is a communication device. 5. A schedule storage means for storing a schedule of a user of the communication device, wherein the password validation means stores time information detected by the date and time detection means and contents stored in the schedule storage means. The communication device according to claim 4, wherein the password is validated based on the password. 6. A setting characteristic storage means for storing the setting characteristic of the connection setting means, and a setting characteristic for correcting the setting characteristic stored in the setting characteristic storage means in correspondence with an identification code received by the receiving means. 6. The communication device according to claim 1, further comprising a correction unit. 7. A message storage unit for storing a plurality of messages, a message selection unit for selecting a message stored in the message storage unit, and a message transmission unit for transmitting the message selected by the message selection unit. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the message selection unit selects a message based on an operation of the connection setting unit.