TWI396094B - Message display and reply system and method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Message display and reply system and method thereof

The present invention relates to a system for displaying and replying to a message and a method thereof, and more particularly to a system and method for processing a message display and reply of an incoming call message by a synchronization mechanism between a data processing device and a mobile communication device.

Generally speaking, during the meeting, in order to prevent the order of the meeting and the speaker from being disturbed, the participants will turn off the mobile phone. Or, in order not to miss an important call, set the phone to vibrate mode or silent mode.

However, when the mobile phone is set to the silent mode, the user may not be aware of the incoming call or the short message; if the mobile phone is set to the vibration mode, the user can determine whether the mobile phone receives the incoming call through the vibration mode. However, it may interfere with the conference, and even if you know the call or the SMS, you can't answer the call. The user can only wait for the rest time or the end of the agenda to reply, so the instant reply cannot be achieved.

Therefore, the present invention provides a system for displaying and responding to a message and a method for displaying and replying to a message. The user does not need to operate the mobile phone to answer the call, and can immediately know the incoming call message and immediately reply to solve the above problem.

One aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for displaying and replying to a message, which can display a call message received by the mobile communication device through the data processing device and reply to the message. In order to achieve the above categories, the method of the present invention comprises the following steps:

First, a data processing device synchronizes data with a mobile communication device.

Then, when the mobile communication device receives an incoming call message, the mobile communication device synchronously transmits the incoming call message to the data processing device.

Then, when the data processing device receives the incoming call message, the incoming call message is displayed on a display of the data processing device.

Finally, after the data processing device receives a response message from the user to edit the corresponding incoming call message, the data processing device transmits the reply message to the mobile communication device, and then sends the response message to the mobile communication device.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a message display and reply system capable of displaying an incoming call message received by a mobile communication device through a data processing device and replying to the message.

According to a specific embodiment, the system of the present invention includes a mobile communication device and a data processing device. And the data processing device synchronizes data with the mobile communication device.

The data processing device includes a display, a data transmission/reception unit, a processor, and an input unit. The processor is coupled to the data transmission/reception unit, the display, and the input unit. The processor controls the data transmission/reception unit to synchronously receive the incoming call message received by the mobile communication device, and controls the display to display the incoming call message.

The input unit receives a user input response message to one of the incoming call messages and transmits the reply message to the processor. After the processor transmits the reply message to the mobile communication device through the data transmission/reception unit, the mobile communication device transmits the reply message.

In summary, the message display and reply method and the message display and reply system of the present invention enable data processing devices (such as notebook computers) to simultaneously receive incoming call messages received by mobile communication devices (such as mobile phones) through data synchronization. . Further, the data processing device can display the message content of the incoming call message, and can input the reply message to the data processing device and transmit it through the mobile communication device.

Therefore, the mobile communication device of the present invention only needs to be electrically connected to the data processing device and synchronizes the data, and when the user uses the data processing device, not only can the daily operation be processed, but also the incoming call information received by the mobile communication device can be instantly grasped. And reply to the message immediately.

The advantages and spirit of the present invention will be further understood from the following detailed description of the invention.

At present, when the mobile phone is connected to the computer, it is only a function of data access and charging. If the phone is in the data connection state and receives a voice call, the user may not be able to answer the call. Therefore, if the mobile phone can be connected to the computer synchronously, the computer can directly display the incoming call notification or the content of the newsletter, and even further allow the user to reply to the message, which will not only affect the order of the meeting, but also prevent the user from missing the call or Newsletter, to achieve the effect of instant reply.

In order to satisfy the purpose of not interfering with the conference, the present invention provides a message display and reply system, which includes a data processing device and a mobile communication device. In order to make the embodiment more clear, the data processing device takes the notebook computer 30 as an example, and the mobile communication device takes the mobile phone 32 as an example, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.

1 is a functional block diagram of a message display and response system 1 according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a message display and response system 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the message display and reply system 1 includes a notebook computer 10 and a mobile phone 12, and the notebook computer 10 is connected to the mobile phone 12. In the specific embodiment, the notebook computer 10 is connected to the mobile phone 12 in a wired manner via a connection line 14. In practice, the notebook 10 can also be connected to the mobile phone 12 wirelessly.

Further, the notebook computer 10 includes a display 100, a data transmission/reception unit 102, a processor 104, and an input unit 106. The processor 104 is coupled to the data transmission/reception unit 102, the display 100, and the input unit 106. Further, the mobile phone 12 includes a processor 122, a display 120, a speaker 124, and a data transmission/reception unit 126, and the processor 122 is coupled to the display 120, the speaker 124, and the data transmission/reception unit 126, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 3 together, FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a message display and reply method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The following describes how the present invention displays the incoming call information received by the mobile phone 12 through the notebook computer 10 by the assistance of FIG. 1 to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the message display and reply method of the present invention may include the following steps:

First, step S50 is executed to synchronize the data of the notebook computer 10 with the mobile phone 12. As described above, the data transmission/reception unit 126 of the mobile phone 12 of the specific embodiment and the data transmission/reception unit 102 of the notebook computer 10 establish a communication channel, such as a universal sequence convergence, through the connection line 14 in a wired manner. Universal Serial Bus (USB) or other appropriate communication channel. After the mobile phone 12 and the notebook computer 10 establish a communication channel, the data can be synchronized through the synchronization software. For example, the synchronization software monitors the receipt and transmission of the email. If the mobile phone 12 receives the new email, the synchronization software of the mobile phone 12 and the notebook computer 10 cooperates to update the new email received by the mobile phone 12. (Transfer) to the notebook computer 10.

The message display and reply system 1 of the present invention receives and displays the incoming call information received by the mobile phone 12 through the notebook computer 10. Therefore, the mobile phone 12 can prompt the user without vibrating or emitting a sound. In other words, after step S30, the processor 122 of the mobile phone 12 controls the speaker 124 to lower a preset volume or turn off the speaker 124. In this way, after the user electrically connects the mobile phone 12 to the notebook computer 10, the mobile phone 12 automatically reduces the speaker volume or turns off the speaker, so that the user does not need to pay attention to whether the mobile phone 12 turns off the incoming call ringtone.

In addition, when the mobile phone 12 is synchronized with the notebook computer 10, the user may not need to have the mobile phone 12 automatically enter the message synchronization mode of the present invention (that is, the user does not need to have the notebook computer 10 receive and display the mobile phone 12 simultaneously. Received call message). In order to allow the user to decide whether to let the mobile phone 12 enter the message synchronization mode of the present invention, after step S50 and before step S52, the message display and reply method of the present invention further includes the following steps: the display 120 of the mobile phone 12 displays "whether or not The dialog box for executing the message synchronization mode is waited for the "confirm" command or the "cancel" command; then, if the mobile phone 12 receives the "confirm" command, the subsequent step S52 is executed.

Moreover, in practice, after the mobile phone receives the confirmation command corresponding to the "message synchronization mode", the processor 122 of the mobile phone 12 controls the speaker 124 to lower a preset volume or turn off the speaker 124.

Next, in step S52, the mobile phone 12 receives the incoming call message, and the processor 104 of the notebook computer 10 synchronously receives the incoming call message from the data transmission/reception unit 126 of the mobile phone 12 through the data transmission/reception unit 102. The data transmission/reception unit 102, 126 can be a USB or other suitable transmission unit. Briefly, when the mobile phone 12 receives a text message or a voice call, the notebook computer 10 can synchronously receive a text message or a voice call.

Moreover, in another embodiment, step S52 can include the following sub-steps. First, when the mobile phone 12 receives the incoming call message, the processor 122 of the mobile phone 12 determines whether it is in the "message synchronization mode" (for example, checking the volume of the speaker). Next, if the result of the determination is YES, the mobile phone 12 transmits the received incoming call message to the notebook computer 10 in synchronization. If the result of the determination is no, the mobile phone 12 still displays the incoming call message on the display 120 of the mobile phone 12, and only the synchronous transmission of the general data (such as an email or a memo) is performed between the mobile phone 12 and the notebook computer 10, and the incoming call message is not performed. Synchronous transmission.

Next, in step S54, the processor 104 of the notebook computer 10 controls the display 100 to display the received incoming call message.

For example, if the incoming call message is a voice call, the display 120 of the mobile phone 12 can display a prompt message of "voice call", and the mobile phone 12 transmits the phone number of the voice call (for example, the number in the picture: 0912345678) to the note type. Computer 10. Next, after receiving the telephone number through the data transmission/reception unit 102, the processor 104 of the notebook computer 10 controls the display 100 to display a "voice incoming call" prompt and its telephone number (for example, through the pop-up window 1000 shown in FIG. 2).

In practice, if the incoming call message is a text message, the display 100 of the notebook computer 10 displays the text content of the text message. If the incoming call message is a multimedia newsletter, the display 100 of the notebook computer 10 can display multimedia images (pictures or movies) in addition to the text content.

In addition, in step S52, when the mobile phone 12 receives the incoming call message, the incoming call number of the incoming call message and the stored phone number of the address book can be simultaneously compared. If the caller ID number is not stored in the address book of the mobile phone 12, the mobile phone 12 transmits the caller ID to the notebook computer 10, as shown in FIG.

If the caller number already exists in the address book of the mobile phone 12, the mobile phone 12 can transmit the contact name and/or the contact picture of the corresponding caller number to the notebook computer 10 in addition to the caller number. Of course, in practice, the mobile phone 12 can also transmit other contact information corresponding to the incoming call message to the notebook computer 10 for display.

Further, in order to satisfy the purpose of not interrupting the conference and achieving the instant reply message, the present invention proposes another message display and reply system, including a data processing device and a mobile communication device. In order to make the embodiment more clear, the data processing device takes the notebook computer 30 as an example, and the mobile communication device takes the mobile phone 32 as an example, as shown in FIG. 4 to FIG.

4 is a functional block diagram of a message display and reply system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a message display and reply system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention; A schematic diagram of the pop-up window 3000 of the five. As shown, the message display and reply system 3 includes a notebook computer 30 and a mobile phone 32. Moreover, in the specific embodiment, the notebook computer 30 wirelessly connects the mobile phone 32.

The notebook computer 32 includes a display 300, a data transmission/reception unit 302, a processor 304, an input unit 306, and a storage unit 308. The processor 304 is coupled to the data transmission receiving/unit 302, the display 300 input unit 306, and the storage unit 308. In addition, the mobile phone 32 includes a processor 322, a display 320, a speaker 324, and a data transmission receiving/receiving unit 326, and the processor 322 is coupled to the display 320, the speaker 324, and the data transmission receiving/unit 326, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 7 together, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a message display and reply method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 to show how the present invention displays the incoming call information received by the mobile phone 32 via the notebook computer 30. As shown in FIG. 7, the message display and reply method of the present invention may include the following steps: First, step S70 is executed to synchronize data between the notebook computer 30 and the mobile phone 32. As described above, the data transmission/reception unit 302 of the notebook computer 30 of the present embodiment and the data transmission/reception unit 326 of the mobile phone 32 are connected by wireless means and perform data synchronization. In practice, wireless connectivity and data synchronization can be achieved via Bluetooth or other wireless communication channels. As described above, after the mobile phone 32 and the notebook computer 30 establish a communication channel, the data can be synchronized through the synchronization software.

In addition, the message display and reply system 3 of the present invention receives and displays the incoming call information received by the mobile phone 32 through the notebook computer 30, so that the mobile phone 32 can prompt the user without vibrating or emitting a sound. In other words, after step S70, the processor 322 of the handset 32 controls the speaker 324 to lower a predetermined volume or turn off the speaker 324. In this way, after the user electrically connects the mobile phone 32 to the notebook computer 30, the mobile phone 32 automatically reduces the speaker volume or turns off the speaker, so that the user does not need to pay attention to whether the mobile phone 32 turns off the incoming call ringtone.

In addition, when the mobile phone 32 is synchronized with the notebook computer 30, the user may not need to have the mobile phone 32 automatically enter the message synchronization mode of the present invention (that is, the user does not need to have the notebook computer 30 receive and display the mobile phone 32 simultaneously. Received call message). In order to allow the user to decide whether to let the mobile phone 32 enter the message synchronization mode of the present invention, after step S70 and before step S72, the message display and reply method of the present invention further includes the following steps: the display 320 of the mobile phone 32 displays "whether or not The dialog box for executing the message synchronization mode is waited for the "confirm" command or the "cancel" command; then, if the mobile phone 32 receives the "confirm" command, the subsequent step S72 is executed.

Moreover, after the mobile phone receives the confirmation command corresponding to the "message synchronization mode", the processor 322 of the mobile phone 32 controls the speaker 324 to lower a preset volume or turn off the speaker 324.

Then, in step S72, the mobile phone 32 receives the incoming call message, and synchronously transmits the incoming call message and the contact information of the corresponding incoming call message (such as the aforementioned caller number, caller name, caller ID or any possible information) to the notebook computer 30. . The processor 304 of the notebook computer 30 synchronously receives the incoming call message and the contact information from the data transmission/reception unit 326 of the mobile phone 32 through the data transmission/reception unit 302. The data transmission/reception unit 302, 326 can be a Bluetooth module or an infrared module. Briefly, when the mobile phone 32 receives a short message or a voice call, the notebook computer 30 can synchronously receive a text message or a voice call.

Moreover, in another embodiment, step S72 can include the following sub-steps. First, when the mobile phone 32 receives the incoming call message, the processor 322 of the mobile phone 32 determines whether it is in the "message synchronization mode" (for example, checking the volume of the speaker). Next, if the result of the determination is YES, the mobile phone 32 transmits the received incoming call message to the notebook computer 30 in synchronization. If the judgment result is no, the mobile phone 32 still displays the incoming call message on the display 320 of the user, and the mobile phone 32 and the notebook computer 30 only perform synchronous transmission of general information (such as email or memo), and no incoming call message is sent. Synchronous transmission. Similarly, when the mobile phone 32 judges that the message synchronization mode has been left, the volume of the speaker can be restored to the previous state without affecting the function of the ringtone response.

Next, in step S74, the processor 304 of the notebook computer 30 controls the display 300 to display the received incoming call message and contact information (for example, through the pop-up window 3000 shown in FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 6, in the specific embodiment, the pop-up window 3000 displays the contact name field 3000c in addition to the incoming call message field 3000a and the phone number field 3000b in the pop-up window 1000 shown in FIG. That is, Wang Xiaomin and the contact picture field 3000d (ie, the big picture in Figure 6), so that the user can more intuitively know the sender information of the incoming call message.

Pop-up window 3000 also contains other message fields 3000e for displaying information about contacts, such as photos, instant images, videos or other information. In addition, the pop-up window 3000 also includes a reply message area 3000f for the user to input a message, and a reply label 3000g for the user to click to confirm. Of course, in practical applications, the pop-up window 3000 may also include other function tags, such as an enrolled file tag, an emoticon tag, and the like.

Then, in step S76, the processor 304 of the notebook computer 30 receives the reply of the corresponding incoming call message edited by the user through the input unit 306 (for example, the keyboard 3060, the mouse 3062, or other appropriate input unit shown in FIG. 5). The message (for example, in the reply message area 3000f of Figure 6 "in the meeting, later call back").

Next, in step S78, the processor 304 of the notebook computer 30 stores the reply message in the storage unit 308. In practical applications, the storage unit 308 can be, but is not limited to, a memory, a hard disk, a memory card, a flash drive, and the like.

Finally, in step S80, the notebook computer 30 responds to the message transmitted by the user through the input unit 306 (for example, by the user operating the mouse 3062 to select the overlay label 3000g), and the data transmission/reception unit 302 will reply the message. The data transmission receiving/unit 326 is transmitted to the mobile phone 32, and the reply message is sent by the mobile phone 32 through the data transmission receiving/unit 326.

Through the above message display and reply method, when the incoming call is a voice call and the user is unable to answer the call, the user can input the reply message through the notebook computer 30 and transmit it through the mobile phone 32 (ie, by means of a short message) The other party), let the other party know the current situation.

In addition, in practical applications, the mobile phone 32 can transmit the incoming call message currently received to the notebook computer 30, and can also transmit the non-instant call message (the incoming call message received before the data synchronization has been performed) to the note type. Computer 30. In this way, the user can view the non-instant call message through the display 300 of the notebook computer 30. Similarly, the user can input a reply message on the notebook computer 30 and then transmit it through the mobile phone 32.

Please note that in practical applications, the data processing device of the present invention may be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant or other suitable data processing device, and is not limited to the notebook computer exemplified above. In addition, in practical applications, the mobile communication device of the present invention may be a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant with communication function, a navigation device with communication function, or other suitable mobile communication device, and is not limited to the mobile phone exemplified above.

Compared with the prior art, the message display and reply method and the message display and reply system of the present invention enable data processing devices (such as notebook computers) to simultaneously receive incoming call messages received by mobile communication devices (such as mobile phones) through data synchronization. Further, the data processing device can display the message content of the incoming call message, and can input the reply message to the data processing device and transmit it through the mobile communication device.

Therefore, the mobile communication device of the present invention only needs to be electrically connected to the data processing device and synchronizes the data, and when the user uses the data processing device, not only can the daily operation be processed, but also the incoming call information received by the mobile communication device can be instantly grasped. And reply to the message immediately.

The features and spirit of the present invention will be more apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments. On the contrary, the intention is to cover various modifications and equivalents within the scope of the invention as claimed. Therefore, the scope of the patented scope of the invention should be construed as broadly construed in the

1. . . Message display and reply system

3. . . Message display and reply system

10, 30. . . Notebook computer

100, 120, 300, 320. . . monitor

1000, 3000. . . Pop-up window

3000a. . . Call message field

3000b. . . Telephone number field

3000c. . . Contact name field

3000d. . . Contact picture field

3000e. . . Other message fields

3000f. . . Reply message area

3000g. . . Reply label

102, 302, 126, 326. . . Data transmission/reception unit

104, 122, 304, 322. . . processor

106, 306. . . Input unit

3060. . . keyboard

3062. . . mouse

308. . . Storage unit

12, 32. . . Mobile phone

124, 324. . . horn

14. . . Cable

S50~S54, S70~S80. . . step

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a message display and reply system according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is a schematic diagram of a message display and reply system according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a message display and reply method according to an embodiment of the invention.

4 is a functional block diagram of a message display and response system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a message display and reply system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the pop-up window in Figure 5.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a message display and reply method according to an embodiment of the invention.

S70~S80. . . step

Claims (12)

A message display and reply method includes the steps of: synchronizing a data processing device with a mobile communication device; and when the mobile communication device receives an incoming call message, comparing the incoming call message with the mobile communication device One of the address books obtains a contact information, and simultaneously transmits the incoming call message and the contact information to the data processing device, wherein the contact information includes any combination of a caller number, a caller name, and an incoming call icon; And when the data processing device receives the incoming call message and the contact information, displaying the incoming call message and the contact information on a display of the data processing device; and when the data processing device receives a user edit corresponding one of the incoming call messages After replying to the message, the reply message is transmitted to the mobile communication device and then transmitted by the mobile communication device. The method of claim 1, wherein the mobile communication device comprises a speaker, and after the data processing device synchronizes data with the mobile communication device, the mobile communication device reduces a preset volume of the speaker. The method of claim 1, wherein the data processing device stores the reply message in a storage unit before the step of transmitting the reply message to the mobile communication device. The method of claim 3, wherein the reply message in the storage unit transmits the reply message to the mobile communication device after the data processing device receives the user input and sends a command. A system for displaying and responding to a message includes: a mobile communication device receiving an incoming call message and obtaining a contact information by comparing the incoming call message with an address book stored in the mobile communication device, wherein the contact information includes a contact information a combination of a caller ID, a caller ID, and a caller ID; and a data processing device for synchronizing data with the mobile communication device, the data processing device comprising: a display; a data transmission/reception unit; and a processor And the data transmission/reception unit is coupled to the data transmission/reception unit to synchronously receive the incoming call message and the contact information from the mobile communication device, and controls the display to display the incoming call message and the contact information; And an input unit coupled to the processor, receiving a user input response message to the one of the incoming call messages and transmitting the reply message to the processor, wherein the processor transmits the reply message through the data transmission/reception unit After the mobile communication device is sent, it is sent out by the mobile communication device. The system of claim 5, wherein the mobile communication device comprises a speaker, and after the data processing device synchronizes data with the mobile communication device, the mobile communication device reduces a preset volume of the speaker. A system for displaying and responding to a message includes: a mobile communication device receiving an incoming call message and obtaining an address book corresponding to the incoming call message and the mobile communication device Contact information, wherein the contact information includes a caller number, a caller name, and a caller ID combination; and a data processing device that synchronizes data with the mobile communication device, the data processing device comprising: a display; a data transmission/reception unit; and a processor coupled to the data transmission/reception unit and the display, controlling the data transmission/reception unit to synchronously receive the incoming call message and the contact information from the mobile communication device, and controlling the The display shows the incoming call message and the contact information. The system of claim 7, wherein the mobile communication device comprises a speaker, and after the data processing device synchronizes data with the mobile communication device, the mobile communication device reduces a preset volume of the speaker. The system of claim 7, wherein the data processing device further comprises: an input unit coupled to the processor, receiving a user input response message to the incoming call message and transmitting the reply message to The processor, wherein the processor transmits the reply message to the mobile communication device through the data transmission/reception unit, and then is sent by the mobile communication device. A message display and reply method includes the steps of: synchronizing a data processing device with a mobile communication device; and when the mobile communication device receives an incoming call message, comparing the incoming call message with the mobile communication device One of the address books to get one Contact information, and synchronously transmitting the call message and the contact information to the data processing device, wherein the contact information includes any combination of a caller number, a caller name, and an incoming call icon; and when the data processing device receives The incoming call message and the contact information are displayed on the display of one of the data processing devices during the incoming call message and the contact information. The method of claim 10, wherein the mobile communication device comprises a speaker, and after the data processing device synchronizes with the mobile communication device, the mobile communication device lowers a preset volume of the speaker. The method of claim 10, further comprising the following steps: after the data processing device receives a reply message from a user to respond to the incoming call message, after transmitting the reply message to the mobile communication device, The mobile communication device is sent out.