EP1656784A1 - Safety system for mobile telephone keys - Google Patents

Safety system for mobile telephone keys

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EP1656784A1
EP1656784A1 EP04730553A EP04730553A EP1656784A1 EP 1656784 A1 EP1656784 A1 EP 1656784A1 EP 04730553 A EP04730553 A EP 04730553A EP 04730553 A EP04730553 A EP 04730553A EP 1656784 A1 EP1656784 A1 EP 1656784A1
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Prior art keywords
pressure
key
mobile radio
securing
mobile telephone
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French (fr)
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Alexandra Musto
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BenQ Mobile GmbH and Co OHG
BenQ Corp
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BenQ Mobile GmbH and Co OHG
BenQ Corp
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/66—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers with means for preventing unauthorised or fraudulent calling
    • H04M1/667—Preventing unauthorised calls from a telephone set
    • H04M1/67—Preventing unauthorised calls from a telephone set by electronic means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on, a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional release of a blocking function, and a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional actuation of a function key.
  • Mobile devices are usually switched on by a so-called long press, a key press with a predetermined duration, on the on / off key. Without additional mechanical security, mobile phones that are switched off can be accidentally switched on when they are carried in a pocket, and even calls or internet dial-ups can be triggered.
  • the object of the invention is to improve the security of a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on or unintentional removal of a blocking function.
  • This object is in accordance with the invention for a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on by the in claim 1, for a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional removal of a blocking function by the in claim 2, and for a method for securing a mobile Radio devices against unintentional actuation of a function key by the features specified in claim 3 solved.
  • the securing of the mobile radio devices according to the invention is based on a purely electronic solution, so that all freedom in the design of the telephone is retained.
  • the solution according to the invention is based on the assumption that a cell phone carried in the pocket of an uncontrolled keystroke is not switched on by a clean long press, but that, for example, the pressure exerted by the pocket is more or less evenly distributed over several keys.
  • a key press carried out with or shortly after the long press is stored and evaluated, for example, during or after startup. If at the same time or practically simultaneously with the long press on the on / off button other
  • a locked keyboard can also be secured in the same way.
  • the keystroke to release the lock function on a specified lock button is monitored in the same way, so that an unwanted release of the button lock is prevented.
  • the same procedure can be used to secure softkeys and speed dial buttons. For example, if the device is switched on, if, for example, the device has been forgotten Trigger a keypad lock, accidental dial-up to the Internet or calls from the phone book or via speed dialing can be prevented. This type of backup can be offered to the user as a permanently active option. So the mobile device remains switched off, but the activation of the key lock cannot be forgotten.
  • this key lock is offered to the user as an option, for example via the menu.

Abstract

The inventive method for protecting a mobile telephone against an unintentional switch-on consists in memorising and evaluating a pressure produced on the start key and a practically simultaneous pressure on one or several other keys, said mobile telephone being switched on the operating mode thereof only when the pressure is applied on the start key.

Description

Beschreibungdescription
Tastensicherung für Mobilfunkgerate Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerates gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Einschalten, ein Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerates gegen eine unbeabsichtigte Aufhebung einer Sperrfunktion, sowie ein Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerates gegen eine unbe- absichtigte Betätigung einer Funktionstaste.Key lock for mobile radio devices The invention relates to a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on, a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional release of a blocking function, and a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional actuation of a function key.
Mobilfunkgerate beziehungsweise Handys werden immer kleiner und können daher leicht in Hosentaschen getragen werden. Zur Sicherung gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Einschalten sind Mobil- funkgerate üblicherweise durch eine Klappe über der Tastatur oder durch ein Hardcase gesichert . Diese Sicherung beein- flusst das Design des Gerätes.Cell phones and cell phones are getting smaller and smaller and can therefore be easily carried in your pocket. To prevent unintentional activation, mobile radio devices are usually secured by a flap over the keyboard or by a hard case. This fuse influences the design of the device.
Mobilfunkgerate werden üblicherweise durch einen sogenannten Longpress, einen Tastendruck mit einer vorgegebenen Dauer, auf die Ein-Ausschalttaste eingeschaltet. Ohne eine zusatzliche mechanische Sicherung können ausgeschaltete Handys beim Tragen in einer Hosentasche versehentlich eingeschaltet werden, und weiter sogar kostenpflichtige Anrufe oder Internet- einwahlen ausgelost werden.Mobile devices are usually switched on by a so-called long press, a key press with a predetermined duration, on the on / off key. Without additional mechanical security, mobile phones that are switched off can be accidentally switched on when they are carried in a pocket, and even calls or internet dial-ups can be triggered.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde die Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerates gegen unbeabsichtigtes Einschalten beziehungsweise unbeabsichtigte Aufhebung einer Sperrfunktion zu verbessern.The object of the invention is to improve the security of a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on or unintentional removal of a blocking function.
Diese Aufgabe wird erlindungsgemaß für ein Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerates gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Einschalten durch die im Patentanspruch 1, für ein Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerates gegen eine unbeabsichtigte Aufhebung einer Sperrfunktion durch die im Patentanspruch 2, sowie für ein Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobil funkgerates gegen eine unbeabsichtigte Betätigung einer Funktionstaste durch die im Patentanspruch 3 angegebenen Merkmale gelost .This object is in accordance with the invention for a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on by the in claim 1, for a method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional removal of a blocking function by the in claim 2, and for a method for securing a mobile Radio devices against unintentional actuation of a function key by the features specified in claim 3 solved.
Die erfindungsgemaße Sicherung der Mobilfunkgerate beruht auf einer rein elektronischen Lösung, so dass alle Freiheiten im Design des Telefons erhalten bleiben.The securing of the mobile radio devices according to the invention is based on a purely electronic solution, so that all freedom in the design of the telephone is retained.
Die erfindungsgemaße Losung beruht auf der Annahme, dass ein in der Hosentasche getragenes Handy bei einer unkontrollierten Tastenbetatigung nicht durch einen sauberen Longpress eingeschaltet wird, sondern dass sich beispielsweise der durch die Hosentasche ausgeübte Druck mehr oder weniger gleichmaßig auf mehrere Tasten verteilt.The solution according to the invention is based on the assumption that a cell phone carried in the pocket of an uncontrolled keystroke is not switched on by a clean long press, but that, for example, the pressure exerted by the pocket is more or less evenly distributed over several keys.
Daher wird bei dem erfindungsgemaßen Verfahren ein mit dem oder kurz nach dem Longpress ausgeführter Tastendruck gespeichert und beispielsweise beim oder nach dem Hochfahren ausgewertet. Wenn gleichzeitig beziehungsweise praktisch gleich- zeitig mit dem Longpress auf die Ein-Ausschalttaste andereTherefore, in the method according to the invention, a key press carried out with or shortly after the long press is stored and evaluated, for example, during or after startup. If at the same time or practically simultaneously with the long press on the on / off button other
Tastendrücke stattgefunden haben, oder gleich danach mehrere Tasten gleichzeitig gedruckt wurden, so ist von einem Versehen auszugehen und das Gerat wird wieder abgeschaltet. Das Mobilfunkgerat wird also nur dann in einen Betriebszustand gefahren, wenn ein Druck über eine vorgeschriebene Zeitdauer auf die Ein-Ausschalttaste ausgeübt wurde und in diesem Zeitbereich keine weiteren Tastendrucke stattgefunden haben.Key presses have taken place, or immediately afterwards several keys were pressed at the same time, it is to be assumed by mistake and the device is switched off again. The mobile radio device is therefore only brought into an operating state if pressure has been exerted on the on / off button for a prescribed period of time and no further button presses have taken place in this time range.
In gleicher Weise kann auch beispielsweise eine gesperrte Tastatur gesichert werden. Der Tastendruck zur Aufhebung der Sperrfunktion auf eine vorgegebene Sperrtaste wird in gleicher Weise überwacht, so dass eine ungewollte Aufhebung der Tastensperre verhindert wird. Das gleiche Verfahren kann auch zur Sicherung von Softkeys und Kurzwahltasten verwendet werden. So kann bei einem eingeschalteten Gerat, wenn beispielsweise vergessen wurde die Tastatursperre auszulösen, ein versehentliches Einwählen ins Internet beziehungsweise ein Telefonieren aus dem Telefonbuch oder über Kurzwahl verhindert werden. Diese Art der Sicherung kann dem Benutzer als permanent aktive Option angeboten werden. So bleibt das Mobilfunkgerät abschaltbar, die Aktivierung der Tastensperre kann aber nicht vergessen werden.A locked keyboard can also be secured in the same way. The keystroke to release the lock function on a specified lock button is monitored in the same way, so that an unwanted release of the button lock is prevented. The same procedure can be used to secure softkeys and speed dial buttons. For example, if the device is switched on, if, for example, the device has been forgotten Trigger a keypad lock, accidental dial-up to the Internet or calls from the phone book or via speed dialing can be prevented. This type of backup can be offered to the user as a permanently active option. So the mobile device remains switched off, but the activation of the key lock cannot be forgotten.
Bei einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird diese Tastensicherung als Option, beispielsweise über das Menü, dem Benutzer angeboten. In one embodiment of the invention, this key lock is offered to the user as an option, for example via the menu.

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerätes gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Einschalten, bei dem ein Druck auf eine Einschalttaste und ein praktisch gleichzeitiger Druck auf eine oder mehrere andere Tasten gespeichert und ausgewertet werden, und nur bei einem Druck auf die Einschalttaste alleine das Gerät in einem Betriebszustand gefahren wird.1. A method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional switching on, in which a pressure on a power button and a practically simultaneous pressure on one or more other buttons are stored and evaluated, and the device is only operated in an operating state when the power button is pressed alone becomes.
2. Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerätes gegen eine unbeabsichtigte Aufhebung einer Sperrfunktion, bei dem ein Druck auf eine Sperrtaste und ein praktisch gleichzeitiger Druck auf eine oder mehrere andere Tasten gespeichert und ausgewertet werden, und nur bei einem Druck auf die Sperrtaste alleine die Tastensperre aufgehoben wird.2. A method for securing a mobile radio device against an unintentional release of a locking function, in which a pressure on a locking key and a practically simultaneous pressure on one or more other keys are stored and evaluated, and the key lock is only released when the locking key is pressed alone ,
3. Verfahren zur Sicherung eines Mobilfunkgerätes gegen eine unbeabsichtigte Betätigung einer Funktionstaste, bei dem bei dem ein Druck auf die Funktionstaste und ein praktisch gleichzeitiger Druck auf eine oder mehrere andere Tasten gespeichert und ausgewertet werden, und nur bei einem Druck auf die Funktionstaste alleine die zu- gehörige Funktion aktiviert wird.3. A method for securing a mobile radio device against unintentional actuation of a function key, in which a pressure on the function key and a practically simultaneous pressure on one or more other keys are stored and evaluated, and only when the function key is pressed alone - The relevant function is activated.
4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3 bei dem Sicherung als Option auswählbar ist. 4. The method according to claim 3 in which backup can be selected as an option.
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