JP2000172417A - Portable telephone device and its character input method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable telephone device which enables character input by lower-frequency key depression and eliminates the need to prepare a key matrix table specially. SOLUTION: The ten-key or a symbol key of an input part 13 where predetermined characters are grouped and displayed is pressed for the 1st time to specify the row of a matrix table, a character list corresponding to the character group displayed on the pressed ten-key or symbol key is displayed at a display part 14 under the control of a control part 15, and the ten-key corresponding to the column of the displayed character list where a character to be inputted is present is pressed for the 2nd time to specify the column of the matrix table; and the control part 15 determines the character indicated at the intersection of the rows and columns of the matrix table, and displays it at the display part 14 and also stores it in a storage part 16.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of displaying a character list in which characters to be input are grouped on a display unit, and pressing an input key on which an intended character is displayed from the grouped character list. The present invention relates to a portable telephone device and a character input method capable of selecting and inputting intended characters and inputting characters with a minimum number of key presses even with a limited number of keys and with certainty.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the miniaturization and multifunctionality of portable telephone devices, it has become possible to transmit characters as well as simple telephone calls, and various methods of inputting characters to portable telephone devices have been developed. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-294170 (mobile communication terminal), a specific character group is selected by a character selection unit by an input unit to which a plurality of characters grouped for one key are assigned, The selected character group is displayed on the guidance display means together with the character determination method, and a certain character is determined by the input character determination means from the character group selected by the character selection means by the character determination method of the guidance display means, It is disclosed that a character string composed of the determined characters is displayed on the determined character string display means.

In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-314920 (character input device), a dictionary means stores input characters or input character strings and conversion result candidate characters or candidate character strings in association with each other. Input from input means for inputting a character or character string including a plurality of keys to which characters are assigned, a conversion / next candidate key for instructing character conversion, and a determiner key for finalizing the conversion result It is disclosed that a character conversion unit searches a dictionary unit for a selected character or character string to obtain a candidate character or a candidate character string and outputs it to an output unit. However, in these conventional examples, the input operation of characters cannot always be said to be simple.

[0004] Further, another character input method in a conventional portable telephone will be described with reference to the drawings used in the present invention described later. As shown in FIG. 4, numerals "1" to "0" are displayed. "1" key 1 to "0" key 1 on the numeric keypad
0, a symbol key 11, and a character key 12 are used as input keys 100 of an input unit of the mobile phone device. As described above, the “1” key 1 to the “0” key 10 of the input keys 100 respectively correspond to the numerals “1” to “1”.
The characters “0” are displayed, and the symbol key 11
The symbol is displayed. Further, the character key 12 is for switching the input character mode.

The "1" key 1 has the numeral "1" and the kana character "A", and the "2" key 2 has the numeral "2", the kana character "ka" and the English character "ABC". The “3” key 3 includes a numeral “3”, a kana character “sa”, an English character “DEF”,
The “4” key 4 includes a numeral “4”, a kana character “ta”,
The letters “GHI” and “5” key 5 are the numbers “5”,
The kana character “na”, the English character “JKL”, and the “6” key 6 have the numeral “6”, the kana character “c”, and the English character “MN”.
The "7" key and the "7" key 7 are numbers "7", the kana character "ma", the English characters "PQR" and the "8" key 8 are the numbers "8" and kana characters "ya". , The English letter "STU",
The “9” key 9 includes a numeral “9”, a kana character “la”,
The letter "VWX", the number "0" is entered in the "0" key 10.
, Kana character “wa”, English character “YZ”, symbol key 11
Indicates a character "symbol" and the character key 12 indicates a character "character".

As described above, the input key 1 shown in FIG.
00 is a key arrangement having a character key 12 for switching the character input mode. Each time the character key 12 is pressed, a character input mode such as “kana character input mode” / “alphabet character input mode” / “number input mode” is set. Are switched, and as shown in FIG. 8, rows (10 in the example of FIG. 8)
Based on the matrix table 101 representing characters at the intersections of rows) and columns (10 columns in the example of FIG. 8), a row is designated by pressing the input key for the first time, and a column is designated by the number of times the input key is pressed. A character input method of inputting a character by designating is generally used.

[0007]

However, in such a character input method, for example, when inputting the kana character "A", the character key 12 is pressed once, and then the "1" key 1 is pressed once. However, when inputting the kana character "o", it is necessary to press the character key 12 once and then press the "1" key 1 five times. Therefore, the number of key presses increases depending on the character to be input. As shown in FIG. 8, a character input method used when a character is sent to a pager by telephone is as follows, based on a matrix table 101 representing characters at intersections of rows and columns, and A character input method of inputting a character by pressing the key twice is used by designating with a press key of a second key and specifying a column with a second press key. There is a problem that the input operation becomes complicated, for example, it is necessary to memorize the character code of the digit or to input while looking at the corresponding matrix table.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and can reduce the number of key presses for character input, eliminate the need for a matrix, and allow an operator to execute a key sequence. It is an object of the present invention to provide a character input method for a mobile phone device that does not require memorization and allows characters to be input reliably.

According to the present invention, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence, and can input characters with certainty. The purpose is to provide an input method.

Further, according to the present invention, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, and a matrix can be dispensed with, so that the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence and can input characters reliably. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone device capable of performing the above.

Further, the present invention provides a portable telephone device capable of reducing the number of times a key for character input is depressed and not requiring the operator to memorize a key sequence, and capable of inputting characters reliably. The purpose is to:

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a character input method for a portable telephone device according to the present invention comprises:
A first step of displaying a character input mode on a display unit by a control unit by performing a character key switching operation according to a “kana character input mode”, an “English character input mode”, and a “numeric character input mode”; By depressing at least once an input key displaying characters grouped according to the character input mode selected by operating the character keys, the control unit determines a character to be input and causes the display unit to determine a character to be input. And a second step of performing display.

According to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, by performing the switching operation of the character keys, any one of the "kana character input mode", the "English character input mode" and the "numeric character input mode" is performed. When the character input mode is selected, when the input key displaying the characters grouped according to the selected character input mode is pressed at least once, the character to be input is determined by the control unit and displayed on the display unit. I do.

Therefore, according to the character input method for a portable telephone device of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the number of times a key for character input is depressed, to eliminate the need for a matrix table, and to allow the operator to memorize key sequences. Without
Characters can be input reliably.

Further, according to the character input method for a portable telephone device of the present invention, when the input key selected for inputting a predetermined character from the input keys displaying the predetermined characters in groups is pressed for the first time, A first step of displaying a character list corresponding to a group of characters displayed on the pressed input key on the display unit by specifying a row of the table matrix under the control of the control unit; The character to be input by the control unit when the input key corresponding to the column intersecting with the row of the table matrix in which the character to be input exists in the character list displayed in the second time is pressed. And a second step of making the determination on the display unit.

According to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, when the input key is pressed for the first time, a predetermined character group corresponding to the pressed input key is displayed. The character list is displayed on the display unit by specifying the rows of the table matrix under the control of the control unit. When the input key corresponding to the column that intersects with the row of the table matrix in which the character to be input exists in the character list displayed on the designated row of the table matrix is pressed for the second time, the control unit should input The character is determined and displayed on the display unit.

Therefore, in the character input method for a portable telephone device according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the number of times the key for character input is pressed, and it is not necessary for the operator to memorize the key sequence and to input characters reliably. Can be.

Further, according to the portable telephone device of the present invention, a character key and a symbol key for performing a switching operation in accordance with a "kana character input mode", an "English character input mode", and a "numeric input mode" are provided in advance. An input unit that constitutes an input key with a numeric keypad displaying characters determined by grouping, and the “kana character input mode”, “English character input mode”, and “numeric” by operating the character keys of the input unit When the shift of the "input mode" is selected, the character input mode is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the selection, and the character to be input is determined by pressing the input key at least once, and the determined character is determined. And a control unit for displaying on the display unit.

According to the portable telephone device of the present invention, a "kana character input mode", an "alphabetic character input mode", and a "numeric input mode" are operated by pressing a character key of the input section.
Is selected, the selected character input mode is displayed on the display unit by the control unit. When the input key is pressed at least once so as to correspond to the displayed input mode, the control unit determines a character to be input, and displays the determined character on the display unit.

Therefore, in the portable telephone device according to the present invention, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, the matrix can be eliminated, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence, thus ensuring the key sequence. You can enter characters.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone device, comprising: an input section comprising an input section including a display section, a symbol key, and a numeric keypad displaying characters determined in advance by grouping predetermined characters; Controlling the display unit so that a character list corresponding to a character group displayed on the pressed input key is displayed on a designated line of the table matrix when the key is pressed for the first time; When there is a character to be input in the character list displayed in the above, the character to be input is determined when the input key corresponding to the column intersecting the row of the table matrix is pressed for the second time. A control unit for performing display control on the display unit.

According to the portable telephone device of the present invention, when the input key is pressed for the first time, the control unit controls the display unit to display a character list corresponding to the character group displayed on the pressed input key. Displays the table at the specified row in the table matrix. Next, if there is a character to be input in the character list displayed on the display unit, the control unit determines the character to be input at the time of the second pressing operation of the input key corresponding to the column intersecting the row of the table matrix. Is determined and the display is controlled on the display unit.

Therefore, in the portable telephone device of the present invention, the number of times a key for character input is depressed can be reduced, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence.
Characters can be input reliably.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a portable telephone device and a character input method thereof according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention. The input unit 13 in FIG. 1 is, as shown in FIG.
The input key 102 is composed of ten keys “1” key 1 to “0” key 10 and a symbol key 11. The input key 102 is a character key 1 from the configuration of the input key 100 shown in FIG.
2 is omitted, and “1” key 1 to “0”
The numbers and characters displayed on the keys 10 and the symbol keys 11 are the same as those in FIG. 4, and predetermined characters are grouped for each key, and characters are displayed in groups.

By depressing each of the "1" key 1 to "0" key 10 and the symbol key 11 constituting the input key 102 at the first time, the matrix table 101 shown in FIG.
Are designated, and the "1" key 1 to the "9" key 9 are depressed in the second time to designate the columns of the matrix table 101 in FIG.
In addition, a signal coded according to these "1" key 1 to "0" key 10 and symbol key 11 is input. The control unit 15 obtains the character indicated by the intersection of the row and column of the matrix table 101 specified by the key pressed the second time, that is, determines the character to be input and displays it on the display unit 14, and It is stored in the storage unit 16.

The display section 14 has three rows.times.3 as shown in FIG.
Character display of columns or more is possible. FIG. 3 shows a character list 103 displayed on the display unit 14 when the input key 102 is pressed for the first time. The character list 103 shown in FIG. 3 divides predetermined characters into groups according to the key arrangement of the “1” key 1 to the “0” key 10 and the symbol key 11 of the input keys 102 shown in FIG. Then 3 lines x
It is prepared to display three columns of characters on the display unit 14 as character list tables A to K. The display contents of each of the character lists A to K include characters and symbols as described below. The display contents of each of the character list tables A to K are clear as compared with the matrix table 101 in FIG. 8, and the display contents of each of the character list tables A to K are the characters displayed in each row of the matrix table 101. Is the same as

In the character list A, the numeral "1" and the kana character "Aiueo", in the character list B, the numeral "2",
The kana character "Kakikukeko", the English character "ABC", and the character list C include the number "3" and the kana character "Sasisseso"
And the alphabetical character "DEF", and the character list D contains the number "4"
In the character list E, the kana character "Tachitetet", the English character "GHI", the number "5", the kana character "Nana Nuneno", the English character "JKL", and the character list F The number “6”, the kana character “Hahifheho” and the English character “MN
O ", the character list G has the number" 7 ", the kana character" Mammu Memo ", the English character" PQR ", and the character list H has
The number "8", the kana character "Yayuyo", and the English character "ST
U ”, the character list I includes the number“ 9 ”, the kana character“ Laryl Lero ”, the English character“ VWX ”, and the character list J
The number "0", the kana character "Wang", and the English character "Y"
Z ”and the character list K include the symbols“ ゛ ”,“ _ ”,
"@", ".", ".", "'", "-", ":" Are displayed in a list.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment of the portable telephone device configured as described above will be described. By describing this operation, the description of the first embodiment based on the character input method of the portable telephone device according to the present invention is also made. In this case, a process in which the control unit 15 determines the display contents on the display unit 14 and the characters to be input to the storage unit 16 in response to a key press from the input unit 13 will be described.

In the input unit 13, the first time, any one of the "1" key 1 to "symbol" key 11 shown in FIG. 2 is depressed to designate a row of the matrix table 101 shown in FIG.
By pressing the “1” key 1 to “9” key 9 in FIG. 2 for the second time, the columns of the matrix table 101 are designated.
As a result, the control unit 15 obtains the character indicated by the intersection of the row and column specified by the two key presses,
Determines the input character to. In this case, the content displayed on the display unit 14 under the control of the control unit 15 after the first key press is any one of the character list tables A to K corresponding to the pressed key of the input key 102 on a one-to-one basis. Since the contents are determined to be displayed, and the “1” key 1 to “symbol” key 11 in FIG. 2 correspond to the character list A to K shown in FIG. 3, the first input key After the button 102 is pressed, the corresponding display content is specified by the control unit 15 and displayed on the display unit 14 as a character list.

Subsequently, by pressing any one of the "1" key 1 to the "0" key 9 for the second time, the control unit 15 specifies the row of the matrix table 101, and the first time. The character at the intersection of the row and column of the matrix table 101 by the pressed key and the second pressed key is determined as an input character, and the display unit 14 corresponds to the pressed keys in the character list tables A to K. The character list is displayed instead of the character list, and is stored in the storage unit 16.

Next, as a specific example of inputting characters, for example, the operations for inputting katakana character "A", English character "Z", and numeral "5" are individually divided into specific operations. Will be explained. First, the katakana character "A"
Will be described starting from the case of inputting "." The character "A" is displayed in the input key 100 is the "1" key 1,
Therefore, firstly, when the “1” key 1 is pressed for the first time, the control unit 15 specifies a row (first row) of the matrix table 101, and the control unit 15 selects the “1” key 1 corresponding to FIG. The display contents of the character list A, that is, "Aiueo 1"
Is displayed on the display unit 14. In other words, in other words, the control unit 15 specifies the input character “Aiueo 1” in the first row of the matrix table 101 by pressing the “1” key 1 for the first time.

Next, since the character "A" is present in the display content "AIWAO 1" of the character list A in the first column, the second time the "1" key 1 is pressed, the input section is displayed. 13, data by pressing the “1” key 1 is input, and the control unit 1
5 specifies the column 101 (first column) of the matrix table 101, and the control unit 15 determines the character “A” at the intersection of the first row and first column of the matrix table 101. At the same time, the control unit 15 displays the character “A” on the display unit 14 instead of the display content of the character list A displayed on the display unit 14 and stores the character in the storage unit 16.

Next, the case of inputting the English letter "Z" will be described in the same manner. In the input key 100, the English character “Z” is displayed because the “0” key 1
0, so the first "0" key 1
When 0 is pressed, the control unit 15 designates the tenth row of the matrix table 101, and displays the display contents “Wan 0YZ” of the character list J shown in FIG.
6 is displayed on the display unit 14. Next, in the eighth column of the matrix table 101, the English character "Z" is included in the display content "Wan0YZ" of the character list J. Therefore, in the second key press, when the “8” key 8 is pressed, the data of the press of the “8” key 8 is input to the control unit 15, and the matrix table 10 is controlled by the control unit 15.
The eighth column of 1 is designated. Thereby, the control unit 15
The English character “Z” at the intersection of the 10th row and the 8th column of the matrix table 101 is determined, and under the control of the control unit 15, the English character “Z” is displayed on the display unit 14 in place of the display contents of the character list table J. Is displayed and stored in the storage unit 16.

Next, the case of inputting the numeral "5" will be described. Also in this case, in the same manner as described above, the number “5” is displayed on the input key 102 with the “5” key 5, and therefore, the first press of the “5” key By pressing 5, the control unit 15 specifies the fifth row of the matrix table 101. This allows
In response to the “5” key 5, the control unit 15 displays “Nannineno 5JKL”, which is the display content of the character list E, on the display unit 14. Next, in the sixth column of the matrix table 101, the number "5" is present in the display content "Naninuneno 5JKL" of the character list E. Therefore, in the second key press, the control unit 15 specifies the sixth column of the matrix table 101 by pressing the “6” key 6, and thereby the fifth row and the sixth column of the matrix table 101 are specified. After determining the number “5” at the intersection, the control unit 15 displays the number “5” on the display unit 14 in place of the display content “Naninuneno 5JKL” of the character list E and stores it in the storage unit 16. .

Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment of the portable telephone device and its character input method according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing input keys 100 constituting the input unit 13 in the second embodiment, including the character keys 12 (character input mode switching key) and the input keys 100 shown in FIG. The display characters are as described above, and redundant description is avoided. FIG. 5 shows “1” key 1 to “0” key 10 and symbol key 11 of input keys 100 in FIG. 4 (character key 12 is not supported).
Shows a character list 104 corresponding to each of
The characters that can be displayed on the display unit 14 are 2 lines × 3 of the characters displayed in the character lists A to K in the character list 104.
Shows the case of more than columns.

The display characters of each of the character lists A to K of the character list 104 in FIG. 5 are the first to tenth lines of the key matrix shown in FIG. 9 (the tenth line in FIG. Display). This figure 9
The key matrix 105 shown in FIG.
When the input mode is switched by pressing the character key 12 of 0, the key matrix 10 is shown in the case where the kana character input mode is set. Each time the character key 12 is depressed, the character key 12 is changed from “kana character input mode” → “English character input mode” → “number input mode” →
The input mode is sequentially switched as in the “kana character input mode”.

FIG. 10 shows the key matrix 106 in the case where the input mode is switched by pressing the character key 12 and the "English character input mode" is set. By pressing the character key 12 in this manner, in the case of the numeric input mode, the “1” key 1 to
Since it is only necessary to perform the pressing operation of the “0” key 10 once,
The key matrix as shown in FIG. 8 becomes unnecessary.

Here, as in the first embodiment, the procedure for inputting and displaying and storing the kana character "A", the English character "Z", and the number "5" respectively will be described. First, a specific example in the case of inputting the kana character “A” by the kana character input will be described. In this case, the character key 12 is first pressed to enter the “kana character input mode”. By setting this “kana character input mode”, the control unit 15
Accordingly, the display content (“Kana”) of the character list A in the character list 108 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 14 by the control unit 15. Further, the display unit 14 displays the character matrix A in the character matrix 104 shown in FIG. 5 in the first to tenth rows in the key matrix 105 as shown in FIG.
To K (kana characters) are displayed.

In this state, the input key 1 shown in FIG.
By pressing the “1” key 1 of 00 for the first time, the kana character “Aiueo” which is the display content of the character list A shown in FIG. 5 (corresponding to the first column of the key matrix 105 in FIG. 9) Is displayed on the display unit 14. Next, the display unit 14
There is a kana character "a" corresponding to the display content "aiueo" of this character list A displayed in the first column. Therefore, when the second "1" key 1 is pressed, 9, the first row and first column of the key matrix 105 intersect, the kana character "A" at the intersection is input to the control unit 15, and the display content of the character list A is displayed on the display unit 14 under the control of the control unit 15. The kana character "a" is displayed in place of "aiueo" and stored in the storage unit 16 at the same time.

Next, a specific procedure for inputting the English character "Z" will be described. Also in this case, in the same manner as in the case of inputting the kana character “A”, first, the character key 12 is pressed to set “English character input mode” to the character list in the character list table 108 shown in FIG. The display contents (“age”) of Table B are displayed on the display unit 14 by the control unit 15. In the "English character input mode", no English character is displayed on the "1" key 1 of the input keys 100 shown in FIG. Therefore, the input key 100 shown in FIG.
The character list 107 corresponding to each of the “2” key to the character key 12 of FIG.
~ J.

The character lists A to J do not include a character list corresponding to the character key 12 in FIG. The display contents of these character lists A to J correspond to the second and lower rows of the key matrix 106 shown in FIG. 10, respectively. In such an “English character input mode”, the control unit 15 displays a key matrix in which the English characters shown in FIG. 10 are displayed on the display unit 14.

Next, in the input keys 100, the English character "Z" is displayed on the "0" key 10,
The "0" key 10 is pressed for the first time. This "0"
The display content (“YZ”) of the character list I of FIG. 6 corresponding to the key 10 is displayed on the display unit 14 under the control of the control unit 15 on the tenth line of the key matrix 106. The alphabetic character "Z" is present in the second column in the tenth row of the key matrix 106. Therefore, the second time the key is pressed, the "2" of the input key 100 in FIG.
When key 2 is pressed, key matrix 106 in FIG.
The letter "Z" at the intersection of the 10th row and the 2nd column of the
Under the control of the control unit 15, the display unit 14 replaces the display contents "YZ" of the character list I with the English characters "Z".
Is displayed, and the English character “Z” is stored in the storage unit 16.
Is stored.

Next, the case of inputting the number "5" will be described. Also in this case, first, the character key 12 in FIG.
Press it once to switch to the “number input mode”. This allows
The display content (“Suji”) of the character list C in the character list 108 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 14 by the control unit 15. Next, by pressing the “5” key 5 of the input key 100 of FIG. 4 on which the number “5” is displayed for the first time, the control unit 15 displays the number “5” on the display unit 14 and Are stored in the storage unit 16.

[0044]

As described above, according to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, when a predetermined character input mode is selected by performing a character key switching operation, the selected character input mode is switched to the selected character input mode. When the input key displaying the characters grouped according to the user is pressed at least once, the character to be input is determined by the control unit and displayed on the display unit, so that the key for character input is pressed. The number of times can be reduced, the matrix can be made unnecessary, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence and can input characters reliably.

According to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, when the input key is pressed for the first time, a predetermined character is grouped and displayed on the pressed input key. The corresponding character list is displayed on the display unit by specifying the row of the table matrix under the control of the control unit. When the corresponding input key is pressed for the second time, the control unit determines the character to be input and displays it on the display unit, so that the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, and There is no need to memorize key sequences, and characters can be input reliably.

Further, according to the portable telephone device of the present invention, when a predetermined character input mode is selected by pressing a character key of the input unit, the selected character input mode is displayed on the display unit by the control unit. At least one input key corresponds to the displayed input mode.
When the user presses the key twice, the control unit determines the character to be input and displays the determined character on the display unit, so that the number of key presses for character input can be reduced and the matrix can be reduced. This can be unnecessary, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence, and can input characters reliably.

According to the portable telephone device of the present invention,
When the input key is pressed for the first time, the control unit controls the display unit to display a character list corresponding to a character group displayed on the pressed input key on a specified row of the table matrix, and If there is a character to be input in the character list displayed in the section, the input key corresponding to the column intersecting with the row of the table matrix is depressed for the second time, so that the character to be input by the control section is changed. Since the display is determined and the display is controlled on the display unit, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence and can input characters reliably.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of input keys constituting an input unit and an example of character display in the mobile phone device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a character list corresponding to the input keys of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of input keys and a character display example applied to a second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a character list corresponding to the input keys of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a character list in the alphabet input mode applied to the second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a character list in a numeric input mode applied to the second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a matrix table applied to the first embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a key matrix in a kana character input mode applied to the second embodiment of the portable telephone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a key matrix in an alphabet input mode applied to the second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... "1" key, 2 ... "2" key, 3 ... "3" key, 4 ... "4" key, 5 ... "5" key, 6 ...
"6" key, 7 ... "7" key, 8 ... "8" key, 9
... "9" key, 10 ... "0" key, 11 ... symbol key, 12 ... character key, 13 ... input section, 14 ... display section, 15 ... control section, 16 ... storage section , 100... Input keys, 101... Matrix table, 102... Input keys, 103, 104, 107, 108, A to K.

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[Submission date] December 8, 1999 (1999.12.
8)

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[Claims]

2. The controller according to claim 1, wherein said controller is configured to depress said input key on which a numeral is displayed when selecting said "numeric input mode" with said character key, thereby to set said "numeric input mode" displayed on said display unit. 2. The character input method for a mobile phone device according to claim 1, wherein a number to be input is determined in place of the display and is displayed on the display unit and stored in a storage unit.

3. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the "kana character input mode" is selected by the character keys, the first press of the predetermined input key on which the kana characters are displayed in groups. The input key displays a character list of kana characters grouped corresponding to the input keys displayed on the display unit, and displays the kana characters to be input present in the character list displayed on the display unit. When a is pressed for the second time, a kana character to be input is determined instead of the character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. A character input method for the mobile phone device according to claim 1.

4. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the "English character input mode" is selected by the character keys, the first press of a predetermined input key on which English characters are displayed in a grouped manner. The character list of English characters grouped according to the input keys displayed is displayed on the display unit, and the English characters to be input present in the character list of English characters displayed on the display unit are displayed. When the input key is pressed for the second time, an English character to be input is determined in place of the English character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. 2. The character input method for a mobile phone device according to claim 1, wherein:

5. A symbol key displaying a predetermined symbol, and
Determined by grouping a predetermined character by character and the numbers and English
First input key selected for are by inputting a predetermined character from the input key constituted by the ten keys displayed
The corresponding character table on a one-to-one to the character group that appears at times th pressed the pressed input key identified by the control of the control unit by specifying the rows of the matrix table 3 rows × 3
A first step of displaying on a display unit capable of displaying at least columns, and intersecting with the row of the matrix table where characters to be input exist in the character list displayed on the designated row of the matrix table When the input key corresponding to the column to be pressed is pressed for the second time, a character to be input is determined by the control unit, and is determined on the display unit instead of the character list.
A character input method for a mobile phone device, the method comprising: displaying a set character and storing the character in a storage unit .

6. A display unit capable of displaying characters of 2 rows × 3 columns or more , a storage unit, “kana character input mode”, “English character input mode”, “numeric input mode” Perform switching operation according to the character key and the symbol key and the predetermined
An input unit comprising an input key composed of a numeric keypad displaying characters determined by grouping characters, and by operating the character keys of the input unit, the “kana character input mode”, the “English character input mode”, with the character input mode is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the selection at the time of selection of have either the "numeric input mode", of the input key
A character to be input is determined by at least one depressing operation of the numeric keypad or the symbol key, and the determined character is displayed in the input mode table displayed on the display unit.
And displays on the display unit in place of the view, the storage unit
A mobile phone device, comprising: a control unit that stores the information in a mobile phone.

7. The display section displays a "numeric input mode" displayed on the display section by pressing the input key displaying a number when the "numeric input mode" is selected by the character keys. 7. The mobile phone device according to claim 6 , wherein a number to be input is determined instead of being displayed, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit.

8. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the "kana character input mode" is selected by the character keys, the first press of the predetermined input key on which kana characters are displayed in groups. A character list of Kana characters grouped according to the input key is displayed on the display unit,
When the input key on the character list displayed on the display unit on which the kana character to be input is displayed is pressed for the second time, the input should be performed instead of the character list displayed on the display unit The kana character is determined and displayed on the display unit,
7. The portable telephone device according to claim 6 , wherein the portable telephone device is stored in a storage unit.

9. The control unit, the first time pressing of the predetermined the input keys alphabetic characters grouped upon selection of the "English character input mode" is displayed by the character keys, this is pressed The character list of English characters grouped according to the input keys displayed is displayed on the display unit, and the English characters to be input present in the character list of English characters displayed on the display unit are displayed. When the input key is pressed for the second time, an English character to be input is determined in place of the English character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. 7. The mobile phone device according to claim 6, wherein

10. A display unit capable of displaying characters of 3 rows × 3 columns or more , a storage unit, a symbol key, predetermined characters of kana characters, numerals and English characters in advance. And an input unit that forms an input key with a numeric keypad that displays characters determined by grouping the input keys, and corresponds to a character group displayed on the pressed input key when the input key is pressed for the first time. The display unit is controlled so that a character list is displayed on a designated line of the matrix table , and when there is a character to be input in the character list displayed on the display unit, the line of the matrix table is displayed. When the input key corresponding to the intersecting column is pressed for the second time, the input key is displayed on the display unit corresponding to the pressed key.
And a control unit that determines the character to be input in place of the character list and controls the display on the display unit.

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0008

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and can reduce the number of key presses for character input, eliminate the need for a matrix, and allow an operator to execute a key sequence. It is an object of the present invention to provide a character input method of a mobile phone device which can input characters without memorization without fail.

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0009

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the present invention, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence, and can input characters reliably. The purpose is to provide an input method.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0010

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, according to the present invention, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, the matrix can be eliminated, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence and can input characters reliably. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone device capable of performing the above.

[Procedure amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0011

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, the present invention provides a portable telephone device which can reduce the number of times a key for character input is pressed, and which allows the operator to input characters reliably without memorizing a key sequence. The purpose is to:

[Procedure amendment 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a character input method for a portable telephone device according to the present invention comprises:
Symbol keys displaying predetermined symbols according to "Kana character input mode", "English character input mode", "Numerical input mode", Kana characters, and characters consisting of numbers and English characters are displayed in groups By performing the switching operation of the character keys among the input keys composed of the numeric keypad and the character keys, the control unit displays the character input mode on the display unit capable of displaying characters of 2 rows × 3 columns or more. One step and at least one input key in which a predetermined character is displayed by grouping predetermined characters including kana characters, numbers, and English characters according to the character input mode selected by operating the character keys. A character to be input is determined by the control unit according to the character input mode displayed on the display unit by performing a pressing operation, and the determined character is displayed on the display unit and stored. Wherein the more becomes possible a second step of storing the.

[Procedure amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0013

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, by performing the switching operation of the character keys, any one of the "kana character input mode", the "English character input mode" and the "numeric character input mode" is performed. When the character input mode is selected, the control unit displays the selected input mode on a display unit capable of displaying 2 rows × 3 columns or more. Next, when an input key displaying a character determined by grouping predetermined characters including kana characters, numbers, and English characters according to the selected input mode is pressed at least once, the character is displayed on the display unit. A character to be input is determined by the control unit in accordance with the character input mode, the determined character is displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit.

[Procedure amendment 8]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0015

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, according to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, there is provided a symbol key displaying a predetermined symbol, and a numeric keypad displaying a predetermined character grouping and displaying predetermined characters including kana characters, numbers and English sentences. When a first press of an input key selected to input a predetermined character from the input keys composed of the following is performed, a character list corresponding to the character group displayed on the pressed input key on a one-to-one basis is displayed. A first step of specifying a row of the matrix table by specifying the control of the control unit and displaying the row on the display unit capable of displaying 3 rows × 3 columns or more, and the character displayed on the specified row of the matrix table When the input key corresponding to the column intersecting with the row of the matrix table in which the character to be input exists in the list is pressed for the second time, the control unit determines the character to be input, and On the display And displays the character determined in place of the serial character table, and wherein the more becomes possible a second step of storing in the storage unit.

[Procedure amendment 9]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0016

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, when the first press of the input key is performed, the character corresponding to the character group displayed on the pressed input key on a one-to-one basis. The list is specified by the control of the control unit, and the rows of the matrix table are designated and displayed on a display unit that can display 3 rows × 3 columns or more. When the input key corresponding to the column that intersects with the row of the matrix table in which the character to be input exists in the character list displayed on the designated row of the matrix table is pressed for the second time, the control unit enters The character to be determined is determined, the determined character is displayed on the display unit instead of the character list, and stored in the storage unit.

[Procedure amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0017

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Therefore, in the character input method for a portable telephone device according to the present invention, the number of key presses for character input can be reduced, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence and can input characters reliably. Can be.

[Procedure amendment 11]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0018

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, the portable telephone device of the present invention has a display unit capable of displaying characters of 2 rows × 3 columns or more, a storage unit,
Perform switching operation according to "Kana character input mode", "English character input mode", "Numerical input mode" Character keys and symbol keys, and pre-determine predetermined characters by Kana characters, numbers and English characters An input unit comprising an input key with a numeric keypad displaying the displayed character, and the “kana character input mode” by operating the character key of the input unit,
When any one of “English character input mode” and “Numeric input mode” is selected, the character input mode is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the selection, and at least one of the ten keys or the symbol keys of the input keys is used. A control unit that determines a character to be input by a pressing operation, displays the determined character on the display unit instead of the display of the input mode displayed on the display unit, and stores the character in the storage unit. It is characterized by having.

[Procedure amendment 12]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0019

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the portable telephone device of the present invention, by pressing the character key of the input unit, any one of the "kana character input mode", the "English character input mode", and the "numeric character input mode" can be used. When the input mode is selected, the input mode of the selected character is displayed by the control unit on a display unit capable of displaying 2 rows × 3 columns or more. Next, by depressing at least one of the ten keys or the symbol keys of the input keys, the control unit determines the character to be input, and the determined character is displayed on the display. Instead of displaying the input mode, display and
Store in the storage unit.

[Procedure amendment 13]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0021

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, the portable telephone device of the present invention has three lines.
Input by a display unit capable of displaying three or more columns of characters, a storage unit, and a numeric keypad that displays characters determined by grouping predetermined characters consisting of symbol keys, kana characters, numbers, and English characters An input unit constituting a key, and a character list corresponding to a character group displayed on the pressed input key when the input key is pressed for the first time is displayed on a designated line of the matrix table. Controls the display unit, and when there is a character to be input in the character list displayed on the display unit, at the time of the second press of the input key corresponding to the column that intersects the row of the matrix table A control unit for determining the character to be input instead of the character list displayed on the display unit in accordance with the pressed key, and controlling the display on the display unit.

[Procedure amendment 14]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0022

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the portable telephone device of the present invention, when the input key is pressed for the first time, the control unit specifies a character list corresponding to a character group displayed on the pressed input key in the matrix table. Control is performed on a display unit capable of displaying three or more columns and three or more columns so as to be displayed in rows. When a character to be input is displayed in the character list displayed on the display unit, and the input key corresponding to the column intersecting the row of the matrix table is pressed for the second time, the control unit performs The character to be input is determined according to the pressed key, and the determined character is displayed in place of the character list displayed on the display unit and stored in the storage unit.

[Procedure amendment 15]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0023

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Therefore, in the portable telephone device of the present invention, the number of times a key for character input is depressed can be reduced, and the operator need not memorize the key sequence.
Characters can be input reliably.

[Procedure amendment 16]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0033

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Next, the case of inputting the English letter "Z" will be described in the same manner. In the input key 102, the English character “Z” is displayed because the “0” key 1
0, so the first "0" key 1
When 0 is pressed, the control unit 15 designates the tenth row of the matrix table 101, and displays the display contents “Wan 0YZ” of the character list J shown in FIG.
6 is displayed on the display unit 14. Next, in the eighth column of the matrix table 101, the English character "Z" is included in the display content "Wan0YZ" of the character list J. Therefore, in the second key press, when the “8” key 8 is pressed, the data of the press of the “8” key 8 is input to the control unit 15, and the matrix table 10 is controlled by the control unit 15.
The eighth column of 1 is designated. Thereby, the control unit 15
The English character “Z” at the intersection of the 10th row and the 8th column of the matrix table 101 is determined, and under the control of the control unit 15, the English character “Z” is displayed on the display unit 14 in place of the display contents of the character list table J. Is displayed and stored in the storage unit 16.

[Procedure amendment 17]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0036

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

The display characters of each of the character lists A to K of the character list 104 in FIG. 5 are the first to tenth lines of the key matrix shown in FIG. 9 (the tenth line in FIG. Display). This figure 9
The key matrix 105 shown in FIG.
When the input mode is switched by pressing the character key 12 of 0, the key matrix 105 is shown in a case where the kana character input mode is set. Each time the character key 12 is depressed, the character key 12 changes from “kana character input mode” to “English character input mode” to “numeric character input mode”.
→ The input mode is sequentially switched, such as “kana character input mode”.

[Procedure amendment 18]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0044

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0044]

As described above, according to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, the switching operation of the character keys is performed, and the “kana character input mode”, the “English character input mode”,
When one of the character input modes of “numerical input mode” is selected, the selected input mode is displayed on the display unit, and when the input key is pressed at least once, the character input mode is displayed according to the character input mode displayed on the display unit. The control unit determines the character to be input, and the determined character is displayed on the display unit and stored in the storage unit, so that the number of key presses for character input can be reduced and the matrix can be reduced. This can be unnecessary, and the operator does not need to memorize the key sequence, and can input characters reliably.

[Procedure amendment 19]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0045

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the character input method of the portable telephone device of the present invention, when the input key is pressed for the first time, the character corresponding to the character group displayed on the pressed input key on a one-to-one basis. Identify the list, specify the row of the matrix table and display it on the display section, and the row of the matrix table where the characters to be entered exist in the character list displayed on the specified row of this matrix table When the input key corresponding to the column intersecting with is pressed for the second time, the character to be input is determined, the determined character is displayed on the display unit instead of the character list, and is stored in the storage unit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of key presses for character input, and it is possible for the operator to input characters reliably without memorizing the key sequence.

[Procedure amendment 20]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0046

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, according to the portable telephone device of the present invention, by performing a pressing operation of the character key of the input section,
When one of the character input modes of “Kana character input mode”, “English character input mode”, and “Numeric input mode” is selected, the input mode of the selected character is displayed on the display,
Next, by depressing at least one of the ten keys or the symbol keys of the input keys, the control unit determines the character to be input, and the determined character is displayed on the display. Instead of displaying the input mode, it is displayed and stored in the storage unit, so that it is possible to reduce the number of key presses for character input, and
A matrix can be dispensed with, and the operator does not need to memorize key sequences and can input characters reliably.

[Procedure amendment 21]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0047

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the portable telephone device of the present invention,
When the input key is pressed for the first time, the control unit displays a character list corresponding to the character group displayed on the pressed input key on the designated line of the matrix table on the display unit, and displays the character list on the display unit. When a character to be input is displayed in the displayed character list, and the input key corresponding to the column intersecting the row of the matrix table is pressed for the second time, the control unit responds to the pressed key. To determine the character to be input, and the determined character is displayed instead of the character list displayed on the display unit, and is stored in the storage unit. The number of times can be reduced, and it is not necessary for the operator to memorize the key sequence, and the character can be input reliably.

[Procedure amendment 22]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Brief description of drawings

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of input keys constituting an input unit and an example of character display in the mobile phone device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a character list corresponding to the input keys of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of input keys and a character display example applied to a second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a character list corresponding to the input keys of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a character list in the alphabet input mode applied to the second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a character list in a kana character and alphanumeric character input mode applied to the second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a matrix table applied to the first embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a key matrix in a kana character input mode applied to the second embodiment of the portable telephone device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a key matrix in an alphabet input mode applied to the second embodiment of the mobile phone device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of Signs] 1 ... "1" key, 2 ... "2" key, 3 ... "3" key, 4 ... "4" key, 5 ... "5" key, 6 ...
"6" key, 7 ... "7" key, 8 ... "8" key, 9
... "9" key, 10 ... "0" key, 11 ... symbol key, 12 ... character key, 13 ... input section, 14 ... display section, 15 ... control section, 16 ... storage section , 100... Input keys, 101... Matrix table, 102... Input keys, 103, 104, 107, 108, A to K.

[Procedure amendment 23]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] Figure 3

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

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[Procedure amendment 24]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] Fig. 5

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

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Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A character input mode is displayed on a display unit by a control unit by performing a character key switching operation according to a “kana character input mode”, an “English character input mode”, and a “numeric input mode”. One step; and determining at least one character to be input by the control unit by depressing at least once an input key displaying characters grouped according to the character input mode selected by operating the character key. A second step of displaying on the display unit; and a character input method for a mobile phone device. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the determined character on the display unit instead of displaying the character input mode when the input key is pressed. The character input method of the portable telephone device described in the above. 3. The controller according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to depress the input key on which a number is displayed when selecting the "numeric input mode" using the character keys, thereby to switch the "numeric input mode" displayed on the display unit. 2. The character input method for a mobile phone device according to claim 1, wherein a number to be input is determined instead of the display, and the determined number is displayed on the display unit and stored in the storage unit. 4. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the "kana character input mode" is selected by the character keys, the first press of the predetermined input key on which the kana characters are displayed in groups. The input key displays a character list of kana characters grouped corresponding to the input keys displayed on the display unit, and displays the kana characters to be input present in the character list displayed on the display unit. When a is pressed for the second time, a kana character to be input is determined instead of the character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. A character input method for the mobile phone device according to claim 1. 5. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the "English character input mode" is selected by the character keys, the first press of a predetermined input key on which English characters are displayed in groups. The character list of English characters grouped according to the input keys displayed is displayed on the display unit, and the English characters to be input present in the character list of English characters displayed on the display unit are displayed. When the input key is pressed for the second time, an English character to be input is determined in place of the English character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. 2. The character input method for a mobile phone device according to claim 1, wherein: 6. The character input method according to claim 1, wherein the input keys include a numeric keypad, a character key, and a symbol key. 7. The character input method according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is capable of displaying characters of 2 rows × 3 columns or more. 8. A character group displayed on the pressed input key at the first press of an input key selected for inputting the predetermined character from the input keys displaying the predetermined character in a group. First, a character list corresponding to "." Is displayed on the display unit by specifying a row of the table matrix under the control of the control unit.
A second step of the input key corresponding to a column that intersects with the row of the table matrix in which a character to be input exists in the character list displayed on the designated row of the table matrix And a second step of, when pressed, determining a character to be input by the control unit and displaying the character on the display unit. 9. The control unit displays the determined character in place of the character list displayed on the display unit when the character to be input is determined and stores the determined character in a storage unit. The character input method for a mobile phone device according to claim 8. 10. The character input method according to claim 8, wherein the input keys include a numeric keypad and a symbol key. 11. The display unit according to claim 8, wherein the display unit is capable of displaying characters of 3 rows × 3 columns or more.
13. The character input method for a mobile phone device according to claim 1. 12. A display unit, a character key and a symbol key for performing a switching operation according to “kana character input mode”, “English character input mode”, and “numeric character input mode”, and characters determined in advance by grouping. And an input unit that constitutes an input key with a numeric keypad that displays, and selection of any of the above “kana character input mode”, “English character input mode”, and “numeric input mode” by operating the character keys of the input unit A control for displaying a character input mode on the display unit according to the selection, determining a character to be input by at least one pressing operation of the input key, and displaying the determined character on the display unit. A mobile phone device comprising: 13. The control unit according to claim 12, wherein the control unit displays the determined character in place of the input mode displayed on the display unit when the input key is pressed. Mobile phone device. 14. The display unit displays a “numeric input mode” displayed on the display unit by pressing the input key displaying a number when the “numeric input mode” is selected by the character keys. 13. The mobile phone device according to claim 12, wherein a number to be input is determined instead of being displayed, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. 15. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the first press of the predetermined input key on which the kana characters are displayed in groups when the "kana character input mode" is selected by the character keys is performed. The input key displays a character list of kana characters grouped corresponding to the input keys displayed on the display unit, and displays the kana characters to be input present in the character list displayed on the display unit. When a is pressed for the second time, a kana character to be input is determined instead of the character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. Claim 12
A mobile phone device as described. 16. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the "English character input mode" is selected by the character keys, the first pressing of the predetermined input keys on which English characters are displayed in groups. The character list of English characters grouped according to the input keys displayed is displayed on the display unit, and the English characters to be input present in the character list of English characters displayed on the display unit are displayed. When the input key is pressed for the second time, an English character to be input is determined in place of the English character list displayed on the display unit, displayed on the display unit, and stored in the storage unit. 13. The mobile phone device according to claim 12, wherein 17. The display unit according to claim 12, wherein said display unit is capable of displaying characters of 2 rows × 3 columns or more.
7. The mobile phone device according to any one of 6. 18. An input unit comprising an input key comprising a display unit, a symbol key and a numeric keypad displaying predetermined characters by grouping predetermined characters in advance, and a first press of the input key. The display unit is controlled so that a character list corresponding to a character group displayed on the pressed input key is displayed in a specified row of the table matrix, and the character list displayed on the display unit is controlled. When there is a character to be input in the input key, the character to be input is determined when the input key corresponding to the column intersecting the row of the table matrix is pressed for the second time, and the display is controlled on the display unit. A mobile phone device comprising: 19. The control unit displays the determined character in place of the character list displayed on the display unit when determining the character to be input, and stores the determined character in a storage unit. The mobile phone device according to claim 18, wherein: 20. The mobile phone device according to claim 18, wherein said display unit is capable of displaying characters of 3 rows × 3 columns or more.