JP2000224293A - Portable telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a portable telephone set by which setting operations to switch a plurality of setting states are facilitated. SOLUTION: The portable telephone set has a company key 32, a private key 33 and a special key 34 in its operation section 30, and a prescribed reply message is assigned respectively to the company key 32, the private key 33 and the special key 34 and stored in a RAM and when on of the keys is depressed, a CPU replaces a message set by an automatic telephone answering function of the portable telephone set with the message assign made to correspond to the depressed key.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone which performs a process associated with a predetermined key by pressing the key.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as disclosed in JP-A-5-83355 and JP-A-2-170753, in a telephone having an answering machine function, a plurality of response messages are stored and these plurality of response messages are stored. It has been known to switch messages appropriately.

[0003]

However, in a portable telephone, if a setting change or the like for switching a plurality of response messages is performed as in the above-mentioned conventional telephone, the setting operation becomes complicated, so that the user can easily use the portable telephone. Can not do
On the contrary, there is a problem that convenience may be impaired. Further, in general, it is necessary to master various operations of the mobile phone in order to make settings for various functions of the mobile phone, and this has been a problem as the mobile phone has become more multifunctional.

[0004] The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable telephone capable of easily performing a setting operation for switching a plurality of setting states.

[0005]

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone which performs a predetermined operation based on a designated setting state, and has an input having a plurality of keys. Means, storage means for storing a setting state corresponding to the predetermined operation in association with a plurality of keys of the input means, and one of the plurality of keys of the input means is operated. Then, a designating means for designating the setting state stored in the storage means in association with the key is provided.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone which performs a predetermined operation based on a designated setting state, comprising an input means having a plurality of keys, and a plurality of the input means having a plurality of keys. The setting state corresponding to the predetermined operation is stored in the storage unit in association with each key, and when any one of the plurality of keys of the input unit is operated, the storage unit is associated with the key and stored in the storage unit. The stored setting state is specified by the specifying means.

[0007] Therefore, since the setting state corresponding to the key is designated only by operating a specific key, the setting can be switched to a setting state different from the current setting state only by pressing the corresponding key. it can. Therefore, the setting state of the portable telephone can be easily changed. For example, when a response message used for the answering machine function is switched, by setting a response message corresponding to each of a plurality of keys, the response message can be switched only by pressing the corresponding key. Accordingly, even in a portable telephone having many functions, those functions can be easily used, and the convenience can be greatly improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the portable telephone set of the first aspect, the portable telephone further comprises a data changing means for changing data stored in the storage means in association with a plurality of keys of the input means. That is, the configuration is characterized.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the portable telephone set of the first aspect, the data changing means changes the data stored in the storage means in association with the plurality of keys of the input means. .

Therefore, even if the number of keys provided in the input means is limited, data on various functions can be switched, the convenience can be improved, and the number of keys can be prevented from increasing and the portable device can be used. The size of the mobile phone can be reduced.

A portable telephone according to a third aspect of the present invention is a portable telephone that performs a plurality of types of operations based on a setting state designated for each type of operation, wherein input means having a plurality of keys; A storage unit for storing a plurality of setting states corresponding to the plurality of types of operations for each key in association with the plurality of keys of the input unit; and any one of the plurality of keys of the input unit When a key is operated, there is provided a designating means for designating a plurality of setting states stored in the storage means in association with the key for the plurality of types of operations.

According to the portable telephone of the third aspect of the present invention, the portable telephone performs a plurality of types of operations based on a setting state designated for each type of operation, and has an input having a plurality of keys. Means for storing a plurality of setting states corresponding to a plurality of types of operations for each key in the storage means in association with the plurality of keys of the input means, and any one of the plurality of keys of the input means Is operated, the plurality of setting states stored in the storage unit in association with the key are specified by the specifying unit for a plurality of types of operations.

Therefore, the setting state of a plurality of operations is stored in association with each of the plurality of keys of the input means. Therefore, by pressing one key of the input means, it is possible to change the setting state of a plurality of operations. Thereby, even if the mobile phone has various functions, the setting state of a plurality of operations can be changed to a desired state by a simple key operation. For example, a message of an answering machine response function and an alarm Various setting states such as a sound output time and a type of an incoming notification sound can be switched. In addition, by storing the setting state according to each situation where the user uses the portable telephone in each key of the input means, the user can press one key to change the situation. It is possible to set a corresponding setting state for a plurality of operations, to easily use the functions of the mobile phone, and it is very convenient.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the appearance of a portable telephone 1 as an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 1 includes a case 20, an operation unit 30 provided on a front surface of the case 20, and an operation unit 30.
, A display 23 provided above the operation unit 30, and a speaker 22 mounted on the upper part of the display 23. 24 are attached.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the operation unit 30 provided on the front surface of the portable telephone 1 shown in FIG. 1 in more detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation unit 30 includes a numeric keypad 31 having numeric keys 0 to 9 and various symbol keys, a company key 32, a private key 33, and a special key 34.
, A “function” key 35 and a “change” key 36. A user using the mobile phone 1 can use each function of the mobile phone 1 such as calling and answering calls by pressing each key of the operation unit 30.

Further, by performing an operation in which the operation of the “function” key 35 and the operations of the other keys are appropriately combined on the operation unit 30, various settings in the portable telephone 1 can be changed. Will be

Further, a company key 3 provided in the operation unit 30
2, predetermined setting contents are assigned to the private key 33 and the special key 34 by setting processing described later. Then, when each of these keys is pressed by the user, the content set for each function of the portable telephone 1 such as a response message of the answering machine function is updated to the setting content assigned to the key. You.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control system built in the portable telephone 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control system of the mobile phone 1 includes a CPU 11, a RAM 12, a storage unit 13, an input unit 14, a display unit 15, a timer 16, a voice recognition unit 17, a voice synthesis unit 18, and a communication unit 19. The components are connected by a bus.

The CPU 11 reads and executes various system programs stored in the storage unit 13 to control the driving of each unit of the control system. Also, CPU
11 executes various processes such as a call originating process, an incoming call answering process, and the like according to an instruction operation on the operation unit 30 of the input unit 14.

Further, in a setting process (FIG. 4) to be described later, the CPU 11 stores the setting contents assigned to the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34 in accordance with the instruction contents input by the operation unit 30.
It is stored in M12 and stored in the storage unit 13. Then, the company key 32, the private key 33 and the special key 34
If any one of the keys is pressed, the setting contents assigned to the key are set.

Further, the CPU 11 identifies the current time according to the clock signal input from the timer 16, and
2. When the power ON / OFF time set by operating any one of the private key 33 and the special key 34 is reached, the power of the portable telephone 1 is turned on or shut down. In addition, each unit that executes the control of the time including the timer 16 is driven by a battery built in the mobile phone 1 irrespective of the power state (ON / OFF) of the mobile phone 1.

The RAM 12 forms a memory area for temporarily storing various system programs executed by the CPU 11 and data relating to the programs.

The storage unit 13 is composed of a rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor storage device such as a flash memory, and relates to a system program executed by the CPU 11, various data input through the input unit 14, and a control system. Data such as various setting states are stored. Also,
The storage unit 13 stores various setting states set by the user, such as setting of a response message in the answering machine response function, setting of an alarm, setting of power management, and the like.

The input unit 14 has an operation unit 30 (FIG. 1). When each key of the operation unit 30 is pressed, the input unit 14 generates a press signal corresponding to the pressed key and outputs the signal to the CPU 11.

The display unit 15 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal D)
isplay: LCD 2)
3, and causes the display 23 to execute a predetermined display based on a control signal and display information input from the CPU 11.

The timer 16 has built-in units (not shown) for generating oscillation signals such as a crystal oscillator, and measures time based on the oscillation signals generated by these units.
A clock signal indicating the current time is output to the CPU 11.

The voice recognition section 17 has a microphone 21 (FIG. 1), analyzes the voice detected by the microphone 21, generates data indicating the voice, and outputs the data to the CPU 11.

The voice synthesizer 18 includes a speaker 22 (FIG. 1), synthesizes a voice signal based on the voice information input from the CPU 11, outputs the voice signal to the speaker 22, and causes the speaker 22 to output voice.

The communication section 19 includes an antenna 24 (FIG. 1), and transmits and receives radio signals to and from a base station (not shown). Specifically, when a radio signal indicating an incoming call is received by the antenna 24, a signal indicating the incoming
U11 to output an incoming call notification operation to the user. When the operation unit 30 (FIG. 1) is operated by the user and a call transmission instruction is input from the CPU 11, communication with a base station (not shown) is performed. Connect a wireless communication line between them. The communication unit 19 transmits a position signal indicating the current position of the mobile phone 1 to the base station by the antenna 24 at predetermined time intervals.

Next, setting processing executed in the portable telephone 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a setting process in the portable telephone 1. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, the company key 32 of the operation unit 30
The setting contents to be assigned to the private key 33 and the special key 34 are set.

First, the CPU 11 determines whether the user has pressed the "change" key 36 (step S).
1) If the “change” key 36 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S2, and if the “change” key 36 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S7.

At step S2, when the user designates a key among the company key 32, the private key 33 and the special key 34 for assigning the setting contents, the CP
U11 causes the display unit 15 to display, on the display 23, a setting menu screen on which a list of setting contents that can be assigned to the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34 is displayed (step S3).

When the user selects and inputs desired setting contents to be assigned to the key selected in step S2 among the functions displayed on the setting menu screen (step S4), the CPU 11 causes the user to enter the desired setting contents. , It is confirmed whether or not to confirm the selected contents (step S
5). Here, when the instruction input indicating that the determination is not performed is performed, the process returns to step S2, and when the instruction input of determining is performed, the setting content selected in step S4 is selected in step S2. A process for assigning the key is executed (step S6), and the process ends.

The setting contents registered in the setting process shown in FIG. 4 include a company key 32,
A plurality of each of the private key 33 and the special key 34 can be set.

On the other hand, when the "change" key 36 is depressed in step S1, a process for changing the already set contents is started. That is, in step S7, when the user presses the key to change the setting contents, and selects and inputs the setting contents to be newly set (step S7).
8) The CPU 11 confirms with the user whether or not to confirm the selected and input setting contents (step S9).
Then, when the instruction input indicating the confirmation is performed, the CP
U11 assigns the setting contents selected and input to the key (step S10), and ends the process. If an instruction indicating that the image is not determined is input in step S9, the process returns to step S7.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing setting contents stored in the storage unit 13 in association with the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34. As shown in FIG. In the setting processing shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of setting contents assigned to the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34 are stored.

As shown in FIG. 5, three types of setting contents 1 to 3 are set for the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34, respectively.
“Response message A” is assigned to the company key 32 as setting content 1. Here, the response message is a message that is transmitted to a communication partner as an answering machine message when the portable telephone 1 receives an incoming call in a state where the user cannot answer the call. The setting content 2 set in the company key 32 is a “no ringtone” function. This is a function for setting so as not to output an incoming notification sound output from the speaker 22 (FIG. 3) when the portable telephone 1 receives a call through the communication unit 19 (FIG. 3). Furthermore, the setting content 3 set in the company key 32
Is "alarm setting A". This function is to output a predetermined alarm sound from the speaker 22 at a preset time.

Accordingly, when the user presses the company key 32, "response message A" is set as a response message of the portable telephone 1, and thereafter, "response message A" is used as an answering machine message. You. In addition, a ring tone when a call is received is not output, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speaker 22 at the time set as the “alarm setting A”.

Similarly, “response message B” is assigned to the private key 33 as setting content 1. This "response message B" is a response message different from the above-mentioned "response message A". Then, the setting content 2 set in the private key 33
Is a “ringtone A” function. This is a mobile phone 1
Is a function for setting the ring tone A to be used as an incoming notification sound output from the speaker 22 when a call is received. Further, the setting content 3 set in the private key 33 is “alarm setting B”. With this function, an alarm sound different from the content set by the “alarm setting A” and a time at which the alarm sound is output are set.

Accordingly, when the user presses the private key 33, "response message B" is set as a response message of the portable telephone 1, and thereafter, "response message B" is used as an answering machine message. You. When a call is received, a ringtone A is output, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speaker 22 at the time set as the “alarm setting B”.

A "response message C" is assigned to the special key 34 as setting content 1.
This “response message C” is a response message different from the above-mentioned “response message A” and “response message B”. The setting content 2 set in the special key 34 is a “ringtone B” function. This is a function for setting the ring tone B different from the ring tone A to be used as the ring tone that is output from the speaker 22 when the mobile phone 1 receives a call. In addition, special key 3
The setting content 3 set to 4 is “alarm setting C”. With this function, an alarm sound different from the contents set by “Alarm setting A” and “Alarm setting B” and the time at which the alarm sound is output are set.

Therefore, when the user presses the special key 34, "response message C" is set as a response message of the portable telephone 1, and a ring tone B is output as a ring tone when a call is received. Further, a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speaker 22 at the time set as the “alarm setting C”.

Thus, the user presses the company key 32 when going to the company and presses the private key 33 at the end of the working hours. 13 among the setting states relating to various functions of the portable telephone 1 stored in the mobile phone 1, a response message of an answering machine, a ring tone when a call is received, or
The setting state of a plurality of functions such as setting of an alarm can be switched at a time.

Further, in the portable telephone 1, in addition to the above setting contents, for example, as shown in FIG.
Settings related to / OFF can also be made.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the power management stored in the storage unit 13 in association with the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34. As shown in FIG. 6, “6:30” is set as the time to turn on the power and “18:00” is set as the time to turn off the power in the company key 32. Similarly, the power-on time set in the private key 33 is “9:00”, and the power-off time is “21:00”.
0 ". Also, the power ON set in the special key 34
Is “8:30”, and the power-off time is “2:30”.
3:00 ". That is, the power of the portable telephone 1 is turned on / off only by the user performing key operations on the company key 32, the private key 33 or the special key 34.
Time can be changed.

As described above, the user can operate the portable telephone 1 with a simple key operation in accordance with the setting states shown in FIGS.
Can be changed, and the functions of the mobile phone 1 can be easily used.
Very convenient.

As described above, according to the portable telephone 1 as an embodiment to which the present invention is applied, the operation unit 30 includes the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34. By assigning predetermined setting contents to the RAM 12 and storing the contents in the RAM 12, the user simply presses the company key 32, the private key 33 or the special key 34, and a plurality of settings in the mobile phone 1 are performed. The state can be changed. As a result, the setting state of the mobile phone 1 can be easily changed without performing a complicated setting operation, so that the setting can be changed without an erroneous operation even in an emergency. Therefore, even when the portable telephone 1 having various functions is used, these functions can be effectively used by simple operations, and the convenience can be further improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, by executing the setting process (FIG. 4), the company key 32,
Since the setting contents assigned to the private key 33 and the special key 34 can be changed, various setting changes can be performed by pressing one key.
More convenient.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined settings are assigned to the company key 32, the private key 33, and the special key 34. However, the names and numbers of these keys are of course arbitrary. Can be changed. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which predetermined setting contents are assigned to other keys such as the ten keys 31.

[0052]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a setting state corresponding to a particular key is designated by simply operating a specific key. Can switch settings to different setting states. Therefore, the setting state of the portable telephone can be easily changed. For example, when a response message used for the answering machine function is switched, by setting a response message corresponding to each of a plurality of keys, the response message can be switched only by pressing the corresponding key. Accordingly, even in a portable telephone having many functions, those functions can be easily used, and the convenience can be greatly improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, even if the number of keys provided in the input means is limited, data for various functions can be switched, and convenience can be improved. The increase in the number of portable telephones can be prevented, and the size of the portable telephone can be reduced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the setting state of a plurality of operations is stored in association with each of the plurality of keys of the input means. Therefore, by pressing one key of the input means, it is possible to change the setting state of a plurality of operations. Thereby, even if the mobile phone has various functions, the setting state of a plurality of operations can be changed to a desired state by a simple key operation. For example, a message of an answering machine response function and an alarm Various setting states such as a sound output time and a type of an incoming notification sound can be switched. In addition, by storing the setting state according to each situation where the user uses the portable telephone in each key of the input means, the user can press one key to change the situation. It is possible to set a corresponding setting state for a plurality of operations, to easily use the functions of the mobile phone, and it is very convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the appearance of a mobile phone 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the operation unit 30 of FIG. 1 in detail.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the portable telephone 1 of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a setting process executed in the mobile phone 1 of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing setting contents stored in a storage unit 13 in association with a company key 32, a private key 33, and a special key 34.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing setting contents of power management stored in the storage unit 13 in association with a company key 32, a private key 33, and a special key 34.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 mobile phone 11 CPU 12 RAM 13 storage unit 14 input unit 15 display unit 16 timer 17 voice recognition unit 18 voice synthesis unit 19 communication unit 20 case 21 microphone 22 speaker 23 display 24 antenna 30 operation unit 31 numeric keypad 32 company key 33 private Key 34 Special key 35 "Function" key 36 "Change" key

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A portable telephone which performs a predetermined operation based on a designated setting state, comprising: input means having a plurality of keys; and said predetermined means associated with the plurality of keys of the input means, respectively. Storage means for storing a setting state corresponding to the operation of, when any one of a plurality of keys of the input means is operated, the setting state stored in the storage means in association with the key A portable telephone comprising: a designation means for designating; 2. The portable telephone according to claim 1, further comprising data changing means for changing data stored in said storage means in association with a plurality of keys of said input means. 3. A portable telephone which performs a plurality of types of operation based on a setting state designated for each type of operation, comprising: an input means having a plurality of keys; and a plurality of keys provided in the input means. In addition, a storage unit that stores a plurality of setting states respectively corresponding to the plurality of types of operations for each key, and when any one of the plurality of keys of the input unit is operated, the key Designating means for designating a plurality of setting states stored in the storage means in association with each other for the plurality of types of operations.