JP2000324235A - Mobile radio terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a mobile radio terminal by which a user can make conversation with a communication opposite party, without troubling people in the surrounding due to voice uttered. SOLUTION: A recording control means 101a records a voice of a user picked up through a microphone to a reply voice data storage area 60a in cross- reference with a key of an operation section 50, accepts entry of text data through the operation section 50 which are in matching with the recording control and records the data to a reply text data storage area 60b. A reproduction control means 106b reads the voice stored in the reply voice data storage area 60a in response to a key operation of the operation section 50, allows a speaker to output the voice and transmits the data to a communication opposite party as a transmission voice. Furthermore, the control means 100b reads text data, corresponding to the voice of the user that are read from the reply text data storage area 60b and displays the data on a display section 30.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile radio terminal used in a mobile radio communication system such as a mobile phone system or a PHS (Personal Handyphone System).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, users of mobile phones and PHS terminals have voluntarily restricted their use in public places such as trains, restaurants, movie theaters and conferences due to manner problems. It has been demanded. For this reason, the user
In such an environment, the incoming call ringing tone is turned off and the answering machine function is used to answer the incoming call.

[0003] However, when the answering machine answers the incoming call, the user cannot talk with the caller until the user leaves the above environment, and the original function as the mobile communication terminal cannot be exhibited. There was a problem.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Conventional mobile phones and P
In an environment where the use of the HS terminal is unusual, use of the answering machine function to answer incoming calls makes it impossible for the HS terminal to talk to the communication partner, thus exhibiting the original function of the mobile communication terminal. There was a problem that was not.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and enables a user to speak with a communication partner without vocalizing and disturbing the surroundings even in an environment where use is unusual. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile wireless terminal device.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention establishes a communication link with a base station device connectable to a public network via a radio communication line to perform communication. In the mobile radio terminal device, a plurality of key input means for inputting information by operating keys, a plurality of voice data are stored in association with the key input means, and a communication link is established with a communication partner. When the key input means is operated in a state in which a call can be made, voice data corresponding to the operated key input means is read out from the storage means and restored to an analog voice signal, and the analog voice is transmitted to the transmission voice. And a reproduction control means for transmitting the sound to the user from the communication means and for outputting the sound to the user.

[0007] In the mobile radio terminal device having the above-described configuration, voice data associated with the key input means is stored in advance, and when the key input means is operated in a state in which a call can be made with a communication partner, this operation is performed. The voice data corresponding to the input key input means is read out from the storage means, restored to an analog voice signal, transmitted as a transmission voice to a communication partner, and output to the user in a loud voice.

Therefore, according to the mobile radio terminal having the above-mentioned configuration, even in an environment where use is unusual, the user can talk with a communication partner by key operation without uttering a voice and disturbing the surroundings. it can.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided display means capable of displaying at least character information, wherein the storage means stores a plurality of voice data and text data in association with the respective key input means, and the reproduction control means comprises: When a key is operated in a state where a communication link is established with a communication partner and a call is possible, voice data corresponding to the operated key input is read out from the storage and restored to an analog voice signal. Then, the transmission data is transmitted as a transmission voice to a communication partner, and text data corresponding to the operated key input means is read from the storage means and displayed on the display means.

[0010] In the mobile radio terminal device having the above-described configuration, the voice data and the text data are stored in advance in the key input means in association with each other.
The voice data corresponding to the operated key input means is read out from the storage means, restored to an analog voice signal, transmitted to a communication partner as a transmission voice, loudspeaked to the user, and the operated key is output. Text data corresponding to the input means is read from the storage means and displayed on the display means.

Therefore, according to the mobile radio terminal having the above-mentioned configuration, even in an environment where usage is unusual, the user can talk with a communication partner by key operation without uttering a voice and disturbing the surroundings. In addition, the user can confirm the voice sent to the communication partner by text data.

Further, according to the present invention, the voice input means for inputting the voice of the user, and the voice of the user input through the voice input means are converted into voice data, and the voice data corresponds to one of the key input means. In addition, there is provided a recording control means for recording in the storage means.

According to the mobile radio terminal having the above-mentioned configuration, the user can arbitrarily record his / her own voice in the storage means.
The communication partner can talk with the user by recognizing the communication partner, and the user can realize a natural conversation voice response as in a normal call.

Still further, in the present invention, the recording control means converts the user's voice input through the voice input means into voice data, and converts the voice data and the text data input through the key input means into a key. It is characterized in that it is recorded in the storage means in association with one of the input means.

According to the mobile radio terminal device having the above-described configuration, the user can arbitrarily record his / her own voice in the storage means, and can arbitrarily set text data through the key input means.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a mobile radio terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view of the mobile wireless terminal device.

The mobile radio terminal includes an antenna 10, a communication unit 20, a display unit 30, a voice input / output unit 40, an operation unit 50, a storage unit 60, and a control unit 100. A radio frequency signal transmitted from a base station (not shown) via a radio communication channel is input to the communication unit 20 after being received by the antenna 10.

The communication unit 20 converts the frequency of the radio frequency signal into an intermediate frequency signal by mixing the radio frequency signal with a local oscillation signal generated by a built-in frequency synthesizer. The frequency of the local oscillation signal is controlled by a control unit 100 described later. Then, the communication unit 20 performs demodulation processing on the intermediate frequency signal thus obtained,
It performs a decoding process and extracts a signal addressed to itself according to an instruction from the control unit 100.

The voice input / output unit 40 converts the signal decoded and extracted by the communication unit 20 into an analog call signal, and outputs the signal from a built-in speaker 41. Also,
The audio input / output unit 40 includes a microphone 42,
The transmission voice input through the microphone 42 is encoded, and the encoding result is used to modulate the carrier signal. The result of the modulation processing is transmitted to the communication unit 2.
Input to 0.

The communication section 20 mixes the result of the modulation processing with the local oscillation signal for transmission generated by the above-mentioned frequency synthesizer, thereby converting the result to a radio frequency signal of the radio channel frequency specified by the control section 100. I do. Then, this radio frequency signal is amplified to a predetermined transmission power level, and then transmitted from the antenna 10 to the base station.

The display unit 30 is a liquid crystal display (LC)
D) 31 for displaying text data to be described later, in addition to the status of the own device (various mode setting status and reception status of radio waves), time, a telephone number of a destination, and the like.

The operation unit 50 includes a scroll key 5 in addition to a numeric keypad, an on-hook key, and an off-hook key.
1. Mode key (mode) 52, function key (F) 53, enter key 54, menu key (menu)
An interface for receiving various requests and setting registrations from the user, including various function keys such as 55.

The storage unit 60 uses a semiconductor memory such as a ROM or a RAM as a storage medium. The storage medium stores a control program of the control unit 100, ID data previously assigned to itself by the system, In addition to various control data such as various setting information, it stores dial data of the destination such as speed dial, etc.
A response voice data storage area 60a and a response text data storage area 60b are provided.

The response voice data storage area 60a is an area where voice data is recorded by the recording control means 100a described later. The response text data storage area 60b is an area where text data is recorded by the recording control unit 100a described later.

The control unit 100 includes, for example, a microcomputer as a main control unit. In addition to a normal function of controlling the above-described units for performing communication, other control functions include a recording control unit 100a, Reproduction control means 100b.

The recording control means 100a includes a microphone 4
2, the user's analog voice signal is encoded and compressed into digital voice data, and the response voice data storage area 60a is associated with a key of the operation unit 50.
To the operation unit 5 in accordance with the recording control.
The input of the text data is received through 0 and is recorded in the response text data storage area 60b.

The reproduction control means 100b restores the audio data stored in the response audio data storage area 60a to an analog audio signal in response to a key operation of the operation unit 50, outputs the analog audio signal from the speaker 41, and outputs the signal to the communication partner. On the other hand, the analog voice signal is transmitted as a transmission voice. At the same time, the text data corresponding to the analog audio signal is stored in the response text data storage area 60b.
The read text data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 31.

In addition, although not shown, the audio input / output unit 40 is provided with a terminal for connecting an earphone / microphone which is also used as an earphone and a microphone.

Next, the processing operation of the mobile radio terminal having the above configuration will be described. First, the audio data registration process will be described. This processing is performed by the control unit 100, and is mainly performed by the control of the recording control unit 100a. FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of this process.

When the user performs a predetermined key operation on the operation unit 50 to request registration of voice data, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 is started. First step 3
In a, the display unit 30 is drive-controlled to display a message such as "Press a key for registering a response voice" on the liquid crystal display 31 to urge the user to press a key for associating voice data. , To step 3b.

In step 3b, it is monitored whether or not the key is pressed, and the process waits until the key is pressed.
When any key is pressed, the process proceeds to step 3c. In step 3c, the key pressed in step 3b is recorded in the storage unit 60, and the process proceeds to step 3d.

In step 3d, the display unit 30 is driven and controlled, and a message such as "Record your voice. Start recording with the confirmation key" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 31.
After pressing the enter key, the user is notified that recording is to be started, and the process proceeds to step 3e.

In step 3e, it is monitored whether or not the enter key is pressed, and the process waits until the enter key is pressed.
Then, when the enter key is pressed, the process proceeds to step 3f.

In step 3f, the analog audio signal of the user captured through the microphone 42 is encoded and compressed into digital audio data. Then, the voice data is recorded in the response voice data storage area 60a in association with the information for identifying the key stored in step 3c, and the process proceeds to step 3g. It should be noted that the sound to be recorded in this recording process may be as shown in FIG.

In step 3g, the display unit 30 is driven and controlled, and the message "Recording is completed."
Now, please input the recorded voice in text. Is displayed to prompt the user to input text data for identifying the recorded voice, and the process proceeds to step 3h.

In step 3h, a character input is accepted by the user operating the operation unit 50. Then, the input character is recorded as the above-described text data in the response text data storage area 60b in association with the information for identifying the key stored in step 3c.
Move to i.

In step 3i, the display unit 30 is driven and controlled to display a message such as "registration completed" on the liquid crystal display 31, to notify the user of the completion of the process, and terminate the process.

Next, a description will be given of a process for making a call using the voice of the user recorded as described above. This process is performed by the control unit 100, and is mainly performed by the control of the reproduction control unit 100b. FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of this processing.

In the processing of the flowchart shown in this figure, the user operates the mode key 52 of the operation unit 50 (or, when the simultaneous pressing of a plurality of keys is regarded as the pressing of the mode key 52, the keys are simultaneously pressed). This is performed when a call is made with the other party in a state where the normal call mode is set to the button call mode.

This process is performed regardless of whether the button call mode is set before the call or the button call mode is set after the communication link is established after receiving a call. The case also applies.

First, in step 5a, text data stored in the response text data storage area 60b is read. Then, the display unit 30 is driven and controlled, and the read text data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 31 together with the identification information of the associated key.
Move to b. FIG. 6 shows an example.

In step 5b, it is monitored whether or not the scroll key 51 has been pressed. If the scroll key 51 has been pressed, the flow proceeds to step 5g. If not, the flow proceeds to step 5c.

In step 5c, it is monitored whether or not the numeric key of the operation unit 50 is pressed. If any numeric key is pressed, the flow shifts to step 5d. If not, the flow shifts to step 5b. .

In step 5d, the display unit 30 is drive-controlled to display only the text data corresponding to the ten-key pressed in step 5c on the liquid crystal display 31, and the process proceeds to step 5e.

In step 5e, it is monitored whether or not the enter key has been pressed. If the enter key has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step 5b. On the other hand, if the enter key has been pressed, the process proceeds to step 5f. I do.

In step 5f, the display of the text data displayed in step 5d is continued. At the same time, the audio data corresponding to the displayed text data is read out from the response audio data storage area 60a, restored to an analog audio signal, output from the speaker 41, and output to the communication partner with the analog audio data. The signal is transmitted as transmission voice, and the process proceeds to step 5j.

On the other hand, in step 5g, the cursor pointing to the text data is moved in the direction pressed in step 5b, and the process proceeds to step 5h. Step 5h
Then, it is monitored whether or not the enter key has been pressed, and if the enter key has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step 5b, while if the enter key has been pressed, the process proceeds to step 5i.

In step 5i, only the text data indicated by the cursor is displayed on the liquid crystal display 31.
At the same time, voice data corresponding to the displayed text data is stored in the response voice data storage area 60.
a to read out the analog voice signal, restore the analog voice signal, output the loudspeaker 41 from the speaker 41, and transmit the analog voice signal as the transmission voice to the communication partner.
Go to j.

In step 5j, it is monitored whether or not the on-hook key has been depressed and the call has ended. Here, if the on-hook key is pressed, the process is terminated,
On the other hand, if the on-hook key press is not detected,
Move to step 5a.

As described above, in the mobile radio terminal device having the above-described configuration, the user's own voice recorded in advance is selectively reproduced by key operation during a call, and is transmitted to the other party as a transmission voice. At the same time, the reproduced voice of the user is loudspeaked and output from the speaker 41 in the same manner as during a normal call.

Therefore, according to the mobile radio terminal device having the above-described configuration, even in an environment where use is unusual, it is possible to generate a voice and not disturb the surroundings, and to operate with the other party by key operation as in a normal conversation. Can talk.

Further, since the conversation made here is one in which the user responds according to the voice from the other party, a two-way conversation is established instead of a one-way conversation. Further, since the voice transmitted by the user is not a synthesized voice previously stored at the time of production but a voice of the user, the voice can be talked to after recognizing the user as the voice. .

When a call is made using the recorded voice, the transmitted voice is loudspeaked and the corresponding text data is displayed. Therefore, when the user looks at the liquid crystal display 31 while listening to the voice of the other party using earphones or the like, the user can not only hear the transmitted own voice, but also confirm the content by text display. You can talk.

Furthermore, voices of various contents are stored in association with numeric keys. For this reason,
If the user memorizes the contents associated with each key of the numeric keypad, for example, holding the terminal with one hand, and holding the microphone 41 above the mouth with the speaker 41 as the earpiece in contact with the ear , The terminal body is held almost horizontally, and the numeric keypad is easily operated, and the recorded voice is transmitted by blindly operating the numeric keypad with the remaining one hand. In the operation in such a posture, conversation can be performed in a relatively natural posture.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the text data is displayed on the mobile radio terminal device on the user side, but the text data is also transmitted to the other party, and the terminal on the other party receiving the text data receives the text data. The text data may be displayed on a display unit. According to this, the other party can read the intention of the user by displaying the text data sent from the user side.

For example, in the above embodiment, the recorded voice data and text data are recorded in the storage section 60, but they may be stored in an external memory such as a removable memory card. According to such a configuration, the voice data used for the response can be properly used according to the application.

Further, part or all of the above-mentioned voice data and text data is stored in the exchange or base station of the mobile radio communication system. The voice data stored in the exchange or the base station may be restored to an analog voice signal and transmitted to both the communication partner and the user.

Even with such a configuration, the same effect can be exhibited, and the storage capacity of the storage unit 60 of the mobile radio terminal device can be saved. When data is stored in the system as described above, a special usage fee may be set for the user.

Further, as described above, in the case where a part or all of the voice data and the text data are stored in the switching station or the base station of the mobile radio communication system, the voice data or the text data is stored in accordance with the voice transmitted to the other party. The displayed text data may be displayed not only on the liquid crystal display 31 of the mobile wireless terminal device on the user side but also on the display unit of the other party.

Even in the case of such a configuration, the call partner is
The intention of the user can be conveyed not only by voice but also by text display. Further, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, in step 5e, whether or not the ten-key pressed in step 5c is confirmed is confirmed.
This confirmation step is not always necessary, and the process may proceed to step 5f immediately after the text data is displayed in step 5d. This enables a quick response to the other party.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the response voice is transmitted through the numeric keypad in the mobile wireless terminal device having the numeric keypad has been described as an example. However, instead of this, for example, all the alphabets are supported. The present invention is also applicable to a case where a terminal device having various keys other than the numeric keypad, such as a full keyboard, transmits a response voice through operation of these keys. In this case, the trigger of the communication start is not limited to the time of receiving an incoming call to the user side, but is not limited to this. Needless to say, the present invention can be implemented even when calling from the user terminal side.

In addition, it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0063]

As described above, in the present invention, voice data associated with key input means is stored in advance,
When the key input means is operated in a state in which it is possible to talk with the communication partner, the voice data corresponding to the operated key input means is read out from the storage means and restored to an analog voice signal, and is transmitted as the transmission voice. Send it to the other party.

Therefore, according to the present invention, there is provided a mobile radio terminal device which enables a user to speak with a communication partner without uttering a voice and disturbing the surroundings even in an environment where usage is unusual. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a mobile wireless terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an appearance of the mobile wireless terminal device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a registration process of voice data of the mobile wireless terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the content of a voice registered in the processing shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining audio data reproduction processing of the mobile wireless terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display example of the liquid crystal display 31 when selecting a sound to be reproduced in the processing shown in FIG. 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Antenna 20 ... Communication part 30 ... Display part 31 ... Liquid crystal display 40 ... Voice input / output part 41 ... Speaker 42 ... Microphone 50 ... Operation part 51 ... Scroll key 52 ... Mode key (mode) 53 ... Function key (F) 54 ... Confirmation key 55 ... Menu key (menu) 60 ... Storage unit 60b ... Response text data storage area 60a ... Response voice data storage area 100 ... Control unit 100a ... Recording control means 100b ... Reproduction control means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A mobile wireless terminal device that establishes a communication link with a base station device connectable to a public network via a wireless communication line to perform communication, and inputs information by operating a key. A plurality of means; a storage means for storing a plurality of voice data in association with the key input means; and a communication link established with a communication partner, and the key input means is operated in a state in which a call is possible. In this case, the voice data corresponding to the operated key input means is read from the storage means and restored to an analog voice signal, and the analog voice is transmitted to a communication partner as a transmission voice,
A reproduction control means for loudspeaker output from the loudspeaker to the user. 2. A display device comprising: display means capable of displaying at least character information; wherein the storage means stores a plurality of voice data and text data in association with the key input means, respectively; When a communication link is established with a communication partner and the key input means is operated in a state where a telephone call is possible, voice data corresponding to the operated key input means is read from the storage means and converted to an analog voice signal. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the text data corresponding to the operated key input means is read out from the storage means and displayed on the display means, while being restored and transmitted as a transmission voice to a communication partner. Mobile radio terminal. 3. Voice input means for inputting a user's voice, converting the user's voice input through the voice input means into voice data, and associating the voice data with one of the key input means. 3. The mobile radio terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a recording control unit that records the data in the storage unit. 4. The recording control means converts a user's voice input through the voice input means into voice data, and converts the voice data and text data input through the key input means into the key input. 4. The mobile radio terminal device according to claim 3, wherein said mobile radio terminal device is recorded in said storage device in association with one of the devices.