JP2001053838A - System and method for displaying in-range and out-range in folded portable telephone device - Google Patents

System and method for displaying in-range and out-range in folded portable telephone device

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JP2001053838A
JP2001053838A JP11226894A JP22689499A JP2001053838A JP 2001053838 A JP2001053838 A JP 2001053838A JP 11226894 A JP11226894 A JP 11226894A JP 22689499 A JP22689499 A JP 22689499A JP 2001053838 A JP2001053838 A JP 2001053838A
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Yoichi Aoki
洋一 青木
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NEC Saitama Ltd
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M19/00Current supply arrangements for telephone systems
    • H04M19/02Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone
    • H04M19/04Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone the ringing-current being generated at the substations
    • H04M19/041Encoding the ringing signal, i.e. providing distinctive or selective ringing capability
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/22Illumination; Arrangements for improving the visibility of characters on dials
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/725Cordless telephones
    • H04M1/72502Cordless telephones with one base station connected to a single line
    • H04M1/72516Cordless telephones with one base station connected to a single line with means for out-of-range alerting

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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display in-range and out-range in a folded state without increasing weight and volume by providing an incoming light emitting device(LED) for informing incoming call by flickering in the folded state and a control circuit for controlling the incoming LED in accordance with the display of in-range or out-range in a liquid crystal display part(LCD). SOLUTION: The incoming LED 2 is arranged in a folded portable telephone device 1 and arranged in a boundary between an inner part and an outer part, where the device 1 is folded to execute flickering when an incoming call is received. In-range and out-range displayings are executed to permit a user to judge the possibility for originating or receiving a call by the situation of an electric field in the LCD 3 of the device 1. Moreover, the device 1 is provided with the control circuit 4 to control the LED 2 and the LCD 3 or the like. Then the control circuit 4 changes the state of the incoming LED 2 linked with the in-range or out-range state of the device 1.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は折り畳み型携帯電話装置
に関する。特に、本発明は、折り畳み型携帯電話装置の
圏内外表示システム及び方法に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a foldable portable telephone device. In particular, the present invention relates to a system and a method for displaying outside and inside the area of a foldable mobile phone device.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】図4は従来の折り畳み型携帯電話装置の
折り畳み状態例を示す図である。本図に示すように、折
り畳み型携帯電話装置1にはLCD(Liquid C
rystal Display)表示部3が設けられ
る。LCD表示部3は、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1が折
り畳まれた内側に設けられているので、折り畳まれた状
態では外部からユーザの目で見られない。
2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a folded state of a conventional foldable portable telephone device. As shown in the figure, an LCD (Liquid C)
A display unit 3 is provided. The LCD display unit 3 is provided inside the folded mobile phone device 1 when folded, so that the LCD display unit 3 cannot be seen from the outside by the user in the folded state.

【0003】LCD表示部3には使用可否を判断するた
めに圏内、圏外表示が行われる。折り畳み型携帯電話装
置1が折り畳まれた状態では、圏外又は圏内であるかの
判断ができない。このため、圏内、圏外を確認するとき
には、その都度、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の折り畳み
状態を展開してLCD表示部3を見る必要がある。
[0005] The LCD display unit 3 displays an in-service area and an out-of-service area in order to determine whether or not it can be used. In a state where the foldable mobile phone device 1 is folded, it cannot be determined whether the mobile phone is outside or inside the service area. For this reason, when checking the inside and outside of a service area, it is necessary to expand the folded state of the foldable portable telephone device 1 and see the LCD display unit 3 each time.

【0004】折り畳み型でない携帯電話装置では、LC
D表示部が外部から直接見られるので、折り畳み型携帯
電話装置1にとってはこの点が欠点になっているという
問題がある。図5は従来の別の折り畳み型携帯電話装置
の折り畳み状態例を示す図である。本図に示すように、
折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の背面部分に小型のLCD5
が設けられる。
[0004] In a non-foldable mobile phone device, LC
Since the D display unit can be viewed directly from the outside, there is a problem that this point is disadvantageous for the foldable portable telephone device 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a folded state of another conventional foldable portable telephone device. As shown in this figure,
A small LCD 5 is provided on the back of the foldable mobile phone 1.
Is provided.

【0005】LCD5は折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の折
り畳み時に圏内、圏外確認用として用いられる。その他
に、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の一部にボタン6が設け
られ、ボタン6は、押されることにより、音が鳴り、圏
内、圏外の判断が行われるのを可能にしていた。
[0005] The LCD 5 is used for checking the inside and outside of the area when the foldable portable telephone device 1 is folded. In addition, a button 6 is provided on a part of the foldable mobile phone device 1, and when the button 6 is pressed, a sound is emitted, and it is possible to determine whether the mobile phone is in or out of service.

【0006】以上の対策により、折り畳み型携帯電話装
置1の重量、体積ともに増えるという問題があった。上
記折り畳み型携帯電話装置1に関連して、特開平6−3
7697号公報に記載されるものがる。これには折り畳
んだ状態で、アンテナのある面に表示器が設けられてい
る。この場合も、前述したように、上記の表示器を追加
して設けるので重量、体積が増えるという問題がある。
[0006] The above measures have a problem that both the weight and the volume of the foldable portable telephone device 1 increase. In connection with the above-mentioned foldable portable telephone device 1, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No.
No. 7697 is described. It has a display in a folded state on the surface with the antenna. Also in this case, as described above, there is a problem that the weight and the volume increase because the above-mentioned indicator is additionally provided.

【0007】[0007]

【発明が解決しょうとする課題】したがって、本発明は
上記問題点に鑑みて、重量、体積を増やさずに折り畳ん
だ状態で圏内、圏外の表示を可能にする折り畳み型携帯
電話装置の圏内外表示システム及び方法を提供すること
を目的とする。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, in view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an in-out-of-range display of a foldable portable telephone device which enables a display in and out of range within a folded state without increasing weight and volume. It is intended to provide systems and methods.

【0008】[0008]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は前記問題点を解
決するために、圏内、圏外表示を行うLCD表示部を折
り畳んだ内部に有する折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外
表示システムにおいて、前記折り畳み型携帯電話装置を
折り畳んだ状態で、点滅して着信を知らせる着信LED
と、前記LCD表示部の圏内、圏外表示に対応して前記
着信LEDの点灯を制御する制御回路とを備えることを
特徴とする折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外表示システ
ムを提供する。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a foldable portable telephone device having an inside / outside area display system having an LCD display section for displaying an inside / outside area. Incoming LED that blinks to notify you of incoming calls when the mobile phone is folded
And a control circuit for controlling lighting of the incoming call LED in response to the display within and outside the service area of the LCD display unit.

【0009】この手段により、折り畳み状態を開いてL
CD表示部を見なくても使用可能か否かの判断が可能に
なり、且つ着信LEDを圏内、圏外表示に兼用するの
で、新たに、表示を追加する必要がないので、重量、体
積を増やさずに、折り畳んだ状態で圏内、圏外の表示が
可能になる。好ましくは、前記制御回路は、圏外時には
前記着信LEDを連続点灯し、圏内時には前記着信LE
Cを消灯する。
By this means, the folded state is opened and L
It is possible to determine whether or not it can be used without looking at the CD display, and the incoming LED is used for both in- and out-of-service indications, so there is no need to add a new indication, increasing weight and volume. Instead, it is possible to display the inside and outside of the area in the folded state. Preferably, the control circuit continuously lights up the incoming call LED when out of service area, and the incoming call LE when out of service area.
C is turned off.

【0010】この手段により、着信LED2の点滅は着
信の知らせであり、その連続点灯は圏外の知らせであ
り、その消灯は圏内の知らせとなる。好ましくは、前記
制御回路は、圏内時には前記着信LEDを連続点灯し、
圏外時には前記着信LECを消灯する。この手段によ
り、着信LED2の点滅は着信の知らせであり、その連
続点灯は圏内の知らせであり、その消灯は圏外の知らせ
となる。
[0010] By this means, the blinking of the incoming call LED 2 is an announcement of an incoming call, the continuous lighting thereof is an announcement of out of service, and the extinguishing thereof is an announcement of the area. Preferably, the control circuit continuously lights the incoming LED when in service,
When out of service area, the incoming call LEC is turned off. By this means, the blinking of the incoming call LED 2 is a notification of the incoming call, the continuous lighting thereof is a notification of the service area, and the extinguishing thereof is a notification of the out of service area.

【0011】好ましくは、前記着信LEDは折り畳み型
携帯電話装置の折り畳んだ状態の内部と外部の境界に位
置する。この手段により、前記折り畳み型携帯電話装置
を折り畳んだ状態で、着信表示だけでなく、圏内、圏外
表示が可能になる。好ましくは、前記着信LEDは折り
畳み型携帯電話装置の折り畳んだ状態の外部に位置す
る。
[0011] Preferably, the incoming LED is located at a boundary between the inside and the outside of the folded state of the foldable portable telephone device. By this means, not only the incoming call display but also the in-range and out-of-range displays can be performed with the foldable portable telephone device folded. Preferably, the incoming LED is located outside the folded state of the foldable portable telephone device.

【0012】この手段により、前記折り畳み型携帯電話
装置を折り畳んだ状態で、着信表示だけでなく、圏内、
圏外表示が可能になる。さらに、本発明は、圏内、圏外
表示を行うLCD表示部を折り畳んだ内部に有する折り
畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外表示方法において、前記折
り畳み型携帯電話装置を折り畳んだ状態で、着信LED
を点滅して着信を知らせる工程と、前記LCD表示部の
圏内、圏外表示に対応して前記着信LEDの点灯を制御
する工程とを備えることを特徴とする折り畳み型携帯電
話装置の圏内外表示方法を提供する。
[0012] By this means, in the state where the foldable portable telephone device is folded, not only the incoming call display but also the area,
Out-of-service display becomes possible. Further, the present invention relates to a method for displaying a service area of a foldable mobile phone device having an LCD display section for performing in-service and out-of-service display inside the foldable mobile phone device.
Flashing on and off to notify an incoming call; and controlling the lighting of the incoming call LED in response to the display on the LCD display unit in or out of service area. I will provide a.

【0013】この手段により、上記発明と同様に、折り
畳み状態を開いてLCD表示部を見なくても使用可能か
否かの判断が可能になり、且つ着信LEDを圏内、圏外
表示に兼用するので、新たに、表示を追加する必要がな
いので、重量、体積を増やさずに、折り畳んだ状態で圏
内、圏外の表示が可能になる。
According to this means, it is possible to determine whether or not the terminal can be used without opening the folded state and looking at the LCD display unit, as in the above-mentioned invention, and the incoming LED can be used for both in-range and out-of-range displays. Since it is not necessary to newly add a display, it is possible to display the inside and outside the area in a folded state without increasing the weight and volume.

【0014】[0014]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態につい
て図面を参照して説明する。図1は本発明に係る折り畳
み型携帯電話装置の圏内外表示システムの展開状態例を
示す図である。本図に示すように、折り畳み型携帯電話
装置1には着信LED(LightEmitting
Device;発光装置)2が設けられ、着信LED2
は折り畳み型携帯電話装置1を折り畳んだ内部と外部の
境界に設けられ、着信時に点滅を行う。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of an unfolded state display system of a foldable portable telephone device according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the folding portable telephone device 1 has an incoming LED (Light Emitting).
Device; a light-emitting device) 2 is provided;
Is provided at the boundary between the inside and the outside where the foldable mobile phone device 1 is folded, and blinks when an incoming call is received.

【0015】なお、着信LED2は、折り畳み型携帯電
話装置1の折り畳んだ状態の外部に設けられてもよい。
折り畳み型携帯電話装置1のLCD表示部3は電界状況
によりユーザが発信・着信の使用可否を判断できるよう
に、圏内、圏外表示を行っている。さらに、折り畳み型
携帯電話装置1には制御回路4が設けられ、制御回路4
は着信LED2、LCD表示部3等の制御を行う。
The incoming call LED 2 may be provided outside the foldable portable telephone device 1 in a folded state.
The LCD display unit 3 of the foldable mobile phone device 1 displays a service area and a service area outside so that the user can determine whether or not calling and receiving can be used based on the electric field condition. Further, a control circuit 4 is provided in the foldable portable telephone device 1, and the control circuit 4
Controls the incoming LED 2, the LCD display 3, and the like.

【0016】図2は図1の折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏
内外表示システムの折り畳み状態例を示す図である。本
図に示すように、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の折り畳み
状態では、前述のように、LCD表示部3が隠れてしま
い、圏内、圏外の表示ができない。他方、着信LED2
は、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の折り畳んだ内部と外部
の境界に設けられているので、折り畳み型携帯電話装置
1が展開して開いた状態でも、また、折り畳んだ状態で
も着信時の点滅の確認が可能になっている。
FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of a folded state of the outside / in-area display system of the foldable portable telephone device of FIG. As shown in the figure, when the foldable portable telephone device 1 is in the folded state, the LCD display unit 3 is hidden as described above, and it is impossible to display the inside and outside of the service area. On the other hand, incoming LED2
Is provided at the boundary between the inside and the outside of the folded mobile phone device 1, so that the blinking at the time of an incoming call can be confirmed even when the folded mobile phone device 1 is expanded and opened, or when the folded mobile phone device 1 is folded. Has become possible.

【0017】本発明は、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1に備
え付けられてある着信LED2を着信時に点滅する以外
に有効活用し、着信LED2、LCD表示部3を制御す
る制御回路4によって、折り畳み型携帯電話装置1の圏
内、圏外状態と連動して、着信LED2の点灯状態を、
以下のように、変更する。
According to the present invention, a control circuit 4 for controlling the incoming LED 2 and the LCD display unit 3 effectively utilizes the incoming LED 2 provided in the fold type portable telephone device 1 in addition to blinking at the time of an incoming call. In conjunction with the in-service and out-of-service states of the device 1, the lighting state of the incoming LED 2 is
Change as follows.

【0018】図3は図1における制御回路4の着信LE
D2の制御動作を説明するフローチャートである。ステ
ップS100において、電源がONで折り畳み型携帯電
話装置1が使用開始になる。ステップS101におい
て、制御回路4は、基地局からの電界状況により使用可
能か否かを判断する。
FIG. 3 shows the incoming LE of the control circuit 4 in FIG.
It is a flowchart explaining the control operation of D2. In step S100, the power is turned on, and the foldable portable telephone device 1 starts to be used. In step S101, the control circuit 4 determines whether or not it can be used depending on the state of the electric field from the base station.

【0019】ステップS102において、制御回路4
は、使用可能と判断すると、LCD表示部3にアンテナ
バーを表示させて、圏内表示を行わせる。同時に圏内時
には着信LED2を消灯させる。ステップS103にお
いて、着信を待つ。
In step S102, the control circuit 4
When it is determined that it can be used, the antenna bar is displayed on the LCD display unit 3 to display the area. At the same time, the reception LED 2 is turned off when in service. In step S103, an incoming call is waited.

【0020】 ステップS104において、制御回路4
は、着信があれば、着信LED2を点滅させる。ステッ
プS105において、制御回路4は、ステップS101
で、使用不可能と判断した場合は、LCD表示部3に圏
外表示を行わせる。同時に、着信LED2に連続点灯で
圏外表示を行わせる。ステップS1に戻る。他の実施の
形態として、圏外時に着信LED2が消灯し、圏内時に
着信LED2が連続点灯するようにしてもよい。
In step S104, the control circuit 4
Flashes the incoming LED 2 if there is an incoming call. In step S105, the control circuit 4 determines in step S101
If it is determined that the terminal cannot be used, the out-of-service area is displayed on the LCD display unit 3. At the same time, the incoming LED 2 is continuously lit to display the out-of-service area. It returns to step S1. As another embodiment, the incoming call LED 2 may be turned off when the mobile phone is out of the service area, and may be continuously turned on when the mobile phone is in the service area.

【0021】[0021]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明によれば、
折り畳み型携帯電話装置の折り畳み状態で着信を知らせ
る着信LEDに圏内、圏外表示が行えるようにしたの
で、着信LEDにより折り畳んだ状態で圏内、圏外の確
認が容易に可能になった。LEDを着信表示、圏内、圏
外表示として兼用し、圏内、圏外表示のために、新たな
表示部を設けないので、すなわち、新たな表示機能の追
加に対して、重量、体積の増加を伴わなわずに、折り畳
み型携帯電話装置1の小型軽量化に貢献が可能になっ
た。
As described above, according to the present invention,
Incoming and out-of-service indications can be displayed on the incoming LED that indicates an incoming call when the foldable mobile phone device is folded, so that it is easy to check the inside and out of service with the incoming LED folded. Since the LED is also used as an incoming call display, a service area display, and an outside service area display, and a new display unit is not provided for the service area and outside the service area display, that is, the addition of a new display function involves an increase in weight and volume. Instead, it is possible to contribute to the reduction in size and weight of the foldable portable telephone device 1.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明に係る折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外
表示システムの展開状態例を示す図である。
FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of an unfolded state display system of a foldable portable telephone device according to the present invention.

【図2】図1の折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外表示シ
ステムの折り畳む状態例を示す図である。
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a folding state of the outside / in-area display system of the foldable portable telephone device of FIG. 1;

【図3】図1における制御回路4の着信LED2の制御
動作を説明するフローチャートである。
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of an incoming LED 2 of a control circuit 4 in FIG.

【図4】従来の折り畳み型携帯電話装置の折り畳み状態
例を示す図である。
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a folded state of a conventional foldable mobile phone device.

【図5】従来の別の折り畳み型携帯電話装置の折り畳み
状態例を示す図である。
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a folded state of another conventional foldable mobile phone device.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1…折り畳み型携帯電話装置 2…着信LED 3…LCD表示部 4…制御回路 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Foldable portable telephone device 2 ... Incoming LED 3 ... LCD display unit 4 ... Control circuit

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Claims (6)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 圏内、圏外表示を行うLCD表示部を折
り畳んだ内部に有する折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外
表示システムにおいて、 前記折り畳み型携帯電話装置を折り畳んだ状態で、点滅
して着信を知らせる着信LEDと、 前記LCD表示部の圏内、圏外表示に対応して前記着信
LEDの点灯を制御する制御回路とを備えることを特徴
とする折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外表示システム。
1. An outside / in-area display system for a foldable mobile phone device having an LCD display unit for performing out-of-service display inside the foldable mobile phone device, wherein the foldable mobile phone device is blinked to notify an incoming call in a folded state. An out-of-range display system for a foldable portable telephone device, comprising: an incoming call LED; and a control circuit that controls lighting of the incoming call LED in response to a display within or outside the area of the LCD display unit.
【請求項2】 前記制御回路は、圏外時には前記着信L
EDを連続点灯し、圏内時には前記着信LECを消灯す
ることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載の折り畳み型携帯
電話装置の圏内外表示システム。
2. The control circuit, when out of service area, receives the incoming call L
2. The outside / in-area display system for a foldable portable telephone device according to claim 1, wherein the ED is turned on continuously, and the incoming call LEC is turned off in the service area.
【請求項3】 前記制御回路は、圏内時には前記着信L
EDを連続点灯し、圏外時には前記着信LECを消灯す
ることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載の折り畳み型携帯
電話装置の圏内外表示システム。
3. The control circuit according to claim 2, wherein the call reception L is set when the service area is in service.
2. The outside / in-service display system for a foldable portable telephone device according to claim 1, wherein the ED is continuously turned on, and the outgoing LEC is turned off when out of service.
【請求項4】 前記着信LEDは折り畳み型携帯電話装
置の折り畳んだ状態の内部と外部の境界に位置すること
を特徴とする、請求項1に記載の折り畳み型携帯電話装
置の圏内外表示システム。
4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the incoming call LED is located at a boundary between the inside and the outside of the folded state of the foldable portable telephone device.
【請求項5】 前記着信LEDは折り畳み型携帯電話装
置の折り畳んだ状態の外部に位置することを特徴とす
る、請求項1に記載の折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外
表示システム。
5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the incoming call LED is located outside the folded state of the foldable portable telephone device.
【請求項6】 圏内、圏外表示を行うLCD表示部を折
り畳んだ内部に有する折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外
表示方法において、 前記折り畳み型携帯電話装置を折り畳んだ状態で、着信
LEDを点滅して着信を知らせる工程と、 前記LCD表示部の圏内、圏外表示に対応して前記着信
LEDの点灯を制御する工程とを備えることを特徴とす
る折り畳み型携帯電話装置の圏内外表示方法。
6. A method for displaying an inside and outside of a foldable portable telephone device having an LCD display unit for performing an inside and outside display within a folded state, comprising: blinking an incoming LED while the foldable portable telephone device is folded. A method of notifying an incoming call, and a step of controlling lighting of the incoming call LED in response to a display within or outside the service area of the LCD display unit.
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