JP2002094638A - Portable telephone operation guidance method therefor, and storage medium having stored its control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To clearly guide the user of a portable telephone through operation procedures. SOLUTION: A key switch 21 is composed of '↑', '↓', '←', '→', ' ', 'START', 'CLR', 'END', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7', '8', '9', '*', '0', and '#', and it produces the input data for performing the telephonic communication or each kind of setting operation, based on the operation of the user. For these key switches, a single function corresponding to each key switch is allotted, and also one function is allotted by combining some of the same key switches. The key switch 21 is lit in green, based on the operation of the user, in case that the user sets a desired function, and then, the key switch that the same user should operate next is lit in red. An indicator 22 indicates information corresponding to the input data generated with the key switch 21.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone, and more particularly to a portable telephone, a portable telephone operation guiding method, and a control program suitable for guiding an operating procedure to a user of the portable telephone. It relates to a recorded recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a portable telephone, characters and characters representing an operation procedure are displayed on a display unit, and an operation is guided to a user.

[0003] This type of portable telephone conventionally includes a key switch 11 and a display unit 12, as shown in FIG. 5, for example. The key switch 11 is for generating input data for performing a call or various setting operations based on a user's operation, and includes key switches “↑”, “↓”, “←”,
“→”, “●”, “Start”, “CLR”, “End”,
“1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”,
It is composed of “7”, “8”, “9”, “*”, “0”, and “#”. These key switches are assigned a single function corresponding to each key switch, and by combining some of the key switches,
One function is assigned. The display unit 12 displays information corresponding to the input data generated by the key switch 11.

In this portable telephone, when a user sets a certain function, a character or a character corresponding to the function is displayed on the display unit 12 as a method of guiding the operating procedure to the user.
Is displayed on the screen. Then, the user sets a desired function by referring to these characters and characters and operating a corresponding one of the key switches 11.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional portable telephone, the content of information displayed on the display unit 12 is limited, and the key switch to be used by the user is not specified. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult for the user to determine the corresponding key switch, and the operation procedure may not be known.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and records a portable telephone capable of clearly guiding an operation procedure to a user of the portable telephone, a method of guiding operation of the portable telephone, and a control program therefor. It is intended to provide a recording medium.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone, comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user's operation; A display unit for displaying information corresponding to data, wherein each of the key switches is illuminated with a first emission color based on an operation of the user when the user sets a desired function. Thereafter, the key switch to be operated next by the user among the key switches is configured to be illuminated with the second emission color.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile phone, comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. Each of the key switches is a first key backlight that illuminates and illuminates each of the key switches with a first emission color based on an operation of the user when the user sets a desired function. And after the first key backlight is turned on, the second of the key switches to be operated next by the user is illuminated or flashed in a second emission color. And a key backlight.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile phone, comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. Each of the key switches, when the user sets a desired function, a first light emission color for a key switch corresponding to the desired function among the respective key switches based on an operation of the user. A first key backlight that is lit and illuminated by a second key switch that is to be operated next by the user among the key switches after the first key backlight is lit;
And a second key backlight that illuminates by lighting or flashing in the light emission color.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for guiding operation of a portable telephone, wherein a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation, and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. When the user sets a desired function, the key switches are illuminated with a first luminescent color based on the user's operation, and then the key switches of the key switches are set. The key switch to be operated next by the user is illuminated with the second emission color.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for guiding operation of a mobile phone, wherein a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation, and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. A first key backlight and a second key backlight are provided, and when the user sets a desired function, the first key backlight and the second key backlight are set based on the operation of the user. A key backlight illuminates and illuminates each of the key switches in a first emission color, after which the second key backlight is to be operated next by the user of each of the key switches. It is characterized in that the key switch is lit or flashed in the second emission color to illuminate.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for guiding operation of a portable telephone, wherein a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation, and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. A first key backlight and a second key backlight are provided, and when the user sets a desired function, the first key backlight and the second key backlight are set based on the operation of the user. A key backlight illuminates and illuminates a key switch corresponding to the desired function among the key switches in a first emission color, and thereafter, the second key backlight is illuminated by the key switch. The key switch to be operated next is lit or flashed in the second emission color to illuminate the key switch to be operated next by the user.

[0013] The invention according to claim 7 relates to a recording medium,
The present invention is characterized in that a control program for causing a computer to realize the functions of the mobile phone according to claim 1, 2 or 3 is recorded.

The invention according to claim 8 relates to a recording medium,
The present invention is characterized in that a control program for causing a computer to execute the method for guiding operation of a mobile phone according to claim 4, 5 or 6 is recorded.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an operation surface of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The cellular phone 20 of this embodiment includes a key switch 21 and a display unit 22, as shown in FIG. The key switch 21 is for generating input data for performing a call or various setting operations based on a user's operation, and includes key switches “↑”, “↓”, “←”, “→”, “●”. ”,“ Start ”,“ CLR ”,“ end ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,
“3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”,
It is composed of “9”, “*”, “0”, and “#”. A single function corresponding to each key switch is assigned to these key switches, and one function is assigned by combining some of the key switches. In addition, when the user sets a desired function, the key switch 21 is illuminated with a first emission color (for example, green) based on the operation of the user, and then the user operates the key switch 21 next. The key switch to be illuminated is illuminated with a second emission color (for example, red).
The display unit 22 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Displa).
y), and displays information corresponding to the input data generated by the key switch 21.

In this portable telephone 20, when the user operates the key switch 21 to set a ring tone (ie, selects the type of ring tone), the display unit 22 displays "Ring tone setting". , Key switches "1" and "3" are pressed. In this case, the user operates a menu button (that is, a key switch “●”) to perform a menu display operation.
Press. To set the ringtone, press key switch “1”,
Since “3” is assigned, when the user presses the key switch “1”, “1” is displayed on the display unit 22 and the key switch “3” is lit in red to be next to the user. Operation is guided.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the mobile phone 20 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 20 includes an antenna 23, a radio circuit 24, a control circuit 25, and a recording medium (for example, a Read Only Me
mory, hereinafter referred to as “ROM” 26 and RAM (Ra).
The key switch 21 and the display unit 22 in FIG. 1 are connected to the control circuit 25. The antenna 23 transmits and receives radio waves. The radio circuit 24 modulates voice and data, transmits the modulated radio waves as radio waves via the antenna 23, and transmits the radio waves to the antenna 2
3 and demodulated into voice and data. The control circuit 25 controls the entire mobile phone 20. ROM26
Stores a control program for operating the control circuit 25 and stores character information and illustration information to be displayed on the display unit 22. The RAM 27 stores the input data generated by the key switch 21.

The key switch 21 has a first key backlight 21a and a second key backlight 21b for each key switch. Key backlight 21
a is constituted by, for example, a light-emitting diode emitting green light, and when a user sets a desired function, the key switches “↑”, “↓”, and “↓” in FIG.
“←”, “→”, “●”, “Start”, “CLR”, “End”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”,
“6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “*”, “0”,
All of “#” are simultaneously lit in green and illuminated. The key backlight 21a is turned on for a certain period of time when the user operates the key switch 21, or performs a call or call operation, and is used for discriminating each key switch in a dark place such as at night.

The key backlight 21b is composed of, for example, a light emitting diode emitting red light. After the key backlight 21a is turned on, each key switch "↑",
“↓”, “←”, “→”, “●”, “Start”, “CL”
R "," end "," 1 "," 2 "," 3 "," 4 ",
“5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “*”,
The key switch to be operated next by the user among “0” and “#” is illuminated in red and illuminated.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for setting a desired function in the portable telephone 20 of this embodiment, and FIG.
Is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of an incoming call. The operation guidance methods (a) and (b) in the mobile phone of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to these drawings. (A) Function setting operation As shown in FIG. 3, the user presses a menu button (that is, a key switch "●") to perform a certain setting operation from the standby state (step S1) (step S1).
2). Then, the key backlight 21a is turned on,
After the key switch "●" is pressed in the step S2, an up / down selection button (that is, a key switch "“ "," ↓ ") and a decision button (that is, a key switch" ● ") to be operated next. Key backlight 2
1b is turned on, and an operation is guided to the user (step S3). In step S3, when the upper selection button (that is, the key switch “）”) or the lower selection button (that is, the key switch “↓”) is pressed (step S4), the screen of the display unit 22 is scrolled. (Step S5), and return to Step S3. In step S3, when the enter button (that is, the key switch "●") is pressed (step S6), it is determined that the selected content is confirmed, and the setting is completed. At this time, the key backlight 21b is turned off, and the key backlight 21a is turned on in all the key switches (step S7).

(B) Operation at the time of incoming call As shown in FIG.
When 11) is activated, an incoming call is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S12). At this time, the key switches “start”, “end”, and “#” to be operated (ie, ringtone deletion, ringtone vibrator, low-voltage alarm deletion, key confirmation sound deletion, microphone sensitivity increase, etc.) The key backlight 21b is turned on by the setting key switch) and the menu key (that is, the key switch "●"), and the key backlight 21a is turned on by the other key switches. If the key switch "END" is pressed, the response is put on hold (step S13). In this case, when the key switches “start” and “end”, the key backlight 21 b
Lights up (step S14). Key switch “Start”
Is pressed, a call is made (step S1).
5) When the key switch is “End”, the key backlight 21
b lights up (step S16). If the key switch “End” is pressed or the other party ends the call,
When the call ends (step S17), the key backlight 21b of the key switch "end" is turned off, the key backlight 21a is turned on, and a standby state (step S17).
18). After a certain period of time, the key backlight 21
a turns off.

After the step S12, if the key switch "start" is pressed, the telephone is in a talking state (step S15), and thereafter, the steps S16, S17,
And the processing of step S18 is performed. After a certain period of time, the key backlight 21a turns off.

When the manner key (ie, key switch "#") is pressed after step S12, a message memo, which is a manner operation during incoming call, is activated (step S1).
9). In this case, the key backlight 21b is turned on with the key switches "start" and "end" (step S2).
0). Thereafter, when the key switch "start" is pressed, the telephone is in a call state (step S15), and thereafter, the processing of step S16, step S17, and step S18 is performed. After a certain period of time, the key backlight 21a
Turns off.

After the step S20, if the key switch "end" is pressed or the other party ends the call, the call is ended (step S17), and thereafter, a standby state is set (step S18). After a certain time,
The key backlight 21a turns off.

When the menu key (ie, the key switch "●") is pressed after the step S12, an incoming call menu is displayed on the display section 22 (step S21).
A key switch "CLR" which is an effective key for performing each manual operation of rejection, transfer phone, and answering machine,
The key backlight 21b is turned on by "*" and "#" (step S22). Here, the rejection of the incoming call is performed by key switches "●", "+", "CLR", the transfer telephone is performed by the key switches "●", "+", "*", and the answering machine is controlled by the key switches "●", "+". , "#". In a transfer telephone, incoming data is transferred to a transfer destination set in advance by a user via a network service. When the user shifts to each operation after operating each key switch, the key backlight 21b is turned off and the key backlight 21a is turned on (step S23), and shifts to a standby state (step S1).
8). After a certain period of time, the key backlight 21a turns off.

As described above, in this embodiment, the key switches 21 of the key switches 21 are provided with the key backlights 21a and 21b of different emission colors, and when the user sets a certain function, the operation of the user is performed. , The key backlight 21a lights and illuminates each key switch in green, and then the key backlight 21b emits a red light to each of the key switches to be operated next by the user. In this case, the user can easily identify the corresponding key switch, and the operation can be smoothly guided.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and there are design changes and the like that do not depart from the gist of the present invention. Is also included in the present invention. For example, in guiding the operation to the user, the key backlight 21a and the key backlight 21b are
And the same key backlight 2
Illumination may be performed in a different color from the case where 1a is turned on alone. In addition, the guidance of the operation by the key backlight 21b may be blinking other than lighting. Further, the key backlight 21a may be shared by a plurality of key switches among the key switches 21, and the key backlight 21b may be provided for each key switch. Whether or not to use the key backlight 21b may be selected and set by the user.

[0028]

As described above, according to the configuration of the present invention, the first and second light emitting colors of different colors are assigned to the respective key switches.
When a user sets a certain function, the first key backlight is illuminated and illuminated with a first emission color for each key switch based on the operation of the user. Then, the second key backlight is illuminated by illuminating the key switch to be operated next by the user of the respective key switches in the second emission color. Key switch to be easily identified,
The operation can be smoothly guided to the same user.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an operation surface of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the mobile phone 20 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for setting a desired function.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of an incoming call;

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing an operation surface of a conventional mobile phone.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 20 mobile phone 21 key switch 21a first key backlight 21b second key backlight 22 display unit

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Claims (8)

[Claims] A plurality of key switches for generating input data based on an operation of a user; a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data; When a desired function is set, the key switch is illuminated with a first emission color based on the operation of the user, and then the key switch to be operated next by the user among the key switches is A mobile phone, which is configured to be illuminated with two emission colors. 2. A display device comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user's operation; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data; Setting a desired function, a first key backlight that illuminates and illuminates each of the key switches with a first emission color based on an operation of the user; and a first key backlight. And a second key backlight for illuminating the key switch to be operated next by the user in the second emission color by illuminating or flashing the key switch among the key switches. A mobile phone, comprising: 3. A display device comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on an operation of a user; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data; When a desired function is set, a first light that is illuminated and illuminated with a first emission color to a key switch corresponding to the desired function among the respective key switches based on the operation of the user. A key backlight, and after the first key backlight is turned on, a key switch to be operated next by the user among the respective key switches is lit or flashed in a second emission color to illuminate. And a second key backlight, respectively. 4. A method for guiding an operation of a mobile phone, comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. When the user sets a desired function, each of the key switches is illuminated with a first emission color based on the operation of the user. A method for guiding operation of a mobile phone, comprising illuminating a key switch to be operated with a second emission color. 5. A method for guiding an operation of a mobile phone, comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on a user operation; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. A first key backlight and a second key backlight are provided, and when the user sets a desired function, the first key backlight is set to each of the key switches based on an operation of the user. Illuminated by illuminating with a first emission color, and thereafter, the second key backlight is set to a second one of the key switches for a key switch to be operated next by the user. A method for guiding operation of a mobile phone, wherein the method is illuminated by lighting or flashing in a luminescent color. 6. A method for guiding operation of a mobile phone, comprising: a plurality of key switches for generating input data based on an operation of a user; and a display unit for displaying information corresponding to the input data. A first key backlight and a second key backlight are provided, and when the user sets a desired function, the first key backlight is set to each of the key switches based on an operation of the user. Of the key switches corresponding to the desired functions are lit and illuminated with a first emission color, and thereafter, the second key backlight is provided by the user of the respective key switches. A key switch to be operated in a second light-emitting color to be lit or flashed to illuminate the key switch. 7. A recording medium on which a control program for realizing the functions of the mobile phone according to claim 1, 2 or 3 is recorded on a computer. 8. A recording medium on which a control program for causing a computer to execute the method for guiding operation of a mobile phone according to claim 4, 5 or 6 is recorded.