JP2002152337A - Urgent operation method in portable communication terminal and the portable communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an urgent operation method in a portable communication terminal which is used for informing an urgent state to a third person without performing prescribed operation. SOLUTION: Scale of impact applied to the portable communication terminal is measured with a shock sensor 115, and a shock recognizing part 116 judges whether the scale of the impact is greater than a prescribed threshold value and detects impact exceeding the prescribed threshold value. A starting command is generated in the case that impacts exceeding the threshold value are detected continuously at least prescribed number of times at intervals shorter than a prescribed time by using an impact counter 118. When the starting command is generated, a circuit connection priority circuit 119 commands an originating call to a person having a telephone number which is determined previously. When the command is generated, originating call operation is performed by the telephone number in a central processing part 14.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a portable telephone and a PHS
Etc., and more particularly, to a method of making a call.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, crimes such as robbery and kidnapping have been increasing year by year in Japan.

In such criminal cases, a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS terminal, which many people carry at all times, may be useful for solving the case and preventing it.

[0004] A portable communication terminal has been reduced in size and weight so that it can always be carried around. In addition, it can be said that the area where a call can be made is widened due to the high performance, and a call can be made from anywhere. For this reason, there have been cases in which when a criminal was detained by a robber or kidnapper, contacting the outside with a mobile communication terminal with the criminal's chance and seeking help led to the resolution of the case. Also, when a burglar is encountered, a call can be made somewhere to alert the burglar.

[0005] For this reason, for the purpose of carrying a portable communication terminal, the convenience of being able to contact anytime and anywhere in business and private, as well as the meaning of crime prevention, is increasing.

[0006]

When a call is made with a portable communication terminal such as a portable telephone, a predetermined operation is required for keys and the like. When a person who has encountered a robbery or kidnapper or has been detained tries to call the police, home, acquaintance, etc. with a mobile phone with the opportunity of the criminal, the criminal notices the gesture of calling Is assumed. If the criminal notices, it is possible to take up the mobile communication terminal. Also, this may cause the perpetrator to be upset by nervousness, which may result in increased danger to the person attempting the call.

An object of the present invention is to provide an emergency operation method in a portable communication terminal for notifying a third party of an emergency without performing a predetermined operation.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, an emergency operation method in a portable communication terminal according to the present invention is an emergency operation method in a portable communication terminal for transmitting / receiving a radio signal and communicating with an arbitrary party. And measuring the magnitude of the impact applied to the mobile communication terminal, and determining whether the magnitude of the impact is greater than a predetermined threshold,
Detecting an impact exceeding the threshold; issuing an activation command when the impact exceeding the threshold is detected continuously for a predetermined number of times at intervals shorter than a predetermined time; and Is issued, there is a step of instructing a call of a predetermined telephone number to the other party, and a step of performing a call operation by the telephone number when the instruction is given.

[0009] Therefore, when an emergency situation occurs, if the user continuously applies a shock to the portable communication terminal, the portable communication terminal automatically calls the emergency contact of the preset telephone number, and the call is made. State.

[0010] In this case, the method may further include a step of playing predetermined contents by automatic voice when connected to the other party of the telephone number.

Another emergency operation method according to the present invention is an emergency operation method for a portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party, wherein the magnitude of an impact applied to the portable communication terminal is measured. Determining whether the magnitude of the impact is greater than a predetermined threshold value, and detecting an impact exceeding the threshold value. The method includes the steps of issuing a start command when detection is continuously performed for a predetermined number of times or more, and generating a warning sound when the start command is issued.

Therefore, when an emergency occurs, the portable communication terminal emits a warning sound when the user continuously applies an impact to the portable communication terminal.

[0013] A portable communication terminal of the present invention is a portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party. The portable communication terminal includes: a shock sensor for measuring the magnitude of a shock applied to the portable communication terminal; A shock recognition unit that determines whether the magnitude is greater than a predetermined threshold value and detects an impact exceeding the threshold value; An impact counter for issuing a start command when continuously detected, a line connection priority circuit for instructing a call to a partner of a predetermined telephone number when the start command is issued, and ,
It is characterized by having a central processing unit for performing a calling operation by the telephone number.

In this case, when the central processing unit is connected to the other party of the telephone number, the central processing unit may play predetermined contents by automatic voice.

Another portable communication terminal of the present invention is a portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party, wherein a shock sensor for measuring a magnitude of an impact applied to the portable communication terminal; A shock recognition unit that determines whether the magnitude of the impact is greater than a predetermined threshold value and detects an impact exceeding the threshold value; It is characterized by having an impact counter for issuing a start command when detected continuously for a number of times or more, and a sounder driver amplifier for generating a warning sound when the start command is issued.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a PHS terminal according to this embodiment includes an antenna unit 11, a transmission / reception unit (TRX) 12, a baseband processing unit 13, a central processing unit (MCPU) 14, a power supply unit 15, a receiver 16, a microphone 17, display unit 18, user interface (user IF) unit 19, number button 1
10, data communication interface (data communication IF) unit 111, vibe 112, sounder 113, driver unit 1
14, shock sensor 115, shock recognition unit 116,
Shock threshold memory 117, shock counter 118, line connection wired circuit 119, and emergency contact memory 120
It consists of.

An antenna unit 11, a transmitting / receiving unit 12, a baseband processing unit 13, a central processing unit 14, a power supply unit 15, a receiver 16, a microphone 17, a display unit 18, a user interface unit 19, a number button 110, and a data communication interface unit 111. , Vibrator 112, sounder 113, and driver unit 114 have the same configuration as a conventional general PHS terminal.

The antenna section 11 transmits and receives radio signals.
The transmitting and receiving unit 12 modulates and demodulates the wireless signal. The baseband processing unit 13 processes data and audio in the baseband band. The central processing unit 14 executes a software program, and controls the entire PHS terminal and performs outgoing and incoming call processing. The power supply unit 15 supplies a power supply voltage to each unit.

The receiver 16 is a receiver for generating the voice of the other party. The microphone 7 is a transmitting unit that converts the voice of the user of the PHS terminal into an electric signal. The display unit 18 displays a telephone number, time, and the like. The number button 110 is an operation unit such as a plurality of buttons operated by the user. The user interface unit 19 recognizes the user's operation on the number button 110 and notifies the central processing unit 14 of the operation. The data communication interface unit 111 is a connection terminal for transmitting and receiving data to and from another device such as a personal computer during data communication.

The driver unit 114 controls the notification operation at the time of an incoming call in response to an instruction from the central processing unit 14. Sounder 11
Reference numeral 3 denotes a speaker that generates a ring tone or the like. Vibe 11
Reference numeral 2 denotes a vibration motor that vibrates when receiving a call.

The shock sensor 115 measures the shock applied to the PHS terminal, and notifies the shock recognition unit 116 of the magnitude of the shock as shock value data. The impact threshold value memory unit 117 stores a predetermined threshold value relating to the impact value data in a changeable manner.

The shock recognizing unit 116 compares the shock value data notified from the shock sensor 115 with the threshold value recorded in the shock threshold value memory unit 117. Notify the impact counter 118.

The shock counter 118 is a shock recognition unit 11
6 is counted, and when the count value becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number, a start command to the line connection wired circuit 119 is issued. If there is no notice of the predetermined time, the impact counter 118 clears the count value and returns it to zero.

The emergency contact memory section 120 stores the telephone number of an emergency contact so that the user can change the telephone number.

The line connection priority circuit 119 includes the shock counter 1
18 receives a start-up command from the emergency contact memory unit 1
The telephone number recorded in advance at 20 is read, and the central processing unit 14 is instructed to make a call to the number.

An example of a normal calling operation of the PHS terminal of the present embodiment will be described.

When the user operates the number button 110 to input a desired telephone number, the user interface unit 19
Detects this and notifies the central processing unit 14. The central processing unit 14 performs a calling process for the notified telephone number.
At this time, the central processing unit 14 performs a calling process by exchanging messages with a radio base station (not shown) via the baseband processing unit 13, the transmitting / receiving unit 12, and the antenna unit 11.

When a calling line is set up with the terminal of the other party by calling processing, the user can talk with the other party using the receiver 16 and the microphone 17.

An emergency call operation of the PHS terminal of this embodiment will be described.

In an emergency call operation, for example, when a user is attacked by a robbery and operates a PHS terminal to stimulate the culprit and increase the danger of the person, a call is made without stimulating the culprit. This is a calling operation for

At this time, when the user continuously hits the PHS terminal against a wall or a floor or hits the hand continuously, the PHS terminal performs a call operation to a predetermined destination. .

As shown in FIG. 2, the PHS terminal constantly measures the shock applied to the PHS terminal by the shock sensor 115, and notifies the shock recognition unit 116 of the magnitude of the shock as shock value data (step A1). .

Next, the PHS terminal operates the shock recognition unit 11.
At 6, it is determined whether or not the impact data is larger than the threshold value recorded in the impact threshold value memory 117 (step A2). The PHS terminal returns to Step A1 when the impact data is equal to or less than the threshold. For example, the threshold value is set so that it is not perceived that an impact has been applied when the user walks in a bag while walking. When the shock data is larger than the threshold value, the PHS terminal notifies the shock counter 118 of the shock from the shock recognition unit 116.

Next, the PHS terminal determines whether or not the count value of the impact counter 118 is equal to or more than a predetermined number (step A3). If the count value is smaller than the predetermined number, the PHS terminal returns to step A1 and continues measuring the impact.

If the count value is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the PHS terminal issues a start command to the line connection wired circuit 119, and transmits the telephone number in the emergency contact memory 120 to the central processing unit 14 from the line connection wired circuit 119. Notify (step A4). In order to prevent a call from being made when the user accidentally drops the PHS terminal, the condition is that there is an impact of a predetermined number of times or more.

Next, the PHS terminal performs a calling operation for the telephone number notified by the central processing unit 14 (step A).
5). After performing the calling operation, the PHS terminal enters a communication state with the emergency contact partner via the baseband processing unit 13, the transmitting / receiving unit 12, and the antenna unit 11 (step A).
6).

In a call state, the user may be in a state where the user can talk with the other party as usual, or the emergency situation may be notified to the other party by playing an automatic voice.

According to the PHS terminal of the present embodiment, when the user continuously applies an impact to the PHS terminal, the PHS terminal automatically calls a preset emergency contact, so that the emergency is quickly and reliably performed in an emergency. You can call. Therefore, there is no need to look up the telephone number of the emergency contact. Also,
No need to remember emergency contact phone numbers. Also,
There is no need to search the phonebook stored in memory. In addition, it is possible to make a telephone call without stimulating the culprit with a gesture of making a telephone call when a criminal is restrained by a robber or the like. For example, if a police telephone number is set as an emergency contact, the police can be contacted without stimulating the culprit.

Also, if an automatic voice is played, an emergency situation can be notified to the other party without talking to the PHS terminal, so that a robber does not become aware of the situation.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. This is to generate a warning sound when a continuous impact is applied instead of performing a calling operation.

As shown in FIG. 3, a PHS terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna unit 11, a transmitting / receiving unit (TRX) 1
2. Baseband processing unit 13, central processing unit (MCPU)
33, power supply unit 15, receiver 16, microphone 17, display unit 18, user interface (user IF) unit 19, number button 110, data communication interface (data communication IF) unit 111, vibe 112, sounder 32, driver unit 114, Shock sensor 115, shock recognition unit 116, shock threshold memory unit 117, shock counter 1
18 and a sounder driver amplifier 31.

Antenna unit 11, transmitting / receiving unit 12, baseband processing unit 13, central processing unit 14, power supply unit 15, receiver 16, microphone 17, display unit 18, user interface unit 19, number button 110, data communication interface unit 111 , A vibrator 112, a driver unit 114, a shock sensor 115, a shock recognition unit 116, a shock threshold memory unit 117, and a shock counter 118 are the same as those in FIG.

When the sounder driver amplifier 31 receives the start command of the impact counter 118, it drives the sounder 32 to generate a warning sound. The sounder 32 can also be driven by the sounder driver amplifier 31.

The operation of the PHS terminal shown in FIG. 3 will be described.

The shock sensor 115 constantly measures the impact, and sends the magnitude of the impact to the shock recognition unit 116 as impact data. When the shock data is larger than the threshold value registered in the shock threshold value memory unit 117, the shock recognition unit 116 notifies the shock counter 118 that a shock has been applied. The impact counter 118 counts the number of impacts, and issues a start command to the sounder driver amplifier 31 when the number of impacts exceeds a predetermined number. The sounder driver amplifier 31 drives the sounder 32 to generate a warning sound. Sounder 3 by sounder driver amplifier 31
Since the driving of No. 2 does not pass through the driver unit 114, the warning sound at this time causes the sounder 32 to generate a warning sound irrespective of the setting of the normal incoming call notification or the like. It is desirable that the warning sound be loud.

According to the PHS terminal of FIG.
When a continuous impact is applied to the S terminal, the PHS terminal emits a warning sound, so that in the event of an emergency, it is possible to notify surrounding people that an emergency has occurred and to threaten the criminal. For example, when the PHS terminal is thrown in an emergency, the PHS terminal bounces or rolls, and a continuous impact is applied, so that a warning sound can be sounded.

[0048]

According to the present invention, when an emergency occurs, when a user continuously applies a shock to a portable communication terminal,
Since the mobile communication terminal automatically calls the emergency contact of the preset telephone number and enters a call state, it is possible to call quickly and reliably in an emergency.

Also, if an automatic voice is played, an emergency situation can be notified to the other party without talking to the PHS terminal, so that the burglar or the like does not know.

Further, when the user continuously applies an impact to the portable communication terminal in the event of an emergency, the portable communication terminal emits a warning sound. And threaten the offender.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a PHS terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the PHS terminal of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a PHS terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Antenna part 12 Transmission / reception part 13 Baseband processing part 14 Central processing part 15 Power supply part 16 Receiver 17 Microphone 18 Display part 19 User interface part 110 Number button 111 Data communication interface part 112 Vibe 113 Sounder 114 Driver part 115 Shock sensor 116 Shock recognition Unit 117 Shock threshold memory unit 118 Shock counter 119 Line connection priority circuit 120 Emergency contact memory unit 31 Sounder driver amplifier 32 Sounder A1 to A6 step

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An emergency operation method for a portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party, comprising: measuring a magnitude of a shock applied to the portable communication terminal; Determining whether or not is greater than a predetermined threshold value, and detecting an impact that exceeds the threshold value. Issuing a start command when detected, When the start command is issued, instructing a call to a predetermined telephone number to the other party, When there is the instruction, calling by the telephone number An emergency operation method for a portable communication terminal having an operation step. 2. The emergency operation method for a portable communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a step of, when being connected to the other party of the telephone number, playing predetermined contents by automatic voice. 3. An emergency operation method in a portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party, comprising: measuring a magnitude of a shock applied to the portable communication terminal; Determining whether or not is greater than a predetermined threshold value, and detecting an impact that exceeds the threshold value. An emergency operation method for a portable communication terminal, comprising: issuing a start command when detected, and generating a warning sound when the start command is issued. 4. A portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party, comprising: a shock sensor for measuring a magnitude of a shock applied to the portable communication terminal; A shock recognizing unit that determines whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value and detects an impact that exceeds the threshold value; An impact counter for issuing a start command at the time of sending; a line connection priority circuit for instructing a call to a predetermined telephone number when the start command is issued; A portable communication terminal having a central processing unit for performing a call operation. 5. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 4, wherein the central processing unit plays predetermined contents by automatic voice when connected to the other party of the telephone number. 6. A portable communication terminal for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to communicate with an arbitrary party, comprising: a shock sensor for measuring a magnitude of a shock applied to the portable communication terminal; A shock recognizing unit that determines whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value and detects an impact that exceeds the threshold value; A portable communication terminal comprising: an impact counter for issuing a start command at times; and a sounder driver amplifier for generating a warning sound when the start command is issued.