JP2003174674A - Mobile terminal communication restricting apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile terminal communication restricting apparatus that restricts communication with a mobile terminal during driving of a vehicle by a driver when the mobile terminal is brought into the vehicle so as to ensure safety driving. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile terminal communication restricting apparatus 1 for restricting communication of the mobile terminal in an automobile 2 includes: a door opening/closing switch 5 for detecting the opening/closing of a door 13 at a driver's seat of the automobile 2; and a communication restriction signal transmission section 9 at the driver's seat 17 for transmitting an electromagnetic wave to restrict communication of the mobile terminal 20 on the basis of a result of detecting the opening/closing of the door 13 by the door opening/closing switch 5. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle such as an automobile.
Device for regulating mobile terminal communication
Related. In recent years, portable telephones and PHS (Personal H
andy phone System) (hereinafter collectively referred to as mobile terminals)
Vehicles), such as automobiles and railways, due to advances in communication technology.
Power during voice calls and packet transmission
You can receive and send child mail,
-Connect to the Internet, browse websites and distribute music etc.
Is becoming increasingly possible, so it is becoming very popular
is there. Currently, the penetration rate of mobile terminals is increasing year by year
Mobile phones to employees
To speed up the exchange of information and use it as an information management support tool.
Therefore, the diffusion rate is expected to increase in the future. FIG. 12 shows a mobile terminal having a portable terminal.
One configuration example of a mobile communication system in the case of
FIG. This mobile communication system 120 is based on a wireless base station.
The area where the base station 121 and the wireless base station 121 can perform wireless communication.
Wireless zone 122, local exchange 123, and gateway
Exchange 124, common channel signaling network 125, service control station 1
26, other network 127, automobile 2, etc.
Is done. The mobile terminal in the automobile 2 in FIG.
Omitted) means that when the power is turned on (the power is turned on),
Nearest phone number and location information of the terminal by weak radio waves
To the base station 121. Nearest wireless base station
Reference numeral 121 denotes a subscriber who receives the weak radio wave and
The location of the mobile terminal that notified the exchange 123 and sent the information
Have confirmed. The gateway exchange 124 is the subscriber exchange 1
Takeover information from the other network network 127
Connection function, automatic tracking connection function when receiving a call, repeater
Functions, subscriber connection functions, etc. Service control station 1
26 is a service for providing network services
Is a system that has a
Information, location information, etc.
In response to an inquiry about mobile terminal information from the exchange 123
You. Mobile device is turned on even when not on a call
If it is in the (ie power on) state,
Transmits number information and location information to the nearest wireless base station 121
Then, the subscriber exchange 123 receiving this information,
Check the position. For example, from a certain communication terminal,
Call (dial-in) a phone number that is a mobile terminal
Then, the gateway exchange 1 via another network 127
24. In response, the gateway exchange 124
Connects to the mobile terminal of the call destination to the service control station 126.
Ask if you can. The service control station 126
The mobile terminal information database (so-called
Memory, zone information for mobile terminals,
Service information, voice message storage with or without subscription
Product information, etc.), and check the nearest
Notify the gateway exchange 124 of the location information of the wireless base station 121
The communication line from the gateway exchange 124 is switched to the subscriber exchange 1
23 and a line connection with the corresponding wireless base station 121.
To enable calls by interconnecting the telephone lines.
You. The mobile terminal is monitored by a plurality of wireless base stations 121.
When the mobile terminal moves, the destination wireless base station 1
Set a new call channel on 21 and connect
Open the original channel little by little. This communication channel
Channel switching is performed between the wireless base station 121 and the local exchange 1
23. A communication line and a control line are connected between each device.
Are connected with each other, making it easy to confirm information with each other.
You have configured a network connection. FIG. 13 shows that a driver 60 carries a vehicle
Bring the terminal 20 to the mobile terminal 20 while the automobile 2 is running.
It is a figure which shows a mode that uses. The mobile terminal 20 is automatically
Calls can be made even while the vehicle 2 is running. As shown in FIG.
Then, the user drives the automobile 2 and communicates with the mobile terminal 20 while traveling at high speed.
When talking, carelessness in front of the driver 60 (looks straight ahead
From your phone)
Would. For this reason, safety measures are
When the mobile terminal 20 receives an incoming call while driving a moving vehicle
Keeps the caller in the drive mode
Notify that you are driving, or tell driver 60
Instead, the carrier automatically responds by voice
Voicemail service that records followers' messages
Is provided. Is this answering machine service
The mobile terminal holder who is trying to drive
Enter a predetermined code to set up a function
The service will be notified when a call arrives.
It is. In other words, the service on the network operator side of the network
Voice storage connected to the service control station 126 (FIG. 12)
An answering machine service of the mobile terminal 20 is installed in a device (not shown).
Answering message for each mobile device holder with a mobile phone contract
Message count, message reception time,
Information and the like are stored. At the service control station 126
Has a role of controlling contract information for various services,
In this device configuration, the mobile terminal information database (home
Memory), the presence or absence of data in the above voice storage device
Is configured so that the correlation can be obtained. In addition,
Even if the mobile terminal 20 is used while driving the moving vehicle 2, the driving operation
To ensure safe driving without affecting communication and calls.
Considered hands-free equipment has also been commercialized. [0005] The answering machine described above
The system that provides the service attempts to receive the service.
Each time, contact the carrier about the function settings,
There is the trouble of recording. In addition, the answering machine
For those who have not subscribed to the service or forgot the function settings,
Even when driving a car, the mobile terminal
There is a risk of making a line connection and making a call. Also,
A separate contract fee is required to receive the above answering machine service.
Service machine that is required and set unless contracted
There is a problem that the ability cannot be used. In addition, the above-mentioned answering machine service is utilized.
Must operate the mobile terminal and do not set the function.
In other words, the mobile terminal receives normal standby
And make and receive calls, and set various functions.
Can reduce your attention during driving.
U. In the above hands-free device,
Because you need to purchase a separate hands-free device,
The situation is far from general dissemination. Use this device
This allows you to make calls while driving,
The call may be distracted with a sense of security,
Not good for traffic safety. The object of the present invention is to solve these problems,
If you bring your mobile device into the vehicle,
Restrict communication of the mobile terminal while traveling to ensure safe driving
To provide portable terminal communication restriction devices
You. [0009] In order to solve the above problems,
In addition, the present invention relates to a mobile phone that regulates communication of a mobile terminal in a vehicle.
In the band terminal communication restriction device, the door of the driver's seat of the vehicle
Door opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the door;
Based on the detection result of the opening and closing of the door by the
Transmit electromagnetic waves to the seat to regulate the communication of the portable terminal
Communication restriction signal transmitting means. In the portable terminal communication restricting device of the present invention, the door
Based on the detection result of the opening / closing of the door by the opening / closing detection means,
The mobile terminal is placed on the driver's seat of the vehicle by the
The mobile terminal transmits electromagnetic waves that regulate
Ensures safe driving when brought into both cabs
I do. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the figure explained below
In terms of aspects, those having the same function are given the same reference
The description of the return is omitted. FIG. 3A shows an embodiment of the present invention.
In a car 2 equipped with a portable terminal communication restriction device of the form
FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the driver, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the inside of the automobile 2 as viewed from a side 13. Of this implementation
In the portable terminal communication restriction device of the form, the communication restriction signal transmission unit
9. Equipped with a door open / close detection switch 5 on the driver's seat 17 side
I have. Key on key cylinder of ignition key switch
And turn on and off to rotate (15 is
Ignition switch and key), each position
Accessory power can be turned on by switching
Connection of various functions and the electric signal for starting the engine
Computer (described later, reference numeral 3 in FIG. 1)
This is a switch for operating the gin. Communication regulation signal
The transmission unit 9 is, for example, a front cover of a central ceiling of the automobile 2.
Installed in the room lamp near the center of the lath
In the area (zone) of the driver's seat 17 in the
It is oriented so that a communication regulation signal using waves is transmitted.
I have. The function of the communication restriction signal transmission unit 9 is as follows.
Control finger from the microcomputer described later
Notice, weak communication restrictions on the target mobile terminal
Transmits radio waves and infrared signals. For example, communication regulations
In a radio wave system in which a radio wave is transmitted from the signal transmission unit 9
Is a very high frequency (U
By outputting weak radio waves with radio waves of HF or higher,
A communication restriction signal is transmitted to the area on the driver's seat 17 side. This luck
The area on the transfer seat 17 side means that the form using the mobile terminal is automatically
This area is limited to the vicinity of the head of the driver of car 2
Weak radio waves are used to keep the range within the range. Also on
In the communication method described above, in addition to the method using radio waves,
Composed of rDA (Infrared Date Association)
By doing so, it is also possible to realize the present invention. communication
Infrared method that uses infrared rays as electromagnetic waves of regulatory signals
Means that if your mobile device is in a bag, for example,
Regulations are not possible, but the driver removes the mobile terminal from a bag or the like.
If it starts, there is no problem because communication is regulated. Of this implementation
In the form, about the system by radio wave and the IrDA system
It shall be explained. Door open / close detection switch for driver's seat 17
The switch 5 is, as shown in FIGS.
Provided near a door hinge 14 which is a support portion of the door 13 of FIG.
Have been. The door open / close detection switch 5 is used for the safety of the automobile 2
It has a function for running. Door open / close detection switch 5
Is a contact switch contact by opening and closing the door 13 of the automobile 2
Thus, the opening / closing state of the door 13 is detected. FIG. 4 shows the structure of the door open / close detection switch 5.
FIG. As shown in FIG.
Around the switch (push switch) 5 is a bellows-like rubber
The door 13 is covered with a cover 41, and is waterproof.
Depending on whether the switch 5 is in contact with or not in contact with the
A spring (spring) built into the open / close detection switch 5
On / off function of electrical switch by contraction of 42
Work. The door open / close detection switch 5 is, for example,
When the driver of the moving vehicle 2 gets into the driver's seat 17,
When the door 13 is opened or closed, the door
The open / close detection switch 5 operates and the electric signal is
Input to the computer 3. And microcomputer
The meter panel of the driver's seat 17 via the
Information that informs the driver of the vehicle 2 of the vehicle condition
Device (eg, when the door of the car 2 is open, the shape of the car
Warning light with a pictogram showing the door open)
Is displayed. In the present embodiment, communication restriction signal transmission
A communication restriction signal composed of electromagnetic waves is transmitted from the communication unit 9.
However, reception methods on the mobile terminal side include, for example, high frequency
Wireless radio system using several bands and infrared
There is a method using data. << Transmission / Reception Circuit of Communication Regulation Signal >> FIG.
Shows the circuit for transmitting and receiving communication restriction signals to mobile terminals in vehicles
In the figure, (a) is used for receiving the communication restriction signal of the mobile terminal.
Perspective view of a transmitting and receiving module antenna for Bluetooth
(B) is a hardware configuration diagram of a transmitting side in infrared data communication,
(C) shows the receiving side (mobile terminal side) of infrared data communication.
It is a hardware block diagram. For example, in FIG.
Transmission / reception module antenna for Bluetooth
An example of using a screw will be described. What is Bluetooth
Mobile devices such as laptops and mobile terminals
This is a technology for wireless data communication. Frequency hopping
(FH-SS: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
The communication distance is about 10m.
Therefore, it has sufficient reachability in the space inside the car 2.
I do. This Bluetooth compatible module antenna 50
Because it is a ceramic chip antenna and small and lightweight,
The size of the housing can be reduced. In addition, the structure is
Since it is an antenna, other manufacturing processes
As a mounter (automatic machine) for multilayer boards as well as mounted components
Implementation based on In the design of electrical characteristics, the frequency band
The range can correspond to several hundred Hz to several GHz. 51 is aluminum
Reference numeral 52 denotes a feed point, and 53 denotes a ground point.
In the present embodiment, approximately
A frequency around 2.5 GHz will be used and
5.8 GHz (ISM band: Industrial Scientifi
c Medica1 band) automatic toll collection system (Electron
ic Toll Co11ection)
You. Furthermore, due to the use of Bluetooth, high frequency bands are used.
However, due to the implementation of the present invention, the transmission output was set to be weak.
Control signal is output. FIG. 5 shows an example of the infrared system.
Description will be made with reference to (b) and (c). Is infrared before?
Data communication by optical communication with the remote control device to the electronic equipment
Known for technology. Light emission (uplink) and light reception (da
Photolink
An electronic component of a load element is used. FIG. 5B shows the transmitting side,
FIG. 5C shows an example of a configuration block diagram of the receiving side.
Was. In FIG. 5B, 54 is a transmission module, 55
Is an LED driver, 56 is a modulator, 3 is a microcomputer.
(See FIG. 1). In FIG. 5C, 57 is a receiving module.
58, a receiver circuit, 59 is a demodulator, 24 is a control unit.
(See FIG. 2). Receiving module 5 of mobile terminal 20
The optical signal received at 7 is demodulated,
Using the receiver circuit 58 and the demodulator 59 in the
Demodulate the signal. A light-receiving element (not shown) is provided.
The mobile terminal 20 detects the communication restriction signal in the place where
Therefore, it is desirable to provide the
No. For this reason, it is easy to receive light.
An LED lens near the rill plate or an incoming LED lamp
Built in. The transmission module 54 is provided with the aforementioned vehicle 2
It is built in the transparent case of the room lamp inside. << Portable Terminal >> FIG. 2 is used in this embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a portable terminal 20 to be used. Of this implementation
The mobile terminal 20 in the embodiment includes a transmitting / receiving antenna 21,
Radio unit 22, baseband signal processing unit 23, control unit 2
4. Operation unit 25, LED (Light Emitting Diode) 2
6, linger 27, display unit 28, RAM (Random Access
Memory) 29, ROM (Read Only Memory) 30,
Breather 31, speaker 32, microphone 33, sound processing unit
34, a secondary battery 35, a receiving unit 36, and the like. System
The control unit 24 has a clock 37 and a timer 38,
25 has a selection key section 39 and a key input section 40.
More specifically, in the portable terminal 20, the mobile terminal
The wireless communication system 120 (see FIG. 12)
Performs wireless communication between the stations 121 and calls with normal voice
For sending and receiving packet communications such as e-mail
Antenna 21 for transmitting and receiving radio waves,
Radio unit 22 for converting a weak electric signal to a high frequency signal, radio unit
Modulates and demodulates the high-frequency signal from
Baseband signal processing unit 2 for processing)
3. Base band signal processing in base band signal processing unit 23
Analyze the processed electrical signal and convert it to the required electrical signal
Processing, digital signal processing and display associated with telephone calls
Control section 24 for controlling sound and sound (in the case of a transmission system,
Processing), a specific function key indicating the end of the call (on-hook)
Selection key section 39 having
Basic function keys (number keys and character keys)
-) The operation unit 25 including the key input unit 40 of
L that notifies the user of a malfunction or a functional operation by flashing light
ED, ringer 27 to notify incoming call by sound, input sentence
Display unit 28 for displaying character data and communication function status, control unit
24 and a program for communication.
ROM 30 in which the protocol is stored, personal telephone directory
RAM 29 for storing data, etc., notifies incoming call by vibration
Digital receiving signal from vibrator 31 and control unit 24
Signal into an audio (analog) signal, and
A speaker 32 for outputting voice and a voice (analog) signal
Microphone 33 to be backed up,
Demodulation processing for converting analog signals into digital transmission signals
Processing unit 34 for processing, each electronic circuit of mobile terminal 20, etc.
Battery 35 for supplying power to the communication control signal transmission unit
(Reference numeral 9 in FIG. 3B)
Consists of a dedicated receiver 36 for receiving certain weak radio waves, etc.
Is done. In the mobile terminal 20 of the present embodiment,
Sending and receiving e-mail by packet transmission and packet transmission
For receiving a communication restriction signal different from the antenna 21 for
A receiving unit 36 for receiving the information. This receiving unit 36
Of the communication restriction signal transmitted from the
Used for receiving weak radio waves,
Receives the communication restriction signal transmitted to the driver's seat 17 side of the moving vehicle 2
By doing so, the communication of the mobile terminal 20 is controlled. In addition, communication
The electromagnetic wave of the regulatory signal is
Stations 121 (FIG. 12) that do not affect wireless communication.
It is a wave number band, and electromagnetic interference to the car 2 (Fig. 3)
It is different from the harmful frequency band. Also, from electromagnetic waves
Communication restriction signals are transmitted through directional transmission lines.
There is a communication restriction signal near the driver's seat 17 (FIG. 3).
To use the terminal in other seats.
I try not to support it. Radio section 22 of portable terminal 20
Has a wireless transmission / reception function including a reception unit and a transmission unit.
(This is the same as the prior art), the radio base station 121 (FIG.
Communication with other communication terminals via 12)
Can be. Also, when the power is on (power is on)
Is on standby and responds to calls from the other party's communication terminal.
And call from the wireless base station 121 by the control channel.
Is performed, and a higher-level station is established via the wireless base station 121.
A control channel between the local exchange 123 and the mobile terminal 20.
A confirmation process is performed by the mobile phone 20
If there is an incoming call, the ringer 27 will ring or ring, L
ED26 blinks and responds (on-hook) to it.
Thus, a communication path is formed, and the radio base station 121
Can be used for communication via a communication channel. Book
Control in transmission and reception in portable terminal 20 according to embodiment
Is generally controlled by the control unit 24. << Portable Terminal Communication Restriction Device >> FIG.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the portable terminal communication restriction device 1 according to the embodiment.
Mobile terminal mounted on the vehicle 2 (reference numeral 20 in FIG. 2)
Shows the system configuration for implementing communication regulations
You. The mobile terminal communication restriction device 1 of the present embodiment
Microcomputer 3, pulse input mounted on 2
Unit 4, door open / close detection switch 5, keyless entry system
Control unit 6, ignition switch unit 7, segment display unit
8, communication regulation signal transmission unit 9, antenna 10, battery
11 and the like. 12 is a doorway, 13 is a door, 1
Reference numeral 4 denotes a door locking means. In this embodiment
Is a mobile phone that regulates communication of the mobile terminal 20 in the automobile 2.
In the terminal communication restriction device 1, the door of the driver's seat of the automobile 2
13 door opening / closing detecting means for detecting opening / closing of the door 13
Door with detection switch 5 and door open / close detection switch 5
13 based on the detection result of opening and closing of the
Communication restriction signal that transmits electromagnetic waves that regulate communication at end 20
And a communication restriction signal transmission unit 9 as a transmission unit. The microcomputer 3 is an air conditioner of the automobile 2.
Electronic circuits related to engines, driving and driving, safety devices, etc.
Control the road and electronic control. Pulse input unit 4
The input information to the vehicle from the rotation system of the front wheels
Or acceleration sensor (changing the tilt of the cantilever into an electrical signal)
The sensor, or vibration due to acceleration.
The gap between the movable and fixed electrodes of the recon changes
Capacitive acceleration sensor that detects
Vehicle speed information sensed from the sensor). Also,
Engine power tray that functions by opening and closing the accelerator
System sensor (AT (automatic
Transmission), gear position switch),
Cell sensor, cruise control system, near engine cylinder
Injection with throttle sensor (mechanical-electrical signal
From the sensor that converts the data into the data. Also anemometer
(It is also called an air flow sensor.
Installed near the carburetor of the
Type of platinum sensor that measures the air inflow of
Electrical signal sensed as a pulse signal
To obtain the state information of the vehicle 2. Door open / close detection switch
The switch 5 has the function described above. Keyless Entry
The control unit 6 is provided on the ignition key,
Wave system and infrared (IrDA) system.
Perform remote control based on the driver's will,
The locking / unlocking of the door of the automobile 2 is electrically performed.
In addition, functionally, the normal ignition key was used
Enforcement / release of mechanical door lock can be applied.
Needless to say. The ignition switch unit 7
Start and stop the engine of the car 2 by the ignition key
And services such as car audio, air conditioners, and lighting.
Has the role of a switch function of electrical conduction to the screw power supply
You. The segment display unit 8 displays various sensors in the state of the automobile 2.
Gathers information by sensing conditions and drives car 2
For those who do, use numerical values, graphics (pictograms),
Thus, the state of the car 2 is notified. Communication restriction signal transmitter
9 is a portable terminal brought into the car 2 as described above.
20 (transmit) an electromagnetic wave of a communication restriction signal to
Device. << Communication restriction signal by portable terminal communication restriction device
6 and 7 are flowcharts of the present embodiment.
Communication restriction signal of mobile terminal communication restriction device installed in Japanese automobile
It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a transmission process. here
Turned on the mobile device before bringing it into the car
The case will be described. The person who drives the car
To unlock the door, prepare the ignition key.
Keyholes provided or optionally provided
To unlock the door of the car during entry, or
Insert the key into the key slot near the doorknob.
In some cases, the door lock of the car may be unlocked. Keele
For use by entry, the receiver on the car side is always
Electromagnetically induced by keyless entry
And unlocking the door of a car works.
ing. Step 1-1: As shown in FIG.
For unlocking, insert the key near the doorknob.
Insert the key into the mouth and unlock the car door with the key
Judge whether the removal has been performed. Car door with key
If the lock has not been released, go to step 16.
Good. Step 1: Keyless entry to lock the car door
When canceling, the car must be entered by keyless entry.
Judge whether there is a received signal for unlocking the door
You. Reception in the case of wireless radio system, in the case of infrared system
Receives the data signal. Where the keyless ent
The door lock release operation is not performed by the
Go to step 16. Step 2: In the keyless entry receiver, from outside
The receiving unit (or light receiving unit) is electrically
A microcomputer that responds to motion and is mounted on a car
(Reference numeral 3 in FIG. 1). Here,
A) Locking-related program
Then, a door lock release control signal is transmitted. Step 3: Receive control signal from microcomputer
Of the mechanical door lock installed on the door by electromagnetic force
Perform cancellation. Step 4: Step 1-1 or Step 1 to Step
Since Step 3 was performed, the driver manually opened the door.
It is done by motion. Step 5: Opening the driver's door,
Provided near the support (door hinge 15 in FIG. 3) that supports the door
The installed door open / close detection switch (reference numerals in FIGS. 1 and 3)
5) It is determined whether or not the door is open. Door opening and closing
If the detection switch does not respond, go to step 16.
Good. Step 6: The driver gets into the car and step 5
The door is closed by the door open / close detection switch.
When the point switch detects, the door open / closed detection signal (electrical
Number) to the microcomputer, and
The computer recognizes the open / closed state of the door. Step 7: The driver activates the ignition key
To start the engine by inserting it into the switch
Turn the ignition key. With this rotation,
When the contact position of the Nition key switch changes, the code
Input a power-on signal, and
Battery to the microcomputer.
Supply terry voltage. Microcomputer by power supply
The car starts the engine start operation and the car engine
Turn the starter and start the engine. Started
If not, go to step 16. Step 8: By starting the car engine and performing steady operation,
The car can run. Step 9: Move the car to the driver's destination
When the car runs at will, the microcomputer
Various sensed electrical signals from the pulse input section
Is input and the driving information of the car is obtained.
It is determined whether or not. If you are not driving,
Go to Step 16. Step 10: The microcomputer drives the car
Communication control signal transmission unit (
1, reference numeral 9 in FIG. 3)
Near the driver's seat. ) To send a communication regulation signal by electromagnetic waves
Give instructions to give. Step 11: The communication restriction signal transmitting unit
Communication for mobile terminals by computer notification instructions
Issue a regulatory signal to a specific area (near a car driver)
I believe. Step 12: After transmitting the communication restriction signal,
The information signal is obtained by the
Judge. Here, it is determined that the car is running.
If so, the microcomputer proceeds to step 11
A predetermined control signal is sent to the
Then, a communication restriction signal is transmitted. Step 13: Next, communication restriction by stopping at a traffic light or the like
To prevent signal transmission from being stopped,
The timer built into the computer starts up,
It starts counting a predetermined time. Timer
-Determine whether the car is running or not
You. Step 14: After the timer operation is completed,
The data determines whether the car is running. Timer
-Even after the operation is completed, the vehicle travels based on information signals from various sensors.
If it is determined that the process is in progress, the process in step 8 is performed.
U. Step 15: When it is determined that the car is not running
In this case, the microcomputer
To send a control signal to instruct the
Put out. Step 16: End a series of operations related to transmission of the communication restriction signal.
Complete. Thus, in the present embodiment, the door
After opening / closing is detected and the mobile terminal is brought into the car,
When the car is judged to be running by the species sensor
The mobile phone is equipped with a communication restriction signal transmission unit
Added communication restriction wave signal to terminal.
This limits the use of mobile devices by car drivers
You. Therefore, the driver can concentrate on driving and drive safely.
It can contribute to the realization of rolling. << Flowchart Concerning Mobile Terminal >>
8, Fig. 9 shows that mobile terminals brought into a car are subject to communication restrictions.
Receives a signal and shows a processing procedure that indicates a processing procedure that restricts communication.
It is a low chart. Here, the mobile terminal is
When the power is turned on,
Mobile device turned on after being brought into car
The case will be described. When a mobile terminal is used, a weak communication restriction signal is generated.
It is limited by the specific area received (near the driver). You
In other words, the function works in the passenger seat and rear seat of the car.
There is no voice or packet to / from a normal wireless base station.
Transmission / reception such as transmission of data is possible. Step 1: The mobile terminal is not powered on (power supply
From off, power off) to power on (power on). Step 2: When the power is turned on, the wireless base station (FIG. 12)
Code 121) so that incoming and outgoing calls can be made.
Confirm the phone number and location of the mobile terminal at
After the processing, the apparatus enters a waiting state and enters an intermittent reception state. Sandals
In addition, the nearest radio between the communication network (network) side
Search for a base station, and find your phone number and location information via weak radio waves
Transmit and perform location registration and the like. Next, by intermittent reception,
Between the mobile terminal and the radio base station.
(Reference numeral 123 in FIG. 12). Step 3: Microcomputer mounted on the car
Data (3 in FIG. 1) determines that the car is running
And the communication restriction signal transmitting unit (reference numeral 9 in FIGS. 1 and 3)
From electromagnetic waves in certain areas of the car (near the driver).
A communication restriction signal is transmitted. I received this communication restriction signal
The receiving unit of the portable terminal (reference numeral 36 in FIG. 2; between the wireless base station)
(Reception system different from transmission / reception system such as voice and packet transmission)
Determines whether a transmission restriction signal has been detected. communication
If no restriction signal is detected, the procedure goes to step 16. Step 4: The control unit (24 in FIG. 2) of the mobile terminal
Since the use of the own machine is limited, the display unit (marked in FIG.
No. 28), a message indicating the communication restriction is displayed. Step 5: The control unit cannot perform input processing from the input keys.
Lock it as you would. The actual behavior is
Do not accept these input signals. Step 6: Next, set in the mobile terminal in advance.
Is set to the answering machine function,
Mode (D mode). Answering machine
Noh requires a paid contract with the carrier.
Therefore, if it is determined that this contract has not been
It is assumed that the live mode is automatically set. Wireless base station
Notification of the setting to the higher-level subscriber exchange via
The caller said, "Because I'm driving now ..."
Message flows. Answering machine mode is set
If yes, go to step 12. Step 7: After setting processing in step 6, the communication restriction function
Execute The mobile terminal in the driver's seat transmits voice or packet
Restrict incoming and outgoing functions such as sending. However, wireless base stations
Intermittent communication is performed to confirm the position between the server and the server. For sending and receiving
Reception by an antenna (reference numeral 21 in FIG. 2) and communication restriction signal
The reception of the signal by the receiver (reference numeral 36 in FIG. 2) is independent.
Therefore, the restrictions between the communication of mobile terminals and the wireless base station
It goes without saying that compatibility with intermittent communication is possible. Step 8: After starting the function in step 7, control the mobile terminal
A timer (reference numeral 38 in FIG. 2) built in the control unit operates.
And the communication is restricted by the receiver of the mobile terminal while the timer is running.
It is determined whether the signal is being received intermittently. communication
If the regulation signal is being received, go to step 7.
Return and continue the communication restriction. Step 9: After the operation of the timer is completed, the communication
If no control signal is received, the control of the mobile device
Release the communication restriction function that was executed in. Step 10: The control unit of the agitation terminal executes the communication restriction.
To the state it was in before. It returns to the standby state of step 2.
In addition, in response to the release of the mobile terminal's
, Through the nearest wireless base station,
Sends a control signal so that a normal function operation is performed. Step 11: Subscriber exchange via the nearest wireless base station
The station controls the communication function operation in a normal network.
Control signal and receive a common line signal network (common communication line, control circuit
line. The service control station (see FIG.
Function of the answering machine to the control unit of 12) 126)
Send an instruction to remove. Step 12: In step 6, the mobile terminal is set in advance.
Answering machine function is selected depending on the
Service control via the nearest radio base station
An answering machine function setting instruction is sent to the control unit of the station. This
In response to this, the control unit of the service control station
Check the history in the database, and for the answering machine,
Instruct execution. Step 13: The answering machine performs a predetermined function operation.
U. For example, calling a caller from another network
Connect a communication line to the
Also, record a message from the caller. Step 14: Service control in the answering machine
Instruction of function release from the control unit of the office to the answering machine
Is determined. No control signal
If so, go to step 13. Step 15: Answering machine from control section of service control station
A control signal for releasing the setting is sent to the device, and a series of
Stop services such as answering function. When this setting is completed, step 16
Go to Step 16: end a series of functions. Thus, the book
In the embodiment, the opening / closing of the door is detected, and the portable terminal is automatically activated.
Judging that the car is running after bringing it to the vehicle
In this case, from the communication regulation signal transmission unit installed in the car
By transmitting a communication restriction signal to a mobile terminal,
The use of band terminals is restricted, and according to preset processing,
Function switches. Therefore, the driver must call the caller
Concentrate on driving without worry and realize safe driving
Can contribute to In the present embodiment, the incoming call
It only regulates outgoing calls and is intermittent with the network
If you have access to, and communication restrictions are lifted,
Normal functionality is restored. Also, when the car stops running
If it is determined that the machine has stopped,
Communication function. << Mobile Terminal Communication Regulation Sequence >> FIG. 1
0 and FIG. 11 show the portable terminal communication regulating device of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sequence of a communication restriction process in the first embodiment. Automatic
The car is stopped and the mobile device is
(Power off) (step 1)
Bring the device into the car after turning it on, or
When the portable terminal is powered on after being brought into the car (S
Step 2) Call your own phone with the nearest wireless base station
Register the number and location, and carry it with the higher-level subscriber exchange.
Various information data of the band terminal is registered (step 3),
After that, unless there is a call from another network,
Intermittent reception between the nearest wireless base stations and
(Step 4). Car by driver
The engine starts and starts traveling to the destination
Step 5), microcomputer provided in the car
Is used for various types of sensing to detect vehicle operating state information, etc.
Collect more information and determine that the car is running
Sends a communication restriction signal from the communication restriction signal transmission unit
(Step 6). Electromagnetic waves are transmitted from the communication regulation signal transmission unit
Communication is restricted by receiving this electromagnetic wave.
In mobile terminals, the communication restriction mode set in advance
Is executed (step 7). Telephone answering mode is answering machine
Talk function or drive mode
And at the same time as performing this setting,
An information signal is transmitted to the upper-level subscriber exchange. Information signal
Received from the nearest wireless base station on the network side.
Sends control signals to the service control station via the local exchange
(Step 8). The control section of the service control station
Registered in advance in the band terminal information database.
Instructs the maintenance of various information of the mobile terminal. This is the mobile end
Information, location zone (ie,
Information), answering machine service contract information, message
Manage non-information, etc. Service control station
Once confirmed, the information from the mobile terminal is sent to the local exchange.
A control signal for managing the information is transmitted. Next, the nearest wireless
Confirm that the mobile terminal has been confirmed via the base station.
Notify as a response signal. Upon receiving the response signal, the mobile terminal
Message notification and operation on the display to indicate that communication restrictions are being enforced
A status notification is made (step 9). From other networks
When there is a call, the gateway exchange (12 in FIG. 12)
4) Call control to the local exchange and service control office via
A control signal is sent. In response, the service control office
Is the answering machine based on the settings in the mobile terminal information database.
Perform phone function or drive mode execution processing
(Step 10). Therefore, the gateway exchange and service control
Security for outgoing calls between the office and answering machine.
Interconnection for checking, channel setting, response setting, etc.
Set the connection function (step 11), and send a voice message
Out, message recording, etc. (step 12)
A line is established between the other network described above and the gateway exchange.
Configure the interconnection function settings and send the required data
(Step 13). Other network callers
The person who wants a dial line connection cannot connect to the line
Message, and if necessary, voice message
And disconnect the communication line. In response,
At the gate exchange, perform the procedure accompanying the disconnection of the communication line (step
14). When the car arrives at the destination and stops
Step 15), a microcomputer provided in a car
Data to various sensors that detect information on the operating state of the car, etc.
Collect more information, judge that the car has stopped running, and communicate
Stop sending the communication restriction signal from the restriction signal transmitter
(Step 16). From electromagnetic wave from communication regulation signal sending section
Transmission of the communication restriction signal
Mobile devices that intermittently received messages and enforced communication restrictions
Has released the communication restriction and the display shows that the restriction has been released.
Message display, icon display, and display unit display
Notification is performed by switching colors or the like (step 17).
With the release of this communication regulation, mobile communication networks
, A control signal including communication restriction release is transmitted.
In the mobile communication network receiving this control signal, the mobile terminal
In response to the last request, the mobile terminal database of the service control office
The server checks the information and performs the specified processing (step
18). In other words, the mobile terminal can connect to a normal communication line
Control to form communication lines from other networks.
Make it executable. For mobile terminals, communication regulations
Was registered with the answering machine service while was running
Check the number of messages received, check voice messages, etc.
Inquires and checks the service control station and answering machine
I do. E-mail (packet transmission) is a delivery service function
Mobile phone owner does not
To the packet communication system via network (not shown)
The information is confirmed by making the adjustment. Configuration
Some service control stations in mobile communication networks
More access to the packet communication system and stored
Mobile terminal with a predetermined service contract
(Step 19). More than
As described above, in the present embodiment, the communication
Sending control signals to limit communication functions of mobile terminals
It determines whether the car door is open or closed,
To take action when it is determined that the vehicle is traveling
It is effective for realizing safe driving. Turn off your mobile device
(Power off), but limited outgoing and incoming calls
Network (to regulate the form of calls)
It is easy to confirm the position on the
Emergency call response, location information message to caller
Page notification. The present invention has been described in detail based on the embodiments.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
Instead, various changes will be made without departing from the gist.
Of course, it is possible. As described above, according to the present invention,
Use of a mobile terminal in a vehicle while driving a vehicle such as an automobile
Drivers can focus on driving as they can
Can prevent inadvertent driving.
It can contribute to the realization of safe driving. Also a car
Enables the use of mobile terminals to be restricted to specific spaces in both areas
Therefore, if you are in the passenger seat or the back seat,
The inconvenience of using a mobile device
It does not make you feel. In addition, large design specifications
Does not need to be changed.
Changes in control, etc., and electronic components related to the transmission device on the vehicle
The present invention can be realized by attaching
Can be reduced.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a portable terminal communication restriction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a portable terminal used in the present embodiment. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the inside of an automobile equipped with the portable terminal communication restricting device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is the interior of the automobile as seen from the side of an open driver's seat door of the automobile. It is a perspective view of. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a door open / close detection switch. 5A is a perspective view of a transmitting / receiving module antenna for Bluetooth used for receiving a communication restriction signal of a portable terminal in an automobile, FIG. 5B is a hardware configuration diagram of a transmitting side in infrared data communication, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram of a receiving side (portable terminal side) in infrared data communication. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a communication restriction signal transmission process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a communication restriction signal transmission process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a communication restriction processing procedure for the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a communication restriction processing procedure for the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a sequence of a communication restriction process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a sequence of a communication restriction process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a mobile communication system in a case where a mobile terminal is brought into a running automobile to perform communication. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a mobile terminal is used while a car is running. [Description of Signs] 1 ... portable terminal communication restriction device, 2 ... automobile, 3 ... microcomputer, 4 ... pulse input unit, 5 ... door open / close detection switch, 6 ... keyless entry control unit, 7 ... ignition switch unit, 8 ... Segment display unit, 9: communication restriction signal transmission unit, 10: antenna, 11: battery, 12
... Boarding entrance, 13 ... Door, 14 ... Door locking means, 15 ... Door hinge, 16 ... Ignition switch and key, 17
... Driver seat, 18 ... Passenger seat, 20 ... Portable terminal, 21 ... Transceiving antenna, 22 ... Wireless unit, 23 ... Baseband signal processing, 24 ... Control unit, 25 ... Operation unit, 26 ... LED, 2
7 ringer, 28 display unit, 29 RAM, 30 RO
M, 31: vibrator, 32: speaker, 33: microphone, 34: audio processing unit, 35: secondary battery, 36: receiving unit, 37: clock, 38: timer, 39: selection key unit,
40: Key input unit, 41: Rubber cover, 42: Spring, 50: Bluetooth compatible module antenna, 51:
Alumina-based ceramic, 52 ... feed point, 53 ... ground point,
54 ... Transmission module, 55 ... LED driver, 56 ...
Modulator, 57 receiving module, 58 receiver circuit,
59 demodulator, 60 driver, 120 mobile communication system, 121 radio base station, 122 radio zone, 123
... Subscriber exchange, 124 ... Gate exchange, 125 ... Common channel signaling network, 126 ... Service control station, 127 ... Other network.

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Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A portable terminal communication restricting device for restricting communication of a portable terminal in a vehicle, a door opening / closing detecting means for detecting opening / closing of a door of a driver seat of the vehicle, and a door opening / closing detecting means. A mobile terminal use restriction device, comprising: a communication restriction signal transmitting unit configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave for restricting communication of the mobile terminal to the driver's seat based on a detection result of opening and closing of a door by a detection unit.