JP2003298715A - Method for calling function in portable terminal and portable terminal using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To smoothly rapidly set a function by simply calling, for example, a function setting menu while effectively utilizing a display screen. <P>SOLUTION: A control unit 3 displays a dial lock/secret mode set notifying icon or the like on an upper edge region of a display screen while a standby screen is displayed in a main display unit 8, and displays a vibrator set notifying icon or the like on a lower edge region of the display screen. When a user operates a cursor key 7e, selects, for example, a vibrator set notifying icon and depresses a decision key 7b, the unit 3 displays a vibrator set menu on the unit 8. Here, when the user operates the key 7e to select, for example, off and presses the key 7b, the unit 3 rewrites the set contents stored in a memory 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a function calling method in a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone and a mobile terminal using the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile phones have been equipped with a great number of functions. For example, in order to easily set a function to be operated, many functions are classified by type. , Classified according to purpose, the setting menu for each function is arranged in a hierarchical structure. As shown in FIG. 18, the mobile phone 101 having such a function includes a control unit 102 that controls each component of the mobile phone main body and a control unit 1.
02 processing program to be executed, setting information of each function,
A storage unit 103 for storing various data such as telephone directory information and incoming call history information, an antenna 104 for transmitting and receiving radio waves, a voice and data that are modulated and transmitted as radio waves through the antenna 104. At the same time, a radio communication unit 105 used to receive radio waves via the antenna 104, demodulate them into voice or data, and perform a call or data communication according to a predetermined protocol, and an operation unit 106 including various operation keys and the like. , A display unit 1 including, for example, a liquid crystal display device
07, an incoming call notification lamp 108 including an LED for notifying an incoming call, and each L constituting the incoming call notification lamp 108
LED drive unit 109 for driving ED, ringer generator 110 for outputting a ring tone, and ringer generator 11
A ringer drive unit 111 for driving 0, a vibrator 112 for notifying an incoming call by vibration, and a vibrator drive unit 113 for driving the vibrator 112.
A speaker 114 for outputting the received voice, a microphone 115 for inputting the transmitted voice, and a power supply unit 116.

The display unit 107 immediately after the power is turned on is shown in FIG.
The standby screen as shown in is displayed to wait for an input operation or an incoming call by the user. At the upper edge of the standby screen, for example, an icon 107a for notifying whether or not data communication is possible by connecting to the Internet, an icon 107b for notifying whether or not the battery saving mode is set, and a detected reception An icon 107c for notifying the electric field strength level, an icon 107d for notifying the detected remaining battery level, etc. are displayed. When the user wants to set, for example, the vibrator function of the mobile phone 101, a hierarchically structured menu is displayed one after another as shown in FIG. 20, and the setting operation is performed. That is, on the standby screen, the menu key for configuring the operation unit 106 and displaying the operation menu is pressed to display the menu screen (major item selection screen) on the display unit 107 as shown in FIG. Next, using the cursor keys for moving the cursor on the display screen displayed on the display unit 107 in the up / down / left / right directions, the cursor is moved to the “various settings” icon on this menu screen to determine the operation. 22 is pressed to select "various settings", and various setting menu screens (medium item selection screens) are displayed as shown in FIG. Next, the "sound / vibrator" icon is selected by using the cursor key and the enter key to display a small item selection screen, and, for example, a vibration pattern is selected.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional mobile phone, even if a frequently used function is called and frequent resetting is desired, as described above, many times of complicated key operation is required. However, there is a problem that it takes time and effort. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, for example, an unread mail notification icon 107p,
An icon 107q for notifying a missed call, an icon 107r for displaying a reply mail creation screen for a predetermined e-mail address when selected, and an icon 10 for accessing a predetermined URL when selected.
A technique has been proposed in which 7s is displayed, for example, in the center of the standby screen displayed on the display unit 107. Here, for example, when the unread mail notification icon 107p is selected,
A list of received unread mails is displayed, and when the missed call notification icon 107q is selected, the missed call history is displayed. In addition to this, for example, there are many functions that are likely to be set frequently, and the functions that are frequently used differ depending on the user. Therefore, in consideration of operability, many shortcuts corresponding to each function are displayed on the display screen. It is desirable to place an icon for. However, arranging a large number of icons corresponding to respective functions on a limited display screen has a problem that it is not aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, there is a demand for a technology capable of effectively using the display screen.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. For example, a desired function setting menu can be easily called to smoothly and quickly perform a function setting while effectively using a display screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide a function calling method in a mobile terminal capable of performing the above and a mobile terminal using the method.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention according to claim 1 provides a predetermined program or / of various programs or / and various information stored in a storage means in a hierarchical structure. A mobile terminal including an icon display control step of displaying a shortcut icon for directly reading information on the display means of the mobile terminal; and a function calling step of calling a corresponding predetermined function when the icon is selected. According to the function calling method, in the icon display control step, the state of the mobile terminal is notified by displaying the icon on the display means in a predetermined display state.

The invention according to claim 2 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 1, wherein in the icon display control step, the icon is displayed on the display means to set a corresponding function setting state. Notification,
The function calling step includes a setting menu display control step of displaying a function setting menu for setting the function of the mobile terminal.

The invention according to claim 3 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 2, wherein the function setting menu is hierarchically stored in the storage means, and in the icon display control step, The above-mentioned icon corresponding to the function setting menu of the lowermost layer is displayed on the display means, and in the setting menu display control step, the function setting menu of the lowermost layer is displayed by selecting the icon. There is.

The invention according to claim 4 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein in the setting menu display control step, the function setting menu is at least the valid state and invalid state of the corresponding function. It is characterized in that the state can be selected.

The invention according to claim 5 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in the icon display control step, the standby screen displayed on the display means is displayed. It is characterized by arranging the above icon in.

The invention according to claim 6 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 4 or 5, wherein in the icon display control step, depending on whether the function corresponding to the icon is in the valid state or the invalid state, The display state is changed.

The invention according to claim 7 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 6, wherein when the corresponding function is in an invalid state, the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost on the display means. It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 8 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 1, wherein in the icon display control step, the operating state of the corresponding function is displayed by displaying the icon on the display means. Alternatively, the operation result is notified, and the function calling step includes a browsing information display control step of displaying browsing information for confirming a result of execution of the function of the mobile terminal.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a function calling method for a portable terminal according to the eighth aspect, wherein in the icon display control step, the function corresponding to the icon depends on whether the function is in an operating state or a non-operating state. The feature is that the display state is changed.

The invention according to claim 10 relates to a function calling method in a portable terminal according to claim 9, wherein when the corresponding function is in a non-operating state, the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost display on the display means. It is characterized by being done.

The invention according to claim 11 is the invention according to claims 2 to 7.
According to the function calling method in the mobile terminal described in any one of 1, the function corresponding to the icon is a dial lock setting function for restricting the operation of the mobile terminal, and is specified by an operator's password input operation. Secret mode setting function to call phonebook information, power saving mode setting function to reduce power consumption during a call, vibrator function to notify incoming call by vibration, silent mode setting function not to output ringtone, voice configuring the mobile terminal Manner mode setting function to stop the output from the output means, drive mode setting function to send a message that you can not answer the phone when you receive a call because you are driving the car,
Message memo function to record the message from the other party when receiving a call,
Illuminating function of the display means constituting the portable terminal, side key setting function for setting the function of the side key arranged at the side end of the casing of the portable terminal, and outputting and notifying a predetermined ring tone when receiving a call Ring tone output function, alarm clock function that outputs alarm sound at set date and time, alarm setting display function, data communication prohibition function that stops data communication function and only call function, self mode that stops communication function It is characterized by including at least one of a setting function and a hands-free function for detecting the mounting of the vehicle-mounted adapter and shifting to the hands-free mode.

The invention according to claim 12 relates to the function calling method in the portable terminal according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein the function corresponding to the icon is an e-mail receiving function for receiving an e-mail via a network. , A message receiving function for receiving predetermined information from an information distributor via a network, an electronic mail / message for notifying a storage state of the above-mentioned electronic mail or the storage of the above-mentioned message in a facility managed by a communication carrier that provides a communication service Storage status notification function, data communication function via network, reception level detection function to detect the electric field strength level of received radio waves,
Communication availability notification function to notify whether communication is out of range, function to detect remaining battery level to detect battery charge amount, message message to notify storage status of message message by call to the equipment managed by the telecommunications carrier Storage status notification function,
Facsimile information storage status notification function for notifying the storage status of the facsimile information in the equipment managed by the telecommunications carrier, a schedule management function for controlling each component of the mobile terminal according to a set schedule, and a network information supplied via the network. Application software starting function to download and start programs and data, roaming notification function to notify whether or not roaming service is used, and roaming / notification of the above roaming service or notification of storage state of facsimile information
At least one of the facsimile information storage status notification functions
It is characterized by including two functions.

The invention described in claim 13 is according to any one of claims 1 to 1.
According to the function calling method in the portable terminal as described in any one of 2), in the icon display control step, the icon is displayed on a peripheral portion of a display area of the display means.

The invention described in claim 14 is according to any one of claims 1 to 1.
According to the function calling method in the mobile terminal according to any one of 3 above, a part of the icons among the icons that can be displayed is displayed on the display unit at a time, and a predetermined switching operation or a scroll operation is performed. It is characterized in that all the above icons can be displayed.

The invention as defined in claim 15 is based on claim 1 through claim 1.
According to the function calling method in the mobile terminal according to any one of 4 above, the icon is set in association with a function selected by an operation of an operator.

The invention according to claim 16 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 1.
According to the function calling method in the mobile terminal described in any one of 5, the above icon is characterized by being selectable by operating a cursor key.

The invention described in claim 17 is according to any one of claims 1 to 1.
According to the function calling method in the portable terminal as described in any one of 6 above, the icon is selectable by operating a touch key provided on the display means.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, display means capable of displaying the character image information, and storage means for storing various programs and / or various information in a hierarchically structured state,
Among the various programs and / or various information stored in the storage means, an icon display control means for causing the display means to display a shortcut icon for directly reading a predetermined program and / or information, and the icon is selected. According to a mobile terminal that uses a function calling method including a function calling means for calling a corresponding predetermined function, the icon display control means displays the icon in a predetermined display state on the display means. It is characterized by notifying the state of the mobile terminal.

The invention according to claim 19 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon display control means sets the corresponding function by displaying the icon on the display means. It is characterized in that the function calling means notifies the state and has a setting menu display control means for displaying a function setting menu for setting the function of the portable terminal.

The invention according to claim 20 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 19, wherein the function setting menu is hierarchically stored in the storage means, and the icon display control means is , The icon corresponding to the function setting menu of the bottom layer is displayed on the display means, and the setting menu display control means displays the function setting menu of the bottom layer by selecting the icon. I am trying.

The invention according to claim 21 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 19 or 20, wherein at least the function setting menu displayed by the setting menu display control means on the display means corresponds. It is characterized in that it is configured such that the valid state or invalid state of the function can be selected.

The invention according to claim 22 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein the icon display control means is a standby screen displayed on the display means. It is characterized by arranging the above icon on the top.

The invention described in claim 23 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the icon display control means determines whether the function corresponding to the icon is valid or invalid. The above display state is changed.

The invention according to claim 24 relates to a mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 23, wherein when the corresponding function is in an invalid state, the icon is displayed in reverse or ghost on the display means. It is characterized by being done.

The invention according to claim 25 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon display control means causes the icon to be displayed on the display means to operate the corresponding function. It is characterized in that the function calling means notifies the state or the operation result and has browsing information display control means for displaying browsing information for confirming a result of execution of the function of the portable terminal.

The invention according to claim 26 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 25, wherein the icon display control means determines whether the function corresponding to the icon is in an operating state or a non-operating state. The display state is changed.

The invention according to claim 27 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to claim 26, wherein when the corresponding function is in a non-operating state, the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost on the display means. It is characterized by being displayed.

The invention according to claim 28 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to any one of claims 19 to 24, wherein the function corresponding to the icon limits the operation of the portable terminal. Dial lock setting function, secret mode setting function to call specific phonebook information by operator's password input operation, power saving mode setting function to reduce power consumption during a call, vibrator function to notify incoming call by vibration, Silent mode setting function that does not output the ringtone, manner mode setting function that stops the output from the voice output means that composes the mobile terminal, and sends a message that you cannot answer the phone when you receive a call because you are driving a car Drive mode setting function, message memo function to record the message from the other party when receiving a call, the mobile terminal Illuminating function of the constituting display means, side key setting function for setting the function of the side key arranged at the side end of the casing of the portable terminal, ring tone output function for outputting and notifying a predetermined ring tone when receiving an incoming call Alarm clock function that outputs an alarm sound at the set date and time, alarm setting display function, data communication prohibition function that stops the data communication function so that only the call function can be used, self mode setting function that stops the communication function, and It is characterized by including at least one function of a hands-free function that detects the mounting of the in-vehicle adapter and shifts to the hands-free mode.

The invention described in claim 29 is,
The function corresponding to the above icon relates to a mobile terminal using the function calling method described in 6 or 27. The function corresponding to the above icon is an e-mail receiving function for receiving an e-mail via a network, and a predetermined information from an information distributor via a network. A message receiving function for receiving, an electronic mail / message storage status notification function for notifying the storage status of the above-mentioned electronic mail or the above-mentioned message to a facility managed by a communication carrier that provides a communication service, a data communication function via a network,
Reception level detection function to detect the electric field strength level of the received radio wave, communication availability notification function to notify whether it is out of communication range, battery remaining level detection function to detect the amount of battery charge,
Message message storage status notification function to notify the storage status of the message message by telephone in the equipment managed by the above telecommunications carrier, and facsimile information storage status notification to notify the storage status of the facsimile information in the equipment managed by the above telecommunications carrier Functions, schedule management function that controls each component of the mobile terminal according to the set schedule, application software activation function that downloads and activates programs and data supplied via the network, whether roaming service is used And at least one of a roaming / facsimile information storage state notification function for notifying the roaming service or the storage state of facsimile information.

The invention according to claim 30 relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to any one of claims 18 to 29, wherein the icon display control means displays the icon in the display area of the display means. It is characterized in that it is displayed on the peripheral portion of.

A thirty-first aspect of the present invention relates to a mobile terminal using the function calling method according to any one of the eighteenth to thirtieth aspects, wherein a part of the icons that can be displayed on the display means is displayed. It is characterized in that the icons are displayed at once and all of the above icons can be displayed by a predetermined switching operation or scroll operation.

A thirty-second aspect of the present invention relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to any one of the eighteenth to thirty-first aspects, wherein the icon is associated with a function selected by an operator's operation. It is characterized by being set by.

A thirty-third aspect of the present invention relates to a portable terminal using the function calling method according to any one of the eighteenth to thirty-second aspects, wherein the icon can be selected by operating a cursor key. It has a feature.

[0039] A thirty-fourth aspect of the present invention relates to a mobile terminal using the function calling method according to any one of the eighteenth to thirty-third aspects, wherein the icon is selected by operating a touch key provided on the display means. It is characterized by being possible.

[0040]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The description will be specifically made using the embodiments. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a folding type mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a state in which the housing of the mobile phone is opened is viewed from the front side. FIG. 2 and FIG. 2 are perspective views showing a configuration of the mobile phone, showing a state in which the housing of the mobile phone is opened as seen from the rear side, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the housing of the mobile phone is closed, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the mobile phone, and FIGS. 5 to 10 are screens of a main display unit of the mobile phone. It is a figure which shows the example of a display.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the mobile phone 1 of this example is provided with a foldable housing 2, and in addition to the original call function, it can be connected to, for example, the Internet to browse a home page. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a control unit (icon display control unit, function calling unit, setting menu display control) that has a data communication function capable of transmitting and receiving electronic mail and controls each component of the mobile phone main body. means,
(Browsing information display control means) 3, a processing program executed by the control unit 3, and a storage unit (storage) for storing various data such as setting information of each function, telephone directory information, message memo contents, incoming call history information, and the like. Means 4), an antenna 5 for transmitting and receiving radio waves, a voice and data are modulated and transmitted as radio waves through the antenna 5, and the radio waves are received through the antenna 5 and demodulated into voice and data. However, a wireless communication unit 6 used for making a call or data communication according to a predetermined protocol, and an operation unit 7 including various operation keys and the like.
A main display portion (display means) 8 which is disposed on the inner side when folded and is composed of a liquid crystal display device; and an auxiliary display portion 9 which is disposed on the outer side when folded and is composed of a liquid crystal display device. Incoming call notification lamp 11 including an LED for notifying an incoming call
An LED drive unit 12 for driving each LED that constitutes the incoming call notification lamp 11, a ringer generator 13 for outputting a ringing tone, a ringer drive unit 14 for driving the ringer generator 13, and vibration. A vibrator 15 for notifying an incoming call, a vibrator driving unit 16 for driving the vibrator 15, a speaker 17 for outputting a reception voice, a microphone 18 for inputting a transmission voice, and a power supply unit 19 including a battery pack and the like are provided. ing.

The housing 2 is composed of an upper housing 22 and a lower housing 23 which are connected to each other by a hinge portion 21.
1, the upper casing 22 and the lower casing 23 are rotatably coupled to each other to give the mobile phone 1 a foldable structure. The control section 3 is a display control program for controlling the main display section 8 and the auxiliary display section 9, a setting information rewriting processing program, a browser as a program for browsing a home page, and for creating and sending and receiving electronic mail. The various processing programs stored in the storage unit 4 such as a mailer as a program of the above are executed, and each component unit is controlled by using the various registers and flags secured in the storage unit 4, and the display control processing and the setting information rewriting processing are performed. And so on.

The storage unit 4 comprises a semiconductor memory such as a ROM and a RAM, and various processing programs such as a display control program executed by the control unit 3 and a setting information rewriting processing program, setting information of each function and communication history information. Various information such as telephone directory information is stored, and various registers and flags used by the control unit 3 when executing the program are secured. In the standby mode, the display control program
When the icon is selected, a procedure for displaying an icon, which will be described in detail later, and a cursor for selecting the icon in the upper edge area 81 and the lower edge area 82 of the main display unit 8 is displayed. The procedure for displaying on the display unit 8 is described (see FIG. 5). In this example, by selecting the above icon, of the menu screen information and the like that is hierarchically structured and stored, for example, the desired lower-layer side menu screen information or the like is directly displayed without displaying the middle item menu screen information or the like. Is configured to let. The setting information rewriting processing program describes a procedure for rewriting the setting contents such as the valid / invalid state of the function and the detailed setting information when the setting operation of the function is performed while the setting menu screen is displayed. ing.

The operation unit 7 has a browser mode selection key 7a for activating a browser and browsing a home page, and a determination key used for determining an operation, on a surface which is inside when the lower housing 23 is folded. 7b, a menu key 7c for displaying an operation menu, an input mode switching key 7d for switching the character input mode, and a cursor key for moving the cursor on the display screen displayed on the main display portion 8 in the vertical and horizontal directions. 7e, a phonebook key 7f for registering or searching a phonebook, a call start key 7g used for making a voice call, a clear key 7h for returning the operation to the previous state, turning on / off the power, and the like. A power key 7i used to stop the operation, a numeric keypad 7j for inputting numbers and the like, for example, a side key used to adjust the volume during a call. k, etc., it has been arranged. The side key 7k is used not only for adjusting the volume during a call but also for scrolling the display content of the main display unit 8 in screen units. The side key 7k can be set to a valid state or a invalid state when folded.

The main display portion 8 is arranged on the inner surface when the upper housing 22 is folded and is composed of, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device. The liquid crystal display device has a liquid crystal panel and a backlight as an illumination device provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel, and is configured to be able to display bright and dark for each pixel by a change in brightness of transmitted light from the backlight. ing. The liquid crystal panel is, for example, a TFT type panel, and includes a TFT substrate on which a large number of TFTs and transparent pixel electrodes are formed, and a TF.
It is fixed facing the T substrate with a gap of several [μm] between them,
It has a counter substrate on which a colored layer (color filter) is formed, a liquid crystal layer sealed in the gap, a TFT substrate, and a pair of deflection plates arranged outside the counter substrate.

In the main display unit 8, for example, in the standby screen for waiting for an input operation or an incoming call by the user immediately after the power is turned on, the setting state and operation of each function are displayed in the upper edge area 81 and the lower edge area 82 of the display screen. An icon for notifying the state (or the detection result) is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, in the upper edge area 81, for example, dial lock / secret mode setting notification icon 8a, mail reception notification icon 8b, message request reception notification icon 8c, message free reception notification icon 8d, mail An icon storage notification icon 8e, a data communication availability notification icon 8f, a battery saving mode setting notification icon 8g, a reception level notification icon 8h, a communication availability notification icon 8i, and a battery level notification icon 8j are arranged.

The dial lock / secret mode setting notification icon 8a notifies the setting state (on state or off state) of the dial lock function for restricting the operation of the mobile phone 1, and the user's password input operation. Notify the setting status of the secret mode setting function that calls specific phonebook information. For example, when the dial lock function is turned on (enabled), the dial lock / secret mode setting notification icon 8a is displayed in a predetermined gradation to adjust the listening volume, record a voice memo during a call, and set the manner mode. It is notified that operations other than the above are not possible. Email reception notification icon 8b
Notifies you of the receipt of the email. For example, when an email is received, a blinking display is displayed, and when reception is complete, a lighted display is displayed.
It turns off when there are no unread emails.

Message request reception notification icon 8
c notifies the reception of information from the information distribution service provider via the network. For example, a blinking display is displayed at the time of reception, a lighted display is displayed at the completion of reception, and the light is turned off when there are no unread messages. The message-free reception notification icon 8d notifies reception of information free of communication charge from the information distribution service provider via the network. For example, a blinking display is displayed at the time of reception, a lighted display is displayed at the completion of reception, and the light is turned off when there are no unread messages. The e-mail storage notification icon 8e notifies the e-mail or message of the storage state in the facility managed by the communication carrier that provides the communication service. When the above-mentioned e-mail is stored, it is displayed in a predetermined gradation.

The data communication availability notification icon 8f notifies whether or not data communication through the network is possible.
For example, when it is possible to send and receive information by connecting to the Internet, it is displayed in a predetermined gradation. Further, the battery saving mode setting notification icon 8g notifies the setting state of the battery saving mode for reducing power consumption during a call. Also,
The reception level notification icon 8h notifies the level of the electric field strength of the received radio wave. Also, the communication availability notification icon 8i
Notifies whether or not the current position is within the communication range. For example, if the current position is within the range where radio waves do not reach, “out of range” is displayed. Also, the battery level notification icon 8
j notifies the remaining amount of the charged battery.

In the lower edge area 82, as shown in the figure, for example, a vibrator setting notification icon 8k, a silent mode setting notification icon 8m, a manner mode setting notification icon 8n, a drive mode setting notification icon 8p, and a message. A memo setting notification icon 8q, an answering machine deposit notification icon 8r, a FAX deposit notification icon 8s, a backlight setting notification icon 8t, and a side key setting notification icon 8u are arranged. The vibrator setting notification icon 8k notifies the setting state of the vibrator 15. For example, a vibration pattern or the like is notified when the vibrator is on / off or when the vibrator is on. The silent mode setting notification icon 8m notifies the setting state of the silent mode in which the ring tone is not output. The manner mode setting notification icon 8n notifies the setting state of the manner mode in which audio output is stopped.

The drive mode setting notification icon 8p is
When a call arrives, a message indicating that you cannot answer the call because you are driving a car is sent. Notify the setting status of drive mode. The message memo setting notification icon 8q notifies the setting state of the message memo function for recording a message from the other party when an incoming call arrives. When it is on, the number of recordings is displayed. The answering machine deposit notification icon 8r notifies the storage state of the message message by telephone in the facility managed by the communication carrier. When the message message is stored, it is displayed in a predetermined gradation. The FAX deposit notification icon 8s notifies the storage state of the facsimile information in the facility managed by the communication carrier. When the facsimile information is stored, it is displayed in a predetermined gradation.

The backlight setting notification icon 8t notifies the setting status of the backlight of the main display portion 8 and the auxiliary display portion 9. For example, the on / off state of the backlight is displayed. The side key setting notification icon 8u notifies the setting state of the side key 7k. For example, the function enabled / disabled state of the side key 7k “when the housing 2 is folded is notified. In this example, the function corresponding to the icon is set to the disabled state (off state). If
Alternatively, in the non-operating state, the gradation of the corresponding icon is changed, for example, and a ghost display is performed.

The above-mentioned icons not only notify the setting state or operating state (or detection result) of each function, but when selected, the operation related to the corresponding function (for example, the setting menu display of the corresponding function is displayed). It is also used as an icon for a shortcut to display the detection result). That is, the user selects the cursor key 7
Operate e to focus, press the Enter key 7b, dial lock / secret mode setting notification icon 8
When a is selected, for example, a dial lock setting screen is displayed. When the mail reception notification icon 8b is selected, the received mail list screen is displayed on the main display portion 8.
When the message request reception notification icon 8c is selected, the received message request list screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the message free reception notification icon 8d is selected, the received message request list screen is displayed on the main display unit 8.

When the mail storage notification icon 8e is selected, the facility of the telecommunications carrier is automatically inquired, the e-mail or message is received, and the inquiry result screen is displayed on the main display section 8. It Further, when the data communication availability notification icon 8f is selected, the data communication menu screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the battery saving mode setting notification icon 8g is selected, the battery saving mode setting screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the reception level notification icon 8h or the communication availability notification icon 8i is selected, a reception electric field strength monitor screen showing the temporal change of the electric field strength of the received radio wave is displayed on the main display unit 8. When the battery remaining level notification icon 8j is selected, the battery remaining level display screen is displayed on the main display section 8.

Also, a vibrator setting notification icon 8k
When is selected, a vibrator setting screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. Also, the silent mode setting notification icon 8
When m is selected, the ring volume setting screen is displayed on the main display section 8. When the manner mode setting notification icon 8n is selected, the manner mode selection screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the drive mode setting notification icon 8p is selected, the main display unit 8 displays an incoming call process selection screen for selecting the incoming call process method from answering machine, call forwarding, incoming call notification, and the like.

When the message memo setting notification icon 8q is selected, the message memo setting screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. Further, when the answering machine answering service notification icon 8r is selected, the answering machine answering service menu screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the FAX deposit notification icon 8s is selected, the FAX deposit service menu screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. Further, when the backlight setting notification icon 8t is selected, the backlight setting screen is displayed on the main display portion 8. Also, the side key setting notification icon 8u
When is selected, the side key setting screen is displayed.

The auxiliary display unit 9 is arranged in the center of the surface that is on the outside when the upper housing 22 is folded, and is composed of, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device, and displays the current time, incoming call notification, and the like. . The liquid crystal display device of the auxiliary display unit 9 has substantially the same configuration as the liquid crystal display device of the main display unit 8 described above.

Next, the operation of the mobile phone 1 of this example will be described with reference to FIGS. First, after the power is turned on, the control unit 3 enters a standby mode for waiting for an input operation and an incoming call by the user, and causes the main display unit 8 to display a standby screen. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 3 displays, for example, dial lock / in the upper edge area 81 of the display screen.
Secret mode setting notification icon 8a, mail reception notification icon 8b, message request reception notification icon 8c, message free reception notification icon 8d, mail storage notification icon 8e, data communication availability notification icon 8f, battery saving mode setting notification icon 8g, reception Level notification icon 8h, communication availability notification icon 8i,
And the battery level notification icon 8j is displayed. In the lower edge area 82, for example, the vibrator setting notification icon 8k and the silent mode setting notification icon 8
m, manner mode setting notification icon 8n, drive mode setting notification icon 8p, message memo setting notification icon 8
q, an answering machine deposit notification icon 8r, a FAX deposit notification icon 8s, a backlight setting notification icon 8t, and a side key setting notification icon 8u are displayed.

The user operates the cursor key 7e to
A predetermined icon, for example, a vibrator display icon 8
When focusing on k and pressing the enter key 7b, the control unit 3 causes the main display unit 8 to display a vibrator setting menu screen as shown in FIG. In this vibrator setting menu screen, in addition to the ON / OFF state tail setting of the vibrator 15, a vibration pattern (for example, vibration time and its interval) when the vibrator 15 is ON, and whether to output the ring tone or not. A menu screen for setting is displayed. Next, the user operates the cursor key 7e to
When the cursor is moved to “5. OFF” and the enter key 7b is pressed, the control unit 3 rewrites the setting content stored in the storage unit 4. After that, when an incoming call is detected, the control unit 3 notifies the user of the incoming call, for example, only by the ring tone without activating the vibrator 15 according to the setting content.

Similarly, the dial lock / secret mode setting notification icon 8a, the battery saving mode setting notification icon 8g, the silent mode setting notification icon 8m,
Manner mode setting notification icon 8n, drive mode setting notification icon 8p, message memo setting notification icon 8q,
Also when the backlight setting notification icon 8t or the side key setting notification icon 8u is selected, the corresponding setting menu screen (for example, ON state / OFF state) is displayed.
When the data communication availability notification icon 8f, the answering machine deposit notification icon 8r, and the FAX deposit notification icon 8s are selected, the menu screen corresponding to the main display portion 8 is displayed. For example, when the data communication availability notification icon 8f is selected, a data communication menu screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 7, for example.

When the mail reception notification icon 8b, the message request reception notification icon 8c and the message free reception notification icon 8d are selected, a list screen corresponding to the main display portion 8 is displayed. For example, when the mail reception notification icon 8b is selected, the reception time and title of the received e-mail are displayed as shown in FIG.
When a predetermined received mail is selected, the content of this electronic mail is displayed. Further, when the mail storage notification icon 8e is selected, an inquiry is automatically made to the equipment of the communication carrier, an electronic mail or a message is received, and an inquiry result screen is displayed on the main display unit 8. Further, when the reception level notification icon 8h or the communication availability notification icon 8i is selected, as shown in FIG. 9, a reception electric field intensity monitor screen showing a temporal change in electric field intensity of the received radio wave is displayed on the main display portion 8. . Also, the battery level notification icon 8j
When is selected, the battery level display screen is displayed on the main display portion 8 as shown in FIG.

As described above, according to the configuration of this example, by selecting the icon corresponding to the desired function and displayed on the standby screen, for example, the function setting menu can be easily called to smoothly perform the function setting. It can be done quickly and quickly. Further, for example, only by selecting the mail reception notification icon 8b, the received mail list screen can be promptly displayed. Moreover, since the existing display icon indicating the setting state and the operating state of the function is also used as the shortcut, for example, the display screen can be effectively used. Further, for example, even when the function is not set, the corresponding icon is displayed as a ghost and can be visually recognized, and when this icon is selected, a predetermined setting menu screen is displayed, so that the function is more smoothly performed. Settings etc. can be performed.

Second Embodiment FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a method of displaying an icon on the main display portion of the folding type mobile phone according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The main difference of this example from the above-described first embodiment is that the icon is displayed on the main display unit 8 in the first embodiment.
While one line is arranged in each of the upper edge region and the lower edge region on the standby screen displayed in, the contents of multiple lines (for example, two lines) are scrolled by one line by operating the cursor keys. This is the point that can be displayed. The rest of the configuration is substantially the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, so the description thereof will be simplified.

In this example, in the display control program stored in the storage unit 4, in the standby mode, the upper edge area 81 and the lower edge area 82 of the main display section 8 are respectively operated by operating the cursor key 7e. A procedure for displaying an icon for one selected line in the lines is described. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the icon group 81a of the first line or the icon group 81b of the second line is displayed in the upper edge region 81 of the main display portion 8 and the first line icon group 81b is displayed in the lower edge region 82 of the first line. Icon group 82a or icon group 82b on the second line is displayed. Here, for example, when a downward movement operation is performed by the cursor key 7e in a state where the cursor is aligned with any one icon of the icon group 81a, the icon group 81b is replaced with the icon group 81b. Is displayed in the upper edge area 81, and the cursor moves to the icon directly below in the icon group 81b.

Further, when a downward movement operation is performed by the cursor key 7e, the cursor moves to, for example, the icon of the icon group 82b displayed in the lower edge area 82 immediately below. Here, when the upward movement operation is performed by the cursor key 7e, the icon group 8
The icon group 82a is displayed in the lower edge area 82 instead of 2b, and the cursor moves to the icon directly above in the icon group 82a. With respect to the icons on the same line, the cursor moves along the horizontal direction when a movement operation in the left-right direction is performed by the cursor key 7e.
In this way, by moving the cursor to the desired icon and then pressing the enter key 7b, the corresponding menu screen or the like is displayed.

According to the configuration of this example, it is possible to obtain substantially the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. In addition, it is possible to select various types of icons with a relatively small number of key operations while effectively using the display screen.

Third Embodiment FIGS. 12 to 15 are views showing examples of screens displayed on the main display portion of the folding type portable telephone according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The major difference of this example from the above-described first embodiment is that the icon displayed on the standby screen can be customized by the user's operation. The rest of the configuration is substantially the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, so the description thereof will be simplified. In this example, the storage unit 4 stores an icon setting program in which a procedure for setting, for example, a picture of an icon for displaying a predetermined menu screen or a display position on the standby screen is described according to the user's selection. ing. In addition, on the various setting menu screens (middle item selection screens) displayed on the main display unit 8, “icon setting” is displayed.
Items are included. In this example, in the icon setting mode for setting an icon, for example, the input mode switching key 7d is also used as a key for determining the corresponding display screen when the icon is selected.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15, among the function calling methods in the portable telephone of this example, the icon setting method will be described in particular. When the user presses the menu key 7c of the operation unit 7 on the standby screen, the control unit 3 causes the main display unit 8 to display the menu screen (major item selection screen). Next, the user moves the cursor key 7e.
Use to confirm the operation by moving the cursor to the "Various settings" icon on this menu screen and pressing the Enter key 7
When b is pressed, the control unit 3 causes the main display unit 8 to display various setting menu screens (medium item selection screen). Next, when the user selects "start icon setting" from the various setting menus, the control unit 3 shifts to the icon setting mode for setting an icon, and the control unit 3, as shown in FIG. The display unit 8 displays the startup icon setting menu screen.

Here, when the user selects "1. setting", the control section 3 causes the main display section 8 to display an operation explanation screen for setting the display screen, as shown in FIG. After that, when the user presses the menu key 7c and repeatedly uses the cursor key 7e and the enter key 7b to display a desired menu screen, for example, and presses the input mode switching key 7d, the control unit 3 displays in FIG. As shown, an operation explanation screen for setting the icon pattern is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the user selects a favorite design from the icon group 83 displayed on the operation explanation screen, the control unit 3
As shown in FIG. 15, an operation explanation screen for setting the icon display position is displayed on the main display portion 8. When the user presses the enter key 8c, the control unit 3 causes the main display unit 8 to display the standby screen, and the cursor is displayed at the position where the icon is not already displayed. Here, the user operates the cursor key 7e to move the cursor to a desired position,
When the enter key 8c is pressed, the control unit 3 displays the icon at the position designated by the user on the standby screen displayed on the main display unit 8.

According to the configuration of this example, it is possible to obtain substantially the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. In addition, the user can quickly display, for example, a menu screen that corresponds to the function that is frequently called, so that icons can be set according to the user's usage status and preferences to further improve operability and flexibility. It is possible to improve the usability.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific structure is not limited to this embodiment, and the design change and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. Even this is included in this invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the mobile phone is used as the mobile terminal has been described, but not limited to the mobile phone, for example,
A simple mobile phone (PHS) terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA) having a wireless communication function, or a videophone may be used, and the same effect as that of the mobile phone can be obtained. Further, in the case of a mobile phone, the mobile phone does not necessarily have to be a foldable mobile phone.

Further, although the case has been described in which the icon for the shortcut is displayed on the standby screen, it may be displayed on the medium item selection screen, for example. Further, although the example has been described in which the icon is displayed as a ghost display when the function is set to the invalid state (off state), the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, reverse display, or may be set to no display. Is also good. Further, the display color may be changed. Further, the icons are not limited to being displayed in the upper edge region and the lower edge region of the main display portion, but may be displayed in both side edge regions. Further, the icon displayed on the standby screen is not limited to the one described above, and for example, a schedule setting notification icon for notifying the setting state of the schedule setting function that outputs an alarm sound or displays a message at a set predetermined date and time is displayed. The schedule setting menu screen may be displayed additionally when the schedule setting notification icon is selected.

When an alarm clock setting notification icon is selected and displayed, an alarm clock setting notification icon for notifying the setting state of the alarm clock function for outputting an alarm sound at the set time is additionally displayed. A menu screen may be displayed. Further, an alarm setting notification icon may be additionally displayed on the standby screen, and the schedule setting menu screen or the awakening setting menu screen may be displayed by selecting the alarm setting notification icon. For example, the alarm setting notification icon,
When the schedule setting function or the alarm clock setting function is used and the alarm is set, the display is performed with a predetermined gradation. Here, if the date and time of the set future schedule is earlier than the date and time of the set alarm clock by selecting this alarm setting notification icon, the schedule setting menu screen is displayed and the date and time of the alarm clock is displayed. If it is before the scheduled date and time, the awakening setting menu screen may be displayed.

Further, an application software start notification icon for notifying the operating state of the function for downloading and starting the program and data supplied via the Internet is additionally displayed on the standby screen, and this application software is displayed. By selecting the start notification icon, the application software setting menu screen may be displayed as shown in FIG. 16, or the application software list may be displayed. By displaying this application software start notification icon in a predetermined gradation, for example, it is notified that a predetermined application software is being executed. Further, an icon for notifying the setting state of the ringtone output function may be displayed, or an icon for displaying the telephone directory information may be displayed.

Further, instead of the data communication availability notification icon 8f on the standby screen, the data communication function such as the connection function to the Internet or the transmission / reception function of electronic mail is stopped by the user's setting operation and only the call function is used. Display the data communication permission / prohibition notification icon that notifies the setting status of the data communication permission / prohibition function that is enabled, and select the data communication permission / prohibition notification icon to display the data communication permission / prohibition function setting menu screen. It may be allowed to. Further, instead of the battery saving mode setting notification icon 8g and the reception level notification icon 8h, a self-mode setting notification icon for notifying the setting status of the self-mode for stopping the communication function is displayed on the standby screen. The self-mode setting menu screen may be displayed by selecting the notification icon. When the self-mode is enabled, only other functions that do not use the communication function (such as the function to create the email body) can be used in places such as trains where transmission and reception of radio waves are restricted. It Further, instead of the manner mode setting notification icon 8n, the standby screen displays a setting state of the hands-free function that detects the mounting of an in-vehicle adapter or the like for using the mobile phone in the vehicle and shifts to the hands-free mode. A hands-free mode setting notification icon for notification may be displayed, and a hands-free function setting menu screen may be displayed by selecting the hands-free mode setting notification icon.

Further, instead of the FAX deposit notification icon 8s, a roaming notification icon for notifying whether or not the roaming service is used is displayed on the standby screen, and by selecting this roaming notification icon, the roaming setting menu screen is displayed. A display, a roaming activation menu screen display, or a roaming confirmation menu screen display may be displayed. When the user of the mobile phone has a line contract with multiple mobile carriers at the same time, the home network, which is the network of the mobile carrier with the main contract, and the mobile carrier with a sub contract The roaming notification icon is displayed in a predetermined gradation when the roaming network, which is one of the networks, is used. Also, the user looks at the contents of the displayed roaming setting menu screen and sets which of the home network and roaming network to use. Further, the user checks the roaming use state by looking at the roaming confirmation menu screen. Further, instead of the FAX deposit notification icon 8s, a roaming / FAX deposit notification icon for notifying a roaming service or a storage state of facsimile information may be displayed. The roaming / FAX deposit notification icon is displayed in a predetermined gradation when a notification of reception of facsimile information is received from the roaming network.

Further, when the mail reception notification icon is selected on the standby screen, the contents of the latest received mail may be displayed without displaying the received mail list screen. Further, when the data communication availability notification icon is selected, for example, a preset URL may be accessed without displaying the data communication menu screen. Further, when the answering machine answering notice icon is selected, for example, the latest message message may be played back. When the FAX deposit notification icon is selected, for example, the latest facsimile information may be output from the designated facsimile transceiver. The selection operation may be performed using a touch panel or the like without using the cursor. Alternatively, the icon may be focused and a corresponding voice may be output after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) to assist in accurate icon selection. Further, the focused icon may be enlarged and displayed so that it is easy to confirm.

Further, in the second embodiment, in the case where the icon can be displayed in one line out of two lines in the upper edge area 81 and the lower edge area 82 on the standby screen displayed on the main display portion 8, respectively. However, the number of lines is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Moreover, you may make it respectively display a plurality of lines. Further, not limited to the upper edge region and the lower edge region on the standby screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, 15 lines arranged in 5 rows and 3 columns at a time on substantially the entire surface of the standby screen. It is possible to display an icon group 84 composed of icons, for example, by switching the cursor key 7e, it is possible to switch and display 15 icons, or scroll display can be performed row by row or column by column. Also, here, the call start key 7 of the operation unit 7 is assigned to each of the 15 displayed icons.
It is also possible to assign one of g, the clear key 7h, the power key 7i, and the numeric keypad 7j in a one-to-one correspondence, and press the corresponding key to select the desired icon.

Further, although the case where the main display portion 8 and the auxiliary display portion 9 are configured by using the transmissive liquid crystal display device has been described, the main display portion 8 and the auxiliary display portion 9 may be configured by using the reflective liquid crystal display device. In this case, as a lighting device, a front light is used instead of the backlight. In addition, the main display 8
Although the case where a liquid crystal display element is used as the auxiliary display unit 9 has been described, for example, a self-luminous display using an LED may be used. As the self-luminous display, a display using an electroluminescence element, a display using a fluorescent display tube, a plasma display, or a field electron emission display may be used.

[0080]

As described above, according to the present invention, a desired function of the portable terminal can be easily called. For example, the function setting menu and browsing information can be easily displayed, and the function setting and the result of executing the function can be confirmed smoothly and quickly. Moreover,
By using the icons for displaying the function setting state, the operating state, and the like as the shortcuts, for example, the display screen can be effectively used. Further, for example, even if the function is not set, the corresponding icon is displayed as a ghost so that it can be visually recognized, and when this icon is selected, a predetermined setting menu screen is displayed, which makes the operation even smoother. Function settings can be set.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a folding type mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, which is a front view of a state in which the housing of the mobile phone is opened.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone, which is a view of a state in which the housing of the mobile phone is opened, viewed from the back side.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone, showing a state in which a housing of the mobile phone is closed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the mobile phone.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen display example of a main display unit of the mobile phone.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the main display unit.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the main display unit.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the main display unit.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the main display unit.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the main display unit.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a method of displaying an icon on the main display portion of the foldable mobile phone according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the main display unit of the folding type mobile phone according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the main display unit.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the main display unit.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the main display unit.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a main display unit of a mobile phone which is a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone which is a modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Mobile Phone (Mobile Terminal) 3 Control Unit (Icon Display Control Means, Function Calling Means, Setting Menu Display Control Means, Browsing Information Display Control Means) 4 Storage Unit (Storage Means) 6 Wireless Communication Unit (Communication Means) 7 Operation Unit 8 main display unit (display means) 8a dial lock / secret mode setting notification icon (icon) 8b mail reception notification icon (icon) 8c message request reception notification icon (icon) 8d message free reception notification icon (icon) 8e mail storage Notification icon (icon) 8f Data communication availability notification icon (icon) 8g Battery saving mode setting notification icon (icon) 8h Reception level notification icon (icon) 8i Communication availability notification icon (icon) 8j Battery level notification icon (icon) 8k Evator setting notification icon (icon) 8m Silent mode setting notification icon (icon) 8n Manner mode setting notification icon (icon) 8p Drive mode setting notification icon (icon) 8q Message memo setting notification icon (icon) 8r Answering machine answering notification icon ( Icon) 8s FAX deposit notification icon (icon) 8t Backlight setting notification icon (icon) 8u Side key setting notification icon (icon) 9 Auxiliary display section

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Claims (34)

[Claims] 1. A shortcut icon for directly reading out a predetermined program and / or information from various programs and / or various types of information stored in a storage means in a hierarchical structure is displayed on a display means of a mobile terminal. A method of calling a function, comprising: an icon display control step; and a function call step of calling a corresponding predetermined function by selecting the icon, wherein the icon display control step sets the icon to a predetermined value on the display means. By displaying in the display state,
A method of calling a function in a mobile terminal, characterized by notifying the status of the mobile terminal. 2. The icon display control step notifies the setting state of the corresponding function by displaying the icon on the display means, and the function calling step displays the setting related to the function of the mobile terminal. 2. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a setting menu display control step of displaying a function setting menu for performing the setting. 3. The function setting menu is stored in the storage means in a hierarchical structure, and in the icon display control step, the icon corresponding to the function setting menu in the lowermost layer is displayed on the display means, 3. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 2, wherein in the setting menu display control step, the function setting menu of the lowermost layer is displayed by selecting the icon. 4. The setting menu display control step is configured such that the function setting menu is capable of selecting at least a valid state and a invalid state of a corresponding function. Function calling method for mobile terminals. 5. The function of the mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein, in the icon display control step, the icon is arranged on a standby screen displayed on the display means. How to call. 6. The mobile terminal according to claim 4, wherein in the icon display control step, the display state is changed depending on whether the function corresponding to the icon is in a valid state or a invalid state. Function call method. 7. When the corresponding function is disabled,
7. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 6, wherein the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost display on the display means. 8. The icon display control step notifies the operation state or operation result of the corresponding function by displaying the icon on the display means, and the function calling step includes the function of the mobile terminal. The method for calling a function in a mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a browsing information display control step of displaying browsing information for confirming a result of execution of. 9. The function in a mobile terminal according to claim 8, wherein in the icon display control step, the display state is changed depending on whether the function corresponding to the icon is in an operating state or a non-operating state. How to call. 10. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 9, wherein when the corresponding function is in a non-operating state, the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost display on the display means. 11. The function corresponding to the icon is
Dial lock setting function to limit the operation of the mobile terminal, secret mode setting function that calls specific phonebook information by the operator's password input operation, power saving mode setting function to reduce power consumption during a call, vibration A vibrator function that notifies you of an incoming call by using, a silent mode setting function that does not output a ring tone, a manner mode setting function that stops the output from the audio output means that composes the mobile terminal, and you answer the call when you are driving a car Drive mode setting function that sends a message indicating that the mobile phone cannot be received, message memo function that records a message from the other party when an incoming call arrives, lighting function of the display means that configures the mobile terminal, side edge of the housing of the mobile terminal. Side key setting function to set the function of the side key placed in the part, output a predetermined ringtone when receiving a call Incoming ringtone output function, alarm clock function that outputs an alarm sound at a set date and time, alarm setting display function, data communication prohibition function that stops the data communication function and allows only the call function, communication function is stopped 8. The mobile terminal according to claim 2, further comprising at least one function of a self-mode setting function and a hands-free function for detecting mounting of an in-vehicle adapter and shifting to a hands-free mode. Function calling method in. 12. The function corresponding to the icon is an e-mail receiving function of receiving an e-mail via a network, a message receiving function of receiving predetermined information from an information distributor via a network, the e-mail or E-mail / message storage status notification function to notify the storage status of the message to the facility managed by the communication carrier that provides the communication service, data communication function via the network, reception to detect the electric field strength level of the received radio wave Level detection function, communication availability notification function to notify whether it is out of communication range, battery remaining level detection function to detect the amount of battery charge, storage state of message messages by phone call in the facility managed by the telecommunications carrier Notification message storage status notification function, notification of facsimile information to equipment managed by the telecommunications carrier Facsimile information storage status notification function to notify storage status, schedule management function to control each component of the mobile terminal according to a set schedule, application software start function to download and start programs and data supplied via the network At least one of a roaming notification function for notifying whether or not a roaming service is being used, and a roaming / facsimile information storage status notification function for notifying the roaming service or the storage status of facsimile information 11. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 8, 9, or 10. 13. The icon display control step according to claim 1, wherein the icon is displayed on a peripheral portion of a display area of the display means.
A method for calling a function in the mobile terminal according to [4]. 14. The display means displays a part of the icons that can be displayed at a time, and all of the icons can be displayed by a predetermined switching operation or a scrolling operation. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that. 15. The function in the mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein the icon is set in association with a function selected by an operation of an operator. How to call. 16. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein the icon is selectable by operating a cursor key. 17. The function calling method in a mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein the icon is selectable by operating a touch key provided on the display means. . 18. Display means capable of displaying character image information, storage means for storing various programs and / or various information in a hierarchical structure, and various programs or / and stored in the storage means. Icon display control means for causing the display means to display a shortcut icon for directly reading out a predetermined program or / and information from among various information, and a function call for calling a corresponding predetermined function when the icon is selected. A function call, characterized in that the icon display control means notifies the state of the mobile terminal by displaying the icon on the display means in a predetermined display state. Mobile terminal using the method. 19. The icon display control means notifies the setting state of the corresponding function by displaying the icon on the display means, and the function calling means indicates the setting related to the function of the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 18, further comprising setting menu display control means for displaying a function setting menu for performing the setting. 20. The function setting menu is stored in the storage unit in a hierarchical structure, and the icon display control unit causes the display unit to display the icon corresponding to the function setting menu of the lowermost layer, 20. The mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 19, wherein the setting menu display control means displays the function setting menu of the lowest layer by selecting the icon. 21. The function setting menu displayed on the display unit by the setting menu display control unit is configured to be capable of selecting at least a valid state and a invalid state of a corresponding function. Item 19 or 2
A mobile terminal using the function calling method described in 0. 22. The function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon display control means arranges the icon on a standby screen displayed on the display means. Mobile terminal used. 23. The function calling method according to claim 21, wherein the icon display control means changes the display state depending on whether the function corresponding to the icon is in a valid state or a invalid state. Mobile terminal used. 24. The mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 23, wherein when the corresponding function is in an invalid state, the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost display on the display means. 25. The icon display control means notifies the operation state or operation result of the corresponding function by displaying the icon on the display means, and the function calling means includes the function of the mobile terminal. 19. The mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 18, further comprising browsing information display control means for displaying browsing information for confirming a result of execution of. 26. The function calling method according to claim 25, wherein the icon display control means changes the display state depending on whether the function corresponding to the icon is in an operating state or a non-operating state. Mobile terminal. 27. The mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 26, wherein when the corresponding function is in a non-operating state, the icon is displayed in reverse video or ghost display on the display means. 28. The function corresponding to the icon is
Dial lock setting function to limit the operation of the mobile terminal, secret mode setting function that calls specific phonebook information by the operator's password input operation, power saving mode setting function to reduce power consumption during a call, vibration A vibrator function that notifies you of an incoming call by using, a silent mode setting function that does not output a ring tone, a manner mode setting function that stops the output from the audio output means that composes the mobile terminal, and you answer the call when you are driving a car Drive mode setting function that sends a message indicating that the mobile phone cannot be received, message memo function that records a message from the other party when an incoming call arrives, lighting function of the display means that configures the mobile terminal, side edge of the housing of the mobile terminal. Side key setting function to set the function of the side key placed in the part, output a predetermined ringtone when receiving a call Incoming ringtone output function, alarm clock function that outputs an alarm sound at a set date and time, alarm setting display function, data communication prohibition function that stops the data communication function and allows only the call function, communication function is stopped 25. The function call according to any one of claims 19 to 24, comprising at least one function of a self-mode setting function and a hands-free function of detecting a mounting of an in-vehicle adapter and shifting to a hands-free mode. Mobile terminal using the method. 29. The function corresponding to the icon is an e-mail receiving function of receiving an e-mail via a network, a message receiving function of receiving predetermined information from an information distributor via a network, the e-mail or E-mail / message storage status notification function to notify the storage status of the message to the facility managed by the communication carrier that provides the communication service, data communication function via the network, reception to detect the electric field strength level of the received radio wave Level detection function, communication availability notification function to notify whether it is out of communication range, battery remaining level detection function to detect the amount of battery charge, storage state of message messages by phone call in the facility managed by the telecommunications carrier Notification message storage status notification function, notification of facsimile information to equipment managed by the telecommunications carrier Facsimile information storage status notification function to notify storage status, schedule management function to control each component of the mobile terminal according to a set schedule, application software start function to download and start programs and data supplied via the network At least one of a roaming notification function for notifying whether or not a roaming service is being used, and a roaming / facsimile information storage status notification function for notifying the roaming service or the storage status of facsimile information A mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 25, 26 or 27. 30. The function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon display control means displays the icon in a peripheral portion of a display area of the display means. Mobile terminal. 31. Some of the icons that can be displayed are displayed on the display means at a time, and all of the icons can be displayed by a predetermined switching operation or scrolling operation. A mobile terminal using the function calling method according to any one of claims 18 to 30. 32. The function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon is set in association with a function selected by an operation of an operator. Mobile terminal used. 33. The mobile terminal using the function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon is selectable by operating a cursor key. 34. The mobile phone using the function calling method according to claim 18, wherein the icon is selectable by operating a touch key provided on the display means. Terminal.