JP2003324513A - Electronic terminal apparatus and method for registering menu - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for registering a menu in an electronic terminal apparatus, capable of easily registering and accessing functions and having improved operability. <P>SOLUTION: The method for registering the menu in a cellular telephone set (electronic terminal apparatus) 10 comprises the steps of executing functions selected by a user through operation at an operation part 11, and automatically registering the selected functions into the menu in a storage 13. When this menu is called out, the functions registered in the storage 13 are displayed on a display 12. <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 menu registration method in an electronic terminal device for registering a desired function in a menu and an electronic terminal device equipped with the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art While electronic terminals such as mobile phones are becoming more and more multifunctional, it is difficult to increase the number of keys and the like on the operation section as the functions increase due to the miniaturization. Therefore, the functions are generally stored in a hierarchical manner, and the key operation is performed a plurality of times to call the desired function.

For example, a procedure for setting a ring tone volume in a mobile phone will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a structure of a key directory when setting a normal ring tone volume of a conventional mobile phone. First, a menu key (not shown) is pressed, the sound setting button 61 is selected from the displayed menu 60, and then the ring volume setting button 62 and the normal ring volume setting button 63 are selected to obtain a desired volume. After selecting the volume button 64 so as to become, a decision button (not shown) is selected.

Another method for calling a desired function, such as setting the ring tone volume, is a method of inputting a number assigned to the function. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of a key directory when a function is called by a conventional mobile phone using a function number. First, press the menu key (not shown), enter the function number (eg, 211) assigned to the normal incoming call volume setting, select the volume button 64 to obtain a desired volume, and then press the enter button (not shown). ) Is selected.

It has also been proposed to register some functions in advance in a menu as a means for easily calling a desired function. A user can register up to a predetermined number of frequently used functions and the like, and can press a menu key to call up a list of registered contents. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen 80. In FIG. 9, three functions are registered.

[0006]

However, in the method of calling the functions stored in the hierarchical structure, the number of operations until the desired function is executed increases as the number of functions increases.
It becomes difficult to understand under which hierarchy the desired function is stored, and the operability deteriorates. Further, in the method of inputting the function number to call the desired function, it is necessary to refer to the correspondence table or remember the desired function number. Further, in the method of calling a desired function from the above menu screen, the user must perform registration in the menu, which is troublesome. Further, although the registered contents can be deleted after the menu is registered, there is a problem in that it cannot be edited so as to directly change it to another related function, resulting in poor usability.

In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a menu registration method of an electronic terminal device which can easily register and call a function and has improved operability. It is also an object to provide an electronic terminal device using the menu registration method.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a menu registration method in an electronic terminal device for registering a desired function in a menu, which comprises a step of executing a selected function and a selection step. Automatically registering the registered function in the menu of the storage unit, and displaying the function registered in the storage unit when the menu is called.

According to this structure, the user does not need to perform the registration operation in the menu, and the function used is automatically registered in the menu. Therefore, the next time the same function is used, the menu can be called. A desired function can be executed with a simple operation. Therefore, there is no difficulty in the key operation for calling the function, and since the key operation is complicated, the function that has been infrequently used can be easily called from the menu and used, and the operability is improved.

In the above menu registration method,
By making the registered contents of the menu editable,
A user-desired menu screen can be created.

In the above menu registration method,
If the storage capacity of the storage unit is exceeded during automatic registration,
By overwriting the new contents on the registered contents with the oldest use date and time, the most frequently used functions recently used are displayed on the menu screen, which improves usability.

In the above menu registration method,
By controlling overwriting of desired registration contents of the registration contents of the menu, it is possible to prevent the function desired to be registered in the menu from being deleted even if the use frequency is low.

An electronic terminal device according to the present invention is characterized by including the above menu registration method.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, a mobile phone will be described as an example of the electronic terminal device of the present invention. The electronic terminal device is not particularly limited, and for example, a PDA (Personal D
igital Assistants) etc. can be used.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of a mobile phone. The mobile phone 10 includes an operation unit 11 including keys and the like for performing an input operation, a display unit 12 including a liquid crystal panel and the like for displaying information, a storage unit 13 for storing registered menus and the like, and control for controlling each unit. And a section 14.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the key directory when the ring tone volume of the mobile phone 10 is set. To set the ring volume, first press the menu key (not shown) of the operation unit 11, select the sound setting button 21 from the menu 20 displayed on the display unit 12, and then set the ring volume setting button 22. , The call incoming volume setting button 23 is selected, and the high volume button 24 or the low volume button 25 is selected so that the volume becomes a desired volume, and then the enter button (not shown) is pressed.

By the above operation, the call incoming volume is set to a desired volume, and the call incoming volume setting button 23 is automatically registered in the my menu of the storage unit 13.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a directory structure of the my menu 30. The call incoming volume setting button 23 is registered in any of the registration buttons 31a to 31n. If all the registration buttons 31a to 31n have not been registered, the registration buttons 31a are normally registered in order. Also, even if a call is made, an e-mail is sent, or other functions are executed, the registration is performed by the registration buttons 31a to 31n. Further, the contents of the registration buttons 31a to 31n can be edited 32 or protected 33 described later.

There are no particular restrictions on the calling method of the My Menu 30 as long as it can be called easily. For example, the My Menu 30 may be displayed at the same time as the menu 20 or a key for calling the My Menu may be provided.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the screen of my menu 30 in which various functions are registered. In FIG. 4, among the nine registration buttons 31a to 31i, seven registration buttons 31a to 3i
It is registered in 1g, and each function can be executed by selecting any of these registration buttons. Further, the two registration buttons 31h and 31i are in the unregistered state.

The edit button 32 is a button for editing the my menu 30, specifically, for changing the registered contents of the registration buttons 31a to 31i. In FIG. 5, place the cursor on the call incoming volume setting button 31a and press the edit button 32.
The edit screen of my menu 30 when is selected is shown.
As the sub-display 40 for editing my menu, an image at the time of setting the incoming call volume is displayed. Further, the function of the sub display 40 is overwritten on the registration button, and the edit end button 41 for ending the edit work is displayed. In the image of the call incoming volume setting, the volume up button 40a and the volume down button 40 are displayed.
b, a setting button 40c, and a return button 40d are displayed.

In the state of FIG. 5, for example, a return button 40d
When is selected, an image (not shown) at the time of setting the incoming call volume which is the upper layer is sub-displayed. If the edit end button 41 is selected in that state, the registered content of the registration button 31a is changed to the ringing tone volume setting. Also, for example, the return button 40d
After selecting, and selecting the data ringing volume setting button 26 on the image of ringing tone volume setting, and selecting the edit end button 41, the registered content of the registration button 31a can be changed to the data ringing volume setting.

Similarly, the registration content of the registration button 31b is changed from "Connect to A site" to "Connect to E site", and the registration content of the registration button 31c is changed from "Call B" to "Mail B". It is possible to change to ".

On the other hand, the protection button 33 is the registration button 31a.
It is a button for making the registered contents of ~ 31i unchangeable. FIG. 6 shows an example of the screen of the my menu 30. The overwrite prohibition mark 50 is displayed on the registration button 31c,
The content of the registration button 31c is protected. The unprotected registration buttons 31a, 31b, 31d to 31i can be changed at any time, and after being registered in the unregistered registration buttons 31h and 31i, they are sequentially overwritten and registered from the registration button 31a. It should be noted that the registration buttons may be overwritten in order of the date and time of use of each registration button.

[0024]

According to the present invention, it is not necessary for the user to register in the menu and the function used is automatically registered in the menu. Therefore, when the same function is used next time, the menu is called. As a result, a desired function can be executed with a simple operation. Therefore, there is no difficulty in the key operation for calling the function, and since the key operation is complicated, the function that has been infrequently used can be easily called from the menu and used, and the operability is improved.

Further, according to the present invention, the menu screen desired by the user can be created by making the registered contents of the menu editable.

Further, according to the present invention, when the storage capacity of the storage unit is exceeded at the time of automatic registration in the menu, a new function is overwritten on the registered content having the oldest use date and time, so that the frequency of use recently used can be kept. Higher functionality is displayed on the menu screen, improving usability.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the function desired to be registered in the menu from being deleted even if the frequency of use is low by controlling overwriting the desired registered content of the registered contents of the menu. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a structure of a key directory when setting a ring tone volume of the mobile phone of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a directory structure of a my menu of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a My Menu screen of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an edit screen of My Menu when the cursor is moved to the call incoming volume setting button of the present invention and the edit button is selected.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a My Menu screen of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a structure of a key directory when setting a normal ring tone volume of a conventional mobile phone.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a structure of a key directory when a function is called by a conventional mobile phone using a function number.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen of a conventional mobile phone.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Mobile phones (electronic terminal equipment) 12 Display 13 Storage 20 menu 31a-31n Registration button 32 Edit button 33 Protect button

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A menu registration method in an electronic terminal device for registering a desired function in a menu, comprising the steps of executing a selected function and automatically registering the selected function in a menu of a storage unit. Prepare,
A menu registration method for an electronic terminal device, wherein the function registered in the storage unit is displayed when the menu is called. 2. The menu registration method according to claim 1, wherein the registered content of the menu is editable. 3. The menu registration method according to claim 1, wherein, when the storage capacity of the storage unit is exceeded during automatic registration, a new function is overwritten on the registration content with the oldest use date and time. . 4. The menu registration method according to claim 1, wherein desired registration contents of the registration contents of the menu are controlled to be prohibited from being overwritten. 5. An electronic terminal device comprising the menu registration method according to claim 1.