JP2004135324A - Adapter for portable telephone, and telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an adapter for a portable telephone and a telephone set in which convenience of both a portable telephone set and an IP telephone set is improved. <P>SOLUTION: In the adapter for the portable telephone and the telephone set, when an adapter 10 is mounted on an external connection terminal of a portable telephone set 1, it judges whether or not connection to the Internet 3 is possible and when the connection is possible, it is confirmed whether or not an IPNo. of a communicating party is connected to the Internet 3. When the IPNo. of the communicating party is connected to the Internet 3, a call is originated with the IPNo. via the Internet 3 but in the other case, a call is originated from the adapter of portable telephone set and the telephon set. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

The present invention relates to an adapter and a telephone device for converting a mobile telephone into an IP telephone, and more particularly, to a mobile telephone adapter and a telephone device with improved convenience as an IP telephone using the Internet.

電話 At present, telephone services for IP telephones using IP (Internet Protocol) are receiving attention. 2. Description of the Related Art Internet telephones that allow calls from a personal computer (PC) via the Internet have been conventionally provided, but telephone services using an original IP network are also appearing. These two are called IP telephones.

The IP telephone is a voice telephone service realized by using the IP network technology in a part or the whole of the network. The IP telephone is designed to reduce costs by using the Internet as a part of the network, and to use an original IP network for a telephone service. Some are built to reduce response delay and improve voice quality.
Note that an IP telephone service that uses the Internet for a part of a network may be referred to as “Internet telephone”.

The prior art for connecting a mobile phone to an IP network is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-77268 “Mobile Phone IP Connection System” published on March 15, 2002 (applicant: Hitachi, Ltd., inventor) : Keiko Tanigawa et al.)
In the above invention, a mobile phone is provided with a wireless LAN interface and connected to an IP network, and is intended for high-speed data communication, not for telephone communication.

JP 2002-77268 A (page 3 to page 6)

However, the conventional system for connecting a mobile phone to an IP network has a problem that it is not possible to use both the convenience of the mobile phone and the convenience of the IP phone.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone adapter and a telephone device that can improve the convenience of both a mobile phone and an IP phone.

The present invention provides a mobile phone adapter that holds an Internet protocol number and, when mounted, allows data from an input unit of the mobile phone to be captured, connects to the Internet by wire or wirelessly, and connects to the Internet protocol number of the other party. Is connected to the Internet, and if the other party's Internet Protocol number is connected to the Internet, the call is made with the Internet Protocol number.If the other party's Internet Protocol number is not connected to the Internet, It enables calling from a mobile phone, and can secure the convenience of both the mobile phone and the IP phone.

According to the present invention, in the telephone device, the address book stores the number of the mobile phone of the communication partner and the Internet protocol number in a state where the communication device is connected to the Internet by wire or wirelessly, and selects the name of the communication partner. Make sure that the Internet Protocol number of the other party is connected to the Internet.If the Internet Protocol number of the other party is connected to the Internet, the call is made with the Internet protocol number and the Internet protocol number of the other party is connected to the Internet. If not, the call is made with the mobile phone number, and the convenience of both the mobile phone function and the IP telephone function can be improved.

According to the present invention, when an Internet protocol number is retained and attached, data from an input unit of a mobile phone can be taken in, the connection can be made to the Internet by wire or wireless, and the Internet protocol number of the other party can be connected to the Internet. Check that the connection is established. If the Internet protocol number of the call partner is connected to the Internet, place a call using the Internet protocol number. If the Internet protocol number of the call partner is not connected to the Internet, call from the mobile phone. Since the mobile phone adapter is capable of making an outgoing call, it is possible to ensure the convenience of both the mobile phone and the IP phone.

According to the present invention, the address book stores the number of the mobile phone of the communication partner and the Internet protocol number, establishes a state of connection to the Internet by wire or wirelessly, and selects the name of the communication partner. Check that the protocol number is connected to the Internet, and if the other party's Internet Protocol number is connected to the Internet, place a call using the Internet protocol number and if the other party's Internet Protocol number is not connected to the Internet Since the telephone device is used to make a call using the number of the mobile phone, there is an effect that the convenience of both the function of the mobile phone and the function of the IP phone can be improved.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
When the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention is attached to the mobile phone, it determines whether or not it can be connected to the Internet, and if it can be connected, checks whether the IP number of the call partner is connected to the Internet, If the callee's IP number is connected to the Internet, the call is made via the Internet using the IP number; otherwise, a call is made from the mobile phone. When connected to the Internet, a call can be made with the IP number, and when the other party's phone is a phone such as a mobile phone, a call can be made from the mobile phone, which is convenient for both the mobile phone and the IP phone. Can be secured.

Further, the telephone device according to the embodiment of the present invention determines whether connection to the Internet is possible, and if connection is possible, checks whether the IP number of the communication partner is connected to the Internet, and if the IP number of the communication partner is connected to the Internet, If it is connected, the call is made with the IP number via the Internet, and if not, the call is made with the function of the mobile phone, whereby the telephone of the other party is connected to the Internet as an IP phone. In this state, a call can be made with the IP number, and when the other party's telephone is a telephone such as a mobile telephone, a call can be made using the functions of the mobile telephone, thereby ensuring the convenience of both the functions of the mobile telephone and the functions of the IP telephone. You can do it.
In the description of the present invention, a mobile phone system will be described as an example of a conventional mobile communication system, but a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) system or the like may be used instead of the mobile phone system.

A system configuration using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a system using a mobile phone adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, a system (first system) using a mobile phone adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile phone 1, an IP base station 2, the Internet 3, and a server 4. , An IP telephone 5, a portable base station 6, a public line 7, a telephone 8, and an adapter 10.

Each part in the first system will be specifically described.
The mobile phone 1 is connected to a public line 7 via a mobile base station 6 to perform incoming and outgoing calls, thereby realizing a general mobile phone call. It should be noted that a mobile body capable of realizing a call is not limited to a mobile phone, and a PHS, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like may be used.
Further, as will be described later, the mobile phone 1 preferably has a function of accessing the Internet 3 and connecting to the server 4 in order to perform user registration from the mobile phone 1.
In addition, the mobile phone 1 receives the IP No. transmitted from the server 4. (IP number) is received and stored in the internal storage unit.
In addition, the mobile phone 1 includes an interface unit to which an adapter can be connected, and when an adapter, which is an external device, is attached to the interface unit, the attachment of the adapter is detected, and control corresponding to the attached adapter is performed. It has a function to perform. The interface portion is provided in an insertion portion used for charging or the like.

When an adapter 10 described later, which is a characteristic part of the present invention, is attached to the mobile phone 1, the control is transferred to a control unit in the adapter 10 to start a program, and the storage unit is operated by an instruction signal from the adapter 10. Stored in the IP No. Is output to the adapter 10.
When the adapter 10 is attached, the attachment is detected, the program in the adapter 10 can be accessed, and the control is transferred to the control unit in the adapter 10 by the key operation of the mobile phone 1 to activate the program. You may do so.
However, even if the control unit of the adapter 10 is connected to the Internet or the IP net, it is programmed to interrupt the adapter 10 when there is an incoming call to the mobile phone 1 and give priority to the incoming call processing. .

In addition, the mobile phone 1 receives the name data of the communication partner from the adapter 10 and stores the normal data in the telephone number (cellular phone number, PHS number, general telephone number) corresponding to the name data stored in the address book. Make a call using the function of the mobile phone.
Then, when the call using the function of the ordinary mobile phone ends, the mobile phone 1 transfers control to the adapter antenna 10 again.
Details of a configuration example and operation of the mobile phone 1 will be described later.

The IP base station 2 is a general wireless base station for IP communication, performs transmission / reception with a wireless LAN communication device built in the adapter 10, connects the adapter 10 to the Internet 3, and connects the mobile phone 1 to the IP. It can be used as a telephone.
In addition, as an example of the IP base station 2, a wireless LAN which is installed in recent years in a public area such as a hotel or a coffee shop so as to allow a mobile terminal (mainly a portable personal computer or the like) to be connected to the wireless LAN to access the Internet. There is an access point or the like, or a wireless LAN adapter device used as an access point to the Internet at home or SOHO.

The Internet 3 is a communication network for connecting the adapter 10 and the IP telephone 5. Here, instead of the Internet 3, a communication network dedicated to IP may be used. If the communication network is dedicated to IP, IP No. Only by this means, it can be confirmed whether or not the other party is connected to the IP net.

The server 4 is a server that manages users in the IP telephone system. The mobile phone 1 accesses the server 4 when performing user registration, and when the user registration in the server 4 is completed, the server 4 sends an IP No. . To deliver.
Further, the server 4 has the IP No. , A program for using the mobile phone 1 as an IP phone may be delivered. As a program to be distributed, a program operating in the mobile phone 1 and a program operating in the adapter 10 are conceivable.
Note that these programs are stored in the adapter 10, and when the adapter 10 is attached to the mobile phone 1, the program for the mobile phone 1 is copied from the adapter 10 to the mobile phone 1 and operates. The program may operate in the adapter 10.

The IP telephone 5 connects to the Internet 3 or a dedicated IP net. And the corresponding IP address are set. In the case of a dedicated IP net, what is set is the IP No. Sometimes only.
The IP telephone 5 can communicate with other IP telephones, and can communicate with the mobile telephone 1 to which the adapter 10 is attached via the adapter 10, the IP base station 2, and the Internet 3.

The mobile base station 6 is a base station that connects the mobile phone 1 and the public line 7, and is a base station used for ordinary mobile phone calls.
The public line 7 is connected to a portable base station 6 and a telephone 8 for communicating with the portable telephone 1, and further to the Internet 3.
The telephone 8 is a general telephone connected to the public line 7.

The adapter 10 operates by receiving power supply from the mobile phone 1 by being attached to the mobile phone 1. Alternatively, a power source such as a battery may be provided in the adapter 10.
The adapter 10 holds therein a device identifier serving as an identifier of an individual, and further has an IP No. for an IP telephone assigned to itself. (IP number), and a wireless LAN communication device (wireless LAN device) for connecting to the wireless LAN. The communication device is connected to the Internet 3 via the IP base station 2, and the other party accesses the Internet. Check if it is.
The adapter 10 receives an input from the input unit of the mobile phone 1 and displays necessary data on the display unit of the mobile phone 1.

Also, when realizing an IP telephone call, the adapter 10 makes or receives a call to or from the other party's IP number via the IP base station 2 and the Internet 3 using the IP number assigned to itself (IP Call), when a call is started, voice conversion between an analog voice signal and digital voice data is performed for voice input / output in a voice input / output unit of the mobile phone 1, and an IP packet is created to generate an IP packet. IP communication for transmitting / receiving data to / from the PC.
The specific configuration and details of the adapter 10 will be described later.

Another system using the adapter 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of another system using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Another system (second system) using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile phone 1, the Internet 3, a server 4, an IP phone 5 as shown in FIG. , A mobile base station 6, a public line 7, a telephone 8, a personal computer (PC) 9, and an adapter 10.

The second system differs from the first system in that the adapter 10 is connected to the PC 9 by a cable, and the PC 9 is connected to the Internet 3 by wire.
The first system connects to the Internet 3 by the wireless LAN device of the adapter 10, whereas the second system connects the adapter 10 to the Internet 3 via the PC 9.
Therefore, it is essential that the PC 9 used here has a function of connecting to the Internet 3.

Here, the cable connects the PC interface unit of the adapter 10 and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port of the PC 9.
The adapter 10 connects to the Internet 3 via the PC 9 and sets the IPNo. It is determined whether the IP address corresponding to is connected to the Internet 3 or not. If the other party is connected to the Internet 3, the other party's IP No. To make a call.

As an example of the role assignment between the adapter 10 and the PC 9, the PC 9 has an Internet connection function, and the adapter 10 receives the IP No. When the PC 9 performs the IP call of the IP telephone and the IP communication at the time of the telephone call by reading the data, the adapter 10 simply functions as an input / output interface of the audio signal, and the analog input / output of the audio input / output unit of the mobile phone 1 is performed. It has a function of performing audio conversion between an audio signal and digital audio data, and inputting and outputting digital audio data to and from the PC 9. In other words, this is a case where the telephone portion in the IP telephone system using the fixed telephone is realized by the adapter 10 and the mobile telephone 1.

Further, as another case, the PC 9 has only a function of transmitting and receiving IP packets to the Internet, and the adapter 10 has an IPNo. Is used to perform voice conversion and IP packetization during IP phone calls and calls.
The other configurations and operations of the second system are the same as those of the first system.

Another system using the adapter 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a configuration block diagram of another system using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Another system (third system) using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile phone 1, the Internet 3, a server 4, an IP phone 5 as shown in FIG. , A portable base station 6, a public line 7, a telephone 8, a personal computer (PC) 9 ', and an adapter 10.

The third system differs from the second system in that the adapter 10 is wirelessly connected to the PC 9 '.
Then, in the third system, similarly to the second system, the adapter 10 connects to the Internet 3 via the PC 9 '.
Therefore, it is an essential condition that the PC 9 'used here also has a function of connecting to the Internet 3.

Here, as a wireless connection method between the adapter 10 and the PC 9 ′, a method of connecting the PC interface unit of the adapter 10 and a wireless LAN card (PC card, SD (Secure Digital) card, etc.) mounted on the PC 9 is used. Various methods such as a wireless connection method, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) connection, and an infrared connection are conceivable.
In an environment in which a plurality of PCs 9 'are wirelessly connected, one of the PCs 9' may be connected to the Internet 3 by wire, and the adapter 10 is connected to an arbitrary PC 9 'and connected to another PC 9'. ′ To connect to the Internet 3.
The other configuration and operation of the third system are the same as those of the second system.

Next, the operation of the first to third systems will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of a call / call process to the other party using the adapter 10, and FIG. 4 shows a flow of a call / call process to the other party in the mobile phone device having the function of the adapter 10. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of user registration processing in the mobile phone 1, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of user registration processing in the server 4.

In the system of the present invention, a user who has purchased the adapter 10 performs a user registration process for using the IP telephone system in advance, and can perform a call as an IP telephone after the user registration is completed. .

First, a user registration process in the mobile phone 1 and the server 4 will be described.
The user of the mobile phone 1, in other words, the user of the adapter 10, can use the IP No. for use as an IP phone for a fee or free of charge. It is necessary to perform user registration to acquire.
A first method of user registration is to perform a user registration procedure at a purchase store or the like when purchasing the adapter 10 and to obtain an IP No. issued from the server 4. There is a method in which the user receives the adapter 10 with the (IP number) stored in the adapter 10.

The second method of user registration is that the user registration procedure is not performed when the adapter 10 is purchased, and the user refers to the URL and contract number described in the contract for becoming a user, and refers to the web There is also a method of accessing the site and registering online.

In the case of the method of performing user registration online (second method), as shown in FIG. 5, the user connects to the Internet 3 as a user registration process with the user wearing the adapter 10 using the mobile phone 1. The web site of the server 4 is accessed by inputting a URL (S21), a contract number is further input from the mobile phone 1, the device identifier held by the adapter 10 is read by the mobile phone 1, and transmitted to the server 4 ( S22).
Here, in order to transmit the device identifier to the server 4, after accessing the server 4, the mobile phone 1 needs to download a program for transmitting the device identifier and execute the program.

Then, when the server 4 confirms that the user is an authorized user based on the contract number and the device identifier, the IP No. unique to the user is checked. Is transmitted, the IPNo. Is received and stored in the internal memory (S23). Is output to the adapter 10 and stored in the adapter 10 (S24).

On the other hand, when the server 4 receives the device identifier and the contract number from the mobile phone 1 as shown in FIG. 6 as the user registration reception process (S31), it is stored in the database of the server 4. The contract number and the corresponding device identifier are compared with the received contract number and device identifier to determine whether they match (S32). If they do not match (No), the user registration process ends. The device identifier and the contract number transmitted from the mobile phone 1 are desirably encrypted and transmitted, and are desirably decrypted by the server 4 to perform a comparison process of the device identifier and the like.

In the determination process of step S32, the received device identifier and the like are compared with the device identifier stored in the database, and if they match (in the case of Yes), the corresponding IPNo. Is transmitted to the mobile phone 1 (S33).
In this way, the mobile phone 1 can receive the IP No. that can be used as an IP phone. To get.

Next, processing in the adapter 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the adapter 10 is connected to the mobile phone 1, the control unit in the adapter 10 operates prior to the control unit of the mobile phone 1, and the input unit and the display unit of the mobile phone 1 are connected to the input / output unit of the adapter 10. I do.
The voice input unit and the voice output unit of the mobile phone 1 are used as a voice input / output unit of the adapter 10.

Then, when the user registration processing is performed in the mobile phone 1, the adapter 10 outputs the held device identifier to the mobile phone 1 in response to a request from the mobile phone 1. Then, as a result of the user registration, the IPNo. Is received from the mobile phone 1 and stored in its own storage unit, so that an IP call can be made thereafter.

{Circle around (5)} Each time the adapter 10 is attached to the mobile phone 1, the IP No. stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 1 is changed. Is read, and the IP No. stored in its own storage unit is read. Is checked, and if a match is made, the IP telephone call is enabled, so that the combination of the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 1 is limited to the combination with the mobile phone 1 that has been registered as the user of the IP phone, and can be used. It is also possible.

{Also, the IP No. stored in the mobile phone 1 is set. And the IP No. stored in its own storage unit. If no matching is performed with the adapter 10 and the IP No. assigned to it. Can be shared by a plurality of mobile phones 1. For example, the format is one IP phone (one IP No.) per household.

As another method, when a user registers an IP phone, a plurality of IP Nos. Can be obtained. In that case, the IPNo. Is stored only in the internal memory of the mobile phone 1, and the adapter 10 stores the IP No. stored in the mobile phone 1 every time the adapter 10 is attached to the mobile phone 1. May be read and stored in its own storage unit so that an IP call can be made thereafter. By doing so, a plurality of IPNos. Can be supported. For example, one adapter 10 is provided for one household, and each family member has an IP No. Has the form In this case, the family can determine which IP No. Is selected, and the selected IP No. Is stored in the storage unit in the adapter.

Then, in the process of the IP call, when the communication partner is specified, the adapter 10 determines whether or not the adapter 10 can connect to the Internet 3 via a wireless LAN or a PC (S1), as shown in FIG. If the connection is possible (Yes), the IPNo. A determination process is performed to confirm whether the IP address corresponding to is connected to the Internet 3 (S2).
Here, the IP No. The association between the IP address and the IP address is performed by a function such as a server (domain name server) that supports a domain name system in the IP protocol. The Internet connection of the other party is confirmed by a general response confirmation command in the IP protocol.

If the other party is connected to the Internet 3 (in the case of Yes), the adapter 10 sends the other party's IP No. (S3), a call process by an IP phone is performed (S5), and the process ends.
If the other party is not connected to the Internet 3 in the process S2 (No), it is determined that the IP call is not possible, and the control is transferred to the mobile phone 1 (S4), and the call function of the mobile phone is performed. Telephone number of the other party Is selected and displayed, and that No. Call to make a call.

Note that in step S4, the telephone number of the other party is The program control for calling to the IP No. And its name are stored in the storage unit in the adapter 10, and if No in steps S <b> 1 and S <b> 2, the IPNo. Is output to the mobile phone 1, and as an operation of the mobile phone 1, the address book of the mobile phone 1 is searched using the name as a search key, and the corresponding phone number is output. Is specified, and a call is made by the calling function of the mobile phone 1.

When the adapter 10 is attached to the mobile phone 1 and a call is made as a function of the mobile phone, for example, even when a call is being made with an IP phone under the control of the adapter 10, the incoming call is prioritized. The control in the adapter 10 is temporarily suspended, and the control is switched to the mobile phone, thereby realizing the call processing in the mobile phone.

Further, a telephone device in which the functions of the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10 are integrated can be considered. This telephone device will be described. This integrated telephone device has a wireless LAN device inside, and an external interface unit can be connected to a USB port of the PC 9.
In this telephone device, the name of the caller, the telephone number, (Mobile phone number, PHS number, general phone number), IPNo. Etc. are stored in association with each other, and the telephone number is stored in accordance with the connection status. Or IPNo. Make a call with one of

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the telephone device first specifies a communication partner from an address book by a user input (S10), and then can connect itself to the Internet 3 via a wireless LAN or PC9. Is determined (S11), and if connection to the Internet is possible (in the case of Yes), the IPNo. Is read from the address book (S12), and the IPNo. It is confirmed whether or not the IP address corresponding to the Internet 3 is connected to the Internet 3 (S14). If the other party is connected to the Internet 3 (in the case of Yes), the read out IP No. A call is made via the Internet 3 via the wireless LAN or the PC 9 (S15), and after the call processing, an IP call processing is performed (S17), and the entire processing ends.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S11 indicates that it is not possible to connect to the Internet (No), and if the result of step S14 indicates that the other party is not connected to the Internet 3 (No), the process proceeds to step S10. The telephone number of the other party specified by Is read from the address book (S13), and the read telephone number of the other party is read. Then, a call is made using the call function of the mobile phone (S16), and after the call processing, a call processing of the mobile phone is performed (S18), and the entire processing ends.

When an incoming call is received as a function of the mobile phone while the telephone device is in a call with an IP phone or is simply connected to the Internet, the incoming call is prioritized to realize a call process.
The configuration of the telephone device integrating the functions of the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10 will be described later.

Next, a configuration example of the mobile phone 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration example of the mobile phone 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 9, the mobile phone 1 includes a control unit 20 for performing overall control, an input unit 21 such as a keypad, a display unit 22 such as a liquid crystal display, a voice input unit 23 such as a microphone, and a speaker. And the like, an audio processing unit 25 that performs analog / digital conversion and encoding / decoding of audio, a wireless transmitting / receiving unit 26 and an antenna 27 that perform wireless transmission / reception of a mobile phone system, and stores registration data and the like. And an adapter interface unit 29 for connecting to the adapter 10.

The components of the mobile phone 1 will be described. However, since the input unit 21 to the antenna 27 have the configuration of a general mobile phone, detailed description will be omitted.
The adapter interface unit 29 is provided at an external connection terminal, for example, an insertion port portion used for charging, and when the adapter 10 (or a device such as a connector for interface conversion when the terminal shape of the adapter 10 is different) is attached. Then, power supply to the adapter 10 and input / output of various data (signals) are performed.

The storage unit 28 stores its own mobile phone number (own mobile number) 28a and its own IP No. (Own IP No.) 28b and a plurality of telephone numbers (cellular phone numbers, PHS numbers, general telephone numbers) and the like corresponding to the name of the other party are stored as the address book 28c.
In addition, a program 28d to be operated in the mobile phone 1 is stored.

The own mobile phone number (own mobile phone number) stores the phone number of the mobile phone issued at the time of mobile phone user registration.
Own IP No. The (own IP No.) 28b stores the one transmitted from the server 4 at the time of user registration.
The data in the address book 28c is general address book data registered by the user.
The program 28d stores a program transmitted from the server 4 at the time of IP user registration as a program for performing control as an IP phone when the adapter 10 is attached, in addition to a program for controlling a general mobile phone. I do.
It is not necessary to store the program for performing the control as the IP phone in the storage unit 28 if the program is stored in the adapter 10 and is loaded on the mobile phone when mounted.

The control unit 20 performs a shared process, which is a process for sharing as an IP phone when the adapter 10 of the present invention is attached, in addition to the mobile call / call means 20a, which is a general process for a mobile phone. Means 20c will be provided.
In addition, in the case of online user registration of an IP phone from the mobile phone 1, since it is necessary to access the server 4 via the Internet, it is necessary to provide the Internet connection means 20b via the mobile phone network. is there. When the user registration of the IP phone is performed at a store or the like when the adapter is purchased, the Internet connection means 20b may not be provided.

Here, the mobile call / communication means 20a and the Internet connection means 20b are general processing means in a mobile phone, so detailed description is omitted.
When the adapter 10 is attached to the adapter interface unit 29, the shared processing unit 20c is loaded with a program from the adapter 10 or loaded with a program from the storage unit 28 and executed.
As an example of specific processing contents, when the attachment of the adapter 10 is detected, the attachment of the adapter 10 is notified to the user, and the user performs the user telephone registration processing and the IP telephone use after the registration is completed. To perform the processing. In addition, without prompting the user operation, whether or not the user registration of the IP phone has been completed is determined by the own IP No. in the storage unit 28. The user registration processing may be performed by confirming the content of 28b, and if not completed, the user registration processing may be performed, and if completed, processing for using the IP telephone may be performed.

The user registration process is the process shown in FIG.
The processing for using the IP telephone is performed unconditionally when the attachment of the adapter 10 is detected or when the control is transferred to the adapter 10 by a user operation, and when an incoming call by the mobile phone is detected by the mobile call / call means 20a, the adapter is used. In this process, the control is returned to the mobile phone 1, the mobile call / call means 20a is executed, and the control is transferred to the adapter 10 again when the mobile phone call is completed.
Further, even when the adapter 10 is attached, the control may be switched to the mobile phone 1 by a user operation.

Next, the configuration of the adapter 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of the adapter 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 7, the adapter 10 includes a control unit 11 for performing overall control, a telephone interface unit 12 for connecting to the mobile phone 1, and a PC interface for connecting to a PC (personal computer) 9. Unit 13 and the IP No. And the like, a wireless LAN device 15 for connecting to a wireless LAN, and a voice conversion unit 16.

Each part of the adapter 10 will be specifically described.
The telephone interface unit 12 is connected to the external connection terminal of the mobile phone 1. Since the external connection terminals have different shapes in each mobile phone company, an interface unit corresponding to each company is prepared. Alternatively, a device such as a connector for interface conversion may be provided between the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10.

The PC interface unit 13 connects the interface unit to the USB port of the PC 9 by a cable or the like.
The wireless LAN device 15 is a communication device for connecting the adapter 10 to an external wireless LAN.

The storage unit 14 stores the device identifier 14a and its own IP No. (Own IP No.) 14b is stored, and the other party's IP No. is stored as the IP address book 14c. Are stored. Also, a program that operates in the adapter 10 and a program 14d that operates in the mobile phone 1 are stored.

Here, the device identifier 14a is information unique to the device, and is stored in a state that is stored in advance and that cannot be rewritten.
Own IP No. The own IP No. 14b is transmitted from the server 4 at the time of user registration and is stored in the storage unit of the mobile phone. Is stored.
The data in the IP address book 14c is registered by the user. The registration method includes a method of storing information input from the input unit of the mobile phone 1 and a method of storing information created by an external PC or the like. There is a method of reading and storing via the interface unit 13.
The program 14d may be stored in a state in which it is stored in advance and cannot be rewritten, or may be stored in a state transmitted from the server 4 at the time of user registration.

The audio conversion means 16 performs a conversion process between an analog audio signal and digital audio data, and performs analog / digital conversion and audio encoding / decoding suitable for IP protocol audio communication. In the present invention, this audio encoding / decoding technique is not particularly limited. If the encoding / decoding of the voice for the IP telephone is shared with the encoding / decoding (voice processing unit 25) in the mobile phone 1, the voice conversion means 16 becomes unnecessary, and the Digital audio data is exchanged with the adapter 10.

The control unit 11 operates by receiving power supply from the mobile phone 1 by being attached to the mobile phone 1, and the program 14 d stored in the storage unit 14 is loaded to execute the processing.
The processes to be executed include a process of user registration performed by the mobile phone 1, a process of IP address registration performed by the adapter 10, and an IP call / call process shown in FIG. 3. is there.
It is to be noted that the user registration processing unit 11a performs the user registration processing in the control unit 11, and the IP address registration processing unit 11b performs the IP address registration processing. What is performed is the IP call / call processing means 11c.

Specifically, in the user registration process, the device identifier 14a in the storage unit 14 is output to the mobile phone 1 in response to a request from the mobile phone 1 via the telephone interface unit 12, and further output from the mobile phone 1. Own IP No. In the storage unit 14. 14b.
In addition, in the process of registering the IP address, the control unit 11 uses the input unit and the display unit of the mobile phone 1 via the telephone interface unit 12 to perform display and input for registering the IP address. The other party's IP No. And the name are stored in the IP address book 14c of the storage unit 14 in association with each other.

In addition, as an IP call / call process, the control unit 11 checks whether or not the Internet can be connected to the Internet via the wireless LAN device 15 at the time of calling, and further checks whether or not the call partner is connected to the Internet 3. I do.
Further, the control unit 11 specifies a call partner in the IP address book 14c of the storage unit 14, and specifies the specified IP No. When calling with the IP No. from the wireless LAN device 15 or the PC interface unit 13. Is used to make an IP telephone call. When the other party goes off-hook for the call, the call processing of the IP telephone is performed.
In the course of the call processing, the call voice is converted into an analog voice signal and digital voice data by the voice conversion unit 16, and the data processing for IP communication (eg, IP packetization) is performed by the control unit. 11 is performed.

In addition, as a process at the time of an incoming call, it is possible to connect to the Internet via the wireless LAN device 15 to wait for an incoming call with its own IP number, and when there is an incoming call, instructs the mobile phone 1 to make an incoming call. When a call is taken off-hook by the mobile phone 1, a call process of an IP phone is performed.

The configuration required for the IP call uses the device in the mobile phone 1.
Specifically, the voice input from the voice input unit 23 of the mobile phone 1 is input to the adapter 10 via the adapter interface unit 29 and the telephone interface unit 12 as an analog voice signal. Is converted into a voice code and converted into an IP packet in the control unit 11, and is wirelessly transmitted from the wireless LAN device 15.
On the other hand, the audio data in the form of IP packets wirelessly received by the wireless LAN device 15 is subjected to audio decoding in the control unit 11, converted into an analog audio signal by the audio conversion unit 16, and sent to the adapter interface unit 29 and the telephone set. The sound is output to the mobile phone 1 via the interface unit 12 and is output as sound from the sound output unit 24.

Note that, as a whole control between the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10, when the adapter 10 is mounted on the mobile phone 1, control is transferred to the adapter 10 with priority, but the incoming call to the mobile phone 1 is received. If there is, priority is given to incoming call processing.
Therefore, as an overall control operation of the control unit 11 in the adapter 10, as shown in FIG. 10, when the adapter 10 is mounted on the mobile phone 1 and power is supplied from the mobile phone 1, the control unit 11 (CPU) Starts the operation (S42), and the program is loaded from the storage unit 14 to start the control operation (S44). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the overall control operation in the control unit 11 of the adapter 10.

Then, the monitoring of the incoming call from the mobile phone 1 is continued (S46). If the incoming call is interrupted (Yes), the process is interrupted (S48), and the process of the mobile phone 1 is stopped. The control is transferred to the mobile call / communication means 20a (S50), and monitoring is continued for an end interrupt from the mobile phone 1 (S51). If there is an end interrupt (Yes), the process is executed. The process returns (S52), and returns to the process S46.
This entire process is repeated until the adapter 10 is detached.

In the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10 described above, the address books are respectively stored, and the corresponding telephone number or IP number is specified by searching using the name of the other party as a key, but a large amount of storage capacity is required. Even the IP number is stored in the address book 28c of the mobile phone 1 that can be secured, including the IP number, and the IP number is read from the address book 28c of the mobile phone 1 when calling with the IP number from the adapter 10. good.

Next, the configuration of a telephone device integrating the functions of the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration example of the telephone device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Note that a telephone device in which the functions of the mobile phone 1 and the adapter 10 are integrated is basically one in which the configuration of the mobile phone 1 shown in FIG. 9 and the configuration of the adapter 10 shown in FIG. 7 are integrated. The same components as those in FIGS. 7 and 9 are described with the same reference numerals.

As shown in FIG. 11, the telephone device of the present invention has a control unit 20 'for performing overall control and an input unit 21 such as a keypad as shown in FIG. A display unit 22 such as a liquid crystal display, an audio input unit 23 such as a microphone, an audio output unit 24 such as a speaker, and an audio processing unit 25 'that performs analog / digital conversion and encoding / decoding of audio. It comprises a wireless transmission / reception unit 26 and an antenna 27 for performing wireless transmission / reception of a mobile phone system, and a storage unit 28 'for storing various information. In addition to this, a PC ( It comprises a PC interface unit 13 for connecting to a personal computer 9 and a wireless LAN device 15 for connecting to a wireless LAN.

Each part of the telephone device will be described, with a focus on differences from the configurations of FIGS. 7 and 9.
The audio processing unit 25 'performs analog / digital conversion and encoding / decoding of audio as a mobile phone, and performs analog / digital conversion and encoding / decoding of audio as an IP telephone.

The storage unit 28 'stores its own mobile phone number (own mobile number) 28a and its own IP No. In addition to the (own IP No.) 28b, the device identifier 14a as an adapter is stored.
The address book 28c 'stores an IP number in addition to a telephone number (a mobile phone number, a PHS number, a general telephone number) corresponding to the name of the other party.
The program 28d 'also stores a program for operating as an adapter in addition to a program for operating as a mobile phone.

The control unit 20 'includes a mobile call / call unit 20a as a mobile phone, an internet connection unit 20b necessary for user registration of an IP phone, and a shared processing unit 20c' for operating as an IP phone. , IP call / communication means 11c.

The common processing means 20c 'generally performs the processing shown in FIG. 5 as the processing for user registration of the IP telephone, but does not require the processing of outputting to the adapter in S24.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the shared processing means 20c ', the IP call / communication means 11c is operated by the user's selection or unconditionally giving priority to the control as an IP telephone. When an incoming call is interrupted from the call means 20a, the processing of the IP call / communication means 11c is interrupted, and the control is transferred to the mobile call / call means 20a until there is a termination interrupt.

When the adapter 10 is attached to the mobile phone 1 or in the case of an integrated telephone device, the control of the adapter is prioritized. However, if there is an incoming call on the mobile phone, the control is unconditionally transferred to the mobile phone call control. However, for example, when there is an incoming call on the mobile phone, the user is notified of the incoming call by sound or display, etc., and when the user inputs an instruction to suspend the control of the adapter, the mobile phone calls Control may be shifted to control.

Further, in the case of the mobile phone 1 equipped with the adapter 10 of the present invention, or in the case of an integrated telephone device, basically, a portion for performing a call / call process as a mobile phone and a call / call process as an IP phone are performed. Since the parts are different, it is possible to receive calls simultaneously with the two types of telephone systems. Therefore, if a call is received from another system while talking to each other, that fact is notified and one of them is put on hold. May be provided with a function of making another call (such as a call waiting in a fixed telephone).

According to the adapter 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when attached to the mobile phone 1, it is determined whether or not the Internet can be connected. Is connected to the Internet, and the IP No. Is connected to the Internet, the IPNo. Otherwise, a call is made from the mobile phone. If the other party's phone is an IP phone, the IP No. When the other party's telephone is a telephone such as a mobile telephone, a call can be made from the mobile telephone, and there is an effect that the convenience of both the mobile telephone and the IP telephone can be secured.

{Circle around (4)} The telephone device according to the embodiment of the present invention determines whether connection to the Internet is possible. Is connected to the Internet, and the IP No. Is connected to the Internet, the IPNo. Otherwise, the call is made using the function of the mobile phone. Therefore, when the other party's phone is an IP phone, the IP No. In the state where the other party's telephone is a telephone such as a mobile telephone, a call can be made by the function of the mobile telephone, and there is an effect that the convenience of both the function of the mobile telephone and the function of the IP telephone can be secured.

The present invention is suitable for a mobile phone adapter and a telephone device with improved convenience as an IP phone using the Internet.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a system using a mobile phone adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of another system using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the call / call process to the other party using an adapter. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of a call / call process to a partner in a mobile phone device having a built-in function of an adapter. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a user registration process on the mobile phone. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a user registration process in the server. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of another system using the mobile phone adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration example of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the whole control operation in the control part of an adapter. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration example of a telephone device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of reference numerals

1: Mobile phone, $ 2: IP base station, $ 3: Internet, $ 4: Server, $ 5: IP phone, $ 6: Portable base station, $ 7: Public line, $ 8: Telephone, $ 9: PC, $ 9a: Card, $ 10 ... Adapter, # 11 control unit, # 12 telephone interface unit, # 13 PC interface unit, # 14 storage unit, # 15 wireless LAN device, # 16 audio conversion means, # 20, 20 'control unit, # 21 input Unit, # 22 display unit, # 23 audio input unit, # 24 audio output unit, # 25, 25 'audio processing unit, # 26 wireless transmission / reception unit, # 27 antenna, # 28, 28' storage unit, $ 29 adapter interface Department

Claims (13)

Holds Internet Protocol number,
When attached, data from the input unit of the mobile phone can be captured, connected to the Internet by wire or wireless,
Check that the other party's Internet Protocol number is connected to the Internet,
If the other party's Internet Protocol number is connected to the Internet, the call is made with the Internet Protocol number,
An adapter for a mobile phone, wherein a call can be made from a mobile phone if the Internet protocol number of the other party is not connected to the Internet. Stores the input Internet Protocol number and name in association with each other,
When the Internet protocol number of the other party is not connected to the Internet, the attached mobile phone searches the mobile phone number corresponding to the name from the address book of the mobile phone and issues a call to the mobile phone number. 2. The mobile phone adapter according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is controlled to make a call. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein, even when the mobile phone is connected to the Internet, when a call is received to a mobile phone number, the mobile phone is controlled to execute a call receiving / calling function. Adapter for mobile phones. 4. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein when connecting to the Internet by wire, the personal computer is connected to a USB port with a cable to access the Internet to which the personal computer is connected. Phone adapter. 4. The mobile phone adapter according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is connected to a personal computer wirelessly to access the Internet connected to the personal computer. 4. The mobile phone adapter according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless LAN connection communication device when wirelessly connecting to the Internet. 7. The mobile phone according to claim 4, wherein control is performed to execute an incoming call or outgoing call function of the mobile phone when an attempt is made to connect to the Internet but the Internet connection is not possible. Phone adapter. The address book stores the mobile phone number and Internet protocol number of the other party,
Connect to the Internet by wire or wireless,
When the name of the communication partner is selected, check that the Internet protocol number of the communication partner is connected to the Internet,
If the other party's Internet Protocol number is connected to the Internet, the call is made with the Internet Protocol number,
A telephone device for making a call using a mobile phone number unless the Internet protocol number of the other party is connected to the Internet. 9. The telephone device according to claim 8, wherein, even when the mobile phone is connected to the Internet, when a call is received to a mobile phone number, the mobile phone performs a function of receiving and talking on the mobile phone. 10. The telephone device according to claim 8, wherein, when connecting to the Internet by wire, the personal computer is connected to a USB port with a cable to access the Internet to which the personal computer is connected. 10. The telephone device according to claim 8, wherein the telephone device is connected to a personal computer wirelessly to access the Internet connected to the personal computer. 10. The telephone device according to claim 8, further comprising a communication device for wireless LAN connection when connecting to the Internet wirelessly. 13. The telephone device according to claim 10, wherein when an attempt is made to connect to the Internet but connection to the Internet is not possible, an incoming or outgoing call function of the mobile phone is executed.

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