JP2004159255A - Communication apparatus, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication apparatus in which a person other than its user can operate its remotely and can obtain the result of the operation by registering operable users in the communication apparatus in advance. <P>SOLUTION: This communication apparatus 100 is provided with functions (110 and 112) for registering in advance information for specifying the operable users and the movement range of the users, functions (120 and 121) for setting the communication equipment 100 in accordance with the registered movement range when a receiving opposite party is a registered user and functions (122 and 123) for transmitting a result that corresponds to setting to a set user. Thus, the functions of the communication equipment 100 can effectively be utilized by an operation of the other person even when the user himself/herself of the communication equipment 100 is difficult to operate the communication equipment, forgets an operation, or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a communication device, a program, and a recording medium, and more specifically, to a communication device having operation keys, such as a mobile phone, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System), and a PDA, and a specific response and transmission to only a specific partner. The present invention relates to a communication device capable of performing such operations.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Currently, communication devices and services that can transmit an image captured by a camera or the like or a moving image to a specific partner have become widespread.
For example, a control signal is sent from a mobile phone to home equipment installed in a house, the equipment is remotely controlled, and the result (for example, an image of the house or the damage status of the equipment) is returned to the mobile phone. There is a system.
In addition, a technique of transmitting a control signal from a terminal connected to a network to a Web camera installed at a specific place and returning a video at that time to a terminal that has requested the video has been spreading.
[0003]
In addition, it is possible to set an alarm for many devices, and this function is essential for the devices.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in order to obtain the above-described images and videos, special devices such as a home terminal, a web camera, and a server are required, and a general mobile phone, a mobile terminal such as a PDA, a PC, or the like is used. Other than the user, the communication device cannot be operated from a remote location.
[0005]
In such a case, it is necessary to go to a place where the communication device is located in order to operate the communication device, or to ask a user of the communication device to perform the operation.
For example, if the communication device is a mobile phone, and the user is at home and is a care recipient such as the elderly, the care recipient of the mobile phone user is in an emergency and cannot operate. Knowing that it is impossible for others as caregivers to operate this mobile phone from a remote location.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and by registering a user who can operate the communication device in advance in the communication device, another person other than the user of the communication device has separated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication device, a program, and a recording medium that can perform various operations from a place and can also obtain the operation results.
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides a function of registering information for identifying a user who can operate this communication device and an operation range of the user in advance, and a receiving party registered. If the user is a user, it has a function of setting the communication device according to the registered operation range, and a function of returning a result corresponding to the setting to the user.
Thus, even when the user of the communication device does not easily operate or forgets the operation, the function of the communication device can be effectively used by another person's operation. Further, since only information for identifying the user is simply registered in the communication device in advance, it is possible to easily change the use of the communication device by another person other than the user himself with minimum effort of the user. .
[0007]
Further, in the case of a communication device equipped with a camera, an image or a video at the time of a request from another person other than the user of the communication device is transmitted.
Alternatively, the video taken in synchronization with the schedule is transmitted to another person other than the user of the communication device.
As a result, it is possible to receive desired video information from a place distant by another person other than the user himself / herself.
[0008]
Further, in the case of a communication device having an alarm, another person other than the user of the communication device may set the alarm and notify the other person of how the user himself has responded to the alarm. I made it.
Accordingly, an alarm can be set by another person other than the user of the communication device, so that even when the operation by the user is difficult or the user forgets the operation, the user can be alerted by the operation of the other person. At the same time, the other person can know the operation result.
Further, it is possible to set whether or not to notify about a reaction to the alarm, so that the communication device does not transmit unnecessary information.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to a communication device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a general configuration of a communication device used in the present invention. In FIG. 1, a communication device 100 is executed by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10 which controls the entire device and executed by the CPU 10. ROM 11 for storing programs and the like, RAM 12 for temporarily storing data and the like when the programs are executed, NVRAM (non-volatile memory) 13 for holding data even when the power of the apparatus is cut off, and communication with other communication apparatuses. A communication I / F 14 for performing communication; a display 15 for displaying an operation status and information from the communication I / F 14; a speaker (SP) 16 for outputting operation results and audio information from the communication I / F 14; Microphone 17 for inputting audio data to be transmitted from F14 to the communication device on the receiving side, various operation keys 18 for operating this device, and photographing the periphery of this device Camera 19, and a clock 20.
[0010]
The communication device 100 may be a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) having a communication interface, a computer, or the like. In the case of a computer, a storage device such as a hard disk may be used instead of the NVRAM 13.
The communication I / F 14 is an interface with a telephone network or the Internet using a public line or a dedicated line, and may be either wired or wireless.
The camera 19 may be either one provided in the communication device 100 or one connected from the outside. Alternatively, the camera 19 may not only capture images but also capture images such as a video camera.
[0011]
<First embodiment>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, a communication device 100 and a communication device 200 are connected via a communication network 300.
Here, the communication device 100 and the communication device 200 may be the same type of device or may be different devices.
In the following description, the communication device 100 will be described as a receiving device, and the communication device 200 will be described as a transmitting device.
The communication device 100 is a mobile phone having a built-in camera, the communication device 200 is a computer, and the communication network 300 is described as connecting the mobile phone line and the Internet to each other. Even if there is, the same effect can be obtained.
[0012]
In FIG. 2, the communication device 100 includes a specific information setting unit 110, a telephone directory storage unit 111, a specific information storage unit 112, a specific information inspection unit 120, an instruction analysis unit 121, a transmission data creation unit, in addition to a normal telephone function. 122, a photographing unit 123, an image storage unit 124, and a communication unit 140.
[0013]
The telephone directory storage unit 111 is a normal telephone directory, and stores information on a communication partner connected via the communication network 300. As the information, for example, a name, a telephone number, an address, and the like are stored. If the user has an e-mail address, this is also stored.
[0014]
The specific information setting unit 110 specifies information for specifying another person (hereinafter, referred to as a user) who can operate the communication device 100 by the communication device 200 via the communication network 300, and specifies the operable range of the user. Register in the storage unit 112. In the following description, a telephone number is used as information for identifying a user, but may be an individual number of a communication device, a particularly set identifier (ID), a mail address, or the like.
[0015]
For this reason, the owner of the communication device 100 (hereinafter, referred to as a user) calls the specific information setting unit 110 of the communication device 100 and uses the operation keys 18 to specify the user (information such as the individual number of the device, the telephone number, Either a mail address or an identifier for identifying the user) is input, or a list of contents in the telephone directory storage unit 111 is displayed, and a user is selected from the list.
[0016]
Furthermore, a security number may be given to this user to restrict the user and increase the security effect.
Alternatively, only a password may be used to identify a user.
[0017]
Further, the type of image or video to be transmitted to the user is selected from the following.
(1) an image photographed when the communication device 100 is called by the user,
(2) live video from the time when the communication device 100 is called by the user,
(3) An image or a video that has been captured in advance and stored in the image storage unit 124.
When the communication device 100 includes a large-capacity storage device, an image captured by the camera 19 or another camera is stored as a file on the storage device in advance, and the file name is stored in the specific information storage unit 112. By doing so, it is possible to specify and transmit different image data for each user.
[0018]
When the above selection is completed, the specific information setting unit 110 stores the input or selected content in the specific information storage unit 112.
[0019]
The specific information storage unit 112 holds information (for example, an individual number, a telephone number or a mail address, etc.) for specifying a user, a personal identification number (particularly, when specified), a type of video, and the like for each user. .
[0020]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the specific information setting unit 110.
During standby of the communication device 100, a setting change menu is called (step S1), and it is checked whether the user has selected a menu for registering a specific user (step S2).
If a specific user is not registered (NO in step S2), another normal menu is executed.
[0021]
On the other hand, when registering a specific user (YES in step S2), the user operates the operation keys 18 to input information (for example, a telephone number, a mail address or an identifier) identifying the specific user. Alternatively, the contents of the telephone directory storage unit 111 are displayed, and the contents are selected from them (step S3).
For example, on the screen as shown in FIG. 4A, specific information (ID) is input as “09011111111” using the operation keys 18. Alternatively, the ID may be selected from the telephone directory storage unit 111 and input.
[0022]
Next, if it is necessary to set an operable range when an incoming call is received from this user (YES in step S4), the operable range is selected from a menu (step S5).
For example, on a screen as shown in FIG. 4B, a selection is made from operable types (the above three types). In this case, "image at the time of incoming call" was selected.
[0023]
The input operable type is stored in the specific information storage unit 112 in association with the user (step S6).
For example, when registering the setting contents, the registration is performed after a confirmation screen is displayed as shown in FIG.
[0024]
If the setting of the operating range is completed in step S6, or if the operable range is not input in step S4, the setting process ends and the process returns to standby.
[0025]
The communication unit 140 controls transmission and reception with a communication device connected via the communication network 300. The received information is first passed to the specific information inspection unit 120 to identify whether the communication is normal communication or communication from a specific user.
If the communication is from a specific user, the instruction analysis unit 121 analyzes the received data and causes a response according to the analysis result.
The communication unit 140 transmits the data created by the transmission data creation unit 122 to the communication device 200 of the designated user via the communication network 300.
[0026]
The specific information inspection unit 120 refers to the specific information storage unit 112, determines whether the received communication partner is a specific user, and returns the communication partner to the communication unit 140.
When the communication device 200 has communicated through the telephone line, it is checked whether or not the telephone number of the other party is stored in the specific information storage unit 112.
Further, when a password is added to the registered user, a request is made to the communication device 200 via the communication unit 140 for a password, and if the transmitted password is checked and matched, It is determined that the communication partner is a registered specific user. On the other hand, if the communication is from a partner not registered in the specific information storage unit 112 or from a partner whose password does not match, the communication unit 140 returns to the communication unit 140 as normal communication.
[0027]
The instruction analysis unit 121 receives the type of video from the communication device 200, checks the result for consistency with the type of video stored in the specific information storage unit 112, and creates transmission data if the type is consistent. Transfer to section 122. Here, the connection with the communication device 200 is disconnected.
[0028]
The transmission data creation unit 122 sends a call to the user who has requested the video information passed from the instruction analysis unit 121 via the communication unit 140 and transmits the video information.
(1) In the case of an image shot at the time when the communication device 100 is called from the user, the transmission data creation unit 122 calls the shooting unit 123 and stores the shot image in the image storage unit 124.
Next, the image stored in the image storage unit 124 and the telephone number of the user are transferred to the communication unit 140, and the communication unit 140 transmits the image to the user.
[0029]
(2) In the case of a live image from the time when the communication device 100 is called from the user, the transmission data creation unit 122 calls the photographing unit 123 and directs the camera 19 in the designated direction to obtain live data of the image. The telephone number of the user is passed, and the communication unit 140 transmits the live data to the user.
[0030]
(3) In the case of a video that has been captured in advance and stored in the image storage unit 124, the transmission data creation unit 122 passes an image captured by the user of the communication device 100 with the camera 19 in advance and the telephone number of the user, Communication unit 140 transmits the image to the user.
Here, when the communication device 100 includes a large-capacity storage device such as a computer, different images prepared in advance can be transmitted to a plurality of users.
In this case, first, an image captured by the camera 19 or another camera or the like is stored in a storage device as a file, and the specific information setting unit 110 specifies the user and the file name of the image to be passed to the user. It is stored in the specific information storage unit 112.
Next, when the user requests the previously taken image, the transmission data creation unit 122 refers to the specific information storage unit 112 to search for a file name containing the image, and And the telephone number of the user to the communication unit 140, and the communication unit 140 transmits the image to the user.
[0031]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure after an image transmission request is received from communication device 200 to communication device 100.
When an incoming call is received from the communication device 200, it is checked whether the transmission destination is a user recorded in the specific information storage unit 112 (step S11).
If the transmission destination is not registered (NO in step S11), a normal incoming call process is executed.
[0032]
On the other hand, if it is a registered transmission partner (YES in step S11), the operable range of this transmission partner is extracted with reference to the specific information storage unit 112 (step S12).
In addition, the received content is analyzed or an operation is designated by the transmission partner (step S13).
If there is no match between the registered operable range and the operation specified by the transmission partner (NO in step S14), a normal incoming call process is executed.
On the other hand, if the matching is obtained (YES in step S14), the instructed operation (photographing with the camera) is performed (step S16), the result is transmitted to the other party (step S17), and the process returns to the standby state.
[0033]
For example, the following simple monitoring system can be created using the communication device 100 described above. In this case, the communication device 100 can be fixed in the home, and the communication device 100 at home can be used to call the communication device 100 at home, so that the inside of the home can be viewed.
The simple monitoring system in this case is executed in the following procedure.
(1) First, information for specifying the communication device 200 used on the go, for example, a telephone number and a type of video to be transmitted are set in the home communication device 100.
(2) Next, call the communication device 100 at home from the outside using the communication device 200, and once connected, disconnect the call.
(3) The communication device 100 sends a call to the communication device 200 that has requested the video at that time.
(4) The communication device 200 receives the image from the communication device 100 and displays the image on the display device.
[0034]
Therefore, by registering the information for identifying the user in the remote communication device 100 in advance, other than the user of the communication device 100 can perform various operations from a remote place, Since the result of the operation set by various operations is automatically notified, the setting operation can be confirmed at the same time.
Further, since only information for identifying the user is simply registered in the communication device in advance, it is possible to easily change the use of the communication device by another person other than the user himself with minimum effort of the user. .
[0035]
Further, since the communication device 100 includes a camera, it is possible to receive desired video information from a remote place other than the user himself / herself.
[0036]
<Modification of First Embodiment>
This modified example is a case where communication between the communication devices (100, 200) is performed by electronic mail in the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a modification of the first embodiment. In FIG. 6, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Perform only the differences.
6 differs from FIG. 2 in that a transmission time monitoring unit 130 is added and the function is enhanced to handle electronic mail messages in other functions.
[0037]
The specific information setting unit 110 adds the following functions.
-Use your email address as information to identify users.
-Since live images cannot be sent due to the nature of e-mail, delete live images from the type of image.
-Instead, a video taken at a previously reserved time is transmitted as an e-mail.
[0038]
Therefore, the specific information setting unit 110 inputs a shooting direction and an image transmission reservation time, and stores them in the specific information storage unit 112 in association with the user.
[0039]
The specific information inspection unit 120 checks whether the source address of the e-mail received from the communication unit 140 is registered in the specific information storage unit 112, and if it is not registered, treats it as a normal e-mail.
On the other hand, if the source address is registered, it is treated as an incoming call from a specific user. In this case, if a personal identification number is further set, the personal identification number is extracted from the message by referring to the word dictionary specifying the instruction of the personal identification number, and the electronic identification number corresponding to the user's personal identification number in the specific information storage unit 112 is stored. Treat only mail as incoming from a specific user.
[0040]
The instruction analysis unit 121 analyzes the received electronic mail message and extracts an instruction from the user. In this case, for example, with reference to a word dictionary that specifies an instruction such as the type of video, the type of the specified video is extracted from the message, and the operable range (the type of video If it is consistent with ()), it is passed to the transmission data creation unit 122.
[0041]
The transmission data creation unit 122 extracts the video information passed from the instruction analysis unit 121 and sends it as an e-mail to the requesting user via the communication unit 140.
[0042]
If there is a specific user whose current time has reached the video transmission reservation time stored in the specific information storage unit 112, the transmission time monitoring unit 130 transmits the image captured at the current time. Activate 122.
The activated transmission data creation unit 122 requests the photographing unit 123 to perform photographing, passes the image recorded in the image storage unit 124 and the user's mail address to the communication unit 140, and the communication unit 140 sends the image to the user. Attach the image to an email and send it.
[0043]
Therefore, another person other than the user of the communication device can receive desired video information from a remote place at his / her convenience.
[0044]
<Embodiment 2>
In the first embodiment described above, the situation around the communication device at a remote location is obtained by a camera. In the second embodiment, the situation of the user of the communication device at a remote location is grasped. .
For example, when monitoring a care recipient such as an elderly person at home from the care support center to ensure safety, the communication device 100 having the alarm function is distributed to the care recipient and the communication of the care support center is performed. An alarm is transmitted from the device 200 and the safety of the care recipient can be confirmed by whether the care recipient stops while the alarm is sounding.
[0045]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In FIG. 7, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 of Embodiment 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is different. Perform only for the part.
7 differs from FIG. 2 in that an alarm monitoring unit 150 and a notification creation unit 151 are added, and the function is modified so that an alarm can be set for another function.
[0046]
The specific information setting unit 110 registers, in the specific information storage unit 112, information for specifying a user who can operate the communication device 100 using the communication device 200 and an operable range thereof.
For this reason, the user of the communication device 100 inputs information for specifying the user using the operation keys 18 or selects the user from the telephone directory storage unit 111.
Furthermore, a security number may be given to this user to restrict the user and increase the security effect.
Alternatively, only a password may be used to identify a user.
[0047]
For example, on the screen as shown in FIG. 8A, specific information (ID) is input as “09011111111” using the operation keys 18. Alternatively, the ID may be selected from the telephone directory storage unit 111 and input.
[0048]
Next, whether or not the user can set an alarm is selected as an operable range. For example, in the screen as shown in FIG. 8B, the operable range “alarm setting” is selected.
[0049]
Further, the user selects whether or not to notify the status when the alarm setting is completed and when the alarm is stopped after the alarm is activated. When notifying, it is selected whether this notification is automatic or in accordance with a user's instruction.
Instead of setting whether or not notification is possible for each user, all of these situations may be notified.
[0050]
To change the notification message, the following two states are input using the operation keys 18 or the microphone 17. As described above, different notification messages can be set for each user, so that an alarm can be given a meaning for each user.
(1) If a stop operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the default notification message is "alarm stopped." , Sound an alarm again! "
[0051]
(2) The default notification message is "I did not stop the alarm." If the alarm was terminated without stopping the alarm. .Thank you for the setting. "
[0052]
The specific information setting unit 110 stores the above contents in the specific information storage unit 112.
For example, when registering the above setting contents, the registration is performed after a confirmation screen is displayed as shown in FIG.
The specific information storage unit 112 stores information for specifying a user (for example, an individual number, a telephone number or an e-mail address), a personal identification number (particularly, when specified), whether or not an alarm can be set, whether or not notification is possible, Automatic notification or user-instruction distinction when possible, the content of the notification message (text data or voice data), etc. are stored for each user.
[0053]
The instruction analysis unit 121 receives the start time of the alarm from the communication device 200, and refers to the specific information storage unit 112 and, if the user can set an alarm, associates the alarm in the specific information storage unit 112 with the user. Stores start time.
Further, if notification is specified to the user, a notification that "alarm setting is completed." Is given, and then the connection with the communication device 200 is disconnected.
[0054]
If there is a specific user whose current time has reached the alarm start time stored in the specific information storage unit 112, the alarm monitoring unit 150 starts to sound an alarm and monitors the alarm stop operation by the user. .
It is determined whether the alarm stop operation was performed during the sounding or ended without performing the stop operation, and the determination result and the information of the user are passed to the notification creating unit 151.
[0055]
When notifying the user of the alarm stop state with reference to the specific information storage unit 112, the notification creating unit 151 returns to the alarm monitoring unit 150.
On the other hand, when notifying of the alarm stop state, a notification is made by calling the user via the communication unit 140 according to the alarm stop state.
[0056]
If the stop operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the user is notified by extracting the voice data "alarm stopped." From the voice data storage unit storing the fixed message.
On the other hand, when the operation is terminated without performing the operation of stopping the alarm, the user is notified of the voice data "The alarm has not been stopped."
[0057]
Further, if a notification message to the user is set in the specific information storage unit 112, the notification message that is set in preference to the default notification fixed phrase is sent. At this time, if the set notification message is voice data, the voice data is transmitted. If the notification message is text data, the voice message is converted into voice data by voice synthesis and then transmitted.
[0058]
Also, if the specific information storage unit 112 is set so that a notification to the user is made at the discretion of the user, an inquiry is made as to whether or not to send a notification to the user before the above notification is automatically performed. .
If the user permits the transmission, the notification is made as described above. If not, the process returns to the alarm monitoring unit 150 without issuing the notification.
For example, an inquiry “Do you want to inform?” Is displayed on the screen, and a notification is issued if “Yes” is selected, but a notification is not issued if “No” is selected.
[0059]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure after an alarm setting request is received from communication device 200 to communication device 100.
When an incoming call is received from the communication device 200, it is checked whether the transmission destination is a user recorded in the specific information storage unit 112 (step S21).
If the destination is not registered (NO in step S21), a normal incoming call process is executed.
[0060]
On the other hand, if it is a registered transmission partner (YES in step S21), the operable range of this transmission partner is extracted with reference to the specific information storage unit 112 (step S22).
In addition, the reception content is analyzed to extract the start time of the alarm, or the transmission destination is designated (step S23).
If the registered operable range does not match the operation content (alarm time setting) instructed by the transmission partner (NO in step S24), a normal incoming call process is executed.
On the other hand, when the matching is obtained (YES in step S24), the start time of the alarm is stored in the specific information storage unit 112 in association with the user, and if the notification is possible, the completion of the alarm setting is notified to the user. Then (step S25), the process returns to the standby mode.
[0061]
The communication device 100 refers to the specific information storage unit 112, monitors the alarm start time set previously (step S31), and sounds an alarm for the user who has reached the alarm start time (step S32).
It is monitored whether the user performs an operation to stop the alarm or whether the operation has stopped after the alarm sounding time has elapsed (step S33).
If the user is instructed to notify the alarm stop status (YES in step S34), the user is notified of the stopped status (step S35), and the process returns to standby.
[0062]
Therefore, if the communication device 100 has an alarm and the operation by the user is difficult or the user forgets the operation, another person other than the user can set the alarm, and the user can set the alarm. Others can also know how they responded to
[0063]
<Modification of Second Embodiment>
This modified example is a case where communication between the communication devices (100, 200) is performed by e-mail in the second embodiment.
The configuration of the modification of the second embodiment is the same as that of the above-described second embodiment, and therefore, the description will be made only for the portions having different functions.
[0064]
The specific information setting unit 110 differs from the second embodiment only in that a mail address is used instead of a telephone number as information for specifying a user.
[0065]
The specific information inspection unit 120 checks whether the source address of the e-mail received from the communication unit 140 is registered in the specific information storage unit 112, and if it is not registered, treats it as a normal e-mail.
On the other hand, if the source address is registered, it is treated as an incoming call from a specific user.
In this case, if a password is further set, it is checked whether or not the set password is embedded in the message, as in the modification of the first embodiment. Is treated as an incoming call from a specific user.
[0066]
The instruction analysis unit 121 analyzes the received electronic mail message and extracts an instruction from the user. In this case, for example, an alarm setting is prepared in a word dictionary for designating the alarm, and the dictionary is analyzed so as to match words in the electronic message.
For example, it is checked by using a word dictionary whether or not "alarm setting: 2002/10/30/07: 00" is included in the message, and the alarm start time is extracted as "2002/10/30/07: 00". .
[0067]
The consistency between the result and the operable range (alarm setting) stored in the specific information storage unit 112 is checked, and if they match, the alarm is associated with the user in the specific information storage unit 112. The start time is stored.
Further, if the notification is set to notify the user, a notification message “alarm setting is completed.” Is sent to the user by e-mail. If the specific information storage unit 112 is set so that this notification is given to the user at the user's discretion, the user is inquired about "permission of notification" before issuing the notification.
[0068]
The notification creation unit 151 creates a notification sentence from the information specifying the user passed from the alarm monitoring unit 150 and the alarm stop state, and transmits the notification text to the user via the communication unit 140 as an e-mail.
The notification creating unit 151 refers to the specific information storage unit 112 and returns to the alarm monitoring unit 150 when the user does not permit the notification of the alarm stop state.
On the other hand, if the user is set to automatically notify the user of the alarm stop status, the user is notified by e-mail via the communication unit 140 according to the alarm stop status.
[0069]
When the stop operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the user is notified by extracting the text data "alarm stopped." From the sentence data storage unit that stores the fixed phrase.
On the other hand, if the operation is terminated without performing the operation of stopping the alarm, the user is notified by extracting the text data “The alarm was not stopped” from the sentence data storage unit.
Further, if a notification message to the user is set in the specific information storage unit 112, the set message is sent prior to the default notification fixed phrase.
[0070]
Further, if the specific information storage unit 112 is set so that a notification to the user is made at the discretion of the user, an inquiry is made as to whether or not to send a notification to the user before performing the above notification (for example, (See FIG. 10).
If the user permits the transmission, the notification is made as described above. If not, the process returns to the alarm monitoring unit 150 without issuing the notification.
[0071]
Therefore, an alarm other than the user of the communication device 100 can set an alarm from a remote place, and the result can be known together.
In addition, by appropriately combining the above-described embodiments, even when it is difficult for the user of the communication device to operate the communication device, or when the user forgets the operation, the communication device can be communicated with another communication device at a remote location. The functions of the device can be used effectively.
[0072]
<Embodiment 3>
The present invention is not limited to only the above-described embodiment. Each function of the communication device of the above-described embodiment is programmed and written in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM in advance, and the CD-ROM or the like is stored in a medium drive such as a CD-ROM drive mounted on a computer. It is needless to say that the object of the present invention can be attained by installing these programs, storing these programs in a computer memory or a storage device, and executing the programs.
In this case, the program itself read from the recording medium implements the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the program and the recording medium on which the program is recorded also constitute the present invention.
[0073]
In addition, as a recording medium for storing the program, a semiconductor medium (for example, ROM, nonvolatile memory, etc.), an optical medium (for example, DVD, MO, MD, CD, etc.), a magnetic medium (for example, magnetic tape, flexible disk, etc.) And so on.
[0074]
Further, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized by executing the loaded program, but also the above-described execution is performed by performing processing in cooperation with an operating system or another application program based on an instruction of the program. The case where the function of the form is realized is also included.
[0075]
When distributing to the market, the program is stored and distributed in a portable recording medium, or stored in a storage device of a server computer connected via a communication network such as the Internet, and another program is stored through the communication network. It can also be transferred to a computer. In this case, the storage device of the server computer is also included in the recording medium of the present invention. In the computer, the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by installing a program on a portable recording medium or a transferred program on a built-in recording medium and executing the installed program. .
[0076]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, conventionally, it has been necessary to go to a place where the communication device is located to perform an operation, or to ask a user to perform an operation. By registering information for performing the operation, the function of the communication device can be effectively used by the operation of another person even when the operation of the communication device by the user himself is difficult or the operation is forgotten.
Further, since only information for identifying the user is simply registered in the communication device in advance, it is possible to easily change the use of the communication device by another person other than the user himself with minimum effort of the user. .
In addition, since another person other than the user himself / herself can operate from a remote place, the other person can receive desired information from a remote place.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a general configuration of a communication device used in the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure when setting specific information.
FIG. 4 is an example of an input screen for specific information (in the case of video transmission).
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure after an image transmission request is received.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a modification of the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a second embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an example of an input screen for specific information (in the case of an alarm setting).
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure after an alarm setting request is received.
FIG. 10 is an example of inquiring a user when issuing a notification.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 CPU, 11 ROM, 12 RAM, 13 NVRAM, 14 communication I / F, 15 display, 16 speaker, 17 microphone, 18 operation key, 19 camera, 20 clock, 100 ... communication device, 110 ... specific information setting unit, 111 ... telephone directory storage unit, 112 ... specific information storage unit, 120 ... specific information inspection unit, 121 ... instruction analysis unit, 122 ... transmission data creation unit, 123 ... imaging unit, 124 image storage unit, 130 transmission time monitoring unit, 140 communication unit, 150 alarm monitoring unit, 151 notification creation unit, 200 communication device, 300 communication network.

Claims (19)

In a communication device having an imaging device and operation keys, specific information is registered, and an image or a video taken by the imaging device is transmitted in response to transmission of the specific information. . 2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the specific information is an identifier for specifying a transmission source. 2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein when the communication device has a mail function, the specific information is a mail address of a transmission source. 4. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the image or the video taken by the imaging device is one taken at the time of an incoming call or one taken in advance. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the video captured by the imaging device is a live video. In a communication device having an imaging device, an operation key, and a mail function, a specific mail address and a time for sending the mail are registered, and when the registered time is reached, a mail address for registering the captured video. A communication device characterized by transmitting an e-mail to a communication device. In a communication device having operation keys, specific information is registered, responding to the transmission of the specific information, and performing alarm setting on the communication device on the receiving side in response to various operations from the transmitting side. Communication device. 8. The communication device according to claim 7, wherein the specific information is an identifier for specifying a transmission source. In a communication device having an operation key and a mail function, specific information is registered, and in response to the reception of the mail to which the specific information is added, an alarm is set in the communication device on the receiving side according to the content of the mail. A communication device characterized by performing: 10. The communication device according to claim 9, wherein the specific information is a source mail address. 11. The communication device according to claim 8, wherein a password is further registered corresponding to the specific information. 12. The communication apparatus according to claim 7, wherein when the alarm setting is completed, the communication apparatus notifies the transmission source of the completion. 13. The communication device according to claim 7, wherein when a stop operation is performed while the set alarm is sounding, the communication device is notified of the stop operation. 13. The communication device according to claim 7, wherein when the communication is completed without performing a set alarm stop operation, the communication device is notified of the fact. 15. The communication device according to claim 13, wherein a message to be notified is changed according to the specific information. 15. The communication device according to claim 13, wherein the notification is performed automatically or by a simple operation. 15. The communication device according to claim 13, wherein whether or not notification of an alarm stop state is required can be set. A program for causing a computer to execute the functions of the communication device according to claim 1. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 18 is recorded.

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