JP2005142631A - Communication terminal and program for realizing communication method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a moving image corresponding to a caller, in response to a call termination. <P>SOLUTION: Processing executed by the CPU 210 of a cellular telephone 100 includes a step (S502) for detecting call termination, a step (S504) for identifying the caller, a step (S506) for retrieving the information about the caller in a telephone directory, a step (S512) for reading moving image data if the information about the caller is registered in the telephone directory (YES in S508) and the video data correlated with the caller exists (YES in S510), a step (S514) for outputting the moving image data, and a step (S516) for outputting a ringing tone. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to control of a moving image displayed in response to an incoming call, and more particularly to a communication terminal capable of displaying a moving image in response to an incoming call, and a program for realizing a communication method.

  Conventionally, when an incoming call is received at a mobile phone or other communication terminal, the incoming call is notified by voice, vibration of the main body, or other output. However, there are cases where the communication terminal is set not to output sound for consideration of surroundings or the like. For this reason, even if there is an incoming call, the user of the terminal has a problem that it is difficult to notice the incoming call.

  In order to solve the above problem, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-23669 (Patent Document 1) can perform various incoming call control in place of or in addition to the output of the incoming voice. A mobile phone device is disclosed. This mobile phone device has a determination unit for determining an incoming call, a reproduction unit for reproducing an incoming melody for notifying the incoming call when the incoming call is received, and a first memory for storing character image data to be displayed on the display device when the incoming call is received. A second storage unit storing an operation program for causing the character image to perform a predetermined action, and when receiving a call, the playback unit reproduces the ringing melody while the first storage unit and the second storage unit A control unit that causes the display device to display a moving image in which the character image performs a predetermined action based on the read data.

According to the mobile phone device disclosed in Patent Document 1, when an incoming call is received, a ringing melody is output and a moving image in which a character image performs a predetermined action is displayed on the display device.
JP 2003-23669 A

  However, according to the mobile phone device disclosed in Patent Document 1, even if such a melody or moving image is output at the time of an incoming call, it is not easy to specify the sender.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal that can easily recognize a caller in response to an incoming call.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a program for realizing a communication method that allows a user to easily recognize a caller in response to an incoming call.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, a communication terminal includes: a receiving unit for receiving communication information from another communication terminal; a display unit for displaying an image; A determination means for determining whether or not video data is attached, an acquisition means for acquiring the video data from communication information when the video data is attached, and the video data as another communication terminal Video data storage means for storing in association with user information and video data stored in association with user information of other communication terminals in response to incoming communication information from other communication terminals And display control means for displaying the moving image on the display means.

  According to the communication terminal, when the receiving unit receives communication information from another communication terminal, the determining unit determines whether moving image data is attached to the communication information. When the moving image data is attached, the acquisition unit acquires the moving image data from the communication information. The moving image data storage means stores the moving image data in association with the information of the user of the communication terminal. When there is an incoming call from a communication terminal in which the moving image data is stored, the display means displays the moving image based on the moving image data stored in association with the information of the user of the communication terminal. In this way, when an incoming call is received from another communication terminal, a moving image related to the caller is displayed, so that the user of the communication terminal can easily recognize the caller. Also, entertainment can be improved according to the content of the moving image stored in advance.

  Preferably, the display control means obtains information about a user of another communication terminal from the received communication information, and stores the moving picture stored in association with the information about the user of the other communication terminal from the moving picture data storage means. The data is read, and a moving image corresponding to the read moving image data is displayed on the display means.

  According to the communication terminal described above, when communication information is received from another communication terminal, the caller information is acquired from the communication information. The moving image data stored in association with the sender information is read out. The display means displays the moving image data. Therefore, since the communication terminal can display information unique to the caller in response to the incoming call, the visibility by the user can be improved.

  Preferably, the communication terminal further includes an adjustment unit for adjusting the data amount of the moving image data based on the size of the display area of the display unit.

  According to the communication terminal, the display unit can display a moving image according to the size of the display area, and thus can display a moving image that is easy for the user to see.

  Preferably, the adjusting means compresses the moving image data.

  According to the communication terminal, even when the amount of moving image data stored in the moving image data storage unit is large, the moving image data is adjusted according to the size of the display area. Therefore, the display means can display a moving image that is easy to see for the user.

  Preferably, the adjustment unit adjusts the data amount of the moving image data based on the size of the display area of the display unit when storing the moving image data.

  According to the above communication terminal, the moving image data storage means stores the moving image data after the data amount is adjusted in advance, so that the display means can quickly display the moving image according to the caller. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a delay in displaying a moving image when an incoming call is notified.

  Preferably, the adjustment unit adjusts the data amount of the moving image data based on the size of the display area of the display unit when the display control unit displays the moving image on the display unit.

  According to the communication terminal, the adjustment of the data amount of the moving image data is adjusted at the time of displaying the moving image. Therefore, the moving image data storage means stores moving image data having a plurality of data amounts for the display of the same image. There is no need to do. Therefore, consumption of the memory area in the moving image data storage unit can be suppressed.

  Preferably, the display unit includes a first display unit and a second display unit. The adjusting means adjusts the data amount of the moving image data based on the size of either the display area of the first display means or the display area of the second display means.

  According to the above communication terminal, the first display unit or the second display unit can display an image corresponding to the size of each display area, so that the visibility by the user can be improved. .

  Preferably, the communication terminal further includes a first casing and a second casing configured to be foldable with the first casing. The display means includes first display means and second display means. The first display means is arranged on the surface of the first housing located inside with the communication terminal closed. The second display means is disposed on the surface of the first housing that is located outside with the communication terminal closed. The communication terminal further includes a determination unit for determining on which display means the first display unit or the second display unit the image is to be displayed based on the open / closed state of the communication terminal. The adjustment unit includes a data amount adjustment unit for adjusting the data amount of the moving image data so as to correspond to the display area of the display unit for which the display of the image is determined. The display control means displays the moving image on the display means for which display of the image is determined.

  According to the communication terminal, the data amount of the moving image data is adjusted according to the size of the display area of any display unit that displays the moving image. Therefore, even when the communication terminal is closed or opened, it is possible to display a moving image according to the size of each display area, thereby improving the visibility in incoming call notifications. be able to.

  Preferably, the determining means detects the open / closed state of the communication terminal, and when it is detected that the communication terminal is closed, determines the second display means as the image display destination, and further the communication terminal If it is detected that it is open, the first display means is determined as the image display destination.

  According to the communication terminal, when the communication terminal is closed by the first casing and the second casing, the second display means displays a moving image. When the communication terminal is open, the first display means displays a moving image. Since the moving image at this time is displayed based on moving image data whose data amount is adjusted according to the display destination, it is possible to improve the visibility at the time of incoming call.

  Preferably, the communication terminal further includes voice output means for outputting voice, means for determining whether voice data is attached to the communication information, and when voice data is attached. In response to receiving the communication information, voice data acquisition means for acquiring voice data from the communication information, voice data storage means for storing the voice data in association with the information of the user of the other communication terminal, Output control means for causing the sound output means to output sound based on sound data stored in association with users of other communication terminals.

  According to the communication terminal described above, when voice data is attached to communication information received from another communication terminal, the voice data acquisition unit acquires voice data from the communication information. The voice data storage means stores the voice data in association with the information of the sender of the communication information. In this way, when the communication terminal detects an incoming call from the communication terminal in which the voice data is stored, the voice output means can output a voice corresponding to the voice data. Therefore, since the communication terminal can output the voice unique to the caller in addition to the display of the moving image at the time of notification of the incoming call, the user can easily recognize the caller.

  Preferably, the output control means obtains information on the user of the other communication terminal from the received communication information, and stores the voice data stored in association with the information on the user of the other communication terminal from the voice data storage means. Further, the audio output unit outputs audio corresponding to the read audio data.

  According to the communication terminal described above, when communication information is received from another communication terminal, the sender information is acquired from the communication information. The voice data stored in association with the sender information is read out. The sound output means displays a sound corresponding to the sound data. In this way, the communication terminal can output the voice unique to the caller in response to the incoming call, so that the user can easily confirm the caller.

  Preferably, the communication terminal further includes an output level storage means for storing the output level of the sound by the sound output means, and a sound output level based on the sound data acquired by the sound data acquisition means. An output level detection unit; and an adjustment unit for adjusting the output level of the audio corresponding to the acquired audio data based on the output level of the detected audio and the output level of the audio by the audio output unit. .

  According to the communication terminal, even if the output level of the acquired audio data is not appropriate for the audio output unit, the output level is adjusted by the adjustment unit. This adjustment includes, for example, amplification or reduction of the output level. If it does in this way, since a voice output means can output a voice according to voice data after adjustment, a user becomes easy to hear the voice. Therefore, the sender of communication information can be easily recognized.

  Preferably, the adjusting unit adjusts the output level of the sound before the sound data is stored.

  According to the communication terminal described above, since the voice data whose voice output level is adjusted is stored in advance, it is not necessary to adjust the voice data when receiving an incoming call. Therefore, the voice output means can promptly output a sound with an appropriate volume in response to an incoming call. As a result, the user can easily recognize the caller based on the voice.

  Preferably, the adjusting unit adjusts the output level of the sound after the sound data is read.

  According to the communication terminal described above, the audio data output level is appropriately adjusted by storing the initially acquired audio data. In this way, consumption of the memory area of the audio data storage means can be suppressed. In addition, since it is not necessary to store a plurality of audio data for a specific communication partner, it is possible to prevent data management from becoming complicated.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the program causes a communication terminal having a computer function to implement a communication method. This communication method includes a reception step of receiving communication information from another communication terminal, a determination step of determining whether or not moving image data is attached to the communication information, and communication when the moving image data is attached. An acquisition step of acquiring video data from the information, a storage step of storing the video data in association with the information of the user of the other communication terminal, in response to the arrival of the communication information from the other communication terminal, A preparation step for reading out the moving image data stored in association with the user information from the storage device based on the information of the user of the communication terminal, and a display for displaying the moving image on the display device based on the read out moving image data Control steps.

  When the above program is executed by a communication terminal having a computer function, when the communication terminal receives communication information, it is determined whether moving image data is attached to the communication information. If the moving image data is attached, the moving image data is acquired from the communication information in the acquisition step. In the storing step, the moving image data is stored in a storage device (for example, a flash memory, a hard disk device, etc.) in association with the information of the user of the communication terminal. When there is an incoming call from the communication terminal in which the moving image data is stored, the moving image data stored in association with the user information is read from the storage device in the preparation step. In the display control step, a moving image is displayed on a display device (for example, a liquid crystal monitor) based on the moving image data stored in association with the information of the user of the communication terminal. In this way, when a call is received from another communication terminal, a moving image related to the caller is displayed on the display device, so that the user of the communication terminal can easily recognize the caller. Also, entertainment can be improved according to the content of the moving image stored in advance. Thereby, the program which can improve the visibility of a sender | caller and can make the communication terminal implement | achieve the communication method which improves entertainment property can be provided.

  According to the communication terminal according to the present invention, when communication information is received from another communication terminal, a video corresponding to the communication information sender is displayed or voice is output, so that the sender is easily recognized. be able to. Moreover, the entertainment property with respect to the user of a communication terminal can be improved.

  According to the program according to the present invention, when communication information is received from another communication terminal, a function for displaying a moving image corresponding to a sender of the communication information or outputting a sound is provided to a communication terminal having a computer function. Can be realized. Therefore, the user of the communication terminal having such a function can easily recognize the sender of the communication information.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

<First Embodiment>
A mobile phone 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 100 includes an incoming call detection unit 112, a moving image data detection unit 114, a registration determination unit 116, a moving image data registration unit 118, a caller information acquisition unit 120, and a moving image data search. Unit 124, data reading unit 126, moving image data reproduction unit 128, audio data reproduction unit 130, data communication unit 140, input unit 150, image display unit 170, audio output unit 180, and data storage unit. 160.

  The data communication unit 140 communicates with other communication terminals connected to a communication line (not shown). A signal output from the data communication unit 140 is input to the incoming call detection unit 112. The incoming call detection unit 112 detects whether there is an incoming call from a predetermined user based on the input signal.

  A signal output from the incoming call detection unit 112 is input to the moving image data detection unit 114. The moving image data detection unit 114 detects a file having moving image data from the input signal.

  A signal output from the moving image data detection unit 114 is input to the registration determination unit 116. Similarly, the signal output from the input unit 150 is input to the registration determination unit 116. The registration determination unit 116 determines whether to register the moving image data detected from the received signal based on each input signal.

  A signal output from the registration determination unit 116 is input to the moving image data registration unit 118. The moving image data registration unit 118 writes the moving image data attached to the received signal in the data storage unit 160 based on the input signal.

  The signal output from the incoming call detection unit 112 is input to the caller information acquisition unit 120. The caller information acquisition unit 120 specifies the caller or e-mail sender based on the input signal.

  A signal output from the sender information acquisition unit 120 is input to the moving image data search unit 124. The moving image data search unit 124 determines whether there is moving image data corresponding to the caller acquired in the data storage unit 160 based on the input signal.

  The data reading unit 126 reads moving image data or audio data from the data storage unit 160.

  The read moving image data is input to the moving image data reproducing unit 128. The moving image data reproducing unit 128 converts the data into a displayable format and outputs the converted data to the image display unit 170. As a result, the image display unit 170 reproduces the moving image based on the stored data.

  The audio data read by the data reading unit 126 is input to the audio data reproducing unit 130. The audio data reproducing unit 130 reproduces the data based on a predetermined reproduction processing method.

  Data output from the audio data reproduction unit 130 is input to the audio output unit 180. As a result, the audio output unit 180 can output a predetermined audio.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an aspect of a specific configuration of mobile phone 100.

  The mobile phone 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 210, a main monitor 220, a sub monitor 230, a plurality of operation keys 240, a number button 250, a flash memory 260, a memory card drive, and the like. 270, battery 280, clock 282, communication IF (Interface) 284, antenna 286, and speaker 288. A memory card 272 is attached to the memory card drive 270. The specific configuration of the mobile phone 100 is not limited to the aspect shown in FIG. For example, instead of a configuration including two monitors, a configuration including one monitor may be used.

  In mobile phone 100 having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, CPU 210 receives incoming call detection unit 112, moving image data detection unit 114, registration determination unit 116, moving image data registration unit 118, caller information acquisition unit 120, and moving image data. It functions as a search unit 124, a data reading unit 126, a moving image data reproduction unit 128, and an audio data reproduction unit 130.

  For example, the CPU 210 reads data stored in the flash memory 260 and causes the liquid crystal monitor 220 to display a moving image or other images, or causes the speaker 288 to output sound.

  CPU 210 executes a program stored in advance in flash memory 260 to perform a predetermined process. This process includes a process for determining whether or not a file containing moving image data or audio data is attached to the received e-mail, a process for storing the attached file in association with the information of the sender of the e-mail, and the like. .

  A program for executing such processing may be stored in advance in the flash memory 260 or other storage device, or may be stored and distributed in a memory card 272 or other recording medium, and may be distributed by a card driving device (not shown). It may be read from the recording medium and temporarily stored in a flash memory 260 or other storage device that stores the program. Alternatively, the program may be acquired from data received via the communication IF 284 and stored in a storage device. The program is read from the storage device to a RAM (Random Access Memory) or other main storage unit and executed by the CPU 210. The configuration of a communication terminal having such a configuration is a common computer configuration. Therefore, it can be said that the most essential part of the present invention is a program recorded in the flash memory 260 or other storage device, or the memory card 272 or other recording medium.

  The operation itself of a computer having such a configuration is well known. Therefore, detailed description of the operation will not be repeated here.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the data memorize | stored in the data storage part 160 of the mobile telephone 100 which concerns on this Embodiment are demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a data storage structure in the data storage unit 160.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the registered communication partner data is stored in the data areas D312 and D314 and other areas in association with the memory number for identifying each communication partner, for example. For example, the user “AAA” is stored in the data area D312 in association with the memory number “001”.

  The telephone number of each communication partner is stored in areas such as the data areas D322 and D324 according to the memory number associated with the communication partner. For example, the telephone number “0901234XXXX” of the communication partner (ie, user “AAA”) having the memory number “001” is stored in the data area D322.

  The moving image data stored in association with each communication partner is stored in an area such as the data area D332, D334 according to the memory number associated with the communication partner. For example, the moving image data related to the communication partner of the memory number “001” (that is, the user “AAA”) is stored in the data area D332.

  Note that the manner in which data is stored in the data storage unit 160 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and a manner in which telephone numbers, video data, and other unique data are stored in association with each communication partner. If it is.

  With reference to FIG. 4, a control structure of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of moving image data registration processing executed by CPU 210 of mobile phone 100. This process is executed when, for example, data of a specific user is not registered in the mobile phone 100.

  In step S402, the incoming call detection unit 112 of the CPU 210 detects incoming mail.

  In step S404, CPU 210 determines whether a file is attached to the mail. If the file is attached to the mail (YES in step S404), the process proceeds to step S406. If not (NO in step S404), the process ends.

  In step S406, CPU 210 obtains the format of the attached file. This format is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format, but is not limited thereto.

  In step S408, the moving image data detection unit 114 of the CPU 210 confirms whether or not the attached file is a moving image data file. This confirmation is performed, for example, based on whether or not the format of the attached file is included in a preset format of moving image data. If the attached file is a moving image data file (YES in step S408), the process proceeds to step S410. If not (NO in step S408), the process ends.

  In step S410, registration determination unit 116 of CPU 210 determines whether or not to save the moving image data in association with the sender information. For example, when a message prompting the storage is displayed on the main monitor 220 (FIG. 2) of the mobile phone 100, a predetermined instruction is input in response to the message (for example, pressing the specific operation key 240). This is done by determining whether or not it has been done. If the moving image data is stored in association with the sender information (YES in step S410), the process proceeds to step S412. If not (NO in step S410), the process ends.

  In step S412, CPU 210 retrieves the sender's data from the data stored in data storage unit 160.

  In step S414, CPU 210 determines whether or not the sender information has been registered in the telephone directory. If the sender information is already registered in the telephone directory (YES in step S414), the process proceeds to step S420. If not (NO in step S414), the process proceeds to step S416.

  In step S416, CPU 210 acquires sender registration information. This registration information includes, for example, the name of the sender, the telephone number of the sender, the mail address of the sender, and the like. This acquisition is performed when the user operates the mobile phone 100 by pressing a predetermined button.

  In step S418, CPU 210 saves the acquired sender information in the telephone directory of data storage unit 160.

  In step S420, moving image data registration unit 118 of CPU 210 stores moving image data in association with the sender's information.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the control structure of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image display process executed by CPU 210 of mobile phone 100 when an incoming call is received from another mobile phone or the like.

  In step S502, the incoming call detection unit 112 of the CPU 210 detects an incoming call.

  In step S504, caller information acquisition unit 120 of CPU 210 identifies the caller based on the received information.

  In step S <b> 506, CPU 210 retrieves caller data from telephone directory data in data storage unit 160.

  In step S508, CPU 210 determines whether or not the caller information is registered in the phone book data. If the caller information is registered in the phone book data (YES in step S508), the process proceeds to step S510. If not (NO in step S508), the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S510, the moving image data search unit 124 of the CPU 210 searches the data stored in the data storage unit 160 to determine whether there is moving image data associated with the caller. This determination is made by confirming whether a file having a specific moving image data format associated with the sender exists. If there is moving image data associated with the caller (YES in step S510), the process proceeds to step S512. If not (NO in step S510), the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S512, data reading unit 126 of CPU 210 reads moving image data associated with the caller from data storage unit 160.

  In step S514, the moving image data reproduction unit 128 of the CPU 210 converts the read moving image data into a predetermined signal and outputs the signal to the image display unit 170. As a result, the image display unit 170 of the mobile phone 100 displays a moving image corresponding to the data.

  In step S 516, the audio data reproduction unit 130 of the CPU 210 converts the audio data read from the data storage unit 160 into a predetermined signal and outputs it to the audio output unit 180. As a result, the voice output unit 180 of the mobile phone 100 outputs a voice corresponding to the voice data as a ringing tone.

  An operation of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. This operation includes an operation for registering moving image data and an operation for displaying a moving image based on the moving image data.

[Operation when registering movie data]
When a file is attached to the mail received by mobile phone 100 (YES in step S404), if the file is a file of moving image data (YES in step S408), whether to save the moving image data Is displayed on the image display unit 170.

  When the user of the mobile phone 100 presses a specific button on the input unit 150 and inputs an instruction to save the video data file, the mobile phone 100 determines to save the video data in association with the sender information. (YES in step S410), the sender's data is searched (step S412).

  If the sender of the mail has already been registered (YES in step S414), the video data attached to the mail is stored in data storage unit 160 in association with the sender's information. (Step S420).

[Operation when displaying a movie]
When the mobile phone 100 detects an incoming call (step S502), it is checked whether or not the caller is registered in the phone book (step S508).

  If the caller is already registered in the phone book (YES in step S508), and there is moving image data stored in association with the caller (YES in step S510), the moving image data is The data is read from the data storage unit 160 (step S512).

  As a result, the cellular phone 100 displays the moving image data in response to the incoming call (step S514) and outputs a predetermined ringing tone (step S516).

  As described above, mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment receives an incoming call from a specific communication partner, stores video data in association with the communication partner, and then receives an incoming call from that communication partner. In such a case, a moving image can be displayed based on the moving image data. In this way, when the incoming call is received, the caller's information and the moving image corresponding to the caller are displayed on the monitor, so that the visibility by the user can be improved and the entertainment property can be improved. it can.

<Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The mobile phone according to the second embodiment has a function of storing audio data in association with the video data attached to the received data in addition to storing the video data in association with the sender of the data. This is different from the first embodiment described above.

  With reference to FIG. 6, a configuration of mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those of the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment described above, and detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, mobile phone 600 includes an audio data detection unit 610 and an audio data registration unit 620 in addition to the configuration of mobile phone 100 (FIG. 1) according to the first embodiment.

  A signal output from the incoming call detection unit 112 is input to the voice data detection unit 610. Based on the input signal, the audio data detection unit 610 determines whether or not the audio data is registered in association with the sender of the data.

  A signal output from the registration determination unit 116 is input to the audio data registration unit 620. The voice data registration unit 620 stores the voice data in association with the sender based on the input signal.

  The specific hardware configuration of mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description will not be repeated. In the following description, it is assumed that the components included in the mobile phone 100 are also included in the mobile phone 600.

  With reference to FIG. 7, data stored in mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a data structure stored in the data storage unit 160 of the mobile phone 600. The sender, the telephone number of the sender, and the moving image data stored in association with the sender are stored in the same manner as the data stored in the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment. . Therefore, description thereof will not be repeated here.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the voice data stored in association with the sender is stored in areas such as data areas D342 and D344 according to the memory number associated with the communication partner. For example, voice data of a communication partner having a memory number “003” (that is, user “CCC”) is stored in the data area D344.

  The manner in which the audio data is stored is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 8, a control structure of mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image data and audio data registration processing executed by mobile phone 600. Note that the same step number is assigned to the same process as the process according to the first embodiment described above, and description thereof will not be repeated here.

  In step S830, voice data registration unit 620 of CPU 210 stores the voice data in data storage unit 160 in association with the sender's information.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the control structure of mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image display process at the time of incoming call executed by mobile phone 600.

  Note that the same step numbers are assigned to the same processes as those in the first embodiment described above (FIG. 5), and description thereof will not be repeated here.

  In step S508, CPU 210 determines whether or not the caller is registered in the phone book data. If the caller is registered in the phone book data (YES in step S508), the process proceeds to step S910. If not (NO in step S508), the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S910, CPU 210 determines whether there is moving image data and audio data associated with the caller. If moving image data and audio data exist (YES in step S910), the process proceeds to step S512. If not (NO in step S910), the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S 920, data reading unit 126 of CPU 210 reads voice data associated with the caller from data storage unit 160.

  An operation of mobile phone 600 according to the present embodiment based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. The description of the same operation as that in the first embodiment will not be repeated.

[Movie data and audio data registration operation]
When mobile phone 600 detects an incoming mail (step S402) and the sender of the mail has been registered (YES in step S414), the voice data attached to the mail is sent to the sender. The information is stored in association with the information (step S830).

[Action when incoming]
When mobile phone 600 detects an incoming call (step S502), the caller is specified (step S504), and the caller is searched from the phone book data in data storage unit 160 (step S506). If the caller has been registered in the phone book (YES in step S508), and the moving image data and audio data associated with the caller have already been stored (YES in step S910), the moving image Data and audio data are read out (steps S512 and S920). As a result, the image display unit 170 displays a moving image corresponding to the moving image data (step S514), and the voice output unit 180 outputs a voice corresponding to the voice data as a ringing tone (step S516).

  As described above, according to cellular phone 600 according to the present embodiment, video data and audio data unique to each communication partner are stored in association with the information of the communication partner. After that, when the mobile phone 600 detects an incoming call from a caller storing such data, the mobile phone 600 displays a predetermined moving image together with the display of the caller information and calls a voice. Output as sound. In this way, the user of mobile phone 600 can easily recognize an incoming call from a specific caller.

<Third Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of mobile phone 1000 according to the present embodiment. In addition to the configuration of mobile phone 600 (FIG. 6) according to the second embodiment described above, mobile phone 1000 according to the present embodiment has a volume adjustment unit 1010 for adjusting the volume when audio data is registered. In addition. The description of the same configuration as that of each of the above-described embodiments will not be repeated here.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the signal output from the registration determination unit 116 is input to the volume adjustment unit 1010 together with the moving image data registration unit 118. The volume adjustment unit 1010 adjusts the input audio signal to a predetermined volume level based on a predetermined reference.

  A signal output from the volume adjustment unit 1010 is input to the audio data registration unit 620. The sound data registration unit 620 stores the sound signal whose volume level is adjusted in the data storage unit 160.

  With reference to FIG. 11, a control structure of mobile phone 1000 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image data and audio data registration processing executed by CPU 210 of mobile phone 1000. Note that the same step numbers are assigned to the same processes as those in the second embodiment described above, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  In step S1120, CPU 210 detects the level of the acquired audio data. The detection mode is not particularly limited.

  In step S1130, volume adjustment unit 1010 of CPU 210 adjusts the volume level of the audio data. This adjustment is performed, for example, by changing the output signal to a preset standard level. This change includes, for example, amplification or reduction of volume.

  An operation of mobile phone 1000 according to the present embodiment based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. The description of the same operation as that in each of the above-described embodiments will not be repeated here.

  When the user of the mobile phone 1000 instructs to save the moving image data based on the received information (step S410), the output level of the audio data attached to the received mail is detected (step S1120). The output level of the audio data is adjusted to a predetermined reference (step S1130). For example, when the output level of the audio data is higher than a predetermined value, the output level of the audio data is reduced so as to become the predetermined value. When the output level is adjusted, the audio data is stored in the data storage unit 160 in association with the sender information.

  As described above, when mobile phone 1000 according to the present embodiment stores audio data in association with the information of the sender of the mail, it adjusts the output level of the audio corresponding to the audio data, and after adjustment The voice data is stored. Thus, when mobile phone 1000 outputs the voice data, the ringing tone is output at a volume level corresponding to the output characteristics of voice output unit 180 of mobile phone 1000. If it does in this way, entertainment property can be improved, without giving a discomfort to the user, making it easy for a user to recognize a sender.

<Modification of Third Embodiment>
Hereinafter, modifications of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. A cellular phone 1200 according to this modification is different from the cellular phone 1000 according to the third embodiment described above in that it has a function of adjusting the audio level when reproducing audio data.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the structure of the mobile telephone 1200 which concerns on this modification is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of mobile phone 1200.

  This mobile phone 1200 includes an audio level detection unit 1210 and an audio level adjustment unit 1220 in addition to the configuration of the mobile phone 1000 (FIG. 10) according to the third embodiment described above. Since other configurations are the same as those of mobile phone 1000 according to the third embodiment, description thereof will not be repeated here.

  Data output from the data reading unit 126 is input to the moving image data reproduction unit 128 and also input to the audio level detection unit 1210. The sound level detection unit 1210 detects the level of the sound data based on the input signal.

  A signal output from the sound level detection unit 1210 is input to the sound level adjustment unit 1220. The audio level adjustment unit 1220 adjusts the level of the output audio data based on the input signal and the audio level reference value stored in advance in the data storage unit 160.

  With reference to FIG. 13, a control structure of mobile phone 1200 according to the present modification will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image display process at the time of incoming call executed by mobile phone 1200. The same steps as those in the second embodiment described above (FIG. 9) are denoted by the same step numbers, and description thereof will not be repeated here.

  In step S1310, the audio level detection unit 1210 of the CPU 210 detects the audio output level corresponding to the audio data of the audio data read from the data storage unit 160.

  In step S1320, audio level adjustment unit 1220 of CPU 210 adjusts the output level of audio data based on a preset reference value read from data storage unit 160.

  An operation of mobile phone 1200 according to the present modification based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. The description of the same operation as that in each of the above-described embodiments will not be repeated here.

  When mobile phone 1200 detects an incoming call from another mobile phone (step S502), if video data and audio data associated with the caller are already stored (YES in step S910), the video data And audio data are read out (steps S512 and S914).

  The output level of the audio data is detected (step S1310), and if the level is larger than, for example, a predetermined reference value, the output of the audio data is weakened to become the reference value (step S1320). As a result, the voice output unit 180 of the mobile phone 1200 outputs the voice as a ringing tone at a volume level that does not cause sound breakup.

  As described above, when the mobile phone 1200 according to the present modification detects an incoming call from another communication terminal, the mobile phone 1200 adjusts the voice level and emits a ringing tone when notifying the incoming call. In this way, the amount of audio data to be stored in advance in the data storage unit 160 can be reduced. Therefore, since the memory area of the data storage unit 160 can be used for storing other data or programs, the convenience for the user can be improved.

<Fourth embodiment>
Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The cellular phone 1400 according to the present embodiment is different from the cellular phones according to the above-described embodiments in that the cellular phone 1400 includes two display units.

  With reference to FIG. 14, a configuration of mobile phone 1400 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of mobile phone 1400. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as the configurations of the mobile phones according to the above-described embodiments, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, the mobile phone 1400 includes a housing connection unit 1410, a display destination detection unit 1420, an output destination switching unit 1430, and a moving image data generation unit 1440. And a first image display unit 172 and a second image display unit 174.

  The first image display unit 172 is, for example, a main monitor. The second image display unit 174 is a sub monitor having a size smaller than that of the main monitor, for example. The first image display unit 172 and the second image display unit 174 are arranged on different planes.

  For example, when the mobile phone 1400 includes a first housing and a second housing, and each housing is connected by a rotation shaft, that is, when the mobile phone 1400 can be opened and closed, The image display unit is arranged outside the mobile phone 1400 when the mobile phone 1400 is closed. Thereby, at the time of an incoming call, the user of the mobile phone 1400 can check the contents of the incoming call without opening the folded mobile phone 1400.

  A signal output from the registration determination unit 116 is input to the moving image data generation unit 1440. The moving image data generation unit 1440 generates moving image data having a sufficient size to be displayed on the first image display unit 172 or the second image display unit 174 from the detected moving image data.

  A signal output from the moving image data generation unit 1440 is input to the moving image data registration unit 118. The moving image data registration unit 118 writes the generated moving image data in the data storage unit 160 in association with the first image display unit 172 or the second image display unit 174 associated with the data.

  The case connection unit 1410 detects a state formed by the first case and the second case that form the mobile phone 1400. The case connection part 1410 includes a hinge part that rotatably configures the first case and the second case, for example.

  The state detected by the housing connection unit 1410 includes, for example, a state where the mobile phone 1400 is closed and a state where it is opened. Here, the closed state means a state in which the angle between the first housing and the second housing is less than a predetermined value, and the first housing and the second housing. And is not limited to a completely closed state. For example, the angle may be such that the display content on the image display unit located inside when the cellular phone 1400 is folded cannot be sufficiently recognized.

  A signal output from the housing connection unit 1410 is input to the display destination detection unit 1420 and the data reading unit 126. The display destination detection unit 1420 determines which of the first image display unit 172 and the second image display unit 174 to output the moving image data based on the input signal.

  A signal output from the display destination detection unit 1420 is input to the moving image data reproduction unit 128 and the output destination switching unit 1430. The output destination switching unit 1430 switches the output destination of the moving image data based on the input signal and the signal output from the moving image data reproducing unit 128. Thereby, the moving image is selectively displayed on any one of the image display units.

  With reference to FIG. 15, data stored in mobile phone 1400 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of moving image data stored in the data storage unit 160.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the image data associated with each communication partner is generated according to the size of the first image display unit 172 or the second image display unit 174, and stored in a predetermined data area. . For example, image data corresponding to a large screen of the communication partner “AAA” is stored in the data area D352. Similarly, the image data corresponding to the communication partner “BBB” is stored in the data area D354.

  On the other hand, image data to be displayed on a small screen corresponding to the communication partner is stored in data areas D362 and D364, respectively.

  Note that the manner of storing the image data is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 16, a control structure of mobile phone 1400 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure of moving image data registration processing executed by CPU 210 of mobile phone 1400. The same processes as those in the above-described embodiments are given the same step numbers, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  In step S414, CPU 210 determines whether or not the sender information has been registered in the telephone directory. If the sender information is already registered in the telephone directory (YES in step S414), the process proceeds to step S1610. If not (NO in step S414), the process proceeds to step S416.

  In step S1610, moving image data generation unit 1440 of CPU 210 generates first moving image data according to the size of the display area of first image display unit 172.

  In step S1620, moving image data generation unit 1440 of CPU 210 generates second moving image data according to the size of the display area of second image display unit 174.

  In step S1630, moving image data registration unit 118 of CPU 210 stores the first moving image data in data storage unit 160 in association with the sender's information.

  In step S1640, moving image data registration unit 118 of CPU 210 stores the second moving image data in data storage unit 160 in association with the sender's information.

  Referring to FIG. 17, the control structure of mobile phone 1400 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image display process at the time of incoming call executed by CPU 210 of mobile phone 1400. Note that the same step numbers are assigned to the same processes as those in the first embodiment described above, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  In step S1710, casing connection unit 1410 of CPU 210 detects the open / closed state of mobile phone 1400.

  In step S1720, data reading unit 126 of CPU 210 reads moving image data corresponding to the open / close state from data storage unit 160.

  In step S1730, moving image data reproduction unit 128 of CPU 210 outputs the read moving image data to one of the display units in accordance with the signal path formed by output destination switching unit 1430.

  An operation of mobile phone 1400 according to the present embodiment based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. The description of the same operation as that in each of the above-described embodiments will not be repeated here.

[Movie data registration operation]
When the attached file of the email received by mobile phone 1400 is a video data file (YES in step S408), if the sender information is already registered in the phone book (YES in step S414), First moving image data corresponding to the size of the first image display unit is generated (step S1610). Similarly, second moving image data is generated (step S1620).

  The generated data is associated with the sender information and stored in the data storage unit 160 (steps S1630 and S1640).

[Movie display on incoming call]
Thereafter, when mobile phone 1400 detects an incoming call from the caller (step S502), the caller's information and video data are already stored (YES in step S508, YES in step S510). Data is read from the data storage unit 160 (step S1720). At this time, the moving image data is read according to one of the open / closed states of the mobile phone 1400, and the display according to one of the display units is performed (step S1730).

  As described above, the mobile phone 1400 according to the present embodiment generates moving image data corresponding to each image display unit according to the size of the display area of each of the plurality of image display units when storing the moving image data, Store in association with the sender's information. In this way, when there is an incoming call from the sender thereafter, the mobile phone 1400 reads out the moving image data generated from the data storage unit 160 and transmits the moving image to any of the image display units. Can be promptly displayed together with the information of the person. As a result, the mobile phone 1400 can provide visibility to the user, improve entertainment properties, and can promptly notify an incoming call. .

<Modification of Fourth Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modification according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. A mobile phone 1800 according to this modification is different from the mobile phone 1400 according to the fourth embodiment described above in that it has a function of adjusting the moving image size when outputting moving image data.

  Referring to FIG. 18, mobile phone 1800 according to the present embodiment further includes a moving image size adjustment unit 1810. A signal output from the display destination detection unit 1420 is input to the moving image size adjustment unit 1810 in addition to the output destination switching unit 1430.

  The signal output from the data reading unit 126 is input to the moving image size adjusting unit 1810 in addition to the audio data reproducing unit 130. The signal input to the audio data reproducing unit 130 is a signal corresponding to the audio data, whereas the signal input to the moving image size adjusting unit 1810 is a signal corresponding to the moving image data.

  A signal output from the moving image size adjustment unit 1810 is input to the output destination switching unit 1430. This signal is a signal corresponding to the moving image data after a predetermined adjustment process is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 19, a control structure of mobile phone 1800 according to the present modification will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the moving image display process at the time of incoming call executed by mobile phone 1800. Note that the same steps as those in the above-described embodiment are given the same step numbers, and description thereof will not be repeated here.

  In step S512, data reading unit 126 of CPU 210 reads data associated with the caller from data storage unit 160. Of this data, moving image data is input to the moving image size adjustment unit 1810.

  In step S1910, moving image size adjustment unit 1810 of CPU 210 adjusts the size of moving image data in accordance with the size of any display unit.

  An operation of mobile phone 1800 according to the present modification based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described.

  When the mobile phone 1800 detects an incoming call, the moving image data is read from the data storage unit 160 (step S512). The cellular phone 1800 adjusts the amount of data of the read moving image data in accordance with the size of either the display area of the first image display unit 172 or the display area of the second image display unit 174.

  As described above, the mobile phone 1800 according to the present modification can display an image corresponding to the caller while reducing the capacity of data stored in the data storage unit 160 with respect to storage of moving image data. .

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a block diagram showing the functional structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram showing an aspect of a specific configuration of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the data memorize | stored in the mobile telephone which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram showing the functional structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the data memorize | stored in the mobile telephone which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram showing the functional structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram showing the functional structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on the modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram showing the functional structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the data memorize | stored in the mobile telephone which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a block diagram showing the functional structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on the modification of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process which the mobile telephone which concerns on the modification of the 4th Embodiment of this invention performs.

Explanation of symbols

  100, 600, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1800 mobile phone, 112 incoming call detection unit, 114 video data detection unit, 116 registration determination unit, 118 video data registration unit, 120 sender information acquisition unit, 124 video data search unit, 126 Data reading unit, 128 moving image data reproduction unit, 130 audio data reproduction unit, 140 data communication unit, 150 input unit, 160 data storage unit, 170 image display unit, 180 audio output unit, 210 CPU, 220 main monitor, 230 sub-monitor, 240 operation keys, 250 numeric buttons, 260 flash memory, 270 memory card drive, 272 memory card, 280 battery, 282 clock, 284 communication IF, 286 antenna, 288 speaker, 610 audio data detection unit, 620 audio Data registration unit, 1010 volume adjustment unit, 1210 audio level detection unit, 1220 audio level adjustment unit, 1410 housing connection unit, 1420 display destination detection unit, 1430 output destination switching unit, 1440 video data generation unit, 1810 video size adjustment Department.

Claims (15)

Receiving means for receiving communication information from other communication terminals;
Display means for displaying an image;
Determining means for determining whether or not moving image data is attached to the communication information;
If the moving image data is attached, an acquisition means for acquiring the moving image data from the communication information;
Moving image data storage means for storing the moving image data in association with information of a user of the other communication terminal;
In response to an incoming call from the other communication terminal, display control means for causing the display means to display a moving image based on the moving image data stored in association with the information of the user of the other communication terminal. Including communication terminals.   The display control means acquires user information of the other communication terminal from the received communication information, and is stored in association with the user information of the other communication terminal from the moving image data storage means. The communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the moving image data is read out, and the moving image corresponding to the read moving image data is displayed on the display unit.   The communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising an adjusting unit for adjusting a data amount of the moving image data based on a size of a display area of the display unit.   The communication terminal according to claim 3, wherein the adjustment unit compresses the moving image data.   The communication terminal according to claim 3, wherein when the moving image data is stored, the adjusting unit adjusts the data amount of the moving image data based on a size of a display area of the display unit.   The said adjustment means adjusts the data amount of the said moving image data based on the magnitude | size of the display area of the said display means, when the said display control means displays the said moving image on the said display means. Communication terminal. The display means includes first display means and second display means,
The said adjustment means adjusts the data amount of the said moving image data based on the magnitude | size in any one of the display area of the said 1st display means, and the display area of the said 2nd display means. Communication terminal. The communication terminal further includes a first housing and a second housing configured to be foldable with the first housing,
The display means includes first display means and second display means,
The first display means is disposed on a surface of the first casing, which is located inside with the communication terminal being closed,
The second display means is disposed on a surface of the first casing, which is located outside in a state where the communication terminal is closed,
The communication terminal further includes a determining means for determining on which display means the first display means or the second display means to display the image based on the open / closed state of the communication terminal. Including
The adjustment means includes a data amount adjustment means for adjusting the data amount of the moving image data so as to correspond to the display area of the display means for which display of the image is determined,
The communication terminal according to claim 3, wherein the display control unit causes the display unit that has determined display of the image to display the moving image.   The determining means detects an open / closed state of the communication terminal, determines that the second display means is a display destination of the image when it is detected that the communication terminal is closed, and The communication terminal according to claim 8, wherein, when it is detected that the communication terminal is open, the first display unit is determined as a display destination of the image. The communication terminal further includes
Audio output means for outputting audio;
Means for determining whether audio data is attached to the communication information;
If the audio data is attached, audio data acquisition means for acquiring the audio data from the communication information;
Voice data storage means for storing the voice data in association with information of a user of the other communication terminal;
Output control means for causing the sound output means to output sound based on sound data stored in association with a user of the other communication terminal in response to reception of the communication information. Item 10. The communication terminal according to any one of Items 1 to 9.   The output control means acquires information on the user of the other communication terminal from the received communication information, and stores the voice stored in association with the information on the user of the other communication terminal from the voice data storage means. 11. The communication terminal according to claim 10, wherein data is read, and voice corresponding to the read voice data is output to the voice output unit. The communication terminal further includes
Output level storage means for storing the output level of the sound by the sound output means;
An output level detecting means for detecting an output level of sound based on the sound data acquired by the sound data acquiring means;
Adjusting means for adjusting the output level of the sound corresponding to the acquired sound data based on the detected output level of the sound and the output level of the sound by the sound output means. Item 11. The communication terminal according to any one of Items 1 to 10.   The communication terminal according to claim 12, wherein the adjustment unit adjusts an output level of the sound before the sound data is stored.   The communication terminal according to claim 12, wherein the adjustment unit adjusts an output level of the audio after the audio data is read. A program for causing a communication terminal having a computer function to implement a communication method, wherein the program is
A receiving step of receiving communication information from another communication terminal;
A determination step of determining whether moving image data is attached to the communication information;
When the moving image data is attached, an acquisition step of acquiring the moving image data from the communication information;
Storing the moving image data in association with information of a user of the other communication terminal;
In response to the incoming communication information from the other communication terminal, the moving image data stored in association with the user information is read from the storage device based on the user information of the other communication terminal. Preparation steps,
A program for executing a display control step of displaying a moving image on a display device based on the read moving image data.

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