JP2005277466A - Communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication device capable of enhancing convenience of a user by making a switch to a predetermined operation mode through simple operation. <P>SOLUTION: When time information indicative of the switching time from manner mode to basic mode is inputted from a key input section 14 and then a second operation key 43 is depressed for a long period under such a state as a voice output section 17 is controlled to conform to the basic mode at a control section 21, inputted time information is stored in a data memory 25 and switching is made to manner mode where the voice output section 17 is controlled by the control section 21. Under the manner mode, the time indicated by the time information stored in the data memory 25 is compared with the time clocked at a clock section 18. If the time indicated by the time information matches the clocked time, manner mode is released and switching is made to basic mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication device that is preferably used when performing a switching operation of a plurality of operation modes, such as a mobile phone.

  Communication devices such as mobile phones are convenient because they can be easily carried anywhere, but receive incoming signals regardless of the user's convenience. May give. In consideration of such annoyance to the surroundings, a conventional mobile phone has a function of notifying an incoming call by vibration and lighting of a display unit instead of outputting a ring tone from a speaker, a so-called manner mode function. It has been.

  The cellular phone of the first conventional technology having the manner mode function has a clock function, and when the time for not ringing the ring tone is not set or when the time for not ringing the ring tone is set and set When an incoming call is received outside of the time, the incoming LED (Light Emitting Diode) is turned on and the ringtone is sounded, and the time when the ringtone is not sounded is set by key input. When an incoming call is received, the incoming LED is turned on to prevent the ringing tone from sounding (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The mobile phone of the second prior art causes the release timer to count the time until the predetermined mode is set when the predetermined mode is set, and when the release timer times the time until the setting is released, the predetermined mode You can cancel the setting and output a ringtone, calculate the remaining time until the setting is canceled when an incoming call is received while setting the specified mode, and use the voice to indicate that the calculated remaining time and the specified mode are being set. It is comprised so that a transmission destination may be notified (for example, refer patent document 2).

  The manner mode setting system of the third prior art is configured so that the manner mode setting time and the manner mode release time can be set based on the operation of the operator, and the manner mode setting time is reached during the manner mode release. In this case, the manner mode is set, and when the manner mode release time is reached during the manner mode setting, the manner mode is canceled (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 9-116601 A JP 2000-209310 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-127838

  In the first conventional technique, there is no description as to what operation is used to set time information without a ring tone. In the second conventional technique, there is no description on what operation the manner mode release time for automatically releasing the manner mode is set. In the third conventional technique, there is no description about the manner in which the manner mode setting time and the manner mode release time are set. For example, it may be possible to select a predetermined item on the menu screen and input and set time information such as the manner mode start and release times, but there is a problem that the operation becomes complicated for the user.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a communication apparatus that can be switched to a predetermined operation mode with a simple operation and can improve convenience for a user.

The present invention provides communication means for communicating with other communication devices;
Input means for inputting time information and mode switching information for switching from at least a predetermined first operation mode to a predetermined second operation mode different from the first operation mode;
Storage means for storing time information input by the input means;
A time measuring means for measuring time;
A sounding means capable of sounding when an incoming request from the other party is received by a communication means;
The sound generation means can be controlled so as to conform to the predetermined first operation mode and the predetermined second operation mode,
When the sound generation means is controlled so as to be adapted to the first operation mode, and mode switching information is input following the time information by the input means, the second operation mode is adapted based on the mode switching information. Control the sounding means to control the storage means to store the time information,
In a state in which the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the second operation mode, the time represented by the time information stored in the storage means is compared with the time measured by the time measurement means, and the time information is The communication device includes a control unit that controls the sound generation unit so as to conform to the first operation mode when the time to be displayed matches the time to be measured.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the second operation mode, the control means controls the sounding means so as to suppress the volume of the sound to be sounded when the incoming call request from the other party is received by the communication means. One of the control of the sound generation means to stop is performed.

The present invention also includes display means for displaying information,
Vibration generating means for generating vibration for vibrating the communication device main body,
In the second operation mode, the control means controls the display means to display the incoming call information indicating the incoming call and vibrates so as to generate vibration when the communication means receives an incoming call request from the other party. At least one of controlling the generating means is performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the second operation mode, the control means controls the communication means so as to notify the other party of information indicating that it cannot respond to the incoming call when the communication means receives an incoming call request from the other party. It is characterized by that.

The present invention also provides power supply means for supplying power to the communication device body;
Power supply control means for controlling the power supply means so as to perform any one of supplying power to the communication apparatus body and stopping supply of power to the communication apparatus body,
Power control means
In the state where the power supply means is controlled to supply power to the communication device body, power is supplied to the communication device body following the power supply time information indicating the time when power is supplied to the communication device body by the input means. When mode switching information for switching from the power supply mode to the power supply stop mode for stopping the supply of power to the communication device body is input, the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped based on the mode switching information. Controlling the power supply means and controlling the storage means to store the power supply time information,
In a state where the power supply means is controlled to stop the supply of power to the communication device main body, the time represented by the power supply time information stored in the storage means is compared with the time measured by the time measuring means. The power supply means is controlled to supply power to the communication device main body when the time represented by the power supply time information coincides with the time measured.

The present invention further includes an imaging means for capturing an image,
The control means
When mode switching information for switching to an imaging mode for capturing an image by the imaging unit is input following the imaging time information indicating the time at which the imaging unit captures an image by the input unit, the imaging time information is stored. Control storage means,
The time represented by the imaging time information stored in the storage unit is compared with the time measured by the time measuring unit, and an image is captured when the time represented by the imaging time information matches the time measured. The image pickup means is controlled as described above, and the storage means is controlled so as to store an image picked up by the image pickup means as image information.

The present invention further includes voice input means for inputting voice,
The control means
When the mode switching information for switching to the voice input mode for inputting voice is input by the voice input means following the voice input time information indicating the time when the voice is input by the voice input means, the voice input time Control storage means to store information,
The time represented by the voice input time information stored in the storage means is compared with the time counted by the time measuring means, and when the time represented by the voice input time information matches the time counted, the voice is The voice input means is controlled to input, and the storage means is controlled to store the voice input by the voice input means as voice information.

  According to the present invention, in a state where the sounding means is controlled so as to sound when receiving an incoming request from the other party, for example, by the communication means so as to conform to the predetermined first operation mode, the input means When the mode switching information is input subsequent to the time information by the control means, for example, when the incoming request from the other party is received by the communication means so as to conform to the second operation mode based on the mode switching information. The sound generation means is controlled so as to suppress the volume of the sound to be generated or not to sound, and the storage means is controlled to store the time information.

  The time represented by the time information stored in the storage means and the time counted by the time measuring means in a state where the sound generation means is controlled by the control means so as to conform to the second operation mode, and the time measured by the time measuring means is compared. When it is determined that the time represented by the information matches the time measured, the sounding means is controlled so as to conform to the first operation mode.

  Therefore, in a state where the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the first operation mode, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information following the time information by the input means. When the time represented by the time information input to the input means coincides with the time measured by the time measuring means, the first sound generation means can be switched to a state in which the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the operation mode of It is possible to switch to a state in which the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the operation mode. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  In addition, the user can simply match the time indicated by the time information input to the input means with the time measured by the time measuring means by simply inputting the mode switching information following the time information using the input means. In this case, the state where the sounding means is controlled so as to be adapted to the second operation mode can be switched to the state where the sounding means is controlled so as to be adapted to the first operation mode. There is no need to perform an operation of switching from the second operation mode to the first operation mode at the time to be performed. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the troublesome operation of switching from the second operation mode to the first operation mode at a desired time.

  Further, according to the present invention, in order to conform to the predetermined first operation mode, for example, the input is performed in a state where the sounding means is controlled so as to sound when receiving an incoming request from the other party by the communication means. When the mode switching information is input after the time information by the means, the control means receives an incoming request from the other party, for example, by the communication means so as to conform to the second operation mode based on the mode switching information. The sounding means is controlled so that the volume of the sound that is sometimes generated is suppressed or not generated, and the display means is controlled so as to display incoming call information indicating the incoming call, and the vibration is generated so as to generate vibration. At least one of controlling the generating means is performed, and the storage means is controlled to store the time information.

  A time represented by time information stored in the storage means in a state where the sound generation means and at least one of the display means and the vibration generation means are controlled by the control means so as to conform to the second operation mode; The time measured by the time measuring means is compared, and if it is determined that the time represented by the time information coincides with the time measured, the sound generation means is controlled to conform to the first operation mode. .

  Therefore, in a state where the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the first operation mode, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information following the time information by the input means. The sound generation means and at least one of the display means and the vibration generation means can be switched to be controlled so as to conform to the operation mode, and the time indicated by the time information input to the input means and the time measuring means When the time counted matches, the sound generation means can be switched to a state in which it is controlled so as to be adapted to the first operation mode. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  According to the present invention, in a state where the sounding means is controlled so as to sound when receiving an incoming request from the other party, for example, by the communication means so as to conform to the predetermined first operation mode, the input means When the mode switching information is input subsequent to the time information by the control means, for example, when the incoming request from the other party is received by the communication means so as to conform to the second operation mode based on the mode switching information. The sounding means is controlled so as to suppress the volume of the sound to be generated or not to be sounded, and the communication means is controlled so as to notify the other party of information indicating that the incoming call cannot be answered, and the time information is stored. Thus, the storage means is controlled.

  The time represented by the time information stored in the storage means and the time counted by the time measuring means in a state where the sound generation means is controlled by the control means so as to conform to the second operation mode, and the time measured by the time measuring means is compared. When it is determined that the time represented by the information matches the time measured, the sounding means is controlled so as to conform to the first operation mode.

  Therefore, in a state where the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the first operation mode, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information following the time information by the input means. The sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the operation mode, and the communication means can be controlled so as to notify the other party of the information that the incoming call cannot be answered, and further input to the input means When the time indicated by the time information coincides with the time measured by the time measuring means, it is possible to switch to a state in which the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the first operation mode. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, power supply time information indicating a time at which power is supplied to the communication apparatus main body by the input means in a state where the power supply means is controlled to supply electric power to the communication apparatus main body by the power supply control means. Subsequently, when the mode switching information for switching from the power supply mode for supplying power to the communication device main body to the power supply stop mode for stopping the power supply to the communication device main body is input, the control means Based on the switching information, the power supply means is controlled to stop the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body, and the storage means is controlled to store the power supply time information.

  The time indicated by the power supply time information stored in the storage means and the time counted by the timing means in a state where the power supply means is controlled by the power supply control means to stop the supply of power to the communication device main body. Are compared, and if it is determined that the time indicated by the power supply time information matches the time measured, the power supply means is controlled to supply power to the communication device body.

  Therefore, in a state where the power supply means is controlled to supply power to the communication device main body, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information by the input means following the power supply time information. The power supply means can be switched to a state in which power supply to the communication device main body is stopped, and the time indicated by the power supply time information input to the input means coincides with the time measured by the time measuring means. In this case, it is possible to switch to a state in which the power supply means is controlled so as to supply power to the communication apparatus main body. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  In addition, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information following the power supply time information using the input means, and the time indicated by the power supply time information input to the input means and the time measured by the time measuring means. Can be switched to a state in which the power supply means is controlled so as to supply power to the communication device body, so that the user switches from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode at a desired time. There is no need to perform any operation. Thereby, the troublesome operation of switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode at a desired time can be eliminated.

  According to the invention, when the mode switching information for switching to the imaging mode for capturing an image by the imaging unit is input by the input unit, following the imaging time information indicating the time at which the image is captured by the imaging unit, The storage means is controlled by the control means so as to store the imaging time information. The control means compares the time indicated by the imaging time information stored in the storage means with the time measured by the time measuring means, and determines that the time indicated by the imaging time information matches the time measured. In this case, the imaging unit is controlled to capture an image, and the storage unit is controlled to store an image captured by the imaging unit as image information.

  Therefore, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information following the imaging time information by the input means, and the time indicated by the imaging time information input to the input means and the time measured by the time measuring means are obtained. When they match, the imaging unit is controlled to capture an image, and the storage unit can be switched to a state in which the image captured by the imaging unit is stored as image information. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, the mode switching information for switching to the voice input mode for inputting voice by the voice input means is input by the input means after the voice input time information indicating the time when voice is input by the voice input means. Then, the storage means is controlled by the control means so as to store the voice input time information. The control means compares the time indicated by the voice input time information stored in the storage means with the time measured by the time measuring means, and determines that the time indicated by the voice input time information matches the time measured. In such a case, the voice input unit is controlled to input voice, and the storage unit is controlled to store the voice input by the voice input unit as voice information.

  Accordingly, the user simply performs a simple operation of inputting the mode switching information following the voice input time information using the input means, and the time indicated by the voice input time information input to the input means and the time counted by the time measuring means. The voice input means is controlled so as to input a voice when the two are matched, and the storage means can be switched to a state in which the voice inputted by the voice input means is stored as voice information. . Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The communication device 1 includes, for example, an imaging unit that captures an image, wirelessly communicates with a base station via wireless radio waves, and can transmit and receive not only audio data but also character data and image data. It is a mobile phone.

  The communication device 1 includes an antenna 11, a radio unit 12, a communication control unit 13, a key input unit 14, a key illumination unit 15, a voice input unit 16, a voice output unit 17, a time measuring unit 18, a time measuring memory 19, a power source unit 20, Control unit 21, program memory 23, work memory 24, data memory 25, display memory 26, display driver unit 27, display unit 28, light emitting unit 29, illumination unit 30, imaging unit 31, vibration generation unit 32, An open / close detection unit 33 and a recording unit 34 are included.

  The antenna 11 transmits and receives voice data, character data, image data, and the like when performing wireless communication with a base station via wireless radio waves. The antenna 11 is realized by, for example, a telescopic rod antenna. The radio unit 12 demodulates voice data, character data, and image data received from the base station via the antenna at the time of reception, and voice data, character data, and image sent from the communication control unit 13 at the time of transmission. Data and the like are modulated and amplified, and transmitted to the base station via the antenna.

  The communication control unit 13 sends received data such as character data and image data demodulated by the radio unit 12 to the control unit 21 based on a predetermined communication protocol, and the audio data demodulated by the radio unit 12 will be described later. Send to. Received data such as character data and image data from the other party received via the wireless unit 12 and the communication control unit 13 is stored in the data memory 25. In addition, the communication control unit 13 sends transmission data such as character data and image data stored in the data memory 25 and audio input to the audio input unit 16 described later to the radio unit 12 as audio data.

  The key input unit 14 has a plurality of operation input keys for inputting predetermined information such as numeric information, character information, and instructions to the communication device 1, and a control unit described later by operating the operation input keys An instruction signal corresponding to each operation input key is given to 21. The key input unit 14 includes a function key group 14a and a numeric key group 14b.

  The function key group 14a includes first operation keys 41 and shutter keys used as a power key and an end key, and application keys operated when starting each application such as dialing, sending / receiving e-mails, and Internet connection. Including. The first operation key 41 is operated when inputting an instruction to supply and stop power to the communication apparatus 1 and an instruction to end the call indicating the end of telephone communication. The shutter key is operated when inputting a predetermined instruction for storing image data captured and generated by the imaging unit 31 described later in the data memory 25. The application key includes an imaging key 42, for example. The imaging key 42 captures an image at a predetermined time by an imaging unit 31 described later, for example, and automatically captures the captured image as image data in the data memory 25 or a flash memory card that is a nonvolatile recording medium. It is operated when setting the mode.

  The numeric key group 14b includes numeric keys, character keys, symbol keys, and application keys that are operated when numeric data and character data are input. The application keys include, for example, a second operation key 43 used as a manner mode key, a third operation key 44 used as a drive mode key, and a fourth operation key 45 used as a bookmark key and a recording key.

The second operation key 43 is operated, for example, when setting the manner mode. The third operation key 44 is operated, for example, when setting to the drive mode. When the fourth operation key 45 is used as a bookmark key, the URL of the website (Uniform
It is operated when storing a Resource Locator) and when connecting to a website corresponding to the stored URL. Further, when the fourth operation key 45 is used as a recording key, voice input to the recording unit 34 described later is stored as audio data in a data memory 25 described later or a flash memory card which is a nonvolatile recording medium. Operated when setting to automatic recording mode. The flash memory card is, for example, SD (Secure
Digital) memory card, compact flash (registered trademark) card and smart media (registered trademark) card. Details of the automatic imaging mode, manner mode, drive mode, and automatic recording mode will be described later.

  The key illumination unit 15 is installed on the back surface of the key input unit 14 and functions as a so-called backlight that compensates for brightness by irradiating light from the back surface of the key input unit 14. The key illumination part 15 is implement | achieved by the light emitting diode (Light Emitting Diode; abbreviation: LED) which is a light emitting element, for example. The key illumination unit 15 receives a control signal from the control unit 21 and performs lighting and extinguishing based on the control signal. By irradiating the key input unit 14 with light from the key illumination unit 15, it is possible to make each key of the key input unit 14 easy to see even when the surroundings of the communication device 1 are dark, and visibility is improved. The LED of the key illumination unit 15 may be configured to be extinguished by the control unit 21 when a predetermined time elapses after being turned on, or predetermined information for turning off the LED by the user is provided by the key input unit 14. It may be configured to light up until it is input by.

  The voice input unit 16 is realized by a microphone, for example. For example, the voice input unit 16 inputs a transmission voice during a call. The audio output unit 17 is realized by a speaker, for example. The voice output unit 17 generates sound based on, for example, the received voice during a call and voice data given from the communication control unit 13.

  The timer 18 is realized by, for example, a real time clock (abbreviation: RTC). The time measuring unit 18 gives the control unit 21 time information including a system clock that is a reference for the operation of the control unit 21, the program memory and the data memory, and the current time. While power is being supplied to the communication device main body, power from the power supply unit 20 is supplied to the RTC. In addition, while the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, the RTC is configured to operate with power supplied from the built-in battery. The timekeeping memory 19 stores release time information indicating a power stop mode release time described later. The release time information is input by the user through the key input unit 14.

  The power supply unit 20 supplies power to the communication device main body. The power supply unit 20 is an internal power supply provided in a replaceable manner, for example. The control unit 21 includes a power supply control unit 22. The control unit 21 includes a central processing unit (abbreviation: CPU), and based on a control program stored in a program memory 23 described later, the communication control unit 13, the key input unit 14, and the key illumination unit. 15, audio input unit 16, audio output unit 17, timing unit 18, timing memory 19, power supply unit 20, program memory 23, work memory 24, data memory 25, display memory 26, display driver unit 27, The display unit 28, the light emitting unit 29, the illumination unit 30, the imaging unit 31, the vibration generating unit 32, the open / close detection unit 33, and the recording unit 34 are controlled. In addition, the control unit 21 gives a control signal to each part constituting the communication device 1 in response to predetermined information input by the key input unit 14 and controls its operation. The power supply control unit 22 supplies power to the communication device main body based on predetermined instruction information input by the key input unit 14 or stops supplying power to the communication device main body 20. To control.

The program memory 23 is, for example, an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and
It is realized by a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as Programmable Read Only Memory and flash memory. The program memory 23 executes a control program for controlling each part constituting the communication device 1, an application relating to e-mail, an application relating to imaging of an image using the imaging unit 31, and an application relating to the Internet. Are stored.

  The working memory 24 is realized by a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The work memory 24 temporarily stores data during work. For example, e-mail document data being created when an application relating to e-mail is being executed, and images continuously provided from the imaging unit 31 when executing an application relating to image pickup are stored in the work memory 24. Data is temporarily stored.

  The data memory 25 is realized by a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. The data memory 25 stores predetermined image data among the image data stored in the work memory 24 when the shutter key is pressed. The data memory 25 stores predetermined data such as character data and image data received via the wireless unit 12 and the communication control unit 13. The data memory 25 stores time information representing a manner mode release time, a drive mode release time, an automatic imaging start time, and an automatic recording start time, which will be described later.

  The display memory 26 is realized by a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory). The display memory 26 temporarily stores data representing the display content displayed on the display unit 28. The display driver unit 27 is a drive circuit for the display unit 28 described later, and applies a drive voltage to each pixel electrode of the display unit 28 based on image data given from the display memory 26. As a result, predetermined display contents are displayed on the display unit 28.

  The display unit 28 is realized by, for example, a transflective liquid crystal display element capable of color display, and displays characters and images such as still images and moving images. For example, an image captured by the imaging unit can be displayed on the display unit 28. The display unit 28 includes a transmissive liquid crystal display element capable of color display or monochrome display, a reflective liquid crystal display element, an electroluminescence element, and a transflective liquid crystal display element capable of monochrome display. It may be realized by any one of the above.

  The light emitting unit 29 is realized by an LED which is a light emitting element, for example. The light emitting unit 29 emits light based on a predetermined control signal given from the control unit 21 when receiving an incoming call request from the other party. In this embodiment, one LED may be provided to emit light, or a plurality of LEDs may be provided to emit light. When providing a plurality of LEDs, for example, a plurality of LEDs having different emission colors may be provided so that the LEDs emit light with different emission colors for each predetermined communication partner.

  The illumination unit 30 is installed on the back surface of the display surface of the display unit 28, and functions as a so-called backlight that compensates for brightness by irradiating light from the back surface of the display surface. The illumination part 30 is implement | achieved by LED which is a light emitting element, for example. The illumination unit 30 is supplied with a control signal from the control unit 21 and is turned on and off and adjusted in luminance. By irradiating the display unit 28 with light from the illumination unit 30, the display content displayed on the display unit 28 can be easily seen even when the surroundings of the communication device 1 are dark, and the visibility is improved. The LED of the illumination unit 30 may be configured to be extinguished by the control unit 21 when a predetermined time elapses after being turned on, or predetermined information for extinguishing the LED by the user is provided by the key input unit 14. You may make it the structure which lights until it inputs.

The imaging unit 31 includes an imaging lens, a charge coupled device (abbreviation: CCD) image sensor (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “CCD”), and a CMOS (
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) includes an image sensor such as an image sensor and a color filter. The imaging lens forms an optical image of the subject on the CCD when the subject is imaged. A large number of photodiodes having hemispherical microlenses are arranged in a matrix on the light receiving surface of the CCD. The CCD is provided with three color filters of red (R), green (G), and blue (B), and the light that is reflected by the subject and incident through the imaging lens passes through the color filters. G, B three-color light. The subject image formed on the microlens on the light receiving surface of the CCD through the imaging lens is converted into signal charges of an amount corresponding to the amount of incident light of the three colors R, G, and B by each photodiode and stored. . The signal charge accumulated in each photodiode is output as an electric signal (image signal) corresponding to the signal charge.

  The imaging unit 31 amplifies an electrical signal that is an analog signal corresponding to each of the RGB three-color lights output from the CCD, and the amplified electrical signal is converted by an analog / digital (abbreviation: A / D) converter. Image data is generated by converting into a digital signal.

In addition, the imaging unit 31 performs signal processing such as white balance correction and gamma correction on the generated image data, and then performs predetermined compression processing on the image data subjected to the signal processing. In this embodiment, JPEG (Joint Photographic coding Experts
Group) format compression processing. The compressed image data is stored in the data memory 25. Here, when compressing the image data, the image data may be compressed according to a predetermined compression rate, or may be compressed according to a compression rate selected and input by the user. By changing the compression ratio, the file capacity can be changed even with the same image size.

  The vibration generator 32 generates vibration based on a predetermined control signal given from the controller 21. The vibration generating unit 32 is realized, for example, by a motor attached with a weight eccentric to a rotating shaft. For example, when receiving an incoming request from the other party, the vibration generating unit 32 generates vibration by rotating the weight due to rotation of the motor.

  The open / close detection unit 33 detects an open / closed state of the communication device 1, specifically, a folded state and an unfolded state of a first housing and a second housing described later. The unfolded state in the present embodiment is a state in which areas facing each other are exposed to the outside in a folded state in which the first and second housings are opposed to each other, and the user visually observes the display unit 28. And the key input unit 14 can be operated.

  The recording unit 34 includes a microphone. The recording unit 34 inputs sound around the communication device 1 through a microphone based on a predetermined control signal given from the control unit 21. The voice input by the microphone of the recording unit 34 is stored in the data memory 25 as voice data.

  In the present embodiment, the communication means includes the antenna 11, the radio unit 12, and the communication control unit 13. The input means includes the key input unit 14 and the control unit 21. The storage means is constituted by a time memory 19 and a data memory 25. The time measuring means is constituted by the time measuring unit 18. The sound generation means is configured by the sound output unit 17. The control means includes a control unit 21 and a program memory 23. The display means includes a control unit 21, a display memory 26, a display driver unit 27, a display unit 28 and a light emitting unit 29. The vibration generating means includes the control unit 21 and the vibration generating unit 32. The power supply means is configured by the power supply unit 20. The power control means is configured by the power control unit 22. The imaging means includes a control unit 21, a program memory 23, and an imaging unit 31. The voice input means includes the voice input unit 16 and the recording unit 34.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the communication device 1. The communication device 1 is configured by a relatively flat, substantially rectangular parallelepiped first housing 2 and second housing 3 that are connected via a hinge portion 4 so as to be angularly displaceable. That is, the communication device 1 is configured to be foldable by angularly displacing the first housing 2 and the second housing 3. Note that the maximum angle formed by the two casings 2 and 3 of the communication device 1 is determined by the shape of the first and second casings 2 and 3 and the type of the hinge portion 4, and is about 180 degrees in the present embodiment. It is configured to be.

  The display unit 28 is disposed in the first housing 2 so as to be positioned inside the two housings 2 and 3 when folded. The key input unit 14 is disposed in the second housing 3 so as to be positioned inside the two housings 2 and 3 when folded. The voice input unit 16 is provided in the center of the free end 6 in the internal space of the second housing 3. The audio output unit 17 is provided in the center of the free end 5 in the internal space of the first housing 2. The imaging unit 31 is provided facing the outside in the free end portion 5 of the first housing 2 and exposed to the outside in the folded state. The microphone of the recording unit 34 is provided facing the outside in the free end portion 6 of the second housing 3 and exposed to the outside in the folded state. In another embodiment of the present invention, the microphone of the recording unit 34 may also be used as the voice input unit 16.

  The shutter key is provided on one side surface portion of the first housing 2. In another embodiment of the present invention, the shutter key may be provided on one side surface of the second housing 3 or may be used as the imaging key 42. The light emitting unit 29 is provided at the free end 5 of the first housing 2, and is provided closer to the free end 5 than the imaging unit 31. By providing the imaging unit 31 at the aforementioned position, a desired image can be captured by the imaging unit 31 even in the folded state.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when switching from the basic mode to the manner mode. In the present embodiment, the basic mode is a mode in which a voice is generated from the voice output unit 12 of the communication device 1 so as to notify the user of an incoming call or the like. The manner mode suppresses the volume of the sound generated from the sound output unit 17 or stops the sound output by the sound output unit 17 so that the sound generated from the sound output unit 17 of the communication device 1 does not disturb the surroundings. In this manner, for example, the user is notified of an incoming call or the like by vibration by the vibration generating unit 32 and light emission of the light emitting unit 29. In the description of the manner mode of the present embodiment, the basic mode is the first operation mode, and the manner mode is the second operation mode. Note that the first operation mode is not limited to the basic mode, and may be another operation mode in another embodiment of the present invention.

  Switching from the basic mode to the manner mode is performed as follows. In a standby state waiting for either an incoming request from another communication device or a key input instruction from the key input unit 14 (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “standby state”), the display screen waits. When the user presses and holds down the second operation key 43 in a state where an image representing the date and time information is displayed in the present embodiment, the mode is switched from the basic mode to the manner mode, and the manner mode is displayed on the display screen. Manner mode setting information indicating that the setting has been made is displayed. In the present embodiment, the second operation key 43 is a “#” (sharp) key. In the present embodiment, “long press” means that the operation input key is pressed for 1 second or longer.

  After the manner mode setting information is displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, or when a predetermined operation input key, in this embodiment, the call end key is pressed, Returning to the standby state, a standby image is displayed on the display screen, and a pictograph indicating that the manner mode is set (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “manner mode pict”) is a predetermined state display area. In this embodiment, it is displayed at the top of the display screen.

  Here, the “pict” is a symbol and an image that simply indicate the state of the communication device 1. In addition to the manner mode pictogram, for example, there is a symbol indicating that a vibrator function for vibrating the communication device main body is set, for example, and a symbol indicating that there is a pre-recorded message.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when switching from the manner mode to the basic mode. Switching from the manner mode to the basic mode is performed as follows. In the standby state, when the standby image and manner mode pictogram are displayed on the display screen and the user presses and holds down the second operation key 43, in the present embodiment, the “#” key, the basic mode starts from the manner mode. The mode is switched, and manner mode cancellation information indicating that the manner mode setting has been canceled is displayed on the display screen.

  After the manner mode release information is displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, 2 seconds in this embodiment elapses, or when a predetermined operation input key, the end call key in this embodiment is pressed, Returning to the standby state, the manner screen picture is not displayed on the display screen, and only the standby image is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by pressing and holding the second operation key 43, switching from the basic mode to the manner mode and switching from the manner mode to the basic mode can be performed. In this embodiment, when the manner mode is set, for example, confirmation sound at the time of key input, error sound at the time of error, alarm sound, charging start sound and charging completion sound, and music stored in advance Does not sound from the audio output unit 17. When the manner mode is set, the image pickup unit 31 can pick up an image, and the shutter sound is generated from the sound output unit 17. In the present embodiment, switching from the basic mode to the manner mode can be performed in any of the standby state, during a call, during an incoming call, and during a call.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when the time for switching from the basic mode to the manner mode and the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode are set. When the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 to input 4-digit numeric information, for example, “1234”. 2 When the operation key 43, in this embodiment, the “#” key is pressed for a long time, the time when the manner mode is switched to the basic mode, that is, the time when the manner mode setting is canceled (hereinafter simply referred to as the “manner mode cancellation time”). In this embodiment, it is determined that “12:34” has been input. Then, the mode is switched from the basic mode to the manner mode, and release time information indicating the manner mode release time is displayed on the display screen together with manner mode setting information indicating that the manner mode is set.

  After the manner mode setting information and the release time information are displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, the display returns to the standby state, the standby image is displayed on the display screen, and the status display Manner mode pictograph is displayed in the area.

  In this embodiment, when the manner mode release time is set and the current date and time are changed, the setting for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode is discarded. In other words, when the manner mode release time is set and the current date and time is changed, the manner mode is not released even when a preset release time arrives. Further, in the present embodiment, before the release time set in advance is reached, as shown in FIG. 4, an operation of pressing and holding the second operation key 43 is performed to switch from the manner mode to the basic mode. Then, the preset release time is deleted.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when setting the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode when the current date and time are not set. In the initial setting, when a standby image is displayed on the display screen in a state where the current date and time are not set and in a standby state, the user operates the numerical keys of the numerical key group 14b of the key input unit 14. When 4-digit number information is input and the second operation key 43, in this embodiment, the “#” key is pressed long, error information indicating that the current date and time is not set is displayed on the display screen. Is done. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode is erroneously input. When the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 to input numeric information other than four digits, for example, “123411”. Alternatively, when 4-digit numeric information that cannot be handled as time, for example, “4321” is input and the second operation key 43, in this embodiment, the “#” key is pressed for a long time, the input time is correctly displayed on the display screen. Error information indicating that there is no message is displayed. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control unit 21 relating to the setting for switching from the basic mode to the manner mode and the setting of the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode. In step a1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step a2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step a2, when the control unit 21 determines that numeric information is input, the process proceeds to step a3. When the control unit 21 determines that numeric information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step a3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the second operation key 43 used as the manner mode setting key, that is, the “#” key in the present embodiment has been pressed for a long time. When the control unit 21 determines in step a3 that the second operation key 43 has been pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step a4, and when the control unit 21 determines that the second operation key 43 has not been pressed for a long time. The process waits until the second operation key 43 is pressed for a long time.

  In step a4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numeric information input in step a2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step a4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step a5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step a8. Whether or not the numerical information input in step a2 is time information representing time is determined by the control unit 21 being numerical information that can be handled as time with the input numerical information being four-digit numerical information. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step a5, the control unit 21 switches from the basic mode to the manner mode and sets the manner mode. In step a6, the control unit 21 sets the time information determined based on the numeric information input in step a2 as time information indicating the manner mode release time. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores time information indicating the manner mode release time in the data memory 25. In step a7, as shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display manner mode setting information indicating that the manner mode is set, and then proceeds to step a9.

  In step a8, the control unit 21 displays error information as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 on the display unit 28 in accordance with the numeric information input in step a2. In step a9, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when setting the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode when the manner mode and the manner mode release time are set. is there. When the standby mode is set in the manner mode and the manner mode release time is set to 12:34, for example, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen, the number of the key input unit 14 is displayed by the user. When the numeric key of the key group 14b is operated to newly input four-digit numeric information, for example, “1515”, and the second operation key 43, which is the “#” key in the present embodiment, is pressed and held, The time when the mode is switched to the basic mode, that is, the time when the manner mode is canceled is updated from 12:34 to 15:15 in this embodiment. Then, on the display screen, together with manner mode setting information indicating that the manner mode is set, cancellation time information indicating the updated manner mode cancellation time is displayed.

  After the manner mode setting information and the release time information are displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, the display returns to the standby state, the standby image is displayed on the display screen, and the status display Manner mode pictograph is displayed in the area.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control unit 21 relating to the setting of the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode when the manner mode is set. In step b1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step b2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step b2, when the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is input, the process proceeds to step b3. When the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step b3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the second operation key 43 used as the manner mode setting key, that is, the “#” key in the present embodiment is pressed long. When the control unit 21 determines in step b3 that the second operation key 43 has been pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step b4, and when the control unit 21 determines that the second operation key 43 has not been pressed for a long time. The process waits until the second operation key 43 is pressed for a long time.

  In step b4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numeric information input in step b2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step b4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step b5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step b7. Whether or not the numerical information input in step b2 is time information representing time is determined by the control unit 21 being numerical information that can be handled as time and the input numerical information is four-digit numerical information. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step b5, the control unit 21 updates and sets the time information determined based on the numeric information input in step b2 as time information indicating the manner mode release time. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores the time information indicating the manner mode release time input in step b2 in the data memory 25 in which the time information indicating the manner mode release time is stored in advance. Update the time information indicating the mode release time.

  In step b6, as shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 21 displays on the display unit 28 the manner mode setting information indicating that the manner mode is set, and the release time information indicating the updated manner mode release time. Is displayed and the process proceeds to step b8. In step b7, the control unit 21 displays error information as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 on the display unit 28 in accordance with the numerical information input in step b2. In step b8, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when the manner mode is switched to the basic mode when the preset release time comes when the application program is not executed. FIG. If the application mode is not executed in the standby state in which the manner mode is set and the manner mode release time is set to 12:34, for example, and the manner mode release time arrives, the manner mode starts. The mode is switched to the basic mode, and manner mode cancellation information indicating that the manner mode setting is canceled is displayed on the display screen. When two seconds have elapsed in the present embodiment after the manner mode release information is displayed on the display screen, the display returns to the standby state and a standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when the manner mode is switched to the basic mode when a preset release time has arrived while the application program is being executed. FIG. In the present embodiment, when the application program is being executed and the manner mode release time arrives, priority is given to the operation during execution of the application program. Therefore, even when the manner mode release time comes when the application program is executed, the display screen of the display unit 28 does not change, and information on the work is displayed on the display screen. When this application program is terminated, the standby mode is restored, the manner mode is switched to the basic mode, and manner mode release information indicating that the manner mode setting has been released is displayed on the display screen. When two seconds have elapsed in the present embodiment after the manner mode release information is displayed on the display screen, the display returns to the standby state and a standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 13 is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when the manner mode is switched to the basic mode when the preset release time arrives in a state where the power supply to the communication apparatus main body is stopped. It is a figure which shows an example of display information. If the power key of the key input unit 14 is operated by the user while the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the power supply to the communication device body is stopped, and nothing is displayed on the display screen. It will not be displayed. Even when the manner mode release time comes when the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body remains stopped.

  When the power supply key of the key input unit 14 is operated again by the user while the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped, power is supplied to the communication device body and the manner mode release time When it is determined whether or not the manner mode release time has arrived, the manner mode is switched from the manner mode to the basic mode, and the manner mode indicating that the manner mode setting is canceled on the display screen Release information is displayed. When two seconds have elapsed in the present embodiment after the manner mode release information is displayed on the display screen, the display returns to the standby state and a standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the control unit 21 when switching from the manner mode to the basic mode. In step c1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step c2, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a preset manner mode release time has arrived. In step c2, when the control unit 21 determines that the preset manner mode release time has arrived, the process proceeds to step c3, and the control unit 21 determines that the preset manner mode release time has not arrived. When it is, wait until the manner mode release time comes.

  Whether the preset manner mode release time has arrived is determined by the control unit 21 comparing the time measured by the timer unit 18 with the manner mode release time stored in the data memory 25. Do. That is, the control unit 21 matches the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 with the manner mode release time stored in the data memory 25, or the time measured advances from the manner mode release time. If it is determined that the manner mode has been released, it is determined that a preset manner mode release time has arrived. In addition, when the control unit 21 determines that the manner mode release time is ahead of the time measured, the control unit 21 determines that the preset manner mode release time has not arrived.

  In step c3, the control unit 21 determines whether another function is being executed, specifically, whether an application program is being executed. In step c3, when the control unit 21 determines that another function is being executed, the control unit 21 waits until the other function ends. In step c3, when the control unit 21 determines that no other function is executed, the process proceeds to step c4.

  In step c4, the control unit 21 switches from the manner mode to the basic mode and cancels the manner mode setting. In step c5, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display manner mode release information indicating that the manner mode setting has been released. In step c6, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in order to conform to the first operation mode determined in advance, the basic mode in the present embodiment, for example, when an incoming request from the other party is received by the communication means, it is received. In a state in which a sound representing the sound is generated from the sound output unit 17, the key input unit 14 uses the second operation mode that is predetermined, in this embodiment, the time when switching from the manner mode to the basic mode, in other words, the manner. When time information indicating the time to release the mode is input and then the second operation key 43 is pressed for a long time, it indicates that the sound is generated, for example, from the audio output unit 17 so as to conform to the manner mode. When the voice is suppressed or stopped and an incoming request from the other party is received, reception information indicating that it has been received is displayed on the display unit 28 or the light emitting unit 29. At least one of the vibrating by preliminary vibration generating portion 32 is performed, the time information indicating the time for releasing the manner mode is stored in the data memory 25.

  In this way, when the reception request from the partner is received, the reception indicating the reception, which is sounded from the sound output unit 17 is suppressed or stopped so as to conform to the manner mode, the reception indicating the reception is received. The time and timing unit represented by the time information stored in the data memory 25 in a state where at least one of displaying information on the display unit 28 or the light emitting unit 29 and vibrating by the vibration generating unit 32 is performed. The time measured by 18 is compared, and if it is determined that the time represented by the time information matches the time measured, the manner mode is canceled and the manner mode is switched to the basic mode.

  Accordingly, in the basic mode, the user inputs time information indicating the time for switching from the manner mode to the basic mode, that is, the time information indicating the time for canceling the manner mode, and then presses the second operation key 43 for a long time. It is possible to set the manner mode only by performing a simple operation of pushing, and when the time indicated by the input time information coincides with the time counted by the time measuring unit 18, the manner mode is canceled. You can switch to basic mode. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  In addition, the time information indicating the time when the manner mode is canceled is input by the key input unit 14, and then the time information input by the key input unit 14 is simply performed by pressing and holding the second operation key 43. Can be switched from the manner mode to the basic mode when the time indicated by the time measuring unit 18 coincides with the time indicated by the time measuring unit 18, so that the user can express the desired time, that is, the time information input by the key input unit 14. There is no need to switch from the manner mode to the basic mode at the time. This eliminates the troublesome operation of switching from the manner mode to the basic mode at a desired time.

  Next, a case where the time for switching from the basic mode to the drive mode and the time for switching from the drive mode to the basic mode is set will be described. In the present embodiment, in the drive mode, the volume of the sound generated from the sound output unit 17 is suppressed, or the sound output by the sound output unit 17 is stopped, and the incoming request from the other party is received by the communication means. In this mode, information indicating that the call cannot be answered is notified to the other party. In the description of the drive mode of the present embodiment, the basic mode is the first operation mode, and the drive mode is the second operation mode. Note that the first operation mode is not limited to the basic mode, and may be another operation mode in another embodiment of the present invention.

  In the standby state, a standby image is displayed on the display screen, and in the present embodiment, an image representing date and time information is displayed, and the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 to display a 4-digit number. When numeric information, for example, “1234” is input and the third operation key 44, in this embodiment “*” (asterisk) key is pressed long, the time when the drive mode is switched to the basic mode, that is, the drive mode The time at which the setting is released (hereinafter may be simply referred to as “drive mode release time”). In this embodiment, it is determined that “12:34” has been input, and the basic mode is changed to the drive mode. In addition to the drive mode setting information indicating that the drive mode has been set on the display screen, the release time information indicating the drive mode release time is displayed. It is shown.

  After the drive mode setting information and the release time information are displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, the display returns to the standby state, the standby image is displayed on the display screen, and the status display A pictograph indicating that the drive mode is set (hereinafter, simply referred to as “drive mode pictograph” in some cases) is displayed in the area.

  In the present embodiment, when the current date and time is changed while the drive mode release time is set, the switching setting from the drive mode to the basic mode is discarded. In other words, when the current date and time is changed while the drive mode release time is set, the drive mode is not released even when a preset release time arrives. In this embodiment, when the preset operation is performed by pressing and holding the third operation key 44 before the preset release time arrives and the mode is switched from the drive mode to the basic mode, the preset release time is set. Is erased.

  In the initial setting, when a standby image is displayed on the display screen in a state where the current date and time are not set and in a standby state, the user operates the numerical keys of the numerical key group 14b of the key input unit 14. When 4-digit numeric information is input and the third operation key 44, or “*” key in this embodiment, is pressed for a long time, error information indicating that the current date and time is not set is displayed on the display screen. Is done. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  When the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 and numeric information other than four digits, for example, “123411” is displayed. When 4-digit numeric information that cannot be handled as input or time, for example, “4321” is input and the third operation key 44, in this embodiment “*” key, is pressed long, the input time is displayed on the display screen. Error information indicating that is not correct is displayed. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control unit 21 regarding the setting for switching from the basic mode to the drive mode and the setting of the time for switching from the drive mode to the basic mode. In step d1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step d2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step d2, when the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is input, the process proceeds to step a3. When the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step d3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the third operation key 44 used as the drive mode setting key, that is, the “*” key in the present embodiment has been pressed for a long time. When the control unit 21 determines in step d3 that the third operation key 44 has been pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step d4, and when the control unit 21 determines that the third operation key 44 has not been pressed for a long time. The process waits until the third operation key 44 is pressed for a long time.

  In step d4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numerical information input in step d2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step d4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step d5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step d8. Whether or not the numeric information input in step d2 is time information representing time is determined by the control unit 21 being numeric information that can be handled as time and the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step d5, the control unit 21 switches from the basic mode to the drive mode and sets the drive mode. In step d6, the control unit 21 sets the time information determined based on the numeric information input in step d2 as time information indicating the drive mode release time. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores time information indicating the drive mode release time in the data memory 25. In step d7, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display drive mode setting information indicating that the drive mode is set, and the process proceeds to step d9.

  In step d8, the control unit 21 displays error information on the display unit 28 in accordance with the numeric information input in step d2. In step d9, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  In the present embodiment, when the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state in which the drive mode is set and the drive mode release time is set to 12:34, for example, a key is pressed by the user. The numeric key of the numeric key group 14b of the input unit 14 is operated to newly input 4-digit numeric information, for example, “1515”, and the third operation key 44, which is the “*” key in this embodiment, is pressed and held. Then, the time for switching from the drive mode to the basic mode, that is, the drive mode release time is updated from 12:34 to 15:15 in this embodiment. Then, on the display screen, the release time information indicating the updated drive mode release time is displayed together with the drive mode setting information indicating that the drive mode is set.

  After the drive mode setting information and the release time information are displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, the display returns to the standby state, the standby image is displayed on the display screen, and the status display The drive mode pictograph is displayed in the area.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control unit 21 relating to the setting of the time for switching from the drive mode to the basic mode when the drive mode is set. In step e1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step e2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step e2, when the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is input, the process proceeds to step e3. When the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step e3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the third operation key 44 used as a drive mode setting key, that is, the “*” key in the present embodiment is pressed long. When the control unit 21 determines in step e3 that the third operation key 44 has been pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step e4, and when the control unit 21 determines that the third operation key 44 has not been pressed for a long time. The process waits until the third operation key 44 is pressed for a long time.

  In step e4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numeric information input in step e2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step e4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step e5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step e7. Whether or not the numeric information input in step e2 is time information representing time is determined by the control unit 21 being numeric information that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step e5, the control unit 21 updates and sets the time information determined based on the numerical information input in step e2 as time information indicating the drive mode release time. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores the time information indicating the drive mode release time input in step e2 in the data memory 25 in which the time information indicating the drive mode release time is stored in advance. Update the time information indicating the mode release time.

  In step e6, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display the release mode information indicating the updated drive mode release time together with the drive mode setting information indicating that the drive mode has been set, and then proceeds to step e8. . In step e7, the control unit 21 displays error information on the display unit 28 in accordance with the numerical information input in step e2. In step e8, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  In the present embodiment, when the drive mode release time comes when the drive mode is set and the drive mode release time is set to, for example, 12:34 and the application program is not executed. The drive mode is switched to the basic mode, in other words, the drive mode setting is canceled, and drive mode cancellation information indicating that the drive mode setting is canceled is displayed on the display screen. When a predetermined time, which is 2 seconds in the present embodiment, elapses after the drive mode release information is displayed on the display screen, the screen returns to the standby state and a standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  In addition, when the drive mode release time comes when the application program is being executed, in the present embodiment, the work at the time of executing the application program is given priority. Therefore, even if the drive mode release time comes when the application program is executed, the display screen of the display unit 28 is not changed, and information on the work is displayed on the display screen. When this application program is terminated, the standby mode is restored, the drive mode is switched to the basic mode, and drive mode cancellation information indicating that the setting of the drive mode is canceled is displayed on the display screen. When a predetermined time, which is 2 seconds in the present embodiment, has elapsed since the display of the drive mode release information on the display screen, the standby mode is restored and a standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  In the present embodiment, when the standby image is displayed on the display screen and the power key of the key input unit 14 is operated by the user in the standby state, the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped. And nothing is displayed on the display screen. Even if the drive mode release time comes when the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body remains stopped.

  When the power supply key of the key input unit 14 is operated again by the user while the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, power is supplied to the communication apparatus main body and the drive mode release time is set. When it is determined whether or not the drive mode release time has arrived, the drive mode is switched to the basic mode, in other words, the drive mode setting is canceled and the drive mode setting is displayed on the display screen. The drive mode cancellation information indicating the cancellation is displayed. When a predetermined time, which is 2 seconds in the present embodiment, elapses after the drive mode release information is displayed on the display screen, the screen returns to the standby state and a standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the control unit 21 when switching from the drive mode to the basic mode. In step f1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step f2, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a preset drive mode release time has arrived. In step f2, when the control unit 21 determines that the preset drive mode release time has arrived, the process proceeds to step f3, and the control unit 21 determines that the preset drive mode release time has not arrived. When waiting for the drive mode release time to come.

  Whether or not the preset drive mode release time has arrived is determined by the control unit 21 comparing the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 with the drive mode release time stored in the data memory 25. Do. That is, the control unit 21 matches the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 with the drive mode release time stored in the data memory 25, or the time measured advances from the drive mode release time. If it is determined that the drive mode has been canceled, it is determined that a preset drive mode release time has arrived. Further, when the control unit 21 determines that the drive mode release time is ahead of the time measured, the control unit 21 determines that the preset drive mode release time has not arrived.

  In step f3, the control unit 21 determines whether another function is being executed, specifically, whether an application program is being executed. In step f3, when the control unit 21 determines that another function is being executed, the control unit 21 waits until the other function ends. When the control unit 21 determines in step f3 that no other function is executed, the process proceeds to step f4.

  In step f4, the control unit 21 switches from the drive mode to the basic mode and cancels the drive mode setting. In step f5, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display drive mode cancellation information indicating that the drive mode setting has been canceled. In step f6, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in order to conform to the first operation mode determined in advance, the basic mode in the present embodiment, for example, when an incoming request from the other party is received by the communication means, it is received. In the state where the sound representing the sound is generated from the sound output unit 17, the second operation mode determined in advance by the key input unit 14, in this embodiment, the time when switching from the drive mode to the basic mode, in other words, the drive mode When the time information indicating the time to cancel is input and then the third operation key 44 is pressed for a long time, the voice message is received when an incoming request from the other party is received by the communication means, for example, so as to conform to the drive mode. The voice generated from the output unit 17 is suppressed or stopped, and information indicating that the incoming call cannot be answered is notified to the other party. Is, time information indicating the time for releasing the drive mode is stored in the data memory 25.

  As described above, when receiving an incoming request from the other party so as to conform to the drive mode, the voice indicating the reception, which is sounded from the voice output unit 17, is suppressed or stopped, and the incoming call cannot be answered. In a state in which the information is notified to the other party, the time represented by the time information stored in the data memory 25 is compared with the time counted by the time measuring unit 18, and the time represented by the time information and the time measured If it is determined that the time is matched, the drive mode is canceled and the drive mode is switched to the basic mode.

  Therefore, the user inputs time information indicating the time for switching from the drive mode to the basic mode, that is, the time for releasing the drive mode, in the basic mode, using the key input unit 14, and then pressing the third operation key 44 for a long time. The drive mode can be set simply by performing a simple operation, and when the time indicated by the input time information coincides with the time measured by the time measuring unit 18, the drive mode is canceled. You can switch to basic mode. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  In addition, the time information indicating the time to release the drive mode is input by the key input unit 14, and then the time information input by the key input unit 14 is simply performed by pressing and holding the third operation key 44. Can be switched from the drive mode to the basic mode when the time indicated by the time measuring unit 18 coincides with the time measured by the time measuring unit 18, so that the user can express the desired time, that is, the time information input by the key input unit 14. There is no need to switch from the drive mode to the basic mode at the time. This eliminates the troublesome operation of switching from the drive mode to the basic mode at a desired time.

  Next, a case where the power supply mode is switched to the power supply stop mode and the time for switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode is set will be described. In the present embodiment, the power supply mode is a mode in which power is supplied from the power supply unit 20 to the communication device main body, and the power supply stop mode is a mode in which the supply of power from the power supply unit 20 to the communication device main body is stopped. is there. In the description of the power supply mode and the power supply stop mode of the present embodiment, the power supply mode is the first operation mode, and the power supply stop mode is the second operation mode.

  In the standby state, a standby image is displayed on the display screen, and in the present embodiment, an image representing date and time information is displayed, and the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 to display a 4-digit number. When numerical information, for example, “1234” is input and the first operation key 41 is pressed for a long time, the time when the power supply stop mode is switched to the power supply mode, that is, the time when the setting of the power supply stop mode is canceled (hereinafter referred to as “power supply stop mode”). In this embodiment, it is determined that “12:34” has been input, and the display screen indicates that the power supply stop mode has been set. In addition to the power supply stop mode setting information, release time information indicating the power stop mode release time is displayed.

  After the power supply stop mode setting information and the release time information are displayed on the display screen, the supply of power from the power supply unit 20 to the communication device body is stopped when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses. .

  In the present embodiment, before the preset power stop mode release time arrives, an operation of pressing and holding the first operation key 41 is performed, and switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode is performed. The preset power stop mode release time is deleted.

  In the initial setting, when a standby image is displayed on the display screen in a state where the current date and time are not set and in a standby state, the user operates the numerical keys of the numerical key group 14b of the key input unit 14. When 4-digit number information is input and the first operation key 41 is pressed and held, error information indicating that the current date and time is not set is displayed on the display screen. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  When the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 and numeric information other than four digits, for example, “123411” is displayed. Error information that indicates that the input time is incorrect on the display screen when four-digit numeric information that cannot be handled as input or time, for example, “4321” is input and the first operation key 41 is pressed for a long time Is displayed. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control unit 21 regarding the setting for switching from the power supply mode to the power supply stop mode and the time setting for switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode. In step g1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step g2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step g2, when the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is input, the process proceeds to step g3. When the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step g3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the first operation key 41 used as the power key has been pressed for a long time. In step g3, when the control unit 21 determines that the first operation key 41 is long pressed, the process proceeds to step g4, and when the control unit 21 determines that the first operation key 41 is not long pressed. The process waits until the first operation key 41 is pressed for a long time.

  In step g4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numeric information input in step g2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step g4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step g5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step g8. Whether or not the numeric information input in step g2 is time information indicating time is determined by the control unit 21 being numeric information that can be handled as time and the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step g5, the control unit 21 sets the time information determined based on the numeric information input in step g2 as time information indicating the power supply stop mode release time. Specifically, the control unit 21 causes the time memory 19 to store time information indicating the power supply stop mode release time. In step g6, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display power supply stop mode setting information indicating that the power supply stop mode has been set.

  In step g7, the supply of power from the power supply unit 20 to the communication device main body is stopped, and all processing procedures are ended. In step g8, the control unit 21 displays error information on the display unit 28 according to the numerical information input in step g2. In step g9, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the control unit 21 when switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode. In step h1, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a preset power stop mode release time has arrived. In step h1, when the control unit 21 determines that the preset power stop mode release time has arrived, the process proceeds to step h2, and the control unit 21 determines that the preset power stop mode release time has not arrived. If it is determined, it waits until the power stop mode release time comes.

  The determination as to whether or not the preset power stop mode release time has arrived is made based on the release time arrival information indicating that the power stop mode release time has arrived. The timer unit 18 compares the power stop mode release time represented by the release time information stored in the time memory 19 with the time measured, and when the power stop mode release time matches the time measured, Release time arrival information indicating that the power stop mode release time has arrived is provided to the control unit 21. That is, when the release time arrival information is given from the time measuring unit 18, the control unit 21 determines that the preset power stop mode release time has arrived. Further, when the release time arrival information is not given from the time measuring unit 18, the control unit 21 determines that the preset power stop mode release time has not arrived.

  In step h2, the control unit 21 switches from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode, and supplies power from the power supply unit 20 to the communication device body. In step h3, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  In the present embodiment, when the power supply mode is switched to the power supply stop mode, the first operation key 41 is long pressed by the user before the preset power stop mode release time arrives, When the power supply stop mode is forcibly switched to the power supply mode, the preset power stop mode release time is deleted.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, power is supplied to the communication device main body by the key input unit 14 while the power supply control unit 22 controls the power supply unit 20 to supply power to the communication device main body. A first operation for switching from a power supply mode for supplying power to the communication apparatus body to a power supply stop mode for stopping power supply to the communication apparatus body after power supply time information representing the supply time is input. When the key 41 is pressed for a long time, the control unit 21 controls the power supply unit 20 so as to stop the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body, and the power supply time information is stored in the timing memory 19.

  When the power supply control unit 22 controls the power supply unit 20 to stop the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body, the time represented by the power supply time information stored in the timing memory 19 and the time measurement unit 18 The time measured is compared, and if it is determined that the time represented by the power supply time information matches the time measured, the power supply unit 20 is controlled to supply power to the communication device body. .

  Therefore, in a state where the power supply unit 20 is controlled so as to supply power to the communication device main body, the user inputs power supply time information by the key input unit 14, and then presses and holds the first operation key 41. The power supply unit 20 can be switched to a state where the power supply unit 20 is controlled so as to stop the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body simply by performing a simple operation, and the power supply time information input by the key input unit 14 represents When the time and the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 coincide with each other, the power supply unit 20 can be switched to a state in which power is supplied to the communication device main body. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  Further, the user can input the power supply time information by the key input unit 14 and then perform a simple operation of pressing and holding the first operation key 41, and the power supply time information input by the key input unit 14 can be obtained. When the time represented by the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 coincides, the power source unit 20 can be switched to a state in which power is supplied to the communication apparatus main body. In addition, there is no need to perform an operation for switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode. Thereby, the troublesome operation of switching from the power supply stop mode to the power supply mode at a desired time can be eliminated.

  Next, a case will be described in which the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode and the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “automatic imaging start time”) are set. In the present embodiment, in the automatic imaging mode, when a preset automatic imaging start time arrives, a still image or a moving image is captured for a predetermined time, and the captured still image and moving image are used as image data for the data memory 25. Or a mode that operates so as to be stored in a flash memory card that is a non-volatile recording medium. The automatic imaging mode corresponds to the imaging mode. In the description of the automatic imaging mode of the present embodiment, the basic mode is the first operation mode, and the automatic imaging mode is the second operation mode. Note that the first operation mode is not limited to the basic mode, and may be another operation mode in another embodiment of the present invention.

  In the standby state, a standby image is displayed on the display screen, and in the present embodiment, an image representing date and time information is displayed, and the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 to display a 4-digit number. When numeric information, for example, “1234” is input and the imaging key 42 is pressed, the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode, that is, the automatic imaging start time, in this embodiment “12:34” is input. When it is determined that the automatic imaging mode has been set, the imaging start time information indicating the automatic imaging start time is displayed on the display screen together with the automatic imaging mode setting information indicating that the automatic imaging mode has been set.

  After the automatic imaging mode setting information and the imaging start time information are displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, the display returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen. A pictograph indicating that the automatic imaging mode is set (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “automatic imaging mode pictograph”) is displayed in the state display area.

  In the present embodiment, when the current date and time are changed while the automatic imaging start time is set, the switching setting from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode is discarded. In other words, when the current date and time are changed while the automatic imaging start time is set, the basic mode is not switched to the automatic imaging mode even when the preset automatic imaging start time arrives. .

  In the initial setting, when a standby image is displayed on the display screen in a state where the current date and time are not set and in a standby state, the user operates the numerical keys of the numerical key group 14b of the key input unit 14. When 4-digit number information is input and the imaging key 42 is pressed, error information indicating that the current date and time is not set is displayed on the display screen. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  When the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 and numeric information other than four digits, for example, “123411” is displayed. When 4-digit numerical information that cannot be handled as input or time, for example, “4321” is input and the imaging key 42 is pressed, error information indicating that the input time is incorrect is displayed on the display screen. The When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the control unit 21 regarding setting for switching from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode and setting of time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode. In step k1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step k2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step k2, when the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is input, the process proceeds to step k3. When the control unit 21 determines that the numerical information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step k3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the imaging key 42 has been pressed. In step k3, when the control unit 21 determines that the imaging key 42 is pressed, the process proceeds to step k4. When the control unit 21 determines that the imaging key 42 is not pressed, the imaging key 42 is pressed. Wait until

  In step k4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numeric information input in step k2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step k4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step k5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step k7. Whether or not the numeric information input in step k2 is time information representing time is determined by the control unit 21 being numeric information that can be handled as time and the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step k5, the control unit 21 sets the automatic imaging mode, and sets the time information determined based on the numeric information input in step k2 as time information indicating the automatic imaging start time. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores time information indicating the automatic imaging start time in the data memory 25 or a flash memory card that is a nonvolatile recording medium.

  In step k6, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display automatic image capturing mode setting information indicating that the automatic image capturing mode has been set. In step k7, the control unit 21 displays error information on the display unit 28 in accordance with the numeric information input in step k2. In step k8, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  In the present embodiment, the automatic imaging start time arrives when the automatic imaging mode is set and the automatic imaging start time is set to 12:34, for example, and the application program is not executed. Then, the mode is switched to the automatic imaging mode, and the imaging unit 31 is activated to capture a still image or a moving image for a predetermined time, and the captured still image and the moving image are used as image data for the data memory 25 or the nonvolatile memory. Imaging processing stored in a flash memory card that is a recording medium is performed.

  Further, when the automatic imaging start time comes when the application program is being executed, in the present embodiment, priority is given to the work at the time of executing the application program. Therefore, even when the automatic imaging start time arrives when the application program is executed, the display screen of the display unit 28 does not change, and information on work is displayed on the display screen. When this application program is terminated, it returns to the standby state, switches to the automatic imaging mode, and the above-described imaging process is performed by the imaging unit 31.

  In the present embodiment, when the standby image is displayed on the display screen and the power key of the key input unit 14 is operated by the user in the standby state, the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped. And nothing is displayed on the display screen. Even if the automatic imaging start time comes when the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body remains stopped. When the power key of the key input unit 14 is operated again by the user while the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, power is supplied to the communication apparatus main body and the automatic imaging start time is set. When it is determined whether or not the automatic imaging start time has arrived, the basic mode is switched to the automatic imaging mode, and the imaging unit 31 performs the imaging process described above.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the control unit 21 when switching from the basic mode to the automatic imaging mode. In step m1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step m2, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a preset automatic imaging start time has arrived. In Step m2, when the control unit 21 determines that the preset automatic imaging start time has arrived, the process proceeds to Step m3, and the control unit 21 determines that the preset automatic imaging start time has not arrived. When the automatic imaging start time arrives, it waits.

  Whether or not the preset automatic imaging start time has arrived is determined by the control unit 21 comparing the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 with the automatic imaging start time stored in the data memory 25. Do. That is, when the time measured by the time measuring unit 18 matches the automatic imaging start time stored in the data memory 25, or when the time measured is ahead of the automatic imaging start time, The control unit 21 determines that a preset automatic imaging start time has arrived. When the automatic imaging start time is ahead of the time measured, the control unit 21 determines that the preset automatic imaging start time has not arrived.

  In step m3, the control unit 21 determines whether another function is being executed, specifically, whether an application program is being executed. In step m3, when the control unit 21 determines that another function is being executed, the control unit 21 waits until the other function ends. When the control unit 21 determines in step m3 that no other function is executed, the process proceeds to step m4.

  In step m4, the control unit 21 activates the imaging unit 31. Specifically, the control unit 21 gives instruction information for capturing an image for a predetermined time to the imaging unit 31. In step m5, the control unit 21 causes the imaging unit 31 to capture an image, and temporarily stores the image captured by the imaging unit 31 in the work memory 24 as image data.

  In step m6, the control unit 21 performs a predetermined compression process on the image data temporarily stored in the work memory 24, and the compressed image data is stored in the data memory 25 or the nonvolatile memory. The data is stored in a flash memory card that is a recording medium. In step m7, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, imaging time information indicating the time at which an image is captured by the imaging unit 31 is input by the key input unit 14, and then an image is captured and captured by the imaging unit 31. When the imaging key 42 for switching to the automatic imaging mode for storing the image data in the data memory 25 or the flash memory card which is a non-volatile recording medium is pressed, the control unit 21 captures the imaging time information for the data. Stored in the memory 25. The time represented by the imaging time information stored in the data memory 25 by the control unit 21 is compared with the time measured by the time measuring unit 18, and the time represented by the imaging time information matches the time measured. If it is determined, the imaging unit 31 is controlled to capture an image, and the image captured by the imaging unit 31 is stored as image data in the data memory 25 or a flash memory card that is a non-volatile recording medium. Remembered.

  Therefore, the user can input the imaging time information by the key input unit 14 and then perform a simple operation of pressing the imaging key 42, and the time and time measuring unit represented by the imaging time information input by the key input unit 14 When the time counted by 18 coincides, an image is picked up by the image pickup unit 31, and the image picked up by the image pickup unit 31 is stored as image data in the data memory 25 or a flash memory card which is a nonvolatile recording medium. The automatic imaging mode can be set. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  Next, a case will be described in which the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode and the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “automatic recording start time”) are set. In the present embodiment, in the automatic recording mode, when a preset automatic recording start time arrives, audio around the communication device 1 is input by the microphone of the recording unit 34 for a predetermined time, and the input audio is used as audio data. In this mode, data is stored in the data memory 25 or a flash memory card which is a nonvolatile recording medium. The automatic recording mode corresponds to the voice input mode. In the description of the automatic recording mode of the present embodiment, the basic mode is the first operation mode, and the automatic recording mode is the second operation mode. Note that the first operation mode is not limited to the basic mode, and may be another operation mode in another embodiment of the present invention.

  In the standby state, a standby image is displayed on the display screen, and in the present embodiment, an image representing date and time information is displayed, and the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 to display a 4-digit number. When numeric information, for example, “1234” is input and the fourth operation key 45 is pressed for a long time, the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode, that is, the automatic recording start time, in this embodiment “12:34” "Is input, and the recording start time information indicating the automatic recording start time is displayed on the display screen together with the automatic recording mode setting information indicating that the automatic recording mode is set.

  After the automatic recording mode setting information and the recording start time information are displayed on the display screen, when a predetermined time, in this embodiment, 2 seconds elapses, the display returns to the standby state and a standby image is displayed on the display screen. A pictograph indicating that the automatic recording mode is set is displayed in the status display area (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “automatic recording mode pict”).

  In the present embodiment, when the current date and time is changed while the automatic recording start time is set, the setting for switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode is discarded. In other words, when the automatic recording start time is set and the current date and time are changed, the basic mode is not switched to the automatic recording mode even if the preset automatic recording start time arrives. .

  In the initial setting, when a standby image is displayed on the display screen in a state where the current date and time are not set and in a standby state, the user operates the numerical keys of the numerical key group 14b of the key input unit 14. When 4-digit numeric information is input and the fourth phase key 45 is pressed for a long time, error information indicating that the current date and time is not set is displayed on the display screen. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  When the standby image is displayed on the display screen in the standby state, the user operates the numeric keys of the numeric key group 14b of the key input unit 14 and numeric information other than four digits, for example, “123411” is displayed. When 4-digit numeric information that cannot be handled as input or time, for example, “4321” is input and the fourth operation key 45 is pressed long, error information indicating that the input time is incorrect on the display screen Is displayed. When a predetermined time after the error information is displayed on the display screen, that is, 2 seconds in this embodiment, returns to the standby state, and the standby image is displayed on the display screen.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control unit 21 regarding the setting for switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode and the setting of the time for switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode. In step n1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step n2, the control unit 21 determines whether numeric information has been input. In step n2, when the control unit 21 determines that numeric information is input, the process proceeds to step n3. When the control unit 21 determines that numeric information is not input, until the numerical information is input. stand by.

  In step n3, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the fourth operation key 45 has been pressed. When the control unit 21 determines in step n3 that the fourth operation key 45 has been pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step n4, and when the control unit 21 determines that the fourth operation key 45 has not been pressed for a long time. The process waits until the fourth operation key 45 is pressed.

  In step n4, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the numeric information input in step n2 is time information representing time. When the control unit 21 determines in step n4 that the input numeric information is time information, the process proceeds to step n5, and when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is not time information. The process proceeds to step n7. Whether or not the numeric information input in step n2 is time information representing time is determined by the control unit 21 being numeric information that can be handled as time and the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information. This is done by judging whether or not. That is, when the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and can be handled as time information, the control unit 21 determines that the input numeric information is time information. When it is determined that the input numeric information is 4-digit numeric information and is not numeric information that can be handled as time, it is determined that the input numeric information is not time information.

  In step n5, the control unit 21 sets the automatic recording mode, and sets the time information determined based on the numeric information input in step n2 as time information indicating the automatic recording start time. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores time information representing the automatic recording start time in the data memory 25.

  In step n6, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display automatic recording mode setting information indicating that the automatic recording mode has been set. In step n7, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display error information in accordance with the numeric information input in step n2. In step n8, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  In the present embodiment, the automatic recording start time arrives when the automatic recording mode is set and the automatic recording start time is set to 12:34, for example, and the application program is not executed. Then, the automatic recording mode is switched, and the voice around the communication device 1 that is input to the microphone of the recording unit 34 for a predetermined time is used as voice data for the data memory 25 or a flash memory card that is a nonvolatile recording medium. The recording process stored in is performed.

  In addition, when the automatic recording start time comes when the application program is being executed, in the present embodiment, the work at the time of executing the application program is given priority. Therefore, even if the automatic recording start time arrives when the application program is executed, the display screen of the display unit 28 does not change, and information on work is displayed on the display screen. When this application program is terminated, it returns to the standby state, switches to the automatic recording mode, and the recording process described above is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the standby image is displayed on the display screen and the power key of the key input unit 14 is operated by the user in the standby state, the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped. And nothing is displayed on the display screen. Even if the automatic recording start time comes when the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body is stopped, the supply of power to the communication apparatus main body remains stopped. When the power supply key of the key input unit 14 is operated again by the user while the supply of power to the communication device main body is stopped, power is supplied to the communication device main body and the automatic recording start time is set. When it is determined whether or not the automatic recording start time has come, it is switched from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode, and the recording process described above is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the control unit 21 when switching from the basic mode to the automatic recording mode. In step p1, the control unit 21 causes the display unit 28 to display a predetermined standby image. In step p2, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a preset automatic recording start time has arrived. When the control unit 21 determines in step p2 that the preset automatic recording start time has arrived, the process proceeds to step p3, and the control unit 21 determines that the preset automatic recording start time has not arrived. When waiting, the automatic recording start time is reached.

  Whether or not the preset automatic recording start time has arrived is determined by the control unit 21 comparing the time counted by the time measuring unit 18 with the automatic recording start time stored in the data memory 25. Do. That is, when the time counted by the time counting unit 18 matches the automatic recording start time stored in the data memory 25, or when the time measured is ahead of the automatic recording start time, The control unit 21 determines that a preset automatic recording start time has arrived. When the automatic recording start time is ahead of the time measured, the control unit 21 determines that the preset automatic recording start time has not arrived.

  In step p3, the control unit 21 determines whether another function is being executed, specifically, whether an application program is being executed. In step p3, when the control unit 21 determines that another function is being executed, the control unit 21 waits until the other function ends. When the control unit 21 determines in step p3 that no other function is executed, the process proceeds to step p4.

  In step p4, the control unit 21 causes the data memory 25 to store the sound around the communication device 1 input by the recording unit 34 for a predetermined time as sound data. In step p5, the control unit 21 displays a predetermined standby image on the display unit 28, and ends all processing procedures.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the key input unit 14 inputs the voice input time information indicating the time when the voice around the communication device 1 is input by the microphone of the recording unit 34, and then the recording unit 34. When the fourth operation key 45 for switching to the automatic recording mode for inputting the voice around the communication device 1 by the microphone and storing it in the data memory 25 is pressed for a long time, the control unit 21 obtains the voice input time information. Stored in the data memory 25. The control unit 21 compares the time represented by the voice input time information stored in the data memory 25 with the time measured by the time measuring unit 18, and the time represented by the voice input time information and the time measured Are determined to match, the sound around the communication device 1 is input by the microphone of the recording unit 34, and the sound input by the microphone of the recording unit 34 is stored in the data memory 25 as audio data. .

  Therefore, the user can input the voice input time information by the key input unit 14 and then perform a simple operation of pressing and holding the fourth operation key 45, and the voice input time information input by the key input unit 14 can be obtained. When the time represented by the time counting unit 18 coincides with the time represented, the voice around the communication device 1 is input by the microphone of the recording unit 34, and the voice input by the microphone of the recording unit 34 is used as voice data. 25 can be set to the automatic recording mode. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  The above-described embodiment is merely an example of the present invention, and the configuration of the invention may be changed within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the basic mode and the power supply mode are applied as the first operation mode, and the manner mode, the drive mode, the power supply stop mode, the automatic imaging mode, and the automatic recording mode are applied as the second operation mode. Although the configuration of the communication device 1 when applied is described, in another embodiment of the present invention, the first operation mode is a manner mode, a drive mode, a power supply stop mode, an automatic imaging mode, and an automatic recording mode. Even if the second operation mode is the basic mode and the power supply mode, it can be suitably implemented.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the automatic imaging mode is switched from the basic mode, when a preset automatic imaging start time arrives, a still image or a moving image is captured for a predetermined time, and the captured image is displayed as an image. The data memory 25 is configured to store the data, but in another embodiment of the present invention, the automatic imaging end time indicating the time at which imaging is to be completed is set together with the automatic imaging start time in advance. Even if it comprises, it can carry out suitably.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the automatic recording mode is switched from the basic mode, when the preset automatic recording start time arrives, the voice around the communication device 1 is transmitted by the microphone of the recording unit 34 for a predetermined time. It is configured to store the input voice as voice data in the data memory 25 or a flash memory card which is a nonvolatile recording medium. However, in another embodiment of the present invention, automatic recording is performed in advance. Even if it is configured to set the automatic recording end time indicating the time to end the recording together with the start time, it can be suitably implemented.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the communication apparatus 1 which is one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an external appearance of a communication device 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when switching from a basic mode to a manner mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when switching from a manner mode to a basic mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when setting the time which switches from a basic mode to a silent mode and switches from a silent mode to a basic mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when setting the time which switches from a manner mode to a basic mode when the present date is not set. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when the time which switches from a manner mode to a basic mode is input incorrectly. It is a flowchart which shows the control part 21 process sequence regarding the setting of the change from the basic mode to the manner mode, and the setting of the time to switch from the manner mode to the basic mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when setting the time which switches from a manner mode to a basic mode, when the manner mode and the manner mode cancellation | release time are set. It is a flowchart which shows the control part 21 process sequence regarding the setting of the time which switches from the manner mode to the basic mode when the manner mode is set. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when it switches from a manner mode to a basic mode when the preset cancellation | release time comes in the state in which the application program is not executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display information displayed on the display screen of the display part 28 when it switches from a manner mode to a basic mode when the preset cancellation | release time comes in the state in which the application program is running. An example of display information displayed on the display screen of the display unit 28 when the manner mode is switched to the basic mode when the preset release time arrives in a state where the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 when switching from a manner mode to a basic mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 regarding the setting of the switching from a basic mode to a drive mode, and the setting of the time which switches from a drive mode to a basic mode. It is a flowchart which shows the control part 21 process sequence regarding the setting of the time which switches from drive mode to basic mode when it is set to drive mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 when switching from drive mode to basic mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 regarding the setting of the switch from a power supply mode to a power supply stop mode, and the setting of the time which switches from a power supply stop mode to a power supply mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 when switching from electric power supply stop mode to electric power supply mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 regarding the setting of the switching from basic mode to automatic imaging mode, and the setting of the time which switches from basic mode to automatic imaging mode.

It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 when switching from basic mode to automatic imaging mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 regarding the setting of the switching from basic mode to automatic recording mode, and the setting of the time which switches from basic mode to automatic recording mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the control part 21 when switching from a basic mode to an automatic recording mode.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Communication apparatus 11 Antenna 12 Radio | wireless part 13 Communication control part 14 Key input part 15 Key illumination part 16 Voice input part 17 Audio | voice output part 18 Timekeeping part 19 Timekeeping memory 20 Power supply part 21 Control part 22 Power supply control part 23 Program memory 24 Working memory 25 Data memory 26 Display memory 27 Display driver unit 28 Display unit 29 Light emitting unit 30 Illuminating unit 31 Imaging unit 32 Vibration generating unit 33 Opening / closing detection unit 34 Recording unit

Claims (7)

Communication means for communicating with other communication devices;
Input means for inputting time information and mode switching information for switching from at least a predetermined first operation mode to a predetermined second operation mode different from the first operation mode;
Storage means for storing time information input by the input means;
A time measuring means for measuring time;
A sounding means capable of sounding when an incoming request from the other party is received by a communication means;
The sound generation means can be controlled so as to conform to the predetermined first operation mode and the predetermined second operation mode,
When the sound generation means is controlled so as to be adapted to the first operation mode, and mode switching information is input following the time information by the input means, the second operation mode is adapted based on the mode switching information. Control the sounding means to control the storage means to store the time information,
In a state in which the sound generation means is controlled so as to conform to the second operation mode, the time represented by the time information stored in the storage means is compared with the time measured by the time measurement means, and the time information is And a control means for controlling the sounding means so as to be adapted to the first operation mode when the time to be displayed coincides with the time to be timed.   In the second operation mode, the control means controls the sounding means to suppress the volume of the sound to be sounded and stops the sounding when the incoming call request from the other party is received by the communication means. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein either one of the means is controlled. Display means for displaying information;
Vibration generating means for generating vibration for vibrating the communication device main body,
In the second operation mode, the control means controls the display means to display the incoming call information indicating the incoming call and vibrates so as to generate vibration when the communication means receives an incoming call request from the other party. 3. The communication apparatus according to claim 2, wherein at least one of controlling the generating means is performed.   In the second operation mode, the control means controls the communication means so as to notify the other party of information indicating that it cannot respond to the incoming call when the communication means receives an incoming call request from the other party. The communication apparatus according to claim 2. Power supply means for supplying power to the communication device body;
Power supply control means for controlling the power supply means so as to perform any one of supplying power to the communication apparatus body and stopping supply of power to the communication apparatus body,
Power control means
In the state where the power supply means is controlled to supply power to the communication device body, power is supplied to the communication device body following the power supply time information indicating the time when power is supplied to the communication device body by the input means. When mode switching information for switching from the power supply mode to the power supply stop mode for stopping the supply of power to the communication device body is input, the supply of power to the communication device body is stopped based on the mode switching information. Controlling the power supply means and controlling the storage means to store the power supply time information,
In a state where the power supply means is controlled to stop the supply of power to the communication device main body, the time represented by the power supply time information stored in the storage means is compared with the time measured by the time measuring means. 2. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the time indicated by the power supply time information coincides with the time measured, the power supply unit is controlled to supply power to the communication apparatus main body. It further includes an imaging means for capturing an image,
The control means
When mode switching information for switching to an imaging mode for capturing an image by the imaging unit is input following the imaging time information indicating the time at which the imaging unit captures an image by the input unit, the imaging time information is stored. Control storage means,
The time represented by the imaging time information stored in the storage unit is compared with the time measured by the time measuring unit, and an image is captured when the time represented by the imaging time information matches the time measured. 2. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication means controls the storage means so that the image picked up by the image pickup means is stored as image information. A voice input means for inputting voice;
The control means
When the mode switching information for switching to the voice input mode for inputting voice is input by the voice input means following the voice input time information indicating the time when the voice is input by the voice input means, the voice input time Control storage means to store information,
The time represented by the voice input time information stored in the storage means is compared with the time counted by the time measuring means, and when the time represented by the voice input time information matches the time counted, the voice is 2. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the voice input unit is controlled to input and the storage unit is controlled to store the voice input by the voice input unit as voice information.

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