JP2006129302A - Mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile communication terminal which eliminates trouble that recording may be interrupted in the middle if a battery is exhausted although a user has reserved the recording. <P>SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminals characterized in processing a received broadcasting wave and calculating power consumption in consideration of the actual circumstances. In this case, the power consumption may also be calculated based on information added to the broadcasting wave or the like. It is possible to predict not only the present power consumption but also power required for completing recording of recording-reserved contents. Furthermore, if it is forecasted that recording processing may not be completed, the terminal warns the user of the fact. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal.

In the conventional mobile communication terminal, the battery remaining amount is calculated by calculating the consumed battery power from the measured battery voltage, the power output from the power source and the elapsed time (see Patent Document 1). .
JP 2003-281865 A

  However, the above method is inconvenient because the recording is interrupted when the battery runs out despite the user making a recording reservation.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention is a mobile communication terminal characterized by processing received broadcast waves and calculating power consumption. At this time, the power consumption may be calculated based on the power consumption calculation information added to the broadcast wave or the like. In addition to the power consumption calculation information, the power consumption is calculated based on the recording reservation information, the broadcast power consumption information for calculating the power consumed to process the received broadcast, and the radio wave reception status information on the radio wave reception status. Calculation may be performed. When calculating power consumption based on these pieces of information, it is possible to predict not only the current power consumption but also the power required to complete the recording of the reserved content.

  Moreover, the mobile communication terminal of the present invention may compare battery remaining amount information with power consumption calculation result information and manage power supply based on the comparison result. At this time, information on power supply may be generated and output. When it is expected that the recording process will not be completed, it is possible to warn the user to that effect. Furthermore, a future power supply schedule may be managed based on the power supply schedule adjustment information. This ensures emergency communication means.

  As described above, according to the mobile communication terminal according to any one or more of the inventions of the present invention, the power consumption can be calculated, so that the process such as recording reservation can be performed due to insufficient battery remaining. It can be prevented from being executed. If it is possible to calculate power consumption based on broadcast power consumption information included in broadcast waves, it will be possible to calculate power consumption more easily and accurately, and the convenience of users is expected to increase. it can. Also, when the remaining battery level information is compared with the power consumption calculation result information to determine whether there is enough battery level to complete recording until the broadcast end time, and there is not enough battery level to complete recording In this case, the user is warned, or the power supply of each power supply block is stopped, thereby preventing the user's disadvantage that the recording is interrupted in the middle of the content due to the battery shortage. In addition, by securing a part of the power when managing the future power supply schedule, communication can be performed even in the event of an emergency, so it is safe.

  The best mode for carrying out each invention will be described below. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The first embodiment will mainly describe claims 1 and 10. The second embodiment will mainly describe claims 2 and 3. The third embodiment will mainly describe claim 4 and the like. The fourth embodiment will mainly describe claim 5 and the like. In the fifth embodiment, claims 6 and 11 will be mainly described. In the sixth embodiment, claims 7 and 12 will be mainly described. In the seventh embodiment, claims 8 and 13 will be mainly described. In the eighth embodiment, claims 9 and 14 will be mainly described.

  << Embodiment 1 >>

  <Embodiment 1: Overview> Embodiment 1 will be described. The present embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by processing received broadcast waves and calculating power consumption.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. The mobile communication terminal shown in the figure has a function of receiving a broadcast wave broadcast from a broadcast station or the like. First, the mobile communication terminal receives a broadcast (1). Next, the received broadcast is processed (2). Performs processing such as playback and recording of received broadcasts. Finally, power consumption is calculated (3). At this time, the power consumption of the mobile communication terminal can be calculated by adding together the power required from reception to output of content data to be broadcast, power required to access the base station, and the like.

  <Embodiment 1: Configuration> FIG. 2 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (0202) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 2 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (0201), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (0202), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (0203). It consists of.

  Each unit, which is a component of the present invention, is configured by either hardware, software, or both hardware and software. For example, as an example for realizing these, when a computer is used, hardware composed of a CPU, a memory, a bus, an interface, a peripheral device, and the like and software executable on these hardware are listed. be able to. Specifically, the functions of the respective units are realized by sequentially executing the programs developed on the memory, by processing, storing, and outputting data on the memory and data input through the interface. (The same applies throughout this specification.)

  The “mobile communication terminal” (0200) is a portable terminal device that can receive broadcasts. Specifically, mobile phones, PDAs, PHSs, other notebook computers, and the like are applicable.

  The “broadcast receiving unit” (0201) receives a broadcast. The “reception broadcast processing unit” (0202) performs processing of the received broadcast. For example, it corresponds to broadcast reproduction or recording.

  The “power consumption calculation unit” (0203) calculates power consumption. The content to be transmitted has a predetermined sampling rate in the case of audio, and in the case of video, the video size and the number of bits of each pixel are determined in advance. The power consumed (Ed_total) can be calculated. At this time, it is assumed that these pieces of information are added to the EPG of a broadcast wave transmitted from a broadcast station or the like. Details of this will be described in the third embodiment.

  In addition, the mobile communication device generally accesses a base station by emitting a radio wave every certain time. This access frequency varies depending on the reception status of radio waves, and access is performed more frequently as the reception status of radio waves is worse. At this time, the power (Ea) required for access to the base station per unit time may be fixed to the maximum power consumption value that is generated when accessed most frequently, or even if the user can determine and select Good. In addition to the above, power is consumed by the backlight at the time of liquid crystal display or the execution of an alarm, but this is referred to as Econst. Thereby, the power consumption E per predetermined time T can be expressed by Equation 1 shown in FIG.

  <Embodiment 1: Process Flow> FIG. 3 shows an example of the process flow in the first embodiment. First, a broadcast is received (broadcast reception step S0301). Next, the received broadcast is processed (received broadcast processing step S0302). Finally, power consumption is calculated (power consumption calculation step S0303). The above processing can be executed by a program for causing a computer to execute, and the program can be recorded on a recording medium readable by the computer. (The same applies throughout the specification.)

  <Embodiment 1: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by processing received broadcast waves and calculating power consumption. By recognizing the power consumption, it is possible to prevent the processing such as recording reservation from being executed due to insufficient battery power.

  << Embodiment 2 >>

  <Embodiment 2: Overview> Embodiment 2 will be described. The present embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by calculating power consumption based on power consumption calculation information that is information for calculating power consumption.

  <Embodiment 2: Configuration> FIG. 4 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (0400) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 4 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (0401), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (0402), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (0403). Furthermore, it includes a “power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0404).

  The “power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0404) acquires power consumption calculation information. “Power consumption calculation information” is information for calculating power consumption. The power consumption calculation information includes, for example, the sampling rate when the content to be transmitted is audio, the video size and the number of bits of each pixel, the capacity of each data, and other information regarding the radio wave reception status. Information is applicable. Such information may be generated and acquired not only when receiving information transmitted from the outside but also inside the mobile communication terminal. The case where the power consumption calculation information is added to the EPG of a broadcast wave transmitted from a broadcast station or the like will be described in detail in Embodiment 3. The case where the power consumption calculation information includes information related to the reception status of radio waves will be described in detail in the fourth embodiment.

  Further, the power consumption calculation information may include recording reservation information. In this case, it is possible to calculate the amount of power that will be consumed in the future by the end of recording time, determine whether recording will be completed with the remaining battery amount, warn of insufficient battery power, stop power supply, etc. To do. Details of this will be described in the fifth embodiment.

  The “power consumption calculation unit” (0403) calculates power consumption based on the power consumption calculation information acquired by the power consumption calculation information acquisition unit (0404). Specifically, from each element of the power consumption calculation information, the power consumed (Ed_total) from the reception of data to the output can be calculated, and the total power consumption E can be calculated. The processing of each other part is the same as in the first embodiment.

  <Embodiment 2: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by calculating power consumption based on power consumption calculation information that is information for calculating power consumption. As a result, it is possible to easily and accurately calculate the power consumption, and it is expected that the convenience for the user is enhanced.

  << Embodiment 3 >>

  <Embodiment 3: Overview> Embodiment 3 will be described. This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized in that power consumption is calculated based on broadcast power consumption information that is information for calculating power consumed to process a received broadcast.

  <Embodiment 3: Configuration> FIG. 5 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (0500) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 5 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (0501), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (0502), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (0503). , “Power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0504).

  The “broadcast receiving unit” (0501) receives a broadcast wave including broadcast power consumption information. “Broadcast power consumption information” is information for calculating the power consumed to process a received broadcast. The broadcast power consumption information corresponds to, for example, the sampling rate when the transmitted content is audio, and the video size, the number of bits of each pixel, the capacity of each data, and the like when the content is video. In addition, information such as content playback time, volume, dynamic range, and image brightness may be included. Moreover, these may be represented by specific numerical values, or may be represented by identification information based on a table of the mobile communication terminal. From these pieces of information, it is possible to calculate the power (Ed_total) consumed from the reception of data to the output. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, from the broadcast wave received by the tuner, the power (Ed1) necessary for demodulating the video / audio data using the demodulator and the resulting transport Power required for decoding the stream (TS) by the TS decoder (Ed2), power required for decoding the video stream by the video decoder (Ed3), and power required for decoding the audio stream by the audio decoder (Ed3) Ed4), the total power (Ed5) required to record them in the internal storage area or the external storage area is calculated, and this is set as Ed_total.

  The “power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0504) acquires the broadcast power consumption information. The “power consumption calculation unit” (0503) calculates the power consumption based on the power consumption calculation information acquired by the power consumption calculation information acquisition unit. Specifically, the power consumption (Ed_total) from the reception of the data to the output can be calculated from the broadcast power consumption information, and the Ed_total obtained above is substituted into Equation 1 in FIG. Can be calculated. The processing of each other part is the same as in the second embodiment.

  <Embodiment 3: Effect> This embodiment is characterized in that power consumption is calculated based on broadcast power consumption information that is information for calculating power consumed to process a received broadcast. It is a body communication terminal. The power consumption can be calculated based on the broadcast power consumption information included in the broadcast wave, so that the power consumption can be calculated more easily and accurately, which increases the convenience for the user. I can expect.

  << Embodiment 4 >>

  <Embodiment 4: Overview> Embodiment 4 will be described. This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized in that the power consumption calculation information includes radio wave reception status information that is information related to the radio wave reception status.

  <Embodiment 4: Configuration> FIG. 7 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (0700) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 7 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (0701), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (0702), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (0703). , “Power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0704).

  The “power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0704) acquires power consumption calculation information including radio wave reception status information that is information related to the radio wave reception status. A mobile communication device generally accesses a base station by emitting a radio wave every time a predetermined time elapses. This access frequency varies depending on the reception status of radio waves, and access is performed more frequently as the reception status of radio waves is worse. At this time, the power (Ea) required for accessing the base station per unit time can be calculated based on the radio wave reception status information that is information related to the radio wave reception status. For example, a value obtained by multiplying the power consumption per access by the number of accesses according to the radio wave reception status information is the power (Ea) necessary for accessing the base station per unit time.

  Further, the radio wave reception status information may include not only the current radio wave reception status as described above, but also information related to a predicted reception status in the future. This presupposes that the mobile communication terminal has a function of recognizing the current position using GPS or the like. In this case, it is preferable that a map indicating the radio wave reception status is incorporated. Based on the user's moving direction, moving speed, and geographical information, for example, when there is a tunnel in the traveling direction and it is expected that the radio wave reception status will deteriorate from now on, this will be indicated in the radio wave reception status information become. Note that if the mobile communication terminal does not have a function of recognizing the current position, the current radio wave reception status is assumed to continue, and the power consumption predicted in the future by the power consumption calculation unit (0703) to be described later Is calculated.

  The “power consumption calculation unit” (0703) calculates power consumption based on the radio wave reception status information included in the power consumption calculation information acquired by the power consumption calculation information acquisition unit. Specifically, the power (Ea) required for accessing the base station per unit time obtained from the radio wave reception status information can be substituted into Equation 1 in FIG. 1 to calculate the total power consumption E. . The processing of other parts is the same as in the second and third embodiments.

  <Embodiment 4: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized in that the power consumption calculation information includes radio wave reception status information that is information related to the radio wave reception status. It is highly convenient because it can not only calculate the power consumption necessary for accessing the base station per unit time but also predict the future power consumption from information on the radio wave status.

  << Embodiment 5 >>

  <Embodiment 5: Overview> Embodiment 5 will be described. The present embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by comparing battery remaining amount information and power consumption calculation result information.

  <Embodiment 5: Configuration> FIG. 8 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (0800) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 8 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (0801), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (0802), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (0803). , “Power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (0804), “battery remaining amount information output unit” (0805), and “comparison unit” (0806).

  The “remaining battery information output unit” (0805) outputs remaining battery information. The remaining battery level information is information indicating the remaining battery level. The output is not only output to a comparison unit (0806) described later, but may be output for display on a display screen of a mobile communication terminal.

  The “comparison unit” (0806) is a power consumption calculation result including the remaining battery level information output from the remaining battery level information output unit (0805) and the calculation result of the power consumption in the power consumption calculation unit (0803). Compare with information. By performing the comparison, it is determined whether there is enough battery power to complete the recording up to the broadcast end time. The comparison is not limited to the comparison of both values, but the remaining time of the remaining battery power may be predicted from the consumption speed of power consumption and reflected in the comparison result. In addition, according to the comparison result, the mode of stopping power supply or giving a warning will be described in detail in the sixth embodiment. The processing of other parts is the same as in the second to fourth embodiments.

  <Fifth Embodiment: Process Flow> FIG. 9 shows an example of a process flow in the fifth embodiment. First, a broadcast is received (broadcast reception step S0901), and the received broadcast is processed (reception broadcast processing step S0902). Next, power consumption is calculated (power consumption calculation step S0903). Up to this point, the processing flow is the same as that shown in the first embodiment. Subsequently, battery remaining amount information is output (battery remaining amount information output step S0904). Finally, the battery remaining amount information output in the battery remaining amount information output step (S0904) is compared with the power consumption calculation result information including the power consumption calculation result in the power consumption calculating step (S0903) ( Comparison step S0905).

  <Embodiment 5: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by comparing battery remaining amount information and power consumption calculation result information. By comparing, it will be judged whether there is enough battery power to complete recording until the broadcast end time, so it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that recording is interrupted in the middle of content due to insufficient battery it can.

  << Embodiment 6 >>

  <Sixth Embodiment: Overview> A sixth embodiment will be described. This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by managing power supply based on a comparison result between battery remaining amount information and power consumption calculation result information.

  <Embodiment 6: Configuration> FIG. 10 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (1000) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 10 includes a “broadcast receiving unit” (1001), a “received broadcast processing unit” (1002), and a “power consumption calculating unit” (1003). , “Power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (1004), “battery remaining amount information output unit” (1005), “comparison unit” (1006), and “power supply management unit” (1007), Consists of.

  The “power supply management unit” (1007) manages power supply for each power supply block. A power supply management unit for managing power supply in units of power supply blocks such as a telephone function, a recording function, and a display function is provided. At this time, power supply is managed based on the comparison result in the comparison unit (1006). That is, when a comparison result is obtained that the remaining battery level is sufficient, a recording reservation can be set. On the other hand, when a comparison result indicating that the remaining battery level is insufficient is obtained, the power supply block for setting the recording reservation may be stopped so that the recording reservation cannot be set. . Also, the user may be able to select which of the measures to be taken, such as canceling the recording reservation or performing the recording within the range possible with the current battery level. In addition, the aspect which performs a warning according to a comparison result is explained in full detail in Embodiment 7 etc. The other processes are the same as those in the fifth embodiment.

  <Sixth Embodiment: Process Flow> FIG. 11 shows an example of a process flow in the sixth embodiment. First, a broadcast is received (broadcast reception step S1101), and the received broadcast is processed (reception broadcast processing step S1102). Next, power consumption is calculated (power consumption calculation step S1103). Next, battery remaining amount information is output (battery remaining amount information output step S1104). Further, the battery remaining amount information output in the battery remaining amount information output step (S1104) is compared with the power consumption calculation result information including the power consumption calculation result in the power consumption calculating step (S1103) (comparison). Step S1105). Up to this point, the processing flow is the same as that shown in the fifth embodiment. Subsequently, the power supply is managed based on the comparison result. That is, when a comparison result indicating that the remaining battery level is sufficient is obtained, a process for starting recording is performed (recording process step S1106). On the other hand, if a comparison result indicating that the remaining battery level is insufficient is obtained, the power supply of each or all of the power supply blocks is stopped (power supply management step S1107).

  <Embodiment 6: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by managing power supply based on a comparison result between battery remaining amount information and power consumption calculation result information. As a result, the power supply of each power supply block is stopped when there is not enough battery power to complete the recording until the broadcast end time, so there is a disadvantage that the recording is interrupted in the middle of the content due to a shortage of batteries. Can be prevented.

  << Embodiment 7 >>

  <Embodiment 7: Overview> Embodiment 7 will be described. The present embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by generating and outputting information related to power supply.

  <Embodiment 7: Configuration> FIG. 12 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (1200) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 12 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (1201), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (1202), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (1203). , “Power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (1204), “Battery remaining amount information output unit” (1205), “Comparison unit” (1206), and “Power supply management unit” (1207). Furthermore, the power supply management unit (1207) includes a “power supply information generation unit” (1208) and a “power supply information output unit” (1209).

  The “power supply information generating means” (1208) generates power supply information. “Power supply information” is information relating to power supply. The power supply information corresponds to a command for requesting power supply / stop and information for warning when power is stopped. In addition, for example, there are cases where a block that supplies power and a block that does not supply power, the amount of power, a supply period, and the like are included. As a specific example of the power supply information, a warning such as “the content reproduction processing block stops supplying power after 15 minutes” is applicable.

  The “power supply information output means” (1209) outputs the power supply information generated by the power supply information generation means (1208). With the output of the power supply information, the supply of power is started or stopped. In addition, a warning when power is stopped may be displayed on a display screen of a mobile communication terminal or notified by voice or the like. In response to this, the user can take measures such as canceling the recording or charging the battery. The other processes are the same as in the sixth embodiment.

  <Seventh Embodiment: Process Flow> FIG. 13 shows an example of a process flow in the seventh embodiment. First, a broadcast is received (broadcast reception step S1301), and the received broadcast is processed (reception broadcast processing step S1302). Next, power consumption is calculated (power consumption calculation step S1303). Next, battery remaining amount information is output (battery remaining amount information output step S1304). Further, the battery remaining amount information output in the battery remaining amount information output step (S1304) is compared with the power consumption calculation result information including the power consumption calculation result in the power consumption calculating step (S1303) (comparison). Step S1305). Up to this point, the processing flow is the same as that shown in the fifth embodiment. Subsequently, power supply information is generated based on the comparison result (power supply information generation step S1306). The power supply information generated in the power supply information generation step (S1306) is output (power supply information output step S1307).

  <Embodiment 7: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by generating and outputting information on power supply. As a result, the user can recognize that there is not enough battery power to complete the recording until the broadcast end time, and can take measures such as canceling the recording or charging the battery. It is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the recording is interrupted in the middle of the content.

  << Embodiment 8 >>

  <Embodiment 8: Overview> Embodiment 8 will be described. This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by managing a future power supply schedule based on power supply schedule adjustment information.

  <Embodiment 8: Configuration> FIG. 14 shows an example of functional blocks in the present embodiment. The “mobile communication terminal” (1400) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 14 includes a “broadcast reception unit” (1401), a “reception broadcast processing unit” (1402), and a “power consumption calculation unit” (1403). , “Power consumption calculation information acquisition unit” (1404), “Battery remaining amount information output unit” (1405), “Comparison unit” (1406), and “Power supply management unit” (1407). Furthermore, the power supply management unit (1407) includes a “power supply schedule management unit” (1408) and a “power supply schedule adjustment information acquisition unit” (1409).

  The “power supply schedule management means” (1408) manages the future power supply schedule. At this time, management is performed based on the power supply schedule adjustment information acquired by the power supply schedule adjustment information acquisition means (1409) described later. Management of the future power supply schedule corresponds to, for example, leaving reserve power in preparation for an emergency.

  "Power supply schedule adjustment information acquisition means" (1409) acquires power supply schedule adjustment information for adjusting the power supply schedule. The power supply schedule adjustment information may be acquired by receiving information transmitted from the outside in addition to acquiring information generated inside the mobile communication terminal. The power supply schedule adjustment information corresponds to the amount of power of a standby power source prepared in the event of an emergency, the necessity of a power saving mode, and the like. As a specific example, information such as “We reserve ○ W as reserve power. The volume is limited because it is in power saving mode.” Is applicable. The power of the capacity set by the user or set by the user is not used to supply power to other power supply blocks even when there is not enough power to execute recording reservations. Secure means. Note that at this time, recording processing or the like cannot be performed, but the fact that emergency communication is possible may be notified to the user through a display screen or a speaker of the mobile communication terminal.

  <Eighth Embodiment: Process Flow> FIG. 15 shows an example of a process flow in the eighth embodiment. First, a broadcast is received (broadcast reception step S1501), and the received broadcast is processed (reception broadcast processing step S1502). Next, power consumption is calculated (power consumption calculation step S1503). Next, battery remaining amount information is output (battery remaining amount information output step S1504). Furthermore, power supply schedule adjustment information for adjusting the power supply schedule is acquired (power supply schedule adjustment information acquisition step S1505). Finally, a future power supply schedule is managed (power supply schedule management step S1506).

  <Embodiment 8: Effect> This embodiment is a mobile communication terminal characterized by managing a future power supply schedule based on power supply schedule adjustment information. By securing a part of the power when managing the future power supply schedule, communication can be performed even in the event of an emergency, so it is safe.

Conceptual diagram for explaining the first embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the first embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 1. Functional block diagram for explaining the second embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the third embodiment The figure for demonstrating the power consumption calculation process in Embodiment 3. Functional block diagram for explaining the fourth embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the fifth embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 5 Functional block diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 6. Functional block diagram for explaining the seventh embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 7. Functional block diagram for explaining the eighth embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 8.

Explanation of symbols

0200 Mobile communication terminal 0201 Broadcast receiving unit 0202 Received broadcast processing unit 0203 Power consumption calculating unit

Claims (14)

  A mobile communication terminal having a broadcast receiving unit, a received broadcast processing unit, and a power consumption calculating unit. A power consumption calculation information acquisition unit that acquires power consumption calculation information that is information for calculating power consumption;
The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the power consumption calculation unit performs the calculation based on the power consumption calculation information acquired by the power consumption calculation information acquisition unit.   The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2, wherein the power consumption calculation information includes recording reservation information. The broadcast receiving unit includes broadcast power consumption information that is information for calculating power consumed to process a received broadcast,
The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the power consumption calculation information acquisition unit acquires the broadcast power consumption information.   The mobile communication terminal according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the power consumption calculation information includes radio wave reception status information that is information related to a radio wave reception status. A battery level information output unit for outputting battery level information;
A comparison unit that compares the remaining battery level information output from the remaining battery level information output unit with power consumption calculation result information including a calculation result of power consumption in the power consumption calculation unit;
The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2, comprising: It has a power supply management unit that manages power supply for each power supply block,
The mobile communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein the power supply management unit manages power supply based on a comparison result in the comparison unit. The power supply management unit includes power supply information generation means for generating information related to power supply;
The mobile communication terminal according to claim 7, further comprising: a power supply information output unit that outputs the power supply information generated by the power supply information generation unit. The power supply management unit includes power supply schedule management means for managing a future power supply schedule;
Power supply schedule adjustment information acquisition means for acquiring power supply schedule adjustment information for adjusting the power supply schedule;
The mobile communication terminal according to claim 7 or 8, comprising: A broadcast receiving step for receiving a broadcast;
A received broadcast processing step for processing the received broadcast;
A power consumption calculating step for calculating power consumption;
A method for calculating power consumption. A broadcast receiving step for receiving a broadcast;
A received broadcast processing step for processing the received broadcast;
A power consumption calculating step for calculating power consumption;
A battery level information output step for outputting battery level information;
A comparison step of comparing the battery remaining amount information output in the battery remaining amount information output step with the power consumption calculation result information including the calculation result of the power consumption in the power consumption calculation step;
A method for calculating power consumption. A broadcast receiving step for receiving a broadcast;
A received broadcast processing step for processing the received broadcast;
A power consumption calculating step for calculating power consumption;
A comparison step of comparing the battery remaining amount information output in the battery remaining amount information output step with the power consumption calculation result information including the calculation result of the power consumption in the power consumption calculation step;
A power supply management step for managing power supply based on the comparison result in the comparison step;
A method for calculating power consumption. A broadcast receiving step for receiving a broadcast;
A received broadcast processing step for processing the received broadcast;
A power consumption calculating step for calculating power consumption;
A battery level information output step for outputting battery level information;
A comparison step of comparing the battery remaining amount information output in the battery remaining amount information output step with the power consumption calculation result information including the calculation result of the power consumption in the power consumption calculation step;
A power supply information generation step for generating power supply information based on a comparison result in the comparison step;
A power supply information output step for outputting the power supply information generated in the power supply information generation step;
A method for calculating power consumption. A broadcast receiving step for receiving a broadcast;
A received broadcast processing step for processing the received broadcast;
A power consumption calculating step for calculating power consumption;
A battery level information output step for outputting battery level information;
A power supply schedule adjustment information acquisition step for acquiring power supply schedule adjustment information for adjusting the power supply schedule; and
A power supply schedule management step for managing a future power supply schedule;
A method for calculating power consumption.

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