JP2006197282A - Portable terminal operation mode setting system and method, and portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable terminal operation mode setting system for setting the operation mode of a portable terminal to a suitable operation mode corresponding to a place, a date, the state of the portable terminal, or the like by automatically switching the operation mode of the portable terminal. <P>SOLUTION: The portable terminal 3 decides an operation mode setting rule to be set to it from an operation mode setting rule set 1 in which one or more operation mode setting rules of the portable terminal 3 which are transmitted from a rule set transmitter 2 are described and sets the operation mode of the portable terminal 3 in accordance with the decided operation mode setting rule. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal operation mode setting method capable of automatically switching the operation mode of a portable terminal.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the control method of the conventional portable mobile terminal device disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. The sound generation means 107, the reception means 102 for receiving a radio signal, and a specific signal from the received radio signal. The configuration includes a detection unit 103 that detects a signal, and a control unit 110 that performs control for prohibiting the sound generation of the sound generation unit 107 in accordance with the detection result of the detection unit 103.

The detection unit 103 detects a sound generation prohibition signal for switching the operation setting state of the sound generation unit 107 from the sound generation permission mode to the sound generation prohibition mode among the radio signals received by the reception unit 102. When the sound generation inhibition signal is detected, control is performed so that the operation setting state of the sound generation means 107 is set to the sound generation inhibition mode. As a result, it is possible to surely prohibit sound generation in a place where the sound generation prohibit mode should be set.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-267954

  The conventional method for controlling a portable mobile terminal device has a problem that only a predetermined operation on the terminal side can be performed because it is necessary to detect a sound generation prohibition signal and a sound generation permission signal by a signal detection circuit.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. By automatically switching the operation mode of the mobile terminal based on the operation mode setting rule transmitted from the outside of the mobile terminal, the mobile An object is to set the operation mode of the terminal to an appropriate operation mode according to the location, date and time, the state of the mobile terminal, and the like.

The mobile terminal operation mode setting method according to the present invention includes a rule set transmission device that stores an operation mode setting rule set in which one or more operation mode setting rules of the mobile terminal are described, and transmits the operation mode setting rule set;
Application rule determining means for determining an operation mode setting rule to be set in a mobile terminal from the operation mode setting rule set transmitted by the rule set transmitting device, and an operation mode setting rule determined by the application rule determining means The mobile terminal has an operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the mobile terminal according to the above.

  In the present invention, as described above, the operation to be set in the mobile terminal from the operation mode setting rule set in which one or a plurality of operation mode setting rules of the mobile terminal transmitted by the rule set transmitting device is described. By determining the mode setting rule and setting the operation mode of the mobile terminal according to the determined operation mode setting rule, the operation mode of the mobile terminal can be automatically switched. An appropriate operation mode can be set according to the date and time, the state of the mobile terminal, and the like.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment.
In the figure, 1 is an operation mode setting rule set in which one or more operation mode setting rules are described, 2 is a rule set transmitting device that transmits the operation mode setting rule set 1 to each terminal, 3 is a portable terminal, and 4 is a rule Rule set receiving means for receiving the operation mode setting rule set 1 transmitted from the set transmission device 2, 5 is based on the contents described in the operation mode setting rule set 1, and which operation mode setting rule is currently applied to the mobile terminal Application rule determining means for determining whether to perform operation, 6 is an operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 as instructed by the application rule determining means 5, 7 is an application program for realizing the function of the mobile terminal, Reference numeral 20 denotes a memory in the portable terminal 3.

First, the operation mode setting rule set 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the operation mode setting rule set 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation mode setting rule set 1 includes one or more operation mode setting rules in which setting conditions and setting contents are paired.
The setting condition includes, for example, a time condition, a place condition, a state condition of the mobile terminal, and the like. When the setting condition is satisfied, the setting described in the setting content is applied to the mobile terminal. To do.

The time condition here is, for example, a start time (date) and end time (date) to which a rule is to be applied defined, and may be a time between the start time and end time at which the current time is defined. In other words, the condition is met.
In addition, the location condition is, for example, where position information (base station information) to which a rule is to be applied is defined, and the condition is satisfied when the mobile terminal is present at that position (under the base station). is there. In the case of the location condition, for example, it is possible to set a detailed location condition such as where the mobile terminal exists using GPS (Global Positioning System), but in the present invention, the location is determined. There is no mention of a method for identification.
Furthermore, the state condition of the mobile terminal is defined, for example, when the remaining battery level of the mobile phone is defined and the current battery level is low.
The setting condition may be “always applied”.

  Settings include lower ring volume level, turn on manner mode, turn on self mode (mode that prohibits communications such as incoming / outgoing calls and sending / receiving mail), prohibiting camera shooting, For example, prohibition of lighting is described. In addition to the items that limit the functions of the mobile terminal as described above, for example, if the mobile phone is related to the operation mode of the mobile terminal such as turning on the mail reading function when referring to the received mail Any setting content may be used.

  Next, the rule set transmission device 2 will be described. The rule set transmission device 2 transmits the operation mode setting rule set 1 to the mobile terminal 3. For example, a base station of a mobile phone can have the function, or a dedicated device is created. It can also be placed in a facility such as a movie theater or a library.

Next, the operation will be described.
First, the rule set transmission device 2 holds an operation mode setting rule set 1 that describes how to set the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 in the transmittable area, and stores the operation mode setting rule set 1 in the area. Always send to 3 or send regularly.
When the operation mode setting rule set 1 is transmitted periodically, for example, the application mode setting rule set 1 has its own application effective period, and a period longer than the transmission interval is set as shown in FIG. (In FIG. 3, the application valid period is less than 5 minutes). In this way, by receiving the operation mode setting rule set 1 having the same contents before the effective period of the operation mode setting rule set 1 expires, the effective period is extended and the same effect as that which is always transmitted is obtained. Obtainable.
Furthermore, by doing in this way, when the mobile terminal goes out of the area where the rule set transmitter 2 can transmit, the operation mode setting rule set 1 expires and the operation mode setting rule in that area is expired. It is also possible to invalidate set 1 promptly.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the mobile terminal 3.
Next, the operation of the mobile terminal 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the mobile terminal 3 enters the transmittable area of the rule set transmitting device 2, the rule set receiving means 4 in the mobile terminal 3 receives the operation mode setting rule set 1 of that area transmitted from the rule set transmitting device 2. Then, the operation mode setting rule set 1 for the area is stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3 (step S02). Next, it is determined whether an application expiration date is defined in the operation mode setting rule set 1 (step S03). If the expiration date is defined, the hardware or operating system of the mobile terminal 3 provides the expiration date. A timer function is set (S04) to notify that the expiration date has been exceeded. If the expiration date has expired, the received operation mode setting rule is discarded (deleted from the memory 20) (step S05).

  Next, if the application rule determination unit 5 refers to all the contents of each operation mode setting rule described in the operation mode setting rule set 1 stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 and satisfies the setting condition, It is determined that the rule should be applied (step S06). That is, the application rule determining means 5 should apply the operation mode setting rule describing the operation mode to be set to the mobile terminal 3 from among the operation mode setting rules described in the operation mode setting rule set 1. Judgment. For example, in the case of the setting condition shown in FIG. 4, if the current time held by the mobile terminal is within the time range described in the setting condition (here, 9:30 to 12:00), the setting condition Is determined to be satisfied.

The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 in accordance with the setting content of the operation mode setting rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5, and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 (step S07).
The operation mode is changed by the operation mode setting means 6 notifying the application program 7 managing the setting information of the mobile terminal.
It is also possible for the application program 7 such as e-mail to inquire the operation mode setting means 6 about the current operation mode at the time of activation. As a result, for example, it is possible to check whether or not a request for turning on the mail reading function is currently received when the mail application is started, and processing corresponding to the request can be performed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the operation mode of the mobile terminal can be automatically switched based on the operation mode setting rule transmitted from the outside of the mobile terminal. An appropriate operation mode can be set according to the location, date and time, the state of the mobile terminal, and the like. That is, since the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 can be automatically switched based on the operation mode setting rule transmitted from the outside of the mobile terminal 3, for example, the manner mode is turned ON in a library, and the self mode is set in a hospital. Turn on, disable use of camera photography at bookstores (to prevent digital shoplifting), turn on manner mode at movie theaters, and prohibit lighting, etc. The portable terminal 2 can be controlled so as to be able to respond to various requests from the outside, such as being able to do so.
The applied rule determination means 5 does not determine whether the setting condition is satisfied every time the operation mode setting rule set 1 is received, but only when the applied rule determination means 5 is different from the previously received rule set, Similar effects can be obtained.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the operation mode setting rule set 1 is supplied from the outside of the mobile terminal 3. Next, the user of the mobile terminal 3 enters the operation mode setting rule set 1 in the mobile terminal 3. Describes an embodiment that makes it possible to define another set of operation mode setting rules.
FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in FIG.
In the figure, 8 is a rule set defining means that allows the user of the mobile terminal 3 to define an operation mode setting rule set of the mobile terminal 3, and 9 is a user definition as an operation mode setting rule set defined by the user. It is a ruleset.
Note that the rule set definition means 8 allows the mobile terminal user to define a plurality of setting conditions and corresponding setting contents using, for example, a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

Next, the operation will be described.
The case where the operation mode setting rule set 1 transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 is stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
First, when the user of the portable terminal 3 registers the setting condition and the corresponding setting content that the user wants to define by using the rule set defining unit 8, the rule set defining unit 8 sets the registered content to the operation mode setting rule set. Is generated as a user-defined rule set 9 having the same format as the above, and is stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3.

Next, the application rule determining means 5 refers to all the contents of both the operation mode setting rule set 1 and the user-defined rule set 9 stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 and if the setting condition is satisfied, It is determined that the rule should be applied.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 according to the setting contents of the rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.
For those with overlapping setting conditions, the more restrictive function is applied. For example, when applying a setting for reducing the ring volume and a setting for setting the ring volume to zero, the method of setting the ring volume to zero is applied.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the user can define the operation mode setting rule set, for example, the user's personal requirements such as setting the mobile terminal 3 to the manner mode during the working hours are set. It is possible to easily cope with this, and the convenience of the user can be improved.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first embodiment, the operation mode setting rule set 1 is supplied from the outside of the mobile terminal 3. Next, the operation mode setting information of the mobile terminal is converted into an operation mode setting rule set. Embodiments that can be used will be described.
FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in FIG.
In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes setting information conversion means for converting operation mode setting information of the portable terminal 3 into an operation mode setting rule set. Reference numeral 11 denotes a default operation mode setting for the portable terminal converted by the setting information conversion means 10. It is a terminal default rule set as a rule set.

Next, the operation will be described.
The case where the operation mode setting rule set 1 transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 is stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
First, when the user of the mobile terminal 3 sets or changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3, the operation mode setting information is usually stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 in a unique format. In the present embodiment, the setting information conversion unit 10 is called when the user sets or changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3. The setting information conversion means 10 converts the setting information of the operation mode unique to the mobile terminal set and changed into a terminal default rule set 11 having the same format as the operation mode setting rule set and generates it. Store in the memory 20.

Next, the application rule determination means 5 refers to all the contents of both the operation mode setting rule set 1 and the terminal default rule set 11 stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3, and if the setting condition is satisfied, Judge that the rule should apply.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 according to the setting contents of the rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.
For those with overlapping setting conditions, the more restrictive function is applied.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the setting information conversion unit 10 converts the operation mode of the mobile terminal set / changed by the user into the terminal default rule set 11 as the operation mode setting rule set, and applies rule determination Since the means 5 determines the operation mode setting rule to be set for the mobile terminal from the terminal default rule set 11 converted by the setting information conversion means 10, for example, the user has already set the incoming volume level to zero In such a situation, it is possible to avoid a ringing tone from sounding contrary to the user's intention when a request such as a low ringing volume level is received.
In addition, since the terminal default rule set 11 is referred to, when transmission of the operation mode setting rule set 1 from the rule set transmission device 2 is stopped (when out of the transmittable area), the user originally sets it. It is possible to return the terminal settings to the state they were in.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In the first embodiment, only one operation mode setting rule set 1 is stored in the mobile terminal. Next, a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 can be stored in the mobile terminal. An embodiment to be described will be described.
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in FIG.
In the figure, reference numeral 12 denotes a rule set management means for storing a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 in a portable terminal.

Next, the operation will be described.
First, when the mobile terminal 3 enters the transmittable area of the rule set transmission device 2, the rule set transmission device 2 transmits the operation mode setting rule set 1 for that area from the rule set transmission device 2 to the mobile terminal 3. . The rule set receiving means 4 in the portable terminal 3 receives the transmitted operation mode setting rule set 1 and passes it to the rule set management means 12.
The rule set management means 12 holds a memory area in which a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 can be stored, and stores the operation mode setting rule set 1 passed from the rule set receiving means 4 in an empty area of the memory area. To do.
In this way, the operation mode setting rule set 1 corresponding to each transmittable area is sent from the rule set transmitting device 2 in the plurality of transmittable areas to the portable terminal 3, and the transmitted operation mode setting rule set is transmitted. 1 is stored in the memory area of the rule set management means 12 via the rule set receiving means 4.

Next, the application rule determination unit 5 refers to all the contents of the plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 stored in the memory area of the rule set management unit 12 in the portable terminal 3, and if the setting condition is satisfied, It is determined that the rule should be applied.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 according to the setting contents of the rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.
For those with overlapping setting conditions, the more restrictive function is applied.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a situation when the transmittable areas of a plurality of rule set transmission apparatuses 2 overlap.
If a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 are stored in the mobile terminal 2, when the transmittable areas of the rule set transmission device 2a and the rule set transmission device 2b are nested as shown in FIG. In a building such as a hospital, an operation mode setting rule set that puts the mobile terminal in silent mode, while in a specific place in the building such as an intensive care unit in a hospital, the operation mode that places the mobile terminal in self mode A configuration rule set can be sent.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 can be stored in the mobile terminal 3, even when a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets are received from the outside at the same time, The operation mode of the portable terminal can be shifted to an appropriate operation mode that satisfies the above requirements.

Embodiment 5. FIG.
In the second embodiment, the operation mode setting rule set 1 can be defined by the user. However, it is possible to automatically create the operation mode setting rule set 1 from the schedule information input by the user next time. An embodiment to be described will be described.
FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the fifth embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in FIG.
In the figure, 13 is a schedule conversion table in which a user registers as a schedule and a corresponding setting content, and 14 is a schedule conversion table 13 that uses the schedule conversion table 13 to store schedule information of the mobile terminal as an operation mode setting rule set. It is a schedule information conversion means for converting to. Reference numeral 15 denotes a schedule rule set converted by the schedule information conversion means 14.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the schedule conversion table 13.

Next, the operation will be described.
The case where the operation mode setting rule set 1 transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 is stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
First, when the user of the mobile terminal 3 sets a schedule (date and time, message) using the schedule function of the mobile terminal 3, the schedule information conversion means 14 is called. The schedule information conversion unit 14 refers to the schedule conversion table 13 and determines an operation mode setting corresponding to the set schedule information. Then, the setting contents are generated as a schedule rule set 15 having the same format as the operation mode setting rule set, and stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3.

Next, the application rule determination means 5 refers to all the contents of both the operation mode setting rule set 1 and the schedule rule set 15 stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3, and if the setting condition is satisfied, the rule Is determined to be applicable.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 in accordance with the setting content of the operation mode setting rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.
For those with overlapping setting conditions, the more restrictive function is applied.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the schedule information conversion unit 14 automatically generates the schedule rule set 15 according to the schedule information input by the user, the user only has to register his / her schedule. The behavior of the operation mode of the terminal can be instructed, and user convenience can be improved.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
In the fifth embodiment, the schedule conversion table 12 is predetermined in the mobile terminal. Next, an embodiment that allows the user to generate the schedule conversion table 13 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the sixth embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in FIG. 9 denote the same or corresponding parts, and the description thereof is omitted.
In the figure, 16 is a schedule conversion table defining means that allows the user of the portable terminal to define the schedule conversion table 13.
The schedule conversion table definition means 16 allows the mobile terminal user to define a plurality of schedule items (for example, a library, a hospital, etc.) and a set content corresponding thereto using a GUI.

Next, the operation will be described.
The case where the operation mode setting rule set 1 transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 is stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
The operation when the user of the mobile terminal 3 sets a schedule using the schedule function of the mobile terminal 3 is also the same as that in the fifth embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
First, when the user of the mobile terminal 3 registers a schedule requirement that the user wants to define by himself / herself using the schedule conversion table definition means 16, the registered content is added to the schedule conversion table 13.

The schedule information conversion unit 14 refers to the schedule conversion table 13 added by the schedule conversion table definition unit 16 and determines the operation mode setting corresponding to the set schedule information. Then, the setting contents are generated as a schedule rule set 15 having the same format as the operation mode setting rule set, and stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3.
Next, the application rule determination means 5 refers to all the contents of both the operation mode setting rule set 1 and the schedule rule set 15 stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3, and if the setting condition is satisfied, the rule Is determined to be applicable.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 in accordance with the setting content of the operation mode setting rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.
For those with overlapping setting conditions, the more restrictive function is applied.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, since the user can define the schedule conversion table 13, even when a user-specific schedule item is registered, the operation mode of the terminal corresponding to the schedule item is automatically set. The convenience of the user is improved.

Embodiment 7 FIG.
In the second embodiment, the user of the mobile terminal can define the operation mode setting rule set. Next, the operation mode setting rule set of a plurality of users is defined in one mobile terminal. A possible embodiment will be described.
FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the seventh embodiment, and the same reference numerals as those in FIG.
In the figure, reference numeral 17 denotes rule set switching means for realizing switching of a plurality of user-defined rule sets 8.

Next, the operation will be described.
The case where the operation mode setting rule set 1 transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 is stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
First, when the user of the mobile terminal registers a setting condition and a corresponding setting content that the mobile terminal user wants to define using the rule set definition unit 8, the rule set definition unit 8 uses the same format as the operation mode setting rule set. The user-defined rule set 9 is generated and passed to the rule set switching means 17.

The rule set switching means 17 holds a memory area in which a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1 can be stored, and stores the user-defined rule set 9 passed from the rule set definition means 8 in a free area of the memory area. .
Thus, since the rule set switching means 17 can store a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets 1, for example, the operation mode of the terminal can be set for each user who uses the mobile terminal.
Further, the rule set switching means 17 has means for validating only one user-defined rule set 9 selected by the user and invalidating all others using, for example, a GUI.

Next, the application rule determination unit 5 determines the contents of the user-defined rule set 9 as an operation mode setting rule set that is valid from the plurality of user-defined rule sets 9 stored in the memory area of the rule set switching unit 17. All are referred to, and if the set condition is satisfied, it is determined that the rule should be applied.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 according to the setting contents of the rule determined to be applied. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the user can define a plurality of user-defined rule sets 8, it is applied when the user (contractor) holding the terminal temporarily lends it to another person. By specifying a user-defined rule set to be used, restrictions can be easily added to the functions that can be used.

Embodiment 8 FIG.
In the first embodiment, the operation mode is changed for all the mobile terminals 3 in the area where the rule set transmission device 2 can transmit the operation mode setting rule set 1, but a specific user or An embodiment in which the operation mode is not changed only for the portable terminal will be described.
FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of the operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the eighth embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in FIG.
In the figure, 18 is an operation mode setting rule set with a release key in which one or more of the operation mode setting rules added with a release key (operation mode setting rule with release key) are described, and 19 is a release key input means. It is.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the operation mode setting rule set 18 with a release key.

Next, the operation will be described.
The case where the operation mode setting rule set 18 with the release key transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 is stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
The release key input unit 19 causes the user to input a release key such as a password using, for example, a GUI.
Next, the application rule determination unit 5 sets the release key input by the release key input unit 19 and the operation mode setting rule set with the release key transmitted from the rule set transmission device 2 and stored in the memory 20 in the portable terminal 3. It is determined whether or not 18 matches. That is, the application rule determination unit 5 refers to all the contents of the operation mode setting rule set 18 with a release key stored in the memory 20 in the mobile terminal 3 and no release key is input (operation mode setting rule set). If it is not invalidated) and the setting condition is satisfied, it is determined that the rule should be applied.
The application rule determination unit 5 instructs the operation mode setting unit 6 to change the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3 in accordance with the determined setting contents of the rule. The operation mode setting unit 6 sets the operation mode in the mobile terminal 3 according to the instruction from the application rule determination unit 5 and changes the operation mode of the mobile terminal 3.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the user can input the release key, the operation mode setting rule received from the outside can be invalidated. Thereby, for example, when an employee or the like in a movie theater wants to use the terminal without restricting the terminal, the restriction can be removed in this way.
As for the release key, the same effect can be obtained by other authentication means such as fingerprint authentication instead of the password.
As for the release key, the terminal / UIM registered in advance can be excluded from the function restriction by using information specific to the mobile terminal or information specific to the UIM (User Identity Module).

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the operation mode setting rule set 1 in Embodiment 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the operation mode setting rule set 1 in which the applicable expiration date was set in Embodiment 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the mobile terminal 3 in the first embodiment. The block diagram of the operation mode setting system of the portable terminal of Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment. The situation explanatory view when the transmission possible area of a plurality of rule set transmission devices 2 has overlapped in Embodiment 4. FIG. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the schedule conversion table 13 in Embodiment 5. FIG. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of a mobile terminal according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of a mobile terminal according to a seventh embodiment. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an operation mode setting method of a mobile terminal according to an eighth embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the operation mode setting rule set 18 with a release key in Embodiment 8. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the control method of the conventional portable mobile terminal device.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operation mode setting rule set, 2 Rule set transmission apparatus, 3 Portable terminal, 4 Rule set receiving means, 5 Applicable rule determination means, 6 Operation mode setting means, 7 Application program, 20 Memory in the portable terminal 3

Claims (11)

An operation mode setting rule set in which one or a plurality of operation mode setting rules of the mobile terminal are described is stored, and a rule set transmission device that transmits the operation mode setting rule set;
Application rule determining means for determining an operation mode setting rule to be set in a mobile terminal from the operation mode setting rule set transmitted by the rule set transmitting device, and an operation mode setting rule determined by the application rule determining means An operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the mobile terminal according to
A mobile terminal operation mode setting method characterized by comprising: In the operation mode setting rule set, one or more of the operation mode setting rules in which a condition for setting the operation mode in the portable terminal and the contents of the operation mode set in the portable terminal are described are described. The mobile terminal operation mode setting method according to claim 1, wherein: The mobile terminal includes a rule set defining means for a user to define a user-defined rule set as the operation mode setting rule set,
The mobile terminal operation according to claim 1, wherein the application rule determination unit determines an operation mode setting rule to be set in the mobile terminal from the user-defined rule set defined by the rule set definition unit. Mode setting method. The portable terminal stores the user-defined rule set defined by the rule set defining means in a plurality of memory areas, and a user selects from the user-defined rule sets stored in the plurality of memory areas A rule set switching means that enables only the user-defined rule set
4. The mobile terminal operation according to claim 3, wherein the application rule determining unit determines an operation mode setting rule to be set for the mobile terminal from the user-defined rule set validated by the rule set switching unit. Mode setting method. The portable terminal includes setting information conversion means for generating, as a terminal default rule set, the operation mode setting rule set in which the setting or changed operation mode is described when the operation mode is set or changed by a user. ,
The mobile terminal operation according to claim 1, wherein the application rule determining unit determines an operation mode setting rule to be set for the mobile terminal from the terminal default rule set generated by the setting information converting unit. Mode setting method. A plurality of the rule set transmission devices exist for each area where the operation mode setting rule set can be transmitted, and the operation mode setting rule set is transmitted to the mobile terminal.
The mobile terminal comprises a rule set management means for storing a plurality of operation mode setting rule sets transmitted by the plurality of rule set transmission devices,
The application rule determining unit determines an operation mode setting rule to be set for a mobile terminal from the plurality of operation mode setting rule sets stored in the rule set managing unit. Mobile terminal operation mode setting method. The portable terminal refers to a schedule conversion table in which schedule information set by a user and an operation mode setting rule set corresponding to the schedule information are paired, and the schedule conversion table, and the operation corresponding to the schedule information A schedule information conversion means for generating a mode setting rule set as a schedule rule set,
2. The mobile terminal operation mode according to claim 1, wherein the application rule determination unit determines an operation mode setting rule to be set in the mobile terminal from the schedule rule set generated by the schedule information conversion unit. Setting method. 8. The mobile terminal operation mode setting method according to claim 7, wherein the mobile terminal includes a schedule conversion table defining means for a user to define the schedule conversion table. The rule set transmitting device transmits an operation mode setting rule with a release key to which the release key for canceling the operation mode setting rule is added to the operation mode setting rule to the mobile terminal,
The mobile terminal includes release key input means for inputting a release key for releasing the operation mode setting rule,
The application rule determination means is an operation mode setting rule set in which the release key input by the release key input means does not match the release key of the operation mode setting rule with the release key transmitted by the rule set transmission device. 2. The mobile terminal operation mode setting method according to claim 1, wherein an operation mode setting rule to be set in the mobile terminal is determined. A reception step of receiving an operation mode setting rule set in which one or more operation mode setting rules of the mobile terminal are described;
A determination step of determining an operation mode setting rule to be set in the mobile terminal from the operation mode setting rule set transmitted in the reception step;
A setting step for setting the operation mode of the mobile terminal according to the operation mode setting rule determined by the determination step;
A portable terminal operation mode setting method comprising: A rule set receiving means for receiving an operation mode setting rule set in which one or more operation mode setting rules of the mobile terminal are described;
Application rule determining means for determining an operation mode setting rule to be set in a mobile terminal from the operation mode setting rule set received by the rule set receiving means, and an operation mode setting rule determined by the application rule determining means An operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the mobile terminal according to
A portable terminal characterized by comprising:

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