JP2006227765A - Information terminal equipment and alarm generation method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide information terminal equipment and an alarm generating method for effectively using a bar code function installed in information terminal equipment, and for extremely reducing the number of times of operation to schedule registration, and for displaying information recorded in a bar code symbol in association with a schedule. <P>SOLUTION: A control part 107 displays a schedule edit screen at a main display 2, and inputs and displays information registered by a manufacturer in each of the items of subjects, date setting, repetition setting, alarm notification setting, contents and relevant file names based on control information for automatically performing schedule registration. In operating a registration button, the control part 107 registers the inputted and displayed information of each item in schedule management data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information terminal device and an alarm generation method, and more particularly to an information terminal device and an alarm generation method having a schedule management function for generating an alarm when a registered date and time comes.

  The present invention also applies the above method (step or procedure) to semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk), HD (hard disk), FD (flexible disk), MD (mini disk), CD (compact disk) or DVD (digital versatile). It also relates to a program itself recorded on an information storage medium such as a disk or a digital video disk.

  Information terminal devices such as mobile phones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistance) are generally equipped with a schedule management function, which can be used to register anniversaries, schedules, and alarms at specified dates and times. Can be generated. In addition, the date on which the schedule is registered, the original holiday, the anniversary, etc. are displayed separately from other days on the schedule calendar screen, and the user can confirm that the schedule is registered at a glance. I can confirm.

  However, the schedule management function has the following problems.

  First, in order to use the schedule management function, the user himself / herself must determine the contents of the schedule notified by telephone or e-mail, and perform key operations on the mobile phone to register them.

  Secondly, the number of operations of the keys of the mobile phone and the transition of the registration screen are very large, and it takes time and effort to register the schedule, so that the number of operations is required to be small.

  By the way, recent mobile phones have a barcode function, and information such as characters, figures, photos, and images (character information or graphic information) included in barcodes printed on products using a built-in camera. Can be read. In addition, the read information can be used for Internet access, mail transmission, and telephone call, and the read information itself can be registered in a memory dial or stored in a data folder.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and effectively uses the bar code function provided in the information terminal device to reduce the number of operations until schedule registration as much as possible and record it in a bar code symbol. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information terminal device and an alarm generation method capable of displaying the character information or graphic information displayed in conjunction with a schedule.

  As for the schedule management function, the first prior art (Patent Document 1) that is considered to be relatively close to the present invention is as follows: “There are various types of alarm functions of conventional portable terminals that simply use time as a parameter. "Providing a notification system capable of enabling an appropriate alarm in the situation of the situation", "Connecting so that data can be transmitted and received between the mobile communication device 2 and the mobile communication device 2 via the Internet 3" A notification system is provided, which includes a management server 1 that provides alarm settings in the mobile communication device 2 by the management server 1 via the Internet 3.

  As the second prior art (Patent Document 2), “to facilitate registration of a schedule that can be shared by a plurality of individual users and to enable each user to easily view the schedules of other users”. The problem is, “The mobile phone device receives data transmitted from another user's mobile phone device in the e-mail data format (step S21), and determines whether the received data is schedule data (step S22). Next, the cellular phone device accumulates the received schedule data (steps S24 and S25), and further returns the schedule data sent in the e-mail data format to the original data format of the schedule data ( Step S26, Step S27) After that, the cellular phone device The Yurudeta automatically registers the own schedule book (step S28). Information communication device and information communication method called "schedule sharing program, the information communication system is Application Publication.

  As a third prior art (Patent Document 3), an object is to “provide a mobile phone device capable of always storing and managing the latest schedule data in its own terminal”. 1 automatically acquires the schedule data of the event registered in advance by the user at the time interval specified by the user on the own terminal to the WWW server 4, and automatically updates the schedule registration based on the acquired data. PULL type schedule registration to be performed The mobile phone device 1 automatically receives the schedule data uploaded from the personal computer 5 to the WWW server 4 when a call is received from the telephone number designated by the user on its own terminal. Next, go to the WWW server 4 and automatically update the schedule registration based on the acquired data. Mobile communication system, a mobile telephone device and the schedule registration method and a program for use therewith are application publication that is performed. ".

As a fourth prior art (Patent Document 4), an object is “to facilitate registration update of a schedule stored in synchronization with a plurality of mobile phone devices”, and “the mobile phone device 1a stores the registered schedule information. It is possible to transmit to the cellular phone devices 1b and 1c having the communication function of the same schedule information by communication means such as e-mail 1d, and the schedule information can be communicated by referring to the participants of the registered schedule. The information can be sent to the participants by communication means such as an electronic mail, etc. In the mobile phone devices 1b and 1c that have received the schedule information, the information can be registered in an electronic schedule book in the mobile phone device. In addition, by specifying multiple candidate event dates and times, and by specifying the participant, it automatically communicates with the participant's mobile phone device, Acquiring schedule information pressurized who calculates automatically optimal date, automatically it is possible to perform scheduling. The information processing terminal, and schedule synchronization method that "is application publication.
JP 2003-188693 A JP 2004-199224 A JP2004-146916 JP 2003-037871 A

  In order to achieve the above object, the information terminal device according to claim 1 is recorded by reading a bar code symbol in an information terminal device having a schedule management function for generating an alarm when a registered date and time arrives. Information recognizing means for recognizing information, and control means for registering a date and time for generating an alarm based on schedule information in the information recognized by the information recognizing means and for generating an alarm at the date and time. Features.

The information terminal device of the present invention according to claim 2 is the information terminal device according to claim 1,
A correction means for correcting the date and time is provided.

  An information terminal device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the information terminal device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the control means reads the character information or graphic information recorded in the read barcode symbol. It displays on one display means.

  An information terminal device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the information terminal device according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising transmission means for transmitting the read barcode symbol. .

  An information terminal device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the information terminal device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the bar code symbol received by the receiving unit is received by the receiving unit that receives the bar code symbol transmitted by the transmitting unit. And a second display means for displaying date and time information for generating the alarm recorded in the symbol.

  The alarm generation method of the present invention according to claim 6 is an alarm generation method used in an information terminal device having a schedule management function for generating an alarm when a registered date and time is reached, and recognizes information recorded by reading a barcode symbol. And a control step of registering a date and time for generating an alarm and generating an alarm at the date and time based on schedule information in the information recognized by the information recognition step.

  According to the information terminal device of the present invention, the information recognition means for recognizing the information recorded by reading the barcode symbol, and the date and time when the alarm is generated based on the schedule information in the information recognized by the information recognition means And a control means for generating an alarm at the date and time, it is possible to minimize the number of operations until schedule registration.

  According to the information terminal device of the present invention, since the correction means for correcting the date and time is provided, it is possible to arbitrarily adapt to the convenience of the user.

  According to the information terminal device of the present invention, the control means displays the character information or graphic information recorded in the read bar code symbol on the first display means, so the character information or graphic information is linked to the schedule. It is possible to make an effective advertisement to be displayed.

  According to the information terminal device of the present invention, since the transmission means for transmitting the read barcode symbol is provided, useful information is stored or notified to a personal computer (PC) or a friend as necessary. It becomes possible.

  According to the information terminal device of the present invention, the receiving means for receiving the barcode symbol transmitted by the transmitting means, and the date and time information for generating the alarm recorded in the barcode symbol received by the receiving means. Since the second display means for displaying is provided, it is possible to check useful information stored or notified.

  According to the alarm generation method of the present invention, an information recognition step for recognizing information recorded by reading a barcode symbol, and a date and time for generating an alarm based on schedule information in the information recognized by the information recognition step And a control step for generating an alarm at the date and time, the number of operations until schedule registration can be minimized.

  First, the meaning of terms and terms used in the claims and the specification are defined.

  “Barcode Symbol” is a generic term for information carriers that display information in a combination of a portion with high and low optical reflectivity and are machine readable. One-dimensional symbol (one-dimensional symbol) Code) and a two-dimensional symbol (two-dimensional barcode). The bar code symbol is information including a quiet zone, a start / stop character, a data character, and a check digit including a bar and a space.

  “Two-dimensional barcode” refers to a conventional barcode in which barcodes and symbol characters are arranged in a straight line and has information only in one direction. By having symbol information arranged in two directions, the code greatly increases the amount of information that can be recorded. Two-dimensional barcodes include stack-type two-dimensional codes in which barcodes are stacked and matrix-type two-dimensional codes in which stones are arranged on a board. The maximum amount of information is about 1 KB, and it can be encoded up to about 2000 characters for alphanumeric characters and about 3000 digits for numbers. The information density is very high, and it is 10 to 100 times that of conventional barcodes, so it is possible to create minimal symbols of several millimeters square. Furthermore, since it can encode kana, kanji, graphics, and binary codes, it can be used as a general-purpose information medium such as an IC card or a flexible disk, and is basically inexpensive because it is based on paper. Two-dimensional codes are more susceptible to dirt and scratches because the bars and cells that are the basic units of symbols are much smaller than barcodes, but modern two-dimensional barcodes cannot be read due to obstacles. It is equipped with an error correction function that restores the original data to the original data. This error correction level can be arbitrarily set at the time of encoding, and if it is set large, even if more than half of the symbols are damaged, they can be read correctly.

  For example, in the information terminal device according to the present invention, by reading a high-density and large-capacity two-dimensional barcode displayed on the screen, the date and time when the alarm is generated based on the schedule information in the recognized control information. You can automatically register and manage your schedule. Needless to say, au's “A5502K” (Kyocera mobile phone terminal released in January 2004) is already equipped with a two-dimensional barcode reading function and can be used in this information terminal device. However, “au” and “Kyocera” are registered trademarks.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, a foldable mobile phone is referred to as an example of the information terminal device according to the present invention.

  1A and 1B are external views of the folding cellular phone according to the present invention in an opened state, in which FIG. 1A is a front view and FIG. 1B is a rear view.

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a foldable mobile phone main body, which is normally opened when performing a call and a call-related operation or an e-mail operation, and is generally closed when waiting or carrying. . However, the folding mobile phone is automatically closed to the telephone number corresponding to the call destination by selecting the desired call destination from the memory dial in the closed state and then opening the device body. The user can make a call in a closed state by dialing or operating the call button after receiving a call.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a main display, which includes a color liquid crystal display device, a DMD (digital mirror device), an organic EL display device, a PDP (plasma display panel), and the like, information to be notified, character information, and current time Various kinds of detailed information such as information, image information and schedule information are displayed. Since the user cannot confirm the display contents when the folding cellular phone 1 is closed, the main display 2 is automatically turned off or turned off to contribute to power saving.

  Reference numeral 3 denotes a flexible key, which is used when various functions are set in combination with other keys and buttons. For example, it is a key for selecting various item buttons displayed at the bottom of the main display 2, and while waiting, the left button is a function key (hereinafter abbreviated as “F key”) and the right button is a function of a character key. Is granted.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a four-contact key, which moves the cursor in the up / down / left / right directions and scrolls the display contents in that direction in order. It is also used for volume setting, memory dialing, redialing and kanji conversion.

  An e-mail key 5 is used when an e-mail function such as sky mail or super mail is used. Also used to erase characters or return to the previous display.

  Reference numeral 6 denotes an OK key which is used to determine a selected item.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes an end / power key, which is used to turn the power on / off or to end a call or hold a response.

  Reference numeral 8 denotes a numeric keypad, which is composed of twelve keys consisting of numerals 0 to 9, *, and #, and is used for inputting a telephone number and characters.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a microphone that transmits voice during a call.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes an earphone terminal arranged on a side surface, and an earphone microphone can be connected to listen to various music, radio, and television broadcasts.

  Reference numeral 11 denotes a WEB key, which is used when shifting to the display screen of the Internet connection function. It is also used when shifting to the display screen of the e-mail function, when using the web or station, or when displaying and selecting a menu.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a side key, which has a function of a shutter button used when photographing with a camera. Further, when the side key 12 is fully pressed in a closed state for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 3 seconds or longer), the imaging data is read and displayed on the sub display 18 and then the side key 12 is operated. The other imaging data is sequentially read and displayed. It is also used to set / cancel a simple answering machine, record the other party's voice during a call, and play back the recorded content (ie, a memo button).

  Reference numeral 13 denotes an external connection terminal for connecting a quick charger, a cigarette lighter charger, a mobile tool, or the like from the lower side of the figure.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a start key, which is used when making or receiving a call.

  Reference numeral 15 denotes an antenna which receives and transmits radio waves necessary for communication.

  Reference numeral 16 denotes a receiver (receiver) that reproduces the voice of the other party and various message sounds.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a speaker that rings a ringtone.

  Reference numeral 18 denotes a sub-display, which is composed of various display devices such as a color liquid crystal display device, DMD (digital mirror device), and organic EL display device. Display simple information such as time. In particular, the sub-display 18 also serves as a normal incoming call lamp or photographing lamp. When there is an incoming call, the sub-display 18 blinks in a color corresponding to the called party, or interlocks with a shutter opening / closing operation during photographing. It emits light or lights up red during charging. Further, the sub-display 18 can display image information taken by a built-in camera, which will be described later, in addition to simple information. In the state where the foldable mobile phone 1 is opened, the detailed contents are displayed on the main display 2, so that only the backlight of the sub display 18 is turned off, which contributes to power saving. Therefore, the displayed characters are legible. When the side key 12 is operated while the sub display 18 is turned off, the backlight of the sub display 18 is turned on and turned off again after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  An open / close detection switch 19 is a micro switch that mechanically detects whether the communication terminal device 1 is in a closed state, a fully open state, or a half-open state. However, well-known means such as an optical sensor for detecting that the folding cellular phone 1 is opened and an encoder for detecting the opening angle can be used.

  A rechargeable battery pack 20 supplies necessary electric power to various electronic circuits of the foldable mobile phone 1.

  Reference numeral 21 denotes a built-in camera, in which light such as a person or landscape input through a lens is photographed by a CCD or a C-MOS artificial retina IC (for example, M64270AG manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric: an artificial retina LSI with a lens). Note that at the time of filing of the present application, those with a resolution exceeding 2 million pixels have appeared, and as with digital cameras, higher image quality is being achieved.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to the present invention. For example, it is applied to a mobile terminal device of IS-95 (Interim Standard 95) based CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) mobile phone. Shows the case. However, the communication system is not limited to the CDMA system, and any of PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) and PHS (Personal Handyphone System) may be used.

  Reference numeral 101 denotes a transmission / reception unit that converts a radio signal including audio and video received by the antenna 115 and various control signals into an intermediate frequency band, or converts a transmission signal in the intermediate frequency band into a radio frequency band for transmission / reception. .

  A modem unit 102 modulates and demodulates transmission / reception signals. The modem (MOdulator-DEModulator) is an abbreviation for "modulator / demodulator". It converts digital data sent from a computer into a voice signal and sends it to a telephone line, or a voice signal heard through a telephone line. A device that converts digital data.

  An audio codec unit 103 encodes and decodes an audio signal. A codec (COder DECoder) is an electronic circuit that converts an analog signal into digital data and vice versa. In addition, it is a circuit, device, and software that encodes / decodes signals and data according to certain rules, and is used for recording and transmitting audio and images.

  An analog front end unit 104 converts the encoded audio signal from digital / analog to drive the receiver 106, or analog / digital converts the audio signal input from the microphone 105 to the audio codec unit 103. Output.

  Reference numeral 107 denotes a control unit that performs all control related to the information terminal device such as control necessary for a call (for example, control of location registration, standby, link establishment, handover, etc.), display control, and schedule management control. In particular, the control unit 107 reads a barcode symbol such as a two-dimensional barcode, recognizes recorded control information (for example, schedule information), registers the date and time when the alarm is generated, and at the registered date and time. Performs control to automatically generate an alarm and correction control of registered date and time. Further, the control unit 107 displays character information and graphic information such as an advertisement recorded in the read barcode symbol on the main display 2, or displays the two-dimensional barcode as image data (bitmap, JPEG, TIF file). ) Is transmitted and received attached to an e-mail, and control is performed to display information on the date and time when the alarm recorded in the barcode symbol is generated on the main display 2. The two-dimensional barcode can be transmitted / received by infrared communication or general data communication based on the IrDA (Infrared Data Association) standard between mobile phones.

  Reference numeral 108 denotes a key input unit, which inputs necessary data to the control unit 107 or the like according to an operation procedure defined by the control program.

  Reference numeral 109 denotes a display unit, which includes a color liquid crystal display device (color LCD device), an organic EL (organic electroluminescence), a PDP (plasma display panel), and the like, and includes caller data, image data, and a two-dimensional bar. Display necessary information such as codes as appropriate.

  110 is a large-capacity storage unit consisting of a ROM and a RAM. Phone book data used for making calls and sending / receiving e-mails, image data such as photographs and two-dimensional barcodes, schedule management data, and music data for incoming melody In addition, the stored melody data is stored. In particular, the schedule management data stored in the storage unit 110 is stored in association with a file name of a two-dimensional barcode, as will be described later, and is displayed when the schedule is displayed. It is possible to display bar code advertisement information.

  Reference numeral 111 denotes a melody generating unit that generates an incoming melody based on the incoming melody data stored in the storage unit 10 or the received music data. When the hold key of the key input unit 8 is operated during a call, an incoming melody corresponding to the other party is transmitted via the modem unit 2, the transmission / reception unit 1, and the antenna 15. However, the audio codec unit 3 may be used.

  An external connection terminal 112 receives image data and music data from an image data input device such as a DSC (digital still camera), DVC (digital video camera), or scanner, or a MIDI-compatible music device. . Therefore, the two-dimensional barcode can be read by the image data input device (external input / output device 113) connected to the external connection terminal 112.

  Reference numeral 114 denotes a camera unit to which the above-described built-in camera 21 corresponds.

  Next, the operation of the information terminal device (in the embodiment, a foldable mobile phone) according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of schedule management data registered in the storage unit 110.

  As shown in FIG. 3, schedule management data items include management number, subject, date / time setting, repeat setting, alarm notification setting, contents and related file name, and other information includes “scheduled” / “completed” There are options for setting the NOW state, secret, category, and priority for switching, but the description is omitted because it is not directly related to the present invention. The schedule function includes original holidays and anniversaries.

  The management number is a number indicating the schedule creation order, and a maximum of 150 cases can be registered.

  The subject is a headline of the schedule, and up to 8 full-width or 16 half-width characters can be registered.

  The date / time setting sets the start date / time and end date / time of the schedule.

  The repetitive setting is performed every day, every week, every month and every year without repeating the schedule.

  In the alarm notification setting, an alarm activation time, an alarm sound, and an alarm illustration are set.

  The contents are details of the schedule, and up to 64 full-width or 128 half-width characters can be registered.

  The related file name is a data file name for storing information corresponding to the registered schedule, and is, for example, a document file, a guide flyer, a map showing a meeting place, an audio file, or the like. In particular, a two-dimensional barcode can be registered as an image data file (bitmap, JPEG, TIF file).

  In FIG. 3A, the management number 1 of the schedule management data includes the subject “Concert of XX” and the date and time setting “February 1, 2005 18:00 to February 1, 2005 21:00” , Repeat setting “No repeat”, Alarm notification setting “16:00”, Contents “Meet at XX at Shinjuku station at 17:00. Concert venue ...” and related file name “NULL” have already been registered by user operation Has been.

  FIG. 3B shows a state in which the user operates the foldable mobile phone 1 to newly register the management number 2 of the schedule management data from the state of FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a main display of a folding cellular phone.

  First, when the user performs an operation necessary for new registration of schedule management data using the key input unit 108, the control unit 107 displays a schedule edit screen on the main display 2 (see FIG. 4A). On this schedule edit screen, items for schedule, original holiday, and anniversary are displayed to allow the user to select a type. It should be noted that each highlighted item is in a selected state.

  When the user operates the 4-contact key 4 up and down to highlight the schedule and then presses a selection button (not shown), the control unit 107 displays a schedule edit screen on the main display 2 (FIG. 4 ( B)). The schedule edit screen displays items such as subject, date / time setting, repeat setting, alarm notification setting, contents, and related file name in order to allow the user to set each item.

  In this state, the user inputs and registers necessary information for each item in FIG. 3B. The management number 2 of the schedule management data includes the subject “Hanaya part-time job” and the date and time setting “2005 2”. From 8:00 on March 2 to 17:00 on February 12, 2005 ", repeat setting" every day ", alarm notification setting" 6:00 ", content" Shibuya's △△ From Hanamaya at 8:00 Part-time job.Meeting at Shibuya Station 10 minutes ago. △△ The location of Hanaya… ”and related file name“ △△ Hanaya Map.jpg ”are newly registered. In addition, since all the registration operations are manually performed by the user, it can be said to be a very difficult operation with much labor.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of advertisements published in newspapers and weekly magazines.

  This advertisement informs you of the release date and price of the comic magazine “Information Investigator C-Police” (written by Yoshihiko Tomizawa) For this purpose, a two-dimensional barcode 22 is printed on the lower right in order for the user to take in the contents of the advertisement and register the release schedule easily. When the amount of advertisement information is large, all the information can be stored by printing a plurality of two-dimensional barcodes 22 according to the amount of information.

  FIG. 6 is an external view of the folding cellular phone according to the present invention in an opened state.

  When the user operates the key input unit 108 to activate the camera unit 114 to display the two-dimensional barcode 22 within the frame of the main display 2 and then presses a recognition button (not shown), the control is performed. The unit 107 analyzes the two-dimensional barcode 22. When the two-dimensional barcode 22 is divided data, a message “Divided data. Do you want to read the next symbol?” Is displayed on the main display 2 by the control unit 107.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of two-dimensional symbol reading scanning.

  In order to read the barcode symbol, the control unit 107 scans the barcode symbol in both the horizontal and vertical directions to recognize the recorded data. A bar code that can be recognized by a mobile phone is generally a “QR code” that belongs to a matrix symbol system, and is mainly composed of a coding area, a functional pattern, and a quiet zone, in which data is arranged in a lattice pattern. .

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing the data structure of a two-dimensional symbol.

  FIG. 8A shows the basic structure of the two-dimensional barcode 22 (two-dimensional symbol), which is composed of a header portion 22a, an advertisement text 22b, and a control code portion 22c.

  The header portion 22a includes information on the purpose of use of the two-dimensional barcode 22 such as advertisement and schedule registration, file configuration (text file, image file, music file, etc.) included in the advertisement body 22b, and presence / absence information on the control code portion 22c. Remember.

  The advertisement main body 22b stores advertisement content information such as an advertisement such as a text file and an image file to be displayed on the foldable mobile phone 1 or a music file played together.

  The control code unit 22c stores control information for automatically performing the order and timing of displaying advertisement content information such as a text file, an image file, and a music file, and schedule registration.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a main display of a folding cellular phone.

  When recognizing the header part 22a, the advertisement body 22b, and the control code part 22c of the two-dimensional barcode 22, the control unit 107 displays an advertisement body composed of text and image data on the main display 2, and based on the music information, “ The theme song of “Information Investigator C-Police” is played as BGM.

  As can be seen by comparing FIG. 9 and FIG. 5, the control unit 107 displays the order of the text file, the left illustration, and the right illustration based on the order information for displaying the content information for display on the vertically long main display 2. Is displayed. The control unit 107 temporarily expands the display data in the buffer memory (large capacity RAM) of the storage unit 110 and waits for a user key operation.

  In this display state, when the user operates the four-contact key 4 in the vertical direction, the control unit 107 moves the window of the main display 2 up and down in accordance with the operation direction. Can be made. In this way, the theme song plays at the same time as the illustration is displayed, so that the user is more purchasing and effective in promoting sales.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a main display of a folding cellular phone.

  In the state of FIG. 9, when the user presses a schedule registration button (not shown), the control unit 107 displays a schedule editing screen on the main display 2, and based on control information for automatically performing schedule registration, Information registered by the producer is input and displayed in the items of subject, date / time, repeat setting, alarm notification setting, contents and related file name. In this state, the user can make corrections. On the other hand, when the user presses the end / power key 7 in the state of FIG. 9, the control unit 107 confirms “Do you want to register the schedule?” And operates the OK button (not shown) to display the schedule edit screen described above. Is displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram of schedule management data registered in the storage unit 110.

  When the user operates a registration button (not shown) in the state of FIG. 10, the control unit 107 registers the information of each item input and displayed in the schedule management data and also displays the two-dimensional bar displayed on the main display 2. The code 22 (see FIG. 6) is stored in the barcode storage unit of the storage unit 110 as the file name “C-Police20050203.qrc” specified in the control information described above.

  In the management number 3 of the schedule management data, the subject is “comics magazine information investigator”, date and time setting “February 1, 2005 0:00 to February 3, 2005 23:59”, repeated setting “daily” , Alarm notification setting "12:00", contents "" Information Investigator C-Police ", released February 3, 2005, ¥ 500 ..." and related file name "C-Police20050203.qrc" are newly registered Yes. This registration operation is very easy because it requires almost no manual input operation by the user. With this schedule registration, the schedule display and alarm generation are executed every day at 12:00 from February 1, 2005 to February 3, 2005, so the user never forgets the release date of the comic magazine information investigator. .

  In the state of FIG. 11, when the user performs a schedule confirmation operation for the management number 3, the control unit 107 displays information registered in the management number 3 on the main display 2. When the user selects and executes a related file name, the control unit 107 recognizes the header part 22a, the advertisement text 22b, and the control code part 22c of the two-dimensional barcode 22, and sets the advertisement text consisting of text and image data as the main. While being displayed on the display 2, the theme song of “information investigator C-Police” is played as BGM based on the music information (see FIG. 9).

  Furthermore, when the user tries to delete the file name “C-Police20050203.qrc” using the memory editing function of the storage unit 110, the control unit 107 searches the related file name of the schedule management data, and since there is a match, “schedule Is displayed on the main display 2 to alert the user. Then, when the user instructs deletion using an OK button (not shown), the control unit 107 deletes “C-Police20050203.qrc”. Note that the schedule associated with the deletion (in this case, the management number 3) may be deleted.

  Next, application examples of the information terminal device and the alarm generation method (schedule registration method using barcode symbols) according to the present invention will be described.

1. Advertisements / Promotions New product sales dates, sale dates, exhibition dates, sports event dates, event dates, etc. (see advertisement text 22b in Fig. 8) are converted into data and 2D barcodes, posters, Place on media that can contain barcodes, such as magazine advertisements, newspaper advertisements, leaflets, and product packages. Then, the user's portable alarm that has read the data of the two-dimensional barcode 22 is sounded at a timing that reminds the date (see the control code part 22c in FIG. 8), and at the same time, for example, “2005 × month × day × hour ABC department store The schedule information of “sale held” is also displayed on the main display 2. Further, if it is information that can be used as a coupon (discount coupon / special coupon), it is possible to store information notifying the deadline in the control code part 22c and set an alarm.

2. Distribution 2D barcode 22 for schedule management such as delivery date and scheduled shipping time is pasted on the product package or cardboard box, and the portable alarm of the person in charge who reads the 2D barcode data is displayed on that date (FIG. 8). At the same time as the control code section 22c), and at the same time, information on "2005 x month x day x hour DEF beer shipped, destination GHI store" is also displayed on the main display 2. Information such as the shipping destination and planned shipping date can be embedded as a two-dimensional barcode 22 in a label (product tag) such as a product name, product number, and price, and product management can be labor-saving.

3. TV, radio program A two-dimensional bar code 22 is placed on a TV program guide, newspaper TV column, etc., and the mobile alarm of the user who has read the data is sounded at a timing that reminds the date, and at the same time, “2005 x month x day x The schedule information of “JK Kingdom Mystery Broadcast” is also displayed on the main display 2.

4). Movie (CD / Book)
Similar to the advertisement, but a bar code is put on a poster, a pre-sale ticket, a package with a promotion, etc., and the mobile alarm of the user who has read the data of the two-dimensional bar code 22 is displayed on the date (see the control code section 22c in FIG. 8). ) And the schedule information is also displayed on the main display 2.

5. For election posters and promotional materials, if the date of election or candidate's poster, the place and date of the speech will be placed in a barcode, and the mobile alarm of the user who has read the data of the two-dimensional barcode 22 will be displayed on that date (see FIG. 8). The schedule information is also displayed on the main display 2.

6). The deadline for administrative payment or application is placed on a postal item as a barcode, and the mobile alarm of the user who has read the data of the two-dimensional barcode 22 is reminded of the due date (see the control code section 22c in FIG. 8). It sounds at the timing, and schedule information is also displayed on the main display 2. As a result, it is useful for tax payments and insurance premium collection. In addition, licenses and welfare services can be prevented from expiring, renewing, and missing applications.

7). Medical / Pharmaceuticals If the prescription or medicine package says, for example, once in the morning and noon, the same information is placed on the bar code, and the mobile alarm of the user who reads the data of the two-dimensional bar code 22 is displayed for 12 hours (Fig. 8 control code section 22c).

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a prescription.

  This prescription 23 was given to ○ yama △ child, and its contents are to take a cold medicine (for two weeks) after morning and evening meals. In addition, a two-dimensional barcode 22 is printed on the lower right to capture the contents of the prescription and easily register the schedule.

  13A and 13B are external views of a foldable mobile phone according to the present invention. FIG. 13A is a front view and FIG. 13B is a main display.

  ○ Yama △ child follows the instructions on the prescription “Please register your schedule when you take a cold medicine in the morning and evening.” 7:15 after breakfast on February 4, 2005 Is operated to activate the camera unit 114 and display the two-dimensional barcode 22 so as to be within the frame of the main display 2 (see FIG. 13A).

  In the state of FIG. 13 (A), when the mountain △ child presses a recognition button (not shown), the control unit 107 analyzes the two-dimensional barcode 22 and displays a schedule edit screen on the main display 2. Based on the control information for automatically registering the schedule, the information registered by the producer is entered and displayed in the items of subject, date / time setting, repeat setting, alarm notification setting, contents and related file name (Fig. 13 (B)). The two-dimensional barcode 22 is only for schedule registration, and no data is contained in the advertisement body 22b.

  Based on the control data stored in the control code section, the control unit 107 sets the subject “prescription”, the date and time setting “February 4, 2005, 7:15 to February 17, 2005”, and the repeated setting “daily”. , Alarm notification setting “7:15”, contents “please take cold medicine (for 2 weeks) after morning and evening meals” and related file name “MEDICAL20050204.qrc” are displayed. In this case, in more detail, in this case, the control unit 107 confirms the time “February 4, 2005, 7:15” when the mountain △ child pressed the recognition button with the built-in clock, and controls the date and time setting. The 14 days described in the data, “February 4, 2005, 7:15 to February 17, 2005” is calculated, and the first alarm time “7:15” is displayed according to the control data instructions. It is. That is, the control unit 107 automatically inputs and displays the date and time setting and alarm time based on the current time.

  FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram of schedule management data registered in the storage unit 110.

  When the user operates a registration button (not shown) in the state of FIG. 13B, the control unit 107 registers information of each item input and displayed in the schedule management data (see FIG. 14A). In addition, the control unit 107 displays the two-dimensional barcode 22 (see FIG. 13A) displayed on the main display 2 as the file name “MEDICAL20050204.qrc” specified in the control information described above. Store in the code storage unit.

  15A and 15B are external views of a foldable mobile phone according to the present invention. FIG. 15A is a front view and FIG. 15B is a main display.

  ○ Yamako follows the instructions on the prescription “Please register your schedule when you drink cold medicine in the morning and evening.” After the dinner on February 4, 2005 at 19:45, the key input unit 108 Is operated to activate the camera unit 114 to display the two-dimensional barcode 22 so as to be within the frame of the main display 2 (see FIG. 15A).

  In the state shown in FIG. 15A, when the mountain △ child presses a recognition button (not shown), the control unit 107 analyzes the two-dimensional bar code 22 and displays control data stored in the control code unit. Based on this, the schedule information is additionally input to the management number 4 already registered and displayed (see FIG. 15B). That is, the control unit 107 reads the schedule information of the management number 4 and sets the date and time “February 4, 2005, 7:15 to February 17, 2005 19:45” and the alarm notification setting “7:15. “Min., 19:45” is displayed.

  When the user operates a registration button (not shown) in the state of FIG. 15B, the control unit 107 registers information of each item input and displayed in the schedule management data (see FIG. 14B). By this schedule registration, schedule display and alarm generation are executed every day at 7:15 and 19:45 from February 4, 2005 to February 17, 2005, so that the user never forgets to take medication. In the above embodiment, the control unit 107 stores the two-dimensional barcode 22 as the file name “MEDICAL20050204.qrc” in the barcode storage unit. On the other hand, the control unit 107 should display or perform the performance. When the advertisement body 22b does not exist, the two-dimensional barcode 22 may not be stored in the barcode storage unit.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of an alarm generation method (schedule automatic registration method) according to the present invention.

  When a recognition button (not shown) is pressed in the state of FIG. 6, the control unit 107 calls this subroutine, recognizes the header portion 22a in step S100, and determines whether or not there is an advertisement text 22b in step S101. To do.

  When the advertisement body 22b exists in step S101, the control unit 107 moves to step S102 and displays the advertisement body composed of text and image data on the main display 2 by executing the file of the advertisement body 22b. The music is played based on the music information and the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if it does not exist, the process proceeds to step S103 as it is.

  In step S103, the control unit 107 determines whether or not the control code unit 22c is present. If the control code unit 22c is present, the control unit 107 proceeds to step S104, displays the schedule edit screen on the main display 2, and registers the schedule. Enter the information registered by the producer in each item of date setting, repeat setting, alarm notification setting, contents and related file name according to the control information for automatically performing, and register the information of each item in the schedule management data On the other hand, if it does not exist, it ends as it is.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the folding cellular phone according to the present invention in an open state. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the foldable mobile phone which concerns on this invention. 4 is a conceptual diagram of schedule management data registered in a storage unit 110. FIG. It is a schematic diagram of the main display of a foldable mobile phone. It is an outline figure of the advertisement published in the newspaper and the weekly magazine. FIG. 3 is an external view of the folding cellular phone according to the present invention in an open state. It is a conceptual diagram of the reading scan of a two-dimensional symbol. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the data structure of a two-dimensional symbol. It is a schematic diagram of the main display of a foldable mobile phone. It is a schematic diagram of the main display of a foldable mobile phone. 4 is a conceptual diagram of schedule management data registered in a storage unit 110. FIG. It is a schematic diagram of a prescription. 1 is an external view of a foldable mobile phone according to the present invention. 4 is a conceptual diagram of schedule management data registered in a storage unit 110. FIG. 1 is an external view of a foldable mobile phone according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart of an alarm generation method according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Folding type mobile phone main body 2 Main display 3 Flexible key 4 4 Contact key 5 E-mail key 6 OK key 7 End / power key 8 Numeric keypad 9 Microphone 10 Earphone terminal 11 WEB key 12 Side key 13 External connection terminal 14 Start key 15 Antenna 16 Receiver 17 Speaker 18 Sub-display 19 Open / close detection switch 20 Battery pack 21 Built-in camera 22 Two-dimensional barcode 22a Header part 22b Advertisement text 22c Control code part 23 Prescription 101 Transmission / reception part 102 Modem part 103 Voice codec part 104 Analog front end part 105 Microphone 106 Receiver 107 Control unit 108 Key input unit 109 Display unit 110 Storage unit 111 Melody generation unit 112 External connection terminal 113 External input / output device 114 Camera unit

Claims (6)

In an information terminal device having a schedule management function for generating an alarm when the registered date and time comes,
Information recognition means for recognizing information recorded by reading a barcode symbol;
Based on the schedule information in the information recognized by the information recognition means, registering the date and time to generate an alarm, and control means to generate an alarm at the date and time,
An information terminal device comprising: The information terminal device according to claim 1,
Correction means for correcting the date and time,
An information terminal device comprising: In the information terminal device according to claim 1 or 2,
The control means displays on the first display means the character information or graphic information recorded in the read barcode symbol;
An information terminal device. In the information terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Transmitting means for transmitting the read barcode symbol;
An information terminal device comprising: The information terminal device according to claim 4,
Receiving means for receiving the bar code symbol transmitted by the transmitting means;
Second display means for displaying date and time information for generating an alarm recorded in the barcode symbol received by the receiving means;
An information terminal device comprising: In an alarm generation method used in an information terminal device having a schedule management function for generating an alarm when a registered date and time comes,
An information recognition step for recognizing information recorded by reading a barcode symbol;
Based on the schedule information in the information recognized by the information recognition step, a date and time for generating an alarm are registered, and a control step for generating an alarm at the date and time;
An alarm generation method comprising:

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