JP2006229378A - Mobile communication terminal, operation control method thereof, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile communication terminal capable of revising settings of various internal setting information items including a ringing tone and a standby image or the like by utilizing existing hardware without any modification and without the need for employing a new facility and new hardware or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile communication terminal capable of identifying its location range on the basis of information from a base station and a memory stores storage tables #1 to #3 wherein the location range and various internal setting information items are linked and stored. Then the storage tables are searched on the basis of the identified location range and the mobile phone terminal controls revision of the internal settings on the basis of the setting information items in response to a result of the searching. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, an operation control method thereof, and a program, and more particularly to a mobile phone having a function of changing various setting information such as a ring tone and a standby image.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a technique for changing a setting of a ringing tone, which is a ringing tone of a mobile phone, based on time information as disclosed in Patent Document 1. Further, referring to Patent Document 2, there is a technique for changing the setting of the ringtone depending on the current position of the mobile phone. Furthermore, with reference to Patent Document 3, a technique for restricting the use conditions of a mobile phone depending on the position (power off, ringing volume deletion, etc.) is disclosed. Furthermore, Patent Document 4 discloses a technique for automatically selecting an appropriate incoming call notification method according to the use state of a mobile phone.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-23344 JP 2003-152823 A JP 2001-339761 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-322776

  In Patent Document 1, since the ring tone is set and changed based on the time information, there is a disadvantage that the ring tone cannot be set and changed depending on the location. Further, in Patent Document 2, since the GPS function is provided and the ring tone is set and changed based on the absolute position acquired by the GPS, it is necessary to incorporate the GPS function into the mobile phone, and the weight, price, There is a disadvantage that it is disadvantageous in terms of power consumption and miniaturization.

  Furthermore, in Patent Document 3, since the use is restricted within a specific area, it is necessary to restrict the area. For this reason, a transmission function is newly required in the area, and the cellular phone has that function. There is a drawback in that a reception function for receiving is required. Furthermore, Patent Document 4 refers only to the incoming call notification method, and does not consider any change in various other setting information such as a standby screen.

  The object of the present invention is to enable the setting change of various internal setting information including a ring tone and a standby image by using an existing one as it is without adding new equipment or hardware. To provide a portable communication terminal, an operation control method thereof, and a program.

  A mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is a mobile communication terminal that can identify a location range based on information from a base station, and includes a storage table that stores the location range and various internal setting information linked to each other. To do.

  An operation control method for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is an operation control method for a mobile communication terminal capable of identifying a location range based on information from a base station, and stores the location range and various internal setting information linked to each other. The method includes a step of preparing a storage table in advance, searching the storage table based on the identified location range, and controlling to change an internal setting based on setting information corresponding to the search result.

  A program according to the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute an operation control method of a portable communication terminal that can identify a location range based on information from a base station, and links the location range and various internal setting information. Including a process of preparing the storage table stored in advance, searching the storage table based on the identified location range, and controlling the internal setting to be changed based on the setting information corresponding to the search result. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, when a user of a mobile communication terminal moves to a specific space without performing any operation, the ringing tone or standby image of the mobile communication terminal is used with identification information unique to the space. There is an effect that various internal setting information such as can be changed. In addition, according to the present invention, since various setting information of the ringing tone and the standby image is automatically changed, the setting can be changed to a setting according to the situation, for example, silent sounding without any concern for the user. There is an effect. Furthermore, since it can be easily realized using existing hardware resources, there is an advantage that it is advantageous in terms of weight, price, power consumption, and miniaturization.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a general mobile phone system configuration to which the present invention is applied. The base station 1 belonging to the base station network of the mobile phone 4 registers the mobile phone 4 as a communication partner. When the mobile phone 4 moves from the service area (cell A) of the base station 1 toward the service area (cell B) of the base station 2 belonging to the same network, between the mobile phone 4 and the base stations 1 and 2 The registration destination as the communication partner of the mobile phone 4 is switched to the base station 2 from the respective radio wave conditions. Each of these base stations can be identified by radio communication using unique base station information, and can naturally be identified from the mobile phone 4.

  In addition, the mobile phone 4 includes a memory unit 41 that stores sound data used as a ringing tone and image data to be displayed on the standby screen, and a CPU unit 42 that controls the entire mobile phone 4. Shall.

  FIG. 2 shows the detailed contents of the memory unit 41 of the mobile phone 4. The memory table # 2 stores sound data for ringing when a call is received, and the memory table # 3 stores image data to be displayed on the standby screen. The memory table # 1 is associated with the base station information that can be identified for each base station shown in FIG. 1 and the image data and sound data stored in the memory table # 2 and the memory table # 3. The (linked) information is recorded by the user. In FIG. 2, the base stations 1 to 3 and the cells A to C correspond one-to-one, the base stations are also shown as A to C, and the valid / invalid flag of the memory table # 1 is shown. This will be described in other embodiments described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when the mobile phone 4 moves from the communication range with the base station 1 (cell A) to the communication range with the base station 2 (cell B), the base station information of the base station 2 is changed. As a key, the CPU unit 42 of the mobile phone 4 refers to the memory unit 41 to check whether base station information that matches the memory table # 1 shown in FIG. 2 is stored. If there is matching base station information, the image data associated therewith is extracted from the memory table # 3 and displayed on the standby screen of the mobile phone 4.

  In addition, when there is an incoming call when the mobile phone 4 is present in the communication range (cell B) of the base station 2, the CPU unit 42 stores the memory table # 1 in the base station 2 base as in the previous image data extraction. The station information is searched using the key, and if it matches, the sound data associated therewith is extracted from the memory table # 2 and ringed as a ringing tone.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to automatically switch a ringing tone or a standby image in accordance with a specific base station with which a mobile phone communicates, that is, a location range. As a result, it is possible to set a ringing tone or a standby image according to a certain space such as a workplace, home, noisy place or quiet place. In addition, if it is set at a boarding station and alighting station such as a train, it is possible to silence a ringing tone while moving and to ring a desired ringing tone at a destination or at home.

  Referring to FIG. 1 again, the base station 1 is in charge of communication with a mobile phone located in the cell A. Similarly, the base station 2 is in charge of each range of the cell B and the base station C is in charge of each range of the cell C, and they constitute a mobile phone system (base station network) that is a communication destination of the mobile phone. The mobile phone 4 in this base station network is assigned from the base station 1, base station 2, and base station 3 as the optimum wireless telephone communication destination belonging to the base station network based on conditions such as the electric field strength of the base station. Each of these base stations has its own base station information, and the base station information is emitted as a radio wave to each coverage area (cell) and can be distinguished from each other on the mobile phone system. .

  In FIG. 1, it is assumed that the mobile phone 4 moves and moves from the cell A handled by the base station 1 which is currently in communication to the cell B handled by the base station 2 as a better communication destination. In this case, the communication destination of the mobile phone 4 changes from the base station 1 to the base station 2. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 2, when the user saves the ringing tone and the standby image setting in the cell A together with the mobile phone 4 as “nocturn” and “nature”, respectively, the mobile phone In this example, four memory units 41 are set. Similarly, when the user sets the ring tone and the standby image to “silence” and “calendar” in the cell B together with the cellular phone 4 as described above, the CPU unit 42 similarly uses the memory unit of the cellular phone 4. The memory table # 1 41 is updated.

  Now, when the communication partner is changed from the base station 1 to the base station 2, that is, when the mobile phone 4 moves from the cell A to the cell B, the information on the memory table # 1 stored in the memory unit 41 in advance, The CPU unit 42 determines whether or not the base station information released from the station 2 matches, and if it matches, the standby image is automatically converted to the “calendar” according to the information shown in FIG. Change. In addition, when a ringing tone is generated when an incoming call is made when the user is in the cell B, the ringing tone associated with the base station information of the base station 2 is similarly displayed according to the information stored in the memory unit 41, as shown in FIG. For example, "silence", that is, ringing is suppressed.

  In addition, when a base station having base station information that does not exist in the memory table 31 of FIG. 2 is a communication destination, the contents set by the user are set in the same manner as a conventional mobile phone by referring to default information. The ring tone and standby image are set automatically. As described above, by the series of operations, it is possible to automatically control the ringing tone and change the standby image according to the location of the mobile phone 4, that is, the location range.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram presenting an example for specifically explaining the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, when at home 31, quiet music is used as a ringing tone, and a picture of a pet is set on the standby screen. In addition, the nearest station 33 and the getting-off station 34 set the ringing tone as “silence”, and the outside destination 32 sets a distinctive sound to differentiate it from the ringing of the other person's mobile phone. Set a schedule calendar. In this case, in the memory table # 1 of the mobile phone 4 in FIG. 2, the base station information corresponding to the four cells A to D and the information of the image data and the sound data associated therewith are registered, and the mobile phone is held. In accordance with the movement of the owner, it is possible to automatically switch the setting between a private home, silent ringing while commuting, and an official destination.

  4 to 6, there are shown flowcharts of a series of operations of the above-described embodiment of the present invention. First, FIG. 4 shows an operation flow relating to setting. Here, as an example, a ringing tone linking setting is shown. In step S101, a list of ringing sounds stored in the memory table # 2 of the memory unit 41 is displayed. The user selects an arbitrary ringing tone in step S102 by operating the terminal and displays a submenu. In the submenu, there is an item for selecting a link destination, and it is selected whether to link to the currently connected base station in step S103 or to link as a default setting (step S108).

  In the case of linking to the base station, the currently connected base station information is acquired in step S104. In step S105, it is determined whether or not this acquired information has been registered in the memory table # 1, and if new, the step is performed. In step S106, base station information and a ringing tone associated with it are added. If registered, the ringing tone for the base station information is updated in step S107. The setting is completed by reflecting these selection operations in the memory table # 1 of the memory unit 41. In addition, although the ringing tone is mentioned as an example, the linking operation of the image data to be pasted on the standby screen can be performed by the same method.

  Next, referring to FIG. 5, an operation flow relating to ringing of a ring tone is shown. When a mobile phone call from the base station, that is, an incoming call is notified in step S201, as shown in steps S202 and S203, the memory table on the memory unit 41 created in FIG. 4 is created using the current base station information as a key. Search for registration of corresponding base station information from # 1. If there is no registration, as shown in steps S204 and S206, a ringing tone that is linked and registered as a default is sounded. If registered, as shown in steps S205 and S206, the ringing tone associated with the base station information is sounded.

  Next, referring to FIG. 6, there is shown an operation flow related to changing a standby image displayed on the standby screen. When the connection base station of the mobile phone is changed due to movement or the like in step S301, as shown in steps S302 and S303, the base station information newly set as the connection destination is used as a key in the memory table # 1 of the memory unit 41. To search for registration of corresponding base station information. If there is no registration, as shown in steps S304 and S306, the image data registered as a default is displayed on the standby screen. If registered, as shown in steps S305 and S306, the image data associated with the base station information is displayed on the standby screen.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. It is conceivable not only to change the setting information such as the ringing tone and standby image shown in the above embodiment, but also to associate with various setting information such as the ringing volume, function lock setting, and manner mode setting. By realizing these, it is expected that convenience will be further improved, such as automatic transition to the manner mode during movement, and use of private / official.

  It is also possible to select in advance whether to enable or disable the change setting when an unknown base station is connected. In this case, it is possible to provide a valid / invalid flag as shown in the memory table # 1 of FIG. Also, by replacing step S304 in FIG. 6 with steps S304-1 to S304-3 in FIG. 7, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an unnecessary change at an unknown base station or out of service area.

  That is, when there is no registration in step S303 in FIG. 6, in step S304-1, after confirming the operation and selecting whether to change to default or not to change, if change is selected, step S304-2 is selected. Thus, the image data information (see memory table # 1 in FIG. 2) associated with the default is acquired. When change is selected, the current image data information is acquired in step S304-3.

  Furthermore, if the information of the previous connected base station is used in addition to the current connected base station as the setting change condition of the image and the ringtone, the setting can be automatically changed with the direction of movement. It becomes possible. Specifically, even when connected to the same base station, it is possible to handle the change as a different change trigger instead of the same change trigger when going out and going home. Similarly, even if the time information is provided together with the base station information, it can be used as another trigger.

  In addition, for the memory table of the memory unit 41, the memory table # 1 is disassembled and divided into the memory table # 4 and the memory table # 5 as shown in FIG. , “Office”, “home”, “moving” and other setting sets are provided, and the memory table # 4 is associated with the setting sets, thereby providing a simpler measure for setting the settings individually. It can be considered.

  In the above-described embodiments, the cellular phone is cited as the target, but the function can be similarly implemented in the PHS and other mobile communication devices as long as the base station to be connected is specified. For example, when a PHS or wireless LAN is used, since the coverage of one base station (the size of one cell) is generally smaller than that of a mobile phone, a more spot-like system such as a specific store or street can be constructed. It becomes possible.

  It is obvious that the operation of the above embodiment can be configured to store the operation procedure as a program in advance and read and execute it by a CPU that is a computer.

It is a figure which shows the outline of the mobile communication system to which this invention is applied. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a memory table that constitutes a memory unit 41 of the mobile phone 4. It is a figure explaining embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement flow of the information setting in embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement flow at the time of ringing in the embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement flow at the time of the standby image change in embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement flow at the time of the standby image change in other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the memory table which comprises the memory part 41 in another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

A to C cells 1 to 3 Base station 4 Mobile phone

Claims (11)

  A mobile communication terminal capable of identifying a location range based on information from a base station, comprising a storage table in which the location range and internal setting information are linked and stored.   2. The control unit according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that searches the storage table based on the identified location range and controls to change an internal setting based on setting information corresponding to the search result. Mobile communication terminal.   3. The mobile communication according to claim 2, wherein the control means changes the internal setting based on a history of past location ranges including a previous location range in addition to a current location range. Terminal.   3. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2, wherein the control unit changes the internal setting based on time information in addition to a current location range.   The mobile communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage table includes a flag indicating validity / invalidity of various setting information linked to a location range.   The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the setting information includes at least one of ringtone information and standby image information. An operation control method for a mobile communication terminal capable of identifying a location range based on information from a base station, and preparing a storage table in which the location range and various internal setting information are linked and stored in advance,
An operation control method comprising a step of searching the storage table based on the identified location range and controlling to change an internal setting according to setting information corresponding to the search result.   8. The operation control method according to claim 7, wherein the internal setting is changed based on a history of past location ranges including a previous location range in addition to the current location range.   8. The operation control method according to claim 7, wherein the internal setting is changed based on time information in addition to the current location range.   The operation control method according to claim 7, wherein the setting information includes at least one of ringtone information and standby image information. A program for causing a computer to implement a mobile communication terminal operation control method capable of identifying a location range based on information from a base station, and storing a storage table in which the location range and various internal setting information are linked and stored Prepare in advance,
A program characterized by including a process of searching the storage table based on the identified location range and controlling to change an internal setting based on setting information corresponding to the search result.

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