JP2006245885A - Mobile communication apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide technology capable of preventing settings of a prescribed function of a mobile phone from being left unchanged. <P>SOLUTION: When a sensor 108 senses start of charging of a secondary battery 109, a CPU 103 carries out a display of urging a setting change of an operating mode as regards the prescribed function stored in a memory 102 on a display section 107 at start of the charging. When an instruction for setting the operating mode is input from an operation section 107, the CPU 103 carries out the change processing of the operating mode as regards the function. When no instruction is input within a prescribed time, the display of urging the setting change on the display section 107 is terminated and the charging of the secondary battery 109 is continued. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable communication device such as a cellular phone that operates using a secondary battery as a power source.

Conventionally, portable communication devices such as a mobile phone, a PHS (Personal Handyphone System), and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) having a communication function have been developed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 4).
When the mobile phone usage environment changes, such as when the mobile phone user returns home or before going to bed, the manner mode function of the mobile phone is canceled or the alarm function is activated / deactivated (ON / OFF). It is necessary to change the setting of the operation mode according to the use environment one by one by performing settings and the like.
However, there is often a problem that forgetting to make these setting changes and appropriate setting changes according to the use environment are not performed.
These problems are common to not only mobile phones but also portable communication devices such as PHS.

JP 2000-285080 A JP 2003-298715 A JP 2004-72193 A JP-A-8-237337

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to prevent forgetting to change the setting of the operation mode of a function.

According to the present invention, in the portable communication device having a secondary battery as a power source, the notification means and the control means for prompting the setting change of the operation mode of the predetermined function by the notification means at the start of charging are provided. A portable communication device is provided. The control means is a notifying means at the start of charging, and prompts to change the setting of the operation mode of the predetermined function.
Here, a storage unit that stores information representing a predetermined function may be provided, and the control unit may be configured to prompt an operation mode setting change for the predetermined function stored in the storage unit.
In addition, the control unit includes an operation unit, and when the instruction input is performed by the operation unit within a predetermined time after the notification unit prompts the operation mode to be changed, the function is performed according to the instruction input. The operation mode may be set.

Further, the control means ends the operation for prompting the setting change by the notifying means when the instruction means is not input by the operating means within a predetermined time after prompting the setting change of the operation mode by the notifying means, You may comprise so that the charge with respect to the said secondary battery may be continued.
Further, the notification unit may be a display unit, and the control unit may be configured to display on the display unit a prompt to change the setting of the operation mode of the predetermined function.
The predetermined function may be a manner mode function or an alarm function.
Further, when the predetermined function is a manner mode function, the control means may be configured to prompt the setting change of the manner mode function when it is determined that the manner mode function is not released at the start of charging. Good.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent forgetting to change the setting of the operation mode of a predetermined function.

Hereinafter, a portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an example of a cellular phone.
In FIG. 1, a mobile phone 100 includes a voice input / output unit 101 as voice input / output means, a memory 102 as storage means, a central processing unit (CPU) 103, and an antenna 104 that constitutes transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving signals. And a transmission / reception unit 105, an operation unit 106 as an operation unit, a display unit 107 as a notification unit, a sensor 108 as a detection unit, and a battery 109.

The memory 102 stores a program executed by the CPU 103 and data necessary for executing the program in advance, and data representing a function that is a target of prompting a change in the operation mode setting, received by the transmission / reception unit 105. Data such as e-mail and character data input from the operation unit 106 is stored. The operation unit 106 includes operation keys and the like.
The CPU 103 implements various functions to be described later by executing a program stored in the memory 102. For example, the CPU 103 functions as a control unit that controls the entire mobile phone 100 and each component of the mobile phone 100.

The antenna 104 and the transmission / reception unit 105 transmit and receive voice, electronic mail, images, and the like wirelessly.
The display unit 107 performs various displays necessary for the operation of the mobile phone, and performs a display prompting the user to change function settings, as will be described later. The display unit 107 constitutes display means.
The sensor 108 is a sensor for detecting whether or not the battery 109 is started to be charged. For example, the sensor 108 can be configured by an open / close switch that detects whether or not the battery 108 is connected to the charging adapter. The sensor 108 detects whether or not the battery 108 is being charged, and outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not the battery 108 is being charged to the CPU 103.
The battery 109 is a battery that functions as a power source for each component of the mobile phone 100, and is configured by a secondary battery that is a rechargeable battery.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing processing of the mobile phone 100 shown in FIG. 1 and shows processing performed by the CPU 103 executing a program stored in the memory 102.
3 and 4 are diagrams showing display contents of the display unit 107 of the mobile phone 100 shown in FIG.

  First, the outline of the mobile phone 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mobile phone 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a predetermined function (for example, a manner mode function or an alarm function) of the mobile phone 100. Function) operation mode is changed at the start of charging, prevents forgetting to cancel the manner mode function or forgetting to set the alarm function when charging at home, etc. I don't notice it. In addition, the user can select the operation / non-operation (ON / OFF) of the function that is urged to change the setting of the operation mode among the plurality of functions of the mobile phone 100, and the setting change for all the predetermined functions. It is also possible to select whether or not to activate the prompt (ON / OFF), and to prompt the user to change the setting of the operation mode for one or more functions such as only the manner mode function or the alarm function. It is configured as follows.

Hereinafter, the operation of the portable communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The user operates the operation unit 106 to set execution (on) or non-execution (off) of the process that prompts the user to change the operation mode setting. In this case, the operation of the operation unit 106 turns on / off the function that prompts the user to change the operation mode setting for all of a plurality of predetermined functions (for example, the manner mode function and the alarm function) among the plurality of functions of the mobile phone 100. Not only is it configured to be able to set off, but it is also possible to select and set one or more predetermined functions that prompt the user to change the operation mode among the plurality of predetermined functions that the mobile phone has. It is configured.

  Information representing a predetermined function set as a function target for prompting a setting change by the operation unit 106 is stored in the memory 102. When the operation unit 106 is set in the memory 102 so as to execute the process for prompting the setting change, the following process for prompting the setting change is executed, but the process for prompting the setting change is not executed. When the setting is made in the memory 102 by the operation unit 106, the following process for prompting the setting change is not executed, and only the charging operation is performed.

The CPU 103 refers to the memory 102, determines that the setting for executing the operation prompting the setting change of the operation mode is performed, and executes the following processing for prompting the setting change.
In this case, when charging is started by placing the mobile phone 100 on a charging adapter device (not shown), the sensor 108 detects that the mobile phone 100 is placed on the adapter device, that is, the sensor 108. Detects that charging of the secondary battery 109 of the mobile phone 100 has started, and outputs a detection signal indicating the start of charging. Note that detection of whether or not charging has started can also be performed by measuring the terminal voltage of the battery 109.

  The CPU 103 determines that charging has been started by receiving the detection signal from the sensor 108 (step S201), and determines whether or not a predetermined function of the mobile phone 100 is in a state where setting can be changed (step S202). . For example, the setting cannot be changed during a call or the like. Therefore, even if the CPU 103 detects the start of charging, if the mobile phone 100 is in a state where the setting cannot be changed such as during a call, the CPU 103 waits for the setting to be changed after the end of the call.

If the CPU 103 determines in step 202 that the mobile phone 100 is in a state in which the setting can be changed, the CPU 103 refers to the memory 102 and determines a function set as a target for prompting the setting change (step S203).
If the function set as the target for prompting the setting change is the manner mode function, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the manner mode function has already been released (step S204).

If the CPU 103 determines in step S204 that the manner mode function has already been released, the CPU 103 ends the process for prompting the setting change, while maintaining the normal charging state, and the secondary battery. The charging process 109 is continued.
If the CPU 103 determines in step S204 that the manner mode function has not been released (the manner mode function is being executed), as shown in FIG. For example, display for prompting the release of the manner mode function is performed on the display unit 107 (step S205). On the display unit 107, a display prompting whether to cancel the manner mode function setting (selection input display of “Yes” or “No”) is performed.

When canceling the manner mode function using the operation unit 106, the user inputs an instruction to change by selecting “Yes” and “Select” displayed on the display unit 107. If the manner mode function is not cancelled, an instruction input not to change is performed by selecting “No” and “Select” displayed on the display unit 107.
The CPU 103 determines whether or not the instruction input by the operation unit 106 has been performed within a predetermined time (for example, several tens of seconds) (step SS206), and any instruction to change or not change within the predetermined time If it is determined that no input has been made, the screen for prompting the setting change in FIG. 3 is automatically deleted, the process for prompting the setting change is terminated without changing the setting, and the normal charging operation for the battery 109 is performed. continue.

  If the CPU 103 determines in step SS206 that the input process has been performed within the predetermined time, the CPU 103 changes the setting of the function as input and ends the process for prompting the setting change (step S207). On the other hand, the normal charging operation for the battery 109 is continued.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines in step S203 that the function set as the target for prompting the setting change is the alarm function, the display unit 107 displays a display for prompting the user to change the alarm function setting as shown in FIG. To do. In the case of the alarm function, there is a possibility that the alarm clock time may be changed even if the alarm function has already been set. Therefore, the function for prompting the setting change is automatically operated and displayed. On the display unit 107, a display prompting whether to cancel the setting of the alarm function (selection input display of “Yes” or “No”) is performed.

When the user sets the alarm function, the user inputs an instruction to change the setting by selecting “Yes” and “Select” displayed on the display unit 107, and thereby the normal alarm setting screen is displayed. (Not shown). The user sets the alarm function by setting the time on the alarm setting screen displayed on the display unit 107.
If the setting of the alarm function is not changed, the operation unit 106 is operated to select “No” and “Select” displayed on the display unit 107, thereby inputting an instruction not to change the setting.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the instruction input by the operation unit 106 is performed within a predetermined time (for example, several tens of seconds) (step SS206), and determines that the instruction input is not performed within the predetermined time. In this case, the screen prompting the setting change in FIG. 4 is automatically erased, the process for prompting the setting change is terminated without changing the setting, and the normal charging operation for the battery 109 is continued.

If the CPU 103 determines in step SS206 that the input process has been performed within the predetermined time, the CPU 103 changes the setting of the function as input and ends the process for prompting the setting change (step S207). On the other hand, the normal charging operation for the battery 109 is continued (step S207).
If the CPU 103 determines in step S203 that another function is set as a target for prompting the setting change, the CPU 103 performs the same process for the other function to prompt the setting change stored in the memory 102. Do all the processing for the function.

As described above, the mobile phone 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a predetermined function in the mobile phone having the secondary battery 109 as a power source, with the display unit 107 as a notification unit and the display unit 107 at the start of charging. It is characterized by comprising a CPU 103 as control means for prompting a change in setting of the operation mode.
Here, information representing the predetermined function is stored in the memory 102 as a storage unit, and the control unit prompts the operation mode setting change for the predetermined function stored in the memory 102.

In addition, the control unit has an operation unit 106 as an operation unit, and the control unit displays an instruction to change the setting of the operation mode on the display unit 107 and then an instruction is input by the operation unit 106 within a predetermined time. The operation mode of the function is set according to the instruction input.
The control means displays a display prompting the user to change the setting on the display unit 107 when the operation unit 106 does not input an instruction within a predetermined time after displaying the display unit 107 prompting the user to change the operation mode setting. This is configured so that the charging of the secondary battery 109 is continued.

  In this way, the function of prompting the user to change the operation mode of the predetermined function of the mobile phone 100 at the start of charging is realized. This makes it possible to prevent forgetting to change the setting of the operation mode of the predetermined function. In addition, many mobile phone users charge at home so that they do not notice incoming calls while charging in silent mode, and do not forget to set an alarm when charging before going to bed. It is possible to prompt the user to change the setting.

  In the embodiment, the example of the mobile phone is given as an example of the portable communication device that operates using the secondary battery as a power source. However, the mobile phone such as a mobile phone or PHS that operates using the secondary battery as a power source. First, the present invention can be applied to a portable communication device that operates using a secondary battery as a power source, such as a PDA that has a communication function and can operate using a secondary battery as a power source.

  The present invention can be applied not only to mobile phones but also to portable communication devices that operate using a secondary battery such as a PHS or a PDA having a communication function as a power source.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display in the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display in the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Mobile phone 101 which is a kind of portable communication apparatus ... Voice input / output unit 102 as voice input / output means ... Memory 103 as storage means ... Central processing unit (CPU)
104 ... Antenna constituting the transmission / reception means 105 ... Transmission / reception part 106 constituting the transmission / reception means ... Operation part 107 as the operation means ... Display part 108 as the notification means ... Sensor as the detection means 109 ... Secondary battery

Claims (7)

In a portable communication device having a secondary battery as a power source,
A portable communication apparatus comprising: an informing means; and a control means for prompting a change in setting of an operation mode of a predetermined function by the informing means at the start of charging.   2. The portable communication according to claim 1, further comprising storage means for storing information representing a predetermined function, wherein the control means prompts a change in operation mode setting for the predetermined function stored in the storage means. apparatus.   The control means includes an operation means, and when the instruction means inputs the operation mode within a predetermined time after the notification means prompts the operation mode setting change, the operation of the function is performed according to the instruction input. 3. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein a mode is set.   The control means terminates the operation for prompting the setting change by the notifying means if no instruction input is made by the operating means within a predetermined time after prompting the setting change of the operation mode by the notifying means. 4. The portable communication device according to claim 3, wherein charging of the secondary battery is continued.   5. The portable device according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit is a display unit, and the control unit displays on the display unit a prompt to change a setting of an operation mode of the predetermined function. Type communication device.   The portable communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined function is a manner mode function or an alarm function.   7. When the predetermined function is a manner mode function, the control means prompts a change of the manner mode function when it is determined that the manner mode function is not canceled at the start of charging. The portable communication device described.

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