JP2007027936A - Portable telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game performance or interest by presenting as a character responding to a user virtually while reflecting its use record. <P>SOLUTION: The portable telephone 10 comprises a record storage means 12 for storing/updating the use record such as communication record, received mail information and battery charge state of a portable telephone body 10a every predetermined time, and a broadcast control means 13 for making a broadcast section such as a voice output section or an image display section output broadcast information selected depending on the pattern of the use record stored in the record storage means 12 while imitating a predetermined character. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile phone capable of performing a character response operation imitating a living body in response to a change in state of the mobile phone or a user operation thereof.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an electronic game device that displays a character image reminiscent of a life form, interacts with this character in a pseudo manner, and nurtures a character. For example, the following is known in relation to a technique in which a game function based on such a character effect is applied to a mobile phone.
Patent Document 1 includes a state detection unit for detecting the state of the mobile phone, and a response unit for performing a response in a form reminiscent of a living organism according to the state detected by the state detection unit. A mobile phone is described which outputs a sound of a pattern according to the operation time and the remaining battery level.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, the result information of the game executed by the mobile phone is transmitted to a server on the network, and the character breeding state is changed based on the received game result information. A character training system is described in which the upper character is virtually trained by a plurality of users.

JP 2001-230836 A JP 2003-340149 A

However, the prior art described in the patent document has the following problems.
Since the mobile phone described in Patent Document 1 only detects the operation state of the mobile phone at the time of detection and outputs a sound of a pattern corresponding to this, the response is uniform. It is difficult to accurately reflect personality and characteristic data unique to the user to be used. Therefore, there is a problem in that the character displayed on the mobile phone is interactively responded to the user or the character is brought up realistically, and there is a problem that the game property and the interest are scarce.
Further, in the system described in Patent Document 2, since characters are trained via a server on the Internet, in addition to the maintenance cost for operating the server, by reflecting the operation characteristics for each user There was a problem that it was not possible to produce effects that varied the movement of the character in various ways.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems. The mobile phone as a character that responds realistically to the user can be operated by accurately reflecting the usage history, and its game characteristics and interests can be improved. An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone capable of improving the performance.

(1) The mobile phone of the present invention made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems is a history storage means for storing and updating the communication history of the mobile phone main body, the received mail information, the usage history such as the battery charge state at every predetermined time. And notification control means for outputting notification information selected according to the pattern of the usage history stored in the history storage means to a notification section such as an audio output section or an image display section in the form of a predetermined character; It is comprised so that it may have.
(2) In the cellular phone of the present invention, in (1), the usage history is obtained by storing the remaining battery level and the charging time at the start of battery charging for each battery charge, and is obtained from the remaining battery level detection unit. When the remaining battery level is lower than the average remaining battery level by a predetermined amount, the notification unit transmits a predetermined notification message.

(3) In the cellular phone of the present invention, in the above (1) or (2), the usage history stores communication data such as the call time and the amount of email data. It is also characterized in that notification is performed with predetermined notification information in comparison with the set call reference pattern.

(4) In the cellular phone according to the present invention, in (1) to (3), the cellular phone body is a foldable phone, and the notification unit is a liquid crystal display disposed on a back surface when the cellular phone is folded. Also has a feature.

(5) In the cellular phone of the present invention, in the above (1) to (4), the notification information in the notification control unit is provided via a dialogue input unit such as a vibration sensor or an acoustic sensor provided in the mobile phone body. The setting parameter of the character training program that produces the character is also updated every time the dialogue is input.

  According to the present invention, the usage history of the mobile phone body is stored and updated every predetermined time, and the notification information selected according to the pattern of the usage history is output to the notification unit while imitating a predetermined character. By accurately reflecting the usage history, the mobile phone can be operated independently as a character that virtually responds to the user. By interactive exchange with such a character, the gameability and interest of the operation on the mobile phone can be enhanced.

  The cellular phone according to the present embodiment includes a history storage unit that stores and updates a usage history such as a communication history of the cellular phone body, received mail information, and a battery charge state at a predetermined time, and the usage stored in the history storage unit A notification control unit configured to output notification information selected in accordance with the history pattern to a notification unit such as an audio output unit or an image display unit in the form of a predetermined character. Thereby, the usage history can be accurately reflected. Mobile phones are an indispensable tool for everyday life, and are always attached to owners who carry them around. The mobile phone itself can be trained. It can be developed as a personal character that feels close to the mobile phone so that the mobile phone can become more attached, and enjoy the change of the character.

  In this way, the mobile phone is made one character and trained. That is, it is possible to create a game in which communication is performed by assuming the mobile phone itself as an individual, rather than raising characters in the mobile phone. Characters can be brought up according to the contents of e-mails of mobile phones in daily life, the usage state of the phone, etc., and conversations can be made with a mobile phone by inputting characters as necessary. It is also possible to incorporate a function that allows the mobile phone to be conveniently customized during communication with the character. It can be made to function as a “self-supporting mobile phone robot” by supporting it so as to cover the defects of the owner as it is used. In addition, the appearance character can be displayed only on the liquid crystal part of the mobile phone, and the effect of the character can be displayed so as not to get tired of the user.

  In this manner, the mobile phone can be virtually operated independently as a character that responds to the user in real time. By interactive interaction between the character and the user reflecting such user characteristics, it is possible to improve the game performance and interest of the operation on the mobile phone.

  The history storage means uses a communication history that is acquired through various sensors such as communication call time, communication call content, battery charge state, temperature, vibration, etc. in a communication control unit that is responsible for the communication call function of the mobile phone body at predetermined time intervals. This is a memory part that is stored and updated. These usage histories are updated every 5 minutes, for example, the types A to Z of the change patterns are analyzed, and the notification information A to Z respectively set corresponding thereto is loaded into the notification control means. It is selected according to the notification information selection program.

  The notification control means selects the notification information A to Z set corresponding to the types A to Z of the usage history patterns stored in the history storage means. Then, based on the selected notification information, a notification unit such as a voice output unit or an image display unit provided in the mobile phone is made to output the imitation of a life character. The notification control means is a part of a main control unit having a CPU, a memory, an external storage unit, and the like that are separate from the communication control unit that controls the communication call function of the mobile phone or that manage the entire function including the communication call function. It comes to function as a part.

In the mobile phone according to the present embodiment, the usage history stores the remaining battery level and charging time at the start of battery charging for each battery charge, and the remaining battery level acquired from the remaining battery level detection unit is A predetermined notification message may be transmitted from the notification unit when a predetermined amount falls below the average remaining battery level.
For example, the remaining battery level (and its charging time) at the start of charging the battery is stored in the history storage unit for each battery charge, and left when the battery level falls below a predetermined amount below the average remaining battery level at the start of battery charging. If the average is low, a notification message such as “Let me eat a lot,” or “Let me eat slowly today.” Is sent via the voice output unit when the battery is charged.

  Further, the notification method notified from the notification means is changed when the battery is charged without running out of charge (a level at which the mobile phone cannot be used) for a predetermined period. For example, by changing the voice or image, it is possible to produce effects such as how the character grows up and how to talk, the content to be spoken, the face and body shape change.

  Further, the usage history stores the time when the battery is left connected to the charger after the end of battery charging. If this time is longer than the average, a notification message (for example, “ "I can't eat anymore" or "Let's die too much"). When this neglected time is always long, the character's body shape becomes large and effects such as being unable to fit on the screen are possible. As described above, various variations are possible, and it is possible to make the cellular phone more friendly by adding game characteristics and notification characteristics.

In the mobile phone according to the present embodiment, the usage history stores communication data such as the call time and the amount of email data, and the communication history is compared with a preset call reference pattern. It is also possible to perform notification using notification information.
For example, (call time) or (time when the e-mail is created or transmitted and / or the amount of characters thereof) is stored in the history storage means, and when a preset call time (for example, 60 minutes for free calls) , 60 minutes), and notification according to the usage history is performed (for example, when there are enough free calls, a message such as “I'm still fine” or “I want to play” is sent from the voice output unit).
Also, when used for a predetermined period of time without exceeding the preset call time (level at which the mobile phone cannot be used), the voice and image are changed, the character grows up, how to talk, what to talk, face and body shape You can enjoy effects such as changing.

  In the mobile phone according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone body may be a foldable phone, and the notification unit may be a liquid crystal display disposed on the back when the mobile phone is folded. Thereby, even when the cellular phone is folded and not in use, the visibility is not hindered, and it can function as a self-supporting cellular phone robot.

  The mobile phone according to the present embodiment has a set parameter of a character training program that produces the notification information in the notification control means via a dialogue input means such as a vibration sensor or an acoustic sensor provided in the mobile phone body. It can also be updated at each dialog input. As a result, environmental factors of the user carrying the mobile phone can be reflected in the program. In addition, for example, a character training program may be started by a predetermined operation such as shaking the mobile phone left and right, whistling towards the mobile phone, or calling out, or virtual dialogue Can be used as an input signal such as “Yes” or “No”. In this way, the diversity of the character training game using the mobile phone can be further increased, and the user's interest can be attracted.

Example 1
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram thereof.
1 and 2, 10 is a mobile phone according to the first embodiment, 11 is a communication control unit that controls the communication call function of the mobile phone body 10a, 12 is a communication history, received mail information, and battery charge state in the communication control unit 11. The history storage means for acquiring the usage history such as through the respective interfaces and storing and updating the usage history at each predetermined time, 13 is the notification information selected by analyzing the usage history pattern based on a predetermined character selection program Is a notification control means for causing the notification unit 14 including the voice output unit 14a and the image display unit 14b to imitate a character such as an animation character, and 15 is a power supply detection for detecting the battery voltage of the mobile phone body 10a. Part.
The communication control unit 11, the history storage unit 12, and the notification control unit 13 are incorporated in a main control unit that manages the operation of the mobile phone body 10a.

  The notification unit 14 may be an audio output unit 14a such as a speaker or a receiver unit, or image display units 14b and 14c each including a liquid crystal display provided on the front surface and the back surface of a foldable mobile phone body. . As a result, even when the cellular phone 10 is placed on a desk or the like, it is possible to improve the visibility of the image display unit 14b and display friendly characters and the like, which is excellent in design and the like. It can be.

The communication control unit 11 has a communication call function related to transmission / reception of telephone calls, e-mails, Internet connection, etc., and the usage history such as incoming call contents and call time is transferred to the history storage unit 12 at predetermined time intervals. Has been accumulated.
The data stored in the history storage unit 12 is analyzed by the history data analysis program of the notification control unit 13 and classified into predetermined history patterns A to Z. Then, by referring to the collation table as shown in Table 1 of the history pattern and the notification information loaded in advance, the notification information A to Z associated with the history patterns A to Z and the like is notified by the notification means 14. Each will be executed.

例えば、バッテリが切れそうになった場合に相当する履歴パターンＡでは、携帯電話の報知部１４から「腹減ったぞ!」と充電を促すメッセージや音などで知らせるような報知情報Ａを対応付けておくことができる。
また、バッテリの充電のやり方やタイミングをデータ化して携帯電話機１０におけるキャラクタ育成プログラムにおけるキャラクタを性格付けるためのパラメータとして記憶しておき、この使用履歴の傾向解析結果から、データがきめ細かく充電されていれば過保護な坊ちゃん嬢ちゃんタイプに、バッテリ切れなどが適当に扱われていればワイルドな荒くれ者タイプにキャラクタが育つようなシステム設定にすることができる。

For example, in the history pattern A corresponding to the case where the battery is about to run out, the notification information 14 that informs the user of the message by using a message or a sound prompting for charging is notified from the notification unit 14 of the mobile phone. I can keep it.
Further, the charging method and timing of the battery are converted into data and stored as parameters for characterizing the character in the character training program in the mobile phone 10, and the data is charged finely based on the trend analysis result of the usage history. For example, the system can be set so that a character grows up into a wild brute force type if the over-protected bot-chan type is properly handled, and if battery exhaustion is properly handled.

  Also, if you are operating at a time that is not normally operated (for example, do not react to “predetermined preset time” within 2 hours before and after the history data used in the past, and at a time exceeding that time) If you use it, it responds according to the time zone, such as `` Good morning! I wake up early today '' or `` I'll stay up late. '' , It can be reminiscent of positive feelings such as attachment,

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the appearance character displays only a face on the liquid crystal portion of the image display unit 14b to enrich the expression so as not to bore the user. In this way, it is possible to set the wake-up function in the exchange of character input such as “What time do you get up in the morning?” “Why don't you oversleep?” It is also possible.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a history data selection program executed by the notification control unit of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.
As shown in the figure, in the first step S10, setting processing such as a time interval for the notification control means 13 to access the history storage means 12 and a table for collation between the history pattern and the notification information is performed, and the main control of the mobile phone 10 is performed. Time is acquired from an internal timer held in the communication unit 11 or the communication control unit 11.

  In the next step S11, it is determined whether or not the access time matches a predetermined time interval condition. If the condition is not satisfied, the steps from step S10 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

  In step S12, the notification control means 13 accesses the history storage means 12 via the extraction interface and acquires history data. Then, a history pattern is extracted by data analysis processing or filter processing, and the extracted history pattern is used as collation data for collation with the collation table of the notification control means 13.

  In step S13, it is determined whether or not the verification data matches the history pattern A of the verification table. If they match, the process proceeds to step S15 where the notification information A is executed. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S14, it is determined whether the verification data matches the history pattern B of the verification table. If they match, the process proceeds to step S16 where the notification information B is executed. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S17.

  Step S15 is a case where the collation data corresponds to, for example, the battery of the mobile phone 10 running out, and a message for alerting the user is sent from the voice output unit 14a such as a speaker built in the mobile phone 10. Broadcast information including such an execution command is selected. Note that the notification information is input and updated each time as a parameter of a self-propagating program imitating a life form, so that the life form between the user and the character via the audio output unit 14a or the image display unit 14b. Realistic response can be realized in a pseudo manner.

  Step S16 is a case where the collation data is, for example, when the call time or the time when the e-mail is created or transmitted and / or the amount of characters exceeds a predetermined amount, and this information is used as the notification information B. Notifications according to the history (messages such as “I'm still fine”, “I want to play”, etc.) are made. Note that the data of the notification information can be applied as change data of the character setting parameter in the character training program so that a predetermined effect corresponding to the user is made.

  Step S17 is a case where the basic data for verification registered in the data for verification is not included, and for example, the notification information C is produced according to the history pattern so far. It is set so that a character imitating a life form is displayed on the image display unit 14b. In this case, the procedure for verifying the patterns A to C is shown, but in practice, the subsequent steps are similarly set according to the number of such patterns.

As described above, in steps S13 to S17, the notification information corresponding to each of the verification data is selected, and then returned to the main program of the main control unit that manages the mobile phone 10, and the program routine is repeatedly executed. .
In this way, it is possible to update or reflect the parameters of the character training program using the usage history, and to simulate the response operation with the user by assuming the mobile phone 10 as one character. Can be realized.

(Example 2)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a mobile phone according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In FIG. 4, 20 is a mobile phone of the second embodiment, 21 is a communication control unit for controlling the Internet connection function and communication call function of the mobile phone body, 22 is a communication history, usage history such as received mail information, etc. for each interface. History storage means for acquiring and storing at predetermined time intervals, 23 is a notification section provided with a microphone, a liquid crystal display, a vibrator, and the like, and 24 is notification information selected from the usage history stored in the history storage means 22. Reference control means 25 to be output to the unit 23, 25 is a detection unit including a vibration sensor and an acoustic sensor for detecting acceleration, voice, etc. of the mobile phone body.

The communication control unit 21 has a function of connecting to a game server 27 on the Internet 26 based on a command from the notification control unit 24.
The history storage means 22 has a function of storing and updating the communication history of the mobile phone 20, the received mail information, the usage history such as the battery charge state at a predetermined time, and thereby information related to the usage tendency of the mobile phone user. Data is being accumulated.

  The notification unit 23 is controlled via the notification control unit 24. Predetermined notification information is appealed to the user by a character action including voice, display image, character display, vibration and the like by the notification unit 23. Thereby, the mobile phone 20 can be made to function realistically as an independent mobile phone robot.

The detection unit 25 is, for example, a sensor device for acquiring information such as sound, voice, and vibration around the mobile phone 20. Through the detection signals from these detection units 25, parameters such as a character breeding program that produces notification information can be changed each time, and the created character can be effectively produced and displayed.
That is, the detection signal acquired from the detection unit 25 is accumulated in the history storage unit 22, and the character training program is executed using this as a parameter to output the character to the image display unit and the audio output unit of the notification unit 23. Based on the execution result of this program, the parameters held in the history storage means 22 are updated. In this way, the dialogue input in the character training program can be realized by the user's own voice or the operation of shaking the mobile phone through the input means such as the vibration sensor and the acoustic sensor provided in the mobile phone body.

  Further, when a predetermined character state is reached by the execution of the character training program by the notification control means 24, a predetermined message mail can be transmitted to the registered mail address via the communication control unit 21. On the contrary, a predetermined character training program loaded in the notification control means 24 can be activated when a call from a specific telephone number or a specific address received by the communication control unit 21 is triggered. In this way, it is possible to add a function as a character training game via the Internet 26 to the mobile phone 20 to further enhance its interest and game characteristics.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a history data selection program executed by the notification control unit of the second embodiment. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.
As shown in the figure, in the first step S20, initialization processing is performed as necessary, and the time is acquired from an internal timer held in the main control unit of the mobile phone 20 or the like. When the access time matches a condition such as a preset time interval or time zone, the access time is connected to the game server 27 on the Internet 26 via the communication control unit 21.

  In step S 21, the usage history data stored in the history storage means 22 of the mobile phone 20 is transferred to the game server 27. The history storage means 22 is always configured to receive and store data such as usage time, power supply state, and communication content via the communication control unit 21 and the detection unit 25 of the mobile phone 20.

  In step S22, the game server 27 performs pattern analysis on the data content of the usage history to determine the usage history pattern. Based on this pattern, the parameters in the character training program are updated, and this program is executed.

In step S23, the execution result of the character training program is transmitted to the mobile phone 20 as notification information.
In step S24, the notification control unit 24 of the mobile phone 20 receives the notification information transmitted from the game server 27, and causes the notification unit 23 such as a microphone, a liquid crystal display, or a vibrator to perform a character action corresponding to the notification information. Made.

  In step S25, the execution result is stored in the history storage unit 22 and updated, and then the process returns to the main program for controlling the operation of the mobile phone 20.

The character training program on the game server 27 is executed by reflecting the usage history stored in the history storage means 22 by the series of steps from S20 to S25. And based on this execution result, the alerting | reporting part of the mobile telephone 20 can be expressed.
Therefore, according to the mobile phone 20 of this embodiment, it is possible to operate a character training program that requires a large capacity memory without imposing a large load on the mobile phone 20 itself due to the execution of the program. Further, since the game server 27 can take in the latest news information and the like via the Internet 26, the message contents can be updated at any time based on this information, which is realized via the notification unit 23 of the mobile phone 20. It is possible to produce a realistic dialogue between the animated character and the user.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the thing of these embodiment. That is, the present invention stores and updates the usage history of the mobile phone body at predetermined times, and operates the mobile phone as a character that virtually responds to the user according to the usage history pattern. The thing corresponding to this belongs to this invention. For example, in this embodiment, the character of the mobile phone makes a predetermined response to the user, but the progress of the character training program, the usage history, etc. are remotely monitored via the communication control unit. It is also possible to periodically send it to other acquaintances or caregivers, to enjoy participating in the game, and to check the safety information of the user.

1 is an explanatory diagram of a mobile phone according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block block diagram of the mobile phone. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a data selection program. 6 is a block configuration diagram of a mobile phone according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a data selection program.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Mobile phone of Embodiment 1 10a Mobile phone body 11 Communication control unit 12 History storage unit 13 Notification control unit 14 Notification unit 14a Audio output unit 14b Image display unit 14c Image display unit 15 Power supply detection unit 20 Mobile phone of Example 2 21 Communication Control Unit 22 History Storage Unit 23 Notification Unit 24 Notification Control Unit 25 Detection Unit 26 Internet 27 Game Server

Claims (5)

History storage means for storing and updating the usage history such as the communication history of the mobile phone body, the received mail information, the battery charge state, etc. at a predetermined time;
Notification control means for outputting notification information selected in accordance with the pattern of the use history stored in the history storage means to simulate a predetermined character in a notification unit such as a voice output unit or an image display unit. A mobile phone characterized by that.   The usage history stores the remaining battery level and charging time at the start of battery charging for each battery charge, and the remaining battery level obtained from the remaining battery level detection unit is lower than the average remaining battery level by a predetermined amount. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined notification message is transmitted from the notification unit.   The use history stores communication data such as the call time and the amount of e-mail data, and the communication data history is compared with a preset call reference pattern for notification by predetermined notification information. The mobile phone according to claim 1 or 2.   The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mobile phone body is a foldable phone, and the notification unit is a liquid crystal display disposed on a back surface when the mobile phone is folded. . The setting parameter of the character training program for producing the notification information in the notification control means is updated each time the dialog is input via the dialog input means such as a vibration sensor and an acoustic sensor provided in the mobile phone body. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that:

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