JP2007096861A - Mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile communication terminal capable of outputting smell used for notification of an incoming call, when receiving it in an efficient direction regardless of a storage place and an installation direction. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile communication terminal (a portable telephone) 10 is provided with a smell generating means which is composed of a smell emitting part 15 or the like capable of outputting smell in a plurality of mutually different directions from outer walls, a sensor 22 having an acceleration sensor for detecting a posture, and a control unit 13 for controlling the smell generating means so as to output smell in the direction selected from among a plurality of the directions on the basis of the detection results of the sensor 22 when receiving an incoming call. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone that can communicate via a communication network.

Conventionally, sound, light, and vibration have been generally used as an incoming call notification medium for notifying a user of an incoming voice call or mail in a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone. For example, when a voice call or mail is received, a preset music or synthesized sound is output, an LED or the like is emitted, or the mobile communication terminal itself is vibrated. However, there is an environment in which the mobile communication terminal is used that is not suitable for the incoming notification by the sound, light and vibration. For example, when receiving an incoming call by light, the user cannot be notified of the incoming call in a place that does not enter the user's view such as in a bag. Also, the method of notifying incoming calls by sound cannot be used in a quiet place such as a concert venue. Furthermore, in the method of notifying incoming calls by vibration, if the mobile communication terminal is stored in a place away from the user's skin, such as in a bag, the vibration is not transmitted to the user and the user cannot be notified of the incoming call. There is a fear.
Therefore, there is known a mobile communication terminal in which an incoming call is notified using odor as a medium replacing the sound, light and vibration (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-064594 A JP 2002-354074 A

  However, in the mobile communication terminal disclosed in the above publication, the odor output direction for outputting the odor is fixed in advance, so the output odor may be used depending on the storage location or installation direction of the mobile communication terminal. There is a possibility that the user cannot feel and cannot notify the user of the incoming call.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to output an odor used for notification of an incoming call in an efficient direction regardless of the storage location or the installation direction. It is to provide a mobile communication terminal.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is a mobile communication terminal capable of communicating via a communication network, and can output odors in a plurality of different directions from the outer wall portion of the mobile communication terminal. An odor generating means, a posture detecting means for detecting the posture of the mobile communication terminal, and a direction selected from the plurality of directions based on a detection result of the posture detecting means when there is an incoming call. And control means for controlling the odor generating means so as to output the odor.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the mobile communication terminal of the first aspect, the posture detection means detects the direction of gravity acting on the mobile communication terminal, and the control means includes: Based on the detection result of the posture detection means, the odor is output in the direction from the upward outer wall surface located opposite to the direction of gravity or the lateral outer wall surface adjacent to the upward outer wall surface to the outside. It is characterized by controlling to.
The invention of claim 3 is the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the odor generating means emits odor from each of a plurality of outer wall surfaces constituting the entire outward surface of the mobile communication terminal. It is characterized by being able to output.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile communication terminal of the first aspect, the control means controls to output a smell when there is a missed call that the user could not answer during the incoming call. It is characterized by.
Further, in the mobile communication terminal according to claim 4, when the missed call is received, the control means has the odor at a predetermined time interval until an incoming call confirmation operation is performed by the user. Is controlled to output repeatedly.
Further, in the mobile communication terminal according to claim 4 or 5, the control means controls the odor to be output during the incoming call as well as when the missed call is received. The odor output when there is a missed call is different from the odor output during the call.

In the mobile communication terminal of claim 1, when there is an incoming call, an odor suitable for incoming call notification from a plurality of directions in which the odor generating means can output the odor based on the detection result of the posture detecting means. The output direction can be selected. By outputting the odor in the direction selected in this way, it is possible to output the odor used for notification that there is an incoming call in an efficient direction regardless of the storage location or the installation direction.
In the mobile communication terminal according to the second aspect, the odor is output in the direction toward the outside from the upward outer wall surface located on the opposite side to the direction of gravity or the lateral outer wall surface adjacent to the upward outer wall surface. The direction from the outer wall surface facing upward or the outer wall surface to the outside is lower than the direction from the outer wall surface facing downward to the outside, so there is a low probability that there will be an obstacle that blocks odor output. It is possible to output the odor used for notifying that there is a problem in a more efficient direction.
In the mobile communication terminal according to the third aspect, regardless of the inclination, the outer wall surface capable of outputting the odor is located above or to the side where the probability that there is an obstacle that blocks the odor output is low. Therefore, regardless of the installation direction of the mobile communication terminal, it is possible to more reliably output the odor toward the above-described efficient direction.
Here, when the shape formed on the entire outward surface in the mobile communication terminal is a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the entire outward surface is composed of six outer wall surfaces. It is preferable that the odor can be output from each of the six outer wall surfaces. In addition, when the outer wall surface is changed outward, such as a mobile terminal with a folding or swivel method, each of the multiple outer wall surfaces that are turned outward when stored or installed on a desk, etc. The odor can be output from Moreover, you may comprise so that an odor can be output from all the some outer wall surfaces which may become outward.
In the mobile communication terminal according to claim 4, the missed call is output without confirming the display of the mobile communication terminal by outputting a smell when there is a missed call that the user cannot answer during the incoming call. It is possible to inform the user that there has been. In addition, when one of light, sound, or vibration is output to notify that there is a missed call, it is necessary to output the light frequently to consume the power so that the user can easily notice it. It is difficult to reduce power consumption. On the other hand, when the odor is output, since the output odor does not disappear for a while, the output frequency is low, and the power consumption can be reduced.
In the mobile communication terminal according to claim 5, when the incoming call confirmation operation by the user is not performed immediately, the smell that notifies that there is a missed call is prevented from disappearing, and the absence The user can be surely notified of incoming calls.
In the mobile communication terminal according to claim 6, by making the odor output when there is a missed call different from the odor output during the call, there is a missed call and that the call is currently received. Can be easily identified.

The “incoming call” includes not only an incoming voice call or incoming mail but also an incoming call of various information automatically received from an information providing server or the like.
Further, as the “mobile communication terminal”, mobile phones such as PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) system, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) system, TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) system, IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) -2000, etc. Mobile phones standardized in TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) TD-SCDMA (MC: Multi Carrier) mobile phone, PHS (Personal Handyphone System), automobile phone, etc. A telephone having a call function is exemplified. Examples of the “mobile communication terminal” include a communication terminal such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) having a call function in addition to the above telephone.

According to the inventions of claims 1 to 6, there is an effect that it is possible to output the odor used for the notification that there is an incoming call in an efficient direction regardless of the storage location or installation direction of the mobile communication terminal. is there.
In particular, according to the second aspect of the invention, there is an incoming call by outputting the odor in the direction from the upward outer wall surface or the lateral outer wall surface to the outside with a low probability that there is an obstacle that blocks the odor output. There is an effect that it is possible to output the odor used for the notification to the effect in a more efficient direction.
In particular, according to the invention of claim 3, there is an effect that it is possible to more surely output the odor toward the above-mentioned efficient direction regardless of the installation direction of the mobile communication terminal.
In particular, according to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to notify the user that the missed call has occurred without confirming the display of the mobile communication terminal, and to reduce power consumption. effective.
In particular, according to the invention of claim 5, there is an effect that it is possible to surely notify the user of a missed call even when the user does not immediately perform an incoming call confirmation operation.
In particular, according to the invention of claim 6, there is an effect that it is possible to easily distinguish between a missed call and a currently received call.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone as a mobile communication terminal will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration example of a mobile phone 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external view of the mobile phone 10. The cellular phone 10 includes an antenna 11, a wireless unit 12 as a communication unit, a control unit 13 as a control unit, and a memory unit 14 as a storage unit. The cellular phone 10 includes an odor generating unit 15, an electromagnetic valve 16, a sound source unit 17, a speaker unit 18 as a sound output unit, a microphone 19 as a sound input unit, and a display unit 20 as a display unit. And a key operation unit 21 as operation means. Odor generating means for outputting a predetermined odor to the outside is constituted by the odor generating unit 15, the electromagnetic valve 16, and a pipe (not shown). Furthermore, the mobile phone 10 includes a sensor unit 22 as an attitude detection unit, a timer unit 23 as a timing unit, and a battery unit 24.

  The antenna 11 performs high-frequency transmission / reception of the mobile phone 10 as an aerial to the base station. The radio unit 12 performs predetermined signal processing such as demodulating a high-frequency signal received by the antenna 11 or modulating a sound to be transmitted to a high frequency, and sends the obtained signal to be transmitted to the antenna 11. These antennas 11 and the wireless unit 12 are used for voice communication, exchange mails with other mobile phones, or from the mobile phone communication network, which is a mobile communication network, through an external server such as the Internet via a gateway server. Communication for connecting to a communication network and exchanging e-mail on the Internet is also performed. The antenna 11 and the wireless unit 12 also perform communication for downloading an application program provided by the download server and receiving distribution information including position information of the current position via the mobile phone communication network.

  The audio signal demodulated by the radio unit 12 is converted into an analog audio signal by the sound source unit 17, sent to the speaker unit 18, and transmitted to the user as audio. On the contrary, the sound signal converted into the analog electric signal by the microphone unit 19 is converted into a digital signal by the sound source unit 17 and sent to the control unit 13.

  The control unit 13 includes a CPU, a ROM, and the like, and controls each unit. The memory unit 14 includes a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and stores data such as a setting screen for setting each function item necessary for setting a memory dial and function functions, odor type, current mobile phone tilt, time, and the like. To do.

  The display unit 20 is a display panel using liquid crystal or the like, and displays a setting screen or the like under the control of the control unit 13. In addition, the display unit 20 displays a mail or web page received via the mobile phone communication network, or displays an incoming call notification image for notifying that a voice call, mail, or other information has been received. .

  The key operation unit 21 includes a plurality of keys such as a data input key (ten key, * key, # key) 211, a call start key 212, an end key 213, a scroll key 214, and a multi-function key 215. The key operation unit 21 is operated when the user inputs the telephone number of the other party of the call or instructs the start or end of the call. The key operation unit 21 is operated when the user inputs character data of mail, instructs mail transmission, or selects a specific menu on various menu screens. Further, in response to the key operation of the key operation unit 21, the control unit 13 reads out data and the like from the memory unit 14 and displays them on the display unit 20.

  The timer unit 23 provides clock information to the control unit 13, and the battery unit 24 supplies power to each unit. In addition, a vibration unit such as a vibrator, a light emitting unit such as an LED (light emitting diode), and a sound generation unit such as a sounder may be provided.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration example of the odor generating unit 15. The odor generating part 15 constituting the odor generating means is a part that generates a predetermined odor to be output. For example, as shown in the figure, the odor generating unit 15 includes an odor cartridge container 151 packed with a plurality of types of odor elements, and a mixing unit (chamber) in which one selected from the plurality of odor elements is mixed. 152 and an electric fan 153 as an airflow generating means for outputting (squirting) the gas containing the odor mixed in the mixing unit 152 to the outside. Between the mixing unit (chamber) 152 and each odor cartridge container 151, a shutter (not shown) that can be controlled to open and close by the control unit 13 is provided. Odor composition data for specifying which shutter is opened and what kind of odor is synthesized and output is stored in the memory unit 14 in association with other various data. For example, the odor identification data and the open / close control data of each shutter may be received and missed so that different odors are output depending on whether a call is being received or a missed call that was not answered by the user during a call. Save it in association with incoming call identification data. In addition, the odor identification data and the shutter opening / closing control data are stored as one item of each communication destination list information (memory dial information) so that the odor output differs for each voice call or mail source. May be. Further, the odor identification data and the opening / closing control data of each shutter may be obtained from a sender such as a voice phone, mail, or distribution information.

  The odor generating unit 15 is connected to a plurality of nozzle tubes 154 </ b> A to 154 </ b> F whose tips are located on a plurality of planar outer wall surfaces 10 </ b> A to 10 </ b> F that constitute the entire outer surface of the mobile phone 10. In the middle of each of the nozzle tubes 154A to 154F, an electromagnetic valve 16 that turns on and off the airflow to the nozzle tip is provided. When the nozzle tubes 154 </ b> A to 154 </ b> F are directly connected to the mixing unit 152, an electromagnetic valve may be provided at each connection portion between each nozzle tube and the mixing unit 16. When the electromagnetic valve 16 is turned on, the odor can be selectively output (spouted) from the tip of the nozzle tube provided with the electromagnetic valve 16.

  In the present embodiment, the electromagnetic valve 16 has an optimum direction (for example, upward or upward) that is easy for the user to recognize based on the attitude detection result such as the tilt information of the mobile phone 10 obtained by the sensor unit 22. And on / off control by the control unit 13 so as to output the odor to the side).

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of an outer wall surface capable of outputting the odor of the mobile phone 10 and an output direction of the odor. In the mobile phone 10 according to the present embodiment, six outer wall surfaces are provided so that the user can output the odor in the optimum direction such as the upper side or the side where the user can easily recognize the odor regardless of the posture of the mobile phone. It is comprised so that an odor can be output to the direction (direction of A-F in a figure) which goes outside from each of 10A-10F. The odor generated in the odor generating unit 15 can be output (spouted) from a nozzle tip (not shown) provided so as to be exposed to the outer wall surfaces 10A to 10F through the nozzle tubes 154A to 154F.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing coordinates X, Y, and Z defined on the mobile phone 10 and directions of accelerations αX, αY, and αZ detected by the sensor unit. The sensor unit 22 detects the direction of gravity acting on the mobile phone 10 by detecting the acceleration of the mobile phone 10 that occurs in directions along mutually orthogonal coordinates X, Y, and Z. The sensor unit 22 includes accelerations αX and αY along two directions (X-axis direction and Y-axis direction) orthogonal to each other in a plane parallel to the front surface 10A on which the key operation unit 21 is provided. And a three-axis acceleration sensor for detecting an acceleration αZ along the Z-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis and the Y-axis. This acceleration sensor is mounted on a circuit board (not shown) provided inside the mobile phone 20, and a known sensor that can detect the accelerations αX, αY, αZ can be used. In addition to the triaxial acceleration sensor, the sensor unit 22 may additionally include another sensor such as a geomagnetic sensor so that the posture of the mobile phone 10 can be detected with higher accuracy.

6A to 6C are explanatory views schematically showing an example of the relationship between the inclination of the mobile phone 10 and the odor output (spout) direction.
FIG. 6A shows a case where the front surface 10A (see FIG. 4) on which the key operation unit 21 is provided is parallel to the horizontal direction orthogonal to gravity. In this case, the sensor unit 22 outputs a value corresponding to −1 g (g: gravitational acceleration) as an output value of the acceleration αZ in the Z-axis direction. Then, the odor is output (spouted) in the direction A facing upward from the front surface 10A.
FIG. 6B shows a case where the mobile phone is slightly tilted so that the side surface 10E side (see FIG. 4) is on the upper side. In this case, the sensor unit 22 outputs a value corresponding to the acceleration within a range between −1 g and − (sin 45 ° × g) as the output value of the acceleration αZ in the Z-axis direction, and the acceleration in the X-axis direction. As an output value of αX, a value corresponding to an acceleration within a range between 0 g and (sin 45 ° × g) is output. Then, although it is slightly inclined from the direction facing upward, the odor is output (spouted) in the direction of A toward the outside from the front surface 10A.
FIG. 6C shows a case where the mobile phone is further tilted so that the side surface 10E is on the upper side. In this case, the sensor unit 22 outputs a value corresponding to the acceleration within the range between 0 g and − (sin 45 ° × g) as the output value of the acceleration αZ in the Z-axis direction, and the acceleration αX in the X-axis direction. Output value corresponding to the acceleration within the range between 1 g and (sin 45 ° × g). And although it inclines a little from the direction which turned upwards, an odor is output (spout) in the E direction which goes outside from the side surface 10E.

  As described above, in the example of FIGS. 6A to 6C, 45 ° is set as the threshold value of the inclination angle of the front surface of the mobile phone 10, and the output of odor ( (Squirt) direction is switched. Note that the threshold of the tilt angle is not limited to 45 °. For example, 30 ° and 60 ° may be set as the threshold of the tilt angle. In this case, the odor may be output in both directions A and E when the tilt angle is in the range of 30 ° to 60 °.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an example of the relationship between the values of accelerations αX and αY detected when the mobile phone 10 is further tilted in various directions and the odor output (spout) directions A to F. is there. The hatched area in FIG. 7 shows the case where the front surface 10A or the back surface 10F (see FIG. 4) of the mobile phone 10 is parallel to the horizontal plane or inclined in a range of 45 ° from the horizontal plane. Yes. In this case, the odor is output from the front surface 10A to the outward A direction or from the back surface 10F to the outward F direction regardless of the acceleration values in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.
On the other hand, when the front surface 10A or the back surface 10F of the mobile phone 10 is inclined within a range of 45 ° to 90 ° with respect to the horizontal plane, the acceleration αX and αY values in the X axis direction and the Y axis direction are further set. The odor output direction is switched accordingly. Specifically, as shown in an annular white area located around the hatched area in FIG. 7, the odor output direction is B direction, C direction, D direction, and Switch between E directions. The possible ranges of the values of the accelerations αX and αY are a range of −1 g to − (sin 45 ° × g) and a range of (sin 45 ° × g) to 1 g.

  Table 1 summarizes the relationship between the odor output directions (spout directions) A to F and the detection value conditions of the sensor unit 22 used for the switching determination. In the example of Table 1, the case where the threshold of the tilt angle is 45 ° is shown, but the threshold of the tilt angle is not limited to 45 ° as described above. For example, 30 ° and 60 ° may be set as the threshold of the tilt angle. In addition, as shown in Table 2, the odor is output from the outward direction from all or a part of the other five surfaces without outputting the odor from the direction of gravity or the direction closest to the direction. Good.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example when the mobile phone 10 having the above configuration outputs a scent when receiving a voice call or mail. In this operation example, when the mobile phone 10 receives a voice call or mail, the control unit 13 recognizes the incoming call (S101). Next, the control unit 13 confirms the inclination of the mobile phone 10 based on the acceleration detection result of the sensor unit 22, and selects the direction in which the odor is output based on, for example, the above-described acceleration detection condition (S102). Next, the control unit 13 performs control so as to open only the predetermined electromagnetic valve 16 so as to output the predetermined odor 1 preset for incoming notification from the selected direction (S103). Thereby, the odor 1 can be output for incoming notification from a predetermined direction selected based on the inclination of the mobile phone 10 (S104).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation example when the mobile phone 10 having the above-described configuration outputs a odor when receiving a voice call or mail and when a missed call is received. The odor output operation (S201 to S204) at the time of an incoming call is the same as that in FIG. In this operation example, when the mobile phone 10 receives a voice call and there is a missed call that the user cannot answer during the call, the control unit 13 recognizes the end of the call (S205), Control is performed to open only the predetermined electromagnetic valve 16 so as to output the predetermined odor 2 preset for missed calls from the direction selected when the odor is output (S206). Thereby, when there is a missed call, the odor 2 different from the odor 1 during the call can be output (S207).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example when the mobile phone 10 having the above configuration repeatedly outputs odors at a predetermined interval in the state of a missed call. Since the output operation of the odor 1 at the time of an incoming call and the output operation (S301 to S207) of the first odor 2 at the time of a missed call are the same as those in FIG. In this operation example, it is assumed that a missed call that cannot be answered by the user during the call continues for a long time. After outputting the first odor 2 at the time of the missed call, the control unit 13 starts timer counting based on the output from the timer unit 23 (S308). Next, when it is determined that a predetermined time set in advance has elapsed (S309), the control unit 13 controls to open only the predetermined electromagnetic valve 16 so as to output the odor 2 again (S210). . The set time of the odor 2 repetition output interval is set to a time when the odor 2 is expected to disappear, for example. The repeated output of the odor 2 is continued until the user notices the odor 2 and receives an operation for confirming the incoming voice call or mail (S312).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the odor output direction suitable for the incoming call notification can be selected from a plurality of directions in which the odor can be output based on the detection result of the sensor unit 22. By outputting the odor in the direction selected in this way, it is possible to output the odor used for notification that there is an incoming call in an efficient direction regardless of the storage location or the installation direction. Therefore, regardless of the storage location and installation direction of the mobile phone 10, it is possible to output the odor used for notification that there has been an incoming call when there is an incoming call and a missed call in an efficient direction.
Further, according to the present embodiment, based on the detection results of the accelerations αX, αY, αZ of the sensor unit 22, it is adjacent to the upward outer wall surface located on the side opposite to the direction of gravity or the upward outer wall surface thereof. The odor is output in the direction from the outer side wall to the outside. The direction from the outer wall surface facing upward or the outer wall surface to the outside is lower than the direction from the outer wall surface facing downward to the outside, so there is a low probability that there will be an obstacle that blocks odor output. It is possible to output the odor used for notifying that there is a problem in a more efficient direction.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the outer wall surface capable of outputting odors is positioned above or to the side where the probability that there is an obstacle that blocks odor output is low regardless of the inclination of the mobile phone 10. . Therefore, regardless of the installation direction of the mobile communication terminal, it is possible to more reliably output the odor toward the above-described efficient direction.
Further, according to the present embodiment, when there is a missed call that the user cannot answer during the incoming call, the odor is output, so that the above-mentioned display on the display unit 20 of the mobile phone 10 is not confirmed. The user can be notified that there was a missed call. In addition, since the output odor does not disappear for a while, it is less necessary to output light, sound, or vibration to notify that there is a missed call, reducing power consumption. Can be achieved.
Further, according to the present embodiment, by repeatedly outputting the odor in the case of the missed call, it is notified that the missed call has occurred when the user does not immediately perform an incoming call confirmation operation. It is possible to prevent the odor from disappearing and reliably notify the user of the missed call.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, by making the odor output when there is a missed call different from the odor output while receiving a call, it is possible to indicate that there is a missed call and that the call is currently being received. It can be easily identified.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the scent substance holding member accommodating portion 30 is provided on the lid portion 202 side of the straight type mobile phone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to other clamshell (folding) type mobile phones or the like. The present invention can be similarly applied to a mobile phone having a shape, and the same effect can be obtained. In each of the above embodiments, the case of a mobile phone has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to the case of other mobile communication terminals such as a PHS and a car phone, and similar effects can be obtained.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration example of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. External view of the mobile phone. The schematic block diagram which shows one structural example of the odor generating part of the mobile phone. The perspective view which showed typically an example of the outer wall surface which can output the smell of the mobile phone, and the output direction of the smell. Explanatory drawing which shows the coordinate X, Y, Z defined on the mobile telephone, and the direction of the acceleration detected by a sensor part. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows typically an example of the relationship between the inclination of the said mobile phone, and the output (spout) direction of an odor, respectively. Explanatory drawing which shows typically an example of the relationship between the value of the acceleration detected when the mobile phone inclines in various directions, and the odor output (spout) direction. The flowchart which shows the operation example when outputting a smell at the time of the incoming call which received the voice telephone or the mail. The flowchart which shows the operation example when outputting a smell at the time of the incoming call which received the voice telephone or mail, and the state of a missed call. The flowchart which shows the operation example when outputting an odor repeatedly by a predetermined space | interval in the state of a missed call.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Cellular phone 13 Control part 14 Memory part 15 Odor generation part 16 Solenoid valve 22 Sensor part 23 Timer part

Claims (6)

A mobile communication terminal capable of communicating via a communication network,
Odor generating means capable of outputting odor in a plurality of different directions from the outer wall of the mobile communication terminal;
Attitude detecting means for detecting the attitude of the mobile communication terminal;
Control means for controlling the odor generating means so as to output the odor in a direction selected from the plurality of directions based on the detection result of the posture detecting means when there is an incoming call. A characteristic mobile communication terminal. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein
The posture detection means detects the direction of gravity acting on the mobile communication terminal,
Based on the detection result of the posture detection means, the control means is configured to move outward from an upward outer wall surface located opposite to the direction of gravity or a lateral outer wall surface adjacent to the upward outer wall surface. A mobile communication terminal characterized by controlling to output a smell. In the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2,
The mobile communication terminal characterized in that the odor generating means is configured to be able to output odor from each of a plurality of outer wall surfaces constituting the entire outward surface of the mobile communication terminal. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein
The mobile communication terminal characterized in that the control means controls to output a smell when there is a missed call that the user cannot answer during the call. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 4, wherein
The mobile communication terminal characterized in that the control means controls to output the odor repeatedly at predetermined time intervals when the missed call is received. In the mobile communication terminal according to claim 4 or 5,
The control means controls to output the odor when there is the missed call and during the incoming call,
A mobile communication terminal characterized in that the odor output when there is a missed call is different from the odor output during the call.

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