JP2007295485A - Communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal capable of notifying an incoming call without disturbing a user to see video information when the incoming call is detected while displaying the video information, and showing the video information interrupted by the call later. <P>SOLUTION: In case that the incoming call is arrived when the video information is shown on a main display, an incoming call notification is not displayed on the main display. The incoming call notification is shown on a sub-display, which is smaller in size and lower in resolution than the main display, and the main display continues to show the video information. Furthermore, a direction to record the video information shown on the main display is sent to an external device by an e-mail. Receiving the e-mail, the external device performs recording processing in accordance with the direction. Therefore, the user can see the video interrupted by the incoming call by using the external device later. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication terminal capable of displaying video information such as television broadcasting, and more particularly to an incoming call notification method when an incoming call is detected during video display.

  In recent years, mobile phones (communication terminals) capable of displaying video information have become widespread. For example, a mobile phone capable of receiving a television broadcast is known. According to this, the user can easily watch the TV broadcast anywhere in an environment where the radio wave of the TV broadcast can be received. Further, for example, a mobile phone capable of storing a received television broadcast in an internal storage device is known. According to this, the user can view the recorded TV broadcast whenever he / she likes.

  As video information to be stored and reproduced, in addition to television broadcasting, it is possible to use streaming broadcasting received via a digital communication network, video information photographed by a small camera provided in a mobile phone, or the like. .

  In a mobile phone capable of displaying video information as described above, in general, when an incoming communication request is detected while video information is being displayed, the video information display is interrupted and an incoming call notification is made. Or, conversely, it is possible to give priority to viewing TV broadcasts so that incoming calls are not accepted. In this case, for example, a mobile phone is known that has a function of notifying the other party that the incoming side is in a disabled state using an answering machine function.

  As a technology related to the above, in Patent Document 1, when an incoming call is detected during viewing of a television broadcast, it is possible to determine whether to notify the incoming call according to the priority of the communication partner or the program being viewed. A mobile phone is disclosed. In addition, the mobile phone of Patent Document 1 is characterized in that when the incoming call is not notified, the end time of the program is notified to the communication partner.

The mobile phone of Patent Document 1 includes a video playback means for playing back video, a communication means for performing communication, a storage means for storing an incoming call notification condition for determining which of video playback and incoming call notification has priority, and the incoming call. Setting means for setting a notification condition. When an incoming call is detected during video playback using the video playback means, it is determined whether to perform incoming call notification according to the incoming call notification condition. As described above, according to the mobile phone of Patent Document 1, it is possible to provide a communication phone having an incoming call notification function that is convenient for the user.
JP 2005-142978 A

  However, in the conventional mobile phone represented by the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is possible to select whether or not to receive an incoming call while viewing a video, but both of them (video viewing and incoming call notification) collide with each other. Without doing so, it was impossible to achieve both. Therefore, the user has to select whether to give priority to viewing the video or to give priority to the incoming notification. For this reason, if a call is given priority over incoming calls, there was a problem that the TV broadcast or the like that was being watched could not be viewed again.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is a communication terminal (mobile phone) capable of displaying video information such as a television broadcast and displaying the video information. To provide a communication terminal capable of notifying an incoming call without disturbing the viewing of video information and receiving the video information interrupted by a call later when the incoming call is detected. is there.

  In order to achieve the above object, a communication terminal of the present invention displays communication means for communicating by connecting to a communication network, main display means for displaying information, and information having a resolution lower than that of the main display means. A communication terminal comprising: a sub-display unit; and when the communication request is detected using the communication unit during display of video information using the main display unit, the communication request using the sub-display unit. When the communication request is detected using the communication means during the display of the video information using the main display means and the incoming notification section that performs the notification, the display of the video information is continued using the main display means. And a continuation display unit to be performed.

  According to this configuration, when an incoming call occurs while displaying video information (for example, television broadcast) on the main display (main display means), the incoming call is not displayed on the main display. The incoming call is displayed on a sub display (sub display means) that is smaller than the main display and has a lower resolution, and video information is continuously displayed on the main display. Therefore, it is possible to simultaneously execute notification of incoming calls and display of video information without interfering with each other.

  Further, the communication terminal of the present invention detects a communication request using the communication unit while displaying video information using the main display unit and a mail transmission unit that transmits an e-mail to the external device using the communication unit. In this case, the recording apparatus includes a recording instruction mail transmission unit that transmits an e-mail including a recording instruction of the video information being displayed to an external device by the mail transmission unit.

  According to this configuration, when an incoming call occurs while displaying video information on the main display, an instruction to record the video information displayed on the main display is sent to an external device (for example, a hard disk connected to the Internet) using e-mail. To the recorder. The external device that has received the mail performs recording processing according to the contents of the instruction. For this reason, it is possible to view again the video whose viewing was interrupted due to the incoming call, using the external device later.

  Further, the communication terminal according to the present invention determines whether the video information being displayed can be recorded using an external device when an incoming call is detected by the communication means while the video information is being displayed using the main display means. A recording condition determining unit for determining, and when the recording condition determining unit determines that recording is possible, the recording instruction mail transmitting unit transmits the recording instruction mail to the external device. It is said.

  According to this configuration, when an incoming call occurs while displaying video information (for example, TV broadcast) on the main display (main display means), it is determined whether the video information displayed on the main display can be recorded by the external device. I do. If recording is possible, a recording instruction is transmitted to an external device using an electronic mail. If recording is not possible, email is not sent. For this reason, it is possible to prevent unnecessary mail from being transmitted to the external device.

  The communication terminal of the present invention includes a television broadcast receiving unit that receives a television broadcast using an antenna and a tuner, and a television broadcast display unit that displays the television broadcast received by the television broadcast receiving unit using the main display unit. It is characterized by having.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to display a television broadcast using the main display. Therefore, even if the user receives an incoming call while viewing the television broadcast, the user can continue to view the television broadcast being viewed or record the television broadcast being viewed using an external device.

  The communication terminal of the present invention includes a streaming broadcast receiving unit that receives a streaming broadcast using the communication unit, and a streaming broadcast that displays the streaming broadcast received using the streaming broadcast receiving unit using the main display unit. And a display unit.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to display a streaming broadcast distributed over the Internet or the like using the main display. Therefore, even if the user receives an incoming call while viewing the streaming broadcast, it is possible to continuously view the streaming broadcast being viewed or record the streaming broadcast being viewed using an external device.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal comprising: a storage unit that stores video information in a storage device; and a playback unit that displays the video information stored in the storage unit using the main display unit. Yes.

  According to this configuration, the received television broadcast or the like can be stored (recorded) in a storage device such as a memory or a microdrive. Therefore, even if an incoming call is received during playback of a user-recorded video, it is possible to continue to view the recorded video being played back or to record a recorded broadcast being played back using an external device.

  According to the present invention, when there is an incoming call while displaying video information, the telephone number of the other party is displayed or the voice (ringing melody, etc.) is output, thereby obstructing the user's viewing (disturbance). Feeling and harsh feeling). Therefore, the user can continue to view a comfortable video even when an incoming call is received. In addition, since the notification of the incoming call is notified using the sub-display, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect such as not being aware of the incoming call while being able to make a call and missing the opportunity of the call.

  Further, according to the present invention, when there is an incoming call while displaying video information, a mail that instructs a specific recording device (terminal connected to the network) to record the received video. Send. As a result, even if the user interrupts video viewing to respond to an incoming call, the user can view the video recorded on the recording device later. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the video from being overlooked due to the incoming call.

  Further, according to the present invention, when there is an incoming call while displaying the video information, it is determined whether or not the video information being reproduced by the specific recording device can be recorded, and the recording instruction mail is transmitted only when the video information can be recorded. As a result, when the corresponding video cannot be recorded in the external device, the recording instruction mail is not transmitted, and therefore it is possible to prevent unnecessary communication costs.

  Further, according to the present invention, when an incoming call is received during the reception of a television broadcast, an e-mail for instructing to record the video being received is transmitted to a specific recording device. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the television broadcast from being overlooked due to an incoming call.

  Further, according to the present invention, when an incoming call is received during reception of a streaming broadcast distributed over the Internet or the like, an email instructing to record the streaming broadcast being received is transmitted to a specific recording device. As a result, it is possible to prevent the streaming broadcast from being overlooked due to an incoming call.

  Further, according to the present invention, when an incoming call is received during playback of video information stored in a mobile phone, a mail is sent to a specific recording device to record the video being played back. To do. As a result, it is possible to view the recorded video that has been interrupted due to the incoming call using an external device later.

  Hereinafter, the incoming notification process of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  [Embodiment 1]

<1-1. Concerning the configuration of the main part of the electric circuit of a mobile phone>
Here, the configuration of the main part of the electric circuit of the mobile phone 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the mobile phone 10 of the present invention includes at least a control unit 11, a storage device 12, a voice input unit 13, an operation button group 14, a main display unit 15, a sub display unit 16, and network communication. The unit 17 and the television broadcast receiving unit 18 are included.

  The control unit 11 organically controls driving of each member of the mobile phone 10 and performs overall control of wireless communication processing. The control unit 11 is a central part for controlling each device (for example, the storage device 12), calculating data, processing, and the like.

  The storage device 12 (storage device) is a medium for recording various data of the mobile phone 10. The storage device 12 stores, for example, management information (phone number, machine number, etc.) related to the mobile phone 10 and applications such as a browser and a mailer. As a storage medium used as the storage device 12, for example, a memory built in the communication terminal or an external memory such as a removable memory card can be used.

  The voice input unit 13 is a voice input device such as a microphone that converts voice uttered by the user into a signal, and a small microphone or the like is used. When a user makes a call using the mobile phone 10, the user inputs a voice through the voice input unit 13. The voice input using the voice input unit 13 is transmitted to the communication partner by the network communication unit 17 described later.

  The operation button group 14 is an input interface for performing various instructions to the mobile phone 10 when the user performs voice communication or data communication. For example, it is used to input a telephone number of a call partner or an instruction for receiving a television broadcast.

  The main display unit 15 (main display means) is an output interface for displaying various information stored in the mobile phone 10 and the received television broadcast or streaming broadcast to the user. The main display unit 15 is composed of a liquid crystal panel or the like, and can display video information and character information. A television broadcast received using a television broadcast receiving unit 18 (to be described later) and a streaming broadcast received using the network communication unit 17 are displayed using the main display unit 15 (a television broadcast display unit, a streaming broadcast). Display).

  The sub display unit 16 (sub display means) is a small display screen using LEDs or the like. Since the sub display unit 16 is smaller than the main display unit and has a poor display function (resolution, number of colors, etc.), high-quality data such as video information cannot be displayed. For this reason, mainly auxiliary information for displaying auxiliary information (for example, the title of the broadcast when a TV broadcast is displayed) and character information (current time, etc.) output on the main display unit 15. Used as a simple screen.

  The network communication unit 17 (communication means) is an input / output interface for communication between the mobile phone 10 and an external device (for example, a radio base station) according to a communication standard (for example, W-CDMA). The network communication unit 17 can be connected to a wireless or wired communication line to perform voice communication and transmit / receive digital data such as e-mail (mail transmission unit). It is also possible to receive streaming video using digital data (streaming broadcast receiver). Also provided are modulation means and demodulation means for modulating and demodulating data to be transmitted and received.

  The TV broadcast receiving unit 18 is an input interface that receives a TV signal used for analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting, or the like by wireless communication (broadcast receiving unit). The television broadcast receiver 18 includes a demodulating unit that demodulates the received TV signal. The demodulated data is processed by the control unit 11 and then displayed on the main display unit 15.

<1-2. Network components>
Here, the components of the network to which the mobile phone of the present invention is connected will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the network connected to the mobile phone of the present invention is at least a mobile phone communication network 1, a home LAN (Local Area Network) 2, a wide area communication network 3, a mobile phone 10, a broadband router. 21, hard disk recorder 22, mobile communication switch 61, base station 62, network server 63, and television broadcasting station 64.

  The mobile phone communication network 1 is a communication network for the mobile phone 10 to communicate with other mobile phones, and is configured to include at least the mobile phone 10, the mobile communication switch 61, and the base station 62. Note that the cellular phone communication network 1 can be connected to a wide area communication network 3 described later via a network server 63.

  The mobile phone 10 is a wireless communication terminal using the mobile phone communication network 1 and can communicate with each other. It is also possible to perform communication via the wide area communication network 3. Further, it is possible to display video information (television broadcasting) based on radio waves received from a television broadcasting station 64 described later.

  The mobile communication switch 61 is a circuit switch that controls communication between the mobile phone 10 and another communication device. The mobile communication switch 61 searches for a communication partner from the mobile phone communication network 1 based on a communication request from the mobile phone 10 received via a base station 62 to be described later, and a base nearest to the communication partner. The station 62 is determined. Then, it has a role of establishing a communication line between the mobile phone 10 and the communication partner via the nearest base station 62.

  The base station 62 is a relay for relaying communication between the mobile phone 10 and the mobile communication switch 61. Communication between the mobile phone 10 and the base station 62 is performed by a wireless communication method such as W-CDMA, for example. A plurality of base stations 62 exist in the mobile phone communication network 1. When the mobile phone 10 communicates with the mobile communication switch 61, the base station 62 closest to the mobile phone 10 is selectively used.

  The network server 63 is a device that connects a specific network (for example, the mobile phone communication network 1) and the wide area communication network 3 and enables communication between them. The network server 63 is usually held and managed by a network company.

  The television broadcasting station 64 is a facility for broadcasting video information using a specific frequency. The TV broadcasting station 64 can broadcast analog broadcasting (VHF or the like) or digital broadcasting (1 seg broadcasting of terrestrial digital broadcasting or the like). Radio waves transmitted from the television broadcasting station 64 are received using an antenna device, and then modulated and demodulated by a tuner built in the television device, and displayed as video information.

  The home LAN 2 is a home local network to which a broadband router 21 and a hard disk recorder 22 are connected. In addition to the hard disk recorder 22, it is possible to connect various information processing apparatuses (for example, a personal computer or an IP phone) to the home LAN 2. The devices can communicate with each other by being connected to the home LAN 2. Examples of physical means for connecting devices constituting the home LAN 2 include a LAN cable and a wireless LAN.

  The broadband router 21 is a relay device that relays communication between the home LAN 2 and an external network. The broadband router 20 can be connected to the wide area communication network 3 through a network server 63 described later. As a result, the home LAN 2 can be connected to the wide area communication network 3.

  The hard disk recorder 22 is a video processing device for recording and reproducing video information such as television broadcasting. The hard disk recorder 22 is capable of mutual communication with an external device by being connected to the home LAN 2. Further, it is possible to receive an e-mail from a connected external device (for example, a personal computer) and perform a recording process based on an instruction included in the e-mail (such as a TV program recording instruction). Further, when the home LAN 2 is connected to the wide area communication network 3, the hard disk recorder 22 can be connected to the wide area communication network 3 via the home LAN 2. Thereby, communication with the mobile phone 10 becomes possible.

  The wide area communication network 3 is a communication network using a public line or the like, and can communicate with other networks via the network server 63 or the like. Therefore, for example, the hard disk recorder 22 of the home LAN 2 and the mobile phone 10 of the mobile phone communication network 1 can communicate with each other via the wide area communication network 3.

<1-3. Incoming call notification method during video display>
Here, an incoming call notification method during video display in the mobile phone 10 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 1 and the block diagrams of FIGS.

    As shown in FIG. 1, this process is started when the control unit 11 of the mobile phone 10 detects an incoming communication request by the network communication unit 17 (step S110). If no incoming call is detected, monitoring is continued until it is detected. Examples of the communication request include a voice communication call start request and an incoming e-mail. The communication request is transmitted by an external device that can be connected to the mobile phone 10 through the wireless communication network 1 or the like.

  The control unit 11 that has detected the incoming communication request checks whether video information is currently being displayed using the main display unit 15 (step S120). The video information being displayed may be any video information such as a television broadcast received using the television receiver 18 or a data streaming broadcast received using the network communication unit 17.

  In step S120, when it is determined that video information is not displayed using the main display unit 15, the control unit 11 displays a message indicating that there is an incoming call using the main display unit 15. At the same time, the main display unit 15 may blink. After displaying the message, the control unit 11 ends this process (step S125).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S120 that the display of video information using the main display unit 15 is being performed, the control unit 11 displays a message on the sub display unit 16 indicating that there is an incoming call. . At the same time, the control unit 11 continues to display the video information using the main display unit 15 (step S130). Therefore, step S130 constitutes an incoming call notification unit for notifying incoming calls using the sub display unit 16, and a continuous display unit for displaying video information without interruption using the main display unit 15. In this case, it is more desirable that the user can select and set in advance whether or not to output the incoming notification sound.

  Next, the control unit 11 confirms whether or not the user has set transmission of the recording instruction mail to the mobile phone 10 (step S140). The recording instruction mail is mail sent to an external device (for example, the hard disk recorder 22 shown in FIG. 3) when the mobile phone 10 accepts an incoming call and displays video information when the incoming call is received. The recording instruction mail includes the address information of the hard disk recorder 22, the name of the program to be recorded, the program code, and the like. When the hard disk recorder 22 receives this mail, the instructed video information is recorded.

  If it is determined in step S140 that the recording instruction mail transmission setting is not performed, the recording instruction mail transmission process is not performed, and the present process is terminated.

  Conversely, when it is determined in step S140 that the recording instruction mail transmission setting has been made, the control unit 11 uses the network communication unit 17 to record on the hard disk recorder 22 or the like connected to the communication network. An instruction mail is transmitted (step S150). Accordingly, step S150 constitutes a recording instruction mail transmission unit that transmits a recording instruction mail using the network communication unit 17.

  The hard disk recorder 22 that has received the recording instruction mail records the designated program (video information being displayed on the mobile phone 10) according to the contents of the received mail. If the instructed program cannot be recorded by the hard disk recorder 22 (for example, a television broadcast that can be received only by the mobile phone 10), a message notifying the mobile phone 10 that recording is not possible is returned. Good.

  Next, a mobile phone call notification method according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  [Embodiment 2]

<2-1. Concerning the configuration of the main part of the electric circuit of a mobile phone>
Since the contents are the same as those of the mobile phone 1, the description is omitted here.

<2-2. Network components>
Since it is the same content as Embodiment 1, description is abbreviate | omitted here.

<2-3. Incoming call notification method during video display>
Here, the incoming call notification method during video display in the mobile phone 10 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4 and the block diagrams of FIGS. In addition, about the process of the same content as Embodiment 1, description shall be abbreviate | omitted by adding the same process number as FIG.

  Step S110 has the same contents as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. The control unit 11 that has detected the incoming communication request in step S110 uses the main display unit 15 to check whether the video information stored in the storage device 12 is being played (playing unit). (Step S120a). Note that the stored video information includes, for example, a recorded video obtained by recording a television broadcast received using the television receiver 18 or a data streaming broadcast received using the network communication unit 17. .

  If it is determined in step S120a that the recorded video is not played back using the main display unit 15, the process of step S125 is performed to complete the present process. Conversely, when it is determined in step S120a that the recorded video is displayed using the main display unit 15, step S130 is performed.

  After performing step S130, the control unit 11 displays a message requesting the user to select whether or not to send a recording instruction mail, and shifts to a state in which an instruction from the user is accepted (step S140a). The instruction from the user is input by, for example, the user performing a key operation using the operation button group 14. This message may be displayed on either the main display unit 15 or the sub display unit 16.

  When the recording instruction mail transmission instruction is not input in step S140a, the process is completed without transmitting the recording instruction mail. Conversely, when a recording instruction mail transmission instruction is input in step S140a, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the recorded video being played back can be recorded using the external hard disk recorder 22 (step S145). ). Accordingly, step S145 constitutes a recording state determination unit that determines whether or not the video displayed by the main display unit 15 can be recorded by the hard disk recorder 22.

  As a method of making the above determination, for example, program guide information stored in the storage device 12 is used. The program guide information is table information in which schedules of programs currently being broadcast or scheduled to be broadcast are stored in units of broadcast stations. The program guide information may be appropriately acquired from an external device using the network communication unit 17 and the mobile phone communication network 1.

  The control unit 11 acquires additional information (for example, program name, broadcasting station, recording date / time, etc.) included in the header of the video information whose reproduction has been interrupted. Then, by comparing the acquired additional information with the program guide information, it is determined whether or not the video information being reproduced can be recorded by the hard disk recorder 22.

  If it is determined in step S145 that recording by the hard disk recorder 22 is impossible, or if acquisition of additional information of video information fails, the recording instruction mail transmission process is not performed, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S145 that recording by the hard disk recorder 22 is possible, step S150 is performed and the process is terminated.

[Other embodiments]
The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments and examples. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiments and examples, and various modifications may be made within the scope of the technical idea. Can be implemented.

  For example, a storage medium that records a program code of software that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments is mounted on a communication terminal having a video display function other than a mobile phone, and the program code stored in the storage medium is read and executed. Needless to say, this can also be achieved.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the storage medium storing the program code and the communication terminal mounted with the storage medium constitute the present invention. become.

  As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, or the like can be used.

  Further, as a communication terminal having a video display function other than a mobile phone, for example, a PHS, PDA, notebook PC, handheld PC, television with communication function, car navigation system, or the like can be used.

  Further, it goes without saying that the object of the present invention can be achieved even if video information other than television broadcasting is used as the video information to be displayed in the above-described embodiment. In addition, as the video information to be displayed, for example, a recorded video stored in the storage unit in advance or a streaming video downloaded using the network communication unit can be used. Needless to say, when a television broadcast is displayed, the same effect can be obtained regardless of whether the type of broadcast is digital broadcast or analog broadcast.

  In the embodiment described above, it goes without saying that the object of the present invention can be achieved even if the notification process of the present invention is performed when a notification other than the incoming notification of the voice call occurs. Examples of notifications that can be generated include a mail arrival notification, a short message arrival notification, a clock alarm, and a download completion notification.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a voice call is received, a recording processing mail is transmitted to the external device. At the same time, the video currently being viewed on the storage device built in the mobile phone May be recorded.

  In the first embodiment described above, whether or not to send a recording instruction mail may be determined by the reception function of the hard disk recorder 22. For example, the types of broadcasts that can be received by the mobile phone 10 and the hard disk recorder 22 may be different due to differences in antennas. In this case, broadcast information that can be received by the hard disk recorder 22 (for example, a receivable broadcast station name) is stored in advance in the storage unit. It is also possible to refer to this information when the control unit 11 detects an incoming communication request, and to prevent the recording instruction mail from being transmitted for a program determined to be unrecordable by the hard disk recorder 22. is there.

It is a processing flow figure of the incoming notification method of a cellular phone in a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the principal part structure of the electric circuit of the mobile telephone in 1st embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the component of the network to which the mobile telephone of this invention is connected. It is a processing flow figure of the incoming call notification method of a mobile phone in a second embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Mobile phone network (communication network)
2 Home LAN (communication network)
3 Wide area communication network (communication network)
10 Mobile phone (communication terminal)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Control part 12 Memory | storage device 14 Operation button group 15 Main display part (main display means)
16 Sub display section (sub display means)
17 Network communication unit (communication means)
18 TV broadcast receiver

Claims (6)

A communication means for communicating by connecting to a communication network;
Main display means for displaying information;
Sub display means for displaying lower resolution information than the main display means;
A communication terminal comprising:
When a communication request is detected using the communication unit during display of video information using the main display unit, an incoming call notification unit that notifies the communication request using the sub display unit;
A continuous display unit that continuously displays the video information using the main display unit when a communication request is detected using the communication unit during display of the video information using the main display unit;
A communication terminal comprising: A mail sending unit for sending an e-mail to an external device using the communication means;
When a communication request is detected using the communication unit while the video information is displayed using the main display unit, an e-mail including an instruction to record the video information being displayed is transmitted to the external device by the mail transmission unit. Recording instruction mail transmission unit to perform,
The communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising: A recording status determination unit for determining whether the video information being displayed can be recorded using an external device when an incoming call is detected by the communication unit while the video information is being displayed using the main display unit; ,
As a result of the determination by the recording status determination unit, when it is determined that recording is possible, the recording instruction mail is transmitted to the external device by the recording instruction mail transmission unit;
The communication terminal according to claim 2. A television broadcast receiver for receiving a television broadcast using an antenna and a tuner;
A television broadcast display unit that displays the television broadcast received by the television broadcast receiver using the main display unit;
The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A streaming broadcast receiver for receiving a streaming broadcast using the communication means;
A streaming broadcast display unit that displays the streaming broadcast received using the streaming broadcast reception unit using the main display unit;
The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: A storage unit for storing video information in a storage device;
A playback unit for displaying the video information stored in the storage unit using the main display unit;
The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:

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