JP2007329859A - Portable-type electronic apparatus, and functional setting change method for the portable-type electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a package change in two or more settings of a background image, the ringtone and the like of a portable phone. <P>SOLUTION: An RFID reader is given to the portable phone so that the RFID reader is started, by placing it, in a predetermined operation or in a state of reading RFID tag at a close position. According to the RFID data read, internal database is searched, and a function that has been associated beforehand. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a technique suitable for application to a portable electronic device.
More specifically, the present invention relates to a technology capable of collectively switching settings of various functions such as an LCD screen display of a mobile phone and a manner mode.

Most current mobile phone terminals have a large LCD display screen and a high-quality MIDI data or audio data playback function. Therefore, on the LCD display screen, it is normal for the user to set a hobby preference on the mobile phone terminal, such as displaying an image according to the user's preference on the standby screen or playing a favorite music as a ringtone. It has become.
However, functions set according to the hobbies and preferences are not always available under any circumstances. You must set the manner mode on the train, and you will have to refrain from flashy incoming music at work. In most cases, switching of various settings according to various situations must be performed by the user himself / herself for each setting item.

  One of the means for eliminating such troublesome setting changes is a technique described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 for setting a display image and a ring tone in correspondence with time. . Hereinafter, this technique will be referred to as “time corresponding setting technique”.

JP 2002-152345 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-23344 JP 2006-67448 A

With the above-mentioned time correspondence setting technology, if a state (display image, ringtone, etc.) corresponding to the time is set in advance, for example, during work hours, the settings corresponding to the state are made automatically. So there is no annoyance.
However, not everyone lives in a regular life rhythm every day. For example, working hours will be delayed if you work overtime. However, since the time correspondence setting technique cannot cope with a state different from such a normal state, for example, it may be possible to set a home during overtime.

  The technology of combining multiple settings into one key operation is not unthinkable. For example, a combination of background image setting and ringtone setting is associated with a predetermined key operation. However, with this technology, if the number of situations (workplace, home, sleeping, commuting, holidays, etc.) that you want to set increases, the user must remember them and may fail because they cannot manage them .

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a portable electronic device and a method thereof that allow a user to easily change various settings according to usage conditions.

  The present invention for solving the above problems includes an information tag reading unit that reads information from an information tag in a non-contact manner, a first function capable of setting a plurality of states, and a second function capable of setting a plurality of states. A portable electronic device including a function and a control unit that collectively changes the settings of the first function and the second function in accordance with information obtained from the information tag reading unit It is related to.

  In addition to direct operation of the portable electronic device, a means for providing predetermined information without contact from the information tag is incorporated. A portable electronic device is provided with an information tag reading unit, and the information tag reading unit is activated by placing the information tag in a predetermined operation or state, thereby reading the information tag at a close position. A plurality of functions associated with the read information tag data in advance are set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the various settings of the mobile phone according to the usage situation very easily and to manage the settings very easily. The user can enjoy various setting changes more than before due to the convenience provided by this function.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

1A and 1B are external views of a portable wireless terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1A shows the external appearance of the surface of the portable wireless terminal 101.
The portable wireless terminal 101 is a known mobile phone.
The portable wireless terminal 101 has a function of a mobile phone that wirelessly connects to a known mobile communication telephone network.
The keypad 102 is used to perform power on / off, telephone function commands, character input, and the like. Moreover, it uses for operations, such as RFID reading mentioned later which concerns on this embodiment.
A function key 103 that triggers the operation of the present embodiment is provided at the upper center of the keypad 102.
The LCD 104 displays predetermined characters and images under the control of a microcomputer, which will be described later.
The speaker 105 generates a received sound or a set ringtone.
The microphone 106 converts the transmitted sound into an electrical signal.

FIG. 1B shows the appearance of the back surface of the portable wireless terminal 101.
The camera 107 is a combination of a known image sensor and lens, and provides a digital camera function that is an optional function of the portable wireless terminal 101.
Immediately next to the camera 107, a coil antenna 109 connected to an RFID reader, which will be described later, is embedded although it is hidden behind the cover 108 from the outside.
That is, the portable wireless terminal 101 has a built-in RFID reader function.

  RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) refers to a technology for identifying and managing a person or an object with a minute wireless chip. For example, it is described in Patent Document 3.

2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the RFID reader function of the portable wireless terminal is operated.
FIG. 2A shows a state in which the RFID reader function is activated by an operation such as double-clicking the function key 103 with the thumb while the operator holds the portable wireless terminal 101. The RFID tag 201 is an ultra-small chip-like circuit attached to the back side of the adhesive tape 202. That is, the portable wireless terminal 101 activates the RFID reader function by a predetermined operation such as double-clicking the function key 103.
FIG. 2B shows the desktop holder 203. The desktop holder 203 is provided with a power terminal (not shown). When the portable wireless terminal 101 is stored in the desktop holder 203, the power terminal comes into contact with the portable wireless terminal 101 and the battery is charged. When the portable wireless terminal 101 is housed in the desktop holder 203, an RFID tag 204 is attached at a position close to the coil antenna 109. When the portable wireless terminal 101 is stored in the desktop holder 203, the power terminal of the desktop holder 203 comes into contact with the power terminal of the portable wireless terminal 101, and the charging operation starts. As the charging operation starts, the RFID reader function is activated only within a predetermined time. That is, the portable wireless terminal 101 activates the RFID reader function when the charging operation starts.

FIG. 3 is an internal block diagram of the portable telephone terminal 101.
The high frequency section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RF section” (Radio Frequency)) 302 transmits and receives radio waves (806 to 960 MHz, 1.429 to 1.516 GHz, 1.92 to 1.98 GHz or 2.11 to 2.17 GHz) required for mobile phone calls. A circuit that performs high-frequency signal processing, and includes a known tuning circuit, detection circuit, and the like.
The baseband unit 303 is mainly composed of a DSP (Digital Signal Processor: an arithmetic processing integrated circuit device specializing in processing of sound and images). A process of performing predetermined processing on a signal or data demodulated from the received radio wave by the RF unit 302, performing predetermined processing on the signal or data, modulating the signal and data, and sending the modulated signal to the base station Etc.
The baseband unit 303 is connected to an AF unit (Audio Frequency) 304 that inputs and outputs audio signals necessary for a call, and a speaker 105 and a microphone 106 used for the call are connected to the base band unit 303. ing.
The CPU 307, ROM 308, and RAM 309 constitute a well-known microcomputer 310, and these are commonly connected via a bus 311. The above-described RF unit 302, baseband unit 303, and AF unit 304 are also connected to the bus and are controlled by the microcomputer 310.
The non-volatile storage 312 is configured by a known flash memory or the like, and includes not only various setting information according to the present embodiment, but also data files used arbitrarily by the user, such as incoming playback music and standby background images. Stored. An RFID database to be described later is also stored here.
The LCD 104 displays predetermined characters and images under the control of the microcomputer.
As described above, the keypad 102 is for power on / off, a telephone function command, character input, and the like. Moreover, it uses for operations, such as RFID reading mentioned later which concerns on this embodiment. The operation of the keypad 102 is transmitted to the microcomputer 310 through the bus 311 and various operations are executed in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 308 and executed.
The charging circuit 314 is a circuit that controls the charging of the battery 315. The charging circuit 314 is connected to the power supply terminal 316 and allows an appropriate current to flow through the battery 315. Report to microcomputer 310.
Roughly speaking, the portable telephone terminal 101 is an information communication terminal that is organically coupled to the CPU 307, the ROM 308, the RAM 309, and the peripheral circuit group constituting the microcomputer 310.

The RFID reader 317 is connected to the coil antenna 109 and provides a function of reading information of the RFID tag.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the RFID reader 317 and the RFID tag.

  The controller 416 includes a memory that stores commands and information, and gives instructions and information to the reader controller 414. The reader control unit 414 controls communication of the RFID reader 317 and sends commands and information sent from the controller 416 to the modulation bit coding unit 402. The modulation bit coding unit 402 converts the input command and information into serial data encoded according to a method such as an NRZ code or a Manchester code. The modulation circuit 404 modulates a carrier wave with the encoded data. The modulated carrier wave is amplified by the driver 410 and transmitted from the coil antenna 412 as a radio wave. When sending data, the driver 410 is activated by the reader controller 414 in advance.

  When the radio wave transmitted from the RFID reader 317 is received by the antenna 460 of the RFID tag 401, an induced electromotive force is generated in the antenna 460. Although not shown, various circuits included in the RFID tag 401 are supplied with electric power obtained by rectifying the induced electromotive force. The signal received by the antenna 460 is demodulated by the demodulation circuit 458, and the serial signal encoded by the demodulation bit coding unit 456 is restored to a digital signal and input to the TAG control unit 462. The TAG control unit 462 performs communication control of the RFID tag 401, extracts desired data from the memory 464 based on the input signal, and sends it to the modulation bit coding unit 452. The modulation bit coding unit 452 encodes the data sent from the TAG control unit 462 according to a method such as an NRZ code or a Manchester code. The encoded data is modulated by the modulation circuit 454 and transmitted from the antenna 460.

  The RFID reader 317 receives the data sent from the RFID tag 401 by the coil antenna 412 and sends it to the demodulation circuit 408. As for the data demodulated by the demodulation circuit 408, the serial signal encoded by the demodulation bit coding unit 406 is restored to digital data. The restored data is input to the controller 416 via the reader control unit 414 and processed.

  As described above, since the power of the RFID tag 401 is normally supplied from the antenna 460, a load modulation method with low power consumption is adopted as a reply method for transmitting a signal from the RFID tag 401 to the RFID reader 317 side. Has been. On the RFID reader 317 side, since the power of the RFID tag 401 is supplied from the coil antenna 412, it is common to perform amplitude shift keying (ASK modulation) with excellent power transmission.

  In addition, since the RFID tag 401 is supplied from the induced electromotive force generated in the antenna 460, the RFID reader 317 uses the appropriate power for the RFID tag 401 to operate with sufficient capacity. I have to send radio waves. The RFID tag reading operation consumes a large amount of power. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the microcomputer detects that a user operation on the portable wireless terminal 101 and a predetermined state have been reached, and the RFID reader 317 is operated only within a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the user's operation is a double click of the function key 103, and the predetermined state indicates a state at the time when the charger is connected to the power terminal 316 of the portable wireless terminal 101.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the internal data structure of the RFID database.
The RFID database 501 includes a first DB file 502 and a second DB file 503.
The first DB file 502 constitutes a table and includes three fields of serial number, RFID data, and alias.
The serial number is a sequential number starting from 1. This is a key for associating with a second DB file 503 described later.
RFID data is data itself read from an RFID tag.
The alias is a display name arbitrarily set by the user.
In FIG. 5, the user reads three RFID tags, and sets the names “private mode”, “office mode”, and “inside the train” respectively.

The second DB file 503 forms a table and includes three fields: a serial number, a setting function number, and a selection number.
The serial number is a sequential number starting from 1, and is equal to the first DB file 502 described above.
The setting function number is a number indicating various setting functions of the portable wireless terminal 101. It can also be said to be a pointer indicating the position of various setting items (not shown) in the nonvolatile memory. It may be an address pointer. It should be noted that the setting item names enclosed in parentheses in FIG. 5 are merely entered for convenience of explanation, and such character string data is not stored in the actual device.
The selection number is information indicating which option of the function indicated by the set function number is selected. For example, the setting item of the standby image indicates what number of a plurality of standby images is selected.

The first DB file 502 and the second DB file 503 constitute a known relational database that is related by a serial number. There are a plurality of records in the second DB file 503 corresponding to one record in the first DB file 502. That is, the first DB file 502 and the second DB file 503 are relational databases having a one-to-many correspondence. This is configured in this manner in order to include a plurality of setting items for one RFID data.
In FIG. 5, there are four setting items in the second DB file 503 for the serial number 1 “private mode” of the first DB file 502. In the standby screen, the first image is set, 1 indicating invalidity in the manner mode, 2 indicating small digital display in the clock display, and fifth audio data in the ring tone are set.
In addition, the serial number 2 “office mode” of the first DB file 502 has two setting items in the second DB file 503. A second image is set on the standby screen, and 2 indicating validity is set in the manner mode.
Note that the number of each setting item can be arbitrarily set for each RFID data. Each setting item has a format that overwrites an existing setting item. For example, when “office mode” is set after “private mode” is set, the clock display and the ring tone are not overwritten, but only the standby screen and the manner mode are overwritten. Further, in this case, the manner mode is set, so that the ring tone setting is substantially invalidated.
It should be noted that whether to set these setting items simply by overwriting or to set them after returning to the initial state is a category of design matters.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a setting menu of a standby screen as an example of setting of various setting items by RFID.
Most mobile phones have a hierarchical menu, in which when a function is set, a predetermined key is pressed from the standby screen to display the top menu screen, and then the predetermined menu is pressed to reach the desired menu screen. ing. The state where the hierarchical menu is operated and the standby screen setting menu 602 is reached on the LCD 104 is shown.
In FIG. 6, in the standby screen setting menu 602, five standby screens can be set. Each field includes an image setting item and an RFID setting item.
In the first column 603, the image setting item 604 is set with the image data file of the talent that the user is a fan, and the RFID setting item 605 is set with the serial number 1 "private mode" of FIG. Has been.
In the image setting item 607 in the second column 606, a state in which the user substantially does not set anything is set. Further, serial number 3 “inside the train” of FIG. 5 is set in the RFID setting item 608.
In the image setting item 610 of the third column 609, an image data file that is safe when the user is working at the company is set. Further, serial number 2 “office mode” in FIG. 5 is set in the RFID setting item 611.
Note that an asterisk (“*”) 612 at the left end of the first column 603 indicates that this is the background used when nothing is set (default). Which column is set as default can be arbitrarily set. In FIG. 6, since the cursor is positioned in the first column 603, the first column 603 is displayed in a different color from the other columns.
In the standby screen setting menu 602, when the setting is completed, the setting information regarding the image file is stored as the standby screen setting information in a predetermined location in the nonvolatile storage, and the correspondence between each item number and the RFID data is stored in the second DB. Record in file 503.
As described above, the setting item is stored as a record in the second DB file 503 by selecting and setting the name of the image data file to be set and the display name (alias) of the RFID for setting the association.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for registering an RFID tag in the first DB file 502.
Registration of the RFID tag is started by operating a cursor key or the like from the top and calling a predetermined place in the hierarchical menu.
When the registration function is activated (S701), a timeout time or the number of retries is set first (S702). This may be a fixed value or a value that can be arbitrarily changed.
Next, the RFID reader 317 is activated (S703). When the RFID reader 317 is activated, a relatively strong radio wave is emitted from the coil antenna 109.
Next, it is checked whether or not the RFID tag data can be read (S704).
If it can be read, the operation of the RFID reader 317 is immediately stopped (S705), and an indication that the reading is successful is performed on the LCD (S706).
If it cannot be read, it is checked whether time-out has been reached or the limit on the number of retries has been reached (S707). If the time-out or the number of retries has not been reached, the reading operation is performed again (S703). When the time limit or the upper limit of the number of retries is reached, an error message indicating that reading has failed is displayed on the LCD (S708), and the process ends (S709).
After reading, the first DB file 502 is searched using the acquired RFID tag data as a search key (S710). That is, it is verified whether the acquired RFID tag is already registered data (S711).
As a result of the search, if there is a record of data of the same RFID tag, it is already registered RFID tag data, so an error message indicating that it has already been registered is displayed on the LCD (S712), and the process ends ( S709).
If there is no record of data of the same RFID tag as a result of the search, it is new RFID tag data and registration is performed. First, the user is prompted to input a name (S713). Prior to the setting, a character string “untitled” and a serial number starting from 01 are temporarily assigned as an alternative default name when the user does not bother inputting the name.
When the user presses the registration button (S714), a new record is added (S715), a message indicating that the RFID tag data has been successfully registered is displayed (S716), and the process ends (S709).
If the user presses the cancel button, the process ends without setting anything (S709).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure when reading the RFID tag.
The operation of reading the RFID tag is preferably a simpler operation that follows the hierarchical menu. Therefore, in the normal standby state (S801), when the function key 103 is double-clicked (S802), the operation proceeds to the operation of reading the RFID tag. Or if it detects that it connected to the charger (S803), it will transfer to the operation | movement which reads an RFID tag similarly.
Prior to the operation of reading the RFID tag, a relatively strong radio wave is emitted from the coil antenna 109, so that the capacity of the battery 315 is checked (S804). If the capacity of the battery 315 is sufficient, a later-described reading function is activated (S805). Otherwise, an error message indicating that the capacity of the battery 315 is insufficient is displayed on the LCD (S806), and the process ends (S807).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of reading the RFID tag.
When the reading function is activated in S805 of FIG. 8 (S901), a timeout time or the number of retries is set first (S902). This may be a fixed value or a value that can be arbitrarily changed.
Next, the RFID reader 317 is activated (S903). When the RFID reader 317 is activated, a relatively strong radio wave is emitted from the coil antenna 109.
Next, it is checked whether or not the RFID tag data can be read (S904).
If it can be read, the operation of the RFID reader 317 is immediately stopped (S905), and an indication that the reading is successful is performed on the LCD (S906).
If it cannot be read, it is checked whether time-out has been reached or the limit on the number of retries has been reached (S907). If the time-out or retry limit has not been reached, the read operation is performed again (S903). When the time expires or the upper limit of the number of retries is reached, an error message indicating that reading has failed is displayed on the LCD (S908), and the process ends (S909).
After reading, the first DB file 502 is searched using the acquired RFID tag data as a search key (S910). That is, it is verified whether the acquired RFID tag is data existing in the first DB file 502 (S911).
If there is a record of the data of the corresponding RFID tag as a result of the search, it is the registered RFID tag data, so the corresponding name is displayed on the LCD (S913). Next, the second DB file 503 is searched using the serial number of the first DB file 502 as a key, and various functions are set according to the obtained function setting item information (S914). When the setting of all functions is completed, a message indicating normal termination is displayed on the LCD (S915), and the process is terminated (S909).
If there is no record of the data of the corresponding RFID tag as a result of the search, it is unregistered RFID tag data, so an error message indicating that it is an unregistered tag is displayed on the LCD (S912), and the process ends (S909). ).

  10 and 11 are schematic views of a display screen showing an example of a menu operation when registering an RFID tag in the first DB file 502. FIG.

[Register]
In FIG. 10, reference numeral 1001 denotes a “top menu” screen of the mobile phone 101. Each function is executed by selecting a desired item from the list of the top menu.
Reference numeral 1002 denotes a “function / setting” screen.
Reference numeral 1003 denotes a “user assistance” screen.
Reference numeral 1005 denotes a “unique identification code management” screen. Here, registration, correction, and deletion of RFID tag data relating to the main part of the present embodiment, that is, a unique identification code, can be performed.
Reference numeral 1007 denotes a screen when the “unique identification code” is registered. The “unique identification code” of the RFID tag in the vicinity is recognized.
Reference numeral 1009 denotes a screen after an arbitrary name input is completed after recognizing a “unique identification code” of a nearby RFID tag.
Reference numeral 1011 denotes a screen when registration of the “unique identification code” is completed in the state 1009.
Reference numeral 1012 denotes a screen when the RFID tag recognition fails from the state 1007.

[Modify]
In FIG. 11, reference numeral 1113 denotes a “unique identification code correction” screen. A list is displayed. Here, the name (alias) corresponding to the unique identification code of the RFID tag related to the main part of the present embodiment can be corrected.
Reference numeral 1115 denotes a screen before the name of the registration information “registration number 2” selected in 1113 is corrected.
Reference numeral 1116 denotes a screen after the name of the registration information “registration number 2” selected in 1113 is corrected.
Reference numeral 1118 denotes a screen when the correction registration of the name attached to the “unique identification code” is completed in the state 1116.

[Delete]
Reference numeral 1119 denotes a “unique identification code deletion” screen. A list is displayed. Here, it is possible to delete the unique identification code of the RFID tag related to the main part of the present embodiment.
Reference numeral 1121 denotes a screen before the registration information of “registration number 2” selected in 1119 is deleted.
Reference numeral 1122 denotes a screen when the deletion of the registration information of “registration number 2” selected in 1119 is completed.
A screen 1123 is displayed when the deletion of the registration information of “registration number 2” selected in 1119 is stopped.
As described above, the unique identification code of the RFID tag required by the user can be registered, corrected, and deleted in the mobile phone 101.

In addition, although the unique identification code of the RFID tag is displayed in 1009, 1011, 1115, 1116, 1118, 1121, and 1123, a configuration in which this is not displayed may be employed.
In the deletion (1122) described above, when the deletion process is executed, not only the corresponding record in the first DB file 502 is deleted, but also all the records in the second DB file 503 corresponding to the serial number of the deleted record are deleted. Processing is required.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a display screen showing an example of a menu operation when the interlock function using the RFID tag described in the present embodiment is set to be valid / invalid in the entire mobile phone 101.
In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 101 can collectively enable or disable various terminal setting changing functions in response to detection of a registered unique identification code of an RFID tag.
Reference numeral 1201 denotes a “top menu” screen of the mobile phone 101. Each function is executed by selecting a desired item from the list of the top menu.
Reference numeral 1202 denotes a “function / setting” screen.
Reference numeral 1203 denotes a “user assistance” screen.
Reference numeral 1204 denotes an “IC tag interlock” setting screen. Here, it is possible to set whether or not to automatically switch various terminal settings in conjunction with the unique identification code of the RFID tag (IC tag) related to the main part of the present embodiment.
Reference numeral 1205 denotes a screen when “IC tag interlocking” is enabled in 1204.
Reference numeral 1206 denotes a screen when “IC tag interlocking” is disabled in 1204.
From the above, it is possible to collectively set whether or not the user uses the unique identification code of the RFID tag for switching various terminal settings.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a display screen showing an example of a menu operation when individually enabling / disabling the link function using the RFID tag described in the present embodiment in various terminal settings such as a standby screen setting.
In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 101 can individually enable or disable various terminal setting changing functions for each setting or function in response to detection of a unique identification code of a registered RFID tag.
Reference numeral 1301 denotes a “top menu” screen of the mobile phone 101. Each function is executed by selecting a desired item from the list of the top menu.
Reference numeral 1302 denotes a “function / setting” screen.
Reference numeral 1303 denotes a “screen setting” screen.
Reference numeral 1304 denotes a setting screen related to “main display”.
Reference numeral 1308 denotes a “standby screen” setting screen. Here, it is possible to set whether or not to automatically switch the “standby screen” in conjunction with the unique identification code of the RFID tag related to the main part of the present embodiment. Here, the RFID tag interlocking function is set to be effective.
Reference numeral 1309 denotes a screen when the “IC tag interlocking” setting is enabled in 1308.
Reference numeral 1310 denotes a “standby screen” setting screen similar to 1309. Here, an attempt is made to disable the RFID tag interlocking function.
Reference numeral 1311 denotes a screen when the “IC tag interlocking” setting is invalidated in 1310.
As described above, the user can set whether or not to use the unique identification code of the RFID tag for switching various individual terminal settings. Here, even if individually enabled, if the “IC tag interlocking” function itself is disabled in 1206, the “IC tag interlocking” function does not work.

Summarize what has been described above.
The portable wireless terminal 101 of this embodiment is equipped with an RFID reader 317 inside.
The microcomputer 310 detects the trigger of either double-clicking the function key 103 of the keypad 102 or placing the charger on the desktop holder 203 and connecting the charger to the power supply terminal 316, and activates the RFID reader 317. A radio wave is emitted from the coil antenna 109.
The RFID tags 201 and 204 receive radio waves emitted from the adjacent coil antenna 109, obtain an induced electromotive force, and transmit information inside the RFID tag.
The RFID reader 317 reads information emitted from the RFID tag and sends it to the microcomputer 310.
The microcomputer 310 searches the RFID database in the nonvolatile storage 312 using the obtained RFID tag information as a key, and if it is a registered RFID tag, sets a preset setting item.

The RFID tag should be attached to a place suitable for the user's own living environment.
For example, if it is pasted at one corner of your desk at work, double-clicking the function key 103 at that desk and starting the RFID reader 317 immediately after going to work will instantly switch to workplace settings. Give me.

The following application examples can be considered in the present embodiment.
(1) It is also possible to handle the RFID tag and time as a complex condition. For example, registration is performed by distinguishing between a state before 23:00 and a state after 23:00, which is a time when the user will go to bed when connected to a charger at home. Setting start time and end time fields are respectively added to the second DB file 503, and the microcomputer 310 reads the information and reads the RFID with the specified time information, and then changes the setting according to the time.
(2) In the second DB file 503, sequence information that imitates the user's key operation can be stored instead of the setting function number and the selection number. This is a so-called “key macro” function.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to extremely easily change all the settings of the portable wireless terminal 101 according to the usage status of the user, and it is also possible to manage the settings very easily. The user can enjoy various setting changes more than before due to the convenience provided by this function.

1 is an external view of a portable wireless terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the use condition of the portable radio | wireless terminal by one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the portable radio | wireless terminal by one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of an RFID reader and an RFID tag. It is an internal block diagram of RFID database. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state of a standby screen setting menu. It is a flowchart explaining an RFID tag registration function. It is a flowchart explaining RFID tag reading operation. It is a flowchart explaining an RFID tag reading function. It is the schematic of the display screen which shows an example of menu operation at the time of registering an RFID tag. It is the schematic of the display screen which shows an example of menu operation at the time of registering an RFID tag. It is the schematic of the display screen which shows an example of menu operation at the time of setting the interlocking | linkage function by a RFID tag to valid or invalid collectively. It is the schematic of the display screen which shows an example of menu operation at the time of setting the interlocking | linkage function by a RFID tag separately for every function.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 ... Portable telephone terminal, 102 ... Keypad, 103 ... Function key, 104 ... LCD, 105 ... Speaker, 106 ... Microphone, 107 ... Camera, 108 ... Cover, 109 ... Coil antenna, 201, 204 ... RFID tag, 203 ... Desktop holder, 302 ... RF part, 303 ... Baseband part, 304 ... AF part, 307 ... CPU, 308 ... ROM, 309 ... RAM, 310 ... Microcomputer, 311 ... Bus, 312 ... Non-volatile storage, 314 ... Charge Circuit, 315 ... Battery, 316 ... Power supply terminal, 317 ... RFID reader

Claims (3)

An information tag reading unit that reads the unique identification information from the information tag in a contactless manner;
A setting information storage unit that stores at least one combination of setting states of a plurality of function setting items in association with the unique identification information;
A portable electronic device comprising: a control unit that collectively changes function settings based on a combination of the setting states corresponding to the unique identification information obtained from the information tag reading unit. The portable electronic device further includes
An external power supply terminal to which an external power supply is connected;
A secondary battery,
A power supply that appropriately supplies power supplied from the external power supply through the external power supply terminal to the secondary battery, and that notifies the control unit of a connection state of the external power supply terminal, and
The portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit activates the information tag reading unit upon receiving a notification from the charging circuit that the external power source is connected to the external power source terminal. machine. Read the unique identification information from the information tag without contact,
In accordance with the obtained unique identification information, the plurality of function settings are collectively set based on one or more combinations of setting states of a plurality of function setting items stored in advance corresponding to the unique identification information. And changing the function setting of the portable electronic device.

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