JP2008160753A - Function limiting method of mobile terminal, and mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a function limiting method of a mobile terminal and the mobile terminal in which a plurality of function limitations can be managed in a lump and a function limitation can be automatically performed in response to start of a different event after a specific application function is initiated. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile terminal comprises a management table 2 for designating an operating mode to be set to the mobile terminal for each of applications (applications 1-3 and the like) during execution of the application or in response to a specific event (condition) and means (3, 6) for automatically changing the operating mode of the mobile terminal (e.g., call arrival rejection) in accordance with the specific event (e.g., when browsing a specific Web page) of an application (e.g., browser) initiated on the basis of the management table 2 after the initiation of the application, and the operating mode is automatically switched in accordance with the situation, without depending on an individual change of the operating mode due to a user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In recent years, mobile terminals such as mobile phones have been enhanced with internet connection functions and music playback functions in addition to telephone functions, phone books, memos, calendars (schedules), etc., and also have credit card settlement functions with built-in IC cards. Mobile terminals possessed are becoming common, and the number of stored data that needs to be secured is increasing. In addition, depending on the environment in which the mobile terminal is used, it is necessary to consider other inconveniences, medical equipment, and health effects. Furthermore, even if a large number of functions are installed in the mobile terminal, the design is basically given the highest priority to voice communication, especially incoming call processing, etc. In some cases, priority may be given to the user's request.

For this reason, it may be possible to limit the functions of the mobile terminal, such as making it impossible to view stored data in the phone book or the like without entering a PIN or PIN code, or changing the priority of incoming calls by a specific setting operation. ing. It is also known to prevent an incoming call interruption when an application that a user wants to concentrate on is activated (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-229415 A

  As described above, in recent mobile terminals, there are known function restrictions such as security, ensuring manners and adjusting priority operations between functions. However, functions may be restricted by individual settings or specified. If it is configured to be able to individually set function restrictions such as making it impossible to browse data, the setting will be manually switched according to the location and situation, and the operation is complicated for the user, There is a problem that the utilization rate does not necessarily increase.

  Furthermore, in mobile phones that prevent incoming interrupts when an application is running, the application is activated and the incoming interrupt prevention is activated at the same time, and the incoming interrupt is blocked more than necessary. There is. This is because it is not necessary to prevent an incoming call interruption in all functions handled by the application.

(the purpose)
An object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal function restriction method and a portable terminal capable of collectively managing a plurality of function restrictions.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal function restriction method and portable terminal capable of automatically performing function restriction in response to occurrence (start) of a different event after activation of a specific application function. There is.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of automatically performing function restriction according to the occurrence (start) of a different event after activation for each specific application function such as security ensuring and manner setting. The object is to provide a function limiting method and a portable terminal.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal function restriction method and a portable terminal capable of automatically restricting a function restriction that hinders the use of the application function after activation of a specific application function. It is in.

  Another object of the present invention is to automatically perform function restriction in response to the start of a different event after activation of a specific application function, and to control the activation state of the restriction function by notifying the related application function. Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal function restriction method and a portable terminal capable of displaying the setting state of the restriction function.

  For each application, a management table that specifies an operation mode to be set in the mobile terminal during execution or a specific event (condition), and a specific event (condition) of an application that is started based on the management table after the application is started The mobile terminal is provided with means for automatically changing the operation mode of the mobile terminal, and is configured to automatically switch the operation mode according to the situation without depending on the individual operation mode change operation of the user. In other words, by having an association between the application and various operation modes as a management table, it is possible to automatically set the mode for each use scene of the mobile terminal, and the association between the application and various operation modes by the contactless IC card and the management table By combining these functions, it is possible to set an automatic operation mode according to a specific place / situation, such as when using a specific function, while traveling on a train, or within a company.

  The function restriction method of the present invention is a function restriction method for restricting the function of a mobile terminal, and uses a management table that can register the restriction function of the mobile terminal for each application function for a plurality of application functions, and activates the application function The management table is referred to in a state, and the registered restriction function is set in the portable terminal. The restriction function of the portable terminal can be registered in the management table for each different event for each application function. , Refer to the management table at the start of the event after activation of the application function, set the registered restriction function in the mobile terminal, and end the setting of the restriction function of the mobile terminal at the end of the event It is characterized by. Here, the application function includes a browser function, and the event is a browsing of a specific Web page, or includes a restriction function of any one of an outgoing call, incoming call, and wireless function of a mobile terminal in a predetermined area. The elephant is the entry / exit of the specific area or includes a restriction function for protecting the stored data of the mobile terminal in the predetermined area, and the event is the entry / exit of the specific area. Furthermore, a display application function is provided, the restriction function set in the mobile terminal is displayed on the display means of the mobile terminal, and the display application function is an application for managing incoming and outgoing calls or managing personal information. It has a function.

  The portable terminal of the present invention is a portable terminal capable of restricting a terminal function, a management table capable of registering a restriction function for each application function, and a restriction function by referring to the management table in an activation state of the application function. Terminal function selection means (for example, 3 in FIG. 1) to be selected, and terminal function management means (for example, 6 in FIG. 1) for setting the selected restriction function. The restriction function can be registered for each different event for each function, and the terminal function selection means selects the restriction function registered by referring to the management table at the start of the event after the application function is activated, The terminal function management means sets the selected terminal function, refers to the management table at the end of the event, and ends the setting of the restriction function That. The application function includes a browser function, and the event is a browsing of a specific web page, or includes a restriction function that restricts any of the outgoing, incoming call, and wireless functions of the mobile terminal in a predetermined area. The elephant is the entry / exit of the specific area or includes a restriction function for protecting data stored in the portable terminal in the predetermined area, and the event is the entry / exit of the specific area. Further, the display restriction function is displayed on the display means by the application function for display, and the display application function has an application function for managing incoming / outgoing calls or personal information. To do.

  According to the present invention, when a user activates a specific function, it is possible to automatically change the mobile terminal to an appropriate function restriction operation mode without requiring a user's special operation.

  In addition, since there is a management table that records information for changing to the appropriate function-restricted operation mode for each application function, it can be used without changing individual application functions by rewriting and editing the management table. It is possible to automatically change to an operation mode with an optimum function restriction for each person.

  For example, the mobile terminal is automatically set to a function restriction state set in security, manners, etc. in a predetermined area, and the function restriction is released outside the predetermined area, and stock trading, credit settlement, net banking, net auction, etc. An incoming call can be prevented from being interrupted during execution of important processing by the application, and the application can be terminated.

  By applying the present invention to an application that is activated in synchronization with an external event such as an IC card or a wireless LAN, it is possible to realize an automatic mode change function according to a place such as in a company or in a train. is there.

  In addition, when automatically changing to an appropriate function restriction operation mode for each application function, it is possible to automatically control the stopping of related applications, etc., and by displaying the contents of automatically set function restrictions, Current mobile terminal functions can be easily recognized.

(Embodiment 1)
An embodiment of a mobile terminal function restriction method and a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described below.
(Description of configuration)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the first embodiment will be described.

  Application group 1 including a table management application (hereinafter referred to as a table management application) for setting a restriction function or the like of a mobile terminal and a plurality of applications 1 to 3 (hereinafter referred to as applications 1 to 3) related to the function restriction, the table The management table 2 stores and registers the setting contents of the operation mode (restriction function) of the restriction function of the portable terminal by the management application, and stores and registers the setting of the operation mode of the portable terminal in the management table 2 The terminal mode automatic selection means 3 that reads the presence / absence of the setting of the restriction function of the mobile terminal for each application according to the activation of the application, selects the restriction function, and the setting / change of the presence / absence of the restriction function for each application by the user's operation Input means 4 for inputting information, display means for storing and managing function restrictions and displaying the screen of the activation state of function restriction operations, etc. The terminal mode management means 6 for controlling various functions such as the communication function of the portable terminal based on the setting information read by the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 and setting the function such as the operation mode, and the communication such as voice call and packet communication. It comprises communication means 7 and the like that realize the function.

  Here, the management table 2, the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 and the terminal mode management means 6 can be realized by a processing device operating by program control, and the processing device realizes each application function of the application group 1. In addition to having various control functions such as making and receiving of communication means 7 as a mobile terminal, telephone call, Internet connection, electronic mail (e-mail), positioning function such as GPS, IC card, wireless (LAN), gate, etc. And a function of recognizing the position of the portable terminal by detecting entry / exit (passing through a gate) to / from a predetermined area by proximity wireless communication with a wireless transmission / reception device installed in the mobile phone.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a management table possessed by the terminal mode automatic selection means 4. As shown in Apps 1 to 3, depending on whether each application is active or idle, various settings (changes) related to functions such as outgoing, incoming, wireless, phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar (schedule), which are functions of the mobile terminal, Release (no change) information is registered.

  In the present embodiment, application 1 (browsing) is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) browsing application on the network (browsing browser application for browsing a Web page), and operates in the activated state with priority over other functions. This is a function restriction application that enables the activation of other functions to be restricted. In application 1, change the active mode to the operation mode for rejecting the incoming call of the mobile terminal, such as rejecting the incoming call operation or operating the answering machine function without ringing a ringtone such as a melody when receiving a call. In the Idle field, information indicating change (cancellation) to an operation mode that permits incoming calls, for example, an operation mode that preferentially rings a ring tone or the like even during the operation of other functions when receiving an incoming call is stored in the Idle field. It is registered. Here, “Active” refers to the operating state of the main (important) function of the application 1 as viewed from the user, for example, a state in which a stock transaction or the like is being executed by connecting to a predetermined URL by a browser, and “Idle” is the main function. Is in a finished state.

  Further, the timing for changing the state of Active and Idle is determined by the application 1 according to the start (occurrence) of a specific event of the application function of the application 1 or the like. This is because not all functions for which the application 1 is in charge require rejection of incoming calls.

  In the management table shown in FIG. 2, in order to reject an incoming call when connected to a predetermined URL, a plurality of incoming call rejection URLs of the app 1 (browsing) can be registered and edited. It is also possible to hold an incoming call rejection URL list, which is a URL, and allow the user to edit the incoming call rejection URL list.

  Application 2 (Manner) is an automatic function restriction function that provides a manner function by managing access to specific locations such as hospitals, railway (station) ticket gates (in the car), movie theaters, etc. for mobile terminal users Application (manner application). For example, when the application 2 is activated, it becomes active when entering from the entrance of the hospital and becomes idle when entering, and in Active, the operation mode of the radio unit that emits radio waves of the communication means 3 is set to the stop state, and in Idle, the operation mode of the radio unit is set. Set the mode to an operation that emits radio waves (resumed state). Also, when entering from the ticket gate of a transportation facility, it becomes Active and when it enters, it becomes Idle. In Active, the incoming operation mode of the communication means 3 is set to the stopped state, and in Idle, the incoming operation mode is set to the operating state (resume state). To do.

  Application 3 is a function restriction application (security application) for ensuring security. For example, it is prohibited to view data stored on mobile devices including important information and personal information within a company (company) outside the company. This is an application for limiting functions such as When the application 3 is activated, it is an application program that becomes active when a company or other company exits or leaves the office and becomes idle when it leaves the office. In Idle of application 3, each application of the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar (schedule) is locked, and in Active, the locked state is released.

  The table management application is an application for registering and editing (recording / editing) function restriction items such as setting and release of the management table. By starting the table management application, the display means 5 has, for example, a restriction function. A screen for enabling selection, URL (address) registration, and the like is displayed, and a function for recording / registering a restriction function in the management table by a user's input operation of a desired function restriction item from the input unit 4 is provided.

(Description of operation)
Next, the setting of the management table of this embodiment and the operation of the mobile terminal based on the set management table will be described in detail.
FIG. 3 shows a management table setting screen according to the present embodiment. The table management application is also an application for easily recording / registering the setting contents of the function restriction in the management table. When the table management application is activated, the setting screen shown in FIG. The function restriction can be input by clicking with the mouse 4 or the like.

  In this example, for application 1 (browsing), function restriction and call rejection are selected, and a browsing URL for function restriction is input. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, when the URLs 1 and 2 are browsed, the interruption operation by the incoming call is set to a prohibited state. The application 2 (manner) is similarly selected for function restriction, hospital, railway ticket gate, radio section stop in hospital, ringtone prohibition in ticket gate is selected, as shown in FIG. The prohibition of the operation of the radio unit and the prohibition of the ringtone within the ticket gate are set. Application 3 (security) is selected for function restriction, company entry / exit, home entry / exit, and phone book, email, memo, calendar (schedule) lock, and phone book lock are selected, as shown in FIG. Thus, these functions are set to be locked outside the office and outside the home.

Next, a function limiting method for a mobile terminal and an operation of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment will be described.
(Operation of application 1)
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence of the application 1 according to the present embodiment.

  First, when the user activates the application 1 of the browser application by operating the input unit 4 of the portable terminal, browsing of an arbitrary URL becomes possible. Here, while browsing the homepage other than the URL entered by the user using the table management application, the application 1 is in the idle state, but when viewing the URLs 1 and 2, the application 1 sends an application 1 Active notification A 1 to the terminal mode automatic selection means 3. Notice. Here, the application 1 Active notification A1 is a URL of any one of URLs 1 and 2 and a web page under the URL (for example, www. +-+. Co.jp is registered, www. +-+. Co.jp). jp and all pages such as www. +-+. co.jp/aaa, www. +-+. co.jp/aaa/bbb) can be notified.

  Upon receiving the notification of the application 1 Active notification A1, the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 refers to the management table shown in FIG. 2, and when an operation mode other than “no change” is set, issues an instruction to switch to the operation mode. It transmits to the terminal mode management means 6. In this case, since a request for switching to a mode for rejecting an incoming call is set as the switching instruction, an incoming call rejection setting notification A2 is transmitted to the terminal mode management means 6.

  The terminal mode management means 6 stores the incoming call rejection setting notification, notifies the communication means 7 of the communication rejection setting request A3 instructing setting to the operation mode of incoming call rejection, and enters the incoming call rejection mode into the application 1 The incoming call rejection setting notification A4 used for confirmation or display of the continuation of the operation in the application 1 is notified. The communication means 7 receives the incoming call rejection setting request A3 and stops the incoming call function or stops the incoming call notification by the ring tone.

  Even if an incoming call is generated by the above operation, the communication unit 7 does not perform an incoming call operation or an incoming call display, so that the user is not prevented from executing the specific URL of the application 1.

  Next, when the user ends the application 1 or browses another URL for which incoming call rejection is not set (Idle state), idle notification and cancellation of incoming call rejection are executed in the same order as described above. The That means

  The application 1 transmits an application 1 idle notification A5 to the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3, and the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3 transmits an incoming call rejection cancellation notification A6 to the terminal mode management unit 6. The terminal mode management unit 6 transmits an incoming call rejection cancellation request A7 to the communication unit 7 and notifies the application 1 of the cancellation notification A8. The communication means 7 resumes the incoming call notification by the incoming call function or the incoming melody. Thereafter, when an incoming call occurs, a ring tone is notified to the user even during browsing by the browser, and a normal call can be made.

(Operation of application 2)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence of the application 2 according to the present embodiment.
When the user activates the manner application 1 by operating the input means 4 of the mobile terminal, a function restriction standby state for preventing the influence on the medical device, inconvenience to others, etc., depending on the use location of the mobile terminal It becomes. When the user is at home or in a place where the mobile terminal can be used freely, the radio unit operates and can make and receive calls. However, if the user passes the entrance of the hospital, the ticket gate of the station, etc., the application 2 is in terminal mode. The application 2Active notification B1 is notified to the automatic selection means 3.

  When the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 receives the notification of the app 2 Active notification B1, the operation mode of the wireless unit stop and the incoming call rejection in the hospital and the ticket gate are set with reference to the management table shown in FIG. An instruction to switch to the operation mode is transmitted to the terminal mode management means 6. For example, when entering a hospital, a wireless stop notification B2 is transmitted to the terminal mode management means 6. The terminal mode management means 6 stores the wireless stop setting request, notifies the communication means 7 of the wireless stop setting request B3 instructing setting to the wireless stop operation mode, and enters the wireless stop mode to the application 2 The communication unit 7 receives the wireless stop setting request B3 and stops the operation of the wireless unit.

  With the above operation, for example, the radio unit of the portable terminal does not operate in the hospital, and therefore, the radio wave radiating operation affecting the medical device or the like is not performed by the communication unit 7. In addition, when entering the ticket gate, the mobile terminal sounds a ring tone by the notification of the incoming call rejection setting among the terminal mode automatic selection means 3, the terminal mode management means 6 and the communication means 7 as in FIG. Therefore, the user's mobile terminal does not cause trouble to others in the vehicle.

  Next, when the user ends the application 2 or leaves the hospital (Aidle state), idle notification and wireless resumption are executed in the same order as described above. That is, the application 2 transmits an application 2 idle notification B5 to the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3, and the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3 transmits a wireless restart notification B6 to the terminal mode management unit 6. The terminal mode management unit 6 notifies the communication unit 7 and the application 2 of the wireless stop cancellation request B7, and notifies the application 2 of the cancellation notification B8. The communication means 7 resumes wireless communication. Thereafter, the wireless unit resumes its operation and can make a normal call. In addition, when it goes out of the ticket gate, the application 2 receives the incoming call function or the incoming melody by the notification of the incoming call rejection cancellation setting among the terminal mode automatic selection means 3, the terminal mode management means 6 and the communication means 7 as in FIG. When the incoming call notification is resumed and an incoming call occurs, the user is notified of the ring tone.

(Operation of application 3)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence of the application 3 according to the present embodiment.
When the user activates the application 3 of the security application by operating the input unit 4 of the mobile terminal, a function restriction standby state for ensuring security corresponding to the use location of the mobile terminal is entered. In the case of the application 3, as a setting for preventing theft or unauthorized use of the mobile terminal while the user is outside or at home, the lock setting of the phone book, e-mail, memo and calendar (schedule) functions is used. Since the risk is low in the office and at home, the management table is set so that each lock state is released.

  For example, if the user is in the company, functions such as phonebook, e-mail, memo, and calendar (schedule) that have security problems can be used in the unlocked state, but when exiting the company entrance / exit gate, The application 3 notifies the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 of an application 3 Active notification C1.

  Upon receiving the notification of the application 3 Active notification C 1, the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3 refers to the management table shown in FIG. 2 and transmits an instruction to switch to the locked operation mode to the terminal mode management unit 6. That is, the lock setting request C2 is transmitted to the terminal mode management means 6. The terminal mode management means 6 stores the lock setting request, sets functions such as the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar (schedule) to the locked state, and sets a notification C3 indicating that the application 3 has entered the locked state. To be notified.

  With the above operation, the locked function cannot be used, and security is automatically secured. In this locked state, the locked function can be used by making it possible to unlock the user by a personal identification number or the like.

  Next, when the user exits the application 3 or enters the company through the entrance / exit gate (idle state), idle notification and unlock setting are executed in the same order as described above. That is, the application 3 transmits an application 3 idle notification C4 to the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3, and the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3 transmits a lock setting release request C5 to the terminal mode management unit 6. The terminal mode management unit 3 notifies the application 3 of the release notification C6.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. A contactless IC card 8 is added to the configuration of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and an application 4 (telephone) and an application 5 (PIM) are further installed in the application group 1.

  Also in the present embodiment, application group 1 including a table management application for setting a restriction function and the like of a portable terminal and a plurality of applications 1 to 5 related to the function restriction, and the restriction function of the portable terminal by the table management application The management table 2 for storing the setting contents of the mobile terminal, the setting of the restriction function of the portable terminal is stored and registered in the management table 2, and the operation mode of the portable terminal for each application (restriction function) according to the activation of the apps 1 to The terminal mode automatic selection means 3 for selecting the restriction function for reading the presence / absence of setting), the input means 4 for inputting the setting and change of the restriction function for each application by the user's operation, the storage and management of the function restriction, and Based on the setting information read by the display means 5 for displaying the activation state of the function limiting operation on the screen, the terminal mode automatic selection means 3, etc., Controlling the seed function, the terminal mode management unit 6 performs the function settings such as operation mode, a voice call, the communication unit 7 for realizing the communication function such packet communication, and a noncontact IC card 8. In the second embodiment, the function of the processing device is the same as in FIG. 1, but the function of recognizing the position of the mobile terminal, such as entering and exiting a predetermined area (passing through a gate) by proximity wireless communication, is realized by the non-contact type IC card 8. Is done.

  The contactless IC card 8 can be used for Suica, which is used in railway gates and security gates of facilities such as companies, etc. The ticket gate / security gate can be used by an external reader / writer device that supports non-contact IC cards. You can receive admission / participation information.

  The applications 2 and 3 can be applications activated by information received from a reader / writer device or the like when entering or exiting a railway ticket gate, company, hospital, movie theater, home, etc. using the contactless IC card 8. . Applications 2 and 3 are activated by proximity communication between a non-contact IC card mounted on a portable terminal and a non-contact IC card compatible reader / writer device installed at a gate or the like, and are active when main functions are operating. Sometimes the operation mode of the portable terminal is changed, and becomes idle when the main function is not operating.

  The application 4 (telephone) according to the second embodiment is an application (telephone application) that manages voice calls and incoming / outgoing calls of a videophone, such as outgoing and incoming calls by dialing a telephone, etc. It also has a display function for displaying information on the notified setting state on the display means 5 and a function for reflecting the automatic function change (mode change) by the applications 1 to 3 in the already activated function.

  The application 5 (PIM) is an application (PIM) having a personal information management (PIM) function that provides management of personal information such as an edit / search / reference function such as a phone book, e-mail, calendar (schedule), and memo. Similarly, the display function for displaying the information related to the setting state of the PIM notified from the terminal mode management means 6 on the display means 5 and the automatic function change by the application 3 are reflected in the function that is already activated. It also has a function. For example, when the automatic mode change is a lock setting such as a phone book, this information is displayed, and if a function such as a phone book is already activated, a function to close (end) this operation mode is provided. Have.

(Description of operation)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a function setting sequence by the applications 4 and 5. The applications 4 and 5 can directly set the function from the input means 4 or the like, and the application 4 stops (or resumes) the incoming call rejection (cancellation) setting request D1 for rejecting (or canceling) the incoming call after activation. The terminal mode management means 6 can be notified of either or both of the wireless stop (restart) setting request D2 to be performed. In this case, the terminal mode management means 6 sends a change notification D3 to the application 4 after changing to the respective operation mode, and the application 4 indicates the contents of the setting change (reception call rejection (release) or wireless stop (restart) states). Displayed on the display means 5.

  Similarly, any of phone book lock (release) setting change request D4, mail lock (release) setting change request D5, memo lock (release) setting change request D6, and calendar lock (release) setting change request D7 after application 5 is activated. Alternatively, the terminal mode management means 6 can be notified in combination. In this case, the terminal mode management means 6 sends a change notification D8 to the application 5 after changing to each operation mode, and the application 5 sets the contents of the setting change (phone book lock (release) setting, mail lock (release) setting, memo). Each state of lock (release) setting or calendar lock (release) setting) is displayed on the display means 5.

  The applications 4 and 5 also have a function of being set or canceled by the user in the automatic operation mode change setting state by the applications 1 to 3. In particular, by inputting a personal identification number, it is possible to enable unlock setting after the automatic lock operation for security of the application 3.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 7 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation sequence by the application 1 (browsing).
When the user activates the application 1 (browsing) by operating the input unit 4 of the mobile terminal, the URL can be browsed. When the user browses URLs 1 and 2, the application 1 notifies the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 to the application 1 Active notification E1, and the terminal mode automatic selection means 6 refers to the management table 2 shown in FIG. 2 by the application 1 Active notification E1. A request for switching to a mode for rejecting an incoming call is read, and an incoming call rejection setting notification E2 is transmitted to the terminal mode management means 6. The terminal mode management means 6 stores the incoming call rejection setting notification E2, notifies the communication means 7 of a communication rejection setting request E3 instructing setting to the operation mode of incoming call rejection, and has entered the incoming call rejection mode for the application 4. Is notified of an incoming call rejection setting notification E4.

  The communication means 7 receives the incoming call rejection setting request E3, stops the incoming call function or stops the incoming call notification by the incoming melody, and the application 4 receives the incoming call rejection setting notification E4 and sends the communication means 7 to the display means 5. It is displayed that the incoming call notification by the incoming call function or the incoming melody has been stopped. Even when an incoming call occurs due to the above operation, the communication means 7 does not perform an incoming call operation or an incoming call display operation, so that the user is not prevented from browsing the URLs 1 and 2 by the application 1.

  Next, when the user ends the application 1 or browses another URL for which incoming call rejection is not set (idle state), idle notification and cancellation of incoming call rejection are executed in the same order as described above. . That is, the application 1 transmits an application 1 idle notification E5 to the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3, and the terminal mode automatic selection unit 3 transmits an incoming call rejection cancellation notification E6 to the terminal mode management unit 6. The terminal mode management means 6 makes an incoming call rejection cancellation request E7 to the communication means 7, and notifies the application 4 of an incoming call rejection cancellation notification E8. The communication means 7 resumes the incoming call notification by the incoming call function or the incoming melody, and the application 4 receives the incoming call rejection cancellation notification E8, and the communication means 7 in the display means 5 resumes the incoming call notification by the incoming call function or the incoming melody. It is displayed. Thereafter, when an incoming call occurs, a ring tone is notified to the user even during browsing by the browser, and a normal call can be made.

10 and 11 are diagrams showing an operation sequence by the application 2 (manner).
In FIG. 10, when the user operates the input device 4 of the mobile terminal and the app 2 of the manner application is activated, the function for preventing the influence on the medical device, the trouble to others, etc. according to the use area of the mobile terminal The limit is waited.

  For example, when a user (portable terminal) passes through the entrance of a hospital, the non-contact type IC card 8 uses an external reader access (entrance) F1 indicating that the reader / writer device (external reader) of the hospital has accessed hospital parameters. Notify with. The application 2 receives the external reader access (entrance) F1 and notifies the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 of the application 2 Active notification F2 with hospital parameters. Upon receiving the notification of the application 2 Active notification F2, the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 refers to the management table shown in FIG. Transmit to means 6. The terminal mode management means 6 stores the wireless stop setting request, notifies the communication means 7 of the wireless stop setting request F4 instructing setting to the wireless stop operation mode, and enters the wireless stop mode to the application 4 A wireless stop notification F5 indicating is sent. The communication unit 7 receives the wireless stop setting request F4 and stops the operation of the wireless unit. The application 4 receives the wireless stop notification F5, and the communication unit 7 enters the display unit 5 and the wireless unit is stopped. It is displayed.

  With the above operation, for example, since the wireless unit of the portable terminal does not operate in a hospital, the communication means 6 does not emit radio waves that affect medical devices or the like.

  Next, in FIG. 11, when the user ends the application 2 or leaves the hospital (idle state), wireless resumption is executed by Idle notification in the same order as described above. That is, the non-contact type IC card 8 notifies the application 2 of external reader access (exit) F6 with hospital parameters. The app 2 receives the external reader access (exit) F6 and sends the app 2 Idle notification F7 with the hospital parameters to the terminal mode automatic selection means 3, and the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 refers to the management table shown in FIG. Then, the wireless resumption setting notification F8 is transmitted to the terminal mode management means 6. The terminal mode management unit 6 notifies the communication unit 7 of the wireless restart request F9 and notifies the application 4 of the wireless restart notification F10. The communication unit 7 resumes radio communication, and the application 4 receives the radio resumption notification F10 and displays on the display unit 5 that the communication unit 7 has entered the wireless function resuming state. Thereafter, the wireless unit resumes its operation and can make a normal call.

  The operation sequence for entering and leaving the station ticket gate by the application 2 is the same. That is, when entering the ticket gate of the station, the non-contact type IC card 8 notifies the application 2 of external reader access (entrance) F1 with the ticket gate parameters, and the terminal mode automatic selection means 3, the terminal mode management means 6 and The notification of the incoming call rejection setting (request) between the communication means 7 stops the incoming call or incoming call notification function of the mobile terminal, so that the user's mobile terminal does not cause trouble to others in the vehicle or the like. Similarly, the non-contact type IC card 8 notifies the application 2 of external reader access (exit) F1 with a ticket gate parameter even when it passes outside the ticket gate, and the application 2 uses the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 and the terminal mode management means. 6 and the communication means 7, the incoming call notification by the incoming call function or the incoming melody is resumed by the notification of the incoming call rejection cancellation setting, and when the incoming call is generated, the user is notified of the incoming ring tone.

12 and 13 are diagrams showing an operation sequence by the application 3 (security).
In this example, when the user operates the input device 4 of the mobile terminal and the application 3 is activated, the data in the mobile terminal such as a phone book can be browsed without a password or the like only at a specific place such as a company, Automatically locks and restricts the function of changing the terminal mode so that data cannot be viewed without a password or authentication means.

  In FIG. 12, when the contactless IC card 8 detects entry into a company, for example, external reader access (entrance) G1 is transmitted to the application 3 associated with the IC card 8 with company parameters. The application 3 sends an application 3 Active notification G2 with company parameters to the terminal mode automatic selection means 3, and the terminal mode automatic selection means 3 refers to the management table of FIG. 2, and when the application 3 is active, the phone book, e It reads that the mail, memo and calendar are unlocked, and sends unlock requests G3, G4, G5 and G6 to each application of the terminal mode management means 6. As a result, the terminal mode management unit 6 unlocks the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar, and sends the unlock notifications G7, G8, G9, and G10 to the application 5. Further, the application 5 displays on the display means 5 that the lock of the application functions of the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar is released by the received unlock notifications G7, G8, G9, and G10.

  With this operation, when the portable terminal of the present invention enters a specific place, the lock of each data is automatically released.

In FIG. 13, when the non-contact type IC card 5 detects the exit of the company, external reader access (exit) G11 is transmitted with company parameters to the application 3 associated with the non-contact type IC card. The application 3 sends an application 3 idle notification G12 with company parameters to the terminal mode automatic selection means 3. The terminal mode automatic selection means 3 refers to the management table of FIG. , Read that the memo and calendar are set to lock, and send each lock setting request G13, G14, G15, G16 to the terminal mode management means 6. As a result, the terminal mode management means 6 locks the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar apps, and sends the lock setting notifications G13, G14, G15, and G16 to the app 5. The application 5 displays on the display means 5 that the application functions of the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar are locked by the received lock setting notifications G17, G18, G19, G20, and any of the application functions If is already active, its function is terminated.
With this operation, the mobile terminal of the present invention automatically sets the lock of each data when leaving the specific place.

  The operation sequence for entering and exiting the home by the application 3 is the same as that shown in FIGS. In other words, when the contactless IC card 8 detects the inside of the house, the external reader access (entrance) G1 with the home parameter is notified to the app 3, and the app 3 automatically selects the terminal mode with the app 3Active notification G2 with the home parameter. The terminal mode automatic selection means 3 reads the unlocking of the phone book, e-mail, memo and calendar when the application 3 is active with reference to the management table of FIG. An unlock request G3, G4, G5, G6 is transmitted to each application of the means 6. As a result, the terminal mode management unit 6 unlocks the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar, and sends the unlock notifications G7, G8, G9, and G10 to the application 5. Further, the application 5 displays on the display means 5 that the lock of the application functions of the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar is released by the received unlock notifications G7, G8, G9, and G10.

  Next, when the non-contact type IC card 8 detects the outside of the home, the external reader access (exit) G11 is transmitted to the application 3 with the home parameters. The application 3 sends an application 3 idle notification G12 with home parameters to the terminal mode automatic selection means 3. The terminal mode automatic selection means 3 refers to the management table of FIG. , Read that the memo and calendar are set to lock, and send each lock setting request G13, G14, G15, G16 to the terminal mode management means 6. As a result, the terminal mode management means 6 locks the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar apps, and sends the lock setting notifications G13, G14, G15, and G16 to the app 5. The application 5 displays on the display means 5 that the application functions of the phone book, e-mail, memo, and calendar are locked by the received lock setting notifications G17, G18, G19, G20, and any of the application functions If is already active, its function is terminated.

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In the above embodiment, in the management table, URLs 1 and 2 are registered for application 1 (browsing), hospitals, railway ticket gates, etc. are registered for application 2, company, home, etc. are registered for application 3. Although a plurality of function restriction targets are registered in each case, it has been described that the incoming call prohibition URL list is held in the browser of the application 1 and can be configured to be editable by the user. 3 can also be configured to hold a list of hospitals, railway ticket gates, movie theaters, etc. for each restricted function and to have an editing function by the user of the list.

  In addition, when the applications 1 to 3 being activated in the above embodiment are terminated, it is possible to configure each application to transmit the setting request directly from the applications 1 to 3 to the terminal mode management unit 6 or the communication unit 7. is there.

  Furthermore, registration of the restriction function in the management table of the present invention can be performed differently from that shown in FIG. 2, and a plurality of restriction functions including combinations of outgoing calls, incoming calls, and the like can be registered. In addition, it is possible to set all the lock release / lock settings of the application 3 in reverse, and it is possible to register to lock at a specific place and to release the lock at other places. . In addition, the application 2 in FIG. 2 is set so that the application 2 is activated, for example, when the train passes through the ticket gate by associating with the non-contact IC card, and the radio is stopped in the train so that the telephone cannot be used. It is also possible to make it possible to call again when leaving. Furthermore, the application 3 is not limited to security, but can be an application that manages entry / exit to a specific place for the purpose of labor management of a company or the like.

  Further, the example in which the management table of the present invention can be recorded / registered by the table management application is shown. However, it is obvious that the contents of the management table can be directly written from the input means 4 and can be edited.

It is a figure which shows the structure of Embodiment 1 of this invention. Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the first embodiment will be described. It is a figure which shows the example of the management table which the terminal mode automatic selection means 4 has. It is a figure which shows the setting screen of the management table of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the sequence of operation | movement of the application 1 of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the sequence of operation | movement of the application 2 of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the sequence of operation | movement of the application 3 of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the other Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the sequence of the function setting by the applications 4 and 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement sequence by the application 1 (browsing). It is a figure which shows the operation | movement sequence by the application 2 (manner). It is a figure which shows the operation | movement sequence by the application 2 (manner). It is a figure which shows the operation | movement sequence by the application 3 (security). It is a figure which shows the operation | movement sequence by the application 3 (security).

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Application group 2 Management table 3 Terminal mode automatic selection means 4 Input means 5 Display means 6 Terminal mode management means 7 Communication means 8 Non-contact type IC card

Claims (18)

A function restriction method for restricting a function of a mobile terminal, wherein a management table capable of registering a restriction function of the mobile terminal is registered for each application function, and is registered by referring to the management table in an activation state of the application function A function restriction method, wherein a restriction function is set in a mobile terminal. The function restriction method according to claim 1, wherein the setting of the restriction function of the portable terminal is terminated when the application function in the activated state is terminated. In the management table, the restriction function of the mobile terminal can be registered for each different event for each application function, and the restriction function registered by referring to the management table at the start of the event after the activation of the application function The method for restricting functions of a portable terminal according to claim 1, wherein the function is set to the portable terminal. 4. The function restriction method according to claim 3, wherein setting of the restriction function of the portable terminal is terminated by referring to the management table at the end of the event. The function restriction method according to claim 3, wherein the application function includes a browser function, and the event is browsing of a specific Web page. 5. The application function according to any one of claims 3 and 4, wherein the application function includes a restriction function of any one of an outgoing call, an incoming call, and a wireless function of a mobile terminal in a predetermined area, and the event is an entry / exit of the specific area. The function restriction method according to the above. 5. The function according to claim 3, wherein the application function includes a restriction function that protects data stored in the mobile terminal in a predetermined area, and the event is an entry / exit of the specific area. 6. Restriction method. 8. The function restriction method according to claim 1, further comprising a display application function, wherein the restriction function set in the portable terminal is displayed on a display unit of the portable terminal. 9. The function restriction method according to claim 8, wherein the display application function includes an application function for managing incoming / outgoing calls or personal information. A mobile terminal capable of restricting a terminal function, a management table capable of registering the restriction function for each application function, and a terminal function selection means for selecting the restriction function with reference to the management table in an activated state of the application function; And a terminal function management means for setting the selected restriction function. 11. The mobile terminal according to claim 10, wherein the terminal function management unit ends the setting of the restriction function when the application function ends. In the management table, a restriction function can be registered for each different event for each application function, and the terminal function selection means is registered with reference to the management table at the start of the event after the application function is activated. The portable terminal of the portable terminal according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the restriction function is selected, and the terminal function management means sets the selected terminal function. 13. The portable terminal according to claim 12, wherein the terminal function selecting unit refers to the management table at the end of the event and ends the setting of the restriction function. The mobile terminal according to claim 12, wherein the application function includes a browser function, and the event is browsing of a specific Web page. 14. The application function includes a restriction function that restricts any one of outgoing, incoming calls, and wireless functions of a mobile terminal in a predetermined area, and the event is an entry / exit of the specific area. The portable terminal in any one of. The application function includes a restriction function for protecting data stored in a mobile terminal in a predetermined area, and the event is access to or from the specific area. Mobile devices. The portable terminal according to any one of claims 10 to 16, wherein the set restriction function is displayed on the display means by an application function for display. 18. The portable terminal according to claim 17, wherein the display application function has an application function for managing incoming / outgoing calls or personal information.

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