JP2009060294A - Communications device, control method of the communications device, communication program, recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cancel a manner mode by a predetermined operation, after a set time. <P>SOLUTION: This communications device 10 is provided with an operation judgment part 14 which determines whether the predetermined operation is performed, after the preset set time at a state that the manner mode is set; and a manner mode control part 15 which cancels the manner mode, when it is determined that the predetermined operation is performed, after the set time by the operation determining part 14. Thus, for example, even when a user oversleeps without taking notice of alarm, after setting the communications device to the manner mode and going to bed, incoming call of a morning call is reported and surely wakes up the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication device having a manner mode function, a communication device control method, a communication program, and a recording medium.

  Conventionally, in a mobile phone, an incoming call is notified by a ringer sound from a speaker, blinking of a display element, vibration of a vibrator, or the like. However, in public transportation, theaters, conference rooms, etc., it is necessary not to notify incoming calls. In addition, for example, there is a case where it is desired not to notify an incoming call so that sleep is not hindered by a phone call that arrives at midnight. For this reason, some conventional mobile phones have a mode (function) that suppresses notification of incoming calls, such as a manner mode (or sometimes called silent mode, night mode, etc.).

  In addition, there exist the following patent documents 1-4 as a prior art document relevant to this invention.

  For example, Patent Document 1 describes an alarm notification device for a mobile phone that can automatically generate an alarm sound as usual even in a manner mode or a mute mode. Specifically, the alarm notification device of this mobile phone uses the alarm function of the mobile phone as an alarm clock when the set alarm time is reached, even if the mode of use at that time is the manner mode or the mute mode. If it is determined that the alarm is sounding, the forced sounding means is activated and an alarm sound is forcibly sounded from the sounder. When the PIN is pressed, the alarm releasing means is activated to stop the forced sounding means and release the alarm sound. To do.

  Patent Document 2 describes a radio selective call receiver capable of informing an important schedule so as not to forget it. Specifically, this radio selective call receiver inputs the alarm time by operating the switch of the alarm time setting unit, and when the alarm function is turned “ON”, the alarm set time is compared with the current time, If the silent mode is not set, the sounding operation is performed as it is. On the other hand, when the silent mode is set, the setting mode of the carrier in the silent mode is confirmed, and when the sounding mode is set, the sounding is performed. When the mode is set to perform a sound operation after the silent mode is canceled, the sound is operated when the silent mode is canceled. When the silent mode is maintained, the notification is made only by the LED and the LCD display.

  Further, in Patent Document 3, when a mobile phone device set in the night mode receives an incoming call, it is determined whether or not the state is set in the night mode. Describes a mobile phone device that obtains an incoming call method according to the incoming call type that is set by the mobile phone and that is stored in a memory and makes a report. Conventionally, when the night mode or the like is set, since all incoming calls are not made, flexible incoming call notification according to the incoming call type could not be suppressed. If it is set to notify only a specific incoming call type, the incoming call notification is made even when the incoming mode is received, even in the night mode.

Patent Document 4 describes an information portable terminal device that enables a call expected by both a caller and a callee even when the call is restricted by manner mode or the like when an emergency call is required. ing. Specifically, this information portable terminal device sets a plurality of call modes corresponding to the caller number in advance, receives an incoming call from a specific caller corresponding to the caller number, and requires an emergency call At any time, the manner mode is canceled and the call notification is made in the call mode selected by the caller according to the degree of urgency. The calling mode includes at least a mode for performing a call notification by display only, a mode for performing a call notification by display and vibration, a mode for performing a call notification by display, vibration and sound, and a display, vibration and sound. It includes any one of the modes in which the call notification is made according to the maximum.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-066172 (Publication date: March 5, 2003) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-027980 (Publication date: January 28, 1997) JP 2001-025063 A (publication date: January 26, 2001) JP 2002-152323 A (publication date: May 24, 2002) JP 2001-285412 A (publication date: October 12, 2001) JP 2002-101158 A (publication date: April 5, 2002)

  In the above-described conventional configuration, when the manner mode is set, the ring tone does not sound for all incoming calls, so the incoming call is often not noticed.

  Here, for example, there is a case where the cellular phone is set to the manner mode at the time of going to bed so that sleep is not hindered by a phone call that arrives at midnight. At the same time, an alarm may be set using the alarm function of the mobile phone. However, if you fall asleep without noticing the alarm after setting the manner mode and going to sleep, even if an acquaintance or the like contacts you on the phone, the ringing tone does not sound for the manner mode and you may not notice. In other words, in the conventional mobile phone, if the user goes to sleep without being aware of the alarm after going to sleep in the manner mode, the user cannot receive a wake-up call.

  Therefore, in order to be able to receive a wake-up call even in the above case, a function for canceling the manner mode in conjunction with a predetermined operation such as an alarm (alarm) is necessary. That is, the cellular phone is required to have a function of canceling the manner mode with a predetermined operation after the set time as a trigger.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is a communication device capable of canceling the manner mode by a predetermined operation after the set time, a communication device control method, a communication program, and a recording To realize the medium.

  In order to solve the above problems, a communication device according to the present invention is a communication device having a manner mode function, and in a state where the manner mode is set, a predetermined operation is performed after a preset time. An operation determining unit that determines whether or not the operation has been performed, and a manner mode control unit that releases the manner mode when the operation determining unit determines that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time. It is a feature.

  The communication device control method according to the present invention is a communication device control method having a manner mode function, wherein a predetermined operation is performed after a preset time in a state where the manner mode is set. An operation determination step for determining whether or not the operation has been performed, and a manner mode control step for releasing the manner mode when it is determined in the operation determination step that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time. It is said.

  According to the above configuration, the manner mode can be canceled when a predetermined operation is performed after a preset set time. Here, the “predetermined operation” may be, for example, an alarm ringing or reception of specific data or signals from the outside by e-mail or the like. In the case of an alarm, the preset alarm start time can be set as the “set time”.

  Therefore, after the two conditions of time and operation are satisfied, it is possible to notify an incoming call or the like with the manner mode canceled. For example, after the manner mode is canceled by detecting an alarm, an incoming call from the outside can be notified to the user as usual (or at an adjusted volume). Therefore, even if the user sets the manner mode and goes to bed and then falls asleep without noticing the alarm, an acquaintance or the like can make a reliable call by telephone. In addition, since the manner mode is canceled after the alarm, it is not necessary to register in advance a telephone number of an acquaintance who is scheduled to receive a telephone call when he / she is sleeping. That is, there is no restriction on the telephone for telephone contact.

  Furthermore, the communication device according to the present invention is characterized in that the manner mode control means sets the manner mode again after a preset manner mode release time elapses after the manner mode is canceled.

  According to the above configuration, even when the manner mode is canceled, the manner mode can be automatically restored after the manner mode cancellation time has elapsed. Therefore, the manner mode can be canceled only during the period in which the manner mode is desired to be canceled. Further, since the manner mode is set again, there is no need for the user to operate.

  Further, in the communication device according to the present invention, the manner mode control means cancels the manner mode when the predetermined operation is started, and sets the manner mode again when the predetermined operation ends. It is a feature.

  According to the above configuration, even when the manner mode is canceled, it is possible to automatically return to the manner mode after the end of the operation that triggered the manner mode cancellation. Therefore, the manner mode can be canceled only during the operation that triggers the manner mode cancellation. Further, since the manner mode is set again, there is no need for the user to operate.

  Furthermore, the communication device according to the present invention is characterized in that the manner mode control means validates a part of the functions disabled in the manner mode when the manner mode is canceled.

  According to said structure, when canceling manner mode, a part of function invalidated at the time of manner mode can be validated. Therefore, it is possible to limit the functions that are enabled when the manner mode is canceled. For example, only the function of notifying an incoming call of a mobile phone can be enabled so that a wake-up call can be received after an alarm.

  Furthermore, the communication device according to the present invention is a volume adjustment that adjusts a volume of a sound output from the own device or an external device that can be controlled by the own device when the manner mode control unit cancels the manner mode. It is characterized by having means.

  According to the above configuration, when the manner mode is canceled, the volume of the sound output from the own device or the external device is adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to make the user more clearly recognize that the manner mode has been canceled. Further, if the volume is adjusted to be large, the message after the manner mode is released can be emphasized and notified.

  Furthermore, the communication apparatus according to the present invention further includes notification means for notifying that the manner mode control means has canceled the manner mode by at least one of sound, vibration, display, light, and smell. It is said.

  According to said structure, it can further notify to a user by various methods, such as a sound, a vibration, a display, light, an odor, that the manner mode was cancelled | released.

  Furthermore, the communication device according to the present invention is characterized in that when the manner mode control means cancels the manner mode, the communication apparatus includes an activation means for activating a function of an external device that can be controlled by the own device.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify the user that the manner mode has been canceled by starting an external device, for example, by turning on a power source of a lighting device or a television.

  Furthermore, the communication device according to the present invention is characterized in that the manner mode control means switches a manner mode release / setting state when held in a holding device that holds the device itself.

  According to said structure, when a communication apparatus is hold | maintained at the holding | maintenance apparatus, the manner mode can be cancelled | released or set further. Note that the holding device may also serve as a charger or may serve as a communication interface device.

  Furthermore, the communication apparatus according to the present invention further includes alarm means for notifying the user that the set time has come, and the predetermined operation is an operation of the alarm means.

  According to the above configuration, the manner mode can be canceled by operating an alarm at the preset time. So, for example, even if the user has set an alarm to wake up, but is not aware of the alarm and falls asleep, the manner mode is canceled after the alarm sounds, so normal incoming calls The user can be notified as usual (or at an adjusted high volume). Therefore, an acquaintance or the like can make a reliable call by telephone.

  Further, in the communication device according to the present invention, the alarm means has a snooze function that repeats a notification operation to a user at a predetermined time interval, and the manner mode control means has the snooze function of the alarm means operating During this time, the manner mode is canceled.

  According to the above configuration, when the snooze function is set for the alarm, the manner mode can be canceled only while the snooze function is operating. Therefore, it is possible to automatically return to the manner mode after the end of the operation of the snooze function. Further, since the manner mode is set again, there is no need for the user to operate.

  The communication device according to the present invention further includes a communication unit that communicates with an external device, and further includes a communication control unit that puts the communication unit into a communicable state when the manner mode control unit cancels the manner mode. It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, when the manner mode is cancelled | released, the communication part which communicates with an external apparatus can be made into the state which can communicate. Therefore, for example, even if the user sets an alarm to get up and falls asleep without noticing the alarm, the manner mode is canceled after the alarm sounds and communication with an external device is possible Therefore, it is possible to receive an incoming call from an external device. Since the received call can be notified to the user as usual (or at a large volume adjusted), an acquaintance or the like can make a reliable call by telephone.

  Furthermore, the communication apparatus according to the present invention further includes an operation acquisition unit capable of acquiring a user operation, and the manner mode control unit does not cancel the manner mode when the operation acquisition unit acquires a user operation. It is characterized by.

  According to the above configuration, even when an alarm is activated at the alarm setting time, the manner mode can not be canceled if the user confirms the alarm before the manner mode is canceled. . Therefore, when the user confirms the alarm, if it is not necessary to cancel the manner mode, unnecessary cancellation can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the communication apparatus according to the present invention further includes a receiving unit that receives predetermined data from the outside, and the predetermined operation is an operation of the receiving unit.

  According to the above configuration, the manner mode can be canceled by receiving predetermined data from the outside after a preset time. As the “predetermined data”, for example, specific telephone number / mail address, IP address, specific data of a specific application such as vCalendar, or the like can be used. Further, specific data to be received for canceling the manner mode may be set in advance.

  The communication device may be realized by a computer. In this case, the control program for the communication device that causes the communication device to be realized by the computer by operating the computer as the respective means, and the program are recorded. Computer-readable recording media are also within the scope of the present invention.

  As described above, the communication device according to the present invention includes an operation determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed after a preset time in a manner mode set, and the operation When it is determined by the determination means that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time, a manner mode control means for releasing the manner mode is provided.

  The communication apparatus control method according to the present invention includes an operation determination step for determining whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed after a preset time in a manner mode set, and the operation And a manner mode control step of releasing the manner mode when it is determined in the determination step that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time.

  Therefore, after the two conditions of time and operation are satisfied, there is an effect that notification of an incoming call or the like can be performed with the manner mode canceled.

  One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, communication device 10 will be described as a mobile phone having a manner mode function and an alarm function (including a snooze function). However, the communication function provided in the communication apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to communication via the mobile phone network.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the communication apparatus 10 according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the communication device 10 includes a main control unit 101, a program memory 102, a memory 103, a communication unit (reception unit) 104, a communication control unit (communication control unit) 105, and an operation unit (operation acquisition unit) 106. , Microphone 107, speaker 108, audio processing unit 109, main display unit 110, sub display unit 111, vibration motor 112, battery 113, power supply control unit 114, and schedule processing unit 115.

  The main control unit 101 includes an arithmetic device such as a CPU (central processing unit) and controls the communication device 10 as a whole. The main control unit 101 executes, for example, a communication function as a mobile phone, an alarm function (alarm function) that performs a notification operation at a predetermined set time, a mail function that transmits and receives mail, and other application functions.

  The program memory 102 is a memory that stores a program that defines functions to be executed by the main control unit 101.

  The memory 103 is a memory that stores data used by the main control unit 101 to execute various functions. The memory 103 stores, for example, data such as telephone number presets, telephone books, message presets, address data, mail history, telephone history, location information, action history, and map information. In the present embodiment, in particular, the memory 103 stores an alarm setting table 103A in which a manner mode release operation after an alarm is sounded is registered.

  The communication unit 104 is a circuit for communicating with a mobile phone of a call partner via a mobile phone network.

  The communication control unit 105 is a circuit that controls the communication unit 104.

  The operation unit 106 is a button or dial for the user of the communication device 10 to operate, and may be realized by a GUI (Graphical User Interface) using a touch panel.

  The microphone 107 is a microphone for the user of the communication device 10 to input voice when making a mobile phone, for example.

  The speaker 108 is a speaker for outputting sound to the user of the communication device 10. For example, the speaker 108 outputs a ring tone when a mobile phone arrives, a voice of the other party of the mobile phone, an alarm notification sound, or the like.

  The audio processing unit 109 is a circuit that controls the microphone 107 and the speaker 108 to input and output audio.

  The main display unit 110 is a display unit for displaying an image to the user of the communication device 10, and can be realized by a liquid crystal panel, for example.

  The sub display unit 111 is an auxiliary display unit for the main display unit 110 and includes, for example, an indicator using an LED (light emitting diode).

  The vibration motor 112 is a vibration source for presenting information to the user of the communication device 10 as vibration. For example, the vibration motor 112 notifies an incoming call of a mobile phone in the manner mode.

  The battery 113 is a battery that supplies power to each unit of the communication device 10. The power control unit 114 is a circuit that controls power supply by the battery 113. The battery 113 may be configured to be able to be charged from the holding device 92 when the communication device 10 is placed on the holding device 92 described later.

  The schedule processing unit 115 manages a schedule so as to perform a predetermined operation at a preset time based on a timer (not shown).

  Further, the communication device 10 may include a main camera 116, a sub camera 117, a GPS processing unit 118, an RFID reader 119, an Ir transmission unit 120, and an Ir reception unit 121. Note that these functions that the communication apparatus 10 includes as an option can be arbitrarily selected, and may further include, for example, a one-segment receiving circuit.

  The main camera 116 is a camera for capturing a still image or a moving image.

  The sub camera 117 is an auxiliary camera for the main camera 116, for example, a camera for imaging the face of the user of the communication device 10.

  The GPS processing unit 118 is a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, and is a circuit that detects the current position of the communication device 10.

  The RFID reader 119 is a circuit that reads information from an RFID tag.

  The Ir transmission unit 120 and the Ir reception unit 121 are a transmission circuit and a reception circuit for performing infrared communication with an external device 94 described later. The infrared communication standard is not particularly limited, but IrSimple can be used, for example.

  Next, FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the communication device 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the communication device 10 includes an application execution unit 11, a notification unit (notification unit) 12, a timer (timer unit) 13, an operation determination unit (operation determination unit) 14, and a manner mode control unit (manner mode control). Means) 15, an external device control unit (external device control unit) 16, a holding detection unit (holding detection unit) 17, an alarm setting table 103A, a communication unit 104, a communication control unit 105, and an operation unit 106. .

  Here, the application execution unit 11, the timer 13, the operation determination unit 14, the manner mode control unit 15, and the external device control unit 16 are mainly realized by the main control unit 101 and the program memory 102, and the schedule processing unit 115 as necessary. Etc. are used. The notification unit 12 is realized by a speaker 108, a sound processing unit 109, a main display unit 110, a sub display unit 111, and a vibration motor 112. The alarm setting table 103A, the communication unit 104, the communication control unit 105, and the operation unit 106 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  The application execution unit 11 executes various applications included in the communication device 10. In the present embodiment, the application execution unit 11 includes at least a call processing unit 11A that performs a call using a mobile phone, an alarm processing unit (alarm unit) 11B that notifies the user that the set time has been reached, transmission / reception of an e-mail, and the like. It is assumed that a mail processing unit 11C that performs the above is provided. The alarm processing unit 11B is assumed to have a snooze function that repeats the notification operation to the user at predetermined time intervals. In addition, as an application which the application execution part 11 performs, if the telephone processing part 11A is included, another application can be selected arbitrarily.

  The alerting | reporting part 12 alert | reports that the manner mode control part 15 canceled the manner mode by at least any one of a sound, a vibration, a display, light, and an odor. Thereby, it can be notified to a user by various methods that manner mode was canceled. Of course, the notification unit 12 also performs notifications such as incoming mobile phone calls and incoming mails.

  The timer 13 is used to determine the timing of the alarm sounding and the timing for returning to the manner mode described later.

  The operation determination unit 14 determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed after a preset set time with the manner mode set.

  Here, the predetermined operation determined by the operation determination unit 14 may be an operation for notifying the user that the alarm processing unit 11B of the application execution unit 11 has reached the set time. In this case, the alarm set time can be used as the “preset time”. As a result, the manner mode can be canceled by operating the alarm.

  The predetermined operation determined by the operation determination unit 14 may be an operation for receiving predetermined data from the outside. Thus, the manner mode can be canceled by receiving predetermined data from the outside. Here, as the predetermined data, for example, a specific telephone number / mail address, IP address, or specific application data (for example, data for vCalendar if the application is vCalendar) can be used. The predetermined data is set in advance in the alarm setting table 103A. In FIG. 1, “the operation of receiving predetermined data from the outside” is illustrated by the case where predetermined data is received from the mobile phone 96 via the communication unit 104, but the external device is the mobile phone 96. The Ir transmitting unit 120 and the Ir receiving unit 121 may be used as communication means, and other communication means may be used.

  In addition, the predetermined operation determined by the operation determination unit 14 may be an operation in which the communication device 10 is held by the holding device 92. When the predetermined operation determined by the operation determination unit 14 is an operation for receiving predetermined data from the outside, or when the communication device 10 is held by the holding device 92, the case is different from the case of an alarm. , “Preset time” is set separately.

  The manner mode control unit (manner mode control means) 15 cancels the manner mode when the operation determination unit 14 determines that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time. As a result, for example, even if the user goes to sleep in the manner mode and falls asleep without noticing the alarm, the manner mode is canceled after the alarm setting time, so the wake-up call can be received. The user can be surely woken up by notification.

  In addition, the manner mode control unit 15 sets the manner mode again after the manner mode release time elapses after the manner mode is canceled. Thus, by setting the manner mode release time, it is possible to return to the manner mode even if the manner mode is released.

  The manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode when a predetermined operation is started, and sets the manner mode again when the operation determination unit 14 determines that the predetermined operation has ended. As a result, the manner mode can be restored again after the predetermined operation after the manner mode is canceled.

  In addition, when the manner mode is canceled, the manner mode control unit 15 validates part or all of the functions that are invalidated during the manner mode. Thereby, only part of the functions can be enabled after the manner mode is canceled. Here, as the “partial function”, for example, there is a function of notifying only an incoming call from a specific telephone number as usual.

  Further, the manner mode control unit 15 controls the operation of the external device 94 via the external device control unit 16 when the manner mode of the communication device 10 is switched. Examples of the external device 94 include a lighting device in a room where the communication device 10 is located, and a television and a stereo near the communication device 10. Note that communication between the communication device 10 and the external device 94 may be performed by a mobile phone network via the communication unit 10, but may also be performed by infrared communication via the Ir transmission unit 120 and the Ir reception unit 121. Well, the communication method is not limited.

  In particular, the manner mode control unit 15 includes a volume adjustment unit (volume adjustment unit) 15A and an activation unit (activation unit) 15B for controlling the external device 94.

  First, the volume adjusting unit 15A is configured to output the volume of sound output from the communication device 10 or the external device 94 (for example, a nearby television or stereo) that can be controlled by the communication device 10 when the manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode. Is adjusted to a predetermined volume. Thereby, after the manner mode is canceled, the volume of the sound from the communication device 10 or the external device 94 can be increased (or decreased). Therefore, the change of the sound volume can clearly notify the cancellation of the manner mode and can clearly notify the message after the manner mode is canceled. Note that the period for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the external device 94 may be limited under the control of the volume adjustment unit 15A. Further, the limitation of the period for adjusting the volume may be controlled together with the volume from the volume adjusting unit 15A, or may be performed by the external device 94.

  The activation unit 15B activates the function of the external device 94 that can be controlled by the communication device 10 when the manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the user that the manner mode has been canceled by starting the external device 94 (for example, lighting the lighting device in the room).

  Further, the manner mode control unit 15 switches the manner mode state (that is, release / setting) when the communication device 10 is held by the holding device 92. Thereby, when the communication device 10 is held by the holding device 94, the manner mode can be canceled or set.

  The manner mode control unit 15 may cancel the manner mode while the snooze function of the alarm processing unit 11B is operating. Thus, the manner mode can be canceled when the snooze function is set.

  In addition, when the manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode after the predetermined operation detected by the operation determination unit 14, the manner mode is set when the operation unit 106 that acquires the user operation acquires the user operation. It is possible not to cancel. Thereby, for example, if the user performs an alarm confirmation operation while the alarm is sounding, it is possible to continue without canceling the manner mode.

  The holding detection unit 17 is a sensor that detects that the communication device 10 is placed on the holding device 92 that is a so-called cradle, and notifies the operation determination unit 14 of the detection result. The holding device 92 may be a charger that charges the battery 113 of the communication device 10 when the communication device 10 is placed. The holding device 92 may be a communication interface device that is connected to a PLC or the like when the communication device 10 is placed. This makes it possible to link manner mode switching and communication connection with the placement of the holding device 92 as a trigger.

  Here, when the manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode, the communication control unit (communication control unit) 105 sets the communication unit 104 for communicating with the external device 94 in a communicable state. As a result, even when the radio wave OFF mode (flight mode) is set, this can be canceled and a wake-up call from another person can be received, for example.

  Next, an operation in which the communication device 10 cancels the manner mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the communication apparatus 10. Prior to the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 3, it is assumed that basic alarm information is input and the manner mode is set. Reference numerals such as f1 in the following description indicate data in the alarm setting table 103A shown in FIGS.

  First, the alarm processing unit 11B refers to the timer 13 and detects that the alarm setting time (f1) set in the alarm setting table 103A is reached. Then, the operation determination unit 14 detects that the alarm processing unit 11B has started processing at the alarm setting time (S11; operation determination step). In addition, when canceling the manner mode at the start of alarm sounding, the detection that the alarm set time has been reached is the preset time set as the condition for canceling the manner mode, and the manner mode is canceled. It is detected that a predetermined operation preset as the condition is performed.

  Next, in response to the detection result of the operation determination unit 14, the manner mode control unit 15 determines whether or not the manner setting mode cancellation setting (f2) is set in the alarm setting table 103A (S12). If there is no setting for canceling the manner mode (f2 = OFF; No in S12), the manner mode is not canceled.

  On the other hand, if there is a setting for canceling the manner mode in the alarm setting table 103A (f2 = ON; Yes in S12), the manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode according to the setting (such as f7) in the alarm setting table 103A. (S13: manner mode control step). As a result, the alarm is sounded by the notification unit 12 according to the control of the alarm processing unit 11B (S14).

  Next, the manner mode control unit 15 determines whether or not the alarm setting table 103A is set to return to the manner mode when an alarm confirmation operation (for example, button press) by the user is detected (S15). If it is set to return to the manner mode at the time of an alarm confirmation operation by the user (f3 = OFF; Yes in S15), the process proceeds to Step S16, and if not (f3 = ON; No in S15), Step S18. Proceed to

  Subsequently, in step S16, if the alarm processing unit 11B detects an alarm confirmation operation by the user during the alarm ringing via the operation unit 106 (Yes in S16), the alarm processing unit 11B ends the alarm ringing. Let At this time, the manner mode control unit 15 sets the manner mode, and notifies the application execution unit 11 and the notification unit 12 to that effect (S17). On the other hand, if the alarm processing unit 11B does not detect an alarm confirmation operation by the user while the alarm is sounding (No in S16), the process proceeds to step S18.

  Next, the manner mode control unit 15 determines whether or not the alarm setting table 103A is set to release the manner mode only at the time of an alarm (S18). If the setting is to be canceled only at the time of an alarm (f5 = ON (only during an alarm); Yes at S18), the manner mode control unit 15 sets the manner mode after the alarm is sounded by the alarm processing unit 11B. Then, this is notified to the application execution unit 11 and the notification unit 12 (S19). On the other hand, if it is not set to release only at the time of alarm (f2 = OFF; No in S18), the process proceeds to step S20.

  Next, the manner mode control unit 15 determines whether or not the alarm setting table 103A is set to release the manner mode only during the snooze period (S20). If the setting is to cancel only the snooze period (f8 = ON; Yes in S20), after the snooze operation by the alarm processing unit 11B is finished, the manner mode control unit 15 sets the manner mode, and the application execution unit 11 and the notification unit 12 (S21). The snooze period is a period in which the alarm pause function is valid. That is, the snooze period starts at the alarm set time and ends when the alarm is completely stopped. During the snooze period, until an operation to completely stop the alarm is received, (i) an alarm is sounded, (ii) an alarm confirmation operation (for example, button press) is detected by the user, and (iii) the alarm is sounded for a predetermined time. Stop and repeat (iv) resume alarm ringing.

  On the other hand, if it is not set to release only the snooze period (f8 = OFF; No in S20), the manner mode control unit 15 determines whether the time limit for releasing the manner mode is set in the alarm setting table 103A. (S22). If the time limit for the manner mode release (manner mode release time) is not set (f5 = OFF; No in S22), the manner mode control unit 15 maintains the state in which the manner mode is released even after the alarm is stopped. On the other hand, if the time limit for the manner mode release is set (f5 = ON; Yes in S22), the manner mode control unit 15 sets the manner mode after the time limit has elapsed since the manner mode was released. This is notified to the application execution unit 11 and the notification unit 12 (S23).

  By the above operation, the manner mode is canceled according to the setting of the alarm setting table 103A after the alarm setting time. Therefore, for example, if the manner mode is canceled for an incoming call of a mobile phone, the user is notified of the incoming call from the outside as usual (or at an adjusted large volume). Therefore, even if the user goes to sleep without being aware of the alarm after setting the manner mode and sleeping, an acquaintance or the like can make a reliable call by telephone.

  Here, in FIG. 3, the case where the timing for canceling the manner mode is the time when the alarm is started to be sounded. At the end of the ringing or after a predetermined time from the end of the ringing of the alarm.

  In addition, the manner mode is released after the alarm has ended. If the alarm is stopped by the user while the alarm is sounding, the manner mode is not canceled and the manner mode is canceled only when the alarm is not stopped. Also good. Thereby, the manner mode can be maintained as much as possible.

  In FIG. 3, the case where the predetermined operation that is a condition for canceling the manner mode is the alarm sounding, but in the communication device 10, the predetermined operation that is the condition for canceling the manner mode is limited to an alarm. Instead, it may be that mail or another application has received specific data.

  When the predetermined operation is that the mail or other application has received the specific data, the operation determination unit 14 first detects that the set time has been reached, and then the application set as the condition Is detected to receive specific data (operation determination step). Then, by notifying the manner mode control unit 15 of the detection result that this specific data has been received, the manner mode control unit 15 cancels the manner mode (manner mode control step).

  Next, a specific example of the alarm setting table 103A used by the communication device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  (1) FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of the alarm setting table 103A used by the communication device 10. In addition, the description in [] in the following description shows a setting example.

  The example of FIG. 4 shows a setting for a case where an alarm with snooze is released, the manner mode is canceled at the time of the alarm, a pop-up message is displayed to that effect, the radio wave OFF mode is canceled, and one seg is activated after the alarm sounds. .

  In the alarm setting (f1), a setting related to an alarm operation is described. Specifically, the time when the alarm is sounded [8:00 am], the type of sound to be sounded [Ringer1], whether to vibrate [Vibration ON], the message to be displayed [It's morning], the volume of the alarm sound [Level5] , A sounding time [90 seconds], an image to be displayed [0001.jpg], a power-off operation [starting (later alarm sounding)], and the like are described.

  In the example of FIG. 4, at 8:00 am of the alarm setting time, a ringer 1 sound is generated at a level 5 volume, vibrated, and the operation of displaying the message “It's morning” and the image 0001.jpg is performed for 90 seconds. is described. Further, it is described that when the power is off at the alarm setting time, these operations are performed after starting.

  The manner mode release function (f2) describes whether or not to enable the manner mode release function. In the example of FIG. 4, the manner mode canceling function is set to valid [ON].

  The manner mode release at the time of alarm confirmation (f3) describes whether or not to return to the manner mode when the user performs an alarm confirmation operation. In the example of FIG. 4, it is set to return to the manner mode [OFF] when an alarm confirmation operation by the user is detected.

  The snooze setting (f4) describes whether or not to enable the alarm snooze function. In the example of FIG. 4, the snooze function is set to valid [ON].

  The manner mode release setting (f5) describes settings related to the manner mode release. In the example of FIG. 4, the time for canceling the manner mode [ON] and the cancellation time (manner mode release time) [60 seconds] are set. It should be noted that “only during alarm” can be set as the release time so as to limit the release of the manner mode only during an alarm.

  The manner mode release target event (f6) describes a setting for designating an event for releasing the manner mode when the manner mode is released according to the setting of the alarm setting table 103A. In the example of FIG. 4, the manner mode is set to be canceled for all events (specifically, mobile phone calls, mail, WEB, Bluetooth communication, Ir communication, PLC communication, and OO communication). ing.

  The manner mode release display (f7) describes the settings related to the notification operation when the manner mode is released. Specifically, the type of sound to be played [Ringer 1], whether to vibrate [Vibration ON], the message to be displayed [Manner mode turned off], the volume of the notification sound [Level 5], the notification time [10 seconds ], The image to be displayed [OFF (none)], whether or not to turn off the power after being left [OFF (does not turn off the power)], the control content to the external device [turns on the fluorescent lamp] and the like.

  In the example of FIG. 4, it is described that when the manner mode is canceled, a ringer 1 is sounded at a level 5 volume, vibrated, and a message “the manner mode is turned off” is displayed for 10 seconds. . It also describes turning on a fluorescent lamp in the room.

  The alarm mode / snooze manner mode release (f8) describes whether to return to the manner mode after the alarm snooze period. In the example of FIG. 4, the manner mode is canceled [OFF] after the snooze period.

  In the startup application (f9), settings related to an application to be started when the manner mode is canceled are described. In the example of FIG. 4, it is set that an application that displays one segment after the manner mode is canceled is activated in a state where [one segment] and six channels [6 ch] are selected.

  The return from the radio wave OFF mode (f10) describes whether or not to change to the radio wave ON mode for receiving radio waves when canceling the manner mode in the radio wave OFF mode that does not receive radio waves. In the example of FIG. 4, it is set to return [ON] to the radio wave ON mode.

  The manner mode canceling means (f11) by incoming / reception describes conditions for canceling the manner mode in addition to the alarm. In the example of FIG. 4, after receiving the e-mail from (i)xxx@a.co.jp after the alarm set time (f1), (ii) when receiving the e-mail whose title is “Wake up!” When receiving from "090 1234 5678, 070 1234 8765, 060 4321 5678, 082 123 4567", (iv) when receiving vCalendar data, the manner mode is set to be canceled.

  The linkage with the charger (f12) describes a setting for whether to cancel the manner mode when the communication device 10 is placed on the charger (holding device 92). In the example of FIG. 4, the manner mode is switched when the communication device 10 is placed on the charger [ON], and the manner mode is canceled [ON (when in the charger, Cancel manner mode)] is set.

  (2) FIG. 5 is a table showing another example of the alarm setting table 103A used by the communication device 10. In addition, the description in [] in the following description shows a setting example.

  The example in FIG. 5 is an alarm with snooze. When the alarm is activated, only the manner mode is canceled, a message to that effect is displayed in a pop-up, the radio wave OFF mode is canceled, the alarm is sounded, and the manner mode is canceled. The setting for maintaining is shown.

  In the example of FIG. 5, for alarm setting (f1), at the alarm setting time of 8:00 am, the Ringer1 sound is played at the level 5 volume, vibrated, and the message “It's morning” and the image of 0001.jpg are displayed. It is described that the operation to perform is performed for 90 seconds. Further, it is described that when the power is off at the alarm setting time, these operations are performed after starting.

  The manner mode release function (f2) is set to [ON] for the manner mode release function.

  The manner mode release upon alarm confirmation (f3) is set to [OFF] that the manner mode is released when an alarm confirmation operation by the user is detected.

  In the snooze setting (f4), the snooze function is set to valid [ON].

  The manner mode release setting (f5) is set to [OFF] that the time for releasing the manner mode is not limited.

  The manner mode release target event (f6) is set so that only the manner mode setting for the incoming call of the mobile phone is released when the manner mode is released according to the setting of the alarm setting table 103A.

  Manner mode release display (f7), when the manner mode is released, ringer 1 is sounded at level 5 volume, vibrated, and the message “Manner mode turned off” is displayed for 10 seconds. Is described. In addition, it is described that the above message is displayed on a nearby TV display and that the above ringer 1 is output.

  The manner mode release (f8) at the time of alarm and snooze is set to return to the manner mode after the snooze period [ON].

  The activation application (f9) is set so that the application is not activated [OFF] after the manner mode is canceled.

  The return from the radio wave OFF mode (f10) is set to return to the radio wave ON mode [ON]. In addition, since it is set to return to the manner mode after the alarm is sounded as described above, it may be configured to return to the radio wave OFF mode after connecting to the network and ending the processing.

  In the manner mode canceling means (f11) by incoming / reception, conditions for canceling the manner mode other than the alarm are not set [OFF].

  In cooperation with the charger (f12), the manner mode is switched when the communication device 10 is placed on the charger [ON], and the manner mode is canceled [ON (charging Canceling manner mode when in a container)]] is set.

  The setting of the alarm setting table 103A shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is an example, and is not limited to this. Further, the alarm setting table 103A is stored in a rewritable storage medium, and the setting can be changed by the user via the operation unit 106 of the communication apparatus 10 or from the outside via the communication unit 104. You can also.

  Here, cancellation of the manner mode by an operation other than an alarm will be described.

  The manner mode is canceled by e-mail or the like in both cases where the manner mode release by alarm is not set and the manner mode release by alarm is set.

(i) When release by alarm is not set When release by alarm is not set, that is, only actions other than alarms such as e-mail are set as the conditions for releasing manner mode The manner mode is maintained even after the set time has passed, and the manner mode is canceled when a predetermined operation (for example, mail reception) is detected. If the time limit for canceling the manner mode (manner mode release time) is set (f5 in FIGS. 4 and 5), after the time limit has elapsed after the manner mode is canceled by detecting the predetermined operation. Return to manner mode. Thereby, even if the alarm is not set, the manner mode can be canceled with a predetermined operation after the set time as a trigger. For example, even if the user of the communication device 10 has fallen asleep without setting an alarm, a friend or the like can cancel the manner by sending an email after the set time. It is possible to reliably wake up the user.

(ii) When canceling by alarm is set When canceling by alarm is set, that is, as an operation that is a condition for canceling the manner mode, an operation other than an alarm such as e-mail is set along with the alarm. First, after the alarm is sounded at the set time, the manner mode is restored after the manner mode release time limit (manner mode release time) (f5 in FIGS. 4 and 5) has elapsed. Thereafter, the manner mode is canceled when a predetermined operation (for example, mail reception) is detected. Thereby, in addition to the alarm, the manner mode can be canceled by an operation other than the alarm such as mail. For example, even if the user has fallen asleep twice after the alarm of the communication device 10 has ringed, the manners can be canceled by sending a mail after the alarm set time, It is possible to reliably wake up the user by making a wake-up call.

  In this case, after the manner mode is canceled by e-mail or the like, if the time limit for the manner mode cancellation (manner mode cancellation time) is set (f5 in FIGS. 4 and 5), the manner mode is detected by detecting a predetermined operation. After the time limit is released, the manner mode can be restored. If a trigger by mail is applied while the manner mode is canceled by an alarm, the period for canceling the manner mode may be extended by the above-mentioned time limit (manner mode release time).

  Note that the time limit (manner mode release time) may be set for each application. Similarly, a set time for starting detection of a predetermined operation may be set for each application. That is, the set time that becomes the reference for canceling the manner mode when the mail is received may be set separately from the set time at which the alarm starts the notification operation.

  Next, “specific data” of an application such as mail will be described. The vCalendar data will be described as an example, but the “specific data” is not limited to the vCalendar data as long as the occurrence of the trigger can be detected by registering in the alarm setting table 103A in advance. .

  As described above, f11 in FIGS. 4 and 5 describes that vCalendar data is received as a trigger for canceling the manner mode. The vCalendar is a typical data format used when sending and receiving schedule data to other devices, and is used in many mobile phones, mobile terminals, and PCs.

  4 and 5, the manner mode is canceled when vCalendar data is received from a specific user (for example, a friend of the user of the communication device 10). However, the timing for canceling the manner mode may be a predetermined time after receiving the vCalendar data. Furthermore, if the data of the schedule indicating the set time for canceling the manner mode, for example, “wake up at 6 am on August 22”, is displayed in the vCalendar data, from 6 am on August 22, The manner mode may be canceled only for the release time (manner mode release time) [60 seconds] set in “f5” in FIGS. 4 and 5.

  In this way, since data that cancels the manner mode cannot be added to vCalendar itself, the setting time for canceling the manner mode is determined according to the timing of receiving vCalendar data and the contents of the written vCalendar data. Also good.

  Further, it is preferable to cancel the manner mode only when vCalendar data is received in a state where the sender can be specified. Specifically, the manner mode is canceled when vCalendar data is received by mail attachment, Bluetooth or IP communication (including PLC). On the other hand, vCalendar data can also be transmitted by Ir (infrared communication). However, in this case, the sender cannot be specified, and reception by Ir does not trigger the manner mode release.

  As described above, according to the communication device 10, the manner mode is canceled by using a specific mail (for example, a mail with a specific keyword written in the title or a mail with vCalendar data attached) or a telephone number as a trigger. Thus, by allowing a normal notification operation such as reception of a wake-up call, it is possible to prevent the user from sleeping over.

  Note that each block of the communication device 10, in particular, the application execution unit 11, the operation determination unit 14, and the manner mode control unit 15 may be configured by hardware logic or realized by software using a CPU as follows. May be.

  That is, the communication device 10 includes a CPU (central processing unit) that executes instructions of a control program that realizes each function, a ROM (read only memory) that stores the program, a RAM (random access memory) that expands the program, A storage device (recording medium) such as a memory for storing the program and various data is provided. An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium in which a program code (execution format program, intermediate code program, source program) of a control program of the communication device 10 which is software that realizes the above-described functions is recorded in a computer-readable manner This can also be achieved by supplying the communication device 10 and reading and executing the program code recorded on the recording medium by the computer (or CPU or MPU).

  Examples of the recording medium include a tape system such as a magnetic tape and a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk / hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / CD-R. Card system such as IC card, IC card (including memory card) / optical card, or semiconductor memory system such as mask ROM / EPROM / EEPROM / flash ROM.

  The communication device 10 may be configured to be connectable to a communication network, and the program code may be supplied via the communication network. The communication network is not particularly limited. For example, the Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network, telephone line network, mobile communication network, satellite communication. A net or the like is available. Also, the transmission medium constituting the communication network is not particularly limited. For example, even in the case of wired such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, ADSL line, etc., infrared rays such as IrDA and remote control, Bluetooth ( (Registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, HDR, mobile phone network, satellite line, terrestrial digital network, and the like can also be used. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a computer data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope shown in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The cellular phone according to the present invention may be configured such that the manner mode is canceled when the alarm is activated and sounded after the manner mode setting (alarm (alarm), task, schedule function).

  The cellular phone according to the present invention may be configured such that the manner mode can be canceled according to a predetermined rule.

  Furthermore, the cellular phone according to the present invention may be configured such that the manner mode continues when the user confirms an alarm by pressing a button of the cellular phone or the like.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured to cancel the manner mode only while the snooze function is operating. Thereby, a normal incoming call notification can be performed by a wake-up call from another person.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured so that the manner mode release time after the alarm is sounded can be set.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured such that when the manner mode is canceled, a partly restricted release such as “ring only incoming calls” is possible.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured such that when a specific application is activated by an alarm, only the application can be set to “Do not apply manner mode”. Thereby, for example, when the 1Seg of the mobile phone is activated by an alarm, the 1Seg voice can be output.

  Furthermore, when a specific application is activated by an alarm, the mobile phone according to the present invention is configured to cancel the manner mode only while the application is activated and return to the manner mode after the application ends. Also good.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured to cancel the radio wave off (flight mode) only when the manner mode is canceled when the radio wave is off (flight mode).

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured to be switchable to a predetermined profile (manner mode or drive mode) after a specified time.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention can be set up with the reception of specific data such as a specific phone number, mail address, IP address, vCalendar, etc. You may be comprised so that the manner mode can be cancelled | released.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured to emit a ringing tone with a sound larger than the set value when the manner mode is canceled.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured to ring with a sound larger than the normal ringing tone even when the ringing tone is transmitted from other devices (stereo, TV, other telephones, etc.).

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured such that the user can set a period during which a loud sound is produced.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured so that the user can set uniquely using sound / character display / light / smell for notification to the user after the manner mode is canceled. .

  Furthermore, in the mobile phone according to the present invention, when a home network is constructed by a PLC (Power Line Communications) or a home LAN (Local Area Network), a specific device (TV or air conditioner) is activated. May also be configured to notify the user.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured such that the function can be set to be valid or invalid only when placed on a charger.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone according to the present invention may be configured such that the manner mode can be canceled from another mobile phone when a network such as a PLC is connected to a charger.

  In the present invention, since a manner mode can be canceled when a predetermined operation (alarm ringing, mail reception, etc.) is performed after a preset set time, a cellular phone having a manner mode function can be used. Widely applicable to communication devices.

It is a functional block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the communication apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of 1 structure of the communication apparatus shown in FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the communication apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a table which shows an example of the alarm setting table which the communication apparatus shown in FIG. 1 uses. It is a table which shows the other example of the alarm setting table which the communication apparatus shown in FIG. 1 uses.

Explanation of symbols

10 Communication device 11B Alarm processing section (alarm means)
12 Notification part (notification means)
14 motion determination unit (motion determination means)
15 Manner mode control section (Manner mode control means)
15A Volume adjuster (Volume adjuster)
15B starter (starter)
92 Holding device 94 External device 104 Communication unit (receiving unit)
105 Communication control unit (communication control means)
106 Operation unit (operation acquisition means)

Claims (16)

A communication device having a manner mode function,
An operation determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed after a preset set time in a state where the manner mode is set;
A communication apparatus comprising: manner mode control means for releasing a manner mode when the operation determination means determines that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time.   2. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the manner mode control unit sets the manner mode again after a predetermined manner mode release time elapses after the manner mode is canceled. 3.   2. The communication according to claim 1, wherein the manner mode control unit cancels the manner mode when the predetermined operation starts, and sets the manner mode again when the predetermined operation ends. apparatus.   4. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein when the manner mode is canceled, the manner mode control unit validates a part of a function that is invalidated in the manner mode. 5. .   When the manner mode control means cancels the manner mode, it further comprises volume adjusting means for adjusting a volume of a sound output from the own apparatus or an external apparatus controllable by the own apparatus to a predetermined volume. Item 5. The communication device according to any one of Items 1 to 4.   6. An informing means for informing that the manner mode control means has canceled the manner mode by at least one of sound, vibration, display, light and smell. Item 1. The communication device according to item 1.   The communication according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an activation unit that activates a function of an external device that can be controlled by the own device when the manner mode control unit cancels the manner mode. apparatus.   8. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the manner mode control unit switches a manner mode release / setting state when the manner mode control unit is held by a holding device that holds the own device. 9. . Alarm means for notifying the user that the set time is reached;
The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of the alarm unit. The alarm means has a snooze function for repeating a notification operation to a user at a predetermined time interval,
10. The communication apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the manner mode control unit cancels the manner mode while the snooze function of the alarm unit is operating. A communication unit that communicates with external devices
The communication device according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising communication control means for bringing the communication unit into a communicable state when the manner mode control means cancels the manner mode. It further comprises operation acquisition means capable of acquiring a user operation,
The communication apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the manner mode control unit does not cancel the manner mode when the operation acquisition unit acquires a user operation. A receiver that receives predetermined data from the outside;
The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of the receiving unit. A method of controlling a communication device having a manner mode function,
An operation determination step for determining whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed after a preset set time in a state where the manner mode is set;
A manner control method for a communication device, comprising: a manner mode control step for releasing a manner mode when it is determined in the operation determination step that a predetermined operation has been performed after the set time.   The communication program for functioning a computer as said each means of the communication apparatus of any one of Claim 1 to 13.   The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the communication program of Claim 15.

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