JP2009267746A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device enabling correct execution of initial setting. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic device has an authentication unit 33, a determination unit 34, a confirmation unit 35, and an invalidation unit 36. When a UIM memory 50 is inserted into an insertion part 32 and an activation state is caused by turning on main power, the authentication unit 33 reads contractor information stored in the UIM memory 50 and carries out an authentication operation. After the authentication is completed by the authentication unit 33, the determination unit 34 determines whether the initial setting of the UIM memory 50 is already completed or not according to the presence of the information that is used by the UIM memory 50 to communicate with an initial setting server 100. When it is determined by the determination unit 34 that the initial setting of the UIM memory 50 is completed, the confirmation unit 35 confirms whether a predetermined flag is already written or not by referencing a storage unit 31. When it is confirmed by the confirmation unit 35 that the predetermined flag is already written, the invalidation unit 36 invalidates the information written in the UIM memory 50 for communication with the initial setting server 100. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device capable of communicating with an external server.

  A mobile phone, which is one of the electronic devices, is put into use by turning on the main power supply in a state where a memory (for example, a UIM (User Identity Module) card) storing contractor information and a telephone number is inserted. can do. In addition, when the main power supply of the mobile phone is turned on with no memory inserted, use of the call / communication function is restricted.

  In addition, in such a mobile phone, when using a function for browsing an email or a web page, it is necessary to complete predetermined initial settings with the initial setting server in advance.

  The mobile phone can acquire connection information (for example, IP address, ID, password, etc.) for accessing the Web server by performing predetermined initial settings. In the mobile phone, the acquired connection information is written in the UIM memory and the internal cache, and the Web server can be accessed by referring to the acquired information after the initial setting. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique related to downloading an application between a mobile phone and a Web server.

  By the way, when a mobile phone breaks down, it is repaired at a store. In the case of a failure that cannot be repaired at the dealer, the repair is performed at the manufacturer's factory. Here, when repaired by the manufacturer, the memory is generally removed from the mobile phone and stored in the owner or the store of the mobile phone from the viewpoint of preventing leakage of personal information. .

  Further, when repairing a mobile phone by a manufacturer, a dedicated memory owned by the manufacturer is inserted into the mobile phone as necessary. If the manufacturer needs to use the Web function or mail function of the mobile phone for repair, the manufacturer performs an initial setting procedure for the Internet connection and then determines the server (initial setting) Server) and perform the initial setup procedure.

When the repair of the mobile phone is completed by the manufacturer and returned to the user, all data is erased from the internal cache of the mobile phone, and information for accessing the initial setting server is written again.
JP 2004-193722 A

  Here, when the repaired mobile phone returns to the user's hand, the UIM memory is inserted, the main power is turned on, and the user performs an operation to access the Web server. Since initial setting is required again, access to the initial setting server should be performed and predetermined initial setting should be executed, but connection information for accessing the Web server is written in the UIM memory. Therefore, a phenomenon that the initial setting is not performed occurs.

  This is because part of the information for accessing the initial setting server written in the internal cache is overwritten by part of the information for accessing the Web server written in the UIM memory by the mobile phone. It is because it is done.

  Accordingly, since the initial setting of the mobile phone is not correctly executed, it becomes impossible to access the Web server and execute the mail function.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and one of its purposes is to provide an electronic device that can correctly execute initial setting.

  (1) In order to solve the above-described problem, the electronic device according to the present invention communicates with the initial setting server to communicate with the initial setting server. Mounting means for storing storage means for storing first information to be used, and memory for storing at least contractor information and second information for use in communication with an external server And an authentication unit that performs authentication work by reading the contractor information stored in the memory when the memory is mounted on the mounting unit; and after the authentication is completed by the authentication unit, the initial setting Whether or not a predetermined flag is stored with reference to the storage means when the determination means determines that the initial setting has been completed. Confirm When it is confirmed by the confirmation means and the confirmation means that the predetermined flag is stored in the storage means, the initial setting based on the first information stored in the storage means Initial setting means for performing initial settings by communicating with a server.

  (2) In the present invention, in the electronic device of (1), when the confirmation unit confirms that the predetermined flag is stored in the storage unit, the second unit stored in the memory It is preferable to provide invalidation means for invalidating the information.

  (3) In the present invention, in the electronic device of (1) or (2), the predetermined flag is preferably stored in the storage means when the electronic device is repaired.

  (4) In the present invention, in the electronic device of (1) to (3), the initial setting unit communicates with the initial setting server based on the first information stored in the storage unit. Preferably, the second information for communicating with the external server is acquired, and the initial setting is performed by storing the acquired second information in the memory.

  (5) In the present invention, in the electronic devices (1) to (4), the external server is preferably a Web server.

  According to the present invention, the initial setting can be correctly executed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone device 1 which is an example of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the mobile phone device 1, an outer surface is formed by an operation unit side body unit 2 in which an outer surface is formed by a front case 2a and a rear case 2b, and a front case 3a and a rear case 3b. The display unit side body unit 3 and the hinge mechanism 4 that connects the operation unit side body unit 2 and the display unit side body unit 3 are configured.

  The operation unit side body unit 2 includes an operation button group 11 and a voice input unit 12 that are disposed so as to be exposed on the front surface side of the front case 2a. The operation button group 11 is assigned with function setting operation buttons 13 for operating various functions such as various settings, telephone book functions, mail functions, and the like, and numbers and characters are assigned to input characters when inputting a telephone number or creating a mail. An input operation button 14 used sometimes and a determination operation button 15 for performing determination and scrolling in various operations are configured. Further, an earphone connector cap 16 and a cap 17 that covers an interface (not shown) for communicating with an external device (base station) are provided on the side surface of the operation unit side body 2. Furthermore, a cap 18 a that covers a charging connector (not shown) and a pair of charging contact portions 18 b are provided at the lower end of the operation unit side body 2. Note that the voice input unit 12 is used to input a voice uttered by the user of the mobile phone device 1 during a call.

  The display unit side body unit 3 includes a display 21 for displaying various types of information and an audio output unit 22 for outputting the voice of the other party on the call. In addition, a communication unit 23 for performing infrared communication with another mobile phone device or the like is provided at the upper end of the display unit side body 3.

  The hinge mechanism 4 connects the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 so that they move relatively. The operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are connected to each other. Can be switched between a use state (open state) in which the two are open to each other and a storage state (folded state) in which the surface of the operation unit side body 2 and the surface of the display unit side body 3 face each other. It is configured. In the present embodiment, a so-called foldable mobile phone device 1 in which the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 move relatively via a hinge mechanism 4 as an example of a communication device. Although the present invention is mentioned, the present invention is not a foldable type, and one of the casings is slid in one direction from the state in which the operation unit side casing 2 and the display unit side casing 3 are overlapped. A rotary type that rotates one housing around an axis along the direction of overlap, and the operation unit side housing unit 2 and the display unit side housing unit 3 are connected via a biaxial hinge. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied even if the operation unit side body unit 2 and the display unit side body unit 3 are arranged in a single housing (so-called straight type).

  Here, the cellular phone device 1 is variously turned on by turning on the main power supply in a state in which a memory (hereinafter referred to as UIM (User Identity Module) card) 50 in which contractor information, a telephone number and the like are stored is inserted. A specific function (for example, a communication function) becomes usable.

  In addition, in the cellular phone device 1 in which the UIM memory 50 is inserted, when using a function for browsing an email or a web page, as shown in FIG. Initial settings must be completed. Here, connection information (first information of the present invention) (for example, IP address 1, ID1, password 1, etc.) for accessing the initial setting server 100 is stored in the internal cache of the mobile phone device 1 in advance. The mobile phone device 1 accesses the initial setting server 100 with reference to the information. Note that storing information in a storage unit such as a cache or a memory is hereinafter also referred to as “writing information”.

  Further, the mobile phone device 1 performs predetermined initial settings by accessing the initial setting server 100, and connection information (second information of the present invention) for accessing the Web server 200 (for example, IP address 2). ID2, password 2, etc.). In the mobile phone, the acquired connection information is written in the UIM memory 50 and the internal cache, and the Web server 200 can be accessed by referring to the acquired information after the initial setting (see FIG. 3). ). Further, the connection information for accessing the Web server 200 is written in the UIM memory 50, whereby the UIM memory 50 is initialized.

  Here, when the mobile phone device 1 breaks down, the mobile phone device 1 performs repairs at a store. In the case of a failure that cannot be repaired at the dealer, the repair is performed at the manufacturer's factory. Here, when repaired by a manufacturer, the UIM memory 50 is generally removed from the mobile phone device 1 at the owner or a store of the mobile phone from the viewpoint of preventing leakage of personal information. Stored.

  Further, when the manufacturer repairs the cellular phone device 1, a dedicated memory owned by the manufacturer is inserted into the cellular phone device 1 as necessary. If the manufacturer needs to use the Web function or mail function of the mobile phone device 1 for repair, the manufacturer performs the initial setting procedure for connecting to the network and then connects to the initial setting server 100. , Perform initial setting procedure.

  Further, when the repair of the mobile phone device 1 is completed by the manufacturer and returned to the user, all data is erased from the internal cache of the mobile phone device 1 and information for accessing the initial setting server 100 again is obtained. Is written.

  In the present invention, when the repaired mobile phone device 1 returns to the user's hand, the UIM memory 50 that has been initialized is inserted and the main power supply is turned on. For example, for accessing a Web server When the operation is performed, the information written in the UIM memory 50 (information for accessing the Web server written in the UIM memory before repair) is invalidated, and the information written in the internal cache The initial setting server 100 is accessed based on the above, and the initial setting is performed correctly.

  Here, a configuration for exhibiting the function will be described with reference to a functional block diagram shown in FIG. The mobile phone device 1 includes a storage unit 31 (storage unit) as an internal cache, an insertion unit 32 (insertion unit), an authentication unit 33 (authentication unit), a determination unit 34 (determination unit), and a confirmation unit 35 ( Confirmation means) and an invalidation unit 36 (invalidation means).

  The insertion unit 32 stores at least contractor information, information used when communicating with the initial setting server 100, and connection information for accessing the Web server 200 as an external server. Is inserted. The authentication unit 33 reads the contractor information stored in the UIM memory 50 and performs authentication work when the UIM memory 50 is inserted into the insertion unit 32 and is activated by turning on the main power. The determination unit 34 determines whether or not the initial setting of the UIM memory 50 is completed depending on the presence / absence of information used when communicating with the initial setting server 100 in the UIM memory 50 after the authentication unit 33 completes the authentication. to decide. The UIM memory 50 is not only inserted into the insertion portion 32, but the insertion portion 32 is an interface other than a hole shape, and the UIM memory 50 may be attached to this interface.

  When the determination unit 34 determines that the initial setting of the UIM memory 50 has been completed, the confirmation unit 35 refers to the storage unit 31 to confirm whether a predetermined flag has been written. The invalidation unit 36 invalidates information used when communicating with the initial setting server 100 written in the UIM memory 50 when the confirmation unit 35 confirms that a predetermined flag has been written. .

  Further, the storage unit 31 stores information used when communicating with the initial setting server 100. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the mobile phone device 1 communicates with the initial setting server 100 based on information stored in the storage unit 31 and performs an initial setting unit 37 (initial setting unit). Is provided.

  With this configuration, the present invention invalidates the information written in the UIM memory 50 after repair (information for accessing the Web server written in the UIM memory before repair) It is possible to access the initial setting server 100 based on the information written in the storage unit 31 and perform the initial setting correctly.

  The predetermined flag is preferably written in the storage unit 31 when repair is performed. With this configuration, in the present invention, after repair, it is determined whether to adopt the information written in the UIM memory 50 based on the presence or absence of a predetermined flag written in the storage unit 31. Can do.

  The initial setting unit 37 communicates with the initial setting server 100 based on information stored in the storage unit 31 to perform initial setting, thereby accessing an application server (for example, the Web server 200). Information to be used is acquired, and the acquired information is written in the storage unit 31 and the UIM memory 50. With this configuration, in the present invention, after the repair, the initial setting can be performed again, and the subsequent access to the application server can be made possible.

  Next, a method procedure when the initial setting is forcibly performed by the mobile phone device 1 according to the present invention described above will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 1, after the main power is turned on, the authentication unit 33 determines whether the UIM memory 50 is inserted in the insertion unit 32. If it is determined that the UIM memory 50 is inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S2, and if it is determined that the UIM memory 50 is not inserted (NO), the process ends.

  In step S <b> 2, the authentication unit 33 performs predetermined authentication work based on various types of information written in the UIM memory 50. If the authentication work is completed (YES), the process proceeds to step S3. If the authentication work is not completed (NO), the process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 3, the determination unit 34 determines whether the UIM memory 50 has been initialized. If it is determined that the initial setting has been completed (YES), the process proceeds to step S4, and if the initial setting has not been completed, that is, if the UIM memory 50 is new (NO), the process is terminated and a predetermined initial setting is made. Execute.

  In step S <b> 4, the confirmation unit 35 refers to the storage unit 31 and confirms whether a predetermined flag (hereinafter referred to as a forced initial setting flag) has been written. If it is confirmed that the forced initial setting flag has been written (ON), the process proceeds to step S5. If it is confirmed that the forced initial setting flag has not been written (OFF), the process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 5, the invalidation unit 36 sets the forced initial setting flag to OFF (specifically, “00x0” is written in a predetermined area of the storage unit 31).

  In step S6, the invalidation unit 36 erases previously written information (information for accessing the Web server 200 written in the UIM memory 50 before repair). Specifically, the invalidation unit 36 in this process initializes “BrewSubscriberID”.

  Further, the initial setting unit 37 accesses the initial setting server 100 based on information stored in the storage unit 31 (information for accessing the initial setting server 100), and executes initial setting.

  In this way, in the present invention, after the repair, the information written in the UIM memory 50 (information for accessing the Web server written in the UIM memory before the repair) is invalidated and stored in the storage unit 31. Based on the written information, the initial setting server 100 can be accessed to correctly perform the initial setting. In addition, although the mobile telephone apparatus was mentioned as an example as an electronic device, other appropriate apparatuses, such as PDA, PHS, a game machine, a personal computer, an electronic notebook, may be sufficient.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the mobile telephone apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the initial setting performed by accessing the server for initial setting. It is a figure with which it uses for the description regarding the access to a Web server. It is a block diagram which shows the function of the mobile telephone apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart with which it uses for description about the procedure at the time of performing an initial setting compulsorily by the mobile telephone apparatus which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Mobile phone device 31 Storage unit (storage means)
32 Insertion part (mounting means)
33 Authentication section (authentication means)
34 Judgment part (judgment means)
35 Confirmation part (confirmation means)
36 Invalidation part (invalidation means)
37 Initial setting section (initial setting means)
50 UIM memory

Claims (5)

In an electronic device that performs initial settings by communicating with a server for initial settings,
Storage means for storing first information used when communicating with the initial setting server;
At least mounting means for mounting a memory storing contractor information and second information used when communicating with an external server;
Authentication means for reading the contractor information stored in the memory and performing authentication work when the memory is attached to the attachment means;
A determination means for determining whether or not the initial setting is completed after authentication by the authentication means;
Confirmation means for confirming whether or not a predetermined flag is stored with reference to the storage means when the determination means determines that the initial setting is completed;
When the confirmation means confirms that the predetermined flag is stored in the storage means, communication with the initial setting server is performed based on the first information stored in the storage means. And an initial setting means for performing initial setting.   2. The invalidating means for invalidating the second information stored in the memory when the confirmation means confirms that the predetermined flag is stored in the storage means. Electronic equipment.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined flag is stored in the storage unit when the electronic device is repaired. The initial setting means includes
Based on the first information stored in the storage means, communicate with the initial setting server, obtain second information for communicating with the external server, and obtain the obtained second The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the initial setting is performed by storing the information in the memory.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external server is a Web server.

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