JP2010056808A - Telephone terminal and telephone system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a telephone terminal and a telephone system, capable of notifying occurrence of an event to the other party while a call is continued, for prompting the other party of the call to interrupt it. <P>SOLUTION: A cellular phone 1 includes a storage part 33 for storing definition data of the event which is informed to other telephone terminal, a control part 30 for detecting that the event stored in the storage part 33 has occurred during voice speech, and a communication control part 31 which, in response to detection of the event by the control part 30, transmits the data representing occurrence of the event to the telephone terminal of the other party of voice speech without interruption of voice speech. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a telephone terminal and a telephone system for performing a voice call.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a voice call is made at a telephone terminal, an interrupt call service for notifying that a new incoming call has been received from another telephone terminal has been provided. When this notification is made, if a call with the other party is desired, the call is interrupted for the other party and the other party is connected.

However, depending on the other party in the call and the content of the call, it may be difficult to cut out the interruption and the timing to cut out. In view of this, a method has been proposed in which a message for performing an interrupt call is automatically transmitted to the other party during a call (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2008-124588 A

  However, according to the method of Patent Document 1, it is not necessary to directly notify the other party during the call that the call is to be interrupted. However, since the call is forcibly interrupted, the important talk may be interrupted. There was a risk of harming the other party's mood. In this way, when it is desired to interrupt a call due to an event that occurred during the call (for example, the above-described interrupted call), it was difficult to interrupt the call with an agreement in consideration of the other party during the call.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a telephone terminal and a telephone system capable of notifying the other party of the occurrence of an event while continuing the call in order to prompt the other party during the call to interrupt the call.

  The telephone terminal according to the present invention detects storage events that store the types of events to be notified to the telephone terminal of the voice call partner, and that an event stored by the storage means has occurred during the voice call. In response to the detection of the event by the detection means and the detection means, data indicating that the event has occurred is transmitted to the telephone terminal of the voice call partner without interrupting the voice call. Transmitting means.

  The storage means preferably stores an incoming voice call request from another telephone terminal as the event.

  Further, it is preferable that when the incoming call is received from the other telephone terminal, the transmission means transmits the telephone number of the telephone terminal that has received the incoming call to the telephone terminal of the voice call partner.

  The storage means preferably stores data in which whether or not to notify the occurrence of an event is set for each type of event, the telephone terminal of the voice call partner, or a combination of both.

  The storage means stores data defining a notification means to the user at the telephone terminal of the voice call partner, and the transmission means stores data indicating the notification means stored in the storage means as the voice call. It is preferable to transmit to the other party's telephone terminal.

  In the telephone system according to the present invention, a plurality of telephone terminals make a voice call via a base station, and the first telephone terminal makes a notification to the second telephone terminal making a voice call. In response to the detection of an event by the detection means, the detection means for detecting that an event stored in the storage means has occurred during the voice call, Transmitting means for transmitting data indicating that the event has occurred to the telephone terminal without interrupting the voice call.

  In the telephone system, the storage means preferably stores an incoming voice call request from another telephone terminal as the event.

  Further, in the telephone system, it is preferable that when the incoming call is received from the other telephone terminal, the transmission means transmits the telephone number of the telephone terminal that has received the incoming call to the second telephone terminal.

  In the telephone system, it is preferable that the first telephone terminal includes the storage unit, the detection unit, and the transmission unit.

  In the telephone system, it is preferable that the base station includes the storage unit, the detection unit, and the transmission unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to notify the other party during a call of the occurrence of an event while continuing the call.

<First Embodiment>
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In the present embodiment, the event to be notified to the other party during a call will be described as a new incoming call (interrupt call) from another person.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone 1 (telephone terminal) according to this embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a so-called foldable mobile phone, but the mobile phone according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sliding type in which one casing is slid in one direction from a state in which both casings are overlapped, or a rotary type in which one casing is rotated around an axis along the overlapping direction ( Turn type), or a type (straight type) in which the operation unit and the display unit are arranged in one housing and does not have a connecting unit.

  The mobile phone 1 includes an operation unit side body 2 and a display unit side body 3. The operation unit side body 2 includes an input unit 11 and a microphone 12 into which a voice uttered by a user of the mobile phone 1 is input on the surface unit 10. The input unit 11 includes a function setting operation button 13 for activating various functions such as various setting functions, a phone book function, and a mail function, and an input operation button 14 for inputting numbers of telephone numbers, mail characters, and the like. , And a determination operation button 15 for performing determination and scrolling in various operations.

  The display unit side body 3 includes a display unit 21 for displaying various types of information on the surface unit 20 and a receiver 22 for outputting the voice of the other party of the call.

  Further, the upper end portion of the operation unit side body 2 and the lower end portion of the display unit side body 3 are connected via a hinge mechanism 4. In addition, the mobile phone 1 relatively rotates the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 which are connected via the hinge mechanism 4, so that the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are rotated. The body 3 can be in an open state (open state), or the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 can be folded (folded state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing functions of the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. The mobile phone 1 includes an input unit 11, a control unit 30 as a detection unit, a communication control unit 31 as a transmission unit, a radio unit 32, a storage unit 33 as a storage unit, a display unit 21, and a sounding sound. A unit 35, a vibrating unit 36, and a lighting unit 37 are provided.

  The control unit 30 controls the entire mobile phone 1, and performs predetermined control on the display unit 21, the communication control unit 31, the sounding unit 35, the vibration unit 36, the lighting unit 37, and the like, for example. In addition, the control unit 30 receives input from the input unit 11 or the like and executes various processes. And the control part 30 controls the memory | storage part 33 in the case of a process execution, reads various programs and data, and writes data.

  The communication control unit 31 communicates with an external device in a predetermined use frequency band (for example, 800 MHz). Then, the communication control unit 31 demodulates the signal received from the wireless unit 32, supplies the processed signal to the control unit 30, modulates the signal supplied from the control unit 30, and performs the wireless processing. To the external device (base station).

  The storage unit 33 includes, for example, a working memory and is used for arithmetic processing by the control unit 30. Further, for example, phone book data in which attribute information such as a telephone number or an e-mail address is associated with a person name is stored.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a telephone directory table stored in the storage unit 33 according to the present embodiment. In the phone book table, in addition to the combination of phone number and user name, whether to notify other users of interruptions from this user, and whether to notify this user of interruptions from other users Are stored. Furthermore, data (for example, screen display and sounding) indicating means for notifying interruption from other users is stored. These setting data are received by the user from the input unit 11 (0a in FIG. 2) and stored in advance (0b in FIG. 2).

  When a control request is received from the communication control unit 31 (2 in FIG. 2) in response to an incoming call notification from the wireless unit 32 (1 in FIG. 2), the control unit 30 receives the telephone number of the other party that received the call and is busy By referring to this telephone directory table based on the telephone number of the other party, the setting data is read (3 in FIG. 2), and a notification command (FIG. 2) is sent to the mobile phone 1 according to the setting contents (notify / not notify). 4) and notification control (5 and 6 in FIG. 2) for the partner terminal during the call.

  The notification control unit 34 transmits a control command to notification means such as the display unit 21, the sounding unit 35, the vibration unit 36, and the lighting unit 37 in accordance with the notification command of the control unit 30 (4a to 4d in FIG. 2). By operating each part, the user of the mobile phone 1 is notified.

  The display unit 21 performs predetermined image processing according to the control of the notification control unit 34. Then, the processed image data is stored in the frame memory and output to the screen at a predetermined timing. Specifically, a message indicating that there is an incoming call, the name of the incoming call partner, and the like are displayed, and the incoming call is notified to the user.

  The sound ringing unit 35 reads predetermined sound data from the storage unit 33 and outputs a sound signal to a speaker (not shown) under the control of the notification control unit 34. The user who has heard the sounding sound can recognize the arrival of the incoming call and can specifically know the incoming call partner by confirming the incoming call tone type and the screen output of the display unit 21.

  The vibration unit 36 generates predetermined vibrations by reading predetermined vibration pattern data from the storage unit 33 and outputting an operation signal to a motor (not shown) under the control of the notification control unit 34. The user who senses the vibration recognizes the arrival of the incoming call, and can specifically know the called party by confirming the vibration pattern and the screen output of the display unit 21, for example.

  The lighting unit 37 reads predetermined lighting pattern data from the storage unit 33 under the control of the notification control unit 34, and turns on or blinks the corresponding light emitting device (for example, LED). The user who senses lighting or blinking can recognize the arrival of the incoming call, and can specifically know the other party by checking the lighting color, the blinking pattern, and the screen output of the display unit 21.

  Next, notification control (5, 6) for a partner terminal during a call will be described. When the control unit 30 determines to notify the partner terminal during a call based on the setting data in the telephone directory table (FIG. 3), the control unit 30 controls the communication control unit 31 to identify the partner terminal that has received the call. The data and designation data of the notification means (screen display and sounding, etc.) are transmitted to the partner terminal during the call. Note that the data for identifying the partner terminal that received the call may be a telephone number. Further, telephone book information such as a user name registered in the telephone book table (FIG. 3) or other group name may be transmitted.

  Here, the counterpart terminal during a call may have the same configuration as that of the mobile phone 1 described above. When a notification of incoming information is received by the wireless unit 32 during a call, a control request is sent to the control unit 30 by the communication control unit 31. The control unit 30 interprets this control request and issues a notification command to the notification control unit 34 in accordance with the designation of the notification means included in the incoming call information. As a result, the incoming call can be notified to the other party during the call with the contents set in advance in the mobile phone 1 that has received the incoming call.

  For example, when the screen display is designated as the notification means, the telephone number and the user name can be confirmed, so the fact of the incoming call can be notified more specifically, and the call can be interrupted. it can.

  The notification of the incoming call at the other terminal during the call may be made with the user name registered in the mobile phone 1 that has received the incoming call, or the user name registered in the other terminal during the call based on the telephone number. You may acquire and notify. In the case of a telephone number that is not registered in the partner terminal during a call, the telephone number or the user name may not be notified.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the telephone system according to the present embodiment. A plurality of mobile phones 1 (first telephone terminal and second telephone terminal) are connected to each other via a base station 5 and a network 6. In the present embodiment, an incoming call is received from another mobile phone 1 when a call is made between any two mobile phones 1.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow of processing in the telephone system according to the present embodiment. In this process, the mobile phone 1a and the mobile phone 1b are busy (step S1).

  During the call, the base station 5 receives an incoming call from the network 6 to the mobile phone 1a (step S2). Then, the base station 5 notifies this incoming call to the mobile phone 1a (step S3).

  When the mobile phone 1a decides to notify the mobile phone 1b during a call of the incoming call according to the setting information stored in the storage unit 33, the mobile phone 1a sends the identification data (phone number, user name) of the called party to the base station 5. Etc.) and designation data of the notification means are transmitted and a notification request is made (step S4).

  Receiving the notification request, the base station 5 notifies the mobile phone 1b of an incoming call (step S5). In response to this notification, the mobile phone 1b activates predetermined notification means (display unit 21, sounding unit 35, vibration unit 36, lighting unit 37) to notify the user (step S6).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a new incoming call received during a call can be notified to the other party of the call. You can agree and interrupt the call.

<Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the storage unit (storage unit 33), the detection unit (control unit 30), and the transmission unit (communication control unit 31) are included in the mobile phone 1a. In the embodiment, the base station 5a includes a storage unit, a control unit, and a communication control unit (not shown) corresponding to these.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flow of processing in the telephone system according to the present embodiment. In this process, the mobile phone 1c and the mobile phone 1b are busy (step S11).

  During a call, the base station 5a receives an incoming call from the network 6 to the mobile phone 1c (step S12). Then, the base station 5a determines whether or not to notify the incoming call to the mobile phone 1b during the call according to the setting information stored in the storage unit. The setting information is received in advance from the mobile phone 1c and stored. Hereinafter, it is assumed that it is determined to notify an incoming call.

  First, the base station 5a notifies the mobile phone 1c of an incoming call together with the telephone number of the called party (step S13). Then, in response to this notification, the mobile phone 1c activates predetermined notification means (display unit 21, sounding unit 35, vibration unit 36, lighting unit 37) to notify the user (step S14).

  Next, the base station 5a transmits the identification data (telephone number, user name, etc.) of the called party and the designation data of the notification means, and notifies the mobile phone 1b of the incoming call (step S15). Then, in response to this notification, the cellular phone 1b activates predetermined notification means (display unit 21, sounding unit 35, vibration unit 36, lighting unit 37) to notify the user (step S16).

  Note that the designation data and user name of the notification means may be appropriately received and stored from the mobile phone 1c. The notification means may be designated in advance by the telephone system administrator.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the base station 5a can detect a new incoming call received during a call and notify both parties during the call. Thereby, the processing load of the mobile phone 1c is reduced.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notification event is an incoming call request, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be an alarm for notifying the set time or a scheduled date and time registered in the calendar. At this time, the storage unit 33 stores data defining an event to be notified.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a stored notification event table. Here, for example, an incoming call from a designated telephone number, an alarm, an important schedule, and the like are registered. The control unit 30 determines whether or not the event that has occurred is registered in the notification event table. If the event has been registered, the control unit 30 indicates the occurrence of the event or the content of the event to the partner terminal during the call. Send data and notify.

  In the above-described embodiment, the necessity of notification is set for each party who is in a call or who receives an incoming call (event) as in the phone book table (FIG. 4). Not limited. For example, notification necessity may be set for each combination of an incoming party (event) and an active party. This makes it possible to determine in detail whether notification is necessary according to the situation.

  As described above, when setting is performed for each combination, the initial setting may be defined as “notify”, and registration may be accepted and stored for the “not notify” combination. Conversely, the initial setting may be defined as “not notify”, and registration may be accepted and stored for the “notify” combination.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a stored notification setting table. Here, among the combinations of events such as incoming calls, alarms, schedules, etc. and the telephone number of the other party in the call, “not notified” is registered. Note that “-” indicates all events registered in the notification event table (FIG. 7) or all users registered in the telephone directory table (FIG. 3).

  In the above-described embodiment, the notification means (display unit 21, sounding unit 35, vibration unit 36, lighting unit 37) designated by the first telephone terminal (cell phone 1a or 1c) is used to Although the user is notified by the telephone terminal 2 (mobile phone 1b), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by storing the designation of the notification means in the second telephone terminal, the stored designation may be given priority over the received notification means. Note that the designation of the notification means may be set for each event type and each incoming call partner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the incoming call (event) is notified while the call is continued, but the call may be automatically interrupted depending on the type of the event. For example, the presence / absence of forced interrupt setting is further stored in the phone book table (FIG. 3), notification event table (FIG. 7), or notification setting table (FIG. 8). And when this forced interruption setting exists, the control part 30 cut | disconnects a voice call with notification control. As a result, for example, when an incoming call from an important person or a waiting event occurs, the user can immediately interrupt the call and respond to the event.

1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function of the mobile telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the telephone directory table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the telephone system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flow of a process in the telephone system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flow of a process in the telephone system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the notification event table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the notification setting table which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1a, 1b, 1c mobile phone 5, 5a base station 6 network 21 display unit 30 control unit 31 communication control unit 32 wireless unit 33 storage unit 34 notification control unit 35 sounding unit 36 vibration unit 37 lighting unit

Claims (10)

A phone terminal that controls voice calls,
Storage means for storing a type of event for notifying the telephone terminal of the voice call partner;
Detecting means for detecting that an event stored in the storage means has occurred during the voice call;
A transmission unit that transmits data indicating that the event has occurred without interrupting the voice call to the telephone terminal of the voice call partner in response to the detection of the event by the detection unit; A phone terminal comprising:   2. The telephone terminal according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores an incoming voice call request from another telephone terminal as the event.   The said transmission means transmits the telephone number of the said telephone terminal which received the said incoming call to the telephone terminal of the said voice call other party, when there exists an incoming call from the said other telephone terminal. Phone terminal.   The storage unit stores data in which whether or not to notify the occurrence of an event is stored for each event type, the telephone terminal of the voice call partner, or a combination of both. The telephone terminal according to claim 3. The storage means stores data defining notification means to the user at the telephone terminal of the voice call partner,
5. The telephone according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit transmits data indicating the notification unit stored in the storage unit to the telephone terminal of the voice call partner. 6. Terminal. A telephone system in which a plurality of telephone terminals make a voice call via a base station,
Storage means for storing a type of event to be notified to the second telephone terminal in which the first telephone terminal is making a voice call;
Detecting means for detecting that an event stored in the storage means has occurred during the voice call;
Transmitting means for transmitting data indicating that the event has occurred without interrupting the voice call to the second telephone terminal in response to an event detected by the detecting means; Phone system equipped.   The telephone system according to claim 6, wherein the storage unit stores an incoming voice call request from another telephone terminal as the event.   8. The telephone according to claim 7, wherein, when there is an incoming call from the other telephone terminal, the transmission means transmits the telephone number of the telephone terminal that has received the incoming call to the second telephone terminal. system.   The telephone system according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the first telephone terminal includes the storage unit, the detection unit, and the transmission unit.   9. The telephone system according to claim 7, wherein the base station includes the storage unit, the detection unit, and the transmission unit.

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