JP2014143565A - Cellular phone, control program and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the convenience during an incoming call by allowing the imaging even if there is an incoming call when trying to capture an image.SOLUTION: A cellular phone 10 includes a display 14, a camera module (50) and the like, and can execute a camera function. When the camera function is executed, a preview image is displayed on the display 14. When there is an incoming call while the preview image is displayed, a notification pop-up (P1) including the name of an outgoing parter and the like are displayed on the display 14 while being superposed on the preview image, thus bringing about a state capable of accepting the imaging operation until a predetermined time elapses. When a user performs touch operation of a shutter key (SK) in this state, imaging process is performed and a captured image is stored.

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile phone, a control program, and a control method, and more particularly to a mobile phone that can take a picture, a control program, and a control method.

An example of background art is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The multi-function communication device of Patent Document 1 has a digital camera mode and a communication mode. Above the front of the communication device, a display unit is provided that can be freely opened and closed via a hinge. The display unit is provided with a color liquid crystal display panel, and a subject is displayed on the color liquid crystal display panel in the digital camera mode. If there is an incoming call when the display unit is opened and the digital camera mode is set, the incoming call is notified by display on the color liquid crystal display panel. At this time, when it is detected that the display unit is closed, the communication device automatically switches from the digital camera mode to the communication mode.
JP 2000-92360 A [H04N 5/225, G03B 19/02, H04M 1/02, H04M 11/00]

  However, in the multi-function communication device of Patent Document 1, when the user is shooting, if the incoming call is notified by display on the color liquid crystal display panel, the display on the color liquid crystal display panel is changed. The user may miss a photo opportunity.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a novel mobile phone, a control program, and a control method.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone, a control program, and a control method that can improve convenience during an incoming call.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals in parentheses, supplementary explanations, and the like indicate the corresponding relationship with the embodiments described in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention.

  A first invention is a mobile phone having a display unit and a camera module, wherein the detection unit detects an incoming call, and the detection unit receives an incoming call in a state where a preview image based on the output of the camera module is displayed on the display unit. Is detected, and when the time measured by the measuring unit does not reach the predetermined time, the captured image output from the camera module is saved in response to the shooting operation. And a transition unit that transitions to a state in which a call can be made when the time measured by the measurement unit reaches a predetermined time.

  In the first invention, a cellular phone (10: reference numerals exemplifying corresponding parts in the embodiment, hereinafter the same) has a camera module (50) and a display unit (14). For example, when the camera function is executed, the camera module is activated, and a preview image based on the output of the camera module is displayed on the display unit. The detection unit (32) is, for example, a wireless communication circuit for a mobile phone, detects an incoming call, and notifies the processor (30) and the like. The measurement unit (30, S57) starts measurement for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) when an incoming call is detected while the preview image is displayed on the display unit. If the photographing operation is received before the predetermined time is reached in a state where the time is being measured, the photographing process is executed. The storage unit (30, S65) stores the captured image obtained by the imaging process. Then, the transition unit (30, S19, S27) transitions to a state in which a call can be made when the measured time reaches a predetermined time, that is, when the predetermined time elapses after the incoming call.

  According to the first invention, even if there is an incoming call while shooting, the user can take a picture, so the convenience during the incoming call is improved.

  The second invention is dependent on the first invention, and the storage unit stores the captured image when the time measured by the measurement unit reaches a predetermined time and transitions to a state in which a call can be made.

  In the second invention, when a predetermined time elapses after the incoming call, the photographing process is executed, and the storage unit stores the captured image.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the subject can be photographed and the photographed image can be stored before transition to a state where communication is possible.

  The third invention is dependent on the first invention or the second invention, and further includes a photographed image display processing unit that displays the photographed image when the photographed image is stored by the storage unit.

  In the third invention, the photographed image display processing unit (30, S77) displays the photographed image stored during the incoming call when the call is terminated, for example.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the user can check the result of shooting during the incoming call.

  A fourth invention is dependent on the first invention, and the transition unit makes a transition to a state in which a call can be made in accordance with a photographing operation.

  In the fourth invention, for example, when the user performs a shooting operation, the shooting process is executed, and then the state transitions to a state in which a call can be made.

  According to the fourth invention, if the user performs a photographing operation, the user can respond to an incoming call before a predetermined time elapses.

  A fifth invention is according to the first invention, further comprising a transition operation accepting unit that accepts a transition operation for transitioning to a call-capable state when a predetermined time is measured by the measuring unit, and the transition unit When the transition operation is accepted, the state transitions to a state in which a call can be made.

  In the fifth invention, the transition operation accepting unit (30, S61) accepts a transition operation for transitioning to a call-capable state in a state where a predetermined time is measured. For example, when the user performs a transition operation, the state transitions to a state where communication is possible.

  According to the fifth invention, the user can arbitrarily make a transition to a state in which a call can be made by performing a transition operation.

  A sixth invention is dependent on the first invention, and the transition unit transitions to a state where communication is possible when the camera module stops.

  In the sixth invention, for example, when the user ends the camera function and the camera module is stopped, the state transits to a state where communication is possible.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since the camera module is stopped, the power consumption after transitioning to a state where communication is possible is suppressed.

  A seventh invention is according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, and further includes an incoming call screen display processing unit that displays an incoming call screen when the transition unit makes a call-enabled state.

  In the seventh invention, the incoming screen display processing unit (30, S19) displays the incoming screen when the transition unit makes a transition to a state in which a call can be made.

  According to the seventh aspect, the user can perform any response operation for an incoming call as long as the incoming call screen is displayed.

  An eighth invention is according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, and further includes an execution unit that executes a call process when the transition unit transitions to a state in which a call can be made.

  In the eighth invention, the execution unit (30, S27) executes a call process when the transition unit transitions to a state in which a call can be made.

  According to the eighth aspect, the user can respond to an incoming call with a few procedures.

  A ninth invention is according to any one of the first to eighth inventions, and further includes a time notification unit that notifies the time measured by the measurement unit.

  In the ninth invention, the time notification unit (30, S59) notifies the measured time when the predetermined time is measured.

  According to the ninth aspect, the user can easily grasp the passage of time.

  A tenth invention is dependent on the first invention to the ninth invention, and is based on source information when time is measured by a storage unit that stores source information in response to an incoming call, and a measuring unit. A transmission source information notification unit that performs notification is further provided.

  In the tenth invention, the storage unit (46) stores the caller information in a buffer or the like in response to an incoming call. The sender information notifying unit (30, S55) performs notification based on the sender information using, for example, a pop-up (P1).

  According to the tenth aspect, the user can grasp the caller.

  In an eleventh aspect of the invention, a processor (30) of a mobile phone (10) having a detection unit (32) for detecting an incoming call, a display unit (14), and a camera module (50) is provided as an output of the camera module. When an incoming call is detected by the detection unit in a state where a preview image is displayed, a measurement unit (S57) that starts measurement of a predetermined time, and when the time measured by the measurement unit does not reach the predetermined time, A storage unit (S65) that stores a captured image output from the camera module in response to a shooting operation, and a transition unit (S19) that transitions to a call-capable state when the time measured by the measurement unit reaches a predetermined time. , S27), which is a control program.

  In the eleventh invention, as in the first invention, even if there is an incoming call while shooting, the user can take a picture, so that convenience during the incoming call is improved.

  A twelfth aspect of the invention is a method for controlling a cellular phone (10) having a detection unit (32) for detecting an incoming call, a display unit (14), and a camera module (50), wherein the display unit outputs the camera module. When an incoming call is detected by the detection unit in a state where a preview image is displayed, measurement of a predetermined time is started (S57), and when the measured time does not reach the predetermined time, it responds to a shooting operation. Then, the captured image output from the camera module is stored (S65), and when the measured time reaches a predetermined time, the state is changed to a state where communication is possible (S19, S27).

  In the twelfth invention, as in the first invention, even if there is an incoming call while attempting to take a picture, the user can take a picture, which improves convenience during the incoming call.

  According to the present invention, convenience during an incoming call is improved.

  The above object, other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 (A) shows the external appearance of the main surface of the mobile phone, and FIG. 1 (B) shows the external appearance of the other surface of the mobile phone. . FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing one example of a home screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing an example of a touch operation for executing a camera function, FIG. 4 (A) shows an example of a touch operation for a function icon related to the camera function, and FIG. 4 (B) shows a preview image. An example of the state being performed is shown. FIG. 5 is an illustrative view showing an example of screen transition when an incoming call is received while a preview image is displayed, and FIG. 5A is an example of a display when an incoming call is received while a preview image is displayed. 5B shows an example of an operation performed when an incoming call is received while a preview image is displayed, and FIG. 5C shows an example of a state where an incoming call screen is displayed. (D) shows an example of a screen for confirming a captured image. FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing one example of a display when a mail is received while a preview image is displayed. FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing one example of a memory map of the RAM shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of part of the incoming call control processing of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an example of another part of the incoming call control processing of the processor shown in FIG. 2, and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of part of the imaging control processing of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is an example of another part of the imaging control process of the processor shown in FIG. 2, and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG.

  1A and 1B, a mobile phone 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a smart phone as an example, and includes a vertically long flat rectangular housing 12. However, it should be pointed out in advance that the present invention can be applied to any portable communication terminal such as a tablet terminal or a PDA.

  One main surface (front surface) of the housing 12 is provided with a display 14 such as a liquid crystal or an organic EL that functions as a display unit. A touch panel 16 is provided on the display 14. Therefore, in the cellular phone 10 of this embodiment, most of the input operations except those by hard key operations described later are performed through the touch panel 16.

  A speaker 18 is built in the main surface of one end of the housing 12 in the vertical direction, and a microphone 20 is built in the main surface of the other end in the vertical direction.

  On one main surface of the housing 12, a menu key 22a, a home key 22b, and a return key 22c are provided as hard keys 22 constituting input operation means together with the touch panel 16, in this embodiment.

  When the menu key 22b is operated, a menu that can be used when using an application or a function is displayed on the display 14. The user can execute processing corresponding to an arbitrary menu by performing a touch operation on the displayed menu. When the home key 22b is operated, a home screen (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the display 14. The user can execute a process related to the function icon by performing a touch operation on the function icon displayed on the display 14 in that state with the touch panel 16. When the return key 22c is operated, a screen displayed before the currently displayed screen is displayed on the display 14. In the present embodiment, “processing related to the function icon” includes application processing, processing for transitioning to a menu screen, and the like.

  Further, a lens opening 26 communicating with the camera module 50 (see FIG. 2) is provided on the other surface (back surface) of the housing 12. Further, an LED 24 is provided next to the speaker 18 on one main surface of the housing 12.

  For example, the user can input a telephone number by performing a touch operation on the dial key displayed on the display 14 using the touch panel 16, and performing a touch operation on the call key displayed on the display 14. You can start a voice call. Then, the voice call can be ended by performing a touch operation on the call end key displayed on the display 14.

  Further, when an incoming call is received, the user is notified of the incoming call by the display 14, the light emission by the LED 24, the vibration of the vibrator 52 (see FIG. 2), the ring tone from the speaker 18, and the like. In such an incoming state, the user can start a voice call by performing a touch operation on the call key.

  Note that the power supply of the mobile phone 10 can be turned on / off by long-pressing a power key provided on the top of the mobile phone 10.

  When the camera function is executed, the camera module 50 is turned on, and a preview image (through image) corresponding to the object scene is displayed on the display 14. Then, the user can shoot the subject by performing a shooting operation with the other surface provided with the lens opening 26 directed toward the subject.

  Further, the mobile phone 10 has a telephone directory function, and can arbitrarily display and edit address data registered by the user. For example, in the address data, the name, telephone number, mail address, etc. of the other party are recorded. In this embodiment, a plurality of address data is stored as phone book data.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile phone 10 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes a processor 30 called a computer or a CPU. The processor 30 includes an LED 24, a wireless communication circuit 32, an A / D converter 36, a D / A converter 38, an input device 40, a display driver 42, a flash memory 44, a RAM 46, a touch panel control circuit 48, a camera module 50, and a vibrator. 52 and the like are connected.

  The processor 30 controls the entire mobile phone 10. All or part of the program preset in the flash memory 44 is expanded in the RAM 46 when used, and the processor 30 operates according to the program on the RAM 46. The RAM 46 is further used as a working area or a buffer area of the processor 30. Note that the flash memory 44 and the RAM 46 may be collectively referred to as a storage unit.

  The input device 40 includes the hard key 22 shown in FIG. Therefore, an operation receiving unit that receives a key operation from the user with respect to the hard key 22 is configured. Information on the hard key operated by the user (key data) is input to the processor 30.

  The wireless communication circuit 32 functions as a detection unit, and is a circuit for transmitting and receiving radio waves for voice calls and mails through the antenna 34. In the embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 32 is a circuit for performing wireless communication by the CDMA method. For example, when the user operates the input device 40 to instruct a telephone call (calling), the wireless communication circuit 32 performs a telephone call processing under the instruction of the processor 30 and sends a telephone call signal via the antenna 34. Output. The telephone call signal is transmitted to the other party's telephone through the base station and the communication network. Then, when the incoming call process is performed at the other party's telephone, the processor 30 executes the call process.

  The normal call processing will be specifically described. First, the modulated audio signal transmitted from the other party's telephone is received by the antenna 34. The received modulated audio signal is demodulated and decoded by the wireless communication circuit 32. The received voice signal obtained by these processes is converted to a voice signal by the D / A converter 38 and then output from the speaker 18. On the other hand, the transmission voice signal captured through the microphone 20 is converted into voice data by the A / D converter 36 and then given to the processor 30. The audio data is subjected to encoding processing and modulation processing by the wireless communication circuit 32 under the instruction of the processor 30, and is output via the antenna 34. Therefore, the modulated voice signal is transmitted to the other party's telephone through the base station and the communication network.

  When a telephone call signal from the other party's telephone is received by the antenna 34, the radio communication circuit 32 notifies the processor 30 of an incoming call (incoming call). In response to this, the processor 30 controls the display driver 42 to display caller information (such as a telephone number) included in the incoming call notification on the display 14. In addition, the processor 30 causes the speaker 18 to output a ring tone (sometimes called a ringing melody or a ringing voice) from the speaker 18. Further, the LED 24 emits light and the vibrator 52 vibrates in accordance with the ring tone. However, when the manner mode is set, no ring tone is output, but the LED 24 and the vibrator 52 operate.

  When the user performs a response operation using the call key displayed on the display 14, the wireless communication circuit 32 executes a telephone call incoming process under the instruction of the processor 30. Further, the processor 30 executes the above-described call processing.

  Further, when a call end operation is performed by the end key displayed on the display 14 during a call, the processor 30 controls the wireless communication circuit 32 to transmit a call end signal to the other party. Then, after transmitting the call end signal, the processor 30 ends the call process. The processor 30 also ends the call process when a call end signal is received from the other party first. Furthermore, the processor 30 also ends the call process when a call end signal is received from the mobile communication network regardless of the call partner.

  The microphone 20 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the A / D converter 36, and the audio signal from the microphone 20 is converted into digital audio data by the A / D converter 36 and input to the processor 30 as described above. The On the other hand, the D / A converter 38 converts digital audio data into an audio signal and supplies the audio signal to the speaker 18 via an amplifier. Therefore, sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 18.

  Note that the processor 30 controls the amplification factor of the amplifier connected to the D / A converter 38 in response to, for example, an operation for adjusting the volume by the user, and thereby the volume of the sound output from the speaker 18. Can be adjusted.

  The display driver 42 is connected to the display 14 shown in FIG. 1. Accordingly, the display 14 displays a video or an image according to the video or image data output from the processor 30. The display driver 42 includes a video memory that temporarily stores image data to be displayed, and data output from the processor 30 is stored in the video memory. The display driver 42 displays an image on the display 14 according to the contents of the video memory. That is, the display driver 42 controls display on the display 14 connected to the display driver 42 under the instruction of the processor 30.

  The display 14 is provided with a backlight, and the display driver 42 controls the brightness of the backlight and lighting / extinguishing in accordance with instructions from the processor 30.

  The touch panel 16 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the touch panel control circuit 48. The touch panel control circuit 48 applies necessary voltage and the like to the touch panel 16 and also displays a touch start signal indicating the start of touch by the user on the touch panel 16, an end signal indicating the end of touch by the user, and a touch position touched by the user. The indicated coordinate data is input to the processor 30. Therefore, the processor 30 can determine which object displayed on the display 14 is touched by the user based on the coordinate data.

  In the embodiment, the touch panel 16 is a capacitive touch panel that detects a change in electrostatic capacitance that occurs between the surface thereof and an object such as a finger approaching the surface. The touch panel 16 detects that one or more fingers touched the touch panel 16, for example. Therefore, the touch panel 16 is also called a pointing device. The touch panel control circuit 48 functions as a detection unit, detects a touch operation within the touch effective range of the touch panel 16, and outputs coordinate data indicating the position of the touch operation to the processor 30. That is, the user inputs an operation position, an operation direction, and the like to the mobile phone 10 by performing a touch operation on the surface of the touch panel 16.

  The touch operation of this embodiment includes a tap operation, a long tap operation, a flick operation, a slide operation, and the like.

  The tap operation is an operation of releasing (releasing) the finger from the surface of the touch panel 16 in a short time after making the finger touch (touch) the surface of the touch panel 16. The long tap operation is an operation in which the finger is kept in contact with the surface of the touch panel 16 for a predetermined time or longer and then the finger is released from the surface of the touch panel 16. The flick operation is an operation of bringing a finger into contact with the surface of the touch panel 16 and flipping the finger in an arbitrary direction at a predetermined speed or higher. The slide operation is an operation of moving the finger in any direction while keeping the finger in contact with the surface of the touch panel 16 and then releasing the finger from the surface of the touch panel 16.

  Further, the above slide operation includes a drag operation in which an object displayed on the surface of the display 14 is touched with a finger to move the object. In addition, an operation of releasing a finger from the surface of the touch panel 16 after the drag operation is referred to as a drop operation.

  In the following description, a touch operation, a long tap operation, a flick operation, a slide operation, a drag operation, and a drop operation may be described by omitting “operation”.

  In addition, the detection method of the touch panel 16 may employ a resistance film method, an ultrasonic method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, or the like instead of the capacitance method described above. The touch operation is not limited to the user's finger, and may be performed with a stylus pen or the like.

  The camera module 50 includes a control circuit, a lens, an image sensor, and the like. When an operation for executing the camera function is performed, the processor 30 activates the control circuit and the image sensor. When image data based on the signal output from the image sensor is input to the processor 30, a preview image corresponding to the subject is displayed on the display 14.

  The LED 24 is controlled on / off (lighting / extinguishing), brightness, emission color, and the like based on a control signal from the processor 30.

  The vibrator 52 is a motor having an eccentric weight attached to a rotating shaft, and is turned on / off by the processor 30. When the vibrator 52 is turned on, the mobile phone 10 vibrates due to the vibration of the vibrator 52.

  FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing an example of a home screen displayed on the display 14. The display range of the display 14 includes a status display area 60 and a function display area 62. In the status display area 60, a pictograph indicating the radio wave reception status by the antenna 34, a pictograph indicating the remaining battery capacity of the secondary battery, and a time are displayed. In the function display area 62, a home screen including a plurality of function icons is displayed.

  The image displayed on the display 14 is displayed using a plurality of layers. For example, the home screen is displayed by overlapping two layers (the first layer and the second layer), and in the state where the user holds the mobile phone 10, the first layer is provided on the side close to the user, The second layer is arranged in a direction away from the user. On the first layer, a function icon displayed on the function display area 62, that is, the home screen is drawn. On the other hand, in the second layer, a state display area 60, that is, an icon indicating a radio wave reception state, an icon indicating a remaining battery level of the secondary battery, and a time are drawn. Then, the processor 30 combines the images drawn on the first layer and the second layer, and outputs the combined image data to the display driver 42. Thereby, the home screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed.

  4A and 4B are illustrative views showing an example of an operation for executing the camera function from the home screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the user performs a touch operation on a function icon related to the camera function, the camera function is executed. As shown in FIG. 4B, a preview image (through image) is displayed. Is displayed. In addition, a shutter key SK for accepting a shooting operation is displayed below the preview image. When a touch operation is performed on the shutter key SK, shooting processing is executed. When the photographing process is executed, a photographed image corresponding to the preview image displayed when the shutter key SK is operated is stored.

  Here, in this embodiment, when an incoming call is received while a preview image is displayed, the preview image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time after the incoming call is received so that a photographing operation can be accepted. Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the incoming call, the incoming call screen is displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, when an incoming call is received while the preview image is displayed, notification pop-up P1 and timer notification T are displayed in function display area 62 in the function display area 62 so as to overlap the preview image. Is displayed. The notification pop-up P1 includes a character string indicating that the incoming call is in progress and a character string based on the sender information.

  In this embodiment, the telephone number of the other party included in the caller information is searched from the telephone book data before displaying the notification pop-up P1. At this time, when the telephone number of the other party included in the sender information is found, the name (AAA) registered in the address data is written in the notification pop-up P1. If the telephone number of the other party is not found, the telephone number of the other party included in the caller information is written in the notification pop-up P1. In this way, the user can grasp the caller by the notification pop-up P1.

  In addition, the timer notification T includes the time (number) that has elapsed since the incoming call. For example, when the predetermined time is 5 seconds, the number “5” is written in the timer notification T in the initial state. The number written in the timer notification T becomes smaller as time elapses. That is, the user can easily grasp the passage of time.

  Note that if an incoming call is received while the camera function is being executed and the manner mode is not set, a ring tone is output. However, since the light emission of the LED 24 and the vibration of the vibrator 52 adversely affect the shooting, the processor 30 The LED 24 and the vibrator 52 are not operated.

  Referring to FIG. 5B, when the shutter key SK is operated before a predetermined time has elapsed since the incoming call, the shooting process is executed and the shot image is saved. Further, when the photographing process is completed, the state transitions to a state where a call can be made. The state in which a call can be made is a state in which a screen capable of responding to an incoming call is displayed on the display 14. For example, here, when a transition to a state in which a call can be made is made, an incoming call screen shown in FIG.

  On the incoming call screen, a telephone number based on the caller information, a name based on the identified address data, a call key 70 and a reject key 72 are displayed. When image data is associated with address data, an image based on the image data is displayed on the display 14.

  When the call key 70 is operated while the incoming call screen is displayed, the call processing is executed as described above, and a call with the other party becomes possible. When the reject key 72 is operated, the call processing is executed as described above, but thereafter, a voice message for holding response is transmitted to the other party.

  In this way, if the user performs a shooting operation, the user can respond to an incoming call before a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, if the incoming call screen is displayed, the user can perform an arbitrary response operation for the incoming call.

  Referring to FIG. 5D, when the call with the other party is finished or the incoming call is finished, the stored photographed image is displayed on display 14. At this time, a notification pop-up P2 for notifying that the displayed image is a captured image is displayed. Then, when a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the captured image is displayed, the preview image is displayed again on the display 14. In this way, the user can check the result of shooting during an incoming call.

  Here, when a predetermined time elapses after the incoming call and the number of the timer notification T becomes “0”, the state is changed to a state in which a call can be made and an incoming call screen is displayed. At this time, the photographing operation is executed regardless of the user's operation. In other words, in this embodiment, the subject can be photographed and the photographed image can be stored before the call is ready.

  Further, when an operation (hereinafter referred to as a transition operation) for touching the notification pop-up P1 is performed before a predetermined time elapses from the arrival of the incoming call, the state transits to a state in which a call can be made. That is, the user can arbitrarily transition to a state in which a call can be made by performing a transition operation. In this case, the photographing operation is not automatically executed.

  Further, when the home key 22b is operated while the notification pop-up P1 is displayed, the camera function is terminated and the camera module 50 is turned off. And after the power supply of the camera module 50 is turned off, it changes to the state which can be talked. And since it changes to the state which can be talked after the camera module 50 stops, the power consumption after changing to the state which can talk is suppressed.

  In this way, even if there is an incoming call when the camera function is being executed, the user can arbitrarily take a picture until a predetermined time elapses. In other words, even if there is an incoming call while shooting, the user can take a picture, so that convenience during the incoming call is improved.

  Note that the preview image is drawn on the first layer, and the notification pop-up P1 and the timer notification T are drawn on a layer above the first layer. Therefore, the notification pop-up P1 and the timer notification T are not included in the captured image that is saved when the shooting operation is performed.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when a mail is received during shooting, a mail icon MI is displayed in the status display area 60. That is, the reception of the mail is notified by the display of the mail icon MI. Further, in addition to the reception of mail, when a notification by SMS, MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) or an alarm function occurs during shooting, a notification icon is displayed in the status display area 60 as in the case of mail reception. Is displayed.

  In another embodiment, when a shooting operation, a lapse of a predetermined time, or a transition to a call-enabled state is made by a transition operation, the incoming call may be answered without operating the incoming call screen. In this case, the user can respond to an incoming call with a few procedures.

  The features of the present embodiment have been outlined above. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given using the memory map shown in FIG. 7 and the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  Referring to FIG. 7, program storage area 302 and data storage area 304 are formed in RAM 46. As described above, the program storage area 302 is an area for reading and storing (developing) part or all of the program data set in advance in the flash memory 44 (FIG. 2).

  The program storage area 302 stores an incoming call control process 310, a shooting control process 312 and the like. The incoming call control process 310 is a program for controlling the operation of the mobile phone 10 when an incoming call is received. The shooting control process 312 is a program executed when the camera function is executed.

  The program storage area 302 also stores programs for executing a mail application, an alarm application, and the like.

  Subsequently, the data storage area 304 of the RAM 46 is provided with an incoming notification buffer 330, an incoming screen buffer 332, a touch buffer 334, a preview image buffer 336, a captured image buffer 338, and the like. The data storage area 304 stores a touch coordinate map 340, GUI data 342, GUI coordinate data 344, telephone book data 346, and the like, and also includes an incoming flag 348, a touch flag 350, a manner flag 352, and a standby counter 354. Provided.

  The incoming notification buffer 330 temporarily stores incoming notifications including source information. The incoming screen buffer 332 temporarily stores an incoming screen generated based on an incoming notification or the like. The touch buffer 334 stores touch coordinate data output from the touch panel control circuit 48. The preview image buffer 336 temporarily stores preview image data displayed when the camera function is executed. The captured image buffer 338 temporarily stores captured image data obtained by executing the capturing process. For example, using the data in the captured image buffer 338, a captured image confirmation screen shown in FIG. 5D is displayed.

  The touch coordinate map 340 is data for associating the touch coordinates in the touch operation with the display coordinates on the display 14. That is, the result of the touch operation performed on the touch panel 16 based on the touch coordinate map 340 is reflected on the display 14.

  The GUI data 342 includes image data and character string data for displaying keys and icons. The GUI coordinate data 344 includes GUI display coordinate data displayed on the display 14. Therefore, when a touch is detected, it is determined whether a touch operation has been performed on a GUI such as a key based on the touch coordinates recorded in the touch buffer 334 and the GUI coordinate data 344. The phone book data 346 is data including one or a plurality of address data.

  The incoming flag 348 is a flag for determining whether an incoming call is being received. For example, the incoming flag 348 is composed of a 1-bit register. When the incoming flag 348 is turned on (established), a data value “1” is set in the register. On the other hand, when the incoming flag 348 is turned off (not established), a data value “0” is set in the register.

  The touch flag 350 is a flag for determining whether or not the touch panel 16 is touched. The touch flag 350 is switched on / off based on a signal output from the touch panel control circuit 48.

  The manner flag 352 is a flag for determining whether the manner mode is set. Note that the configuration of the touch flag 350 and the manner flag 352 is substantially the same as that of the incoming flag 348, and therefore detailed description of the configuration is omitted.

  The standby counter 354 is a counter for measuring a predetermined time. When the standby counter 354 is initialized, it starts counting and expires when a predetermined time elapses. Therefore, the standby counter 354 is sometimes called a standby timer.

  In the data recording area 304, other data necessary for executing the control program of the mobile phone 10 is stored, and other flags and timers (counters) necessary for executing the control program are provided.

  The processor 30 performs an incoming call control process shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and a shooting control process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 under the control of a Linux (registered trademark) -based OS such as Android (registered trademark) and REX, and other OSs. Process multiple tasks including the above in parallel.

  The incoming call control process is started when a telephone call signal is received by the antenna 34 and the incoming call (incoming call) is notified from the wireless communication circuit 32 to the processor 30. In step S1, the processor 30 turns on the incoming flag 348. That is, the incoming flag 348 is turned on to indicate that the incoming call is being received. Subsequently, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the manner mode is set. That is, it is determined whether the manner mode is set and the manner flag 352 is on. If “YES” in the step S3, that is, if the manner mode is set, the processor 30 proceeds to the step S7. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S3, that is, if the manner mode is not set, the processor 30 outputs a ring tone in a step S5. That is, a ring tone is output from the speaker 18.

  Subsequently, in step S7 of FIG. 9, the processor 30 acquires the transmission source information. That is, the caller information is acquired from the incoming notification stored in the incoming notification buffer 330. Subsequently, in step S9, the processor 30 determines whether there is address data corresponding to the source information. That is, the processor 30 searches the telephone directory data 346 for address data in which the telephone number included in the caller information is registered. If “YES” in the step S9, that is, if there is address data corresponding to the sender information, the processor 30 generates an incoming call screen based on the address data in a step S11. For example, when the address data “AAA” is found, an incoming call screen as shown in FIG. 5C is generated. And if the process of step S11 is complete | finished, the processor 30 will progress to step S15.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S9, that is, if address data corresponding to the caller information cannot be found, the processor 30 generates an incoming call screen based on the caller information in a step S13. That is, an incoming call screen on which the telephone number and the predetermined image included in the incoming caller information are displayed is generated.

  The incoming call screen generated in step S11 or step S13 is stored in the incoming call screen buffer 332.

  Subsequently, in step S15, the processor 30 determines whether or not the camera module 50 is operating. That is, it is determined whether the camera function is executed and an image is output from the camera module 50. If “YES” in the step S15, that is, if an image is output from the camera module 50 and a preview image is displayed on the display 14, the processor 30 determines whether or not the incoming call is ended in a step S17. To do. That is, it is determined whether the wireless communication circuit 32 has received an incoming call interruption signal via the antenna 34. If “YES” in the step S17, for example, if the other party interrupts the call operation and the incoming call ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the step S29.

  If “NO” in the step S17, that is, if the incoming call is continued, the processor 30 returns to the step S15. Here, if “NO” in the step S15, for example, when the user performs a photographing operation and the camera module 50 is stopped, the processor 30 displays an incoming call screen in a step S19. That is, based on the incoming screen data stored in the incoming screen buffer 332, an incoming screen as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed on the display 14, for example.

  Even if the camera function is not executed when the process of step S15 is executed, “NO” is determined in step S15, and the process of step S19 is executed. In addition, the processor 30 that executes the process of step S19 functions as an incoming screen display processing unit.

  Subsequently, in step S21, the processor 30 turns on the power of the LED 24 and the vibrator 52. For example, when a ring tone is output, the processor 30 blinks the LED 24 and vibrates the vibrator 52 in accordance with the ring tone being output.

  Subsequently, in step S23, the processor 30 determines whether or not the response operation is performed. For example, it is determined whether or not the call key 70 is operated while the incoming call screen is displayed. If “NO” in the step S23, that is, if a response operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the incoming call is ended in a step S25 similarly to the step S17. If “YES” in the step S25, that is, if the incoming call ends, the processor 30 proceeds to a step S29. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S25, if the incoming call is continued, the processor 30 returns to the step S23.

  If “YES” in the step S23, for example, when the call key 70 is operated, the processor 30 executes a call process in a step S27. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S27 functions as an execution unit. Further, the processor 30 that executes the processes of step S19 and step S27 functions as a transition unit.

  Subsequently, in step S29, the processor 30 turns off the incoming flag 348. That is, since the incoming call is no longer being received, the incoming flag 348 is turned off. Then, when the process of step S29 ends, the processor 30 ends the incoming call control process.

  Further, in another embodiment, when an incoming call is answered when a call is made possible, in the incoming call control process, is the camera module 50 stopped after “YES” is determined in step S15? A step of determining whether or not is added. If “NO” is determined in the additional step, that is, if the camera module 50 is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S17. If “NO” is determined in the step S17, the process returns to the adding step instead of the step S15. On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in the additional step, when the camera module 50 stops, the processor 30 executes a call process in step S27. Thus, the user can respond to an incoming call, for example, by performing a shooting operation.

  With reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the imaging control process is started when an operation for executing a camera function is performed. When the photographing control process is executed, the processor 30 activates the camera module 50 in step S41. That is, the power supply of the camera module 50 is turned on. When the camera module 50 is activated, an image output from the camera module 50 is stored in the preview image buffer 336. Subsequently, in step S43, the processor 30 displays a preview image. That is, the preview image stored in the preview image buffer 336 is displayed on the display 14.

  Subsequently, in step S45, the processor 30 determines whether or not there is an incoming call. That is, it is determined whether the camera module 50 is activated and an incoming call is received while the preview image is displayed. Specifically, the processor 30 determines whether the incoming flag 348 is on. If “NO” in the step S45, that is, if there is no incoming call, the processor 30 determines whether or not the photographing operation is performed in a step S47. That is, it is determined whether the shutter key SK has been operated. If “YES” in the step S47, that is, if a photographing operation is performed, the processor 30 executes a photographing process in a step S49 and returns to the step S45. That is, a captured image corresponding to the displayed preview image is saved. The captured image data is stored in the captured image buffer 338.

  If “NO” in the step S47, if the photographing operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the ending operation is performed in a step S51. For example, it is determined whether the end call key has been operated as the end operation. If “YES” in the step S51, for example, when an end key is operated, the processor 30 turns off the power of the camera module 50 in a step S53 and ends the photographing control process.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S51, that is, if the end operation is not performed, the processor 30 returns to the step S45. If “YES” in the step S45, that is, if there is an incoming call, the processor 30 proceeds to a step S55.

  Subsequently, the processor 30 notifies an incoming call in step S55 of FIG. For example, the processor 30 displays a notification pop-up P1 as shown in FIG. 5A on the preview image based on the caller information stored in the incoming call notification buffer 330. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S55 functions as a transmission source information notification unit.

  Subsequently, in step S57, the processor 30 executes a standby timer. That is, the standby counter 354 is initialized and measurement of a predetermined time is started. Subsequently, in step S59, the processor 30 notifies the timer time. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the timer time is notified by the timer notification T based on the time measured by the standby counter 354. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S57 functions as a measurement unit, and the processor 30 that executes the process of step S59 functions as a time notification unit.

  Subsequently, in step S61, the processor 30 determines whether or not the operation is a transition operation. That is, the processor 30 determines whether the notification pop-up P1 is touched. Note that the processor 30 that executes the process of step S61 functions as a transition operation receiving unit.

  If “NO” in the step S61, that is, if the transition operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the photographing operation is performed in a step S63 similarly to the step S47. If “YES” in the step S63, that is, if a photographing operation is performed, the processor 30 executes a photographing process in a step S65, and proceeds to a step S71 similarly to the step S49. That is, in step S65, an image shot during an incoming call is saved. Note that the processor 30 that executes the process of step S65 functions as a storage unit.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S63, that is, if the photographing operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the timer expires in a step S67. That is, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed after the standby timer is executed and the standby timer has expired. If “YES” in the step S67, that is, if a predetermined time elapses after the incoming call, the processor 30 executes the process of the step S65 and proceeds to the step S71.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S67, that is, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the incoming call, the processor 30 determines whether or not the end operation is performed in a step S69. For example, it is determined whether the home key 22b has been operated in order to end the camera function. If “YES” in the step S69, that is, if an ending operation is performed, the processor 30 turns off the power of the camera module 50 in a step S53 and ends the photographing control process. That is, the camera module 50 is powered off during an incoming call, that is, the camera module 50 is not operating. In response to this process, “NO” is determined in step S15 of the incoming call control process, and an incoming call screen is displayed in step S19.

  If “NO” in the step S69, that is, if the end operation is not performed, the processor 30 returns to the step S59. At this time, the value displayed in the timer notification T may be updated based on the value of the standby counter 354.

  If “YES” in the step S61, for example, when the notification pop-up P1 is touched, the processor 30 stops the camera module 50 in a step S71. That is, the camera module 50 is not operating during an incoming call. Therefore, “NO” is determined in step S15 of the incoming call control process, and an incoming call screen is displayed in step S19. Also, after the shooting process is executed in step S65, step S71 is executed and the camera module 50 is stopped. The state in which the camera module 50 is stopped is also referred to as a hibernation state. Then, the camera module 50 in the dormant state is restored when the camera function is resumed, and the output of the image is resumed.

  Subsequently, in step S73, the processor 30 determines whether the incoming call or the call has ended. That is, it is determined whether the incoming call is finished or the call processing is finished. If “NO” in the step S73, for example, if a call is in progress, the processor 30 repeats the process of the step S73.

  If “YES” in the step S73, for example, when the call processing is ended, the processor 30 determines whether or not the photographing is performed in a step S75. For example, it is determined whether a shooting operation is performed during an incoming call and a shot image is stored in the shot image buffer 338. If “NO” in the step S75, that is, if the photographing is not performed during the incoming call, the processor 30 returns to the step S43. That is, the preview image is displayed on the display 14 again.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S75, that is, if the image is taken during the incoming call, the processor 30 displays the photographed image in a step S77. For example, the processor 30 displays a captured image confirmation screen as shown in FIG. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the processing of step 77 is executed, the processor 30 returns to step S43. That is, the captured image is deleted and a preview image is newly displayed.

  The processor 30 that executes the process of step S77 functions as a captured image display processing unit.

  In another embodiment, when an incoming call is received while the camera function is being executed, the shooting process may be executed at a constant period until a predetermined time has elapsed. Also, after the transition operation is performed, the photographing process may be automatically executed. Furthermore, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the incoming call, the state may be changed to a state in which a call can be made without executing the photographing process.

  The program used in this embodiment may be stored in the HDD of the data distribution server and distributed to the mobile phone 10 via the network. Further, the storage medium may be sold or distributed in a state where a plurality of programs are stored in a storage medium such as an optical disk such as a CD, a DVD, or a BD (Blue-Ray Disk), a USB memory, and a memory card. Then, when the program downloaded through the above-described server or storage medium is installed in a mobile phone having the same configuration as that of this embodiment, the same effect as that of this embodiment can be obtained.

  The specific numerical values given in this specification are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed according to a change in product specifications.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Mobile phone 14 ... Display 16 ... Touch panel 30 ... Processor 32 ... Wireless communication circuit 40 ... Input device 44 ... Flash memory 46 ... RAM
48 ... Touch panel control circuit 50 ... Camera module

Claims (12)

A mobile phone having a display unit and a camera module,
A detection unit for detecting incoming calls,
A measurement unit that starts measuring a predetermined time when an incoming call is detected by the detection unit in a state where a preview image based on the output of the camera module is displayed on the display unit;
When the time measured by the measurement unit does not reach a predetermined time, a storage unit that stores a captured image output from the camera module in response to a shooting operation, and the time measured by the measurement unit is a predetermined time A mobile phone comprising a transition unit that transitions to a state in which a call can be made when reaching.   The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores a captured image when the time measured by the measurement unit reaches a predetermined time and transitions to a state in which a call can be made.   The mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising a captured image display processing unit that displays the captured image when the captured image is stored by the storage unit.   The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the transition unit transitions to a state in which a call can be made in accordance with the photographing operation. A transition operation accepting unit that accepts a transition operation for transitioning to a state in which a call can be made when a predetermined time is measured by the measurement unit;
The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein when the transition operation is received, the transition unit transitions to a state in which the call can be performed.   The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein when the camera module is stopped, the transition unit transitions to a state in which communication is possible.   The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an incoming screen display processing unit that displays an incoming screen when the transition unit transitions to a state in which a call can be made.   The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an execution unit that executes a call process when the transition unit makes a transition to the call-enabled state.   The mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising a time notifying unit that notifies the time measured by the measuring unit. A storage unit that stores transmission source information in response to an incoming call, and a transmission source information notification unit that performs notification based on the transmission source information when time is measured by the measurement unit. The mobile phone according to any one of the above. A mobile phone processor having a detection unit, a display unit, and a camera module for detecting an incoming call,
A measurement unit that starts measuring a predetermined time when an incoming call is detected by the detection unit in a state where a preview image based on the output of the camera module is displayed on the display unit;
When the time measured by the measurement unit does not reach a predetermined time, a storage unit that stores a captured image output from the camera module in response to a shooting operation, and the time measured by the measurement unit is a predetermined time A control program that functions as a transition unit that transitions to a state in which a call can be made. A control method for a mobile phone having a detection unit for detecting an incoming call, a display unit, and a camera module,
When an incoming call is detected by the detection unit in a state where a preview image based on the output of the camera module is displayed on the display unit, measurement of a predetermined time is started,
When the measured time does not reach the predetermined time, the captured image output from the camera module is saved in response to the shooting operation, and when the measured time reaches the predetermined time, the telephone is ready for a call. Control method to make transition.

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