JP2019087793A - Initial setting device and initial setting method of mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a device that enables automatic initial setting to a mobile terminal.SOLUTION: An initial setting device automatically performs initial setting for making a mobile terminal in the factory default state usable. The initial setting device comprises: an output unit for transmitting setting information necessary for initial setting to the mobile terminal; a cable for connecting the mobile terminal to the output unit; a memory card for storing a script necessary for initial setting of the mobile terminal; a control unit for controlling execution of the script; and an operation unit for instructs execution of the script to the control unit. When the control unit starts executing the script, setting information is generated on the basis of the script and transmitted to the mobile terminal via the cable. The setting information transmitted from the initial setting device to the mobile terminal includes a series of operation information for causing the mobile terminal to execute an operation necessary for the initial setting. Therefore, the initial setting operation which has been conventionally relied on manual work can be achieved automatically and initial setting for a large number of mobile terminals are simplified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an initial setting apparatus and an initial setting method which enable automatic setting of various portable terminals (for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, etc.) in a factory default state.

  Various portable terminals such as smartphones, tablet terminals, and mobile phones can not be practically used in the state at the time of shipment from the factory. That is, although the power can be turned on and activated, the functions of the portable terminal such as wireless communication, telephone call, and electronic mail can not be exhibited.

  In order to be able to practically use such a factory-set mobile terminal, set necessary items (items required to complete the initial setting) such as language used, residence area, and keyboard selection. , Need to be available. By completing the initial setting and making the portable terminal available, the portable terminal can exhibit functions such as wireless communication and a call.

  Since a large number of mobile terminals are handled by mobile dealers, companies, schools, various groups, etc., immediately after or immediately after delivery of a mobile terminal (for example, when purchasing or delivering a large number of new smartphones at one time) , Need a lot of initial setup work at once.

  As described above, conventionally, when the initial setting work for a large number of mobile terminals is required at one time, in the conventional initial setting work, the operator visually confirms the setting items displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. It was common to do one by one by hand.

  For example, in the initial setting work for smartphones in recent years, the operator manually performs screen operation on the touch panel to select the language and the area of residence, etc., and manually input the ID and password as necessary. I was going there.

  However, in the manual initialization described above, many characters and numbers have to be manually input one by one in many cases, and there is a problem that the setting operation is troublesome.

  In particular, when setting is performed on a smartphone, since a small software keyboard displayed on the touch panel needs to be touched and input, it is extremely complicated and erroneous input is likely to occur.

  Furthermore, the number of portable terminals that a portable sales agent, a company, a school, various groups, etc. introduce at one time may be large, in which case a lot of time is required for the initial setting work, which is a cost aspect. But there is a problem that the burden is large.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-described problems of the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method capable of automatically performing initialization for various portable terminals.

The above object is an apparatus for automatically performing an initial setting for enabling a portable terminal in a factory default state,
An output unit that transmits setting information necessary for initial setting to the portable terminal;
A cable for electrically connecting the portable terminal to the output unit;
An information storage unit for storing a script necessary for initial setting of the portable terminal;
A control unit for controlling execution of the script;
And an operation unit for instructing the control unit to execute the script.
When the control unit starts the execution of the script, the setting information is generated based on the script, and is transmitted to the portable terminal through the output unit and the cable, achieved by the initialization device of the portable terminal Be done.

In the above initial setting device,
The initial settings for enabling the factory default mobile terminal include multiple setting items,
Examples of the setting information necessary for initial setting include
Operation information for causing the portable terminal to execute an operation necessary for the initial setting;
Input information about input contents for setting items,
It is included.

Further, in the above-mentioned initial setting device, for example, the information storage unit is configured by a memory card,
In this case, it further comprises a reading unit for reading the script from the memory card.

In addition, the initial setting device further includes, for example, a communication unit for receiving the script via the Internet,
In this case, the initialization script received via the Internet is stored in the information storage unit of the initialization device.

Further, the above object is a method of automatically performing initial setting for enabling use of a portable terminal in a factory default state,
Powering on the mobile device;
Connecting the portable terminal to the output of the initial setting device via a cable;
Instructing the control unit to execute an initialization script from the operation unit;
The control unit generates setting information based on the script and transmits the setting information to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable;
The portable terminal performing an operation necessary for the initial setting based on the setting information received from the initial setting device;
This is achieved by the method of initializing the mobile terminal including:

Further, the above object is a portable terminal configured to be able to be set to an external operation mode in which the portable terminal operates based on operation information input from the outside, and to enable use of the portable terminal in a factory default state. In the method of automatically setting the initial settings of
Powering on the mobile device;
Connecting the portable terminal to the output of the initial setting device via a cable;
Instructing the control unit to execute an initialization script from the operation unit;
The initial setting device transmitting information for setting the portable terminal to the external operation mode to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable to the portable terminal;
The control unit generates setting information based on the script and transmits the setting information to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable;
The portable terminal performing an operation necessary for the initial setting based on the setting information received from the initial setting device;
This is achieved by the method of initializing the mobile terminal including:

Further, the above object is configured to be switchable between a normal mode in which the portable terminal operates by a direct operation by hand and an external operation mode in which the portable terminal operates based on operation information input from the outside. And a method of automatically performing initial setting for enabling use of the factory-set portable terminal.
Powering on the mobile device;
Connecting the portable terminal to the output of the initial setting device via a cable;
Instructing the control unit to execute an initialization script from the operation unit;
The initialization apparatus transmitting switching information for switching the portable terminal to the external operation mode to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable;
The control unit generates setting information based on the script and transmits the setting information to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable;
The portable terminal performing an operation necessary for the initial setting based on the setting information received from the initial setting device;
This is achieved by the method of initializing the mobile terminal including:

  The above method may further include the step of transmitting switching information for switching the portable terminal from the external operation mode to the normal mode to the portable terminal after completion of the initial setting on the portable terminal.

In addition, the above object is a method of automatically performing an initial setting for enabling a plurality of mobile terminals in a factory default state,
Powering on multiple mobile devices;
Connecting each mobile terminal to the output of the initial setting device via a cable;
Instructing the control unit to execute an initialization script from the operation unit;
The control unit individually generates setting information for each portable terminal based on the script and individually transmits the setting information to a plurality of portable terminals via the output unit and the cable;
Each mobile terminal performing an operation necessary for the initial setting based on the setting information received from the initial setting device;
This is achieved by the method of initializing the mobile terminal including:

  According to the present invention, it becomes possible to automate the initial setting for enabling the use of the portable terminal in the factory shipment state, and in particular, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects described below. .

The initial setting device of the present invention automatically performs initial setting for enabling the portable terminal in the factory default state. The mobile terminal that is the target of the initial setting is the state at the time of factory shipment with no initial setting. In this state, wireless communication functions such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (registered trademark), call functions, sending and receiving of e-mails I can not demonstrate the function. In addition, it is not possible to launch an application already installed on the mobile terminal, and it is not possible to install a new application. That is, in the factory default state, although the portable terminal can be turned on and activated, it can not be practically used. The initial setting device of the present invention is a device for automatically performing initial setting on the portable terminal in the factory default state so that the portable terminal can be practically used, and the following configuration Equipped with
-An output unit that transmits setting information required for initial setting to the portable terminal.
A cable for electrically connecting the portable terminal to the output unit.
An information storage unit for storing a script necessary for initial setting of the portable terminal.
A control unit for controlling the execution of the script.
An operation unit for instructing the control unit to execute the script.

  Here, “initial setting” is a portable terminal in the state at the time of shipment from the factory, and can not exhibit various functions such as a wireless communication function and a call function (that is, it can be substantially used). It means the setting for putting the portable terminal in a state in which the various functions can be exhibited (ie, in a state of being substantially usable). By completing this initial setting, the mobile terminal can exhibit various functions such as a wireless communication function and a call function. That is, it can be practically used.

By using such an initial setting device, it is possible to automate the initial setting operation that conventionally relied on manual operations (without much of the manual operations), and to simplify initial settings for mobile terminals. And it will be possible to complete quickly.
Further, in the initial setting, since an input operation by a human while looking at the screen becomes unnecessary, it is possible to eliminate erroneous input.
Furthermore, since initial settings can be performed simultaneously for a large number of mobile terminals using one initial setting device, the initial setting cost and labor when introducing a large number of mobile terminals at one time are significantly reduced. It becomes possible.

Further, in the initial setting device of the present invention, since the setting information is transmitted to the portable terminal by wired communication using a cable, even the portable terminal in the factory default state incapable of exerting the wireless communication function can Setting information can be reliably received from the initial setting device.
Further, since the initial setting device of the present invention does not require any wireless communication function in the initial setting for the portable terminal, the initial setting is surely performed for the factory default portable terminal which can not exhibit the wireless communication function. be able to.

Further, at least the operation information and the input information are included in the setting information (information necessary for the initial setting) which the initial setting device of the present invention transmits to the portable terminal.
By including “operation information” in the setting information to be transmitted to the mobile terminal, it is possible to cause the mobile terminal to perform a predetermined operation (even if the mobile terminal is not manually operated). Therefore, even if manual operation on the portable terminal is omitted, selection of setting items, selection of setting contents, skipping of setting unnecessary items, screen transition such as “next” or “return”, and other various operations ( It can be executed on a portable terminal in the same manner as manual screen operation and the like. In the related art, in order to cause the portable terminal to perform a predetermined operation at the time of initial setting, for example, the worker manually performs a touch operation such as tapping or swipe on the touch panel.
Further, by including “input information” in the setting information to be transmitted to the mobile terminal, it is possible to input predetermined content to the mobile terminal (even if it is not manually input to the mobile terminal). For example, in the setting item of the Wi-Fi network, it is possible to input an SSID (information for identifying an access point of a wireless LAN) or an encryption key (password). In addition, information such as an ID for identifying the user of the portable terminal, an account, and an e-mail address can be input. In the related art, in order to input such various information, for example, the operator manually performs a touch operation on the touch panel, and manually inputs while visually checking each character.

  In the initial setting device of the present invention, for example, the information storage unit is configured of a memory card. The contents of the script necessary for the initial setting of the mobile terminal are different for each company introducing the mobile terminal, for example. Therefore, by preparing a memory card individually for each request destination of the initial setting (for example, for each company) Erroneous setting can be prevented.

  Further, the initialization device of the present invention is configured to receive a script necessary for the initialization of the mobile terminal via the Internet. This makes it easy and quick to obtain scripts, and can respond quickly to initial setup requests from various companies, groups, schools, mobile dealers and the like.

Further, according to the initial setting method of the present invention, the initial setting is automatically started only by instructing the control unit to execute the script for initial setting using an operation unit including, for example, a push button. The setting information is transmitted from the initial setting device to the portable terminal, and the initial setting automatically proceeds. That is, for example, the initial setting on the portable terminal can be automatically advanced by pressing the button once.
Therefore, as in the prior art, since manual initialization such as a touch operation on the portable terminal is not necessary, an excellent effect of simplifying the initial setting of the portable terminal is achieved. In addition, since the work required for the initial setting is greatly simplified as compared with the conventional case, even the person who is not familiar with the operation of the portable terminal can perform the initial setting easily and reliably.

The portable terminal that can be initially set using the present invention includes a portable terminal configured to be switchable between the “normal mode” and the “external operation mode”.
Such mobile terminals are
In the “normal mode”, the portable terminal operates by direct manual operation on the portable terminal. For example, by performing a touch operation such as tap or swipe on the touch panel of the mobile terminal in the normal mode, the mobile terminal operates in response to that.
In the "external operation mode", the portable terminal operates (in the same manner as in the case without direct manual operation) based on the operation information input from the outside via the cable. That is, in the “external operation mode”, the portable terminal does not operate in response to a manual operation such as a touch operation, but operates in response to information input to the portable terminal via a cable.
In the initial setting for such a type of portable terminal, the initial setting device transmits switching information for switching the portable terminal to the external operation mode to the portable terminal. This saves time and labor to manually switch between the “normal mode” and the “external operation mode”, thereby simplifying the initial setting operation for such type of portable terminal.

Further, in the case of the initial setting for the portable terminal configured to be switchable between the “normal mode” and the “external operation mode” described above, the portable terminal is put into the normal mode after the initial setting of the portable terminal is completed. Switching information for switching may be transmitted to the mobile terminal.
This saves time and labor to manually switch the "external operation mode" to the "normal mode" after the initial setting is completed, so that the mobile terminal can be used normally (in the normal mode) immediately after the initial setting is completed. it can.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of an initialization apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the other example of the functional structure of an initialization apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initialization method. It is a figure which illustrates the screen at the time of the initial setting in the portable terminal set to external operation mode.

(Mobile terminal)
First, a mobile terminal which is an object of initial setting using the present invention will be described.

A mobile terminal that is an object of initial setting using the present invention is a mobile information terminal, and as a specific example thereof, a smartphone equipped with an operating system called iOS (registered trademark) or Android (registered trademark) , Tablet terminals, mobile phones, etc.
Hereinafter, the embodiment of the present invention will be described on the assumption that the mobile terminal is “a smartphone equipped with iOS” as an example.

  The mobile terminal to be subjected to the initial setting in the present embodiment includes a touch panel, a storage, a cable connection unit, a control unit, and the like.

The touch panel is formed of a transparent material, and includes a display panel below it.
The touch panel on the upper layer side includes a sensor that detects a position at which the user's fingertip touches the surface, that is, coordinates of the touch position, changes in the touch position, and the like. This sensor can detect a touch operation on the touch panel. As a specific method of detecting the touch position on the touch panel, various methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitance method, an electromagnetic induction method, and an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method are generally known.
The display panel on the lower layer side includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, and the like. Under the control of the control unit, the display panel displays various information such as an image such as an icon and a video such as a moving image as well as images and text information of various items for initial setting.

  On the initial setting screen of the mobile terminal, for example, setting items such as “language”, “country or region”, “keyboard”, “Wi-Fi network”, “ID”, “terms of use” are displayed in order . In the conventional case, a touch operation such as tap or slide is performed according to the display screen, and the setting content is selected, or the setting content is manually input using a software keyboard. That is, when the operator directly touches the touch panel of the portable terminal to be initialized with his / her finger, the initialization work is performed.

  The storage is an information storage unit for storing programs and various data.

  The cable connection unit is a USB interface that can be connected to a USB device via a USB cable or the like. The portable terminal that is the target of the initial setting is electrically wired connected to the initial setting device described later via the cable connection portion and the USB cable connected thereto, and the information necessary for the initial setting from the initial setting device Receive (operation information and input information).

The information received by the mobile terminal from the initial setting device is information (setting information) necessary for the initial setting of the mobile terminal, and includes, for example, the following information.
Operation information for causing the portable terminal to execute an operation necessary for initial setting.
Input information on input contents for setting items.

  The control unit is configured by a processor such as a CPU, reads a program stored in the storage and executes the program, and also plays a role of controlling the above-described units.

  The mobile terminal used in the present embodiment is assumed to be a “smartphone equipped with iOS”. A smartphone equipped with iOS has a "Voice over (registered trademark)" function.

  In the state where the voice over function is disabled, the portable terminal is set to the “normal mode” in which the portable terminal operates by direct operation by hand. On the other hand, in the state where the voice over function is activated, the portable terminal is set to the “external operation mode” in which the portable terminal operates based on the operation information input from the outside. That is, the mode of the portable terminal can be switched between the “normal mode” and the “external operation mode” by disabling and enabling the voice over function.

(Voice over function of mobile terminal)
The mobile terminal illustrated in the present embodiment is configured by a smartphone equipped with iOS, and has a "voice over (registered trademark)" function. The voice over function is a function provided so that visually impaired persons and the like can easily use the portable terminal.

In the state where the voice over function is activated, when the touch panel is touched, the names of items etc. arranged at the touched position are read out by voice.
With this voice-to-speech function, the operation of the portable terminal can be performed by relying on the hearing, so that the operation of the portable terminal by the visually impaired can be supported.
Further, when the voice over function is activated, the selected item is displayed in a state surrounded by a black frame among a plurality of items displayed on the touch panel. See FIG. This black frame indicating the selection of the item is referred to as a "cursor" in the present embodiment. By displaying the cursor, the visually impaired person can grasp the approximate position or item that he / she touched / selected.

  In addition, the voice over function possessed by the smartphone equipped with iOS has the following features.

In the state where the voice over function of the portable terminal is disabled, the portable terminal is set to the “normal mode” in which the portable terminal operates by a direct operation (touch operation on the touch panel) by a human hand.
On the other hand, in the state where the voice over function of the portable terminal is activated, the portable terminal is set to the "external operation mode" in which the portable terminal operates based on the operation information input from the outside.

In the external operation mode, when predetermined operation information is externally input to the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal performs an operation corresponding to the operation information. For example, when the operation information shown in the left column of Table 1 below is externally input to the mobile terminal, the operation in the corresponding right column is executed by the mobile terminal (without direct screen operation on the mobile terminal).

For example, when operation information including key information of "right arrow" is input, an operation to move the cursor to the next item (operation to select the next item) is executed, and as a result, it is displayed on the screen The cursor moves to the position surrounding the next item.
In addition, when operation information consisting of key information of "left arrow" is input, an operation to move the cursor to the previous item (operation to select the previous item) is executed, and as a result, it is displayed on the screen The cursor moves to the position surrounding the previous item.
Also, when operation information including key information of "up arrow" and "down arrow" is input, the portable terminal executes an operation corresponding to a tap, and as a result, the item currently selected by the cursor is executed. Or the selection of the item is finalized.
The operation information shown in Table 1 and the operation of the portable terminal corresponding thereto are merely examples, and the operation information usable in the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the present embodiment, automation of the initial setting for the portable terminal is realized by using such a voice over function originally provided for the visually impaired.

  The portable terminal that can be initially set using the initial setting device of the present invention is not limited to a terminal having such a voice over function. That is, as long as the portable terminal can operate based on the operation information input externally via the cable, the initialization apparatus of the present invention is an application target of any type of portable terminal.

(Initial setting device)
Next, the configuration of the initial setting device will be described mainly based on FIG.

The initial setting device of the present embodiment is used to automatically perform initial setting for the portable terminal.
The “initial setting” mentioned here is a portable terminal in the state at the time of shipment from the factory, and can not exhibit various functions such as a wireless communication function and a call function (that is, it can not be practically used) It means a setting for putting the portable terminal in a state in which the functions can be exhibited (ie, in a state in which it can be substantially used). By completing this initial setting, the mobile terminal can exhibit various functions such as a wireless communication function and a call function. That is, the portable terminal can be substantially used.

As shown in FIG. 1, the initial setting device of this embodiment is
A display unit for displaying various information,
An operation unit for instructing the control unit to execute a script;
An input unit for transmitting a signal from the operation unit to the control unit;
An output unit that transmits setting information necessary for initial setting to the portable terminal;
· USB cable for electrically connecting the portable terminal to the output unit,
An information storage unit for storing a script necessary for initial setting of the portable terminal;
A control unit for controlling script execution;
have.

The display unit is configured of an LED, a liquid crystal monitor, etc. For example, "execution of script in initial setting device", "execution of script completed", "completion of initial setting on portable terminal", "error occurrence", etc. Plays a role in displaying the state and facts of the
As described above, by displaying various types of information on the display unit, for example, it is possible to prevent work errors such as pulling out of the USB cable in the middle of execution of the script and power interruption in the middle of execution.
In addition, if it is possible to visually grasp the execution completion of the script from the display unit, it is possible to quickly proceed with the initial setting work for a large number of portable terminals.
When a liquid crystal monitor or the like is adopted for the display unit, it is also possible to display the name (for example, file name) of the script to be executed. This makes it possible to prevent misconfiguration due to script misinterpretation. Also, the number of portable terminals connected to the output unit can be displayed. As a result, the current number of connected devices can be confirmed from the screen display, and cable connection errors can be prevented.

  The operation unit is configured of, for example, a push button that instructs the control unit to execute a script. When preparation for the initial setting is completed, when the operator presses the push button, the operation unit instructs the control unit to execute the script via the input unit, and the initial setting for each mobile terminal is automatically performed. It is started. The flow of initial setting for each connected mobile terminal will be described later.

The output unit is a connection interface with a USB device, and specifically, has a plurality of USB ports to which a USB cable can be connected. The portable terminal to be initialized is electrically connected to the output unit via the USB cable. Data transmitted from the output unit to the portable terminal via the USB cable includes operation information for causing the portable terminal to set an item.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of USB ports are provided in the output unit, but the number is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration that can be initially set for up to 10 portable terminals is adopted as an example, but the number of portable terminals that can be initially set (that is, connectable) is not particularly limited. .

  The information storage unit is configured of, for example, a memory card capable of rewriting information. Therefore, the information storage unit of the present embodiment has a card slot (readout unit) for reading out the script from the memory card, and the card slot is electrically connected to the control unit. The information storage unit made up of a memory card rewrites and stores a script (initial setting program) for executing initial setting for the portable terminal.

  The control unit is configured by a processor such as a CPU, and controls the above-described units, and also plays a role of reading and executing a script (initial setting program) stored in the information storage unit. The control unit generates a series of setting information (a series of operation information) necessary for initial setting by reading and executing a script, and the generated series of setting information is directed to the mobile terminal via the output unit. Send to

The “series of setting information” is information for causing the mobile terminal to sequentially perform predetermined operations (movement of a cursor, selection of an item, input of setting contents, and the like). Specifically, the series of setting information is information including a combination of the following operation information (a), (b) and (c). See Table 1 for the operation of the portable terminal corresponding to each piece of operation information.
(A) Operation information (first operation information) including key information of "right arrow"
(B) Operation information (second operation information) including key information of "left arrow"
(C) Operation information (third operation information) consisting of key information of "up arrow" and "down arrow"

For example, when the voice over function is activated and the portable terminal in the external operation mode is
Execute the cursor operation corresponding to "Move to next item" three times,
Execute selection at the cursor position moved 3 times,
・ Subsequently, to execute the cursor operation equivalent to “return to the previous item” three times,
A series of operation information is sequentially transmitted to the portable terminal in the order of (1) (2) (3) below.
(1) Transmit the operation information consisting of the key information of "right arrow" three times in a row,
(2) Send the operation information consisting of the key information of "up arrow" and "down arrow" once,
(3) The operation information consisting of the key information of "left arrow" is transmitted three times consecutively.

  That is, the above-described “series of setting information” is operation information for causing the portable terminal to execute the operation necessary for the initial setting, and the operation information of (a), (b), and (c) is arranged in a predetermined order. It is composed including the side by side. Each operation information of (a), (b), and (c) may be used a plurality of times, or may be used a plurality of times in succession.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the mobile terminal is caused to move the cursor by transmitting operation information corresponding to movement of the cursor, determination of setting contents, etc. to the mobile terminal in the external operation mode, and after the movement The setting of the item to which the cursor is attached is performed. In addition, for example, in the case of inputting the SSID (information for identifying the access point of the wireless LAN) or the encryption key (password) in the setting item of the Wi-Fi network, the software keyboard of the portable terminal is used. Necessary information can be input by sequentially transmitting the above-described series of operation information to the mobile terminal.

  Therefore, when the mobile terminal receives the operation information transmitted from the initial setting device, the operation corresponding to the operation information automatically performs the setting operation for the target item of the initial setting of the mobile terminal.

In the embodiment described above, setting information necessary for initial setting (a series of setting information transmitted to the portable terminal) is configured by operation information for causing the portable terminal to execute an operation necessary for the initial setting. However, the configuration of the setting information is not limited to this.
That is, the setting information required for initial setting is
Operation information for causing the portable terminal to execute an operation necessary for the initial setting,
・ Input information about input contents for setting items,
May be included.
This makes it possible to input necessary information such as the SSID and the encryption key even in the case where the software keyboard is not used, or in the case of performing initial setting on a portable terminal not equipped with the function of the software keyboard.

Although not shown in the drawings, the initialization apparatus may include a power supply unit for using an external power supply. Thereby, regardless of the power consumption and work time of the initial setting device, the work of initial setting can be performed continuously for many hours. Moreover, it is also possible to charge the portable terminal of initialization object using abundant power supplied from an external power supply. This makes it possible to reliably prevent battery exhaustion during the process of initial setting, and to deliver the initially set mobile terminal in a state in which it is brought close to full charge.
Further, the initialization device may have a battery mounted thereon as a power supply source for activation. By this, it is possible to carry out the initial setting work anywhere, regardless of the place. Also in this case, it is possible to charge the portable terminal to be initialized by using the power supplied from the battery.
Further, the initialization device may be configured to be supplied with power for activation from a mobile terminal to be initialized.

In the embodiment described above, the information storage unit is configured by the memory card, and the script necessary for the initial setting of the portable terminal is stored in advance in this, but instead, the embodiment as shown in FIG. It is also possible to adopt
The initialization apparatus shown in FIG. 2 has a communication unit for receiving the script via the Internet, and the initialization script received via the Internet is stored in the information storage unit of the initialization apparatus. It has become so.

(Initial setting method for portable terminal)
Next, a specific embodiment of an initial setting method for a portable terminal will be described mainly based on FIG.

Before performing the initial setting for the portable terminal, the preparation is first performed.
In preparation, first, a plurality of mobile terminals to be initially set are activated <step S1 in FIG. 3>. Thereafter, each mobile terminal stands by in the standby state <S31>.
Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 1, each portable terminal is individually connected to the initial setting device via a USB cable <S3>. In addition, an information storage unit (memory card) for storing a script necessary for initial setting of these portable terminals is inserted into the card slot <S5>.
This completes preparation for the initial setting.

Next, the initialization device is activated <S11>.
As described above, the power for activating the initialization device may be supplied from the battery included in the device, supplied from an external power supply, or supplied from a charged portable terminal. .

  Next, the initial setting device stands by in the standby state until the push button provided on the operation unit is pressed <determination No of S13 and S15>.

  Then, when the push button of the operation unit is pressed <Yes in S15>, the voice over function (Voice Over) of the portable terminal is activated. Specifically, mode switching information for switching the mode of the mobile terminal from the “normal mode” to the “external operation mode” is transmitted from the initial setting device to each mobile terminal <S17>, and each mobile terminal performs this mode switching In response to the information, the self mode is switched to the "external operation mode" <S33>. This enables the voice over function of all connected mobile terminals. Thereafter, the voice over function can be used to advance the initial setting of each portable terminal.

  In this embodiment, the voice over function of the portable terminal is activated by transmitting predetermined mode switching information from the initial setting device to the portable terminal. However, the activation of the voice over function is not performed before. It is also possible to do it manually in preparation. In that case, for example, the voice over function can be activated by manually pressing the home button of the portable terminal three times in succession. Further, in this case, the processes of S17 and S33 shown in FIG. 3 are unnecessary.

  In addition, when the push button of the operation unit is pressed, execution of the initial setting script is instructed to the control unit. In the script execution, the control unit reads the script from the information storage unit (memory card) <S19>, and generates a series of operation information (setting information) based on the script <S21>. See Table 1 for the type of motion information. The series of operation information (setting information) generated in this manner is individually transmitted to each portable terminal through the output unit and the cable in a predetermined order <S23>.

  Each mobile terminal that has received a series of operation information (setting information) sequentially performs operations such as cursor movement, item selection, confirmation of selection items, and input to setting items based on sequentially sent operation information. Execute <S35>. That is, the portable terminal executes a predetermined operation (operation corresponding to the operation information) in the reception order of the series of operation information. Then, when all the operations necessary for the initial setting are completed, the initial setting of the mobile terminal is completed <S37>. When the initial setting is completed, the portable terminal can perform various functions such as a wireless communication function and a call function, and the user can be practically used.

  On the other hand, when the initial setting device finishes transmitting all the operation information necessary for the initial setting of the portable terminal, it judges whether or not the initial setting has been completed for all of the plurality of connected portable terminals <S25> . By making such a determination, for example, it is possible to prevent a fatal mistake such as pulling out of the cable during the initial setting or power-off of the initial setting device.

Whether or not the operation necessary for the initial setting is completed in the portable terminal can be determined, for example, by making a call to a predetermined telephone number from the portable terminal for which the initial setting is completed.
Also, in order to make such a determination, the LED included in the portable terminal for which the initial setting has been completed may be lit or blinked, or information indicating the completion of the initial setting may be displayed on the touch panel. Alternatively, the speaker provided in the portable terminal may output a sound notifying that the initial setting is completed.
It is also possible to make a judgment by sending an e-mail to a predetermined address from the portable terminal for which the initial setting has been completed.
In addition, the above-mentioned call, transmission of e-mail, lighting or blinking of LED, image display indicating completion of initial setting, output from a speaker, etc. Can be executed by transmitting predetermined operation information to the

  In addition, in order to determine whether or not the operation necessary for the initial setting is completed in the portable terminal, in step S25, a predetermined time (a time considered to be necessary to complete the initial setting of all the portable terminals) elapses. You may wait. Thereby, the completion of the initial setting in the portable terminal can be easily determined.

  Then, when the initial setting is completed in all the mobile terminals <Yes in S25>, the voice over function of the mobile terminals is invalidated. Specifically, mode switching information for switching the mode of the mobile terminal from the "external operation mode" to the "normal mode" is transmitted from the initial setting device to each mobile terminal <S27>, and each mobile terminal performs this mode switching Receiving the information, the self mode is switched to the "normal mode" <S39>. This disables the voice over function of all connected mobile terminals.

Thus, the process of the initial setting for the target portable terminal is completed.
In addition, the execution order of each process (each step) which comprises the initial setting method is not specifically limited to what was mentioned above, It is possible to replace the order, unless the initial setting with respect to a portable terminal is prevented.

(Specific example of initial setting screen on mobile terminal)
Next, based on FIG. 4, a specific example of the initial setting in the portable terminal will be described.

FIG. 4A is a screen at the time of initial setting in the portable terminal set to the external operation mode, and illustrates a screen related to setting of “language” (one point in time of operation of the portable terminal at the time of initial setting). There is.
In the case shown in FIG. 4A, as a result of the mobile terminal receiving the operation information from the initial setting device, the cursor on the screen of the mobile terminal has moved to a position surrounding “Japanese”. That is, in the illustrated state, "Japanese" is selected as the language setting in an unconfirmed state. When another language is selected, the cursor moves one item at a time to the target position based on a series of operation information transmitted from the initial setting device.
When the portable terminal receives operation information (corresponding to a tap) of the “up arrow + down arrow” from the initial setting device at the cursor position shown, the language setting is determined in Japanese, and then the screen of the portable terminal It changes to the screen of the next setting item.

FIG. 4B is a screen at the time of initial setting in the portable terminal set to the external operation mode, and illustrates a screen (one point in time of operation of the portable terminal at the time of initial setting) regarding setting of "country or region". doing.
In the case shown in FIG. 4B, as a result of the mobile terminal receiving a series of operation information from the initial setting device, the cursor on the screen of the mobile terminal moves to a position surrounding “Japan”. That is, in the illustrated state, “Japan” is selected in the unconfirmed state as the setting of the country or region.
At this cursor position, when the portable terminal receives operation information (corresponding to a tap) of “up arrow + down arrow” from the initial setting device, the setting of the country or region is determined in Japan, and then the screen of the portable terminal , Transition to the next setting item screen.

FIG. 4C is a screen at the time of initial setting in the portable terminal set to the external operation mode, and illustrates a screen (one point in time of operation of the portable terminal at the time of initial setting) regarding setting of “keyboard”. There is.
In the example shown in FIG. 4 (c), as a result of the mobile terminal receiving a series of operation information from the initial setting device, three of "Japanese kana", "pictogram" and "English (Japan)" are selected as keyboard settings, Furthermore, the cursor on the screen of the mobile terminal has moved to a position surrounding “Next”. That is, in the illustrated state, these keyboard settings are selected in an unconfirmed state.
When the cursor moves to the position shown, when the mobile terminal receives operation information (corresponding to a tap) of "up arrow + down arrow" from the initialization device, the selected keyboard setting is determined, and then, The screen of the portable terminal transitions to the screen of the next setting item.

FIG. 4D is a screen at the time of initial setting in the portable terminal set to the external operation mode, and illustrates a screen (a point in time of the operation of the portable terminal at the time of initial setting) ing.
In the case shown in FIG. 4D, as a result of the mobile terminal receiving a series of operation information from the initial setting device, the cursor on the screen of the mobile terminal moves to a position surrounding “agree”. That is, in the state shown in the figure, it is selected in a state where it is unconfirmed to agree to the terms of use.
When the cursor moves to the position shown, the mobile terminal receives “up arrow + down arrow” operation information (corresponding to a tap) from the initial setting device, determines the terms of use as “agree”, and then The screen of the portable terminal transitions to the screen of the next setting item.

  In addition, since a series of operation information from the initial setting device is continuously transmitted without an interval, the movement of the cursor in the portable terminal, the determination of the selection item, and the like are continuously performed without an interval. The movement of the cursor is performed for each selectable or enterable item in the vertical direction (or horizontal direction).

  In addition, the operations required to complete the initial setting of the mobile terminal as desired by the user (such as the number of movements of the cursor and the cursor position for determining the selection item) are the type of mobile terminal, the type of OS, the ID to be input, It depends on the encryption key etc. Therefore, the initial setting screen of the target portable terminal is confirmed in advance, and the relative position of the item to be selected / entered is grasped, and further, the input contents such as the ID and the encryption key are taken into consideration, Design a script for As a result, necessary operation information (a series of operation information) is generated based on the script, and at the time of initial setting, the portable terminal operates as designed, and the ID and the encryption key are input without error. Can.

  As described above, according to the initial setting device and the initial setting method of the present embodiment, the portable terminal by sequentially transmitting a series of operation information from the initial setting device to the wire-connected portable terminal in the external operation mode Can automatically set the items required for the initial setting.

Claims (5)

A device that automatically performs initial setting for enabling a mobile terminal in the factory default state,
An output unit that transmits setting information necessary for initial setting to the portable terminal;
A cable for electrically connecting the portable terminal to the output unit;
An information storage unit for storing a script necessary for initial setting of the portable terminal;
A control unit for controlling execution of the script;
And an operation unit for instructing the control unit to execute the script.
When the control unit starts the execution of the script, the setting information is generated based on the script and is transmitted to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable.
An initial setting device of a portable terminal characterized by   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting information necessary for the initial setting includes operation information for causing the portable terminal to execute an operation required for the initial setting. . The information storage unit is configured of a memory card,
The apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a reading unit for reading the script from a memory card. It further comprises a communication unit for receiving the script via the Internet,
The apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the script received via the Internet is stored in an information storage unit of the initialization apparatus. In the method of automatically performing the initial setting for enabling the factory default portable terminal using the device according to claim 1,
Instructing the control unit to execute an initialization script from the operation unit;
The control unit generates setting information based on the script and transmits the setting information to the portable terminal via the output unit and the cable;
The portable terminal performing an operation necessary for the initial setting based on the setting information received from the initial setting device;
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