JP2689077B2 - Wireless communication equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[Industrial field of use] Regarding the operation keys of a wireless communication device, a second operation keyboard that can be housed in a simple operation setting type wireless communication device with a small number of operation keys is attached to expand the range of selection setting and change operations. It relates to operation keys.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The size of wireless communication devices is becoming smaller and smaller, especially when they are portable. Various new functions have been added to it, and there is a remarkable fulfillment. In order to make full use of these functions, many operation keys, including a numeric keypad, are used for operation, and due to downsizing, it may not be possible to obtain a sufficient installation area for the operation keys. Bipolarization is progressing with those that limit the number and seek ease of use.

Even in the wireless communication device having a small number of operation keys as described above, a plurality of operation keys in which a large number of functions are integrated can bring out the intended function. For example, in addition to the power switch and indispensable switches for switching from reception to transmission, selection setting of memory channel,
A small number of operation keys are used to change transmission / reception frequency, select repeater operation, scroll frequencies or channels, priority switch to prioritize specific stations, pager selection using DTMF signals, etc. It has become a good wireless communication device.

On the other hand, in the case of a wireless communication device having a large number of operation keys including a numeric keypad, the frequency or the channel stored in memory is changed, or the DTMF code is changed in accordance with the change of the partner station when the pager function is used, Further, it is possible to set and change all the functions of the wireless communication device, such as a change setting of a save timer for power saving.

[0005]

As described above, there is not enough mounting space for mounting the function setting operation keyboard, or a memory is used in the case of a wireless communication device having a small number of operation keys for the purpose of simplifying the operation. It cannot be used for anything other than the specified control function. Also, there is no means to modify the stored data. By attaching a separate operation keyboard to the wireless communication device that is easy to use and inconvenient, it is possible to perform selection setting and change operations and utilize all the functions of the wireless communication device. Is intended.

[0006]

A wireless communication device according to the present invention is a wireless communication device having a first operation keyboard on a front panel, which is housed in a housing when not in use and can be operably pulled out when in use. It is a wireless communication device provided with a second operation keyboard. The second operation keyboard is directly incorporated in the wireless communication device, or the second operation keyboard is housed in the case of the operation key pack unit to have a separate structure that can be slid out, and the operation key pack unit is wireless. It is configured to be detachably mounted between the main unit of the communication device and the detachable battery pack.In the installed state, the connection plug of the circuit of the second operation keyboard of the operation key pack unit is directly connected to the jack of the wireless communication device. The power supply terminal of the battery pack is first connected to the power supply terminal of the operation key pack unit, and further connected from the power supply terminal of the operation key pack unit to the power supply input terminal of the main body of the wireless communication device to be operable.

[0007]

The wireless communication device whose function is set by the first operation keyboard provided with only the operation keys that are frequently used has a memory of the CPU that controls the wireless communication device in advance so that the setting operation can be performed with only a small number of the operation keys. The setting data is stored in the circuit. Only the range of data stored in this memory can be set for operation. Also, when the second operation keyboard is pulled out from the attached operation key pack unit, all functions other than the setting of the first operation keyboard, including the frequency change and the memory channel change, and the setting and changing operations of the state are also performed. It makes it possible.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is an embodiment diagram of a wireless communication device showing an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a perspective view of an operation key pack unit mounted on the wireless communication device, and (b) is an operation diagram. It is a perspective view which made the key pack unit the operation state. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the constitution of the present invention.

A description will be given from the exploded perspective view of FIG. In the figure, 1 is a wireless communication device main body, 2 is a battery pack, 3 is an operation key pack unit, 4 is a second operation keyboard which is operated by pulling out from the case of the operation key pack unit 3, and 5 is a wireless communication device main body 1 The first operation keyboard 6 is a display device 6. A power terminal 7 is connected to a power terminal (not shown) into which a power terminal 7'of the battery pack 2 is inserted on the back side of the operation key pack unit 3. The power supply terminal 7 is connected to a power supply terminal (not shown) of the wireless communication device main body 1 to supply power. Reference numeral 8 denotes a connection plug for transmitting and receiving a signal from the second operation keyboard 4, which is connected to a jack (not shown) of the wireless communication device main body 1. The connection cord 11 between the plug 8 and the second operation keyboard 4 is a connection cord having a sufficient length and flexibility so that the second operation keyboard 4 can be pulled out from the case or housed. When the operation key pack unit 3 is attached to the wireless communication device, the engaging member 10 is engaged with an engaging portion (not shown) of the wireless communication device main body 1. Similarly, between the battery pack 2 and the operation key pack unit 3, the engaging member 10 'of the battery pack 2 is engaged with the engaging portion (not shown) of the operation key pack unit 3 to be mounted. At the end of the second operation keyboard 4, there is provided a hooking recess 9 for drawing out the second operation keyboard 4. The second operation keyboard 4 is operable, but has a stopper structure so as not to fall out when the nail is recessed and pulled out.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. First, FIG. 1A is a perspective view in which the operation key pack unit 3 is mounted between the main body 1 of the wireless communication device and the battery pack 2, and the second operation keyboard 4 is stored. When operating in this state, the setting conditions stored in the CPU can be selectively set only by the first operation keyboard 5 of the main body 1 of the wireless communication device.

FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a state in which the second operation keyboard 4 is pulled out from the operation key pack unit 3 to a position where the second operation keyboard 4 is stopped in an operable state.
The operation keyboard 4 can be operated. The second operation keyboard 4 is used if selection setting or change operation is required.
The key operation of is performed to perform change setting or selection setting according to the purpose. In particular, when changing the frequency or the channel stored in memory, the contents of the corresponding memory are read out on the display unit 6 and the change or selection setting is performed while confirming the display.

As described above, according to the present invention, even in the simple operation system using the first operation keyboard 5 which is frequently used, the separate operation key pack unit 3 is detachably mounted as described above, and the operation keys are attached. From the second operation keyboard 4 of the pack unit 3, it is possible to selectively use two types of functions capable of changing or selectively setting all the functions of the wireless communication device. Further, a method of operating the second operation keyboard directly attached to the housing of the wireless communication device in a retractable manner without using the operation key pack unit also belongs to the present invention.

[0013]

The wireless communication device according to the present invention is the wireless communication device having the first operation keyboard on the front panel and the second operation keyboard which can be pulled out.
The operation key pack unit, which is either built directly into the wireless communication device or is operated by pulling out a separate operation keyboard, is detachably attached between the simple operation type wireless communication device main unit and the removable battery pack. A simple operation wireless communication device that has a high frequency of use and uses a small number of operation keys. Selects all the functions of the wireless communication device and allows you to change the memory data for setting. By mounting the unit, there is a great effect that a small wireless communication device in which a large number of operation keys cannot be arranged can be upgraded to a high performance wireless communication device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a wireless communication device showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1A is a perspective view in which an operation key pack unit is attached to the wireless communication device, and FIG. It is a perspective view of the state where the pack unit was pulled out to the operating state.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Main unit of wireless communication device 2 Battery pack 3 Operation key pack unit 4 Second operation keyboard 5 First operation keyboard 6 Display 7, 7'Power contact 8 Plug 9 Claw hook recess 10, 10 'Engagement member 11 Connection cord

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A wireless communication device using a battery pack as a power source.
The wireless communication device is detachably attached to the main unit and the back side of the main unit.
Insert it between the main unit and the battery pack
Operation key pack unit that can be detachably attached
And the front panel of the main unit of the wireless communication device.
Send / receive in a state that is selected and set according to communication conditions.
Operation keyboard that enables the operation of
Key pack unit can be operated by sliding it
The second operation keyboard that enables the
When the situation changes, select and select with the second operation keyboard.
A wireless communication device characterized in that the function of the wireless communication device is expanded by performing a change operation .