JP3338368B2 - Telephone - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a telephone having a telephone directory function, and more particularly to an improvement in telephone directory retrieval.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, telephones have been provided with various functions. Most telephones have a telephone directory function.

A telephone having a telephone directory function has a writable and readable memory for storing data such as the name of the other party (personal name, company name, etc.) and its telephone number. If the data of the other party that the user frequently calls is registered in this memory, then the data can be displayed on the display or transmitted by a predetermined operation of the user.

[0004] Here, a procedure of a user operation will be described. As a simple method, first, a telephone directory key (a call key depending on the model) is pressed. Then, a part of the data stored in the memory, for example, one name and telephone number is displayed. Next, the down display key 305 or the up key 30
When 6 is pressed, other data is displayed, and the user repeatedly presses the down key or the up key to display desired data. The order of data display when repeatedly pressed is the order of registration, the Japanese syllabary, the alphabetical order, and the like.

[0005] The above procedure is effective when the number of registered data is small. However, when the number of registered data is large, there is a problem that it takes time to display desired data. This problem is prominent in recent telephones because hundreds of data units can be registered.

Therefore, the conventional telephone has been provided with a function of narrowing down and searching a memory. To use this function, first press the phonebook key,
Set to phonebook search mode. A message such as "What is the name to search for?" Is displayed on the display. So next,
When the user inputs the first letter of the name to be displayed from the numeric keypad, the corresponding data is searched from the memory, and one of the data is displayed. Thereafter, the user presses the down key or the up key to display data desired by the user from the narrowed data.

Since the data is narrowed down and displayed by the narrowing down search function, the data can be searched even when a large number of data are registered.

[0008]

However, the conventional telephone directory function based on a narrow search has a problem that operability is poor.

[0009] The telephone has many functions in addition to the telephone directory function. For this purpose, a plurality of function keys for user operation are provided, and in some cases, one key may also serve as a plurality of function keys. Under such conditions, it is difficult for the user to understand which key is the telephone directory key, and the user takes time to perform the operation.

[0010] Further, after switching to the telephone directory mode, a key for narrowing down the search must be further depressed, which makes it difficult for the user to remember the search operation procedure.

[0011] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a telephone which allows a user to search a telephone directory with a simple operation without trouble.

To solve the above problems, the telephone according to the present invention comprises a storage means for storing in advance a record including at least a telephone number of a partner and a name associated with the telephone number as items, and a function key. And each
Multiple numbers to which letters for storybook table search are assigned
A telephone having a character key and an operation unit comprising:
If any one of the keys is pressed,
Even if there is any
It is determined whether or not there is, it is determined that it is longer than a predetermined time
In the case, the telephone assigned to the pressed numeric key
Records that include names that begin with the letters for book table search
Is retrieved from the storage means, and if it is less than a predetermined time,
If it is determined, it is assigned to the pressed numeric key.
Control means for receiving the entered number as an input of a telephone number,
The number of records can be displayed for one record, and was searched
Display means for displaying at least some of the items of the record , wherein the control means reduces the number of retrieved records.
Operate the operation unit while at least some items are displayed.
By the work , at least the next record obtained by the search
Is also capable of displaying some items .

This telephone has at least a telephone number of the other party and a name associated with the telephone number as items.
A storage unit for storing in advance a record including the corresponding telephone number, a function key, and a plurality of numeric keys to each of which a character for searching a telephone directory table is assigned; A telephone capable of calling and calling, even if any one of the plurality of numeric keys is pressed, it is determined whether or not the duration of the pressing is longer than a predetermined time. If it is determined that the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, a record including a name starting with a character for searching the telephone directory table assigned to the pressed numeric key is searched from the storage means, And control means for accepting the number assigned to the pressed numeric key as an input of a telephone number when it is determined that And at least display means for some items can be displayed in the record, the control means,
One of the displayed records is identified so as to be distinguished from the other, and the identification display can be moved to the next record obtained by the search by operating the operation unit.

[0014] Further, the display means is provided for searching for a record.
Has an area that can display at least two items of at least some of the records, and one of the displayed records is another
And display means for identification so that it can be identified as the control means, at least a portion of the retrieved record
While the item is displayed, the operation unit is operated for a second predetermined time or more.
If it is detected that the button has been pressed up, this press
Without moving the indication, the currently displayed
Will show at least some of the fields in the missing record
Control to update the displayed information as shown in FIG.
If it is detected that the button is pressed for less than the second predetermined time, it is identified.
Moves the display to the next record obtained from the search
The above-mentioned telephone is provided.
Further, the control means may include at least the number of the retrieved records.
Is used for further searching with some items displayed.
After the pressed key is pressed, another key is pressed within a third predetermined time.
The key is pressed again without the key being pressed
And the other presses that are obtained by the search
Without displaying the items of the record
The call is controlled using the telephone number corresponding to the code, and in a state where at least a part of the searched record is displayed , the key used for the search is further pressed.
The key is not pressed again within the third predetermined time.
And at least one of the other records
The telephone is characterized in that the telephone is controlled to display an item of a section . Further, the control unit may further comprise: pressing down the key used for the search while at least a part of the searched record is selectively displayed .
Later, no other key is pressed within the third predetermined time.
When the key is pressed again, these two presses
Does not move the identification display,
And control so as to outgoing using the phone number that corresponds to the over de,
With at least some of the items of the searched record displayed , the key used for the search is further pressed.
The key is not pressed again within the third predetermined time
And a control to move the identification display .

In the telephone, it is preferable that the control means presses the key repeatedly for a predetermined number of times within a preset time while the searched name is selected and displayed. Upon detection, control is performed so as to make a call using the telephone number corresponding to the name that is selected and displayed.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an example of a portable telephone among telephones according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the telephone includes a radio section 11, a modem 12, a TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) processing section 13, a D / A and A / D conversion section 14, and a voice processing section 1.
5, a speaker 16, a microphone 17, a storage unit 18, an operation unit 19, a display unit 20, and a control unit 21.

The radio unit 11 generates a PLL (Phase) that generates a local oscillation frequency signal that determines a carrier frequency to be transmitted and received.
Locked Loop (Frequency Synthesizer) 11b and a radio frequency (RF (Radio Frequen
cy)) signal to an intermediate frequency (IF (Intermediate Frequenc
y)) RF-to-baseband signal conversion via signal
It comprises an IF section 11a and an RF / IF section 11c for converting a baseband signal to a high frequency at the time of transmission.

The modem 12 transmits a π / 4 shift QPSK (Quadrature Ph) between the radio section 11 and the TDMA processing section 13.
This is a modem that performs modulation and demodulation using ase shift keying).

The TDMA processing unit 13 divides one baseband signal into eight time slots per 5 ms,
TDMA for time-division multiplexing of bidirectional 4 channels by allocating 4 slots for uplink and 4 slots for downlink
(In the case of PHS). In addition, another time division multiplexing method may be used. In each carrier for uplink and downlink, one baseband signal is divided into 6 time slots per 40 ms, and 6 slots are assigned to uplink and 6 slots to downlink. Thereby, the bidirectional six channels may be time-division multiplexed (in the case of a PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) system half rate), or may be time-division multiplexing using two uplink slots and two downlink slots. (In the case of full rate).

The audio processing unit 15 performs input / output of an audio signal through a speaker 16 and a microphone 17 and amplification of the audio signal.

The storage unit 18 is a memory such as an EEPROM and stores a telephone directory table. The telephone directory table is a set of a plurality of telephone directory records including items of registration numbers, names, telephone numbers, and group numbers, and is registered by the user for each telephone directory record.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a telephone directory table stored in the storage unit 18. In the example of FIG. 1, one line indicates one telephone directory record, and the total number of registered telephone directory records is indicated by the number of lines. The registration number in the first column is a number added by the control unit 21 and is 001, 00 in the registration order.
The numbers are numbered 2, and so on. The names and telephone numbers in the second and third columns are based on user registration, and store the name of the person making the call, the name of the company, and the telephone number. The group number in the rightmost column is also a result of user registration, and is a classification number assigned by the user by classifying each telephone directory record into groups such as company relations and friend relations. Here, an example of classification by numbers is shown, but character display or the like may be used for easy understanding.

The operating unit 19 allows the user to search the telephone directory table, display the name and telephone number, make a call,
It consists of a plurality of keys for instructing processing such as registration in the telephone directory table.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the operation unit 19. In the figure, an operation unit 19 includes a call key 301 for calling, an end key 302 for disconnecting a line and terminating an operation, and a ten key 30.
3. It comprises a feed key 304 for displaying the next screen and moving the cursor. Among them, the ten key 303 and the feed key 304 will be described below.

The numeric keypad 303 is used for inputting a telephone number at the time of calling, registering in a telephone directory table, and instructing retrieval of the telephone directory table. As shown in FIG. 3, numeric keys, kana and alphabets are assigned to each key of the ten keys 303. For example, number key 2 is "2"
In addition, "K" and "ABC" are indicated, which means that a key line (Kakikukeko) and A, B, C are assigned to this key.

When searching the telephone directory table, use the numeric keypad 30
When any one of the keys 3 is pressed for a predetermined time or more (for example, 2 seconds or more), the instruction is received by the control unit 21 as a telephone directory table search instruction, and the character or number assigned to the pressed key is used as a search key. The book table is searched. In the present embodiment, hereinafter, pressing a key for a predetermined time or more is referred to as “long pressing”.

On the other hand, pressing of a key within a predetermined time (for example, less than 2 seconds) is accepted by the control unit 21 as input of a telephone number at the time of normal calling or registration in a telephone directory table.

The feed key 304 includes a down key 305 and an up key 306.

When the up key 306 is pressed during the telephone directory table search, the control unit 21 accepts the operation of moving the cursor of the display unit 20 up by one line.

When the down key 305 is pressed during the search of the telephone directory table, it is accepted as an operation of moving the cursor displayed together with the name list by the control unit 21 down one line.

The display section 20 is capable of displaying characters, figures, and the like on, for example, a liquid crystal display panel.

A name list, a telephone number, a key input by a user, a radio wave state, a battery state, and the like searched by the control unit 21 from the telephone directory table are displayed.

FIGS. 4A to 4D show display examples on the display unit 20. FIG. In this figure, the display of the radio wave state and the display of the battery state are shown at the top. Below that, three names are displayed in the display of the telephone directory record searched from the telephone directory table.

In FIG. 3A, characters are highlighted in the second "Kikuko" in order to indicate the cursor position (being selected by the cursor).

In this state, when the same key (ten key "2" here) as the previously long-pressed key is operated (pressed) for a predetermined time or less, as shown in FIG. The line moves down and the next search result "ABC Geisha" is selected.

Further, the same key (that is, the numeric keypad "2") is again operated (pressed) for a predetermined time or less, so that the next stored telephone number memory is stored as shown in FIG. Then, the next search result “AD” is selected. At this time, the screen is scrolled by three lines (screen display width).

This operation is performed by the down key 30 of the operation unit 19.
6 can also be performed.

When the call key 301 or a display switching key (not shown) is pressed in a state where a plurality of names are displayed, the registration number and the telephone number are displayed on the display unit 20 together with the name which has been highlighted so far. Is displayed. For example, when a call key is pressed in FIG.
(D) shown in FIG.

The control unit 21 is constituted by a microcomputer having a built-in ROM, RAM and the like, and controls the telephone by executing various programs such as the ROM.

The control section 21 receives a key press of the operation section 19 as an input. At this time, the control unit 21 measures the time during which the key is kept pressed, and performs a later-described predetermined process depending on whether or not the measured time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, that is, whether or not the key is long pressed.

The control section 21 has a work memory therein for sorting and holding the telephone directory records searched by the control section 21 from the telephone directory table.

The control unit 21 mainly performs the following processing according to the combination of the pressed time of the pressed key of the operation unit 19 and the type of the pressed key.

(1) Search processing (2) Display processing (3) Outgoing processing (4) Normal telephone processing Among these, (4) is a mode in the non-phonebook mode, that is, when a key is pressed within a predetermined time. When receiving, the control unit 2
1 is a process to be performed. For example, it refers to processes conventionally provided in telephones, such as answering machine recording, telephone number input, and calling using the input telephone number. Therefore, the description of (4) is omitted, and the following (1) to (1)
(3) will be described in detail.

(1) Search Process Upon receiving a long press of any of the ten keys 303, the control unit 21 performs a search process of the telephone directory table in the index search mode. The index search in the index search mode indicates that a telephone directory record is searched for by referring to the first letter of the name of the telephone directory table.

Hereinafter, the search processing will be described in detail using a specific example of the search results in FIG.

The telephone directory table stored in the storage unit 18 is as shown in FIG.

When the control unit 21 receives a long press of the two keys of the ten keys 303, the control unit 21 enters an index search mode and performs a search process by an index search.

More specifically, a telephone directory record in which the first letter of the name is a line, A, B, C, that is, a character string assigned to the numeric keypad "2" is searched from the telephone directory table of FIG.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, the control unit 21 assigns record numbers in the order of the searched records and stores them in the work memory. In addition, in index search mode,
FIG. 5 shows the contents of the work memory sorted by the names of the retrieved records in alphabetical order.
It is rewritten and held as shown in FIG.

(2) Display Process The control unit 21 displays a message to be described below on the display unit 20 after the search process and in response to the same key being pressed continuously during the phone book mode during the phone book mode. I do.

After the search process, the control unit 21 sets the first three telephone directory records stored in the working memory
That is, the records of the record numbers 001 to 003 are read and the names of those records are displayed on the display unit 20.

When the same key press as when the search is performed is accepted while being displayed, the control unit 21
At this time, the position of the cursor displayed on the display unit 20 is moved down one line and displayed. When the cursor position is on the third line, the next search result is displayed by this pressing, and the cursor is moved to the first line.

(3) Outgoing Call Processing In the telephone directory mode, when the press of the call key 301 is accepted, the control unit 21 reads out the record corresponding to the name highlighted by the cursor at the time of the press from the working memory, and displays the record. 20 displays the registration number, name, and telephone number. At the same time, a call is made using the telephone number.

The operation of the telephone of the present invention configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a schematic process performed in accordance with a combination of the pressed time of the pressed key of the operation unit 19 and the type of the pressed key.

Note that the control unit 21 performs the processing of step S601 assuming that a key is pressed and an interrupt is generated.

When receiving a key press from the operation unit 19 (S601), the control unit 21 determines whether the press is a long press of the numeric key 303 (S602). A telephone directory record in which the character assigned to the numeric keypad pressed on the numeric keypad 303 matches the initial of the registered name is read from the telephone directory table of the storage unit 18. Then, temporary record numbers are assigned in the reading order and stored in the working memory (S604).

Further, the control unit 21 sorts the records in a predetermined order (here, the order of the Japanese syllabary, the alphabetical order) in step S604, and adds record numbers R in order from the beginning (S605, S606).

After performing the processing as described above, the control unit 21 performs an initial setting for display (S607). That is,
Variables R and C (cursor position) used in display processing are set to 1
Set to.

The control section 21 refers to the value of the variable R to read out the telephone directory records having the record numbers R, R + 1, R + 2, and displays the names on the display section 20, for example.
Note that the number to be read varies depending on the number of digits that can be displayed on the display unit 20. For example, if there are four digits, four may be read.

Then, by referring to the value of the variable C, the name of the line indicated by the value is highlighted (cursor display), and the user is informed of the selection (S608).

Thereafter, the control unit 21 confirms the operation of the ten keys and determines whether or not the same key has been operated (S60).
9) When the same key is operated, a process of spelling out one selected cursor display position is performed. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current cursor display position is at the end of the display unit 20 (S610). If it is the last, R is displayed once to display the next record. The number is increased by 3 (in this embodiment, 3), and the cursor display position is returned to 1 (S611). If it is not the last, C indicating the cursor display position is increased to move the cursor display position as it is (S612). Then, the process returns to step S608, and the same processing is repeated. The process of selecting and moving the search result can be performed in the same manner by operating the down key 305, but the operability is improved by continuously operating the same key.

If the desired destination can be displayed and selected, the user operates the call key 301 to perform a calling operation in the selected state. Thereby, the control unit 21
Detects that a calling operation has been performed (S609, S6).
13), the record data of the selected C-th row is read, and the transmission processing is performed (S614).

Further, if the operated key is a key (not shown) meaning to clear, the displayed state is cleared and the process returns to step S601 (S615). Otherwise, the state shifts to a dial operation transmission possible state or various setting possible states, and normal processing is accepted (S60).
3).

As is clear from the above description, the present invention can achieve the object of providing a telephone which allows a user to search the telephone directory with a simple operation without any trouble.

In this embodiment, the portable telephone is used, but a home telephone or a PHS telephone may be used.

Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment in which a key that has been pressed for a long time is also used up to a high-speed telephone directory search operation. The description will be made with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7, and the same steps as those shown in FIG. 6 will be assigned the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

Accordingly, FIG. 7 describes steps after step S609.

Thereafter, the control unit 21 confirms the operation of the ten keys and determines whether or not the same key has been operated (S60).
9) When the same key is operated, it is determined whether the operation is a long press (S616). If the key operation is a long press, R is increased by 3 (in this embodiment, 3) in order to display the next record, and the cursor display position is returned to 1 (in this embodiment, 3). S611). Thereafter, the process returns to step S608. By repeating this,
High-speed search becomes possible.

On the other hand, if the key operation is not a long press but a normal press, a process of reducing the selected cursor display position by one is performed.

In this processing, first, the current cursor display position (C) is displayed at the end of the display unit 20 (C = 3 in this embodiment).
Is determined (S610), and finally (C = 3)
Then, in order to display the next record, R is increased by the area digit displayed once (3 in this embodiment), and the cursor display position is returned to 1 (C = 1) (S = 1).
611).

Conversely, if it is not the last, C to indicate the cursor display position to move the cursor display position as it is
Is incremented by one (S612). Then, step S6
Returning to 08, the same processing is repeated. Thereby, selection of search results can be sent one by one in order. The process of selecting and moving the search result can be performed in the same manner by operating the down key 305, but the operability is improved by continuously operating the same key.

If the desired destination can be displayed and selected, the user operates the call key 301 to perform a calling operation in the selected state. Thereby, the control unit 21
Detects that a calling operation has been performed (S609, S6).
13), the record data of the selected C-th row is read, and the transmission processing is performed (S614).

Further, if the operated key is a key (not shown) meaning to be cleared, the displayed state is cleared and the process returns to step S601 (S615). Otherwise, the state shifts to a dial operation transmission possible state or various setting possible states, and normal processing is accepted (S60).
3).

As a result, when any one of the numeric keys is pressed for a long time, the mode shifts to a search mode for a telephone directory whose name corresponds to the initial character, and the same key is pressed for a long time. Can be scrolled for each screen, so that high-speed scrolling can be easily performed.

Further, as a third embodiment, a description will be given of a case in which a key that has been pressed for a long time also serves as an originating operation.
The description will be made with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
Steps that are the same as those described in (1) are given the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

Accordingly, FIG. 8 describes steps after step S609.

Thereafter, the control unit 21 confirms the operation of the ten keys and determines whether or not the same key has been operated (S60).
9).

When the same key is operated, it is determined whether the operation is a long press (S616). If the key operation is a long press, set R to 1 to display the next record.
The cursor display position is increased by one (3 in this embodiment) by the area digit displayed at the same time, and the cursor display position is returned to 1 (S61).
1). Thereafter, the process returns to step S608. This repetition enables a high-speed search.

On the other hand, if the key operation is not a long press, it is determined whether or not the key operation is continuously performed within a predetermined time (whether the operation is a so-called double click) (S617). If it is determined that the button has been pressed continuously, it is regarded as a transmission operation, and step S614 is performed.
Then, in step S614, a transmission process is performed.

If the button is not pressed continuously within a predetermined time, that is, if the button is pressed normally, a process of shifting the selected cursor display position by one is performed.

In this processing, first, it is determined whether or not the current cursor display position is at the end of the display unit 20 (S610). If it is the last, R is displayed once to display the next record. (3 in this embodiment) and return the cursor display position to 1 (S61).
1).

Conversely, if it is not the last, C to indicate the cursor display position in order to move the cursor display position as it is
Is incremented by one (S612). Then, step S6
Returning to 08, the same processing is repeated. Thereby, selection of search results can be sent one by one in order. The process of selecting and moving the search result can be performed in the same manner by operating the down key 305, but the operability is improved by continuously operating the same key.

If the operated key is a clear key (not shown), the displayed state is cleared and the process returns to step S601 (S616). Otherwise, the state shifts to a dial operation transmission possible state or various setting possible states, and normal processing is accepted (S60).
3).

As a result, when one of the numeric keys is pressed for a long time, the mode shifts to a search mode for a telephone directory whose name is the first letter assigned to the numeric key, and the same key is repeatedly pressed within a predetermined time. Thus, the telephone number can be read out from the memory and transmitted using the search result selected from among the display results displayed on the display unit, so that the transmission processing can be easily performed.

[0087]

According to the structure of the present invention, when the user performs a telephone directory search, the user only needs to perform a simple operation of pressing a key for a predetermined time or longer, that is, a long press of a key to which a character to be searched is assigned. , Search and display of search results,
Further, when another search target is selected, the next selection can be made each time the key that has been pressed for a long time is pressed again.

Therefore, the user has substantially performed the operation of switching to the telephone directory mode and the operation of designating the character for narrowing down the search by the simple operation of long pressing one key and the subsequent operation of the key. Therefore, in addition to the effect that the telephone directory search can be executed very easily, the search result can be changed without changing the key to be operated.

Further, according to the present invention, when the numeric keypad used for a normal dial or the like is long-pressed, a mode for retrieving a group of names whose initial characters are allotted in advance is entered, and the same key is pressed within a predetermined time. By pressing during this time, the selection of the search result can be sent to the next one.

Further, if the same key is pressed for a long time, high-speed search is performed, and selection of a search result can be sent to the next display unit. In the telephone according to the present invention, the display means is configured to, when an operation for updating the display content is received by the operation unit, update the display so as to display an undisplayed name in the search result by the search means.

According to this configuration, in addition to the above effects, when there are more search results than the number of names that can be displayed on the display means, the user can sequentially refer to the search results by updating the display. it can.

According to the third embodiment of the present invention, when a long press of a numeric keypad used for a normal dial or the like is performed, a mode for searching for a group of names whose initial characters are allotted in advance is entered. By performing the operation a plurality of times in succession, it is possible to make a call to the destination using the telephone number corresponding to the name of the selected search result. for that reason,
The operability is improved because the searched key can be used as it is to make a call without having to operate another key.

According to this configuration, a call is made using the telephone number of the other party whose name is displayed as a result of the search. Therefore, when a call is made to the other party using the telephone directory, the call can be made with a simple operation in a short time. There is an effect that can be.

Further, the telephone of the present invention is configured such that the keys to which the characters of the operation section are assigned are numeric keys to which at least one of kana and alphabet is assigned.

According to this configuration, the user can search by a simple operation such as long press of one key on a numeric key provided on any telephone, and select a partner by continuing operation of the key. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a telephone directory table stored in a storage unit 18.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of an operation unit 19;

4A to 4C show display examples of the display unit 20. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of storage contents of a working memory;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a schematic process of a control unit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a schematic process of a control unit according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a schematic process of a control unit according to the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 11 Radio section 11a RF / IF section 11b PLL frequency synthesizer section 11c RF / IF section 12 Modem 13 TDMA processing section 14 D / A, A / D conversion section 15 Audio processing section 16 Speaker 17 Microphone 18 Storage section 19 Operation section 20 Display Unit 21 control unit

Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Eiji Kotobuki 2-5-5 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-5-183619 (JP, A) JP-A-5-183 130665 (JP, A) JP-A-9-275441 (JP, A) JP-A-10-164212 (JP, A) JP-A-11-163999 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) H04M 1/26-1/57 H04M 1/00 H04M 1/247 H04M 1/725

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A storage means for preliminarily storing a record including at least a telephone number of the other party and a name associated with the telephone number as items , a function key, and a telephone directory table search character are assigned to each. A plurality of numeric keys and an operation unit comprising the same, and capable of calling and calling a stored telephone number, wherein any one of the plurality of numeric keys is pressed.
Even if it is pressed, the time that the button is kept pressed
It is determined whether or not it is longer than a predetermined time, and
If it is determined that the
Initials for the assigned phonebook table search characters
A record including a name is searched from the storage means, and at a predetermined time
If it is determined that the number is less than
Accept numbers assigned to
Control means and the number of records can be displayed for one record, and
Display means for displaying at least some of the items of the record , wherein the control means comprises at least a part of the searched record.
In the state where the item of is displayed, by operating the operation unit ,
At least some terms of the next record obtained from the search
A telephone capable of displaying eyes . 2. A storage means for preliminarily storing a record including at least a telephone number of the other party and a name associated with the telephone number as items , a function key, and a character for telephone directory table search are assigned to each. A plurality of numeric keys and an operation unit comprising the same, and capable of calling and calling a stored telephone number, wherein any one of the plurality of numeric keys is pressed.
Even if it is pressed, the time that the button is kept pressed
It is determined whether or not it is longer than a predetermined time, and
If it is determined that the
Initials for the assigned phonebook table search characters
A record including a name is searched from the storage means, and at a predetermined time
If it is determined that the number is less than
Accept numbers assigned to
Control means and the number of records can be displayed
Display means for displaying at least some of the items of the record , wherein the control means determines that one of the displayed records is another
Together with the identification display so as to identify the objects, by the operation of the operating unit, characterized in that it move to the next record is obtained by retrieving said identification telephone. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays a small number of retrieved records.
Display area for displaying at least two items of at least some of the items, and display means for identifying and displaying one of the displayed records so as to be distinguishable from others, and the control means When the operation unit is pressed for at least a second predetermined time while at least some of the items of the record are displayed.
If this is detected, this button will move the identification display.
Records that are not currently displayed from the search
Information displayed to display at least some items of
Information is updated, and when it is detected that the operation unit is pressed for less than the second predetermined time, the identification display is changed to the next record obtained by the search.
3. The telephone according to claim 2, wherein the telephone is controlled to be moved . Wherein said control means, the retrieved record
Search further with at least some items displayed
After the third key has been pressed,
Key is pressed again without any other key being pressed
Then, these two presses will give you a search
Are displayed without displaying the fields of other records that are
Controls to transmitting using the telephone number corresponding to the record had, with at least a portion of the item is displayed in the retrieved record, the key is depressed, which is used for further searching
The key is not pressed again within the third predetermined time
And at least some of the other records from the search
2. The telephone according to claim 1, wherein the telephone is controlled to display the following items . Wherein said control means, the retrieved record
With at least a portion of the item is selected and displayed, further
At a third predetermined time after the key used for search is pressed
Key is pressed again without any other key being pressed within
When pressed, these two presses may cause the identification display
Without movement, and controls to transmitting using the telephone number corresponding to the record that was displayed selected, with at least some items of the retrieved records are displayed, which is used to further search the Key is pressed
The key is not pressed again within the third predetermined time
3. The telephone according to claim 2 , wherein the identification display is controlled to be moved . 6. The key according to claim 1, wherein the keys to which the characters of the operation unit are assigned are numeric keys to which at least one of kana and alphabet is assigned. Phone.