JP3685746B2 - Mobile communication apparatus and calling method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile communication device, and more particularly, to a control technique for outgoing calls.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, mobile communication devices such as PHS (Personal Handy phone System), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular telecommunication system), and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) have been reduced in size and weight, improved communication quality, and reduced body price and call charges. It has become widespread and has gained popularity among young people.
[0003]
In particular, among many types of mobile communication devices, the case has a two-part configuration via a hinge, and the case is attached to the case so that it can be folded or reversely opened. Mobile communication devices such as the one that opens and closes with the hinge as a fulcrum and the one that opens and closes when the lid attached to the housing slides are excellent in fashion and operability, and the popularity is concentrated Therefore, manufacturing companies tend to compete and sell.
[0004]
For convenience, in a foldable mobile communication device, a state in which the housing is folded is referred to as a closed state, and an operation for folding the housing is also referred to as being closed.
When a user using such a mobile communication device tries to make a call to a friend or a colleague of a company, the user first makes the mobile communication device open from a closed state, and performs a user operation on a liquid crystal display or the like. An initial screen for prompting is displayed, the location of a button for displaying a so-called phone book in which names and phone numbers are registered in advance is confirmed, and the phone book is displayed by pressing this button.
[0005]
Furthermore, the user performs a button operation to turn the page until the target partner reaches the page on which the target partner is described, and when the target partner is found, the user moves the cursor to the indicated location and starts the call. Press the button.
As a result, a process for calling the other party is performed.
Of course, after changing the mobile communication device from the closed state to the open state, the user can directly call the memorized phone number and press the call start button. Since there is a limit and there is a possibility that an input error or the like may occur, many users make calls using the telephone directory on a daily basis.
[0006]
Calling using the telephone book is convenient for the user.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, there is a problem in that the operation is complicated because it is necessary to perform a number of button operations as described above to find a target partner and make a call.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a mobile communication device that can make a call without performing a complicated operation.
[0008]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a calling method capable of making a call without performing a complicated operation in the mobile communication device described above.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a program for making a call without performing a complicated operation in the mobile communication device described above.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, a mobile communication device according to the present invention includes two displays, a first state in which the first display is hidden by operation, and the second display is exposed. A mobile communication device capable of switching to and from the second state in which the first display is exposed,For each of one or more telephone numbers, the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of the person corresponding to the telephone number is used as the call destination information.In the storage means storing the first state,When the phone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display unit. Otherwise, the phone number itself is displayed on the second display unit.Display control means for displaying, and when being switched from the first state to the second state, displayed on the second displayName or phone numberThe call method according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a calling means for calling a call destination specified byFor each of one or more telephone numbers, the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of the person corresponding to the telephone number is used as information indicating a call destination.A first state in which the first display is exposed and the first display is exposed; the first display is concealed by the operation; and the first display is exposed. In a mobile communication device that can be switched to one of two states, a calling method for making a call, in the first state,When the phone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display,In other cases, the display control step for displaying the telephone number itself on the second display, and when the display is switched from the first state to the second state, the telephone number is displayed on the second display. HaveName or phone numberAnd a calling step for calling a call destination specified by.
[0010]
Furthermore, the program according to the present invention isFor each of one or more telephone numbers, the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of the person corresponding to the telephone number is used as information indicating a call destination.A first state in which the first display is exposed and the first display is exposed; the first display is concealed by the operation; and the first display is exposed. In a mobile communication device that can be switched between two states, a program for making a call, wherein in the first state,When the phone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display,In other cases, the display control step for displaying the telephone number itself on the second display, and when the display is switched from the first state to the second state, the telephone number is displayed on the second display. HaveName or phone numberThe computer is caused to execute a calling step for making a call to a call destination specified by the above.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a foldable mobile communication device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<Configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external view of a foldable mobile communication device 100 according to the present invention.
[0012]
The foldable mobile communication apparatus 100 is a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) foldable mobile phone based on IS (Interim Standard) -95, and FIG. 1 (a) shows a front view in an opened state. FIG. 1 (b) shows a left side view in an opened state, and FIG. 1 (c) shows a front view in a closed state.
The foldable mobile communication device 100 includes a housing part 101, a main display part 102, a flexible key 103, a four-contact key 104, an e-mail key 105, a menu / OK key 106, as visible parts. End / power key 107, numeric keypad 108, microphone 109, earphone terminal cover 110, WEB key 111, side OK key 112, side scroll key 113, start key 114, antenna 115, speaker 116, , An incoming lamp 117, a sub display unit 118, and an open / close detection switch 119.
[0013]
The casing 101 is made of resin or the like and is a foldable casing having a hinge at the center, and includes an upper casing 101a and a lower casing 101b.
A main display unit 102 and a speaker 116 are provided inside the upper casing 101a, and an incoming call lamp 117 and a sub display unit 118 are provided outside the upper casing 101a.
[0014]
Here, the above-mentioned inner side is a side that cannot be visually observed when the casing 101 is completely bent.
An earphone terminal cover 110, a side OK key 112, and a side scroll key 113 are provided on the left side surface of the lower housing 101b.
Further, on the front inner side of the lower casing 101b, there are a flexible key 103, a four-contact key 104, an e-mail key 105, a menu / OK key 106, an end / power key 107, a numeric keypad 108, a microphone 109, , WEB key 111, start key 114, and open / close detection switch 119.
[0015]
The main display unit 102 is composed of a color liquid crystal display device or the like, and the number of characters that can be displayed without scrolling is about 100 characters.
The flexible key 103 includes three switches, and is used to select display items on the main display unit 102 corresponding to the positions where these switches are arranged.
[0016]
The 4-contact key 104 is a switch that can be moved up, down, left, and right for moving the cursor displayed on the main display unit 102 and scrolling the display object. The e-mail key 105 is a push button type switch for shifting to the display screen of the e-mail function.
The menu / OK key 106 is a push button type switch for shifting to the menu item and confirming the selected item.
[0017]
The end / power key 107 is a push button type switch for turning on / off the power and ending the call.
The numeric keypad 108 is a collection of twelve push button switches, each of which is associated with a number and a letter. By pressing these buttons, a character such as a telephone number and e-mail can be input. Is to do.
[0018]
The microphone 109 is a microphone, converts input sound into an electrical signal (hereinafter referred to as “sound signal”), and outputs the signal to the sound processing unit 124 described later.
Earphone terminal cover 110 is a cover for protecting an earphone terminal (not shown).
The WEB key 111 is a push button type switch for shifting to the display screen of the Internet connection function.
[0019]
The side OK key 112 is a slide switch for reproducing a memo, recording a voice, and confirming a selected item.
The side scroll key 113 includes two buttons, a down scroll key 113a and an up scroll key 113b, for scrolling the displayed page back and forth.
[0020]
The start key 114 is a button type switch for starting a call at the time of outgoing and incoming calls.
The antenna 115 is a whip antenna for tuning to transmission / reception radio waves.
The speaker 116 is composed of a piezoelectric element or the like, performs electro-acoustic conversion on the received signal, and outputs the other party's voice and a ring tone for notifying an incoming call.
[0021]
The incoming call lamp 117 is an LED for visually notifying an incoming call, and blinks in green when an incoming call is received, and lights up in red during charging.
The sub display unit 118 is composed of a black and white liquid crystal display device or the like, and displays about 10 characters as the maximum number of characters to be displayed. In accordance with an instruction from the control unit 120, a standby screen such as the current display time and electric field strength, The name of the person registered in the telephone book or the telephone number of this person associated with the number (hereinafter referred to as “registration information”) is displayed.
[0022]
The open / close detection switch 119 is a micro switch that mechanically detects whether the foldable mobile communication device 100 is in an open state or a closed state, and the housing unit 101 is in a closed state. At this time, a shut signal indicating that is output to the control unit 120.
Here, the open state means a state in which the upper housing 101a is separated from the contact point of the above-described microswitch arranged in the lower housing 101b, and the shut signal output is interrupted even at a slight opening angle. Become.
[0023]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a more detailed configuration of the folding mobile communication device 100 according to the present invention.
The foldable mobile communication device 100 includes an antenna 115, a transmission / reception unit 121, a modem unit 122, an audio processing unit 124, a microphone 109, a speaker 116, a control unit 120, a main display unit 102, a sub display unit 118, an open / close switch and an operation unit 123. Have
[0024]
In addition, about the function part which overlaps with FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.
The transmission / reception unit 121 is a circuit including a filter, an amplifier, and the like, and wirelessly receives and transmits communication data to the outside via the antenna 115.
This communication data is composed of voice data including voice of conversation, character data including e-mail, and control data mainly used for communication control.
[0025]
Also, this control data is transmitted by management information including the other party's telephone number transmitted from the other party when voice communication is performed, and a method called SMS bearer (short message bearer). Management information such as e-mail is included.
The modem unit 122 modulates data to be transmitted and demodulates received data.
[0026]
Further, the modem unit 122 extracts voice data from the demodulated data and outputs the voice data to the voice processing unit 124, and outputs the above-described data after the extraction, that is, control data and character data to the control unit 120. To do.
The control unit 120 includes a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 201, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 202 for temporarily storing data, and the like, according to a control program stored in the ROM 201. Execute processing such as incoming call and call establishment.
[0027]
The RAM 202 stores a table 300 called a so-called telephone book.
The control unit 120 stores information from the operation unit 123 (hereinafter referred to as “input information”) in the RAM 202, and outputs character information such as e-mail to the modem unit 122 as transmission data.
[0028]
In addition, when an incoming call such as voice or electronic mail is received from the outside, the control unit 120 notifies the user of the incoming call with a beep sound or the like.
Then, in response to an instruction from the user, processing for acquiring data such as voice and e-mail that has been received is performed.
When the casing unit 101 is closed, the control unit 120 obtains the current time from a clock circuit (not shown) and the electric field strength from an RSSI detection mechanism (not shown), and performs an antenna picture corresponding to the time and the electric field strength. , “Standby screen”) is displayed on the sub display unit 118.
[0029]
This is a display in a default state in which the user does not perform anything, that is, a standby state.
The above is the same processing as before.
Further, the control unit 120 registers information such as the name, telephone number, and number of the other party who calls the table 300, that is, registration information, and reads the registration information registered in the table 300.
[0030]
In addition, the control unit 120 presses the down scroll key 113a or the up scroll key 113b for a long time (hereinafter referred to as “long press”) when the casing unit 101 is closed and the above-described standby screen is displayed on the sub display unit 118. ”), It is recognized that the display instruction of the telephone book has been issued, the registration information associated with the number“ No. 001 ”stored in the table 300 is referred to, and the name is stored in this registration information. Is displayed on the sub display unit 118, and the telephone number for which the name is not registered is displayed.
[0031]
When the down scroll key 113a is pressed at a short time interval (hereinafter referred to as “short press”) after long pressing in a state where the standby screen is displayed on the sub display unit 118, the control unit 120 performs this operation. Each time the key is pressed, the registration information number to be displayed is incremented by one.
That is, when the down scroll key 113a is repeatedly pressed many times, the registration information numbers displayed on the sub display unit 118 are switched to No. 001, No. 002, No. 003,.
[0032]
The maximum number of registration information that can be registered in the table 300 is 999, and registration information is made with this number as a limit. The maximum number of numbers assigned (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number”) is equal to the number of registrations.
When the control unit 120 increments the maximum number by 1, the number is set to “No. 001”.
[0033]
In addition, when the up scroll key 113b is pressed for a short time after the long press described above, the control unit 120 decrements the registration information number to be displayed one by one for each short press.
However, when 1 is decremented from the registration information number “No. 001”, the control unit 120 is set to have the maximum number described above.
[0034]
That is, when the up scroll key 113b is pressed for a short time many times, the registration information numbers displayed on the sub display unit 118 are switched to No. 001, No. 999, No. 998,.
When the registration information is already displayed on the sub display unit 118 and the down scroll key 113a or the up scroll key 113b is pressed for a long time, the control unit 120 performs a plurality of short presses on the long pressed key. The same function as that performed repeatedly is exhibited, and the number of repetitions is substantially proportional to the time of long press.
[0035]
When a shut signal is input from the open / close detection switch 119 while the registration information is displayed on the sub display unit 118, the control unit 120 makes a call to the other party indicated in the displayed registration information. Has the function of
More specifically, when the registration information displayed on the sub display unit 118 is a telephone number, the control unit 120 transmits the telephone number to make a call, and displays it on the sub display unit 118. If the registered information is a name, the telephone number associated with the name is transmitted to make a call.
[0036]
The operation unit 123 includes a flexible key 103, a four-contact key 104, an e-mail key 105, a menu / OK key 106, an end / power key 107, a ten key 108, a WEB key 111, and a side OK key 112. The side scroll key 113 and the start key 114 are included.
In addition, the operation unit 123 outputs the input information input using these keys to the control unit 120.
[0037]
The audio processing unit 124 performs processing such as D / A conversion on the audio data received from the modulation / demodulation unit 122 and outputs the processed data to the speaker 116.
In addition, the audio processing unit 124 receives an audio signal from the microphone 109, performs A / D conversion, and outputs it to the modem unit 122.
<Data>
FIG. 3 shows a data structure of a table 300 called a telephone book stored in the RAM 202 and associated with a number, name, and telephone number.
[0038]
The number column 301 indicates a number given for each registered registration information, the name column 302 indicates the name of a person registered in the above-described telephone book, and the telephone number column 303 indicates the telephone number of this person. Show.
The number described above is a three-digit number corresponding to the registration order, and in the number column 301, there is no registration information, that is, “000” is indicated in an unregistered line.
[0039]
In the number column 301, values from “001” to “999” are shown in the row in which the registration information is registered.
<Operation>
Hereinafter, the operation of the folding mobile communication device 100 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process of displaying the telephone directory on the sub display unit 118 by the control unit 120.
[0040]
The control unit 120 determines whether or not the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a long time (step S401). If the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a long time, the control unit 120 further determines whether or not the standby screen is being displayed on the sub display unit 118. Judgment is made (step S402).
When the standby screen is being displayed, the control unit 120 reads the registration information of number 001 registered in the table 300 (step S403), and displays the registration information (hereinafter referred to as “display process”). (Step S405), it is determined whether or not the side scroll key 113 is short-pressed (step S406). If the side scroll key 113 is short-pressed, the value of the variable k is set to 1 (step S407). The value of the variable n is set to 0 (step S408).
[0041]
If the standby screen is not being displayed in step S402 for determining whether or not the standby screen is being displayed on the sub display unit 118, the control unit 120 is a natural number having a value that is substantially proportional to the long press time. k (k ≧ 2) is generated (step S409), and the value of the variable n is set to 0 (step S408).
In step S401 for determining whether or not the side scroll key 113 has been pressed for a long time, if it has not been pressed for a long time, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the registration information is being displayed on the sub display unit 118 ( In step S410), when the registration information is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a short time (step S406). If the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a short time, the value of the variable k is set to 1 (step S406). S407) and the value of the variable n is set to 0 (step S408).
[0042]
On the other hand, when the registration information is not displayed in step S410 in which it is determined whether or not the registration information is displayed on the sub display unit 118, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a long time. Return to the first step S401.
In step S406 for determining whether or not the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a short time, if it is not pressed for a short time, the control unit 120 first determines whether or not the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a long time. Return to.
[0043]
And the control part 120 repeats the following processes until the variable n and k become the same value (step S411-step S418).
That is, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the pressed key is the down scroll key 113a (step S412). If the pressed key is the down scroll key 113a, the control unit 120 sets the number included in the registration information being displayed. With reference to this, a value obtained by incrementing this number by 1 is obtained (step S413).
[0044]
And the control part 120 reads the registration information containing the number of the calculated value (step S415), implements the display process which displays this registration information (step S405), and added 1 to the value of n Is a new n (step S417).
In step S412 for determining whether or not the pressed key is the down scroll key 113a, if the pressed key is not the down scroll key 113a, that is, if the pressed key is the up scroll key 113b, control is performed. The unit 120 refers to the number included in the displayed registration information, obtains a value obtained by decrementing the number by 1 (step S416), and reads out the registration information including the calculated value number (step S415). ), Display processing for displaying the registration information is performed (step S405), and a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of n is set as a new n (step S417).
[0045]
When the above steps S411 to S418 are completed, the control unit 120 returns to the first step S401 for determining whether or not the side scroll key 113 is pressed for a long time.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the process in step S405 for displaying the registration information in FIG.
[0046]
The control unit 120 determines whether or not a name is associated with the registration information read from the table 300 (step S501). When the name is associated with the registration information, the name is displayed in the sub display unit. 118.
On the other hand, when the name is not associated with the registration information, the control unit 120 displays the telephone number.
[0047]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the call processing by the control unit 120.
The control unit 120 determines whether or not the signal input from the open / close detection switch 119 is input (step S601), waits until the signal is input from the open / close detection switch 119, and when this signal is input, It is determined whether or not a telephone number is displayed as registration information in the unit 118 (step S602). If no telephone number is displayed, it is determined whether or not a name is displayed as registration information in the sub display unit 118. If the name is displayed on the sub-display unit 118 (step S603), the telephone number corresponding to the name is searched from the table 300 (step S604), and the telephone number is transmitted to make a call (step S605). ).
[0048]
If the name is not displayed on the sub display unit 118 in step S603 for determining whether or not the name is displayed as registration information on the sub display unit 118, the control unit 120 ends the process.
On the other hand, in step S602 for determining whether or not a telephone number is displayed as registration information on the sub display unit 118, if the name is not displayed, the control unit 120 transmits the telephone number and makes a call ( Step S605), the process is terminated. <Display>
Next, display contents on the sub display unit 118 will be described.
[0049]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a change in display state on the sub display unit 118 in a state where the housing unit 101 is closed.
FIG. 7A shows a default display screen of the sub display unit 118 in the standby state, and the control unit 120 shows a diagram of the antenna time corresponding to the current time “9:30” and the electric field strength. .
[0050]
Note that the control unit 120 can also display a plurality of icons or characters indicating that the remaining battery level, the device setting state, or the mail has arrived in the left margin of the time display.
7B, FIG. 7C1, FIG. 7C2, FIG. 7D1, and FIG. 7D2 are display screens of the sub-display unit 118 in the standby state, and call the phone book. Indicates the state.
[0051]
FIG. 7B shows the phone book in the sub display unit 118 when the down scroll key 113a or the up scroll key 113b is pressed for a long time in the state of FIG. It is a figure which shows the display content.
That is, FIG. 7B shows the display status of the registration information associated with the number “No. 001” in the case where step S405 is performed after step S403 in FIG. .
[0052]
In this case, since the name is also registered in the registration information associated with the number “No. 001”, the control unit 120 does not use the telephone number but the name “Suzuki” that is easy to recognize the other party. Taro "is displayed.
That is, FIG. 7B shows a display state when step S502 in FIG. 5 is performed.
[0053]
FIG. 7C1 is a diagram showing the display contents of the registration information on the sub display unit 118 when the down scroll key 113a is pressed in the display state of FIG. 7B.
That is, FIG. 7C1 shows the display status when step S405 is performed after step S413 and step S415 in FIG. 4, and the display content of the registration information associated with the number “No. 002” is shown. Show.
[0054]
Since the name is registered in the registration information of this number “No. 002” as well as the registration information of the number “No. 001”, the control unit 120 recognizes the other party, not the telephone number. The easy name “Jiro Suzuki” is displayed.
FIG. 7C2 is a diagram showing the display contents of the registration information on the sub display unit 118 when the down scroll key 113a is pressed in the display state of FIG. 7C1.
[0055]
That is, FIG. 7C2 shows the display status when step S405 is performed after step S413 and step S415 in FIG. 4, and the display content of the registration information associated with the number “No. 003” is shown. Show.
Since the name is registered in the registration information of this number “No. 003” as well as the registration information of the numbers “No. 001” and “No. 002”, the control unit 120 is not a telephone number. The name “Saburo Suzuki”, which is easy to recognize the other party, is displayed.
[0056]
FIG. 7D1 is a diagram showing the display contents of the registration information on the sub display unit 118 when the up scroll key 113b is pressed in the display state of FIG. 7B.
That is, FIG. 7 (D1) shows the display status in the case where step S405 is executed after step S416 and step S415 in FIG. 4, and shows the display contents of the registration information associated with the number “No. 999”. ing.
[0057]
In this case, since the name is not registered in the registration information associated with the number “No. 999”, the control unit 120 displays the telephone number “090-ΔxxΔ- ○○ □□”. To do.
That is, FIG. 7D1 shows the display status when step S503 in FIG. 5 is performed.
[0058]
FIG. 7D2 is a diagram showing the display contents of the registration information on the sub display unit 118 when the up scroll key 113b is pressed in the display state of FIG. 7D1.
That is, FIG. 7 (D2) shows the display status when the step “S405” is implemented through the steps S416 and S415 in FIG. 4 and shows the display contents of the registered information associated with the number “No. 998”. ing.
[0059]
In this case, since the name is not registered in the registration information associated with the number “No. 998” in the same manner as the registration information of the number “No. 999”, the control unit 120 uses the telephone number “090-”. “○ △ □ × − ○○○○” is displayed.
That is, FIG. 7D2 shows the display status when step S503 in FIG. 5 is performed.
[0060]
In the display state of FIG. 7B, the telephone directory can be searched at a high speed by pressing and holding down the down scroll key 113a or the up scroll key 113b. That is, this is a state in which steps S411 to S418 are repeatedly performed through step S409 in FIG.
As described above, the user opened the casing unit 101 from the closed state from the state shown in FIGS. 7B, 7C1, 7C2, 7D1, and 7D2. In this state, a shut signal is input from the open / close detection switch 119, and the control unit 120 specifies the registration information by transmitting the telephone number of the registration information displayed on the sub display unit 118 and making a call. Call the other party to make it available.
[0061]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the foldable mobile communication device 100, when registration information is displayed on the sub display unit 118, when the casing unit 101 is opened, the registration information is specified. Since a call is made to the other party, no complicated operation is required when making a call.
In the present embodiment, a description has been given by taking as an example a so-called foldable mobile communication device that can be folded or opened in reverse, but a lid attached to the housing opens and closes with a hinge as a fulcrum. A mobile communication device of a type that opens and closes by sliding a lid attached to the type and the housing may be used.
[0062]
In that case, the sub display unit 118 is provided at a position that is exposed when the above-described lid is closed.
The open / close detection switch 119 is a micro switch that mechanically detects whether the foldable mobile communication device 100 is in an open state or a closed state. An optical sensor that detects this, an encoder that detects the opening angle, or the like may be used.
[0063]
The main display unit 102 is composed of a color liquid crystal display device or the like, but is not limited thereto, and may be an organic EL display device or the like.
The sub display unit 118 is composed of a monochrome liquid crystal display device or the like, but may be a color liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device.
In the present embodiment, the control unit 120 is associated with the table 300 in ascending order of numbers after registration in the table 300. However, as shown in Japanese alphabetical order, US alphabetical order, etc. In addition, the names may be registered in the order of the syllable table of the country in which the folding mobile communication device 100 is used.
[0064]
In that case, every time new registration information is registered, the control unit 120 reviews the correspondence of the numbers to the registration information.
Further, the control unit 120 associates the number of calls made to the telephone number included in the registration information for each registration information, and associates a smaller number with the registration information with a larger number of times when making a call. The table 300 may be updated.
[0065]
As a result, the name or telephone number of the other party who calls frequently is preferentially displayed on the sub display unit 118.
In the present embodiment, the control unit 120 displays the registration information registered in the telephone directory. However, the other party's telephone number acquired with a recent incoming call (sent by a so-called telephone number notification service) is displayed. You may display the phone number).
[0066]
In that case, when the incoming call is received, the telephone number is acquired even if the ringer finishes without starting the call. Therefore, when the incoming call is made and the call is made again, the casing 101 is opened. Thus, it is possible to easily make a call to a partner who missed a call opportunity. Further, the control unit 120 may store the telephone number of the other party acquired with the incoming call in the table 300, and may associate a smaller number as the incoming call is later.
[0067]
In that case, in the sub display unit 118, as the incoming call timing is closer to the present time, the telephone number of the other party that arrives with this incoming call is preferentially displayed.
In addition, when the name or telephone number is displayed on the sub display unit 118 and the case unit 101 is opened, the control unit 120 displays the content displayed on the sub display unit 118 as it is on the main display unit 102. It may be displayed.
[0068]
In addition, when the name is displayed on the sub display unit 118 and the housing unit 101 is opened, the control unit 120 displays the name displayed on the sub display unit 118 and the telephone number corresponding to the name. You may display on the part 102. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display state of the sub display unit 118 and the main display unit 102 in such a case.
[0069]
FIG. 8A shows the name “Taro Suzuki” displayed by the control unit 120 in a state where the housing unit 101 is closed.
FIG. 8B shows a case where the casing 101 is opened in the state shown in FIG. 8A and the name “Taro Suzuki” and the telephone number “090- □ × ○ × − ○ ×× ○” corresponding to this name. "Is displayed by the control unit 120.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, the mobile communication device according to the present invention includes two display devices, a first state in which the first display device is hidden by operation, and the second display device is exposed. A mobile communication device capable of switching to and from the second state in which the first display is exposed,For each of one or more telephone numbers, the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of the person corresponding to the telephone number is used as information indicating a call destination.In the storage means storing the first state,When the phone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display,In other cases, the display control means for displaying the telephone number itself on the second display, and when switched from the first state to the second state, is displayed on the second display. HaveName or phone numberAnd a calling means for making a call to a call destination specified by the method, and a calling method according to the present invention comprises:For each of one or more telephone numbers, the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of the person corresponding to the telephone number is used as information indicating a call destination.A first state in which the first display is exposed and the first display is exposed; the first display is concealed by the operation; and the first display is exposed. In a mobile communication device that can be switched to one of two states, a calling method for making a call, in the first state,When the phone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display,In other cases, the display control step for displaying the telephone number itself on the second display, and when the display is switched from the first state to the second state, the telephone number is displayed on the second display. HaveName or phone numberAnd a calling step for calling the callee specified by the computer, and the program according to the present invention includes:For each of one or more telephone numbers, the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of the person corresponding to the telephone number is used as information indicating a call destination.A first state in which the first display is exposed and the first display is exposed; the first display is concealed by the operation; and the first display is exposed. In a mobile communication device that can be switched between two states, a program for making a call, wherein in the first state,When the phone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display,In other cases, the display control step for displaying the telephone number itself on the second display, and when the display is switched from the first state to the second state, the telephone number is displayed on the second display. HaveName or phone numberThe computer is caused to execute a calling step for making a call to a call destination specified by the above.
[0071]
Thereby, it is displayed in the place by opening the mobile communication deviceName or phone numberSince the call is made to the call destination specified by the above, the call is made without performing a complicated operation. Further, the storage means storesphone numberIs a plurality, and the mobile communication device is further provided by an operator.The phone number to be displayedChange instruction accepting means for accepting a change instruction, and the display control means selects only one telephone number as the display object, and each time the change instruction is accepted,Display targetMay be switched.
[0072]
As a result, other changes can be made by the operator's change instruction.nameIs displayed on the second display, and morenameCan be referenced. Also,PreviousThe display control means displays the name on the second display, and the calling means displays the name displayed on the second display.Paired withA call may be made based on a telephone number.
[0073]
As a result, the name is displayed on the second display, so that the other party to call can be easily identified. Further, the display control means is displayed on the second display when the display state is switched from the first state to the second state.ContentMay be displayed on the first display.
[0074]
As a result, the name of the calling party can be confirmed on the first display when the call is switched to the second state, that is, when the call is made. In addition, the display control means, along with the display of the name on the first display,Paired with the namePhone numberWith the nameIt may be displayed. Thus, the name and telephone number of the calling party can be confirmed on the first display when the call is switched to the second state, that is, when the call is made.
[0075]
The storage means stores the name in association with the syllable table rank of the name, and the display control means stores the name based on the rank.Display targetSwitching may be performed. Thereby, since the order of the names displayed on the second display can be predicted, oversight of names by the operator is reduced.
[0076]
The mobile communication device further includes accepting means for accepting an input of the callee information from an operator, and the callee information stored in the storage means is accepted in advance by the accepting means. It may be a thing.
As a result, the operator registers the name and telephone number of the person to call.
[0077]
The mobile communication device further comprises detection means for detecting that the second state is detected at an initial stage of switching from the first state to the second state. May perform the call when the detection is made. As a result, even when the state is slowly shifted from the first state to the second state, the call is started at the initial stage of the transition, so that the establishment of the call can be accelerated.
[0078]
The mobile communication device further includes:, DepartureThe number of calls made is stored in the storage means.Stored inThe destination of the callPhone numberThe display control means is associated with a large number of calls.Phone numbers to be displayedIt is good. As a result, the more calls are made, the morenameIs preferentially displayed on the second display, so that the operatorName or phone numberIs efficiently searched.
[0081]
In addition, the mobile communication device may further include a telephone number acquisition unit that acquires a telephone number that arrives with an incoming call and stores the acquired telephone number in the storage unit. Thereby, even if the operator does not input, the telephone number that arrives with the incoming call is stored in the storage means, so that the trouble of inputting the telephone number is reduced. In addition, the mobile communication device further includes an incoming call timing association means for associating a time when an incoming call is made with a telephone number acquired along with the incoming call, and the display control means includes a late incoming call. Call timing is associatedPrioritize your phone numberYou may do that.
[0082]
As a result, the later the incoming call is, the more preferentially the telephone number of the called party is displayed at the location. In other words, since the telephone number of the other party involved in the recent incoming call is displayed immediately at the place, the trouble of making the call is reduced when calling back to the called party..
[0085]
MaIn addition, the mobile communication device may further include a reception unit that receives an input of a telephone number from an operator, and the telephone number stored in the storage unit may be previously received by the reception unit. Good.
[0086]
This allows the operator tophone numberIs registered. The mobile communication device further comprises detection means for detecting that the second state is detected at an initial stage of switching from the first state to the second state. May perform the call when the detection is made.
[0087]
As a result, even when the state is slowly shifted from the first state to the second state, the call is started at the initial stage of the transition, so that the establishment of the call can be accelerated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1A is a front view of a folding communication device according to the present invention.
(b) is the side view in the open state of the foldable communication apparatus which concerns on this invention.
(c) is a front view in the closed state of the foldable communication apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a folding communication device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of a table showing a so-called telephone book in which numbers, names and telephone numbers are associated with each other.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process for displaying a telephone directory by a control unit on a sub display unit.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of processing in step S405 for displaying this registration information in FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing call processing by a control unit.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a change in display state on the sub display unit in a state where the housing is closed.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display state on the main display unit when the housing is opened.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 foldable communication device
101 Case
101a Upper housing
101b Lower housing
102 Main display
103 Flexible key
104 Contact key
105 Email key
106 Menu / OK key
107 Exit / Power key
108 numeric keypad
109 microphone
110 Earphone terminal cover
111 WEB key
112 Side OK key
113 Side scroll key
113 Down scroll key
113a Down scroll key
113b Up scroll key
114 Start key
115 Antenna
116 Speaker
117 Call indicator
118 Sub display
119 Open / close detection switch
120 Control unit
121 transceiver
122 Modulator / Demodulator
123 Operation unit
124 Audio processing unit
201 ROM
202 RAM

Claims (14)

Equipped with two displays, the first display can be hidden by operation, and can be switched between the first state where the second display is exposed and the second state where the first display is exposed Mobile communication device,
For each of the one or more telephone numbers, storage means for storing the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of a person corresponding to the telephone number as information indicating a call destination ;
In the first state, when the telephone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display unit; otherwise, the telephone number itself is displayed. Display control means for displaying on the second display ,
Calling means for calling a call destination specified by a name or a telephone number displayed on the second display when the first state is switched to the second state; A mobile communication device. The storage means stores a plurality of telephone numbers ,
The mobile communication device further includes a change instruction accepting unit that accepts an instruction to change the telephone number to be displayed from an operator.
2. The mobile communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit selects only one telephone number as the display target, and switches the display target every time the change instruction is accepted. The display control means, when switched from the first state to the second state, causes the first display to display the content displayed on the second display. Item 3. The mobile communication device according to Item 2. The display control means includes
4. The mobile communication device according to claim 3 , wherein a telephone number paired with the name is displayed together with the name as the name is displayed on the first display. It said storage means, the name and the syllabary order of the names stored in association with the display control unit according to claim 4, characterized in that to implement the switching of the display object based on the ranking The mobile communication device described further,
It has a receiving means to accept name input from the operator,
6. The mobile communication apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the name stored in the storage means is previously received by the receiving means.   Furthermore, it comprises a detecting means for detecting that the second state has been entered at an initial stage of switching from the first state to the second state, and the calling means, when the detection is made, The mobile communication device according to claim 6, wherein the call is performed. Further, the number of times of performing the originating call, with the number of times of calling association means associating the telephone number of the call destination stored in said storage means,
4. The mobile communication apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the display control means uses a telephone number associated with a large number of outgoing calls as the display target . 3. The mobile communication apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a telephone number acquisition unit that acquires a telephone number that arrives with an incoming call and stores the telephone number in the storage unit. Furthermore, the apparatus includes an incoming call timing association means for associating a time when an incoming call is made with a telephone number acquired along with the incoming call.
10. The mobile communication apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the display control means sets the display target in preference to a telephone number associated with a late incoming call timing.   2. The movement according to claim 1, further comprising receiving means for receiving an input of a telephone number from an operator, wherein the telephone number stored in the storage means is previously received by the receiving means. Body communication device.   Furthermore, it comprises a detecting means for detecting that the second state has been entered at an initial stage of switching from the first state to the second state, and the calling means, when the detection is made, The mobile communication device according to claim 1, wherein the call is performed. For each of one or more telephone numbers, storage means for storing the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of a person corresponding to the telephone number as information indicating a call destination, and two indicators A movable body that can be switched between a first state in which the first display is hidden by operation and a second display is exposed and a second state in which the first display is exposed A communication method for making a call in a communication device, comprising:
In the first state, when the telephone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display unit; otherwise, the telephone number itself is displayed. Display control step of displaying the second display on the second display ,
A calling step for calling a callee specified by a name or a telephone number displayed on the second display when the first state is switched to the second state. A calling method characterized by the above. For each of one or more telephone numbers, storage means for storing the telephone number itself or a pair of the telephone number and the name of a person corresponding to the telephone number as information indicating a call destination, and two indicators A movable body that can be switched between a first state in which the first display is hidden by operation and a second display is exposed and a second state in which the first display is exposed A program for making a call in a communication device,
In the first state, when the telephone number to be displayed is paired with the name, the name is displayed on the second display unit; otherwise, the telephone number itself is displayed. Display control step of displaying the second display on the second display ,
A calling step for making a call to a call destination specified by a name or a telephone number displayed on the second display when the first state is switched to the second state; A program characterized by being executed.

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