JP4024957B2 - Communication apparatus and communication system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a communication device such as a mobile phone capable of electronic mail communication, and to a communication system including a communication device and a server.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Prior art communication devices do not include means for analyzing and executing browser language scripts such as HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) used in the WWW system. Therefore, the script received from the server is displayed as it is, for example.
[0003]
In the WWW system, the browser receives an instruction from an HTML tag and actually implements it. As a result, a data input assist function for airline ticket reservation, hotel accommodation reservation, and product purchase application reservation (online shopping) is now realized. For example, check buttons, check boxes, and character input boxes are realized, and an operator selects these buttons or inputs data into the boxes. In addition, input guidance or the like is displayed as an image or graphic so that input assistance can be made visually. According to such an input assist function, even when an operator is not familiar with information processing equipment such as a personal computer, data input can be easily performed.
[0004]
However, since the communication device of the prior art does not include the browser means for analyzing and executing the script as described above, the input assist function cannot be realized. Therefore, the operator has to input plain text data through complicated operations while viewing the display contents that are difficult to understand.
[0005]
On the other hand, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-223087, a comparison condition that associates a process to be executed is set in advance, and the process associated with the comparison condition is executed when the received message matches the comparison condition. A message processing method and system are disclosed. Here, the comparison condition is set in the server, and the server determines that the condition is met when a message is received from the communication device, and operates according to the determination result. In such a conventional communication system, the communication device does not create a transmission message in consideration of the data format of the server, and the server considers the communication device when receiving a message from the communication device. Is not intended to create and send. Therefore, when a reply is required for a message received from the communication device, a reply message creation operation in the server becomes complicated.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
An object of the present invention is to provide a communication apparatus that transmits data in consideration of the data format of the server, and a communication system that includes such a communication apparatus and a server that easily creates reply data in response to data reception from the apparatus. Is to provide. Another object of the present invention is to provide a communication device capable of easily inputting data.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention provides a communication device that communicates with a server.
  Receiving means for receiving e-mail;
  The e-mail received by the receiving means from the server determines whether or not a browser language script used in the WWW (World Wide Web) system is included.ParseInput auxiliary function realization means for realizing the input auxiliary function,
  Storage means for storing a plurality of script mail forms for realizing the input assist function;
  Display means capable of displaying a mail form list representing the name of the mail form stored in the storage means;
  Selecting means for selecting a name of the mail form list displayed on the display means and selecting any one of the plurality of stored scripts;,
  Data creation means for creating data in a format according to the server from data input by the realized input assistance function;
  Data transmission means for transmitting the created data,
The input assistance function realization means can realize an input assistance function by a script of the mail form with the name selected by the selection means.It is a communication apparatus characterized by this.
[0008]
  According to the present invention, if the communication device determines that the received e-mail includes a browser language script used in a WWW (World Wide Web) system, the communication device follows the script. Implement input assist function. Data is input by a specific input auxiliary function realized. Data in a format corresponding to the server is created from the input data. The created data is transmitted to the server. As described above, the communication device transmits data in a format corresponding to the server, so that the server that receives such data can easily create reply data for the received data.
  In addition, a plurality of scripts from the server are stored, and one of them is selectively executed to realize the input assist function. A plurality of stored scripts are data for realizing input assist functions adapted to conditions such as airline ticket reservation, hotel accommodation reservation, and product purchase application reservation (online shopping), for example. Therefore, the function desired by the operator among the plurality of input assist functions can be selectively realized, and high convenience can be obtained.
[0009]
  The present inventionsoThe input auxiliary function realizing means is:Extended with the scriptDefined asThe input assist function is realized by using a form tag that is defined in conformity with a format composed of text and images.It is characterized by that.
[0010]
According to the present invention, the input assist function as described above is realized in the communication device, and for example, a check button, a check box, and a character input box are realized. The operator can easily input data by selecting these buttons or inputting data in a box. In addition, input guidance and the like are displayed as images and graphics. The operator can easily input data with assistance from this display. Therefore, even if the operator is unfamiliar with information processing equipment, data can be easily input.
[0011]
  The present inventionso,The receiving means includesReceives reply data from the server in response to data reception from the communication deviceRukoAnd features.
[0012]
  According to the present invention,Receiving meansReceives data returned from the server in response to receiving data from the communication device. Therefore, a communication system between the communication device and the server can be realized.
[0017]
In addition, the present invention is characterized by including means for erasing the script stored in the storage means.
[0018]
According to the present invention, a plurality of scripts stored in the communication device can be deleted. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively use the storage capacity by deleting unnecessary scripts. Further, by deleting unnecessary scripts, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary input assist function from being realized by mistake.
[0023]
  The present invention also provides a communication system including a communication device and a server.
  The communication device
      Receiving means for receiving e-mail;
  The e-mail received from the server by the receiving means is included in WWW ( World Wide Web ) It is determined whether or not a browser language script used in the system is included, and when it is determined that the script is included, the input auxiliary function realizing means for analyzing the script and realizing the input auxiliary function;
  Storage means for storing a plurality of script mail forms for realizing the input assist function;
  Display means capable of displaying a mail form list representing the name of the mail form stored in the storage means;
  A selection unit that selects a name of the mail form list displayed on the display unit and selects one of the stored scripts;
  Data creation means for creating data in a format according to the server from data input by the realized input assistance function;
  Data transmission means for transmitting the created data,
  The input assist function realization means can realize an input assist function by a mail form script of the name selected by the selection means,
  The server
    When receiving data from a communication device, the received data is analyzed, data in a format corresponding to the communication device is created and returned.
[0024]
  According to the invention, the communication deviceAccording to the script included in the email from the received serverData in a format corresponding to the server is created from the data input by the realized specific input assist function and transmitted to the server. The server that has received the data from the communication device analyzes the received data, creates data in a format corresponding to the communication device, and returns the data. Since the communication device transmits data in consideration of the data format of the server, the server can easily create reply data in response to data reception from the communication device, and provides such a communication system. be able to.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. This communication system is an electronic mail communication system, and includes a portable telephone 1 capable of wireless communication, a wireless public network 2, a client mail server 3, a network 4, and a mail service server 5. The telephone 1 and the client mail server 3 that performs mail management of the telephone 1 transmit and receive electronic mail via the wireless public network 2, and the client mail server 3 and the mail service server 5 transmit and receive electronic mail via the network 4 such as the Internet. To do.
[0026]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the telephone 1. The overall operation of the telephone 1 is controlled by a system control unit 11 having a data communication control interface unit 12 and a telephone function control interface unit 13. Connected to the system control unit 11 are a telephone and data communication unit 14, a telephone function control unit 19, a mail control unit 20, a driving battery 22, a memory 23 for managing various information, an input unit 24, and a display unit 25. The
[0027]
The antenna 16 connected to the radio wave communication unit 15 of the telephone and the data communication unit 14 transmits and receives radio waves of voice signals for calls and data signals for mail communication. The telephone and data communication unit 14 controls telephone functions and data communication in general, and the radio wave communication unit 15 particularly controls transmission and reception of the radio waves. A voice signal received during a call is audified and output by a receiver 17 connected to the communication unit 14, and a voice signal to be transmitted is collected by a transmitter 18 connected to the communication unit 14. The data communication control interface 12 of the system control unit 11 is an interface between the telephone and data communication unit 14 and the system control unit 11.
[0028]
The telephone function control unit 19 controls operations related to stop and restart of the call function. The telephone function control interface 13 of the system control unit 11 is an interface between the telephone function control unit 19 and the system control unit 11.
[0029]
The mail control unit 20 controls mail management operations. The mail control unit 20 includes a script control unit 21 in order to realize operations unique to the present invention. The script control unit 21 controls a script included in the mail.
[0030]
Here, the script is data for realizing a specific input assist function. For example, the input assist function is an input assist function using a form doug defined in conformity with a predetermined format, and the predetermined format is used in the WWW system and is defined by being expanded by a browser language script such as HTML. Format composed of text and images to be processed.
[0031]
The driving battery 22 is a power source of the telephone 1. The memory 23 stores various data and system management data. The input unit 24 includes, for example, a key, a touch panel, and an input pen, and performs various input operations. The display unit 25 is realized by a liquid crystal display device, for example.
[0032]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the mail control unit 20. In addition to the script control unit 21, the mail control unit 20 includes a mail reception unit 26, an InBOX unit 27, a mail transmission unit 28, an OutBox unit 29, and a transmission mail creation unit 30. The script control unit 21 includes a script analysis unit 31, a data input auxiliary user interface (UI) realization unit 32, a data input auxiliary UI automatic activation unit 33, an arbitrary format message generation unit 34, and a mail form control unit 35. The mail form control unit 35 includes a mail form registration unit 36 and a mail form deletion unit 37.
[0033]
When a mail is received, the received mail is given to the InBOX unit 27 by the mail receiving unit 26 and stored. The mail created by the transmission mail creation unit 30 and stored in the OutBox unit 29 is output by the mail transmission unit 28 when the mail is transmitted.
[0034]
The script analysis unit 31 determines whether a script is included in the received mail. The data input auxiliary UI implementation unit 32 implements an interface for assisting data input by a script. The data input auxiliary UI automatic activation unit 33 automatically realizes an interface for assisting data input when a mail including a script is received. The arbitrary format message generation unit 34 generates a message in an arbitrary format, that is, a format corresponding to the server 5 from the data input by the realized data input auxiliary interface.
[0035]
The mail form control unit 35 controls a mail form of a script for realizing the input assist function. A mail form is registered in the mail form registration unit 36, and more specifically, a plurality of mail forms are registered. When any one of the plurality of mail forms is selected, the script of the selected mail form is executed, and the input assist function is realized. The mail form deletion unit 37 deletes the mail form registered in the registration unit 36. For example, any one of a plurality of mail forms is selectively deleted.
[0036]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the telephone 1. The telephone 1 has an input display surface 38. The input display surface 38 is configured by laminating the light-transmitting input surface of the input unit 24 on the display surface of the display unit 25. The input display surface 38 is provided with an area 39 for displaying a battery consumption state, a handwriting input area 40, a key input area 41, and the like. Data is input to the input display surface 38 using an input pen 42. The input display surface 38 is protected by a panel 47 that can be opened and closed in the housing of the telephone 1. Further, the telephone 1 has a call start key 43, a call end / power key 44 and a switch 45 in relation to the input unit 24, and a light emitting diode 46 in relation to the display unit 25.
[0037]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the client mail server 3. The client mail server 3 includes a mail server management control unit 51 that controls the overall operation, a storage unit 52 that collectively stores and manages various types of information, and a sender / receiver management unit that manages a mail sender / receiver to the client mail server 3 53 and an input / output control unit 54 for managing input / output of mail.
[0038]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the mail service server 5. The mail service server 5 includes a mail server management control unit 61, a script message generation unit 62, a reply mail creation unit 63, a storage unit 64, a message analysis unit 65, a sender / receiver management unit 66, and an input / output control unit 67.
[0039]
The mail server management control unit 61 controls the overall operation of the server 5. The message analysis unit 65 analyzes the received mail and determines whether a message in an arbitrary format, that is, a format according to the server 5 is included. The determination result is given to the mail server management control unit 61. The script message generating unit 62 generates a script message when the received mail includes a message in a format corresponding to the server 5 and a reply to the received mail is necessary. The reply mail creating unit 63 creates an e-mail for transmitting the created script message as a send mail. The storage unit 64 stores and manages various information collectively. The sender / receiver manager 66 manages the mail sender / receiver to the mail service server 5. The input / output control unit 67 manages mail input / output.
[0040]
First, a process for adding a new mail form of the telephone 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of this process. In step PA1, a mail for obtaining a new mail form is transmitted to the server 5, and in step PA2, the mail from the server 5 is received and stored in the InBox unit 27. In step PA3, the stored mail is received as desired. It is determined whether or not the mail form is included. When the desired mail form is included, the process proceeds to step PA4. When the desired mail form is not included, the process returns to step PA1, and the operations of steps PA1 to PA3 are repeated until the desired mail form is obtained.
[0041]
In step PA4, a list registration operation of the obtained mail form to the mail form registration unit 36 is performed. When it is determined in the next step PA5 that the registration is made, the process proceeds to step PA6, the mail form is registered as a list, and the process is terminated. If it is determined not to register in step PA5, the process is terminated as it is.
[0042]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a storage status screen 71 of the InBox unit 27. The save state screen 71 mainly includes data 72 related to received mail saved in the InBox unit 27. The data 72 includes a mail sender, a name, a reception time, and the like. The save state screen 71 includes a registration key 73 for designating the list registration of the mail saved in the InBox unit 27. When the registration key 73 is instructed by the input pen 42 operated by the operator, mail list registration is designated.
[0043]
Subsequently, a registration will confirmation screen 77 as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. The registration will confirmation screen 77 includes a key 78 for affirming registration and a key 79 for denying registration. When the affirmative key 78 is instructed by the input pen 42, mail list registration is executed. In this way, the obtained mail form is registered in the mail form registration unit 36. In the mail form registration unit 36, a plurality of mail forms are registered in this way. The save state screen 71 includes a title 74 indicating the contents of the InBox section 27, up and down cursor keys 75 and 76, and the like.
[0044]
Next, the mail form selection process of the telephone 1, the script execution process of the telephone 1, the mail transmission process of the telephone 1, and the reply process of the server 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0045]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of mail form selection, script execution, and mail transmission processing of the telephone 1. In step PB1, display of the mail form screen is selected, and in the next step PB2, a desired mail form is selected. When it is determined that the mail form selected in the next step PB3 is to be executed, the process proceeds to step PB4, the data input auxiliary UI realizing unit 32 is activated, the mail form is executed, and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step PB3 that the processing is not to be executed, the processing is terminated as it is.
[0046]
FIG. 11 shows a mail form selection screen 81. The selection screen 81 is mainly composed of names 82 of all mail forms registered in the mail form registration unit 36. When the name 82 is designated by the input pen 42 operated by the operator, a mail form to be executed is designated. Subsequently, an execution intention confirmation screen 85 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. The execution intention confirmation screen 85 includes a key 86 for affirming execution and a key 87 for denying execution. When the affirmative key 86 is instructed by the input pen 42, the mail form is executed. The selection screen 81 includes a title 83 indicating a mail form list, a scroll key 84, and the like.
[0047]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the script 91 of the mail form to be executed. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating examples of data input assistance screens 92 to 95 realized by executing the script 91. The script 91 is data in a predetermined format that is used in the WWW system and is composed of text and images defined by being expanded by a browser language script such as HTML. The data input auxiliary UI realizing unit 32 interprets and executes the script 91 to realize input auxiliary screens 92 to 95 for an input auxiliary function using a form doug defined in conformity with the predetermined format. To do. The realized screens 92 to 95 are screens for inputting data at the time of airline ticket reservation, hotel accommodation reservation, and product purchase application reservation, for example. The screens 92 to 95 illustrated in FIG. 14 are screens for inputting data when a product purchase application reservation is made.
[0048]
Input auxiliary screens 92 to 95 include, for example, check buttons, check boxes, and character input boxes. The check button is selected by an operator, and data is input to the check box and character input box by the operator. The input auxiliary screens 92 to 95 include input guidance displayed by images and graphics.
[0049]
In the screens 92 to 95 for inputting data at the time of product purchase application reservation in FIG. 14, specifically, the input guidance 96 includes information for prompting purchase of a product, name, address, desired product name, number, and payment method. The content prompts input. The character input box 97 is used to input a name and address. The check box 98 is used to select and input the name and number of products desired for purchase. When the check box 98 is designated with the input pen 42, sub screens 98a and 98b displaying a product name list and the number of products are displayed. The check button 99 is used to select and input a payment method.
[0050]
According to the input assist function including the input guidance 96, the character input box 97, the check box 98, and the check button 99, even if the operator is not familiar with information processing equipment such as a personal computer, data input can be easily performed. . Therefore, an excellent input operation environment can be provided.
[0051]
Specifically, in the data input, when a name and address are first input on the displayed screen 92 of FIG. 14A and a check box 98 for selecting and inputting a product name is designated, a sub-screen 98a is displayed. The screen 93 of (B) is displayed. When a product name is selected and input on the displayed screen 93 and a check box 98 for selecting and inputting the number of products is designated, a screen 94 having a sub screen 98b of FIG. 14C is displayed. When the number of products is selected and input on the displayed screen 94, a screen 95 in FIG. 14D is displayed, and a payment method is selected and input on the screen 95.
[0052]
Note that a clear button 100 and a send button 101 are displayed on the display screens 92 to 95. The screens 92 to 95 are erased by the clear button 100, and transmission of the data input by the transmission button 101 is designated.
[0053]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a message 105 in an arbitrary format. When transmission of input data is designated from the transmission button 101, the arbitrary format message generator 34 creates a message 105 having an arbitrary format, that is, a format corresponding to the server 5, from the data input by the input auxiliary function described above. For example, a message 105 in a TSV (Tab Separated Value Format) or CSV (Comma Separated Value Format) format is created. The message 105 created by the generation unit 34 is transmitted toward the server 5.
[0054]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the storage status screen 111 of the OutBox unit 29. The storage status screen 111 is configured in the same manner as the storage status screen 71 of the InBox unit 27 described above, and mainly includes data 112 related to outgoing mail stored in the OutBox unit 29. The data 112 includes a mail destination, name, and transmission time. Further, the save state screen 111 includes a title 113 indicating the contents of the OutBox section 29, up and down cursor keys 114 and 115, and the like.
[0055]
The mail transmitted from the telephone 1 is given to the client mail server 3 via the wireless public network 2 and further received by the mail service server 5 via the network 4 such as the Internet.
[0056]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the reply script generation process of the mail service server 5 that has received the mail from the telephone 1. In step SA1, the mail server management control unit 61 confirms the sender's and recipient's mail addresses for the received mail. This confirmation is made based on the data stored in the sender / receiver manager 66. If it is determined in the next step SA2 that the mail address is normal, the process proceeds to step SA4. If it is determined that the mail address is abnormal, the process proceeds to step SA3, error processing is performed, and this process is terminated.
[0057]
In step SA4, the message analysis unit 65 analyzes the received mail message. In the next step SA5, it is determined whether or not the received mail message is in a format that can be interpreted by the mail service server 5 based on the analysis result. If the format is interpretable, the process proceeds to step SA7. If the format is not interpretable, the process proceeds to step SA6 to receive a normal mail, and the process ends.
[0058]
In step SA7, it is determined whether it is necessary to generate a reply script. When it is necessary, the process proceeds to Step SA9, and when it is not necessary, the process proceeds to Step SA8. In step SA8, a normal mail for reply is created and the process proceeds to step SA10. In step SA9, the script message generator 62 generates a reply script. In the next step SA10, the reply mail creation unit 63 creates and sends a reply mail from the created normal mail or reply script, and the process ends.
[0059]
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the reply script 121 generated by the script message generating unit 62. The reply script 121 is created by analyzing the received mail from the telephone 1, and is data in a format corresponding to the telephone 1. Specifically, the reply script 121 is a data of a predetermined format that is defined in the same format as the script 91, which is used in the WWW system and is defined by being expanded by a browser language script such as HTML. It is. The telephone 1 creates transmission data in consideration of the format of the reply script created by the server 5. Therefore, the server 5 that has received such data can easily create the reply script 121.
[0060]
The mail transmitted from the mail service server 5 is given to the client mail server 3 via the network 4 such as the Internet, and further received by the telephone 1 via the wireless public network 2.
[0061]
The received script 121 is analyzed by the script analysis unit 31 and executed by the data input auxiliary UI realizing unit 32 to realize a data input auxiliary screen 125 as shown in FIG. The order data can be confirmed on the screen 125, and the operator sees the contents and displays an intention to decide whether or not to place an order. In the screen 125, specifically, the input guidance 126 is a content for prompting confirmation of order data and an intention to display an order. The check button 127 is used to select and input an order intention display.
[0062]
The save state screen 130 of the InBox section 27 of the telephone 1 that has received such a script 121 is as shown in FIG. The mail of the script 121 is stored as the data 72 related to the received mail stored in the InBox unit 27 constituting the storage state screen 130.
[0063]
Next, the script automatic execution process of the telephone 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of this process. When the mail is received at step RA1, the process proceeds to step RA2, and the mail addresses of the sender and the receiver are confirmed. If it is determined in the next step RA3 that the mail address is normal, the process proceeds to step RA4. If it is determined that the mail address is abnormal, the process proceeds to step RA5, error processing is performed, and this process is terminated.
[0064]
In step RA4, the received mail message is analyzed. In the next step RA6, it is determined whether or not the received mail message is a script message based on the analysis result. If it is a script message, the process proceeds to step RA8. If it is not a script message, the process proceeds to step RA7 to perform a normal mail reception process, and this process ends.
[0065]
In step RA8, it is determined whether or not the data input auxiliary UI automatic activation unit 33 is set to be activated. This setting is performed on a screen 135 as shown in FIG. The screen 135 has a button 136 for selecting whether or not the data input auxiliary UI automatic activation unit 33 is automatically activated when a form-corresponding mail is received, and a button 137 for setting whether or not the selected automatic activation is performed. And a button (return) 138 for erasing the screen 135. When it is set to be activated by the buttons 136 and 137, the process proceeds to step RA10. When it is not set, the process proceeds to step RA9, and the received data is captured and stored in the InBox unit 27, and then this process ends.
[0066]
In step RA10, the received data is taken into the InBox unit 27 and stored. In the next step RA11, the data input auxiliary UI realizing unit 32 is activated to form the input auxiliary screen as described above. In the next step RA12, when data is input through the realized input assistance screen, a transmission process is executed in step RA13, a message in an arbitrary format is created in step RA14, and an arbitrary format message created in step RA15 Is transmitted as a mail body, and is registered in the OutBox unit 29 as a transmission end mail in step RA16, and this process is terminated.
[0067]
Next, the mail form erasing process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of this process. When an unnecessary mail form is selected from the displayed mail form list at step PC1 and an erasing operation is performed at the next step PC2, the intention of erasure is confirmed at step PC3. When erasing, the mail form selected at step PC4 is erased and the process is terminated. When not erased, the process is terminated as it is.
[0068]
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a mail form list display screen 140. The screen 140 includes a mail form list 141, a mail form list title 142, a mail form deletion designation button 143, and a scroll key 144. The operator selects an unnecessary mail form from the displayed list 141 and performs an erasing operation for instructing the erasure designation button 143. The selected mail form is displayed with black and white reversed, for example.
[0069]
FIG. 25 shows a screen 145 for confirming the intention to erase displayed after the erasing operation. The operator selects and designates the button 146 that confirms the execution of erasure when there is an intention to erase, and selects and designates the button 147 that denies the execution of erasure when there is no intention of erasing.
[0070]
As described above, in the telephone 1 that is the communication device of the present embodiment, data is input by a specific input assist function realized by analyzing and executing the script received from the server 5. From the input data, data in a format corresponding to the server 5 is created and transmitted. Therefore, the server 5 that has received the data can easily create reply data for the received data.
[0071]
The input assist function is an input assist function using a form doug that is defined in conformity with a predetermined format. The predetermined format is used in the WWW system and is defined by being expanded by a browser language script. This format consists of text and images. Therefore, data can be easily input by selecting the realized check button or inputting data into the realized check box and character input box. In addition, data input can be supported by images and graphics such as realized input guidance.
[0072]
A plurality of scripts for realizing the input assist function are stored, and any one of the scripts is selectively executed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to selectively realize the function desired by the operator among the input assist functions adapted to conditions such as airline ticket reservation, hotel accommodation reservation and product purchase application reservation (online shopping), etc. Convenience can be obtained. Moreover, since the stored script can be deleted, it is possible to delete unnecessary scripts and effectively use the storage capacity. Further, by deleting unnecessary scripts, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary input assist function from being realized by mistake.
[0073]
Further, when the script from the server 5 is received, the input assist function is automatically realized. Therefore, it is not necessary for the operator to give an instruction for realizing the input assist function, and high convenience can be obtained.
[0074]
In the present embodiment, the telephone 1 as a communication device and an example of the communication system have been described. However, a medium in which a communication processing program for causing the computer of the telephone 1 to execute the above-described operation steps is also recorded. Belongs to the range.
[0075]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the present invention, since data in a format corresponding to the server is created and transmitted from the data input by the realized specific input assist function, the server that has received such data. Then, it becomes easy to create reply data.
  Further, the input assist function is automatically realized when the script is received. Therefore, the operator does not need to give an instruction to realize the input assist function, and high convenience can be obtained.
[0076]
In addition, according to the present invention, an input assist function using a form tag defined in conformity with a predetermined format is realized in the communication apparatus. The predetermined format is a format composed of texts and images that are used in the WWW system and defined by being expanded by a browser language script. Therefore, for example, data can be easily input by selecting a realized check button or data input to a realized check box and a character input box, and data can be input by an image or graphic such as realized input guidance. Can help.
[0077]
Further, according to the present invention, the server that has received the data transmitted from the communication device transmits response data in response thereto. The communication device receives the reply data. In this way, communication between the communication device and the server can be realized.
[0078]
According to the invention, the server transmits a script for realizing the specific input assist function. The communication device receives and analyzes the script, and realizes an input assist function based on the analysis result. In this way, it is possible to realize an input assist function that allows easy data input.
[0079]
Further, according to the present invention, the communication device stores a plurality of received scripts, selects any one, and realizes an input assist function by the selected script. Therefore, for example, it is possible to selectively realize the input auxiliary functions adapted to the conditions such as airline ticket reservation, hotel accommodation reservation, and commodity purchase application reservation (online shopping), thereby obtaining high convenience.
[0080]
Further, according to the present invention, by deleting unnecessary scripts among a plurality of scripts stored in the communication device, it is possible to effectively use the storage capacity, and erroneously realize an unnecessary input assist function. This can be prevented.
[0083]
Further, according to the present invention, a communication device that realizes a specific input assistance function, creates data in a format according to the server from data input by the realized input assistance function, and transmits the data to the server; When receiving this data, it is possible to realize a communication system including a server that analyzes the received data and creates and returns data in a format corresponding to the communication device.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a telephone 1 that constitutes the communication system.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the mail control unit 20 of the telephone 1;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the telephone 1;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a client mail server 3 constituting the communication system.
6 is a block diagram of a mail service server 5 constituting the communication system. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process for adding a new mail form of the telephone 1;
8 is a diagram showing a storage status screen 71 of the InBox unit 27. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a registration will confirmation screen 77;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of mail form selection, script execution, and mail transmission processing of the telephone set 1;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a mail form selection screen 81;
12 is a diagram showing an execution intention confirmation screen 85. FIG.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a script 91 of a mail form to be executed.
14 is a diagram showing an example of data input assistance screens 92 to 95 realized by executing a script 91. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a message 105 in an arbitrary format.
16 is a diagram showing a storage status screen 111 of the OutBox unit 29. FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a reply script generation process of the mail service server 5 that has received a mail from the telephone set 1;
18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reply script 121 generated by the script message generating unit 62. FIG.
19 is a diagram showing an input assistance screen 125. FIG.
20 is a diagram showing a storage status screen 130 of the InBox unit 27 of the telephone 121 that has received the script 121. FIG.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing automatic execution processing of a script of the telephone set 1;
22 is a diagram showing a screen 135 for setting activation of the data input auxiliary UI automatic activation unit 33. FIG.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of mail form deletion processing;
24 is a diagram showing a mail form list display screen 140. FIG.
FIG. 25 shows an erasing intention confirmation screen 145 displayed after the erasing operation.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Communication device
2 wireless public networks
3 Client mail server
4 network
5 Mail service server
11 System controller
14 Telephone and data communication department
19 Telephone function controller
20 Mail control part
21 Script controller
22 Battery for driving
23 memory
24 Input section
25 Display section
26 Mail receiver
27 InBox section
28 Mail sending part
29 OutBox section
30 Outgoing mail creation part
31 Script Analysis Department
32 Data Input Auxiliary User Interface (UI) Realization Unit
33 Data Input Auxiliary UI Automatic Starter
34 Arbitrary format message generator
35 Mail form control part
36 Mail Form Registration Department
37 Mail form deletion part
38 Input display surface
42 Input pen
61 Mail server management control unit
62 Script message generator
63 Reply mail creation part
64 storage unit
65 Message analysis part
66 Sender Management Department
67 I / O controller
91,121 script
105 Arbitrary format message

Claims (5)

In a communication device that communicates with a server,
Receiving means for receiving e-mail;
The e-mail received from the server by the receiving means determines whether or not a browser language script used in the WWW (World Wide Web) system is included, and analyzes the script when determining that it is included an input auxiliary function realizing means for realizing an input auxiliary functions and,
Storage means for storing a plurality of script mail forms for realizing the input assist function;
Display means capable of displaying a mail form list representing the name of the mail form stored in the storage means;
A selection unit that selects a name of the mail form list displayed on the display unit and selects one of the stored scripts ;
Data creation means for creating data in a format according to the server from data input by the realized input assistance function;
Data transmission means for transmitting the created data ,
The input auxiliary function implementing means, the communication device characterized by capable der Rukoto realize an input auxiliary function by e-mail form script name selected by said selecting means.   The input auxiliary function realization means implements the input auxiliary function by using a form tag that is defined in conformity with a format composed of text and images defined by being expanded by the script. The communication apparatus according to claim 1.   The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the reception unit receives return data from a server that responds to data reception from the communication device. The communication apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising means for erasing a script stored in the storage means . In a communication system comprising a communication device and a server,
The communication device
Receiving means for receiving e-mail;
The e-mail received from the server by the receiving means determines whether or not the browser language script used in the WWW ( World Wide Web ) system is included, and analyzes the script when determining that it is included An input auxiliary function realizing means for realizing the input auxiliary function,
Storage means for storing a plurality of script mail forms for realizing the input assist function;
Display means capable of displaying a mail form list representing the name of the mail form stored in the storage means;
A selection unit that selects a name of the mail form list displayed on the display unit and selects one of the stored scripts;
Data creation means for creating data in a format according to the server from data input by the realized input assistance function;
Data transmission means for transmitting the created data,
The input assist function realization means can realize an input assist function by a mail form script of the name selected by the selection means,
The server
Upon receiving data from the communication device, the received communication systems that characterized by replying to create a format of the data corresponding to the communication device analyzes the data.

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