JP4201727B2 - Communication device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication device such as a folding cellular phone.

In recent years, many foldable mobile phone devices have been commercialized. For example, in a foldable mobile phone described in Patent Document 1, a main body case 1 and a lid case 2 are connected via a hinge mechanism 3 so as to be openable and closable as shown in FIG. Furthermore, a key 14 is arranged on the side surface of the main body case 1.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-211241

  In the mobile phone device shown in FIG. 5, it is difficult to secure a printing area for displaying the function of the key 14 because the lid case 2 is thin, and even if printing is possible. There is a problem that the character becomes smaller and the user cannot recognize the function immediately by looking at the character.

  In such a cellular phone device, when the casing is opened, when the user presses a key on the side, it is possible to execute a function corresponding to the key and display a function execution screen on the main display. However, when the housing is closed, the user cannot see the main display because the main display is not exposed to the outside. Even if the sub-display that can be seen from the outside is installed even when the housing is closed, the display area of the sub-display is narrow, so the function execution screen, the function name of the pressed key, etc. It may not be displayed.

The invention of claim 1 has a key, and when the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time, the function information of the key is notified by voice, and the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more. The function corresponding to the key is executed.
The invention according to claim 2 is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge portion, and the communication device has a key that is exposed to the outside with the casing closed, and the communication device is When the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time in the closed state, the function information of the key is notified by voice, and when the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or longer, the function corresponding to the key is executed. It is characterized by doing.
The invention according to claim 3 is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge portion, and the communication device is disposed on a side surface of the housing and is exposed to the outside with the housing closed. When the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time with the communication device closed, the function information of the key is notified by voice, and the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more. The function corresponding to the key is executed.
The invention according to claim 4 is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge portion, and the communication device includes a key exposed to the outside with the casing closed, and a vibration corresponding to the key. A memory for storing a movement pattern; and a control unit, wherein the control unit determines that the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time with the communication device closed and the communication device closed. Based on the vibration pattern corresponding to the pressed key stored in the memory, the housing is controlled to vibrate, and if it is determined that the key has been continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, the key corresponds to the key. It controls to perform the function to perform.
The invention according to claim 5 is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge portion, and the communication device is arranged on a side surface of the housing and is exposed to the outside with the housing closed. A memory for storing a vibration pattern corresponding to the key, and a control unit, wherein the control unit is in a state in which the communication device is closed and the communication device is closed while the key is less than a predetermined time. When it is determined that the key is pressed, the casing and / or the key is controlled to vibrate based on the vibration pattern corresponding to the pressed key stored in the memory, and the key continues for a predetermined time or more. If it is determined that the key is pressed, control is performed so as to execute a function corresponding to the key.

  In the present invention, when a side key is pressed with the housing closed, the function name corresponding to the pressed key is notified by voice, so that the display area of the sub display is small, and the sub display Even in a mobile phone device that does not have a key, the user can immediately recognize the function name of the key when the key is pressed. When the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or longer, the key function is executed. Therefore, the user can execute the key function immediately after recognizing the key function.

  In addition, a key and vibration information corresponding to the key (information of a vibrating pattern) is stored in the memory, and when the key is pressed, the key is pressed by the user in a pattern corresponding to the key. Can be recognized.

  Next, a mobile phone device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 and 2 are perspective views of an embodiment device (foldable mobile phone device) to which the present invention is applied.

  In FIG. 1, in the mobile phone device 10, a first casing 110 having a display 42 and a second casing 120 having an input unit 44 and an incoming lamp 57 are connected via a hinge unit 300. It can be opened and closed in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

  Further, the second casing 120 is provided with a side key 58, and the side key 58 is in, for example, a manner mode (a mode in which an incoming call is notified by a vibrator without outputting a ring tone when an incoming call is received), It is a key for switching off. The function of the side key 58 is not limited to the manner mode, and other functions may be used, and a plurality of side keys 58 may be provided.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cellular phone device 10 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the back side. The antenna 2 and the incoming call lamp 57 are mounted on the second housing 120.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile phone device 10 includes a communication unit 12 connected to an antenna 16. The communication unit 12 transmits a signal from a baseband unit 14 to be described later to the base station via the antenna 16 or receives a radio wave from the base station via the antenna 16. The communication unit 12 allows the mobile phone device 10 to communicate (call) with other communication devices (for example, a mobile phone device), to send and receive e-mails, and to connect to the Internet. Is also possible.

  The communication unit 12 is connected to the baseband unit 14. The baseband unit 14 includes a CDMA processing circuit 18 and an audio codec 20. Here, the CDMA processing circuit 18 performs code division multiple access, scrambling, error control, and timing detection. The audio codec 20 compresses (encodes) and decompresses (decodes) the audio, performs analog and digital conversion, and changes the received sound volume and microphone sensitivity by an internal amplifier circuit (not shown). .

  In addition, a switching circuit 22 is connected to the baseband unit 14. A first speaker 26 is connected to the switching circuit 22 via an amplifier circuit 24. The first speaker 26 converts the electric signal of the baseband unit 14 amplified by the amplifier circuit 24 into sound. This first speaker 26 is applied to the user's ear and used for a call.

  Further, the microphone 30 is connected to the switching circuit 22 via the amplifier circuit 28. The microphone 30 is used for a call and converts voice into an electrical signal. The electrical signal output from the microphone 30 is amplified by the amplifier circuit 28 and output to the baseband unit 14.

  Further, a second speaker 34 is connected to the switching circuit 22 via an amplifier circuit 32. The second speaker 34 converts the electric signal of the baseband unit 14 amplified by the amplifier circuit 32 into sound. The second speaker 34 is a loudspeaker for listening to the surrounding people of the received sound. The second speaker 34 also sounds an incoming call notification. Note that the gains of these three amplifier circuits 24, 28, and 32 are fixed, and the volume of the first speaker 26 and the second speaker 34 and the sensitivity of the microphone 30 cannot be changed.

  The switching circuit 22 is connected to the baseband unit 14 on the side of the amplifier circuit 24 for the first speaker 26 and the amplifier circuit 28 for the microphone 30, or the amplifier circuit 32 for the second speaker 34 for loud sound. And switching to the amplifying circuit 28 side for the microphone 30.

A control circuit (control means) 36 is connected to each of the communication unit 12, the baseband unit 14, and the switching circuit 22. Switching by the switching circuit 22 described above is performed under the control of the control circuit 36. The control circuit 36 controls the audio codec 20 of the baseband unit 14, and the audio codec 20 changes the volume of the first speaker 26 and the second speaker 34 and the sensitivity of the microphone 30.
The control circuit 36 is connected to the ROM 38 and has a timer (not shown) for controlling each part based on a system program stored in the ROM 38 and measuring a predetermined time.

  The control circuit 36 is connected to the RAM 40. The RAM 40 stores key name information and voice message information corresponding to the name. This information is used when notifying the function name of the key 58 by voice when the side key 58 is pressed with the casing closed.

  A liquid crystal display 42 is connected to the control circuit 36. The display 42 displays predetermined information such as the current time, telephone number, contents of e-mail, site image downloaded via the Internet, and display of the function name of the pressed key.

  An input unit 44 is connected to the control circuit 36. The input unit 44 includes a numeric keypad 48 for inputting a telephone number, a call key 50 for operating a call start, a cut key 52 for operating a call end, and various functions such as an electronic mail function and an Internet function. And function keys 54 for setting.

  The vibrator 56 is a vibrator for notifying an incoming call by vibration.

  The incoming call lamp 57 is lit or blinked to notify the incoming call when an incoming call is received.

  Furthermore, it has an open / close detection unit 55, and the open / close detection unit 55 detects opening / closing of the housing.

  Next, the operation of the mobile phone device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1, if the control circuit 36 determines that the side key 58 is operated, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S2, the control circuit 36 starts timing by a timer (not shown) mounted in the control circuit 36, and proceeds to step S3. The timer is a timer for measuring the time during which the side key 58 is continuously pressed.

  In step S3, when the control circuit 36 detects a signal indicating that the casing is open from the open / close detection unit 57, the control circuit 36 proceeds to step S4 and detects a signal indicating that the casing is closed. The process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S4, the control circuit 36 displays the function name of the key pressed in step S1 (for example, manner mode setting) on the main display, and ends the process.

  In step S5, the control circuit 36 guides the function name corresponding to the key pressed in step S1 by voice. Specifically, when the control circuit determines that the side key 58 has been pressed, the control circuit reads a voice message corresponding to the key 58 (for example, “this key is a manner mode setting key”) from the ROM 38 and from the speaker 34. Output.

  In the subsequent step S6, the control circuit 36 proceeds to the step S7 when the timer counting from the step S2 determines that the key 58 has been continuously pressed for 3 seconds or more, otherwise proceeds to the step S8. To proceed.

  In step S7, the control circuit 36 executes a function corresponding to the pressed key 58 (eg, manner mode on / off), clears the timer, and ends the process.

  In step S8, if the control circuit 36 determines that the pressing of the side key 58 has ended (determines that the finger has been released from the key 58), the control circuit 36 clears the timer and returns the process to step S1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the side key 58 is still continuously pressed, the process returns to step S6.

  In this embodiment, in step S5, the function name corresponding to the pressed key is notified by a voice message. However, the function may be notified by driving the vibrator. For example, if the vibrator repeats on / off in a 1 second cycle, it indicates the manner mode, and if it vibrates continuously, it indicates that it is another key (for example, recording of a response message). It may be configured.

It is a perspective view of the Example apparatus formed by applying this invention. It is a perspective view of the Example apparatus formed by applying this invention. It is a block diagram of a present Example apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a present Example apparatus. It is a conventional mobile phone device.

Explanation of symbols

36 Control circuit 38 ROM
42 Display 55 Open / Close Detection Unit 56 Vibrator 57 Side Key

Claims (5)

If the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time, the function information of the key is notified by voice, and if the key is pressed continuously for a predetermined time or longer, the function corresponding to the key is provided. A communication device characterized by being executed . It is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge part,
The communication device has a key exposed to the outside with the housing closed,
When the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time with the communication device closed, the function information of the key is notified by voice, and when the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, the key is supported. A communication device characterized by executing a function to perform. It is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge part,
The communication device has a key that is disposed on a side surface of the housing and is exposed to the outside with the housing closed.
When the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time with the communication device closed, the function information of the key is notified by voice, and when the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, the key is supported. A communication device characterized by executing a function to perform. It is a foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge part,
The communication device includes a key that is exposed to the outside with the housing closed, a memory that stores a vibration pattern corresponding to the key, and a control unit.
When the control unit determines that the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time with the communication device closed and the communication device closed, the control unit corresponds to the pressed key stored in the memory. Controlling to vibrate a housing based on a vibration pattern, and controlling to execute a function corresponding to the key when it is determined that the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more. apparatus. A foldable communication device that can be opened and closed via a hinge, wherein the communication device is arranged on a side surface of the housing and exposed to the outside with the housing closed, and a vibration pattern corresponding to the key And a memory for storing
When the control unit determines that the key is pressed for less than a predetermined time with the communication device closed and the communication device closed, the control unit corresponds to the pressed key stored in the memory. Control the housing and / or the key to vibrate based on the vibration pattern, and control to execute a function corresponding to the key when it is determined that the key is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more. A communication device characterized by the above.

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