JP5353659B2 - Mobile terminal device and incoming call response method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable terminal, an incoming call response method, and an incoming call response program by which an unintentional response is prevented even under key operations including a key for response. <P>SOLUTION: The portable terminal 101 is provided with a control part 2 which does not respond to an incoming call even when any key equipped with an operation part 8 is depressed when a preset specific application is activated, and responds to the incoming call even when any key with which the operation part 8 is equipped, is depressed when applications except the specific application are activated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device having a call function and other functions and an incoming call response method.

  A portable terminal device having an any key answer function that responds to incoming calls regardless of which key is pressed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 5).

  The portable terminal device described in Patent Literature 1 includes a control unit and operates as follows. If there is an incoming call while displaying the mail creation screen, the control unit displays the incoming call screen. When the start key is pressed at this time, the control unit makes a call possible state. When a key other than the start key is pressed, the control unit ignores the response to the incoming call and displays a mail creation screen. This prevents the any key answer function for key operations other than the start key from operating even when an incoming call is received during mail text creation.

  The portable terminal device described in Patent Literature 2 includes a control unit and operates as follows. The control unit starts a timer of about several seconds when an incoming call is received, responds to an incoming call when a response key specified for response is pressed while the timer is operating, and presses a key other than the response key. On the other hand, control is performed so as not to answer the incoming call. As a result, in a cellular phone having an any key answer function, even if an incoming call is received during key operation for memory dial registration or the like, the incoming call is not answered by the key operation for data input.

  The portable terminal device described in Patent Literature 3 includes a control unit and operates as follows. If the image displayed immediately before the incoming call is an image that inhibits the any key answer function, the control unit inhibits the any key answer function for a predetermined time. On the other hand, if the image displayed immediately before the incoming call is not an image that inhibits the any key answer function, the control unit operates the any key answer function. Thus, the operation of the any key answer function is controlled.

  The portable terminal device described in Patent Literature 4 includes a display unit and a central control unit, and operates as follows. The display unit displays both a priority screen capable of main operations and a non-priority screen capable of partial operations. The central control unit displays the incoming call screen displayed on the priority screen or the non-priority screen based on the priority of the incoming call partner. This makes it possible to appropriately control the process according to the operation according to the priority of the called party.

  The portable terminal device described in Patent Literature 5 includes a control unit, and operates as follows. In an environment where continuous key operations such as a telephone directory data input mode are performed, the control unit temporarily stops the any key answer function. When not in an environment where continuous key operations such as a telephone directory data input mode are performed, the control unit operates the any key answer function.

JP 2002-135370 A JP 2002-271474 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-135717 JP 2008-311705 A JP 11-234367 A

  Activate and operate various applications such as phonebook, memo pad, schedule information registration, mail creation, mobile game implementation, calculator use, etc. on a mobile terminal device with an any key answer function If there is an incoming call while the user is in the middle of a call, the call may be erroneously answered even though it is not intended to be answered. In addition, the application before the incoming call may be temporarily interrupted by the incoming call operation.

  As mobile terminal devices become multifunctional, there are increasing opportunities to perform many application operations other than telephone functions, and it is expected that there will be more situations where unintended responses and operation interruptions are unavoidable.

  Since the portable terminal devices described in Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, Patent Document 4, and Patent Document 5 respond when a response key is pressed, an intention is made when a key operation including the response key is in progress. There is a problem of responding without.

  In addition, since the portable terminal device described in Patent Document 2 responds with any key when the timer is turned off for a certain period of time, even if it is desired to complete the operation performed before the incoming call within a certain period of time. There is a problem that it may not be possible.

  The portable terminal device described in Patent Document 3 has a problem that it cannot respond to an incoming call within a certain time after the incoming call. In addition, when there is no continuous key press while the any key answer function is OFF, the any key answer function is turned ON, and there is a problem that it is not possible to continue the application performed before the incoming call.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal device, an incoming call response method, and an incoming call response program that prevent an unintentional response even during a key operation including a response key.

When the mobile terminal device of the present invention detects a specific operation of the housing and a specific application set in advance, the fact that there is an incoming call or the operation of the any key answer function is stopped. Is displayed on the screen for a certain period of time, does not respond to an incoming call regardless of which key is pressed, responds to an incoming call when the sensor detects the specific operation, and an application other than the specific application when running in and a control unit responsive to an incoming be pressed any key.

The incoming call response method of the present invention displays on the screen that a call has been received or that the operation of the any key answer function is to be stopped for a certain period of time when a specific application set in advance is activated. Does not respond to incoming calls even when a key is pressed, responds to incoming calls when a specific operation of the casing is detected, and any key is pressed when an application other than the specific application is running The mobile terminal device executes a response procedure for responding to incoming calls.

The incoming call response program of the present invention displays on the screen that a call has been received or that the operation of the any key answer function is stopped for a certain period of time when a specific application set in advance is running . Does not respond to incoming calls even when a key is pressed, responds to incoming calls when a specific operation of the casing is detected, and any key is pressed when an application other than the specific application is running The computer also executes a response step for responding to incoming calls.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mobile terminal device, an incoming call response method, and an incoming call response program that prevent an unintentional response even during a key operation including a response key.

An example of the portable terminal device which concerns on Embodiment 1 is shown. 2 shows an example of an incoming call response method according to the first embodiment. 4 shows an example of an incoming call response program according to the first embodiment. An example of the portable terminal device which concerns on Embodiment 2 is shown. An example of the portable terminal device which concerns on Embodiment 3 is shown. A setting example of a specific application is shown. An example of setting whether or not to set a response other than the any key answer function is shown. An example of operation | movement of the control part when there exists an incoming call is shown. An example of a notification screen is shown.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. In the present specification and drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows an example of a mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment. The mobile terminal device 101 according to the first embodiment includes an operation unit 8 and a control unit 2. The operation unit 8 includes a plurality of keys. The control unit 2 does not respond to an incoming call when any key is pressed when a preset specific application is activated, and any key is depressed when an application other than the specific application is activated. Answer incoming calls.

  Thereby, when a specific application designated in advance is not activated, a response means by an any key answer can be used, and when a specific application is activated, an incoming call response means other than the any key answer can be used. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended response even during a key operation including a response key. In particular, the operations performed before the incoming call can be continuously performed, and the incoming call response can be arbitrarily performed. Also, it is possible to solve the problem that a response cannot be made for a certain time after an incoming call.

  The mobile terminal device 101 executes the incoming call response method according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows an example of an incoming call response method according to the first embodiment. The incoming call response method according to the first embodiment includes a response procedure S111. In the response procedure S111, when a specific application set in advance is activated, no key is pressed even if any key is pressed, and when any application other than the specific application is activated, any key is pressed. Answer incoming calls.

  Thereby, when a specific application designated in advance is not activated, a response method using any key answer can be used, and when a specific application is activated, an incoming call response method other than the any key answer can be used. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended response even during a key operation including a response key. In particular, the operations performed before the incoming call can be continuously performed, and the incoming call response can be arbitrarily performed. Also, it is possible to solve the problem that a response cannot be made for a certain time after an incoming call.

  The mobile terminal device 101 may be realized by executing the incoming call response program according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 shows an example of an incoming call response program according to the first embodiment. The incoming call response program according to the first embodiment causes the computer to execute response step S211. In response step S211, when a specific application set in advance is activated, no key is pressed to respond to an incoming call, and any key other than the specific application is activated. Answer incoming calls.

  Thereby, when a specific application designated in advance is not activated, a response means by an any key answer can be used, and when a specific application is activated, an incoming call response means other than the any key answer can be used. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended response even during a key operation including a response key. In particular, the operations performed before the incoming call can be continuously performed, and the incoming call response can be arbitrarily performed. Also, it is possible to solve the problem that a response cannot be made for a certain time after an incoming call.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 shows an example of a mobile terminal device according to the second embodiment. A mobile terminal device 102 according to the second embodiment includes an operation unit 8, a control unit 2, and a sensor 3.

  The sensor 3 illustrated in FIG. 4 detects a specific operation of the casing of the mobile terminal device 102. When the specific application is activated, the control unit 2 responds to an incoming call when the sensor 3 detects a specific operation. Since the casing of the portable terminal device 102 is used, it is possible to respond to an incoming call without pressing any key. Therefore, the user of the mobile terminal device 102 can continue the key operation.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 executes the following incoming call response method. In the response procedure S111 shown in FIG. 2, when a specific application is activated, a response to an incoming call is made when a specific operation of the casing of the mobile terminal device 102 is detected.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 may be realized by executing the incoming call response program according to the second embodiment. In response step S211 shown in FIG. 3, when a specific application is activated, a response to an incoming call is made when a specific operation of the casing of the mobile terminal device 102 is detected.

  A sensor 3 illustrated in FIG. 4 detects a change in a specific shape of the casing of the mobile terminal device 102. Thereby, when the shape of the portable terminal device 102 changes, it is possible to respond to an incoming call using the change in the shape.

  For example, when the housing of the mobile terminal device 102 has a foldable shape, the sensor 3 illustrated in FIG. 4 detects a change in the specific shape of the housing due to opening and closing of the housing of the mobile terminal device 102. For example, when the housing of the mobile terminal device 102 has a slidable shape, the sensor 3 illustrated in FIG. 4 detects a change in the specific shape of the housing due to the sliding of the housing of the mobile terminal device 102.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 executes the following incoming call response method. The detection of the specific operation of the casing in the response procedure S111 illustrated in FIG. 2 is detection of a change in a specific shape of the casing. Here, the detection of the change in the specific shape of the housing is the detection of the change in the specific shape of the housing due to the opening and closing of the housing having a foldable shape. The detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing is detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing caused by the slide of the casing having a slidable shape.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 may be realized by executing the incoming call response program according to the second embodiment. The detection of the specific operation of the housing in response step S211 shown in FIG. 3 is detection of a change in the specific shape of the housing. The detection of the change in the specific shape of the housing is the detection of the change in the specific shape of the housing due to the opening and closing of the housing having a foldable shape. The detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing is detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing caused by the slide of the casing having a slidable shape.

  The sensor 3 illustrated in FIG. 4 detects a specific vibration pattern of the housing of the mobile terminal device 102. Thereby, even if the shape of the mobile terminal device 102 does not change, it is possible to respond to an incoming call without pressing any key.

  For example, the sensor 3 detects vibration that occurs when the mobile terminal device 102 is shaken. The sensor 3 detects vibration that occurs when the mobile terminal device 102 is hit.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 executes the following incoming call response method. The detection of the specific operation of the casing in the response procedure S111 illustrated in FIG. 2 is detection of a specific vibration pattern of the casing.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 may be realized by executing the incoming call response program according to the second embodiment. In response step S211 shown in FIG. 3, the detection of the specific operation of the casing in response step S211 is detection of a specific vibration pattern of the casing.

  When the specific application is running, the control unit 2 shown in FIG. 4 displays on the screen that there is an incoming call and that the operation of the any key answer function is stopped for a certain period of time. Thereby, the mobile terminal device 102 can continue the key operation while recognizing that there is an incoming call.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 executes the following incoming call response method. In the response procedure S111 shown in FIG. 2, when the specific application is activated, the fact that there is an incoming call and the fact that the operation of the any key answer function is stopped are displayed on the screen for a certain period of time.

  In this case, the mobile terminal apparatus 102 may be realized by executing the incoming call response program according to the second embodiment. In response step S211 shown in FIG. 3, when a specific application is activated, the fact that there is an incoming call and the fact that the operation of the any key answer function is stopped are displayed on the screen for a certain period of time.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 5 shows an example of a mobile terminal device according to the third embodiment. The mobile terminal device 103 according to the third embodiment includes a timer 201, a control unit 202, an acceleration sensor 203, a display unit 204, an antenna 205, a wireless unit 206, a memory unit 207, an operation unit 208, and an LED. (Light Emitting Diode) 209, a vibrator 210, an audio codec unit 211, a speaker 212, a microphone 213, and a touch panel 214.

  The mobile terminal device 103 functions as the mobile terminal device 101 and the mobile terminal device 102. For example, the control unit 202 functions as the control unit 2. The acceleration sensor 203 functions as the sensor 3. The operation unit 208 functions as the operation unit 8.

  The radio unit 206 transmits and receives radio signals to and from the radio base station via the antenna 205. The control unit 202 controls the mobile terminal device 103 main body. The memory unit 207 stores a control program and various setting information. The operation unit 208 includes various keys for the user to operate the mobile phone. The display unit 204 displays the state and information of the mobile terminal device 103. The touch panel 214 can be operated by touching the display unit 204. The timer 201 measures for a certain time. The acceleration sensor 203 detects an operation such as deformation or vibration of the casing of the mobile terminal device 103. The LED 209 emits light to inform the user of the state of the mobile terminal device 103. Vibrator 210 vibrates to inform the user of the state of mobile terminal device 103. The audio codec unit 211 performs A / D conversion or D / A on the audio signal. The speaker 212 outputs sound. The microphone 213 inputs sound.

  The portable terminal device 103 includes various applications other than telephone calls. For example, there are a mail function, a schedule function, a phone book registration, a memo pad function, a game function, a calculator function, and the like. In order to operate these applications, the user inputs to the control unit 202 using the keys of the operation unit 208 or the touch panel 214. At this time, the input information is displayed on the display unit 204, and the data is stored in the memory unit 207.

  The memory unit 207 stores a specific application. For example, the setting of whether to set a response other than the any key answer when the application is activated at the time of an incoming call is stored. FIG. 6 shows a setting example of a specific application. It is possible to select for each application whether to set a response other than the any key answer function or not.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of setting whether or not to set a response other than the any key answer function. When an application that has not been registered in the memory unit 207 in advance is activated when an incoming call is received, the control unit 202 sets the incoming response method as an any key answer. If a specific application registered in advance in the memory unit 207 is activated when an incoming call is received, the control unit 202 sets the incoming call response method to a response other than the any key answer.

  When the incoming call answering method is set to anything other than the any key answer, the incoming call notification is interrupted, and the application started before the incoming call can be continuously executed. In addition, key operations can be continued, and the user can respond at any time when he wants to answer incoming calls.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the operation of the control unit when there is an incoming call.
In step S <b> 401, when there is an incoming call, the wireless unit 206 receives it via the antenna 205. In step S402, the control unit 202 determines whether a predetermined specific application is activated. If the specific application is activated, the process proceeds to step S403. If the specific application is not activated, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S403, the response method for the incoming call is set to a response method other than the any key answer. In step S404, it is notified that there is an incoming call. At this time, sounding from the speaker 212, lighting of the LED 209, vibration of the vibrator 210, and the like are performed, and the display unit 204 displays that the response method is other than the any key answer and the sender information. FIG. 9 shows an example of the notification screen.

  In step S405, the timer 201 stops the incoming notification when a certain time has elapsed, and continues the application that was running before the incoming call. The fixed time is arbitrary, but it is preferably a time that the user recognizes the incoming call.

  In step S406, it is determined whether a response other than the any key answer is detected. If a response other than the any key answer is detected, the process proceeds to step S407. If no response other than the any key answer is detected, the determination as to whether a response other than the any key answer is detected is repeated.

  In step S409, the response method for the incoming call is set as the response method for the any key answer. In step S410, it is notified that there is an incoming call. At this time, operations such as sounding from the speaker 212, lighting of the LED 209, vibration of the vibrator 210, and the like are performed, and a message indicating that the response method is any key answer and transmission source information are displayed on the display unit 204.

  In step S411, it is determined whether or not a key press is detected. If the key press is detected, the process proceeds to step S407, and if the key press is not detected, the determination as to whether the key press is detected is repeated.

In step S407, the activated application is interrupted and an incoming call response is made. In step S408, a call is started using the microphone 213 and the speaker 212.
The above is the explanation from the incoming call to the response.

  Up to this point, a response method other than the any key answer has been described, which will be described. The response method other than the any key answer is a response method in which various applications can be continuously operated after an incoming call. For example, vibration pattern detection using an acceleration sensor, mobile phone style change (opening / closing, sliding operation, etc.), and the like can be considered.

  Therefore, in a portable terminal device having an any key answer function, an unintended incoming response can be avoided during various application operations such as mail, telephone book, memo pad, schedule book, game, and calculator. In addition, the application operation that was performed before the incoming call can be continuously performed, and the response to the incoming call can be performed at the timing intended by the user.

  In the present embodiment, the sender information may be displayed on the upper or lower portion of the display unit 204. Further, when the display unit 204 has a sub-display separately from the main display, the transmission source information may be displayed on a display different from the main display.

  The present invention can be applied to the information communication industry.

2: control unit 3: sensor 8: operation unit 101, 102, 103: portable terminal device 201: timer 202: control unit 203: acceleration sensor 204: display unit 205: antenna 206: wireless unit 207: memory unit 208: operation unit 209: LED
210: Vibrator 211: Audio codec unit 212: Speaker 213: Microphone 214: Touch panel

Claims (15)

A sensor for detecting a specific operation of the housing;
When a preset specific application is running, a message indicating that an incoming call has been received or that the operation of the any key answer function will be stopped is displayed on the screen for a certain period of time. Control unit that does not respond , responds to an incoming call when the sensor detects the specific operation, and responds to an incoming call when any key is pressed when an application other than the specific application is activated When,
A mobile terminal device comprising: The mobile terminal device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor detects a change in a specific shape of the housing. The housing has a foldable shape,
The portable terminal device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor detects a change in a specific shape of the casing caused by opening and closing of the casing. The housing has a slidable shape,
The portable terminal device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor detects a change in a specific shape of the casing caused by sliding of the casing. The sensor portable terminal device according to any one of 4 claims 1 to detect a specific vibration pattern of said housing. When a preset specific application is running, a message indicating that an incoming call has been received or that the operation of the any key answer function will be stopped is displayed on the screen for a certain period of time. Responds to incoming calls when a specific operation of the housing is detected without responding, and when an application other than the specific application is running, responds to the incoming call regardless of which key is pressed An incoming call response method to be executed by a mobile terminal device . The incoming call response method according to claim 6 , wherein the detection of the specific operation of the casing in the response procedure is detection of a change in a specific shape of the casing. The incoming call according to claim 7 , wherein the detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing in the response procedure is detection of a change in the specific shape of the casing due to opening and closing of the casing having a foldable shape. Response method. The incoming call according to claim 7 , wherein the detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing in the response procedure is detection of a change in the specific shape of the casing due to the sliding of the casing having a slidable shape. Response method. The incoming call response method according to any one of claims 6 to 9 , wherein the detection of the specific operation of the casing in the response procedure is detection of a specific vibration pattern of the casing. When a preset specific application is running, a message indicating that an incoming call has been received or that the operation of the any key answer function will be stopped is displayed on the screen for a certain period of time. A response step of responding to an incoming call when a specific operation of the housing is detected without responding, and responding to an incoming call regardless of which key is pressed when an application other than the specific application is activated. An incoming call response program to be executed by a computer. The incoming call response program according to claim 11 , wherein the detection of the specific operation of the casing in the response step is detection of a change in a specific shape of the casing. The incoming call according to claim 12 , wherein the detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing in the response step is detection of a change in the specific shape of the casing due to opening and closing of the casing having a foldable shape. Response program. The incoming call according to claim 12 , wherein the detection of the change in the specific shape of the casing in the response step is detection of a change in the specific shape of the casing due to the sliding of the casing having a slidable shape. Response program. The incoming call response program according to any one of claims 11 to 14 , wherein the detection of the specific operation of the casing in the response step is detection of a specific vibration pattern of the casing.

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