JP7295643B2 - Intercom and intercom control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a communication device and a control method for the communication device.

For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-200002 discloses a technique that can light an incoming call LED in synchronization with the on/off of an audio signal of a ringtone pattern prepared in advance in the telephone when the telephone receives an incoming call. there is

JP-A-2005-94430

When there is an incoming call to the phone from the public switched telephone network, the phone receives a periodic ringing signal from the switch. For example, a ringing signal from the public switched telephone network in Japan repeats an ON period of 1 second and an OFF period of 2 seconds. Conventionally, when receiving a periodic call signal in which ON periods and OFF periods are alternately repeated, the light output section of the communication device has not been made to emit light in synchronization with the call signal.

For example, when an incoming call is received from a public switched telephone network to a communication device, the present invention provides a ringing tone based on a periodic calling signal from an exchange or the like, and a light output section based on the periodic calling signal. The purpose is to realize a communication device that can be notified by

(1) A communication device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives a periodic calling signal, a sound control unit that outputs a ringing tone indicating an incoming call from a sound output unit based on the calling signal, and a light control unit for outputting the light for notifying the incoming call from the light output unit based on the call signal.

(2) A control method for a communication device according to an aspect of the present invention receives a periodic call signal, outputs a ring tone indicating an incoming call from a sound output unit based on the call signal, and is output from the light output unit based on the calling signal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an external view which shows an example of the communication apparatus 100 which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the data table 231 which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing output timings of a ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing output timings of a ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing output timings of a ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing output timings of a ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing output timings of a ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to the modified example of the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the types of ringtones and lights that can be set in the setting mode for setting the types of ringtones and lights of the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

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Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or equivalent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the communication device 100 has, for example, a sound output section 101, an optical output section 102, a receiver 103, a display section 104, and a key input section 105. FIG.

The calling device 100 is, for example, a device capable of making a call with another calling device (calling side), and is specifically a telephone. The communication device 100 receives an incoming call from another communication device and outputs a ringing tone indicating the incoming call from the sound output unit 101 . The sound output unit 101 is, for example, a speaker. Specifically, the communication device 100 outputs a ringtone from the sound output unit 101 based on a call signal indicating that there is an incoming call. Also, the communication device 100 may output a ringtone from a speaker (not shown) provided in the handset 103 . Here, the other communication device may be a device capable of communicating various data including voice data.

Furthermore, the communication device 100 outputs, for example, light having a blinking pattern corresponding to the type of ringtone from the light output section 102 when the ringtone is being output from the sound output section 101 . Specifically, the communication device 100 outputs, from the light output unit 102, light in a blinking pattern corresponding to the ring tone, based on the reception of the call signal indicating that there is an incoming call. Here, the light output unit 102 is composed of, for example, at least one LED or the like, but may be a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Further, the communication device 100 may flash or light the lighting section (backlight, etc.) of the display section 104 in a flashing pattern according to the type of ringtone.

Furthermore, when the user picks up the handset 103 while receiving an incoming call from another calling device, the line with the other calling device is connected. The calling device 100 receives the user's voice from the microphone (not shown) of the handset 103 and outputs the caller's voice from the speaker of the handset 103, thereby making a call with another calling device. .

Further, the telephone device 100 displays the telephone number of another telephone device on the calling side, the telephone number input from the key input unit 105, and the like on the display unit 104. FIG. The display unit 104 is a display medium capable of displaying characters and numbers, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

Here, the communication device 100 may include not only a single base unit directly connected from a telephone line as shown in FIG. 1, but also a handset (not shown) connected via a base unit. Furthermore, both the parent device and the child device may have the optical output section 102, or either the parent device or the child device may have the optical output section 102. good.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. A functional configuration of the communication device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2 , communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention has communication section 210 , control section 220 , storage section 230 , output section 240 and input section 250 .

The communication device 100 is a device capable of communicating with another communication device via a telephone network 201 such as a public switched telephone network. Here, the telephone network 201 is, for example, a communication network that connects telephone lines with a switch and enables communication between devices.

The input unit 250 transmits, for example, key information of an input key and voice data of a call to the control unit 220 . The input unit 250 includes, for example, the key input unit 105 and a voice input unit 251 as shown in FIG. The key input unit 105 is, for example, various keys including number keys provided in the communication device 100 and keys for activating various functions. Voice input unit 251 is, for example, a microphone included in receiver 103 . The voice input unit 251 transmits to the control unit 220 voice data such as a call input when the receiver 103 is picked up.

The communication unit 210 is for communicating with other communication devices via the telephone network 201, for example. The communication unit 210 receives a signal from the telephone network 201 , converts the received signal into a format suitable for processing by the communication device 100 , and transmits the converted signal to each unit within the communication device 100 . Further, the communication unit 210 converts signals from each unit of the communication device 100 into a format suitable for transmission over the telephone network 201 and transmits the converted signals to the telephone network 201 . Specifically, the communication unit 210 receives various signals such as a calling signal and a response signal, and data of the calling side such as the voice data of the calling side and the telephone number of the calling side from the exchange on the telephone network 201 side. Further, the communication unit 210 specifically transmits voice data input from the voice input unit 251 of the calling device 100 to another calling device on the calling side via the telephone network 201 . The communication unit 210 includes, for example, a signal reception unit 211 that receives signals from the telephone network 201, as shown in FIG.

Here, the communication unit 210 specifically receives a signal such as a calling signal from the exchange. Further, the communication unit 210 may receive a signal from a communication device (router, etc.) connected to the exchange through a wireless communication line such as a mobile phone, instead of from the exchange. For example, the communication device receives from the exchange that there is a call originated from another communication device, and transmits various signals such as a call signal originally transmitted from the exchange to the communication device 100 . Further, the communication device may generate various signals such as a call signal transmitted from the exchange, and transmit the signals to the communication device 100 . The communication unit 210 receives various signals by wire or wirelessly from the communication device.

The signal receiving unit 211 receives various signals from the telephone network 201, such as a periodic calling signal (hereinafter also referred to as an IR signal) indicating an incoming call from another calling device.

The calling signal is composed of, for example, an ON period indicating a period during which a signal of a predetermined frequency (for example, 16 Hz) is received and an OFF period indicating a period during which no signal is received. That is, the period from the rising edge of the calling signal to the falling edge of the calling signal is the ON period, and the period from the trailing edge of the calling signal to the rising edge of the next ringing signal is the OFF period. Here, the call signal has an ON period of 1 second and an OFF period of 2 seconds, for example.

Here, the switchboard or communication device (router, etc.) may transmit the call signal to the communication device 100 at a cycle faster than the above-described predetermined cycle in the case of an emergency bulletin such as when an earthquake occurs. Also, when another communication device makes a call to the communication device 100 by adding information indicating that it is an emergency call, the exchange or the communication device that receives the call sends a ringing signal of a fast cycle to the communication device 100. You may send.

Further, the transmission of the call signal from the exchange or the like is stopped at a predetermined timing. Here, the predetermined timing is, for example, the timing at which the line between the calling device 100 and another calling device is connected, or the timing at which the call from the other calling device is stopped. The timing at which the line is connected includes various timings such as when the handset 103 of the communication device 100 is picked up, or when the answering machine function is automatically activated without picking up the handset 103, for example.

The signal receiving unit 211 receives a plurality of calling signals periodically transmitted from the telephone network 201 (exchange) in response to one incoming call from the originating side. That is, the signal receiving unit 211 receives a plurality of call signals by repeatedly receiving the call signal for one incoming call from the caller. That is, the signal receiving unit 211 receives a plurality of ringing signals each including an ON period and an OFF period, which are transmitted from the telephone network 201 at predetermined intervals. Further, the signal receiving section 211 notifies the sound control section 221 and the light control section 225 of the reception of the calling signal.

The control unit 220 executes various information processing according to control programs stored in the storage unit 230, for example. Here, this control program may be downloaded via the telephone network 201 or a network (not shown) and stored in the storage unit 230 . The control unit 220 is, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and the processor operates as the control unit 220 by executing the control program described above.

The storage unit 230 stores information necessary for various information processing of the communication device 100, such as control programs executed by the control unit 220, data generated by executing the control programs, and data obtained from the outside. do.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the data table 231 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, a data table 231 and ring tone setting data 232 as shown in FIG. The storage unit 230 can be implemented by, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like.

The data table 231 stores various sound data of ringtones and light data indicating the blinking pattern of the light output unit 102 in association with each other. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the data table 231 stores ringer sound 1 and blinking pattern 1 and melody sound 1 and blinking pattern 11 in association with each other. The data table 231 may store, for example, the same blinking pattern in association with different ringtones. Also, the data table 231 may be acquired via the telephone network 201 or a network (not shown). Further, the various sound data of the ringtone include type information indicating the type of the ringtone, for example, ringer sound or melody sound. Specifically, for example, the type information included in each of the sound data of ringer sounds 1 to 3 indicates that it is a ringer sound. Specifically, for example, the type information included in each of the sound data of melody sounds 1 and 2 indicates that they are melody sounds. The data table 231 may also store type information indicating whether each type of sound data is a ringer sound or a melody sound in association with various sound data of ringtones. Furthermore, the data table 231 stores the output levels (volumes) of various sound data in association with various sound data of ringtones. The data table 231 also stores the output levels (luminance) of various optical data in association with them.

The ringtone setting data 232 stores the type of ringtone to be output when an incoming call is received from the caller. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the ringtone setting data 232 stores melody sound 1 as a ringtone to be output when an incoming call is received from the caller. Here, in order to output different ringtones according to the other calling device on the calling side, the storage unit 230 associates the name or telephone number specifying the other calling device on the calling side with the type of ringtone. The attached telephone directory data (not shown) may be stored. Note that the ring tone setting data 232 is, for example, preset with a default ring tone type, or is set by the user. In addition, in a setting mode for setting the ringing tone and light to be output when an incoming call is received, it is possible to set the ringing tone to be output when an incoming call is received from the originating side. The ringtone setting data 232 may be stored in association with the ringtone and flashing pattern of the light set in the setting mode for setting the ringtone and light.

Here, the ring tone includes a sound that synchronizes with the period of the calling signal (hereinafter also referred to as ringer sound) and a sound that does not synchronize with the period of the calling signal (hereinafter also referred to as melody sound).

A ringer sound is, for example, a ringing tone output from the sound output unit 101 each time a call signal is received. In other words, the ringer sound is a ringing tone that is repeatedly output from the sound output unit 101 during the ON period and stopped during the OFF period in synchronization with the ON period and the OFF period of the call signal. For example, when outputting a ringer sound, the communication device 100 outputs a ringing tone "PuRururururu" during the ON period of the calling signal. Then, the communication device 100 stops outputting the ringing tone during the OFF period from the start of the OFF period to the start of the next ON period. The communication device 100 has a plurality of types of ringer tones, for example, "PuRururururu" and "PoRoro". Ringer tones 1 to 3 stored in the data table 231 of FIG. 3 are examples of ringer tones.

A melody tone is a ringtone composed of continuous tones that are a series of continuous tones. The melody sound is a ringing sound that is output and stopped asynchronously during the ON period and the OFF period of the calling signal, unlike the ringer sound. Melody sounds 1 and 2 stored in the data table 231 of FIG. 3 are examples of melody sounds.

Here, optical data of light output from the optical output unit 102 will be described. The light data is, for example, a blinking pattern, and the communication device 100 stores, in the data table 231, the data indicating the time of the section in which the light output section 102 is turned on by applying voltage and the time of the section in which the light output section 102 is turned off without applying voltage. are doing. Then, the communication device 100 repeats lighting and non-lighting of the light output unit 102 based on the time of this lighting and lighting section to perform blinking. Further, the communication device 100 stores, in the data table 231, a plurality of types of blinking patterns in which the combination of the lighting period and the lighting period is changed. The communication device 100 stores various flashing patterns in the data table 231 corresponding to various ringtones. Here, the blinking pattern may be data for continuously lighting for a certain period of time instead of blinking. Also, the blinking pattern may be data that changes the color for each lighting section. Further, when the light output unit 102 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, etc., the blinking pattern is data indicating the order in which each LED is lit, the time to light each LED, and which LED is to be lit. I don't mind. Also, the blinking patterns have the output level (luminance) of the light output unit 102, and the output level of one blinking pattern may be different from the output level of other blinking patterns.

Returning to FIG. 2, the description of the communication device 100 is continued.

The controller 220 includes, for example, a sound controller 221 and a light controller 225 as shown in FIG.

The sound control unit 221 controls, for example, voice input/output of the communication device 100 . The sound control unit 221 causes the sound output unit 101 to output, for example, a ringing tone that indicates an incoming call based on the call signal. The sound control unit 221 includes, for example, a sound data acquisition unit 222 and a sound output control unit 223 as shown in FIG.

Specifically, for example, the sound control unit 221 receives from the signal reception unit 211 a notification that the signal reception unit 211 has received a call signal indicating an incoming call from the calling party, and acquires the ring tone in the sound data acquisition unit 222. Let Then, the sound control unit 221 causes the sound output control unit 223 to output the ringtone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 from the sound output unit 101 based on the call signal. Further, the sound control unit 221 notifies the light control unit 225 of the type of the acquired ringtone and the determination result indicating the type of the acquired ringtone. Further, the sound control unit 221 receives from the light control unit 225 the type of blinking pattern of the light that the light control unit 225 outputs from the light output unit 102, and outputs a ringing tone to the sound output unit 101 according to the type of blinking pattern. You can output from

For example, when the signal receiving unit 211 receives a call signal, the sound data acquiring unit 222 acquires the type of ringing tone stored in the ringing tone setting data 232, and receives an incoming call according to the acquired type of ringing tone. Acquire the sound data of the sound from the data table 231 . Here, when the call signal received by the signal receiving unit 211 is the first call signal received for one incoming call, the sound data acquisition unit 222 selects the ring tone stored in the ring tone setting data 232. The type is acquired, and sound data corresponding to the type of ringing tone is acquired from the data table 231 . When the sound data acquisition unit 222 receives the next ringing signal, it uses the ringtone acquired when the first ringing signal was received. Furthermore, when the telephone number of the caller received by the communication unit 210 exists in the telephone directory data of the storage unit 230, the sound data acquisition unit 222 stores the telephone number of the caller stored in the telephone directory data. The type of ringing tone may be acquired, and the sound data of the ringing tone corresponding to the type of ringing tone may be acquired from the data table 231 .

The sound output control unit 223 determines, for example, from the type information included in the sound data acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222, the type of the acquired ringtone, that is, the type of the ringtone to be output when an incoming call is received is the ringer sound. or a melody tone. The sound output control unit 223 notifies the light control unit 225 of the type of the acquired ringtone and the determination result indicating the type of the acquired ringtone. Further, the sound data acquisition unit 222 may determine whether the type of ringtone to be output when an incoming call is ringer sound or melody sound.

For example, the sound output control unit 223 determines that the type of ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquiring unit 222 is one of ringer sounds 1 to 3, and the type of ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquiring unit 222 is ringer. If it is determined to be a sound, the ringtone is output from the sound output unit 101 in synchronization with the call signal. In other words, the sound output control unit 223 causes the sound output unit 101 to output a ring tone every time the signal receiving unit 211 receives a call signal, for example. For example, more specifically, the sound output control unit 223 outputs the ring tone from the sound output unit 101 during the ON period of the call signal, and outputs the ring tone from the sound output unit 101 during the OFF period of the call signal. Stop.

Further, for example, when the type of ringtone is a ringer sound, the sound output control unit 223 causes the sound output unit 101 to output the ringtone at each rise or fall timing of the call signal by the signal reception unit 211. . That is, the sound output control unit 223 outputs a ringing tone from the sound output unit 101 not only each time the call signal is received (every time the call signal rises), but also every time the call signal falls. You can output. For example, more specifically, the sound output control unit 223 outputs the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 during the off period of the call signal, and outputs the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 during the on period of the call signal. Stop.

Further, the sound output control unit 223 determines, for example, that the type of ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is melody sound 1 or 2, and that the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is melody sound. If it is determined that it is, the ringtone is output from the sound output unit 101 asynchronously with the call signal. That is, the sound output control unit 223, for example, starts outputting the ringing tone based on the reception of the calling signal by the signal receiving unit 211, and stops outputting the ringing tone based on the stoppage of the continuously received calling signal. . For example, more specifically, the sound output control unit 223 outputs the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 when the first call signal among the call signals received continuously for one incoming call is received. Output is started, and the ringing tone output during the ON period and the OFF period of the calling signal is continuously output. Then, the sound output control unit 223 outputs a ringing tone in response to the fact that the calling signal of the predetermined cycle is not received after the elapse of the predetermined cycle from the reception of the last calling signal during the ON period. to stop.

Further, for example, when the type of the ringtone is a melody sound, the sound output control unit 223 outputs the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 based on the rising or falling timing of the call signal by the signal receiving unit 211. to start. That is, the sound output control unit 223 starts outputting the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 not only based on the reception of the above-described call signal (timing of the rise of the call signal) but also based on the timing of the fall. You may

The light control unit 225 controls the light output of the communication device 100, for example. The light control unit 225 causes the light output unit 102 to output, for example, light for notifying an incoming call based on the call signal. The optical control section 225 includes, for example, an optical data acquisition section 226 and an optical output control section 227 as shown in FIG.

Specifically, for example, the optical control unit 225 receives a notification that the signal receiving unit 211 has received a calling signal indicating an incoming call from the originator, and causes the optical data acquiring unit 226 to acquire optical data. Further, the light control unit 225 receives from the sound control unit 221 notification of the type of the acquired ringtone and the determination result indicating the type of the acquired ringtone. Then, the light control section 225 causes the light output control section 227 to output the light of the optical data acquired by the optical data acquisition section 226 from the light output section 102 based on the calling signal. Further, the light control section 225 may notify the sound control section 221 of the type of blinking pattern of light to be output from the light output section 102 .

The optical data acquisition unit 226 acquires, from the data table 231, the blinking pattern corresponding to the ringtone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222, for example, when the signal reception unit 211 receives a call signal. Here, the optical data acquiring unit 226 acquires the blinking pattern from the data table 231 when the calling signal received by the signal receiving unit 211 is the first received calling signal for one incoming call. When the optical data acquiring unit 226 receives the calling signal of the next cycle, it uses the blinking pattern acquired when the first calling signal was received.

For example, the light output control unit 227 sets the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquiring unit 222 to any one of ringer sounds 1 to 3, and sets the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquiring unit 222 to ringer. If it is determined to be a sound, the light of the blinking pattern acquired by the optical data acquisition unit 226 is output from the light output unit 102 in synchronization with the call signal. That is, the light output control unit 227 causes the light output unit 102 to output light in a flickering pattern corresponding to the ringtone, for example, each time the signal receiving unit 211 receives the call signal. For example, more specifically, the light output control unit 227 outputs light in a blinking pattern corresponding to the ring tone from the light output unit 102 during the ON period of the call signal, and outputs light from the light output unit 102 during the OFF period of the call signal. The output of light from 102 is stopped. The type of ringtone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 and the determination result indicating the type of ringtone are notified from the sound output control unit 223 or the sound data acquisition unit 222, for example, as described above.

Further, for example, when the type of ringtone is a ringer sound, the light output control unit 227 outputs light in a blinking pattern corresponding to the ringtone at each rise or fall timing of the call signal by the signal reception unit 211. Output from the optical output unit 102 . In other words, the light output control unit 227 changes the flashing pattern corresponding to the ring tone not only at each reception of the above-described call signal (at each rise timing of the call signal) but also at each fall timing of the call signal. Light may be output from the light output section 102 . For example, more specifically, the light output control section 227 outputs light from the light output section 102 during the off period of the call signal, and stops outputting light from the light output section 102 during the on period of the call signal. do.

In other words, when the type of ringtone is a ringer sound synchronized with a call signal, the light output control unit 227 outputs light from the light output unit 102 in a flashing pattern synchronized with the call signal to produce a ringer sound and light. can be output synchronously. As a result, light can be output from the light output unit 102 in a flickering pattern that matches the ringer sound, thereby improving visibility for the user.

Further, for example, when the type of ringtone is a ringer sound, the optical output control unit 227 starts outputting light from the optical output unit 102 based on the reception of the call signal, and starts outputting light from the light output unit 102 after receiving the call signal. The output of light from the light output unit 102 may be stopped within a predetermined time until the next call signal is received. Further, the light output control section 227 may stop the light output from the light output section 102, for example, before the end of reception of the calling signal for a predetermined time. That is, for example, when the type of ringtone is a ringer tone, the light output control section 227 causes the light output section 102 to start outputting light based on the timing of the rise or fall of the call signal. The output of light from the light output unit 102 is stopped within a predetermined time before and after the timing of the next fall of the signal or within a predetermined time before and after the timing of the next rise of the call signal. As a result, the blinking pattern output from the light output unit 102 is not interrupted in the middle, and the blinking pattern can be ended at a good point, so that the user's discomfort is reduced and the user's visibility is further improved. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

Here, the effect of outputting the incoming call tone and light in synchronization with the calling signal will be described. Regarding the call signal, the on period and the off period of the call signal differ depending on the country. For example, in Japan, the ringing signal has an on period of 1 second and an off period of 2 seconds, and in the United States, an on period of 2 seconds and an off period of 4 seconds. In other words, the period of the ringing signal and the duration of the ON period and the OFF period differ depending on the country, and by synchronizing with the ringing signal that differs in each country, it is possible to correspond to the on and off rhythm of the ring tone that users in each country are familiar with. Light can be output. As a result, user visibility is improved in each country. In addition, when the calling signal transmitted from the switchboard or the like in an emergency is transmitted at a fast cycle, the ring tone and the light are output according to the fast cycle, so that the user can hear the ring tone at a timing different from usual. If you look at the light output, it will be easier to grasp the urgency.

For example, the light output control unit 227 determines that the ringtone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is melody sound 1 or 2, and that the type of the ringtone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is melody sound. If so, the light in the flickering pattern acquired by the light data acquisition unit 226 is output from the light output unit 102 asynchronously with the call signal. That is, for example, the optical output control unit 227 starts outputting light from the optical output unit 102 based on the reception of the call signal by the signal receiving unit 211, and outputs light based on the stop of the continuously received calling signal. The light output from the section 102 is stopped. For example, more specifically, the light output control unit 227 starts outputting light from the light output unit 102 when the first call signal is received, and the call signal of a predetermined cycle is The light output is stopped in response to the fact that the last call signal is not received even after a predetermined period has passed since the last call signal was received. Here, the optical output control unit 227 may output and stop the output of the optical output from the optical output unit 102 at arbitrary timing, or may synchronize with a part of the ON period or a part of the OFF period. may be used to output and stop the output of light. In other words, the light output control section 227 can output light from the light output section 102 and stop the output at the timing that matches the melody sound. Note that the type of ringtone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 and the type of ringtone are notified from the sound output control unit 223 or the sound data acquisition unit 222, for example, as described above.

Further, for example, when the type of ringing tone is a melody tone, the light output control unit 227 receives the next ringing signal after the first ringing signal, not only when receiving the first ringing signal for one incoming call. The output of light from the light output unit 102 may be started when the first calling signal is received or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first call signal was received.

Further, for example, when the type of ringtone is a melody tone, the light output control section 227 controls the light output section 102 based on the rising or falling timing of one of the call signals for one incoming call signal. You may start outputting light from

In other words, when the type of ringing tone is a melody tone asynchronous to the calling signal, light can be output from the light output unit 102 asynchronously to the calling signal in a blinking pattern matching the melody tone. As a result, light is not frequently output from the light output unit 102 in synchronization with the calling signal, so that the user is not rushed. In addition, since the light is output in a blinking pattern that matches the melody, the user's visibility is improved.

Further, the light output control section 227 may determine the start timing of the light output of the light output section 102, for example, according to the number of times the call signal for one incoming call is received. Specifically, the light output control unit 227 does not output light from the light output unit 102 until the fifth call signal is received. Start emitting light. Thereby, the user can grasp the number of the call signal by looking at the light output from the light output unit 102 . Here, the number of times the call signal is received may be counted each time the light control section 225 receives the call signal from the signal reception section 211 .

Further, the optical output control section 227 may determine the timing of stopping the optical output of the optical output section 102 according to the number of times the call signal is received, for example. Specifically, light output control section 227 outputs light from light output section 102 until the fifth call signal is received. may be stopped. Thereby, unnecessary output of light can be avoided when the user cannot answer the phone.

Here, for example, the light output control unit 227 controls the light output of the light output unit 102 according to not only the number of times the call signal is received (the number of times the call signal rises) but also the number of times the call signal falls. The output start timing and stop timing may be determined.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing output timings of ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 4, the output timing of the ringtone and the light when the type of the ringtone of the communication device 100 is the ringer sound will be described.

When the calling device 100 receives an incoming call from another calling device, it receives a ringing signal from the telephone network 201 (exchange) at a predetermined cycle. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the signal receiving unit 211 periodically receives a ringing signal (IR signal) having an ON period of 1 second and an OFF period of 2 seconds. When a ringer sound such as ringer sound 1 or 2 is to be output from the sound output unit 101 as a ringing sound, the sound output control unit 223, as shown in FIG. A ringing tone is output from the sound output unit 101, and output of the ringing tone is stopped during an OFF period of the calling signal. Furthermore, the light output control unit 227 outputs light from the light output unit 102 (incoming lamp) during the ON period of the call signal in a blinking pattern corresponding to the ring tone acquired by the optical data acquisition unit 226, The light output from the light output unit 102 is stopped during the OFF period of . As a result, for example, when the type of ringtone to be output when receiving an incoming call is the ringer tone, the communication device 100 outputs the ringer tone and light in synchronization with the on period and off period of the periodic calling signal. It can be performed. That is, since the light output is turned on and off at the same timing as the ringer sound is turned on and off, light can be output in synchronization with the ringer sound.

Here, in FIG. 4, the sound output control unit 223 and the light output control unit 227 output the ringing sound and the light during the ringing signal OFF period when the ringing sound is the ringer sound. Ringing tone and light output may be stopped during the ON period. In other words, when the ringer sound is the ringer sound, the sound output control unit 223 and the light output control unit 227 output the ringing sound and the light at the falling timing of the calling signal, and output the ringing sound at the rising timing of the calling signal. and light output may be stopped.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing output timings of ringing tone and light by the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 5, the output timing of the ringtone and the light when the ringtone of the communication device 100 is a melody will be described.

When outputting a melody sound such as melody sound 1 or 2 from the sound output unit 101 as a ringing sound, the sound output control unit 223, as shown in FIG. At the timing, the output of the melody sound is started from the sound output unit 101, and the output of the melody sound is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the light output control unit 227 outputs light of a blinking pattern corresponding to the melody sound acquired by the light data acquisition unit 226 at the timing when the call signal is first received at the time of incoming call. Output starts from 102 (incoming lamp). Then, the light output control unit 227 outputs light from the light output unit 102 and stops the output at arbitrary timing according to the blinking pattern. As a result, when the ringtone is a melody sound, the communication device 100 can output the melody sound and the light asynchronously during the ON period and the OFF period of the calling signal, and can output the light matching the melody sound. . Further, the sound output control unit 223 may start outputting the melody sound from the sound output unit 101 at the timing of receiving any of the calling signals after the second time, and may continue outputting the melody sound. In addition, the optical output control unit 227 outputs light of a blinking pattern corresponding to the melody sound acquired by the optical data acquisition unit 226 at the timing of receiving any of the calling signals after the second call to the optical output unit 102 (incoming lamp). You can start output from

Here, in FIG. 5, for example, when the type of ringtone is a melody sound, the sound output control unit 223 controls not only the timing at which the call signal is first received at the time of an incoming call (the timing at which the call signal rises), but also 1 Sound output unit 101 may start outputting a ringing tone based on the timing of the rise or fall of any of the calling signals for each incoming call. In FIG. 5, similarly to the sound output control unit 223, the light output control unit 227, for example, when the type of ringtone is a melody sound, controls the rise or fall of any of the calling signals for one incoming call. , the light output unit 102 may start outputting light in a blinking pattern corresponding to the melody sound.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing output timings of a ringing tone and light by communication device 100 according to the modification of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 6, a modified example of the timing of stopping light output when the incoming call tone of the communication device 100 is the ringer sound will be described. The light output control section 227 may control light output at output timings described below instead of the light output timings described with reference to FIG.

When outputting the ringer sound as the ringtone from the sound output section 101 as the ringtone, the sound output control section 223 outputs the ringtone to the sound output section 101 during the ON period of the call signal, as shown in FIG. , and stops outputting the ringing tone while the ringing signal is off. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the light output control unit 227 starts outputting light based on the reception of the call signal, and the light output control unit 227 starts the light output from the end of the reception of the call signal until the reception of the next call signal. Stop the light output within an hour. Specifically, when receiving a call signal, the light output control unit 227 outputs light in a blinking pattern that repeats a light output period for a certain period of time and a light output stop period for a certain period of time. Start at 102. Further, for example, when the reception of the calling signal ends (the ON period ends) during the light output period for a certain period of time, the light output control section 227 sets the light output period for the certain period of time from the light output section 102 to After finishing, stop the light output. In other words, the light output control unit 227 sets the timing for stopping the output of light from the light output unit 102 not to the timing at which the reception of the calling signal ends (the ON period ends), but the output of light for a certain period of time in the blinking pattern. The output of light is stopped at the timing when the period ends.

Here, in FIG. 6, the light output control section 227 determines that the timing at which the light output period for a certain period of time from the light output section 102 ends is the end of the reception of the call signal (the end of the ON period, or the end of the call signal). If it is before the timing of the falling edge, the light output may be stopped at the timing when the light output period of a certain time ends, that is, at the timing before the timing when the ON period ends.

As a result, in a blinking pattern in which lighting for a certain period of time and non-lighting for a certain period of time are repeated, the lighting is not terminated in the middle of the lighting for the predetermined period of time, but the lighting is terminated at a good timing, thereby reducing the discomfort of the user. The user's visibility is further improved.

In addition, in FIG. 6, the sound output control unit 223 controls the end of the call signal reception ( If the sound output period for a certain period of time ends a predetermined period of time before or after the end of the ON period or the timing of the call signal's falling edge, the sound output unit 101 You may stop outputting sound from That is, sound output control section 223 stops outputting sound from sound output section 101 a predetermined time before the timing of the fall of the call signal. Further, when the sound output control unit 223 stops outputting sound from the sound output unit 101 at the timing at which the sound output period of the ringtone ends for a certain period of time, the sound output control unit 223 outputs light indicating that the sound output has stopped. The control unit 227 may be notified, and the light output control unit 227 may stop outputting light from the light output unit 102 when receiving the notification.

As a result, in a ring tone that repeats sound output for a certain period of time and stop for a certain period of time, the sound output does not end in the middle of the sound output for a certain period of time, and the sound output ends at a good timing. Since the output of light is also terminated at the timing when the output of sound is terminated, the sound and the light are output in conjunction with each other.

Here, a method of setting the ring tone and light output when an incoming call is received in the communication device 100 according to the first embodiment will be described.

When setting the ringtone and light to be output when an incoming call is received, the communication device 100 is configured to set the type of ringtone and light to be output when an incoming call is received, for example, by input from the key input unit 105 by the user. start mode. When the setting mode is activated, the communication device 100 does not receive an incoming call from another communication device, and therefore does not receive a call signal from an exchange or the like. When activating the setting mode, control unit 220 causes display unit 104 to display the names of the multiple types of ringing tones stored in data table 231 . Then, when one of the displayed ringing tones is selected by input from the key input unit 105, the sound data obtaining unit 222 selects the type of the selected ringing tone. The sound data of the acquired ringtone corresponding to the type of acquired ringtone is acquired from the data table 231 . Then, the optical data acquisition unit 226 acquires the blinking pattern corresponding to the selected ringtone from the data table 231 . Then, the control unit 220 generates a period similar to the period of the calling signal based on the real-time clock or the like provided in the communication device 100 . For example, period information indicating the period of the calling signal is stored in advance in the storage unit 230, and the control unit 220 uses the period information and a real-time clock or the like to generate the same period as the period of the calling signal. In addition, the period of the call signal received when an incoming call was previously received is measured by a timer or the like provided in the communication device 100, and the measured period information of the call signal is stored in the storage unit 230. A similar period may be generated using a real-time clock or the like.

Then, for example, the sound output control unit 223 determines that the type of ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is any one of ringer sounds 1 to 3, and determines the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222. is determined to be the ringer sound, the ringer sound is output from the sound output unit 101 in synchronization with the period generated based on the period information. Then, for example, when the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquiring section 222 is any one of the ringer tones 1 to 3 and the type of the ringing tone is determined to be the ringer tone , the light output unit 102 starts outputting the light of the blinking pattern acquired by the light data acquisition unit 226 in accordance with the timing when the sound output unit 101 starts outputting the ring tone. Then, the light output control section 227 causes the light output section 102 to output the light of the flickering pattern in synchronization with the period generated based on the period information. Furthermore, while the ringtone and light are being output, the control unit 220 stores the output ringtone and flashing pattern of the light in the incoming call setting data 202 based on the input from the key input unit 105 .

For example, the sound output control unit 223 determines that the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is melody sound 1 or 2, and that the type of the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquisition unit 222 is melody sound. If it is determined to be, the ring tone is output from the sound output unit 101 asynchronously with the period generated based on the period information. For example, if the ringing tone acquired by the sound data acquiring section 222 is melody tone 1 or 2 and the type of the ringing tone is determined to be melody tone, the light output control section 227 The light of the flickering pattern acquired by the optical data acquisition unit 226 is outputted from the light output unit 102 according to the timing when the output from the output unit 101 is started. Then, the light output control unit 227 causes the light output unit 102 to output the light of the flickering pattern asynchronously with the cycle generated based on the cycle information. Further, control unit 220 associates the output ringing tone with the flashing pattern of light and stores them in incoming call setting data 202 in the same manner as described above.

As a result, for example, in a setting mode for changing the type of ringtone or light, even if a call signal is not received from an exchange or the like, the operation of the ringtone and flashing pattern is performed at the same cycle as the call signal. By reproducing , it becomes easier to imagine the operation of the sound and light when an actual call is received. In addition, it is possible to save the trouble of separately confirming the setting states of the ringing tone and the flashing pattern of the incoming call lamp.

In addition, in the setting mode for changing the type of ringtone and light, etc., the method of outputting the flashing pattern of the light according to the set ringtone when the volume of the ringtone is changed and set will be described below. .

The communication device 100 can also set the output level (volume) of the ringtone and the output level (brightness, etc.) of the light in the setting mode for setting the type of ringtone and light to be output when an incoming call is received. The sound output control unit 223 synchronizes with the period generated based on the period information when the volume of the ringtone is changed by the user's input from the key input unit 105 in the ringtone and light setting mode, for example. to cause the sound output unit 101 to output the ringing tone at the changed volume. Then, for example, the light output control unit 227 outputs the light of the blinking pattern acquired by the light data acquisition unit 226 in accordance with the timing at which the sound output unit 101 starts outputting the ringing tone with the changed volume. Output from the optical output unit 102 is started. Then, the light output control section 227 causes the light output section 102 to output the light of the flickering pattern in synchronization with the period generated based on the period information.

As a result, for example, in the setting mode for setting the volume of the ringtone, even if the call signal is not received from the switchboard, etc., the operation of the ringtone and flashing pattern is reproduced at the same cycle as the call signal. can. In other words, when setting the volume for incoming calls, it is possible to check whether the operation of the light is suitable for that volume, making it easier to imagine the actual volume and operation of the light when receiving an incoming call.

Also, in the setting mode for setting the type of ringtone and light, when changing the blinking pattern of the light when receiving an incoming call or the brightness of the light, how to output the ringtone corresponding to the changed blinking pattern of the light is described below. explain.

The light output control unit 227 is, for example, in the ringtone and light setting mode, when any of the blinking patterns of the light is selected by the user's input from the key input unit 105, or when the brightness of the light is changed. is output from the light output unit 102 either synchronously or asynchronously with the period generated based on the period information. Then, for example, the sound output control unit 223 associates the selected blinking pattern or the changed blinking pattern of light luminance with the blinking pattern of light in accordance with the timing at which the light output unit 102 outputs the blinking pattern. The received ringtone is acquired from the data table 231 and the ringtone is output from the sound output unit 101 .

In other words, if the selected blinking pattern of light or the blinking pattern of the changed luminance of light is associated with the ringer sound, the light output control unit 227 controls the light output control unit 227 to generate a ringer sound based on the period information. In synchronism with the period, the light of the flickering pattern is output from the light output section 102 . Then, sound output control section 223 outputs the ring tone associated with the blinking pattern from sound output section 101 in synchronization with the cycle generated based on the cycle information.

In addition, if the selected blinking pattern of light or the blinking pattern of the changed brightness of light is associated with a melody sound, the light output control unit 227 generates a pattern based on the period information. Asynchronously with the period, the light of the flickering pattern is output from the light output unit 102 . Then, sound output control section 223 outputs the ring tone associated with the blinking pattern from sound output section 101 asynchronously with the cycle generated based on the cycle information.

When outputting the selected blinking pattern of light, whether or not to synchronize with the cycle based on the cycle information depends on whether the type of ring tone associated with the blinking light pattern is the ringer sound. Alternatively, various optical data in the data table 231 have synchronization information indicating whether or not to synchronize with the call signal, and the determination may be made based on the synchronization information.

As a result, for example, in a setting mode for changing the flashing pattern of light, even if no calling signal is received from a switchboard or the like, it is possible to reproduce the operation of the ring tone for the flashing pattern of the light at the time of an actual incoming call. , in the setting mode, the user can easily imagine the actual operation at the time of receiving an incoming call. In addition, when setting the brightness of the light, it is possible to check whether the ringtone is suitable for the brightness, and it is easy to imagine the brightness of the light and the operation of the ringtone when actually receiving an incoming call.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the types of ringtones and lights that can be set in the setting mode for setting the types of ringtones and lights of the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 9, the types of flashing patterns of light that can be set for the output ringtone in the setting mode will be described.

For example, when the ringer sound is output by the sound output control unit 223 in the setting mode, the light output control unit 227 selects one of the light blinking patterns associated with the ringer sound. Output from the optical output unit 102 . That is, as shown in FIG. 9, light of blinking pattern 1 or blinking pattern 2 can be output for each ringer sound. Specifically, when ringer sound 1 and light of blinking pattern 1 corresponding to ringer sound 1 are output in the setting mode, the key input unit 105 outputs (sets) light of another blinking pattern. , the light output control unit 227 outputs light of blinking pattern 2, which is a light blinking pattern associated with another ringer sound.

For example, when the sound output control unit 223 outputs a melody sound in the setting mode, the light output control unit 227 selects one of the light blinking patterns associated with the melody sound. A pattern is output from the optical output unit 102 . In other words, as shown in FIG. 9, for each melody sound, light of blinking pattern 11 or blinking pattern 12 can be output. Specifically, when melody sound 1 and light of blinking pattern 11 corresponding to melody sound 1 are output in the setting mode, the key input unit 105 outputs (sets) light of another blinking pattern. , the light output control unit 227 outputs light of blinking pattern 12, which is a blinking pattern associated with another melody sound.

Further, when the sound output control unit 223 does not output a ringing tone, that is, when there is no sound, the light output control unit 227 controls, for example, the light output control unit 227 to control the ringer tone or the melody tone in the blinking pattern of the light associated with the ringer sound or the melody sound. The light output unit 102 outputs light of any one flickering pattern from . In other words, as shown in FIG. 9, when there is no sound, it is possible to output light in any one of the light blinking patterns registered in the data table 231 .

Then, when the ringing tone and the light are being output, the control section 220 associates the output ringing tone with the flashing pattern of the light based on the input from the key input section 105, and sets the incoming call setting data 202. memorize to

As a result, for example, in a setting mode that changes the type of ringing tone or the type of flashing pattern of light, even if the calling signal is not received from the switchboard, etc., the type of ringing tone being output can be Therefore, the user can easily find and set a more suitable flashing pattern for the incoming call tone.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 9, the types of ringtones that can be set for the flashing pattern of light in the setting mode will be described.

For example, in the setting mode, when the light output control unit 227 outputs a flashing pattern of light corresponding to the ringer sound, the sound output control unit 223 selects one of the ringer sounds from ringer sounds. One ringtone is output from the sound output unit 101 . That is, as shown in FIG. 9, ringer tone 1, ringer tone 2, or ringer tone 3 can be output for each blinking pattern corresponding to ringer tone. Specifically, the sound is output based on the instruction from the key input unit 105 for outputting (setting) another ringtone when the light of flashing pattern 1 corresponding to the ringer tone and the ringer tone 1 are output. The control unit 223 outputs ringer sound 2 or ringer sound 3, which are other ringer sounds.

Further, for example, in the setting mode, when the light output control unit 227 outputs a light blinking pattern corresponding to a melody sound, the sound output control unit 223 selects the ringing sound from among the ringing sounds that are melody sounds. Any one ringtone is output from the sound output unit 101 . That is, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to output a ring tone of melody tone 1 or melody tone 2 for each blinking pattern corresponding to the melody tone. Specifically, in the setting mode, when the flashing pattern 11 corresponding to the melody sound and the melody sound 1 are being output, the key input unit 105 outputs (sets) another ringtone. Based on this, the sound output control section 223 outputs melody sound 2, which is another melody sound.

Then, in the same manner as described above, control unit 220 associates the output ringing tone with the flashing pattern of light and stores them in incoming call setting data 202 .

As a result, for example, in a setting mode for changing the type of ringing tone or the type of flashing pattern of light, even if a call signal is not received from a switchboard or the like, Therefore, the user can easily find and set a more suitable ringtone for the flashing pattern of the light when receiving an incoming call.

(Embodiment 2)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, description of the same points as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the communication device 100 outputs an incoming call notification such as a sound (ringing tone) or light from the output unit 240 based on the periodic reception of the calling signal, the previous call It outputs an incoming call notification such as sound or light in a state different from the sound or light output based on the signal.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing output levels of a ringing tone and light from the communication device 100 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, change timing when communication device 100 changes the output level of ring tone and light according to the number of ringing signals will be described. The ringtone and light output levels indicate the ringtone volume setting value and the light intensity setting value output from the light output unit 102, respectively. Here, the light intensity may be, for example, the light intensity of one LED when the light output unit 102 has one LED, or the number of lit LEDs when the light output unit 102 has a plurality of LEDs. may indicate.

For example, when the type of ringtone to be output when receiving an incoming call is the ringer sound as in the above-described first embodiment, the communication device 100 of the second embodiment periodically A ringer sound and light are output in synchronization with the ON period and OFF period of the ringing signal. Further, for example, when the type of the ringing tone to be output when receiving an incoming call is a melody as in the above-described first embodiment, the communication device 100 of the second embodiment outputs a ringing signal as shown in FIG. A melody sound and light are output asynchronously during the ON period and OFF period of the . The sound output control unit 223 causes the sound output unit 101 to output a ringing tone with a volume corresponding to the currently set output level of the ringing tone during the ON period of the ringing tone as shown in FIGS. The control unit 227 causes the light output unit 102 to output light having the intensity of the current light output level set during the ON period of the incoming lamp as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, for example. In the second embodiment, the output timing of the ringtone and light is not limited to the output timing of the ringtone and light in the first embodiment.

The sound output control unit 223 changes the output level of the ringtone from the sound output unit 101, for example, each time a call signal is received. As shown in FIG. 7, the sound output control unit 223 increases the output level of the ringtone output from the sound output unit 101 each time a call signal is received, that is, at the timing of the start of the ON period of each call signal. . Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the current volume output level, the initial value of the volume output level (for example, 1), the predetermined volume increase value of the volume, and the settable range of the volume output level. Remember the upper limit. Note that the initial value of the volume output level, the predetermined volume increase value, and the settable range of the volume output level are set in advance. Then, the sound output control unit 223 sets the initial value of the volume output level to the current volume output level, for example, when the first call signal for one incoming call is received. After that, the sound output control unit 223 adds a predetermined volume increase value to the current volume output level to a new value, for example, each time a call signal is received, that is, at the timing of the start of the ON period of each call signal. Sets the current volume output level. Note that the sound output control unit 223 increases the current volume output level by adding a predetermined volume increase value to the current volume output level, if the upper limit of the settable range of the volume output level is exceeded. set to the upper limit of the settable range of output levels.

Moreover, sound output control section 223 may reduce the output level of the ringtone output from sound output section 101 each time a call signal is received, that is, at the timing of the start of the ON period of each call signal. In this case, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the current volume output level, the initial value of the volume output level (for example, 5), the predetermined volume decrease value of the volume, and the lower limit of the settable range of the volume output level. Remember. Then, the sound output control unit 223 sets the initial value of the volume output level to the current volume output level, for example, when the first call signal for one incoming call is received. Thereafter, the sound output control unit 223 sets a new current volume output level to a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined volume decrease value from the current volume output level, for example, at the timing of the start of the ON period of each call signal. do. Note that the sound output control unit 223 reduces the current volume output level to the lower limit of the settable range of the volume output level when the predetermined volume subtraction value is subtracted from the current volume output level. set to the lower limit of the output level setting range.

Further, the storage unit 230 further stores, for example, the number of times the call signal is received and a predetermined number of times (for example, two times), and the sound output control unit 223 counts the number of times the call signal is received and outputs the call signal a predetermined number of times ( For example, the output level of the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 may be changed (increased or decreased) each time the ringtone is received (twice). Here, specifically, when the ringer sound is the ringer sound, the sound output control unit 223 outputs the ringer sound at the current volume output level in synchronization with the ON period and OFF period of the call signal. When the calling signal is received a predetermined number of times, the sound output unit 101 outputs a ringing tone whose output level is changed. Further, the sound output control unit 223, for example, starts outputting a ringing tone at a predetermined output level from the sound output unit 101 when a call signal is received, and continues at a predetermined output level until the next call signal is received. You may continue the output of a ringtone. Further, for example, when the ringtone is a melody sound, the sound output control unit 223 starts outputting the ringtone at a predetermined output level from the sound output unit 101 when the call signal is received, and the next call signal is output. is received, and when the ringing signal is received a predetermined number of times, the ringing tone with the changed output level is output from the sound output unit 101 .

The optical output control section 227 changes the output level of light from the optical output section 102, for example, each time a call signal is received. As shown in FIG. 7, the light output control unit 227 increases the output level of the light output from the light output unit 102 each time a call signal is received, that is, at the timing of the beginning of the ON period during which each call signal is received. do. Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the current light output level, the initial value of the light output level (for example, 1), the predetermined light increase value of the light, and the settable range of the light output level. Also remember the upper limit. Note that the initial value of the light output level, the predetermined light increase value, and the settable range of the light output level are set in advance. Then, the optical output control unit 227 sets the initial value of the optical output level to the current optical output level, for example, when the first calling signal for one incoming call is received. Thereafter, the optical output control unit 227 adds a new value obtained by adding a predetermined optical increase value to the current optical output level each time a call signal is received, that is, at the timing of the beginning of the ON period of each call signal. Sets the current light output level. If the addition of the predetermined light increase value to the current light output level exceeds the upper limit of the settable range of the light output level, the light output control unit 227 reduces the current light output level to light. set to the upper limit of the settable range of output levels.

Further, the light output control section 227 may reduce the output level of the light output from the light output section 102 each time a call signal is received, that is, at the timing when the ON period of each call signal starts. In this case, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the current light output level, the initial value of the light output level (for example, 5), the predetermined light decrease value of the light, and the lower limit of the settable range of the light output level. Remember. Then, the optical output control unit 227 sets the initial value of the optical output level to the current optical output level, for example, when the first calling signal for one incoming call is received. Thereafter, the light output control unit 227 sets a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined light decrease value from the current light output level as a new current light output level, for example, at the timing of the beginning of the ON period of each call signal. do. If the result of subtracting the predetermined light output level from the current light output level is below the lower limit of the light output level settable range, the light output control unit 227 reduces the current light output level to light. set to the lower limit of the output level setting range.

For example, the light output control unit 227 counts the number of times the call signal is received, and changes (increases) the light output level from the light output unit 102 each time the call signal is received a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). or decrease). Here, specifically, when the ringer tone is the ringer tone, the light output control section 227 changes the blinking pattern corresponding to the ringer tone to the current light level in synchronization with the ON period and the OFF period of the call signal. The light is output from the light output unit 102 at the output level, and when the call signal is received a predetermined number of times, the light output unit 102 outputs the light with a blinking pattern in which the light output level is changed. Further, the light output control unit 227 starts outputting light at a predetermined output level from the light output unit 102 when receiving a call signal, for example, and continues to output light at a predetermined output level until the next call signal is received. may continue to output Further, the light output control unit 227 may change the color of the light output from the light output unit 102, for example, each time a call signal is received or each time a call signal is received a predetermined number of times. Specifically, for example, the light output control section 227 may alternate between green light and red light each time a call signal is received or each time a call signal is received a predetermined number of times.

Here, in FIG. 7, the sound output control unit 223 and the light output control unit 227 control the ring tone output level and the light output level at the timing of receiving the call signal (timing of the rise of the call signal) as described above. In addition to changing the output level of the incoming call tone and the output level of the light at the timing of the fall of the calling signal.

As a result, when the user does not respond to incoming calls for a long period of time, the visibility of the user can be improved, and the user can quickly notice that the incoming call has arrived.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing output levels of a ringing tone and light from the communication device 100 according to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 8, a modification of the change timing of the output level of the ring tone and the light according to the number of times the call device 100 receives the call signal will be described.

The sound output control unit 223 stops outputting the ringtone output from the sound output unit 101 according to, for example, the number of times the call signal is received, and the light output control unit 227 stops the output of the ringtone. At this timing, the output of light from the light output unit 102 is started. Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the current volume output level, the initial value of the volume output level (for example, 0), the predetermined volume value of the predetermined volume (however, the predetermined volume value is greater than 0). , the current light output level, the initial value of the light output level (for example, 0), the light predetermined value of the predetermined light output level (where the light predetermined value is greater than 0), the number of times the ringing signal has been received, and A predetermined number of times (for example, three times) is stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the sound output control unit 223 sets the current volume output level to the initial value of the volume output level (for example, 0) to a predetermined volume value. The sound output control unit 223 counts the number of times each time a call signal is received, and when the call signal is received a predetermined number of times (for example, three times in FIG. 8), that is, when the number of times the call signal is received reaches the predetermined number of times. set the current volume output level to 0. Then, the optical output control unit 227 sets the current optical output level to the initial value (for example, 0) of the optical output level when starting to receive the first call signal for one incoming call, and sets the current optical output level to the initial value of the optical output level (for example, 0). Each time a signal is received, the number of times is counted, and when the call signal is received a predetermined number of times (for example, three times in FIG. 8), that is, when the number of times the call signal is received reaches a predetermined number, the current light output level is determined. is set to a predetermined light predetermined value. When the sound output control unit 223 receives the call signal a predetermined number of times (for example, three times in FIG. 8), the sound output control unit 223 notifies the light output control unit 227 that the call signal has been received a predetermined number of times. 227 may set the current light output level from an initial light output level value (eg, 0) to a predetermined light predetermined value when the notification is received.

As described above, the sound output control unit 223 of the communication device 100 according to the modification of the second embodiment controls the volume output level greater than 0 while the ring tone is on, as shown in FIGS. In the case of the predetermined value, the sound output unit 101 is caused to output a ringing tone with a volume of the volume predetermined value. Further, the light output control unit 227 of the communication device 100 according to the modification of the second embodiment, for example, when the incoming lamp is turned on and the output level is a predetermined light value greater than 0, as shown in FIGS. , light having a predetermined light intensity is output from the light output unit 102 . As a result, for example, when the output level is changed as shown in FIG. 8, if the type of the ringing tone is the ringer tone, as in FIG. Although the ringing tone is output, unlike FIG. 4, the ringing tone is not output during the ON period of the calling signal from the third time onward because the output level of the sound volume is 0. Further, for example, when the output level is changed as shown in FIG. 8, when the type of ringing tone is ringer sound, the output level of light is 0 during the ON periods of the first and second ringing signals. Therefore, unlike FIG. 4, light is not output, and light is output in the same manner as in FIG.

Here, in FIG. 8, the sound output control section 223 and the light output control section 227 are controlled according to not only the number of times the call signal is received (the number of times the call signal rises) but also the number of times the call signal falls. , may change the ringtone and light output levels.

Thus, when the user cannot answer an incoming call, it is possible to prevent the output of unnecessary sound and to inform the user that the incoming call is still being received by outputting light so that the user can recognize that the incoming call is being received.

Further, in FIG. 8, the sound output control unit 223 stops the output of the ringtone output from the sound output unit 101 (output level: 0) according to the number of times the call signal rises or falls. However, you may lower the output level of the ring tone. This prevents unnecessary loud sounds from being output when the user is unable to answer an incoming call, and at the same time notifies the user that an incoming call is still being received by outputting a soft sound and outputting light so that the user can recognize that an incoming call is in progress. can be made

Here, the number of times the call signal is received is, for example, each time the sound control unit 221 receives the call signal from the signal reception unit 211 (each time the call signal rises) or each time the call signal falls. is counted, and the number of times the call signal is received is stored in the storage unit 230 . Alternatively, each time the light control unit 225 receives a call signal from the signal reception unit 211, the number of times the call signal is received may be counted, and the number of times the call signal is received may be stored in the storage unit 230. FIG.

Further, the light output control unit 227 stops the light output from the light output unit 102 according to the number of times the call signal is received, and the sound output control unit 223 stops the light output. The output of the ring tone from the sound output unit 101 may be started at the same timing.

Thus, the user is quietly notified of an incoming call only by light output, and if the user does not notice the light, the incoming call is notified by sound output instead of the light, so that the user does not notice the incoming call. can be made easier. In addition, the incoming call can be notified by sound to the user who is away from the communication device and cannot see the light.

Further modifications will be described below.

The sound output control unit 223 lowers the output level of the ringtone from the sound output unit 101, for example, according to the number of times the call signal is received. Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the current output level of the volume, the volume predetermined value of the predetermined volume (however, the predetermined volume value is greater than 0), the predetermined volume reduction value of the volume, and the reception of the call signal. The number of times and a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) are stored. Then, the sound output control unit 223 sets the current volume output level to a predetermined volume predetermined value, for example, when the reception of the first call signal for one incoming call is started. The sound output control unit 223 counts the number of times each time the call signal is received, and when the call signal is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times), that is, when the number of times the call signal is received reaches the predetermined number of times, the current A new current volume output level is set to a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined volume decrease value from the current volume output level. Specifically, for example, the sound output control unit 223 outputs a ring tone with a predetermined output level from the sound output unit 101 until the fifth call signal is received. A ringing tone having an output level lower than the output level of is output from the sound output unit 101 .

As described above, the sound output control unit 223 of the communication device 100 according to the modification of the second embodiment controls the volume output level greater than 0 while the ring tone is on, as shown in FIGS. In the case of the predetermined value, the sound output unit 101 is caused to output a ringing tone with a volume of the volume predetermined value. As a result, for example, when the type of the ringing tone is the ringer sound, the ringing tone with the output level of the predetermined volume value is output during the ON period of each of the first to fifth ringing signals, as in FIG. During the ON period of the calling signal for the sixth and subsequent times, the incoming call tone is output at an output level obtained by subtracting a predetermined volume reduction value from the predetermined volume value. Further, for example, when the type of the ringtone is a melody sound, the ringtone with the output level of the volume predetermined value is continuously output until the reception of the sixth call signal, and after the reception of the sixth call signal, A ringing tone having an output level obtained by subtracting a predetermined volume reduction value from a predetermined volume value is continuously output.

Here, the sound output control unit 223 changes the output level of the incoming call sound according to not only the number of times the call signal is received (the number of times the call signal rises) but also the number of times the call signal falls. good too.

As a result, the output level of the ringing tone is lowered when the number of calling signals exceeds the predetermined number, so that when the user is not at home, neighbors do not notice that the user is not at home, and crime prevention can be improved. .

The light output control section 227 lowers the light output level from the light output section 102, for example, according to the number of times the call signal is received. Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, a current light output level, a predetermined light value of a predetermined output level of light (where the predetermined light value is greater than 0), a predetermined light decrease value of light, a call The number of times the signal has been received and a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) are stored. Then, the light output control unit 227 sets the current light output level to a predetermined light predetermined value when, for example, the reception of the first call signal for one incoming call is started. The light output control unit 227 counts the number of times each time it receives a call signal, and when the call signal is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times), that is, when the number of times of reception of the call signal reaches the predetermined number of times, the current The new current light output level is set to the current light output level minus a predetermined light decrease value. Further, when the sound output control unit 223 receives the call signal a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times), the sound output control unit 223 notifies the light output control unit 227 that the call signal has been received a predetermined number of times. The current light output level may be set to a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined light decrease value from a predetermined light predetermined value when the notification is received.

Specifically, for example, the light output control unit 227 outputs light of a predetermined output level from the light output unit 102 until the fifth call signal is received, and outputs a ringing tone at the sixth call signal. In response to the level being lowered, light having an output level lower than a predetermined output level is output from the light output section 102 . In other words, the light output control unit 227 changes the output level of light from the light output unit 102 in synchronization with, for example, the timing when the sound output control unit 223 changes the output level of the ringtone from the sound output unit 101 to a low output level. to change

Here, the light output control unit 227 may change the light output level according to not only the number of times the call signal is received (the number of times the call signal rises) but also the number of times the call signal falls. good.

As a result, in the case of a predetermined number of call signals or more, the output level of not only the ringing tone but also the light is lowered. can be raised.

Further, the light output control section 227 may output light from the light output section 102 in a different flickering pattern each time a call signal is received, for example. Specifically, the storage unit 230 stores, for example, the type of current blinking pattern. The optical output control unit 227 sets, as the current blinking pattern, the blinking pattern corresponding to the ring tone acquired by the optical data acquiring unit 226, for example, when the first calling signal for one incoming call is received. Then, the flashing pattern is output from the light output unit 102 . Thereafter, the optical data acquisition unit 226 outputs a blinking pattern different from the current blinking pattern from the light output unit 102 to the data table 231, for example, every time a calling signal is received, that is, at the timing of the start of the ON period of each calling signal. get. Then, the light output control section 227 sets the acquired different blinking pattern as the current blinking pattern, and outputs the blinking pattern from the light output section 102 . Here, if the data table 231 stores the speed value (frequency) of each blinking pattern with respect to a plurality of blinking patterns, the optical data acquisition unit 226 obtains a speed faster than the current blinking pattern. A blinking pattern with a value can be obtained. Then, the light output control unit 227 can output from the light output unit 102 light in a blinking pattern with a faster blinking speed than the current blinking pattern.

Here, the light output control section 227 may change the flashing pattern of the light not only each time the call signal is received (every time the call signal rises) but also every time the call signal falls.

As a result, the user's visibility can be improved, and the user can be made to notice the incoming call more quickly.

Further, the light control section 225 may change the flashing pattern of the light from the light output section 102 according to the output state of the ringing tone in the sound control section 221, for example. For example, the sound control unit 221 notifies the light control unit 225 that the output level of the ringtone has been lowered when the calling signal is received for the sixth time. At that timing, the light control section 225 causes the optical data acquisition section 226 to acquire different blinking patterns, and causes the light output control section 227 to output light from the light output section 102 in different blinking patterns.

As a result, even if the ringing tone level is lowered in order to improve crime prevention when the calling signal is received more than a predetermined number of times, the user can easily notice the incoming call by changing the flashing pattern from the light output unit 102. Become.

Further, the sound control section 221 and the light control section 225 may operate synchronously. The sound control section 221 may change the output of the ring tone from the sound output section 101 according to the light output state of the light control section 225, for example. Specifically, the optical data acquisition unit 226 acquires a blinking pattern different from the current blinking pattern, and the light output control unit 227 outputs light from the light output unit 102 in a different blinking pattern. The sound control unit 221 is notified of this fact. At that timing, the sound control unit 221 causes the sound output control unit 223 to increase the output level of the ringing sound and output it. In other words, it is possible to output a ringing tone that matches the flashing pattern with a fast flashing speed.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be modified. Any configuration that can be achieved can be substituted.

100 communication device, 101 sound output unit, 102 light output unit, 103 receiver, 104 display unit, 105 key input unit, 201 telephone network, 210 communication unit, 211 signal reception unit, 220 control unit, 221 sound control unit, 222 sound data acquisition unit 223 sound output control unit 225 light control unit 226 optical data acquisition unit 227 light output control unit 230 storage unit 240 output unit 250 input unit 251 voice input unit

Claims (7)

a receiver that receives a periodic ringing signal in which ON periods and OFF periods are repeated;
a sound control unit for outputting a ring tone for notifying an incoming call from a sound output unit based on the call signal;
a light control unit for outputting the light indicating the incoming call from the light output unit based on the call signal;
with
Ringing sounds output from the sound output unit by the sound control unit include a ringer sound and a melody sound , and in the case of the ringer sound, the sound control unit outputs the ringer sound at a timing synchronized with the call signal. and in the case of the melody sound, it is output at a timing asynchronous with the call signal,
The light control unit is
when outputting the ringer sound from the sound output unit as the ringing sound, outputting light from the light output unit in a blinking pattern corresponding to the ringer sound at a timing synchronized with the call signal;
When the melody sound is output from the sound output unit as the ringtone, the light is output from the light output unit in a blinking pattern matching the melody sound asynchronously with the calling signal. . When outputting the ringer sound from the sound output unit as the ringtone,
The sound control unit outputs the ring tone at each rise or fall timing of the call signal,
wherein the light control unit outputs the light at each rising or falling timing of the call signal;
The communication device according to claim 1, characterized by: When the melody sound is output from the sound output unit as the ringtone,
The sound control unit starts outputting the ringing sound based on the rising or falling timing of the calling signal, stops outputting the ringing sound based on the stoppage of the continuously received calling signal,
The light control unit starts outputting the light based on the timing of the rise or fall of the call signal, and stops outputting the light based on the stop of the continuously received call signal;
The communication device according to claim 1, characterized by: When outputting the ringer sound from the sound output unit as the ringtone,
The light control section starts outputting the light based on the timing of the rise or the fall of the call signal, and within a predetermined time before and after the timing of the fall next to the rise of the call signal, or the falling edge of the call signal. Stopping the output of the light within a predetermined time before and after the timing of the rising next to the falling;
The communication device according to claim 1, characterized by: When outputting the ringer sound from the sound output unit as the ringing tone, the calling device outputs the ringing tone when one of a plurality of ringing tone types including the ringing tone is selected. The selected type of ringing tone is output from the sound output unit based on a predetermined cycle, and a blinking pattern corresponding to the selected type of ringing tone from among a plurality of blinking patterns including the light blinking pattern is generated. output from the optical output unit based on the predetermined period, the predetermined period being the same as the period in which the calling signal is received;
5. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by: When the telephone device outputs the melody sound as the ringtone from the sound output unit, the selected output level is selected from among a plurality of output levels of the ringtone. The output level of the ringing sound is output at the same output level from the sound output unit based on a predetermined period, and a blinking pattern corresponding to the output level of the ringing sound among a plurality of blinking patterns including the blinking pattern of the light. is output at the same output level from the optical output unit based on the predetermined period, and the predetermined period is the same period as the period in which the ringing signal is received;
6. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by: receiving a periodic ringing signal with repeated on-periods and off-periods;
When the sound output unit outputs a ringer sound as a ring tone for notifying an incoming call, the light output unit outputs light in a blinking pattern corresponding to the ringer sound at a timing synchronized with the call signal,
When the sound output unit outputs a melody sound asynchronous to the call signal as the ring tone for notifying the incoming call, the light output unit outputs light asynchronously to the call signal in a blinking pattern matching the melody sound. to let
A control method for a communication device, characterized by:

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