JPH0318136A - Radio paging receiver wtih alarm control function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To form an alarm which gives less unpleasant feeling to a user by automatically selecting an alarm mode, and using such a mode as a specific alarm mode at a time zone set by the user. CONSTITUTION:When a power source switch is turned on, it is judged whether or not a message is fetched in a CPU 6 at a time when the lever of a switch in an alarm mode change-over switch 14 selects a silent mode. When it is fetched, an alarm operation based on the message memorized in the silent mode is performed. When it is not fetched, a reception operation is performed, and a decoder 4 reads a signal from a waveform formation circuit 3 with a command from the CPU 6, and it is store in the memory of the CPU 6. And its own call number is compared with the signal from the circuit 3, and it is judged that a call is placed when coincidence is obtained, and it is decided whether or not an automatic mode switch is set at an automatic mode, and the specific alarm mode by the call of current time is set when the automatic mode is selected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a radio paging receiver with an alarm control function applied to an individual selective paging radio communication system. [Prior art] As a conventional paging receiver of this type, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 60-7
No. 4734, Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 105137/1987, and the like are known.

In this type of conventional technology, the alarm mode can be set by manual switching, but the user needs to switch the alarm mode each time.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] In this case, for people such as salespeople who are forced to own a paging receiver for work, regardless of their will, the existence of a paging receiver is a psychological problem. There are examples of negative impacts on That is, specifically, there is a problem in that the alarm system issues an alarm even when the user does not want to receive an incoming call notification, such as during daily work hours or meal times, giving the user a sense of discomfort.

In view of these problems, the present invention is capable of automatically selecting an alarm mode without manual switching, and prevents a specific alarm mode from causing discomfort to the user during a time period set by the user. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wireless paging receiver with an alarm control function that can perform fewer alarm operations.

[Means to solve the problem]

To this end, the present invention provides a system for receiving a self-selected calling signal and activating a calling alarm, which includes: time setting means for keeping time by counting a reference clock signal; at least one specific time period; time zone mode setting means for setting a specific alarm mode in a specific time zone; storage means for storing the specific time zone and the specific alarm mode set by the time zone mode setting means; time comparing means for comparing the specific time zone obtained from the current time with the current time obtained from the time setting means and determining whether or not the current time is substantially within the specific time zone; When the time comparing means determines that the time is within the specific time zone when the selective calling signal is received, the alarm 9a
The present invention constitutes a wireless paging receiver with an alarm control function, which is provided with a starting means for starting the device in the specific alarm mode.

[Effect]

In the present invention, the user has means for setting in advance at least one specific time period and a specific alarm mode for this specific time period, and when the user receives his/her selective call signal in the time period specified by this setting means, the user automatically Since the alarm is issued by switching to the specified specific alarm mode, the alarm during the specific time period can be set to any specific alarm mode selected by the user.

Therefore, the alarm mode of the paging receiver during the user's work hours or private time such as meal time can be set to the user's preferred state, and the paging receiver automatically switches the alarm mode.
It is possible to create a paging receiver that does not cause discomfort to users. [Effects of the Invention] The wireless paging receiver of the present invention can be set to a specific alarm mode during a specific time period, for example, during work hours, so that the alarm sound can be lowered or the alarm sound can be suppressed without emitting light or other alarms. By issuing a warning according to the mode, it is possible to provide a paging receiver that does not cause discomfort to surrounding people due to the sudden generation of the warning sound. Conversely, it is also possible to intentionally set an alarm mode with a large warning effect during a specific time period when important information is likely to be received. In addition, since this alarm mode switching is automatic, even if the user forgets the presence of the paging receiver and the existence of the above-mentioned specific time period, the above-mentioned specific alarm mode will ensure reliable information transmission or discomfort. This has the effect of being able to convey information that would otherwise be difficult to convey.

(Embodiment) Next, an embodiment of the receiver of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the above embodiment. In this figure, a radio signal received by an antenna 1 is amplified by a radio section 2 and then demodulated. This demodulated signal is converted by the waveform shaping circuit 3 into a waveform that can be read by the decoder 4. The decoder 4 compares its own call number, which is pre-written in the programmable continuous read memory (P-ROM), with the signal from the waveform shaping circuit 3, and if the two numbers match, it indicates that there has been a call. The central processing unit (CPU) 6 is notified and a message signal following the calling number is sent to the CPU 6.

When the CPU 6 decodes the message signal sent from the decoder 4 and determines that the message signal has ended, it sends a signal stop command to the decoder 4, and
The decoded message signal is stored in random access memory (R
AM).

In FIG. 1, it is assumed that each of the memories mentioned above is housed inside the decoder 4.

The CPU 6 displays the LCD (?ffl) via the LCD driver 7.
(crystal display device) 8 to provide visual information of the message to the person carrying the receiver, and also sends a tone signal to the tone generator 9 and drives a speaker in the tone generator 9 to notify the receiver of a call. .

10 is a crystal oscillator for generating a reference clock signal for operating the CPU 6, and the reference clock signal from this crystal oscillator 10 is counted within the CPU 6. That is, the CPU 6 is provided with a time setting means for keeping time.

1l is a push switch, and this push switch includes a memory switch IIC, which will be described later, and a display switch 1!
b, a reset switch Ila is included. The operation signal from this push switch is then taken into the CPU. The memory switch provides a signal for retrieving information read into the memory in the CPU 6 when the alarm mode is the silent mode. Display switch is LCD
It emits a signal to switch the display contents on the LCD via a driver. The recent switch also stops the warning alarm, that is, stops the sound from the speaker. Stop vibration mode.

12 is a light emitting diode, and I3 is a vibrator used in vibration mode.

These are used to generate alarms similar to tone generators, light emitting diodes generate flashing lights, and vibrators generate vibrations with an internal motor. Next, 14 is an alarm mode changeover switch, which consists of a plurality of switches that can be changed by manual operation, and is used to change over, for example, silent mode, light mode, tone mode, volume increase mode, vibration mode, etc. In addition, details of the selective call method with message information,
Specific structure and operation of decoder 4, CPU 6
Regarding the specific precepts and basic movements of
Since the well-known structure disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 0-74734 and the like may be adopted, details thereof will be omitted.

Next, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation when performing reception operation related processing. First, step 101
At this point, the power switch 17 shown in FIG. 2 is turned on. When this power switch 17 is turned on, step 101
The process then proceeds to step 102, and in step 102, it is determined whether or not a message was captured in the memory in the CPU 6 in FIG. It is determined whether there is message memory. If there is message memory, step 103,1
04 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 105, where an alarm operation is performed based on the message stored in the silent mode. If there is no message memory, the process proceeds to step 103, where the decoder 4 reads the signal from the waveform shaping circuit 3 in response to a command from the CPU 6 and stores it in the memory within the CPU. After step 103, the process proceeds to step 104. In step 104, the own calling number stored in advance is compared with the signal from the waveform or shaping circuit 3, and it is determined whether or not both numbers are the same. be done. If they match, it means that there was a call, and step 10
Proceed to step 5. Note that the operation at step 104 is performed within the decoder 4 based on instructions from the CPU 6.

Next, in step 105, it is determined whether the auto mode switch 15a shown in FIG. 2 is in the auto mode. The time zone mode setting means in FIG. 2 consists of an auto mode switch 15a and an hour/minute setting switch 15b. When the auto mode switch 15a selects the auto mode, that is, when the switch is pressed in, the process proceeds to step 106 and calls the current time. This current time is read from a clock circuit within the CPU based on a reference clock signal within the CPU 6. Next, the process proceeds to step 107, where the set time is read. This set time is set by the above-mentioned hour and minute setting switch 15b, and the set time is read out from the memory in the CPUS in advance. Next, the process proceeds to step 108, where it is determined whether the current time is within the time period determined by the above-mentioned set time. That is, it is determined whether or not the time is within a specific time zone set by the hour and minute setting switch, and if it is determined that it is within the specific time zone, step 1 is performed.
The process advances to step 09, and a preset specific alarm mode is read out. In addition, this specific alarm mode is set by storing the mode selected by the alarm mode changeover switch l4 in the memory within the CPU 6 within a predetermined time after turning on the auto mode switch 15a in FIG. , step 109 is executed by reading out the set specific alarm mode from the memory.

Next, the process proceeds to step 111, and an alarm operation according to the specific alarm mode read out in step 109 described above is executed. This alarm operation is either a sounding operation by the tone generator 9 shown in FIG. 1, a flashing operation by the light emitting diode 12, or a vibration mode alarm by the vibrator 13.

Next, a case where the auto mode is not selected in step 105 will be described. In this case step 10
5, the process proceeds to step 110, and the alarm mode currently set by the alarm mode changeover switch 14 is read out. The alarm mode selector switch l4 is a well-known slide switch, and the lever of the switch is mechanically held at the selected mode position, so it is difficult to tell in which position the lever of the switch is currently operated. It is read based on the signal from the switch.

Then, after step 110, proceed to step 111,
An alarm operation is performed according to the currently selected mode of the manually operated alarm mode changeover switch.

In FIG. 3, in the case of the auto mode, an alarm is issued according to the specific alarm mode set by the auto mode switch 15a and the hour/minute setting switch 15b in FIG. 2, which control the time zone mode setting means. That is, in the normal state, the speaker blowing mode 14c based on the tone generator 9
The alarm action is the main cause of alarm activation, but in the case of a specific alarm mode, for example, a vibration mode 14e using a vibrator is selected during a specific time period.

Therefore, information is transmitted only to the owner of the paging receiver, without attracting the attention of surrounding people. Alternatively, the blinking mode 14b using the light emitting diode 12 is selected, and in this case, it is possible to eliminate harmful effects such as generation of noise. Furthermore, when the volume increase mode 14d is selected, the sound of the tone generator increases, so that there is an advantage that the user can easily notice the call in a noisy place such as on a commuter train. Furthermore, when the silent mode is selected, there is an advantage that the alarm operation is interrupted, thereby relieving the user, ie, the called party, of the pressure of being constantly paged by the paging oscillator.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the receiver of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the external shape of the receiver, and Fig. 3 shows the operation of the CPU in the receiver when performing reception operation-related processing. It is a flowchart for explaining a flow. 15a...Auto mode switch serving as time zone mode setting means, 15b...Hour/minute setting switch, 6...One-chip C having internal memory serving as storage means.
PU (central processing unit!). 11...Memory switch.
Display switch. Push switch consisting of a reset switch, 9...Tone generator. 12... Light emitting diode, 13... Vibrator. 14... Alarm mode selection switch, 17... Power switch. 8...LCD
(Liquid crystal display device).

Claims (1)

[Claims] An apparatus for activating a calling alarm upon receiving a self-selected calling signal, comprising: time setting means for keeping time by counting a reference clock signal; at least one specific time period; time zone mode setting means for setting a specific alarm mode in a time zone; storage means for storing the specific time zone and the specific alarm mode set by the time zone mode setting means; time comparing means for comparing the specific time zone and the current time obtained from the time setting means and determining whether or not the current time is substantially within the specific time zone; An alarm control function characterized by comprising a starting means for starting the alarm in the specific alarm mode when the time comparing means determines that the time is within the specific time zone when a selective call signal is received. Wireless paging receiver with.