JPH09284375A - Portable telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To report that the alarm of a portable telephone is issued only when charging is not being executed at a set time and also that charging is not completed even after the set time to a user. SOLUTION: A clock part 1 outputs the value of a present time. A time storing part 3 stores the set time. An operating part 2 sets the time for the time storing part 3. A time comparing part 4 compares the value of the present time outputted from the clock part 1 with the value of the time set in the time storing part 3. A time alarm issuing part 13 issues alarm at the set time. An alarm timer part 11 sets time width for keeping alarm issued. A recognition operating part 18 sets an alarm operation and alarm issuing time width and also operates charging display. A display part 7 displays presence or absence of set time charging. A charging detecting part 6 detects the charging state of a second battery incorporated in the portable telephone set. A charging display part 5 displays that charging is being executed. A control part 9 judges information to control the operations of the time alarm issuing part 13, the charging display part 5 and the display part 7.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a mobile phone,
In particular, the present invention relates to a mobile phone having a clock function for displaying a charging start time and performing an alarm.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some portable telephones provided with a clock function include a storage unit for setting a time from an operation unit and sound an alarm at the set time.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a conventional portable telephone.

A conventional portable telephone has a clock unit 1 for outputting a time signal 15 indicating the current time, an operation unit 2 for setting a desired time, a time storage unit 3 for storing the set time, and a clock unit. 1 output time signal 15 and time storage unit 3
Time comparison unit 4 for comparing with the time setting signal 16 output by
And a time alarm sounding unit 13 that issues an alarm at a set time.
An alarm timer unit 11 for setting a time width during which an alarm is kept sounding; an alarm confirmation operation unit 10 for setting an alarm operation and an alarm sounding time width; an alarm control unit 12 for controlling an alarm operation; It comprises a charge detection unit 6 for detecting a state of charge of a secondary battery incorporated therein, a charge display unit 5 for displaying that charging is in progress, and a charge display control unit 14 for controlling the charge display unit 5. .

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a conventional time alarm operation. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a conventional time setting and alarm operation.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the time t ₂₁ is set, the time t elapses in the clock unit 1 and the set time t = t
_{When the} time reaches ₂₁ , the time alarm sounding unit 13 issues an alarm.

Next, the operation will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

[0008] The user of the portable telephone sets a desired time using the operation unit 2 so that the alarm sounds at a predetermined time, and causes the time storage unit 3 to store the desired time. Also, the alarm confirmation operation unit 10
The alarm continuation time for which the alarm continues to be sounded by the alarm control unit 12
Set to. The time comparison unit 4 uses the time signal 1 from the clock unit 1.
5 is compared with the time setting signal 16 stored in the time storage unit 3, and if they do not match, the comparison operation is continued. If the values of both signals match, the time matching signal 17 is output to the alarm control unit 1.
2 (STEP 21: S21).

Upon receiving the time coincidence signal 17, the alarm control unit 12 activates the time alarm sounding unit 13, and at the same time, presets the sounding duration set in the alarm control unit 12 in the alarm timer unit 11 and operates. (STEP 22:
S22).

The alarm timer unit 11 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed and a timeout has occurred (STEP 2).
3: S23). If the time-out has not occurred, that is, if the sounding is being continued, the process proceeds to the next step, and it is determined whether or not there has been an alarm stop request from the alarm confirmation operation unit 10 (STEP 24: S24). If there is no alarm stop request, the process returns to STEP23.

On the other hand, if there is an alarm stop request, or
When the alarm timer unit 11 times out after the predetermined duration time in the TEP 23, the time alarm sounding unit 13 stops the sounding operation of the alarm through the alarm control unit 12 (S
TEP25: S25). After stopping the alarm, the process returns to STEP21.

According to the above-described operation, an alarm sounds from the mobile phone at a desired time set by the user of the mobile phone, so that the user receives the alarm and, for example, can make a telephone call or perform a charging start operation or the like. it can.

When the user starts the charging operation upon receiving an alarm indicating the time for charging the secondary battery built in the portable telephone body, the charging detecting section 6 checks the charging state of the secondary battery and charges the battery. Is completed or not (STE
(P31: S31) If charging is not completed, the charging display control unit 14 displays "charging" on the charging display unit 5 (STE).
P32: S32), when charging is completed, charging display control unit 1
The display of "charging" on the charging display section 5 is erased by 4 (STEP 33: S33).

This charge display function operates independently of the above-mentioned alarm function, and is operated after the user receives an alarm.
It is used when the charging operation of the next battery is started and the charging display unit 5 determines whether charging is completed or not completed during the charging operation.

[0015]

In the above-mentioned conventional portable telephone, it is necessary to periodically charge the secondary battery when the portable telephone is used. It has the disadvantage that the alarm sounds even in the middle.

In addition, if the user hears the alarm sound and misses it, he or she is left uncharged, leaving the opportunity to charge.

An object of the present invention is to make an alarm sound only when charging is not being performed at a set scheduled charging time and not to sound when charging is being performed, and to set a predetermined time when an alarm is missed and charging is not performed. It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone that notifies a user that charging has not been completed.

[0018]

A portable telephone according to the present invention comprises:
A mobile phone comprising: an alarm unit that sounds an alarm at a preset time for a preset period; a display unit that detects and displays whether charging is completed; and a control unit that controls the alarm unit; When the display means is not yet charged, displays no charge completion and sounds an alarm,
When charging is completed, control is performed such that the display indicating that charging is not completed is erased and the alarm is stopped.

An operation unit for performing an input operation, a time storage unit for storing a time set by an input from the operation unit, a clock unit for outputting current time information, and a time information unit for outputting the time information A time comparison unit that compares the time information stored in the time storage unit and outputs a time comparison signal; a time alarm sounding unit that sounds an alarm; and a sounding operation period of the time alarm sounding unit. An alarm timer unit, an alarm confirmation operation unit for operating an alarm and setting a sounding operation period, a charge detection unit for detecting a charging operation state, and controlling the display of charging by an output signal of the charge detection unit. A charge display control unit, a charge display unit that displays the charge, and a control unit that controls the operation of the time alarm sounding unit based on the time comparison signal and the operation signal output by the alarm confirmation operation unit. mobile phone Wherein the alarm confirmation operation unit has a new message display operation function, and a message display unit for displaying the message; and the control unit newly includes the function of the charge display control unit, and the charge display unit and the message. It is characterized by having a function of controlling the display unit.

The clock section, the time storage section, the time comparison section, and the control section are each constituted by a microcomputer.

[0021]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a portable telephone according to the present invention.

In this embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a clock section 1 for outputting a time signal 15 indicating the current time, an operation section 2 for setting a desired time, and a time storage section 3 for storing the set time. A time comparison unit 4 that compares a time signal 15 output by the clock unit 1 with a time setting signal 16 output by the time storage unit 3; a time alarm sounding unit 13 that issues an alarm at a set time; An alarm timer unit 11 for setting the duration of a ringing sound, a confirmation operation unit 18 for setting an alarm operation and an alarm sound duration and operating a charging display, and a charging state of a secondary battery built in the mobile phone. Charge detection unit 6 for detecting, and charge display unit 5 for indicating that charging is in progress
And a display unit 7 for displaying a message by letters and numbers
And a control unit 9 for judging information from the time comparison unit 4, the confirmation operation unit 18, the charge detection unit 6, and the alarm timer unit 11 to control the operation of the time alarm sounding unit 13, the display unit 7, and the charge display unit 5. It is composed of

In FIG. 1, components corresponding to those shown in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals or symbols, and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the time alarm operation of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the time setting and alarm operations of FIG.

The overall operation is as in Figure 3 performs the charge starting at time t _1, the time setting to sound the alarm from time t ₁ to time t _2. Only when the user at the time t ₁ is not in the charging operation, an alarm is "on time charging no" to the sounds and the time t ₁ after the display unit 7 continues to be displayed. When the user confirms the charging request by alarm or display, the confirmation operation unit 18
Stops the alarm operation or display operation at time t ₃ ,
Start charging work.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

The control section 9 determines whether or not the charging is completed by the charging detection section 6 (STEP 1: S1). If the charging is not completed, an indication of “charging” is displayed on the display unit 7 (STE
P2: S2). If charging is determined to be complete, "charging"
Is deleted from the display unit 7 (STEP 3: S3).

The user of the portable telephone sets a desired time with the operation unit 2 so that the alarm sounds at a predetermined time, and stores the desired time in the time storage unit 3. In addition, the control unit 9 sets a ringing duration for which the alarm is continuously output by the confirmation operation unit 18. The time comparing unit 4 compares and judges the time signal 15 from the clock unit 1 with the time setting signal 16 stored in the time storage unit 3,
If they do not match, the process returns to STEP 1, but if the values of both signals match, a time matching signal 17 is output to the control unit 9 (STE
P4: S4).

Upon receiving the time coincidence signal 17, the control unit 9 operates the time alarm sounding unit 13 and at the same time presets the value of the sounding duration time in the alarm timer unit 11 and starts the timer operation (STEP 5: S5). . Alarm timer section 11
Along with the start of the operation, "No scheduled charge" is displayed on the display unit 7 (STEP 6: S6).

The alarm timer section 11 judges whether or not the set duration time has passed and whether a timeout has occurred (STEP
7: S7).

If the time-out has not occurred, that is, if the sound is continuing, the process proceeds to the next step, where the charge detecting section 6 determines again whether or not charging is completed (STEP 8: S).
8). When it is determined that charging is not completed, the confirmation operation unit 18
To determine whether there is an alarm stop request (STEP 9: S
9). If there is no alarm stop request, the process returns to STEP7.

On the other hand, if there is an alarm stop request, or
If it is determined in STEP 8 that the charging is completed, the time alarm sounding unit 13 is caused to stop the alarm through the control unit 9 (STEP 10: S10). After the alarm operation is stopped, the display of "No scheduled charge" is deleted from the display unit 7, and the process returns to STEP 1 (STEP 14: S14).

When the operation time of the alarm timer unit 11 has passed in STEP 7 and the timeout period has elapsed,
The time alarm sounding section 13 is caused to stop the alarm (S
TEP11: S11).

At this time, the presence or absence of the completion of the charging is determined by the charging detecting section 6 (STEP 12: S12).

When it is determined that the charging has not been completed, the presence or absence of the display erasing operation is determined from the confirmation operation unit 18, and when there is no display erasing operation, the process returns to STEP12 (STEP13: S
13).

On the other hand, if there is a display erasing operation, or
If it is determined in STEP 12 that charging is completed,
Go to 14 and erase the display of “No scheduled charge” from the display unit 7.

By the above operation, an alarm sounds at the time set by the user of the portable telephone, and the display unit 7 and the time alarm are displayed in accordance with the result of the charging detection unit 6 and the state of the operation request of the confirmation operation unit 18 at that time. The sounding unit 13 is controlled. That is, the time alarm sounding clef 13 only when not charging at time t ₁ at which charging is required issue a warning. At the same time, the display continues to be displayed in the "on-time charge-free" to the case after time t ₁ display unit 7 has not been charged at time t ₁ at which charging is required.

The circuit configuration of each of the clock unit 1, the time comparison unit 4, the time storage unit 3, and the control unit 9 is constituted by a microcomputer having a microprocessor, a memory, and peripheral circuits, thereby reducing the size and weight. Can be achieved.

[0041]

As described above, in the portable telephone of the present invention, the operation of the alarm and the charge display is controlled according to the presence or absence of the charge completion operation at the time set by the user. The alarm sounds only when charging is not completed at the set time, and if charging is not completed even after the set time has elapsed and the alarm sounding operation has ended, charging is completed to the user. This has the effect of reliably recognizing information that is not present.

[0042]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a mobile phone according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a time alarm operation of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of time setting and alarm of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a conventional mobile phone.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a conventional time alarm operation.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a conventional time setting and alarm operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Clock part 2 Operation part 3 Time storage part 4 Time comparison part 5 Charge display part 6 Charge detection part 7 Display part 9 Control part 10 Alarm confirmation operation part 11 Warning timer part 12 Alarm control part 13 Time alarm sounding part 14 Charge display Control unit 15 Time signal 16 Time setting signal 17 Time matching signal

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A portable telephone comprising: an alarm unit that sounds an alarm at a preset time for a preset period; a display unit that detects and displays whether charging is completed; and a control unit that controls the alarm unit. Wherein the control means controls the display means to display no charge completion and sound an alarm when charging is not completed, and to erase the charge completion not display and stop the alarm when charging is completed. Mobile phone characterized by the following. 2. An operation unit for performing an input operation, a time storage unit for storing a time set by an input from the operation unit, a clock unit for outputting current time information, and a time information from the clock unit. A time comparison unit that compares the time information stored in the time storage unit and outputs a time comparison signal; a time alarm sounding unit that sounds an alarm; and a sounding operation period of the time alarm sounding unit. An alarm timer unit for performing an alarm operation and a sound operation period setting operation;
A charging detection unit that detects a charging operation state; a charging display control unit that controls display of charging based on an output signal of the charging detection unit; a charging display unit that displays the charging; a time comparison signal and the alarm confirmation A control unit for controlling the operation of the time alarm sounding unit in response to an operation signal output by the operation unit; the alarm confirmation operation unit has a new message display operation function and displays this message. A mobile phone, comprising: a message display unit; and a function in which the control unit newly includes a function of the charge display control unit and controls the charge display unit and the message display unit. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 2, wherein the clock unit, the time storage unit, the time comparison unit, and the control unit are configured by a microcomputer.