JPH0964950A - Portable telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify the operation by operating an operation button and dialing a specific dial number stored in a specific dial number storage section in the usual dialing state and operating the operation button at a reception to hook off. SOLUTION: Only a simple operation button 7 forming part of an operation section 6 is exposed to a casing outer face as an operation enable member. Furthermore, a single specific dial number corresponding to the one operation of button by the simple operation button 7 is rewritably stored in a specific dial number storage section 9. In the usual dialing, a call to the single specific dial number is automatically operated by having only to push the simple operation button 7. Moreover, at the arrival of a call, the user detecting the arrival of a call tone pushes the simple operation button 7 to make hook off and the mode transits to the speech mode.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile phone such as PHS, digital cellular or analog cell, and more particularly to a mobile phone whose operation is extremely simplified.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Mobile phones have been rapidly spreading in recent years, and in the near future, it is expected that they will spread until each person carries one by one.

By the way, in the present mobile telephones, a dial key button group and various function key button groups are used to input a dial number of the other party and various functions (for example, a telephone directory function) provided in the mobile telephone. However, for those who are unfamiliar, the operation is complicated and is likely to cause an erroneous operation.

[0004]

As described above, the current portable telephone is provided with a large number of key button groups on the operation surface having a relatively small area, and various operation is performed using this key button group. Because of the large number of key buttons and predetermined rules for operating procedures, the operation is too complicated for unfamiliar ones, especially for small children and old people, and it is a heavy burden. It was pointed out that it could not be used up.

Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to make it easy and easy for anyone such as a small child or an old person to use. , To provide a mobile phone whose operation is extremely simplified.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the mobile phone according to the present invention is provided with a specific dial number storage means for storing a single specific dial number and normally only on the outer surface of the casing of the mobile phone. With the exposed operation button, when making a call in a normal state, the operation button is operated to make a call operation to the specific dial number stored in the specific dial number storage means, and when receiving, the operation button The hook-off operation is performed by operating.

[0007]

In the normal state, the lid is closed, and in this normal state, only a single operation button (button for simple operation) is exposed on the outer surface of the casing of the mobile phone. In a normal state, this simple operation button is provided with a function for calling a single specific dial number stored in advance, a function for instructing to start a call when an incoming call is received, and a function for instructing termination. Therefore, at the time of making a call in a normal state, the calling operation to the above-mentioned specific dial number is automatically performed only by operating the button for the simple operation. In addition, when an incoming call is received by a user who has detected an incoming call with a ringing tone (call tone), a hook-off operation (transition processing operation to the call mode) is performed and a call mode is entered.

Therefore, when a person, such as a small child or an elderly person, who is not comfortable with the operation of a complicated mobile phone, goes out, the mobile phone according to the present invention is carried in a form such as hanging from the neck, and the above-mentioned single unit is used. By registering a predetermined contact (for example, a home dial number) as the specific dial number of, the mobile phone carrier can call the predetermined contact from the destination with one-button operation. When you receive a call, you can switch to call mode with a single button operation. That is, only a single simple operation button is exposed in the normal state, and it is a simple and easy operation that only operates this single simple operation button, with almost no hesitation.
Since the specific dial number is called and the hook-off is performed, even a person such as a small child or an elderly person who is not confused with complicated operations can easily and easily use it.

[0009]

The details of the present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is an antenna, 2 is a receiving section (speaker), 3 is a transmitting section (microphone), 4 is a communication circuit section, 5 is a control section for controlling the entire mobile phone, and 6 is a group of various buttons. 7 is a button for simple operation which is a part of the operating unit 6
Is a phonebook function unit that stores a large number of dial numbers, 9 is a specific dial number storage unit that is a part of the phonebook function unit 1,
Reference numeral 0 is a display unit composed of an LCD or the like.

In the above structure, the communication circuit section 4 is
Voice data is transmitted and received via the antenna 1, and the voice communication data received by the antenna 1 is subjected to appropriate processing and output to the receiving section 2 as a voice signal, and the voice input from the transmitting section 3 The signal is appropriately processed and transmitted from the antenna 1 as voice communication data. Also,
In the case of making a call, the control unit 5 performs a call operation based on an instruction from the operation unit 6, and a call signal from the communication circuit unit 4 and the antenna 1 to the other party is transmitted. In case of an incoming call, communication circuit section 4
The control unit 5 recognizes the incoming call by the output signal, and the ringing tone is output.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the mobile phone of this embodiment. In the figure, 11 is a casing body of a mobile phone, 12 is a lid body which is openably and closably held by the casing body, 13 is a casing portion corresponding to the earpiece 2, and 14 is a lid body corresponding to the transmitter 3. A part, 15 is a strap holder provided on the casing body 12.

The mobile phone of this embodiment is presumed as a main user to be a person who is not afraid to operate a complicated mobile phone, such as a small child or an elderly person, and in a normal state (usually used form), a cover is used. The body 12 is adapted to be used in a closed state. When the lid 12 is closed (in a normal state), as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, only the simple operation button 7 forming a part of the operation unit 6 is provided on the outer surface of the casing of the mobile phone. Only one is exposed as an operable member.
And in the normal state, the button 7 for simple operation is
The function of calling a single specific dial number stored in advance, the function of instructing to start a call when an incoming call arrives, and the function of instructing to end the call are provided. The telephone directory function unit 8
In the specific dial number storage section 9 forming a part of the above, a single specific dial number corresponding to the one-button operation by the simple operation button 7 is rewritably stored.

Therefore, at the time of making a call in a normal state, the operation of calling to the above-mentioned single specific dial number is automatically performed only by pushing (pressing) the button 7 for simple operation. In addition, when an incoming call is received by a ringing tone (call tone) at the time of an incoming call, when the user pushes the button 7 for simple operation, a hook-off operation is performed, and a call mode is entered.

In this embodiment, the casing body 11
“Ears” and “mouths” are symbolically displayed on the parts 13 and 14 of the lid 12 corresponding to the receiving part 2 and the transmitting part 3, respectively, in a simple graphic form. However, consideration is given so that the receiving section 2 and the transmitting section 3 can be easily distinguished.

Further, the strap holder 15 includes
A chain, a string, etc. can be easily attached, and by attaching the chain, the string, etc. to the strap holder 15, the mobile phone of this embodiment can be carried while hanging on the neck or the like. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the strap 16 is attached to the strap holder 15 and the mobile phone is hung from the neck. FIG. 4 is a simple operation with the left thumb while holding the mobile phone removed from the neck with the left hand. The button 7 is being pushed.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional side view of the mobile phone of this embodiment, in which the same components as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 are designated by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 5, an antenna (built-in antenna) 1,
The receiver unit 2, the transmitter unit 3, the circuit board 17, the circuit unit 18, the battery 19 and the like are built in. Further, in the state where the lid body 12 shown in FIG. 5 is closed, the display unit 10 arranged on the lower front side of the casing main body 11 and the dial key buttons 20.
The button group such as is covered with the lid 12.

Although not shown in this embodiment,
A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the lid 12 is provided, and the control section 5 is operated by a signal from the detection switch.
Recognizes the open / closed state of the lid 12. When the lid 12 is closed (in the normal state),
A one-button operation mode in which only the simple operation button 7 is operated is adopted, and when the lid 12 is open (when not in a normal state), a manual operation mode described later is adopted.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the portable telephone with the lid 12 opened. As shown in the figure, the lid 1
In the state where 2 is opened, the display unit 10 is exposed and the display unit 1
0 display becomes visible, dial key buttons 20 as the operation unit 6, mode switching button 2
1, the power button 22 and the registration button 23 are exposed so that they can be operated.

In this embodiment, when the lid 12 is opened, the dial number numerical value input mode in the manual operation mode is set. By pushing the mode switching button 21 once from this state, For example, in a mobile phone such as a dial number selection mode using the phonebook function unit 8, a specific dial number registration mode, a dial number registration mode in the phonebook function unit 8 other than a specific dial number, a calendar / time setting mode, etc. The various function modes provided are sequentially and cyclically called. Then, the user selects a desired function mode in the manual operation mode as necessary, and performs a necessary input operation using the dial key button 20 or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, when the lid 12 is opened (that is, when the manual operation mode is set), the button 7 for simple operation starts the calling (transmission) in the dial number numerical value input mode. The function as a stop key, the function as a call start key at the time of an incoming call, and the function as a call end key are loaded.

The types of the various function modes in the above-mentioned manual operation mode, the selection method thereof, etc. are arbitrary.
Further, the function of loading the button 7 for simple operation when the lid 12 is opened (when the manual operation mode is set) is also optional, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be considered by those skilled in the art. .

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a processing flow by the control unit 7 of this embodiment at the time of calling (transmission) and at the time of reception (reception). In the process flow system of the manual operation mode in the figure, only the process flow in the dial number numerical value input mode is shown.

When the power is turned on in step ST1, the standby mode of step ST2 is entered, and the process proceeds to step ST3. At step ST3, it is asked whether or not there is an incoming call.
If ES, go to step ST11, and if NO, step S11.
Go to T4. In step ST4, it is asked whether or not the lid 12 is opened. If YES, the process proceeds to step ST15.
If NO (if the lid 12 is closed and in the normal state in the present invention), the process proceeds to step ST5. In step ST5, it is asked whether or not the simple operation button 7 is pressed (pushed). If YES, the process proceeds to step ST6, and if NO, the process returns to step ST2.

In step ST6, a calling operation to the single specific dial number stored in the specific dial number storage section 9 is performed, and the process proceeds to step ST7. In step ST7, it is asked whether or not an off-hook operation is performed on the called party, and if YES, step S
If it is NO, the process proceeds to step ST10. In step ST8, the call mode is entered, and in the next step ST9, it is asked whether or not the call is ended (whether or not the call end operation is performed by the own device or the partner device), and if YES, step ST
Return to step 2, and if NO, return to step ST8. Further, in step ST10, it is asked whether or not to cancel the call.
If ES, return to step ST2, if NO, step ST2
Return to 6.

In step ST11, a ringing tone is output and the process proceeds to step ST12. In step ST12, it is asked whether or not the button 7 for simple operation is pressed (pushed). If YES, the process proceeds to step ST13, and N
If it is O, the process returns to step ST11. In step ST13, the call mode is entered, and in the next step ST14, it is asked whether or not the call is ended. If YES, the process returns to step ST2, N
If it is O, it returns to step ST13.

In step ST15, the dial number numerical value input mode in the manual operation mode is entered, and the process proceeds to step ST16. In step 16, it is determined whether or not a manual calling (calling) operation is performed (here, whether or not the simple operation button 7 is pressed after the predetermined number is input using the dial key button 20).
That is, if YES, the process proceeds to step ST17, and if NO, the process returns to step ST15. In step ST17, a call operation to the manually input destination (dial number) is performed, and the process proceeds to step ST18. Step ST
At 18, it is asked whether or not an off-hook operation has been performed on the called party. If YES, the process proceeds to step ST19.
If NO, the process proceeds to step ST21. In step ST19, the call mode is entered, and in the next step ST20, it is asked whether or not the call is ended. If YES, the process returns to step ST15, and if NO, the process returns to step ST19. Further, in step ST21, it is asked whether or not to cancel the call, and YES.
If so, return to step ST15, and if NO, step ST1
Return to 7.

Next, a method of registering a dial number in the specific dial number storage section 9 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flow of procedures for registering a dial number in the specific dial number storage unit 9.

Standby mode with power turned on (procedure P1)
First, the case where the lid 12 is opened and the specific dial number registration mode is set by the mode switching button 21 (procedure P2) in the mobile phone itself (self-device) according to the present embodiment will be described. In this case, by inputting a dial number numerically with the dial key button 20 of the operation unit 6 of the own device (procedure P3), and then pushing the registration button 23 (procedure P4), the specific dial number storage unit 9 The dial number has been registered to the lid 12
When is closed, the process returns to the standby state (procedure P5).

From the standby mode state (procedure P1) in which the power is turned on, a dedicated remote control device (hereinafter,
When a method of inputting a dial number to be stored in the specific dial number storage unit 9 is used by using a remote controller), a dedicated remote controller is connected to the mobile phone of the present embodiment through a connection line and the specific dial is applied to the mobile phone. The number registration mode is set (procedure P6). Next, after inputting a dial number numerically with the ten keys on the remote controller (procedure P7), the registration button on the remote controller is pushed to instruct registration completion (procedure P8), and thereafter the remote controller is disconnected (procedure P9). By this, registration of the dial number in the specific dial number storage unit 9 is completed, and the mobile phone of the present embodiment returns to the standby state (procedure P5).

On the other hand, in the case where the method of inputting the dial number to be stored in the specific dial number storage section 9 by using another telephone from the standby mode state (procedure P1) in which the power is turned on, the method of this embodiment is used. In the state where the mobile phone is in the standby mode, the mobile phone of this embodiment is applied from another phone (procedure P10), and then the personal identification number is input from the other phone, and the mobile phone of this embodiment is described above. The specific dial number registration mode is set (procedure P11). Next, after inputting the dial number numerically with the numeric keypad of the other telephone (procedure P12), the completion of registration is instructed with the "#" key of the other telephone (procedure P13), and then the other telephone side By disconnecting the communication in (procedure P14), the registration of the dial number in the specific dial number storage unit 9 is completed, and the mobile phone of this embodiment returns to the standby state (procedure P5).

As described above, in this embodiment, as a method of registering the dial number in the specific dial number storage unit 9,
There are a method of using the operation unit 6 of the own device, a method of using a dedicated remote controller, and a method of using another telephone. Especially, when the method of using another telephone is used, the mobile phone of this embodiment is at hand. Even if not, the specific dial number in the specific dial number storage unit 9 can be rewritten / updated from another telephone at any time. Therefore, for example, when a small child is provided with the mobile phone of the present embodiment, for example, the home dial number stored in the specific dial number storage unit 9 is rewritten by the parent to the dial number at the destination. It becomes possible and the usability is improved.

In the mobile phone of this embodiment,
Although a large number of key button groups are provided in addition to the simple operation buttons 7, a mobile phone dedicated to one-button operation provided with only the simple operation buttons 7 may be used. As a method for registering the dial number in the number storage unit 9, a method using a dedicated remote controller or a method using another telephone will be used.

In addition, the portable telephone of this embodiment does not have an operation function for setting a specific dial number by itself, and the setting of the specific dial number is performed by an external device such as a remote controller. In this case, a person who does not have a remote controller, such as a child or an elderly person, cannot freely call other dial numbers other than the specific dial number and can have a key function.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a method of registering a dial number in the specific dial number storage unit 9. FIG. 9A shows a method of using the operation unit 6 of the own machine, and FIG. b)
Shows the method using the dedicated remote controller 31, and FIG. 9C shows the method using the other telephone 32.

Next, each embodiment will be described in which the erroneous operation of the simple operation button is prevented while carrying the portable telephone.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a mobile phone according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a vertical side view of the mobile phone according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 11, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted to avoid duplication (this also applies to each of the following embodiments).

The present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the button 7A for simple operation is located at a position recessed from the surface of the casing. As described above, by disposing the button 7A for simple operation in a position recessed from the surface of the casing, it is possible to reduce the risk that the button 7A for simple operation is inadvertently pushed.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the first
The difference from the embodiment is that the button 7B for simple operation is arranged on the end surface of the casing of the mobile phone (the end surface located on the lower end side when the mobile phone is hung from the neck). By arranging the button 7B for simple operation at such a position, it is possible to reduce the risk that the button 7B for simple operation is inadvertently pushed while the mobile phone is hanging from the neck.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the first
The difference from the embodiment is that the button 7C for simple operation is a member that can be operated by pushing while rotating. Button 7C for simple operation with such a configuration
By doing so, the button 7 for easy operation is inadvertently
The risk of operating C can be reduced.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the first
The difference from the embodiment is that the button 7D for simple operation is a member operable by sliding. By using the simple operation button 7D having such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the risk of inadvertently operating the simple operation button 7D.

Although not shown, a button for simple operation can be pushed only when the mobile phone is in a predetermined posture, that is, it cannot be pushed when the mobile phone is hung from the neck. It may be a member that allows a push operation when the mobile phone is removed from the neck and the receiver side is turned up. Even with the button for simple operation having such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the risk of inadvertently pushing the button 7D for simple operation.

[0041]

As described above, according to the present invention, anyone such as a small child or an elderly person can easily and easily use it.
A mobile phone whose operation is extremely simplified can be provided, and its value is enormous.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external appearance of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention is hung from the neck.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention is being held by the left hand and the simple operation button is being pushed by the thumb of the left hand.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional side view of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front with the lid opened.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing flow at the time of calling (transmission) and receiving (reception) by the control unit of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a procedure for registering a dial number in a specific dial number storage section in the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a registration method of dial numbers in a specific dial number storage section in the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional side view of a mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a mobile phone according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 antenna 2 receiver (speaker) 3 transmitter (microphone) 4 communication circuit 5 controller 6 operation unit 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D simple operation button 8 phonebook function unit 9 specific dial number storage unit 10 Display Unit 11 Casing Body 12 Lid 13 Casing Part Corresponding to Earpiece 14 Cover Lid Part Corresponding to Transmitter 15 Strap Holder 16 String 20 Dial Key Button 21 Mode Switch Button 22 Power Button 23 Registration Button 23

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Atsutoshi Sato 1-280, Higashi Koikekubo, Kokubunji, Tokyo Inside the Hitachi Design Research Center (72) Inventor, Ryuichi Nemoto 1-280, Higashi Koikeku, Kokubunji, Tokyo Hitachi Design Research Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Soji Kouji 1-280, Higashi Koigokubo, Kokubunji, Tokyo Metropolitan area, Hitachi Design Research Center (72) Inventor Osamu Uemura 216 Totsuka-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa In headquarters

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone having a specific dial number storage means for storing a single specific dial number and an operation button which is normally exposed only on the outer surface of the casing of the mobile phone. By operating the operation button, a calling operation to the specific dial number stored in the specific dial number storage means is performed, and when receiving, a hook-off operation is performed by operating the operation button. A mobile phone characterized by the above. 2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is provided with a holder for attaching a chain, a string, or the like. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is provided with a lid that can be opened and closed, and the key button group and the display unit are exposed when the lid is open. Mobile phone. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the registration of the specific dial number in the specific dial number storage means is performed using the key button group exposed in the opened state of the lid. Mobile phone. 5. The register according to claim 1, wherein the specific dial number is registered in the specific dial number storage means by remote operation by a remote control device or remote operation from another telephone via a line network. A mobile phone characterized by the above. 6. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the operation button is provided at a position recessed from a surface of the casing of the mobile phone or at an end surface of the mobile phone. 7. The operation button according to claim 1, wherein the operation button can be operated by pushing while rotating, or can be operated by sliding, or only when the mobile phone is placed in a predetermined posture. A mobile phone characterized by being made possible.