JPH0974580A - Portable audio device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide both an audio device and a pager device and to easily recognize the incoming call to the pager part even wearing an earphone. SOLUTION: An integrated remote control part 2 is provided on the way of the cable code 5 of the earphone 6 of a portable audio device 1. The portable audio device 1 is the device reproducing the sound data recorded on a tape, and the integrated remote control part 2 has an audio remote control part 20 instructing various kinds of operations such as the sound reproductions by the portable audio device 1, a display part 30 displaying the message information by the pager part and a pager operation part 33 instructing the various kinds of operations of the pager part. The reproduced sound by the portable audio device 1 and the incoming sound of the message information by the pager part are outputted to an earphone 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable audio device for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium such as a cassette tape, an optical disk such as a CD, and a digital audio tape (DAT).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been portable audio devices such as a walkman and a discman (above registered trademark) for reproducing music recorded on a recording medium such as a cassette tape, an optical disc, and a DAT. There is also a pager device (for example, see Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-6946) that displays a message received wirelessly. Further, there is a mobile phone that transmits and receives voice wirelessly.

[0003]

However, when the conventional portable audio device and the pager device are respectively carried and used, while the user plays and listens to music by the portable audio device, the incoming call of the message to the pager device is received. There was a problem that I couldn't even notice the ringing because I couldn't hear the ringing tone.

Further, when a conventional portable audio device and a portable telephone are respectively carried and used, while the user plays and listens to music by the portable audio device, he / she listens to the received sound of the call to the portable telephone and calls. There was also the problem of not being aware of.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has both functions of an audio device and a pager device so that an incoming call to the pager can be easily known even with earphones attached. The purpose is to do. Another object of the present invention is to provide both functions of an audio device and a mobile phone so that reception to the mobile phone can be easily known even with earphones attached.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium and an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the reproducing means via an earphone. An audio unit having a remote operation unit for instructing various operations such as an instruction to reproduce the voice provided in the middle of the cable cord of the earphone, and a receiving unit for receiving message information by radio. The remote control unit includes a pager unit having a ringtone output unit that outputs a ringtone indicating that message information has been received by the speaker through a speaker, and a message display unit that displays the message information received by the receiving unit. The pager unit is integrally provided in the housing, and the ringtone is output through the earphone in the housing. To provide a portable audio device provided with.

[0007] Further, a reproducing means for reproducing the voice data recorded on the recording medium, a voice output means for outputting a voice based on the voice data reproduced by the means through the earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote operation section for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction, a receiving means for receiving a wireless voice signal, and a voice output for outputting a voice based on the voice signal received by the means. Means and a mobile phone unit having a transmitting unit for inputting voice and wirelessly transmitting a voice signal based on the voice, the remote operation unit and the mobile phone unit are integrally provided in a housing, and the housing is provided in the housing. There is also provided a portable audio device provided with means for outputting voice based on a voice signal received by the mobile phone unit via the earphone.

Further, a reproducing means for reproducing the voice data recorded on the recording medium, a voice output means for outputting a voice based on the voice data reproduced by the means through an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone on the way. An audio section having a remote operation section for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction, a receiving means for receiving message information by wireless, and a ring tone for indicating that the message information is received by the means. And a pager unit having a message display unit for displaying the message information received by the receiving unit, and a unit for outputting the ringing tone via the earphone. Provided is a portable audio device that is detachably provided in the middle of a cord.

Furthermore, a reproducing means for reproducing the voice data recorded on the recording medium, a voice output means for outputting a voice based on the voice data reproduced by the means through an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio unit having a remote operation unit for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction provided on the way, a receiving unit for receiving a wireless voice signal, and a voice for outputting a voice based on the voice signal received by the unit. A mobile phone unit having output means, transmission means for inputting voice and wirelessly transmitting a voice signal based on the voice, and means for outputting voice based on the voice signal via the earphones;
Provided is a portable audio device in which the portable telephone section is detachably provided in the middle of the cable cord.

Also, reproducing means for reproducing the sound data recorded on the recording medium, sound output means for outputting sound based on the sound data reproduced by the means via the earphone, and a cable cord for the earphone. An audio unit having a remote operation unit for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction provided on the way, a first antenna having a normal reception sensitivity, a second antenna having a high reception sensitivity, and the antenna Receiving means for receiving the message information by the means, a ringtone output means for outputting a ringtone indicating that the message information has been received by the speaker with a speaker, and a message display means for displaying the message information received by the receiving means, A pager section having means for outputting the ringing tone via the earphone, Detecting means that is detachably provided in the middle of the cable cord and detects that the pager is connected to the cable cord, and when the connection is detected by the means, the first antenna to the second antenna There is provided a portable audio device provided with means for switching to wireless reception according to.

Still further, a reproducing means for reproducing the voice data recorded on the recording medium, a voice output means for outputting a voice based on the voice data reproduced by the means through an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote control section for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction provided in the middle of the, a first antenna having a normal reception sensitivity, a second antenna having a high reception sensitivity, and the antenna. Receiving means for receiving a voice signal by radio, voice output means for outputting a voice based on the voice signal received by the means, transmitting means for inputting voice and transmitting a voice signal based on the voice by radio, A mobile phone unit having means for outputting a sound based on a voice signal through the earphone is provided, and the mobile phone unit is provided with the cable. Detachably provided in the middle of the code,
A mobile phone provided with detecting means for detecting that the mobile phone is connected to the cable cord, and means for switching from the first antenna to wireless reception by the second antenna when the connection is detected by the means. Type audio device is provided.

The portable audio device according to the present invention comprises:
A remote control unit for the audio unit configured as described above,
Since the pager unit having the receiving means, the ring tone output means, and the message display means as described above and the means for outputting the ring tone via the earphone are integrally provided in the housing, the user can use the earphone. You can hear the ringtone to the pager. Therefore, it is convenient to carry, and the functions of both the audio section and the pager section can be used with the earphones attached to the ears.

Further, the remote control section of the audio section configured as described above, the portable telephone section having the above-mentioned receiving means, voice output means, and transmitting means, and the voice signal received by the portable telephone section By integrally providing a means for outputting a voice based on (1) through the earphone in the housing, the user can hear the sound received by the mobile phone through the earphone. Therefore, it is convenient to carry and the functions of both the audio unit and the mobile phone unit can be used with the earphones attached to the ears.

Further, in the middle of the cable cord of the earphone of the audio section configured as described above, the receiving means, the ringtone output means, the message display means, and the means for outputting the ringtone via the earphone are provided. If the pager part having the is detachably provided, the user can attach and use the pager part when necessary,
It is possible to facilitate selection of the device configuration and improve convenience during use.

Furthermore, in the middle of the cable cord of the earphone of the audio section constructed as described above, the receiving means, the voice output means, the transmitting means, and the voice based on the voice signal are output through the earphone. If the mobile phone unit having the means for allowing the mobile phone unit is detachably provided, the user can attach and use the mobile phone unit when needed, which facilitates selection of the device configuration and convenience in use. Can be achieved.

Further, in the middle of the cable cord of the earphone of the audio section constructed as described above, the above-mentioned first antenna, second antenna, receiving means, ringtone output means, message display means, A pager unit having a unit for outputting a ringing tone through an earphone, a detecting unit, and a unit for switching from the first antenna to wireless reception by the second antenna when connection of the pager unit is detected by the cable cord is attachable / detachable. If it is installed in
The message information can be reliably received with high sensitivity by the pager unit even while listening to the reproduced sound by the audio unit with the earphones.

Furthermore, in the middle of the cable cord of the earphone of the audio section configured as described above,
The first antenna, the second antenna, the receiving means, the voice output means, the transmitting means, the means for outputting the voice based on the voice signal through the earphone, the detecting means, and the connection of the mobile phone unit to the cable cord as described above. Is detected, the first
If the mobile phone unit having a means for switching from the antenna of No. 2 to the wireless reception by the second antenna is detachably provided, the mobile phone unit ensures the audio signal with high sensitivity even while listening to the reproduced sound by the audio unit with the earphone. Can be sent and received.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
It is an external view of the portable audio device of the embodiment. This portable audio device includes an integrated remote control unit 2 in the middle of a cable cord 5 of an earphone 6 of the portable audio device 1.
Is provided.

A cable bundle 3 having various signal lines such as a reproduction output sound signal line for outputting a voice signal to the cable cord 5 and a signal line for audio operation is formed between the portable audio device 1 and the integrated remote control section 2. The cable bundle 3 is connected to the portable audio device 1 via the connector portion 4.

The portable audio device 1 is a device for reproducing audio data recorded on a tape and has an operation section 10 including various operation buttons. In addition, the integrated remote control unit 2 includes an audio remote control unit 20 for issuing various operation instructions such as voice reproduction by the portable audio device 1, a display unit 30 for displaying message information by the pager unit, and various types of pager units. Pager operation unit 33 for issuing operation instructions
Having.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the portable audio device 1 shown in FIG. The portable audio device 1 includes an operation unit 10, a drive / playback output unit 11, a tape 12, an audio control unit 13, and an AF unit 14.

The operation unit 10 is an input unit for the user to input a voice reproduction instruction and various operation information at the time of reproduction. The drive / reproduction output unit 11 reproduces the audio data recorded on the tape 12 and outputs it to the AF unit 14. The tape 12 is a recording medium for recording various audio data.

The audio control unit 13 is based on an instruction input such as voice reproduction from the operation unit 10 or an instruction input such as voice reproduction from the audio remote operation unit 20 input through the audio operation signal line 15. Controls the entire audio device 1 such as the audio reproduction control process by the drive / reproduction output unit 11 and the control process of the AF unit 14. AF section 1
Reference numeral 4 converts the audio data reproduced by the drive / reproduction output unit 11 into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal to the earphone 6 via the reproduction output sound signal line 16.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the integrated remote control unit 2 shown in FIG. The integrated remote control unit 2 includes an audio remote control unit 20, a pager unit 21, and a coupler 37. The audio remote control unit 20 is
An instruction input such as voice reproduction is output to the audio control unit 13 of the portable audio device 1 via the audio operation signal line 15.

On the other hand, the antenna 22 of the pager section 21 is
Receives radio waves of message information emitted from the sender. The high frequency receiving / amplifying unit 23 includes the antenna 22.
The high-frequency signal of the radio wave received by is amplified by the demodulator 24 to a level at which it can be demodulated. The demodulation unit 24 demodulates the high frequency signal FSK-modulated by the high frequency reception / amplification unit 23 and converts it into a baseband signal, that is, a digital signal composed of “1” and “0”.

The decoding unit 25 converts the baseband signal demodulated by the demodulation unit 24 into code information having a meaning as a character. The code system of the code information is, for example, JIS standard 8-bit "JIS X020
ANK code or the like conforming to "1" is used.

The control unit 26 receives the message information from the transmission source, determines whether or not it is the message addressed to the own station, and if it is the message addressed to the own station, the code information output from the decoding unit 25 is used. It is stored in the RAM 32 and the sounding / amplifying unit 27 is instructed to generate an alarm to notify the arrival of a message. Then, the switch (S
When W1) 34 is pressed, a message consisting of a series of code strings stored in the RAM 32 is transferred to the display unit 30 and displayed.

Based on an instruction from the control unit 26, the ringing / amplifying unit 27 generates an alarm of a ringing tone for notifying the arrival of a message and switches it by a speaker 29 which is a switching destination by an analog switch (SW) 28. Alternatively, the signal is output to one of the couplers 37 via the signal line 36.

Switching analog switch (SW) 28
Switches the output destination of the incoming message output from the sounding / amplifying unit 27 to either the speaker 29 or the coupler 37 based on the instruction of the switch (SW2) 35. The speaker 29 outputs an alarm sound to notify the arrival of the message information. The display unit 30 is a display such as an LCD that displays a message based on the received message information.

The ROM 31 is a read-only memory that stores various programs for the control unit 26 to operate. The RAM 32 is a readable / writable memory that stores a code string of received message information and is used as a work area when the control unit 26 performs various processes.

The switch (SW1) 34 is an instruction switch for displaying the message information received by the user on the display unit 30. The switch (SW2) 35 is an instruction switch for switching the switching analog switch (SW) 28. For example, when the user presses the SW 28, the output destination of the alarm sound for notifying the arrival of the message information is switched from the speaker 29 side to the earphone 6 side.

That is, the portable audio device 1 is
The drive / reproduction output unit 11 corresponding to reproduction means for reproducing the audio data recorded on the tape 12 as a recording medium.
And various operations such as an audio reproduction instruction provided in the middle of the cable cord 5 of the earphone 6 and the AF section 14 corresponding to the audio output means for outputting audio based on the reproduced audio data via the earphone 6. The audio unit includes the audio remote operation unit 20 corresponding to the remote operation unit for instructing.

Further, the sounding / amplifying unit 27 is provided in the receiving means for the antenna 22 and the like to receive the wireless message information.
Corresponds to a ringtone output means for outputting a ringtone indicating that the message information has been received by the speaker 29, and a message display means for displaying the message information received by the display unit 30, respectively.

Then, in the housing of the integrated remote control unit 2, the audio remote control unit 20 and the pager unit 21 are integrally provided, and the coupler 37 corresponding to the means for outputting the ringing tone through the earphone 6 is provided. ing.

Next, the processing of the portable audio device of the first embodiment will be described. Audio controller 13
When a voice reproduction instruction is input from the operation unit 10, or the audio operation signal line 1 from the audio remote operation unit 20.
When a voice reproduction instruction is input via 5, the drive / reproduction output unit 11 is driven.

The drive / reproduction output unit 11 reproduces the audio data recorded on the tape 12 and sends it to the AF unit 14,
The AF unit 14 converts the audio data into an audio signal and sends the audio signal to the combiner 37 through the reproduction output sound signal line 16, and the audio signal is output as a sound by the earphone 6 via the combiner 37.

On the other hand, when the message information is received by the antenna 22 of the pager section 21, the high frequency receiving / amplifying section 23, the demodulating section 24, and the decoding section 25 convert the message information into code information, and the control section 26 receives the code information. The information is stored in the RAM 32 and the ringing / amplifying unit 27 is instructed to generate a ringing tone. Sound / amplifier 27
Outputs an alarm sound signal indicating the arrival of message information based on the instruction.

Here, normally, the alarm sound signal output from the sound output / amplification unit 27 is output to the speaker 29 via the switching analog switch (SW) 28, and the alarm sound is emitted by the speaker 29. When the user presses the switch (SW2) 35 in advance, the switching analog switch (SW) 28 is switched from the speaker 29 side to the output to the earphone 6 side, and the alarm sound output from the sound / amplification unit 27 is output. The signal is output to the earphone 6 via the coupler 37.

Therefore, when message information is received by the pager unit 21 during voice reproduction of the portable audio device 1, the user listens to the reproduced voice of the portable audio device 1 via the earphone 6 as well as an alarm sound for notifying a message arrival. be able to.

Then, the switch (SW
1) When 34 is pressed, the control unit 26 reads the code information stored in the RAM 32 and displays a message based on the code information on the display unit 30. In this way, the user can refer to the received message immediately after receiving the message.

According to the portable audio device of this embodiment, the user uses the earphone 6 as the ring tone to the pager unit 21.
The incoming call to the pager unit 21 can be easily known even with the earphone 6 attached. Therefore, it is convenient to carry, and it is possible to use the reproduced voice by the portable audio device 1 and the message receiving function by the pager unit 21 with the earphones 6 kept on the ears.

Next, a second embodiment of the portable audio device of the present invention will be described. The external appearance of the portable audio device of the second embodiment is the same as that of the portable audio device shown in FIG. 1, but a portable telephone unit is provided instead of the pager unit in the integrated remote control unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the integrated remote control section of the portable audio device of the second embodiment. The integrated remote control unit 2 receives a radio wave of a voice signal wirelessly emitted from the transmission source by the antenna 42 of the mobile phone unit 41. In addition, radio waves of audio signals are wirelessly transmitted to the destination.

The high frequency receiving / amplifying section 43 includes an antenna 42.
The high frequency signal of the radio wave received by
Amplify to a level until demodulation becomes possible. Further, the high frequency signal input from the modulation / demodulation unit 44 is transmitted by the antenna 42.

The modulation / demodulation unit 44 includes a high frequency reception / amplification unit 43.
The FSK-modulated high-frequency signal is demodulated and converted into a baseband signal, that is, a digital signal composed of "1" and "0". Further, the digital signal received from the control unit 45 is modulated into a high frequency signal.

The control unit 45 controls the entire mobile phone unit 41, sends the digital signal received from the modulation / demodulation unit 44 to the CODEC unit 46, sends the digital signal received from the CODEC unit 46 to the modulation / demodulation unit 44, Display unit 5
Various messages at the time of transmission and reception are displayed at 0, and processing such as switching between transmission and reception by the switch (SW1) 54 of the telephone operation unit 53 is performed.

The CODEC section 46 converts the audio signal of the digital signal received from the control section 45 into an analog signal, and either the speaker 29 via the switching analog switch (SW) 47 or the coupler 57 via the signal line 36. Output to crab. In addition, the control unit 4 converts the audio signal input from the microphone 49 from an analog signal into a digital signal.
Send to 5.

Switching analog switch (SW) 47
Is CO based on the instruction from the switch (SW2) 55.
The output destination of the audio signal output from the DEC unit 46 is switched to either the speaker 29 or the coupler 57. The speaker 29 outputs sound based on the sound signal. Display unit 5
Reference numeral 0 is a display such as an LCD that displays various messages such as when transmitting and receiving.

The ROM 51 is a read-only memory that stores various programs for the control section 45 to operate. The RAM 52 is a readable / writable memory used as a work area when the control unit 45 performs various processes.

The switch (SW1) 54 is an instruction switch for switching between transmitting and receiving. Switch (S
W2) 55 is a switching analog switch (SW) 47
Is an instruction switch for switching between. For example, when the user depresses the SW 47, the output destination of the sound upon reception is switched from the speaker 29 side to the earphone 6 side.

That is, the CODEC section 4 serves as a receiving means for the antenna 42 or the like to receive a wireless voice signal.
The voice output means 6 outputs a voice based on the received voice signal, and the microphone 49 or the like corresponds to a transmitter that inputs voice and wirelessly transmits a voice signal based on the voice.

The audio remote control unit 20 and the mobile phone unit 41 are integrally provided in the housing of the integrated remote control unit 2, and the voice based on the audio signal received by the mobile phone unit 41 is transmitted via the earphone 6. A coupler 57 corresponding to a means for outputting the output is provided.

Next, the processing of the portable audio device of the second embodiment will be described. Audio controller 13
When a voice reproduction instruction is input from the operation unit 10, or the audio operation signal line 1 from the audio remote operation unit 20.
When a voice reproduction instruction is input via 5, the drive / reproduction output unit 11 is driven.

The drive / playback output unit 11 plays back the audio data recorded on the tape 12 and sends it to the AF unit 14,
The AF unit 14 converts the voice data into a voice signal and sends the voice signal to the coupler 57 through the reproduction output sound signal line 16, and the voice signal is output as a voice by the earphone 6 via the coupler 57.

On the other hand, when an audio signal is received by the antenna 42 of the mobile phone unit 41, the high frequency receiving / amplifying unit 43,
The modulation / demodulation unit 44, the control unit 45, and the CODEC unit 46 output the received sound based on the sound signal and the sound signal of the received sound.

Here, normally, the audio signal output from the CODEC section 46 is switched to the analog switch (SW) 4
7 is output to the speaker 29, and the speaker 29
Although the reception sound and the reception sound are emitted by the user, if the user presses the switch (SW2) 55 in advance, the switching analog switch (SW) 47 is switched from the speaker 29 side to the output to the earphone 6 side.
The received sound and received sound signals output from the DEC unit 46 are output to the earphone 6 via the coupler 57.

Therefore, when a voice signal is received by the mobile phone unit 41 during voice reproduction of the mobile audio device 1, the user receives the mobile audio device 1 via the earphone 6.
The received sound can be heard together with the reproduced sound by.

When the user inputs an instruction to stop or stop the reproduction from the audio remote control unit 20,
The audio controller 13 of the portable audio device 1 is driven by
The audio reproduction by the reproduction output unit 11 is stopped or interrupted.

After that, when the voice of the user is input through the microphone 49 while receiving the voice received through the earphone 6, the voice signal is output as the CODEC unit 46 and the control unit 4.
5, transmission / transmission is performed via the modulation / demodulation unit 44, the high frequency reception / amplification unit 43, and the antenna 42. In this way, the user can talk with the receiver.

According to the portable audio device of this embodiment, the user can hear the voice received by the mobile phone unit 41 through the earphone 6, and the user can hear the voice received by the mobile phone unit 41 with the earphone 6 attached. You can easily know the reception. Therefore, it is convenient to carry, and the sound reproduced by the portable audio device 1 and the function of the portable telephone unit 41 can be used with the earphones 6 held on the ears.

Next explained is the third embodiment of the portable audio device of the invention. FIG. 5 is an external view of a portable audio device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In this portable audio device, an audio remote control unit 20 is connected to the portable audio device 1 via a cable bundle 3.

Further, a pager section 21 separate from the audio remote control section 20 is connected to the audio remote control section 20 via the cable bundle 7, and the earphone 6 via the cable cord 5 to the pager section 21. Are connected.

Reference numeral 4 is a connector portion of the cable bundle 3, and 8
Is a jack / plug fitting portion of the cable bundle 7, and 9 is a jack / plug fitting portion of the cable cord 5. The portable audio device 1 is a device that reproduces audio data recorded on a tape, and has an operation unit 10 including various operation buttons.

Further, the audio remote control unit 20 gives various operation instructions such as voice reproduction by the portable audio device 1. Further, the pager unit 21 has a display unit 30 for displaying message information by the pager unit, and a pager operation unit 33 for giving various operation instructions of the pager unit.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the pager section of the portable audio device of the third embodiment.
The pager unit 21 has a coupler 37 built in the pager unit 21 shown in the portable audio device of the first embodiment.

In this portable audio apparatus, the cable bundle 3 and the audio remote control section 20 are connected via the connector section 4 of the portable audio apparatus 1, and the audio remote control section 20 and the pager section 21 are connected to a jack plug fitting section. The cable bundle 7 is connected via 8 and the cable cord 5 of the earphone 6 is connected to the pager portion 21 via the jack plug fitting portion 9.

As described above, the pager unit 21 is separate from the audio remote operation unit 20, and the pager unit 21 is detachably provided between the earphone 6 and the audio remote operation unit 20.

That is, the portable audio device 1 is
The drive / reproduction output unit 11 corresponding to reproduction means for reproducing the audio data recorded on the tape 12 as a recording medium.
And various operations such as an audio reproduction instruction provided in the middle of the cable cord 5 of the earphone 6 and the AF section 14 corresponding to the audio output means for outputting audio based on the reproduced audio data via the earphone 6. The audio unit includes the audio remote operation unit 20 corresponding to the remote operation unit for instructing.

Further, the sounding / amplifying unit 27 is provided in the receiving means for the antenna 22 and the like to receive the wireless message information.
To the ringtone output means for outputting a ringtone indicating that the message information has been received by the speaker 29, to the message display means for displaying the message information received by the display unit 30,
The coupler 37 corresponds to a unit for outputting the ringing tone via the earphone 6. The pager section 21 is detachably provided between the earphone 6 and the audio remote control section 20 in the middle of the cable cord.

The process of the portable audio device of this embodiment is the same as that of the portable audio device of the first embodiment described above, and the description thereof is omitted. When the user needs the pager unit 21, as shown in FIG.
If 1 is attached between the earphone 6 and the audio remote control unit 20 in the middle of the cable cord, the audio function and the pager function can be used together.

When the pager function is not required, the cable bundle 3 is connected to the audio remote control section 20 via the connector section 4 of the portable audio apparatus 1, and the audio remote control section 20 is connected to the jack plug fitting section 9. If the cable cord 5 of the earphone 6 is connected, only the audio function can be used.

Further, the pager unit 21 may be detachably provided between the audio remote control unit 20 and the portable audio device 1 in the middle of the cable cord. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pager section of the portable audio device in that case.

In this portable audio apparatus, the portable audio apparatus 1 and the pager section 21 are connected to the cable bundle 3 via the connector section 4 and the jack / plug fitting section 60, respectively.
, And connect the page plug 21 to the jack / plug fitting 6
Cable bundle 61 of the audio remote control unit 20 via
Connect. The audio remote control unit 20 has an earphone 6 via a cable cord 5.

According to the portable audio apparatus of this embodiment, the user can mount the pager section 21 on the portable audio apparatus 1 when needed and use it, thereby facilitating the selection of the device configuration and in using it. The convenience of can be achieved.

Next explained is the fourth embodiment of the portable audio device of the invention. The external appearance of the portable audio device of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the portable audio device shown in FIG. 5, but a portable telephone unit is detachably provided instead of the pager unit.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the portable telephone section of the portable audio device of the fourth embodiment.
The mobile phone unit 41 has a coupler 57 built in the mobile phone unit 41 shown in the portable audio device of the second embodiment.

In this portable audio apparatus, the cable bundle 3 and the audio remote control section 20 are connected via the connector section 4 of the portable audio apparatus 1, and the audio remote control section 20 and the portable telephone section 41 are fitted with a jack plug. Joint part 8
And the cable cord 5 of the earphone 6 is connected to the mobile phone unit 41 via the jack / plug fitting unit 9.

As described above, the mobile phone unit 41 is separate from the audio remote operation unit 20, and the mobile phone unit 41 is detachably provided between the earphone 6 and the audio remote operation unit 20.

That is, the CODEC section 4 serves as a receiving means for the antenna 42 or the like to receive a wireless voice signal.
6 is a voice output means for outputting a voice based on the received voice signal, the microphone 49 is a voice transmitting means for inputting voice and the voice signal based on the voice is wirelessly transmitted, and the coupler 57 is based on the voice signal. Each corresponds to a means for outputting a voice through the earphone 6. The mobile phone unit 41 is detachably provided between the earphone 6 in the middle of the cable cord and the audio remote control unit 20.

The process of the portable audio device of this embodiment is the same as that of the portable audio device of the second embodiment described above, and the description thereof is omitted. When the user needs the mobile phone unit 41, as shown in FIG.
If 1 is attached between the earphone 6 and the audio remote control unit 20 in the middle of the cable cord, the audio function and the mobile phone function can be used together.

When the mobile phone function is not required, the cable bundle 3 and the audio remote control section 20 are connected via the connector section 4 of the portable audio apparatus 1, and the audio remote control section 20 is provided with the jack plug fitting section 9. If the cable cord 5 of the earphone 6 is connected via this, only the audio function can be used.

Further, the portable telephone unit 41 may be detachably provided between the audio remote control unit 20 and the portable audio device 1 in the middle of the cable cord. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the mobile phone unit of the mobile audio device in that case.

In this portable audio apparatus, the portable audio apparatus 1 and the portable telephone section 41 are connected to the cable bundle 3 via the connector section 4 and the jack / plug fitting section 60, respectively.
Connection with the mobile phone unit 41 and the jack / plug fitting unit 6
Cable bundle 61 of the audio remote control unit 20 via
Connect. The audio remote control unit 20 has an earphone 6 via a cable cord 5.

According to the portable audio apparatus of this embodiment, the user can mount the portable telephone unit 41 on the portable audio apparatus 1 and use it when necessary, thereby facilitating the selection of the device configuration and using it. The convenience of time can be improved.

Next explained is a fifth embodiment of the portable audio device of the invention. The external appearance of the portable audio device according to the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the portable audio device shown in FIG. 5, but the function of the pager section is slightly different. In this portable audio device, when the pager unit is used alone, message information is received with normal sensitivity, but when connected to the portable audio device 1, the message information is received using a high-sensitivity antenna. You can

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the pager section of the portable audio device of the fifth embodiment. In this pager unit 21, a first antenna 70 having normal reception sensitivity is used instead of the antenna 22 of the pager unit shown in the portable audio device of the third embodiment, and high frequency reception is performed via an antenna changeover switch (SW) 71. / Connected to the amplifier 23.

Further, a highly sensitive second antenna 74 is provided in the jack / plug fitting portion 75 of the cable bundle 77 that connects the audio remote control unit 20 and the pager unit 21, and the second antenna 74 is connected to the cable bundle. It is built in 77 and is connected to the high frequency receiving / amplifying unit 23 via a signal line 72.

Further, in the jack / plug fitting portion 75,
It is detected that the cables of the portable audio device 1 and the audio remote control unit 20 are connected, and the antenna changeover switch (S
W) 71 is provided with means for sending an antenna switching signal.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the structure of the jack / plug fitting portion shown in FIG. In this jack / plug fitting section, a second antenna 74 is built in a cable bundle 77 for connecting to the audio remote control section 20, and the second antenna 74 is connected to an antenna changeover switch (SW) via a signal line 72. ) 71.

Further, the plug portion 91 constitutes a switch by the electrodes c and d, and when the jack portion 90 of the cable bundle 77 is inserted into the plug portion 91, the contact thereof opens to open the antenna changeover switch (SW). The antenna switching signal “high (H)” is given to 71. Then, the antenna switch (SW) 71 switches from the first antenna 70 to the second antenna 74.

On the other hand, if the jack portion 90 of the cable bundle 77 is not attached to the plug portion 91, the contact is closed and the antenna switching signal (low) is given to the antenna switching switch (SW) 71. Then, the antenna switch (SW) 71 switches from the second antenna 74 to the first antenna 70.

Thus, the cable bundle 7 is attached to the pager portion 21.
When 7 is connected and the portable audio device 1 and the audio remote control unit 20 are connected, the pager unit 21 automatically switches from the first antenna 70 to the reception of message information by the second antenna 74.

That is, the high frequency receiving / amplifying section 23, etc.
Indicates that the ringing / amplifying unit 27 has received the message information to the receiving means for receiving the message information by radio by the first antenna 70 having the normal reception sensitivity and the second antenna 74 having the high reception sensitivity. Ringtone speaker 29
It corresponds to the ringtone output means that outputs the ringtone, the message display means that displays the message information received by the display unit 30, and the coupler 37 that outputs the ringtone via the earphone 6.

The pager section 21 is detachably provided between the earphone 6 and the audio remote control section 20 in the middle of the cable cord. Furthermore, the antenna changeover switch (SW) 71 is connected by the jack / plug fitting portion 75 to a detecting means for detecting that the cable bundle 77 of the cable cord is connected to the pager portion 21 by the jack / plug fitting portion 75. When is detected, it functions as a unit for switching from the first antenna 70 to the wireless reception by the second antenna 74.

According to the portable audio apparatus of this embodiment, when the pager unit 21 is connected to the portable audio apparatus 1, the high sensitivity second antenna 74 automatically switches to receive the message information. The person can surely receive the message information with high sensitivity by the pager unit 21 while listening to the reproduced sound by the audio with the earphone.

Next explained is the sixth embodiment of the portable audio device of the invention. The external appearance of the portable audio device of the sixth embodiment is the same as that of the portable audio device shown in FIG. 5, but a mobile phone unit is provided instead of the pager unit, and the function of the mobile phone unit is It is slightly different from the mobile phone section described above.

In this portable audio device, when the portable telephone unit is used alone, a voice signal is transmitted and received with normal sensitivity, but when it is used by connecting to the portable audio device 1, the voice signal is transmitted using a high-sensitivity antenna. Can be sent and received.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the portable telephone section of the portable audio device of the sixth embodiment. This mobile phone unit 41 is an antenna 42 of the mobile phone unit 41 shown in the portable audio device of the fourth embodiment.
In place of the above, the first antenna 80 having normal reception sensitivity is used to receive high-frequency waves via the antenna changeover switch (SW) 81.
It is connected to the amplifier 43.

Also, a highly sensitive second antenna 84 is provided in the jack / plug fitting portion 85 of the cable bundle 87 for connecting the audio remote control unit 20 and the portable telephone unit 41, and the second antenna 84 is used as a cable. It is built in the bundle 87 and is connected to the high frequency receiving / amplifying unit 43 via the signal line 82.

Further, in the jack / plug fitting portion 85,
Upon detecting that the cables of the portable audio device 1 and the audio remote control unit 20 are connected, the antenna changeover switch (S
W) 81 is provided with means for transmitting an antenna switching signal.

The structure of the jack / plug fitting portion 85 is the same as that of the jack / plug fitting portion provided in the pager portion shown in FIG. 11 described above. A second antenna 84 is built in a cable bundle 87 for connecting to the section 20, and the second antenna 84 is connected to an antenna changeover switch (SW) 81 via a signal line.

Further, the plug portion of the jack / plug fitting portion 85 constitutes a switch with two electrodes,
When the jack portion of the cable bundle 87 is inserted into the plug portion, its contact opens and the antenna changeover switch (S
W) 81 is given an antenna switching signal “high (H)”. Then, the antenna switch (SW) 81 switches from the first antenna 80 to the second antenna 84.

On the other hand, when the plug portion is not attached to the jack portion of the cable bundle 87, its contact point is closed and the antenna changeover signal (SW) 81 is given the antenna changeover signal "low (L)". Then, the antenna switch (SW) 81 switches from the second antenna 84 to the first antenna 80.

In this way, when the cable bundle 87 is connected to the mobile phone unit 41 and the mobile audio device 1 and the audio remote control unit 20 are connected, the mobile phone unit 41 automatically operates from the first antenna 80. The transmission / reception of the audio signal is switched to the second antenna 84.

That is, the high frequency receiving / amplifying unit 43 and the like are
A voice based on the voice signal received by the CODEC unit 46 or the like is output to a receiving unit that receives a voice signal by radio with the first antenna 80 having normal reception sensitivity and the second antenna 84 having high reception sensitivity. The combiner 57 is connected to a transmission means for inputting voice to the voice output means by the microphone 49 or the like and wirelessly transmitting a voice signal based on the voice.
Corresponds to means for outputting a voice based on the voice signal via the earphone 6.

The mobile phone unit 41 is detachably provided between the earphone 6 and the audio remote control unit 20 in the middle of the cable cord. Further, the jack / plug fitting section 85 serves as a detecting means for detecting that the cable bundle 87 of the cable cord is connected to the mobile phone section 41, and the antenna changeover switch (SW) 81 is provided by the jack / plug fitting section 85. When a connection is detected, it functions as a means for switching from the first antenna 80 to wireless reception by the second antenna 84.

According to the portable audio device of this embodiment, when the portable telephone unit 41 is connected to the portable audio device 1, the high-sensitivity second antenna 84 automatically switches to transmit and receive an audio signal. The user can reliably transmit and receive a voice signal with high sensitivity by the mobile phone unit 41 even while listening to the reproduced sound by the audio through the earphone.

In the above embodiment, the case of a portable audio device using a tape as a recording medium has been described, but the same is true of a portable audio device using an optical disk such as a CD or another recording medium such as DAT. can do. Further, the same can be applied to a portable audio device having a function of reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium and a function of recording audio data on the recording medium. Further, the portable audio device according to the present invention can be easily applied to portable information communication equipment and portable electronic equipment.

[0109]

As described above, according to the portable audio device of the present invention, the functions of both the audio device and the pager device can be utilized, and the incoming call to the pager unit can be made even with the earphones attached. Can be easily known. Further, the functions of both the audio device and the mobile phone can be used, and reception to the mobile phone can be easily known even with the earphones attached.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a portable audio device according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a portable audio device of the portable audio device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an integrated remote control unit of the portable audio device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an integrated remote control unit of a portable audio device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external view of a portable audio device according to a third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a pager section of a portable audio device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the portable audio device of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a mobile phone unit of a portable audio device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the portable audio device of the fourth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a pager section of a portable audio device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a jack / plug fitting portion shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a mobile phone unit of a portable audio device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Portable audio device 2: Integrated remote operation part 3, 7, 61, 77, 87: Cable bundle 4: Connector part 5: Cable cord 6: Earphone 33: Pager operation part 8, 9, 60, 63, 75, 76, 85, 86: Jack / plug fitting part 10: Operation part 11: Drive / reproduction output part 12: Tape 13: Audio control part 14: AF part 15: Audio operation signal line 16: Reproduction output sound signal line 20: Audio remote control unit 21: Pager unit 22, 42: Antenna 23, 43: High frequency receiving / amplifying unit 24: Demodulating unit 25: Decoding unit 26, 45: Control unit 27: Sounding / amplifying unit 28, 47: Switching analog switch (SW) 29, 48: speaker 30, 50: display unit 31, 51: ROM 32, 52: RAM 34, 54: switch (SW1) 35 55: Switch (SW2) 36, 56, 62, 72, 82: Signal line 37, 57: Coupler 41: Mobile phone unit 44: Modulator / demodulator unit 46: CODEC unit 53: Telephone operation unit 70, 80: First antenna 71, 81: Antenna changeover switch (SW) 73, 83: Antenna changeover signal line 74, 84: Second antenna 90: Jack part 91: Plug part

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium, an audio output means for outputting an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the means via an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote operation section for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction, a receiving means for receiving message information by wireless, and a ring tone for indicating that the message information is received by the means. A pager unit having a ringtone output unit for outputting with a speaker and a message display unit for displaying message information received by the receiving unit is provided, and the remote operation unit and the pager unit are integrally provided in a housing. A portable audio device, characterized in that a means for outputting the ringing tone through the earphone is provided in a housing. 2. A reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium, an audio output means for outputting an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the means via an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote operation section for instructing various operations such as the reproduction instruction of the sound provided in the above, a receiving means for receiving a wireless voice signal, and a voice for outputting a voice based on the voice signal received by the means. A portable telephone unit having an output unit and a transmitting unit that inputs a voice and wirelessly transmits a voice signal based on the voice; and the remote operation unit and the mobile telephone unit are integrally provided in a housing, A portable audio device, characterized in that a means for outputting a voice based on a voice signal received by the mobile phone unit is output through the earphone in the housing. 3. A reproducing means for reproducing the audio data recorded on the recording medium, an audio output means for outputting an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the means via an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote operation section for instructing various operations such as the above-mentioned voice reproduction instruction, a receiving means for receiving message information by wireless, and a ring tone for indicating that the message information is received by the means. A pager unit having a ringtone output unit for outputting with a speaker, a message display unit for displaying the message information received by the receiving unit, and a unit for outputting the ringtone via the earphones; A portable audio device, wherein a cable is detachably provided in the middle of the cable cord. 4. A reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium, an audio output means for outputting an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the means via an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote operation section for instructing various operations such as the reproduction instruction of the sound provided in the above, a receiving means for receiving a wireless voice signal, and a voice for outputting a voice based on the voice signal received by the means. A mobile phone unit having output means, transmission means for inputting voice and wirelessly transmitting a voice signal based on the voice, and means for outputting voice based on the voice signal via the earphone; A portable audio device, wherein a portable telephone unit is detachably provided in the middle of the cable cord. 5. A reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium, an audio output means for outputting an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the means via an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote control section for instructing various operations such as the instruction to reproduce the sound provided on the first antenna, a first antenna having normal reception sensitivity, and a second antenna having high reception sensitivity.
Antenna, receiving means for receiving message information wirelessly by the antenna, ringtone output means for outputting a ringtone indicating that message information has been received by the speaker with a speaker, and message information received by the receiving means And a pager section having a means for outputting the ring tone via the earphone, the pager section being detachably provided in the middle of the cable cord, and the pager section being provided with the cable. A portable type, comprising: detection means for detecting that the cord is connected; and means for switching from the first antenna to wireless reception by the second antenna when the connection is detected by the means. Audio equipment. 6. A reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded on a recording medium, an audio output means for outputting an audio based on the audio data reproduced by the means through an earphone, and a cable cord of the earphone. An audio section having a remote control section for instructing various operations such as the instruction to reproduce the sound provided on the first antenna, a first antenna having normal reception sensitivity, and a second antenna having high reception sensitivity.
Antenna, receiving means for receiving a voice signal wirelessly by the antenna, voice output means for outputting a voice based on the voice signal received by the means, and voice inputting a voice signal based on the voice wirelessly. A mobile phone unit having a transmitting unit for transmitting and a unit for outputting a sound based on the audio signal via the earphone, the mobile phone unit being detachably provided in the middle of the cable cord; The section is provided with a detection means for detecting connection to the cable cord, and a means for switching from the first antenna to wireless reception by the second antenna when the connection is detected by the means. Portable audio device.