JPH10260943A - Electronic telephone directory - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the registration, correction, and output of the electronic telephone directory. SOLUTION: The name of a person to be registered is handwritten in a name entry field 17 corresponding to a code number input key 16. For its registration, a code number and a telephone number are inputted with a code number input key 16 and number keys 11 for telephone number input after a registration key 12 is pressed, and then a registration completion key 13 is pressed. Consequently, the input and registration are easily done, then even the aged can easily register telephone number. Further, the name of the person can be handwritten without operating keys, so its rewriting is easy and a name of high frequency can be selected and rewritten. For output, the code number input key 16 corresponding to a name selected by viewing it is only operated and the telephone number and person code number are displayed at a display part 10, so that operation is extremely easy and even the aged can display a desired telephone number.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic telephone directory.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional electronic telephone directory will be described with reference to FIG. 3. First, when the telephone number of the other party is stored, the telephone key 1 is pressed and the name or the name of the other party is entered in kana or English. Is selected with the selection key 2, then the name or name is entered in either the selected kana or English, then the telephone number is entered with the numeric keys 4, and then the registration key 5 is pressed to register. To output the telephone number of the other party, first press the telephone key 1 and then press the corresponding key from line A to line N until the name or name of the partner is output to the display unit 6. When the telephone key 1 is pressed when the name or name of the other party is displayed while the key is kept pressed, the telephone number of the other party is displayed on the display unit 6.
The electronic telephone directory can also be used as a normal so-called calculator, and is equipped with various other calculation keys 7 to 9.

[0003]

In recent telephones, a telephone number is registered with a code number corresponding to the other party, and when calling the other party, a key corresponding to the code number is depressed so that the other party can be called. Some have a function to connect the telephone. Therefore, old people and children can easily call. Also, since even young people call using this code number, they usually do not remember the telephone number of the other party. However, when calling at home, it is possible to call using a code number. For example, when calling from outside, it is necessary to know the telephone number of the other party. Therefore, even if it is possible to make a telephone call at home using a code number, a portable telephone directory is required. Also, with telephones used in ordinary households, the number of cases that can be registered by code number is small, and for those that cannot be registered, a telephone directory is still required.

The conventional electronic telephone directory as shown in FIG. 3 has the following problems to be improved. That is, when registering and outputting the telephone number of the other party, the name or name of the other party must be input or output one by one, which is extremely inconvenient, especially for elderly people, and is not practical. There is a problem that is poor. In addition, since a normal electronic telephone directory has various functions such as a calculation function in addition to a telephone, there is a problem that the operation is difficult for an elderly person, and the utility is poor.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic telephone directory in which a destination name is handwritten in correspondence with a code number, so that even an elderly person can easily handle it.

[0006]

Means for solving the above problems are as follows from the description of claim 1 according to the present invention.
A display for outputting and displaying a telephone number and a destination code number, a numeric key for entering a telephone number and a code number input key for inputting a destination code number, and a registration key for registering the telephone number and the code number. , A registration correction key for correcting registration and a registration completion key for completing registration, and an entry field for entering a destination name of the telephone corresponding to the code number input key. I do.

Next, the means to be grasped from the description of claim 2 is an input function for selecting and inputting the telephone number and code number of the other party from the telephone number input numeric key and the code number input key, and this input function. A control unit having a registration function for registering the registered numbers, an output function for outputting a telephone number by inputting the registered code number from the code number input key, and a function for rewriting registered data is provided. It is characterized by having.

Next, a description will be given of how the problem is solved by the present invention as understood from the description of each claim. First, when registering a telephone number according to the present invention, which is understood from the description of claim 1, the name or name of the other party is written by hand in the entry field corresponding to the provided code number input key. After pressing, enter the other party's telephone number using the numeric keys for entering telephone numbers, and enter the code number using the code number input keys.
It is registered by pressing the registration complete key. Next, when outputting a telephone number, check the code number by looking at the name or name of the other party in the entry field, and enter the corresponding code number input key to enter the telephone number and the other party's code number. Output to the display. If the code number is to be changed or the telephone number is to be corrected or changed before the registration completion key is pressed, the corrected and changed portion is deleted using the registration correction key, and is entered and registered in the same manner as described above.

Next, according to the present invention, the input function of inputting the telephone number of the other party from the telephone number input numeric keys and selecting and inputting the code number from the code number input key. And a registration function for registering the entered numbers, an output function for outputting a telephone number and a code number by inputting the registered code number from the code number input key, and rewriting the registered data. By providing a control unit with functions,
After pressing the registration key, confirm the destination name from the entry field,
The code number and the telephone number are easily registered by pressing the code number input key corresponding to the destination name, pressing the numeral of the telephone number input numeric key corresponding to the telephone number, and then pressing the registration completion key. Then, when outputting, the telephone number of the destination corresponding to the code number can be easily displayed on the display unit by simply checking the destination name from the entry field and pressing the corresponding code number input key.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention which are understood from the description of each claim will be described. First, an embodiment of the present invention as understood from the description of claim 1 is shown in FIG.
Area code 102, local area code 103 and personal number as shown in
A display unit 10 for outputting and displaying 104 (hereinafter, these numbers are collectively referred to as a telephone number) and a destination code number 101;
Numeric keys 11 for telephone number input and code number input keys 16
And a registration key 12 for registering the telephone number and the code number, a registration completion key 13 for completing the registration, and a registration correction key 15 for correcting the registration. A code number is written on the code number input key 16. Further, there is provided a destination name entry field 17 for writing the destination name of the telephone corresponding to the code number described in the code number input key 16.

Next, in the embodiment of the present invention understood from the description of claim 2, in FIG. 2, the registration key 12 is depressed and the telephone number input numeric key 11 is used to enter the area code and the local area code of the destination. And a function of inputting a personal number and a code number, and pressing the registration completion key 13 to complete the registration, and a code number input from the code number input key 16 corresponding to the destination name, so that the code shown in FIG. The function of displaying the area code 102, local area code 103 and personal number 104 of the other party corresponding to the number and its code number 101 on the display unit 10 and after rewriting the registered telephone number by pressing the registration correction key 15 Then, a control unit 19 having a function of rewriting the registered telephone number by pressing the registration completion key 13 is built in.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 1, the layout of the electronic telephone directory is as follows. That is, the display unit 10 is provided at the top of the electronic telephone directory and substantially over the entire width of the electronic telephone directory. This makes the numbers displayed on the display unit 10 easy to see. The display unit 10 can display a code number 101, an area code 102, a local code 103, and a personal number 104. Also, code number 101
Is displayed, the destination of the telephone number currently displayed on the display unit 10 can be known.

Below the number keys, a telephone number input numeric key 11, a registration key 12, a registration completion key 13, a space key 14, and a registration correction key 15 are provided so that the function keys can be easily operated collectively. I have. Also, when outputting, the number key 11 for telephone number input is not used, so the registration key 12, registration completion key 13, space key 14,
Along with the registration correction key 15, the phone number input numeric key 11 is also covered by a case so that the registered telephone number is not erased by an erroneous operation, and only the code number input key 16 is operated. You may make it easy to recognize and especially the elderly. And take a big space under it and enter the code number input key 16
And a destination name entry field 17 are provided. A code number is written on the code number input key 16 (1 to 20 in FIG. 1), and the code number input keys 16 are regularly arranged from the code numbers 1 to 20. Then, for example, when (1) of the code number input key 16 is pressed, the code number (1) is input.

A label is attached to the destination entry field 17 so that the destination name can be changed. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the name of 20 destinations can be entered, and a label is changed from a destination that is not used often to a destination that is usually used for telephone calls. You can do it. By providing a part that can be handwritten in this way, the electronic telephone directory becomes more familiar, especially for the elderly.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the electronic telephone organizer has a built-in control unit 19 having the following functions. The control unit 19 includes an arithmetic and control unit (CPU) RAM, ROM
Are provided to control the input, output, and display functions. First, as an input function, press the registration key 12 to enter the registration mode, enter the destination area code 102, the local area code 103, and the personal number 104 from the telephone number input numeric key 11, and press the code number input key 16 By selecting and inputting the code number 101 and pressing the registration completion key 13, the input telephone number and code number are registered. Also, if the entry is partially incorrect when registering, and the registration complete key 13 has not been pressed yet, the registration correction key 15 will be used to replace the incorrect number from the last digit of the telephone number displayed on the display unit 10. Delete the registration, enter the correct number in the deleted part using the telephone number
By pressing, the telephone number is corrected.

When the telephone number is to be corrected after the registration completion key 13 has already been pressed, the code input key 16 is pressed, and the code number 101 and the telephone number are displayed on the display section 10 and the registration key 12 is displayed. Press to enter the registration mode, use the registration / correction key 15 to erase up to the point where you made a mistake, enter the correct telephone number with the telephone number input numeric key 11 at the erased place, and press the registration complete key 13. , Register the corrected phone number. To change the destination corresponding to the code number and register the telephone number, press the registration key 12 to enter the registration mode, press the code number input key 16, and then enter the new telephone number into the telephone number. Numeric keys for input
By inputting at 11 and pressing the registration complete key 13, the previously registered telephone number is erased and registered with a new telephone number replaced. Registration complete key 13
Make the buzzer sound when you press, and notify the completion of registration. Also, when inputting with the telephone number input numeric key 11, press the space key 14 to set the area code 102,
A (-) symbol can be similarly input and registered between the local area code 103 and the personal number 104.

Next, the control unit as an output function selects a code number written in the code number input key 16 corresponding to the destination name entry field 17, and the code number input key 16
By pressing and inputting, a function of displaying the telephone number of the other party corresponding to the code number on the display unit 10 is provided. If a wrong code number is entered, the user can press the correct code number input key 16 and enter the new code number to replace the previous code number with the newly entered code number. Is displayed on the display unit 10. And
For example, when the time displayed on the display unit 10 has passed for 3 minutes, the display is automatically turned off, and the life of the battery is extended.

Next, the operation will be described. First, a case where a telephone number is registered will be described. As the first work, prioritize according to the frequency of making calls, for example, determine the code number 1 of your child, and fill in the destination name corresponding to the code number input key 16 with (1) written. Column
Fill in 17 as a child (eldest son) (label)
I do. Alternatively, the destination name corresponding to the code number input key 16 may be entered in advance.

Next, after the registration key 12 is pressed, the code number described in the code number input key 16 is selected, and the code number input key 16 is pressed. The user presses the number of the telephone number input numeric key 11 corresponding to the telephone number of the user to input the number, confirms whether the number displayed on the display unit 10 is correct, and presses the registration completion key 13. Next, when registering a new telephone number, similarly, press the registration key 12, enter the code number and the telephone number with the code number input key 16 and the telephone number input numeric key 11, and press the registration completion key 13. Is repeated to register. If you enter your phone number incorrectly during this registration,
If the registration complete key 13 has not been pressed yet, use the registration correction key 15 to erase from the last digit displayed on the display unit 10 to the wrong digit, and then enter the telephone number
The corrected number is registered by inputting the corrected correct number in the portion deleted in 11 and pressing the registration completion key 13. As described above, since the numbers displayed on the display unit 10 are erased with the registration correction key 15 while visually observing the numbers, even the elderly can make corrections without any discomfort.

Further, if the frequency of telephone use changes and, for example, the code number 7 is rarely used, and it is desired to insert a new destination telephone number at the code number 7,
Peel off the label and replace it with a new name. Then, press the registration key 12, press the code number input key 16 on which the code number (7) is written, press the telephone number of the new destination on the telephone number input numeric key 11, and press the registration complete key 13. Push. As a result, the previously registered telephone number and the newly input telephone number are replaced and registered. By providing the code number input key 16 and the destination name entry field 17 in this manner, the registration requires only the operation of the two function keys of the registration key 12 and the registration completion key 13, so that the telephone number can be easily set. You can register to. In addition, when the telephone number is entered incorrectly, while looking at the number displayed on the display unit 10 with the registration correction key 14, the part from the end of the number to the place where the mistake is made is deleted and registration is performed again. Therefore, there is no sense of incongruity, and even an elderly person can easily make corrections.

Next, a description will be given of the output. To select a caller from the callee name entry field 17 and press the corresponding code number input key 16, the code number 101 and the telephone number 102 are displayed on the display unit 10. To 104 are displayed. This selection of the partner and the code number can be performed by ordinary visual observation without operating the operation keys, and only by pressing the code number registration key 16, there is no sense of incongruity especially for the elderly. . For example, to output the telephone number of the child, the user presses a code number input key 16 on which the code number (1) is written, and the telephone number and the code number are displayed on the display unit 10. Therefore,
When outputting, it is only necessary to press the code number input key 16 without touching the telephone number input numeric keys 11 and the function keys 12 to 15, so that the operation is extremely simple.

If a wrong code number is entered, the correct code number input key 16 is pressed without canceling the previous code number, and the telephone number corresponding to the correct code number is displayed on the display unit 10. The displayed telephone number can be output easily. Display unit
Since the code number 101 is also displayed on 10 and the code number written on the code number input key 16 and the destination name entered in the destination name entry field 17 can be visually confirmed,
The code number displayed on the display unit 10 allows the other party to be visually confirmed, so that, for example, the intention of outputting the child's telephone number is that the code number was entered incorrectly because it was a liquor store. Can be easily found. Then, after a certain period of time, the display is automatically turned off to reduce battery consumption.

[0023]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, which is understood from the detailed description of the invention based on claim 1, when registering a telephone number, a code number input key provided Write the name or name of the other party by hand in the entry field corresponding to, press the registration key, then enter the code number and telephone number of the other party with the code number input key and the telephone number input numeric key, and complete registration key By pressing, there is no need to enter the name or name of the other party, and it is possible to input and register with simple operations, and even elderly people can easily register the telephone number of the other party .
Further, since the name of the destination can be handwritten without registration, the rewriting can be easily performed.

Next, when the telephone number is to be output, it is sufficient to look at the name or name of the other party in the entry field and press the code number input key. It is possible to easily select a code number even for an elderly person, and the output operation is extremely simple. Even for an elderly person, the telephone number of the destination can be displayed. . In addition, when a code number is changed or a telephone number is corrected or changed, the corrected and changed portion can be deleted and registered and input and registered in the same manner as described above. The number can be easily corrected and changed.

Next, according to the present invention, which is grasped from the detailed description of the invention based on the description of claim 2, according to the present invention, the telephone number and the code number of the destination are obtained from the code number input key and the telephone number input numeric key. An input function for selecting and inputting, a registration function for registering the entered numbers, an output function for outputting a telephone number by inputting a registered code number from a code input key, and registered data. A control unit with a function to rewrite the password, select the code number of the other party from the entry field, press the registration key, press the code input key and the numeric key for telephone number input, then press the registration complete key Just because the code number and phone number are easily registered without entering the name of the other party,
For example, even the elderly can easily register the telephone number of the partner, and correct or change the telephone number. Then, when outputting, select the destination name visually from the entry field,
By simply pressing the code number input key, the telephone number of the other party corresponding to the code number is easily displayed on the display unit, so that the operation is extremely simple. Numbers can be displayed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional electronic telephone directory.

[Description of sign]

 10 Display 101 Code No. 102 Area code 103 Local code 104 Telephone number 11 Numeric key for entering telephone number 11 12 Registration key 13 Reverse key 16 Code number input key 17 Destination name entry field 18 Input section 19 Control section

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A display unit for outputting and displaying a telephone number and a destination code number, a numeric key for inputting a telephone number and a code number input key for inputting a destination code number, and registering the telephone number and the code number. A registration key for correcting the registration, a registration correction key for correcting the registration, and a registration completion key for completing the registration, and an entry field for filling in the name of the telephone destination corresponding to the code number input key. Electronic phone book. 2. An input function for selecting and inputting a telephone number and a code number of a destination from a telephone number input numeric key and a code number input key, a registration function for registering the input numeral, 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit having an output function of outputting a telephone number by inputting the code number from the code number input key and a function of rewriting registered data. Phone book.