JPH10294970A - Portable telephone stopping device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the occurrence of accident caused by the use of portable telephone by enhancing safety at the time of automobile traveling and securing safety driving by concentrating the attention of driver on driving during traveling without performing the call incoming operation of portable telephone by stopping the operation of portable telephone inside a traveling automobile, thereby disabling talking. SOLUTION: When an electromagnetic wave receiving part 17 receives electromagnetic waves radiated from an electromagnetic wave generating part 16 toward the inside of car while the automobile is traveled, a signal showing the reception of electromagnetic waves is sent to a stop signal generating part 18, the stop signal generating part 18 sends a stop signal to a talk stopping part 19 and the operation of portable telephone is stopped. Since the operation of portable telephone set is stopped while the automobile is traveled, even when a call incoming signal is inputted from the other telephone set, there is no response. Therefore, the driver of automobile can be concentrated in driving, safety at the time of automobile traveling is improved and the accident caused by the use of portable telephone during automobile traveling is prevented.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone stopping device for stopping the operation of a portable telephone in a car when driving a car, preventing incoming calls, and disabling the use of the portable telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable telephones have rapidly become widespread as free communication means independent of location, time, and the other party of a call. FIG. 11 is an external view of an example of a conventional mobile phone device, and FIG. 12 is a block diagram thereof. 11 and 12 show an antenna 41, a receiver 42, a display unit 43, a keypad unit (operation unit) 44, a transmitter 45, a wireless unit 46, a voice processing unit 47, a control unit 48, and a data processing unit 49. Have been. The mobile phone device includes components 41 to 4 shown in FIG.
9 is a telephone device that can be used in a portable manner by housing it in one case having a size capable of holding one hand.

[0003] When making a call using the conventional portable telephone device constructed as described above, first, the keypad section 44 is used.
Is pressed, and the telephone number of the party to be called is input to the control unit 48, so that the input telephone number is displayed on the display unit 43. After confirming that the telephone number has been correctly entered, pressing the call key on the keypad unit 44 will
A call is made to the other party having the telephone number via an exchange installed at the telephone office.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-105005 discloses an apparatus capable of performing a hands-free operation as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the car telephone apparatus. FIG. 13 shows a handset telephone receiver 50 detachably provided on the telephone main body, a microphone and a speaker 51 for hands-free telephone conversation, a handset telephone conversation using the telephone receiver 50 by an external operation, and the above-mentioned microphone. A call mode selection unit 52 for selecting one of a hand-free call using a speaker 51, a driving state detecting means 53 for detecting a driving state of a vehicle, and a call signal from another telephone device. The traveling mode determining unit 54 determines whether the vehicle is traveling based on the detection result of the traveling state detecting unit 53. When the traveling determining unit 54 determines that the vehicle is stopped, the communication mode selecting unit 52 A ring tone sounds until the call mode is selected, and when the call mode is selected, the device is connected to the communication line and After the stop-time incoming call control means 55 and the travel determination means 54 determine that the vehicle is running, a ring tone is generated for a predetermined time, and the apparatus communicates. A traveling incoming call control means 56 for connecting to a line and enabling a telephone call with another telephone device by a hands-free telephone call is shown.

[0005] In the conventional car telephone apparatus having the above-described structure, a normal incoming call operation is performed when the vehicle is stopped.
When the vehicle is running, after generating a ring tone for a predetermined time and notifying the vehicle occupant of the incoming call signal, the car telephone device is automatically connected to the communication line, and a hand-free call is made with another telephone device. Enable calls.

[0006]

Since the conventional portable telephone device is constructed as described above, in the first conventional example, a key operation is performed many times when making and receiving a call. It was troublesome because the driver had to stop driving for a while.

Further, in the case of the second conventional example, since a call can be made using a microphone and a speaker, a hands-free call is possible. However, if a ring tone sounds while the vehicle is running, the call is temporarily made. The consciousness concentrates on the movement. In addition, talking during driving causes a loss of consciousness and makes it impossible to concentrate on driving.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides a portable telephone stopping device which can stop the operation of the portable telephone device while driving a car and make a call impossible. The purpose is to do.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a portable telephone stopping device according to a first aspect of the present invention provides an electromagnetic wave generating means for radiating an electromagnetic wave into a car during traveling, and an electromagnetic wave generating means for radiating the electromagnetic wave from the electromagnetic wave generating means. Electromagnetic wave receiving means for receiving the generated electromagnetic wave, stop signal generating means for outputting a stop signal for stopping the operation of the mobile phone based on a signal output from the electromagnetic wave receiving means, and a stop signal from the stop signal generating means And a call stopping means for stopping a call on the mobile phone when is input.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable telephone stopping device according to the first aspect, wherein the electromagnetic wave generating means is provided in an engine of the automobile and has a spark plug which emits electromagnetic wave noise during operation of the engine. It is.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone stopping device, comprising: running state detecting means for detecting a running state of a vehicle and outputting a signal; and transmitting electromagnetic waves into the vehicle during running in accordance with the signal output from the running state detecting means. Radiating electromagnetic wave generating means, electromagnetic wave receiving means for receiving electromagnetic waves radiated from the electromagnetic wave generating means, and stopping for outputting a stop signal for stopping the operation of the mobile phone based on a signal output from the electromagnetic wave receiving means A signal generating means; and a call stopping means for stopping a call on the mobile phone when a stop signal is input from the stop signal generating means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the portable telephone stopping device according to the third aspect, the traveling state detecting means has a vehicle speed sensor that outputs a vehicle speed signal when the vehicle is traveling in conjunction with the wheels of the vehicle. The electromagnetic wave generating means emits an electromagnetic wave toward the inside of the vehicle when a vehicle speed signal output from the vehicle speed sensor is received.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone stopping device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the call stopping means comprises means for turning off the power of the mobile phone.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone stopping device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the call stopping means comprises means for stopping the operation of a calling circuit of the mobile phone.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the portable telephone stopping device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the call stopping means comprises means for automatically switching the output of the portable telephone to an answering machine function. .

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone stopping device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the call stopping means stops the operation of the communication circuit of the mobile phone, and a message indicating that the call cannot be made. Is automatically output to the audio processing device.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 FIG. Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a portable telephone stopping device to which the present invention is applied is mounted on an automobile. FIG.
Has a car 1, a mobile phone 2, and a car engine 3
FIG. 2 shows an ignition plug 4 as an electromagnetic wave generating means provided in the engine 3 and an electromagnetic wave noise 5 radiated in accordance with the ignition operation of the ignition plug 4.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the mobile phone 2 used in the mobile phone device to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 shows the antenna 6 of the mobile phone 2.
, Distribution device 7, telephone device 8, microphone 9
And the speaker 10 are shown. Also, a receiving device 11 as an electromagnetic wave receiving means for receiving the electromagnetic waves radiated from the ignition plug 4 and a stop signal generating a stop signal for stopping the operation of the mobile phone based on a signal output from the receiving device 11 The stop signal generating unit 14 is composed of the engine noise determining device 12 as a means and the stop signal generating device 13 as a call stopping device for stopping a call of the mobile phone when a stop signal is input from the engine noise determining device 12. ing.

Next, the operation will be described. In FIG. 1, the engine 3 is always operating when the automobile 1 is running, and the ignition plug 4 is ignited at a predetermined cycle to operate the engine 3. Since the spark plug 4 performs an ignition operation by spark discharge, the electromagnetic noise 5 due to the discharge is always radiated from the portion of the spark plug 4 as in the automobile engine 3 as a problem due to malfunction of the electronic device. .

In the mobile phone 2 in normal use, an electromagnetic wave signal modulated by a telephone signal is received by the antenna 6,
It is sent to the telephone device 8 through the distribution device 7 and the speaker 10
Is output as audio. The sound input to the microphone 9 is transmitted as an electromagnetic wave signal from the antenna 6 via the distribution device 7 and the telephone device 8.

On the other hand, the electromagnetic wave noise 5 radiated from the spark plug 4 of the engine 3 is received by the antenna 6 of the mobile phone 2 and then sent to the receiving device 11 through the distribution device 7 to be converted into a base band signal. The output is sent to the engine noise determination device 12. Since the antenna 6 receives various electromagnetic waves in addition to the electromagnetic wave noise 5 radiated from the engine, the engine noise determination device 12 extracts the electromagnetic wave noise 5 from them. When the electromagnetic wave noise 5 from the engine 3 exists in the electromagnetic waves received by the antenna 6, the engine noise determination device 12 outputs a detection signal. When the detection signal is input to the stop signal generator 13, a stop signal for stopping the operation of the telephone device 8 is output and sent to the telephone device 8. When this stop signal is input, the telephone device 8 stops operating.

In the portable telephone stopping device of the present embodiment configured as described above, when the automobile 1 is not operating or when the portable telephone 2 is used outside the vehicle, the conventional use is possible. In addition, when the engine 3 is operated after riding to drive the automobile 1, the operation of the communication circuit of the mobile phone 2 is stopped by the above-described operation, the incoming call cannot be received, and the mobile phone 2 can be disabled.

Therefore, it is possible to avoid a loss of driving consciousness and a wrong driving operation caused by the operation of the mobile phone, secure safe driving, and prevent a car accident caused by the mobile phone.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the device shown in FIG. 3 is installed in an automobile. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electromagnetic wave generation unit which is a generation unit, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone unit.

FIG. 3 shows a traveling state detecting section 15 for detecting the traveling of the automobile and outputting a signal, an electromagnetic wave generating section 16 for emitting an electromagnetic wave into the automobile according to the signal output from the traveling state detecting section 15, An electromagnetic wave receiving unit 17 that receives the electromagnetic waves radiated from the generating unit 16, a stop signal generating unit 18 that outputs a stop signal for stopping the operation of the mobile phone based on a signal output from the electromagnetic wave receiving unit 17, A call stopping unit 19 for stopping a call on a mobile phone when a stop signal is input is shown.

When the vehicle is running, the running state detecting unit 1
The electromagnetic wave generator 16 receives an electromagnetic wave emitted from the electromagnetic wave generator 16 toward the interior of the vehicle based on the signal for detecting the running state of the vehicle output from the electromagnetic wave generator 5 and outputs a signal indicating that the electromagnetic wave has been received to a stop signal generator. When the mobile phone is sent to the mobile phone 18, the stop signal generator 18 sends a stop signal to the call stop unit 19 to stop the operation of the mobile phone.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show specific examples in which a vehicle speed sensor is employed as the traveling state detecting means. In the figure,
A vehicle speed sensor 20, a steering wheel 21 of an automobile, an electromagnetic wave generating unit 22, a signal line 23 from the vehicle speed sensor 20, a traveling determination device 24, an electromagnetic wave generating device 25, and an antenna 26 of the electromagnetic wave generating unit are shown. I have. In addition, the electromagnetic wave generator 2
Reference numeral 2 denotes a running determination device 24, an electromagnetic wave generation device 25, and an antenna 26, which are embedded in the steering wheel 21 or the like.

As shown in FIG. 6, the configuration of the mobile phone 27 having the mobile phone stopping device according to the present embodiment includes an antenna 6, a distribution device 7, a telephone device 8, a microphone 9, a speaker 10, and a receiving device. The stop signal generator 29 includes the demodulator 11, the demodulator 28, and the stop signal generator 13.

Next, the operation will be described. When the vehicle 1 starts running, a signal is output from the vehicle speed sensor 20.
This signal is sent to the travel determination device 24, and when the signal level becomes a certain value or more, the travel determination device 24
Determines that the vehicle is traveling, and outputs a signal. This signal is sent to the electromagnetic wave generator 25. When a signal output from the travel determination device 24 is input to the electromagnetic wave generation device 25,
The electromagnetic wave generator 25 generates an electromagnetic wave and radiates it from the antenna 26 into the vehicle. The antenna 6 of the mobile phone 2 receives the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna 26, the received electromagnetic wave is sent to the receiving device 11 through the distribution device 7, and further demodulated into a baseband signal by the demodulation device 28 and stopped. The signal is sent to the signal generator 13. Stop signal generator 1
When a signal from the demodulation device 28 is input to 3, a stop signal for stopping the operation of the telephone device 8 is output. And
When this signal is input to the telephone device 8, the operation of the telephone device 8 stops.

According to the portable telephone stopping device of the present embodiment configured as described above, when the automobile 1 is not running or when the portable telephone 2 is used outside the vehicle, it can be used as usual. When the automobile is driven, the operation of the mobile phone is stopped as described above, and the mobile phone becomes unusable, and the same effects as those of the first embodiment are obtained. Further, since the electromagnetic waves are emitted only when the traveling of the automobile is detected, the mobile phone cannot be used if the engine is rotating even when the automobile is stopped as in the first embodiment. , Can be disabled only when traveling with high risk. Therefore, there is an effect that the opportunity to use the mobile phone is widened while ensuring safe driving.

Embodiment 3 FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The antenna 6, the distribution device 7, the telephone device 8, the microphone 9, the speaker 10, and the stop signal generators 14 and 29 shown in FIG. 7 are respectively configured in the same manner as in FIG. 2 or FIG. Then, the power supply unit 30 of the telephone device 8
Power is supplied independently to the telephone device 8 and the stop signal generators 14 and 29. Further, a power switch 31 for supplying power to the telephone device 8 is provided as a call stopping means.

Next, the operation will be described. The power switch 31 is normally turned on (ON).
Power is supplied to the mobile phone.
Now, according to the operation described in the first or second embodiment, a stop signal is output from the stop signal generators 14 and 29, and when the stop signal is input to the power switch 31, power is supplied to the telephone device 8. Is stopped, and the operation of the telephone device 8 is stopped. Therefore, the telephone device 8 becomes unusable.

In the case of this embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, it is possible to avoid a loss of driving consciousness or an erroneous driving operation caused by the operation of the mobile phone, to ensure safe driving, and to use the mobile phone as a cause. Can be prevented. Also, by receiving electromagnetic waves, the power supply to the telephone device is stopped and the operation of the telephone device is stopped, so that the structure is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the power consumption is reduced. it can.

Embodiment 4 FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a mobile phone stopping device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The antenna 6, the distribution device 7, the microphone 9, the speaker 10, and the stop signal generators 14 and 29 shown in FIG.
Are configured similarly to FIG. 2 or FIG. 6, respectively. The telephone device 33 includes a wireless device 34, a voice processing device 35, and a control device 36 as a call stopping unit that controls the voice processing device 35.

Normally, the control device 36 controls the voice processing device 35 so that a telephone operation can be performed. However, when a stop signal is output from the stop signal generators 14 and 29 and sent to the control device 36, the control device 36 controls the operation of the voice processing device 35 to stop, and stops the call operation.
Therefore, the telephone device 8 becomes unusable.

In this embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, the operation of the mobile phone is stopped to avoid a loss of driving consciousness and a wrong driving operation caused by the operation of the mobile phone, and to achieve safe driving. As a result, a car accident caused by a mobile phone can be prevented. Further, by receiving the electromagnetic wave, only the voice processing function is stopped while the telephone device is energized, and only the voice processing function is stopped while the telephone device is energized, so that the incoming call checking function can be maintained.

Embodiment 5 FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a portable telephone stopping device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration similar to FIG. 8, an answering machine 37 is connected to a voice processing device 35 in the telephone. is there.
The control device 36 in the present embodiment is characterized in that the output of the mobile phone is automatically switched to the answering machine function.

That is, in the above configuration, the control device 3
6 is a voice processing device 35 so that telephone operation is normally possible.
Is controlling. Now, when a stop signal is output from the stop signal generators 14 and 29 and sent to the control device 36, the control device 36 controls the answering machine 38 so that the answering machine function operates, and any signal is output. Wireless device 34
Input to the audio processing device 35 from the
The voice processing device 35 is controlled so as to send the signal from the telephone number 5 to the answering machine 38, and operates so as to always be the answering machine. Therefore, the telephone device 37 stops the call operation, and becomes unusable.

In the case of this embodiment, the answering machine provided in the telephone device is operated by receiving the electromagnetic wave, so that the driving consciousness caused by the operation of the mobile phone and the driving consciousness are reduced as in the above embodiment. Avoid mistakes in operation, ensure safe driving, prevent car accidents caused by mobile phones, save messages of the other party's phone call received while driving, save the contents later Can be confirmed.

Embodiment 6 FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a mobile phone stopping device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. The voice generating device 39 shown in FIG. 10 is a voice generating means for stopping the operation of the communication circuit of the mobile phone and automatically outputting a message to the effect that the communication is not possible to the voice processing device. The voice generating device 39 according to the present embodiment is provided in the telephone device 40, generates a voice based on a command from the control device 36, and inputs the voice to the voice processing device 35.

According to the present embodiment, usually, the control device 3
6 controls the voice processing device 35 so that it can operate as a telephone;
A stop signal is output from the stop signal generators 14 and 29 and sent to the control device 36. When the user of the mobile phone performs a key operation to make a telephone call, the control device 36 causes the voice generation device 39 to output a message indicating that the telephone cannot be used, and outputs a voice from the speaker 10 via the voice processing device 35. Output. Therefore, even if there is an incoming call, only a message such as "I can not use it now" is issued, and the call cannot be performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, similar to the structure of each of the above embodiments, it has the effect of ensuring safe driving,
By using voice messages, a device that is easier to use can be obtained.

[0044]

According to the present invention, the call operation of the mobile phone device is always stopped when the vehicle is running, so that the driver can concentrate on driving without running the incoming call operation of the mobile phone while driving. It is possible to enhance the safety during traveling and prevent the occurrence of an accident due to the use of a mobile phone.

Further, even if the car is stopped, the mobile phone cannot be used if the engine is running, and the mobile phone can be disabled only during dangerous driving, thus ensuring safe driving. In addition, the opportunity to use a mobile phone can be widened.

Further, since the power supply to the telephone device is stopped by receiving the electromagnetic wave and the operation of the telephone device is stopped, the configuration of the device is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the power consumption is reduced. It has the effect of saving.

Further, by receiving the electromagnetic wave, only the voice processing function is stopped while the telephone device is energized, so that the incoming call checking function can be maintained.

In addition, a message of the telephone of the other party received while driving a car can be stored, and the contents can be checked later.

Further, by employing voice messages, it is possible to obtain a device which is more easily used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a mobile phone stopping device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is mounted on an automobile.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a mobile phone stopping device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is installed in an automobile.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electromagnetic wave generation unit of the mobile phone stopping device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile phone unit of the mobile phone stop device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone stopping device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an external view illustrating an example of a conventional mobile phone device.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a conventional mobile phone device.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional car telephone device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 car, 2,27 mobile phone, 3 engine, 4
Spark plug, 5 electromagnetic noise, 6 antenna, 7 distribution device, 8, 33, 37, 40 telephone device, 9 microphone, 10 speaker, 11 reception device, 12 engine noise judgment device, 13 stop signal generation device, 1
4,29 Stop signal generator, 15 Running state detector, 1
6 Electromagnetic wave generator, 17 Electromagnetic wave receiver, 18 Stop signal generator, 19 Call stop, 20 Vehicle speed sensor, 21
Handle, 22 electromagnetic wave generator, 23 signal line, 24
Traveling determination device, 25 electromagnetic wave generator, 26 antenna, 28 demodulator, 30 power supply unit, 31 power switch, 34 wireless device, 35 voice processing device, 36 control device, 38 answering machine, 39 voice generator.

Claims (8)

[Claims] An electromagnetic wave generating means for radiating an electromagnetic wave into a vehicle during traveling; an electromagnetic wave receiving means for receiving an electromagnetic wave radiated from the electromagnetic wave generating means; and a mobile phone based on a signal output from the electromagnetic wave receiving means. A stop signal generating means for outputting a stop signal for stopping the operation; and a call stopping means for stopping a call on the mobile phone when a stop signal is input from the stop signal generating means. Mobile phone stop device. 2. The portable telephone stopping device according to claim 1, wherein said electromagnetic wave generating means includes a spark plug which is provided in an engine of the automobile and emits electromagnetic wave noise during operation of the engine. 3. A traveling state detecting means for detecting a traveling state of the automobile and outputting a signal, an electromagnetic wave generating means for emitting an electromagnetic wave into the automobile during traveling according to a signal output from the traveling state detecting means, and the electromagnetic wave generation. Means for receiving an electromagnetic wave radiated from the means, a stop signal generating means for outputting a stop signal for stopping the operation of the mobile phone based on a signal output from the electromagnetic wave receiving means, and a stop signal generating means And a call stopping means for stopping a call on the mobile phone when a stop signal is input from the mobile phone. 4. The traveling state detecting means includes a vehicle speed sensor that outputs a vehicle speed signal during traveling of the vehicle in conjunction with the wheels of the vehicle, and the electromagnetic wave generating means receives a vehicle speed signal output from the vehicle speed sensor. The mobile phone stopping device according to claim 3, wherein the mobile phone emits an electromagnetic wave toward the inside of the vehicle. 5. A communication system according to claim 1, wherein said call stopping means comprises means for turning off a power supply of said mobile phone.
The mobile phone stopping device according to any one of the above. 6. The mobile phone stopping device according to claim 1, wherein said call stopping means comprises means for stopping operation of a communication circuit of the mobile phone. 7. The portable telephone stopping device according to claim 1, wherein said call stopping means comprises means for automatically switching an output of the portable telephone to an answering machine function. 8. The speech stop means includes a speech generation means for stopping an operation of a speech circuit of a mobile phone and automatically outputting a message to the effect that a call cannot be made to a speech processing device. The mobile phone stopping device according to claim 1.