JPH11215231A - Portable communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable communication terminal which has no problem including the privacy protection with respect to the use of an abbreviation number or the like even in the case that the terminal is used by plural persons. SOLUTION: A portable telephone set (portable communication terminal) T has a personal information storage section 11A that registers at least each personal identification code and each password, and an abbreviation number storage section 11B which is provided to each person and in which an abbreviation number table is registered. In the case that a personal identification code and a password which are entered by a prescribed operation are authenticated by a personal identification section 9A, the use of the personal abbreviation number table is permitted.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable communication terminal for the convenience of a plurality of users.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the use of portable communication terminals such as mobile phones, car phones, and PHSs (Personal Handy Phone Systems) has become widespread and popular as mobile communication services. As demand progresses, demand tends to further increase.

[0003]

Such a portable terminal is designed on the assumption that it is used by one person,
It is commercialized and has many additional functions to improve usability. However, looking at the actual use situation, there are many cases where a plurality of people use it in a company or home, and in such a use mode, there are various problems from the viewpoint of usability and privacy.

[0004] That is, in recent telephones and the like, when registering a telephone number with an abbreviated number corresponding to the registered number, and when making a call, using the abbreviated number table, a number of one or two digits is used. It has an abbreviated number function that allows you to automatically enter the destination you want by simply entering it, a redial function that allows you to redial a call to the party you just communicated with. There are convenient functions such as a charge management function that calculates, saves, and displays the other party who communicated, time, and charges. However, these functions are used when one mobile phone is shared by multiple people. In addition, a telephone number or the like for another person is displayed, the operation is cumbersome, making it difficult to search and select, and furthermore, the privacy and confidentiality of the call destination, usage fee, and the like can be seen.

[0005] In the portable terminal, it is possible to set whether to notify by sound or vibration at the time of calling, and when notifying by sound, the type of sound (beep sound or melody) and loudness can be set. Can be set. Further, it is also possible to set whether or not there is a key touch sound for confirming that the key has been pressed securely. These settings also differ depending on the individual, and it is necessary to reset the settings according to the user's preference when starting to use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a portable communication terminal that does not hinder the use of abbreviated numbers and the like and protects privacy even when a plurality of users share the same. It is intended to provide.

[0007]

To achieve the above object, a portable communication terminal according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code; A short number storage unit that is created for each individual and registers a short number table, and when authentication of a personal identification code and a password input by a predetermined operation is confirmed, the short number table of the personal It is characterized in that use is permitted.

[0008] Here, the portable communication terminal means a portable telephone, a PHS telephone, a cordless telephone, a car telephone,
And a mobile computer having a so-called communication function. The personal identification code refers to various information for identifying an individual who uses the portable communication terminal, as long as it can identify the individual, such as the individual's last name or first name, or last name, alternate name, or abbreviation. Anything is fine. A personal identification code is a so-called password, which is set in correspondence with a personal identification code, and is used to check whether a user who has entered a certain personal identification code is that individual. . Also, here, a method of using a personal identification code and a personal identification code as personal information has been described.
A method using only a personal identification code or only a personal identification code may be used.

The abbreviated number table is composed of abbreviated numbers such as numbers and letters of about one or two digits, and all numbers such as a line number, a country code, a region code, and a personal number necessary for making a call. The names of the other parties correspond to each other. In addition, what is called a one-touch dial includes one in which a similar number or the like is registered in a plurality of one-touch keys and a call can be made by one-push of the key.

[0010] The portable communication terminal according to the second aspect has a personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, and a redial number storage unit created for each individual and for registering a redial number. When the authentication of the personal identification code and the password input by a predetermined operation is confirmed, use of the personal redial number is permitted.

Here, the redial number refers to the telephone number of the other party who communicated immediately before, and by using this number, the number can be entered by a fixed one-touch operation without manually inputting the number again. Can call the immediately preceding communication partner. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable communication terminal having a personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, a call charge calculation unit, and an individual charge management table storage unit. When the authentication of the personal identification code and the personal identification code input by the above operation is confirmed, the use of the personal charge management table is permitted.

Here, the call charge calculation means has a telephone charge table of unit time corresponding to a telephone number and a time zone, and for each telephone communication, a destination number, a communication start time, a communication time, a communication time, It records and calculates fees, and the results are
Register in the fee management table. The portable communication terminal according to claim 4, wherein a personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, and an operation information table storage unit created for each individual and for registering operation information of the communication terminal. And when the authentication of the personal identification code and the password input by a predetermined operation is confirmed, the personal operation information table is set in the communication terminal.

Here, the operation information of the communication terminal means general information of the portable communication terminal that can be set according to the user's preference, such as the calling method, the type and volume of the ringing sound, and the presence / absence of a key touch sound. The information includes various types of information relating to various operations, and the information is registered in the operation information table for each individual.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a portable communication terminal according to the present invention.
Here, the configuration of a digital cellular phone is shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it can be composed of an analog cellular phone or a mobile communication terminal such as a PHS terminal.

In the portable telephone T shown in FIG. 1, 1 is a speaker, and 2 is a microphone. Reference numeral 3 denotes an ADPCM codec, which decodes data received from a wireless channel by an ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) method and outputs the decoded data from a speaker 1, while outputting audio input from a microphone 2 to an ADP
Encode by the CM method. Reference numeral 4 denotes a channel codec, which is a TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access: TDMA).
It creates data conforming to the (time-division multiple access) method and extracts necessary data from received data. Reference numeral 5 denotes a modulator, which modulates data to be transmitted to the wireless channel by using a π / 4 shift QPSK (four-phase modulation) method. Also,
Reference numeral 6 denotes a demodulation unit, which demodulates received data by the same method. Reference numeral 7 denotes an RF unit, which transmits a signal input from the modulation unit 5 from the antenna 8 and outputs a signal received from the antenna 8 to the demodulation unit 6.

Reference numeral 9 designates a control means of the present invention, a CPU for controlling the above-described units, a ROM 10 for storing a program required for the control, and a reference numeral 11 for temporarily storing data required for the control. RAM 12, a voice IC memory in which various response messages and the like are registered by voice, and 13 is composed of a redial key, a numeric keypad, a character mode key, etc., for inputting various operations, telephone numbers, personal identification codes, and the like. A keypad 14 is an LCD for displaying an inputted telephone number, a registered abbreviated number table, and the like.

The portable telephone T of the present invention further comprises a CPU 9
Has a personal identification unit 9A that authenticates the input personal identification code and personal identification code, and a call charge calculation unit 9B that creates a record such as a charge for each call and registers it in the charge management table storage unit 11D. In the RAM 11, a personal information storage unit 11A for registering a personal identification code and a personal identification code, an abbreviated number storage unit 11B created for each individual and registered in a short number table, and a redial number storage created for each individual and registering a redial number Section 11C, created for each individual,
Charge management table storage unit 1 for registering a charge management table
1D, an operation information table storage unit 11E for registering an operation information table such as the type and volume of a ringing tone and the presence or absence of a key touch sound.

The mobile phone T of the present invention has three operation modes, a user registration mode, a personal identification mode, and a normal use mode. The user registration mode is a mode in which personal information such as a personal identification code and a personal identification code of a user of the mobile phone T is registered in advance. The personal identification correspondence mode is a mode for identifying whether or not a person who wants to use the mobile phone T is a registered individual so as to permit calling on the mobile phone T and use of functions such as an abbreviated number function.

The normal use mode is a mode other than the above. When the registered individual is authenticated, the normal mode is used for receiving and calling, and for abbreviated number functions provided in the mobile phone T. Although convenient functions can be used, if the registered individual is not authenticated, only limited functions such as reception can be used.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a basic operation procedure in the user registration mode. In the user registration mode, the power is turned on and the function keys of the keypad 13 are operated to select the user registration mode. Then, input of a personal identification code and a personal identification code is requested, and these are input. Then, the end of registration is displayed, and the registration mode ends (steps 100 to 104).

On the other hand, if the user registration mode is not selected, the normal use mode is set. In this case, however, only the reception can be performed in principle. Next, the use mode for personal identification will be described. After registering personal information in the user registration mode, if you turn on the power or press the normal mode button, this mode will start up, the personal identification code and PIN code will be inquired, and if authentication is confirmed, call, Other useful functions can be used.

If the user selects this mode and uses the mobile phone, a speed dial table, a buffer for redial numbers, a charge management table, and an operation information table are automatically created for each individual. If this mode has already been selected and the speed dial table, redial number buffer, and charge management table have already been created, the created table and the like are set and become usable.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the basic operation sequence in the personal identification mode. When using the mobile phone T of the present invention, the LCD 1
4 is displayed, and the user is required to input a personal identification code and a personal identification code. The predetermined operation may be when the power is turned on or when a specific key operation is performed.

On the other hand, the user operates the keypad 13
When the personal identification code and the personal identification code are input, the personal identification unit 9A of the mobile phone T inputs the personal identification code and the personal identification code, and the personal identification code and the personal identification code registered in the personal information storage unit 11A. To check whether the input data is OK or not. If the data is incorrect, the NG display will show L
It is displayed on the CD 14 and shifts to the normal use mode. But,
In this case, the functions that the user can use are limited to reception and the like.

If the data is OK and the recognition of the personal information is confirmed, abbreviated number table, redial number buffer, charge management table, and operation information table corresponding to the input personal identification code are newly created. It is registered in the abbreviated number storage unit 11B, the redial number storage unit 11C, the fee management table 11D, and the operation information table storage unit 11E, or, if it has already been registered, it is called from there and set. The user can use these, and the mobile phone T
Becomes the normal use mode (steps 200 to 20).
9).

In this case, the user can conveniently make a call and communicate using the dedicated abbreviated number table. Further, since the abbreviated number table of another person is not displayed, irrelevant numbers are displayed and do not hinder the number selection. In addition, privacy is protected because one's own abbreviated number table cannot be seen by others.

Also, the user can use the redial number registered in his / her own buffer.
Temporarily, even after another person uses the mobile phone T,
You can easily recall the telephone number you just communicated with, which is convenient, and your redial number will not be known to others, thus protecting your privacy.

Further, the portable telephone T has a charge management table created for each individual, and the call charge calculation means 9B stores the destination number, communication start time, communication time, communication charge, and the like for each telephone communication. The result is recorded, calculated, and the result is registered in the charge management table for each individual, and each user can use the charge management table dedicated to himself / herself.

Therefore, the user can know his / her own communication charge and the like, and the privacy is protected without the other person knowing his / her communication charge and the like.
In addition, if the special password code allows access to the charge management table for all the joint users, the administrator of the mobile phone can know the charge management table for each joint user of the mobile phone, Can be used for fee management.

In addition, since the mobile phone T has an operation information table created for each individual, operation information such as the type and volume of a ringing tone and the presence or absence of a key touch sound is automatically set for each individual. Is set. Therefore, it is not necessary to reset the operation information of the apparatus to the setting of the user's preference every time each individual uses it.

[0031]

As can be understood from the above description, according to the portable communication terminal according to the first aspect of the present invention, the authentication of the personal identification code and the password input by the predetermined operation is confirmed. When the call is made, the user is allowed to use the personal abbreviated number table registered in the abbreviated number storage unit, so that the user can use his / her own abbreviated number table to make a convenient call and communicate. it can. Further, since the abbreviated number table of another person is not displayed, irrelevant numbers are displayed and do not hinder the number selection. In addition, privacy is protected because one's own abbreviated number table cannot be seen by others.

[0032] According to the portable communication terminal of the second aspect, when the authentication of the personal identification code and the personal identification code input by the predetermined operation is confirmed, the authentication information registered in the redial number storage unit is stored. Allows the use of a personal redial number so that users can easily re-call the telephone number they just communicated with, even temporarily, even after another person has used the portable communication terminal. This is convenient, and your privacy is protected because your redial number will not be known to others.

[0033] According to the portable communication terminal of the third aspect, when the authentication of the personal identification code and the password input by the predetermined operation is confirmed, the portable communication terminal is registered in the charge management table storage unit. Since the use of the personal charge management table is permitted, the user can know his / her own communication charge, etc., and the privacy is protected without others knowing his / her communication charge. You.

According to the portable communication terminal of the present invention, when the authentication of the personal identification code and the password input by the predetermined operation is confirmed, the portable communication terminal is registered in the operation information table storage unit. Since the personal operation information table is set in the apparatus, it is convenient that the operation information does not need to be set each time the device is used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a main configuration of a portable communication terminal according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a basic operation procedure in a user registration mode.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a basic operation procedure in a personal identification corresponding mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 T Mobile phone (portable communication terminal) 9 CPU 9A Personal identification unit 9B Call charge calculation means 11 RAM 11A Personal information storage unit 11B Shortened number storage unit 11C Redial number storage unit 11D Charge management table storage unit 11E Operation information table storage unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, and an abbreviated number storage unit for individually creating and registering an abbreviated number table. A portable communication terminal characterized in that when authentication of an identification code and a secret code is confirmed, use of the personal abbreviated number table is permitted. 2. A personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, and a redial number storage unit created for each individual and for registering a redial number,
A portable communication terminal characterized in that when authentication of a personal identification code and a password input by a predetermined operation is confirmed, use of the personal redial number is permitted. 3. A personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, a call charge calculation unit, and a charge management table storage unit created for each individual and for registering a charge management table. A portable communication terminal that permits use of the personal charge management table when the authentication of the personal identification code and the password input by the operation of (1) is confirmed. 4. A personal information storage unit for registering at least a personal identification code and a personal identification code, and an operation information table storage unit for registering operation information of a communication terminal created for each individual, A portable communication terminal characterized in that when authentication of an inputted personal identification code and a password is confirmed, a personal operation information table is set in the communication terminal.