JPH11284698A - Portable telephone set incoming call signal transmission system and portable telephone set incoming call signal transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely inform a carrying person of an incoming call signal even when a place on which a portable telephone set body is placed is improper by allowing a detection transmission section fitted to the portable telephone set body to send an electromagnetic wave to a reception transmittal section mounted on a body of the user. SOLUTION: A detection transmission section 12 is fitted to a place at which vibration at a back side of a portable telephone set body 11 is best detected so that the section 12 surely delivers the arrival of an incoming call to a carrying person of the portable telephone set regardlessly of an external noise by combining filters or limiters or the like. An incoming call signal from which noise is eliminated by a detection means 121 is sent from an antenna 123 via a transmission means 122. A delivery means 133 of a reception delivery section 13 is a means that delivers vibration by a vibration motor to a body of the carrying person or a means that generates a light or an infrared ray such as of a light emitting diode. User can select an optimum means depending on a carrying place.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone call signal transmission system and a portable telephone call signal transmission device capable of reliably transmitting an incoming call signal to a portable telephone to a portable person. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, the number of portable telephones on the market has reached tens of millions in Japan and is becoming a necessity. However, the use form of the mobile phone user is often like buying a mobile phone. For example, ringtones of mobile phones are often heard in movie theaters, during meetings, during classes, in trains, and the like. Therefore, the number of ring tones of the above-mentioned portable telephone which can be transmitted to the body of a portable person by vibration so as to be inaudible to surrounding persons has increased. The vibration of the vibration motor built into the mobile phone can be detected as an incoming signal applied to the mobile phone when the mobile phone is placed relatively in contact with the body. However, if the mobile phone is not in the inner pocket of the suit, is attached to the waist, or is contained in something like a handbag, even if there is a call due to vibration, the incoming call signal is received by the mobile phone. Can not be communicated to others.

[0003]

In order to solve such a problem, it has been proposed to use a carrier wave received by a portable telephone to emit a light emitting diode mounted on a wristwatch, for example. . This method is effective in a quiet place such as a movie theater or a library, or in a place where a ring tone cannot be heard, such as a karaoke box or a game center, because the sound can be prevented from being emitted. However, in the above-mentioned method, when a large number of people carrying a mobile phone are in a narrow range, radio waves fly to the light emitting diodes of another person, making it difficult to transmit correct information.

Further, other portable telephones are provided with a transmitting section for transmitting a signal for transmitting that there is an incoming signal, and the portable telephone comes close to the body by electromagnetic waves or infrared rays emitted from the transmitting section. By vibrating the vibrating device that can be held, it is transmitted that there is an incoming signal to the mobile phone. In the above-mentioned portable telephone, since the transmission unit can easily convert the portable telephone into an ID, the vibration device of the portable telephone carried by another person is not vibrated. However, the above-mentioned mobile phone is not only expensive because it is necessary to provide an incoming call detection means and a transmission means for notifying the incoming call in the mobile phone body, but also expensive for those who need only the mobile phone body. You will be buying something special. In addition, the above function cannot be provided to a mobile phone that one already has.

[0005] Further, the above-mentioned portable telephone cannot transmit an incoming signal received by the portable telephone to a person working in a place where vibrations and sounds are intense, even if an attempt is made to transmit the incoming signal to the body of the portable person by vibration. There is. In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a mobile phone incoming signal that can transmit an incoming signal to a mobile phone by mechanical connection without being electrically connected to the mobile phone main body. It is an object of the present invention to provide a transmission system and a mobile phone incoming signal transmission device. The present invention relates to a mobile phone incoming signal transmission system that can reliably transmit an incoming signal to a mobile phone even in a place that should be quiet, a place with much noise and vibration,
And a mobile phone incoming signal transmission device.

[0006]

A first aspect of the present invention is a portable telephone incoming call signal transmission system, which detects a call incoming signal by sound and vibration, and is detachably attached to the portable telephone main body. A detecting and transmitting unit that includes a vibration detecting unit that detects vibration due to an incoming signal of the mobile phone, and a transmitting unit that transmits a code signal in accordance with the detection signal of the vibration detecting unit; And a receiving / transmitting unit provided separately from the receiving unit 12 and provided with receiving means for receiving the code signal transmitted from the detection transmitting unit 12 and transmitting means for transmitting the incoming call signal received by the receiving means. It is characterized by having been done.

(Second Invention) A portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the present invention is detachably attached to a portable telephone main body, and detects vibration caused by an incoming signal of the portable telephone, and the vibration detecting means. A transmission unit for transmitting a code signal in response to the detection signal, and a reception unit provided separately from the detection transmission unit and receiving the code signal transmitted from the detection transmission unit And a transmitting unit 13 for transmitting the incoming call signal received by the receiving unit.

(Third invention) The reception / transmission section in the portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the present invention is characterized in that it is attached as a part of an accessory or attached to the accessory.

(Fourth invention) The vibration detecting means in the portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the present invention is characterized in that the vibration of the main body of the portable telephone is detected by acceleration.

(Fifth invention) The vibration detecting means in the portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the present invention is characterized in that the vibration of the main body of the portable telephone is detected by the vibration frequency.

(Sixth invention) The vibration detecting means in the portable telephone incoming call signal transmission device of the present invention is characterized in that it detects regularly continuous vibrations in the main body of the portable telephone.

(Seventh invention) The vibration detecting means in the portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the present invention is characterized in that at least two kinds of detecting means are used in combination.

(Eighth Invention) The transmitting means for transmitting the incoming call signal in the portable telephone incoming call signal transmitting apparatus of the present invention is one of vibration, sound, light and infrared light. .

(Ninth Invention) The transmitting means for transmitting the incoming call signal in the portable telephone incoming call signal transmitting apparatus of the present invention includes at least two of vibration, sound, light, and infrared light. And one of them can be selected.

(Tenth invention) The signal transmitted from the detection transmission unit to the reception transmission unit in the portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the present invention is one of electromagnetic waves, infrared rays, and ultrasonic waves.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION (First Invention) The portable telephone incoming signal transmission system of the first invention comprises a portable telephone main body, a detection transmitting section, and a receiving transmitting section. The mobile phone body is usually manufactured or sold by a telecommunications equipment manufacturer or a telecommunications phone company. The detection transmitting unit is detachably attached to the main body of the mobile phone, and detects a vibration caused by an incoming signal of the mobile phone, and a transmitting unit that transmits a code signal according to the detection signal of the vibration detecting unit. It is composed of The receiving and transmitting unit includes a receiving unit that receives the code signal, and a transmitting unit that converts the code signal received by the receiving unit into, for example, vibration.
The incoming call signal applied to the mobile phone causes the weight of the vibration motor built in the mobile phone body to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted to the case of the mobile phone body. Vibration detecting means provided in the detection transmitting section detachably attached to the mobile phone body detects vibration of the mobile phone body.

The vibration detected by the vibration detecting means is, for example, converted into an electric signal and sent to the transmitting means. The transmitting means transmits the electric signal after converting the electric signal into a predetermined code signal. For example, the electromagnetic wave emitted from the transmitting unit is received by the receiving unit in the receiving and transmitting unit provided separately from the detection transmitting unit. The code signal received by the receiving means is
For example, it is transmitted to the body of the wearer by a transmission means for transmitting an incoming signal of the mobile phone such as a vibration device.

According to the present invention, even when the mobile phone is slightly away from the main body, the electromagnetic wave from the detecting and transmitting section attached to the main body of the mobile phone reaches the receiving / transmitting section worn by the mobile phone, and at the same time, the mobile phone user is provided with the same. An incoming signal can be reliably notified. Further, since the present invention is configured as a system, the mobile phone main body and the detection transmission unit and the reception transmission unit can be used separately. In particular, the reception and transmission unit is made thin and small, such as a card, so that there is no cosmetic problem even if a woman is in contact with the body and holds it. According to the present invention, the incoming signal received by the mobile phone is detected by vibration, so that it is not necessary to detect the incoming signal from the electric circuit of the mobile phone main body or to provide a connector for connection. Further, the present invention can be attached later to a mobile phone that has already been purchased. The vibration device of the present invention can be made thin by mechanical reciprocation besides the vibration motor.

(Second Invention) The portable telephone incoming signal transmission device of the second invention is different from the first invention in that it is not a system but comprises only a detection transmitting unit and a receiving transmitting unit attached to the main body of the portable telephone. . Therefore, since the above-mentioned portable telephone signal transmission device can be sold separately from the portable telephone main body, only those who need it can purchase it. In addition, since the above-described mobile phone incoming signal transmission device detects vibration of the mobile phone main body, it can be manufactured regardless of the specifications of the mobile phone main body. Further, since the mobile phone incoming signal transmission device converts the vibration detection into a code signal and receives the code signal, the incoming signal is not transmitted to another person's mobile phone.

(Third Invention) The reception / transmission section of the third invention is incorporated in a part of an accessory such as a wristwatch, a tie pin, and an earring attached to a body or clothes, or is attached to the accessory. The antenna in the receiving / transmitting unit can be shared by the accessory. The accessories described herein are defined to include those described above.

(Fourth Invention) The vibration detecting means according to the fourth invention comprises:
Vibration of the mobile phone body is detected by acceleration. The vibration motor has a substantially semicircular weight made of a material having a high specific gravity attached to its rotating shaft, and by rotating this,
Vibrates the mobile phone body. It is convenient for a commercially available acceleration detection device to detect regular acceleration (m / sec ² ) and to provide a filter for removing external noise.

(Fifth invention) The vibration detecting means according to the fifth invention comprises:
The vibration of the mobile phone body is detected based on the vibration frequency.
The rotation frequency and the vibration frequency of the vibration motor are substantially the same, and can be easily obtained by detecting the frequency per unit time.

(Sixth invention) The vibration detecting means according to the sixth invention comprises:
It is assumed that what vibrates according to a certain rule by passing through a limiter circuit or the like is vibration based on an incoming signal in the mobile phone body. Other known or known means can be used as the vibration detecting means of the fourth to sixth inventions.

(Seventh invention) A vibration detecting means according to a seventh invention comprises:
By using at least two types of detection means in combination, reliability can be improved.

(Eighth Invention) The transmission means for transmitting the incoming signal of the portable telephone according to the eighth invention uses one of vibration, sound, light and infrared light. For example, vibration is generated by a vibration motor and transmitted to the body of a person carrying a mobile phone. The sound is transmitted to the surrounding person with little harm at the ear of the person carrying the mobile phone, for example, by a sound generating device attached to or incorporated in the earring. The light can be emitted in various ways, for example by means of light-emitting diodes, which are attached to or incorporated in watches, tie pins or accessories attached to the collar. The light may be infrared light other than the light emitting diode.

(Ninth Invention) The transmission means for transmitting the incoming signal of the mobile phone according to the ninth invention has at least two of vibration, sound, light and infrared light, and is most suitable for a place where it is used. Select and use one.

(Tenth Invention) In the case of an electromagnetic wave, the signal from the detection transmission unit to the reception transmission unit in the tenth invention can be used in a frequency range determined by the Radio Law. Also,
Infrared or ultrasonic waves can be used in the same way as a remote control of a television. The vibration detecting means, the transmitting / receiving means, and the transmitting means according to the fourth to tenth aspects of the present invention are manufactured to be thin and compact together with an IC circuit using a known detecting element or the like. In particular, by using a thin film transistor or the like that has been developed in recent years due to the development of liquid crystal display devices, an ultra-thin one can be attached to the back surface of the mobile phone main body or can be attached inconspicuously to a part of the wearer. .

[0028]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a portable telephone incoming signal transmission system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the back side of the mobile phone body.
1 and 2, the mobile phone incoming signal transmission system includes a mobile phone main body 11, a detection transmission unit 12, and a reception transmission unit 13. Mobile phone body 1
1 has a built-in ordinary communication device, a vibration motor, and the like, a display 111 for displaying numbers or messages, a number button and a function button 112, and an antenna 113 provided outside.
The detection transmission unit 12 includes a detection unit 121 that detects vibration of a vibration motor built in the mobile phone main body 11, a transmission unit 122 that converts an incoming signal detected by the detection unit 121 into a code signal and transmits the code signal, and an antenna 123. It is composed of

The detection transmitting section 12 is attached to a place where vibration of the back surface 11 'of the mobile phone main body 11 is most easily detected. A known or well-known means such as an adhesive having low adhesiveness, a mechanical fixing means such as fitting, or the like can be used as a means for attaching both. The detecting means 12
1 can employ various means such as vibration, acceleration, frequency, and regular rotation. Whichever means is employed, the combination of a filter or a limiter ensures that the incoming signal is transmitted to the person carrying the mobile phone without being influenced by external noise. For detecting the vibration, a known or well-known element such as a pickup gauge for detecting pressure, a piezoelectric element, or the like can be used.
The incoming signal from which noise has been removed by the detecting means 121 is transmitted from the antenna 123 by the transmitting means 122.

The receiving / transmitting unit 13 includes an antenna 131, a receiving unit 132, and a transmitting unit 133. The transmission means 133 includes those that transmit vibrations from a vibration motor or the like to the body of the wearer, those that emit sound as small sounds near the ears, those that generate light-emitting diodes or infrared light, and the like. It is convenient to be able to select the best one depending on the location. In addition, it is preferable to use a lens in order to make the emission of the light emitting diode and the light somewhat wider.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a detection transmitting section. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a receiving and transmitting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the detecting means 31 is, for example,
The number of rotations of the vibration motor per unit time is detected.
Then, the detected vibration is amplified by the amplifier AMP32. Thereafter, the amplified vibration is applied to the limiter 33.
Alternatively, it is checked by a filter or the like not shown whether the incoming signal is correct.

Next, the incoming signal is converted into a code signal by the encoder 34 so as not to call another person's mobile phone. Then, the transmission means 35 is, for example, 300 MH
z is modulated by a code signal onto a carrier wave of
Radiates to the outside as electromagnetic waves. The output of the electromagnetic wave may be an electric power of about several meters or less. The electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna 36 is received by the receiving means 42 of the receiving and transmitting unit 13 incorporated in or attached to a wristwatch, a tie pin, an accessory, or the like. The receiving means 42 is tuned to a carrier wave of, for example, 300 MHz, and is thereafter amplified by the amplifier AMP43.

The carrier wave after the amplification is separated into a code signal by the decoder 44 and the reception and transmission unit 1
A check is made to see if it matches the code signal of No. 3. When the code signals match, the code signal is converted into vibration, sound, light, or the like by the transmission means 45 to notify the person of the portable telephone that there is an incoming signal. For example, vibration motor 4
51 is substantially the same as that provided in the mobile phone main body 11. The sound generating device 452 is a lightweight and compact type, and if it is attached to an earring or the like, the power can be reduced. Light is light emitting diode 4
53 or something like infrared light, even in places where vibrations and sounds are intense, it is possible to know that there is an incoming signal if it is placed in a place where it can be seen. it can. Further, by attaching a solar cell to the case of the detection transmission unit or the reception transmission unit, a power saving circuit can be achieved.

As described above, the present embodiment has been described in detail.
It is not limited to the above embodiment. Various design changes can be made without departing from the present invention described in the appended claims. For example, as the detection means, the amplifier, the limiter, the encoder, the decoder, the transmission / reception means, the transmission means, and the vibration device, known or well-known ones can be used in addition to those described in the specification. In addition, other than those described in the specification, the receiving / transmitting unit may be any unit as long as it is worn by a person who carries the mobile phone. Further, the reception transmitting unit can use the accessory itself as an antenna.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Even if the location of the mobile phone body is inappropriate, the electromagnetic wave from the detection / transmission unit attached to the mobile phone body can reach the reception / transmission unit worn on the body, so that the incoming signal is surely notified to the wearer. be able to. According to the present invention, since the mobile phone main body and the detection transmitting / receiving unit and the receiving / transmitting unit are configured to be used separately, the system can be properly used depending on the usage mode. According to the present invention, since the incoming signal applied to the mobile phone is detected by vibration, it is detected from the electric circuit of the mobile phone main body,
Alternatively, a connector or the like for connection is not required.

According to the present invention, since the portable telephone body, the detection transmitting unit and the receiving transmitting unit are detachable,
Only those who need something other than the mobile phone can purchase it.
According to the present invention, irrespective of the circuit of the mobile phone main body,
Since the incoming signal can be transmitted by detecting only the vibration, the detection transmitting unit and the receiving transmitting unit can be attached to a mobile phone that is already possessed. According to the present invention, since the vibration of the mobile phone main body is detected, the detection transmitting unit and the receiving transmitting unit can be manufactured irrespective of the specifications of the mobile phone main body. According to the present invention, since the detection of vibration in the mobile phone main body is converted into a code signal and received, an incoming signal is not transmitted to another mobile phone.

According to the present invention, a wristwatch, a tie pin, an accessory attached to a collar, or the like is used by using vibration, sound, light, infrared light, or the like as a transmission means for transmitting an incoming call signal. , So that the incoming signal can be reliably transmitted without being noticed by the surrounding people. According to the present invention, by selecting a transmission means for transmitting an incoming signal of a telephone from among vibration, sound, light, and infrared light, it is possible to select the most suitable one depending on a place to be used. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a portable telephone incoming signal transmission system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a back side of a mobile phone main body.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a detection transmitting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a receiving / transmitting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

 11: Cellular phone main body 11 '... Back side of cellular phone main body 111: Display 112: Button, 113: Antenna 12: Detection and transmission unit 121: Detection means 122: Transmission means 123: Antenna 13 ... Reception and transmission unit 131 ... Antenna 132 ... Reception means 133 ... Transmission means

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone main body for sensing an incoming signal of a telephone by sound and vibration, a vibration detecting means which is detachably attached to the mobile phone main body and detects a vibration by the incoming signal of the mobile phone, and A detection transmission unit including transmission means for transmitting a code signal in accordance with a detection signal of the vibration detection means; and a reception unit provided separately from the detection transmission unit and receiving the code signal transmitted from the detection transmission unit. And a transmitting means for transmitting the incoming call signal received by the receiving means. 2. A vibration detecting means which is detachably attached to a main body of a mobile phone, detects vibration caused by an incoming signal of the mobile phone, and transmits a code signal in accordance with a detection signal of the vibration detecting means. A transmission unit provided separately from the detection transmission unit, for receiving a code signal transmitted from the detection transmission unit, and a transmission unit for transmitting an incoming call signal received by the reception unit. And a receiving / transmitting unit comprising: and a mobile phone incoming signal transmitting device. 3. The portable telephone incoming signal transmitting device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving / transmitting unit is part of an accessory or attached to the accessory. 4. The portable telephone incoming signal transmitting device according to claim 1, wherein said vibration detecting means detects vibration of the portable telephone main body by acceleration. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said vibration detecting means detects the vibration of the main body of the mobile phone based on a vibration frequency. 6. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said vibration detecting means detects regularly continuous vibrations in the main body of the mobile phone. 7. The portable telephone incoming signal transmitting device according to claim 4, wherein said vibration detecting means uses at least two kinds of detecting means in combination. 8. The portable telephone incoming call according to claim 1, wherein said transmitting means for transmitting the incoming call signal is one of vibration, sound, light and infrared light. Signal transmission device. 9. The transmission means for transmitting an incoming call signal of the telephone includes at least two of vibration, sound, light, and infrared light, and one of them can be selected as necessary. 3. The portable telephone incoming signal transmission device according to claim 1 or 2. 10. The mobile phone incoming signal transmission according to claim 1, wherein the signal from the detection transmission unit to the reception transmission unit is one of an electromagnetic wave, an infrared ray, and an ultrasonic wave. apparatus.