JPH11331365A - Portable communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable communication device which prevents too much speech communication. SOLUTION: This portable communication device is provided with a 1st storage device 5 which registers voice information that corresponds to plural persons who are allowed to use it respectively, a voice analyzing part 10 that decides whether or not an inputted voice coincides with any identification information registered in the device 5 and a controlling part 1 which allows speech communication when the inputted information coincides with any of identification information registered in the device 5. Thus, the upper limit of speech communication conditions such as speech time, speech counts, communication charges, within a certain fixed period can be set in accordance with each of plural persons who are allowed to use it.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable communication device, and more particularly, to a portable communication device capable of making a call within registered call conditions.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable telephone devices (portable telephones), PHS, portable information terminals (so-called mobile computers), etc. have rapidly spread as portable communication devices.
The communication network is also being improved. Portable communication devices with excellent portability have become so small that anyone can carry them, and are being used easily.

The number of mobile phone users has increased in recent years, and children such as junior high school students and high school students are also using them. In some cases, parents sign a mobile phone contract with a telephone company and give their children a mobile phone.

[0004]

However, if the self-management ability of the user is small, the call time may be too long, and a large charge may be charged from the telephone company.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable communication device capable of preventing excessive communication.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable communication apparatus comprising: a storage unit in which identification information corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered; Identification means for determining whether or not the information to be output matches any of the identification information registered in the storage means; and any one of the information input by the identification means and the identification information registered in the storage means. A call permitting means for permitting a call when the two match, and for each of a plurality of persons permitted to use, the call time, the number of calls, the call charge, etc. within a certain period of time. The upper limit of the call condition can be set.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable communication apparatus comprising: a first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered; An identification unit that determines whether or not any of the registered identification information matches; and if the information input by the identification unit matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. A second memory in which call conditions such as call time, number of calls, and call charge within a certain period are registered in association with a call permitting means for permitting a call and a plurality of persons permitted to use, respectively. Means, and notifying means for notifying the caller of the fact that the call of the caller exceeds the call conditions corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable communication apparatus comprising: a first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered; An identification unit that determines whether or not any of the registered identification information matches; and if the information input by the identification unit matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. A second memory in which call conditions such as call time, number of calls, and call charge within a certain period are registered in association with a call permitting means for permitting a call and a plurality of persons permitted to use, respectively. And call stopping means for stopping the call when the call of the caller exceeds the call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable communication apparatus comprising: a first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered; An identification unit that determines whether or not any of the registered identification information matches; and if the information input by the identification unit matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. A first call condition such as a call time, a number of calls, a call charge, etc. within a certain period is registered in correspondence with a call permitting means for permitting a call and a plurality of persons permitted to use the call. A second storage means, corresponding to a plurality of persons who are permitted to use, respectively, a call time, a number of calls, a call charge, etc. within the certain period, which is moderate compared to the first call condition; A third storage unit in which the second call condition is registered When the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means, a notification means for notifying the caller of the fact; 2. Instructing means for selecting whether or not to continue the call when the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the storage means is exceeded, and the continuation of the call is selected by the instructing means. When the call is made, the call can be made within the second call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the third storage means, and when the continuation of the call is not selected by the instruction means, the call can be made. Is terminated.

In the portable communication device according to the present invention, identification information corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered in the first storage means, and the input information and the first storage means are stored in the first storage means. An identification unit that determines whether or not any of the registered identification information matches; and if the information input by the identification unit matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. A first call condition such as a call time, a number of calls, a call charge, etc. within a certain period is registered in correspondence with a call permitting means for permitting a call and a plurality of persons permitted to use the call. A second storage unit, and a notifying unit for notifying the caller that the call of the caller has exceeded the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage unit, The call of the person is registered in the second storage means. Instruction means for selecting whether or not to continue the call when the first call condition corresponding to the speaker is exceeded, and when the instruction means selects the continuation of the call, an unconditional On the other hand, if the continuation of the call is not selected by the instruction means, the call is terminated.

A portable communication device according to claim 6 is the portable communication device according to claim 2, 4, or 5,
When the call condition or the first call condition is exceeded, the notifying means performs one or more of displaying on a display unit to that effect / outputting the fact by voice / generating an alarm sound for warning. Things.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable communication device (portable telephone) according to the present invention. The mobile communication device shown in FIG. 1 controls a whole operation of the mobile communication device (a control unit 1 (identification means, call permission means, call stop means)) and converts an input voice into a voice signal (analog signal). A microphone 2; an amplifier 3 for amplifying an audio signal input from the microphone 2; and an A / D converter 4 for A / D converting the audio signal amplified by the amplifier 3 and converting it into audio data (digital signal). First storage device 5 in which voice information (identification information) respectively corresponding to a plurality of users permitted to use is registered.
(Storage means, first storage means), a second storage device 6 (storage means, first storage means) in which key codes (identification information) respectively corresponding to a plurality of users permitted to use are registered,
Call conditions (first and second call conditions) such as a call charge, a call time, and the number of calls for a certain period (for example, one month) respectively corresponding to a plurality of users permitted to use are registered. A third storage device 7 (second storage means, third storage means), and an input section 8 having dial keys and the like for inputting data such as passwords and telephone numbers and for giving operation instructions to the control section 1. And.

Further, the portable communication device analyzes the input voice (voice data) with the display unit 9 for displaying various information, and matches with any of the voice information registered in the first storage device 5. Voice analysis unit 10 for determining whether or not to perform
(Identification means) and a transmission unit 11 for transmitting data
And a receiving unit 12 for receiving data, a D / A converter 13 for D / A converting audio data (digital signal) into an audio signal (analog signal), and a D / A converter 1
And an amplifier 14 for amplifying the audio signal input from the speaker 3 and a speaker 1 for converting the amplified audio signal into audio and reporting the audio.
5 is provided.

The control unit 1 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.
The CPU is a control unit that controls the entire portable communication device according to various control programs stored in the ROM, and the control unit 1 includes an A / D converter 4, a first storage device 5, a second storage device 6, a third storage device 7, an input unit 8,
Display unit 9, voice analysis unit 10, transmission unit 11, reception unit 12,
A D / A converter 13 is connected to perform various controls such as data input control, data read / write control by accessing a memory, display control, and communication control.

In the voice information registration mode, the voice analysis unit 10 analyzes voice data input via the microphone 2, the amplifier 3, and the A / D converter 4, and outputs voice information corresponding to the uttered voice. Create and output to the control unit 1. As for the method of analyzing the voice data, various cases such as the frequency of the sound, the timbre, the intensity, the voice waveform, and the voiceprint can be considered. It is preferable to use a method based on a voiceprint by making a judgment based on the accuracy of the judgment. In the call mode, the voice analysis unit 10 analyzes the input voice data and determines whether or not the voice data matches any of the voice information registered in the first storage device 5.

The first storage device 5 is composed of, for example, a non-volatile memory, and stores voice information respectively corresponding to voices of a plurality of users who are permitted to use. FIG.
Shows an example of a table stored in the first storage device 5. In this table, a plurality of users permitted to use and audio information corresponding to the users are registered.
When registering as voice information, voice information corresponding to the voice of the "personal identification number" or the "predetermined word" may be registered.

The second storage device 6 is composed of, for example, a non-volatile memory, and stores key codes respectively corresponding to a plurality of users who are permitted to use. FIG. 3 shows an example of a table stored in the second storage device 6, in which a plurality of users permitted to use and key codes corresponding to the users are registered. For example, user A
Is registered as "AAAA" as a corresponding password.

The third storage device 7 is composed of, for example, a non-volatile memory, and corresponds to a first communication condition (for example, one month) of a certain period (for example, one month) corresponding to each of a plurality of users whose use is permitted. Call charges, call times, number of calls, etc.) and second call conditions (call charges, call time, number of calls, etc.) that are more moderate than the first call conditions are registered. In addition, the third storage device 7 stores, by the control unit 1, actual call contents (call charge, call time, call count, etc.) of a plurality of users permitted to use for a certain period. The data of this call content is updated each time it is used. FIG. 4 shows an example of a table stored in the third storage device 7. The table includes a plurality of users permitted to use and a certain period (for example, one month) corresponding to the user. )
First call conditions (call charge, call time, number of calls, etc.)
・ Second call conditions (call charge, call time, number of calls, etc.)
-The actual call contents are stored.

Each of the first storage device 5, the second storage device 6, and the third storage device 7 can register voice information, key codes, and call conditions of a plurality of users. Can use the portable communication device.

The input section 8 has dial keys and various function keys (not shown) for giving operation instructions to the control section 1. The input section 8 inputs a telephone number and selects various modes.

The display unit 9 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as the current time, the call time, and the telephone number of the transmission partner under the control of the control unit 1.

Further, the above-mentioned portable communication device registers a voice information registration mode for registering voice information, a key code registration mode for registering a key code, and communication conditions (first communication conditions and second communication conditions). Call condition registration mode, first call mode for making a call, second call mode,
Various modes such as a third communication mode and a fourth communication mode are provided.

In the first call mode, when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition, the caller is notified of the fact. In the second call mode, the call of the caller is the first call mode.
When the call condition is exceeded, the line is disconnected and the call is forcibly stopped. In the third call mode, when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition, the caller selects whether or not to continue the call.
It is possible to make a call within a second call condition that is more relaxed than the above-mentioned call condition. In the fourth call mode, the caller is in the first call mode.
When the call condition is exceeded, the caller selects whether or not to continue the call, and if the call is continued, the call can be made without restriction.

Next, the operation of the above-described various modes of the portable communication device having the above configuration will be described.

[Speech Information Registration Mode] The operation of the speech information registration mode will be described. First, when the voice information registration mode is selected by a key operation of the input unit 8, the mobile communication device sets the voice information registration mode. In the audio information registration mode, the input audio is converted into an audio signal by the microphone 2, subsequently amplified by the amplifier 3, and then converted into audio data (digital signal) by the A / D converter 4. . Then, the voice analysis unit 10 analyzes the input voice data, generates voice information corresponding to the uttered voice, and outputs the generated voice information to the control unit 1. The voice information is registered in the first storage device 5 by the control unit 1 in association with the user (see FIG. 2).

[Key Code Registration Mode] The operation of the key code registration mode will be described. When the key code registration mode is selected by a key operation on the input unit 8, the key code registration mode is set in the portable communication device. In this key code registration mode, the key code input from the input unit 8 is output to the control unit 1. The key code is registered in the second storage device 6 by the control unit 1 in association with the user (see FIG. 3).

[Call condition registration mode] The operation of the call condition registration mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a flowchart for explaining the call condition registration mode.
When the call condition registration mode is set by a key operation of the input unit 8, the portable communication device sets the call condition registration mode. In this call condition registration mode, first, when a key code of the setter is input from the input unit 8 (step S1), setting of the call condition is permitted.
Then, the key code and the first and second call conditions (call charge, call time, number of calls, etc.) of each user are input by the setter (step S2). The entered key code of each user and the first and second call conditions (call charge, call time,
The number of calls is output to the control unit 1. Then, the first and second call conditions are registered in the third storage device 7 in association with the user by the control unit 1 (step S3,
(See FIG. 4). To correct or cancel the call conditions, the same key code as at the time of setting must be entered.

[First Call Mode] The operation of the first call mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a flowchart for explaining the operation in the first call mode.
When the first call mode is selected by the key operation of the input unit 8, the first call mode is set in the portable communication device.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the first call mode, first, the input of a voice is awaited. When a voice is input to the microphone 2 (step S11), the input voice is transmitted by the microphone 2 to a voice signal. After that, the signal is amplified by the amplifier 3 and further converted into audio data by the A / D converter 4. Then, the voice analysis unit 10 analyzes the input voice data, and determines whether or not the voice data matches any of the voice information registered in the first storage device 5 in advance (step S12). If the result of this determination is that the input voice matches any of the voice information registered in advance in the first storage device 5, the control unit 1 sets the dialable state (allows the call) (step S13). ),
If the input voice does not match any of the voice information registered in the first storage device 5 in step S12, the process waits for a key code from the input unit 8 (step S15).

When a key code is input from the input unit 8,
The control unit 1 compares whether the input key code matches any of the key codes registered in the second storage device 6 in advance (Step S16). As a result of the comparison, if the input key code matches any of the key codes registered in the second storage device 6 in advance, the control unit 1 sets the dialable state (allows the call) (step S1). S13) On the other hand, if the input key code does not match any of the key codes registered in the second storage device 6 in advance, the process proceeds to step S11.

When dialing of the other party is performed by the input unit 8 after the dial is enabled, a call is made via the transmitting unit 11 and then the line is connected (step S).
14), a call with the other party is started via the transmission unit 11 and the reception unit 12 (step S17). Specifically, the input voice is converted into a voice signal by the microphone 2, then amplified by the amplifier 3, converted into voice data by the A / D converter 4, and further modulated by the transmission unit 11. Etc., and transmitted to the other party as a digital audio signal. On the other hand, the digital audio signal from the other party received by the receiving unit 12 is demodulated and the like, converted into an audio signal by the D / A converter 13, further amplified by the amplifier 14, and output from the speaker 15. Can be heard as voice.

Then, the control unit 1 refers to the first call condition corresponding to the caller in the table (see FIG. 4) stored in the third storage device 7, and the call of the caller is referred to as the first call condition. It is determined whether or not the first communication condition has been exceeded (step S18). If the first call condition is exceeded, the fact is notified to the caller (step S21), and step S21 is performed.
Move to 19. The notification may be made by displaying the effect on the display unit 9 (for example, as shown in FIG. 7), sounding an alarm sound,
Also, various methods such as outputting a voice to that effect can be considered. Any one of these methods may be used, or a plurality of these methods may be combined. On the other hand, if the call condition is not exceeded in step S18, step S1
Move to 9.

In step S19, it is determined whether or not the call is terminated. If the call is terminated, the line is disconnected (step S20), and the process is terminated. Returns to step S18 and repeats the same processing. If the caller has already been notified that the first call condition has been exceeded, the notification is not performed again.

[Second Call Mode] The operation of the second call mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation in the second call mode. When the second call mode is selected by a key operation of the input unit 8, the second call mode is set in the portable communication device.

In the second communication mode shown in FIG. 8, the processing in steps S31 to S37 is performed in the first communication mode shown in FIG.
Since the processing contents are the same as those in steps S11 to S17 in the communication mode, the description of this part is omitted, and only different processing will be described.

In FIG. 8, first, in step S38, the control unit 1 refers to the first communication condition corresponding to the caller in the table (see FIG. 4) stored in the third storage device 7. It is determined whether the call of the caller has exceeded the first call condition. As a result of this determination, the first
Is exceeded, the control unit 1 forcibly disconnects the line (step S40) and forcibly ends the call. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S38 that the first call condition is not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S39. If the call is terminated, the process is terminated. If the call is not terminated, step S38 is performed. And the same process is repeated.

[Third Call Mode] The operation of the third call mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG.
Shows a flowchart for explaining the operation in the third call mode. When the third call mode is selected by a key operation of the input unit 8, the third call mode is set in the portable communication device.

In the third communication mode shown in FIG. 9, the processing in steps S41 to S47 is performed in the first communication mode shown in FIG.
Since the processing contents are the same as those in steps S11 to S17 in the communication mode, the description of this part is omitted, and only different processing will be described.

In FIG. 9, first, in step S48, the control unit 1 refers to the first call condition corresponding to the caller in the table (see FIG. 4) stored in the third storage device 7. It is determined whether the call of the caller has exceeded the first call condition. As a result of this determination, the first
If the call condition is exceeded, the caller is notified that the first call condition has been exceeded (step S39), and step S39 is performed.
Move to 50. The notification may be made by displaying the effect on the display unit 9 (for example, as shown in FIG. 7), sounding an alarm sound,
Also, various methods such as outputting a voice to that effect can be considered. Incidentally, any one of these methods may be used, or a plurality of them may be combined. On the other hand, step S
If the first communication condition is not exceeded at 48, the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S52, it is determined whether or not the call has ended. If the call has ended, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the call has not ended, step S48 has occurred.
And the same process is repeated.

In step 50, the control unit 1 displays a message prompting the user to select whether or not to continue the call on the display unit 9 (see FIG. 10), and waits for a selection as to whether to continue the call. Become. Here, when it is selected that the call is not continued by the operation of the input unit 8 by the caller, the line is disconnected (step S51), and the call is forcibly terminated.

On the other hand, in step S50, when the continuation of the call is selected by the operation of the input unit 8 by the caller,
The second call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the table of the third storage device 7 and set more gently than the first call condition is displayed on the display unit 9 (step S5).
3). FIG. 11 shows an example of the display. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the second call condition when the user is A is displayed.

In step S54, the control unit 1 refers to the second call condition corresponding to the caller in the table stored in the third storage device 7, and the call of the caller is changed to the second call condition. A determination is made whether the call conditions have been exceeded.
If the result of this determination is that the call of the caller does not exceed the second call condition, the flow shifts to step S55 to determine whether or not the call has been terminated. Is disconnected (step S51), but if the call is not terminated, the process returns to step S54 and the same processing is repeated. On the other hand, if the call of the caller exceeds the second call condition in step S54, the line is disconnected (step S51), and the call is forcibly terminated.

[Fourth Talking Mode] The operation of the fourth talking mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation in the fourth call mode. When the fourth call mode is selected by the key operation of the input unit 8, the fourth communication mode is set in the portable communication device.

In the fourth communication mode shown in FIG. 12, the processing in steps S61 to S67 is the same as the processing in steps S11 to S17 in the first communication mode shown in FIG. The description of this part is omitted, and only different processing will be described.

In FIG. 11, first, in step S68, the control section 1 refers to the first call condition corresponding to the caller in the table (see FIG. 4) stored in the third storage device 7. It is determined whether the call of the caller has exceeded the first call condition. If the result of this determination is that the first call condition has been exceeded, the fact that the first call condition has been exceeded is notified to the caller (step S69), and step S70 is performed.
Move to The notification may be made by displaying the effect on the display unit 9 (for example, as shown in FIG. 7), sounding an alarm sound, or outputting the sound by voice. Various methods can be considered. Note that any one of these methods may be used, or a plurality of these methods may be combined. On the other hand, step S
If the first communication condition is not exceeded at 68, the process moves to step S71.

In step S71, it is determined whether or not the call has ended. If the call has ended, the line is disconnected (step S73).
Returning to step S68, the same processing is repeated.

Now, in step S70, the control unit 1
A message prompting the user to select whether to continue the call is displayed on the display unit 9 (see FIG. 10), and the process waits for the user to select whether to continue the call. If it is determined that the call is not continued by the operation of the input unit 8 by the caller, step S
The process goes to 73 to disconnect the line and forcefully terminate the call.

On the other hand, in step S 70, if the continuation of the call is selected by the operation of the input unit 8 by the caller,
The process proceeds to step S72 to permit the call until the call is terminated without any restriction.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the communication conditions such as the communication time, the number of calls, the communication charge, and the like within a certain period are respectively associated with a plurality of persons permitted to use. Because the upper limit can be set, you can register call conditions corresponding to multiple people who are allowed to use,
Even a person with low self-management ability can use it without worrying about over-calling.

This embodiment (first call mode)
In the above, when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the third storage device 7, the caller is notified of the fact. If the call conditions are exceeded, the caller can be notified to that effect, and the caller can know that the telephone is being used too much.

This embodiment (second call mode)
In, when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the third storage device 7, the call is stopped, so that the set call condition is exceeded. Then, it is possible to automatically disable the call, and it is possible to prevent excessive use of the call charge.

In the present embodiment (third call mode), when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the third storage device 7,
This is notified to the caller, and whether or not to continue the call can be selected by the operator, and when the continuation of the call is selected by the operator, the call is registered in the third storage device 7. The second call condition, which is milder than the first call condition, while terminating the call when the continuation of the call is not selected, thereby preventing excessive calls. It is also possible to make a call if the caller desires, such as in an emergency, even if the call conditions are exceeded, and the caller's usability is improved.

This embodiment (fourth communication mode)
In the case, when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the third storage device 7, the caller is notified of the fact, and
It is possible to select whether to continue the call or not, and if the operator selects the continuation of the call, the call is allowed without restriction, but if the continuation of the call is not selected, the call is terminated. As a result, it is possible to prevent excessive calls, and even if the call conditions are exceeded,
If the caller desires in an emergency or the like, the call can be made, and the caller's convenience is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the first call condition is exceeded, one or two of a display on the display unit 9 to that effect / a sound output to that effect / the generation of an alarm sound for warning are provided. Since a plurality of calls are performed, it is possible to notify the caller that the call condition has been exceeded by a simple method.
Note that the mobile communication device according to the present invention includes a mobile phone, a PHS
Also, it is widely applicable to portable information devices and the like.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be implemented with appropriate modifications without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0058]

According to the portable communication device of the present invention, identification information corresponding to a plurality of persons who are permitted to use is registered in the first storage means, and the identification means stores the input information and the first information. It is determined whether or not any one of the identification information registered in the storage unit matches, and the call permission unit determines whether the input information matches the first information.
If any one of the identification information registered in the storage means matches, the call is permitted, and furthermore, the call time and the call time within a certain period
It is possible to set the upper limit of the call conditions such as the number of calls and the call charge, so that the call conditions corresponding to multiple persons who are permitted to use can be registered. It can be used without worrying about overdoing.

In the portable communication device according to the second aspect, identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of authorized persons is registered in the first storage means, and the identification means stores the input information and the first information.
It is determined whether or not any of the identification information registered in the storage unit matches, and the call permitting unit permits the call when the input information matches with any of the registered identification information. 2 In the storage means, call conditions such as call time, number of calls, and call charge within a certain period are registered in correspondence with a plurality of persons who are permitted to use, respectively, and the call permission means When the call exceeds the call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means, the caller is notified of the fact. If the call condition is exceeded, the caller is notified. , And the caller can know that the telephone is being used too much.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the portable communication device, identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered in the first storage means, and the identification means is registered with the input information. It is determined whether or not any of the identification information matches, and the call permitting means permits the call when the input information matches with any of the identification information registered in the first storage means. 2 In the storage means, the call conditions such as the talk time, the number of calls, and the call charge within a certain period are registered in correspondence with a plurality of persons who are permitted to use, and the talk stop means If the call exceeds the call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means, the call is stopped. Therefore, if the set call condition is exceeded, the call cannot be automatically made. And prevent overuse of call charges That.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the portable communication device, identification information corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered in the first storage means, and the identification means stores the input information and the first information. It is determined whether or not any of the identification information registered in the storage unit matches, and the call permission unit determines whether or not the call is made when the input information matches with any of the identification information stored in the first storage unit. And registering, in the second storage means, a first call condition such as a call time, a number of calls, a call charge, and the like within a certain period, corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use, The third storage means is associated with each of a plurality of persons who are permitted to use the information, and stores the second information such as the talk time, the number of calls, the call charge, and the like within a certain period, which is gentler than the first call condition. The call condition of the caller 2 is registered, and the notification means stores the call of the caller in the first storage means. First corresponding to recorded has been the party
If the call conditions are exceeded, notify the caller of that,
The instructing means, when the call of the caller exceeds the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means,
A selection is made as to whether or not to continue the call, and when the continuation of the call is selected by the instruction means, the call can be made within the second communication condition, but the continuation of the call is not selected by the instruction means. In that case, the call is terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the call from being over-executed.
Even if the call conditions are exceeded, if the caller desires in an emergency or the like, the call can be made, and the caller's convenience is improved.

In the portable communication device according to the fifth aspect, identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered in the first storage means, and the identification means stores the input information and the first information. It is determined whether or not any of the identification information registered in the storage means matches, and the call permission means determines whether or not the call is made when the input information matches with any of the identification information registered in the first storage means. And registering, in the second storage means, a first call condition such as a call time, a number of calls, a call charge, and the like within a certain period, corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use, The notifying means notifies the caller that the call of the caller has exceeded the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means. Is the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means. In this case, the user selects whether or not to continue the call, and if the continuation of the call is selected by the instruction means, the call can be made unconditionally while the continuation of the call is selected by the instruction means. If the call is not made, the call is terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the call from being over-executed. And the convenience of the caller is improved.

A portable communication device according to claim 6 is the portable communication device according to any one of claims 2, 4, and 5, wherein the notifying means has exceeded a call condition or a first call condition. In such a case, one or more of the display on the display unit / output to that effect by voice / warning alarm sound are performed, so that the caller can be notified that the call condition has been exceeded by a simple method. Can be notified.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile communication device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a table stored in a first storage device 5 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a table stored in a second storage device 6 of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a table stored in a third storage device 7 of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a call condition registration mode.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in a first call mode.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in a second call mode.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in a third call mode.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in a fourth call mode.

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 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 control unit 2 microphone 3 amplifier 4 A / D converter 5 first storage device 6 second storage device 7 third storage device 8 input unit 9 display unit 10 sound analysis unit 11 transmission unit 12 reception unit 13 D / A converter 14 amplifier 15 speaker

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A storage unit in which identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered, and whether the input information matches one of the identification information registered in the storage unit. And a call permitting means for permitting a call when the input information matches any one of the identification information registered in the storage means, and the use is permitted. A mobile communication device capable of setting an upper limit of communication conditions such as a communication time, a number of calls, a communication charge, and the like within a certain period of time, in correspondence with each of the plurality of persons. 2. A first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered, and the input information matches one of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. Identification means for determining whether or not to perform the call; and if the input information matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage means, a call permission means for permitting a call; Second storage means in which call conditions such as call time, number of calls, and call charge within a certain period are registered corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use, respectively, 2. A portable communication device comprising: notifying means for notifying the caller when the call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the storage means is exceeded. 3. A first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered, and the input information matches one of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. Identification means for determining whether or not to perform, and if the input information matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage means, a call permission means for permitting a call, Second storage means in which call conditions such as call time, number of calls, and call charge within a certain period are registered corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use, respectively, 2. A portable communication device, comprising: a call stopping means for stopping a call when a call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the storage means is exceeded. 4. A first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered, and the input information matches one of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. Identification means for determining whether or not to perform, and if the input information matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage means, a call permission means for permitting a call, A second storage unit for registering first call conditions such as a talk time, a number of calls, and a call charge within a certain period corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use; Corresponding to a plurality of persons,
Third storage means for registering second call conditions such as call time, number of calls, and call charge within the certain period, which are milder than the call conditions, and (2) when the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the storage means is exceeded, a notifying means for notifying the caller of the fact; and the call of the caller is registered in the second storage means. Instruction means for selecting whether or not to continue the call when the first call condition corresponding to the caller is exceeded, and when continuation of the call is selected by the instruction means,
The second corresponding to the caller registered in the third storage means.
A portable communication device that enables a call within the above-mentioned call conditions, but terminates the call if the continuation of the call is not selected by the instruction means. 5. A first storage unit in which identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of persons permitted to use is registered, and the input information matches one of the identification information registered in the first storage unit. Identification means for determining whether or not to perform, and if the input information matches any of the identification information registered in the first storage means, a call permission means for permitting a call, Second storage means for registering first call conditions, such as call time, number of calls, and call charge, within a certain period, corresponding to a plurality of persons permitted to use, respectively, Notification means for notifying the caller that the first call condition corresponding to the caller registered in the second storage means has been exceeded, and the call of the caller is stored in the second storage means. The first call condition corresponding to the registered caller; If was example, when provided with indication means for selecting whether to continue the call, the continuation of the call is selected by said instructing means,
A portable communication device, wherein a call can be made unconditionally, but the call is terminated when the continuation of the call is not selected by the instruction means. 6. When the communication condition or the first communication condition is exceeded, the notifying means performs one of a display on a display unit to that effect / a sound output to that effect / an alarm sound of a warning. Or performing two or more.
6. The mobile communication device according to 4 or 5.