JPH11341148A - Portable telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable telephone set capable of transmitting an easily audible and friendly response message to a caller. SOLUTION: In this portable telephone set for transmitting a prescribed response message to a caller, when the response message is transmitted, area message retrieval is operated in a step S7, and a desired message is selected in a step S8, and the response message is transmitted in the dialect and pronunciation of the prescribed area of the portable telephone set in a step S6.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone, and more particularly, to a portable telephone having an answering machine function for sending a predetermined response message to a caller.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various types of portable telephones and related communication technologies.

[0003] As an example, FIG.
No. 9743 discloses an “answering machine”.

This answering machine is an answering machine which can automatically call a mobile phone outside the area and automatically send a message from the caller. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when there is a bell incoming call via a local line, the recording / reproducing apparatus 15 reproduces and sends out a pre-recorded response message in response to an automatic response. Thereafter, the answering machine sets up the area of the mobile phone registered in the memory 21 in advance and automatically dials the number. If there is no response at this time,
The outside-area calling number registered in 21 is automatically dialed again to call a mobile phone.

[0005] As another example, FIG.
261333 discloses a "method of setting a communication control device and an answering machine function".

In the communication control device and the method of setting the answering machine function, the user of the portable telephone quickly contacts the person who called the base unit while switching between the self-service mode and the public mode. Base station 5 transmits a control signal to base unit 5 to change the setting of the answering machine function of base unit when the position registration of the mobile phone is performed by base station 5. doing. In this manner, a predetermined message recorded in advance is transmitted to the caller by the answering machine function while securing the communication connection.

[0007]

However, the pre-recorded response message as described above is difficult to hear.
In many cases, it is difficult to hear, and this causes discomfort, frustration, and the like to the caller who heard this.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable telephone capable of transmitting a response message that is easy to hear and that is comfortable to the caller.

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone for transmitting a predetermined response message to a caller, wherein the response message includes a location area of the portable telephone. In the dialect and pronunciation.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the portable telephone of the present invention comprises a radio unit 1 for receiving local information transmitted from a base station, a memory 4 for storing a message assigned to the local information, Operation unit 3 for sending messages
And a control unit 2 for controlling all of the above. The wireless unit 1, the operation unit 3, and the memory 4
Each is connected to the control unit 2.

Here, the radio unit 1 has a circuit for transmitting and receiving high-frequency signals in the portable telephone band.

The control unit 2 has a central processing unit (CP)
U), an input / output device (I / O), and the like.

The operation unit 3 inputs a predetermined command to the control unit 2 by operating a push button or the like. Also, memory 4
Is a semiconductor memory and other storage means for storing a plurality of response messages.

Next, the operation of the portable telephone of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
And a flowchart of FIG.

First, FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the portable telephone of the present invention when the answering machine is set.

In step S1, the radio unit 1 receives the regional information periodically sent from the base station and sends it to the control unit 2. The control unit 2 stores only the latest information from the wireless unit 1.

Next, in step S2, the incoming call of the mobile phone is confirmed.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the answering machine is set.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the message is set to be changed. If the change is not set, the basic message is selected in step S5, and the message is sent to the other party in step S6. Output.

On the other hand, if the change setting of the message has been made, in step S7, the memory 4 is searched for a message using the language specific to the region assigned to the latest region information stored in the control unit 2. Then, in step S8, after selecting the retrieved message,
This is output to the other party in step S6.

Next, FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the portable telephone of the present invention when the answering machine is not set.

First, in step S11, the operation unit 3
More pressing of the message sending key is detected.

Next, in step S12, it is determined whether or not the message has been changed. If the change has not been set, the basic message is selected in step S13.
Output to the other party.

On the other hand, if the change setting has been made, in step S15, a message using a region-specific language assigned to the latest region information stored in the control unit 2 is searched from the memory 4. In step 16, after selecting the retrieved message, step S1
At 4, output to the other party.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.

That is, the current position of the portable telephone may be stored in the memory 4.

Alternatively, the response message may be prepared in a dialect of the area where the mobile phone is currently located, stored in the scale 4, and the control unit 2 may have a voice synthesis function. Alternatively, the memory 4 may be provided with a speech synthesis LSI, and the response message created in the dialect / pronunciation of each area may be stored in the memory 4.

[0030]

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to inform the other party of the current location of the user, and to provide humor to the other party who cannot answer the call and to relax the heart. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the mobile phone of the present invention when setting an answering machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone of the present invention when the answering machine is not set.

FIG. 4 shows a conventional answering machine.

FIG. 5 shows a conventional communication control device and an answering machine function setting method.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 wireless unit 2 control unit 3 operation unit 4 memory

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[Submission date] May 10, 1999

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[Title of the Invention] Mobile phone

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone, and more particularly, to a portable telephone having an answering machine function for sending a predetermined response message to a caller.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various types of portable telephones and related communication technologies.

[0003] As an example, FIG.
No. 9743 discloses an “answering machine”.

This answering machine is an answering machine which can automatically call a mobile phone outside the area and automatically send a message from the caller. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when there is a bell incoming call via the office line, the recording / reproducing device 15 reproduces and sends out a pre-recorded response message in response to an automatic response. Thereafter, the answering machine calls the area of the mobile phone registered in the memory 21 in advance and automatically dials the number. If there is no response at this time, the outside-area calling number registered in the memory 21 is automatically dialed again to call the mobile phone.

[0005] As another example, FIG.
261333 discloses a "method of setting a communication control device and an answering machine function".

In the communication control device and the method of setting the answering machine function, the user of the portable telephone quickly contacts the person who calls the base unit while switching between the self-service mode and the public mode. Base station 5 transmits a control signal to base unit 5 to change the setting of the answering machine function of base unit when the position registration of the mobile phone is performed by base station 5. doing. In this manner, a predetermined message recorded in advance is transmitted to the caller by the answering machine function while securing the communication connection.

[0007]

However, the pre-recorded response message as described above is difficult to hear.
In many cases, it is difficult to hear, and this causes discomfort, frustration, and the like to the caller who heard this.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention, to which area
You can tell your partner if you are
Provide humor and calm the mind for those who cannot
It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone which can be used .

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone for transmitting a predetermined response message to a caller, wherein the response message includes a location area of the portable telephone. In a dialect or pronunciation .

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a portable telephone according to the present invention comprises a radio unit 1 for receiving local information transmitted from a base station, a basic message, and a local dialect or pronunciation.
That message a memory 4 which stores, an operation unit 3 for delivering these messages <br/> message, and a control unit 2 for controlling all of the above. And the wireless unit 1
, The operation unit 3 and the memory 4 are connected to the control unit 2, respectively.

Here, the radio unit 1 has a circuit for transmitting and receiving high-frequency signals in the portable telephone band.

The control unit 2 has a central processing unit (CP)
U), an input / output device (I / O), and the like.

The operation unit 3 inputs a predetermined command to the control unit 2 by operating a push button or the like. Also, memory 4
Is a semiconductor memory and other storage means for storing a plurality of response messages.

Next, the operation of the portable telephone of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
And a flowchart of FIG.

First, FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the portable telephone of the present invention when the answering machine is set.

In step S1, the radio unit 1 receives the position information periodically sent from the base station and sends it to the control unit 2. The control unit 2 stores the position information from the wireless unit 1 . Here, the position information stored by the control unit 2 is the latest.
May be only the position information.

Next, in step S2, the incoming call of the mobile phone is confirmed.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the answering machine is set.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the message is set to be changed. If the change is not set, the basic message is selected in step S5, and the message is sent to the other party in step S6. Output.

On the other hand, if the change setting of the message has been made, in step S7, the message 1, the message using the language specific to the region assigned to the latest position information stored in the control unit 2 and the message
2,..., Message X is searched from the memory 4, the searched message is selected in step S8, and the selected message is output to the other party in step S6.

Next, FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the portable telephone of the present invention when the answering machine is not set.

First, in step S11, the operation unit 3
More pressing of the message sending key is detected.

Next, in step S12, it is determined whether or not the message has been changed. If the change has not been set, the basic message is selected in step S13.
Output to the other party.

On the other hand, if it is the changed setting, in a step S15, a message using the region-specific language assigned to the latest position information stored in the control unit 2 searches the in memory 4, In step 16, after selecting the retrieved message, step S1
At 4, output to the other party.

In the present invention, the answering machine is set.
The basic message or dialect
Send one of the messages to the caller. Meanwhile, absence
If the phone number is not set,
Manually when the owner of the telephone presses the message sending key
Depending on the operation, either a basic message or a dialect message
Send this to the caller. Also, the answering machine function settings
The current location of the mobile phone, whether or not
The information is obtained from the base station where the mobile phone is located.

The above is a description of one embodiment of the present invention.
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Not only the page but also the location information from the base station
Good.

Further , the control unit 2 is provided with a voice synthesizing function,
The response message in the dialect stored in memory 4
You may make it respond with the pronunciation of the area of the word. Or,
The memory 4 may include a voice synthesis LSI.

[0030]

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to clearly inform the other party of the current location in the dialect and to provide humor to the other party who cannot answer the telephone. , Can soothe the mind.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the mobile phone of the present invention when setting an answering machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone of the present invention when the answering machine is not set.

FIG. 4 shows a conventional answering machine.

FIG. 5 shows a conventional communication control device and an answering machine function setting method.

[Description of Signs] 1 Radio unit 2 Control unit 3 Operation unit 4 Memory

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone for transmitting a predetermined response message to a caller, wherein the response message is transmitted in a dialect and / or pronunciation of the location of the mobile phone. Mobile phone. 2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the latest location of the mobile phone is stored. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein a different response message is selected depending on whether an answering machine is set in the mobile phone. 4. A radio unit for receiving area information indicating an area where a base station is located; a memory for storing a response message created in a dialect and / or pronunciation of the area; and transmitting the response message. A mobile phone comprising: an operation unit for performing setting; a radio unit; a memory; and a control unit that controls the operation unit. 5. The control unit according to claim 4, wherein the control unit stores the latest area information received by the wireless unit.
The described mobile phone. 6. The memory stores a plurality of response messages used when an answering machine is set and a plurality of response messages used when an answering machine is not set. Claim 4
The described mobile phone.