JPWO2006046600A1 - Portable communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

When the communication function of the non-contact communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner, discomfort to the communication partner is prevented. When the communication control unit 10 detects the proximity communication operation by the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 and detects that the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 is performing the communication operation, the communication control unit 10 switches to the hold mode, The signal transmitted from the communication wireless communication unit 11 to the partner terminal is switched from a voice signal for a call input from the microphone 15 to a predetermined notification signal such as a specific message or a hold tone. Then, the communication control unit 10 automatically returns from the hold mode to the call mode when the near field communication operation ends.

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone device, and in particular, a first communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a desired terminal via a wide area communication network such as a mobile communication network, and the own device The present invention relates to a portable communication device equipped with a second communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a specific device existing in a close position.

  For example, in the case of a general mobile phone device, wireless communication is performed with a base station belonging to a predetermined wide area communication network (mobile communication network), and a communication line is connected to any other terminal via the wide area communication network. Can be connected to perform communications such as calls.

  In addition, recent mobile phone devices are equipped with IC cards and IC modules capable of non-contact communication (hereinafter referred to as non-contact communication units) as a second communication unit, so that they can pass through a wide-area communication network. In addition, there are devices that can perform non-contact communication between a specific device and a mobile phone device that are located in close proximity.

  By using a non-contact communication unit such as an IC card capable of non-contact communication, for example, it is installed in a communication device (reader / writer) installed in an automatic ticket gate at a ticket gate of a station and a mobile phone device close to it. Perform wireless communication with the non-contact communication unit to make payments instead of tickets, or between the communication device installed at the concert hall entrance gate and the non-contact communication unit installed in the mobile phone device approaching it It is possible to settle the entrance ticket by communicating with the mobile phone device, and the mobile phone device can be used instead of the wallet.

  As an example of the apparatus provided with the non-contact communication unit as described above, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. In Patent Document 1, in a communication device equipped with a second communication unit capable of non-contact communication, the communication operation of the first communication unit is limited based on identification data received by the second communication unit from the gate device. Propose to do. By using this technology, for example, when entering a specific place, the mobile phone device itself can perform processing such as switching the operation to the manner mode or turning off the power. And operation that takes into account the environment (in trains, hospitals, etc.).

  By the way, assuming that the payment function of a mobile phone device that is actually equipped with a non-contact communication unit is used to pass through an automatic ticket gate at the ticket gate of a station or to perform shopping accounting processing, the user Even when the device is in the middle of a call with a communication partner, temporarily move the mobile phone device away from the user's ear or mouth, and bring the mobile phone device close to the payment device (reader / writer) for payment. Will do. However, in such a situation, there is a possibility that the non-contact communication unit and the surrounding area may come into contact with the reader / writer and surrounding foreign objects to generate an abnormal sound, and the non-contact communication unit itself may generate noise during communication. .

  Therefore, for the communication partner who is talking on the mobile phone device, not only the call is temporarily interrupted for settlement, but also due to abnormal noise due to contact of the non-contact communication part or communication of the non-contact communication part Noise will be transmitted as sound that is unrelated to the call, which may cause discomfort to the communication partner.

JP-A-10-191454

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when the communication function of the second communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner by the first communication unit, It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable communication device that can prevent discomfort.

The present invention can take any of the following forms.
First, wireless communication is performed between a first communication unit for performing wireless communication with a desired terminal via a predetermined wide area communication network and a specific device located in the vicinity of the own device. And a second communication unit for detecting a communication operation of the second communication unit and detecting that the first communication unit is performing a communication operation. The communication control means for switching the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal from a voice signal for a call to a predetermined notification signal.

  As a result, when making a settlement by non-contact communication using the communication function of the second communication unit in the middle of a call, the voice signal input to the microphone (speaker) or the voice signal for the call such as sound Instead of a notification signal such as a specific voice message or the like, noise generated by contact between the mobile communication device and the surroundings, noise generated internally by the operation of the second communication unit, or the like is transmitted. Can't be heard. Moreover, since the communication partner can recognize that the user of the portable communication device is executing a settlement using the communication function of the second communication unit by receiving the notification signal, the call is temporarily interrupted. However, the communication partner is less likely to feel uncomfortable.

  2ndly, it is said portable communication apparatus, Comprising: When the said 1st communication part is transmitting the said alerting | reporting signal to the other party terminal, the said communication control means performs communication operation | movement of a said 2nd communication part. When it is detected that the communication has been completed, the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal is switched to a voice signal for a call.

  As a result, when the operation for settlement or the like by non-contact communication using the communication function of the second communication unit is finished and the state returns to the state where the call can be resumed, the signal is input to the microphone (transmitter) again. Since a voice signal for voice communication such as voice or sound is transmitted to the communication partner, the telephone call can be automatically resumed. The detection of the end of the communication operation of the second communication unit may be triggered by the end of a predetermined communication protocol, for example, or the second communication unit may be a specific device (reader / writer, etc.) It may be triggered by a state in which it is no longer possible to receive a signal or power from the terminal (the communication state is lost).

  Thirdly, in the above mobile communication device, the communication control means uses a voice signal representing a predetermined message or an acoustic signal of a predetermined format as the notification signal.

  This makes it possible for the communication partner to easily grasp the status of the device itself, for example, by generating a voice message such as “The call is being interrupted because payment is in progress” or a predetermined hold sound. Become.

  Fourthly, in the portable communication device, the communication control unit switches the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal from the voice signal for communication to the notification signal. It is notified that the notification signal is being transmitted using at least one of display, light emission, and vibration.

  Thereby, when the notification signal is being transmitted to the communication partner, the situation can be notified to the user of the own apparatus. Therefore, for example, even when the call is not automatically returned to the call state after the settlement is completed, the user can recognize that the call is not in the call state, so that the call can be resumed by performing a predetermined manual operation. .

  Fifth, in the portable communication device described above, the communication control unit detects a predetermined voltage generated in the second communication unit or an oscillation operation when approaching the specific device. The communication operation of the second communication unit is detected. The predetermined voltage includes power generation by a specific device (reader / writer, etc.), a change in some control signal related to the communication state of the second communication unit (interrupt, signal indicating communication in progress, etc.), and the like.

  Thereby, it can be detected reliably whether the 2nd communication part is performing communication operation. That is, when the second communication unit approaches a specific device (reader / writer, etc.), the voltage generated in the second communication unit for communication increases, and the oscillation operation starts inside the second communication unit. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether the second communication unit is performing a communication operation by detecting these.

  According to the present invention, when the communication function of the second communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner by the first communication unit, discomfort to the communication partner is prevented. It is possible to provide a portable communication device that can be used.

The block diagram which shows the structural example of the portable communication apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the process of the automatic holding | maintenance operation | movement of the communication control part in this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Communication control part 11 Mobile communication wireless communication part 11a Antenna 12 Proximity communication wireless communication part 12a Antenna 13 Voice processing part 14 Speaker 15 Microphone 16 Storage part 17 Operation part 18 Display part 19 Light emitting part 20 Vibrator 21 Holding sound information memory 22 User voice information memory

  In the present embodiment, as an example of a mobile communication device, a configuration example of a mobile phone device equipped with a non-contact communication function such as a non-contact IC unit is shown. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a mobile phone device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  1 includes a communication control unit 10, a mobile communication wireless communication unit 11, a proximity communication wireless communication unit 12, an audio processing unit 13, a speaker 14, a microphone 15, a storage unit 16, an operation unit 17, A display unit 18, a light emitting unit 19, a vibrator 20, and antennas 11a and 12a are provided.

  The communication control unit 10 includes a microprocessor and executes various communication controls according to a program prepared in advance.

  The mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 performs wireless communication with a wireless base station included in a predetermined mobile communication network, and communicates with other mobile phone devices or servers via the mobile communication network. Realize calls and packet communications.

  The near field communication wireless communication unit 12 is a device constituting a non-contact communication unit configured by using a non-contact IC card technology, and includes a nonvolatile memory and a wireless communication chip. When the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is brought close to a reader / writer installed at a predetermined location (for example, an automatic ticket gate at a station), the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 receives a radio wave transmitted by the reader / writer. The power is acquired, the circuit is activated by this power, and communication for settlement or the like is started between the wireless communication unit 12 for proximity communication and the reader / writer.

  Since the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is mounted on the mobile phone device, for example, when making a payment in the middle of a call, the user interrupts the call and temporarily removes the mobile phone device from the ear or mouth. Thus, an operation of holding the mobile phone device itself over the reading unit of the reader / writer is performed.

  The voice processing unit 13 inputs voice information transmitted from a communication partner terminal via the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 and the communication control unit 10, and generates analog voice generated by decoding or D / A conversion. A signal is output to the speaker 14, or an analog voice signal input from the microphone 15 is converted into a digital signal and processing such as encoding is performed to generate voice information usable for transmission and output to the communication control unit 10. .

  The storage unit 16 has a hold sound information memory 21 for storing acoustic information of a specific hold sound, and a user's voice to be output as a message at the time of hold (for example, “The call is being interrupted because it is currently being processed for payment). And a user voice information memory 22 for holding voice information. In this example, a voice message issued in advance by the user can be input from the microphone 15 and registered in the user voice information memory 22.

  The operation unit 17 includes a number of key switches (such as numeric keys) that can be operated by the user. The display unit 18 can display information such as a character string as necessary. The light emitting unit 19 is used to notify the user of the state of the mobile phone device by switching the state such as lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. The vibrator 20 is used to notify the user of the state of the mobile phone device by generating, stopping, or switching vibration patterns.

  The communication control unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 executes processing for the automatic hold operation shown in FIG. 2 as necessary or periodically. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the process of the automatic hold operation of the communication control unit in this embodiment. The process of FIG. 2 will be described below.

  First, the communication control unit 10 identifies whether or not the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 is in the near field communication operation (step S11). If the near field communication operation is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step S12, and if not, this process is repeated. Actually, the communication control unit 10 can identify whether or not the proximity communication operation is being performed using any of the following methods.

(1) The operation state of the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is monitored to check whether the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is actually communicating with an external reader / writer.
(2) When the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 approaches the reader / writer, a predetermined voltage is generated in the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 due to reception of the radio wave transmitted by the reader / writer. Find out if you are doing.
(3) When the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 approaches the reader / writer, power is supplied to the internal circuit of the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 by reception of radio waves transmitted from the reader / writer, and this circuit oscillates. Since it starts, it is checked whether or not oscillation occurs in the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12.

  Then, the communication control unit 10 identifies whether or not the own device is in a voice call (step S12). Specifically, is a communication line established between the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 and a predetermined mobile communication network, and is the operation mode in which a voice call using the speaker 14 and the microphone 15 is possible? Check for no. If the voice call is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step S13, and if not, the process returns to step S11.

  That is, when the user makes a voice call using the mobile phone device, when the mobile phone device is brought close to a predetermined reader / writer for various payments, the process proceeds to step S13 to execute a predetermined hold operation.

  Here, a voice signal or the like input from the microphone 15 is cut off from the transmission signal, and a specific message used in the hold mode or information on a specific hold sound is transmitted from the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 to the partner terminal. (Step S13). When the message is used, the information held in the user voice information memory 22 is read and used, and when the hold sound is used, the information held in the hold sound information memory 21 is read and used.

  Then, in order to notify the user that it is in the hold mode, “hold” is displayed on the display unit 18, the light emitting unit 19 is turned on or blinked, and the vibration operation of the vibrator 20 is started (step S14). In addition, you may control only any one among the display part 18, the light emission part 19, and the vibrator 20. FIG.

  Next, the communication control unit 10 identifies whether or not the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 has completed the near field communication operation (step S15). This process is repeated until the end is detected. Actually, the communication control unit 10 can identify whether or not the near field communication operation has ended using any of the following methods.

(1) The state of the communication protocol in the communication between the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 and the external reader / writer is monitored to check whether or not the protocol is completed.
(2) When the near field communication operation ends, the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 leaves the reader / writer and does not receive the radio wave transmitted from the reader / writer. Check whether or not the error occurred.
(3) When the near field communication operation is completed, the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 is separated from the reader / writer and does not receive the radio wave transmitted by the reader / writer, the power is shut off, and the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 operates. Therefore, it is checked whether the internal oscillation of the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 has stopped.

  When the near field communication operation ends, the process proceeds to the next step S16 to switch from the hold mode to the normal call mode. That is, the transmission of the hold message or the hold sound is terminated, the interruption of the sound signal input from the microphone 15 is released, the sound signal is processed and transmitted to the partner terminal (step S16). Thereafter, the notification of the hold state, that is, the operation started in step S14 is terminated (step S17).

  Since the communication control unit 10 executes the processing as described above, the mobile phone device is brought close to a predetermined reader / writer for various settlements while the user is making a voice call using the mobile phone device. And automatically enter hold mode. At this time, the call is interrupted, but the communication partner who is making a call receives a hold message or a predetermined hold sound. It is possible to recognize that it is interrupted and there is no risk of discomfort.

  Further, even if the mobile phone device comes into contact with surrounding objects in the middle of settlement, or a reader / writer or the like generates a sound, and the generated abnormal sound is input to the microphone 15, it remains in the hold mode. Since the sound input from the microphone 15 is automatically cut off, there is no risk of discomfort to the communication partner.

  Further, since the hold mode is automatically canceled and the normal call mode is returned when the settlement is completed, the call can be easily continued after the settlement.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the switching from the call mode to the hold mode and the switch from the hold mode to the call mode are automatically described, but the mode may be switched in combination with a manual operation by the user. Good.

  For example, it is conceivable to provide a switch for switching whether to automatically switch from the call mode to the hold mode, or a switch for switching whether to automatically switch from the hold mode to the call mode. Further, for example, after switching from the call mode to the hold mode, a change may be made to automatically switch from the hold mode to the call mode after a predetermined time.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a portable communication terminal having a call function and a proximity communication function for settlement, an operation for settlement using the non-contact communication function in the middle of a call. When performing, the noise generated by contact with the surroundings is cut off and a notification signal is transmitted to the communication partner instead, so that the communication partner can recognize that non-contact communication is being performed. As a result, even when an operation using the non-contact communication function is performed during the call, it is possible to prevent the communication partner from feeling uncomfortable, and the call can be continued comfortably without any trouble after the non-contact communication ends. become.

Although the present invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
This application is based on a Japanese patent application filed on October 26, 2004 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-310965), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

  The present invention prevents discomfort to the communication partner when the communication function of the second communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner using the first communication unit. A first communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a desired terminal via a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone device, particularly a wide area communication network such as a mobile communication network It is useful for a portable communication device or the like equipped with a second communication unit for wireless communication with a specific device located in the vicinity of the device itself.

  The present invention relates to a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone device, and in particular, a first communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a desired terminal via a wide area communication network such as a mobile communication network, and the own device The present invention relates to a portable communication device equipped with a second communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a specific device existing in a close position.

  For example, in the case of a general mobile phone device, wireless communication is performed with a base station belonging to a predetermined wide area communication network (mobile communication network), and a communication line is connected to any other terminal via the wide area communication network. Can be connected to perform communications such as calls.

  In addition, recent mobile phone devices are equipped with IC cards and IC modules capable of non-contact communication (hereinafter referred to as non-contact communication units) as a second communication unit, so that they can pass through a wide-area communication network. In addition, there are devices that can perform non-contact communication between a specific device and a mobile phone device that are located in close proximity.

  By using a non-contact communication unit such as an IC card capable of non-contact communication, for example, it is installed in a communication device (reader / writer) installed in an automatic ticket gate at a ticket gate of a station and a mobile phone device close to it. Perform wireless communication with the non-contact communication unit to make payments instead of tickets, or between the communication device installed at the concert hall entrance gate and the non-contact communication unit installed in the mobile phone device approaching it It is possible to settle the entrance ticket by communicating with the mobile phone device, and the mobile phone device can be used instead of the wallet.

  As an example of the apparatus provided with the non-contact communication unit as described above, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. In Patent Document 1, in a communication device equipped with a second communication unit capable of non-contact communication, the communication operation of the first communication unit is limited based on identification data received by the second communication unit from the gate device. Propose to do. By using this technology, for example, when entering a specific place, the mobile phone device itself can perform processing such as switching the operation to the manner mode or turning off the power. And operation that takes into account the environment (in trains, hospitals, etc.).

  By the way, assuming that the payment function of a mobile phone device that is actually equipped with a non-contact communication unit is used to pass through an automatic ticket gate at the ticket gate of a station or to perform shopping accounting processing, the user Even when the device is in the middle of a call with a communication partner, temporarily move the mobile phone device away from the user's ear or mouth, and bring the mobile phone device close to the payment device (reader / writer) for payment. Will do. However, in such a situation, there is a possibility that the non-contact communication unit and the surrounding area may come into contact with the reader / writer and surrounding foreign objects to generate an abnormal sound, and the non-contact communication unit itself may generate noise during communication. .

  Therefore, for the communication partner who is talking on the mobile phone device, not only the call is temporarily interrupted for settlement, but also due to abnormal noise due to contact of the non-contact communication part or communication of the non-contact communication part Noise will be transmitted as sound that is unrelated to the call, which may cause discomfort to the communication partner.

JP-A-10-191454

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when the communication function of the second communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner by the first communication unit, It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable communication device that can prevent discomfort.

The present invention can take any of the following forms.
First, wireless communication is performed between a first communication unit for performing wireless communication with a desired terminal via a predetermined wide area communication network and a specific device located in the vicinity of the own device. And a second communication unit for detecting a communication operation of the second communication unit and detecting that the first communication unit is performing a communication operation. The communication control means for switching the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal from a voice signal for a call to a predetermined notification signal.

  As a result, when making a settlement by non-contact communication using the communication function of the second communication unit in the middle of a call, the voice signal input to the microphone (speaker) or the voice signal for the call such as sound Instead of a notification signal such as a specific voice message or the like, noise generated by contact between the mobile communication device and the surroundings, noise generated internally by the operation of the second communication unit, or the like is transmitted. Can't be heard. Moreover, since the communication partner can recognize that the user of the portable communication device is executing a settlement using the communication function of the second communication unit by receiving the notification signal, the call is temporarily interrupted. However, the communication partner is less likely to feel uncomfortable.

  2ndly, it is said portable communication apparatus, Comprising: When the said 1st communication part is transmitting the said alerting | reporting signal to the other party terminal, the said communication control means performs communication operation | movement of a said 2nd communication part. When it is detected that the communication has been completed, the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal is switched to a voice signal for a call.

  As a result, when the operation for settlement or the like by non-contact communication using the communication function of the second communication unit is finished and the state returns to the state where the call can be resumed, the signal is input to the microphone (transmitter) again. Since a voice signal for voice communication such as voice or sound is transmitted to the communication partner, the telephone call can be automatically resumed. The detection of the end of the communication operation of the second communication unit may be triggered by the end of a predetermined communication protocol, for example, or the second communication unit may be a specific device (reader / writer, etc.) It may be triggered by a state in which it is no longer possible to receive a signal or power from the terminal (the communication state is lost).

  Thirdly, in the above mobile communication device, the communication control means uses a voice signal representing a predetermined message or an acoustic signal of a predetermined format as the notification signal.

  This makes it possible for the communication partner to easily grasp the status of the device itself, for example, by generating a voice message such as “The call is being interrupted because payment is in progress” or a predetermined hold sound. Become.

  Fourthly, in the portable communication device, the communication control unit switches the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal from the voice signal for communication to the notification signal. It is notified that the notification signal is being transmitted using at least one of display, light emission, and vibration.

  Thereby, when the notification signal is being transmitted to the communication partner, the situation can be notified to the user of the own apparatus. Therefore, for example, even when the call is not automatically returned to the call state after the settlement is completed, the user can recognize that the call is not in the call state, so that the call can be resumed by performing a predetermined manual operation. .

  Fifth, in the portable communication device described above, the communication control unit detects a predetermined voltage generated in the second communication unit or an oscillation operation when approaching the specific device. The communication operation of the second communication unit is detected. The predetermined voltage includes power generation by a specific device (reader / writer, etc.), a change in some control signal related to the communication state of the second communication unit (interrupt, signal indicating communication in progress, etc.), and the like.

  Thereby, it can be detected reliably whether the 2nd communication part is performing communication operation. That is, when the second communication unit approaches a specific device (reader / writer, etc.), the voltage generated in the second communication unit for communication increases, and the oscillation operation starts inside the second communication unit. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether the second communication unit is performing a communication operation by detecting these.

  According to the present invention, when the communication function of the second communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner by the first communication unit, discomfort to the communication partner is prevented. It is possible to provide a portable communication device that can be used.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of a mobile communication device, a configuration example of a mobile phone device equipped with a non-contact communication function such as a non-contact IC unit is shown. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a mobile phone device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  1 includes a communication control unit 10, a mobile communication wireless communication unit 11, a proximity communication wireless communication unit 12, an audio processing unit 13, a speaker 14, a microphone 15, a storage unit 16, an operation unit 17, A display unit 18, a light emitting unit 19, a vibrator 20, and antennas 11a and 12a are provided.

  The communication control unit 10 includes a microprocessor and executes various communication controls according to a program prepared in advance.

  The mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 performs wireless communication with a wireless base station included in a predetermined mobile communication network, and communicates with other mobile phone devices or servers via the mobile communication network. Realize calls and packet communications.

  The near field communication wireless communication unit 12 is a device constituting a non-contact communication unit configured by using a non-contact IC card technology, and includes a nonvolatile memory and a wireless communication chip. When the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is brought close to a reader / writer installed at a predetermined location (for example, an automatic ticket gate at a station), the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 receives a radio wave transmitted by the reader / writer. The power is acquired, the circuit is activated by this power, and communication for settlement or the like is started between the wireless communication unit 12 for proximity communication and the reader / writer.

  Since the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is mounted on the mobile phone device, for example, when making a payment in the middle of a call, the user interrupts the call and temporarily removes the mobile phone device from the ear or mouth. Thus, an operation of holding the mobile phone device itself over the reading unit of the reader / writer is performed.

  The voice processing unit 13 inputs voice information transmitted from a communication partner terminal via the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 and the communication control unit 10, and generates analog voice generated by decoding or D / A conversion. A signal is output to the speaker 14, or an analog voice signal input from the microphone 15 is converted into a digital signal and processing such as encoding is performed to generate voice information usable for transmission and output to the communication control unit 10. .

  The storage unit 16 has a hold sound information memory 21 for storing acoustic information of a specific hold sound, and a user's voice to be output as a message at the time of hold (for example, “The call is being interrupted because it is currently being processed for payment). And a user voice information memory 22 for holding voice information. In this example, a voice message issued in advance by the user can be input from the microphone 15 and registered in the user voice information memory 22.

  The operation unit 17 includes a number of key switches (such as numeric keys) that can be operated by the user. The display unit 18 can display information such as a character string as necessary. The light emitting unit 19 is used to notify the user of the state of the mobile phone device by switching the state such as lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. The vibrator 20 is used to notify the user of the state of the mobile phone device by generating, stopping, or switching vibration patterns.

  The communication control unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 executes processing for the automatic hold operation shown in FIG. 2 as necessary or periodically. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the process of the automatic hold operation of the communication control unit in this embodiment. The process of FIG. 2 will be described below.

  First, the communication control unit 10 identifies whether or not the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 is in the near field communication operation (step S11). If the near field communication operation is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step S12, and if not, this process is repeated. Actually, the communication control unit 10 can identify whether or not the proximity communication operation is being performed using any of the following methods.

(1) The operation state of the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is monitored to check whether the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 is actually communicating with an external reader / writer.
(2) When the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 approaches the reader / writer, a predetermined voltage is generated in the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 due to reception of the radio wave transmitted by the reader / writer. Find out if you are doing.
(3) When the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 approaches the reader / writer, power is supplied to the internal circuit of the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 by reception of radio waves transmitted from the reader / writer, and this circuit oscillates. Since it starts, it is checked whether or not oscillation occurs in the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12.

  Then, the communication control unit 10 identifies whether or not the own device is in a voice call (step S12). Specifically, is a communication line established between the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 and a predetermined mobile communication network, and is the operation mode in which a voice call using the speaker 14 and the microphone 15 is possible? Check for no. If the voice call is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step S13, and if not, the process returns to step S11.

  That is, when the user makes a voice call using the mobile phone device, when the mobile phone device is brought close to a predetermined reader / writer for various payments, the process proceeds to step S13 to execute a predetermined hold operation.

  Here, a voice signal or the like input from the microphone 15 is cut off from the transmission signal, and a specific message used in the hold mode or information on a specific hold sound is transmitted from the mobile communication wireless communication unit 11 to the partner terminal. (Step S13). When the message is used, the information held in the user voice information memory 22 is read and used, and when the hold sound is used, the information held in the hold sound information memory 21 is read and used.

  Then, in order to notify the user that it is in the hold mode, “hold” is displayed on the display unit 18, the light emitting unit 19 is turned on or blinked, and the vibration operation of the vibrator 20 is started (step S14). In addition, you may control only any one among the display part 18, the light emission part 19, and the vibrator 20. FIG.

  Next, the communication control unit 10 identifies whether or not the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 has completed the near field communication operation (step S15). This process is repeated until the end is detected. Actually, the communication control unit 10 can identify whether or not the near field communication operation has ended using any of the following methods.

(1) The state of the communication protocol in the communication between the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 and the external reader / writer is monitored to check whether or not the protocol is completed.
(2) When the near field communication operation ends, the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 leaves the reader / writer and does not receive the radio wave transmitted from the reader / writer. Check whether or not the error occurred.
(3) When the near field communication operation is completed, the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 is separated from the reader / writer and does not receive the radio wave transmitted by the reader / writer, the power is shut off, and the near field communication wireless communication unit 12 operates. Therefore, it is checked whether the internal oscillation of the proximity communication wireless communication unit 12 has stopped.

  When the near field communication operation ends, the process proceeds to the next step S16 to switch from the hold mode to the normal call mode. That is, the transmission of the hold message or the hold sound is terminated, the interruption of the sound signal input from the microphone 15 is released, the sound signal is processed and transmitted to the partner terminal (step S16). Thereafter, the notification of the hold state, that is, the operation started in step S14 is terminated (step S17).

  Since the communication control unit 10 executes the processing as described above, the mobile phone device is brought close to a predetermined reader / writer for various settlements while the user is making a voice call using the mobile phone device. And automatically enter hold mode. At this time, the call is interrupted, but the communication partner who is making a call receives a hold message or a predetermined hold sound. It is possible to recognize that it is interrupted and there is no risk of discomfort.

  Further, even if the mobile phone device comes into contact with surrounding objects in the middle of settlement, or a reader / writer or the like generates a sound, and the generated abnormal sound is input to the microphone 15, it remains in the hold mode. Since the sound input from the microphone 15 is automatically cut off, there is no risk of discomfort to the communication partner.

  Further, since the hold mode is automatically canceled and the normal call mode is returned when the settlement is completed, the call can be easily continued after the settlement.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the switching from the call mode to the hold mode and the switch from the hold mode to the call mode are automatically described, but the mode may be switched in combination with a manual operation by the user. Good.

  For example, it is conceivable to provide a switch for switching whether to automatically switch from the call mode to the hold mode, or a switch for switching whether to automatically switch from the hold mode to the call mode. Further, for example, after switching from the call mode to the hold mode, a change may be made to automatically switch from the hold mode to the call mode after a predetermined time.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a portable communication terminal having a call function and a proximity communication function for settlement, an operation for settlement using the non-contact communication function in the middle of a call. When performing, the noise generated by contact with the surroundings is cut off and a notification signal is transmitted to the communication partner instead, so that the communication partner can recognize that non-contact communication is being performed. As a result, even when an operation using the non-contact communication function is performed during the call, it is possible to prevent the communication partner from feeling uncomfortable, and the call can be continued comfortably without any trouble after the non-contact communication ends. become.

Although the present invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
This application is based on a Japanese patent application filed on October 26, 2004 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-310965), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

  The present invention prevents discomfort to the communication partner when the communication function of the second communication unit is temporarily used during a call with the communication partner using the first communication unit. A first communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a desired terminal via a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone device, particularly a wide area communication network such as a mobile communication network It is useful for a portable communication device or the like equipped with a second communication unit for wireless communication with a specific device located in the vicinity of the device itself.

The block diagram which shows the structural example of the portable communication apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the process of the automatic holding | maintenance operation | movement of the communication control part in this embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Communication control part 11 Mobile communication wireless communication part 11a Antenna 12 Proximity communication wireless communication part 12a Antenna 13 Voice processing part 14 Speaker 15 Microphone 16 Storage part 17 Operation part 18 Display part 19 Light emitting part 20 Vibrator 21 Holding sound information memory 22 User voice information memory

Claims (5)

A second communication unit for wireless communication between a first communication unit for performing wireless communication with a desired terminal via a predetermined wide area communication network and a specific device existing at a position close to the own device. A portable communication device equipped with a communication unit of
When the communication operation of the second communication unit is detected and the first communication unit detects that the communication operation is in progress, a signal transmitted from the first communication unit to the communication partner terminal is detected. A portable communication device comprising communication control means for switching from a voice signal for a call to a predetermined notification signal. The mobile communication device according to claim 1,
When the first communication unit detects that the communication operation of the second communication unit has ended when the first communication unit is transmitting the notification signal to the counterpart terminal, the first communication unit Is a portable communication device that switches a signal transmitted to a communication partner terminal to a voice signal for a call. The mobile communication device according to claim 1,
The communication control means is a portable communication device that uses an audio signal representing a predetermined message or an acoustic signal of a predetermined format as the notification signal. The mobile communication device according to claim 1,
The communication control unit uses at least one of display, light emission, and vibration when the signal transmitted from the first communication unit to a communication partner terminal is switched from a voice signal for communication to the notification signal. A portable communication device that notifies that a notification signal is being transmitted. The mobile communication device according to claim 1,
The communication control unit detects a communication operation of the second communication unit by detecting a predetermined voltage or an oscillation operation generated in the second communication unit with an approach to the specific device. Mobile communication device.

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