KR100295577B1 - Function Selecting System and Method of Pager Using Jog/Shuttle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for selecting a function of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle, and in particular, various function settings and message confirmation of a number / letter, two-way and voice wireless pager requiring multiple input switches, and the like. Function selection system and method of wireless pager using jog / shuttle that user can easily check through LCD and select each function by connecting graphic icon and text with jog / shuttle switch It is about.

The present invention relates to a wireless pager having a jog / shuttle input device and a second input device. The method for selecting a function thereof includes a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of functions of the system according to the click of the jog / shuttle when the system is in the standby mode. Displaying a display on the display device and switching to a menu mode for displaying guide text corresponding to the icon indicated by the cursor; and turning the jog / shuttle in the menu mode to match the desired icon. And selecting an icon indicated by the cursor by clicking the jog / shuttle.

Description

Function Selecting System and Method of Pager Using Jog / Shuttle}

The present invention relates to a system and a method for selecting a function of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle, and in particular, various function selection and mode setting of a number / text, two-way and voice wireless pager having a plurality of input switches. Function selection system and method of wireless pager using jog / shuttle that user can easily check through LCD and select each function by connecting graphic icon and text with jog / shuttle switch It is about.

Numerical / text, two-way and voice pagers operate with multiple switches, limiting product miniaturization and design due to complexity and structural issues.

That is, conventionally, in the case of a number wireless pager, most of them have three input switches (buttons), for example, a read button R, a function button F and a selection button S. In this case, the read button (R) is used to read the received message or to confirm the conditions shown on the LCD screen, and the function button (F) is used to select various functions, change numbers, lock or unlock the message, and select individual deletion. In use, the selection button (S) can be used for function selection, movement and lamp operation, which may vary depending on the program of each pager manufacturer.

However, in recent years, with the rapid spread of mobile communication phones, the function of the wireless pager is also increasing the competitiveness by providing a two-way text and voice services in a simple one-way number / text service.

Therefore, a wireless pager capable of handling such services should use at least three input switches (buttons), and when the number of switches is small, for example, when setting various functions, for example, a read button R and a function button F And / or the function setting is made by repeatedly pressing the selection button S a plurality of times. As a result, when the user sets a function, it is inconvenient to memorize the operation order and the number of times of operation of various buttons, or to refer to the user manual.

Moreover, in the case of installing a plurality of input switches in the wireless pager as described above, the design trend of products that are gradually being miniaturized / simplified has become an obstacle to diversifying the design.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, and its purpose is to select various functions and mode settings of a number / letter, two-way and voice radio pager having a plurality of input switches, graphic icons, text, and jog / The present invention provides a function selection system and a method of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle that allows a user to easily check and select each function by connecting a shuttle switch.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a function selection system of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle, which enables the miniaturization of the product and the diversification of the design and the simple operation by the one-hand operation. .

1 is a front view of a wireless pager to which a jog / shuttle is applied according to the present invention;

2 is a perspective view of the pager shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a schematic block diagram of a pager in accordance with the present invention;

4 is an enlarged view of a jog / shuttle mechanism according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of selecting a function of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle according to the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of selecting a function of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle according to the present invention using an LCD display example;

7 is a display example of the LCD when the pager is in a power saving mode;

8 is a display example of the LCD when the pager is in the standby mode,

9 is a display example of the LCD when no message is received;

10 (a) and 10 (b) are display examples of icons showing a function menu selection screen of a pager;

11 is a display example of an icon showing a mail drop selection screen of a pager;

12 is a display example of an LCD showing a mail drop message;

13 is a display example of an LCD showing a search result of a mail drop message;

14 is a display example of an icon showing an alarm selection screen;

15 is a display example of a tone / melody selection screen;

16 is a display example of a greeting editing screen;

17 is a screen display example for explaining a message storage / deletion method according to the present invention.

* Explanation of Signs of Major Parts of Drawings *

One ; Cursor 11-27; Menu icon

31-35; Mail icon 41-43; Alarm icon

51; Exit icon 52; Delete icon

53; Save icon 101; antenna

103; RF receiver 105; Micro Control Unit (MCU)

107; ROM 109; RAM

111; LCD 113; Buzzer

115; Vibration motors 117; Read button

119; Jog / shuttle 221; housing

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a system for selecting a function of a wireless pager, comprising: display means used for receiving a message and displaying operation status and information of the device, and displaying each function with a specified graphic icon. Memory means for storing a plurality of pieces of graphic data for display in the text and a plurality of guide texts indicating in text which icon the selected icon has a function of, and first to third corresponding to first to third position changes; 3 In case of a menu mode in which the first input means for generating an input signal and the plurality of icons are displayed, selecting an icon indicated by the cursor in response to the first input signal to set a function corresponding to the selected icon Switch to the function setting mode for the control, move the cursor one step to the right of the icon in response to the second input signal, The right end moves to the far left, the cursor moves one step to the left of the icon in response to the third input signal, the left end moves to the far right, and displays the guidance text corresponding to the icon indicated by the cursor. Provided is a system for selecting a function of a wireless pager, characterized in that it comprises control means for controlling the display on the means.

A second input for generating a fourth input signal for reading a mail or a message corresponding to an icon selected according to the second and third input signals in the mail drop mode selected in the menu mode and the stored message reading mode; Means may further comprise.

When the system is in the standby mode, the control means switches the system to the menu mode in response to the first input signal, reads a previous message in response to the second input signal, and next message in response to the third input signal. Read it and mark it.

When the system is in the mail or message reading state, the control means switches the system to the menu mode in response to the first input signal, and when the system is in the function setting mode, functions the function in response to the second input signal and the third input signal. And move the cursor in response to the first input signal.

The first input means comprises a jog / shuttle composed of first to third switches for generating first to third input signals, and a first input signal is generated by vertically clicking the jog / shuttle. A second input signal is generated according to the reverse rotation of the jog / shuttle, and a third input signal is generated according to the forward rotation of the jog / shuttle.

The jog / shuttle is installed on one side of the housing so that it can be pivoted in the reverse and forward directions and clicks in the vertical direction and is elastically installed to restore to the initial position.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in a method of selecting a function of a wireless pager having a first input device and a second input device including a jog / shuttle, when the system is in the standby mode, the system may be configured according to the click of the jog / shuttle. Switching to a menu mode in which a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of functions are displayed on a display device, and displaying a guide text corresponding to a corresponding icon indicated by a cursor; and in the menu mode, the jog / shuttle is reversed. In response to the operation, move the cursor one step to the right of the icon, move the cursor one step to the left of the icon in response to the forward movement of the jog / shuttle to match the desired icon, and then click the jog / shuttle to move the cursor. Selecting an icon indicated by the command, and clicking the jog / shuttle when the selected icon is a function setting icon. Moving the cursor according to sikimyeo, provides the jog / shuttle, or the reverse selection function of a radio pager characterized in that consisting of a step of setting the function according to the operation of the forward.

The function selection method may further include the step of switching to the menu mode in response to the operation of the second input device following the function setting step.

In addition, when the icon selected by the jog / shuttle in the menu mode is one of a mail drop icon and a stored message reading icon, moving the cursor to a desired mail or message according to the reverse or forward operation of the jog / shuttle. And reading a corresponding mail or message in response to the operation of the second input device, and switching to the menu mode according to the click of the jog / shuttle.

Furthermore, when the system is in the standby mode, the method may further include searching for a message according to the reverse or forward turning operation of the jog / shuttle, and reading the corresponding mail or message searched in response to the operation of the second input device. have.

In addition, the function selection method of the present invention shows a menu screen of the next page according to the click of the jog / shuttle when the icon selected by the jog / shuttle in the menu mode is the next menu icon. Responsive to the standby mode.

According to another feature of the present invention, when the system is in the standby mode, according to the click of the jog / shuttle, the system displays a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of functions of the system on the display device and the corresponding icons indicated by the cursor. Switching to a menu mode for displaying the guide text corresponding to the step; matching the cursor with a desired icon by turning the jog / shuttle in the menu mode; and clicking the jog / shuttle to indicate the cursor. It provides a method of selecting a function of a wireless pager comprising the step of selecting the icon.

In the function selection method, the system is turned off or on by maintaining the click state of the jog / shuttle for a predetermined time.

In addition, as the second input device is operated simultaneously with the click of the jog / shuttle, the system switches from the menu mode to the standby mode.

As described above, in the present invention, by using a jog / shuttle switch applied to the wireless pager, the user can easily process the process through the liquid crystal (LCD) by associating various functions with the graphic icon and text and the jog / shuttle switch. Each function can be selected while checking.

In this way, the present invention can be applied to a wireless pager by applying two or more switches as a jog / shuttle to easily display a graphic icon and text in a menu-type way to use each function without a separate manual. Can be used.

(Example)

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view of a pager to which a jog / shuttle is applied according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pager shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a pager according to the present invention, and FIG. An enlarged view of the jog / shuttle mechanism according to the invention.

1 to 4, the wireless pager of the present invention obtains an intermediate frequency (IF) signal from a high frequency signal received through an antenna 101 and a local oscillation signal after mixing the local oscillation signal. Subsequently, an RF receiver 103 for demodulating and outputting the IF signal and a digitally converted signal of the demodulated analog signal are decoded to determine whether the address of the received message matches the unique address, and the decoded output. It has the same wireless call reception function as a conventional wireless pager, including a micro control unit (MCU) 105 which receives signals and controls all functions of the wireless pager.

In addition, the MCU 105 includes a control program necessary for overall system control including a function selection operation of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle as shown in FIG. 5, and a ROM 107 which stores its own address (ID). ) And a RAM 109 for temporarily storing data being processed are connected.

Furthermore, in the ROM 107, graphic data for displaying each function as a plurality of specified graphic icons so that various functions of the pager can be selected and set using the jog / shuttle 119 described later according to the present invention. And a plurality of guide texts that textually indicate which function the selected icon has.

On the other hand, on the output side of the MCU 105, the message according to the call and the state of the device are displayed in letters, symbols, and numbers, and the LCD 111 is displayed as a graphic icon in which various functions are specified, and the call is received in the beep mode. A buzzer 113 for generating a beep sound for notification and a vibration motor 115 for generating vibration in order to notify an incoming call in the silent mode are connected. In addition, a speaker for outputting voice may be connected to the output side of the MCU 105.

In addition, a single read button (READ) 117 is provided at the input side of the MCU 105 for use when reading a received mail drop or stored message, returning to the menu mode, or returning to the standby mode. 221 is disposed on the lower right side, as shown in Figure 4, at least two or more switches, in this embodiment three switches (SW1-SW3) are implemented as one jog / shuttle 119 to the wireless pager housing On the right side of is rotated by an angle set around the rotation axis (not shown in the up / down direction) is released elastically to be restored to the original position again when released.

The three-switch jog / shuttle 119 may generate three input signals IN1-IN3. That is, when the jog / shuttle 119 is clicked (mode selection: MODE), the first switch SW1 located at the center is operated, and when the jog / shuttle 119 is rotated upward (that is, reverse rotation). REV) The second switch SW2 is operated. When the jog / shuttle 119 is rotated downward (that is, forward rotation: FOR), the third switch SW3 is operated.

As described later in detail, the second input signal IN2 generated from the second switch SW2 moves the cursor to the right of the icon by one step, to the far left of the right end, and to the third switch ( The third input signal IN3 generated from SW3 moves the cursor to the left of the icon by one step, and to the far right at the left end. In addition, the first input signal IN1 generated from the first switch SW1 is used to select an icon designated by FOR / REV and execute the corresponding operation.

In this case, the read button 117 is disposed at the lower right side for the right-handed user, and the jog / shuttle 119 is installed on the right side, so the wireless pager of the present invention is placed on the palm of the right hand and the right thumb button is used for reading. And the jog / shuttle 119 can be operated. That is, a one-hand operation that can be processed with only one hand is possible.

Of course, in this case, for the left-handed, the read button 117 and the jog / shuttle 119 may be arranged on the lower left side and the left side as opposed to the above, or the read button 117 and the jog / shuttle 119 are left and right sides, respectively. The read button 117 may be disposed at the lower left side of the front surface, and the jog / shuttle 119 may be disposed on the right side, or vice versa. This arrangement allows for free design of the product.

In this case, in the above embodiment, in addition to the jog / shuttle 119, one read button 117 is installed on the front of the housing 221 for convenience of use, but only the jog / shuttle 119 is a wireless pager. It is also possible to write a program to operate the various functions of, and on the contrary, in addition to the jog / shuttle 119, one or more function buttons may be separately provided.

This may be modified depending on what function is given to the pager. For example, if a two-way radio call is made, then a tenkey for easily entering numbers (0-9) and / or letters may be added.

5 and 6, a wireless pager using the jog / shuttle of the present invention and a function selection method thereof will be described in detail.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of selecting a function of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an example displayed on the LCD of a method of selecting a function of a wireless pager using a jog / shuttle according to the present invention. This is the flowchart described.

5 and 6, when the pager is in the power saving mode, as shown in FIG. 7, the LCD 111 is turned off and nothing is displayed on the display screen. In this state, if the read button 117 is pressed or the jog / shuttle 119 is operated with any one of REV / FOR / MODE (S1), the display screen of the LCD 111 displays the current time as shown in FIG. The standby mode to be displayed is set (standby) (S2).

Subsequently, when the jog / shuttle 119 is operated with any one of REV / FOR / MODE to input one key (S3), the MCU 105 determines through which switch the input signal is input. If the user manipulates the jog / shuttle 119 FOR, that is, down, the third input signal IN3 is generated from the third switch SW3 and applied to the MCU 105. In this case, the MCU 105 reads the next message among the personal messages stored in the RAM 109, the message number '12-[01] ', the reception time '11: 43 AM 03/01', and a part of the message 'THE. NEW WAVE OF. . . 'Is displayed on the LCD 111.

In addition, when the REV, i.e. up operation, the previous message is read from the personal message in a manner similar to the above (S6). However, if there are no messages in the above-described steps S5 and S6, 'No Message' is displayed (see Fig. 9).

On the other hand, when the MODE, that is, the push operation, the MCU 105 determines whether the input signal from the first switch SW1 lasts for 2 seconds or longer (S7), and if it lasts for 2 seconds or longer, the LCD 111 In operation S8, the backlight is turned on.

However, if the determination result that the input signal from the first switch (SW1) does not last for more than 2 seconds, the MCU 105 receives from the ROM 107 a plurality of specified graphic icons corresponding to the respective functions of the pager. By loading graphic data for display and applying it to the LCD 111 through an LCD driver circuit (not shown), a plurality of menu screens for function selection are provided on the LCD 111 as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). It is displayed using the menu icon (11-28) of (S9).

In this case, when the plurality of menu icons 11-28 cannot be displayed on one screen, the plurality of menu icons 11-28 may be divided into several screens as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B.

In addition, in order to select a plurality of menu icons 11-28, an arrow-shaped cursor 1 that moves one step to the left or right in response to the operation of the jog / shuttle 119 is displayed on the menu screen. In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of using a cursor is described as an example. In addition, the icons 11 and 20 indicated by the jog / shuttle 119 and the text are reversed, or the indicated icons and the text itself blink and the user is blinked. The display screen may also be configured to draw attention to the eye.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b), when the cursor 1 indicates a specific icon (11; 20), the guide text indicating the function of the selected icon as an icon is displayed as a ROM ( 107) and displayed in the center of the LCD screen, for example, 'Mail Drop' or 'Read Saved MSG'. Thus, the user indicates that the cursor 1 It easily checks which icons have what functions and guides them through trial and error in setting detailed conditions for each function.

The function selectable using the jog / shuttle 119 of the present invention can select all functions provided by the existing pager, for example, Mail Drop, Set Alert, Set Clock, Set Alarm, Phone directory, Power OFF, Next Menu, Exit, Delete All ?, Memory Read Saved MSG, Auto On / Off Timer, Set Contrast, Battery Level, Set Auto Scroll, Select Character Size Character Size, Select Language, Edit Greetings, etc.

Accordingly, the menu screen has a mail drop icon 11, an alarm setting icon 12, a time setting icon 13, and an alarm setting icon 14 corresponding to each function as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). ), Phonebook icon (15), Power off icon (16), Next menu icon (17), Exit icon (18), Delete all messages icon (19), Read memorized message icon (20), Auto on / off Off timer icon (21), brightness setting icon (22), battery level icon (23), auto scroll setting icon (24), character size selection icon (25), language selection icon (26), greeting editing icon (27) Etc. are processed and displayed graphically.

In this case, when the menu screen is composed of a plurality of screens, as described above, a next menu (17) icon for selecting the next screen is included for each screen.

The user can then use the jog / shuttle 119 to select the desired function from the above menus. When jog / shuttle 119 is down, cursor 1 moves to the icon on the right. When jog / shuttle 119 up, the cursor 1 moves to the icon on the left, and clicks jog / shuttle 119. When the icon on which the cursor 1 is located is selected, detailed detailed menu items for the selected function are selected (S10-S13).

(Mail drop process)

In the following, first, a mail drop process will be described in detail among a plurality of functions described above.

When the mail drop icon 11 is selected, a specific mail drop menu 31-35 is displayed as shown in FIG. 11 and the mail drop 31 in which the cursor 1 is also indicated is shown. In response to the corresponding prompt text 'Mail-A' is displayed on the LCD screen (S21).

In this state, when the read button 117 is pressed while viewing the contents of the mail drop 31 where the cursor 1 is located, the corresponding mail drop message 'THE NEW WAVE OF' and a message are shown as shown in FIG. The reception time '11: 43AM 08/05 'and the message number '12-[01]' are displayed (S22).

In addition, when the jog / shuttle 119 is up / down (REV / FOR) in this state, the received mail drop message can be searched forward and backward as shown in FIG. 13 (S23).

After that, if you want to go to the menu mode to select a different function, click on the jog / shuttle 119 in MODE to return to the menu mode of the above step (S9).

(Alarm setting function)

In addition, alarm setting function selection is performed as follows.

Similar to the mail drop process in the menu mode of step S9, when the jog / shuttle 119 is down (FOR), the cursor 1 moves to the right to indicate a set alert icon 12. In this state, when the jog / shuttle 119 is clicked (MODE), three icons, that is, a tone icon 41, a vibrator icon 42, and a silence icon 43 are illustrated in FIG. 14. Is displayed (S31).

Then, the desired icon is selected by the up / down (REV / FOR) of the jog / shuttle 119. If the tone icon 41 is selected, the cursor 1 is aligned with the tone icon 41 as shown in FIG. Then press the read button (R) (117). In this case, as shown in FIG. 15, the tone level is displayed from 1 to 12 so that the desired tone level can be set, and the tone sounds according to the level at which the cursor is positioned (S32). Therefore, the user can adjust the tone to the level desired by the user up / down (REV / FOR) of the jog / shuttle 119.

In a similar manner, the intensity of vibration of the vibrator, i.e., the vibration motor 115, may be set or set in the silent mode. Then, when exiting from this mode, clicking on the jog / shuttle 119 in the mode returns to the standby mode S2, and pressing the read button 117 returns to the menu mode S9.

(Greeting greeting function)

It is also possible to input text using the jog / shuttle 119 of the present invention. This will be described with reference to FIG. 16.

First, in the menu mode S9 described above, the jog / shuttle 119 is moved up and down to place the cursor 1 on the Edit Greetings icon 27 and click in the mode. In this case, the LCD screen is displayed as a blank space. In this state, the jog / shuttle 119 can be up / down (REV / FOR) to select characters up to SPACE and AZ, and clicking in MODE will move the cursor (1) to the right. It becomes (S41).

When the input of the desired greeting 'NIXXO WELCOME' is completed in the above-described manner (S42), when the read button 117 is pressed, the input greeting is memorized and returned to the menu mode (S9).

In the present invention, the initial logo message appearing on the LCD 111 at power on can be modified and stored.

In addition, in the present invention, the combination of the read button 117 and the jog / shuttle 119 makes selection and setting of the remaining functions by icon menu selection and text guide method.

To explain this briefly, in the Set Clock mode, you can set the time and date, set the time and date by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, and click MODE to move the cursor. By setting the time and date, and using the read button 117 can return to the menu mode (S9).

At least two alarms can be set in the set alarm mode. When the first alarm is set once, the alarm is activated at a specified time every day, and the second alarm is activated only once at the set date and time. In this case, set the alarm on / off by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, set the time and date by clicking the MODE button and move the cursor, and use the read button 117 to select the menu mode ( Return to S9).

In the telephone directory mode, the user can enter and store the name and phone number of the account or friend in the pager. In this case, enter the save order, name and phone number by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, move the cursor by clicking on MODE, and use the read button 117 to memorize the input contents and the menu. It is possible to return to the mode S9.

The POWER OFF mode is used to set the signal-off and sleep modes. Use the FOR / REV and READ buttons 117 of the jog / shuttle 119 simultaneously to set the sleep mode to indicate 'signal off display'. Also, click MODE and keep the power off for a certain time. On the contrary, if the jog / shuttle 119 is kept in the click state for a set time in the MODE in the power-off state, the state is reversed again in the power-on state.

Next mode does not display all function icons on one LCD screen, so it is divided into several screens. If the function icon you want is not displayed on the current screen, it is used to page through to the next screen.

In this case, when the jog / shuttle 119 is clicked as MODE, the next menu screen is displayed, and the read button 117 can be used to return to the standby mode S2.

In exit mode, if the jog / shuttle 119 is clicked on MODE while the read button 117 is pressed, the menu mode is switched to the standby mode.

Delete All? Mode is used to delete all personal messages from memory. The icon is not displayed until one or more messages have been received. If there are unread messages, the 'Delete All? The unread icon is displayed with Confirm ?. Click on the jog / shuttle 119 to MODE to select and confirm.

The wireless pager of the present invention can store a number of, for example, 20 personal messages, and search and read the stored messages in the Read Saved MSG mode.

In this case, the cursor can be moved by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, the mode can be clicked to return to the menu mode, and the read button 117 can be used to read the stored message.

It is used to set the start and end time to enter signal-off and sleep mode in Auto On / Off Timer mode. In this case, time and on / off setting are made by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, the cursor can be moved by clicking on MODE, and the user can return to the menu mode by using the read button 117.

In the Set Contrast mode, the luminance of the LCD 111 can be set, and the luminance is set by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, and in the standby mode, the read button 117 is clicked in MODE. You can use to return to the menu mode.

In the battery level mode, the battery level can be displayed, and the battery status display can be turned on or off when in standby mode. In this case, the battery status display on / off setting is made by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119. If you click the jog / shuttle 119 as MODE while pressing the read button 117, you can return to the menu mode. have.

In addition, the Set Auto Scroll mode is used when the read button 117 is pressed while reading a message, and the set auto scroll mode reads the message continuously without pressing the read button 117 and continuously reads the next message. .

At this time, when the read button 117 is pressed, the next operation is performed, and the scroll function continues to operate. In this case, the message is displayed by 2 or 4 lines and works by line scrolling.

In this case, the auto scroll function on / off setting and fast / slow selection are made by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119. The cursor can be moved by clicking MODE and the read button 117 You can return to the menu mode using). When the function setting is on, the auto scroll icon is displayed. When the function setting is off, the inside of the icon is indicated by '×'.

In the Select Character Size mode, the size of the character displayed on the LCD 111 may be selected. Two 'ABC' appear by size and move the cursor by FOR / REV of jog / shuttle 119 and select to display the message in the size of the selected character. In this case, the default value is uppercase and a two-line display occurs.

In the Select Language mode, one of English and Spanish can be selected by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119, and letters are displayed in the selected language.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, when the LCD is off, that is, in the power saving mode, the functions of the various keys are summarized as follows by referring to steps S1-S9.

First, if any key is pressed in this state, the standby mode display (S2) that displays the current time is displayed. Then, when the jog / shuttle 119 is operated with any one of REV / FOR, the search for the message proceeds, and the mode is changed to MODE. When the operation is performed, the menu mode for function selection is switched, and the message can be read using the read button 117.

In addition, a message storing / deleting method using the jog / shuttle according to the present invention will be described below.

This method applies only to personal messages. If you operate the jog / shuttle 119 in MODE while the message is being browsed and read, the Exit icon 51, Delete icon 52, Save The (Save) icon 53 is displayed below, and a corresponding icon can be selected by FOR / REV of the jog / shuttle 119.

In this case, Delete operation can be selected and confirmed as MODE, and mail drop message is not deleted. Save mode is displayed by selecting MODE as the room to save. If you move the cursor to the desired location by FOR / REV, click MODE to save. At this time, it is possible to save the room already saved. In this case, the saved message is replaced with a new message.

Meanwhile, a method of deleting a stored message is a message to be deleted in 'Read Saved MSG' mode, and the cursor is positioned at a desired position by FOR / REV and the message is read using the read button 117. After clicking on MODE, the exit icon 51 and the delete icon 52 appear below. Subsequently, after selecting the delete icon 52 by FOR / REV and pressing MODE and confirming with MODE, deletion of the stored message is completed.

If an unread mail drop is present, each icon will appear in the standby display according to the personal message and mail drop. Also, if you have received up to 60 personal messages (slots), for example, you will see 'memory full'. If you receive a new message in this state, the first message received will be deleted.

As described above, in the case of using the jog / shuttle according to the present invention, the user selects an icon on which the cursor is located with the help of the guide text for selecting and processing various functions that were conventionally processed through a plurality of operations using a plurality of key buttons. This can simplify the process. Therefore, it is possible to simply and simply design a keypad which is gradually complicated by the addition of text, two-way and voice functions, and can be miniaturized.

In addition, it is possible to simply input a character without using a plurality of keypads, and furthermore, it is convenient to use this operation by implementing one-hand operation.

As described above, in the present invention, by using a jog / shuttle switch applied to the wireless pager, the user can easily process the process through the liquid crystal (LCD) by associating various functions with the graphic icon and text and the jog / shuttle switch. You can select each function while checking.

As described above, the present invention applies two or more switches to a jog / shuttle to apply to a wireless pager to guide each user to use a menu by using a graphic icon and additionally display text by using a graphic icon. Anyone can use it without a manual.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and is not limited to the spirit of the present invention. Various changes and modifications can be made by those who have

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In the function selection system of the pager, Display means used for receiving messages and displaying operation status and information of the device; Memory means for storing a plurality of graphic data for displaying each function on the display means as a specified graphic icon and a plurality of guide texts indicating in text which icon the selected icon has a function; First input means for generating first to third input signals in response to the first to third position changes; In the menu mode in which the plurality of icons are displayed, the icon indicated by the cursor is selected in response to the first input signal to switch to a function setting mode for setting a function corresponding to the selected icon, and in response to the second input signal. In response, the cursor is moved to the right of the icon by one step, at the far right to the far left, and in response to the third input signal, the cursor is moved to the left of the icon by one step, and at the left to the far right. And control means for controlling the display means to display the guide text corresponding to the icon indicated by the cursor. The method of claim 1, further comprising generating a fourth input signal for reading a mail or a message corresponding to an icon selected according to the second and third input signals in the mail drop mode selected in the menu mode and the stored message read mode. And a second input means. The method of claim 1, wherein when the system is in the standby mode, the control means switches the system to the menu mode in response to the first input signal, reads a previous message in response to the second input signal, and inputs a third input. A function selection system for a pager, characterized in that for reading and displaying the next message in response to a signal. 3. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein in the mail or message reading state, the control means switches the system to the menu mode in response to the first input signal. The method of claim 1, wherein when the system is in the function setting mode, the function is set in response to the second input signal and the third input signal, and the cursor is moved in response to the first input signal. Function selection system. The jog / shuttle of claim 1, wherein the first input means comprises a jog / shuttle composed of first to third switches for generating first to third input signals, and a first input is performed by vertically clicking the jog / shuttle. A signal is generated, and a second input signal is generated according to the reverse rotation of the jog / shuttle, and a third input signal is generated according to the forward rotation of the jog / shuttle. 7. The function of the wireless pager as claimed in claim 6, wherein the jog / shuttle is installed on one side of the housing so as to rotate in the reverse direction and the forward direction, click in the vertical direction, and be elastically installed to be restored to the initial position. Choice system. In the method of selecting a function of a wireless pager having a first input device and a second input device consisting of a jog / shuttle, When the system is in standby mode, the system displays the icons on the display according to the click of the jog / shuttle and displays the guide text corresponding to the icons indicated by the cursor. Switching to mode, In the menu mode, the cursor is moved by one step to the right of the icon in response to the reverse operation of the jog / shuttle, and the cursor is moved by one step to the left of the icon in response to the forward movement of the jog / shuttle to match the desired icon. Select the icon indicated by the cursor by clicking on the jog / shuttle, When the selected icon is a function setting icon, the cursor is moved according to the click of the jog / shuttle and the function is set according to the reverse or forward operation of the jog / shuttle. Way. The method of claim 8, further comprising: switching to the menu mode in response to an operation of a second input device following the function setting step. The method of claim 8, wherein when the icon selected by the jog / shuttle in the menu mode is one of a mail drop icon and a stored message reading icon, the cursor is moved to a desired mail or message according to the reverse or forward operation of the jog / shuttle. Moving the mobile terminal, reading the corresponding mail or message in response to the operation of the second input device, and switching to the menu mode according to the click of the jog / shuttle. How to choose the function. The method of claim 8, further comprising: searching for a message according to the reverse or forward turning operation of the jog / shuttle when the system is in the standby mode, and reading the corresponding mail or message searched in response to the operation of the second input device. Function selection method of the pager, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 8, wherein when the icon selected by the jog / shuttle in the menu mode is the next menu icon, the menu screen of the next page is displayed according to the click of the jog / shuttle, and the response is made in response to the operation of the second input device. And switching to the standby mode. In the method of selecting a function of a wireless pager having a jog / shuttle input device and a second input device, When the system is in standby mode, the system displays the icons on the display according to the click of the jog / shuttle and displays the guide text corresponding to the icons indicated by the cursor. Switching to mode, Matching the cursor to a desired icon by turning the jog / shuttle in the menu mode; And selecting an icon indicated by the cursor by clicking on the jog / shuttle. The method as claimed in claim 13, wherein the system is turned off or on by maintaining the click state of the jog / shuttle for a predetermined time. The method as claimed in claim 13, wherein the system is switched from a menu mode to a standby mode by operating the second input device simultaneously with the click of the jog / shuttle.