KR100678030B1 - Method for performing automatic response function in mobile communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for performing an automatic answering function of a mobile communication terminal, wherein the mobile communication terminal switches to an answering machine setting mode in response to a user's request; Setting a start time and an end time of performing the answering machine function according to the step; and when the set answering time starts, the mobile communication terminal switches to the answering machine mode and performs the answering machine function. Changing a ringing tone to be notified that a call has been received to a mobile terminal to a silent state, and releasing the answering mode of the mobile communication terminal when the set answering time ends when the set answering function is performed during the answering function; It is done. Therefore, the present invention provides a method in which a mobile communication terminal can perform an automatic answering function only at a desired time by the user, thereby allowing the user to rest uninterrupted on a specific day at a desired time and to prevent an important call from being missed. can do.

Mobile terminal, answering machine

Description

How to perform auto answer function of mobile terminal {METHOD FOR PERFORMING AUTOMATIC RESPONSE FUNCTION IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM}             

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing an answering machine function of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 (a) to 3 (c) are exemplary diagrams for describing an operation process of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a method of performing an answering function of a mobile communication terminal.

In general, a mobile communication terminal is a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a personal communication services phone (PCS), an IMT-2000 terminal (International Mobile Telecommunication-2000), GSM (Global System For Mobile Communication) It refers to a device that provides a communication function such as a terminal, such as a terminal, to make a call or exchange data while moving.

Recently, mobile communication terminals are indispensable for modern people, regardless of gender, age, and age, and mobile communication terminals, such as ring type, ring size, alarm, lock, transmission and reception restrictions, and automatic answering functions are developed according to the development of technology. Various menus are provided for users to set and operate directly.

In particular, among the additional functions described above, the auto answering function is a function for automatically answering an incoming call that is set up by the user through the menu (for example, "I cannot receive a call at this time. Please leave a message"). Is often used when you don't want to rest or get disturbed by something.

However, if the user forgets the answering machine after setting the answering machine and does not release the answering machine, the mobile communication terminal performs the answering machine irrespective of the user's intention, thus making it difficult to receive a call of important content. What's going on is often happening.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for performing an answering function of a mobile communication terminal capable of performing an answering function only at a time desired by a user.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for performing an answering machine function of a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising: switching to the answering machine setting mode in response to a user's request; Setting a start time and an end time of performing the answering machine function based on input information of the user, and when the set answering time starts, the mobile communication terminal switches to the answering machine mode and automatically Changing the ringing tone to notify the mobile communication terminal that the call has been received at the same time as performing the answering function, and releasing the answering machine mode of the mobile communication terminal when the set answering time ends when the answering machine is executed. It is characterized by including the process.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied.

The illustrated mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless transmitter / receiver 110, a modem 120, an audio processor 130, a key input 140, a memory 150, a controller 160, a camera 170, And an image processor 180 and a display 190.

The wireless transmitter / receiver 110 is responsible for the transmission and reception of voice data, text data, image data, and control data under the control of the controller 160, and an RF transmitter for upconverting and amplifying the frequency of the transmitted signal, RF receivers for low noise amplification and down-conversion of signals.

The modem 120 includes a transmitter for encoding and modulating the transmitted signal, a receiver for demodulating and decoding the received signal, and the like.

The audio processor 130 may configure a codec, and the codec includes a data codec for processing packet data and an audio codec for processing an audio signal such as voice.

The audio processor 130 modulates the electrical signal input from the microphone and converts the electrical signal into voice data. The audio processor 130 demodulates the encoded voice data input from the wireless transmitter / receiver 110 into an electrical signal and outputs the electrical signal to the speaker. . In addition, the audio processor 130 may include a codec for converting and playing a digital audio signal received by the wireless transmitter / receiver 110 into an analog signal or converting an analog audio signal generated from a microphone into a digital audio signal. desirable. The codec is composed of a data codec for processing packet data and the like and an audio codec for processing audio signals such as voice. The codec may be included in the controller 160.

The key input unit 140 has a key matrix structure (not shown) and includes a character key, numeric keys, various function keys, and an external volume key to output a key input signal corresponding to a key input by a user to the controller 160. do. The key input unit 140 may include a separate key for entering the answering machine setting mode.

The memory 150 may include a program memory and a data memory, and stores various pieces of information selected based on various pieces of information and user selection information necessary for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100 to which the present invention is applied.

The controller 160 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied. In addition, the controller 160 may include a timer (not shown) for checking the start time and the end time of the automatic response function.

The camera module 170 captures image data, and includes a camera sensor for converting the photographed optical signal into an electrical signal, and a signal processor for converting the analog image signal photographed from the camera sensor into digital data. .

The camera sensor is assumed to be a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor, and the signal processor may be implemented by a digital signal processor (DSP). In addition, the camera sensor and the signal processor may be integrally implemented or may be separately implemented.

The image processor 180 performs a function of generating screen data for displaying an image signal output from the camera unit 170.

The image processor 180 processes the image signal output from the camera unit 170 in units of frames, and outputs the frame image data according to the characteristics and size of the display unit 190. In addition, the image processing unit 180 includes an image codec and performs a function of compressing the frame image data displayed on the display unit 190 in a set manner or restoring the compressed frame image data to the original frame image data.

In addition, it is assumed that the image processor 180 has an on screen display (OSD) function and may output on-screen display data according to the screen size displayed by the control of the controller 160.

The display unit 190 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and outputs various display data generated in the mobile communication terminal. In this case, when the LCD is implemented using a touch screen method, the display unit 90 may operate as an input unit.

In addition, the display unit 190 displays an image signal output from the image processor 180 on a screen, and displays user data output from the controller 160.

In addition, the display unit 190 displays a message indicating that the mobile communication terminal is performing an auto answer function under the control of the controller 160 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing an answering machine function of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the controller 160 checks whether there is a user's answering machine setting request in the standby mode (S110). The answering machine setting request may be a voice input or a key input (for example, a key input set to switch to a menu key input or an answering machine setting mode).

The controller 160 switches the mobile communication terminal 100 to the answering machine setting mode when the user requests an answering machine setting request (S115).

The controller 160 displays a screen for setting the start time and the end time of performing the answering machine when the answering machine setting mode is switched (S120).

The controller 160 checks whether the start time and the end time are input based on user input information (S125). When the start time and the end time are input, the controller 160 performs the automatic response function. Start time and end time are set (S130).

The controller 160 drives a timer (not shown) to check the current time (S135).

The controller 160 checks the current time through the timer and checks whether the current time is the start time of the set automatic response function (S140).

If the current time is the start time of the set answering function, the controller 160 switches the mobile communication terminal to the answering mode and performs the answering function (S145). In this case, the control unit 160 may switch the mobile communication terminal to the answering machine mode and change the ringing tone to notify the mobile communication terminal that the call has been received. That is, the controller 140 checks the incoming mode of the mobile communication terminal when the mobile communication terminal is switched to the answering machine mode, and changes the ringing tone to silent when the incoming mode is a ringtone mode. In addition, if the incoming call mode is not the ringtone mode (for example, the vibration mode), the controller 140 changes the incoming call mode to the ringtone mode, and then changes the ringing tone to silent.

When the mobile communication terminal starts to perform the answering machine function, the controller 160 controls the display unit 190 to output a predetermined message informing that the mobile communication terminal is in the answering machine mode (S150). The predetermined message may be output as a voice message through the audio processor 130.

The controller 160 checks whether the current time is the execution time of the answering machine through the timer during the answering machine (S155).

The controller 160 cancels the answering machine mode when the current time is the end time of performing the answering machine function, and changes the ringing tone to the original ringing tone again (S160).

3A to 3C are exemplary diagrams for describing an operation process of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 (a), FIG. 3 (a) is a screen for setting the answering machine function of the mobile communication terminal. A screen for selecting whether the answering machine is set or not is shown together with the message. In the screen of FIG. 3 (a), when the mobile terminal is selected by the user's key input, if a confirmation key is input, the mobile communication terminal is configured to set the start time and the end time of the automatic response function as shown in FIG. 3 (b). Display the screen.

In the screen of FIG. 3 (b), when the user of the mobile communication terminal inputs the start time of performing the auto answering function through the key input as "13 o'clock" and the end time as "15:30", and enters the confirmation key, the mobile The communication terminal sets the input time and end time to start and end times of the answering machine.

3 (c) is a screen for informing the user that the answering machine is in the answering machine mode when the mobile communication terminal is performing the answering machine function. Shows a screen displaying the message.

According to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, the mobile communication terminal may perform the auto answering function only at the time desired by the user.

In the above description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be defined by the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention provides a method in which a user can perform an answering function only at a desired time in a mobile communication terminal so that the user can rest uninterrupted on a specific day at a desired time and miss an important call. The case can be prevented.

Claims (5)

In the method of performing the answering machine function of the mobile communication terminal, The mobile communication terminal switching to an answering machine setting mode in response to a user request; Setting a start time and an end time of performing the answering machine function based on user input information when the answering machine setting mode is switched; Changing the ringing tone to notify the mobile communication terminal that the call has been received at the same time as the mobile communication terminal switches to the answering machine mode when the set answering time starts to perform the automatic answering function; And releasing the answering machine mode of the mobile communication terminal when the set answering machine execution time ends during the answering machine function. The method of claim 1, wherein the setting process Displaying, by the mobile communication terminal, a screen for setting a start time and an end time of performing the answering machine function when the answering machine setting mode is switched; And setting the start time and end time based on user input information. The method of claim 1, wherein the changing process And displaying a message indicating that the mobile communication terminal is in the auto answer mode on the display unit when the mobile communication terminal is switched to the answering machine mode. The method of claim 1, wherein the changing process Checking the incoming mode of the mobile communication terminal when the mobile communication terminal is switched to the answering machine mode; Changing the ringing tone to silent when the ringing mode is a ringing mode; And if the incoming call mode is not a ringtone mode, changing the incoming call mode to a ringtone mode and changing the ringing tone to silent. The method of claim 1, wherein the release process And when the answering machine is released in the answering mode of the mobile communication terminal, converting the ringing tones into the original ringing tone.

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