KR100736564B1 - Mobile communication terminal and method for data store - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile communication terminal and a method for storing data when a battery state is low are provided to enable a user to flexibly use and manage a battery according to a user's situation by allowing the user to set an operation mode when the battery state is low. A mobile communication terminal includes a power source manager(110), a memory(120), a display unit(130), an inputting unit(140) and a controller(150). The power source manager(110) measures voltage of a battery and outputs a low battery signal in case that the voltage of the battery is under a specific voltage. The memory(120) stores one operation mode between a super power saving mode or a discharge mode under which the mobile communication terminal is set to operate when a battery signal is low, and stores a specific menu to be performed in the super power saving mode and it's corresponding user data. The display unit(130) displays the specific menu. The inputting unit(140) enables a user to select the specific menu and to input the user data. The controller(150) checks an operation mode stored at the memory(120) when the power manager(110) outputs a low battery signal, displays the specific menu and stores the user data at the memory(120) in case that the operation mode is the super saving mode.

Description

Mobile Communication Terminal and Method for Data Store

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a data storage method for a low battery according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a state diagram illustrating selection of information to be executed during a low battery according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a state diagram illustrating an example of inputting user information by selecting a notepad from a specific menu set by a user;

5A to 5D are state diagrams illustrating an example in which a specific menu and user information are input.

6 is a state diagram illustrating an example in which a user selects whether to switch to an ultra power saving mode.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: mobile communication terminal 100: transceiver

110: power management unit 120: memory unit

130: display unit 140: input unit

150: control unit

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a data storage method for a low battery.

As the demand for mobile communication terminals increases rapidly, many additional functions such as text or multimedia messages, phone books, photo albums, mp3s, videos, and schedules have been developed and provided.

User data by these additional functions are stored in the mobile communication terminal and its types are diversified and vast.

As described above, in order to store user data, the mobile communication terminal needs to be supplied with sufficient power from the battery, but when the mounted battery is discharged, the power of the mobile communication terminal is automatically turned off.

At this time, in order for the user to check the user data stored in the mobile communication terminal, the discharged battery should be replaced with the charged battery. However, there is a problem that can not be stored when the user data to be urgently stored in the mobile communication terminal without carrying a separate replacement battery.

The object of the present invention for solving the problems of the prior art is as follows.

First, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile communication terminal for using a menu desired by a user in a low battery and storing user data corresponding thereto and a data storage method in a low battery.

Secondly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal in which an operation mode is set by a user at a low battery and a data storage method at a low battery.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a mobile communication terminal may include: a power management unit configured to measure a voltage of a battery and output a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery is less than a specific voltage; The operation mode of any one of the discharge modes, a specific menu to be performed when setting the super power saving mode, a memory unit for storing corresponding user data, a display unit for displaying a specific menu, and a user selecting and corresponding to the specific menu When the low battery signal is output from the input unit and the power management unit for inputting data, the operation mode stored in the memory unit is checked. When the operation mode is the ultra power saving mode, a specific menu is displayed on the display unit, and the user data input from the input unit is stored in the memory unit. Control to save to.

Here, the specific menu is characterized in that it includes any one or more of a notepad, a phone book, a scheduler, a calculator, and changing basic settings.

In this case, the specific menu may be changed according to a user's setting.

The apparatus may further include a transceiver for transmitting and receiving call processing and data with the base station, and the controller may deactivate the transceiver when the low battery signal is received from the power manager.

The controller may control the display unit to display whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode when the operation mode set in the memory unit is the ultra power saving mode.

In this case, when the display indicates whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode, the user may select whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode using the input unit.

The controller may turn off the power when the operation mode set in the memory unit is the discharge mode.

In addition, when the user presses the input unit in the power off state, the control unit detects this, characterized in that the control to boot to the ultra power saving mode.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a data storage method for a low battery may include: (a) storing an operation mode of either an ultra low power mode or a discharge mode configured to operate on a low battery signal, and storing a specific menu to be performed when the ultra low power mode is set; (b) outputting a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery is less than or equal to a specific voltage by measuring a voltage of the battery; and (c) checking the stored operation mode when the low battery signal is output, wherein the operation mode is extremely power saving. In the case of mode, displaying the specific menu and receiving and storing user data corresponding thereto.

Here, the specific menu is characterized in that it includes any one or more of a notepad, a phone book, a scheduler, a calculator, and changing basic settings.

In this case, the specific menu may be changed according to a user's setting.

The method may further include a transmission / reception step of transmitting and receiving call processing and data with the base station. In step (c), when the low battery signal is received, transmission and reception of the call processing and data with the base station may be stopped.

Also, in the step (c), when the set operation mode is the ultra power saving mode, the control may be performed to indicate whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode.

Here, if it is displayed whether or not to switch to the ultra-power saving mode, the user may select whether to switch to the ultra-power saving mode.

On the other hand, in step (c), when the set operation mode is the discharge mode, the power is turned off.

At this time, when the user presses a predetermined input unit in the power off state, it further comprises the step of detecting and booting in the ultra power saving mode.

Hereinafter, a mobile communication terminal and a data storage method for a low battery according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a transceiver 100, a power manager 110, a memory 120, a display 130, and an input 140. And a controller 150.

First, the transceiver 100 communicates with the base station through the antenna ANT, so that the signal output from the mobile communication terminal 10 is transmitted to the base station through the antenna ANT, and the antenna ANT Allow signals from the base station to be received.

The power manager 110 measures the voltage of the battery 112 and outputs a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery 112 is lower than or equal to a specific voltage.

The memory unit 120 may include a flash memory, a RAM, an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), and the like, and store a predetermined program that controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 10. In addition, the memory unit 120 stores an operation mode of any one of an ultra low power mode and a discharge mode set to operate when a low battery signal of the power management unit 110 is set, a specific menu to be performed when the ultra low power mode is set, and corresponding user data. do.

The display unit 130 displays a specific menu stored in the memory unit 120 and various information signals from the control unit 150.

The input unit 140 includes a numeric key and various function keys, and outputs a signal corresponding to the control unit 150 when a user selects a specific menu displayed on the display unit 130 and inputs the user data corresponding thereto. do.

The controller 150 includes a mobile station modem (MSM) to control general input / output of the mobile communication terminal 10. In this case, when the low battery signal is input from the power management unit 110, the controller 150 checks an operation mode stored in the memory unit 120, and displays the menu on the display unit when the operation mode is an ultra power saving mode. Control to store the input user data in the memory unit 120.

Alternatively, when the operation mode set in the memory unit 120 is a discharge mode, the power is turned off, and the controller detects a user's input in the off state and controls the boot to the ultra power saving mode.

Looking at the operation of the present invention configured as described above with reference to FIG.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a data storage method for a low battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a state diagram illustrating selection of information to be executed for a low battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the data storage method for a low battery according to an embodiment of the present invention may be performed when an operation mode of either an ultra low power mode or a discharge mode set to operate when a low battery signal is set, and an ultra low power mode is set. Storing a specific menu (S200), measuring a voltage of the battery, outputting a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery is lower than a specific voltage (S210), and checking a stored operation mode at the time of outputting the low battery signal, When the operation mode is the ultra power saving mode, the method may include displaying a specific menu and receiving and storing user data corresponding thereto (S220 ˜ S280).

First, in a state of communicating with the base station through the transceiver 100, the power management unit 110 continuously measures the voltage of the battery 112.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 3, the user inputs information to be executed during the low battery using the input unit 140 and the controller 150 stores the information in the memory unit 120 (S200).

The information to be executed at the time of low battery is " 1. Mode selection " and " 2, menu selection ". First, "1. mode selection" outputs a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery 112 measured by the power management unit 110 is less than or equal to a specific voltage. In this case, the mobile communication terminal 10 is operated in the ultra power saving mode or the discharge mode. It refers to the operation mode indicating whether to operate with.

In addition, "2, menu selection" refers to a specific menu to be executed when the mode to be operated as the low battery signal is output from the power management unit 110 is the ultra power saving mode. At this time, the specific menu can set notepad, phone book, scheduler and calculator.

As described above, when information to be executed when the voltage of the battery 112 is lower than or equal to a specific voltage is stored in the memory unit 120, when the voltage of the battery 112 is lower than or equal to a specific voltage, the power manager 110 outputs a low battery signal. (S210).

For example, the power manager 110 outputs a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery 112 is 3.1V to 3.2V. The controller 150 receiving the input checks the memory unit 110 to determine a mode in which the mobile communication terminal 10 is operated (S220).

Here, look at the operation of the two modes as follows.

<1.Set to Ultra Power Saving Mode>

Here, the controller 150 operates the mobile communication terminal 10 in the ultra power saving mode when the memory unit 120 is set to "1. ultra power saving mode" (S230). As such, the controller 150 deactivates other functions (including both hardware and software) except for a specific menu set by the user in order to operate the mobile terminal 10 in the ultra power saving mode.

That is, in step S200, the user sets a memo pad, a phone book, a clock, a calculator, and a scheduler as a specific menu, but the back light function of the display unit 130 and the input unit 140 except for this, and not shown in FIG. Disables hardware such as audio codecs and VOCODERs.

In addition, the controller 150 deactivates the transceiver 100 to terminate the confirmation of the subscriber identity module (SIM) and the call processing operation between the base stations.

In addition, the power consumption of the battery 112 is reduced by deactivating the message box, the music box and the video file box.

As described above, the controller 150 controls the mobile communication terminal 10 to display the specific menu previously set and stored in step S200 while operating the mobile communication terminal 10 in the ultra power saving mode (S240).

In this state, the user selects a specific menu desired by using the input unit 140 and inputs user data corresponding thereto.

4 is a state diagram illustrating an example of inputting user information by selecting a notepad from a set specific menu.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 4, the user selects the memo pad function using the input unit 140 while the operation menu is set to “notepad, phone book, clock, calculator, and scheduler” in the ultra power saving mode.

Accordingly, the notepad function can be used as shown in (b), and the user inputs user data 300 called "123-33 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu" using the input unit 140.

After that, when the user presses the save button 310, the control unit 150 confirms this and stores the user data 300 in the memory unit 120 (S250), and as shown in (c), "successfully stored. Is displayed on the display unit 130.

<2. When set to discharge mode>

In operation S220, the controller 150 turns off the power of the mobile communication terminal 10 when the memory unit 120 is set to “2. discharge mode” (S260).

As described above, the controller 150 checks whether the user turns on the power using the input unit 140 in the state in which the power is turned off (S270), and turns it on. The power is turned on (S280).

In this case, the controller 150 may refer to the mobile communication terminal 10 described above. When the device is set to the ultra power saving mode, the device operates in the ultra power saving mode (S230), and other operations are the same as described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above embodiments, only the use of the memo pad among the specific menus set by the user has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and all the menus set by the user in the specific menu can be used in the ultra power saving mode.

Here, an example of menus set by a user as a specific menu will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5D.

5A to 5D are state diagrams illustrating an example in which a specific menu and user information are input.

First, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, a phone book set as a specific menu may be selected, and a user may input a phone number using the input unit 140. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, a scheduler set to a specific menu is selected, and a user may input a schedule using the input unit 140. In this way, a personal information manager (PIM) function such as a phone book or a scheduler is set to a specific menu to be used even in an ultra low power mode, and the user information is stored in the memory unit 120. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, a calculator is set to a specific menu and a user inputs a desired number using the input unit 140 to use a calculator function and store a calculated value.

In addition, it is also possible to change the settings of the mobile communication terminal 10 and store them as shown in FIG. 5D. That is, it is possible to change and store the password to be input when the power of the mobile communication terminal 10 is turned on by selecting "3. Change Password" in the setting change menu.

In the above embodiment, the mobile communication terminal 10 has been described in advance whether to operate in the ultra power saving mode or the discharge mode has been described only in the memory unit 120, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Same as 6.

FIG. 6 is a state diagram illustrating an example in which a user selects whether to switch to a deep sleep mode. FIG.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, when a low battery signal is input from the power manager 110, the controller 150 displays a message, “Do you want to switch to the deep sleep mode?” On the display 130. At this time, if the user selects "Yes", the control unit 150 sets the mobile communication terminal 10 to the ultra power saving mode described above. If it is set to ultra power saving mode, it operates as

On the other hand, if the user selects "No", the controller 150 sets the mobile communication terminal 10 to the discharge mode described above. When set to discharge mode, it operates as

Thus, by allowing the user to select the mode, when the user needs to use the mobile communication terminal at the time of low battery, the user can select and use the ultra power saving mode. In addition, when the user does not need to use the mobile communication terminal 10, it is efficient by operating in the discharge mode and turning on and using the power of the mobile communication terminal 10 at a desired time.

In addition, in the above embodiments, only specific menus set by the user are described as notepad, phone book, scheduler, and calculator, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

That is, the specific menu in the present invention can be set and released by the user arbitrarily, so that other menus (eg, unit conversion function, unit converter, stop watch, world clock, remote controller, etc.) other than the specific menu described above are used. It is possible.

In addition, it is also possible to create and store a message (short message, multimedia message, EMS) in the memory unit 120 in the ultra power saving mode. Of course, when the battery is charged or replaced with a charged battery, the controller 150 operates the mobile communication terminal 10 in a normal mode (which can transmit and receive), and thus automatically transmits a message stored in the memory unit 120. Can be.

Here, the controller 150 may display whether or not the message stored in the memory unit 120 is displayed on the display unit 130 so that the user can select whether or not to transmit the message.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art.

Accordingly, the present invention should not be limited by the foregoing embodiments and the accompanying drawings, but should be interpreted in support of the claims.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

First, there is a convenient and useful effect by using a menu desired by a user in a low battery and storing corresponding user data.

Second, by setting the operation mode at the time of low battery, the battery can be flexibly managed and used according to the user's situation.

Claims (16)

A power manager which measures a voltage of the battery and outputs a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery is lower than or equal to a specific voltage; A memory unit for storing any one of an ultra low power mode and a discharge mode configured to operate when the low battery signal is set, a specific menu to be performed when the ultra low power mode is set, and user data corresponding thereto; A display unit displaying the specific menu; An input unit for selecting the specific menu and inputting corresponding user data; And When the low battery signal is output from the power management unit, the operation mode stored in the memory unit is checked, and when the operation mode is an ultra power saving mode, the specific menu is displayed on the display unit, and user data input from the input unit is stored in the memory unit. A control unit controlling to store; Mobile communication terminal comprising a. Claim 2 was abandoned when the setup registration fee was paid. The method of claim 1, The specific menu, A mobile communication terminal comprising at least one of a notepad, a phone book, a scheduler, a calculator and a default setting change. Claim 3 was abandoned when the setup registration fee was paid. The method of claim 2, The specific menu may be changed according to a user's setting. Claim 4 was abandoned when the registration fee was paid. The method of claim 1, Further comprising a transceiver for transmitting and receiving call processing and data with the base station, The control unit deactivates the transceiver unit when the low battery signal is received from the power management unit. Claim 5 was abandoned upon payment of a set-up fee. The method of claim 1, The control unit, And when the operation mode set in the memory unit is an ultra power saving mode, controlling whether to switch to an ultra power saving mode to display on the display unit. Claim 6 was abandoned when the registration fee was paid. The method of claim 5, And if the display indicates whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode, the user selects whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode using the input unit. Claim 7 was abandoned upon payment of a set-up fee. The method of claim 1, The control unit, And turn off the power when the operation mode set in the memory unit is a discharge mode. Claim 8 was abandoned when the registration fee was paid. The method of claim 7, wherein The control unit detects this when the user presses the input unit in the state that the power is off, the mobile communication terminal characterized in that the control to boot to the ultra-power saving mode. (a) storing an operation mode of any one of an ultra low power mode and a discharge mode set to operate in a low battery signal, and a specific menu to be performed when the ultra low power mode is set; (b) measuring a voltage of the battery and outputting a low battery signal when the voltage of the battery is lower than a specific voltage; And (c) checking the stored operation mode when the low battery signal is output, displaying the specific menu when the operation mode is an ultra power saving mode, and receiving and storing corresponding user data; Data storage method for a low battery comprising a. The method of claim 9, The specific menu, A method for storing data during a low battery, comprising at least one of a notepad, a phone book, a scheduler, a calculator, and a default setting change. Claim 11 was abandoned upon payment of a setup registration fee. The method of claim 10, The specific menu may be changed according to a user's setting. Claim 12 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 9, Further comprising a transmitting and receiving step of transmitting and receiving call processing and data with the base station, In the step (c), when the low battery signal is received, the data processing method for a low battery, characterized in that to stop the transmission and reception of call processing and data with the base station. Claim 13 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 9, In the step (c), And when the set operation mode is an ultra power saving mode, controlling whether to switch to the ultra power saving mode. Claim 14 was abandoned when the registration fee was paid. The method of claim 13, And if it is indicated whether to switch to the ultra low power mode, the user selects whether to switch to the ultra low power mode. Claim 15 was abandoned upon payment of a registration fee. The method of claim 9, In the step (c), And turning off the power when the set operation mode is a discharge mode. Claim 16 was abandoned upon payment of a setup registration fee. The method of claim 15, And detecting a user's pressing of a predetermined input unit when the power is turned off, and booting the ultra low power mode.

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