KR20040042582A - Method for Runing Vibration Mode in Mobile Communication Terminal Equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for operating a vibration mode in a mobile communication terminal is provided to reduce battery consumption and extend a call standby time by changing a vibration scheme according to the residual charging quantity of the battery. CONSTITUTION: If a vibration mode is set up(S21), a control unit checks the residual quantity of a battery in a predetermined period(S22). The control unit judges the degree of the residual quantity of the battery. If the residual quantity of the battery is sufficient(S23), the control unit sets vibration strength so that the vibration strength is changed by 3 stages from a weak stage to a strong stage according as a time passes after receiving a call(S26). If the residual quantity of the battery is medium(S24), the control unit sets the vibration strength so that the vibration strength is changed by 2 stages from the weak stage to a medium stage according as the time passes after receiving the call(S27). If the residual quantity of the battery is insufficient(S25), the control unit sets the vibration strength so that the vibration strength is maintained by the weak stage when the call is received(S28).

Description

Method for Running Vibration Mode in Mobile Communication Terminal Equipment

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal. In particular, when operating a vibration mode in which the mobile communication terminal notifies the call reception by vibrating, the user clearly recognizes the call reception and changes the vibration method in response to the remaining charge of the battery. The present invention relates to a vibration mode operating method in a mobile communication terminal to reduce battery consumption.

In general, when the mobile communication terminal is used in a place requiring quietness, a vibration mode that uses a vibration mode to notify call reception by vibrating is used to prevent noise caused by incoming calls.

In the conventional mobile communication terminal, when the user sets the vibration mode and carries the mobile communication terminal in the user's clothes pocket, the period of vibration provided by the vibration mode of the mobile communication terminal is constant when the call is received. Therefore, the user feels a weak vibration when the call is received, there is a problem that does not recognize the call.

In addition, in the conventional mobile communication terminal, the vibration mode continuously generates the same power when the vibration mode is set, and thus the vibration mode always consumes the same power. The lamp consumes more power than the method of notifying a call arrival. Particularly, this is not a problem when the battery of the mobile communication terminal has a sufficient charge. However, when the battery has a low battery, the call notification by the vibration mode rapidly decreases the battery charge. There is a problem of shortening call waiting time more quickly.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, when the mobile communication terminal operating the vibration mode to inform the call reception by vibration, the user clearly recognizes the incoming call and also charge the battery It is an object of the present invention to provide a vibration mode operation method in a mobile communication terminal which extends a call waiting time by reducing battery consumption by changing a vibration method in response to the remaining amount.

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

2 is a flowchart illustrating a vibration mode control method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

11: radio frequency input / output processing unit 12; Control

13: keypad 14: display

15: drive unit 16: vibration unit

17: antenna

Features of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the vibration mode operating method in a mobile communication terminal, the process of checking the remaining amount of battery at a predetermined time period when the vibration mode is set; And setting a vibration generating method of the vibration mode corresponding to the remaining amount of the battery.

The setting of the vibration generating method of the vibration mode may include determining a degree of the remaining battery level; If it is determined that the battery level is sufficient, setting the vibration intensity to be changed in three steps from a weak level to a strong level according to the time flow of the incoming call; If it is determined that the remaining battery capacity is normal, setting the vibration intensity to change into two stages, a weak stage and a normal stage, according to the time flow of the incoming call; If it is determined that the remaining amount of the battery is small, characterized in that it comprises the step of setting to maintain the strength of vibration at a weak stage when the call is received.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention includes a radio frequency input / output processing unit 11, a control unit 12, a keypad unit 13, a display unit 14, a driving unit 15, a vibration unit 16, and the like. An antenna 17 is provided. The radio frequency input / output processing unit 11 is responsible for radio communication with the base station by transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals through the antenna 17. In addition, the keypad unit 13 inputs information necessary for the operation of the mobile communication terminal to the control unit 12, and the display unit 14 visually displays information provided when the mobile communication terminal is operated under the control of the control unit 12. Mark it for confirmation. In addition, the driving unit 15 drives the vibration unit 16 under the control of the control unit 12, the vibration unit 16 is driven by the drive of the drive unit 15 to generate a vibration to inform the user of the incoming call Performs a function. In addition, the control unit 12 controls all operations performed in the mobile communication terminal based on a built-in program. When the call reception occurs in a state in which the vibration mode is set through the keypad unit 13, the driving unit 15 By driving the vibration unit 16 by controlling the vibration to notify the user of the incoming call.

When the vibration mode is set through the keypad 13, the controller 12 checks the remaining amount of the battery (not shown) at a predetermined time period (about 10 seconds), and vibrates according to the remaining amount of the battery. If the vibration mode of the mode is set to change, but the remaining battery capacity is sufficient, such as 100% to 70%, the intensity of vibration is changed in the "weak" step as the preset time (about 25 seconds) elapses when the call is received. After changing to the normal stage and another set time (about 35 seconds) has elapsed, set the vibration period and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit 16 to change the strength of the vibration to the "strong" stage, If the remaining amount is about 69% to 40%, the vibrator 16 changes the intensity of vibration from the "weak" stage to the "normal" stage as the preset time (about 30 seconds) elapses during the call reception. Oscillation cycle and vibration frequency A set, and if the remaining capacity of the battery small enough to 39% to 1% is set in the oscillation frequency and the oscillation frequency of the ET 16 binary to maintain the intensity of the vibration to the phase of the "weak".

That is, in the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, when the remaining battery amount is about 100% to 70%, the vibration period and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit 16 are “weak”, “normal” and The vibration is generated in three stages of "strong", and the remaining battery capacity gradually decreases, and correspondingly, "weak" the vibration period and vibration frequency of the vibration unit 16 as the elapsed time of the attachment. And changing to two levels of "normal" to generate vibration or to generating vibration in one of "normal", so that the user can easily recognize the incoming call when carrying the mobile terminal in clothes. When the battery is low, the vibration standby mode minimizes battery consumption and extends the call waiting time.

The mobile communication terminal of the present invention having the function as described above operates as shown in FIG. 2 when operating the vibration mode.

First, when the user manually sets the incoming call mode by operating the keypad part 13, the controller 12 determines whether the vibration mode is set through the corresponding keypad part 13 (step S21), and the keypad part. If it is determined through 13 that the vibration mode is set, the control unit 12 checks the remaining battery level (step S22). At this time, when it is determined that the remaining capacity of the battery is sufficient to about 100% to 70% (step 23), when the predetermined time of about 25 seconds has elapsed when the call is received, the controller 12 sets the vibration intensity to "weak" in the "normal" stage. After the predetermined 35 seconds have elapsed, the vibration period and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit 16 are set so as to change the strength of the vibration to a step of "strong" (step S26). Then, when the remaining amount of battery is usually about 69% to 40% (step S24), the control unit 12 changes the intensity of vibration to "normal" at the stage of "weak" as the preset time of about 30 seconds has elapsed. The vibration period and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit 16 are set to change to the step of (step S27). In addition, when the remaining capacity of the battery is as low as 39% to 1% (step S25), the control unit 12 sets the vibration period and the vibration frequency of the vibration unit 16 so as to maintain the vibration intensity in a "weak" step. (Step S28). After performing the operations of steps S22 to S28 as described above, the control unit 12 determines whether or not the preset 10 second time has elapsed (step S29), and when it is determined that the 10 second time has elapsed, the above-described step S22 By returning to and performing the repetitive operation, the operation of steps S22 to S28 for checking the remaining battery level every 10 seconds when setting the vibration mode and setting the vibration method corresponding to the remaining battery level is repeatedly performed.

As described above, in the present invention, when the mobile communication terminal operates the vibration mode informing the call reception by vibration, the strength of the vibration is "weak" as time passes during the call reception in a state where the remaining battery power is sufficient. Set to 3 levels of “Normal” and “Strong” to generate vibration, and when the battery has not enough charge remaining, set the vibration intensity to “weak” and “normal” in response to the battery remaining charge. By changing the vibration mode to generate a vibration by changing to a step or to generate a vibration in the "normal" step, the call is clearly recognized by the user and the battery waiting time is reduced by reducing battery consumption.

Claims (2)

In the vibration mode operating method in a mobile communication terminal, If the vibration mode is set, checking the remaining amount of battery at a preset time period; And setting a vibration generating method of the vibration mode in response to the remaining amount of the battery. The method of claim 1, wherein the setting of the vibration generating method in the vibration mode comprises: Determining a degree of the battery level; If it is determined that the battery level is sufficient, setting the vibration intensity to be changed in three steps from a weak level to a strong level according to the time flow of the incoming call; If it is determined that the remaining battery capacity is normal, setting the vibration intensity to change into two stages, a weak stage and a normal stage, according to the time flow of the incoming call; And setting the vibration strength to be maintained at a weak level when the incoming call is determined to be low.