KR20050088867A - Method for call connecting using group function key in wireless communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

1. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a call connection method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal.

2. The technical problem to be solved by the invention

According to the present invention, a group-specific shortcut key (a characteristic key, a group number fixed to a group in a phone book (for example, 01 to 10)) and a storage address (a address where a phone number is stored in a group) in a wireless communication terminal By using)) as a shortcut number, a wireless communication terminal to provide a method of connecting a call using a group shortcut in a wireless communication terminal for a user to search and call a phone number more conveniently and quickly.

3. Summary of Solution to Invention

The present invention relates to a call connection (call connection) method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal. Registration step; A key input step of confirming whether the input key is a shortcut key for each group when the user inputs a key, and operating in a shortcut key mode for each group; And a first call connection step of searching for a group indicated by a shortcut key for each group and attempting a call to a phone number corresponding to a storage address of the group (call connection).

4. Important uses of the invention

The present invention is used in a wireless communication terminal.

Description

Method for call connecting using group function key in wireless communication terminal}

The present invention relates to a call connection method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal, and in particular, to increase the utilization of the shortcut key stored in the phone book of the wireless communication terminal, a shortcut key for each group (characteristic key, group number, storage address for each group). It relates to a call connection method using a shortcut key for each group to enable a telephone call using.

In the present invention, a wireless communication terminal is a mobile communication terminal, a personal portable communication terminal (PCS), a personal digital terminal (PDA), a smartphone, a next generation mobile communication terminal (IMT-2000), an individual such as a wireless LAN terminal It means a terminal capable of wireless communication.

A conventional mobile communication terminal user stores each phone number and phone number related information (name, trade name, etc.) in a phone number storage area of an allocated mobile communication terminal memory for sequentially storing phone numbers.

When the user tries to make a call to the stored phone number as described above, the user can try to make a call using the storage address corresponding to the phone number to which the user wants to make a call as a shortcut. Search the phone number through the matching data stored in the phone number storage area of memory using the name or nickname entered when saving the address, phone number, or phone number through the number search menu, and then try to connect to the searched phone number. do.

This method of accessing a phone number is not only inconvenient to manage a user's phone number because the user sets and stores related phone numbers such as home phone numbers, company phone numbers, and cell phone numbers related to a specific person as respective storage addresses. It was difficult to memorize all the storage addresses, which made it difficult to efficiently use the phone number access function through shortcut keys.

Although a way to alleviate this inconvenience, there is a way to set a specific storage address for each group, but for example, it can be set to the detailed items such as family, friends, colleagues, etc., but the function is to It's only limited to search.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above problems, and in the wireless communication terminal, a group-specific shortcut key fixed to a group in the phone book (characteristic key, a group number fixed to a group in the phone book (for example, 01 to 10) By using)) and the save address (address where phone numbers are stored in the group) as a shortcut number, the user can use the shortcut keys for each group in the wireless communication terminal so that the user can search and call the phone number more conveniently and quickly. The purpose is to provide a call connection method.

In the present invention for achieving the above object, in a call connection (call connection) method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal, register a phone number for each group, the storage address of the registered phone number index for each group shortcut key Shortcut registration step for each group to be given to; A key input step of confirming whether the input key is a shortcut key for each group when the user inputs a key, and operating in a shortcut key mode for each group; And a first call connection step of searching for a group indicated by a shortcut key for each group and attempting a call to a phone number corresponding to a storage address of the group (call connection).

The present invention also provides a general shortcut key registration step of assigning a general shortcut key index to a registered telephone number in parallel when registering a shortcut key for each group; A key input step of confirming whether the input key is a general shortcut key when the user inputs a key, and operating in a general shortcut key mode; And a second call connection step of attempting (calling) a call to a phone number indicated by the general shortcut key in the general shortcut key mode.

In order to increase the utilization of the shortcut key, when the "character key + group number + storage address" is pressed, the "personal key + group number + storage address" is to try to call the phone number of the corresponding user, business name, etc. ( Group shortcuts).

At this time, since it is difficult for the terminal user to memorize the storage address one by one, for the purpose of helping to use the shortcut key, when the "characteristic key + group number" is input, the list of the group (the user name and / Or a set of business names), for example, on a screen.

In addition, in the shortcut function for each group, a storage address may be set for each group. In this case, there is no duplication when displaying a group list, but the storage addresses may overlap when displaying the entire list. When displaying a list, group identification can be provided by displaying a group tag on the storage address display.

In particular, the shortcut key function for each group is preferably parallel to the normal shortcut function. At this time, a general shortcut function or a group shortcut function may be distinguished as the characteristic key (for example, a # key). Therefore, "Hong Gil-dong" is stored in the 04 address of the group of friends (for example, 02), but if a person with a large amount of phone calls, the normal shortcut key setting mode can be entered into the general shortcut key 2 can be given. In this way, the user can not only try to call his friend "Hong Gil Dong" with "# + 02 + 04" (group shortcut function), but can also immediately call his friend "Hong Gil Dong" through Longkey 2. General shortcuts).

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exemplary configuration diagram of a wireless communication terminal to which the present invention is applied.

The control unit 10 of the wireless communication terminal controls the overall operation of the terminal, and at the same time, a shortcut key for each group (more specifically, a characteristic key (eg, # key, * key, etc.), which means a shortcut function for each group), Enables call connection using a group number fixed to a group in the phone book (for example, 01 to 10) and a storage address (more specifically, a address where a phone number is stored in a group), or a shortcut for each group. By using (Character Key + Group No.) on the screen, select the desired address to control the call. This is referred to as a "group shortcut function" for comparison with a general shortcut function.

For example, the shortcut function for each group is described. After assigning a serial number to a group (family = 01, friend = 02, workplace = 03, etc.) in order to register " Hong Gil-dong " The telephone number is stored at storage address 26 in the "Work" group. Here, in order to use the storage address, try to make a call to Hong Gil-dong by pressing the "character key [#] + group number [02] + storage address [26]", or "personal key [#] + group number [02]. Press "" to display the "Work" group tiled on the screen to display a list of the phone number of the storage address you selected, and try to connect to the phone number for the cursor.

At this time, if you store the phone number by specifying the address to be stored using the tile through the control unit 10, the designated number is registered as a speed dial number, and there is no need to register a general speed dial separately, when the user uses the speed dial number. It's easier and faster to use than traditional methods.

In this case, in using the shortcut key for each group, since the storage address is set for each group, there is no duplication when displaying one group list, but the storage address may overlap for each group when displaying the entire list. When displaying the entire list, it is preferable to display the group tag on the storage address display section to identify the group.

However, when the speed dial is set using the shortcut function for each group, a function contact between the shortcut function for each group and the general shortcut function may occur. Therefore, it is the position of the user to use the two functions in parallel. In this case, the control unit 10 can distinguish a general shortcut function or a group shortcut function as the characteristic key (for example, the # key), but if the characteristic key is not input, the general shortcut function If the characteristic key is input, it is recognized as a shortcut function for each group. Therefore, "Hong Gil-dong" is stored in the 26 address of the "work" group (for example, 02), but in the case of people who usually have a large amount of phone calls, the general shortcut key setting mode can be given to the second shortcut key. In this way, the user can not only try to call his co-worker "Hong Gil-dong" with "# + 02 + 26" (group shortcuts), but can also immediately call his work colleague "Hong Gil-dong" via Longkey 2. (Normal shortcut function).

The voice memory 11 stores various voice data.

The memory 12 stores an operation program and a system program of the controller 10, and the operation program and the system program are usually stored in a ROM area included therein and can be erased as necessary. Electrically erasable ROMs include EEPROM and flash memory. The memory 12 also includes RAM for temporarily storing data generated during execution of various operation programs.

The key input unit 13 includes a plurality of numeric keys, menu keys, and function keys for performing various functions, and outputs key data to the controller 10 by external operation.

The display unit 14 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display unit 14 displays the state of the wireless communication terminal or the progress of the program under the control of the control unit 10. That is, the overall state of the wireless communication terminal and input user information are displayed.

Accordingly, the controller 10 reads the menu from the memory 12 and displays the menu on the display unit 14 in response to a user's menu display request by the key input unit 13. That is, the key input unit 13 is a conventional user information input means, and has a plurality of keys suitable for a wireless communication terminal to be applied, such as a number of numeric keys and function keys, and if there is an input of each of the provided keys, Therefore, by outputting the corresponding unique key data to the control unit 10, through the key input operation of the key input unit 13 to enter the menu display mode and selection of the menu is made. Then, the controller 10 reads the menu according to the corresponding key input from the memory 12 and displays the menu on the display unit 14.

The RF unit 15 is controlled by the controller 10 and converts a signal output from the controller 10 into a wireless signal. In addition, the RF unit 15 converts the radio signal received through the antenna into a desired signal and outputs it.

The ring tone generator 16 generates a ring tone through the speaker under the control of the controller 10.

The voice processing unit 17 modulates the voice signal input from the microphone and converts the voice signal into voice data, and demodulates the voice data input from the RF unit 15 and the voice data stored in the voice memory 11 into voice signals. Sound is output through speaker.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a call connection method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the wireless communication terminal according to the present invention, a call connection method using a shortcut key for each group, in the initial screen state 201, is whether the controller 10 has a user's key input? Check (202).

If it is determined that the user key is not input, the check result 202 maintains an input standby state (initial screen state). If a key is input from the user, it is determined whether the characteristic key is input as the input key (203).

Here, the characteristic key is an identifier capable of discriminating between "general hot key function" and "group short key function". Therefore, when the characteristic key is not input, the wireless communication terminal operates in the general shortcut key mode, and when the characteristic key is input, the wireless communication terminal operates in the shortcut key mode for each group.

As a result of the determination, if a characteristic key is not input and a general shortcut key (for example, the first key) is input as a long key, a call (call connection) is attempted to a user or mutual telephone number assigned to the general shortcut key 1 (204).

However, when the characteristic key is inputted, it operates in the short mode for each group. Accordingly, the input of the "characteristic key + group number (# 0 2 )" or the "characteristic key + group number + storage address (# 02 + 2 6 )" is detected and confirmed (203).

As a result of the check, when the "character key + group number + storage address" is detected, a call (call connection) is automatically attempted to the telephone number indicated by the storage address (206). A set of storage addresses included in the list of the group (a user name or a business name on which the storage address is displayed) is displayed on the screen in a tiled form (207). This is the case of storing the phone number by specifying the address to be stored when tiling, and using the designated address as a speed dial.

Thereafter, when the user of the wireless communication terminal selects a desired address using the navigation key (208), a call (call connection) is immediately attempted by the user or the user of the corresponding address (209). That is, the wireless communication terminal user displays the phone list of the storage address selected by the navigation key on the screen, and connects the call to the corresponding phone number where the cursor is located.

Thus, "Hong Gil-dong" is stored at 26 of the work group (for example, 02), but in the case of people who usually have a large amount of phone calls, the user may enter the general shortcut key setting mode and grant the general shortcut key 2. In this way, the user can not only try to call the co-worker "Hong Gil-dong" with "# + 02 + 26" (group shortcut function), but can also immediately call the work colleague "Hong Gil-dong" via Longkey 2. (Normal shortcut function).

Now, with reference to Figures 3a and 3b the terminal screen state according to the use of the shortcut key for each group in the wireless communication terminal according to the present invention will be described as follows.

As shown in Figures 3a and 3b, the shortcut key function for each group of the present invention is a group number (for example, 01 to 10) and storage address (for example, 00 to 99) fixed to the group in the phone book in the wireless communication terminal By using the speed dial number, it saves the trouble of setting the speed dial number separately, and allows the user to search and call the phone number more conveniently and quickly.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the user of the wireless communication terminal memorizes a group number and a storage address where "Hong Gil-dong", which is a workmate, is stored, first, a specific key indicating a shortcut function for each group ( After pressing #) and group number 02, press storage address 26, and you can talk with “Hong Gil-dong” of the address.

At this time, it is obvious that the call connection may be made by pressing the storage address 26, pressing the call key or pressing 2, and pressing and holding the last 6 times (with the long key).

On the other hand, when the user of the wireless communication terminal memorizes only the group number in which "Hong Gil-dong", which is a work colleague, is stored, as shown in FIG. 3A, first, the specific key (#) and the group number 02 are pressed. That is, if you press the group number 02, press the call key or press 0 and press the last 2 times, the work address of the work group will appear on the screen of the terminal in a tiled pattern, and the user will use the navigation key to save the address (eg, 26). It is obvious that the call can be established by sending a call signal. In other words, the storage address appears in a tiled format on the screen of the wireless communication terminal. When the user selects the desired storage address with the navigation key, a list of phone numbers corresponding to the storage address appears in detail on the screen. Place a call.

As described above, the present invention, in order to increase the utilization of the shortcut key, pressing the "character key + group number + storage address" calls to the telephone number of the corresponding user, business name, etc. indicated by "character key + group number + storage address" It is possible to have a combination of "group shortcuts" and "general shortcuts" to try.

When the "shortcut function for each group", it is difficult for the terminal user to memorize the storage address one by one, for the purpose of helping to utilize the shortcut key, when the "characteristic key + group number" is input, the list of the corresponding group (storage address is displayed Set the user name and / or business name belonging to the group on the screen in tiled form, select the desired storage address with the navigation keys, enter the call key, and send the call to the corresponding phone number for the convenience of the terminal user. Can be. At this time, the storage address can be set for each group. In this case, there is no duplication when displaying the group list, but the storage address can be overlapped when displaying the entire list. You can give a group identification by displaying a group tag in the.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be clear to those of ordinary knowledge.

The present invention as described above, by using the group number and the storage address fixed to the group in the phone book in the wireless communication terminal as a shortcut number, reducing the hassle of separately setting the shortcut number, more convenient and quick It has the effect of allowing you to search and call.

In addition, the present invention, if the user only knows the group number and do not know the storage address, by pressing a specific key and the group number, by displaying the storage address of the group on the screen of the terminal tile, the user can easily and quickly call the target It is possible to promote user convenience by enabling (call connection).

In particular, the present invention can be used in parallel with the existing general shortcut function, there is an effect that can maximize the user's convenience.

1 is an exemplary configuration of a wireless communication terminal to which the present invention is applied.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a call connection method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal according to the present invention.

3a and 3b is an exemplary terminal screen according to the use of a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

10 control unit 11: voice memory

12: memory 13: key input

14: LCD 15: RF

16: ring tone generator 17: voice processing unit

Claims (5)

In the call connection (call connection) method using the shortcut key for each group in the wireless communication terminal, A shortcut key registration step for each group that registers a phone number for each group and assigns a storage address of the registered phone number as a shortcut key index for each group; A key input step of confirming whether the input key is a shortcut key for each group when the user inputs a key, and operating in a shortcut key mode for each group; And In a hotkey mode for each group, a first call connection step of searching for a group indicated by the hotkey for each group and attempting to call a phone number corresponding to a storage address of the group (call connection) Call connection method using a shortcut key for each group in a wireless communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, A general shortcut key registration step of assigning a shortcut key index to a registered telephone number in parallel when registering the shortcut key for each group; A key input step of confirming whether the input key is a general shortcut key when the user inputs a key, and operating in a general shortcut key mode; And In the general shortcut mode, the second call connection step of attempting (calling) a call to the phone number indicated by the general shortcut key Call connection method using a shortcut for each group in a wireless communication terminal further comprising. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The shortcut key for each group is Method for connecting a call using a hotkey for each group in a wireless communication terminal including a feature key for distinguishing a hotkey mode or a hotkey mode for each group, a group number fixed to a group in the phone book, and a storage address for storing a phone number in the group. The method of claim 3, wherein The storage address can be set for each group, In a wireless communication terminal, a method of connecting a call using a shortcut key for each group, wherein the group tag is displayed on the storage address display unit to display the group when displaying the list. The method of claim 3, wherein In the first call connection step, As a shortcut key for each group, when only a characteristic key and a group number are input, a list of the corresponding groups is displayed on the screen, and when a storage address is designated, a call is made to a phone number corresponding to the storage address (call connection). Call connection method using group shortcut key in communication terminal.