KR20060076471A - Vibration band of mobile phone and method for thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal and a method of operating the same, and to a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal for receiving a vibration signal from a mobile communication terminal and operating in a predetermined pattern. .

In the remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal and a method of operating the same according to the present invention, a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal which is provided with an electronic tag and vibrates by receiving an operation command from a mobile communication terminal capable of transmitting a specific radio signal. Supplying power to the electronic tag reader, the vibration module equipped with the vibration motor, the controller and the vibration module for driving the vibration module according to the vibration command received from the electronic tag reader, the electronic tag reader and the controller. Electric parts including a charging battery to; The band is fixed to the upper surface, the band worn on the wrist or ankle; And a fixing cover provided on one side of the band to fix the band to the wrist or the ankle to protect the electronic part from external impact, and the mobile communication terminal receives the identification code of the remote vibration device from the user. Receiving and storing the input; Transmitting, by the mobile communication terminal, the identification code to the remote vibration device; Registering the identification code by the remote vibration device receiving the identification code; Receiving, by the mobile terminal, a command to switch to a remote vibration device mode including an alarm time setting and a vibration pattern from the user; Transmitting, by the mobile communication terminal, a remote vibrator operation command signal including the identification code to the remote vibrator when a call reception situation or an alarm time is detected; Confirming the identification code by the remote vibration device receiving the remote vibration device operation command signal, and when the identification code matches a previously registered identification code, the vibration module for a predetermined time according to the remote vibration device operation command signal Characterized in that it comprises a step of operating.

Mobile Phone, Mobile Phone, Mobile Communication Device, Remote Vibrator, Notification Band, Alarm

Description

Remote vibration device for mobile communication terminal and its operation method {vibration band of mobile phone and method for

1A and 1B are front and rear views showing the appearance of a mobile communication terminal applicable to the present invention, respectively;

2 is an electrical block diagram of a mobile communication terminal that can be applied to the present invention;

3 is a plan view of a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

4 is a front view showing a combination of a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention and a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied;

5 is a perspective view showing a state that the remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is applied to a wrist,

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

*** Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ***

100: mobile communication terminal 110: main body

112: numeric / character key buttons 113: microphone hole

114: Volume button 115: Identification code transmission button

116: Standard terminal slot 117: Camera lens                 

118: flash 120: slider

121: Function key button 122: Flat panel indicator

123: speaker hole 125: infrared communication element

130: antenna 140: battery pack

143: charging terminal 210: control unit

220: radio frequency transmitting and receiving unit 222: antenna

230: key input unit 232: function keys

234: numeric / character keys 240: memory

242: program storage unit 244: data storage unit

250: voice signal processor 252: microphone

254: speaker 260: flat panel display driver

262: flat panel indicator 270: vibration generating unit

272: vibration motor 274: LED drive unit

276: LED 280: camera driver

282: CCD camera 284: image processing unit

286: infrared transmitting and receiving unit 286: electronic tag recorder,

287: electronic tag 287a: CPU,

287b: electronic tag memory 287c: antenna,

288: GPS processing unit 300: infrared transmitting terminal

400: remote vibration device 401: electric parts                 

403: band 404: jewelry connection hole

405: elastic member 407a: hook Velcro

407b: ring velcro 409: connecting hole

410: connection ring 420: rechargeable battery

430: electronic tag reader 431: connection line

433: fixed slot 435: standard terminal plug

440: control unit 450: vibration module

The present invention relates to a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal and a method for operating the same, receiving a vibration signal from the mobile communication device and operating in a predetermined pattern. will be.

The mobile communication terminal, which is a necessity for modern people, is not only compact and lightweight due to steady development, but also is emerging as a complex communication terminal having various functions such as mp3, camera and navigation. In addition to the above functions, such a mobile terminal has a voice mail service (called a voice mail service) that allows a sender to leave a message in a recipient's voice mailbox or a fax mailbox when the receiver cannot answer a call. Voice Activated Dialing Service, a mobile communication terminal screen that allows you to make a voice call without having to dial a phone number. You can receive numbers and text messages (about 40 ~ 50 letters in English, about 80 letters in English) or various life information as texts. If you use the voice mail service, you will be notified by mobile phone when a message arrives at the voice mail. Various features and services, including support for Short Message Service (SMS) It provides.

In particular, the mobile communication terminal has three modes such as ringing mode, vibration mode, and silent mode to notify the user in preset mode at the time of new lake or alarm time. When the user wants to receive a notification from the terminal, the vibration mode or the silent mode is achieved.

However, in the vibration mode, when the mobile communication terminal is located in the pants or the coat of the user, the user may not feel the vibration. Therefore, a method for coupling a mobile communication terminal to a wrist band to be worn on a wrist to transmit a lake god by vibration of the mobile communication terminal is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 338945 in 2004.

As described above, according to the conventional mobile communication terminal, when the mobile communication terminal is operated in a vibrating mode by wearing the mobile communication terminal on a wrist, there is an advantage of notifying the god of the lake while wearing it due to the size and weight of the mobile communication terminal. There was a problem of feeling uncomfortable.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, by receiving a remote vibration operation signal from the mobile communication terminal wirelessly and vibrates in a predetermined pattern, remote vibration for a mobile communication terminal that can inform the user of the lake god or alarm It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method of operating the same.

Remote vibration device and a method for operating the mobile communication terminal of the present invention for achieving the above object is for a mobile communication terminal is provided with an electronic tag and vibrating by receiving an operation command from the mobile communication terminal that can transmit a specific radio signal In the remote vibration device, an electronic tag reader for receiving a vibration command from the mobile communication terminal, a vibration module having a vibration motor, a control unit and a vibration module for driving the vibration module according to the vibration command received from the electronic tag reader, an electronic tag An electric device including a charging battery for supplying power to the reader and the controller; The band is fixed to the upper surface, the band worn on the wrist or ankle; And a fixing cover provided on one side of the band to fix the band to the wrist or the ankle to protect the electronic part from external impact, and the mobile communication terminal receives the identification code of the remote vibration device from the user. Receiving and storing the input; Transmitting, by the mobile communication terminal, the identification code to the remote vibration device; Registering the identification code by the remote vibration device receiving the identification code; Receiving, by the mobile terminal, a command to switch to a remote vibration device mode including an alarm time setting and a vibration pattern from the user; Transmitting, by the mobile communication terminal, a remote vibrator operation command signal including the identification code to the remote vibrator when a call reception situation or an alarm time is detected; Confirming the identification code by the remote vibration device receiving the remote vibration device operation command signal, and when the identification code matches a previously registered identification code, the vibration module for a predetermined time according to the remote vibration device operation command signal Characterized in that it comprises a step of operating.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings it will be described in detail with respect to a remote vibration device and a method for operating the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.                     

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) system is a technology that enables the exchange of information by sensing and recognizing it remotely using wireless, and has many application services not only in personal life but also in industry. There is a lot of research and development in recent years. Especially in Korea, RFID has established itself as a public transportation toll collection system.

Such RFID is a wireless communication system consisting of an RF reader (reading and decrypting) and an RF tag (or transponder; hereinafter referred to as an "electronic tag") for providing information. In addition to the memory, a CPU having a computing power may be further classified, and may be classified into an inductively coupled method and an electromagnetic wave method according to an interconnection connection method. The mutually inductive electromagnetic tag uses a coil antenna and operates by receiving power from the outside, while the electromagnetic wave uses a high frequency antenna and operates by its own power. m] is used for short-range, and electromagnetic wave electromagnetic tag is used for medium to long distance of several to several tens [m]. On the other hand, the information recorded in the electronic tag memory can be changed and deleted only after the normal and strict authentication process, and furthermore, the information is encrypted. have.

1A and 1B are a front view and a rear view showing an appearance of a mobile communication terminal applicable to the present invention, respectively, illustrating a slide type mobile communication terminal. Of course, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the terminal of this manner and structure. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a mobile communication terminal (hereinafter, also referred to as a "terminal") 100 to which the present invention can be applied includes a main body 110 and a flat panel display 122 having a main circuit built therein. It may be made to include a slider 120 that slides up and down in the main body 110 while mounting.

In the above-described configuration, the front of the main body 110 has a number / letter key button 112 is used to receive the numbers and letters, the upper surface to perform infrared communication (IrDA) with the antenna and other external communication devices The infrared communication element 125 to be used is disposed, and a microphone hole 113 communicating with an internal microphone (not shown) is drilled in a lower portion of the bottom. The main body 110 is also provided with a rear surface in place, for example, a camera lens 117 and a flash 118 for illumination at night, and a battery pack 140 is detachable at the bottom thereof. The lower surface of the main body 110 is provided with a standard connection terminal slot 116 through which power for transmitting / receiving data with other terminals or charging the battery pack 140 coupled to the main body 110 is transmitted. .

On the other hand, the front surface of the slider 120 is provided with a flat panel display 122 for displaying various characters or graphic elements indicating the operation and operation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 and still images and moving pictures, and below the terminal ( A function key button 121 used to select or receive various functions included in 100 is disposed. Further, a speaker hole 123 communicating with an internal speaker (not shown) is drilled in place of the slider 120, for example, the flat display 122. In the drawing, reference numeral 114 denotes a volume button, 115 denotes a remote vibration mode button, and 143 denotes a charging terminal exposed to the lower part of the battery pack 140. In addition, the main body or one side of the slider is further provided with an ornament hook (not shown) for hanging various ornaments, such as a small character doll.

2 is an electrical block diagram of a mobile communication terminal that can be applied to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the electrical configuration of a mobile communication terminal that can be applied to the present invention includes a radio frequency transmitter / receiver 220 and a number / character that transmit / receive a radio frequency signal with a base station through an antenna 222. A key input unit 230 including a function key input unit 232 and a numeric / character key input unit 234 for generating a corresponding key signal when the key button and a function key button are operated, an operating system (OS) of the terminal or A program storage unit 242 for storing various application programs including a program for performing the authentication method of the present invention, a mode setting program and an identification code setting program, and a user such as temporarily storing data generated during a calculation process or an alarm time. Memory 240 including a data storage unit 244 for storing the set data, converting the external sound waves into a corresponding analog form of speech signal The microphone 252, the speaker 254 for converting the analog form of the speech signal generated inside the terminal into sound waves, and converts the analog form of the speech signal input from the microphone 252 into a corresponding digital speech signal and converts the digital speech signal. When the voice signal processor 250, the flat panel display 262, the flat panel display driver 260 driving the same, and the terminal 100 operate in a vibration mode, converts the analog voice signal into a corresponding analog voice signal and outputs the same to the speaker 254. Vibration motor 272 and its eastern part 270, the LED 276 and the driving unit 274, which visually displays this when an event such as receiving a call or a message is encrypted and stored by the user is encrypted An electronic tag memory 287b, an electronic tag CPU 287a for controlling it, and an antenna 287c for transmitting information recorded in the electronic tag memory 287a toward an external electronic tag reader. Luer binary may be made, including the electronic tag 287, the electronic tag memory (287b), the control unit 210 to the electronic tag register 286, and collectively controlled by them for recording the electronic tag information.

In addition to the mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied, from the camera driver 280 and the CCD camera 282 which drive the CCD camera 282 under the control of the CCD camera 282 installed in the proper place of the main body, and the controller 210. An image processor 284 for processing the output image data and a GPS processor 288 for generating absolute position data of the terminal by receiving radio signals emitted from GPS satellites may be further provided.

In the above configuration, the identification code operates in conjunction with the electronic tag 287, and may be set by the identification code setting program stored in the program storage unit 242, and the mode setting program is a mode set by the user. Inform user of call reception status or various notification status according to bell mode, vibration mode, silent mode and remote vibration mode. In particular, the remote vibration mode transmits a notification situation to the electronic tag 287 to send an operation command signal including a vibration pattern when a notification situation occurs, and the electronic tag 287 received the notification situation has a set identification code and a set vibration pattern. It includes a vibration command signal to the remote vibration device. The vibration pattern described above is achieved by the vibration intensity and the vibration time of the remote vibration device, and is stored in the memory 287b.

3 is a plan view of a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the remote vibration device 400 for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention includes an electronic tag reader 430 for receiving a vibration command signal from the mobile communication terminal 100 and a vibration module provided with a vibration motor ( 450, power is supplied to the controller 440 and the vibration module 450, the electronic tag reader 430, and the controller 440 which drive the vibration module 450 according to the vibration command received from the electronic tag reader 430. Electric parts 401 including a charging battery 420 to; Full length 401 is fixed to the upper surface, the band 403 is provided with an elastic member 405 to be convenient to wear on the wrist or ankle; A protective cover (not shown) for protecting the electric part 401 from external impact and the Velcros 407a and 407b provided on one surface of the band 403 to fix the band 403 to a wrist or ankle. It is made to include.

In the above-described configuration, the charging battery 420 is connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the standard connection terminal plug 435 connected through the connection line 431 and charged. In addition, the control unit 440 is achieved by a microcomputer that stores a vibration pattern for driving the vibration motor according to the vibration command signal received from the mobile communication terminal 100. Reference numeral 410 in the drawing is a connection ring that is connected to the jewelry connection ring of the mobile communication terminal, 409 is a connection hole that allows the connection ring to be provided in the remote vibration device. And 404 is a jewelry connection hole for connecting small jewelry to the remote vibration device, 433 is a fixed slot for fixing the standard terminal plug when the standard terminal plug is separated from the standard terminal slot of the mobile communication terminal. .                     

On the other hand, the band is preferably made of breathable fabric material, the vibration pattern can be selected by the user, and the vibration pattern such as repeating a short period of time twice with a strong vibration to give the user a wake-up effect. It would be desirable to have multiple stores.

Figure 4 is a front view showing a combination of the mobile terminal and the remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, the connection ring 410 of the remote vibration device is connected to the ornaments of the mobile communication terminal 100 It is coupled to the ring 111, the standard connection terminal plug 435 of the remote vibration device is connected to the standard connection terminal slot of the mobile communication terminal 100, it is convenient to carry even without wearing the remote vibration device 400 Can be charged everyday.

5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a mobile device for the mobile terminal according to the present invention applied to the wrist, the remote vibration device 400 can be worn on the wrist or ankle due to the elasticity of the elastic member 405.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, in step S11, the mobile communication terminal 100 receives and stores an identification code of a remote vibration device from a user, and in step S13, the stored identification code is stored through a standard connection terminal. The step of transmitting to 400. Step S15 is a step of registering the identification code as an operation code by storing the identification code received by the remote vibration device 400, step S17 transmits a confirmation signal to inform the mobile communication terminal that the identification code is registered. The process then advances to step S18 to wait for operation.

Thereafter, step S19 is a step of receiving an alarm time from the user, and step S121 is a step of receiving a command for switching the notification mode from the user to the remote vibration mode. At this time, the vibration pattern is also selected.

Next, in step S23, it is determined whether the call reception situation or the alarm time is applied. As a result of the determination in step S23, if the call is not received or it is not the alarm time, repeat step S23 until the call is received or the alarm time is reached, and if the call is received or the alarm time is reached, proceed to step S25 and the remote vibrator It transmits a remote vibration device operation command signal including an identification code and a vibration pattern.

Thereafter, in step S26, the remote vibration device 400 receiving the remote vibration device operation command signal determines whether the identification code included in the remote vibration device operation command signal is the same as the previously registered identification code.

If it is determined in step 26 that the identification code is not the same, the process is terminated. If the identification code is the same, the process proceeds to step 27 to check the vibration pattern included in the remote vibration device operation command signal. Finally, step S21 is a step of operating the vibration module according to the identified vibration pattern.

The remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal of the present invention and a method of operating the same are not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

According to the remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal and the operation method of the present invention as described above, by receiving the operation signal of the remote vibration device wirelessly from the mobile communication terminal according to a predetermined pattern to the call reception situation or alarm to the user as a vibration By notifying, it is convenient to receive a call reception situation or an alarm regardless of the size and weight of the mobile communication terminal.

Claims (9)

In the remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal provided with an electronic tag and vibrating by receiving an operation command from a mobile communication terminal capable of transmitting a specific wireless signal, An electric tag reader for receiving a vibration command from the mobile communication terminal, a vibration module provided with a vibration motor, a controller for driving the vibration module according to the vibration command received from the electronic tag reader, a vibration module, an electronic tag reader, and a control unit. Electric parts including a charging battery to supply; The band is fixed to the upper surface, the band worn on the wrist or ankle; A protective cover for protecting the electric part from an external impact and And a fixing means provided on one side of the band to fix the band to a wrist or ankle. The method of claim 1, One side of the rechargeable battery is further provided with a standard connection terminal plug for receiving the charging power from the mobile communication terminal remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 1, The band is a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it comprises an elastic member. The method of claim 3, wherein One side of the band is a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the connection hole for connecting with the connection ring of the mobile communication terminal is drilled. The method of claim 4, wherein One side of the band is a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal further comprises a fixing slot for fixing the standard connection terminal plug separated from the slot of the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 5, The band is a remote vibrating device for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the perforated small ornaments connecting holes that can connect small ornaments on one side. The method of claim 6, The fixing means is a remote vibration device for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the Velcro. A mobile communication terminal receiving and storing an identification code of a remote vibration device from a user; Transmitting, by the mobile communication terminal, the identification code to the remote vibration device; Registering the identification code by the remote vibration device receiving the identification code; Receiving, by the mobile terminal, a command to switch to a remote vibration device mode including an alarm time setting and a vibration pattern from the user; Transmitting, by the mobile communication terminal, a remote vibrator operation command signal including the identification code to the remote vibrator when a call reception situation or an alarm time is detected; Confirming the identification code by the remote vibration device receiving the remote vibration device operation command signal; And operating the vibration module for a predetermined time according to the remote vibration device operation command signal when the identification code matches a previously registered identification code. The method of claim 8, The remote vibration device operation command signal includes a vibration pattern, wherein the remote vibration device receiving the remote vibration device operation command signal including the vibration pattern vibrates according to a vibration pattern. How the device works.

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