KR20060098168A - Method for providing sleep service of mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for providing a sleep service of a mobile communication terminal. The operation state of a mobile communication terminal is divided into a basic mode and a sleep mode. The present invention relates to a sleep service providing method of a mobile communication terminal which stores only a call fact without notifying a user.

In particular, when the user does not want to interfere with the mobile terminal, such as during sleep, by switching the mobile terminal from the default mode to the sleep mode, it can prevent the call fact notification functions such as call reception notification and text reception notification, The person who requested the call can be notified that the user is operating in sleep mode. In addition, switching to the basic mode can be automatically switched when the end time and any key signal is input using an alarm function and an arbitrary key signal, and the call information received when the mobile communication terminal is operating in the sleep mode is basic. After switching to the mode may be provided to the user with a notification sound.

Sleep service providing method of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention comprises a radio frequency transmission / reception unit for transmitting and receiving a radio frequency signal with a mobile carrier through an antenna; A key input unit for generating a corresponding key signal when the numeric / character key button and the function key button are operated; A flat panel display for displaying numbers, letters and various kinds of information; A memory including a program storage unit for storing various application programs including an OS of the terminal or a sleep mode program, and a data storage unit temporarily storing data generated during a calculation process or storing data set by a user; A voice signal processing unit for controlling a microphone for converting external sound waves into a corresponding analog form speech signal and a speaker for converting an analog form speech signal generated inside the terminal into sound waves, and generating vibration when the terminal is operated in a vibration mode. A mobile communication terminal having a control unit for controlling a vibration motor, a driving unit and a user's command from the key input unit, and controlling the wireless frequency transmitter / receiver, the memory, the voice signal processor, the vibration motor driver, and the flat panel display. And a sleep mode operated by a mobile communication terminal in accordance with a basic mode normally operated and an end time by a user, and in a state in which the mobile terminal is operating in the sleep mode, informing the call fact even if there is a call from the outside. It is characterized in that it does not generate bell or vibration do.

Mobile phone, mobile phone, mobile communication terminal, sleep mode, basic mode, alarm function, reception block

Description

Method for providing sleep service of mobile communication terminal {Method for providing sleep service of mobile phone}

1 is a front view showing the appearance of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied;

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

3 is an exemplary screen for explaining an end time setting provided according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a mode switching method between a basic mode and a sleep mode according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing sleep service 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 button 114: Microphone hole

120: slider 121: function key button

121a: Sleep mode key button 122: Flat panel indicator

123: speaker hole 124: camera

125: infrared communication device 210: providing unit

220: radio frequency transmitter / receiver 222: antenna

230: key input unit 232: function keys

234: number / character key 240: memory

242: program storage unit 244: data storage unit

250: voice signal processing unit 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: IrDA transmitter / receiver 300: Alarm setting screen

310: title bar 320: alarm setting window

The present invention relates to a method for providing a sleep service of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a method for providing a sleep service for a mobile communication terminal capable of limiting some functions of the mobile communication terminal when the user enters a sleep mode.

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, a mobile communication terminal in which a sleep mode function is added to prevent the discharge of a battery during a time when the mobile communication terminal is not used, such as during sleep, is also proposed in Korean Patent Publication No. 18926. The mobile communication terminal proposed in the prior art further includes a sleep mode clock generator to turn off the power of the mobile communication terminal when switching to the sleep mode to stop all functions, but only the sleep mode clock generator is driven by the battery Discharge can be prevented.

Thus, according to the conventional mobile communication terminal as described above, there is an advantage that can prevent the discharge of the battery, while in the sleep mode, the radio frequency transmission / reception function of the mobile communication terminal is suspended, the mobile communication terminal missed calls or the Since the call information is not stored, the user is inconvenient, and even in the case of the caller, there is a problem in that the receiver does not know what the situation is and feels frustrated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and when the user does not want to interfere with the mobile communication terminal, such as during sleep, by switching the mobile communication terminal from the basic mode to the sleep mode, call reception notification and text reception notification and An object of the present invention is to provide a method for providing a sleep service of a mobile communication terminal, which can prevent the same call fact notification function from operating.

Sleep service providing method of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention for achieving the above object is a radio frequency transmitting / receiving unit for transmitting / receiving a radio frequency signal with a mobile carrier through an antenna; A key input unit for generating a corresponding key signal when the numeric / character key button and the function key button are operated; A flat panel display for displaying numbers, letters and various kinds of information; A memory including a program storage unit for storing various application programs including an OS of the terminal or a sleep mode program, and a data storage unit temporarily storing data generated during a calculation process or storing data set by a user; A voice signal processing unit for controlling a microphone for converting external sound waves into a corresponding analog form speech signal and a speaker for converting an analog form speech signal generated inside the terminal into sound waves, and generating vibration when the terminal is operated in a vibration mode. A mobile communication terminal having a control unit for controlling a vibration motor, a driving unit and a user's command from the key input unit, and controlling the wireless frequency transmitter / receiver, the memory, the voice signal processor, the vibration motor driver, and the flat panel display. And a sleep mode operating with a basic mode in which the mobile communication terminal normally operates and an end time by the user, and in the state in which the mobile communication terminal is operating in the sleep mode, the call fact is notified even if there is a call from the outside. Is a mobile communication terminal that does not generate a bell or vibration Provides a way to provide sleep services.

Hereinafter, a sleep service providing method of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view showing an appearance of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied, and illustrates 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 FIG. 1, 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 therein. It may be made to include a slider 120 that slides up and down in the main body 110.

In the above-described configuration, the front of the main body 110, the number / letter key button 112 used to receive the numbers and letters are disposed, the microphone hole which is in communication with the internal microphone (not shown) in the lower place 114 is perforated. 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 262. In addition to the slider 120, an infrared communication element 125 used to perform infrared communication (IrDA) between a camera 124 capable of capturing a still image or a moving image and another external communication device may be disposed. Reference numeral 121a in the drawing indicates a sleep mode key button that can switch to the sleep mode.

2 is an electrical block diagram of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied. As shown in FIG. 2, the electrical configuration of the mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied is a radio frequency transmitter / receiver 220 that transmits / receives a radio frequency signal with a mobile carrier (mobile communication provider) through an antenna 222. ), A key input unit including a function key input unit 232 and a number / character key input unit 234 for generating a corresponding key signal when the numeric / character key button 112 and the function key button 121 are operated. 230, a program storage unit 242 for storing various application programs such as an operating system (OS) or a sleep (sleep) program of the terminal and temporarily storing data generated during an operation or data set by a user. Memory 240 including a data storage unit 244, a microphone 252 for converting the external sound wave into a corresponding analog form of a voice signal, the analog form of a voice signal generated inside the terminal A voice to convert an analog form of the audio signal input from the speaker 254, the microphone 252 to a sound wave to a corresponding digital voice signal, and converts the digital voice signal into a corresponding analog voice signal to output to the speaker 254 The signal processor 250, the flat panel display 262, the flat panel display driver 260, and the vibrating motor 272 that generate vibrations when the terminal 100 operates in a vibration mode, the drive unit 270, or the hona And an LED 276 that visually displays an event such as a message reception, a driver 274 thereof, and a controller 210 that collectively controls the LED 276.

In addition to the mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied, a camera driver 280 for driving the CCD camera 282 under the control of the control unit 210 and the CCD camera 282 installed in place of the main body 110 or the slider 120. ), An image processing unit 284 for processing image data output from the CCD camera 282, an IrDA transmitting / receiving unit 286 which emits infrared rays as a short-range communication means and receives infrared rays emitted from the outside, and is emitted from a GPS satellite. GPS processor 288 for receiving the radio signal to generate the absolute position data of the terminal may be further provided as necessary.

Hereinafter, a method for providing a sleep service of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail. The sleep service may be performed in cooperation with a mobile communication company (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “mobile carrier”).

First, in order to operate the mobile terminal in the sleep mode, the user needs to set a time for switching from the sleep mode to the basic mode (hereinafter referred to as an 'end time'). The end time is an alarm set by the alarm setting program. Since the time can be used as the end time, the control unit 210 receives the alarm setting program execution command from the user, selects the alarm setting program in the program storage unit 242, outputs the result to the flat panel display 262, and then terminates the user. This can be done by taking the time input.

3 is an exemplary screen for explaining an end time setting provided according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the alarm setting program screen includes a title display unit in which a program title is displayed, and an alarm setting window for setting an alarm time, an alarm repeat count, an alarm sound, and whether to use the alarm.

 Accordingly, the user may set an alarm using the alarm setting method before switching from the basic mode to the sleep mode, or designate a transition time from the sleep mode to the basic mode using the previously set alarm setting time as it is.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a mode switching method between the basic mode and the sleep mode according to the present invention, and unless otherwise stated, the controller performs the subject.

4, in step S11, it is determined whether there is a key input from the user through the key input unit 230. As a result of the determination in step S11, if there is no key input, step S11 is repeated until there is a key input, and if there is a key input, the flow advances to step S13 to determine whether the sleep mode execution command is performed. As a result of the determination in step S13, if it is not the sleep mode execution command, the flow advances to step S23 to execute a command corresponding to the corresponding key input. In the case of the sleep mode execution command, the flow advances to step S15 to switch to the sleep mode.

In the next step S16, it is determined whether there is a call fact from the mobile operator. As a result of the determination in step S16, if there is no call fact from the mobile operator, the process proceeds to step S18 to determine whether there is a key input. After notifying the end time, the process proceeds to step S18.

In this state, in step S18, it is determined whether there is any key input from the user through the key input unit 230. As a result of the determination in step S18, if there is no key input, the flow advances to step S19 to determine whether the alarm time has elapsed. If there is any key input, the flow advances to step S21 and immediately switches to the basic mode. In this case, of course, the previous sleep mode setting and its end time are cleared. As a result of the determination at step S19, if it is not the alarm time, the process returns to step S16 again, and if it is the alarm time, the process proceeds to the step S21.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing sleep service according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the transmitting terminal 405 requests a call such as a phone call or a text to the mobile communication company 403 while the receiving terminal 401 is operating in the sleep mode, the mobile communication company ( 403 forwards the request to the receiving terminal 401 (S53).

After receiving the next call, the receiving terminal 401 determines whether its state is in the sleep mode (S35). If the user is not in the sleep mode, that is, operating in the basic mode, the user is notified of the call (S37). In the sleep mode, the call information is stored (S39) and the mobile operator 403 notifies the sleep mode state and the end time.

Thereafter, the mobile carrier 403 notifies the transmitting terminal 405 in the form of a voice or a text message to the transmitting terminal 405 of the fact that the receiving terminal 401 is in the sleep mode.

On the other hand, the voice message is received by the mobile terminal 403 before the end of the ringback tone period in the situation that the transmitting terminal 405 requests a telephone call to the receiving terminal 401 via the mobile terminal 403, the receiving terminal 401 It is a means for receiving the sleep mode from the sender terminal 405 to inform the receiving terminal, the text message is the receiving side in the situation that the sending terminal 405 requests a text call to the receiving terminal 401 via the mobile carrier 403 The transmission of the sleep mode from the terminal is a method in which the mobile operator 403 notifies the transmitting terminal 405 by a text message. In addition, the receiving terminal 401, which is operated in the sleep mode, includes call information consisting of a time received when the call is a telephone, a call request telephone number and a number of calls, a time when a text is received, a text request telephone number, and Call information consisting of text contents can be stored and provided to the user with an arbitrary sound when switching to the basic mode. In addition, switching from the sleep mode to the basic mode may be automatically switched to an alarm time set by the user or an arbitrary key signal generated from the key input unit 230.

The sleep service providing method of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

According to the sleep service providing method of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention as described above, when the user does not want to interfere with the mobile communication terminal, such as during sleep, by switching the mobile communication terminal from the basic mode to the sleep mode, call reception notification And the call fact notification function such as a text reception notification can be prevented from operating, it can be informed to the fact that it is operating in the sleep mode to the requesting party. In addition, switching to the basic mode can be automatically switched when the alarm time and any key signal is input by using the alarm function and any key signal, and the call information received when the mobile terminal operates in the sleep mode is basic. After switching to the mode may be provided to the user with a notification sound.

Claims (5)

A radio frequency transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving radio frequency signals with a carrier through an antenna; A key input unit for generating a corresponding key signal when the numeric / character key button and the function key button are operated; A flat panel display for displaying numbers, letters and various kinds of information; A memory including a program storage unit for storing various application programs including an OS of the terminal or a sleep mode program, and a data storage unit temporarily storing data generated during a calculation process or storing data set by a user; A voice signal processing unit for controlling a microphone for converting external sound waves into a corresponding analog form speech signal and a speaker for converting an analog form speech signal generated inside the terminal into sound waves, and generating vibration when the terminal is operated in a vibration mode. A mobile communication terminal having a control unit for controlling a vibration motor, a driving unit and a user's command from the key input unit, and controlling the wireless frequency transmitter / receiver, the memory, the voice signal processor, the vibration motor driver, and the flat panel display. Is performed on The mobile communication terminal is provided with a sleep mode that operates in conjunction with the normal operation mode and the end time by the user, The sleep service providing method of the mobile communication terminal in the state in the sleep mode does not generate a bell or vibration notifying the call even when there is a call from the outside. The method of claim 1, The call is a sleep service providing method of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the phone and text message. The method of claim 2, When the call is a telephone, the sleep mode is released after storing the call information consisting of the time of receiving the call, the calling number and the number of calls, and the call information consisting of the time of receiving the text, the calling number and the contents of the text if the call is a text. When notifying the user through the flat panel display, the sleep service providing method of a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 3, wherein When the call is in the sleep mode, the sleep mode operation time and the sleep mode end time is transmitted to the mobile communication company, the mobile communication service to the call party and the sleep mode end time Sleep service providing method of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the notification. The method of claim 4, wherein And switching from the sleep mode to the basic mode is performed by elapse of the end time or by input of an arbitrary key signal.

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