KR20100066906A - Gender for mobile device with function of channel change and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, it is possible to selectively communicate with a separate communication plan during a call using a mobile communication terminal, and a line change is performed such that a match is made between a connector for an interface of the mobile communication terminal and a connector of an external device having a different connector pin number. A possible mobile terminal gender is related. To this end, the gender body; A connector installed at one side of the gender body and connected to an interface connector for a mobile communication terminal; A receptacle installed at the other side of the gender body and accommodating a connector having a different pin count from the connector; And a control unit installed between the connector and the receptacle to allow transmission and reception signals between the connector and the receptacle to be interfaced, and to control a call to be made by selectively connecting to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied during a call of the mobile communication terminal. Characterized in that. Therefore, the number of pins can be matched between the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal and the connector of an external device having a different connector pin number, and the call can be made by changing the call rate to a cheaper line, thereby improving user convenience.

Description

Gender for mobile device with function of channel change and method for controlling the same}

The present invention relates to a gender of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, it is possible to selectively communicate with a separate communication plan during a call using a mobile communication terminal, and has an external connector having a different number of connector pins than the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal. The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing a line for matching between connectors of a device, and a control method thereof.

In general, portable mobile terminals refer to portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, portable computers, palm PCs, PDAs, electronic organizers, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, and PMPs. It is becoming smaller.

On the other hand, the mobile communication terminal is configured to configure a variety of internal circuits according to the manufacturer (Maker) and the type of mobile communication terminal, and is provided to enable the interface by installing a plurality of connectors on one side of the mobile terminal housing as an interface for communicating with the outside It is.

In particular, most of the interface connector for hands-free, data communication or power charging and the audio connector for inserting the earphone connector is provided.

However, in recent years, as a mobile communication terminal, especially a mobile phone, becomes thinner and lighter, it is not preferable to provide a plurality of connectors to the mobile phone in design and application.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal has been made slimmer by providing a connector having various pin numbers by extending the connector so that the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal performs hands free, charging and data communication at the same time.

However, unlike the request of the manufacturer, the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal adopts a standard connector having 24 pins, so that the connector of the mobile communication terminal using various pin numbers, the data communication cable using 24 pins, the charger, etc. There was a problem that the compatibility of the number of pins of the connector can not be achieved.

Therefore, if a user-owned mobile terminal uses a pin number connector other than a 24-pin number connector, use an additional connector conversion component called a gender changer to match the connector pin number. do.

Such genders are widely used as integrally having a male connector portion for matching different pin counts between interfaces.

* However, although the conventional gender is provided with a separate cover (cover) to protect the connector of the gender inserted into the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal, the cover is separated from the gender and is lost while using the gender. There is a problem in that the gender body is lost from the cover and the gender body is lost.

Meanwhile, as the spread of mobile communication terminals has become more common, the call rate has sharply increased, and the user's economic burden on call charges is increasing.

To reduce this economic burden, an automatic call router (ACR) has been developed that stores access numbers and card numbers for accessing low-cost special communication services. The automatic line selection device is connected to the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal, so that a user of the mobile communication terminal can receive a call service at a low call rate by accessing a call line to which a separate communication plan is applied by inputting a general telephone number.

However, recently, for example, a couple plan, a designated number discount plan, or a designated time discount plan may be provided for each carrier, so that a cheaper call rate may be applied to make a call cheaper than using a separate communication plan. It became possible.

Accordingly, a problem arises in that a user must select and use a general call having a low call rate and a call to which a separate communication plan is applied.

In addition, there is a problem in that when the call line to which the separate communication plan is applied, the line automatic selection device must be mounted on the mobile communication terminal, and when the general call is made, the line automatic selection device must be removed from the mobile communication terminal.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is capable of selectively communicating with a separate communication plan during a call using a mobile communication terminal, and matching between an interface connector of a mobile communication terminal and a connector of an external device having a different number of connector pins. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile communication terminal gender and a control method thereof in which a line change is possible.

The present invention to achieve the above object is a gender of the mobile communication terminal, the gender body; A connector installed at one side of the gender body and connected to an interface connector for a mobile communication terminal; A receptacle installed at the other side of the gender body and accommodating a connector having a different pin count from the connector; And a control unit installed between the connector and the receptacle to allow transmission and reception signals between the connector and the receptacle to be interfaced, and to control a call to be made by selectively connecting to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied during a call of the mobile communication terminal. Characterized in that.

In addition, the present invention is installed on the side of the gender main body and the control unit detects the user's selection signal to make a call to any one of the line to which the specified communication plan is applied, and the line to which the preset general communication plan is applied to the And a button display module configured to output to the control unit and emit light according to the operation display signal output from the control unit.

The button display module may include a key input unit for detecting a signal input by a user and outputting the signal to the controller; A display unit which emits light according to an operation display signal output from the control unit; And one side is partially protruded from the front side of the key input unit to the outside of the gender body to press the key input unit to be operated by the user's pressing operation, and the other side is installed at the front side of the display unit to move the light emitted from the display unit. It characterized in that it comprises a button unit for emitting light to the outside of the gender body.

In addition, the rotary shaft provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the gender body; And a rotating part rotating about the rotation axis to selectively expose the connector.

In addition, the present invention is a control method of a mobile communication terminal gender that can change the line, a) when the connector of the gender is connected to the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal, the control unit is connected to the connector of the gender key input unit of the user through the connector Detecting a function selection signal to operate either a match between the receptacles or a call line change; b) if the call line change function is selected in step a), the control unit sets up a line change gender for making a call to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied during a call of the mobile communication terminal; And c) when a call request signal is detected from the mobile communication terminal, the controller detects the caller's telephone number and the receiver's telephone number of the mobile communication terminal, and detects the detected telephone number through a communication line to which the separate communication plan is applied. And a unique ID information set in the gender together to make a call, and the call is maintained until a call termination signal is requested from the mobile communication terminal.

In addition, the step b) is characterized in that if the matching function between the connector and the receptacle is selected in the step a), the control unit is to be set to the connector conversion gender so that the pin number matching is made between the connector and the receptacle It is done.

In addition, the step c) is characterized in that it further comprises the step of determining whether the call connection by authenticating the caller's telephone number of the detected mobile communication terminal in the control unit.

In addition, the present invention is a control method of a mobile communication terminal gender that can be changed line i) when the connector of the gender is connected to the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal, the control unit is a line to which the preset call plan is applied during the call of the mobile communication terminal; Setting a line change gender to allow a call to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied, and determining whether a call attempt is requested; And ii) when a call attempt is requested in step i), the controller detects the caller's telephone number and the receiver's telephone number transmitted from the mobile communication terminal, and detects the detected caller through the communication line to which the specified communication plan is applied. The phone number of the receiver and the preset unique ID information are sent together to make a call. If the call attempt is not requested, the connection between the connector and the receptacle is performed according to the elapsed time after being connected with the mobile communication terminal. And a step of setting the connector conversion gender.

In addition, the step ii) may be reset to the line change gender when the function selection input signal is input through the button unit connected to the key input unit when the connector change gender is set.

As described above, the line changeable mobile communication terminal gender according to the present invention provides pin number matching between an interface connector of a mobile communication terminal and a connector of an external device having a different number of connector pins, and at the same time changes to a line having a low call rate. Since the call can be made, the user's convenience is improved.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that it is possible to easily select and use a general communication plan and a separate communication plan according to the user's selection can reduce the economic burden of the user according to the call charge.

In addition, the present invention can be prevented from being lost during use, since the cover for protecting the connector of the gender is rotatably installed in the gender body.

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

(First embodiment)

1 is a perspective view illustrating a state of using a gender of a line changeable mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a gender of the line changeable mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a gender of a mobile communication terminal capable of changing a line according to FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a gender configuration of the mobile communication terminal capable of changing a line according to FIG. 2.

The gender 100 of the mobile communication terminal 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a gender body including an upper case 110 and a lower case 120, a connector 131, a receptacle 132, It includes a control unit 140, a button display module consisting of a key input unit 150, a display unit 160 and a button unit 170.

The upper case 110 is a rectangular member having a storage space formed therein, a connector fixing portion 111 is in close contact with a part of the connector 131 is installed, the receptacle is installed on the other side receptacle 132 The fixing part 112 is installed, and the button penetrating part 113 is installed at one side of the side.

The lower case 120 is symmetrically installed at the lower portion of the upper case 110 to form a gender main body. An accommodating space is formed inside the rectangular case, and the one side is in close contact with a part of the connector 131. The connector fixing part 121 is installed, the receptacle fixing part 122 in which the receptacle 132 is installed is installed at the other side, and the button penetrating part 123 is installed at one side of the side.

The connector 131 is fixed to one side of the printed circuit board 130 and connected to the interface connector 20 of the mobile communication terminal, and transmits and receives data to and from the mobile communication terminal 10. Allow power supply to take place.

That is, the connector 131 protrudes to one side of the gender body, and is preferably a 20-pin male connector.

The receptacle 132 is fixed to the other side of the printed circuit board 130 and has a different number of pins than the interface connector 20 of the mobile communication terminal (for example, a connector of a data cable, a connector of a charger, etc.). The connector may be connected to transmit / receive data with the external device, and power may be supplied from the external device.

In other words, the receptacle 132 is provided on the other side of the gender main body, and a 24 pin female connector is inserted and electrically connected thereto.

The control unit 140 is installed on the printed circuit board 130 and selectively matched during the call of the mobile communication terminal and the matching control unit 141 to interface the signals transmitted and received between the connector 131 and the receptacle 132 It is connected to a communication plan applied line is controlled to make a call, and comprises a line change control unit 142 that stores the caller's telephone number for checking whether the user is a legitimate user, and preset unique ID information for each gender .

That is, when the gender 100 operates as a mating gender of the connector, the controller 140 operates as a connector conversion gender by driving the mating control unit 141 so that the number of pins is matched between the connector 131 and the receptacle 132. And, when operating as a gender for connecting to the line to which the separate communication plan is applied, detects the caller's telephone number and the receiver's phone number from the mobile communication terminal 10, the detection through the communication line to which the separate communication plan is applied The line change control unit 142 is driven by the line change control unit 142 so as to make a call by transmitting the unique ID information preset to the telephone numbers and gender of the sender and the receiver to the communication line.

In addition, the controller 140 determines whether the call is connected using the communication line by authenticating the detected caller's telephone number of the mobile communication terminal with a preset caller's telephone number.

In addition, the controller 140 may include a timer (not shown) to detect a time that has elapsed since being set as the circuit change gender or a time that has elapsed since being connected to the mobile communication terminal.

In addition, the controller 140 may determine the function of the gender according to the selection signal input from the key input unit 150, and output a display signal for displaying the determined result and the state in which the gender operates to the display unit 160. do.

The button display module is installed on the side of the gender body so that the control unit 140 detects a user's selection signal so that a call is made to one of a line to which a separate communication plan is applied and a line to which a preset general communication plan is applied. The key input unit 150, the display unit 160, and the button unit 170 are configured to output to the control unit 140 and emit light according to an operation display signal output from the control unit 140.

The key input unit 150 is installed on the printed circuit board 130 to detect a signal input by the user and output the signal to the controller 140.

The display unit 160 is installed on the printed circuit board 130 to emit light in accordance with an operation display signal output from the controller 140.

The button unit 170 is partially protruded from the front side of the key input unit 150 to the outside of the gender body, and rotates around the button rotating shaft 171 formed at one side such that the key input unit 150 is pressed by the user's pressing operation. do.

In addition, the button unit 170 is restored to its original position by the elastic force of the key input unit 150 after pressing the key input unit 150 by the user's pressing force.

In addition, the button unit 170 includes a light incidence part 172 extending from the other side to the front side of the display unit 160, so that light emitted from the display unit 160 is incident through the light incidence part 172 so that the button part is formed. The light is moved along the body of 170 so that the light emitted from the display unit 160 is exposed from the outside of the gender body.

That is, the button unit 170 is configured to perform both the function of pressing the key input unit 150 and the function of displaying the light emitted from the display unit 160.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing a line according to FIG. 2.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the control method of the mobile communication terminal gender 100 which can be changed in a line, the connector 131 of the gender 100 is connected to the interface connector 20 of the mobile communication terminal to supply power. When applied to the control unit 140 of the gender 100 from the mobile communication terminal 10, the gender 100 starts the operation (S100).

When the gender 100 starts to operate, the controller 140 controls whether the user connects the connector 131 and the receptacle 132 or changes the call line through the button unit 170 connected to the key input unit 150. In operation S110, it is determined whether a function selection signal is inputted so that the circuit selection signal is inputted.

That is, the controller 140, for example, when the matching function between the connector 131 and the receptacle 132 is set initially, when the input signal is input through the key input unit 150, the matching function is terminated, and the call Enable the circuit change function. It is also possible to set the opposite function.

When the call line change function is selected in step S120, the control unit 140 changes the line change control unit so that the call is made to the line to which the predetermined communication plan is applied instead of the line to which the preset call plan is applied when the mobile communication terminal 10 calls. 142 to be set to the circuit change gender.

In this case, when the call line change function is activated, the control unit 140 turns on the display unit 160 so that the user can check it, and when performing the matching function, turns off the display unit 160 or The on / off may be repeated periodically to indicate whether or not the operation is performed.

Then, when the call request signal is detected from the mobile communication terminal 10, the control unit 140 detects the caller's telephone number and the receiver's telephone number transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 10 (S130), and the specified communication plan Through the communication line is applied to send the phone number of the detected caller and the receiver and the unique ID information set in the gender together (S140) to make a call (S150).

In step S140, the control unit 140 performs authentication to compare the detected caller's telephone number of the mobile communication terminal with a preset caller's telephone number, and then determines whether to connect a call to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied. To prevent the illegal use of (100).

The controller 140 maintains the call of step S150, and when the call end signal is requested from the mobile communication terminal 10, the call ends (S160).

On the other hand, when the matching function between the connector 131 and the receptacle 132 is selected in step S120, the control unit 140 matches the pin number between the connector 131 and the receptacle 132 is made. It is set to operate as a connector conversion gender by driving (S131).

(Second embodiment)

6 is a flowchart illustrating another operation of a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing a line according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 6, in the control method of the mobile communication terminal gender 100 which can be changed in a line, the connector 131 of the gender 100 is connected to the interface connector 20 of the mobile communication terminal. When the power is supplied from the mobile communication terminal 10 to the control unit 140 of the gender 100 (S200), the gender 100 starts to operate.

When the gender 100 starts to operate, the control unit 140 drives the line change control unit 142 to make a call to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied instead of a line to which a preset call plan is applied at the time of the call of the mobile communication terminal 10. It is set to the line change gender so as to make a (S201), and determines whether or not a call attempt is requested (S220).

In the step S220, the user attempts to make a call by inputting the telephone number of the receiver through the input button of the mobile communication terminal 10, searching for the telephone number of the receiver from the telephone number data stored in the mobile terminal 10, or the recent call list. After searching for the phone number of the receiver searched by, press the call button to request a call. Preferably, when the call button is input, it may be determined that a call attempt is requested.

In addition, when a call attempt is requested, the controller 140 turns on the display unit 160 so that the user can confirm that the gender 100 is operating, and the caller transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 10. Detects the phone number and the phone number of the receiver (S230), and through the communication line to which the specified communication plan is applied and transmits the detected caller and receiver's phone numbers and unique ID information set in gender together (S240). To be made (S250).

In step S240, the control unit 140 performs authentication by comparing the detected caller's telephone number of the mobile communication terminal with a preset caller's telephone number, and then determines whether to connect a call to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied. To prevent the illegal use of (100).

The control unit 140 maintains the call of step S250, and when the call end signal is requested from the mobile communication terminal 10, the call is terminated (S260).

On the other hand, if a call attempt is not requested in step S220, the gender 100 detects a time elapsed after connecting with the mobile communication terminal 10 (S231), and compares the detected time with a preset reference time. It is determined whether or not the line change gender is changed to the connector conversion gender (S241).

That is, the controller 140 may operate as a line change gender for a reference time set to 10 seconds, for example, to cut off unnecessary power supply from the mobile communication terminal 10, and after connecting with the mobile communication terminal 10, 10. Exceeding a second allows the device to operate as a sleep mode or connector conversion gender.

In the present embodiment, the reference time is described as an example of 10 seconds, but may be variously changed, such as 5 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc. according to a user's setting.

If the time detected in the step S231 is less than the preset reference time in step S241, the step S220 is performed again. If the time detected in the step S231 is greater than or equal to the preset reference time in step S241, the controller 140 connects the connector. The number of pins is matched between the 131 and the receptacle 132 to set the connector conversion gender (S251).

After setting to the connector conversion gender in step S251, the controller 140 determines whether a function selection input signal for resetting to the line change gender is input through the button unit 170 connected to the key input unit 150 (S261). When the function selection input signal is inputted as a result of the determination, the operation S210 may be performed again to function as a line change gender in the connector conversion gender. If the function selection input signal is not input as the determination result of step S261, the operation S251 is performed. Keeps the state set by the connector conversion gender set in.

(Third embodiment)

7 is a perspective view illustrating a gender of a mobile communication terminal capable of changing a line according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an operation of a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing a line according to FIG. 7.

The gender 100 ′ according to the third embodiment includes a case 110 ′, a connector 131, a receptacle 132, a control unit 140, a key input unit 150, a display unit 160, and a button unit. A button display module consisting of 170, a rotating shaft 114 provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the case 110 ′, and a rotating shaft 114 rotated about the rotating shaft 114, and the connector 131 or the receptacle 132 is selectively exposed. It characterized in that it comprises a rotating unit 180 to be.

The gender 100 ′ according to the third embodiment further includes a rotation shaft 114 and a rotation unit 180 different from the gender according to the first embodiment, such that the rotation unit 180 is rotated about the rotation shaft 114. Thereby exposing the connector 131 to use the gender 100 'or protecting the connector 131 when the function of the gender 100' is terminated.

Therefore, the connector 131 may be protected without providing a separate lid for protecting the connector 131.

In addition, the method of controlling the gender 100 ′ according to the third embodiment is the same as the method of controlling the gender according to the first embodiment or the method of controlling the gender according to the second embodiment.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to certain preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can vary as many as possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. Changes may be made.

1 is a perspective view showing a state using the gender of the mobile communication terminal capable of changing the line according to the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view showing the gender of a mobile communication terminal capable of changing a line according to the first embodiment;

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the assembly of the gender of the mobile communication terminal capable of changing the line according to FIG.

4 is a block diagram showing a gender configuration of a mobile communication terminal capable of changing a line according to FIG. 2;

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing a line according to FIG. 2.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing a line according to the second embodiment.

7 is a perspective view showing a gender of a mobile communication terminal capable of changing a line according to the third embodiment;

8 is a perspective view showing the operation of a mobile communication terminal gender capable of changing the line according to FIG.

(Signs for the main parts of the drawing)

10: mobile communication terminal 20: interface connector

100, 100 ': gender 110: upper case

110 ': case 111: connector fixing part

112: receptacle through portion 113: button through

114: rotation axis 120: lower case

121: connector fixing part 122: receptacle through part

123: button penetrating portion 130: printed circuit board

131: connector 132: receptacle

140: control unit 141: matching control unit

142: line change control unit 150: key input unit

160: display unit 170: button unit

171: button rotation axis 172: light incident part

180: rotating part

Claims (9)

As a gender of a mobile terminal, Gender body; A connector installed at one side of the gender body and connected to an interface connector for a mobile communication terminal; A receptacle installed at the other side of the gender body and accommodating a connector having a different pin count from the connector; And A control unit installed between the connector and the receptacle to allow transmission / reception signals between the connector and the receptacle to be interfaced, and to control a call to be made by selectively connecting to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied during a call of the mobile communication terminal. Mobile terminal gender that can change the line. The method of claim 1, Is installed on the side of the gender main body and the control unit detects the user's selection signal so that the call is made to any one of the line to which the specified communication plan and the predetermined general communication plan is applied, and outputs to the control unit, And a button display module for emitting light according to an operation display signal output from the control unit. The method of claim 2, The button display module A key input unit detecting a signal input by a user and outputting the signal to the controller; A display unit which emits light according to an operation display signal output from the control unit; And One side is partially protruded from the front side of the key input unit to the outside of the gender main body to press the key input unit to be operated by the user's pressing operation, and the other side is installed at the front side of the display unit to move the light emitted from the display unit. And a button unit for emitting light to the outside of the gender main body. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Rotating shafts provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the gender body; And And a rotation unit rotating around the rotation axis to selectively expose the connector. As a control method of a mobile communication terminal gender that can change a line, a) When the connector of the gender is connected to the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal, the control unit sends a function selection signal so that the user operates either a matching between the connector and the receptacle or a change of a call line through a button unit connected to the gender input unit. Detecting; b) if the call line change function is selected in step a), the control unit sets up a line change gender for making a call to a line to which a separate communication plan is applied during a call of the mobile communication terminal; And c) when a call request signal is detected from the mobile communication terminal, the control unit detects the caller's phone number and the receiver's phone number of the mobile communication terminal, and detects the detected phone numbers through a communication line to which the specified communication plan is applied. And transmitting the unique ID information set to the gender together to make a call, and maintaining the call until a call termination signal is requested from the mobile communication terminal. How to control terminal gender. The method of claim 5, The step b) is characterized in that if the matching function between the connector and the receptacle is selected in step a), the control unit is to be set to the connector conversion gender so that the pin number matching between the connector and the receptacle Control method of mobile communication terminal gender which can change line. The method according to claim 5 or 6, The step c) further comprises the step of authenticating the caller's telephone number of the detected mobile communication terminal in the control unit to determine whether the call connection. The control method of the mobile communication terminal gender that can change the line is i) When the connector of the gender is connected to the interface connector of the mobile communication terminal, the control unit sets the line change gender so that the call is made to the line to which the communication plan is applied instead of the line to which the preset call plan is applied. Determining whether a call attempt is requested; And ii) If a call attempt is requested in step i), the controller detects the caller's telephone number and the receiver's telephone number transmitted from the mobile communication terminal and detects the detected caller and receiver through a communication line to which the specified communication plan is applied. The phone number and the predetermined unique ID information is sent together to make a call, and if the call attempt is not requested to match between the connector and the receptacle according to the elapsed time after being connected to the mobile communication terminal And changing the connector to the connector conversion gender. The method of claim 8, Wherein step ii) is set to the connector change gender, when the function selection input signal is input through the button connected to the key input unit is reset to a line change gender, characterized in that the control method of the mobile communication terminal gender.

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