TW535383B - Personal hot key setup system and method of mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

A personal hot key setup system and method of mobile phone is applicable to mobile phone. The system of the invention comprises an output unit providing a display, e.g. LCD display for user to read, an input unit providing a input device such as a keyboard, allowing the user to operate the mobile phone, a link unit providing a hot key link menu including multiple function options that is displayed on the input unit and initiating the menu and set up the link of hot key and particular function by virtue of the input unit, and an execution unit that initiates or executes the linked function of the hot key in accordance with the established link in the link unit after the user presses the hot key. With the invention, the user can have customized function linked by hot key set up on a mobile phone.

Description

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V. Description of the invention α) The present invention relates to a system and method for personalizing a quick # ~ on a mobile phone, and in particular to a system and method for a user to set a line key function of the user-defined line. ° In the current mobile phones, such as GSM mobile phones and WAp mobile phones, in order to facilitate carrying and reading, it has a tendency to increase and decrease the screen. Therefore, the buttons on the operation panel are also reduced. And simplicity. However, with the advancement of technology, mobile phones have also derived a variety of application functions from the original simple dial-up function to meet the requirements of using $ =. Various system settings such as mobile phones, voice messaging, call forwarding or ringtones, and various built-in applications such as data management, schedule, games, tools, etc. However, with the evolution of the above-mentioned mobile phone additional functions, more and more settings and applications are provided. Users who want to turn on various functions often need to open the menus one by one to make selections. In this case, if you want to complete the setting or application function selection, you often need multiple key operations, and gradually enter the main menu and the sub-menu. You can skip multiple functions and options to find the function or user to perform. Enter the changed information. In order to solve the problem that the above functions are overflowing, but not necessarily used by users, US Patent No. 6 1 44863 provides a device for users to edit personalized menus by themselves, so that users can choose from the complete menu according to personal usage habits and logic. ,-Pick out the functions and setting items for personal use. However, even in personalized menus, users often have some functions or options that they use most often. How to make these functions turn on quickly to meet the requirements of rapid operation is the focus of design.

> 35383 V. Description of the invention (2) " ---------- Although the design of the quick key appears on the mobile phone, you can use-杳 and so on. Two θ ten functions, such as one-touch speed dialing, one-touch Internet access and phone book speed, etc. These quick keys are all established functions, usually using a fixed soil, = β and counting methods. The user ca n’t change it. He will meet your personal needs and usage habits. In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a personalized quick key system and method for ordering a telephone, so as to provide the user to determine the speed key as an application function commonly used by individuals. Another object of the present invention is to provide a personalized speed-determining key system and method for a mobile phone, which is used to provide a user with a function of calling a preset immediately by using the shortcut key. The personalized quick key setting system of the mobile phone of the present invention includes an output unit that provides a display device, such as an LCD screen, for users to read; an input unit that provides an input device, such as a keyboard panel, for use If the user operates the mobile phone, the keyboard includes at least one key set as a shortcut key: key, a link unit, and a shortcut key link menu including a plurality of function options is displayed on the output unit through the input The device opens the menu and sets the link between the shortcut key and a specific function; and an execution unit 'after the user presses the shortcut key, the shortcut key is opened or executed according to the link established in the link unit Link function. The method for setting a personalized quick key of a mobile phone according to the present invention includes the following steps: Use the input device on the mobile phone to turn on the quick key displayed on the output unit to select early, and use the input device to set one from the menu. Keyboard shortcut

535383 V. Description of the invention (3) Link function; establish the link between the function and the shortcut key. After the above setting, when the user presses the shortcut key of the mobile phone, the link function can be directly opened or executed. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following detailed description is given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a conventional mobile phone. Figure 2 shows the system architecture diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 shows a flowchart of the method of the present invention. Explanation of symbols Π ~ LCD screen, 1 2 ~ keyboard panel, 1 4 ~ direction keys, 1 5 ~ number keys, 1 8 ~ quick keys, 2 0 ~ link unit, 2 1 ~ output unit, 22 ~ input unit, 23 , 26 ~ CPU, 24 ~ flash memory, 2 5 ~ executing unit. Description of Embodiments Referring to FIG. 1, an output unit of a conventional mobile phone usually has an LCD screen 11, and its input unit is usually a keyboard panel 12.

0685-5983TWF; S20005; Peggy.ptd Page 6 535383 V. Description of the invention (4) The following keys usually appear: 1. Number key 15: Contains 12 basic keys such as 0 ~ 9 and * and #, which also have both Text input functions, such as English letters, Chinese Zhuyin or radicals. 2 · Talk key 1 3: Contains two keys for answering and hanging up. Generally speaking, it is also used as confirmation of Yes and N 〇 for mobile phone operations. 3 · Menu keyΗ or direction key 丨 4: Usually used to open the menu and use the arrow keys to indicate up < t >, down &!! ≫, left < — >, right < _ > Direction selection function. 4 · Volume adjustment keys 1 7: Keys usually set on the side of mobile phones,

It is used to adjust the volume of the call or the volume of the ringtone. Sometimes it is also designed to have the function of searching your phonebook quickly. In addition to the above-mentioned common operation keys, according to different design requirements, the keys will be reserved as shortcut keys instead of the general function keys mentioned above. For example, the shortcut call button (to enter the shortcut menu directly), the message shortcut (to enter the messaging function directly), or the WAP shortcut (to directly access the WAP access function). Referring to FIG. 2, the system architecture of the personalization keypad of the mobile phone according to the present invention is as follows. An output unit 21 provides a display device, such as an LCD screen 11, for the user to read the status of the mobile phone. And, an input unit 2 2 is provided with an input device ′ for providing a user to operate the mobile phone, such as a keyboard panel 12 or a touch screen or a voice input device. The input device includes at least one key set as a shortcut key. In a specific embodiment, refer to the mobile phone input panel configuration of FIG.

0685-5983TW; S20005; peggy.ptd Page 7 535383 V. Description of the invention (5) Name it and set it according to actual needs. According to the present invention, in the input unit of the mobile phone, a non-specific function button i 8 can be used as a fast key: Second disk: In any power-on state of the smart phone, pressing the button 18 can be used immediately . In the light setting function, there is no need to enter the menu to select step by step. According to the present invention, certain keys on the mobile phone can also be set as shortcut keys in a specific state of the mobile phone. In the standby state, the direction key 14 has no clear function definition. Therefore, under the standby day, the direction key 14 is defined as a shortcut key, and the user presses 疋 = to instantly call the setting function. In other states, for example, when the main 4 phonebook is turned on, the arrow keys 14 will operate according to normal functions. The system of the present invention further includes a link unit 20, which may include a processing device, such as a CPU 23, and a storage device, such as a flash memory 24. The CPU 23 can perform operations corresponding to the operations performed by the keyboard panel 12. This link unit provides a shortcut key link menu including a plurality of function options. The user can set the shortcut keys according to the menu displayed on the LCD screen n. The CPU 23 of the link unit 20 links the designated shortcut key key identification code with the corresponding function program information (including the program code start address and execution data information), and stores the result in the flash memory 24. in. '' u The system of the present invention further includes an execution unit 25, which may include a processing device, such as a CPU 26. After the user presses the quick key (key 18 or arrow keys 1 4), the CPU 26 will open or execute the link based on the gangster program stored in the flash memory 24 in the link unit 20. Link work of this shortcut

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535383 V. Description of the invention (6) Yes. The above-mentioned system of the present invention is applied to a mobile phone, and the mobile phone may be suitable for, but not limited to, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, Global Mobile Communication System), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access, code division multiple access, Industrial access), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), PHS (Personal Handy-phone System, low-power mobile phone), DECT (Digital European Cordless Telecommunications, pan-European digital wireless telephone system) or 3G (Third Generation, third-generation mobile phones) and other wireless communication architecture mobile phones. Referring to Fig. 3, the method of personalizing the fast key setting of the mobile phone of the present invention is explained next. S3 1 0 Call up the shortcut key link menu: When the mobile phone is set with the up < t >, down < | >, left <-> and right <-> keys of the arrow keys 14 as shortcut keys , The user uses the keyboard panel on the mobile phone 丨 2 on the! ^]) Screen 丨 丨 to call out the shortcut key link menu provided by the link unit 20, this menu provides a variety of functions that can set the shortcut key link, Multiple functions such as English-Chinese dictionary, email, calendar schedule, wireless Internet access, ringtone settings, games, phone speed dial

S320 specifies the shortcut key and the desired link function in this menu: the user is personal! It is customary to use the user to use the keyboard on the mobile phone to specify the _ shortcut key and select the desired link function from the menu, such as setting the arrow key 14 above < 丨 > to an English-Chinese dictionary, and < 丨 > For wireless Internet access, < <

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For email, right < — > for calendar trip. $ S330 performs the link between the shortcut key and the designated function: After the user selects the meaning, the CplJ 23 of the processing device performs a link action, and the designated key button identification code and the selected function program information (including the program code) , ° address and execution data information) and link the link from the left memory device Flash 24. Remembering Through the above process, the user sets the function of the shortcut key on the personal mobile phone '. The following describes the method of the shortcut key operation after setting. S340 Press the shortcut key to start the link function: When the user presses the arrow key as a shortcut key under the mobile phone and the phone, the CPU 26 in the unit 25 calls the Flash The link letter in 24 _ 仃 and C / U 26 according to the English-Chinese dictionary function program letter in the link message [= the function program, and the status of the English-Chinese dictionary function is displayed in the example of the LCD method Rows can be accessed by shortcut keys. The setting will immediately open the use of call-seeking from the menu. The invention of the invention 'anywhere, when it can be used as a high-water, the fast key function can be used once, the high-efficiency mobile power in the main menu is not used to limit the The spirit and scope should be set according to the personalized shortcut key setting of the present invention, which can be set on the mobile phone. After completing the setting on the mobile phone with the use of the link menu, the user can simply press the or This custom function can be executed without opening the search. “It can provide users with faster speed. Although it is disclosed as above with a preferred embodiment, but for those skilled in the art,” the present invention can be changed and retouched without departing from this invention. Protection

535383 V. The scope of the patent application for invention description (8) shall be as defined by the scope of application ΙϋΒ 0685-5983TWF; S20005; Peggy.ptd Page 11

Claims (1)

535383 、 Application scope 1 · / A kind of personalized quick key setting system, suitable for a mobile phone, there is at least one quick key on the input panel of the mobile phone, including:, / output unit, used to display the mobile phone State; / input unit for operating the mobile phone; / link unit, which provides a ~ quick, link menu containing a plurality of function options' to open the menu and set the quick fan ^ key specific by the input device The function key link, and, /, / executed in the early 'after pressing the shortcut key', according to the link established in the key unit, open or execute the link function of the shortcut key. 2 · The system according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the mobile phone is one of the wireless communication | art architectures applicable to GSM, CDMA, TDMA, PHS, DECT or 3G. 3. The system according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the input unit is set to have a plurality of keys. 4 · The system according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the shortcut key is a dedicated key. 5 · The system according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the shortcut key is a special function key. 6. The system according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the specific function key is a direction key. 7. The system according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the output unit includes a display device. 8. The system according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the display device is an LCD screen. 535383 6. Scope of patent application 9 · The system according to item 丨 of the patent application scope, wherein the input unit includes an input device. 10 • According to the system described in item g of the scope of the patent application, ′, the Zhonghaihai wheel-in device is a keyboard panel. 1 1 · The system according to item g of the patent application scope, wherein the turn-in device is a voice input device. 1 2 · According to the system described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, /, middle. The Hai Bond Statement 7G includes a processing device and a storage device. 1 3 · —A method for setting a personalized quick key, which is applicable to a mobile phone, and there is a quick key on the input panel of the mobile phone, including: calling a quick key chain with one of the input devices on the mobile phone Close the menu; 'Use the input device to specify the shortcut key and a desired link b from the menu, and establish a link between the shortcut key and the specified function. 1 4. The method described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, which further includes: when the shortcut key is pressed, the link function is directly opened or executed. 15 · The method according to item 13 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the mobile phone is one of the wireless communication architectures applicable to GSM, CDMA, TDMA, PHS, DECT or 3G. 1 6. The method according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein the input device is a keyboard panel. 1 7 · According to the method described in item 丨 3 of the scope of patent application ’, wherein the establishment of the link between the shortcut key and the designated function is to mark the shortcut key key 535383 0685-5983TWF; S20005; Peggy.ptd page 14