Classifications

• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04B—TRANSMISSION
  • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
  • H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
  • H04B1/40—Circuits
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G08—SIGNALLING
  • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
  • G08B6/00—Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems

Definitions

• the present invention relates to an incoming call notification device that notifies an incoming call to a portable terminal and an exterior body.
• incoming call notifying device As a conventional incoming call notifying device, there is known a device that notifies an incoming call to a corresponding portable terminal by vibrating a vibrator or flashing a lamp.
• incoming call notification devices the ones that notify by blinking and illuminating lamps have the meaning of generating visual interest while having a functional significance.
• the present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and has as its object to provide an incoming call notification device and an exterior body which can make the user feel interesting when receiving an incoming call. It is a target.
• the invention according to claim 1 includes an incoming call notifying unit that performs an informing operation in response to an incoming call to a portable terminal, and an appearance of an animal for housing the incoming call notifying unit. It consists of an exterior body. Therefore, when a call arrives at the mobile terminal, When the incoming notification means of the part performs the notification operation, an exterior body having an appearance of an animal housing the incoming notification means, for example, an exterior body having a design appearance of "rat" is notified. It appears to be working, which can be interesting.
• animal appearance is a concept that includes external shapes such as cats, humans, virtual animals, virtual creatures, mascots, and specific characters.
• “having” the appearance of an animal means that only a part of the outer body (for example, upper, lower, side, front or back) is a cat, human, virtual animal, virtual creature, or mask.
• G means that it has the appearance of a specific character, and the other parts may have, for example, a box shape or a tube shape.
• the incoming call notifying means performs a notifying operation by vibration. Therefore, when there is an incoming call to the mobile terminal, the internal incoming call notifying means vibrates accordingly, and further, the exterior body vibrates. Therefore, when the incoming call notification device is placed on a table or the like, for example, every time there is an incoming call, the exterior body having the appearance such as a "rat" vibrates and the table or the like accompanies the vibration. Is displaced.
• the incoming call notifying means and the exterior body are separate bodies, and the incoming call notifying means is detachable from the external body. Therefore, the incoming call notification means can be taken out of the exterior body and used alone, or can be attached to the exterior body and used while generating the above-mentioned fun.
• a housing portion is formed in the exterior body, and the incoming call notifying means moves in and out of the housing portion. There is. Therefore, when the incoming call notifying means is used alone or placed inside the exterior body, the incoming and outgoing notifying means can be easily put in and out.
• the incoming call notifying means performs a notifying operation with a different notification pattern for each incoming call. Therefore, it looks as if the exterior body operates in a different pattern for each incoming call.
• the incoming notification unit changes the notification pattern every predetermined time and performs the notification operation. Thus, it looks as if the movement of the exterior body is changing.
• the incoming notification unit changes the strength of the vibration. Therefore, if the exterior of the exterior body is an animal, it is recommended to place it on a table or the like, and the exterior body that has the appearance of an animal with the strength of the vibrations can be variously placed on the table like a living creature. It moves with the etc.
• the incoming notification unit generates the vibration by a motor, and has a control unit that controls a rotation direction of the motor. Therefore, the forward and reverse rotation of the motor causes the vibration form to change in various ways, and the vibration form of the outer body also changes in various ways, and the movement of the outer body on a table or the like is a trick. It becomes a key thing.
• the incoming call notifying means further includes a rhythm pattern generating means for generating a rhythm pattern, and the vibration is generated by the rhythm pattern. Change. I Accordingly, the vibration of the exterior body also changes with a predetermined rhythm pattern in accordance with this, and the movement of the exterior body on a table or the like becomes rhythmic.
• the incoming call notifying means further includes music generating means for generating music, and changes the vibration in accordance with music from the music generating means. . Accordingly, the outer body vibrates in time with the music, and the sight and hearing of the viewer are stimulated.
• the incoming call notifying means further includes a rhythm element.
• Rismno which generates a turn. It has a turn generating means and a music generating means for generating music, and changes the vibration in accordance with the rhythm pattern and the music. Accordingly, the vibration of the outer body becomes rhythmic with this, and the rhythmical vibration of the outer body and the music cause the visual and auditory perception of the viewer. And are pleasantly stimulated.
• the incoming call notifying means performs a notification operation with a different notification pattern according to a character of the exterior body housed and arranged. That is, if the character of the exterior body is "cat", the notifying means performs the notifying operation with the "cat" notification pattern, whereby the appearance and the movement are matched.
• the incoming call notifying means performs a notifying operation on at least one of voice and vibration. Therefore, for example, the notification operation is performed by the cry of “cat”, the vibration is performed by the movement of “cat”, or both notification operations are performed. Further, in the invention according to claim 14, the incoming call notifying means can perform a notification operation with a different notification pattern according to the character, and Switching means for switching to a different notification pattern, wherein the exterior body is provided in accordance with a character included in the exterior body with the arrival of the incoming call notification means. And switching drive means for switching and driving the switches.
• the switching drive means provided on the exterior body side is provided on the incoming call notification means side with this attachment.
• the switching means is switched to perform the notification operation with the “cat” notification pattern.
• the exterior body having the “cat” character performs a notification operation with the “cat” notification pattern.
• the switching drive means provided on the exterior body side with this attachment is provided on the incoming notification means side. The switching means is switched to perform the notification operation with the notification pattern of "rat”.
• the exterior body having the character of "rat” performs a reporting operation with the notification pattern of "rat".
• the installed incoming call notifying means performs an alerting operation with a notification pattern that matches the character of the outer body. I do.
• the incoming call notifying means performs an informing operation by emitting light
• the exterior body is provided by the incoming call notifying means housed therein. It has a light transmitting portion that transmits emitted light. Therefore, when receiving calls to mobile terminals
• the incoming notification device emits light
• the light is emitted to the outside via the light transmitting portion of the exterior body. Therefore, by using the translucent portion as the eye portion of the character of the exterior body, the vision of the viewer can be stimulated by using the exterior body and the light.
• the incoming call notifying means performs a notifying operation by vibration together with the light emission, and the two are synchronized and changed. Therefore, the visual sense is stimulated by the outer body, the light, and the vibration of the outer body and the movement of the outer body accompanying the vibration.
• the incoming call notifying means further includes music generating means for generating music, and at least one of the light emission and vibration is transmitted from the music generating means. Change to match your music. Therefore, not only the outer body and the light, but also the visual sense is stimulated by the vibration of the outer body and the movement of the outer body accompanying the vibration, and the auditory sense is also stimulated by the music.
• the exterior body has a movable portion to which the vibration is transmitted and vibrated. That is, if the exterior body is in the form of an animal, and its tail, ears, and the like are movable parts, the tail and ears individually vibrate when the incoming call notification means vibrates in response to an incoming call to the portable terminal.
• a rotatable rotating body is protruded from the bottom of the exterior body. Therefore, when the mobile phone receives an incoming call to the mobile terminal, the internal incoming call notifying means vibrates and the outer body vibrates. Then, the exterior body can move.
• a convex portion protruding downward is provided on a bottom portion of the exterior body. Therefore, when placed on a table or the like, the outer body comes into contact with the table at the tip of the projection, so that the contact area is reduced. Therefore, when the internal incoming notification means vibrates in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal and the external body vibrates accordingly, the external body easily moves on a table or the like with the vibration. It becomes bad.
• the exterior body has an interlocking unit that operates in synchronization with a notification operation of the incoming notification unit. Therefore, when the internal incoming call notifying means performs an alerting operation when an incoming call arrives at the portable terminal, the interlocking portion of the outer body, for example, the outer body is in the form of an animal, and the tail or ear is a motor or the like If the operation is due to the operation of the motor, it is known that there is an incoming call due to the movement of the tail and ears associated with the operation of this motor.
• the exterior body includes a movable portion, and the incoming notification device drives the movable portion to perform a notification operation.
• the internal incoming call notification means rotates the tail and ears when there is an incoming call to the mobile terminal. Drives to notify incoming call.
• the exterior body according to claim 23 is provided with an accommodating portion for detachably accommodating an incoming call notification unit for performing a notification operation in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal.
• the external shape is the external shape of the animal. Therefore, if an incoming call notification unit is inserted in the storage unit as appropriate, it will look as if there is an incoming call to the mobile terminal. It appears that the exterior body having the appearance of the animal is performing the incoming call notification.
• the notification operation is a light-emitting operation performed when an incoming call to the mobile terminal is performed, and transmits light emitted according to the light-emitting operation. It also has a transmission part. Therefore, when the incoming call notification unit emits light in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal, the light is radiated to the outside through the light transmitting portion of the outer body, and the light is emitted from the appearance of the animal. When the light is irradiated from the outer case, it can be interesting.
• FIG. 1 is a side view of an incoming call notifying device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the same embodiment.
• FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an incoming call notification unit according to the embodiment.
• FIG. 4 is a waveform diagram showing a vibration pattern.
• FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in the embodiment.
• FIG. 7 is a side view of an incoming call notification device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 8 is a side view of an incoming call notification device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 9 is a side view of an incoming call notification device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the same embodiment.
• FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an incoming call notification unit according to the embodiment.
• FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in the embodiment.
• FIG. 13A is a side view of the cat exterior
• Fig. 13B is a side view of the rat exterior
• Fig. 13C is Fig. 13A
• Fig. Fig. 13D is a view of arrow b in Fig. 13C on the cat exterior body
• Fig. 13E is a view of arrow b in Fig. 13C on the rat exterior body.
• FIG. 14A is a plan view of an incoming call notification unit according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention
• FIG. 14B is a left side view.
• FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an incoming call notification unit according to the embodiment.
• FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in the embodiment.
• FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an incoming call notification unit according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in the embodiment.
• FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an incoming call notification unit according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in the embodiment. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
• FIG. 1 shows an appearance of an incoming call notifying device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
• the incoming call notifying device 1 has an exterior body 2.
• the outer body 2 is a sewing package imitating a mouse, and is formed by a bag-like outer skin 3 made of cloth and the like, and a padding 4 such as cotton packed inside the outer skin 3. Is held.
• a substantially U-shaped fastener 5 is attached to an end of the exterior body 2, and the fastener 5 is provided at an end of a tail part 6 as a movable part. Ring 7 is loosely fitted.
• a housing 8 having an open bottom is provided inside the exterior body 2, and the bottom of the housing 8 has a lid 3 a extending to the skin 3. As a result, it is closed on its own.
• an incoming call notification unit 9 is accommodated and arranged.
• the incoming call notification unit 9 includes an antenna 10 for receiving a response signal generated by a mobile terminal (mobile phone) in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal.
• the antenna 10 is connected to the radio wave detector 11.
• the radio wave detector 11 detects the incoming radio wave received by the antenna 10 and generates a predetermined incoming pattern signal, and the amplifier 12 sends the incoming pattern signal to the CPU 13. Amplify to a recognizable level.
• the CPU 13 controls each unit while using the RAMI 5 as a work area, based on a program stored in the ROM 14.
• the presence / absence of an incoming call is determined based on the received signal pattern, and based on this determination result, It controls the vibrator drive circuit 16 and the sound source 17.
• the vibrator drive circuit 16 is connected to a vibrator motor 18 which is a drive unit for the vibrator, and the sound source 17 is connected to a speaker 19, and the CPU 13 Is connected to the timer 20.
• the ROM 14 stores the vibration pattern data (1) to (n) shown in FIG. 4 together with the program.
• the vibration pattern data is composed of a combination of the stop (0), strong, weak, and the rotation direction (forward rotation, reverse rotation) of the vibrator 18.
• R OM 14 includes, for example, "Doremi Song",
• step SA1 when the power is on, the CPU 13 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 according to the program, and the input signal from the amplifier 12 is input.
• step SA2 it is determined whether an incoming pattern signal has been input.
• step SA3 the process proceeds from step SA 1 to step SA 2, where the vibration patterns (1) to (1) shown in FIG. One of (n) is randomly selected (step SA2).
• step SA3 the vibrator drive circuit 16 is controlled according to the selected vibration pattern.
• the pipe motor 18 operates according to any of the vibration patterns (1) to (n), and the incoming call notification unit 9 vibrates in the pattern, and thus the incoming call notification is performed.
• Unit 9 vibrates in a different pattern each time there is an incoming call.
• the vibration of the incoming notification unit 9 is transmitted to the exterior body 2, and the exterior body 2 also vibrates in the same vibration pattern.
• the appearance is as if the mouse is performing a notification operation by vibration, or it is as if it were a living mouse. It can give an interesting appearance, and this can generate visual fun.
• the incoming notification device 1 is placed on a table or the like, the incoming notification device 1 is moved by vibration, and the outer body 2 determines whether the mouse is moving on a table or the like. It looks as if the reversal and stop of the vibrator motor 18 and the strength are added, so that the movement of the exterior body 2 on the table etc. becomes a tricky movement.
• step SA4 following step SA3, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed based on the time value of the timer 20. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the processing of step SA 1 is repeated. Therefore, at this time, If it is in the receiving state, the processing of steps SA1 to SA4 will be repeatedly executed. Therefore, the vibration pattern of the incoming call notification unit 9 and the exterior body 2 changes every predetermined time, and it appears as if the operation of the mouse of the exterior body 2 has changed. Even so, it is possible to gain visual fun.
• the cover 3a If the cover 3a is opened, it is possible to take out the incoming call notification unit 9 housed in the housing 8 and use it alone. Thus, the usage pattern can be easily changed. In addition, since the existing incoming call notification unit 9 is accommodated in the accommodating section 8, the incoming call alerting device 1 can be manufactured at low cost.
• step S A1 is based on the input signal, and the above-described processing of step S A2 and subsequent steps is performed.
• FIG. 6 shows a processing procedure of the CPU 13 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. That is, the power is on Based on the program, the CPU 13 and the CPU 13 operate according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 to determine whether or not an input signal or an incoming pattern signal has been input from the amplifier 12. (Step SB 1). Then, when the mobile terminal generates a response signal in response to an incoming call to the corresponding mobile terminal, the response signal is received by the antenna 10 and the radio wave detection unit 11 generates an incoming pattern signal. . When this incoming pattern signal is input via the amplifier 12, the process proceeds from step SB 1 to step SB 2, and one of the songs stored in the ROM 14 is played.
• step SB2 A random selection is made (step SB2), and one of the rhythm pattern data stored in the ROM 14 is randomly selected (step SB3). Subsequently, the melody and the rhythm pattern based on the melody data of the selected song are automatically performed (step SB4), whereby the melody “Dre "Song of mi” is Rismno. Automatic performance starts with the turn “Mambo”.
• the vibrator motor 18 is controlled in accordance with the automatic performance (step SB5).
• the vibrator motor 18 operates with the strength and normal rotation reversed according to the rhythm and the rhythm pattern that is automatically played, and thus the incoming call notification unit 9 is activated. Vibrates according to the rhythm and rhythm pattern.
• the vibration of the incoming call notification unit 9 is transmitted to the exterior body 2, the sound and the rhythm pattern are emitted, and the exterior body 2 power S melody is output. Vibrates in synchronization with the rhythm pattern. Therefore, if the incoming call notifying device 1 is placed on a table or the like, the incoming call notifying device 1 is driven by vibration synchronized with the melody and the rhythm pattern. Rhythmically displaced, the sight and hearing of the observer are stimulated pleasantly.
• step SB6 in the flow of FIG. 6, in step SB6 following step SB5, it is determined whether or not the automatic performance of the selected song has been completed, and if it has been completed, step SB5 is determined. The process from 1 is repeated. Therefore, at this time, if there is an incoming call, the processing of steps SB 1 to SB 6 is repeatedly executed, and the music and rhythm pattern to be played automatically change. I do.
• FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a convex part 21 protruding downward is formed on the bottom of the outer body 2, and this convex part 21 is formed.
• a convex part 21 protruding downward is formed on the bottom of the outer body 2, and this convex part 21 is formed.
• the incoming call notification unit 9 inside vibrates in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal and the outer body 2 vibrates accordingly, the outer body 2 moves on a table or the like with this vibration. It becomes easier and the range of movement is expanded, which can make it more interesting.
• FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a roller 22 is rotatably supported on the bottom of the outer package 2. Therefore, when placed on a table or the like, the exterior body 2 is easy to move. Therefore, when the incoming call notification unit 9 inside vibrates in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal and the outer body 2 vibrates with this, the outer body 2 moves on the table or the like with this vibration. This will allow you to move to a wider area, which can be even more interesting.
• FIGS. 9 to 12 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
• the incoming call notifying device 1 has an exterior body 30.
• the exterior body 30 is a plastic hollow body that imitates a duck, and has a light-transmitting portion 31 that can transmit light to the eyes.
• An incoming call notification unit 32 is supported inside the exterior body 30 so as to be able to be taken out.
• the incoming call notification unit 32 is provided on a portion of the incoming call notification unit 32 facing the light transmitting portion 31.
• LED 3 3 is arranged.
• the incoming call notification unit 33 in the present embodiment includes an LED drive circuit 34 and a circuit in the incoming call notification unit 9 shown in FIG. It is configured by adding the LED 33 driven by the LED driving circuit 34.
• the CPU 13 when the power is on, the CPU 13 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 based on a program.
• the processing in steps SC1 to SC5 and SC7 is the same as the processing in steps SB :! to SB6 in FIG. 6 described above.
• the LED is controlled in accordance with the automatic performance.
• the LED driving circuit 34 drives the LED 33 according to the instruction of the CPU 13 power source, and the LED 33 responds to the music and the rhythm pattern in which the LED 33 is automatically played. Flashes.
• the light from the LEDs 33 is radiated to the outside through the translucent portion 31 which is the eye part of the duck which is the exterior body 30, thereby stimulating the visual sense.
• the vision is stimulated by the vibration of the outer body 30 and the movement of the outer body 30 accompanying the vibration.
• the visual appearance is stimulated by the appearance of the exterior body 30 and the light from the translucent section 31, and it is interesting. Can be further enhanced.
• FIGS. 13 to 16 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
• a cat exterior body 40 imitating the cat shown in FIG. 13 (A) is shown.
• a housing section 43 having an opening 42 of the same shape is provided at the bottom of both of the outer bodies 40 and 41.
• a concave notch 44 is formed at the center of the predetermined edge of 42.
• a right curved groove 45 extending continuously rightward is formed in the concave notch 44 of the cat exterior body 40 in a continuous manner.
• a left curved groove 46 extending continuously to the left is formed in the concave portion 44 of the rat outer body 41 in a continuous manner.
• the incoming call notification unit 47 has the same shape as the opening 42 in plan view, and has a slide switch at one end. It has a switch circuit section 48, and a slide operation piece 49 of the slide switch circuit section 48 protrudes from the center of the negative end.
• the slide switch circuit 48 can be turned “OFF” “1” “by displacing the slide operation piece 49 to the center position and both sides thereof. It is configured to switch to 2 ".
• the circuit of the incoming call notification unit 47 has a configuration in which the timer 120 in FIG. 3 described above is replaced with a slide switch circuit unit 48 as shown in FIG.
• the ROM 14 stores the vibration pattern for cats and the vibration pattern for rats, and the sound waveforms of cats and rats.
• the incoming call notification unit 47 with the slide operation piece 49 in the OFF position is provided, for example, an opening 42 in the accommodating portion 43 of the cat exterior body 40. Then, the slide operation piece 49 fits into the concave notch 44. In this state, when the incoming call notification unit 47 is further inserted into the housing 43, the slide operation piece 49 slides while being guided in the right curved groove 45. As a result, the slide operation piece 49 slides from the position of " ⁇ FF" to the position of "1" (rightward). Then, when the incoming call notification unit 47 reaches a predetermined position of the housing section 43, the slide operation piece 49 also reaches the position of "1", and thus the incoming call notification unit. When the switch 47 is attached to the cat exterior body 40, the slide switch circuit 48 is set to "1".
• the incoming call notification unit 47 is attached to either of the outer bodies 40, 41, and the slide switch circuit 48, S "1" or "
• the CPU 13 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16 according to the program, and determines whether or not the input signal or the incoming pattern signal has been input from the amplifier 12. Is determined (step SD 1). Then, when the mobile terminal generates a response signal in response to an incoming call to the corresponding mobile terminal, the response signal is received by the antenna 10 and the radio wave detector 11 generates an incoming pattern signal.
• step SD 1 goes to step SD 2, and whether or not the slide switch circuit 48 is “1” is determined. Is determined (step SD 2).
• step SD2 The force proceeds to step SD3, and the vibrator 18 is controlled by the cat vibration pattern stored in the ROM 14 (step SD3).
• a cat's cry is generated from the speaker 19 by reading the cat's cry waveform from the ROM 14 and applying the read to the sound source 17 (step SD 4). Therefore, when the incoming call notification unit 47 is attached to the cat exterior body 40, when a call is received, the cat exterior body 40 vibrates in the form of a cat's vibration and A crowing occurs.
• step SD2 Proceed to step SD5 to control the pipe motor 18 with the rat vibration pattern stored in the ROM 14. Further, by reading the rat's singing waveform from the ROM 14 and applying it to the sound source 17, a rat's singing is generated from the speaker 19 (step SD 6). Therefore, when the incoming call notification unit 47 is attached to the rat outer body 41, when an incoming call is received, the mouse outer body 41 vibrates in the form of a rat vibration and the rat has a rat-like vibration. A squealing voice occurs. Therefore, the simple operation of attaching the incoming call notification unit 47 to the exterior bodies 40, 41 simply causes the characters of the exterior bodies 40, 41 to be attached to the mats. Incoming call notification can be made in the tuned motion and sound generation mode.
• the incoming call notification unit may be switched in multiple stages according to the type of exterior body. The user may switch the slide operation piece according to his / her preference.
• FIGS. 17 and 18 show a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
• the incoming call notification unit 50 includes the above-described antenna 10, radio wave detection unit 11, and amplifier 1. 2, CPU 13, ROM 14, In addition to the provision of the RAMI 5, a motor drive circuit 51 connected to the CPU 13 and an output terminal 52 connected to the motor drive circuit 51 are provided.
• an input terminal 54 in contact with the output terminal 52, a motor 55 connected to the input terminal 54, and a force S are provided on the exterior body 53 side.
• the motor 55 is, for example, a motor for driving the ear or the tail when the outer body 53 is in a form imitating the size and the ear or the tail is operable. That is, in this embodiment, the outer body 53 has a toy configuration in which the ears and tail are driven by the motor 55, and the motor 55 is connected to the incoming call notification unit 5. It is configured to be controlled by a signal from 0.
• Step SE 1 the CPU 13 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18 according to the program, and receives the input signal or the incoming pattern signal from the amplifier 12. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (Step SE 1) c.
• the mobile terminal When the mobile terminal generates a response signal in response to an incoming call to the corresponding mobile terminal, an instruction is given to the motor drive circuit 51.
• a control signal to the drive motor step SE 2). Therefore, each time there is an incoming call to the portable terminal, the dog's ears and tail constituting the outer body 53 operate, and the incoming call is notified while being given more interest.
• FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 show an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
• the incoming call notification unit 50 includes the above-described antenna 10, radio wave detection unit 11, and amplifier 1. 2, CPU 13, ROM 14, and RAMI 5 are provided and connected to this CPU 13.
• the motor drive circuit 51 and the motor 62 connected to the motor drive circuit 61 are provided.
• the motor 62 drives the ears and tails when the outer body 53 imitates a dog and the ears and tails are operable, for example. . That is, in the present embodiment, the outer body 53 has a configuration capable of moving the ears and tails, and the motor 62 provided on the incoming call notification unit 60 side. It is configured to drive the ears and tails.
• the CPU 13 operates in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 20 according to the program, and receives the input signal or the incoming pattern signal from the amplifier 12. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (step SF1).
• the mobile terminal When the mobile terminal generates a response signal in response to an incoming call to the corresponding mobile terminal, the mobile terminal instructs the motor drive circuit 51 to control the motor 62 (step SF2).
• the exterior body 2 is entirely provided with the shape of a sewing package imitating a mouse, but is not limited thereto.
• the exterior body may have a cat, a human, a virtual animal, a virtual creature, a mascot, or the appearance of a specific character.
• only a portion of the exterior body eg, upper, lower, side, front or back
• a specific character may be provided, and other portions may have a box shape or a cylindrical shape.
• the incoming call notifying means that performs the notifying operation in response to the incoming call to the portable terminal is housed and arranged in an external body having a predetermined design appearance.
• the incoming call notification means inside the mobile terminal performs a notification operation in response to an incoming call to the mobile terminal, it looks as if the exterior body having a design appearance is performing the notification operation, which is interesting when receiving a call. Can be generated.
• the incoming call notifying means arranged inside the exterior body is operated to notify by vibrating, it is recommended to place it on a table or the like.
• the outer body vibrates and is displaced on a table or the like in accordance with the vibration, thereby making it possible to notify an incoming call while adding interest.
• the incoming call notifying means and the outer body are separate from each other and the incoming notifying means is detachable, the incoming notifying means can be taken out from the outer body and used alone. However, it can be used while generating the above-mentioned fun by being attached to an exterior body, and a plurality of usage forms can be achieved.
• a receiving section is formed in the exterior body so that the incoming call notification means can be freely inserted and removed, the incoming call notification means can be used by itself or when placed on the exterior body and used. Easy access to the means.
• a notification operation is performed with a different notification pattern for each incoming call, or the notification pattern is changed for each predetermined time to perform the notification operation, and the intensity of vibration is changed.
• Power apparently Looks like the exterior body operates in a different pattern for each incoming call, or the behavior of the exterior body seems to be changing, which can enhance the fun .
• the motor is rotated forward and backward, the movement of the exterior body on the table and the like can be made to be a trick, and the vibration can be reduced to the vibration pattern.
• the movement of the exterior body on a table or the like can be made rhythmical because the movement is changed by the screen.
• music is generated and the vibration is changed in accordance with the music, it is possible to stimulate the sight and hearing of the viewer, thereby enhancing the fun.
• the vibration is changed in accordance with the rhythm pattern and the music, the vibration of the exterior body becomes rhythmic, and the rhythmical exterior is also changed. The body's vibration and music can stimulate the sight and hearing of the viewer.
• the notification operation is performed with different notification patterns according to the characters of the exterior body, the appearance and movement are matched to enhance the fun.
• at least one of the sound and vibration is used to perform the notification operation.
• the exterior body imitating an animal performs the notification operation by the cry, Appearance, generated sound, and interestingness that matches movement can be generated, such as vibration caused by movement.
• the incoming call notifying means has a switching means for switching to a different notification pattern, and the exterior body is provided with the switching means according to the character of the exterior body when the incoming notification means is attached.
• Switch With the configuration having the switching driving means for performing the driving, the form and movement of the exterior body can be more easily matched by mounting the incoming call notifying means.
• the incoming call notifying means performs a notifying operation by emitting light
• the exterior body has a light transmitting portion for transmitting light emitted from the incoming call notifying means housed therein.
• the movable body to which the vibration is transmitted and vibrated is provided on the exterior body, these vibrate individually, and the vibration mode can be diversified.
• a rotating body that can rotate and protrudes downward is provided at the bottom of the exterior body, or a projection that projects downward is provided, so that the exterior body can easily move on a table or the like. This makes it possible to generate a wide range and various movements of the exterior body.
• an interlocking portion that operates in synchronization with the notification operation of the incoming call notification means is provided on the exterior body, or a movable portion provided on the exterior body is driven by the notification operation of the incoming call notification means.
• the exterior body of the present invention includes a housing section in which an incoming call notification unit that performs a notification operation in response to an incoming call to a portable terminal is detachably housed, and has an exterior shape of an animal.
• an incoming call notification unit is placed in the housing as appropriate, when an incoming call arrives at the mobile terminal, the exterior body that has the appearance of an animal will notify the incoming call. It can seem interesting, and this can create more fun.
• the notifying operation is a light emitting operation performed when the portable terminal receives an incoming call, and further includes a transmission unit that transmits light emitted according to the light emitting operation.
• the incoming call notification unit emits light following an incoming call, the light is radiated to the outside through the translucent part of the exterior, and the light is emitted from the exterior of the animal By doing so, it is possible to enhance the fun.

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