WO2005125199A1

WO2005125199A1 - Terminal with video telephone function

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Publication number: WO2005125199A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/010834
Authority: WO
Inventors: Katsumi Izuka
Original assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2004-06-16
Filing date: 2005-06-14
Publication date: 2005-12-29
Also published as: JP2006005570A

Abstract

A terminal with video telephone function enabling the user to previously ascertain the transmission video before transmitting the transmission video to prevent a video which the user does not want the user on the receiving side to view from being transmitted by mistake. The terminal comprises video telephone call arrival detecting means (101) for detecting the arrival of a video telephone signal from the communication party and outputting a signal, imaging means (102) which starts imaging an object according to the output signal from the video telephone call arrival detecting means (101), display means (103) for displaying the video of the object imaged by the imaging means (102), transmission start instructing means (104) for outputting a transmission start instruction signal to give an instruction to start transmission of the video displayed on the display means (103), and a video telephone start control manes (105) which receives the transmission start instruction signal outputted from the transmission start instructing means (104) and controls the start of video telephone communication with the communication party.

Description

Specification

Terminal device with videophone function

Technical field

The present invention relates to a terminal device with a videophone function, and more specifically, a transmitting user transmits a transmission image of a transmitting user displayed on a display unit of a terminal device of a receiving user who is a videophone call partner. The present invention relates to a terminal device with a videophone function, such as a camera-equipped mobile phone, which can be checked before making a call.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, as a terminal device having this type of videophone function, a transmitting user can monitor the same video as a receiving user who is a communication partner, and the receiving video received by the receiving user can be transmitted. It is known that a transmission image transmitted by a side user can be set under the same conditions (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Further, as a similar terminal device with a videophone function, a received image received by a receiving user and a transmitted image transmitted by a transmitting user are combined on one display unit. There is known an apparatus which displays the received video and the transmitted video at the same time (for example, see Patent Document 2).

[0004] Furthermore, as this type of terminal device with a videophone function, two display units are provided, one of the display units displays a received image received by a receiving user, and the other display unit displays a received image. There is a known type that displays a transmission image transmitted by a user so that a reception image and a transmission image can be simultaneously checked (for example, see Patent Document 3).

Patent Document 1: JP-A-6-90447

Patent Document 2: JP-A-10-65780

Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-244301

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] In the meantime, in the conventional terminal device with a videophone function, the transmitting user transmits the transmission image transmitted to the receiving user as the other party during the call. Confirm The power that can be confirmed The power that cannot be confirmed before starting a call with the receiving user.

[0006] For this reason, in the conventional terminal device with a videophone function, even if there is a problem in the transmitted video, such as when the transmitted video is badly reflected or a video that is not desired to be projected in a frame is present, the other party can communicate with the other party. Until the transmission video can be transmitted to the receiving user and monitored, the transmission user cannot confirm the transmission video.

[0007] For this reason, in a conventional terminal device with a videophone function, when the receiving user's power, which is the call partner, also receives an incoming call, for example, the user is not well-groomed or receives power. When the transmitting user can confirm the transmitted video even if he or she wants to view the video so that the transmitting user does not want to see it, the transmitted video is already displayed on the display of the terminal device of the receiving user. There is a problem when it is projected.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to check a transmission image in advance when starting transmission of a transmission image, and to prevent a transmission-side user from seeing the image erroneously and prevent the image from being erroneously transmitted. To provide a functional terminal device.

Means for solving the problem

[0009] The terminal device with a videophone function of the present invention detects a videophone call signal of the other party and outputs a signal. Imaging means for starting imaging of an object based on the image data, display means for displaying an image of the object imaged by the imaging means, and transmission start for instructing start of transmission of the image displayed by the display means Transmission start instruction means for outputting an instruction signal, and videophone start control means for receiving the transmission start instruction signal output from the transmission start instruction means and controlling the start of videophone communication with the other party. The configuration to be provided is adopted.

[0010] Furthermore, the terminal device with a videophone function of the present invention includes a videophone call detection unit that detects an incoming videophone signal from a call partner and outputs a signal, an imaging unit that images a subject, Display means for displaying an image of the subject imaged by the means, a transmission start instruction signal for instructing start of transmission of the image displayed by the display means by a user operation, and the imaging means An operation unit for outputting a start signal for starting the communication, and receiving the transmission start instruction signal output from the operation unit, and And a videophone start control means for controlling the start of videophone communication with the other party.

[0011] Also, the terminal device with a videophone function of the present invention includes a videophone call detection unit that detects an incoming videophone signal from the other party and outputs a signal, an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject, Display means for displaying an image of the subject imaged by the means; an operation unit for outputting a call mode selection signal for selecting a call mode with the other party by a user operation; Upon receiving the call mode selection signal, the call mode with the other party is switched between at least the video phone mode and the voice phone mode.

V, a telephone call control unit for selecting a shift, and a videophone start control means for controlling the start of the videophone communication with the other party when the videophone mode is selected by the telephone call control unit. It adopts the configuration to do.

The invention's effect

According to the present invention, when starting transmission of a transmission image, the transmission-side user can confirm the transmission image transmitted to the reception-side user in advance, and thus does not want to be seen by the reception-side user. It is possible to prevent a video from being erroneously transmitted.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, a terminal device with a videophone function according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings, components having the same configuration or function and corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

(Embodiment 1)

First, a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a terminal device with a videophone function 100 according to the first embodiment includes a videophone call detection unit 101, an imaging unit 102, a display unit 103, a transmission start instruction unit 104, a videophone start It comprises a control means 105 and a transmission means 106.

In FIG. 1, a videophone incoming call detection means 101 detects an incoming videophone signal from a receiving user who is a call partner and outputs a signal. The image capturing means 102 has a function of starting capturing an image of an object to be transmitted by the transmitting user by a camera (video camera) based on an output signal from the videophone incoming call detecting means 101. In accordance with the instruction of the step 105, the image data of the imaged subject is output to the transmitting means 106. The display means 103 has a function of displaying an image of a subject captured by the camera of the imaging means 102 on a display screen such as a liquid crystal display.

On the other hand, transmission start instructing means 104 outputs a transmission start instructing signal for instructing to start transmitting the video displayed by display means 103. The videophone start control means 105 receives the transmission start instruction signal output from the transmission start instruction means 104 and has a function of controlling the start of the videophone communication with the other party. When is input, the image capturing unit 102 is instructed to output image data of the captured subject to the transmitting unit. The transmission unit 106 compresses the image data output from the imaging unit 102 and transmits the data to the other party as transmission data.

[0019] As described above, in the terminal device with a videophone function 100 according to the first embodiment, the TVphone start control means 105 receives the transmission start instruction signal output from the transmission start instruction means 104, and makes a call. Controls the start of videophone communication with the other party. That is, this video phone In the terminal device with function 100, the transmission of the image displayed by the display unit 103, that is, the image to be transmitted by the imaging unit 102, is started until the transmission start instruction signal is output from the transmission start instruction unit 104. I can't do that.

[0020] As described above, according to the first embodiment, the transmission user can check the transmission video transmitted to the reception user before starting transmission of the transmission video. In addition, it is possible to prevent an image that the user on the receiving side does not want to see from being erroneously transmitted.

Also, according to the first embodiment, the transmitting user can take a picture that the imaging means 102 does not want to be seen by the receiving user. Can be operated so that the imaging range force of the imaging means 102 also deviates. Therefore, in the terminal device with a videophone function 100 according to the first embodiment, the transmitting user confirms that the transmitted video is a video, which may be viewed by the receiving user. The transmitted video can be transmitted to the receiving user with confidence.

(Embodiment 2)

Next, a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, terminal device 200 with a videophone function according to Embodiment 2 includes a videophone call detection unit 201 as a videophone call detection unit, a camera unit 202 as an imaging unit, and a display unit. A display unit 203, a timer unit 204 as transmission start instruction means, a videophone start control unit 205 as videophone start control means, and a transmission unit 206 as transmission means.

In FIG. 2, upon detecting an incoming TV telephone signal from the receiving user as the other party, the videophone incoming call detecting unit 201 transmits the signals to the camera unit 202, the display unit 203, and the timer unit 204. Output.

When the output signal from videophone incoming call detection section 201 is input, camera section 202 activates a camera (not shown). Accordingly, the camera starts capturing an image of a subject that the transmitting user intends to transmit to the receiving user. Then, the camera unit 202 controls the videophone start control. The image data of the subject imaged according to the instruction of the unit 205 is output to the transmission unit 206.

When the output signal from videophone incoming call detection section 201 is input, display section 203 indicates that there is an incoming videophone signal from the receiving user who is the other party on a display screen such as a liquid crystal display. Is displayed, and an image of the subject captured by the camera of the camera unit 202 is displayed.

[0027] When the output signal from the videophone call detection unit 201 is input, the timer unit 204 starts counting the elapsed time since the input signal, and the timer unit 204 has exceeded the set time that was previously set. At this point, a transmission start instruction signal is output to the videophone start control unit 205.

[0028] The videophone start control unit 205 controls transmission and reception of videophone calls between the transmitting user and the receiving user in response to a transmission start instruction signal from the timer unit 204. That is, when a transmission start instruction signal is input from the timer unit 204, the videophone start control unit 205 instructs the camera unit 202 to output image data of a captured subject to the transmission unit 206.

[0029] Transmitting section 206 compresses image data output from imaging means 102 and transmits the compressed data to the other party as transmission data.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the fixed time from when the camera of camera section 202 is started to when the transmission start instruction signal is output from timer section 204 and transmission / reception by the videophone is started. During the time, the transmission video imaged by the camera of the camera unit 204 is not transmitted. Therefore, the transmitting user can confirm the transmitted video to be transmitted to the receiving user before starting transmission of the transmitted video, so that the receiving user does not want to see the transmitted video and mistakenly views the video. Transmission can be prevented. Further, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to automatically respond when a videophone signal is received from a receiving user who is a call partner, so that the operation of the transmitting user can be simplified.

(Embodiment 3)

Next, a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, terminal device 300 with a videophone function according to Embodiment 3 In the terminal device 200 with the videophone function according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the timer unit 204 is replaced with an operation unit 301.

In FIG. 3, upon detecting an incoming TV telephone signal from a receiving user as a call partner, videophone incoming call detection section 201 outputs a signal to camera section 202 and display section 203, respectively.

[0034] When the output signal from the videophone incoming call detection unit 201 is input, the camera unit 202 activates a camera (not shown) and starts capturing an image of a subject that the transmitting user intends to transmit to the receiving user. I do. Then, the camera unit 202 outputs the image data of the subject imaged in accordance with the instruction of the videophone start control unit 205 to the transmission unit 206.

When the output signal from videophone call detection section 201 is input, display section 203 indicates that there is an incoming videophone signal from the receiving user as the other party on a display screen such as a liquid crystal display. Is displayed and the image of the subject captured by the camera of the camera unit 202 is displayed, and then a message “Start a videophone?” Is displayed. This message is preliminarily stored in a storage medium (memory) (not shown), and is read from the memory upon receiving an incoming telephone call signal from the receiving user.

The operation unit 301 responds to the message of “Do you want to start a video call?” Displayed on the display unit 203 in response to the incoming video call signal, and the transmitting user starts a video call. When a “Yes” input operation is performed, a transmission start instruction signal is output to videophone start control section 205.

[0037] The videophone start control unit 205 controls transmission and reception of videophone calls between the transmitting user and the receiving user in response to a transmission start instruction signal from the operation unit 301. That is, when a transmission start instruction signal is input from the operation unit 301, the videophone start control unit 205 instructs the camera unit 202 to output image data of a captured subject to the transmission unit 206.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, from when the camera of the camera unit 202 is started to when the transmission start instruction signal from the operation unit 301 is input to the TV phone start control unit 205. However, the transmission image captured by the camera of the camera unit 202 is not transmitted. Therefore, when starting transmission of the transmission image, the transmitting user considers the transmission image transmitted to the receiving user. Since the confirmation can be made beforehand, it is possible to prevent the video from being erroneously transmitted so that the receiving user does not want to see it.

Further, according to the third embodiment, since the transmitting user can start operating the operation unit 301 to start transmission / reception by videophone, depending on the situation when the videophone signal is received, The transmitting user can perform a camera test without worrying about time.

(Embodiment 4)

Next, a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, terminal device 400 with a videophone function according to Embodiment 4 includes camera unit 202 in terminal device 300 with a videophone function according to Embodiment 3 shown in FIG. It is configured to be activated by an output signal from the operation unit 301! RU

In FIG. 4, when a videophone incoming call detection section 201 detects an incoming videophone signal from a receiving user who is a call partner, it outputs a signal to display section 203.

Upon receiving the output signal from videophone incoming call detection section 201, display section 203 first displays a message “Start camera?”. Next, when the transmitting user operates the operation unit 301 to start the camera of the camera unit 202 in response to the message “Do you want to start the camera?”, The display unit 203 displays the image captured by the camera. Display the image of the subject and display the message "Do you want to start a videophone?"

The operation unit 301 receives an incoming videophone signal and receives a message “Do you want to start the camera?” Displayed on the display unit 203. , A camera activation signal can be output. When the transmitting user performs an input operation of “Yes” to start a video call in response to the message “Do you want to start a video call?” Then, a transmission start instruction signal is output to the videophone start control unit 205.

[0045] The camera unit 202 receives a camera activation signal from the operation unit 301, activates the camera, and starts capturing an image of a subject that the transmitting user intends to transmit to the receiving user. Then, the camera unit 202 outputs the image data of the subject imaged in accordance with the instruction of the videophone start control unit 205. Output to transmitting section 206.

[0046] The videophone start control unit 205 controls transmission and reception of videophone calls between the transmitting user and the receiving user based on a transmission start instruction signal from the operation unit 301. That is, when a transmission start instruction signal is input from the operation unit 301, the videophone start control unit 205 instructs the camera unit 202 to output image data of a captured subject to the transmission unit 206.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, when a videophone signal is received from a receiving user who is a call partner, the transmitting user's power S camera Since it is possible to select whether or not to activate the camera of the unit 202, it is possible to prevent the camera from being activated without permission in a situation where it is impossible to answer a videophone call.

Further, according to the fourth embodiment, similarly to terminal device 300 with a videophone function according to the third embodiment, the transmitting user operates operation unit 301 to start transmission / reception by videophone. Therefore, depending on the situation, the transmitting user can perform a camera test without worrying about time.

(Embodiment 5)

Next, a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, a terminal device 500 with a videophone function according to the fifth embodiment is different from the terminal device 400 with a videophone function according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. It has an additional configuration. The timer unit 204 in the present example has a function of delaying the input timing of the transmission start instruction signal output from the operation unit 301 to the videophone start control unit 205 by a preset time. You.

In FIG. 5, when a videophone incoming call detection unit 201 detects an incoming videophone signal from a receiving user as a call partner, it outputs a signal to display unit 203.

When the output signal from videophone call detection section 201 is input, display section 203 displays a message “Do you want to activate camera?”.

The operation unit 301 receives the incoming videophone signal and displays the “ Do you want to start? When the transmitting user operates the operation unit 301 to input “Yes” in response to the message “”, a camera start signal is output to the camera unit 202 and a count start signal is output to the timer unit 204. .

[0054] The camera unit 202 starts the camera in response to the camera start signal from the operation unit 301, and starts capturing an image of a subject that the transmitting user intends to transmit to the receiving user. Then, the camera unit 202 outputs the image data of the captured subject to the transmission unit 206 according to the instruction of the videophone start control unit 205.

[0055] When a count start signal is input from the operation unit 301, the timer unit 204 starts counting the elapsed time from the input, and when the set time is exceeded, the TV unit 204 starts counting. A transmission start instruction signal is output to the telephone start control unit 205.

[0056] The videophone start control unit 205 controls transmission and reception of videophone calls between the transmitting user and the receiving user based on the transmission start instruction signal from the timer unit 204. That is, when a transmission start instruction signal is input from the timer unit 204, the videophone start control unit 205 instructs the camera unit 202 to output image data of a captured subject to the transmission unit 206.

As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, when the receiving user receives a videophone signal, the transmitting user raises the camera of camera section 202. Since the user can select whether to move the camera or not, it is possible to prevent the camera from being activated when the user cannot answer the videophone call.

Further, according to the fifth embodiment, the counting of timer section 204 is started by the operation of operating section 301 by the transmitting user, so that the time required to start transmission / reception by videophone is reduced. Easy camera tests can be performed without panic.

(Embodiment 6)

Next, a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device with a videophone function according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, a terminal device with a videophone function 600 according to the sixth embodiment is different from the terminal device with a videophone function 400 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. A microphone unit 601, a memory unit 602, and a call control unit 603 are provided. Note that call control section 603 incorporates the function of videophone start control section 205 in terminal apparatus with videophone function 400 according to Embodiment 4.

[0061] Further, terminal device 600 with a videophone function according to Embodiment 6 has three telephone calls: (1) videophone mode, (2) voice telephone mode, and (3) data Z voice communication mode. It is configured so that the user can arbitrarily select one of the modes. Here, the video telephone mode refers to a telephone mode in which the transmitting user and the receiving user transmit and receive by videophone. Voice telephone mode refers to a telephone call mode in which the transmitting user and the receiving user transmit and receive only by voice. The data Z voice call mode refers to a call mode in which the transmitting user and the receiving user transmit and receive using voice and data stored and stored in the memory unit 602.

In FIG. 6, upon detecting an incoming TV telephone signal from the receiving user as a call partner, videophone incoming call detection section 201 outputs a signal to display section 203.

When the output signal from videophone call detection section 201 is input, display section 203 displays a message “Please select a call mode”. This message is stored in a memory (not shown). The transmitting user operates the operation unit 301 according to this message to select one of the three communication modes.

Here, when the transmitting user selects (1) the videophone mode, signals are output from the operation unit 301 to the microphone unit 601, the camera unit 202, and the call control unit 603. When the user on the transmitting side selects (2) the voice telephone mode, a signal is output from the operation unit 301 to the microphone unit 601 and the call control unit 603. Further, when the transmitting user selects the (3) data Z voice call mode, signals are output from the operation unit 301 to the microphone unit 601, the memory unit 602, and the call control unit 603.

[0065] The call control unit 603 controls to start a call with the receiving user based on the signal of the calling mode selected by the operation of the operation unit 301 of the transmitting user. That is, when a video phone mode signal is input from the operation unit 301, the communication control unit 603 instructs the camera unit 202 to output image data of a captured subject to the transmission unit 206. In addition, when a voice telephone mode signal is input from the operation unit 301, the call control unit 603 It instructs the microphone unit 601 to output audio data to the transmission unit 206. When a signal in the data Z voice communication mode is input from the operation unit 301, the call control unit 603 sends the voice data and the stored data to the transmission unit 206 to the microphone unit 601 and the memory unit 602. Instruct to output.

[0066] In the case of the videophone mode, transmitting section 206 compresses image data output from camera section 202 and transmits the compressed data to the other party as transmission data. In the case of the voice telephone mode, transmitting section 206 transmits voice data output from microphone section 601 as transmission data to the other party. Further, in the data Z voice communication mode, transmitting section 206 transmits voice data output from microphone section 601 and data output from memory section 602 to the other party as transmission data.

As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment, the transmitting user operates one of the three communication modes by operating operation unit 301. For example, while checking the camera image of the video displayed on the display unit 203, the user can select the voice call mode or the data Z voice call mode to transmit / receive to / from the receiving user. In addition, it is possible to answer a call without having to wait for the other party and without seeing the camera image.

[0068] The present specification is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-178609 filed on June 16, 2004. All this content is included here.

Industrial applicability

[0069] The terminal device with a videophone function according to the present invention can check the transmission image transmitted to the receiving user before starting the transmission of the transmission image, and allows the receiving user to confirm the transmission image. It is useful as a mobile phone with a videophone function, because it can prevent the video from being transmitted by mistake, which would otherwise be seen by others.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A videophone call detection means for detecting an incoming videophone signal from the other party and outputting a signal,

Imaging means for starting imaging of a subject based on the output signal of the videophone call detection means;

Display means for displaying an image of the subject imaged by the imaging means; transmission start instruction means for outputting a transmission start instruction signal for instructing start of transmission of the image displayed by the display means;

Videophone start control means for receiving the transmission start instruction signal output from the transmission start instruction means and controlling the start of videophone communication with the other party;

A terminal device with a videophone function, comprising:

[2] The transmission start instructing means receives the output signal from the videophone incoming call detection means, starts counting time, and when the time exceeds a preset time, the videophone start control means gives the videophone start control means the The terminal device with a videophone function according to claim 1, which is a timer unit that outputs a transmission start instruction signal.

3. The terminal device with a videophone function according to claim 1, wherein the transmission start instruction unit is an operation unit that outputs the transmission start instruction signal to the videophone start control unit by a user operation.

[4] A videophone call detection means for detecting an incoming videophone signal from the other party and outputting a signal,

Imaging means for imaging a subject;

Display means for displaying an image of the subject imaged by the imaging means; and a transmission start instruction signal for instructing start of transmission of the image displayed by the display means by a user's operation; An operation unit for outputting an activation signal for activating the means,

Video phone start control means for receiving the transmission start instruction signal output from the operation unit and controlling the start of video phone communication with the other party;

A terminal device with a videophone function, comprising:

5. The videophone according to claim 4, further comprising a timer section for delaying an input timing of the transmission start instruction signal output from the operation section to the videophone start control means by a preset time. Noble terminal device.

[6] A videophone call detection means for detecting an incoming videophone signal from the other party and outputting a signal,

Imaging means for imaging a subject;

Display means for displaying an image of the subject imaged by the imaging means; and an operation unit for outputting a call mode selection signal for selecting a call mode with the call partner by a user operation;

A call control unit that receives the call mode selection signal output from the operation unit, and selects a call mode with the call partner at least one of a videophone mode and a voice call mode;

Videophone start control means for controlling start of videophone communication with the other party by selecting the videophone mode by the call control unit;

A terminal device with a videophone function, comprising: