WO2006040970A1

WO2006040970A1 - Mobile communication terminal

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Publication number: WO2006040970A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/018428
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shigeki Matsunaga; Kazuhiko Yamauchi; Yoshiaki Iwata
Original assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2004-10-12
Filing date: 2005-10-05
Publication date: 2006-04-20
Also published as: JP2008004974A

Abstract

In a system including a server device and a plurality of mobile terminals communicating with the server device, when a mobile terminal receives a predetermined communication from a device of other than the local system during execution of multiple-participant-type application, it transmits information indicating the predetermined communication has been received, to another communication terminal.

Description

Specification

Mobile communication terminal

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a technique for using a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a technique for improving convenience during play or collaborative work using the mobile communication terminal.

Background art

In recent years, mobile terminals have a communication function and perform voice communication with other terminals, packet communication with a server on the Internet, and the like.

Techniques have been proposed for using a portable terminal having such a communication function (hereinafter referred to as a “mobile communication terminal”) for purposes other than the original purpose of the portable communication terminal.

For example, there is a technology that uses a mobile phone as a controller of a game machine.

[0003] In addition, some of such mobile communication terminals have not only a communication function using a long-distance communication method such as packet communication but also a communication function using a short-distance communication method such as infrared communication or Bluetooth. Come!

Using this short-range communication method, data exchange such as phone book information between mobile communication terminals and transmission of control commands to home appliances, that is, using the mobile communication terminal as a so-called remote controller for home appliances It is possible to do.

[0004] Accordingly, it is expected that the mobile communication terminal has a plurality of functions using its long-distance and short-distance communication functions, and can be used in various forms using the communication functions.

In short-range communication systems, the use of high-speed communication systems such as UWB (Ultra Wide Band) has increasingly diversified the usage patterns that make use of short-range communication functions. A use form in which a plurality of users play and collaborate using the short-range communication function of their mobile communication terminals is conceivable. Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] However, multiple users play games together using their mobile communication terminals. If the mobile communication terminal has a plurality of communication functions, it may cause inconvenience. This inconvenience is that when playing or collaborative work using the communication function, interruptions caused by other communications may affect the current play or collaborative work. That is.

[0006] Therefore, in the present invention, when an interruption is made using the communication function of the mobile communication terminal during play or collaborative work using the mobile communication terminal, The purpose is to provide a portable communication terminal capable of constructing a portable communication system that does not adversely affect the collaborative work.

Means for solving the problem

[0007] In order to solve the above-described problem, a mobile communication terminal of the present invention is a mobile terminal that executes a multi-participation type application in a system having a plurality of mobile terminal devices that communicate with a server device and the server device. In addition, it is characterized in that it comprises a transmission means for transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to another portable terminal when a device communication outside the own system is received during the application execution. To do.

The invention's effect

[0008] By providing the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention with the above-described configuration, when a plurality of mobile communication terminals are working together, if communication enters one mobile communication terminal, This notification can be sent to other mobile communication terminals that are playing or collaborative work, so that other mobile communication terminals that receive the notification will not be able to execute and continue collaborative work. It is possible to know that there is a mobile communication terminal that needs to communicate with the outside, and it is possible to perform optimal interruption processing, liqueurization processing, and the like.

[0009] Therefore, even if play or collaborative work is interrupted by one mobile communication terminal responding to incoming communication, it is possible to prevent play or collaborative work from being affected.

In an embodiment to be described later, the communication interrupt processing unit in the block diagram of the mobile communication terminal notifies other mobile communication terminals via the short-range communication control unit that communication has been entered into one mobile communication terminal from the outside. Notify When a predetermined communication is received during the execution of the application, the transmission means for transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to another mobile terminal is the client ' Service processing unit 1200, communication interruption processing This is realized by the unit 1500 and the near field communication control unit 1600.

[0010] In addition, the mobile terminal further receives, from an execution unit that executes the application, and information indicating permission or rejection of interrupting the execution performed by the execution unit from the other mobile terminal. And when the information indicating suspension permission is received by the receiving means, the execution is interrupted, and when information indicating rejection of interruption is received by the receiving means. The execution may be continued.

[0011] Thus, the application can be interrupted after obtaining permission from the other mobile communication terminal that is executing the application in cooperation, so that the optimal interrupt processing is performed by the other mobile communication terminal. It is difficult to interrupt the application after it has been implemented.

In an embodiment to be described later, the game application execution unit in the block diagram of the mobile communication terminal executes the application, and the communication interrupt processing unit permits execution of the application via the short-range communication control unit. Receive. The execution means for executing the application is realized by the game application execution unit 1800, the user interface unit 1100, the client service processing unit 1200, and the short-range communication control unit 1600 shown in FIG. The receiving means for receiving information indicating permission or refusal to interrupt the execution performed by the execution means from other portable terminals is the communication interrupt processing section 1500 and the short-range communication control section of FIG. Realized by 1600.

[0012] The portable terminal further includes response means for performing processing corresponding to the predetermined communication. The predetermined communication is an incoming call related to voice communication, and the response means is the execution means. After the execution is interrupted, a response related to voice communication may be made in response to the incoming call.

As a result, if a phone call comes in during a collaborative work, it is notified to other mobile communication terminals that are engaged in play or collaborative work before answering the call. Other mobile communication terminals will be able to perform optimal interruption processing, liqueurization processing, and the like.

[0013] In an embodiment to be described later, a call application of a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal The execution unit responds to the incoming call via the long-distance communication control unit. Response means for performing processing corresponding to a predetermined communication is realized by the call application execution unit 1700 and the long-distance communication control unit 1400 in FIG.

Further, the transmission means transmits information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to the server device.

[0014] Furthermore, the server device according to the present invention is a server device that executes integration processing of a multi-participation type application in a system having a plurality of portable terminals that communicate with the server device and the server device. The storage means for storing the information for identifying the portable terminal by executing the application and the storage means when receiving information indicating that a predetermined communication has been received from the portable terminal. And transmitting means for transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to other mobile terminals other than the mobile terminal.

[0015] In addition, the server device further determines whether to interrupt the application based on information indicating that the predetermined communication received from the mobile terminal has been received and information on the application being executed. Determining means for determining whether or not the application is interrupted by the determining means, the transmitting means transmits information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to the other portable terminal. It is good as well.

[0016] Thus, if there is an interruption during the execution of an application in cooperation, the mobile communication system can be configured so as not to inconvenience! Easy to build.

The storage means for storing the information for identifying the portable terminal that is executing the application is realized by the client information storage unit 2400 in FIG. When receiving information indicating that a predetermined communication has been received from the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal other than the mobile terminal receives the predetermined communication based on the information stored in the storage means. The transmission means for transmitting the information indicating this is realized by the server 'service processing unit 2200, the communication interrupt processing unit 2500, and the short-range communication control unit 2600 in FIG. Further, a determination method for determining whether or not the application is interrupted based on information indicating that the predetermined communication received from the mobile terminal has been received and information on the application being executed. The stage is realized by the Sano service processing unit 2200 in FIG.

[0017] The portable terminal further includes direct communication means for performing direct communication with the other portable terminal without going through the server device, and the transmission means is configured to perform the predetermined communication by the direct communication means. It is good also as transmitting the information which shows having received.

As a result, mobile communication terminals that are executing applications in collaboration can communicate directly with each other, so that it is possible to immediately send an instruction to carry out optimal interruption processing, liqueurry processing, etc. .

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system in which a game is played using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example in which a mobile communication terminal that has played a game interrupted communication from the outside.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing configurations of mobile communication terminal 1000, another mobile communication terminal 1010, and server device 2000.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow of processing when there is communication from the outside to the mobile communication terminal.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an interrupt determination process of mobile communication terminal 1000.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing interrupt determination processing of server apparatus 2000.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an interrupt handling process of mobile communication terminal 1000.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an interrupt handling process of another mobile communication terminal 1010.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing interrupt handling processing of server apparatus 2000.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a restart process of mobile communication terminal 1000.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a restart process of another mobile communication terminal 1010.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a restart process of server apparatus 2000.

Explanation of symbols

[0019] 1000 1010 mobile communication terminal

1100 2100 User interface

1200 clients' service processing department

1300 2300 Suspend information storage 1400 Telecommunication control unit

1500 2500 Communication interrupt processor

1600 2600 Near field communication controller

2000 server equipment

2010 display

2200 Server 'Service Processing Department

2400 Client information storage

3000 Communication equipment

4000 base stations

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[0020] <Overview>

While a plurality of mobile communication terminals are playing or collaborating with the server device, when a communication interruption is received from the outside, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is working together. This is notified to the mobile communication terminal, and based on the response to the notification, processing for an external interrupt is performed.

In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which a call is made after obtaining permission from another mobile communication terminal when an incoming call related to a voice call is received from outside during the game.

Hereinafter, an outline of a system using a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system for playing a game using a portable communication terminal that is effective in the present invention.

This system includes a plurality of mobile communication terminals (1000, 1010, 1020) and a server device 2000, and each mobile communication terminal and server device 2000 transmit and receive data to and from each other.

The server device 2000 has a function of grasping most of the games being played, and each mobile communication terminal (1000, 1010, 1020) has a function of grasping each part in charge of the game contents. And speak.

[0023] Also, in the mobile communication terminals (1000, 1010, 1020), the parts in charge of each When the data related to this is updated, it is immediately reflected in the data representing the entire game content of the server device 2000. Based on the data transmitted from each mobile communication terminal, the server device 2000 updates the data representing the entire game contents while adjusting the whole, and transmits the adjusted result to each terminal. , Proceed with the game.

Here, it is assumed that the game is a racing game.

The server apparatus 2000 includes a display 2010, which displays the entire game, that is, the entire circuit and the position of each racing car.

In addition, each mobile communication terminal (1000, 1010, 1020) has its own display and displays each racing car!

[0025] In each mobile communication terminal (1000, 1010, 1020), the user operates his / her racing car, and the position on the course, which is the operation result, is reflected on the display of server device 2000.

The mobile communication terminals (1000, 1010, 1020) have a function as a so-called telephone and can perform a voice call with an external terminal.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a mobile communication terminal that is playing a game interrupts communication with an external force.

In this case, the mobile communication terminal 1000 receives an incoming call from the external communication device 3000 via the base station 4000.

While the mobile communication terminal 1000 and the external communication device 3000 are talking, the text “Please wait!” Appears on the display of the server device 2000 and the other mobile communication terminals (1010, 1020), and the game is played. Has been interrupted.

[0027] When the data update of the mobile communication terminal influences the data of other mobile communication terminals as described above, when one play or collaborative work is performed, one mobile communication terminal updates the data. If it is interrupted, other terminals will be affected, so if one mobile communication terminal interrupts play or collaborative work, all terminals must interrupt the work.

The system using the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention does not interrupt the work suddenly when such a play or collaborative work is performed and the work must be interrupted in the middle. Depending on the work each terminal is performing before the interruption It gives an opportunity to do so that work can be resumed smoothly after interruption.

[0028] <Configuration>

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing configurations of mobile communication terminal 1000, other mobile communication terminal 1010, and server device 2000.

Since other mobile communication terminals 1010 have the same functions as the mobile communication terminal 1000, only the mobile communication terminal 1000 will be described below.

[0029] For convenience of explanation, only one other mobile communication terminal is shown. Originally, the number of other mobile communication terminals that can be 1 or more depends on the content of the game.

In the present embodiment, a terminal that communicates from an external communication device 3000 will be described as a mobile communication terminal 1000, and the other terminals will be described as other mobile communication terminals 1010.

The mobile communication terminal 1000 includes a user interface unit 1100, a client 'service processing unit 1200, a suspend information storage unit 1300, a long-distance communication control unit 1400, a communication interrupt processing unit 1500, a short-distance communication control unit 1600, and a call application execution unit. It consists of 1700 and game application execution unit 1800.

[0030] The user interface unit 1100 has a user interface function that is included in a normal mobile communication terminal such as image display on a display provided in the mobile communication terminal 1000, data input of keys, buttons, etc. .

Next, the client 'service processing unit 1200 has a function of controlling functions unique to the present invention. It has a function to judge whether or not the game being played is a game played in cooperation with another mobile communication terminal.

[0031] Further, the client 'service processing unit 1200 has a function of processing for preparing for work interruption. Specifically, when the game being executed is interrupted, the suspend information storage unit 1300 stores the operation state at the time of interruption so that the operation can be resumed from the interrupted state. On the contrary, it also has a function of adjusting the environment so that the work can be resumed based on the work state at the time of interruption stored in the suspend information storage unit 1300.

[0032] The suspend information storage unit 1300 has a function of saving a work state at the time of interruption.

For example, information such as the position of a racing car, an image, etc. is stored.

This storage unit is recorded while the game is interrupted, such as internal memory, external memory, and cache. Remember! /, If the information is irrelevant!

The long-distance communication control unit 1400 has a function of performing long-distance communication. Here, it is assumed that the long-distance communication is communication performed through the base station 4000.

[0033] Communication interrupt processing unit 1500 performs processing for communication received by long-distance communication control unit 1400, and whether or not it is necessary to interrupt the game in its own terminal and other mobile communication terminals. And a function of inquiring other mobile communication terminals. For example, if the communication received by the long-distance communication control unit 1400 is an incoming mail, it is determined that the game need not be interrupted. The process for received communication refers to, for example, a reply when an incoming mail is received, and a response when an incoming call related to voice communication is received.

When this mobile communication terminal 1000 becomes another mobile communication terminal 1010, the communication interrupt processing unit 1500 further has a function of answering an inquiry about permission to suspend the work of the mobile communication terminal.

The short-range communication control unit 1600 has a function of performing communication with the server device 2000. Here, it is assumed that the communication function is based on Bluetooth.

[0035] The call application execution unit 1700 has functions that a normal mobile communication terminal has, such as a voice call and a character input function when creating a mail.

In addition, the game application execution unit 1800 has a function for controlling execution of a normal game, that is, a user operation received from the user interface unit 1100 and sent to the server device 2000 via the short-range communication control unit 1600, etc. The data transmitted from the server device 2000 is reflected on the display and displayed on the display.

[0036] Next, the server device 2000 has a normal server device! /, Function, user interface unit 2100, server 'service processing unit 2200, suspend information storage unit 2300, client information storage Unit 2400, communication interrupt processing unit 2500, short-range communication control unit 2600, and game application execution unit 2700.

The user interface unit 2100 is a user interface device that a normal server device has such as image display on the display 2010 and data input from keys, buttons, etc. Have the ability.

[0037] Next, the server 'service processing unit 2200 has a function of controlling functions unique to the present invention. When some mobile communication terminals interrupt the processing related to the game, whether or not the power of the current game is affected, that is, the card that affects the processing of other mobile communication terminals that are playing the game. It has a function to determine whether or not it is a failure.

In addition, the service processor 2200 has a function of preparing for work interruption.

[0038] The suspend information storage unit 2300 has a function of saving a work state at the time of interruption so that when the game being executed is interrupted, the interrupted state force can resume the work. For example, information such as positions and images of all racing cars is stored.

This memory can be stored in the internal memory, external memory, cache, etc. while the game is interrupted!

[0039] The client information storage unit 2400 participates in the game, that is, information that can identify the mobile communication terminals participating in the game, and the participation information! /, It has a function to store information about games for each mobile communication terminal.

In addition, the communication interrupt processing unit 2500 determines whether or not the current game power is a game that requires permission from other mobile communication terminals in order for some mobile communication terminals to interrupt the game. It has a function to determine whether or not to check other mobile communication terminals.

[0040] Near field communication control unit 2600 has a function of performing communication with mobile communication terminal 1000 and other mobile communication terminals 1010. Here, it is assumed that the communication function is Bluetooth. The game application execution unit 2700 receives the game data from the mobile communication terminal 1000 via the function for controlling a normal game, that is, the short-range communication control unit 2600, reflects the data on the display, and receives data from other terminals. And other functions such as sending data back to the terminal after adjustment.

[0041] Each function of the server device 2000 and each function of the mobile communication terminals (1000, 1010) is a program (CPU) (not shown) stored in each memory or hard disk (not shown). This is realized by executing ヽ. <Operation>

Hereinafter, operations of the mobile communication terminal 1000, the other mobile communication terminal 1010, and the sarning apparatus 2000 in the above-described system will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0042] First, the overall processing flow will be described with reference to FIG. 4, and part of the processing will be described with reference to FIGS.

Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the flow of processing when there is external communication with the mobile communication terminal.

First, it is assumed that mobile communication terminal 1000, other mobile communication terminal 1010 and server ', device 2000 are playing, that is, playing a game (step S30).

Server apparatus 2000 transmits / receives data to / from other mobile communication terminal 1010 (step S20), and also transmits / receives data to / from mobile communication terminal 1000 (step S40). The game progresses by executing the game application execution unit 1800 of each mobile communication terminal (1000, 1010) and the game application execution unit 2700 of the server device 2000.

[0044] While the mobile communication terminal 1000 and the other mobile communication terminal 1010 and the server ', device 2000 are playing a game, outside the game, that is, other than the mobile communication terminal participating in the game The external communication device 3000 sends a voice call to the mobile communication terminal 1000 (step S60).

The outgoing call from the external communication device 3000 is transmitted via the base station 4000 and received by the long-distance communication control unit 1400 of the mobile communication terminal 1000.

[0045] The long-distance communication control unit 1400 that has received communication of external power notifies the communication interrupt processing unit 1500 that there has been communication.

The communication interrupt processing unit 1500 that has received a notification that there has been communication from the outside determines whether or not this external communication capability requires notification to another mobile communication terminal 1010. That is, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to transmit a notification that the game is to be interrupted (hereinafter referred to as “interrupt notification”) in order to respond to an external communication interrupt (step S50).

If it is determined that an interrupt notification needs to be transmitted, the server device 2000 is requested to transmit an interrupt notification via the short-range communication control unit 1600 (step S41). If it is determined that it is not necessary to send an interrupt notification, audio communication with the external communication device 3000 is started (not shown). O

The server device 2000 that has received a request to transmit an interrupt notification from the mobile communication terminal 1000 does not require the transmission of an interrupt notification to the current game power or other mobile communication terminal. Or, it is determined whether an interrupt notification needs to be sent (step S31).

[0047] The determination process performed by server device 2000 differs from the determination process performed by mobile communication terminal 1000 that has received communication from the outside (see step S50) in the following respects. The determination process performed by the mobile communication terminal 1000 is a force that determines whether or not to send an interrupt notification to another mobile communication terminal 1010 according to the type of communication received. Is different in that it determines whether or not to send an interrupt notification to another mobile communication terminal 1010 depending on the type and state of the game currently being played.

[0048] If the server device 2000 determines that it is necessary to transmit an interrupt notification, the server device 2000 performs a process of interrupting the game, and transmits an interrupt notification to another mobile communication terminal 1010 (step S2).

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If it is determined that it is not necessary to send an interrupt notification, the mobile communication terminal 1000 replies to the mobile communication terminal 1000, and the mobile communication terminal 1000 that receives the notification starts a call with the external communication device 3000 (not shown). Absent.).

[0049] The other mobile communication terminal 1010 that has received the interrupt notification from the server device 2000 needs a process corresponding to the interrupt (hereinafter referred to as an "interrupt handling process"), that is, interrupting the game and restarting the game. A process for storing various information is performed (step S10). Thereafter, the server device 20000 is returned to the effect that the interruption is permitted (hereinafter referred to as “interrupt permission”) (step S22). Upon receiving an interrupt permission response from another mobile communication terminal 1010, server device 2000 saves game information and information on mobile communication terminals participating in the game in order to resume the game. Process (step S32). When this saving process is completed, the mobile communication terminal 1000 is notified of interrupt permission (step S42).

[0050] In this embodiment, when there are a plurality of other mobile communication terminals 1010 described in the description, the storage processing is performed after receiving a response of all terminal power interruption permission. Also, If all terminals do not respond to the interrupt permission within the specified time, the mobile communication terminal 1000 is notified that the interrupt cannot be permitted.

Receiving the interrupt permission notification from server device 2000, portable communication terminal 1000 suspends the game and performs an interrupt handling process for storing information necessary for resumption (step S51). When the storing process is completed, the call application execution unit 1700 that has received the notification responds to the incoming call related to the voice communication of the external communication device 3000 (step S61) and makes a call (step S70). .

[0051] Further, the mobile communication terminal 1000 that has received the notification that the interrupt cannot be permitted performs corresponding processing such as playing an answering machine without interrupting the game (not shown). O Mobile communication terminal When 1000 ends the call with external communication device 3000 (step S62), it notifies server device 2000 that the call has ended (step S43).

After the notification, mobile communication terminal 1000 performs processing for resuming the game, that is, processing for making the game resumable based on the information stored for suspending the game. (Step S52).

[0052] When the process for resuming the game is completed, portable communication terminal 1000 notifies server device 2000 that preparation for resumption is completed (step S44).

Receiving notification from mobile communication terminal 1000 that the call has ended, server device 2000 performs processing for resuming the game (step S33), and when the resumption processing is completed, other mobile communication terminals Notify 1010 that the interrupt has ended (step S23).

[0053] The other mobile communication terminal 1010 that has received notification from the server device 2000 that the interrupt has ended performs processing for resuming the game (step S11). Then, it is notified that it is ready to resume (step S24).

The server device 2000 restarts the game after confirming that all the mobile communication terminals (1000, 1010) have notified that the preparations for restarting have been completed (step S34).

[0054] Server apparatus 2000 resumes data transmission / reception with other mobile communication terminal 1010 (step S25), and resumes data transmission / reception with mobile communication terminal 1000 (step S45). Using FIG. 12, portable communication terminals (1000, 1100) and server device 200 Each process performed by 0 will be described in detail.

[0055] FIGS. 5 to 9 show details of each process from when there is an incoming call until the power game is interrupted, and FIGS. 10 to 12 show that the power game is started after the call that is the reason for the interruption ends. The details of each process up to this point.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the interrupt determination process of mobile communication terminal 1000. This interrupt determination process is the details of the process of step S50 in FIG.

[0056] The communication interrupt processing unit 1500 receives from the long-distance communication control unit 1400 that there is an incoming call from the external communication device 3000 (step S501), and whether this incoming call is a communication that requires interrupt processing. Is determined (step S502).

Communication that requires interrupt processing is such that the user is required to interrupt the current work in order to respond to the communication. For example, there is an incoming call related to voice communication. An incoming call that does not require interrupt processing is, for example, an incoming mail.

[0057] Which incoming call is an incoming call that requires interrupt processing is determined by the communication interrupt processing unit 150.

It shall be stored in 0 memory.

The incoming call from the external communication device 3000 is an incoming call related to voice communication, and is determined to be an incoming call that requires interrupt processing (step S502: Y).

Next, it is determined whether a game is currently being played (step S503). Ask the client service processing department 1200 whether this is a game.

[0058] The client 'service processing unit 1200 that has received the inquiry

Since this is a game played with another mobile communication terminal, a message indicating that the game is in progress is returned to the communication interrupt processing unit 1500. If you are playing a game alone without playing with another mobile communication terminal, you will not return that you are playing the game.

The communication interrupt processing unit 1500 that has received the fact that the game is in progress (step S503: Y), sends another short-range communication control unit 1600 to the server device 2000 via the short-range communication control unit 1600.

Request to send an interrupt notification to 1010 (step S504).

[0059] Incoming power from external communication device 3000 If the incoming call does not require interrupt processing (step S502: N), or the client / service processing unit 1200 receives no! If it is received (step S503: N), it responds to an incoming call related to voice communication from the external communication device 3000 and starts a call.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the interrupt determination process of server apparatus 2000.

This interrupt determination process is the details of the process of step S31 of FIG. 4, and is performed by the communication interrupt processing unit 2500.

The request for transmitting the interrupt notification from the mobile communication terminal 1000 to the other mobile communication terminal 1010 transmitted to the server device 2000 is received by the communication interrupt processing unit 2500 via the near field communication control unit 2600. (Step S311).

[0061] Upon receiving the request, the communication interrupt processing unit 2500 determines whether the currently played game requires an interrupt handling process, that is, one mobile communication terminal that is participating in the currently running game. Ask server's service processing unit 2200 to check if other mobile communication terminals are affected when execution is interrupted.

The server service processing unit 2200 that received the request returns a message to the communication interrupt processing unit 2500 if the content of the game that is currently being executed requires interrupt handling processing ( Step S312: Y).

[0062] The service processing unit 2200 determines whether or not it is necessary to perform the interrupt handling process based on the content of the game, the progress of the game at the present time, and the like. Therefore, even if the game is the same, the same judgment is not always made.

The communication interrupt processing unit 2500 that has received a response indicating that an interrupt handling process is necessary transmits an interrupt notification to another mobile communication terminal 1010 (step S313).

The communication interrupt processing unit 2500 that has received a response indicating that no interrupt handling process is required (step S 312: N) returns that fact to the mobile communication terminal 1000. The mobile communication terminal 1000 that has received the message starts a call.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the interrupt handling process of mobile communication terminal 1000. This interrupt handling process is the details of the process of step S51 of FIG. 4, and is performed by the client service processing unit 1200 of the mobile communication terminal 1000.

[0064] A communication interrupt processing unit 1500 receives an interrupt request from the server device 2000 via the short-range communication control unit 1600 (see step S511, step S42 in Fig. 4). Request the client / service processing department 1200 for handling.

Upon receiving the request, the client service processing unit 1200 stores necessary information in the suspend information storage unit 1300 in preparation for resumption after the game is interrupted (step S512).

This interrupt handling process is the details of the process of step S 10 in FIG. 4, and is performed by the client service processing unit 1200 of another mobile communication terminal 1010.

Communication interrupt processing unit 1500 receives the interrupt notification from server device 2000 via short-range communication control unit 1600 (see step S101, step S21 in FIG. 4). Client service processing unit 1200 To ask.

The client 'service processing unit 1200 that has received the request stores necessary information in the suspend information storage unit 1300 in preparation for resumption after the game is interrupted (step S102).

When the necessary information is stored, the user interface unit 1100 is requested to display a message indicating that the game is interrupted on the display, for example, “Please wait”.

Upon receiving the display request, the user interface unit 1100 displays a message (step S 103) and returns a message indicating that the display has been made to the client service processing unit 1200.

The client 'service processing unit 1200 that has received the indication that the display has been completed returns to the communication interrupt processing unit 1500 that the interrupt handling processing has been completed.

The communication interrupt processing unit 1500 that has received the notification that the processing has been completed from the client service processing unit 1200 notifies the server device 2000 that the interrupt is permitted (step S104).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the interrupt handling process of server apparatus 2000.

This interrupt handling process is the details of the process of step S32 in FIG. 4, and is performed by server apparatus 2000 sano service processing unit 2200.

All other mobile communication terminals 1010 received the interrupt permission notification via the short-range communication control unit 2600 (step S321) (see step S22 in Fig. 4). The communication interrupt processing unit 2500 generates an interrupt. Request the Sano service processing unit 2200 for processing corresponding to.

[0069] Upon receiving the request, the service processor 2200 stores the necessary information in addition to the status information and management information of each mobile communication terminal in preparation for resumption after the game is interrupted. Stored in the part 2300 (step S322).

When the necessary information is stored, the user interface unit 2100 is requested to display a message that the game is interrupted on the display, for example, “Please wait”.

The user interface unit 2100 that has received the display request displays a message (step S323), and returns a message indicating that the display has been made to the sirno service processing unit 2200.

The service processor 2200 that has received the display completion returns to the communication interrupt processor 2500 that the interrupt handling process has been completed.

The communication interrupt processing unit 2500 that has received notification from the server 'service processing unit 2200 that processing has been completed notifies the mobile communication terminal 1000 of interrupt permission (step S324).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the restart process of mobile communication terminal 1000.

This restart process is the details of the process of step S52 of FIG.

The call application execution unit 1700 that has detected the end of the call (see step S70 in FIG. 4) notifies the communication interrupt processing unit 1500 to that effect (step S521).

Upon receiving the notification that the call has ended, the communication interrupt processing unit 1500 notifies the server device 2000 via the short-range communication control unit 1600 (see step S522 and step S43 in FIG. 4), Request the client 'service processing unit 1200 for processing to resume the game.

[0072] The client 'service processing unit 1200 that has received the request saves it in the suspend information storage unit 1300 when the game is interrupted, reads out the information, and prepares an environment for starting the game (step S523). Specifically, the game screen at the time of interruption is displayed on the display, various data are recreated with the data at the time of the game interruption, and the game application execution unit 1800 is informed that the game will be resumed.

[0073] When the preparation for resuming the game is completed, the client 'service processing unit 1200 transmits a message to that effect to the server device 2000 (step S524).

This restart process is the details of the process of step S11 in FIG.

The short-range communication control unit 1600, which has received from the server device 2000 that the interrupt has been completed (see step S23 in Fig. 4) (step S111), notifies the communication interrupt processing unit 1500 to that effect. To do.

The communication interrupt processing unit 1500 that has received the notification that the interruption has ended requests the client service processing unit 1200 to perform processing for restarting the game.

Upon receiving the request, the client service processing unit 1200 requests the user interface unit 1100 to delete the interruption message from the display, and the received user interface unit 1100 deletes the message (step S112). .

[0075] At the same time, when the game is interrupted, the client service processing unit 1200 stores the information in the suspension information storage unit 1300, reads the information, and prepares an environment for starting the game (step S). 113).

When preparation for resuming the game is completed, the client 'service processing unit 1200 transmits a message to that effect to the server device 2000 (step S 114).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the restart process of server apparatus 2000.

This restart process is the details of the process of step S33 in FIG.

The communication interrupt processing unit 2500 that has received the notification that the interrupt has ended (see step S43 in FIG. 4) from the mobile communication terminal 1000 via the short-range communication control unit 2600, the server's service processing unit 2200 Request processing for resumption.

[0077] Upon receiving the request, the service processing unit 2200, when the game is interrupted, stores various information stored in the suspend information storage unit 2300 in preparation for later resumption, for example, each mobile communication terminal. The state information, management information, etc. are read out and preparations for resuming the game are made (step S332).

When the preparation for resuming the game is completed, the service processing unit 2200 transmits a notification to the effect that the interruption has ended to another mobile communication terminal 1010 (see step S333 and step S23 in FIG. 4).

[0078] After that, from all of the mobile communication terminal 1000 and the other mobile communication terminals 1010, a notification indicating that the preparation for resuming the game is completed is received via the short-range communication control unit 2600 (Step S341, (See steps S24 and S44 in FIG. 4) The Sano service processing unit 2200 notifies the game application execution unit 2700 that the game is to be resumed. Receiving the notification, the game application execution unit 2700 resumes the game (step S342). [0079] <Supplement>

As described above, the mobile communication terminal and the like according to the present invention have been described based on the embodiment. However, the mobile communication terminal can be partially modified, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. is there. That is,

(1) In the embodiment, the portable communication terminals communicate with each other via the server device. However, the portable communication terminals directly communicate with each other.

[0080] When communication is performed at a short distance by infrared communication or the like, the short distance communication control unit 1600 needs to have a function of performing communication. It is also possible to communicate by e-mail etc. using a public line.

(2) In the embodiment, the server device and the mobile communication terminal, which is a client, may use a communication method other than a communication method that is supposed to communicate using a near field communication method such as Bluetooth.

[0081] For example, a public line or the like may be used.

(3) In the embodiment, all the mobile communication terminals have a plurality of communication means! /, But this is not necessarily required.

It is only necessary to give an interrupt permission to the mobile communication terminal that has received communication from the outside.

(4) In the embodiment, when a mobile communication terminal responds to an incoming call related to voice communication, the other mobile communication terminal is allowed to respond with permission. The best way to decide whether to play or not depends on the content and condition of the play or collaboration work being performed.

[0082] For example, instead of responding after obtaining permission from another mobile communication terminal, only the notification may be sent to another mobile communication terminal and the response may be made. Do it! /, Play or collaborate If you want to stop the work, simply stop it. Further, the server device may determine whether or not an incoming call response is possible, and may issue an interrupt permission to a mobile communication terminal that has received an incoming call without waiting for an interrupt permission from another mobile communication terminal. This is the case when a game or the like that is running can be executed even if some mobile communication terminals are temporarily removed.

[0083] Further, in the embodiment, the permission of all other mobile communication terminals is obtained. You don't have to get all the permission, or even ...

In this case, for example, the sano service processing unit 2200 remembers the mobile communication terminal that needs to obtain permission, and obtains permission for those terminal capabilities.

In the embodiment, each time a mobile communication terminal receives an incoming call, the mobile communication terminal transmits an interrupt notification to the other mobile communication terminal. However, the other mobile communication terminal does not permit interruption of play or collaborative work. It is also possible to notify the server apparatus 2000 of the will indication such as!

[0084] Further, in the embodiment, the mobile communication terminal interrupts play and collaborative work being performed and responds to external communication. The data scheduled to be transmitted to the server device may be stored, and transmitted to the server when communication from the outside is completed.

(5) In the embodiment, when an external force communication is received during the game, the process when the force external force communication is to be interrupted is not limited to interruption.

[0085] For example, without interrupting the game itself, the user who has received communication from the outside is excluded and the game is continued. Specifically, if the game is a mahjong game, the user receives a call from the outside and makes a call. In the embodiment, the interruption message is displayed while the game is interrupted, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0086] For example, the movement of the screen may stop, or another work may be performed.

(6) A program for causing the CPU to execute each control process (see FIG. 3 etc.) for realizing each function of the mobile communication terminal shown in the embodiment is recorded on a recording medium or via various communication paths. Can be distributed and distributed. Such recording media include IC cards, optical disks, flexible disks, ROM, flash memory, and the like. The distributed and distributed program is used by being stored in a memory or the like that can be read by the CPU in the device, and the CPU executes the program so that each of the mobile communication terminals shown in the embodiments can be used. Function is realized.

(7) Each functional block of the client service processing unit and the communication interrupt processing unit, which are each component of the mobile communication terminal 1000, is typically realized as an LSI that is an integrated circuit. These may be individually integrated into one chip, or may be integrated into a single chip to include some or all of them. good.

[0087] Here, it is sometimes called IC, system LSI, super LSI, or non-linear LSI depending on the difference in the power integration level of LSI.

Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. FPGA that can be programmed after LSI manufacturing

(Field Programmable Gate Array) or a reconfigurable processor that can reconfigure the connection and settings of circuit cells inside the LSI can be used.

[0088] Further, if integrated circuit technology comes out to replace LSI's as a result of the advancement of semiconductor technology or a derivative other technology, it is naturally also possible to carry out function block integration using this technology. Biotechnology can be applied.

Industrial applicability

[0089] It is particularly useful for adjustment when there is an interruption when devices having a plurality of communication functions play together or work together.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A mobile terminal that executes a multi-participant application in a system having a plurality of mobile terminals that communicate with a server apparatus and the server apparatus,

A portable device comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to another mobile terminal when the device power outside the own system is received during execution of the application. Terminal.

[2] The portable terminal further includes execution means for executing the application;

Receiving means for receiving information indicating permission or refusal to interrupt the execution performed by the execution means from the other portable terminal;

The execution means interrupts the execution when the information indicating suspension permission is received by the reception means, and continues the execution when information indicating rejection of interruption is received by the reception means.

The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein:

[3] The portable terminal further includes response means for performing processing corresponding to the predetermined communication. The predetermined communication is an incoming call related to voice communication.

The response means responds to the voice communication to the incoming call after the execution means interrupts the execution.

The mobile terminal according to claim 2, wherein:

[4] The transmission means transmits information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to the server device.

The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein:

[5] A server device that executes integration processing of a multi-participant application in a system that has a plurality of mobile terminal devices that communicate with a server device and the server device, the mobile terminal that executes the application, Storage means for storing identifying information;

When information indicating that a predetermined communication has been received is received from the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal excluding the mobile terminal is notified in advance based on the information stored in the storage means. A transmission means for transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received;

A server device comprising:

[6] The server device further determines whether or not to interrupt the application based on information indicating that the predetermined communication received from the mobile terminal has been received and information on the application being executed. A judgment means for judging,

When the determination means determines that the application is to be interrupted, the transmission means transmits information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to the other portable terminal.

6. The server device according to claim 5, wherein:

[7] A communication system comprising a plurality of portable terminals that communicate with a server device and the server device,

The portable terminal is

While the plurality of portable terminals and the server device are communicating, if the device power outside the own system receives a predetermined communication, information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to the server device Means for transmitting

The server device

Means for transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to other mobile terminals other than the mobile terminal when information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received from the mobile terminal;

A communication system comprising:

[8] The mobile terminal further includes direct communication means for directly communicating with the other mobile terminal without passing through the server device,

The transmission means transmits information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received by the direct communication means.

The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein:

[9] A computer program for causing a mobile terminal that executes a multi-participant application to perform communication processing in a system having a plurality of mobile terminals that communicate with the server apparatus and the server apparatus, The communication process includes

A transmission step of transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to another portable terminal when the predetermined device communication is received during execution of the application.

A computer program comprising:

[10] A computer program for causing a server device that performs integration processing of a multi-participant application to perform communication processing in a system having a plurality of portable terminals that communicate with the server device and the server device,

The communication process includes

A storage step of storing information for identifying the portable terminal executing the application;

When information indicating that a predetermined communication has been received is received from the mobile terminal, the predetermined communication is transmitted to other mobile terminals other than the mobile terminal based on the information stored in the memory in the storage step. A transmission step for transmitting information indicating that

A computer program comprising:

[11] An integrated circuit of a mobile terminal that executes a multi-participant application in a server device and a system that has a plurality of mobile terminals that communicate with the server device, An integrated circuit comprising: transmission means for transmitting information indicating that the predetermined communication has been received to another portable terminal when receiving the predetermined communication.