WO2007108141A1

WO2007108141A1 - Control device for mobile telephone

Info

Publication number: WO2007108141A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/310979
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shinichi Itou
Original assignee: I.T.I Inc.
Priority date: 2006-03-15
Filing date: 2006-06-01
Publication date: 2007-09-27
Also published as: JP4514821B2; JPWO2007108141A1

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] A control device for a mobile telephone, capable of operating any mobile telephone in the same manner. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The control device has a movement drive mechanism for moving a pressing member (24) to an aimed key position, the pressing member (24) pressing keys (2) of a mobile telephone; a pressing drive mechanism for pressing and operating the pressing member (24); and a control mechanism for controlling the movement drive mechanism and the pressing drive mechanism. The control mechanism has a processing section (30), a key arrangement storage section (31) for storing the arrangement of the keys of the mobile telephone, and a key pressing order storage section (32) for storing key pressing order that realizes functions of the mobile telephone, the order being stored associated with each function. When the processing section (30) receives a trigger signal (29), it specifies key pressing order that realizes a function corresponding to the trigger signal. Then, the processing section (30) activates the movement drive mechanism and the pressing drive mechanism according to the specified key pressing order and to the key arrangement stored in the key arrangement storage section (31), thereby causing the pressing member (24) to press the aimed keys.

Description

Mobile phone control device

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a mobile phone control device for automatically controlling key operations of a mobile phone to realize functions possessed by the mobile phone.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a security system that is installed in an absence home or a parked automobile and detects an abnormality when the abnormality is detected, to a householder, the owner of the automobile, or a security company. Such a system includes, for example, a sensor for detecting an abnormality and a communication means. When the sensor detects an abnormality, the abnormality detection signal is output to the communication means, and the communication means detects the abnormality. A signal input is used as a trigger to report to a predetermined destination. Since such a communication means becomes very expensive, it is considered that an existing mobile phone is used instead of this communication system instead of this communication system.

[0003] In addition, mobile phones that are widely used nowadays often have camera functions as well as communication functions such as telephone calls and mail transmissions. Moreover, a cellular phone equipped with a camera function can also send a photographed image attached to an e-mail. Therefore, it is possible to install such a mobile phone at a place to be monitored and automatically transmit an image taken at the time of abnormality to a target party.

When trying to make a mobile phone function automatically, such as automatically transmitting images taken as described above, connect the control circuit of the mobile phone and a control device provided separately from this mobile phone. A method of controlling the control circuit of the mobile phone with this control device is employed. Specifically, the control device is connected to the control circuit of the mobile phone, and a command for operating a target function among the functions of the mobile phone is sent to the control circuit of the mobile phone. Direct input is made to make the cellular phone function. Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-011221

Disclosure of the invention Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] As described above, a control device for directly inputting a command to the control circuit in the mobile phone needs to output a command corresponding to an interface such as a program or a control method on the control circuit side of the mobile phone. is there. However, the interface of mobile phones often changes as the telephone company or model changes. Therefore, if the model of the mobile phone changes, the control device program must be rewritten accordingly.

[0005] As a result, it is impossible to use a control device common to all mobile phones, and it is necessary to provide a device corresponding to each model if the control device's providing power is also seen. There was a problem. In addition, since the control device must be provided for each mobile phone in this way, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost of the control device is also increased. An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone control device capable of realizing the functions of the mobile phone regardless of the interface of the mobile phone.

Means for solving the problem

[0006] A first invention is a fixing mechanism for fixing a mobile phone, a pressing member for pressing a key of the mobile phone fixed to the fixing mechanism, and a movement drive for moving the pressing member to a target key position. A mechanism, a pressing drive mechanism that presses the pressing member located at the target key position, and a control mechanism that controls the movement driving mechanism and the pressing drive mechanism. The control mechanism includes a processing unit and the processing unit. And a key arrangement storage unit that stores the key arrangement of the mobile phone in advance and a key pressing order for realizing one or more functions of the mobile phone. A key press order storage unit pre-stored in association with the function, the processing unit from an analog signal to which the mobile phone power is also output or an external device other than the mobile phone The function to receive the received analog signal or digital signal as a trigger signal for realizing a specific function of the mobile phone, and the function corresponding to the trigger signal when the trigger signal is received The key pressing order storage unit stores the key pressing order to be stored and specifies the function based on the data, the specified key pressing order, and the key arrangement stored in the key arrangement storage unit. According to the above moving drive mechanism and And a function of operating the pressing drive mechanism and pressing the target key on the pressing member.

Note that the analog signals output from the mobile phone include ringtones that are emitted when the mobile phone is received, incoming call lamps, and sounds such as push sounds and voices that are input from the communication device at the other end of the call. , Light included.

[0007] The second invention has a function in which the processing unit receives, as a trigger signal, a signal output when the mobile phone provided in the fixing mechanism receives a signal transmitted from an external communication device. It is characterized by the points provided.

The invention's effect

[0008] Since the control device according to the first and second aspects of the invention can input a command via a key of the mobile phone, if only the key arrangement of the mobile phone and the order of pressing the key are input, All that is required is a program for controlling the pressing member based on the key arrangement and the key pressing procedure. As the program for controlling the pressing member based on the key arrangement and the key pressing procedure, a program specific to the device that is not related to the mobile phone model or the like can be used. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that a control program corresponding to the model of the mobile phone must be provided individually as in the prior art.

[0009] According to the second invention, the mobile phone fixed to the fixing mechanism can be operated using an external telephone or the like. For example, the camera function of a mobile phone fixed to a fixing mechanism can be used to take a picture of the situation of the house at home, or to send the image.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone controlled by a control device of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a right perspective view of a key pressing mechanism portion of the control device.

4 is a plan view of the control device shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the control device shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a microcomputer of the control device.

Explanation of symbols 1 Mobile phone

2 key

8 Control unit

10 First driver

11 Second driver

12 Third driver

13 Microcomputer

14 base

15 Support member

16 Support member

21 1st motor for movement

22 Second motor for movement

24 Press member

24a Shaft

24b Pressing part

26 Pressing motor

29 Trigger signal

30 processor

31 Key layout storage

32 Key press order memory

33 Trigger signal input section

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

This embodiment is a control device that controls the mobile phone 1 shown in FIG. 1. This mobile phone 1 folds a keyboard 3 having a plurality of keys 2 and a display unit 4 via a connecting shaft 5. A mobile phone that can be folded. The keyboard 3 includes a microphone 6 used during a call, and the display unit 4 includes a receiving speaker 7 used during a call. In addition, although not shown in the figure, other telephone strength is also directed to the ringtone when the telephone is strong or to the outside. It is equipped with an external speaker that emits a received sound and a display lamp that lights up when an incoming call is received.

However, the mobile phone to be controlled by the control device of this embodiment is not limited to the type that can be folded as shown in FIG. 1, and any mobile phone that has a key operation unit corresponding to the keyboard 3 described above can be used. It can be anything.

[0013] The control device shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 is a force that mechanically presses each key 2 of the keyboard 3 to cause the cellular phone 1 to function.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control device 8 of this embodiment. First, the configuration of the control device 8 will be described with reference to this figure.

This control device 8 includes a moving first motor 21 that moves a pressing member 24, which will be described later, in the X direction shown in FIG. 1, a moving second motor 22 that rotates the pressing member 24, and a target position. A pressing motor 26 that moves the moved pressing member 24 in the direction of pressing the key 2 is provided.

The control device 8 includes a moving body 20 (see FIG. 3) that can move in the X direction on a plane located above the keyboard 3. A motor 21 and a second motor 22 for movement are attached. The moving body 20 moves in the X direction as described above, using the moving first motor 21 as a driving source. Further, a support member 25 (see FIG. 5) that is rotatable with respect to the moving body 20 is attached to the moving body 20, and the pressing motor 26 and the pressing member 24 are attached to the supporting member 25. ing.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the control device 8 connects the first driver 10 to the first moving motor 21 and connects the second driver 11 to the second moving motor 22. A third driver 12 is connected to the pressing motor 26. These drivers 10, 11 and 12 are connected to a microcomputer 13 which is a control mechanism for controlling them, and a power supply 28 is connected to the microcomputer 13. The power supply 28 is also connected to the first to third drivers 10 to 12 to supply power.

[0016] The microcomputer 13 detects a voltage from a circuit between the power source 28 and the third driver 12, and the changing force of the voltage also detects the load of the pressing motor 26. Yes. Thus, by detecting the load of the pressing motor 26, the pressing force of the pressing member 24 against the key 2 can be detected.

In the figure, reference numeral 29 denotes an arrow indicating the direction in which a trigger signal for starting the operation of the microcomputer 13 is input.

The first moving motor 21, the second moving motor 22, the first driver 10, and the second driver 11 constitute the moving drive mechanism of the present invention. The pressing motor 26 and the third driver 12 The press drive mechanism of the invention is configured. Further, the first and second motors 21, 22 for movement, the motor 26 for pressing, and the force of the pressing member 24 constitute main elements of the pressing mechanism 9, which will be described in detail later.

In this embodiment, two motors are not indispensable as a mechanism for moving the force pressing member, which uses two moving motors for the moving drive mechanism, to a target position. The moving drive mechanism only needs to be able to move the pressing member regardless of the number of motors to the target position.

Next, a specific configuration of the pressing mechanism 9 surrounded by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 are a right perspective view, a plan view, and a left side view of the pressing mechanism 9 in the control device 8.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the control device 8 includes a base 14, and support members 15 and 16 are erected on two opposite sides of the base 14. One support member 15 includes a single support plate portion 15a and a pair of leg portions 15b, and supports the support plate portion 15a by fixing these leg portions 15b to the base 14. By fixing the legs 15b and 15b to the base 14 in this manner, a rectangular opening 15c surrounded by the support plate 15a, both legs 15b and 15b, and the base 14 is formed. The opening 15c is for incorporating the keyboard 3 of the mobile phone 1.

[0018] The other support member 16 includes a support plate portion 16a, a pair of side wall portions 16b and 16b that are continuous to the lower side and fixed to the base 14, and a ceiling that is passed between the side wall portions 16b and 16b. Plate part 16c. A space 16d (see FIG. 5) for inserting the front end of the keyboard 3 of the mobile phone 1 is held between the side wall portions 16b and 16b and the top plate portion 16c and the base 14. When attaching the cellular phone 1 to the pressing mechanism 9, the keyboard 3 of the cellular phone 1 is inserted from the opening 15 c of one support member 15, and the tip thereof is the top of the other support member 16. It is inserted into the space 16d between the plate portion 16c and the base 14. Also, the base 14 is provided with a pressing means such as a screw (not shown) that protrudes from the surface force of the base 14 and the length of the protrusion can be adjusted, and this pressing means supports the back of the keyboard 3 while supporting it. The keyboard 3 is pressed against the upper side of the opening 15c of the support member 15 and the top plate portion 16c of the support member 16 to set the mobile phone 1. Note that the opening 15c and the space 16d are large enough to be inserted by almost all mobile phones regardless of the size of the mobile phone. Even if there is a gap around the cellular phone incorporated in the opening 15c and the space 16d, the cellular phone can be fixed so that the cellular phone does not have a tight force due to the tightening force of the pressing means.

In other words, in this embodiment, the base 14 and the support members 15 and 16 constitute the fixing mechanism of the present invention. However, the fixing mechanism of the mobile phone 1 is not limited to this embodiment, and any structure can be used as long as it can be fixed so that the relative position between the pressing member 24 and the keyboard 3 described later can be specified.

[0021] A pair of guide bars 17, 18 and a rack 19 parallel to the guide bars 17, 18 are spanned between the support plate portions 15a, 16a of the support members 15, 16. ing. A movable body 20 that can move along the guide bars 17 and 18 is attached between the guide bars 17 and 18, and the first motor 21 for movement and the second motor 22 for movement are mounted on the movable body 20. It is provided. A pinion 23 is connected to the output shaft of the first moving motor 21 and the pinion 23 is engaged with the rack 19. Thus, when the first moving motor 21 is driven and the pinion 23 rotates in the direction of arrow A, the moving body 20 moves in the X direction indicated by the arrow according to the rotation direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the output shaft 22a of the second moving motor 22 protrudes below the moving body 20, and a support member 25 provided with a pressing member 24 is provided on the output shaft 22a. It is linked. Accordingly, when the second moving motor 22 is driven, the support member 25 rotates in the arrow B direction around the output shaft 22a. The pressing member 24 includes a flexible shaft portion 24a having a base end fixed to the support member 25, and a pressing portion provided on the distal end side of the shaft portion 24a. It consists of pressure part 24b. The base portion 24a having flexibility has a base end supported by the support member 25, and the tip end side is rotatable about the base end.

Further, the pressing portion 24 b maintains an offset position with respect to the output shaft 22 a of the second moving motor 22. Since the pressing portion 24b maintains the offset position with respect to the output shaft 22a in this way, if the second moving motor 22 rotates, the pressing portion 24b intersects the X direction about the shaft 22a B Will turn to '. Therefore, by controlling the rotation direction of the first moving motor 21 and the second moving motor 22, the pressing portion 24b can be moved in all directions on the plane. This moving range is configured to correspond to all keys 2 provided on the keyboard 3.

Further, the support member 25 is provided with a pressing motor 26 controlled by the third driver 12 shown in FIG. 2, and the output shaft of the pressing motor 26 is rotated via a gear (not shown). A body 27 is provided, and the rotating body 27 is rotated by the rotation of the pressing motor 26. The rotating body 27 is provided with a protrusion 27a that contacts the upper side of the shaft portion 24a of the pressing member 24. When the rotating body 27 rotates in the direction of arrow C, the shaft portion 24a is centered on the base end. Rotate downward so that the pressing portion 24b presses the key 2 of the keyboard 3. Thus, if the pressing motor 26 is rotated in the reverse direction from the state in which the key 2 is pressed, the rotating body 27 is also reversed, and the shaft portion 24a returns the pressing portion 24b to its original position by its own elastic force. The key 2 is no longer pressed.

[0025] It should be noted that the amount of stagnation of the shaft portion 24a can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of rotation of the pressing motor 26. By adjusting the amount of stagnation of the shaft portion 24a in this way, the amount of movement of the pressing portion 24b changes and the pressing force on the key 2 can be adjusted. Since the pressing force of the key 2 can be adjusted in this way, for example, a two-stage pressing force can be applied to one key. The microcomputer 13 controls the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the first moving motor 21, the second moving motor 22, and the pressing motor 26.

Next, the microcomputer 13 that is the control mechanism of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the microcomputer. The microcomputer 13 includes a processing unit 30, a key arrangement storage unit 31 linked thereto, a key press order storage unit 32, and a trigger signal input unit 33. ing.

In the key arrangement storage unit 31, key arrangement data of the keyboard 3 of the mobile phone 1 fixed to the control device 8 is stored in advance.

[0027] The key arrangement data is data that can specify the position of each key on the plane, and is coordinate data. For example, in this embodiment, the X axis parallel to the X direction in which the pressing portion 24b moves by the first moving motor 21 and the rotation angle Θ of the pressing portion 24b rotated by the second moving motor 22 are used. This is data expressed in (X, Θ) coordinates. There are various function keys in addition to the numeric keys 0 to 9 for the keys of the mobile phone. Since the arrangement varies depending on the model, the key arrangement data is arranged according to the mobile phone attached to the base 14. It is necessary to store in the storage unit 31.

[0028] The key press order storage unit 32 stores key press order data associated with a specific function of the mobile phone 1 to be realized by the control device 8. This key press order data relates to the press order exactly the same as the procedure for manual key operation by a person. This relates to the position of the key to be pressed, the pressing time, and the like. The functions of the cellular phone 1 according to the present invention include a function based on an individual operation such as “take a picture” and “take a picture and attach it to an email and send it to the outside”. This includes both functions based on multiple operations.

[0029] When the mobile phone 1 to be set in the control device 8 and the function to be realized using the control device 8 are determined in the key arrangement storage unit 31 and the key press order storage unit 32. In this regard, key arrangement data and key pressing order data are stored from the computer through the processing unit 30.

As described above, the control device 8 must store the key arrangement data and the key pressing order data according to the cellular phone 1 to be set and the function to be realized. Work is necessary, and the program needs to be changed as in the conventional example.

The trigger signal input unit 33 connected to the processing unit 30 is a part having a function for inputting a trigger signal from the outside to the processing unit 30. The trigger signal input unit 33 is connected to, for example, a sensor for detecting an intruder or a sensor such as a gas leak sensor, or a ring tone output from the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8 Call voice Connect a microphone to collect sound. In this case, the detection signal from the sensor or the sound data output from the mobile phone 1 becomes the trigger signal. The sound emitted from the mobile phone 1 corresponds to analog data output from the mobile phone of the present invention.

[0031] Further, when a trigger signal is input via the trigger signal input unit 33, the processing unit 30 specifies a function corresponding to the trigger signal and the key press order data corresponding to the function. A function for specifying the position of the key to be pressed from the key press order data specified above and the key arrangement data stored in the key arrangement storage part 31. Prepare.

[0032] When the position of the target key to be pressed is specified as described above, the processing unit 30 causes the first driver 10 and the second driver 10 so that the pressing portion 24b of the pressing member 24 is positioned at the specified position. 2Control the driver 11 to drive the first motor 21 for movement and the second motor 22 for movement.

When the pressing portion 24b is moved to the target position, the pressing motor 26 is driven via the third driver 12, and the target key 2 is pressed by the pressing portion 24b. Similarly, the necessary keys are sequentially pressed so that the predetermined function of the mobile phone 1 fixed to the control device 8 is realized.

[0033] As described above, when the pressing unit 24b is moved to a target position, the processing unit 30 of the microcomputer 13 supplies a current value or current supply to the first and second drivers 10 and 11. The amount of movement of the pressing portion 24b can be adjusted and positioned according to the time. In addition, if stepping motors are used as the first moving motor 21 and the second moving motor 22, positioning can be performed more accurately.

[0034] When the control device 8 realizes a plurality of functions of the mobile phone 1, a trigger signal is required for each functional unit described above. For example, when multiple external devices such as sensors are connected to the trigger signal input unit 33 and separate trigger signals are input from each external device, multiple input ports are connected to the trigger signal input unit 33. It is only necessary to connect each external device to each input port. In this way, the processing unit 30 receives the trigger signal input via the trigger signal input unit 33, and the signal is input. Can be distinguished by the designated input port.

[0035] Also, the ring tone of the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8 can be used as a trigger signal. In this case, however, the trigger signal depends on the number of calls by the ring tone and the ring time. Can be divided. In this case, the processing unit 30 needs to store the number of calls, the call time, and the like in advance in association with predetermined functions. As described above, in order to classify the type of trigger signal according to the number of calls and the call time, it is necessary to control the type of trigger signal to be input on the communication device side that is calling the mobile phone 1. . For example, a user who is making a call to the mobile phone 1 above may count the number of times the phone has been called or the call time, and hang up when the required number or time has elapsed. Input a trigger signal according to the operated V and function.

Furthermore, sound data output when the mobile phone 1 fixed to the control device 8 is in a call state can be used as a trigger signal. The sound data that is output in the above call state includes DTMF (dual tone multiplexed frequency), a so-called key, input from the phone of the user who made a call to the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8. For example, a push sound or the user's voice. In this case, the processing unit 30 needs to have a function of distinguishing the type of the push sound and identifying it as the type of the trigger signal. That is, different trigger signals corresponding to the number of keys can be input to the processing unit 30 via the mobile phone 1 from a phone other than the mobile phone 1. Therefore, it is possible to increase the functions to be realized in response to the trigger signal.

[0037] When the user's voice is used as a trigger signal, the microcomputer 13 is provided with a voice recognition device, and its output is input to the processing unit 30.

However, in order to use the sound data during a call as described above as a trigger signal, it is assumed that the mobile phone 1 is busy. Therefore, the processing unit 30 first performs control to press the call key using a ring tone or another input signal as a trigger signal to make a call state, and then the receiving speaker 7 of the mobile phone 1 or the earphone terminal force output The received sound data is received as a trigger signal for control to realize the following functions. In addition to the sound data as described above, the analog data to which the mobile phone power of the present invention is output includes a lamp that lights up when an incoming call is received and light of an incoming screen displayed on the display unit 4. It can also be used as a trigger signal.

[0038] Furthermore, even in the same mobile phone, the surface level of individual keys when set in the fixing mechanism may be different. Such a case can be dealt with by adjusting the pressing amount of the pressing portion 24b for each key having a different surface level. Depending on the model, even with the same key, different functions may be realized depending on the pressing depth. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the pressing force and pressing amount of the pressing portion 24b. In order to adjust the pressing amount and the pressing force in this way, the processing unit 30 may control the rotation angle of the rotating body 27 linked to the pressing motor 26 via the third driver 12.

[0039] When the pressing amount and pressing force of the pressing portion 24b are controlled as described above, the key pressing order storage portion 32 stores the required pressing force of each key 2. This necessary pressing force is stored as a current value supplied to the pressing motor 26. This makes it possible to press each key 2 with the optimal pressing force even on a keyboard where the surface position of each key is different or the required pressing force is constant. It is also possible to prevent damage to the keyboard due to excessive pressing.

[0040] Further, the processing unit 30 determines whether or not the target key 2 pressing force is normal by determining whether or not the voltage of the power supply circuit that supplies power to the third driver 12 is within a normal range. can do.

This is because if the load on the pressing motor 26 increases, the voltage drop in the circuit that supplies power to the third driver 12 increases. Therefore, if the voltage of the power supply circuit is determined, the load on the pressing motor 26 increases. This is because it can be detected. Therefore, if the normal range of the voltage is stored in the microcomputer 13 in advance, the processing unit 30 can determine whether or not the pressing force is a normal force based on the detected voltage.

[0041] For example, when the key does not move smoothly due to some trouble, the load increases. In addition, when the pressing portion 24b has some trouble and sufficient pressing force is not exerted, for example, when the pressing portion 24b does not reach the predetermined key 2, the load is reduced. When such an abnormal situation occurs, Since the detected voltage does not fall within the normal range, the processing unit 30 can detect an abnormal situation.

Further, DTMF generated when the key 2 of the cellular phone 1 is pressed, that is, a push sound, is taken into the processing unit 30 to determine whether or not the target key 2 is normally pressed. Good.

[0042] Hereinafter, the operation of the control device 8 will be described.

The control device 8 to which the cellular phone 1 is fixed can be used for various purposes. Here, the control device 8 is installed at the entrance of a house where there are many absences and is used as a monitoring device. The operation will be described. And this apparatus shall call a householder by demonstrating the function of the said mobile telephone 1 based on the trigger signal input when a person approaches the front door.

[0043] In order to use the control device 8 as such a monitoring device, an optical sensor such as an infrared sensor or a pyroelectric sensor for detecting an intruder is provided at the entrance, and a normal interphone is used. The above control device 8 is accommodated in the cover. Then, the optical sensor is connected to the trigger signal input unit 33 of the microcomputer 13. That is, the detection signal output by the optical sensor detecting an intruder or the like becomes a trigger signal for operating the processing unit 30.

[0044] Further, the key arrangement storage unit 31 of the microcomputer 13 of the control device 8 stores the key arrangement data of the mobile phone 1 fixed to the control device 8, and the key pressing order storage unit 32 stores the above-described key arrangement data. When the trigger signal is input to the optical sensor force, key press order data for making a call to the household mobile phone is stored. These data can be stored in the key arrangement storage unit 31 and the key press order storage unit 32 using a computer.

[0045] When the control device 8 is in a standby state in which the power is turned on, it functions as a monitoring device as follows.

First, when an optical sensor provided at the entrance detects an intruder, a detection signal is output. The detection signal is input to the processing unit 30 via the trigger signal input unit 33 of the microcomputer 13. When this trigger signal is input, the processing unit 30 presses the key pressing sequence corresponding to this trigger signal. The data force stored in the key pressing order storage unit 32 is also specified. Here, the above key press order data is data relating to the key press order required for realizing the function of making a call to the household mobile phone, for example, a number corresponding to the telephone number of the household mobile phone. The order is to press the call key after pressing the key.

The processing unit 30 specifies the individual position coordinates of the key 2 to be pressed based on the specified key pressing order data and the key arrangement data stored in the key arrangement storage unit 31. After identifying the position coordinates of all the keys to be pressed, the processing unit 30 controls the first and second motors 21 and 22 for movement via the first and second drivers 1 and 11, and 24b is moved to the target key position to be pressed first. When the pressing unit 24b is moved to the target key position, the processing unit 30 controls the third driver 12 to drive the pressing motor 26 to press the key. The processing unit 30 stores the process of moving the pressing unit 24b to the target position as described above and driving the pressing motor 26 at that position to press the key 2 as the key pressing order data. Repeat as many times as there are keys to press all keys to be pressed. As a result, it is possible to automatically make a call from the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8 to the mobile phone of the householder.

[0047] A householder who has received this call can return to the home or report to the police or the like based on an abnormality. Furthermore, if a speaker is provided on a cover such as an intercom provided at the entrance, and the speaker of the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8 is set facing the speaker of the cover, the speaker is passed through this speaker. A home away from home can also talk to someone at the front door. In addition, a housekeeper who is out can also hear the voice of the person at the entrance through the microphone of the mobile phone 1. In this way, if the mobile phone 1 and the householder's mobile phone are in a talking state, it will be as if the householder is answering with an intercom from the inside, so that the outside is not known outside. You can also.

In addition, when the user is away for a long time, if the key press order storage unit 32 of the control device 8 stores the press order data for making a call by pressing the telephone number of the adjacent house, the sensor detects an abnormality. Sometimes a neighbor can look around.

[0048] The sensor that the processing unit 30 outputs a trigger signal for starting control of each of the motors 21, 22, and 26 is not limited to an optical sensor, but may be a sensor that detects vibration or volume. Mawa Absent. Alternatively, the intercom button switch may be connected to the processing unit 30 without using a sensor, and a trigger signal may be input when a visitor presses the button. In this case, the caller is not automatically called when the visitor approaches, but when the visitor intercom button is pressed, the mobile phone 1 is used to talk to the housekeeper. be able to.

In addition to detecting intruders, as a device that connects gas leak sensors, water leak sensors, etc. to the above processing unit 30 and uses the detection signals of these sensors as trigger signals to notify abnormalities to householders, etc. Can also be used.

[0049] Further, as the trigger signal, it is possible to use a specific time just by the output signal from the sensor or a signal periodically output at a predetermined interval. For example, if a clock circuit force signal is output at a fixed time and the signal is input to the processing unit 30 as a trigger signal, the processing unit 30 controls to use the camera of the mobile phone 1 periodically. It is also possible to realize a function by taking a photo shoot and saving the image data.

[0050] Further, as in the example of the monitoring device described above, when the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8 by the input of the trigger signal makes a call to another phone and enters a call state. Thus, a trigger signal can be input with a push sound from the telephone side of the householder who received the call, and the corresponding function can be operated. That is, the person who receives the call can remotely operate the mobile phone 1 to operate the desired function.

[0051] Further, as a trigger signal for placing the mobile phone 1 set in the control device 8 into a call state, other phone powers other than signals from sensors connected to the control device 8 side are used. It is also possible to use an analog signal such as a ringing tone when the telephone 1 is active. In this case, the control device 8 is remotely operated by a person who makes a call to the mobile phone 1.

[0052] In addition to the monitoring device as described above, a device in which the mobile phone 1 is set in the control device 8 can also be used simply as a device for operating the mobile phone 1 instead of a person. For example, it can also be used as an auxiliary device when a mobile phone is used by a person who has weak visual acuity or who is difficult to work finely such as a child or an elderly person. Specifically, a switch button is connected to the trigger signal input section 33 of the control device 8, and the button is connected to the user. The trigger signal is input to the processing unit 30 of the control device 8 when the user operates this. If the buttons are shaped larger than the keys of the mobile phone 1 and are easy to operate, even a child or an elderly person can easily use the necessary functions of the mobile phone.

That is, the processing unit 30 functions in response to a trigger signal input by pressing the button so that a specific partner can be called by pressing a necessary key of the mobile phone 1. Can do. In addition, when other mobile phone power is applied to the mobile phone 1, the processing unit 30 performs a control operation using the ringtone as a trigger and presses a call key to enter a call state, and an external speaker is used. You can also make a call. The key press order data necessary for realizing such a function is stored in advance in the key press order storage unit 32 of the control device 8 in the same manner as used for other purposes.

[0054] As described above, according to the control device 8 of this embodiment, various functions are operated by pressing the key 2 of the mobile phone 1, so that the mobile phone as in the conventional example. It is not necessary to provide a program for directly operating the control circuit.

Also, analog data such as sound and light output from the mobile phone power is used as a trigger signal, but such analog data does not differ depending on the type of mobile phone. Therefore, the trigger signal can be captured using devices that can be used in common with mobile phones having different interfaces, such as a light detection sensor, a sound collecting microphone, and an earphone.

Therefore, if the key arrangement data and key press order data of the mobile phone are stored in advance, the control device 8 can be applied to any interface mobile phone without changing the program.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A fixing mechanism for fixing the mobile phone, a pressing member for pressing a key of the mobile phone fixed to the fixing mechanism, a moving drive mechanism for moving the pressing member to a target key position, A pressing drive mechanism for pressing the pressing member located at the key position; and a control mechanism for controlling the movement driving mechanism and the pressing drive mechanism. The control mechanism is linked to the processing unit and the processing unit. The key arrangement storage unit that stores the key arrangement of the cellular phone in advance and the key pressing order for realizing one or more functions of the cellular phone are associated with each function of the cellular phone. A key press order storage unit stored in advance, and the processing unit outputs an analog signal output from the mobile phone or an analog device output from an external device other than the mobile phone. A function for receiving a signal or a digital signal as a trigger signal for realizing a specific function of the mobile phone, and a key press for realizing the function corresponding to the trigger signal when the trigger signal is received. The function for specifying the order based on the data stored in the key press order storage unit! /, And the specified key press order and the key arrangement stored in the key arrangement storage unit The mobile phone control device comprising a function of operating the movement drive mechanism and the press drive mechanism according to the above, and pressing the target key against the press member.

[2] The mobile phone provided in the fixing mechanism has a function of receiving a signal output by receiving a signal transmitted from an external communication device as a trigger signal by the processing unit. The mobile phone control device according to claim 1.