WO2012039173A1

WO2012039173A1 - Communication terminal mount comprising receiver

Info

Publication number: WO2012039173A1
Application number: PCT/JP2011/064746
Authority: WO
Inventors: 貴裕橋本
Original assignee: 株式会社ハシモト
Priority date: 2010-09-21
Filing date: 2011-06-28
Publication date: 2012-03-29
Also published as: JP2013251585A

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a communication terminal mount that enables viewing and operation of a communication terminal during a call using the communication terminal, and facilitates performance of the call. [Solution] A communication terminal mount (1) comprising a mount body (10) on which a communication terminal (40) is mounted, and a receiver (20) capable of input and output of call details to a caller, wherein an upper surface of the mount body comprises a receiver receiving portion that holds the receiver, and a communication terminal affixing groove portion (11) that locks the communication terminal such that a button display forms the upper surface when displaying buttons (41) for designating at least a call destination on a touch panel display screen of the communication terminal (40). The mount body also comprises a connecting means (30) that connects an audio output means and an audio input means of the receiver (20) to the communication terminal (40).

Description

Communication terminal mounting table with handset

The present invention relates to a communication terminal mounting table equipped with a receiver, and provides a technique excellent in visualizing and operating the screen of the communication terminal, particularly during a call using the communication terminal.

In recent years, mobile phone functions have become more sophisticated, and functions equivalent to those of personal computers, such as an Internet connection function and a videophone function using video, have been provided. In particular, with the sale of Apple® Computer, Inc. (registered trademark) iphone and Android (registered trademark) -equipped terminals, communication terminals equipped with a call function have spread.

In such a communication terminal, during a call, since the user's head is brought close to the communication terminal as in a normal mobile phone, there is a problem that the screen cannot be viewed. The inability to operate the communication terminal, especially when writing down the phone number, is a cause of impairing usability.
In the future, as communication terminals become increasingly sophisticated, it is expected that various processes will be performed simultaneously with telephone calls. Thus, compatibility between ease of calling and ease of operation becomes a major issue.

As a method of performing an operation during a call in a conventional communication terminal, there are a method of connecting an earphone with a microphone, or outputting a voice of the other party from a speaker and making a call by separating the communication terminal from the head.
However, in the former case, it takes time and effort to put the earphone on the ear, and there is a problem that it is difficult for an elderly person or the like who takes time to work. Moreover, in the latter case, there is a problem that the content of the call is heard by those around.

Patent Documents 1 to 5 are disclosed as conventional techniques related to the present invention.
Patent Document 1 relates to a conversion device for a mobile phone and a fixed network phone that converts a phone that comes to the mobile phone and listens to the call using a fixed network phone, and relates to a conversion device for a mobile phone and an existing phone. A separate configuration is proposed.
Patent Document 2 proposes a configuration in which a mobile phone has a mobile phone insertion portion with respect to the fixed phone that enables the functions of the mobile phone to be used by the fixed phone and can improve the operability of the mobile phone. .

Patent Document 3 proposes a configuration including a portable connection unit that connects a portable terminal that can be connected to an IP network, with respect to a hybrid IP telephone that can be used as both a fixed telephone and a portable telephone.
Patent Document 4 relates to a mobile phone transmission / reception adapter used together with a mobile phone when the mobile phone is used in a home or the like, and has a configuration in which the mobile phone is mounted on an adapter having substantially the same shape as a handset for a phone. is suggesting.

JP 2001-339486 A JP 2003-134195 A JP 2005-341157 A JP 2006-325158 A

Patent Documents 1 to 3 of the above prior art are techniques for integrating and using a conventional fixed telephone and a mobile phone, and Patent Document 4 is a technique for facilitating a telephone call using a mobile phone. Neither technique facilitates the operation of the mobile phone. In the technique of Patent Document 4, since the mobile phone is mounted on the mobile phone transmission / reception adapter, there is a problem that the weight is increased and it is difficult to make a call.

The present invention has been created in view of the above prior art, and provides a communication terminal mounting table that enables visual recognition and operation of a communication terminal during a call using the communication terminal and facilitates a call. Objective.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention proposes the following communication terminal mounting table.
That is, it is a communication terminal mounting table comprising a mounting table main body for mounting a communication terminal, a voice output means for outputting the received content to the caller, and a receiver having a voice input means for inputting the caller's utterance content. On the top surface of the mounting table main body, a receiver receiver that holds the receiver and a communication terminal fixing groove that locks the communication terminal are provided.
The communication terminal fixing groove communicates so that at least the buttons for designating the call destination on the touch panel display screen of the communication terminal, such as a dial pad or an address book list, are displayed on the upper surface. The terminal is locked.
The communication terminal mounting base is provided with a voice output unit and a voice input unit of the receiver, and a connection unit that connects the communication terminal, and enables a telephone call by the receiver instead of a communication with the communication terminal alone.

The above-described receiver receiving unit includes first switch means that the receiver turns on when the receiver is held, and communication in which at least one of information on whether the first switch means is on or off is connected by the connecting means First switch state notifying means for notifying the terminal can also be provided.

Speaker means for outputting at least the received content to the mounting table main body, the second switch means at a position on the upper surface of the receiver in a state where the receiver is held in the receiver receiver, and at least whether the second switch means is turned on or off And a second switch state notifying unit for notifying the connected communication terminal of any information, and when the second switch unit is turned on while the first switch unit is turned on, the received content is output from the speaker unit. It may be configured.

In the communication terminal mounting table of the present invention, at least three foldable stand bodies may be arranged at substantially corners on the lower surface of the mounting table main body so that the screen of the communication terminal can be tilted in at least two directions.

The present invention can also be provided as a communication terminal built-in apparatus including the communication terminal mounting table according to any one of the above and a communication terminal connected by the connection means and disposed in the communication terminal fixing groove.

The present invention has the following effects by the above configuration.
First, by placing the handset and the communication terminal on the top surface of the mounting table body, it has the same appearance as a normal telephone, so that a person unaccustomed to handling a mobile phone can easily handle the communication terminal. A stand can be provided.
In particular, in the present invention, since the touch panel display screen of the communication terminal is arranged on the upper surface, it is not necessary to provide a separate dial button by displaying a dial button on this screen. A stand can be provided.
Since the handset has a simple configuration that includes at least a voice input unit and a voice output unit, the receiver can be reduced in weight as compared with a communication terminal, and good usability during a call can be realized. At the same time, the communication terminal and the handset are disconnected, so that the communication terminal can be viewed and operated freely during a call.

By providing the first switch means and the first switch state notifying means, it is possible to notify the communication terminal that the caller picks up the handset, so that the call can be made in the same procedure as a normal telephone in conjunction with the communication terminal. Can start and end.

Also, by providing the second switch means, the second switch state notifying means, and the speaker means, the second switch means on the upper surface of the receiver is turned on and the sound is output using the speaker means with the receiver placed. Can do.

Since the stand body is provided and the screen of the communication terminal can be tilted in two or more directions, the screen can be held in a tilted state according to the communication terminal that can display in various directions. If it is used when playing back photos or videos on the display screen, it can have the same function as a photo stand.

It is a perspective view of the communication terminal mounted with the communication terminal mounting base concerning this invention. It is a front view of the communication terminal mounting base which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the state which removed the handset in the communication terminal mounting base concerning this invention. It is a rear view of the communication terminal mounting base which concerns on this invention. It is a left view of the communication terminal mounting base which concerns on this invention. It is a right view of the communication terminal mounting base which concerns on this invention. It is a top view of the communication terminal mounting base which concerns on this invention. It is a bottom view of the communication terminal mounting base which concerns on this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples shown in the drawings. The embodiment is not limited to the following.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a communication terminal mounting table (hereinafter referred to as mounting table) (1) according to the present invention and a state of the mounted communication terminal. As shown in the figure, the mounting table (1) includes a substantially flat main body (10) and a receiver (20), and a connection cable (30) for connecting the mounting table (1) and the communication terminal (40). The

The substantially flat main body (10) has a minimum area for arranging the handset (20) and the communication terminal (40) on the upper surface, and the dial pad (41) on the touch panel display screen of the communication terminal (40). Is displayed, it has the same appearance as a normal telephone.
By effectively utilizing the screen of a highly functional communication terminal, it is not necessary to provide a separate dial button as in the prior art, and space-saving installation is possible.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the mounting table (1), and FIG. 3 shows a state in which the handset (20) is removed from the front view. 4 is a rear view, FIG. 5 is a left side view, FIG. 6 is a right side view, FIG. 7 is a plan view, and FIG. 8 is a bottom view.
On the top surface of the mounting table (1), a communication terminal fixing groove (11) that matches a part of the outer shape of the communication terminal (40) in front view is provided. In the present embodiment, a communication terminal fixing groove (three sides) including a left side (11a) that contacts the left side surface of the communication terminal (40), a right side (11b) that contacts the right side surface, and a lower side (11c) that contacts the lower end surface ( 11) The communication terminal (40) is locked so as not to move.
On the other hand, the upper end surface side of the communication terminal is an open end (11e), so that the communication terminal (40) can be easily attached to and detached from the groove (11) from the upper end side.

From the viewpoint of stably fixing the communication terminal (40), the communication terminal fixing groove (11) is preferably configured to lock at least three sides of the communication terminal (40) as in this embodiment. . In this embodiment, due to the friction between the mounting table (1) and the communication terminal (40), even if the display screen of the communication terminal (40) is operated with a finger, it does not slide to the upper end side. In the case of using a combination that is not sufficient, a configuration in which the entire circumference is brought into contact with the groove and completely locked may be used.

The depth of the communication terminal fixing groove (11) is configured to be smaller than the thickness of the communication terminal (40) as shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. . Accordingly, the communication terminal (40) can be easily taken out by placing the hand on the protruding portion on the lower end side of the communication terminal (40) and sliding it to the upper end side.

In addition, the depth of the communication terminal fixing groove portion (11) is made the same as the thickness of the communication terminal (40), and the upper surface of the mounting table (1) can be configured to be flat to enhance the design. Further, by setting the depth of the communication terminal fixing groove (11) to be deeper than the thickness of the communication terminal (40), the user places his / her hand on the mounting table (1) around the communication terminal, and the communication terminal (40 ) Can be easily operated on the display screen.

Further, when the communication terminal (40) is taken out by deeply installing a groove portion of a portion that is not directly operated on the screen of the communication terminal (40), such as the upper end or lower end portion of the communication terminal fixing groove (11). The other side of the communication terminal may be raised so that it can be easily taken out by pressing the part downward.

On the lower side (11c) of the communication terminal fixing groove portion, a power cord groove portion (11d) for passing a cable for charging the communication terminal (40) is provided to allow energization when the communication terminal (40) is placed. The power cord groove (11d) can be provided at an arbitrary position depending on the connector position in the communication terminal (40) to be placed.

The communication terminal (40) and the mounting table (1) are connected by a connection cable (30) which is a connection means. In the present embodiment, the connection cable (30) passes through the left and right signal lines of the stereo sound output from the communication terminal (40) and the microphone signal line and the ground line input to the communication terminal (40). Yes.
The connection means in the present invention is not limited to the wired connection cable (30), but may be a method by wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

In the present invention, a handset (20) similar to a normal telephone is provided, and as shown in FIG. 3, a handset receiving part (12) for holding the handset (20) is provided on the upper surface of the main body (10). Yes. The receiver receiver (12) is a recess (12a) (12b) formed so that both ends of the receiver (20) are fitted.

Then, the left and right signal lines are connected to the receiver speaker (22), which is the voice output means of the receiver (20), and the microphone signal line is connected to the microphone section (23), which is the voice input means, and the receiver (20) is used. A call is possible.
In this embodiment, when the connection cable (30) is connected, voice input / output is switched from the communication terminal to the handset (20).

In the present invention, an operation on the screen of the communication terminal (40) may be performed when answering an incoming call or when a call is terminated. You may make it switch the state concerning a call.
As an example, in this embodiment, the hook switch (13) as the first switch means and the second switch at the position on the upper surface side when the receiver (20) is placed inside the recess (12a) of the mounting table (1). A handset switch (21) as means is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hook switch (13) is pressed (entered) when the handset (20) is placed, and when the handset (20) is lifted, the hook switch (13) is opened and turned off. It becomes a state.
Therefore, in the simplest configuration, when the hook switch (13) is turned off, the communication terminal (40) is notified by a method such as grounding a specific signal line, and the telephone of the communication terminal (40) is set on the software. Go off-hook. When the hook switch (13) is turned on, the grounding is canceled and the communication terminal (40) is notified, and the telephone is put on hook on the software of the communication terminal (40).
According to this configuration, the user can make a call using the communication terminal (40) with the same operability as a normal telephone.

The same configuration can be adopted for the handset switch (21). For example, when the handset switch (21) is pressed (entered), the telephone is answered as an off-hook state, while when the handset switch (21) is turned off, the on-hook state can be established.

In this embodiment, the speaker (14) can be provided on the mounting table (1), and the speaker that outputs sound can be switched.
That is, when the handset switch (21) is pressed (turned on) even when the handset (20) is placed, that is, when the hook switch (13) is turned on, the sound is output from the speaker (14). Voice input is performed from the microphone unit (23), so that a so-called hands-free call is possible. When the handset switch (21) is turned off, the output is again switched to the handset speaker (22).

The operation of each switch described above can be arbitrarily changed. By notifying the communication terminal (40) of the on / off state of the switch, an operation linked to the software in the communication terminal (40) becomes possible.
This invention provides the structure provided with the external switch which assists operation of a communication terminal (40).

As shown in FIG. 4, on the back of the mounting table (1), there are a leg portion (15) for horizontally installing the main body (10) on a desk or the like, and a stand portion (16a) to tilt the main body (10). (16c).
The stand portions (16a) to (16c) are pivoted at one end and can be raised and lowered, and are provided at the corner of the mounting table (1).

By tilting only the stand portions (16a) and (16b) on the upper end side of the communication terminal (40), the communication terminal (40) is inclined downward toward the lower end side of the communication terminal. In such a state, it becomes easy to visually recognize and operate the screen display when the mounting table (1) is installed in the back of the desk. Moreover, it is suitable for browsing when a vertically long image is displayed on the screen of the communication terminal (40).

On the other hand, by raising only the stand portion (16b) (16c) on the right side of the communication terminal (40), the communication terminal (40) is inclined downward toward the left side of the communication terminal. In recent years, it has become common to browse photos and videos, display videophone images, and the like on a communication terminal (40), and most images are suitable for landscape display. In such a case, the communication terminal is inclined in the left-right direction, which is suitable for browsing with the screen in the horizontal direction.

According to the above configuration, not only is it provided as a mounting table (1) that is equipped with a handset and is easy to make a call, but can also view and operate the screen of the communication terminal (40) in an optimal orientation during a call. . In addition, when a call is not performed, it can be used as an electronic photo frame or used as a video viewing platform.

Since the present invention is configured with a necessary minimum area and requires only an installation space equal to or less than that of a conventional telephone, various types of communication terminals can be obtained by installing the mounting table (1) in place of the existing telephone. Can use various functions.
In addition, you may provide as a communication terminal built-in apparatus which combined with the communication terminal (40) which can isolate | separate not only providing as above-mentioned mounting stand (1) single body.

In the present invention, the sound output means is not limited to the speaker as described above, and any means capable of transmitting sound to the user can be used. For example, it may be configured to provide the bone conduction means and transmit the output sound to the user by vibration. In this case, a hearing-impaired person who can hear through bone conduction can make a call using the communication terminal (40) by using the mounting table (1).

The mounting table (1) of the present invention is not limited to the substantially flat rectangular main body (10) as in the embodiment, and any shape can be used. For example, it may be circular when viewed from the front, or may be configured such that the communication terminal (40) is attached to the dial portion as an overall shape simulating a black telephone.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Communication terminal mounting base 10 Main body 11 Communication terminal fixed groove part 11a Groove part left side 11b Groove part right side 11c Groove part lower side 11d Power supply cord groove part 11e Groove part open end 20 Receiver 21 Receiver switch 30 Connection cable 40 Communication terminal 41 Dial pad display

Claims

A communication terminal mounting table comprising a mounting table main body on which a communication terminal is mounted, a voice output means for outputting received content to a caller, and a receiver having a voice input means for inputting the content of a caller's speech,
On the top surface of the mounting table body,
A receiver receiver that holds the receiver;
A communication terminal fixing groove for locking the communication terminal so that the button display is on the upper surface when displaying at least a button for designating a call destination on the touch panel display screen of the communication terminal, and
A communication terminal mounting table comprising: voice output means and voice input means of the receiver; and connection means for connecting the communication terminal.
In the receiver receiver,
First switch means for turning on the handset when the handset is held;
The communication terminal mounting table according to claim 1, further comprising first switch state notification means for notifying information on at least one of turning on or off of the first switch means to a communication terminal connected by the connection means.
Speaker means for outputting at least the received content to the table body;
In a state where the handset is held by the handset receiving portion, a second switch means is provided at a position on the top surface of the handset,
A second switch state notifying unit for notifying the communication terminal connected by the connecting unit of information on at least one of turning on or off the second switch unit;
The communication terminal mounting table according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the second switch means is turned on while the first switch means is turned on, the received content is output from the speaker means.
In the communication terminal mounting table,
The communication terminal mounting table according to claim 1, wherein at least three foldable stand bodies are arranged at substantially corners on the lower surface of the mounting table main body so that the screen of the communication terminal can be tilted in at least two directions.
The communication terminal mounting table according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The communication terminal built-in apparatus which consists of the communication terminal connected by the said connection means and arrange | positioned at the said communication terminal fixed groove part.