CN1625283A

CN1625283A - Mobile Phone with Auto Answer

Info

Publication number: CN1625283A
Application number: CN 200310118726
Authority: CN
Inventors: 林孟汝; 罗幼岚
Original assignee: BenQ Corp
Current assignee: BenQ Corp
Priority date: 2003-12-02
Filing date: 2003-12-02
Publication date: 2005-06-08
Anticipated expiration: 2023-12-02
Also published as: CN1282385C

Abstract

The invention provides a mobile phone with an automatic answering function, which is provided with a control module and a menu module. A plurality of response modes are stored in the memory, the plurality of response modes including a first response mode. The menu module is used for a user to set a plurality of valid periods and a plurality of corresponding response modes, and the first response mode corresponds to the first valid period. In the first effective period, when the user does not answer the incoming call, the control module responds to the incoming call according to the first response mode.

Description

Mobile phone with automatic answer function

Technical field

The present invention is about a kind of mobile phone with automatic answer function, and a kind of method of carrying out automatic answer function for mobile phone.

Background technology

Mobile phone has become one of main bridge of interpersonal communication.Traditional telephone is limited to by the place, and is relative, and mobile phone can be carried, no matter the user wherein, all can carry out communication or access data by mobile phone.Simultaneously, this is also meaning, if can be online with mobile phone, i.e. representative can be got in touch with its user, and therefore, mobile phone can be regarded as the succedaneum (proxy) of personal information.Yet,, extraneously promptly lose the informational linkage between the user therewith when user (for example in a meeting) and can't incoming call answering the time for some reason.

In order to remedy above-mentioned disappearance, voice mail has become the basic function of nearly all mobile phone.The caller can utilize voicemail messages to give the mobile phone user.Further, some mobile phone or mobile telephone system can allow user's signal language (announcement) in the recorded speech mailbox voluntarily, pass through signal language, can allow the caller learn mobile phone user's state information, for example the reason that can't receive calls, when can wire back or the like.Have more on the market according to specific caller ID, and start specific voice mail signal language, thus, can transmit specific state information and give specific caller.Yet in above-mentioned mobile phone, the user needs along with the change of state each time manually change signal language.

And because the characteristic of mobile phone is to move along with moving of user, the user might be in some place of being inconvenient to answer the call or opportunitys, such as having a meeting or carrying out outdoor activities, in order to allow first speaker understand the present situation of person who accepts, a kind of mobile phone that changes response message according to time or calendar is expected.If this mobile phone also can use alternate manner response callers such as news in brief information except playing the voice mail signal language, will have advantage.In addition, if this mobile phone also can respond specific response message according to specific caller ID, will have bigger advantage.

Summary of the invention

Main purpose of the present invention promptly is to provide a kind of mobile phone with automatic answer function, and a kind of method of carrying out automatic answer function for mobile phone.

Notion of the present invention promptly is to make mobile phone to become user's real-time (real time) state information succedaneum (proxy).When the user can't receive calls, can give the caller by the state information that the present invention transmits the user, also can be considered the process of mobile phone response caller inquiry (query) user state.According to preestablishing of user,, also can learn the present residing last state of user when the caller can't connect the user.

In one embodiment, the mobile phone with automatic answer function comprises a control module and a menu module, and this menu module is set a plurality of valid periods and corresponding multiple response modes thereof for the user.Wherein, in first valid period, when the user did not answer an incoming call, this control module responded this one first response modes of sending a telegram here.

In another embodiment, this mobile phone also comprises an internal memory, this internal memory is gone through for the storing one row thing, this calendar comprises this a plurality of valid periods, wherein, when this this present time of control module comparison fell within one first valid period, and when the user did not answer this incoming call, this control module was come electroresponse one first response modes to this.In addition, this menu module further links this calendar, sets one first interior predetermined stroke of this first valid period for the user.

In addition, the present invention also provides a kind of auto-answer method, uses for mobile phone, and the method comprises: (A) store a plurality of response modes; (B) select one first response modes and set a valid period in from then on a plurality of response modes; And, (C) in this valid period, when the user does not answer an incoming call, respond this this first response modes of sending a telegram here, the execution mode of the pattern of relevant response, can be: 1. the voice response of pre-recording, 2. the stroke the set mode with phonetic synthesis is responded, or 3. utilize the relevant travel information of news in brief transmission.

Description of drawings

Accompanying drawing is used for cooperating specification to explain the present invention.

Fig. 1 is the figure of first embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2 is the calcspar of second embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 3 is the flow chart of one embodiment of the invention; And

Fig. 4 is the flow chart of another embodiment of the present invention.

Wherein description of reference numerals is as follows:

100 mobile phones, 102 control modules

104 first internal memories, 106 menu modules

108 incoming calls, 110 second internal memories

112 timers

200 mobile phones, 202 control modules

204 menu modules, 220 mobile telephone networks

222 servers, 224 timers

226 calendars, 240 incoming calls

Embodiment

Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of first embodiment of the invention, mobile phone 100 comprises: control module 102, first internal memory 104 and menu module 106, this first internal memory 104 is for the multiple response modes of storage, this multiple response modes comprises first response modes, this menu module 106 is set a plurality of valid periods and corresponding multiple response modes thereof for the user, corresponding one first valid period of this first response modes.Wherein, in this first valid period, when the user does not answer an incoming call 108 the time, these this incoming call 108 these first response modes of control module 102 responses.

In one embodiment, this first response modes is corresponding to play one first voice signal, so in this first valid period, when user's incoming call answering 108 not, 102 pairs of incoming calls of this control module 108 are play these first voice signals.For instance, the user sets this first response modes during the progress of the meeting one, when this during the progress of the meeting, when user's incoming call answering not, 102 of this control modules 108 are play these first voice signals to sending a telegram here, and by the content of predefined first voice signal, inform some information of caller, the present state (for example in the meeting) of user for example can't be replied the reason of incoming call and when can be wired back or the like.

This first response modes also can correspondingly transmit one first news in brief signal, so in this first valid period, when user's incoming call answering not, 102 pairs of incoming calls of this control module 108 transmit one first news in brief signal, by the content of the predefined first news in brief signal, send news in brief according to caller's caller identification number, inform some information of caller, the present state of user for example can't be replied the reason of incoming call and when can be wired back or the like.

In another embodiment, this mobile phone also comprises second internal memory 110 and timer 112, this second internal memory 110 is gone through for the storing one row thing, this calendar comprises a plurality of valid periods, this timer 112 provides a present time, wherein, falls within this first valid period when this control module 102 compares this present time, and do not send a telegram here 108 the time when the user answers this, this control module 102 first response modes according to this responds this incoming call.In addition, this menu module 106 further links this calendar, sets one first interior predetermined stroke of this first valid period for the user.

For instance, the user is pre-set in and carries out one first predetermined stroke (a for example meeting) in first valid period and carry out one second predetermined stroke (a for example speech) in second valid period.The present time that is provided when this timer 112 dropped within this first valid period, if the user does not answer this and sent a telegram here 108 o'clock, this control module 102 is to this incoming call 108 responses one first voice signal, and the user can utilize predefined this first voice signal to inform this meeting well afoot and when finish or the like.And the present time that is provided when timer 112 dropped within this second valid period, when if the user does not answer this incoming call, this control module 102 can utilize predefined second voice signal to inform this speech well afoot and when finishing or the like to this incoming call 108 responses second voice signal.Whereby, even the user can't incoming call answering, also can transmission information give the caller.

In addition, the user can be embedded in predetermined stroke in this mobile phone 100 with mode word, and this control module 102 comprises the predetermined stroke of this mode word record with this incoming call of a news in brief information response in this news in brief information, whereby, i.e. user's state and stroke as can be known of caller.Also the predetermined stroke of mode word record can be converted to a voice signal, when the user does not answer this incoming call, then this be come this voice signal of electroresponse.With the information translation of literal record be voice signal to dial the technology of putting should be those skilled in the art's general knowledge, do not repeat them here.

First internal memory 104 of this mobile phone is also stored many group caller IDs, these one of caller IDs of organizing of numbers match when this incoming call more, and in this first valid period, when first user does not answer an incoming call, these control module 102 these these first response modes of sending a telegram here of response, when second user does not answer an incoming call, these control module 102 these these second response modes of sending a telegram here of response.Meaning can be play different voice signals or transmit different news in brief signals at different callers.Identification caller ID and the technology of carrying out a corresponding action should be those skilled in the art's a general knowledge also will not be given unnecessary details at this.

Fig. 2 is the schematic diagram of second embodiment of the invention.Mobile phone 200 is connected to mobile telephone network 220, this mobile telephone network 220 has a server 222, comprise a timer 224 in this server 222, correspond to the many groups response modes and a calendar 226 of mobile phone 200, this timer 2 24 provides a present time, this calendar 226 that sets with respect to mobile phone 200 users comprises many group valid periods and corresponding predetermined stroke thereof, comprises corresponding one first predetermined stroke of one first valid period; This mobile phone 200 comprises a control module 202 and a menu module 204.Menu module 204 is selected this first predetermined stroke and is set one first response modes for the user connects this server 222.If the user does not answer an incoming call 240, this control module 202 240 servers 222 so far of transferring of will sending a telegram here, this server 222 is according to the telephone number of mobile phone 200, find out pairing many group response modes and corresponding calendar 226, in present time fell within this first valid period, this server 222 was to these incoming call 240 these first response modes of response.And as first embodiment, this first response modes is corresponding to be play one first voice signal or transmits a news in brief signal.

Fig. 3 is the flow chart of an embodiment of the inventive method.Store a plurality of response modes (step 300); From then on select one first response modes in a plurality of response modes and set a valid period (step 302); And in this valid period,, respond this this first response modes (step 304) of sending a telegram here when the user does not answer an incoming call.

In this embodiment, these a plurality of response modes can be stored in the mobile phone or in a server of mobile telephone network, its storage mode can be burning in advance in the internal memory of mobile phone, or from the mobile telephone network download, or be to input to voluntarily in the internal memory of mobile phone by the user.This first response modes can be set at a default response modes (default) and corresponding dialling put one first voice signal or one first news in brief signal.In addition, this embodiment also comprises the predetermined caller IDs of the many groups of this mobile phone storage, and when this caller ID belonged to one of this predetermined caller ID, this mobile phone just responded this incoming call or just with this incoming call of specific response mode response.

Fig. 4 is the flow chart of another embodiment of the inventive method.Store a plurality of response modes (step 400); Set up a calendar (step 402), this calendar comprises an event data, and (for example: a meeting), this incident data comprises an incident period data at (for example: in the morning to non hor am) at 8; Setting is synchronized with this event data (step 404) with one first response modes; Segment data and present time (step 406) when comparing this incident; And fall within this incident in the period and when present time when user not during incoming call answering, response incoming call first response modes (step 408).

Though the present invention is open with the foregoing description; but it is not in order to limit the present invention; those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, when can being used for a variety of modifications and variations, so protection scope of the present invention is as the criterion when looking the accompanying Claim book person of defining.

Claims

1. A mobile phone with automatic answering function, the mobile phone comprising:

control module;

The first memory is used to store multiple response modes, and the multiple response modes include a first response mode; and

A menu module for the user to set multiple valid periods and the corresponding multiple response modes, the first response mode corresponds to a first valid period;

Wherein, during the first effective period, when the user does not answer an incoming call, the control module responds to the incoming call in the first response mode.

2. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, the multiple response modes correspond to playing multiple voice signals, and the first response mode corresponds to playing a first voice signal, wherein, within the first valid period, when the user If the incoming call is not answered, the control module plays the first voice signal to the incoming call.

3. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of response modes correspond to sending a plurality of short message signals, and the first response mode corresponds to sending a first short message signal, wherein, within the first valid period, when the user If the incoming call is not answered, the control module sends the first short message signal to the incoming call.

4. The mobile phone of claim 1, further comprising:

The second memory is used to store a calendar, the calendar includes the plurality of valid periods; and

Timer, providing a current time;

Wherein, when the control module compares the current time within the first effective period, and the user does not answer the incoming call, the control module responds to the incoming call in the first response mode.

5. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 4, wherein the menu module is further linked to the calendar for the user to set a first scheduled itinerary within the first valid period.

6. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first predetermined itinerary is recorded in text.

7. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first response mode is to transmit the first scheduled itinerary with a first SMS signal.

8. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first response mode is to convert the first predetermined itinerary into a voice signal and play it.

9. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first predetermined trip is recorded by voice.

10. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first response mode is to play the first predetermined itinerary.

11. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, the first memory also stores multiple sets of incoming call numbers, when the incoming call number matches one of the multiple sets of incoming call numbers, and within the first valid period, when the user does not When answering an incoming call, the control module responds to the incoming call in the first response mode.

12. A mobile phone with automatic answering function, the mobile phone is connected to a mobile phone network, and the mobile phone network has a server, which includes multiple groups of response patterns, a calendar and a timer, the timer Provide a current time, the mobile phone contains:

control module; and

The menu module is used for the user to connect to the server and set multiple groups of valid periods and corresponding scheduled itineraries in the calendar, and set the calendar to include a first valid period corresponding to a first scheduled itinerary and a first scheduled itinerary. response mode;

Wherein, when the current time falls within the first effective period, when the user does not answer an incoming call, the control module transfers the incoming call to the server, and the server responds to the incoming call according to the first predetermined itinerary. Response mode.

13. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 12, the plurality of response modes correspond to playing multiple voice signals, and the first response mode corresponds to playing a first voice signal, wherein, during the first valid period, when the user When the incoming call is not answered, the server plays the first voice signal to the incoming call.

14. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 12, wherein the plurality of response modes correspond to sending a plurality of short message signals, and the first response mode corresponds to sending a first short message signal, wherein, during the first valid period, when the user When the incoming call is not answered, the server sends the first SMS signal to the incoming call.

15. An automatic answering method for use with a mobile phone, the method comprising:

(A) storing a plurality of response patterns;

(B) select a first response mode from the plurality of response modes and set an effective period; and

(C) During the valid period, when the user does not answer an incoming call, respond to the incoming call in the first response mode.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

(D) Establishing a row of calendar, the calendar includes an event data, and the event data includes an event period data;

(E) setting the first response mode to be synchronized with the event data;

(F) comparing the event period data with the current time; and

(G) When the current time falls within the event period and the user does not answer the incoming call, respond to the incoming call in the first response mode.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising selecting and setting the first response mode as a default response mode.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein step (A) further comprises storing a plurality of response patterns in a mobile phone.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein step (A) further comprises storing a plurality of response patterns in a server of a mobile phone network.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the multiple response modes correspond to playing multiple voice signals, and the first response mode corresponds to playing a first voice signal.

21. The method of claim 15, wherein the multiple response modes correspond to sending multiple SMS signals, and the first response mode corresponds to sending a first SMS signal.

22. The method as claimed in claim 15, step C further comprises storing a plurality of sets of predetermined incoming call numbers in the mobile phone, and the mobile phone responds to the incoming call only when the incoming call number belongs to one of the predetermined incoming call numbers.