JP2000324554A - Portable terminal and portable radio terminal controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a user from failing to set to a manner mode. SOLUTION: When a mode switching radio signal for 'manner mode setting' is received from the outside, the manner mode is set after the current set mode is copied, and even if the user forgets to set to the manner mode, the manner mode is automatically set, so that no annoying buzzer sounding starts even in the case of an incoming call. This terminal is switched to a proper operation mode matching the location by limiting the intensity of a radio wave to be transmitted in a hospital, etc. When a mode switching radio signal for 'mode recovery' is inputted from the outside, on the other hand, the terminal is put back into the operation mode received at the time of the reception of 'manner setting', so when the terminal exists from the location, the terminal returns to the operation mode automatically, so that the functions of the portable radio terminal will not be spoiled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable radio terminal such as a portable telephone, and a control device for the portable radio terminal, and more particularly to a portable radio terminal in which the incoming operation of the portable radio terminal is externally controlled. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A portable telephone, which is a typical device of a conventional portable radio terminal, sounds a buzzer or a melody when an incoming call is received and notifies the user of the incoming call. However, ringtones can be annoying to others in trains or concerts, so reduce the ringtone volume or change the mobile phone's operation mode to an operation mode with only the vibration function, as in the so-called "manner mode". Means for switching are provided. Also, in hospitals and airplanes, the operation of pacemakers and instruments is affected by the radio waves transmitted by portable wireless terminals, and in the worst case, accidents involving human lives are a concern. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures such as invalidating the button operation so as not to perform the button operation by mistake, or turning off the power supply of the apparatus.

However, when entering a train, a concert hall, a hospital, or an airplane, the user often forgets to switch to the silent mode, disable the button operation, and turn off the power of the apparatus. The ringtone of another person's mobile phone could replace the alarm clock while you were dying, and the melody of "Hello, if you're a goddess" might be playing during the wonderful melody line of the concert. .

[0004] On the other hand, even a well-meaning person who has switched to the "manner mode" while observing the manners sometimes forgets to release the manner mode after getting off the train or leaving the concert hall. In trains and concert venues,
People are often stationary, so even if it is set to manner mode, it is possible to reliably recognize the incoming call with the vibrator function at the time of incoming call, but once you get off the train or get out of the concert venue, the manner mode In the above operation, there is a case where the incoming call may not be recognized, and there is a problem that the telephone of an important requirement is completely removed. In this case, the original function of the portable wireless terminal is impaired, and even a well-mannered user with a good manner tends to hesitate to set the "manner mode".

[0005]

The problem to be solved is that an object having a portable radio terminal enters an area such as a train, a concert hall, a hospital or an aircraft, where special consideration is required for the area. At that time, forgetting the operation of switching the operation mode of the portable wireless terminal to an operation mode such as "manner mode", such as limiting the sound generation and outgoing operation of the portable wireless terminal when receiving an incoming call, and from these specific areas When exiting, there is a problem that it is easy to forget the operation of releasing the changed operation mode and returning to the original operation mode.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A portable radio terminal according to the present invention is a portable radio terminal control device which outputs a radio signal which passes through an entrance for entering and exiting a predetermined area but acts on the possessed portable terminal. A wireless communication means for transmitting information via a wireless signal to the mobile terminal control device, and a mode switching wireless signal inputting a signal from the wireless communication means. And a control unit for performing predetermined information processing, wherein the control unit switches an operation mode in accordance with the mode switching wireless signal input by the mode switching wireless signal input unit. The main feature is that it is configured as:

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In a portable telephone currently widely used as a portable wireless terminal, a conventional portable telephone is operated by operating a mode switching means for switching an incoming call operation to a "manner mode" by an external radio signal. It is realized by adding a minimum configuration to the configuration of a portable wireless terminal such as a telephone.

[0008]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a portable radio terminal of the present invention.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a portable telephone, which is a widely used portable wireless terminal, and will not be described in detail. However, a wireless communication means 2 for transmitting / receiving a wireless signal, an antenna 2a, and a telephone number assigned to the portable telephone are provided. Incoming call detecting means 3 for detecting a call, telephone means 4 for conversing with the other party via wireless communication means, buzzer 5 sounding at the time of an incoming call, vibrator 6 also operating at the time of an incoming call, user's button operation Button input means 7, a mode switching operation input means 7a for inputting a switching operation between a manner mode and a normal mode, a mode switching wireless signal input means 9 for extracting a mode switching wireless signal from the wireless communication means 2, And a control means 8 for controlling the constituent elements.

The control means 8 is configured to operate programmatically by a so-called microcomputer or the like. In particular, the operation shown in the flowchart of FIG. I have.

As storage areas used in the program shown in FIG. 2, storage areas "MODE" and "MODE2" are provided in the storage area inside the microcomputer of the control means 8.

The functions of the other means have the same functions as those used in widely used mobile phones, and are not necessary for the description of the present invention. .

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a portable radio terminal control device installed at a ticket gate of a train, a door of a train, an entrance of a concert hall or a hospital, an entrance of an aircraft, and the like.

The portable radio terminal control device 10 includes a radio communication means 12 for transmitting information via radio to a portable radio terminal 1 possessed by a passenger or spectator who is located within an appropriate distance where the device is installed. The control means 13 comprises a means 13 and a changeover switch 14. The control means 13 is configured to operate programmatically by a so-called microcomputer or the like, and operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 will be described. First, in S1, a predetermined mobile phone process is performed.
When the appropriate processing is performed, the S2 processing moves. Continue S2
Then, it is determined whether a signal from the incoming call detecting means 3 has been input. If an input has been made, the process proceeds to S3, and if not, the process returns to S1.

In S3, it is determined whether or not the content of the input switching radio signal is "manner setting". In this case, since it is "manner setting", the flow proceeds to S4. If it is not "manner setting", the process proceeds to S7. In S4, it is determined whether the content of "MODE2" is empty, and if it is empty, the process proceeds to S5. In S5, the content of the storage area "MODE" is temporarily copied to "MODE2", and in "S6", "MODE" is newly set to "manner mode", and the operation returns to S1. In S4, "M
If the content of "ODE2" is not empty, the process returns to S1.

In S7, it is determined whether or not the content of the input switching radio signal is "mode return". If "mode return", the process proceeds to S8. In S8, the contents of "MODE2" are copied to "MODE", and in S9, "MODE2" is copied.
"2" is cleared to the sky. If the content of the input switching radio signal is not "mode return" in S7, the process returns to S1.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 will be described. First, in S30, the set value of the changeover switch 14 is input, and in S31, when it is determined that the set value is the “entry mode”, the process proceeds to S32, and when the set value is not the “entry mode”, the process proceeds to S33. move on. S32
Then, the mode switching wireless signal "manner setting" requesting the setting to the manner mode is output from the wireless communication unit 12, and the process returns to S30. In S33, when it is determined that the set value is the “exit mode”, the process proceeds to S34,
If the set value is not the “exit mode”, the process returns to S30. S
In step 33, the wireless communication unit 12 outputs a mode switching wireless signal "return setting" requesting a return of the operation mode setting, and returns to S30.

Next, the operation of the portable radio terminal and the portable radio terminal control device will be described.

First, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that a plurality of users A and B possess the portable radio terminal of the present invention.
Then, it is assumed that the user A operates the mode switching operation input means 7a of his / her mobile phone 1 to set the operation at the time of the incoming call to the normal mode, and the user B similarly performs the operation at the time of the incoming call in the manner mode. Is set to In addition, it is assumed that both the user A and the user B are waiting for opening in front of the entrance of the concert hall where the classical concert is held.

In this state, the control device 8 of the mobile phone 1 of each user executes a predetermined function of the mobile phone in S1, and
In step S2, a signal from the mode switching wireless signal input means 9 is checked.
And the operation as a so-called ordinary mobile phone is performed.

In the case of the user A, if another person calls the mobile phone 1 of the user A, the incoming call detecting means 3 of the mobile phone 1 of the user A operates to detect the incoming call. As described above, the user A performs an operation of setting the operation mode of his / her mobile phone 1 to the normal mode in advance, and the storage area “MOD”
"E" is set to a value indicating "normal mode".
In the internal processing of No. 1, a flashy buzzer sound is generated in response to the incoming call, and if this is left as it is, the atmosphere of a classical concert is facing a crisis of collapse.

On the other hand, in the case of the user B, even if another person calls the mobile phone 1 of the user B,
As described above, the user B performs an operation of setting the operation mode of his / her mobile phone 1 to the manner mode in advance, and the storage area "MODE" Is set to a value indicating "manner mode", so that in the internal processing of S1, a notification operation by vibrating the vibrator 6 is performed only, and no buzzer sound is generated in response to an incoming call. Like,
User B has good manners.

First, the administrator of the concert hall operates the changeover switch 14 of the portable radio terminal control device 10.
Is set to the "entrance mode", and then the operation of the control means 13 is started. Then, the set value of the changeover switch 14 is input in S30, it is determined in S31 that the mode is the entrance mode, and the process proceeds to S32. In S32, the mode switching called "manner setting" requesting the wireless communication unit 12 to set to the manner mode. A radio signal is output and S3
Return to 0. Thus, while the setting value of the changeover switch 14 is “entrance mode”, the mode switching radio signal of “manner setting” is continuously output from the portable radio terminal control device 10 installed at the entrance of the concert hall.

Next, when the administrator opens the concert hall, first, the user A passes through the entrance. Then, the wireless communication means 2 of the mobile phone 1 owned by the user A receives the mode switching wireless signal of “manner setting” from the antenna 2a. Then, the mode switching wireless signal input means 9 inputs the signal. Then, this is detected in the operation S2 of the control means 8, and subsequently, it is detected in S3 that "manner setting" has been performed, and the process proceeds to S4, where "MO manner setting" is initially performed.
Assuming that "DE2" is empty, the process proceeds to S5, where "MOD"
"Normal mode" which is the storage content of "MODE" in "E2"
Is copied, and then, in S6, "MODE" is set to "MANNER MODE", and the process returns to S1.

Next, the user B passes through the entrance. Then, the wireless communication means 2 of the mobile phone 1 owned by the user B
Receives a mode switching radio signal of "manner setting" from the antenna 2a. Then, the mode switching wireless signal input means 9 inputs the signal. Then, this is detected in the operation S2 of the control means 8, and subsequently, it is detected in S3 that "manner setting" is performed, and the process proceeds to S4. At first, assuming that "MODE2" is empty, the process proceeds to S5.
The “manner mode”, which is the stored content of “MODE”, is copied to “MODE2”, then “MODE” is set to “manner mode” in S6, and the process returns to S1.

Now the concert has begun. Then, two others called the mobile phones 1 of the user A and the user B, respectively. Then, the mobile phone 1 of the user A and the user B
Even if the incoming call detection means 3 is activated and an incoming call is detected, since the value indicating "manner mode" is set in the storage area "MODE", in the internal processing of S1, the notification by the vibration of the vibrator 6 Only the operation is performed, no buzzer sound is generated in response to the incoming call, and no trouble is caused to others.

Subsequently, when the concert is over, the manager of the concert hall sets the changeover switch 14 of the portable radio terminal control device 10 to the "exit mode". Then, the set value of the changeover switch 14 is input in S30, and it is determined in S33 that the mode is the exit mode, and
In S34, a mode switching wireless signal of "mode return" is output from the wireless communication means 12 in S34.
Return to 0. Thus, while the setting value of the changeover switch 14 is in the “exit mode”, the mode switching wireless signal of “mode return” is continuously output from the portable wireless terminal control device 10 installed at the entrance of the concert hall.

Next, the user A passes through the entrance. Then, the wireless communication means 2 of the mobile phone 1 owned by the user A
Receives a mode switching radio signal of "mode return" from the antenna 2a. Then, the mode switching wireless signal input means 9 inputs the signal. Then, the process proceeds to S
7, "mode return" is detected, and "MODE"
The "normal mode" which is the content of "2" is copied, "MODE2" is cleared in S9, and "MODE"
Is returned to the state before entering, and the incoming call can be notified by a buzzer.

Although the present invention is applied to the switching of the incoming call operation mode of the portable radio terminal, the present invention is applicable if the operation mode of the portable radio terminal is appropriately set in accordance with the place to enter. For example, when applied to a mobile phone, the present invention can be applied to switching of an operation mode for restricting a destination of an incoming / outgoing call, and in a portable wireless terminal having an Internet access function, effective information can be displayed on the screen. May be switched to an operation mode in which the display mode is selectively displayed.

In hospitals and the like, it has been pointed out that life-threatening problems such as a malfunction of a pacemaker caused by the influence of radio waves from a portable radio terminal or the like have been pointed out. It is also possible to prevent a strong radio wave from being output in the hospital by transmitting a signal for transmitting or reducing the intensity of the radio wave to the portable wireless terminal possessed by the person entering the hall. In particular, for mobile wireless terminals that are set to periodically receive e-mails, etc., even if the user does not intentionally transmit radio waves,
In some cases, a mobile wireless terminal automatically emits radio waves, and it is needless to say that by automatically changing these operation modes, it can be applied to use to prevent transmission of radio waves in hospitals. No. Similarly, the present invention can also be applied to entry and exit from aircraft where there is concern about the influence of instruments on radio waves.

Further, it is troublesome for the administrator to set the entrance and the exit one by one, and there is a problem when the time zone for entering and leaving is not clearly divided, as in a library or a hospital.
In such a case, an entrance through which a user enters and exits is constituted by a first entrance and exit located on the outside and a second entrance and exit located on the inside, and the first entry / exit has a first portable wireless terminal. A control device is disposed, a second portable wireless terminal control device is disposed at a second doorway, a first switching signal is transmitted from the first portable wireless terminal control device, and a second portable wireless terminal control device is provided. Sends a second switching signal.

Next, the control device of the portable radio terminal, based on the order or time interval of receiving the first switching signal and the second switching signal, determines whether the user is moving in the direction to leave or enter. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the vehicle is moving in the direction, and to switch the operation mode based on the determination result.

[0034]

As described above, according to the portable radio terminal according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the user carrying the portable radio terminal enters a train, a concert hall, or the like, the portable radio terminal is used. There is an advantage that the operation mode is automatically switched when an operation mode switching wireless signal is received from the control device. Further, the portable wireless terminal according to claim 2 returns to the operation state before entry when leaving the station. There is no problem of forgetting to reset the settings.

Further, in the portable radio terminal according to the third aspect, as described in the present embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first and second aspects, the ring tone of a train, a library, a concert hall, etc. is transmitted to another person. This is particularly effective when entering a place that may cause annoyance, and the operation mode of the portable wireless terminal 1 when receiving an incoming call is automatically switched to an operation mode such as a "manner mode" that does not bother others. Even if the user forgets the operation to switch to the manner mode, there is an effect that the ring tone buzzer does not bother others.

Further, in the portable radio terminal according to the fourth aspect, the operation mode in the operation of transmitting radio waves is switched, so that when entering a hospital or an aircraft, etc., where the influence of radio waves is concerned, There is an excellent effect that the operation mode is changed so that transmission of radio waves is automatically restricted, and accidents due to radio waves can be prevented.

Also, the portable radio terminal control device according to the fifth aspect has an excellent effect that a predetermined operation mode switching radio signal can be output to the portable radio terminal. Even when a plurality of users enter and exit a predetermined area at the same time, the mobile wireless terminal control device can set the mobile wireless terminal held by the user in an appropriate operation mode in accordance with the user's entry direction and exit direction. There is an excellent effect that the switching can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a portable wireless terminal according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the portable wireless terminal of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a portable wireless terminal control device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the portable wireless terminal control device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 mobile phone 2 wireless communication means 3 incoming call detection means 4 telephone means 5 buzzer 6 vibrator 7 button input means 7 a mode switching operation means 8 control means 9 mode switching wireless signal input means 10 portable wireless terminal control device 12 wireless communication means 13 control means 14 Changeover switch

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A portable device configured to operate in cooperation with a portable wireless terminal control device that outputs a wireless signal that acts on a portable terminal possessed though passing through an entrance for entering and exiting a predetermined area. In the wireless terminal, wireless communication means for transmitting information via the mobile terminal control device and the wireless signal, mode switching wireless signal input means for receiving a signal from the wireless communication means and extracting a mode switching wireless signal, Control means for performing information processing of the portable radio, wherein the control means is configured to switch an operation mode in accordance with a mode switching wireless signal input by the mode switching wireless signal input means. Terminal. 2. An operation mode storage means for storing an operation mode before switching, wherein the control means receives a mode switching signal for returning to the operation mode before switching among the mode switching signals, and receives the operation mode. 2. The portable wireless terminal according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode is set based on the operation mode before switching stored in the mode storage means. 3. A telephone means for making a call with another terminal via the wireless communication means, an incoming call detecting means, a buzzer which operates to notify the user of an incoming call in accordance with an operation mode at the time of the incoming call, Mode switching operation input means for operating to switch the operation mode at the time, wherein the control means receives a mode switching operation signal input by the mode switching operation input means and an input signal by the mode switching wireless signal input means. Based on the mode switching radio signal
The portable wireless terminal according to claim 1, wherein the portable wireless terminal is configured to switch an operation mode at the time of an incoming call. 4. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit switches an operation mode of the wireless communication unit regarding transmission of a radio wave based on a mode switching wireless signal input by the mode switching wireless signal input unit. And
The portable wireless terminal according to claim 1. 5. A wireless communication means, a mode switching wireless signal input means for receiving a signal from the wireless communication means and extracting a mode switching wireless signal, and a mode switching wireless signal input by the mode switching wireless signal input means. Is disposed at a place where a person having a portable wireless terminal configured with control means for switching an operation mode according to the entrance and exit,
A portable wireless terminal control device configured to output a predetermined mode switching wireless signal so as to operate a portable wireless terminal possessed by the person entering and exiting. 6. A mode switching wireless signal is output so that a person carrying a portable wireless terminal switches to a different mode depending on whether the user enters or leaves the terminal. The portable wireless terminal control device according to claim 5.