JP2009055213A - Communication terminal and communication method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal with which call termination notification can be performed easily. <P>SOLUTION: A communication terminal 100 has a data storage part 15 which stores an e-mail; a communication part 13, which performs voice communication; and a conversion processing part 12 which converts data regarding the e-mail stored by the data storage part 15 to create call termination data for notifying the contents of the voice communication, wherein the communication part 13 transmits the call termination data prior to the start of the voice communication. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication terminal and a communication method, and more particularly to a method for easily creating a CSI file from mail data.

  In recent years, IMS (IP Multimedia Service), which is one of communication methods for realizing multimedia services by integrating with IP (Internet Protocol) technology and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) which is a protocol used in Internet telephones, has been introduced. It is spreading. There is a CSI function as a service combining such IMS P2P (Peer to Peer) Solution and an existing call service.

  CSI is an abbreviation for Combining circuit Switched and IMS, and is defined as a service that combines CS (Circuit Switch) and IMS. With the CSI function, a ringing tone, an incoming image, text, etc. are sent in advance from a calling terminal that makes a call to the other party using IMS before making a voice call by a TV phone or the like. It becomes possible to know that there is an incoming voice call by playing.

  The CSI function is one of incoming call notification functions for notifying incoming calls, for example, specifying an incoming call screen of a receiving terminal. As a CSI service using the CSI function, for example, a notification that a calling terminal is “emergency call” to a receiving terminal is made through a message, a ring tone, and an incoming image.

  In the CSI service, the calling terminal performs CSI transmission. In CSI transmission, a voice call is transmitted to the receiving terminal, and a CSI file for notifying information related to the voice transmission is transmitted. In the CSI service, the receiving terminal performs CSI incoming. In the CSI incoming call, the incoming call is received from the calling terminal and the CSI file is received.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a conventional CSI service.
A screen 810 of the transmission terminal is an example of a screen for inputting CSI data when CSI is transmitted. The screen 810 includes input windows for “text”, “image”, and “sound”, and “menu” and “preview” buttons. Is displayed. The calling terminal creates a CSI file or selects an existing CSI file. When the CSI is transmitted (step S801), for example, “CSI data transmitting” and “cancel” buttons are displayed on the screen 820 of the transmitting terminal. When the transmission is completed (step S802), for example, “emergency! Get out early!” Is displayed on the incoming call screen 830 of the receiving terminal. When the receiving terminal permits the call, the call is started (step S803).

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a CSI transmission flow performed by a conventional transmission terminal.

  When the CSI transmission process is started, first, in CSI file creation, it is selected whether to create a new CSI file or create a CSI file using an existing file (step S51).

When selecting new creation, the CSI editing application is activated (step S52).
Subsequently, whether or not to input text is selected (step S53). When text is input (Yes), text input processing is performed (step S54). If no text is input, the process of step S54 is skipped. Subsequently, it is selected whether or not a melody is attached (step S55). When a melody is attached (Yes), a melody attachment process is performed (step S56). If no melody is attached, the process of step S56 is skipped. Subsequently, whether or not to attach an image is selected (step S57). When an image is attached (Yes), an image attachment process is performed (step S58). If no image is attached, the process of step S58 is skipped.

  On the other hand, if an existing file is used in step S51, an application storing the existing file is started (step S59), and the file is selected (step S60).

  After the process of step S57, S58, or S60, a telephone number input process is performed (step S61). Subsequently, a call confirmation screen is displayed (step S62), and a call process is performed (step S63).

  As another example of a device having an incoming call notification function, for example, a registration server can be used to change an incoming call notification operation (ringing tone, incoming call screen, etc.) of a telephone on the incoming side according to the intention of the outgoing side. A communication control device is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-174511 A

  However, when performing conventional CSI transmission, it is necessary for the transmitting terminal to input a ring tone, an incoming image, and a text message in advance. In addition, when an incoming call notification is performed by the communication control device of Patent Document 1, information on an incoming call notification operation must be input and registered in advance. If these inputs are made manually one by one, it will take a very long time and may be inconvenient for emergency use.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal and a communication method capable of easily performing incoming call notification.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first communication terminal of the present invention includes an electronic mail storage unit that stores electronic mail, a voice communication unit that performs voice communication, and an electronic mail stored in the electronic mail storage unit. An incoming data creation unit that converts incoming data to create incoming data for informing the contents of the voice communication, and an incoming data sending unit that sends the incoming data before the start of the voice communication It is said.

  According to the above configuration, incoming call notification can be easily performed. For example, by converting mail data into incoming data (for example, CSI data), a CSI file reflecting the intention of the caller can be automatically created. Therefore, it is not necessary for the caller to manually input ringtones, incoming images, text messages, etc. one by one in advance, and incoming data can be created automatically.

  In the second communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data sending unit sends the incoming data when the voice communication unit starts the voice communication.

  According to the above configuration, the callers can know the content of the call at the start of the call.

  In the third communication terminal of the present invention, the voice communication unit starts the voice communication after sending the incoming data by the incoming data sending unit.

  According to the above configuration, since voice communication is performed after sending the incoming data, it is possible for callers to know the topic of conversation in advance before performing voice communication.

  The fourth communication terminal of the present invention further includes an incoming call confirmation data receiving unit for receiving incoming call confirmation data notifying that the incoming data has been received, and the voice communication unit is configured to receive the incoming call confirmation data receiving unit. Is configured to start the voice communication after receiving the incoming call confirmation data.

  According to the above configuration, since communication is started after receiving the incoming call confirmation data for confirming that the incoming data has arrived at the receiving terminal, it is possible to make a call reflecting the intention of the caller.

  Further, the fifth communication terminal of the present invention provides address information indicating the address of the transmission destination or the reception source when transmitting or receiving the electronic mail to the communication destination and the transmission destination when performing the voice communication to the communication destination. An address storage unit that associates and stores call destination information indicating a number, and the voice communication unit refers to the address storage unit and sends the address information of the e-mail stored in the e-mail storage unit It converts into destination information, and it is set as the structure which performs the voice transmission for performing the said voice communication to the said transmission destination number.

  According to the above configuration, it is not necessary to input the telephone number of the other party who wishes to make a call, and it is automatically set.

  Further, a sixth communication terminal of the present invention has a determination unit that determines whether or not the incoming call data can be received by the communication terminal having the address information, based on a domain name at an address included in the address information. The incoming data sending unit is configured to send the incoming data to the address when the determining unit determines that the incoming data can be received.

  According to the above configuration, for example, the CSI file can be sent only to a terminal that can receive the CSI file, and the contents of the call can be reliably transmitted to the communication partner.

  In the seventh communication terminal of the present invention, when the incoming data sending unit determines that the incoming data cannot be received by the judging unit, the incoming data is sent to the address by e-mail. It is configured to do.

  According to the above configuration, even if the receiving terminal side is a non-compliant terminal that cannot see incoming data, it is possible to check the contents of the call schedule from the calling terminal.

  Further, the eighth communication terminal of the present invention is configured such that the incoming data creation unit converts the data relating to the newly created electronic mail to create the incoming data.

  According to the above configuration, incoming data can be easily created by the procedure of creating an email even if an email that has already been created, such as a sent email or a received email, is not stored in the email storage unit. It becomes possible, and when the incoming call is received, the callers can know the topic of conversation in advance.

  In the ninth communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data creation unit converts the data related to the received email stored in the email storage unit to create the incoming data.

  According to the above configuration, when using the received mail, the contents of the mail originally sent from the other party are used, so that the callers can know the topic of conversation in advance when an incoming call arrives. It becomes.

  In the tenth communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data creation unit converts the data related to the transmitted email stored in the email storage unit to create the incoming data.

  According to the above configuration, when using outgoing mail, the contents of the mail originally sent to the other party are used, so that the callers can know the topic of conversation in advance when an incoming call is received. It becomes possible.

  In the eleventh communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data creation unit creates incoming data including at least one of text data, melody data, and image data, and the incoming data sending unit performs packet communication. The incoming data is sent.

  According to the above configuration, since incoming data can be created in the same procedure as that for creating an email, it is not necessary to learn the operation method, and the troublesome procedure for creating incoming data can be simplified. In addition, it is possible to reduce the number of times of user input when creating incoming data.

  In a twelfth communication terminal according to the present invention, the incoming data creation unit creates incoming data composed of text data, and the incoming data sending unit sends the incoming data by a circuit switching method.

  According to the above configuration, since incoming data can be created in the same procedure as that for creating an email, it is not necessary to learn the operation method, and the troublesome procedure for creating incoming data can be simplified. In addition, it is possible to reduce the number of times of user input when creating incoming data.

  The thirteenth communication terminal of the present invention is configured such that the voice communication unit performs voice communication by a wireless or wired circuit switching system.

  In the fourteenth communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data creation unit creates the incoming data by using image data or melody data included in the e-mail as an attachment file of the incoming data.

  According to the above configuration, since it is automatically set without the need to input an attachment file of incoming data, convenience for the user is improved.

  In the fifteenth communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data creation unit creates the incoming data using text data included in the electronic mail as a title of the incoming data.

  According to the above configuration, it is not necessary to input the title of incoming data, and it is automatically set, so that convenience for the user is improved.

  In the sixteenth communication terminal of the present invention, the incoming data creation unit creates the incoming data using text data of a predetermined length included in the text data included in the electronic mail as a title of the incoming data. Yes.

  According to the above configuration, even when the settable length of the title of incoming data is a predetermined length, it is possible to automatically set the title of incoming data without having to input the title. Convenience is improved.

  In addition, the seventeenth communication terminal of the present invention is configured to have an incoming data receiving unit for receiving the incoming data.

  According to the above configuration, the communication terminal can operate as a receiving terminal that receives incoming data.

  In the first communication method of the present invention, in the communication terminal, the voice communication step for performing voice communication and the data related to the email stored in the email storage unit are converted to notify the contents of the voice communication. Incoming data generation step for generating incoming data to be transmitted and an incoming data transmission step for transmitting the incoming data before the start of the voice communication.

  According to the above method, incoming call notification can be easily performed. For example, by converting mail data into incoming data (for example, CSI data), a CSI file reflecting the intention of the caller can be automatically created. Therefore, it is not necessary for the caller to manually input ringtones, incoming images, text messages, etc. one by one in advance, and incoming data can be created automatically.

  The second communication method of the present invention is a method of sending the incoming data when starting the voice communication in the incoming data sending step.

  According to the above method, it is possible for callers to know the content of a call at the start of the call.

  The third communication method of the present invention is a method of starting the voice communication after sending the incoming data in the voice communication step.

  According to the above method, when the incoming data is received, the callers can know the topic of the conversation in advance.

  The fourth communication method of the present invention has an incoming call confirmation data receiving step for receiving incoming call confirmation data notifying that the incoming data has been received, and the incoming call confirmation data is received in the incoming call confirmation data receiving step. After the reception, the voice communication is started in the voice communication step.

  According to the above method, since the communication is started after receiving the incoming call confirmation data for confirming that the incoming data has arrived at the receiving terminal, it is possible to make a call reflecting the intention of the caller.

  Further, in the fifth communication method of the present invention, in the voice communication step, address information indicating a transmission destination or an address of a reception source when the electronic mail is transmitted or received to the communication destination and the voice communication to the communication destination. Referring to the address storage unit storing the destination information indicating the destination number in the case of performing the conversion, converting the address information of the email stored in the email storage unit into the destination information, In this method, voice is transmitted to the destination number for voice communication.

  According to the above method, it is not necessary to input the telephone number of the other party who wishes to make a call, and it is automatically set.

  Further, the sixth communication method of the present invention includes a determination step of determining whether or not the incoming data can be received by the communication terminal having the address information, based on a domain name at the address included in the address information. In the incoming data sending step, when it is determined that the incoming data can be received, the incoming data is sent to the address.

  According to the above method, for example, the CSI file can be sent only to a terminal that can receive the CSI file, and the contents of the call can be reliably transmitted to the communication partner.

  The seventh communication method of the present invention is a method for sending the incoming data by e-mail when it is determined in the incoming data sending step that the incoming data cannot be received.

  According to the above method, even if the receiving terminal side is a non-compliant terminal that cannot see incoming data, it is possible to check the contents of the call schedule from the calling terminal.

  The eighth communication method of the present invention is a method of creating the incoming data by converting data relating to a newly created email in the incoming data creation step.

  According to the above method, it is possible to easily create incoming data in the procedure for creating an e-mail even if an e-mail already created such as a sent e-mail or a received e-mail is not stored in the e-mail storage unit. It becomes possible, and when the incoming call is received, the callers can know the topic of conversation in advance.

  According to a ninth communication method of the present invention, in the incoming data creation step, data related to the received electronic mail stored in the electronic mail storage unit is converted to create the incoming data.

  According to the above method, when using the received mail, the contents of the mail originally sent from the other party are used, so that the callers can know the conversation topic in advance when an incoming call is received. It becomes.

  According to a tenth communication method of the present invention, in the incoming data creation step, the data related to the transmitted electronic mail stored in the electronic mail storage unit is converted to create the incoming data.

  According to the above method, when using outgoing e-mail, the contents of the e-mail sent to the other party who originally made the call are used, so that the callers can know the conversation topic in advance when an incoming call is received. It becomes possible.

  The eleventh communication method of the present invention is a method including a step of receiving the incoming data.

  According to the above method, the communication terminal can be operated as a receiving terminal that receives incoming data.

  The present invention can provide a communication terminal and a communication method capable of easily performing incoming call notification. For example, by automatically creating a CSI file from an e-mail, it is possible to send CSI by a more simplified method. In addition, usability is improved because the number of user inputs is reduced. In addition, since special knowledge for using CSI is not required if the user knows how to use mail, the procedure for creating a troublesome CSI file can be simplified and the use of CSI can be promoted.

  A communication terminal and a communication method according to embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a schematic configuration of a communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The communication terminal 100 includes an input unit 11, a conversion processing unit 12, an address storage unit 13, a communication unit 14, a data storage unit 15, a display unit 16, an audio output unit 17, and a control unit 18. Configured. The communication terminal 100 may be a mobile phone device, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a PC (Personal Computer), or the like.

  The input unit 11 performs a key operation for creating a mail (e-mail) reply file and a transfer file, a selection operation when there are a plurality of attached files, and various other settings.

  The conversion processing unit 12 performs a conversion process for creating a mail from a CSI file and a mail from the CSI file. The CSI file includes at least one of title, image data, and sound (melody) data. The conversion processing unit 12 has a function as an “incoming data creation unit”.

  The address storage unit 13 manages and stores an address book in which the partner name, telephone number, mail address, and the like are associated with each other.

  The communication unit 14 performs various processes such as voice communication, mail transmission / reception, and CSI file transmission / reception. The communication unit 14 has functions as a “voice communication unit”, an “incoming data sending unit”, an “incoming data receiving unit”, and an “incoming confirmation data receiving unit”.

  The data storage unit 15 stores images (including still images, moving images, and animations), sound (melody) files, and the like attached as e-mails and CSI files that are sent and received, and attached files. These data are referred to as mail transmission / reception history and CSI transmission / reception history. Note that the melody file includes a wide range of data related to sound such as music, sound effects, and voices. Further, when the communication terminal 100 transmits or receives mail, it is automatically stored in the data storage unit 15 as a transmitted mail history and a received mail history. When the communication terminal 100 transmits or receives a CSI file, it is automatically stored in the data storage unit 15 as a transmission CSI file history and a reception CSI file history. The data storage unit 15 has a function as an “electronic mail storage unit”.

  The display unit 16 is configured by an LCD, an organic EL, or the like, and displays various data. For example, CSI file, mail character information, information on attached file, and the like are displayed.

  The audio output unit 17 performs audio output of various data. For example, CSI file and mail sound information (including voice and melody other than voice such as music) are output.

  The control unit 18 performs various controls for the respective constituent elements 11 to 17.

  In addition, the communication terminal 100 performs CSI transmission and CSI reception by a packet switching method. In addition, the communication terminal 100 performs voice call and incoming call by a circuit switching method or a packet switching method.

  Next, an outline of CSI transmission and CSI reception performed between the communication terminals 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence between the communication terminals 100 (communication terminals 100A and 100B) when CSI transmission is performed by converting a mail into a CSI file. Communication terminals 100 and 100B are examples of communication terminal 100.

  CSI transmission and CSI reception are examples of an incoming call notification service using a packet switching method. In CSI transmission and CSI reception, it is possible to perform incoming notification by transmission / reception of a CSI file using a packet switching method.

  The communication terminal 100A selects the creation of a new mail on the mail creation screen 210, for example, inputs “About meeting” as the title, and “Contact me as soon as the meeting is over” as the text. Then, the mail is transmitted to the communication terminal 100B (step S201).

  When the communication terminal 100B receives this mail, the display unit 16 displays the text “Please contact me as soon as the meeting is completed” on the mail text display screen 220 and, for example, “Reply: CSI transmission”. When communication terminal 100B selects CSI transmission while displaying the mail text, CSI transmission is performed to communication terminal 100A (step S202). In this case, the CSI file is automatically created based on the received mail. It is also possible to preview and edit the CSI file on the transmission confirmation screen before transmission.

  Then, the communication terminal 100A receives the CSI file when an incoming call is received. In this case, the display unit 16 of the communication terminal 100A displays “Re: Mr. XXXXX about the meeting” as shown on the screen 230, and when the user of the communication terminal 100A performs a call start operation from the input unit 11, communication is performed. A call is started between terminals 100A and 100B (step S203).

  In this way, the communication terminal 100B can call the other party together with information about a meeting, for example. Further, the user of the communication terminal 100A can recognize that the telephone is a reply to the outgoing mail by looking at the display unit 16 when the telephone call is received.

  Next, an example of a CSI transmission flow performed by the communication terminal 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when the communication terminal 100 on the transmission side performs CSI transmission by converting a mail into a CSI file.

  First, for example, the input unit 11 selects a CSI reply while displaying the mail text of the mail stored in the data storage unit (step S11).

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 performs a conversion process for converting mail into a CSI file (step S12). This conversion process will be described in detail later.

  Subsequently, the display unit 16 displays a CSI transmission confirmation screen (step S13), and after the confirmation operation is performed from the input unit 11, the communication unit 14 performs CSI transmission (step S14). In the communication terminal 100 on the incoming side, when the communication unit 14 receives a CSI call and permits the call by the input unit 11 or the like, the communication terminal 100 on the outgoing side and the communication terminal 100 on the incoming side enter a call state.

  Next, an example of CSI file conversion processing performed by the communication terminal 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when the communication terminal 100 converts mail to a CSI file.

  First, the conversion processing unit 12 determines whether a title is written in the mail. (Step S21).

  When the title is entered (Yes in step S21), the conversion processing unit 12 extracts the title and adds “Re:” when creating the CSI file as a reply to the mail stored in the data storage unit 15. Then, the text part of the CSI file is set (step S22).

  On the other hand, when the title has not been entered (No in step S21), the conversion processing unit 12 sets a part of the mail text as the title (step S23). The case where the title is not yet filled is, for example, in the case of SMS (Short Message Services), when the E-mail Subject is not set, or because the message from SMS is received by E-mail, the fixed form is filled in This is the case. The part of the text can be, for example, a predetermined number of characters at the beginning of the text. Further, when the title is not filled in, it is not necessary to set the title.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 determines whether or not an image file is attached to the mail stored in the data storage unit 15 (step S24).

  If an image file is attached (Yes in step S24), the conversion processing unit 12 extracts image data and sets the data in the image portion of the CSI file (step S25). When a plurality of images are extracted, the input unit 11 can be selected by the user's instruction to convert the file to continuous display (animation) or to specify that a plurality of images be displayed continuously. Also good.

  On the other hand, when an image file is not attached (No in step S24), the conversion processing unit 12 extracts, for example, pictographs (images in the text in the case of HTML mail) from the mail text, and can be used as a CSI file ( For example, a still image file) is set, and data is set in the image portion of the CSI file (step S26). If no image file is attached, the image data need not be set.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 determines whether or not a melody file is attached to the mail stored in the data storage unit 15 (step S27).

  When a melody file is attached (Yes in step S27), the conversion processing unit 12 extracts melody data and sets it in the melody portion of the CSI file (step S28). If no melody file is attached (No in step S27), the process in step S28 is skipped.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 sets a transmission number for performing transmission processing, and the communication unit 14 performs CSI transmission (step S29). In this case, for example, the address of the mail transmission source is searched from the address book of the address storage unit 13, the telephone number corresponding to the address of the transmission source is specified, this telephone number is set as the transmission number, and the transmission process is performed. . Further, when the telephone number of the contact is described in the mail text, it may be extracted and set.

  According to the communication terminal 100 that performs the processing of FIGS. 3 and 4, since it is possible to automatically set the CSI file by using a commonly used mail format, it is necessary to perform time-consuming input. The convenience for the user is improved.

  It should be noted that forwarding can be used instead of replying to mail stored in the data storage unit 15. In this case, “Fw:” is added to the text instead of “Re:”. For example, a transfer mail can be created from the mail history stored in the data storage unit 15. It is also possible to create a new mail without using mail that has already been transmitted / received, such as received mail, forwarded mail, and transmitted mail, and convert this to create a CSI file.

  In CSI transmission, voice transmission and CSI file transmission may not be performed simultaneously. Since it is only necessary to be able to know the content of a call scheduled between the communication terminals 100 before the start of the call, for example, a CSI file may be transmitted when making a voice call, or a voice call may be made after sending a CSI file. Alternatively, voice transmission may be performed after the transmission terminal receives reception confirmation data indicating that the CSI file has been received from the reception terminal.

  Next, an example of processing when the communication terminal 100 converts a CSI file into mail will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when the communication terminal 100 converts a CSI file into mail. In FIG. 5, a transmission terminal which is an example of the communication terminal 100 performs transmission with mail. In the outgoing call with mail, a voice call is sent to a receiving terminal which is an example of the communication terminal 100, and a mail for notifying information related to the voice call is transmitted.

  First, the conversion processing unit 12 selects one of SMS (Short Message Services) / MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) (E-mail) based on the presence or absence of a CSI file melody and an image file stored in the data storage unit 15. Is selected (step S31). In this case, for example, MMS is selected when there is at least one of a melody and an image file, and SMS is selected when neither is present.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 sets the text of the CSI file stored in the data storage unit 15 as a mail title or a mail body (step S32). If there is no text, this process may be omitted.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 sets the image file of the CSI file stored in the data storage unit 15 as an email attachment (step S33). If there is no image file, this process may be omitted.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 sets the CSI file melody file stored in the data storage unit 15 as an email attachment (step S34). If there is no melody file, this process may be omitted.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 searches the address book in the address storage unit 13 based on the transmission number or the incoming call number of the CSI file stored in the data storage unit 15, and the mail address corresponding to the transmission number or the incoming call number And set this number as the outgoing mail number. The communication part 14 performs transmission with mail (step S35). In the case of SMS, the outgoing call number or incoming call number of the CSI file is set as it is. Further, when the mail address corresponding to the outgoing number or incoming number is not stored in the address book, for example, the outgoing number or incoming number is set in the part before @, and “090xxxx@xxx.ne.jp” is set. You may set your email address automatically.

  According to the communication terminal 100 that performs the processing of FIG. 5, even when the receiving terminal is a non-compliant terminal that cannot see the CSI file, the sending terminal sends the incoming call notification information by e-mail when sending a voice, The contents of the incoming call can be confirmed at the receiving terminal. It should be noted that a determination unit (not shown) for determining whether or not a CSI file can be received from the domain name of the mail address as to whether or not the terminal is a non-compliant terminal is transmitted. When the reception is impossible, a file related to the incoming call notification may be transmitted by e-mail.

  Next, an example of emotion estimation processing in the communication terminal 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example when the communication terminal 100 performs emotion estimation processing.

  First, the conversion processing unit 12 analyzes the mail text stored in the data storage unit 15 (step S41), and performs emotion extraction processing (step S42). In the emotion extraction process, for example, a predetermined character is extracted from the mail text, and the extracted character is converted into an emotion ID associated with the character. Moreover, the conversion process part 12 counts the number of the same emotion ID about the converted emotion ID. For example, if a character such as “Lucky” is associated with the emotion ID “Pleasure”, and if there is a character “Lucky” in the mail body, the emotion ID “Pleasure” is counted up. Note that the emotion extraction process may be performed by analyzing the title instead of the mail text.

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 determines whether there is an unanalyzed portion (step S43).

  If there is an unanalyzed part (Yes in step S43), the conversion processing unit 12 returns to step S41 and analyzes the mail text. If there is no unanalyzed portion (No in step S43), the conversion processing unit 12 determines whether there are a plurality of emotion IDs (step S44).

  When there are a plurality of emotion IDs (Yes in step S44), the conversion processing unit 12 extracts the emotion ID having the largest count (step S45). If the emotion ID is 1 or less, the process of step S45 is skipped.

  Subsequently, based on the emotion ID, the conversion processing unit 12 converts it into an emotion file such as a pictograph, an image, a moving image (animation), or a melody associated with each emotion ID (step S46).

  Subsequently, the conversion processing unit 12 stores the emotion file in the data storage unit 15 (step S47) and ends the process.

  According to the communication terminal 100 that performs the processing of FIG. 6, when setting a melody file or an image file for incoming call notification, it is possible to estimate an emotion from the body of an email and set a melody and an image according to the emotion. is there. The emotion estimation process is performed when the mail and CSI file conversion process is performed, and a melody file or an image file based on the estimated emotion may be set on the spot, or the mail and CSI file conversion process may be performed. It may be performed before performing and stored in the data storage unit 15 in association with the mail. Further, the emotion estimation process may be performed from the title of the CSI file, not from the mail text.

  Next, an example of an incoming call notification service using a circuit switching method will be described. As an incoming call notification service using the circuit switching method, for example, there is a “Chakumoji (registered trademark)” service. In the “Chakumoji” service, it is possible to perform incoming call notification by text transmission using the circuit switching method.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence between the communication terminals 100 (communication terminals 100C and 100D) when the incoming call notification using the circuit switching method is performed. Communication terminals 100C and 100D are examples of communication terminal 100. In FIG. 7, communication terminal 100 </ b> C performs voice transmission to communication terminal 100 </ b> D and performs text-added transmission for transmitting text for informing information related to the voice transmission.

  The display unit 16 of the communication terminal 100 </ b> C displays a transmission number and a text input window as a transmission screen 710. The input unit 11 of the communication terminal 100C inputs text to be displayed when an incoming call is received, and the communication unit 14 transmits the text with text to the communication terminal 100D (step S701). The display unit 16 of the communication terminal 100D displays, for example, “I want to talk now ♪ XXXXXX xxxxxxxx” on the incoming call screen 720 input by the communication terminal 100C, and the input unit 11 of the communication terminal 100D performs a call permission operation. Then, a call is started between the communication terminal 100C and the communication terminal 100D (step S702).

  According to the communication terminal 100 that performs the processing of FIG. 7, since it is possible to automatically set a text by using a commonly used mail format, it is not necessary to perform time-consuming input, and the user Improved convenience.

  According to such a communication terminal 100, for example, by automatically creating a CSI file from an e-mail, it is possible to perform CSI transmission by a more simplified method. In addition, since the number of times of user input is reduced, the usability is improved. In addition, since special knowledge for using CSI is not required if the user knows how to use mail, the procedure for creating a troublesome CSI file can be simplified and the use of CSI can be promoted.

  The present invention is useful for a communication terminal or the like that can easily perform incoming call notification.

The block diagram for demonstrating schematic structure of the communication terminal concerning embodiment of this invention. An example of an operation sequence between communication terminals when CSI transmission is performed by converting a mail into a CSI file according to an embodiment of the present invention The flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement in case the communication terminal concerning embodiment of this invention converts into CSI file from an email, and performs CSI transmission. The flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement at the time of the communication terminal concerning embodiment of this invention converting from a mail to a CSI file The flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement at the time of the communication terminal concerning embodiment of this invention converting from a CSI file to mail The flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement in case the communication terminal concerning embodiment of this invention performs an emotion estimation process The figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence between communication terminals in the case of performing the incoming call alerting | reporting using the circuit switching system concerning embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the conventional CSI service The figure which shows the conventional CSI transmission flow

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100, 100A to 100D Communication terminal 11 Input unit 12 Conversion processing unit 13 Address storage unit 14 Communication unit 15 Data storage unit 16 Display unit 17 Audio output unit 18 Control unit

Claims (28)

An email storage unit for storing emails;
A voice communication unit for voice communication;
An incoming data creation unit for converting incoming email data stored in the email storage unit and creating incoming data for informing the contents of the voice communication;
An incoming data sending unit for sending the incoming data before the start of the voice communication;
A communication terminal. The communication terminal according to claim 1,
The incoming data sending unit is a communication terminal that sends the incoming data when the voice communication unit starts the voice communication. The communication terminal according to claim 1,
The voice communication unit is a communication terminal that starts the voice communication after sending the incoming data by the incoming data sending unit. The communication terminal according to claim 3, further comprising:
An incoming call confirmation data receiving unit for receiving incoming call confirmation data notifying that the incoming data has been received;
The voice communication unit is a communication terminal that starts the voice communication after the incoming call confirmation data receiving unit receives the incoming call confirmation data. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein
Address information indicating the address of a transmission destination or a reception source when transmitting or receiving the e-mail to a communication destination and transmission destination information indicating a transmission destination number when performing the voice communication to the communication destination are stored in association with each other. An address storage unit;
The voice communication unit refers to the address storage unit, converts the address information of the email stored in the email storage unit into the destination information, and performs voice communication to the destination number A communication terminal that makes outgoing calls. The communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein
Based on a domain name at an address included in the address information, a determination unit that determines whether or not the incoming data can be received by a communication terminal having the address information,
The incoming data sending unit is a communication terminal that sends the incoming data to the address when the judging unit judges that the incoming data can be received. The communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein
The incoming data sending unit is a communication terminal that sends the incoming data to the address by e-mail when the judging unit judges that the incoming data cannot be received. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The incoming data creation unit is a communication terminal that creates data for incoming data by converting data relating to newly created electronic mail. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The incoming data creation unit is a communication terminal that creates data of the incoming data by converting data about the received email stored in the email storage unit. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The said incoming data creation part is a communication terminal which converts the data regarding the transmitted email stored in the said email storage part, and creates the said incoming data. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The incoming data creation unit creates incoming data including at least one of text data, melody data, and image data,
The incoming data sending unit is a communication terminal that sends the incoming data by packet communication. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The incoming data creation unit creates incoming data composed of text data,
The incoming data sending unit is a communication terminal that sends the incoming data by a circuit switching method. The communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The voice communication unit is a communication terminal that performs voice communication by a wireless or wired circuit switching method. The communication terminal according to claim 11, wherein
The incoming data creation unit is a communication terminal that creates the incoming data by using image data or melody data included in the e-mail as an attachment file of the incoming data. The communication terminal according to claim 11 or 12,
The incoming data creation unit is a communication terminal that creates the incoming data using text data included in the email as a title of the incoming data. The communication terminal according to claim 15, wherein
The incoming data creation unit is a communication terminal that creates the incoming data using text data of a predetermined length included in text data included in the e-mail as a title of the incoming data. The communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising:
A communication terminal having an incoming data receiver for receiving the incoming data. In the communication terminal,
A voice communication step for performing voice communication;
An incoming data creation step for converting incoming email data stored in the email storage unit and creating incoming data for informing the contents of the voice communication;
An incoming data sending step for sending the incoming data before the start of the voice communication. The communication method according to claim 17, comprising:
A communication method for sending the incoming data when starting the voice communication in the incoming data sending step. The communication method according to claim 17, comprising:
A communication method of starting the voice communication after sending the incoming data in the voice communication step. The communication method according to claim 20, further comprising:
An incoming call confirmation data receiving step of receiving incoming call confirmation data notifying that the incoming data has been received;
A communication method for starting the voice communication in the voice communication step after receiving the incoming call confirmation data in the incoming call confirmation data receiving step. The communication method according to any one of claims 18 to 21,
In the voice communication step, address information indicating the address of the transmission destination or the reception source when transmitting or receiving the electronic mail to the communication destination and the transmission destination information indicating the transmission destination number when performing the voice communication to the communication destination Is used to convert the address information of the e-mail stored in the e-mail storage unit to the destination information and perform the voice communication to the destination number. A communication method for making outgoing calls. The communication method according to claim 22, wherein
Based on a domain name at an address included in the address information, a determination step of determining whether or not the incoming data can be received by a communication terminal having the address information,
A communication method for sending the incoming data to the address when it is determined in the incoming data sending step that the incoming data can be received. The communication method according to claim 23, wherein
A communication method for sending the incoming data by e-mail when it is determined in the incoming data sending step that the incoming data cannot be received. The communication method according to any one of claims 18 to 24, wherein:
A communication method in which, in the incoming data creation step, data relating to a newly created email is converted to create the incoming data. The communication method according to any one of claims 18 to 24, wherein:
In the incoming data creation step, a communication method for creating the incoming data by converting data relating to the received electronic mail stored in the electronic mail storage unit. The communication method according to any one of claims 18 to 24, wherein:
In the incoming data creation step, a communication method for creating the incoming data by converting data relating to the transmitted electronic mail stored in the electronic mail storage unit. The communication method according to any one of claims 18 to 27, further comprising:
A communication method comprising a step of receiving the incoming data.

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