JP2013192170A - Mobile terminal device, control method thereof, and control program thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable terminal device capable of communicating with a communication method reflecting a user's intention is provided.
A portable terminal device to which a communication module configured to be connectable to a first network via a communication device can be attached is provided. The mobile terminal device is connected via a communication module according to a predetermined selection condition based on a wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network, and a transmission instruction to another communication device. A selection unit that selects either a communication method for communication or a communication method for communication via a wireless communication unit, and a communication unit that communicates with another communication device according to the selected communication method are provided.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal device that can communicate with a plurality of communication methods, a control method thereof, and a control program thereof.

  In recent years, with the widespread use of mobile phones, opportunities to use mobile phones in various places are increasing. Such a mobile phone has an external interface for connecting to an external device, and the mobile phone can exhibit various functions by being connected to the external device via the external interface. Technology has been proposed.

  For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-334133 (Patent Document 1) discloses a portable radio telephone apparatus. The portable radio telephone apparatus is provided with an external interface connected to the control unit in the battery box mounting portion of the main body, and the battery box mounting portion is joined to the cordless radio unit, the cordless antenna, the cordless battery unit, and the external interface. And a cordless adapter that transmits and receives radio waves to and from the base unit of the cordless telephone.

  For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-119465 (Patent Document 2) discloses an auxiliary device for a portable mobile phone. The auxiliary device includes a character input device, supplies a character string through a general-purpose connector of the mobile phone, and includes a battery therein, and supplies charging power to the mobile phone through the general-purpose connector of the mobile phone.

JP-A-4-334133 JP 2001-119465 A

  However, even if it is configured to be able to communicate by connecting to a plurality of networks, depending on the connection environment, the state of the mobile phone, etc., the user desires to change the network to be connected when making a call to the other party as appropriate. In many cases, there is a problem that the intention of the user is not necessarily reflected.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and includes a portable terminal device capable of communicating with a communication method reflecting a user's intention, a control method thereof, and a control program thereof. The purpose is to provide.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal device is provided to which a communication module configured to be connectable to a first network via a communication device can be attached. The mobile terminal device is connected via a communication module according to a predetermined selection condition based on a wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network, and a transmission instruction to another communication device. A selection unit that selects either a communication method for communication or a communication method for communication via a wireless communication unit, and a communication unit that communicates with another communication device according to the selected communication method are provided.

  Preferably, a detection unit that detects that the communication module is mounted on the portable terminal device is further provided. The selection unit selects either a communication method for communication via the communication module or a communication method for communication via the wireless communication unit, based on the detection result of the detection unit.

  Preferably, the selection unit selects a communication method for communication via the communication module based on a detection result of the detection unit that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device.

  Preferably, an input unit that receives an instruction from the outside is further provided. When the detection unit detects that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device, the selection unit communicates via the communication module or wireless communication based on an external instruction received by the input unit. One of the communication methods for communication via the unit is selected.

  Preferably, the mobile terminal device further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the mobile terminal device can communicate with the communication device via the communication module. The selection unit is based on the determination result of the determination unit that the mobile terminal device can communicate with the communication device via the communication module when the detection unit detects that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device. The communication method for communicating via the communication module is selected.

  Preferably, a measuring unit that measures the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device is further provided. When the detection unit detects that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device, the selection unit determines whether the remaining battery level measured by the measurement unit is less than the predetermined remaining level. Based on the setting, either the communication method for communicating via the communication module or the communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit is selected.

  Preferably, the communication module includes a power storage unit that stores electric power. Based on the detection result of the detection unit that the communication module is attached to the mobile terminal device, the mobile terminal device receives power from the power storage unit.

  Preferably, the communication method when the mobile terminal device communicates with the communication device via the communication module includes a DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) method.

  Preferably, the selection of the communication method includes selecting either the communication module or the wireless communication unit.

  Preferably, the selection of the communication method includes selecting either the first network or the second network as the network to be connected.

  When another situation of this invention is followed, the control method of the portable terminal device which can attach the communication module comprised so that connection to a 1st network via a communication apparatus is possible is provided. The mobile terminal device includes a wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network. The control method includes a step of selecting either a communication method for communicating via a communication module or a communication method for communicating via a wireless communication unit, in accordance with a predetermined selection condition, based on a transmission instruction to another communication device; And communicating with another communication device according to the selected communication method.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program is provided that is executed by a portable terminal device to which a communication module configured to be connectable to a first network via a communication device can be attached. The mobile terminal device includes a wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network. The control program is a communication method for communicating with a computer of a mobile terminal device via a communication module or a wireless communication unit in accordance with a predetermined selection condition based on a transmission instruction to another communication device. The step of selecting one of them and the step of communicating with another communication device are executed according to the selected communication method.

  As described above, according to a certain aspect, it is possible to perform communication using a communication method that reflects the user's intention.

It is a figure which shows an example of the usage condition of the communication module according to this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the communication module according to this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the portable terminal device which mounted | wore with the communication module according to this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process example (the 1) which selects the communication system at the time of the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment communicating with another communication apparatus. It is an example of the user interface screen which the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment provides. It is a flowchart which shows the process example (the 2) which selects the communication system at the time of the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment communicating with another communication apparatus. It is an example of the user interface screen which the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment provides. It is a flowchart which shows the process example (the 3) which selects the communication system at the time of the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment communicating with another communication apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process example (the 4) which selects the communication system at the time of the portable terminal device 100 according to this Embodiment communicating with another communication apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process example (modification) which selects the communication system at the time of the portable terminal device according to this Embodiment communicating with another communication apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the following description, a case where the mobile terminal device 100 is a mobile phone will be described. However, portable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment can be implemented as any device of any type as long as it is a portable communication device. For example, the mobile terminal device 100 can be implemented as a tablet terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), or the like.

<A. About Communication Module 200>
First, the communication module 200 that can be attached to the mobile terminal device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a usage pattern of a communication module 200 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1A shows a case where communication module 200 according to the present embodiment is attached to a handset of a fixed telephone. FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a case where communication module 200 according to the present embodiment is attached to portable terminal device 100.

  Referring to FIG. 1A, the first usage pattern is a communication module 200, a handset 30 of a fixed telephone, a cradle 32 for charging the handset 30, and power supply to the cradle 32 from a commercial power source. Power supply cable 34 and a base phone 40 of a fixed telephone. Base unit 40 is connected to a power cable 42 for supplying power to base unit 40 and a public switched telephone network (hereinafter also referred to as a “fixed telephone line network”) which is a telephone network of a fixed telephone line. A telephone line cable 44 and an antenna 46 for transmitting / receiving data to / from the slave unit 30 are included.

  In the first usage pattern, the communication module 200 attached to the child device 30 and the antenna 46 of the parent device 40 transmit and receive data to each other, so that the child device 30 and the parent device 40 can communicate with each other. Thereby, the subunit | mobile_unit 30 can connect to a fixed telephone line network via the main | base station 40, and can communicate with the communication apparatus (telephone) of a transmission destination. A communication system in which the slave unit 30 and the master unit 40 in which the communication module 200 is mounted can communicate with each other is, for example, DECT, which is a digital cordless telephone communication method established by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETS). (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) system.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1 (B), the 2nd usage pattern contains the portable terminal device 100, the communication module 200, and the main | base station 40 of a fixed telephone. The mobile terminal device 100 includes a touch panel 106, buttons 108, and a display 110.

  In the second usage pattern, since the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, the mobile terminal device 100 can communicate with the parent device 40. At this time, the mobile terminal device 100 can connect to the fixed telephone line network (first network) via the communication module 200 and the parent device 40 to communicate with the communication device of the call destination. The mobile terminal device 100 can also connect to a mobile communication network (second network) via a wireless communication unit that the mobile terminal device 100 has and communicate with a communication device that is a destination. Although details will be described later, when the mobile terminal device 100 is instructed to make a call via the touch panel 106 or the button 108, the mobile terminal device 100 is attached with the communication module 200, the communication state with the parent device 40, and the destination Based on a predetermined selection condition such as a telephone number and the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100, either a communication method communicating via the communication module 200 or a communication method communicating via a wireless communication unit is selected, Communication is performed with the communication device of the transmission destination by the selected communication method. In other words, by selecting the communication module 200 or the wireless communication unit, the mobile terminal device 100 selects which network to connect to the two line networks (network), and connects to the selected network To communicate with the communication device of the destination.

  As described above, the mobile terminal device 100 to which the communication module 200 is attached is used as a handset of a fixed telephone or uses a telephone directory stored in a memory of the mobile terminal device 100 when used as a handset. It is possible to communicate with a communication device as a transmission destination by a communication method selected based on a predetermined selection condition.

<B. Hardware configuration>
(B1. Mobile terminal device 100)
First, the hardware configuration of the mobile terminal device 100 will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of portable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 2, mobile terminal device 100 includes, as main components, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102, memory 104, touch panel 106, button 108, display 110, wireless communication unit 112, and communication. An antenna 113, a power supply unit 114, a memory interface (I / F) 116, a microphone 120, a speaker 122, a receiver 124, a communication interface (I / F) 128, and an external interface 130 are included.

  The CPU 102 controls the operation of each unit of the mobile terminal device 100 by reading and executing the program stored in the memory 104. More specifically, the CPU 102 implements each process (step) of the mobile terminal device 100 described later by executing the program. Note that the CPU 102 may be any of a microprocessor, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), and other circuits having arithmetic functions.

  The memory 104 is realized by a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a hard disk, or the like. The memory 104 stores programs executed by the CPU 102, data, and the like.

  The touch panel 106 is provided on a display 110 having a function as a display unit, and may be any type such as a resistance film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a capacitance method. . The touch panel 106 may include an optical sensor liquid crystal. The touch panel 106 detects a touch operation on the touch panel 106 by an external object, and inputs touch coordinates (touch position) to the CPU 102.

  The button 108 is disposed on the surface of the mobile terminal device 100, receives an instruction from the user, and inputs it to the CPU 102. The button 108 includes, for example, a screen transition button for changing the display screen, a confirmation button, a cancel button, and the like.

  The wireless communication unit 112 is connected to the mobile communication network via the communication antenna 113 and transmits / receives a signal for wireless communication. That is, the wireless communication unit 112 converts communication data from the CPU 102 into a communication signal, transmits the communication signal via the communication antenna 113, or converts a communication signal received via the communication antenna 113 into communication data. The communication data is input to the CPU 102. Thereby, the mobile terminal device 100 is a destination communication device via a mobile communication network such as a third generation mobile communication system (3G), LTE (Long Term Evolution), or WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access). Communication with is possible.

  The power supply unit 114 supplies power for operating the mobile terminal device 100. The power supply unit 114 is realized as, for example, a lithium ion battery or other rechargeable secondary battery.

  A memory interface (I / F) 116 reads data from an external storage medium 118. That is, the CPU 102 reads out data stored in the external storage medium 118 via the memory interface 116 and stores the data in the memory 104. Conversely, the CPU 102 reads data from the memory 104 and stores the data in the external storage medium 118 via the memory interface 116.

  The storage medium 118 includes a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a BD (Blu-ray Disc), a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, a memory card, an FD (Flexible Disk), a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. , Cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory card), optical card, EPROM, EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) And a medium for storing the program.

  The microphone 120 inputs sound during a call, and the receiver 124 outputs sound during a call. The speaker 122 outputs sound based on an instruction from the CPU 102. For example, the CPU 102 causes the speaker 122 to output sound based on the sound data.

  The communication interface (I / F) 128 is a communication interface for exchanging various data between the mobile terminal device 100 and an external device, and is realized by an adapter, a connector, or the like. The communication method may be wireless communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local Area Network), WiFi (wireless fidelity), or wired communication using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) bus. May be.

  The external interface (I / F) 130 is an interface for joining the communication module 200. When the external interface of the communication module 200 is joined to the external interface 130, the CPU 102 can control the communication module 200.

(B2. Communication module 200)
Next, the hardware configuration of the communication module 200 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of communication module 200 according to the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 3, communication module 200 includes, as main components, CPU 202, memory 204, external I / F 206, charging circuit 208, power storage unit 210, data communication unit 212, and communication antenna 214. including.

  The CPU 202 controls each unit of the communication module 200 by reading and executing a program stored in the memory 204.

  The memory 204 is realized by various RAMs, ROMs, and the like. The memory 204 stores a program executed by the CPU 202 and the like.

  The external interface 206 is an interface for joining the mobile terminal device 100 and the communication module 200.

  Charging circuit 208 is a circuit for charging power storage unit 210. The charging circuit 208 is supplied with AC (Alternating Current) power from a commercial power supply via the cradle 32. For example, when detecting that the communication module 200 is installed in the cradle 32, the CPU 202 instructs the charging circuit 208 to charge the power storage unit 210.

  Data communication unit 212 transmits and receives signals for wireless communication with base unit 40 via communication antenna 214. In other words, the communication module 200 is configured to be connectable to the fixed telephone line network via the parent device 40 by the data communication unit 212.

<C. Functional configuration>
Next, a functional configuration of the mobile terminal device 100 in which the communication module 200 is mounted will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of mobile terminal apparatus 100 ′ equipped with communication module 200 according to the present embodiment. The hardware of mobile terminal apparatus 100 and the hardware of communication module 200 are integrated in terms of functions. It is expressed as an integrated figure.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the mobile terminal device 100 ′ includes a selection unit 10, a communication control unit 11, a detection unit 12, an input unit 13, a determination unit 14, and a measurement unit 15 as main functional configurations. Including. These functions are basically realized by the CPU 102 of the mobile terminal device 100 executing a program stored in the memory 104 and giving a command to the components of the mobile terminal device 100. That is, the CPU 102 has a function as a control unit that controls the entire operation of the mobile terminal device 100. Note that some or all of these functional configurations may be realized by hardware. Further, the CPU 102 may realize the function in cooperation with the CPU 202 of the communication module 200 for some functions.

  The selection unit 10 is configured to perform communication via the communication module 200 or communication via the wireless communication unit 112 based on a predetermined selection condition when there is an instruction for transmission to another communication device. Select one of the following. Specifically, the selection unit 10 selects which of the fixed telephone line network and the mobile communication network to connect to by selecting the communication module 200 or the wireless communication unit 112.

  For example, the selection unit 10 selects a communication method when communicating with another (destination) communication device based on a detection result of the detection unit 12 described later. Specifically, in one aspect, the selection unit 10 communicates via the communication module 200 based on the detection result of the detection unit 12 that the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100 ( Select Connect to a fixed telephone network.

  Further, in another aspect, when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, the selection unit 10 communicates with a communication device that is a destination based on an external instruction received by the input unit 13. Select the communication method.

  Further, in yet another aspect, the selection unit 10 determines that the communication unit 200 is communicable with the base unit 40 via the communication module 200 when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100. Based on the determination result, a communication method for communication via the communication module 200 is selected.

  In addition, in another aspect, when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, the selection unit 10 communicates with the communication device of the transmission destination based on the registered content corresponding to the telephone number of the transmission destination. Select the communication method to be used. When the communication module 200 is mounted on the mobile terminal device 100, the selection unit 10 is based on a predetermined setting based on a measurement result that the remaining battery level measured by the measurement unit 15 is less than the predetermined remaining level. The communication method for communicating with the communication device of the destination is selected.

  Based on the output selection result, the communication control unit 11 controls the communication module 200 or the wireless communication unit 112 so as to communicate with the destination communication device. Specifically, when a communication method for communication via the communication module 200 is selected, the communication control unit 11 connects to the fixed telephone line network via the parent device 40 and communicates with the communication device of the destination. Thus, the data communication unit 212 in the communication module 200 is controlled. When a communication method for communication via the wireless communication unit 112 is selected, the communication control unit 11 controls the wireless communication unit 112 to connect to the mobile communication network and communicate with the destination communication device. . That is, the communication control unit 11, the data communication unit 212, and the wireless communication unit 112 function as a communication unit that operates in conjunction with each other and communicates with a communication device that is a destination by the communication method selected by the selection unit 10. Is realized.

  The detection unit 12 detects whether or not the external interface 206 on the communication module 200 side is joined to the external interface 130. Specifically, the detection unit 12 performs the above-described detection by receiving, for example, a signal transmitted from the external interface 130 when the external interfaces are joined to each other. The detection unit 12 outputs the detection result to the selection unit 10.

  The input unit 13 receives input from the outside. Specifically, the input unit 13 receives a signal input by the touch panel 106 (or the button 108) that has received an instruction from the user. The input unit 13 outputs the received signal to the selection unit 10.

  The determination unit 14 determines whether or not the mobile terminal device 100 is in a state where it can communicate with the communication device (master device 40) via the communication module 200. Specifically, the determination unit 14 determines whether or not the mobile terminal device 100 exists in an area where data can be transmitted and received between the data communication unit 212 and the parent device 40. For example, the determination unit 14 transmits a signal for confirming whether or not communication with the parent device 40 is possible to the data communication unit 212, and receives a signal indicating the confirmation result from the data communication unit 212. Make a decision.

  The measurement unit 15 measures the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100. Specifically, the measurement unit 15 measures the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 114 of the mobile terminal device 100 and the remaining battery level of the power storage unit 210 of the attached communication module 200, and the total is calculated as the mobile terminal device. It is calculated as a battery remaining amount of 100 ′. However, the measurement unit 15 may calculate the remaining battery level of either the power supply unit 114 or the power storage unit 210 as the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100 ′. Note that the measurement unit 15 calculates the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 114 as the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100 when the communication module 200 is not attached.

<D. Flow chart>
Several examples of processing procedures for selecting a communication method when mobile terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment communicates with another communication device will be described.

(D1. Processing example (1))
Here, a processing example (part 1) for selecting a communication method when the mobile terminal device 100 communicates with another communication device will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing example (part 1) for selecting a communication method when mobile terminal apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment communicates with another communication apparatus. Each step shown in FIG. 5 is basically realized by the CPU 102 executing a program.

  Referring to FIG. 5, CPU 102 displays a telephone number input screen as shown in FIG. 6 on display 110 (step S102).

  FIG. 6 is an example of a user interface screen provided by portable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 6, user interface screen 1000 has a display area 1002 for displaying a telephone number when making a call, a call button 1004, a cancel button 1006, and a telephone such as “Please enter a phone number”. And a message 1008 prompting the user to input a number. The user can make a call to the communication device corresponding to the telephone number by inputting the telephone number via the touch panel 106 (or the button 108) and pressing the call button 1004.

  Referring to FIG. 5 again, CPU 102 determines whether or not an instruction to send is accepted (step S104). Specifically, CPU 102 determines whether a telephone number has been input and call button 1004 has been pressed. CPU102 repeats step S104, when the instruction | indication of transmission is not received (in the case of NO in step S104).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 102 receives an instruction for outgoing (YES in step S104), the CPU 102 (detecting unit 12) determines whether or not the communication module 200 is detected (step). S106). Specifically, the CPU 102 (detection unit 12) determines whether or not a signal indicating connection with the external interface 206 of the communication module 200 is received from the external interface 130, for example. If mounting of the communication module 200 is detected (YES in step S106), the CPU 102 makes a call to the destination communication device using a communication method for communication via the communication module 200 (step S110). Specifically, the CPU 102 (selection unit 10) selects connection to the fixed telephone line network via the communication module 200 based on the detection result that the attachment of the communication module 200 is detected. Based on the selection result, the CPU 102 (communication control unit 11) connects the data communication unit 212 in the communication module 200 so as to connect to the fixed telephone line network via the base unit 40 and communicate with the communication device of the transmission destination. Control. Then, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the attachment of the communication module 200 is not detected (NO in step S106), the CPU 102 makes a call to the destination communication device by a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit 112. (Step S108). Specifically, the CPU 102 (selection unit 10) selects connection to the mobile communication network via the wireless communication unit 112 based on the detection result that the mounting of the communication module 200 is not detected. Then, based on the selection result, the CPU 102 (communication control unit 11) controls the wireless communication unit 112 so as to connect to the mobile communication network and communicate with the destination communication device. Then, the process ends.

  According to the above processing example (part 1), the mobile terminal device 100 automatically connects to the fixed telephone line network when the communication module 200 is attached when receiving an outgoing call instruction. Therefore, the user can save time and labor for selecting a network to be connected.

(D2. Processing example (2))
Here, a processing example (part 2) for selecting a communication method when the mobile terminal device 100 communicates with another communication device will be described. In the processing example (part 2), when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, the mobile terminal device 100 displays a selection screen of a network to be connected on the display 110 when receiving an instruction for outgoing call, and selects The processing example (part 1) is different in that it is connected to the network.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing example (part 2) for selecting a communication method when mobile terminal apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment communicates with another communication apparatus. Each step shown in FIG. 7 is basically realized by the CPU 102 executing a program.

  Here, since the processing from step S102 to step S108 is the same as that of the processing example (part 1), detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when CPU 102 detects the attachment of communication module 200 (YES in step S106), CPU 102 displays a user interface screen as shown in FIG. 8 (step S202).

  FIG. 8 is an example of a user interface screen provided by portable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 8, a user interface screen 1100 displays a message 1102 for prompting selection of a network such as “Please select a network to connect to”, a button 1104 indicating connection to a fixed telephone line network, and mobile communication. A button 1106 indicating connection to the network and a cancel button 1108 are included. The user can select a network to be connected by pressing the button 1104 or 1106 via the touch panel 106 (or button 108). In other words, the user can select either a communication method that communicates via the communication module 200 or a communication method that communicates via the wireless communication unit 112.

  Referring to FIG. 7 again, CPU 102 (input unit 13) determines whether an instruction to select a network has been received (step S204). Specifically, CPU 102 (input unit 13) determines whether or not a signal indicating that any one of buttons 1104 or 1106 has been selected via touch panel 106 (or button 108). When CPU 102 (input unit 13) has not received the selection instruction (NO in step S204), CPU 102 (input unit 13) repeats step S204. On the other hand, when CPU 102 (input unit 13) accepts the selection instruction (YES in step S204), CPU 102 makes a call to the communication device of the transmission destination by the selected communication method. (Step S206). Specifically, the CPU 102 (selection unit 10) selects a network to be connected based on an instruction received by the input unit 13. Based on the selection result, the CPU 102 (communication control unit 11) selects the wireless communication unit 112 when connecting to the mobile communication network, and the data communication unit 212 when connecting to the fixed telephone network. Control to communicate with the communication device of the destination. Then, the process ends.

  According to the above processing example (No. 2), when the communication module 200 is mounted, the mobile terminal device 100 communicates with the communication method (network to be connected) when communicating with the communication device that is the destination. ) To choose. Therefore, the user can select a network to connect as appropriate according to the situation.

(D3. Processing Example (Part 3))
Here, a processing example (part 3) for selecting a communication method when the mobile terminal device 100 communicates with another communication device will be described. In the processing example (No. 3), when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, when the mobile terminal device 100 accepts an outgoing call instruction, the mobile terminal device 100 exists in an area where it can communicate with the parent device 40. Is different from the above processing example in that communication is performed by a communication method selected based on the determination result.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing example (part 3) for selecting a communication method when mobile terminal apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment communicates with another communication apparatus. Each step shown in FIG. 9 is basically realized by the CPU 102 executing a program.

  Here, since the processing from step S102 to step S108 is the same as that of the processing example (part 1), detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when CPU 102 (detection unit 12) detects the attachment of communication module 200 (YES in step S <b> 106), CPU 102 (determination unit 14) uses parent module via communication module 200. It is determined whether or not communication with the machine 40 is possible (step S302). Specifically, CPU 102 (determination unit 14) determines whether portable terminal device 100 exists in an area where data can be transmitted and received between data communication unit 212 and parent device 40. When portable terminal device 100 is not in a state where communication with parent device 40 is possible (NO in step S302), CPU 102 (selection unit 10, communication control unit 11) communicates via wireless communication unit 112. (To connect to the mobile communication network) to make a telephone call to the destination communication device (step S108). Then, the process ends. On the other hand, when the mobile terminal device 100 is in a state in which communication with the parent device 40 is possible (YES in step S302), the CPU 102 (selection unit 10, communication control unit 11) passes through the parent device 40. Then, the telephone is connected to the fixed telephone line network to make a telephone call to the destination communication device (step S112). Then, the process ends.

  According to the above processing example (No. 3), the portable terminal device 100 cannot be connected to the fixed telephone line network when the communication module 200 is attached and communication with the parent device 40 is possible. In some cases, it is connected to a mobile communication network. Therefore, the user does not need to worry about whether or not the area is capable of communicating with the parent device 40.

(D4. Processing example (4))
Here, a processing example (part 4) of selecting a communication method when the mobile terminal device 100 communicates with another communication device will be described. In the processing example (No. 4), when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, when the mobile terminal device 100 receives a call instruction, the destination telephone number communicates via the communication module 200. It is different from the above processing example in that it is determined whether or not it is registered so as to select a communication method, and communication is performed using the communication method selected based on the determination result.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing example (part 4) for selecting a communication method when mobile terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment communicates with another communication device. Each step shown in FIG. 10 is basically realized by the CPU 102 executing a program.

  Since the processing from step S102 to step S108 is the same as that in the processing example (part 1), detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  Referring to FIG. 10, when communication module 200 is attached to portable terminal device 100 (YES in step S <b> 106), CPU 102 (selecting unit 10) stores telephone directory data stored in memory 104. Referring to FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the input telephone number is registered so as to select a communication method for communication via the communication module 200 (step S402). When registered to select the communication method (YES in step S402), the CPU 102 (selection unit 10, communication control unit 11) uses the communication method (connected to the fixed telephone line network). ), Making a telephone call to the destination communication device (step S112). Then, the process ends. On the other hand, when the input telephone number is not registered so as to select a communication method for communication via the communication module 200 (NO in step S402), communication is performed via the wireless communication unit 112. The communication method (connected to the mobile communication network) is used to make a telephone call to the destination communication device (step S108). Then, the process ends.

  When the input telephone number is registered in the memory 104 so as to select a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit 112, the CPU 102 connects to the mobile communication network and is a destination communication device. You may perform the process which makes a telephone call to. Further, the CPU 102 may select a communication method based on the type of the communication device that is the destination (for example, a fixed phone, a mobile phone, etc.) from the input telephone number. In this case, for example, the CPU 102 refers to data indicating the type of the telephone number stored in advance in the memory 104 and identifies the type.

  According to the above processing example (part 4), when the communication module 200 is attached, the mobile terminal device 100 selects a communication method based on the registered content corresponding to the telephone number. Therefore, the user can automatically communicate using the communication method by registering the desired communication method in association with the telephone number.

(D5. Modification)
In the above processing examples (No. 1 to No. 4), a modification example in which processing that further considers the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100 is added will be described. Here, it is assumed that the user wants to use the mobile terminal device 100 as a mobile phone (a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit 112) when the remaining battery level is low.

  In the following, for example, in the processing example (No. 1), a case where processing considering the remaining battery level is added will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing example (modification) for selecting a communication method when mobile terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment communicates with another communication device. Each step shown in FIG. 11 is basically realized by the CPU 102 executing a program.

  Since the processing from step S102 to step S108 is the same as that in the processing example (part 1), detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  Referring to FIG. 11, when the attachment of communication module 200 is detected (YES in step S106), CPU 102 (measurement unit 15) determines that the remaining battery level of portable terminal device 100 is a predetermined remaining battery level. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S502). For example, the CPU 102 (measurement unit 15) calculates the total remaining battery level of the power supply unit 114 and the power storage unit 210 as the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100. The measurement unit 15 may calculate the remaining battery level of either the power supply unit 114 or the power storage unit 210 as the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100. Note that the predetermined remaining battery level can be arbitrarily determined by the user by setting.

  If the battery level is equal to or higher than the predetermined battery level (YES in step S502), CPU 102 (selection unit 10, communication control unit 11) uses a communication method for communicating via communication module 200 (to the fixed telephone network). After connecting, a telephone call is made to the destination communication device (step S112). Then, the process ends. On the other hand, when the remaining battery level is lower than the predetermined battery level (NO in step S502), the CPU 102 (selection unit 10, communication control unit 11) uses a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit 112. (Connected to the mobile communication network) and makes a telephone call to the destination communication device (step S108). Then, the process ends.

  Further, in the above processing example, when the remaining battery level is equal to or higher than the predetermined battery level, a call is made to the destination communication device by the communication method communicating via the communication module 200, and the battery level is lower than the predetermined battery level. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when the remaining battery level is equal to or higher than the predetermined remaining battery level, a call is made to the communication device of the destination by a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit 112, while the remaining battery level is lower than the predetermined remaining battery level. May be set to make a telephone call to a communication device as a call destination by a communication method for communicating via the communication module 200. In this case, the communication method using the communication module 200 saves power and can increase the communication time.

  In the processing example (part 2) illustrated in FIG. 7, step S502 may be added between step S106 and step S202. In the processing example (part 3) illustrated in FIG. 9, step S502 may be added between step S302 and step S110. In the processing example (part 4) illustrated in FIG. 10, step S502 may be added between step S402 and step S110.

(D6. Summary)
The user may store a desired processing example in the memory 104 of the mobile terminal device 100 in advance as setting contents among the above processing examples (parts 1 to 4) and the modifications. The user can change the above processing example as appropriate by changing the setting contents stored in the memory 104. The CPU 102 executes processing based on the processing example set by accessing the memory 104.

<E. Other Embodiments>
When the communication module 200 is mounted, the portable terminal device 100 can basically receive a call from another communication device via any network (fixed telephone line network and mobile communication network). . However, even when the communication module 200 is attached to the mobile terminal device 100, the mobile terminal device 100 limits incoming calls from another communication device via any network based on a predetermined selection condition. May be set. For example, when the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device 100 is less than a predetermined remaining level, the mobile terminal device 100 may be set to restrict (reject) incoming calls via the fixed telephone line network. Alternatively, it may be set to restrict (reject) incoming calls via the mobile communication network.

  It is also possible to provide a program that causes a computer to function and execute control as described in the above flow. Such a program is recorded on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory), a ROM, a RAM, and a memory card, and the program product Can also be provided. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. A program can also be provided by downloading via a network.

  The program may be a program module that is provided as a part of an operating system (OS) of a computer and that calls necessary modules in a predetermined arrangement at a predetermined timing to execute processing. In that case, the program itself does not include the module, and the process is executed in cooperation with the OS. A program that does not include such a module can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The program according to the present invention may be provided by being incorporated in a part of another program. Even in this case, the program itself does not include the module included in the other program, and the process is executed in cooperation with the other program. Such a program incorporated in another program can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  10 selection unit, 11 communication control unit, 12 detection unit, 13 input unit, 14 determination unit, 15 measurement unit, 30 slave unit, 32 cradle, 34, 42 power cable, 40 base unit, 44 fixed telephone line cable, 46 antenna , 100 mobile terminal device, 102, 202 CPU, 104, 204 memory, 106 touch panel, 108 button, 110 display, 112 wireless communication unit, 113, 214 communication antenna, 114 power supply unit, 116 memory interface, 118 storage medium, 120 microphone , 122 speaker, 124 receiver, 130, 206 external interface, 200 communication module, 208 charging circuit, 210 power storage unit, 212 data communication unit.

Claims (12)

A mobile terminal device to which a communication module configured to be connectable to a first network via a communication device can be attached,
A wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network;
A selection unit that selects either a communication method that communicates via the communication module or a communication method that communicates via the wireless communication unit according to a predetermined selection condition based on a call instruction to another communication device;
A mobile terminal device comprising: a communication unit that communicates with the other communication device by the selected communication method. A detection unit for detecting that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device;
The selection unit according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects either a communication method for communicating via the communication module or a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit, based on a detection result of the detection unit. Mobile terminal device.   The said selection part selects the communication system which communicates via the said communication module based on the detection result of the said detection part that the said communication module is mounted | worn with the said portable terminal device. Mobile terminal device. It further includes an input unit that accepts external instructions,
The selection unit communicates via the communication module based on an external instruction received by the input unit when the detection unit detects that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device. The portable terminal device according to claim 2, wherein either a communication method to be performed or a communication method to communicate via the wireless communication unit is selected. A determination unit that determines whether the portable terminal device can communicate with the communication device via the communication module;
When the detection unit detects that the communication module is attached to the mobile terminal device, the selection unit is capable of communicating with the communication device via the communication module. The mobile terminal device according to claim 2, wherein a communication method for communication via the communication module is selected based on a determination result of the determination unit. A measuring unit for measuring the remaining battery level of the mobile terminal device;
When the detection unit detects that the communication module is mounted on the mobile terminal device, the selection unit is configured such that the remaining battery level measured by the measurement unit is less than a predetermined remaining level. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein a communication method that communicates via a communication module or a communication method that communicates via the wireless communication unit is selected based on a predetermined setting based on a measurement result. The portable terminal device described. The communication module includes a power storage unit that stores electric power,
The mobile terminal device receives supply of electric power from the power storage unit, based on a detection result of the detection unit that the communication module is attached to the mobile terminal device. The mobile terminal device according to 1.   The mobile terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a communication method when the mobile terminal device communicates with the communication device via the communication module includes a DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) method. .   The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the selection of the communication method includes selecting either the communication module or the wireless communication unit.   The portable terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the selection of the communication method includes selecting either the first network or the second network as a network to be connected. A method for controlling a portable terminal device to which a communication module configured to be connectable to a first network via a communication device can be attached,
The portable terminal device includes a wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network,
The control method is:
Selecting either a communication method for communicating via the communication module or a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit in accordance with a predetermined selection condition based on an outgoing instruction to another communication device;
And a step of communicating with the other communication device by the selected communication method. A control program to be executed by a mobile terminal device to which a communication module configured to be connectable to a first network via a communication device can be attached,
The portable terminal device includes a wireless communication unit that communicates by connecting to a second network different from the first network,
The control program is stored in the computer of the mobile terminal device.
Selecting either a communication method for communicating via the communication module or a communication method for communicating via the wireless communication unit in accordance with a predetermined selection condition based on an outgoing instruction to another communication device;
A control program for a portable terminal device, which executes the step of communicating with the other communication device by the selected communication method.

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