JP2016178511A - Wireless communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide various functions while inhibiting deterioration in usability.SOLUTION: A radio communication device comprises: a display part; an operation detection part; a tablet communication unit; a tablet holding state change information acquisition part for acquiring holding state change information indicating either of a state change from a state where the own device is not held by a main device to a state of being held or a state change from a state where the own device is held by the main device to a state of not being held; a tablet control part for causing the own device to perform a predetermined behavior based on the holding state change information acquired by the tablet holding state change information acquisition part; a holding part for holding a tablet device; a main communication part; a receiver, a radio communication module, and a holding state change detection part for detecting either of a state change from a state where the tablet device is not held by the holding part to a state of being held or a state change from a state where the own device is held by the main device to a state of not being held.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a wireless communication apparatus.

  Conventionally, a stationary telephone including an operation display unit that can be detached from a main body is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-322442

  In this conventional stationary telephone, the operation display unit may include a touch panel with a liquid crystal screen. In this case, in a conventional stationary telephone, an operation such as a call may be performed using this touch panel. However, this conventional touch panel operation type stationary telephone has a problem that it is not easy to use unless it is used to the operation of the touch panel. On the other hand, if the telephone is provided with a touch panel, it is possible to provide a function of displaying a telephone directory at the start of a call or an information search function via a network.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication apparatus that can provide various functions while suppressing a decrease in usability.

  One embodiment of the present invention includes a main body device and a tablet device that communicates with the main body device, and the tablet device detects a display unit that displays an image and an operation on an operation image displayed on the display unit. Tablet communication that transmits / receives voice operation information used for voice communication via a wireless communication line and communication information used for data communication via the wireless communication line to / from the main unit. And a change from a state in which the main device is not held to the held state, or a change from a state in which the main device is held to the non-held state. A tablet holding state change information acquisition unit that acquires holding state change information indicating whether the tablet holding state change information acquisition unit controls each part of the device itself. A tablet control unit that causes the device to perform a predetermined operation based on the state change information, wherein the main body device holds the tablet device, and at least one of the voice call information and the communication information The main body communication unit that transmits and receives the information to and from the tablet communication unit, the main body control unit that controls each unit of the device itself, and the information indicating the acquired sound are supplied to the main body control unit, and the main body control A receiver that outputs sound based on information supplied from the wireless communication module, and a wireless communication module that performs the voice call and the data communication with the wireless base station via the wireless communication line, and the holding unit The tablet device is changed from a state where it is not held and is held, and the tablet device is held from the state where the tablet device is held by the holding unit. A holding state change detecting section for detecting either the fact that changes in the absence of a wireless communication device comprising a.

  In the wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the tablet device includes a tablet operation state detection unit that detects an operation state of the device itself, and the tablet control unit is detected by the tablet operation state detection unit. Based on the operation state of the own device and the holding state change information acquired by the tablet holding state change information acquisition unit, the own device is caused to perform a predetermined operation.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, the tablet control unit changes an image to be displayed on the display unit according to the holding state change information.

  In the wireless communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the tablet control unit acquires the holding state change information during the voice call using the device, the tablet control unit responds to the holding state change information. Control the start or end of the voice call.

  Further, in the wireless communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the tablet control unit is in a state where the device is not held from a state where the device is held in the main device during an incoming voice call using the device. When the holding state change information indicating that the display has changed is acquired, the image displayed on the display unit is changed to an image including the operation image of a function that can be executed during the voice call.

  In the wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the tablet device includes a tablet sound output unit that outputs a ring tone of the voice call or the data communication, and the tablet control unit includes the tablet sound output unit. Is changed according to the holding state change information.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, the tablet control unit may change a ringing tone output from the tablet sound output unit to ON or OFF according to the holding state change information. To switch.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, the tablet control unit changes the type of the ring tone output from the tablet sound output unit according to the holding state change information.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body device includes a main body holding state change information acquisition unit that acquires the holding state change information, and the main body control unit acquires the main body holding state change information. The operation of the own device is changed based on the holding state change information acquired by the unit.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, the main body device includes a main body operation state detection unit that detects an operation state of the own device, and the main body control unit is detected by the main body operation state detection unit. Based on the operation state of the own device and the holding state change information acquired by the main body holding state change information acquisition unit, the own device is caused to perform a predetermined operation.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body device includes a main body display unit that displays an image, and the main body control unit uses an image to be displayed on the main body display unit as the holding state change information. Change accordingly.

Further, in the wireless communication device of one embodiment of the present invention, the main body device includes a main body sound output unit that outputs a ring tone of the voice call or the data communication,
The main body control unit changes a ring tone output from the main body sound output unit according to the holding state change information.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body control unit may change a ringing tone output from the main body sound output unit according to the holding state change information to either on or off. To switch.

  In the wireless communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, the main body control unit changes the type of ringtone output from the main body sound output unit according to the holding state change information.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the radio | wireless communication apparatus which can provide various functions, suppressing the usability fall can be provided.

It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the external appearance structure of the radio | wireless communication apparatus 1 of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the radio | wireless communication apparatus 1 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the process by the radio | wireless communication apparatus 1 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the process at the time of the holding state change by the radio | wireless communication apparatus 1 of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example of the telephone menu image PTm and home image PHm which are displayed on the display part 201 of this embodiment.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the wireless communication device 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of a wireless communication device 1 according to the present embodiment. The wireless communication device 1 of this embodiment provides a voice call function and a data communication function with another communication device 2. The communication device 2 is, for example, a fixed phone, a mobile phone, or a smartphone. The wireless communication device 1 includes a main body device 10 and a tablet device 20. One or both of the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 are provided with a wireless communication module 205. The wireless communication device 1 is connected to the communication device 2 via the wireless base station 3 and the network N by the wireless communication module 205.

  The wireless communication module 205 can be connected to a high-speed data communication line capable of transmitting and receiving voice information for telephone and communication information for data communication through the same line. The high-speed data communication line is, for example, an LTE (Long Term Evolution) communication network. The high-speed data communication line provides a service (VoLTE; Voice over LTE) that enables voice communication in addition to transmission / reception of digital information such as images and characters. That is, the wireless communication module 205 performs voice communication and data communication with the wireless base station 3 via the wireless communication line.

  The wireless communication module 205 is given unique identification information for each wireless communication module 205. The radio base station 3 associates this identification information with a telephone number. The communication device 2 specifies the other party of the voice call or data communication by this telephone number. For example, when communication is performed with the wireless communication device 1 as the other party, the communication device 2 starts communication using the telephone number associated with the identification information of the wireless communication module 205. In the following description, the telephone number associated with the identification information of the wireless communication module 205 is simply described as the telephone number of the wireless communication module 205 or the telephone number of the wireless communication apparatus 1.

  Here, the identification number of the wireless communication module 205 is associated with the telephone number of the fixed telephone. Specifically, the identification information of the wireless communication module 205 is associated with a telephone number starting from the area code of the area where the wireless communication device 1 is installed. For example, when the wireless communication device 1 is installed in an area in Tokyo's 23 wards, the identification information of the wireless communication module 205 is associated with a telephone number starting from “Tokyo 03”. Therefore, the communication device 2 can make a call to the wireless communication device 1 by a procedure that is not different from a fixed telephone. That is, the wireless communication device 1 can provide a function using a high-speed data communication line while following the usability of the fixed telephone.

  Note that the wireless communication device 1 may further include a slave unit 30. The subunit | mobile_unit 30 is connected with the main body apparatus 10 by radio | wireless communication based on standards, such as DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications). Moreover, the subunit | mobile_unit 30 is equipped with the secondary battery, and is charged in the state with which the subunit | mobile_unit charge stand 31 was mounted | worn. In the present embodiment, detailed description of the slave unit 30 is omitted.

[Configuration of main unit]
Next, details of the configuration of the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. First, details of the configuration of the main device 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the wireless communication device 1 according to the present embodiment. The main body device 10 includes a holding unit 101, a main body control unit 103, a main body communication unit 104, a main body storage unit 106, a main body sound output unit 108, a holding state change detection unit 109, a receiver 110, and a receiver holding detection. Unit 111 and handset holding unit 112. The main body device 10 has a function as a cradle of the tablet device 20. Here, the cradle means a holding function for holding a mounted device (here, tablet device 20), a charging function for charging the mounted device, a communication function for transferring information to and from the mounted device, and the like. It is an apparatus provided with. That is, the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 of the wireless communication device 1 can be detached.

  The holding unit 101 holds the attached tablet device 20 when the tablet device 20 is attached. Specifically, the holding unit 101 includes a holding member (not shown) corresponding to the external dimensions of the tablet device 20. This holding member holds part or all of the casing of the tablet device 20. In addition, the holding unit 101 is designed to have a shape in which part or all of the display screen included in the tablet device 20 is visible in a state where the tablet device 20 is held. Thereby, the holding unit 101 can provide an image displayed by the tablet device 20 to the user of the wireless communication device 1 even in a state where the tablet device 20 is held.

  The holding state change detection unit 109 detects a change in the holding state of the tablet device 20 by the holding unit 101. In this example, the change in the holding state of the tablet device 20 by the holding unit 101 means that the tablet device 20 is not held (attached) to the holding unit 101, and the holding unit 101 has changed. That is, the tablet device 20 has been changed from being held to not being held. Specifically, the holding state change detection unit 109 includes a contact switch (not shown) that detects whether or not the tablet device 20 is attached to the holding unit 101. The holding state change detection unit 109 detects a change in the holding state of the tablet device 20 by the holding unit 101 by detecting an ON or OFF signal output from the contact switch. The holding state change detection unit 109 outputs the detected result to the main body control unit 103 as holding state change information.

  Here, the case where the holding state change detection unit 109 detects a change in the holding state of the tablet device 20 by the holding unit 101 using a mechanical switch has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 may communicate via electrical contacts (not shown). In this case, the holding state change detection unit 109 holds the tablet device 20 by the holding unit 101 based on whether or not the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 are connected via the electrical contact. The change of may be detected.

  Although the case where the main body device 10 includes the holding state change detection unit 109 has been described as an example here, the present invention is not limited thereto. The tablet device 20 may include a holding state change detection unit (not shown).

Further, when it is detected that the tablet device 20 is mounted on the holding unit 101, the main body control unit 103 performs communication pairing between the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20. Specifically, when the holding state change detection unit 109 detects that the main body control unit 103 has changed from a state in which the tablet device 20 is not held by the holding unit 101 to a state in which the tablet device 20 is held, the main body control unit 103 10 identification information is transmitted. Thereby, the main body apparatus 10 and the tablet apparatus 20 are paired.
Here, the case where the identification information is transmitted from the main device 10 to the tablet device 20 has been described as an example, but the identification information may be transmitted from the tablet device 20 to the main device 10.
In addition, the main body control unit 103 detects communication between the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 when it is detected that the tablet device 20 has been held by the holding unit 101 and has not been held. Pairing may be performed.

The main body control unit 103 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each unit included in the main body device 10.
The main body storage unit 106 stores various types of information used by the main body control unit 103.

  The handset 110 includes a microphone and a speaker, and supplies sound information acquired by the microphone to the main body control unit 103 and outputs sound based on the information supplied from the main body control unit 103 from the speaker. This handset 110 is used not only for voice communication via the wireless communication module 205 but also as a microphone for acquiring sound for voice recognition when operating the wireless communication device 1 by voice recognition.

  The handset 110 has the same external shape as that of a so-called landline telephone handset. Specifically, the handset 110 includes a grip portion that is gripped by the user and both end portions (both not shown). The handset 110 includes a microphone at one end of the both ends, and a speaker at the other end. In addition, the grip portion of the handset 110 is designed to have such a size that the speaker approaches the user's ear when the microphone is brought close to the user's mouth. Therefore, according to the wireless communication apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to make a call by an operation that is not different from a fixed telephone. That is, the wireless communication device 1 can provide a function using a high-speed data communication line while following the usability of the fixed telephone.

  The handset holding unit 112 holds the handset 110. A specific example will be described. The receiver holding unit 112 includes a hollow of a shape corresponding to the outer dimension of the receiver 110 in a part of the main body device 10. The receiver holding unit 112 holds the receiver 110 so that the receiver 110 placed in the depression does not drop from the main body device 10 due to gravity.

  The handset holding detection unit 111 detects whether the handset 110 is held by the handset holding unit 112. Specifically, the receiver holding detection unit 111 includes a receiver detection hook (not shown). The handset detection hook is provided at a position where the housing of the handset 110 contacts when the handset 110 is placed on the handset holding unit 112. The handset holding detection unit 111 detects whether the handset 110 is held by the handset holding unit 112 by detecting an ON or OFF signal output from the handset detection hook. The handset holding detection unit 111 outputs the detected signal to the main body control unit 103.

  The main body sound output unit 108 includes a speaker, and outputs a sound based on the control of the main body control unit 103. The sound output from the main body sound output unit 108 includes ringtones for telephone calls and e-mails.

  The main body communication unit 104 communicates with the tablet device 20 by wireless communication or wired communication. In this example, a case where the tablet device 20 has a wireless communication function with the main body device 10 will be described. In this case, the main body communication unit 104 communicates with the tablet device 20 by wireless communication. Various protocols can be applied to this wireless communication.

[Configuration of tablet device]
Next, details of the configuration of the tablet device 20 will be described. The tablet device 20 includes a display unit 201, an operation detection unit 202, a tablet control unit 203, a tablet communication unit 204, and a tablet storage unit 206 in addition to the above-described wireless communication module 205.

The tablet control unit 203 includes a CPU and controls each unit included in the tablet device 20.
The tablet storage unit 206 stores various types of information used by the tablet control unit 203.

  The display unit 201 includes a liquid crystal display and displays images such as characters and photographs. Hereinafter, a case where the display unit 201 includes a backlight will be described as an example. In this case, the liquid crystal surface of the display unit 201 is illuminated by the backlight. When the liquid crystal is a transmission type, the backlight may be illuminated from the back surface of the liquid crystal. When the liquid crystal is a reflection type, the backlight may be illuminated from the end face direction of the liquid crystal. The display unit 201 may include a reflective liquid crystal display and may not include a backlight. The image displayed by the display unit 201 includes a telephone menu image PTm displayed when waiting for an incoming call, a telephone directory image PTd displayed when making a call, and a home image PHm indicating an operation menu for data communication. In-call image PCl indicating that a voice call is in progress is included. Of these various images, an example of the home image PHm is shown in FIG. The home image PHm includes an operation image for accepting operations such as outgoing calls, activation of SNS (Social Networking Service) applications, and activation of Internet connection applications. In the following description, these operation images are also referred to as icon images or simply as icons. That is, the home image PHm includes a phone icon P1, an SNS icon P2, and an internet icon P3. The home image PHm includes a news icon P4, a map icon P5, and a shopping icon P6.

  The operation detection unit 202 detects an operation on the operation image displayed on the display unit 201. Specifically, the operation detection unit 202 includes a transparent touch panel sensor that covers the display unit 201 and detects a user operation.

  There are various types of user operations. Examples of operation types include a tap operation, a drag operation, and a pinch operation.

  Here, the case where the user performs an operation by touching the touch panel sensor with a finger has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the user may operate using an operation indicator bar instead of a finger.

The tablet communication unit 204 communicates with the main body communication unit 104 of the main body device 10 by wireless communication or wired communication. In this example, a case where the tablet communication unit 204 and the main body communication unit 104 communicate by wireless communication will be described. The information transmitted and received by the wireless communication includes voice call information and communication information.
Voice call information is information used for voice calls. More specifically, this voice call information is information used for a voice call between the wireless communication apparatus 1 and the communication apparatus 2 via a wireless communication line.
Communication information is information used for data communication via a wireless communication line. More specifically, the communication information is information used for data communication between the wireless communication device 1 and the communication device 2 via the wireless communication line. That is, the tablet communication unit 204 transmits and receives voice call information used for voice communication via the wireless communication line and communication information used for data communication via the wireless communication line to and from the main body device 10.

  The tablet communication unit 204 may be configured to transmit / receive voice call information to / from the main body communication unit 104 among the voice call information and the communication information. That is, the main body communication unit 104 and the tablet communication unit 204 may be configured to transmit and receive at least one of voice call information and communication information. With this configuration, the wireless communication device 1 can sort the functions so that the main device 10 provides a voice call function and the tablet device 20 provides a data communication function. The wireless communication device 1 can also distribute functions so that the main body device 10 provides a voice call function and the tablet device 20 provides a voice call function and a data communication function. That is, the wireless communication device 1 can provide mutually different functions in the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20. Thereby, according to the wireless communication device 1, the function is provided by the tablet device 20 for the user who is used to the touch panel operation, and the function is provided by the main body device 10 for the user who is not used to the touch panel operation. be able to. That is, according to the wireless communication device 1, it is possible to provide a function that matches the user's characteristics.

  Here, when a user who is not used to the touch panel operation is allowed to perform a call outgoing or incoming call operation using the touch panel, the user's usability may be lowered. On the other hand, according to the wireless communication device 1, since it is possible to provide a function according to the user's characteristics, it is possible to provide various functions while suppressing a decrease in usability.

The tablet device 20 may include a tablet sound detection unit 207 and a tablet sound output unit 208.
The tablet sound detection unit 207 includes a microphone, and supplies voice information acquired by the microphone to the tablet control unit 203. The tablet sound output unit 208 includes a speaker, and outputs a sound based on information supplied from the tablet control unit 203 from the speaker. The tablet device 20 can provide functions such as a voice call and a voice search by including the tablet sound detection unit 207 and the tablet sound output unit 208.

[Example of operation of wireless communication device]
Next, an example of the operation of the wireless communication device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of processing performed by the wireless communication device 1 according to the present embodiment. The wireless communication device 1 repeatedly executes a holding state change process, a voice call process, and a data communication process. Note that the wireless communication apparatus 1 may execute processes other than these processes. The voice call process is a process for making a voice call with another communication device 2 via the radio base station 3. The data communication process is a process of performing data communication with another communication device 2 via the radio base station 3. A specific example of the holding state change process will be described below. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the holding state of the tablet device 20 by the holding unit 101 of the main body device 10 is also simply referred to as a holding state.

[Retention status change processing]
In the holding state change process, when the wireless communication device 1 detects a change in the holding state, one or both of the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 execute a predetermined operation according to the detection result. It is processing to do. The predetermined operation corresponding to the result will be described later. In the following description, a state in which the tablet device 20 is mounted on the main body device 10 among the holding states is also referred to as a mounted state. Moreover, the state in which the tablet device 20 is not attached to the main body device 10 among the holding states is also referred to as a non-attached state.

  Note that either the main body device 10 or the tablet device 20 may detect a change in the holding state. Hereinafter, in this example, a case where the main device 10 detects a change in the holding state will be described. Hereinafter, a case will be described in which, when a change in the holding state is detected, both the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 execute a predetermined operation according to the detection result.

  When the main device 10 detects a change in the holding state, the main device 10 transmits holding state change information to the tablet device 20 (step S11). Further, the main body device 10 executes a holding state change process based on the detected holding state change (step S12). In addition, the tablet device 20 executes a holding state change process based on the holding state change information transmitted from the main body device 10 (step S21). Here, details of the holding state change processing in steps S12 and S21 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow when the holding state is changed by the wireless communication device 1 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, the holding state change process in step S12 is indicated by a process group ST12 surrounded by a broken line. In FIG. 4, the holding state change process in step S <b> 21 is indicated by a process group ST <b> 21 surrounded by a broken line.
The holding state change detection unit 109 of the main device 10 stands by until a change in the holding state is detected (step S1110).

  When a change in the holding state is detected in step S1110 (step S1110; Yes), the holding state change detection unit 109 outputs holding state change information indicating the detection result to the main body control unit 103. The main body control unit 103 transmits the holding state change information acquired from the holding state change detection unit 109 to the tablet device 20 via the main body communication unit 104 (step S1120), and the process proceeds to step S1130. In addition, the tablet control unit 203 acquires holding state change information from the main body control unit 103 (step S2110), and advances the processing to 2120. First, the processing after step S1130 will be described.

  The main body control unit 103 detects the current operation state of the wireless communication device 1 (step S1130). The operating state of the wireless communication device 1 includes a non-communication state in which the wireless communication device 1 is not performing communication, a data communication state in which high-speed data communication is being performed, an incoming state, and a busy state. States. Note that the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 may include only a part of these states, may include other states together with these states, or may include other states not including these states. Good. Hereinafter, the operation state detected in step S1130 is also simply referred to as the operation state of the wireless communication device 1.

Next, the main body control unit 103 determines whether or not the current holding state is the wearing state based on the holding state change information transmitted to the tablet control unit 203 in step S1120 (step S1140).
When the main body control unit 103 determines that the holding state is the mounting state (step S1140; Yes), the main body control unit 103 executes a predetermined operation corresponding to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the mounting state ( Step S1150). That is, when the holding state changes from the non-wearing state to the wearing state, the main body control unit 103 performs a predetermined operation according to this change and the operating state of the wireless communication device 1.
On the other hand, when the main body control unit 103 determines that the current holding state is not the non-wearing state (step S1140; No), the predetermined control corresponding to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the non-wearing state. The operation is executed (step S1160). That is, when the holding state changes from the attached state to the non-attached state, the main body control unit 103 performs a predetermined operation according to this change and the current operation state of the wireless communication device 1.

[Specific Example of Predetermined Operation Performed by Main Device 10]
Here, a specific example of the predetermined operation executed by the main device 10 will be described.

[Example 1: Change of ring tone output from main body sound output unit 108]
A first example of a predetermined operation executed by the main body control unit 103 will be described. The first example of the predetermined operation is a change in the ring tone output from the main body sound output unit 108.
Specifically, the main body control unit 103 determines whether or not the ringtone output from the tablet sound output unit 208 described as a specific example 1 of the predetermined operation executed by the tablet device 20 described below in steps S1150 and S1160. The same processing as the change is performed on the main body sound output unit 108. Therefore, the description about the content of a specific process is abbreviate | omitted here. Hereinafter, the ring tone output from the main body sound output unit 108 is also referred to as a main body ring tone.

  For example, the main body control unit 103 does not output (sound) the ringtone from the main body sound output unit 108 in the wearing mode by changing the main body ringing tone, and outputs the ringtone from the main body sound output unit 108 in the non-wearing mode. By doing in this way, the main body control unit 103 can prevent the ringtone from being output twice in a state where the tablet device 20 is mounted on the main body device 10. Further, the main body control unit 103 can more reliably notify the user of an incoming voice call even when the user is at a position away from the main body device 10 together with the tablet device 20.

[Example 2: Changing the image displayed on the main unit display]
A second example of a predetermined operation executed by the main body control unit 103 will be described. The second example of the predetermined operation is a change of an image displayed on the main body display unit. In the second example, the main body device 10 includes a main body display unit that displays an image.
Specifically, the main body control unit 103 is the same as the change of the image displayed on the display unit 201 described as a specific example 2 of the predetermined operation executed by the tablet device 20 described below in steps S1150 and S1160. Processing is performed on the display unit 201. Therefore, the description about the content of a specific process is abbreviate | omitted here.

Returning to FIG. 4, the processing after step S2120 will be described. The tablet control unit 203 detects the current operating state of the wireless communication device 1 (step S2120). Next, the tablet control unit 203 determines whether or not the current holding state is a wearing state based on the holding state change information received from the main body control unit 103 in step S2110 (step S2130).
When it is determined that the holding state is the wearing state (step S2130; Yes), the tablet control unit 203 executes a predetermined operation corresponding to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the wearing state ( Step S2140). That is, when the holding state changes from the non-wearing state to the wearing state, the tablet control unit 203 performs a predetermined operation according to the change and the current operation state of the wireless communication device 1.
On the other hand, when the tablet control unit 203 determines that the holding state is not the non-wearing state (step S2130; No), the predetermined operation according to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the non-wearing state. Is executed (step S2150). That is, when the holding state changes from the attached state to the non-attached state, the tablet control unit 203 executes a predetermined operation according to this change and the current operation state of the wireless communication device 1.

[Specific Example of Predetermined Operation Performed by Tablet Device 20]
Here, a specific example of a predetermined operation executed by the tablet device 20 will be described.

[Example 1: Change of ringtone output from tablet sound output unit 208]
A first example of a predetermined operation executed by the tablet control unit 203 will be described. The first example of the predetermined operation is a change in the ring tone output from the tablet sound output unit 208.
Specifically, in step S <b> 2140, the tablet control unit 203 performs a ringtone output from the tablet sound output unit 208 as a predetermined operation according to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the wearing state. To change. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the ring tone output from the tablet sound output unit 208 is also simply referred to as a tablet ring tone. This change in the tablet ringtone includes one or both of a change in the type of the tablet ringtone and a change in the volume of the tablet ringtone.

  In step S2150, the tablet control unit 203 changes the tablet ringtone as a predetermined operation corresponding to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the non-wearing state. This change in the main body ringtone includes one or both of a change in the type of the main body ringtone and a change in the volume of the main body ringtone.

  Note that the change of the tablet ring tone in steps S2140 and S2150 may include a change in other characteristics such as the tempo of the tablet ring tone. The type of the tablet ring tone when the operation state of the wireless communication apparatus 1 is the operation state detected in step S2120 and the holding state is the non-wearing state, and the volume of the tablet ring tone in this case are: The configuration may be set in the tablet control unit 203, or the configuration may be registered in advance in the tablet control unit 203.

  Moreover, the change of the tablet ring tone may include switching the ringing state of the tablet ringing tone to the ringing state according to the operation state and the holding state of the wireless communication device 1. In this case, the ringing state of the tablet ringtone may be configured to be set in the tablet control unit 203 by the user, or may be configured to be registered in the tablet control unit 203 in advance. In this example, the ringing state of the tablet ringtone includes a state where the tablet ringtone is not output from the tablet sound output unit 208 (off) and a state where the tablet ringtone is output from the tablet sound output unit 208 (on). is there.

  For example, by changing the tablet ringtone, the tablet control unit 203 does not output (sound) the ringtone from the tablet sound output unit 208 in the wearing mode, and outputs the ringtone from the tablet sound output unit 208 in the non-wearing mode. By doing in this way, the tablet control part 203 can prevent a ringtone from being output twice while the tablet device 20 is attached to the main body device 10. In addition, even when the user is in a position away from the main body device 10 together with the tablet device 20, the tablet control unit 203 can more reliably notify the user of an incoming voice call.

[Example 2: Change of image displayed on display unit 201]
A second example of a predetermined operation executed by the tablet control unit 203 will be described. The second example of the predetermined operation is a change of an image displayed on the display unit 201. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, an image displayed on the display unit 201 is also simply referred to as a tablet display image.

  Specifically, in step S2140, the tablet control unit 203 changes the tablet display image as a predetermined operation according to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the wearing state. At this time, the tablet control unit 203 selects an image corresponding to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 as a tablet display image from a plurality of images. Then, the tablet control unit 203 causes the display unit 201 to display the selected tablet display image.

  In step S2150, the tablet control unit 203 changes the image to be displayed on the display unit 201 as a predetermined operation according to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 among the predetermined operations in the non-wearing state. At this time, the tablet control unit 203 selects an image corresponding to the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 as a tablet display image from a plurality of images. Then, the tablet control unit 203 causes the display unit 201 to display the selected tablet display image.

[Example of tablet display image displayed on tablet device 20]
Here, as an example, a tablet display image that the tablet control unit 203 displays on the display unit 201 when the operation state of the wireless communication apparatus 1 is in a non-communication state and the holding state changes will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating specific examples of the telephone menu image PTm and the home image PHm displayed on the display unit 201 of the present embodiment. When the tablet device 20 is attached to the main body device 10 when the wireless communication device 1 is in the non-communication state, the tablet control unit 203 displays the telephone menu image PTm on the display unit 201 (see FIG. 5A). ). Further, when the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 is in the non-communication state and the tablet device 20 is removed from the main body device 10, the tablet control unit 203 displays the home image PHm on the display unit 201 (see FIG. 5B). reference).

Here, a specific example of the telephone menu image PTm will be described with reference to FIG. The telephone menu image PTm includes a telephone menu title image P10, a date / time image P11, a telephone icon P12, and a FAX icon P13.
The telephone menu title image P10 is an image indicating that the image displayed on the display unit 201 is the telephone menu image PTm. The date / time image P11 is an image indicating the current date and time.
The telephone icon P12 is an icon for displaying a telephone submenu image (not shown). The FAX icon P13 is an icon for displaying a FAX submenu image (not shown).

The telephone menu image PTm includes a return icon P17, a home icon P18, and a help icon P19.
The return icon P17 is an icon for returning an image displayed on the display unit 201 to an image displayed in the past (for example, the previous image). Home icon P18 is an icon for returning the image displayed on display unit 201 to the home image (for example, telephone menu image PTm) and displaying it.
The help icon P19 is an icon for displaying a help image indicating the operation method of the wireless communication device 1 to the user.

In addition, the wireless communication device 1 may have a setting change function for various functions. In this case, the telephone menu image PTm includes a setting icon P16. The setting icon P16 is an icon for displaying a setting submenu image (not shown).
Note that the specific example of the home image PHm in FIG. 5B has already been described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the wireless communication apparatus 1 displays on the display unit 201 when the holding state changes from the wearing state to the non-wearing state and when the holding state changes from the non-wearing state to the wearing state. Switch the tablet display image. Thereby, for example, the wireless communication device 1 can switch to a screen that executes a function that the user wants to use preferentially in each case where the holding state is the attached state and the non-attached state. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can improve user convenience.

[Example 3: Start or end of voice call executed when holding state is changed]
A third example of the predetermined operation executed by the tablet control unit 203 will be described. The third example of the predetermined operation is the start or end of a voice call. Hereinafter, as an example, a case will be described in which the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 is in a call or incoming state.

Specifically, in step S2140, the tablet control unit 203 ends the voice call when the operation state of the wireless communication apparatus 1 is in a call state and the holding state changes from the non-wearing state to the wearing state.
In step S2150, when the operating state of the wireless communication apparatus 1 is in a talking state and the holding state changes from the wearing state to the non-wearing state, the tablet control unit 203 determines that the wireless communication device 1 The display unit 201 displays a tablet display image corresponding to the communication device 1 operating state during a call.

On the other hand, in step S2140, when the operating state of the wireless communication device 1 is in the incoming state and the holding state changes from the non-wearing state to the wearing state, the tablet control unit 203 determines that the wireless communication device The display unit 201 displays a tablet display image corresponding to a state in which the operation state of the device 1 is receiving a call. This tablet display image is, for example, an image including an operation image of a function that can be executed during a voice call.
In step S2150, the tablet control unit 203 starts a voice call when the operation state of the wireless communication apparatus 1 is in the incoming state and the holding state changes from the attached state to the non-attached state.

  As described above, the user of the wireless communication device 1 can start or end the voice call by changing the holding state while the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 is in a call or incoming state.

  As described above, in the wireless communication device 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation of the tablet device 20 is changed based on the holding state change information acquired by the tablet control unit 203. Thereby, the wireless communication device 1 can cause the tablet device 20 to perform an operation suitable for the attachment / detachment state of the tablet device 20 while following the usability of the fixed telephone. For example, when the holding state changes from the non-wearing state to the wearing state, the user is likely to end the use of the tablet device 20 for voice call or high-speed data communication. Further, when the holding state changes from the wearing state to the non-wearing state, the user is highly likely to start using the tablet device 20 for voice call or high-speed data communication. For this reason, the wireless communication device 1 is changed from a state in which the tablet device 20 is not held in the main body device 10 to a state in which the tablet device 20 is held, and is held from a state in which the tablet device 20 is held in the main body device 10. The operation of the tablet device 20 is changed based on one of the fact that the tablet device 20 has not been changed. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can change the operation of the main body device 10 in the mounted state and the operation of the main body device 10 in the non-mounted state.

  Further, the wireless communication device 1 causes the tablet device 20 to perform a predetermined operation based on the operation state of the own device detected by the tablet control unit 203 and the holding state change information acquired by the tablet control unit 203. Thereby, the wireless communication device 1 can change the operation of the tablet device 20 in the current operation state and the current holding state. For example, the wireless communication device 1 can perform a predetermined operation corresponding to each by changing the holding state during a call or during an incoming call. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can provide intuitive operability to the user. Note that intuitive means that prediction is possible based on the appearance of the wireless communication device 1 in this example.

  In the wireless communication device 1, the tablet control unit 203 changes the tablet display image displayed on the display unit 201 according to the holding state change information. Thereby, for example, the wireless communication device 1 wants to use the tablet display image to be displayed on the display unit 201 with an image that executes a function that the user wants to use preferentially in the wearing state and a user that preferentially uses the non-wearing state. You can switch to an image that performs the function. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can improve user convenience.

  In addition, when the tablet control unit 203 acquires holding state change information during a voice call using the device, the wireless communication device 1 starts or ends the voice call according to the holding state change information. Control. Thereby, when the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 is an incoming state, the wireless communication device 1 can start a voice call by removing the tablet device 20 from the main body device 10, and the operation of the wireless communication device 1 When the state is a busy state, the voice call can be ended by attaching the tablet device 20 to the main body device 10. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can provide a plurality of methods that allow the user to start or end a voice call.

  In addition, the wireless communication device 1 holds that the tablet control unit 203 has changed from a state in which the tablet device 203 is held in the main device 10 to a state in which the tablet device 203 is not held during an incoming voice call using the device. When the state change information is acquired, the tablet display image displayed on the display unit 201 is changed to an image including an operation image of a function that can be executed during a voice call. Thereby, the wireless communication device 1 can display the tablet display image displayed on the display unit 201 during a call by removing the tablet device 20 from the main body device 10 while the operation state of the wireless communication device 1 is a call. It is possible to switch to a function that the user wants to use preferentially.

  In the wireless communication device 1, the tablet control unit 203 changes the tablet ringtone according to the holding state change information. Thereby, the radio | wireless communication apparatus 1 can change the tablet ringtone in a mounting state, and the tablet ringtone in a non-wearing state.

  Further, in the wireless communication device 1, the tablet control unit 203 switches the ringing state of the tablet ringtone to either on or off according to the holding state change information. For example, by changing the tablet ringtone, the tablet control unit 203 does not output (sound) the ringtone from the tablet sound output unit 208 in the wearing mode, and outputs the ringtone from the tablet sound output unit 208 in the non-wearing mode. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can prevent the ringtones from being output twice when the tablet device 20 is attached to the main body device 10. Further, the wireless communication device 1 can more reliably notify the user of an incoming voice call even when the user is in a position away from the main body device 10 together with the tablet device 20.

  In the wireless communication device 1, the tablet control unit 203 changes the type of the tablet ring tone according to the holding state change information. Thereby, for example, the wireless communication device 1 can change the tone and melody of the tablet ring tone in the attached state and the tone and melody of the tablet ring tone in the non-attached state. As a result, for example, the wireless communication device 1 informs the user whether or not the tablet device 20 is attached by changing the tone or melody of the tablet ring tone relative to the tone or melody of the main body ring tone. Can do. Then, when the tablet device 20 is not attached and the user loses sight of the tablet device 20, the wireless communication device 1 notifies the user of the position of the tablet device 20 based on the difference between the main body ringtone and the tablet ringtone. it can.

  Further, the wireless communication device 1 changes the operation of the device itself based on the holding state change information acquired by the main body control unit 103. Thereby, the wireless communication device 1 can change the operation of the main body device 10 in the mounted state and the operation of the main body device 10 in the non-mounted state.

  In addition, the wireless communication device 1 causes the device itself to perform a predetermined operation based on the operation state of the device itself detected by the body control unit 103 and the holding state change information acquired by the body control unit 103. Thereby, the radio | wireless communication apparatus 1 can change operation | movement of the main body apparatus 10 in the present operation state and the present holding | maintenance state. For example, the wireless communication device 1 can perform a predetermined operation corresponding to each by changing the holding state during a call or during an incoming call. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can provide intuitive operability to the user.

  Further, the wireless communication device 1 changes the image to be displayed on the main body display unit according to the holding state change information. Thereby, for example, the wireless communication device 1 displays an image to be displayed on the main body display unit, an image that executes a function that the user wants to use preferentially in the mounted state, and a function that the user wants to use preferentially in the non-wearing state. It is possible to switch to the image to be executed. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can improve user convenience.

  Further, the wireless communication device 1 changes the ring tone output from the main body sound output unit 108 according to the holding state change information. Thereby, the wireless communication device 1 can change the ring tone of the main body device 10 in the mounted state and the ring tone of the main body device 10 in the non-mounted state.

  Also, the wireless communication device 1 switches the ringing state of the main body ringing tone to either ON or OFF according to the holding state change information. For example, the main body control unit 103 does not output (sound) the ringtone from the main body sound output unit 108 in the wearing mode by changing the main body ringing tone, and outputs the ringtone from the main body sound output unit 108 in the non-wearing mode. As a result, the wireless communication device 1 can prevent the ringtones from being output twice when the tablet device 20 is attached to the main body device 10. Further, the wireless communication device 1 can more reliably notify the user of an incoming voice call even when the user is in a position away from the main body device 10 together with the tablet device 20.

  Further, the wireless communication device 1 changes the type of the main body ringing tone according to the holding state change information. Thereby, the wireless communication apparatus 1 can change, for example, the tone and melody of the main body ring tone in the attached state and the tone and melody of the main body ring tone in the non-attached state. As a result, for example, the wireless communication device 1 informs the user whether or not the tablet device 20 is in a worn state by changing the tone or melody of the main body ring tone relative to the tone or melody of the tablet ring tone. Can do. Then, when the tablet device 20 is not attached and the user loses sight of the tablet device 20, the wireless communication device 1 notifies the user of the position of the tablet device 20 based on the difference between the main body ringtone and the tablet ringtone. it can.

  Here, a case where the wireless communication module 205 that communicates with the wireless base station 3 is provided in the tablet device 20 instead of the main body device 10 will be described. In this case, if the tablet device 20 is moved and exceeds the communicable distance while the main body device 10 is performing a voice call, the voice call of the main body device 10 may be interrupted. Therefore, it is desirable that the wireless communication device 1 notifies the user who uses the tablet device 20 that the tablet device 20 and the main device 10 are communicating.

When the tablet device 20 and the main device 10 are communicating, the wireless communication device 1 according to the present embodiment displays an image for notifying that the tablet device 20 and the main device 10 are communicating on the display unit 201. indicate. Thereby, the wireless communication device 1 notifies the user who uses the tablet device 20 that the tablet device 20 and the main body device 10 are communicating. Specifically, as described above, when the main device 10 is in a voice call, that is, when the tablet device 20 and the main device 10 are communicating, the busy image PCl is displayed on the display unit 201. .
In addition, the wireless communication device 1 notifies the image that the communication between the tablet device 20 and the main device 10 has started, and the communication that the communication between the tablet device 20 and the main device 10 has ended. The image to be displayed may be displayed on the display unit 201.

  With this configuration, the wireless communication device 1 can provide various functions by the tablet device 20 while suppressing a decrease in usability of the main body device 10.

  In the above description, the case where the main body communication unit 104 and the tablet communication unit 204 are connected by wireless communication has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The main body communication unit 104 and the tablet communication unit 204 may be connected by wired communication. In the case of this configuration, both the main body device 10 and the tablet device 20 are provided with electrical contacts for communication, and only when the tablet device 20 is held by the holding unit 101 of the main body device 10 You may be comprised so that electrical contacts may contact. With this configuration, the wireless communication device 1 communicates by wired communication when the tablet device 20 is attached to the main body device 10. The wireless communication device 1 communicates by wireless communication when the tablet device 20 is not attached to the main body device 10. That is, with this configuration, the wireless communication device 1 can switch between wireless communication and wired communication depending on whether or not the tablet device 20 is attached to the main body device 10. Here, wired communication may be able to be performed at a higher speed than wireless communication. With the configuration described above, the wireless communication device 1 can switch the communication speed between the main device 10 and the tablet device 20 depending on whether or not the tablet device 20 is attached to the main device 10.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention and its deformation | transformation were demonstrated, these embodiment and its deformation | transformation were shown as an example and are not intending limiting the range of invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and at the same time, are included in the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  Each of the above devices has a computer inside. The process of each device described above is stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, and the above-described processing is performed by the computer reading and executing the program. Here, the computer-readable recording medium means a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Alternatively, the computer program may be distributed to the computer via a communication line, and the computer that has received the distribution may execute the program.

The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above.
Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Wireless communication apparatus, 10 ... Main body apparatus, 101 ... Holding | maintenance part, 103 ... Main body control part, 104 ... Main body communication part, 110 ... Handset, 20 ... Tablet device, 201 ... Display part, 202 ... Operation detection part, 203 ... Tablet control unit, 204 ... tablet communication unit, 205 ... wireless communication module

Claims (14)

A main body device, and a tablet device communicating with the main body device,
Tablet device
A display for displaying an image;
An operation detection unit for detecting an operation on the operation image displayed on the display unit;
A tablet communication unit that transmits and receives voice call information used for voice communication via a wireless communication line and communication information used for data communication via the wireless communication line to and from the main unit;
Indicates either a change from a state in which the main device is not held to the main device to a held state or a change from a state in which the main device is held to a state in which the main device is not held A tablet holding state change information acquisition unit for acquiring holding state change information;
A tablet control unit that controls each unit of the device, and causes the device to perform a predetermined operation based on the holding state change information acquired by the tablet holding state change information acquisition unit;
With
The main unit is
A holding unit for holding the tablet device;
A main body communication unit that transmits and receives at least one of the voice call information and the communication information to and from the tablet communication unit;
A body control unit that controls each part of the device itself;
While supplying information indicating the acquired sound to the main body control unit, a receiver that outputs sound based on the information supplied from the main body control unit;
With
A wireless communication module for performing the voice call and the data communication with the wireless base station via the wireless communication line;
Either the state in which the tablet device is not held in the holding unit is changed to a state in which the tablet device is held, or the state in which the tablet device is held in the holding unit is changed to a state in which the tablet device is not held. Holding state change detection unit for detecting
A wireless communication device comprising: The tablet device includes a tablet operation state detection unit that detects an operation state of the device itself,
The tablet control unit performs a predetermined operation on the device based on the operation state of the device detected by the tablet operation state detection unit and the holding state change information acquired by the tablet holding state change information acquisition unit. ,
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1. The tablet control unit changes an image to be displayed on the display unit according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The tablet control unit controls the start or end of the voice call according to the holding state change information when the holding state change information is acquired during the voice call using the device.
The wireless communication apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The tablet control unit acquires the holding state change information indicating that the own device has changed from a state held in the main device to a state not held during the incoming of the voice call using the device. In this case, the image displayed on the display unit is changed to an image including the operation image of a function that can be executed during the voice call.
The wireless communication apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The tablet device includes a tablet sound output unit that outputs a ringtone of the voice call or the data communication,
The tablet control unit changes a ring tone output from the tablet sound output unit according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The tablet control unit switches the ringing tone output from the tablet sound output unit to either on or off according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 6. The tablet control unit changes the type of ring tone output from the tablet sound output unit according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 6 or 7. The main body device includes a main body holding state change information acquisition unit that acquires the holding state change information,
The main body control unit changes the operation of its own device based on the holding state change information acquired by the main body holding state change information acquisition unit.
The wireless communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The main body device includes a main body operation state detection unit that detects an operation state of the own device,
The main body control unit performs a predetermined operation on the own device based on the operation state of the own device detected by the main body operation state detection unit and the holding state change information acquired by the main body holding state change information acquisition unit. To do,
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 9. The main body device includes a main body display unit for displaying an image,
The main body control unit changes an image to be displayed on the main body display unit according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 10. The main body device includes a main body sound output unit that outputs a ring tone of the voice call or the data communication,
The main body control unit changes a ring tone output from the main body sound output unit according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 11. The main body control unit switches the ringing state of the ring tone output from the main body sound output unit to either on or off according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 12. The main body control unit changes the type of ring tone output from the main body sound output unit according to the holding state change information.
The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 12 or 13.

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