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WO2006131985A1
WO2006131985A1 PCT/JP2005/010707 JP2005010707W WO2006131985A1 WO 2006131985 A1 WO2006131985 A1 WO 2006131985A1 JP 2005010707 W JP2005010707 W JP 2005010707W WO 2006131985 A1 WO2006131985 A1 WO 2006131985A1
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Hidemi Kobayashi
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Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72448User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
    • H04M1/7246User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions by connection of exchangeable housing parts

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  • the present invention relates to an electronic device that automatically changes function settings and a cover thereof.
  • a plurality of images to be displayed on a standby screen are prepared in advance in a storage unit built in the phone so that a user can select and display a favorite image from among them. It is common to set to. Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is also a method of downloading setting data such as a favorite image and received sound from a server of the supply source via the Internet or a communication line and setting the data in the storage unit. However, the setting change of the setting data in such a cellular phone is performed by operating the operation key a plurality of times, and it cannot be said that it is troublesome and suitable for a user who is not good at setting operation.
  • Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-257781
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and to obtain an electronic device and its cover that can automatically change various function settings by attaching the cover to the main body. With the goal.
  • An electronic device is associated with a main body to which a cover can be attached, a cover detection unit that detects identification information of the cover when the cover is attached to the main body, and identification information of the cover.
  • a storage unit that stores various data in advance, and a control unit that reads data corresponding to the storage unit force based on the cover identification information detected by the cover detection unit and changes the setting of the data.
  • the design of the cover can be made consistent with, for example, the image on the standby screen and ringtones, which encourages the user's curiosity and adds value to the cover in combination with the automatic setting function. It also has the effect of increasing
  • FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for setting functions of the mobile phone according to each embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the third to fifth embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 5 and Embodiment 6 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • the cellular phone (electronic device) has a structure in which the cover 1 is attached to the operation surface 21 of the main body 2.
  • the cover 1 is selected according to the user's preference, and is attached to the main body 2 so that it can be replaced with the one already attached.
  • the mounting method is not particularly specified as long as it is a method that can be easily handled by the user, such as fitting, sliding, screwing, or a combination thereof.
  • a plurality of covers 1 are prepared for use in such a combination structure, and each has a cover design with a different color and pattern.
  • this function setting includes wallpaper for the standby screen, color scheme, text (font type), icon, animation in process, start Z end animation, title line and soft key area design, menu background, dialog screen Settings for design, design of list screen, etc., for voice, settings for ringtone, button confirmation sound, sound effect, etc., and other settings such as vibrator settings and display settings using sub-display.
  • the image and sound data for which the function is set are referred to as setting data.
  • the setting data of the color scheme image of winter is automatically set for the wallpaper of the standby screen, and the ringtone is Christmas This means that setting data such as songs and snowy melody are automatically set.
  • a cover detection unit 4 is provided at, for example, an end of the operation surface 21 of the main body 2.
  • the cover detection unit 4 includes a plurality of detection switches 4A and 4B arranged at appropriate intervals.
  • the detection switches 4A and 4B use push type switches that perform momentary operation.
  • a cover identification setting unit 3 is provided inside the cover 1 at a position corresponding to the cover detection unit 4 when mounted.
  • the cover identification setting unit 3 is formed with projections (switch operation units) 3A and 3B associated with the detection switches 4A and 4B.
  • four identification patterns can be formed: 3A only, 3B only, 3A and 3B, and none.
  • identification patterns that can be created by combining on / off detection switches that are pushed down accordingly.
  • the identification pattern is “1, 0”, “0, 1”, “1, 1”, “0, 0”. It becomes.
  • the identification pattern can be identification information that identifies the cover.
  • the function setting may be performed by the user using a conventional operation method. If the number of types of cover 1 is increased, the number of combinations of protrusions and detection switches should be increased in order to provide the identification pattern.
  • the detection switches 4A and 4B corresponding to the presence of the protrusions 3A and 3B of the cover 1 are turned on in the cover detection unit 4, and the identification pattern Signal is generated.
  • the mobile phone can detect the attachment of the cover 1 and the type of cover.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for performing function settings of the mobile phone according to each embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cover detection unit 4 is a means for detecting the identification pattern of the cover 1 according to the attachment of the cover 1, and in the case of FIG. 1, is constituted by detection switches 4A and 4B.
  • the display unit 7 is a means for displaying setting data such as a standby screen and incoming call sound to the user.
  • the operation unit 9 is a means that also has power such as keys for the user to select and operate functions.
  • the control unit 5 is constituted by a CPU and is a means for performing various controls in the mobile phone.
  • the storage unit 6 is means for storing the contents of the function to be set.
  • the volatile memory 8 is a means for temporarily storing data processed by the control unit 5 as a work area. In the configuration of FIG.
  • each part other than the cover detection unit 4 is a well-known unit provided in a conventional mobile phone, but also serves as a function setting operation of the present invention.
  • the storage unit 6 is a means for storing in advance settings data corresponding to an identification pattern (cover identification information), that is, contents such as a standby screen and a ringtone according to the design of the color and pattern of the cover 1. is there.
  • the user attaches the cover 1 to the main body 2 (step ST1).
  • the cover detection unit 4 the detection switches 4A and 4B corresponding to the presence of the protrusions 3A and 3B are pressed and turned on.
  • the identification pattern is detected (step ST2).
  • the signal of the detected identification pattern is notified to the control unit 5, and the identification pattern is determined based on the combination of the switches that are turned on (step ST3).
  • the control unit 5 reads setting data corresponding to the determined identification pattern from the storage unit 6 (step ST4).
  • the control unit 5 changes the setting data to the read setting data (step ST5). In this case, if the setting data is, for example, a standby screen, it is displayed on the display unit 7 and the force is changed.
  • step ST6 the changed contents are stored in the storage unit 6 (step ST6).
  • setting data that matches the design of the cover, for example, the set image is displayed on the display unit 7 as a new standby screen, and a new ring tone is output.
  • the function setting can be changed with a simple operation by simply replacing the cover of the mobile phone, and the user can change the favorite cover. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the standby screen and ringtone of the image corresponding to the cover, so that the convenience of the mobile phone can be improved.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
  • a cover detection unit 41 is provided at, for example, an end of the operation surface 21 of the main body 2.
  • the cover detection unit 41 includes a plurality of detection switches 41A, 41B, and 41C that also have a magnetic switch force arranged inside the main body 2.
  • a cover identification setting unit 31 is provided inside the cover 1 at a position corresponding to the cover detection unit 41 when attached.
  • the force bar identification setting unit 31 has magnets (switch operation units) 31 A, 31B, 31C inside the cover 1 at positions corresponding to the magnetic switches 41A, 41B, 41C. It is provided.
  • a plurality of identification patterns can be formed by combining the three magnets, so that a cover corresponding to the identification pattern can be prepared.
  • the magnetic switches 41A, 41B, and 41C are turned on (or off) by the presence of the magnets 31A, 31B, and 31C, and the cover 1 and the type thereof are identified. Therefore, the function setting change similar to that of the first embodiment is performed by the functional configuration of FIG. 2 and according to the operation procedure of FIG. As described above, according to the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the function setting can be changed with a simple operation by simply replacing the cover of the mobile phone.
  • FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
  • a cover detection unit 42 is provided at, for example, an end of the operation surface 21 of the main body 2.
  • the cover detection unit 42 is configured by an infrared receiver (short-range wireless receiver) provided inside the main body 2.
  • the infrared receiver has a light receiving unit 421 for receiving an infrared signal at an appropriate position.
  • the cover 1 is provided with an infrared transmitter (short-range wireless transmitter) as the cover identification setting unit 32.
  • the infrared transmitter includes a light emitting unit 321 so that the cover 1 comes to a position corresponding to the light receiving unit 421 when two covers are attached.
  • the infrared transmitter holds identification data (identification information) that identifies the cover 1.
  • the infrared transmitter transmits an infrared signal modulated by the cover 1 identification data from the light emitting unit 321.
  • a detection target such as a protrusion or a magnet
  • a detection unit for detecting this detection target is provided on the cover 1 side, and the detection is performed when the cover 1 is attached to the main body 2.
  • the device detects the wearing and sends an infrared signal at that timing.
  • the infrared receiver receives the infrared signal from the light emitting unit 321 by the light receiving unit 421, demodulates the identification data, and outputs it to the control unit 5 in FIG. 2 in order to change the function setting.
  • the power of the infrared transmitter can be supplied with the small battery power provided in the cover 1. When the cover 1 is attached to the main body 2, it should be supplied from the mobile phone side through the contacts. do it.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the third embodiment.
  • the user uses the operation unit 9 to make the mobile phone ready for infrared reception (step ST31).
  • identification data for identifying the cover 1 is transmitted from the infrared transmitter of the cover identification setting unit 32.
  • the infrared receiver of the cover detection unit 42 receives this identification data and sends it to the control unit 5 (step ST33).
  • the control unit 5 determines the input identification data (step ST34), and reads setting data corresponding to the determined identification data from the storage unit 6 (step ST35). Subsequent processing steps The steps are the same as steps ST5 and ST6 in FIG.
  • the space is not limited by the mechanic switch as in the first and second embodiments, so the number of identification data is not limited, and one It is possible to prepare a large number of covers for the mobile phone.
  • regional and trendy covers can be additionally supplied as options as appropriate so that they can be purchased together with the corresponding setting data.
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
  • a short-range wireless communication system using the 2.4 GHz band which is used as an interface for exchanging data between devices placed at close distances, the so-called Bluetooth (Bluetooth®) is applied.
  • Bluetooth Bluetooth®
  • the cover detection unit 43 is configured by a bluetooth receiver (near field wireless receiver) provided on the main body 2 side of the mobile phone.
  • the cover identification setting unit 33 is configured by a Bluetooth transmitter (short-range wireless transmitter) provided on the cover 1.
  • the Bluetooth transmitter holds identification data (identification information) for specifying the cover 1, and transmits a radio wave modulated with the identification data from an antenna (not shown).
  • the Bluetooth receiver receives the radio wave transmitted from the Bluetooth transmitter, demodulates the identification data, and outputs it to the control unit 5 in FIG. 2 to change the function setting.
  • the power of the Bluetooth transmitter should be supplied from the mobile phone through the contacts when the cover 1 is attached to the main unit 2.
  • the function setting is changed in the same manner as in the third embodiment by the functional configuration in FIG. 2 and in accordance with the operation procedure in FIG. Further, the fourth embodiment has the same effect as the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.
  • a wireless IC tag technical name is RFID: Radio Frequency IDentification
  • the cover detection unit 44 is configured by a tag reader (short-range wireless receiver) provided on the main body 2 side of the mobile phone.
  • the cover identification setting unit 34 includes a wireless IC tag (short-range wireless transmitter) provided on the cover 1.
  • the wireless IC tag holds identification data (identification information) for identifying the power bar 1 in its own memory, and the tag reader force that approaches the identification data modulates the carrier component of the received radio wave. Send to reader side.
  • the tag reader receives the radio wave transmitted from the wireless IC tag, decodes the identification data, and outputs it to the control unit 5 in FIG. 2 to change the function setting.
  • the function configuration is changed in the same manner as in the third and fourth embodiments according to the functional configuration in FIG. 2 and in accordance with the operation procedure in FIG. I will omit the description.
  • the fifth embodiment has the same effects as the third and fourth embodiments.
  • the wireless IC tag provided in the cover 1 as shown in FIG. 8 can store a large amount of data depending on the memory size. Therefore, in this Embodiment 6, the setting data such as the standby screen image and the ring tone according to the power bar design (color and pattern) are stored in advance in the memory of the wireless IC tag on the cover 1 side. Now, when the cover 1 is attached to the main body 2 of the cellular phone, the setting data to be held is read and supplied to the cellular phone to change the function setting.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the sixth embodiment.
  • Radio waves are emitted from the tag reader (short-range wireless receiver) of the cover detector 44 (step ST62).
  • the radio IC tag (short-range radio transmitter) of the cover identification setting unit 34 receives this radio wave, it reads the identification data and the corresponding setting data from the memory, and modulates and transmits the received radio wave with these data ( Step ST63).
  • the tag reader receives the setting data, it sends it to the control unit 5 (step ST64).
  • the control unit 5 outputs the received setting data to the display unit 7 for display (step ST65), and then changes the function setting and saves it in the storage unit 6 so that it can be read and displayed as required ( Step ST66).
  • the cover design is changed from the attached cover. Since the setting data such as the standby screen and ringtone of the image matched to the screen is obtained and displayed, the setting data corresponding to all covers is stored in the mobile phone when there are many covers. It is no longer necessary to store the information in section 6, and the amount of memory in the mobile phone can be used effectively. It is also possible to prepare a number of covers such as regional and trendy ones as an option for a single mobile phone so that users can buy it.
  • a mobile phone has been described.
  • the present invention is not limited to a simple telephone function, and the present invention is similarly applied to an electronic device that handles various data and sets images, sounds, or other functions. Can be applied to.
  • the electronic device according to the present invention can simplify settings that have conventionally been troublesome by selecting and attaching a cover according to the user's preference. Suitable for promoting the spread of

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An electronic device is provided with a main body whereupon a cover can be mounted; a cover detecting section for detecting cover identifying information when the cover is mounted on the main body; a storage section for previously storing various types of data associated with the cover identifying information; and a control section, which reads out corresponding data from the storage section based on the cover identifying information detected by the cover detecting section and changes the setting of the read out data.

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明 細 書  Specification
電子機器およびカバー  Electronics and covers
技術分野  Technical field
[0001] この発明は、機能設定を自動変更する電子機器およびそのカバーに関するもので ある。  The present invention relates to an electronic device that automatically changes function settings and a cover thereof.
背景技術  Background art
[0002] 従来の携帯電話機では、例えば待受画面に表示する画像を電話機に内蔵した記 憶部に予め複数個準備しておき、ユーザがその中から好みの画像を選択して表示で きるように設定するのが一般的である。また、特許文献 1に開示されているように、イン ターネットや通信回線を介して供給元のサーバから好みの画像や受信音などの設定 データをダウンロードして記憶部に設定する方法もある。しかし、このような携帯電話 機における上記設定データの設定変更は、操作キーを複数回操作することにより行 うもので、設定操作の不得手なユーザにはわずらわしく適しているとは言えない。 一方、最近では本体に 、ろ 、ろな柄や色のデザインを施したカバーをユーザ自身 が交換可能に装着できるようにし、ユーザの好みに合った外観を与えるようにした構 造の携帯電話機がある。しかし、この構造は外観デザインを変えるだけであり、携帯 電話機の機能とは直接関係の無 、ものである。  In a conventional mobile phone, for example, a plurality of images to be displayed on a standby screen are prepared in advance in a storage unit built in the phone so that a user can select and display a favorite image from among them. It is common to set to. Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is also a method of downloading setting data such as a favorite image and received sound from a server of the supply source via the Internet or a communication line and setting the data in the storage unit. However, the setting change of the setting data in such a cellular phone is performed by operating the operation key a plurality of times, and it cannot be said that it is troublesome and suitable for a user who is not good at setting operation. On the other hand, recently, there is a mobile phone with a structure that allows the user to replace the cover with a design of various patterns and colors so that the user can replace the cover and give an appearance that suits the user's preference. is there. However, this structure only changes the appearance design and has nothing to do with the function of the mobile phone.
[0003] 特許文献 1 :特開 2001— 257781号公報  [0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-257781
[0004] この発明は、上記のような課題を解決するためになされたもので、カバーを本体に 装着することにより自動的に各種の機能設定を変更可能にする電子機器およびその カバーを得ることを目的とする。  [0004] The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and to obtain an electronic device and its cover that can automatically change various function settings by attaching the cover to the main body. With the goal.
発明の開示  Disclosure of the invention
[0005] この発明に係る電子機器は、カバーを装着可能な本体と、カバーが本体に装着さ れたとき、当該カバーの識別情報を検出するカバー検出部と、カバーの識別情報と 対応付けた各種データを予め記憶する記憶部と、カバー検出部の検出したカバーの 識別情報に基づいて記憶部力 対応するデータを読み出して該データの設定を変 更する制御部とを備えたものである。 [0006] このことによって、カバーを装着することによって予め対応付けた設定データに自動 的に設定変更できるので、ユーザへの操作負担を軽減する効果がある。また、カバ 一のデザインと例えば待受画面の画像や着信音などに一貫性を持たせることができ るので、ユーザの好奇心を助長し、自動設定の機能と相俟ってカバーの付加価値を 高める効果もある。 [0005] An electronic device according to the present invention is associated with a main body to which a cover can be attached, a cover detection unit that detects identification information of the cover when the cover is attached to the main body, and identification information of the cover. A storage unit that stores various data in advance, and a control unit that reads data corresponding to the storage unit force based on the cover identification information detected by the cover detection unit and changes the setting of the data. [0006] This makes it possible to automatically change the setting to the setting data associated in advance by attaching the cover, thereby reducing the operation burden on the user. In addition, the design of the cover can be made consistent with, for example, the image on the standby screen and ringtones, which encourages the user's curiosity and adds value to the cover in combination with the automatic setting function. It also has the effect of increasing
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[0007] [図 1]この発明の実施の形態 1に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図で ある。  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[図 2]この発明の各実施の形態に係る携帯電話機の機能設定を行う機能構成を示す ブロック図である。  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for setting functions of the mobile phone according to each embodiment of the present invention.
[図 3]この発明の実施の形態 1および実施の形態 2に係る機能設定の変更動作を示 すフローチャートである。  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
[図 4]この発明の実施の形態 2に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図で ある。  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
[図 5]この発明の実施の形態 3に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図で ある。  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
[図 6]この発明の実施の形態 3から実施の形態 5に係る機能設定の変更動作を示す フローチャートである。  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the third to fifth embodiments of the present invention.
[図 7]この発明の実施の形態 4に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図で ある。  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
[図 8]この発明の実施の形態 5および実施の形態 6に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出 構造を示す説明図である。  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 5 and Embodiment 6 of the present invention.
[図 9]この発明の実施の形態 6に係る機能設定の変更動作を示すフローチャートであ る。  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
発明を実施するための最良の形態  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0008] 以下、この発明をより詳細に説明するために、この発明を実施するための最良の形 態について、添付の図面に従って説明する。 Hereinafter, in order to describe the present invention in more detail, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
実施の形態 1. 図 1はこの発明の実施の形態 1に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図 である。 Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
携帯電話機 (電子機器)は、その本体 2の操作面 21に対して、カバー 1が装着され る構造となっている。カバー 1はユーザの好みに応じて選択され、本体 2に対して、既 に装着されていたものと交換可能に装着される。その装着方法としては、一般的に、 はめ込み、スライド、ねじ締め、あるいはこれらの組み合わせなどがある力 ユーザが 扱いやすい方法であればよぐ特定されるものではない。このような組み合わせ構造 に用いられるカバー 1としては、複数個が準備され、それぞれには異なった色や絵柄 のカバーデザインが施されて 、る。  The cellular phone (electronic device) has a structure in which the cover 1 is attached to the operation surface 21 of the main body 2. The cover 1 is selected according to the user's preference, and is attached to the main body 2 so that it can be replaced with the one already attached. In general, the mounting method is not particularly specified as long as it is a method that can be easily handled by the user, such as fitting, sliding, screwing, or a combination thereof. A plurality of covers 1 are prepared for use in such a combination structure, and each has a cover design with a different color and pattern.
[0009] この発明では、携帯電話機の本体 2にカバー 1を付け替えることにより、後述するよ うに、カバーデザインに応じた機能設定を自動的に行うようにしている。この機能設定 とは、例えば画像では待受画面の壁紙、配色、テキスト(フォントの種類)、アイコン、 処理中アニメーション、起動 Z終了アニメーション、タイトル行とソフトキー領域デザィ ン、メニューの背景、ダイアログ画面デザイン、リスト画面デサイン等の設定であり、音 声では、着信音、ボタン確認音、効果音等の設定であり、その他、バイブレータ設定 、サブディスプレイを用いた表示設定を指す。ここで、上記機能設定される画像や音 声のデータのことを設定データと呼ぶことにする。この発明では、例えば白色系統の カバー 1を装着した場合、待受画面の壁紙に対しては、冬をイメージする配色の画像 の設定データが自動的に設定され、また、着信音としては、クリスマスソングや雪山の メロディなどの設定データが自動的に設定されるということである。  In the present invention, by changing the cover 1 to the main body 2 of the mobile phone, the function setting corresponding to the cover design is automatically performed as will be described later. For example, in the case of an image, this function setting includes wallpaper for the standby screen, color scheme, text (font type), icon, animation in process, start Z end animation, title line and soft key area design, menu background, dialog screen Settings for design, design of list screen, etc., for voice, settings for ringtone, button confirmation sound, sound effect, etc., and other settings such as vibrator settings and display settings using sub-display. Here, the image and sound data for which the function is set are referred to as setting data. In the present invention, for example, when the white cover 1 is attached, the setting data of the color scheme image of winter is automatically set for the wallpaper of the standby screen, and the ringtone is Christmas This means that setting data such as songs and snowy melody are automatically set.
[0010] 本体 2の操作面 21の例えば端部に、カバー検出部 4が設けられている。カバー検 出部 4は、適当間隔で配列された複数の検出スィッチ 4A, 4Bで構成されている。検 出スィッチ 4A, 4B〖こは、モーメンタリ動作を行うプッシュ型スィッチが使用される。一 方、カバー 1の内側には、装着時にカバー検出部 4と対応する位置にカバー識別設 定部 3が設けられている。図 1 (b)の例の場合、カバー識別設定部 3には、検出スイツ チ 4A, 4Bに対応付けられた突起部 (スィッチ操作部) 3A, 3Bが形成されている。こ こで、 2つ突起部の組み合わせにより、 3Aのみの場合、 3Bのみの場合、 3Aと、 3Bの 場合、いずれも無しの場合の 4つの識別パターンを形成することができる。これに対 応して押し下げられる検出スィッチのオン'オフの組み合わせでできる識別パターン も 4つとなる。すなわち、検出スィッチがオンした場合を「1」、オフの場合を「0」とする と、識別パターンは「1, 0」、「0, 1」、「1, 1」、「0, 0」となる。この例の場合、識別パタ ーンが 4種類なので、カバー 1も 4種類準備できることになる。すなわち、識別パター ンはカバーを特定する識別情報とすることができる。なお、「0, 0」の場合には、機能 設定はユーザが従来の操作方法で行うようにしてもよい。また、カバー 1の種類を増 やす場合には、その識別パターンを設けるために、突起部と検出スィッチの組み合 わせ数を増やしてやればょ 、。 A cover detection unit 4 is provided at, for example, an end of the operation surface 21 of the main body 2. The cover detection unit 4 includes a plurality of detection switches 4A and 4B arranged at appropriate intervals. The detection switches 4A and 4B use push type switches that perform momentary operation. On the other hand, a cover identification setting unit 3 is provided inside the cover 1 at a position corresponding to the cover detection unit 4 when mounted. In the case of the example in FIG. 1B, the cover identification setting unit 3 is formed with projections (switch operation units) 3A and 3B associated with the detection switches 4A and 4B. Here, by combining the two protrusions, four identification patterns can be formed: 3A only, 3B only, 3A and 3B, and none. Against this There are also four identification patterns that can be created by combining on / off detection switches that are pushed down accordingly. In other words, if the detection switch is turned on, “1”, and if it is off, “0”, the identification pattern is “1, 0”, “0, 1”, “1, 1”, “0, 0”. It becomes. In this example, since there are four types of identification patterns, four types of cover 1 can be prepared. That is, the identification pattern can be identification information that identifies the cover. In the case of “0, 0”, the function setting may be performed by the user using a conventional operation method. If the number of types of cover 1 is increased, the number of combinations of protrusions and detection switches should be increased in order to provide the identification pattern.
[0011] 上記構成において、ユーザがカバー 1を携帯電話機の本体 2に装着すると、カバー 検出部 4においてカバー 1の突起部 3A, 3Bの存在に対応した検出スィッチ 4A, 4B がオンとなり、識別パターンの信号を発生する。携帯電話機は、この識別パターンを 認識することにより、カバー 1の装着とカバーの種類を検出することが可能となる。  [0011] In the above configuration, when the user attaches the cover 1 to the main body 2 of the mobile phone, the detection switches 4A and 4B corresponding to the presence of the protrusions 3A and 3B of the cover 1 are turned on in the cover detection unit 4, and the identification pattern Signal is generated. By recognizing this identification pattern, the mobile phone can detect the attachment of the cover 1 and the type of cover.
[0012] 図 2はこの発明の各実施の形態に係る携帯電話機の機能設定を行う機能構成を示 すブロック図である。  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for performing function settings of the mobile phone according to each embodiment of the present invention.
カバー検出部 4は、カバー 1の装着に応じてカバー 1の識別パターンを検出する手 段で、図 1の場合は、検出スィッチ 4A, 4Bで構成される。表示部 7は、待受画面や着 信音などの設定データをユーザに対して表示する手段である。操作部 9は、ユーザ が機能の選択および操作を行うキーなど力もなる手段である。制御部 5は、 CPUで構 成され、携帯電話機内の各種制御を行う手段である。記憶部 6は、設定する機能の 内容を格納する手段である。揮発メモリ 8は、制御部 5で処理するデータをワーク領域 として一時保存する手段である。図 2の構成で、カバー検出部 4以外の各部は、従来 の携帯電話機でも備えている周知のものであるが、この発明の機能設定の動作も兼 ねるものである。特に、記憶部 6は、識別パターン (カバーの識別情報)に対応する設 定データ、すなわちカバー 1の色や柄などのデザインに応じた待受画面や着信音な どの内容を予め格納する手段である。  The cover detection unit 4 is a means for detecting the identification pattern of the cover 1 according to the attachment of the cover 1, and in the case of FIG. 1, is constituted by detection switches 4A and 4B. The display unit 7 is a means for displaying setting data such as a standby screen and incoming call sound to the user. The operation unit 9 is a means that also has power such as keys for the user to select and operate functions. The control unit 5 is constituted by a CPU and is a means for performing various controls in the mobile phone. The storage unit 6 is means for storing the contents of the function to be set. The volatile memory 8 is a means for temporarily storing data processed by the control unit 5 as a work area. In the configuration of FIG. 2, each part other than the cover detection unit 4 is a well-known unit provided in a conventional mobile phone, but also serves as a function setting operation of the present invention. In particular, the storage unit 6 is a means for storing in advance settings data corresponding to an identification pattern (cover identification information), that is, contents such as a standby screen and a ringtone according to the design of the color and pattern of the cover 1. is there.
[0013] 次に、機能設定の変更動作について図 3のフローチャートにより説明する。 Next, the function setting changing operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
まず、ユーザがカバー 1を本体 2に装着する (ステップ ST1)。カバー検出部 4では、 突起部 3A, 3Bの存在に対応した検出スィッチ 4A, 4Bが押下されてオンしたことに より、識別パターンを検出する (ステップ ST2)。この検出された識別パターンの信号 は制御部 5に通知され、オンしているスィッチの組み合わせに基づいて識別パターン が判定される (ステップ ST3)。制御部 5は、判定した識別パターンに応じた設定デー タを記憶部 6から読み出す (ステップ ST4)。制御部 5は、設定データを読み出した設 定データに設定変更する (ステップ ST5)。この場合、設定データが、例えば待受画 面なら、表示部 7で表示して力 変更される。次に、その変更内容を記憶部 6に格納 する (ステップ ST6)。このことにより、以降、表示部 7で、カバーのデザインに合わせ た設定データ、例えば設定された画像が新たな待受画面として表示され、また、新た な着信音が出力されるようになる。 First, the user attaches the cover 1 to the main body 2 (step ST1). In the cover detection unit 4, the detection switches 4A and 4B corresponding to the presence of the protrusions 3A and 3B are pressed and turned on. Thus, the identification pattern is detected (step ST2). The signal of the detected identification pattern is notified to the control unit 5, and the identification pattern is determined based on the combination of the switches that are turned on (step ST3). The control unit 5 reads setting data corresponding to the determined identification pattern from the storage unit 6 (step ST4). The control unit 5 changes the setting data to the read setting data (step ST5). In this case, if the setting data is, for example, a standby screen, it is displayed on the display unit 7 and the force is changed. Next, the changed contents are stored in the storage unit 6 (step ST6). As a result, setting data that matches the design of the cover, for example, the set image, is displayed on the display unit 7 as a new standby screen, and a new ring tone is output.
[0014] 以上のように、実施の形態 1によれば、携帯電話機のカバーを交換するだけの簡単 な操作で、機能設定の変更が可能になり、ユーザは、好みのカバーの着せ替えによ り、そのカバーに対応したイメージの待受画面や着信音を楽しむことができるため、 携帯電話機の利便性を向上させることができる。  [0014] As described above, according to the first embodiment, the function setting can be changed with a simple operation by simply replacing the cover of the mobile phone, and the user can change the favorite cover. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the standby screen and ringtone of the image corresponding to the cover, so that the convenience of the mobile phone can be improved.
[0015] 実施の形態 2.  [0015] Embodiment 2.
図 4はこの発明の実施の形態 2に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図 である。  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
図 4において、本体 2の操作面 21の例えば端部には、カバー検出部 41が設けられ ている。カバー検出部 41は、本体 2の内部に配列された磁気スィッチ力もなる複数の 検出スィッチ 41A, 41B, 41Cで構成されている。一方、カバー 1の内側には、装着 時にカバー検出部 41と対応する位置にカバー識別設定部 31が設けられている。力 バー識別設定部 31には、図 4 (b)の例の場合、カバー 1の内側に、磁気スィッチ 41A , 41B, 41Cに対応する位置に磁石 (スィッチ操作部) 31 A, 31B, 31Cが設けられ ている。この場合も、 3つの磁石の組み合わせにより、複数の識別パターン (識別情 報)を形成することができるので、識別パターンに応じたカバーが準備可能となる。  In FIG. 4, a cover detection unit 41 is provided at, for example, an end of the operation surface 21 of the main body 2. The cover detection unit 41 includes a plurality of detection switches 41A, 41B, and 41C that also have a magnetic switch force arranged inside the main body 2. On the other hand, a cover identification setting unit 31 is provided inside the cover 1 at a position corresponding to the cover detection unit 41 when attached. In the case of the example of FIG. 4B, the force bar identification setting unit 31 has magnets (switch operation units) 31 A, 31B, 31C inside the cover 1 at positions corresponding to the magnetic switches 41A, 41B, 41C. It is provided. Also in this case, a plurality of identification patterns (identification information) can be formed by combining the three magnets, so that a cover corresponding to the identification pattern can be prepared.
[0016] この実施の形態 2の場合、磁気スィッチ 41A, 41B, 41Cは、磁石 31A, 31B, 31 Cの存在により、オン (またはオフ)状態になり、カバー 1の装着とその種類を識別する ので、図 2の機能構成により、また図 3の動作手順に従って、実施の形態 1と同様な 機能設定の変更を行うことになる。 以上のように、実施の形態 2によれば、実施の形態 1と同様に、携帯電話機のカバ 一を交換するだけの簡単な操作で、機能設定の変更が可能になる。 In the case of the second embodiment, the magnetic switches 41A, 41B, and 41C are turned on (or off) by the presence of the magnets 31A, 31B, and 31C, and the cover 1 and the type thereof are identified. Therefore, the function setting change similar to that of the first embodiment is performed by the functional configuration of FIG. 2 and according to the operation procedure of FIG. As described above, according to the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the function setting can be changed with a simple operation by simply replacing the cover of the mobile phone.
[0017] 実施の形態 3. [0017] Embodiment 3.
図 5はこの発明の実施の形態 3に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図 である。  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
図 5において、本体 2の操作面 21の例えば端部には、カバー検出部 42が設けられ ている。カバー検出部 42は、本体 2の内部に設けられた赤外線受信機 (近距離無線 受信機)で構成されて!ヽる。赤外線受信機は赤外線信号を受信する受光部 421を適 当な位置に備えている。一方、カバー 1には、カバー識別設定部 32として赤外線送 信機 (近距離無線送信機)が設けられている。赤外線送信機は、カバー 1が本体 2〖こ 装着されたときに受光部 421と対応する位置に来るように発光部 321を備えている。 赤外線送信機では、カバー 1を特定する識別データ (識別情報)を保持している。赤 外線送信機は、カバー 1の識別データで変調された赤外線信号を発光部 321から送 信する。この場合、例えば本体 2側に突起や磁石などの検出対象を設け、またカバ 一 1側にはこの検出対象を検出する検出部を設けておき、カバー 1を本体 2に装着し た際に検出部により装着を検出し、そのタイミングで赤外線信号を送信するようにす る。赤外線受信機は、発光部 321からの赤外線信号を受光部 421で受信し、識別デ ータを復調して機能設定の変更を行うために図 2の制御部 5に出力する。なお、赤外 線送信機の電力は、カバー 1に備えさせた小型電池力も供給できるようにしてもょ ヽ 力 カバー 1を本体 2に装着した際に、接点を通じて携帯電話機側から供給するよう にすればよい。  In FIG. 5, a cover detection unit 42 is provided at, for example, an end of the operation surface 21 of the main body 2. The cover detection unit 42 is configured by an infrared receiver (short-range wireless receiver) provided inside the main body 2. The infrared receiver has a light receiving unit 421 for receiving an infrared signal at an appropriate position. On the other hand, the cover 1 is provided with an infrared transmitter (short-range wireless transmitter) as the cover identification setting unit 32. The infrared transmitter includes a light emitting unit 321 so that the cover 1 comes to a position corresponding to the light receiving unit 421 when two covers are attached. The infrared transmitter holds identification data (identification information) that identifies the cover 1. The infrared transmitter transmits an infrared signal modulated by the cover 1 identification data from the light emitting unit 321. In this case, for example, a detection target such as a protrusion or a magnet is provided on the main body 2 side, and a detection unit for detecting this detection target is provided on the cover 1 side, and the detection is performed when the cover 1 is attached to the main body 2. The device detects the wearing and sends an infrared signal at that timing. The infrared receiver receives the infrared signal from the light emitting unit 321 by the light receiving unit 421, demodulates the identification data, and outputs it to the control unit 5 in FIG. 2 in order to change the function setting. It should be noted that the power of the infrared transmitter can be supplied with the small battery power provided in the cover 1. When the cover 1 is attached to the main body 2, it should be supplied from the mobile phone side through the contacts. do it.
[0018] 図 6は実施の形態 3に係る機能設定の変更動作を示すフローチャートである。  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the third embodiment.
ユーザは、操作部 9により携帯電話機を赤外線受信可能な状態にする (ステップ S T31)。ユーザがカバー 1を本体 2に装着すると (ステップ ST32)、カバー識別設定部 32の赤外線送信機からカバー 1を特定する識別データが送信される。カバー検出部 42の赤外線受信機がこの識別データを受信し、制御部 5に送る (ステップ ST33)。 制御部 5は、入力された識別データを判定し (ステップ ST34)、判定された識別デー タに応じた設定データを記憶部 6から読み出す (ステップ ST35)。以降の処理のステ ップは図 3のステップ ST5, ST6と同様なので説明を省略する。 The user uses the operation unit 9 to make the mobile phone ready for infrared reception (step ST31). When the user attaches the cover 1 to the main body 2 (step ST32), identification data for identifying the cover 1 is transmitted from the infrared transmitter of the cover identification setting unit 32. The infrared receiver of the cover detection unit 42 receives this identification data and sends it to the control unit 5 (step ST33). The control unit 5 determines the input identification data (step ST34), and reads setting data corresponding to the determined identification data from the storage unit 6 (step ST35). Subsequent processing steps The steps are the same as steps ST5 and ST6 in FIG.
[0019] この実施の形態 3の場合、実施の形態 1や実施の形態 2のようなメカニックなスイツ チによりスペースが制限されることが無いので、識別データの数も制限されず、 1台の 携帯電話機に対して多数のカバーを準備することが可能である。例えば、カバーとし て地域的なものや流行ものを適宜オプションとして追加供給し、対応する設定データ と共に買い足せるようにすることも可能である。  In the case of the third embodiment, the space is not limited by the mechanic switch as in the first and second embodiments, so the number of identification data is not limited, and one It is possible to prepare a large number of covers for the mobile phone. For example, regional and trendy covers can be additionally supplied as options as appropriate so that they can be purchased together with the corresponding setting data.
[0020] 実施の形態 4.  [0020] Embodiment 4.
図 7はこの発明の実施の形態 4に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図 である。ここでは、至近距離に置かれた機器間でデータ交換を行うインタフェースとし て用いられている、 2. 4GHz帯域を用いた近距離無線通信方式、所謂ブルートゥー ス (Bluetooth (登録商標) )を適用した例につ 、て示す。  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Here, a short-range wireless communication system using the 2.4 GHz band, which is used as an interface for exchanging data between devices placed at close distances, the so-called Bluetooth (Bluetooth®) is applied. This example is shown below.
図 7において、カバー検出部 43は、携帯電話機の本体 2側に設けられたブルートウ ース受信機 (近距離無線受信機)で構成されている。一方、カバー識別設定部 33は 、カバー 1に設けられたブルートゥース送信機 (近距離無線送信機)で構成されて!ヽ る。ブルートゥース送信機は、カバー 1を特定する識別データ (識別情報)を保持し、 その識別データで変調された電波をアンテナ(図示せず)から送信する。また、ブル 一トゥース受信機は、ブルートゥース送信機カゝら送信された電波を受信して識別デー タを復調し、機能設定の変更を行うために図 2の制御部 5に出力する。なお、ブルー トゥース送信機の電力は、カバー 1を本体 2に装着した際に、接点を通じて携帯電話 機側から供給するようにすればょ 、。  In FIG. 7, the cover detection unit 43 is configured by a bluetooth receiver (near field wireless receiver) provided on the main body 2 side of the mobile phone. On the other hand, the cover identification setting unit 33 is configured by a Bluetooth transmitter (short-range wireless transmitter) provided on the cover 1. The Bluetooth transmitter holds identification data (identification information) for specifying the cover 1, and transmits a radio wave modulated with the identification data from an antenna (not shown). The Bluetooth receiver receives the radio wave transmitted from the Bluetooth transmitter, demodulates the identification data, and outputs it to the control unit 5 in FIG. 2 to change the function setting. The power of the Bluetooth transmitter should be supplied from the mobile phone through the contacts when the cover 1 is attached to the main unit 2.
[0021] この実施の形態 4では、図 2の機能構成により、また図 6の動作手順に従って、実施 の形態 3と同様な機能設定の変更を行うことになるので、説明を省略する。また、この 実施の形態 4は、実施の形態 3と同様な効果を奏する。  In the fourth embodiment, the function setting is changed in the same manner as in the third embodiment by the functional configuration in FIG. 2 and in accordance with the operation procedure in FIG. Further, the fourth embodiment has the same effect as the third embodiment.
[0022] 実施の形態 5.  [0022] Embodiment 5.
図 8はこの発明の実施の形態 5に係る携帯電話機のカバー検出構造を示す説明図 である。ここでは、非接触 ICカードなどにも使用されている、無線機能、メモリ、コント ロール機能を微小のチップに納めた無線 ICタグ(技術名称は RFID: Radio Frequenc y IDentification:無線認証)を適用した例につ 、て説明する。 図 8において、カバー検出部 44は、携帯電話機の本体 2側に設けられたタグ読取 機 (近距離無線受信機)で構成されている。一方、カバー識別設定部 34は、カバー 1 に設けられた無線 ICタグ (近距離無線送信機)で構成されている。無線 ICタグは、力 バー 1を特定する識別データ (識別情報)を自己のメモリで保持しており、その識別デ ータで近接するタグ読取機力 受信した電波のキャリア成分を変調してタグ読取機側 へ送信する。また、タグ読取機は、無線 ICタグから送信された電波を受信して識別デ ータをデコードし、機能設定の変更を行うために図 2の制御部 5に出力する。 FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a cover detection structure for a mobile phone according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. Here, we applied a wireless IC tag (technical name is RFID: Radio Frequency IDentification), which is also used for contactless IC cards, etc., which has wireless functions, memory, and control functions in a small chip. An example will be described. In FIG. 8, the cover detection unit 44 is configured by a tag reader (short-range wireless receiver) provided on the main body 2 side of the mobile phone. On the other hand, the cover identification setting unit 34 includes a wireless IC tag (short-range wireless transmitter) provided on the cover 1. The wireless IC tag holds identification data (identification information) for identifying the power bar 1 in its own memory, and the tag reader force that approaches the identification data modulates the carrier component of the received radio wave. Send to reader side. The tag reader receives the radio wave transmitted from the wireless IC tag, decodes the identification data, and outputs it to the control unit 5 in FIG. 2 to change the function setting.
[0023] この実施の形態 5では、図 2の機能構成により、また図 6の動作手順に従って、実施 の形態 3および実施の形態 4と概略同様な機能設定の変更を行うことになるので、説 明を省略する。また、この実施の形態 5は、実施の形態 3および実施の形態 4と同様 な効果を奏する。  [0023] In the fifth embodiment, the function configuration is changed in the same manner as in the third and fourth embodiments according to the functional configuration in FIG. 2 and in accordance with the operation procedure in FIG. I will omit the description. In addition, the fifth embodiment has the same effects as the third and fourth embodiments.
[0024] 実施の形態 6.  [0024] Embodiment 6.
図 8に示されているようなカバー 1に備えさせた無線 ICタグは、そのメモリサイズによ つては多くのデータ量を格納しておくことができる。そこで、この実施の形態 6では、力 バーデザイン (色や柄)に合わせた待受画面の画像や着信音等の設定データそのも のをカバー 1側の無線 ICタグのメモリに予め格納しておいて、カバー 1を携帯電話機 の本体 2に装着したときに、保持する設定データを読み出して携帯電話機に供給し 機能設定の変更を行うことについて説明する。  The wireless IC tag provided in the cover 1 as shown in FIG. 8 can store a large amount of data depending on the memory size. Therefore, in this Embodiment 6, the setting data such as the standby screen image and the ring tone according to the power bar design (color and pattern) are stored in advance in the memory of the wireless IC tag on the cover 1 side. Now, when the cover 1 is attached to the main body 2 of the cellular phone, the setting data to be held is read and supplied to the cellular phone to change the function setting.
[0025] 図 9は実施の形態 6に係る機能設定の変更動作を示すフローチャートである。  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a function setting changing operation according to the sixth embodiment.
カバー 1を携帯電話機の本体 2に装着する (ステップ ST61)。カバー検出部 44のタ グ読取機 (近距離無線受信機)から電波を発射する (ステップ ST62)。カバー識別設 定部 34の無線 ICタグ (近距離無線送信機)では、この電波を受信すると、メモリから 識別データおよび対応する設定データを読み出し、これらのデータで受信電波を変 調し送信する (ステップ ST63)。タグ読取機は設定データを受信すると制御部 5に送 る (ステップ ST64)。制御部 5は、受信した設定データを表示部 7に出力して表示し( ステップ ST65)、その後、機能設定を変更し記憶部 6に保存し、必要に応じて読み 出し表示できるようにする (ステップ ST66)。  Attach cover 1 to mobile phone body 2 (step ST61). Radio waves are emitted from the tag reader (short-range wireless receiver) of the cover detector 44 (step ST62). When the radio IC tag (short-range radio transmitter) of the cover identification setting unit 34 receives this radio wave, it reads the identification data and the corresponding setting data from the memory, and modulates and transmits the received radio wave with these data ( Step ST63). When the tag reader receives the setting data, it sends it to the control unit 5 (step ST64). The control unit 5 outputs the received setting data to the display unit 7 for display (step ST65), and then changes the function setting and saves it in the storage unit 6 so that it can be read and displayed as required ( Step ST66).
[0026] 以上のように、実施の形態 6によれば、装着されたカバーから、そのカバーデザイン に合わせたイメージの待受画面や着信音などの設定データを入手し、表示するよう に設定するようにしたので、カバーの数が多い場合、全てのカバーに対応した設定 データを携帯電話機の記憶部 6で記憶しておく必要がなくなり、その分、携帯電話機 のメモリ量を有効に活用することができる。また、 1台の携帯電話機に対して地域的な ものや流行ものなど多数のカバーをオプションとして準備し、ユーザが買い足せるよう にすることも可能である。 As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the cover design is changed from the attached cover. Since the setting data such as the standby screen and ringtone of the image matched to the screen is obtained and displayed, the setting data corresponding to all covers is stored in the mobile phone when there are many covers. It is no longer necessary to store the information in section 6, and the amount of memory in the mobile phone can be used effectively. It is also possible to prepare a number of covers such as regional and trendy ones as an option for a single mobile phone so that users can buy it.
なお、この実施の形態 6では、無線 ICタグを適用した例について述べた力 無線送 受信方法として実施の形態 3の赤外線や実施の形態 4のブルートゥースを適用した 場合においても、カバー側に相応のメモリを設けることによって、独自のテーマ、デザ イン等の種々の設定データを直接携帯電話機に供給することで同様な設定変更を 行うことが可能である。  In the sixth embodiment, even when the infrared ray of the third embodiment and the bluetooth of the fourth embodiment are applied as the power wireless transmission / reception method described in the example in which the wireless IC tag is applied, a corresponding value is applied to the cover side. By providing a memory, it is possible to make similar setting changes by supplying various setting data such as original themes and designs directly to the mobile phone.
[0027] 上記各実施の形態では、携帯電話機について説明してきたが、単なる電話機能に 限らず、各種データを扱い画像や音声、あるいはその他の機能を設定する電子機器 に対してもこの発明を同様に適用することができる。  In each of the above embodiments, a mobile phone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a simple telephone function, and the present invention is similarly applied to an electronic device that handles various data and sets images, sounds, or other functions. Can be applied to.
産業上の利用可能性  Industrial applicability
[0028] 以上のように、この発明に係る電子機器は、ユーザの好みに応じたカバーを選択し て装着することにより、従来煩わし力つた設定を簡略ィ匕することができるので、電子機 器の普及促進に適している。 [0028] As described above, the electronic device according to the present invention can simplify settings that have conventionally been troublesome by selecting and attaching a cover according to the user's preference. Suitable for promoting the spread of

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[1] カバーを装着可能な本体と、  [1] A body that can be fitted with a cover,
上記カバーが上記本体に装着されたとき、当該カバーの識別情報を検出するカバ 一検出部と、  A cover detection unit for detecting identification information of the cover when the cover is mounted on the main body;
上記カバーの識別情報と対応付けた各種データを予め記憶する記憶部と、 上記カバー検出部の検出した上記カバーの識別情報に基づいて上記記憶部から 対応するデータを読み出して該データの設定を変更する制御部と  A storage unit that stores in advance various data associated with the cover identification information, and changes the data settings by reading the corresponding data from the storage unit based on the cover identification information detected by the cover detection unit. Control unit
を備えたことを特徴とする電子機器。  An electronic device characterized by comprising:
[2] カバー検出部は、スィッチ操作部を有するカバーが本体に装着されたときに上記ス イッチ操作部の位置または個数を認識する複数のスィッチを設け、  [2] The cover detection unit is provided with a plurality of switches for recognizing the position or number of the switch operation units when a cover having the switch operation unit is attached to the main body.
制御部は、上記スィッチが認識した上記スィッチ操作部の位置または個数に基づ V、てデータの設定を変更する  The control unit changes the data setting based on the position or number of the switch operation units recognized by the switch.
ことを特徴とする請求項 1記載の電子機器。  The electronic device according to claim 1.
[3] カバー検出部は、外部の近距離無線送信機力 送信された上記識別情報を受信 する近距離無線受信機を有する [3] The cover detection unit includes a short-range wireless receiver that receives the identification information transmitted from an external short-range wireless transmitter.
ことを特徴とする請求項 1記載の電子機器。  The electronic device according to claim 1.
[4] カバーを装着可能な本体と、 [4] A body that can be fitted with a cover,
上記カバーが上記本体に装着されたとき、外部の近距離無線送信機からデータを 受信する近距離無線受信機と、  A short-range radio receiver that receives data from an external short-range radio transmitter when the cover is attached to the main body;
上記近距離無線受信機により受信したデータの設定を変更する制御部と を備えたことを特徴とする電子機器。  An electronic device comprising: a control unit that changes a setting of data received by the short-range wireless receiver.
[5] 電子機器の本体に装着可能なカバーであって、 [5] A cover that can be attached to the body of an electronic device,
自己の識別情報を記憶するメモリと、  A memory for storing self-identification information;
上記電子機器の本体に装着されたときに、上記自己の識別情報を送信する近距離 無線送信機と  A short-range wireless transmitter that transmits the self-identification information when attached to the main body of the electronic device;
を有することを特徴とするカバー。  A cover characterized by comprising:
[6] 電子機器の本体に装着可能なカバーであって、 [6] A cover that can be attached to the body of an electronic device,
データを記憶するメモリと、 上記電子機器の本体に装着されたときに、上記メモリから上記データを読み出して 送信する近距離無線送信機と A memory for storing data; A short-range wireless transmitter that reads and transmits the data from the memory when mounted on the main body of the electronic device;
を備えたことを特徴とするカバー。 A cover characterized by comprising.
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