JP2000228692A - Mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To transfer stored contents such as a destination telephone number from an old machine to a new machine by replacing a mobile phone or the like, a device such as a dedicated adapter and labor are required. In a receiving side device, data is received as sound from a microphone used for normal communication, converted, and stored in a storage unit. The mobile phone is provided with a data conversion function for realizing these operations, so that data can be easily transferred without requiring a special device and without adding a connector or a memory card to the mobile phone.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone having a storage function of a telephone number and the like, and more particularly to a data transfer function suitable for easily and reliably transferring stored contents between two telephones. The mobile phone attached.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a portable telephone is used to store a telephone number of a specific destination and call a partner according to the stored contents. Depending on the user, the number of partners to remember is
It often ranges from 0 to more than 100. When the telephone is replaced, it is necessary to transfer the stored data from the old telephone to the new telephone. When the number of data is small, a method of re-inputting the data is also possible. However, when the number of data is large, it is troublesome and an input / output error tends to occur, which is not a preferable method.

As a data transfer method, for example, a known example 1
Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 9-51371 proposes a device for registering a telephone number by voice. As a publicly known example 2, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 8-79359 proposes data transfer of stored contents using wireless transmission. As a publicly known example 3, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 9-247248 describes a method in which a storage medium is a data card and mobile phones can be moved between mobile phones. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 7-303130 discloses a method of preparing a memory transfer adapter separately from a new and old mobile phone, connecting the mobile phone to the mobile phone via a connection cable, and transferring data. Have been.

[0004]

In the above-mentioned known example 1, although the input operation is simplified, it is still necessary to input all the data again. Although the above-mentioned known example 2 does not require any trouble, a normal communication path cannot be used for a mobile phone having the same telephone number, and the mobile phone cannot be used for replacement of a telephone. In the above-mentioned known example 3, a data card (memory card) attached to the mobile phone is required, and an increase in price and an increase in the size of the mobile phone are inevitable. In the above-mentioned known example 4, it is difficult for each user to provide an adapter except for a place where data transfer is routine, such as a mobile phone store, and it is costly and requires specialized knowledge in handling.

In view of the above problems, the present invention realizes a function of transferring data stored in one mobile phone to another mobile phone in a short time without any special device and with simple operation. The purpose is to:

[0006]

To achieve the above object, the following means are used.

[0007] Transmission conversion means is provided for converting the stored contents stored in the storage means provided inside the portable telephone into an audio signal and emitting the sound from a speaker. Alternatively, the audio signal input from the microphone is converted into stored data,
There is provided reception conversion means for storing in the storage means. Speakers and microphones are also used for normal transmission and reception. It is preferable that both the transmission conversion means and the reception conversion means are provided because transmission and reception are possible, but if one of the functions of transmission or reception is sufficient, it is sufficient to provide only one of the functions.

[0008] The mobile phone is also provided with operating means such as a push button for receiving a request to transfer user data. When data transfer is instructed by the user through the operation means, the normal transmission / reception function is temporarily stopped, and the mobile phone is provided with a function of performing data conversion and transmission / reception by the transmission conversion means or the reception conversion means. Keep it.

It is desirable that the transmission conversion means and the reception conversion means not only simply convert the stored contents and voice, but also simultaneously perform operations such as parity check to avoid erroneous transmission and reception. It goes without saying that the data transfer format is unified for both transmission and reception.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The configuration and operation of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of two mobile phones during data transfer according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view at the time of data transfer in the present embodiment.

The configuration of the mobile phone according to the present embodiment will be described. The mobile phone 1 includes a control unit 9, a storage unit 7, and a wireless unit inside a housing, and includes a display unit, an operation unit, a microphone, and a speaker so as to be exposed on the surface of the housing. Also,
An antenna extending from the radio section projects from the housing. The control unit 9 includes a transmission conversion unit 5 and a reception conversion unit 6.

The transmission conversion unit 5 has a function of converting information received from the radio unit into a voice signal, which is a kind of electric signal, and sending it to the speaker 3 at the time of a normal telephone call, where it is emitted to the outside as voice. At the time of data transfer, the transmission conversion unit 5 also has a function of converting the content stored in the storage unit 7 into an audio signal and sending the audio signal to the speaker 3 as in the normal case.

The microphone 4 converts the sound received from the outside into an electric signal, and sends the electric signal to a reception conversion unit. The receiving conversion unit 6 has a function of sending the voice signal as it is during a normal call or by performing conversion such as digitization and sending it to the wireless unit. In addition, the reception conversion unit 6 also has a function of converting a received audio signal into digital data at the time of data transfer and transmitting the digital data to the storage unit.

In this embodiment, an example in which the transmitting device 1 and the receiving device 2 have the same function will be described. As long as the basic functions according to the present invention are the same, it is natural that all mobile phones perform the same operation regardless of the manufacturer or model.

The operation of the mobile phone according to the present embodiment will be described. The operation at the time of a normal call and the operation such as registration of abbreviated dialing have no relation to the essence of the present invention and are the same as those of the prior art, so that the description will be omitted.

It is assumed that the contents stored in the portable telephone 1 are transferred to the portable telephone 2 shown in FIGS. First, the user instructs the receiving device 2 to enter the data receiving mode using the operation unit. The receiving-side mobile phone 2 stops normal communication and enters a standby state waiting for input of voice data from the microphone 4.

Next, the user brings the speaker 3 of the transmitting side device 1 and the microphone 4 of the receiving side device 2 close to each other, and instructs execution of data transmission from the operation section of the transmitting side device 1. In response to the instruction, the transmitting device 1 causes the control unit 9 to stop the normal communication,
Is sent to the transmission conversion unit 5 (the name of the destination, the telephone number, and an identifier separating the data). The transmission converter 5 converts the received data into an audio signal in a predetermined format, and transmits the audio signal from the speaker 3. The format here defines a start signal and a transfer order of the data transfer, a data division identification signal, an end signal, a parity rule for avoiding erroneous data, and the like.

The receiver 2 captures the voice of the data emitted by the transmitter 1 from the voice input from the microphone 4 and starts receiving. The reception conversion unit 6 decodes the received audio signal, rearranges it as digital data, and stores it in the storage unit 8. Whether the contents stored in the storage unit 8 are overwritten on the contents stored in advance or are additionally written depends on the selection of the user.

The progress of the transfer can be displayed on the display unit so that the process of the data transfer can be confirmed. This mobile phone emits a sound or light to notify the completion of data transfer,
An indication by vibration or the like is provided, and when there is a defect in data transfer, an error is displayed on the receiving side device 2.
In that case, data transfer may be attempted again.

By the simple operation described above, the contents stored in the transmitting side machine 1 are transferred to the receiving side machine 2, and thereafter, the same abbreviated dial as used in the transmitting side machine 1 can be used in the receiving side machine 2. . Further, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to add a new electronic component necessary for data transfer as compared with a conventional mobile phone, and the effects of the present invention can be realized at low cost.

In the present embodiment, the contents of the data to be transferred are the destination name of the speed dial and the telephone number.
Other information, such as a communication record, may be used. In addition to data transfer between mobile phones,
One may be another information device such as a stationary telephone or an information terminal.

[0022]

According to the present invention, no special device is required, and the speaker of the mobile phone on the transmitting side and the microphone on the receiving side are brought close to each other and a predetermined operation is performed on both of them.
With a simple operation, the stored contents can be transferred from one of the two mobile phones to the other in a short time.

Further, since data is transferred without passing through a third party device, it is also suitable for data confidentiality.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of two mobile phones according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of two mobile phones according to the first embodiment during data transfer.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... (transmission side) mobile telephone, 2 ... (reception side) mobile telephone, 3 ... speaker, 4 ... microphone, 5 ... transmission converter, 6 ... reception converter, 7 ... (transmission side) storage part, 8 ... ( Receiving side) storage unit, 9 ... control unit.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A speaker, a microphone, a wireless communication means,
In a mobile phone provided with an operation unit and a storage unit, a storage content stored in the storage unit is converted into an audio signal, a transmission conversion unit emitting from the speaker, and an audio signal input from the microphone is converted into storage data. And at least one of reception conversion means stored in the storage means, wherein data conversion and transmission / reception by the transmission conversion means or the reception conversion means are executed in response to a user's request specified by the operation means. A mobile phone having a function.