JP2002044203A - Portable wireless communication unit - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a portable wireless communication unit capable of securing stable communication even when a personal computer is operated in a mobile manner and enabling telephone and video communication even in an environment where a personal computer cannot be used. SOLUTION: A wireless card 2 having a detachable card section 2a in a PCMCIA card slot 4a provided in a personal computer 4, and a wireless device main body 5 for wirelessly communicating information such as video, audio, character data, etc. And a display unit 6 for displaying information. The wireless card 2 comprises a detachable man-machine interface unit 3, and the wireless card 2 is connected to a personal computer. 4 in the PCMCIA card slot 4a to wirelessly transmit video, audio,
Communication of information such as character data can be performed.
By removing the wireless card 2 and attaching it to the man-machine interface unit 3, information communication becomes possible even in an environment where the personal computer 4 cannot be used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a mobile phone, a PHS,
The present invention relates to a portable wireless communication unit used for mobile communication such as a wireless LAN.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a wireless card of the PCMCIM type II specification is used by being mounted on a PCMCIA card slot of a personal computer, and therefore cannot be used in an environment where a personal computer cannot be used.

A portable wireless communication unit used by connecting to a personal computer via infrared rays is disclosed in, for example,
What is described in 0-32154 is publicly known.

[0004] The wireless communication unit A disclosed in the above publication is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the card module a includes an interface module b for mounting the card module a. The card module a includes PHS function control software, system control software, application programs, PC memory, PHS Memory is provided and can be used in the same manner as a conventional PC card by mounting it in a PCMCIA slot of a personal computer.

The interface module b includes human interface control software and a wireless module,
A speaker c, a microphone d, a display module e, an infrared interface module f, a power supply g, and the like are provided. The card module a is mounted on the interface module b to function as a PHS. It is configured to be able to transmit and receive data to and from the personal computer B wirelessly.

[0006]

However, as described in the above-mentioned publication, the wireless communication is performed by connecting the wireless communication unit A and the personal computer B with infrared rays when the infrared rays are cut off. Since it becomes impossible to do so, there is a problem that the place where the wireless communication unit A and the personal computer B are set is restricted.

[0007] An infrared transceiver for performing infrared communication includes:
Since it is often installed on the side of PC B, the wireless communication unit A is used to secure communication stability.
And the personal computer B need to be fixed so as not to move in a horizontal position, and there is a problem that it is difficult to use, especially for a user who frequently operates mobile outdoors, and the wireless communication unit of the above publication uses a personal computer. In an environment where it is not possible, the wireless communication unit A can be used as a PHS, but there is a problem that the function is limited to only the telephone.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems. A stable communication state can be ensured even when a personal computer is operated in a mobile manner, and telephone and video communication can be performed even in an environment where the personal computer cannot be used. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable wireless communication unit having the above configuration.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a portable wireless communication unit according to the present invention includes a card section detachable from a PCMCIA card slot provided in a personal computer and information such as video, audio, and character data. A wireless card having a wireless communication device main body for performing wireless communication, an information processing means for performing audiovisual processing of the information such as the video and audio, and a display means for displaying the information; It is composed of a machine interface unit.

[0010] With the above configuration, by inserting a wireless card into a PCMCIA card slot of a personal computer, information communication such as video, audio, character data, etc. can be performed wirelessly. A stable communication state can be secured.

Also, by removing the wireless card from the personal computer and attaching it to the man-machine interface unit, information communication such as video and audio can be performed without using a personal computer, thus enabling information communication even in an environment where the personal computer cannot be used. And because it is lighter than a PC,
The portability as a mobile terminal is significantly improved.

In order to achieve the above object, a portable wireless communication unit according to the present invention is one wherein the wireless card and the man-machine interface unit are connected by a PCMCIA type II slot.

According to the above configuration, the existing wireless card can be used, so that the versatility is improved.

In order to achieve the above object, a portable wireless communication unit according to the present invention comprises: a magnetic card reading / writing means for reading and writing information recorded on a magnetic card; It is provided.

According to the above-mentioned configuration, electronic payment can be performed by using a magnetic card for a credit card, and video and music (audio) can be given to a specific member by using a magnetic card for a membership card or an ID card. ), I
Identification of an individual having a D card and collection of personal information can be easily performed via a wireless card.

In order to achieve the above object, a portable wireless communication unit according to the present invention comprises a card part of the wireless card and a case part accommodating a wireless device main body, the card part being separated from the case part. Are rotatably mounted.

According to the above-described configuration, when a wireless communication is performed by attaching a man-machine interface unit with a wireless card to a wrist or a waist as a mobile terminal, the card unit is rotated when the radio unit is in a position where radio waves are good. Let me
By adjusting the display unit of the man-machine interface unit to a position where it is easy to see, stable and comfortable wireless communication can be performed while watching the screen displayed on the display unit.

In order to achieve the above object, a portable wireless communication unit according to the present invention is provided with a locking means for locking the card portion to a PC mounting position in the case portion.

According to the above configuration, when the wireless card is mounted on the personal computer and used, the card unit is locked by the lock means, so that the wireless device main body does not rotate unnecessarily during wireless communication, so that stable communication can be achieved. The state can be maintained.

In order to achieve the above object, a portable wireless communication unit according to the present invention is characterized in that a card section of the wireless card is a PCM.
The CIA type III specification is used, and a display unit, a microphone, a speaker, and the like are provided in the card unit.

With the above configuration, PCMCIA type III
By attaching a wireless card to a personal computer having a slot, information communication such as video, audio, and character data can be performed, and similar information communication can be performed by using the wireless card alone.

[0022]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described in detail with reference to the drawings shown in FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable wireless communication unit and a personal computer capable of mobile operation. The wireless communication unit 1 includes a wireless card 2 and a man-machine interface unit 3.

The wireless card 2 is a PC card that can be inserted into and removed from a PCMCIA card slot 4a opened on the side of the personal computer 4.
It comprises a card part 2a of the CCMIA type II specification and a case part 2b provided at one end side of the card part 2a, and the radio unit 5 is accommodated in the case part 2b.

The radio unit 5 includes a radio section 5a having a radio function, a radio control section 5b for controlling radio communication, an undulating antenna 5c for performing radio communication, a display section 5d for displaying a radio state, and a radio section. And a power supply unit 5e composed of a battery for supplying electric power, such as a unit 5a, a wireless control unit 5b, and a display unit 5d.
b is provided on the upper surface.

Further, the man-machine interface unit 3
Has a flat housing 3a into which the card unit 2a of the wireless card 2 can be inserted and removed, and a PCMCIA type II slot 3b into which the card unit 2a is inserted and removed is opened at one end surface of the housing 3a. A display means 6 composed of a liquid crystal display for displaying character information, video information and the like is mounted on the upper surface of the housing 3a.

On the upper surface of the end opposite to the end where the PCMCIA type II card slot 3b is opened, a CCD is provided.
An image pickup means 7 comprising a camera, a speaker 8, a microphone 9 and the like are provided, and a control circuit board 10 and a connector 11 for electrically connecting the man-machine interface unit 3 and the card section 2a are provided in the housing 3a. And so on.

Next, the operation of the portable radio communication unit 1 will be described. When the personal computer 4 is taken out and used for mobile operation, the PCMC of the personal computer 4 is used.
The card section 2a of the wireless card 2 is inserted into the IA card slot 4a.
After inserting the wireless card 2 into the PC 4,
The antenna 5c is raised to improve the radio wave condition.

In this state, when the personal computer 4 is operated in mobile mode, the wireless device main body 5 of the wireless card 2 operates, and wireless communication with another personal computer or the like via the wireless base station becomes possible.

On the other hand, in an environment where the personal computer 4 cannot be operated, the wireless card 2 is removed from the personal computer 4 and the card section 2a of the wireless card 2 is inserted into the PCMCIA type II slot of the man-machine interface unit 3 as shown in FIG. .

By starting the application program in this state, it becomes possible to wirelessly communicate with other personal computers and the like via a wireless base station by using video, audio, data, etc. Since communication is performed, a stable communication state can be ensured within a range where radio waves can reach even if the distance is not line of sight.

Further, since wireless communication can be performed only with the wireless card 2 and the man-machine interface unit 3, portability in mobile operation is remarkably improved as compared with a case where the personal computer 4 is carried.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show a second embodiment of the present invention, which will be described below.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are described below.
The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a card processing circuit section 14 for performing processing such as reading and writing of a magnetic card is added to the inside of the housing 3a of the man-machine interface unit 3. The information is read from the credit card-sized magnetic card 15 so that the information can be wirelessly communicated with another personal computer. The PCMCIA type II slot 3b of the housing 3a is opposite to the open end face of the PCMCIA type II slot 3b. A magnetic card slot 3c is opened at the end face, and a cover 3d for preventing the magnetic card 15 from dropping is provided in the magnetic card slot 3c so as to be freely opened and closed.

In the housing 3a, a magnetic card detecting means 16 such as a switch for detecting the magnetic card 15 and the card processing circuit section 14 for performing information processing such as reading and writing information from the magnetic card 15 are provided. Is provided.

Next, the operation of the portable wireless communication unit 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. The magnetic card 15 used is a credit card, a membership card, an ID card, or the like. When personal information is written in advance, the magnetic card 15 is inserted into the man-machine inter-unit 3 from the magnetic card slot 3c and the cover 3d is closed, and the card detecting means 16 is operated at the tip of the magnetic card 15, As soon as the magnetic card 15 is detected, the man-machine interface unit 3 starts operating.

When the card processing circuit unit 14 having a magnetic card reading / writing function provided in the housing 3a reads the personal information from the magnetic card 15, the card processing circuit unit 14 uses the card information for card information recognition processing. To display the fact that the magnetic card 15 has been mounted and the card internal information obtained by the recognition processing on the display means 6.

Thus, by looking at the card internal information displayed on the display means 6, the user of the magnetic card can be specified, and information services such as video, audio, and character data for a specific member can be provided via the wireless card 2. In the case of a credit card, etc., by performing wireless communication with other personal computers,
Processing such as electronic settlement is also possible.

The magnetic card 15 is not limited to the credit card, the membership card, and the ID card described above, but can be applied to various cards having a memory function, for example, an IC card.

FIGS. 6 to 9 show a third embodiment of the present invention, which will be described below.

The same parts as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, the card section 2a of the wireless card 2 is used to further improve the operability when carrying.
And the case portion 2b, and the card portion 2a can be rotated with respect to the case portion 2b in which the wireless device main body 5 is accommodated.

That is, as shown in FIG.
A cylindrical pivot 2e protrudes from a side surface of the card portion 2a on the side of the card portion 2a, and a corner at one end of the card portion 2a is rotatably supported on the pivot 2e via a sleeve 2f. 2e
The rotation range of the card section 2a is
A stopper pin 2g defined in 規定 and an O-ring 19 for preventing dust and the like from entering the case 2b are provided.

At the end of the case 2b opposite to the support shaft 2e, there is provided a lock means 20 for locking the card portion 2a at the position where the personal computer is mounted.

The lock means 20 is a channel-shaped slide lock 2 provided to be able to protrude and retract from the side surface of the case 2b.
0a and a knob 20 for operating the slide lock 20a.
b, the slide lock 20a is slid toward the card portion 2a by the knob 20b when the upper surface of the card portion 2a and the upper surface of the case portion 2b are substantially parallel to each other.
By engaging the concave groove 20c with the side edge of the card portion 2a, the card portion 2a can be locked at the personal computer mounting position.

The control circuit board 21 provided in the card section 2a and the wireless control section in the case section 2b are connected to the support shaft 2e.
It is connected by a distribution cable 22 wired so as to pass through the inside.

Next, the operation of the wireless communication unit 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. When the wireless communication unit is used outdoors as a mobile terminal,
A band 23 or the like is attached to the case portion 2b in advance, and the band 23 is used to attach it to an arm or a waist as shown in FIG.

The antenna 5e is erected from the case 2b so that stable wireless communication can be performed.
When the display means 6 provided on the upper surface of the man-machine interface unit 3 becomes difficult to see due to this, the slide lock 20 is turned by the knob 20b.
a is inserted into the case 2b to unlock the card 2a, and the man-machine interface unit 3 is rotated about the support shaft 2e as shown in FIG.

Thus, while watching the screen displayed on the display means 6, wireless communication can be performed using the microphone 9, the speaker 8, and the imaging means 7, and the wireless card 2
When using with the PC attached to the PC 4, the wireless card 2
From the man-machine interface unit 3,
By fixing the card portion 2a to the position of the personal computer by the lock means 20, the case portion 2b does not rotate during use, so that stable wireless communication can be performed.

FIG. 10 shows a modified example of the wireless card 2, in which the card section 2a has a PCMCIAIA type III specification and a display means 6, a microphone 9 and a speaker 8 are provided on the upper surface of the card section 2a. Thus, the wireless card 2 can be used as a mobile terminal having a simple display function while being mounted on a PCMCIA type III slot provided in the personal computer 4 to perform wireless communication.

[0052]

As described in detail above, the present invention comprises a wireless card having a wireless communication function, and a man-machine interface comprising information processing means for processing information such as video, audio and character data and display means. Therefore, by inserting the wireless card into the PCMCIA card slot of the personal computer, it is possible to wirelessly communicate information such as video, audio, character data, etc.
A stable communication state can be ensured regardless of the line-of-sight distance.

By removing the wireless card from the personal computer and attaching it to the man-machine interface unit, information communication such as video and audio can be performed without using a personal computer, thus enabling information communication even in an environment where a personal computer cannot be used. And because it is lighter than a PC,
The portability as a mobile terminal is significantly improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a portable wireless communication unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view when the portable wireless communication unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view when the portable wireless communication unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view when the portable wireless communication unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view when the portable wireless communication unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a wireless card of a portable wireless communication unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a main part of a wireless card of a portable wireless communication unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a lock unit provided on a wireless card of a portable wireless communication unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram when a portable wireless communication unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a modification of the wireless card of the portable wireless communication unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional wireless communication unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 2 wireless card 2a card part 2b case part 3 man-machine interface unit 3c magnetic card slot 4 personal computer 4a PCMCIA card slot 5 wireless device body 6 display means 8 speaker 9 microphone 15 magnetic card

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) H04M 1/00 G06F 1/00 312G H04N 1/00 104 H04B 7/26 V 109T F term (reference) 5C062 AA14 AA37 AB25 AB38 AC05 AC34 AD05 5K023 AA07 BB02 CC01 DD06 EE16 NN06 PP02 PP16 5K027 AA11 BB01 CC08 FF22 FF25 HH26 KK07 5K067 AA34 BB04 DD52 DD53 EE02 EE10 FF23 FF25 HH23 KK15

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A wireless card having a removable card section in a PCMCIA card slot provided in a personal computer and a wireless device body for wirelessly communicating information such as video, audio and character data, and information on the video and audio. A portable wireless communication unit, comprising: an information processing unit for performing audiovisualization processing on the audio card; and a display unit for displaying the information, and a man-machine interface unit in which the wireless card is detachable. 2. The portable wireless communication unit according to claim 1, wherein the wireless card and the man-machine interface unit are connected by a PCMCIA type II slot. 3. The portable wireless communication according to claim 1, wherein the man-machine interface unit is provided with a magnetic card reading / writing means for reading and writing information recorded on a magnetic card, and a magnetic card slot. unit. 4. The wireless card according to claim 1, wherein a card part of the wireless card and a case part accommodating the wireless device main body are divided, and the card part is rotatably attached to the case part. The portable wireless communication unit according to claim 1. 5. The portable wireless communication unit according to claim 4, wherein said case portion is provided with a lock means for locking said card portion at a personal computer mounting position. 6. The card section of the wireless card is a PCMCI
The portable wireless communication unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the portable wireless communication unit has an A type III specification and a display unit, a microphone, a speaker, and the like are provided on the card unit.