JP4337185B2 - Portable telephone equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionA portable telephone device for making calls using a wireless telephone lineInRelated.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The portable telephone device emits a ring tone when an incoming call is received. 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable telephone devices have been provided in which a song that is composed by the user can be used as a ring tone or a song acquired from a dedicated dial can be used as a ring tone by using a wireless telephone line as it is.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the conventional portable telephone device can receive data by using a wireless telephone line as described above, but has limited applications such as using the received data as a ring tone. . That is, in the portable telephone device, it has been impossible to receive the entire song such as a song or to receive the video and to reproduce it simply for listening and watching. For example, in the past, there was a limit to the storage means provided in the portable telephone device, so high quality music could not be stored.
[0004]
In addition, data can be downloaded from a data distribution system by a personal computer, but this is too large for receiving data.
[0005]
Further, as a device for reproducing music, there is a portable reproduction device that can reproduce music recorded on a recording medium such as a so-called MD. It may be cumbersome to have a playback device together.
[0006]
  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a portable telephone device that receives and reproduces video data or music data using a wireless telephone line.TheIt is intended to provide.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problems, a portable telephone device according to the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives a signal, a transmitting unit that transmits a signal, and a data distribution system that distributes data using a wireless telephone line. A writing means for storing video data or music data received by the receiving means in at least a removable storage means in which the video data or music data can be stored; a reproduction output means for reproducing the data and outputting it externally; Voice input means for inputting voice to be transmitted to the other party, a mounting portion to which the storage means is mounted, and holding means for holding distribution information of the video data or music data received from the data distribution system; And the writing means selectively selects the video data or music data received by the receiving means based on the distribution information. Writing to the means, the reproduction output means reproduces the video data or music data stored in the storage meansThen, the transmission means transmits access information that makes the received music data accessible in the data distribution system together with the music data reproduced by the reproduction output means and the call data input from the voice input means.
[0008]
The portable telephone device having such a configuration is capable of storing at least the video data or music data received by the receiving means from the data distribution system that distributes data using a wireless telephone line. The data is stored in the storage means by the writing means, and the video data or the music data is reproduced and output to the outside by the reproduction output means.
[0009]
The data distribution method according to the present invention distributes video data or music data to a portable telephone device that records and reproduces data in a data distribution system using a wireless telephone line in order to solve the above-described problems. The data distribution method includes a distribution step of distributing video data or music data to a portable telephone device, and a charging processing step of performing charging processing according to the distribution of the video data or music data.
[0010]
The data distribution method having such a process distributes video data or music data to a portable telephone device and performs billing processing according to the distribution.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. This embodiment relates to a portable telephone device that makes a call using a wireless telephone line.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 1, the portable telephone device 1 includes an antenna unit 2, a display unit 3, an operation unit 4, a speaker 5, a microphone 6, a data conversion unit 7, a selector 8, a control unit 9, and a transmission / reception unit 10. The main part of the apparatus is constituted by this part. Here, the antenna unit 2 includes an antenna 2a and a duplexer 2b. The transmission / reception unit 10 includes a reception unit 11 and a transmission unit 12.
[0013]
In this portable telephone device 1, an earphone 20 with a controller function is detachably attached to the device main body. Here, the earphone 20 with a controller function constitutes a separate part separated from the apparatus main body part.
[0014]
The portable telephone device 1 includes data storage means 30 for storing data, and the data storage means 30 is detachably attached to the apparatus main body.
[0015]
The portable telephone device 1 receives music data from the data distribution system in addition to a general call function, and stores the received music data in the data storage means 30, or has a speaker 5 and a controller function. The earphone 20 is configured to be output as sound.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, the external appearance of the portable telephone device 1 is composed of an apparatus body 1a and an earphone 20 with a controller function. In the apparatus main body 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the antenna 2a, the display unit 3, the operation unit 4, the speaker 5, and the microphone 6 have an appearance. On the other hand, the earphone 20 with a controller function includes a plug 21, a controller unit 22, and an earphone unit 23 that are detachably mounted on a jack (not shown) provided in the apparatus main body 1a.
[0017]
In this portable telephone device 1, the antenna unit 2 and the reception unit 11 constitute a reception unit that receives a signal, and the antenna unit 2 and the transmission unit 12 constitute a transmission unit that transmits a signal, and the data conversion unit 7. Constitutes a writing means for storing in the data storage means 30 the music data received by the receiving means from the data distribution system that distributes data using a wireless telephone line. The selector 8, the speaker 5, and the earphone 20 with a controller function The earphone unit 23 constitutes a reproduction output unit that reproduces data and outputs it to the outside, and the microphone 6 constitutes a voice input unit that inputs a voice to be transmitted to the other party.
[0018]
As a data distribution method of a data distribution system that distributes video data and music data, the so-called Internet, for example, NTT Mobile Communication Network Co., Ltd. (NTT DoCoMo) has adopted a so-called data distribution method for portable telephone devices. i-mode is mentioned. This i-mode allows access to a variety of sites (programs). Needless to say, data distribution in the data distribution system is not limited to this.
[0019]
In addition, as a communication method of the data distribution system, for example, a communication method suitable for data distribution is adopted. For example, W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), which is resistant to noise, can obtain high sound quality with high reliability, CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000) is used. Needless to say, the communication method is not limited to this. In such a communication system, the data distribution system stores, for example, music data in a part where call data is stored, and distributes the data as packetized data, for example, to the portable telephone device 1 which is a receiving terminal. Yes. In this data distribution system, for example, charging is performed according to data distribution by a charging server.
[0020]
In the embodiment, the distribution data is described as music data, and the music data is a data compression method for music content, for example, SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) or MPEG1 (Moving Picture Experts Group 1) audio. -Layer III, ie MP3, is adopted and compressed. For example, MP3 can compress data to about 1/10 without substantially impairing the sound quality of an audio CD.
[0021]
The portable telephone device 1 receives a signal transmitted via the antenna unit 2 at the receiving unit 11. The receiving unit 11 demodulates the signal. Here, the demodulated signal is a call signal or music data distributed from the above-described data distribution system. The reception unit 11 outputs the demodulated signal to the selector 8 and the data conversion unit 7.
[0022]
The data conversion unit 7 extracts a music data packet from the signal demodulated by the reception unit 11 and performs signal processing such as decoding to obtain music data. Further, when writing music data to the data storage unit 30, the data conversion unit 7 writes data to the data storage unit 30 as a predetermined format.
[0023]
Here, the data storage means 30 is a storage means that can be attached to and detached from the main body 1a of the portable telephone device 1 and can store video data and music data. The data storage means 30 is, for example, a so-called memory stick. In this case, the data converter 7 writes music data in the format of the memory stick. When a memory stick is employed as the data storage means 30, the portable telephone device 1 is provided with a memory stick strut as a memory stick mounting portion in the device main body 1a, and data is transmitted via the memory stick slot. Data is written to and read from the memory stick serving as the storage means 30.
[0024]
The data storage means 30 is not limited to being detachable from the apparatus main body 1a. That is, it may be a storage means provided in the apparatus main body 1a of the portable telephone device 1. Further, the data storage means 30 is not limited to a so-called memory stick, and may be another semiconductor memory that is detachable from the apparatus main body 1a.
[0025]
The selector 8 is configured to selectively input / output data. The selector 8 selectively outputs the music data and the call voice output from the receiving unit 12 to the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function. Specifically, the selector 0-8 outputs the call voice output from the receiving unit 12 to the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function when a call voice is received during a call. At the time of signal transmission, the received music data is output to the speaker 5 and the earphone 20 with a controller function.
[0026]
The transmission unit 12 of the transmission / reception unit 10 modulates audio data output from the microphone 6 or the selector 8 and transmits the modulated audio data via the antenna unit 2.
[0027]
The control unit 9 controls each unit constituting the mobile phone device 1. For example, the control unit 9 controls each unit by outputting a control signal to each unit based on the operation information output from the operation unit 4 according to the operation.
[0028]
The display unit 3 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). When there is an incoming call, the display unit 3 is controlled by the control unit 9 described above to display the telephone number, name, etc. of the other party.
[0029]
The operation unit 4 includes a plurality of buttons. For example, a button for making a phone call including numbers “1” to “9” and “0”, a reception button for starting a call, Or it is comprised by what is called a jog dial etc. which can select an address book, a command, etc. by rotating. The control unit 9 controls each unit according to operations of these buttons and the like constituting the operation unit 4.
[0030]
As described above, the earphone 20 with a controller function has a structure in which the plug 21, the controller unit 22, and the earphone unit 23 including two earphones 23a and 23b are integrated. Here, the plug 21 and the controller unit 22 are electrically connected by a power supply cord 24a, and the controller unit 22 and the earphones 23a and 23b are electrically connected by a power supply cord 24b.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 2, the controller unit 22 includes a display unit 22a, operation units 22b and 22c, and an earphone unit 23. The first operation unit 22b is configured to be operated by pressing, for example, and the second operation unit 22c is configured to be operated by rotation, for example. For example, the second operation unit 22c is a volume controller. In response to the operation of the operation units 22b and 22c, the earphone 20 with a controller function outputs a control signal to the device main unit 1a via the plug 21 connected to the earphone jack of the portable telephone device 1. When a control signal is output from the earphone 20 with a controller function, the portable telephone device 1 controls each unit by the control unit 9 based on the control signal.
[0032]
Further, the earphone jack of the portable telephone device 1 is provided as a special jack so that the earphone 20 with a controller function can be connected. That is, the earphone jack of the portable telephone device 1 is formed so that at least audio signals can be input / output to / from the earphone 20 with a controller function, and a control signal from the earphone 20 with a controller function is input. .
[0033]
As described above, the portable telephone device 1 is configured. When there is an incoming call, the portable telephone device 1 outputs a ring tone from the speaker 5. For example, the ringing tone is output by reproducing music data stored in the storage unit. When the user who hears the ringtone operates the call button of the operation unit 4, the portable telephone device 1 starts to output the call voice from the speaker 5 in response to the call voice signal and also inputs from the microphone 6. The transmitted voice is transmitted by the transmission unit 12. Thus, this portable telephone device 1 has a function as a normal portable telephone device.
[0034]
Further, the portable telephone device 1 can receive the music data distributed from the data distribution system through the radio telephone line and store it in the data storage means 30, and reproduce the music data received in this way. can do. And the portable telephone apparatus 1 can also transmit music data to others via a wireless telephone line, for example. Hereinafter, these functions will be described specifically, including procedures performed by the user.
[0035]
Hereinafter, the mode in which the mobile phone device 1 plays back music data is referred to as a music playback mode, the mode in which it functions as a mobile phone is referred to as a phone mode, and a phone call is made as a mobile phone while playing back music. The mode when doing this is called the telephone and playback mode.
[0036]
First, the user accesses the data distribution system by using the portable telephone device 1 using a wireless telephone line. For example, the user accesses a music site that distributes music content. Then, the user selects music he / she likes on the music site by operating the operation unit 4 of the portable telephone device 1. For example, on music sites, distributable music is displayed by genre or hit chart.
[0037]
The portable telephone device 1 receives music data selected and distributed by the user. Then, the portable telephone device 1 writes the received music data to the data storage means 30 by the data conversion unit 7 or outputs it from the speaker 5.
[0038]
Further, the portable telephone device 1 can use the music data distributed in this way as a ringtone, so-called ringtone. Specifically, when using the distributed music data as a ringtone, the portable telephone device 1 temporarily reproduces the music data already stored in the data storage means 30 when receiving an incoming call. When a plurality of music data is stored in the data storage means 30, the user can select music to be used as ringtones in advance.
[0039]
In addition, the data acquisition from the data distribution system can be selectively performed by the portable telephone device 1. That is, for example, the portable telephone device 1 holds a log of distribution information of received music data as distribution information of the received music data, and stores the log and a log of music data selected at this time on the music site. In comparison, only unreceived music data is received. For example, the portable telephone device 1 stores the received music log in a storage unit serving as distribution information storage means. Specifically, a music log is stored in the data storage unit 30. In this way, by selectively receiving music data and avoiding redundant reception of music data, it is possible to prevent duplicate billing for the same content.
[0040]
It should be noted that the number of copies of data stored in the data storage means 30 can be limited. For example, the distributed music data can be copied only once to other media. Thereby, illegal copy of the music data distributed from the data distribution system can be prevented.
[0041]
In the data distribution system, billing is performed by, for example, a billing server in accordance with the distribution of music data to the portable telephone device 1 as described above, and the processing and billing mode for performing the billing are described below. A specific example is shown.
[0042]
For example, a billing server that performs billing processing in accordance with data distribution starts billing processing by an Ack signal indicating normal reception, which is reception completion information when music data has been received. At this time, charging is performed, for example, for a line usage fee and a download fee.
[0043]
In the data distribution system, it is also possible to distribute music data with commercials. As a result, the user listens to the commercial along with the music. In such a case, the user can pay a part or all of the charge imposed by the sponsor according to the distribution of the music data. As for the commercial broadcast, it is possible to always play the music when it is played back, or not to play it once the commercial is played back.
[0044]
The commercial broadcast time can also be determined in proportion to the download fee paid by the sponsor.
[0045]
The data distribution system can also distribute music data for trial listening. For example, a data distribution system distributes a part of music data for trial listening. In this way, when music data is distributed for trial listening, only the line usage fee for the wireless telephone line is charged.
[0046]
As described above, the portable telephone device 1 receives the distribution of the music data in the data distribution system, and the data distribution system performs charging according to the distribution of the music data by the processing procedure and form as described above. ing. By performing the accounting process as described above, data distribution and accounting can be performed efficiently.
[0047]
The portable telephone device 1 reproduces the music data distributed from the data distribution system as described above from the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with the controller function 20 in the music reproduction mode, the telephone and the reproduction mode.
[0048]
With reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, the process of shifting from the telephone mode in which the mobile phone device 1 functions as a mobile phone to the music playback mode will be specifically described.
[0049]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the portable telephone device 1 determines whether or not the earphone 20 with a controller function is connected in step S1. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process of step S1 that can confirm that the earphone 20 with a controller function is connected.
[0050]
When the connection of the earphone 20 with a controller function is confirmed in step S1, the portable telephone device 1 shifts to the music playback mode and plays music in step S2.
[0051]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above example. For example, a button operation for switching to the music playback mode of the operation unit 4 can be performed, or a condition for shifting to the music playback mode can be set.
[0052]
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the portable telephone device 1 determines whether or not the earphone 20 with a controller function is connected in step S21. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process in step S21 until it can be confirmed that the earphone 20 with a controller function is connected.
[0053]
When the connection of the earphone 20 with a controller function is confirmed in step S21, the portable telephone device 1 determines whether or not a button operation for shifting to the music playback mode has been performed in step S22. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process in step S22 until it can be confirmed that the button operation for shifting to the music playback mode is performed.
[0054]
When it is possible to confirm that the button operation has been performed in step S22, the portable telephone device 1 shifts to the music playback mode and plays music in step S23.
[0055]
In addition, as described above, the mobile phone device 1 has the controller unit 22 for controlling the operation of the mobile phone device 1 because the earphone 20 with a controller function has the controller unit 22 for controlling the operation of the mobile phone device 1. It can also be made the condition for shifting to the music playback mode that the above operation is performed in the controller unit 21.
[0056]
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the portable telephone device 1 determines whether or not the earphone 20 with a controller function is connected in step S31. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process in step S31 until it can be confirmed that the earphone 20 with a controller function is connected.
[0057]
When the connection of the earphone 20 with a controller function is confirmed in step S31, the portable telephone device 1 determines in step S32 whether or not an operation has been performed in the controller unit 22 for shifting to the music playback mode. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process in step S32 until it can be confirmed that an operation is performed in the controller unit 22 for the transition to the music playback mode.
[0058]
When it is possible to confirm that the button operation has been performed in step S32, the portable telephone device 1 shifts to the music playback mode and plays music in step S33.
[0059]
The portable telephone device 1 has shifted from the telephone mode to the music playback mode by the procedure as described above.
[0060]
In the above-described example, the switching to the music playback mode is made on condition that the earphone 20 with a controller function is attached to the main body of the portable telephone device 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the condition for switching to the music playback mode is not set to the earphone 20 with the controller function, and the mode is switched to the music playback mode by operating the button of the operation unit 4 of the portable telephone device 1. It can also be made. Thereby, music can be reproduced from the speaker 5 in a state where the earphone 20 with a controller function is not attached. In other words, as a condition for switching the music playback mode, the condition that the earphone 20 with the controller function is attached is to minimize the procedure for switching to the music playback mode and to listen to the music with the earphone 20 with the controller function. This is an effective process.
[0061]
Then, when there is an incoming call for a call during the music playback mode, the portable telephone device 1 can switch the mode to the phone and the playback mode to perform music and a call. Specifically, the portable telephone device 1 outputs the call voice output from the receiving unit 11 to the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function when the call voice is received by the selector 8 in the telephone and playback modes. When a call signal is transmitted from here, the music data is output to the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function. As a result, the portable telephone device 1 outputs either the voice or music of the other party from the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function during a call.
[0062]
A procedure for shifting to the telephone and playback mode when an incoming call is received during the music playback mode will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0063]
In step S <b> 41, the portable telephone device 1 that has been set to the music playback mode determines whether or not the reception Ack of the reception unit 12 notifying that an incoming call has been received in step S <b> 42. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process in step S42 in the music playback mode until the reception Ack output is confirmed.
[0064]
When the output of the reception Ack is confirmed in step S42, the portable telephone device 1 displays the partner information in step S43. For example, a telephone number is displayed as information on the other party. Further, the display of the telephone number of the other party may be a display on the display unit 3 or a display on the display unit 22a of the earphone 20 with a controller function.
[0065]
When the operation unit 4 or the earphone 20 with a controller function is operated, the portable telephone device 1 starts a reception operation in step S44, and subsequently starts a call by the selector 7 in step S45. That is, at the time of reception, the portable telephone device 1 outputs the call voice output from the receiving unit 11 to the speaker 5 as the voice output unit or the earphone 20 with a controller function, and when transmitting the call voice, music data is output. It outputs to the speaker 5 and the earphone 20 with a controller function.
[0066]
When an incoming call is received while playing music according to the procedure described above, the portable telephone device 1 mixes the currently playing music with the call voice from the music playing mode to the telephone and playing mode. Play back and forth. As a result, the user can listen to the music while listening to the music.
[0067]
If the user wants to talk while listening to music, the volume of the music being listened to and the volume of the received call can be adjusted and simultaneously output to the speaker 5 or the earphone unit 23 of the earphone 20 with a controller function. FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the portable telephone device 1 provided with a mixer 41 that simultaneously outputs the call voice and the music whose volume is adjusted, instead of the selector 7. Here, the mixer 41 constitutes a part of the reproduction output means described above. Note that the volume adjustment is performed by, for example, a volume adjustment unit for volume adjustment (not shown) of the operation unit 4.
[0068]
The portable telephone device 1 includes the mixer 41 to adjust the volume of the music being listened to and the volume of the received call voice according to the operation state of the volume adjusting means, and at the same time, the speaker 5 and the earphone with a controller function. 20 can be output. Thereby, the user can listen to the other party's call voice at the same time while listening to the music, instead of being mixed with the other party's call voice.
[0069]
A procedure for shifting to the telephone and playback mode when an incoming call is received during the music playback mode of the portable telephone device 1 including the mixer 41 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0070]
In step S51, the portable telephone device 1 that is set to the music playback mode determines in step S52 whether or not there is an output of the reception Ack of the reception unit 12 notifying that there is an incoming call. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process in step S52 in the music playback mode until the reception Ack output is confirmed.
[0071]
When the output of the reception Ack is confirmed in step S52, the portable telephone device 1 displays a telephone number or the like as information on the other party on the display unit 3 or the display unit 22a of the earphone 20 with a controller function in step S53.
[0072]
When the operation unit 4 or the earphone 20 with a controller function is operated, the portable telephone device 1 starts a reception operation in step S54, and subsequently starts a call by the mixer 41 in step S55. That is, the mobile phone device 1 adjusts the volume of the music being listened to and the volume of the received call, and simultaneously outputs the music to the speaker 5 and the earphone 20 with a controller function.
[0073]
Note that the portable telephone device 1 can also transmit the music being listened to and the call voice input from the microphone 6 to the call partner. In this case, the portable telephone device 1 is configured such that the audio signal input from the microphone 6 is input to the mixer 41. Specifically, when transmitting music and call voice to the other party, the portable telephone device 1 adjusts the volume of the music being listened to and the volume of the microphone 6 and simultaneously transmits to the other party. Note that the volume adjustment is performed by, for example, a volume adjustment unit for volume adjustment (not shown) of the operation unit 4.
[0074]
Further, as a configuration in which a microphone 42 is provided for the earphone 20 with a controller function, the portable telephone device 1 is configured so that a so-called controller and earphone 43 with a microphone function are attached as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. May be.
[0075]
By adjusting and simultaneously transmitting the volume of music that the portable telephone device 1 is listening to and the volume of the microphone 6, it is possible to make the other party listen to the music that they are listening to.
[0076]
Furthermore, the portable telephone device 1 transmits the access information (access log) that allows the music data transmitted to the other party to be accessed in the data distribution system, attached to the call voice and the music data. You can also. As a result, when the other party likes the music he / she is listening to and wants to acquire the music, the other person can later download the music data from the data distribution system using the access log.
[0077]
The portable telephone device 1 can also have the functions of the selector 8 and the mixer 41 described above. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for shifting to the telephone and playback mode when an incoming call is received during the music playback mode of the portable telephone device 1 having the functions of the selector 8 and the mixer 41. To do.
[0078]
In step S61, the portable telephone device 1 that is set to the music playback mode determines in step S62 whether or not there is an output of the reception Ack of the reception unit 12 notifying that there is an incoming call. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination process of step S62 in the music playback mode until the reception Ack output is confirmed.
[0079]
When the output of the reception Ack is confirmed in step S62, the portable telephone device 1 displays a telephone number or the like as information on the other party on the display unit 3 or the display unit 22a of the earphone 20 with a controller function in step S63.
[0080]
When the operation unit 4 or the earphone 20 with a controller function is operated, the portable telephone device 1 starts a reception operation in step S64, and performs a transmission / reception process with either the selector function or the mixer function in step S65 and step S67. Select what to do. For example, the portable telephone device 1 has a selection switch for selecting a selector function or a mixer function in the operation unit 4 or the controller unit 22 of the earphone 20 with a controller function. By confirming the operation state of the switch, transmission / reception processing is performed by either the selector function or the mixer function.
[0081]
Specifically, in step S65 performed as processing subsequent to step S64, the portable telephone device 1 determines whether or not transmission / reception is performed by the selector function. Here, when it is confirmed that the transmission / reception is performed by the selector function, the portable telephone device 1 proceeds to step S66, and when it is not confirmed that the transmission / reception is performed by the selector function, the process proceeds to step S67.
[0082]
In step S67, the portable telephone device 1 determines whether transmission / reception is performed by the mixer function. Here, when it is confirmed that the transmission / reception is performed by the mixer function, the portable telephone device 1 proceeds to step S68, and when it is not confirmed that the transmission / reception is performed by the mixer function, the determination processing from step S65 is performed again. .
[0083]
In step S66 which proceeds when it is confirmed that the transmission / reception is performed by the selector function, the portable telephone device 1 outputs the call voice output from the receiving unit 12 to the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function at the time of reception. When transmitting a call signal from here, the music data is output to the speaker 5 or the earphone 20 with a controller function.
[0084]
On the other hand, in step S68 that proceeds when it is confirmed that the reception is performed by the mixer function, the portable telephone device 1 adjusts the volume of the music being listened to and the volume of the received call, and at the same time, the speaker 5 and the earphone with a controller function 20 outputs music.
[0085]
Note that the portable telephone device 1 can also select to function as the cellular phone mode when there is an incoming call and to function as the telephone and playback mode according to the procedure shown in FIG. In this example, a case will be described in which such a function is selected in the earphone 20 with a controller function, and transmission / reception is performed by a mixer function in the telephone and playback mode.
[0086]
In step S <b> 71, the portable telephone device 1 that is set to the music playback mode determines whether or not the reception Ack of the reception unit 12 notifying that there is an incoming call has been received in step S <b> 72. The portable telephone device 1 repeats the determination processing in step S72 in the music playback mode until the reception Ack output is confirmed.
[0087]
When the output of the reception Ack is confirmed in step S72, the portable telephone device 1 determines in step S73 whether or not the reception by the telephone and the reproduction mode is possible from the operation state of the earphone 20 with a controller function. The portable telephone device 1 proceeds to step S74 when reception by the telephone and the reproduction mode is possible, performs transmission / reception by the mixer function, and proceeds to step S75 when reception by the telephone and the reproduction mode is impossible. As a mode, transmission / reception in the normal cellular phone mode is performed.
[0088]
Through the above procedure, the portable telephone device 1 can select to function as the cellular phone mode when there is an incoming call and to function as the telephone and playback mode.
[0089]
Further, the configuration of the portable telephone device 1 is not limited to the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment. With reference to FIG. 13 thru | or FIG. 16, the other structural example of the portable telephone apparatus 1 is demonstrated.
[0090]
As shown in FIG. 13, the portable telephone device 1 can also include a remote-control type earphone 50 with a controller function that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the device main body 1a. In this case, the controller unit 22 includes a power supply unit (not shown) that supplies current to each part of the remote-control type earphone with controller function 50. In this way, by making the earphone with a controller function for transmitting and receiving data into a remote control type, wiring for inputting and outputting data and control signals between the apparatus main body 1a and the earphone with a controller function of the remote control type 50 is performed. Since there is no more, usability is improved.
[0091]
In addition, the earphone 50 with a remote controller type controller function can be provided with a data storage means. As the data storage means, a storage means that can be mounted, for example, a memory stick is provided, and the memory stick that is detachable as described above is configured to be detachable from the controller unit 22.
[0092]
Needless to say, the above-described earphone 20 with a controller function that is detachable from the apparatus main body 1a can be configured to include data storage means.
[0093]
In addition, a microphone can be provided on the earphone 20 side with a controller function. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a microphone 60 can be provided in the middle of a power supply cord 24 b that electrically connects the earphone unit 23 and the controller unit 22. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 15, the microphone 70 can also be provided integrally with the earphone 23a. In this case, the microphone 70 is provided on the back surface where the earphone 23a listens to the sound.
[0094]
The power supply cord of the earphone 20 with a controller function can also have an antenna function. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, a feeding cord 80 having an antenna function is provided between the earphone part 23 and the controller part 22 of the earphone 20 with a controller function.
[0095]
The configuration and operation of the portable phone device 1 have been described above. FIG. 17 to FIG. 19 show how the mobile phone device is used by the user.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 17, by using the earphone 20 with a controller function, the user can listen to music reproduced in the device main body 1a in a state where the device main body 1a is stored in the bag 100 or the like. . That is, the user can use the portable telephone device 1 as if it were a portable recording / reproducing device.
[0097]
Further, when an incoming call is received, a call can be started with the earphone 23a of the earphone 20 with a controller function attached to the ear. For example, when the earphone 43 with a controller function having a microphone 42 is used in the control unit 22 shown in FIG. 10, the user can interact with the other party using the microphone 42 of the controller unit 22 as shown in FIG. Further, for example, when the earphone 20 with a controller function including the microphone 60 is used in the middle of the power supply cord between the controller unit 22 and the earphone unit 23 illustrated in FIG. 14, a freehand call is performed as illustrated in FIG. 19. You can interact with the other party.
[0098]
In the above-described embodiment, the target of distribution data from the data distribution system is music data, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the distribution target from the data distribution system may be video data.
[0099]
【The invention's effect】
The portable telephone device according to the present invention is capable of storing at least the video data or music data received from the data distribution system that distributes data using a wireless telephone line by the receiving means. By providing a writing means for storing in the storage means and a reproduction output means for reproducing and outputting the data to the outside, at least the video data or music data received by the receiving means from the data distribution system using a wireless telephone line The video data or the music data can be stored in the storage means capable of storing by the writing means, and the video data or the music data can be reproduced and output externally by the reproduction output means.
[0100]
Therefore, the portable telephone device can receive video data or music data and reproduce the video data or audio data using a wireless telephone line.
[0101]
The data distribution method according to the present invention is a data distribution method for distributing video data or music data to a portable telephone device that records and reproduces data in a data distribution system using a wireless telephone line. By having a distribution step of distributing data or music data to the portable telephone device and a charging processing step of performing charging processing in accordance with the distribution of the video data or music data, the video data or music data is transferred to the portable telephone device. In addition to distribution, billing processing can be performed according to the distribution.
[0102]
Therefore, according to the data distribution method, the portable telephone device can receive video data or music data and reproduce the video data or audio data using a wireless telephone line.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable telephone device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing an appearance of the above-described portable telephone device.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure for switching to a music playback mode when an earphone with a controller function is connected.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for switching to a music playback mode when an earphone with a controller function is connected and a button operation on the apparatus main body is performed.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for switching to a music playback mode when an earphone with a controller function is connected and a button operation of a controller unit of the earphone with a controller function is performed.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for switching from a music playback mode to a telephone call and playback mode by a selector.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable telephone device including a mixer instead of a selector.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure for switching from a music playback mode to a telephone using a mixer and a playback mode.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable telephone device having a controller including a microphone and an earphone with a microphone function.
FIG. 10 is a front view showing an external appearance of a portable telephone device having a controller including a microphone and an earphone with a microphone function.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure for shifting from a music playback mode to a telephone and playback mode using a selector function or a mixer function.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure for shifting from the music playback mode to the telephone and playback mode by operating the controller unit of the earphone with controller function.
FIG. 13 is a front view showing an external appearance of a portable telephone device having a remote-control type earphone with a controller function that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the device main body.
FIG. 14 is a front view illustrating a configuration of an earphone with a controller function including a microphone in the middle of a power supply cord between a controller unit and an earphone unit.
FIG. 15 is a front view showing a partial configuration of an earphone with a controller function that is provided with a microphone as an integral part of the earphone.
FIG. 16 is a front view showing a partial configuration in which a part of the feeding cord has an antenna function.
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining that a user uses a portable telephone device as if it is a portable recording / reproducing device.
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a usage mode at the time of a user's call in a case where a microphone is provided in the controller unit of the earphone with a controller function.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a usage mode at the time of a user call when a microphone is provided in the middle of a power supply cord between a controller unit and an earphone unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable telephone apparatus, 2 Antenna part, 5 Speaker, 6 Microphone, 7 Data conversion part, 8 Selector, 10 Transmission / reception part, 11 Transmission part, 12 Reception part, 30 Data storage means, 41 Mixer

Claims (9)

Receiving means for receiving a signal;
A transmission means for transmitting a signal;
Writing that stores video data or music data received by the receiving unit from a data distribution system that distributes data using a wireless telephone line in at least a removable storage unit in which the video data or music data can be stored Means,
Reproduction output means for reproducing data and outputting it externally;
Voice input means for inputting voice to be transmitted to the other party,
A mounting portion to which the storage means is mounted;
Holding means for holding distribution information of the video data or music data received from the data distribution system;
The writing means selectively writes the video data or music data received by the receiving means to the storage means based on the distribution information;
The reproduction output means reproduces video data or music data stored in the storage means ,
The transmission means transmits access information for making the received music data accessible in the data distribution system together with the music data reproduced by the reproduction output means and the call data input from the voice input means. apparatus. The portable telephone device according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction output means temporarily reproduces the predetermined video data or audio data stored in the storage means when an incoming call is received. The portable telephone device according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction output means reproduces call data, which is voice of a call partner, and the music data stored in the storage means during a call. The portable telephone device according to claim 1, comprising: a device main body portion; and a separate portion separated from the device main body portion and provided with at least an earphone . The portable telephone device according to claim 4 , wherein the device main body includes at least the receiving unit, the transmitting unit, and the writing unit. The separate part is detachable from the apparatus main body part,
The portable telephone device according to claim 4 , wherein the reproduction output means starts reproduction of the video data or music data by attaching the separate part to the apparatus main body. The portable telephone device according to claim 4 , wherein the separate unit is provided with a control unit for controlling an operation in the device main body. The portable telephone device according to claim 4 , wherein the storage unit is provided in the separate part. The portable telephone device according to claim 4, further comprising a power supply unit that supplies current to the separate part.

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