JPH0856375A - Terminal with radio calling function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily and speedily stop an alarm tone. CONSTITUTION:A terminal 1 with radio calling function is provided with protecting covers 4, 9, 12, 17 and 22 for covering one part of plural operating keys 3 at least. When any one of operating keys 3 is depressed over the protecting covers 4, 9, 12, 17 and 22 while the alarm tone is rung, The key is bent to stop the generation of the alarm tone. Thus, the alarm tone can be easily and speedily stopped.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

[Table of Contents] The present invention will be described in the following order. Field of Industrial Application Conventional Technology Problems to be Solved by the Invention Means for Solving the Problems (FIGS. 1 to 9) Action (FIGS. 1 to 9) Example (1) Example (FIGS. 1 to 5) (2) Other Examples (FIGS. 6 to 9) Effects of the Invention

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a terminal with a radio calling function, and is suitable for application to, for example, a radio calling device, a so-called pager.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pager has been widely used to notify a caller of a call from a transmission side by using an alarm sound. Today, some pagers are equipped with a transfer function called an auto dialer to transfer messages, and such pagers are provided with a large number of operation keys for sending messages. That is, in the auto dialer, the message is stored in the memory, and when the message is desired to be transferred, the message is transferred by applying the coupler provided in the pager to the earpiece of the handset and pressing the transfer key. .

[0004]

By the way, since a user usually carries a pager in a pocket or a bag or attaches it to a belt, he or she carries the pager with a small convex amount of each operation key. The pager was made more portable by, for example, preventing it from being caught in the internet. Further, since a pager having a transfer function is provided with a large number of operation keys as described above, it may be considered in the future to attach a protective cover to further improve portability.

However, since the switch that normally stops the alarm sound is small and only one switch is provided,
There was a problem that it took time to find the alarm off switch when the alarm sound was emitted. In particular, since the user often puts the pager in the bag or pocket, it is necessary to take out the pager from the pocket or bag and then search for the alarm off switch. When the alarm sound starts to sound in front of the public such as a train, there is a problem that it disturbs the people around and also has a psychological adverse effect on the user himself.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to propose a terminal with a radio paging function capable of easily and quickly stopping the generation of an alarm sound.

[0007]

In order to solve such a problem, according to the present invention, a call signal is received at a wireless call function terminal (1) having a function of notifying a call to a carrier by using an alarm sound. Receiving means, a plurality of operation keys (3), and movable covers (4, 9, 12, 1) that cover at least a part of the plurality of operation keys (3).
7, 22), notification means for notifying that a call signal has been received by an alarm sound, and a plurality of operation keys over the cover (4, 9, 12, 17, 22) when the alarm sound is sounding. When any one of (3) is pressed, a control unit for stopping the generation of the alarm sound by the notification means is provided.

[0008]

The movable covers (4, 9, 12, 17, 2) for covering at least some of the plurality of operation keys (3).
2) is provided in the terminal (1) with a wireless calling function, and when the alarm sound is emitted, the movable covers (4, 9, 12, 17,
22) When any of the operation keys (3) is pressed, the generation of the alarm sound is stopped, so that the alarm sound can be stopped easily and quickly.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

(1) Embodiment In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a pager according to an embodiment of the present invention as a whole, a notification function for receiving a calling signal from a transmitting side and generating an alarm sound, and a transfer for transferring a message. It has a function and. The pager 1 includes a display unit 2 for displaying received call signal data, a plurality of operation keys 3, a protection cover 4 for protecting the plurality of operation keys 3, and an alarm off switch 5 for stopping an alarm sound.
And a coupler 6 (FIG. 2) provided on the back side of the pager 1.

The display unit 2 displays data of the received signal and the like, and the received data is recorded in a memory (not shown) built in the pager 1. Further, data such as a telephone number registered by the user is recorded in this memory.
Each operation key 3 is an input key for performing various functions such as an input key for transferring a message. The alarm off switch 5 is a switch for stopping the alarm sound when the alarm sound is emitted, and is provided on the side surface of the pager 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the protective cover 4 is fixedly attached to the lower end of the pager 1, and is rotated by 180 ° about this lower end. Operation key 3
When operating the, the protective cover 4 is opened as shown in FIG. 1, and when it is put in a pocket or bag, the protective cover 4 is closed as shown in FIG. 3 to cover the operation keys 3. Thus, even if the pager 1 is put in a pocket or the like, it is possible to prevent a malfunction caused by the operation key 3 being caught on clothes and being pressed.

The protective cover 4 is formed by integrally forming an outer frame portion 7 made of a mold and an arc-shaped alarm releasing portion 8 made of a flexible member such as elastomer, ABS resin, rubber or the like. Its upper surface is flat. The alarm canceling unit 8 has a size that covers the plurality of operation keys 3, and thus, when the alarm canceling unit 8 is pressed, any of the operation keys 3 can be pressed.

Here, the function of the operation key 3 is switched depending on whether the protective cover 4 is open or closed. That is, when the protective cover 4 is closed, the operation key 3 switches to an alarm sound stop function for stopping the alarm sound, and when the protective cover 4 is open, it switches to a function as a normal operation key. Therefore, if the alarm canceling section 8 is pressed, even if the alarm sound is emitted, any of the operation keys 3 can be pressed through the alarm canceling section 8, so that the generation of the alarm sound can be stopped. Also, by increasing the area where the alarm sound can be stopped, the alarm sound can be stopped quickly even when the alarm sound sounds, and even when the pager 1 is put in the pocket and carried, it is possible to use the blind touch. The alarm sound can be stopped.

FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of the pager 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the distance d between the alarm canceling portion 8 and the operation key 3 is about 0.6 mm in this embodiment,
It is appropriately determined in consideration of the material and thickness of the alarm canceling unit 8 and the size of the alarm canceling unit 8. In addition, the alarm release section 8
Is surrounded by a steel outer frame portion 7, so that when the pager 1 is put in a pocket of clothes or the like, the pressure applied from the outside is received by the entire upper surface of the protective cover 4, so that the alarm releasing portion 8 Is rarely pressed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, by consciously pressing the alarm canceling section 8 with a finger, the operation key 3 below the alarm canceling section 8 is pressed.

Further, the pager 1 has an automatic dialer function for transferring a message, and the message can be transferred by a coupler 6 attached to the back side of the pager 1. That is, when the coupler 6 is applied to the mouthpiece of the handset and the transfer key of the operation keys 3 is pressed, data such as a message created by the user and stored in the memory of the pager 1 is transferred.

According to the above construction, a part of the protective cover 4 for covering the operation keys 3 is made of a flexible member as the alarm releasing portion 8, and when the protective cover 4 is closed, the operation keys 3 generate an alarm sound. By switching to the stop function, it is possible to stop the alarm sound by pressing the operation key 3 through the alarm canceling unit 8. Therefore, even if the alarm sounds in front of the public such as a train, the alarm sound can be easily and promptly. Can be stopped.

Further, according to the above construction, since the operation keys 3 can be covered with the protective cover 4, even if the operation keys 3 are put in a pocket, a bag or the like, the operation keys 3 are caught on clothes or the like and the pager 1 malfunctions. This can be prevented, and the appearance design of the pager 1 can be further improved by closing the protective cover 4 and covering the operation keys 3 when carrying.

(2) Other Embodiments In the above-described embodiment, a part of the protective cover 4 is formed of a flexible member, and the bending of the alarm canceling portion 8 formed of this flexible member is used. Although the case where the operation key 3 is pressed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the protective cover is composed of an outer frame portion and a button type alarm release key, and the operation key 3 is pressed by pressing the alarm release key. You may press.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), the protective cover 9 is constituted by an outer frame portion 10 and an arc-shaped button type alarm release key 11 made of an elastomer, and the upper surface of the protective cover 9 is flat. Is. As shown in FIG. 6B, the alarm release key 11 is fitted into an opening formed from the front surface to the back surface of the outer frame portion 10, and the support portions 11A and 11B extending from the alarm release key 11 have outer frame portions. It is supported by the outer frame portion 10 by being fitted in the recesses corresponding to the shapes of the support portions 11A and 11B provided in the outer frame portion 10.

In such a structure, when the alarm release key 11 is pressed, the operation key 3 is pushed by the alarm release key 11 by the elasticity of the elastomer, and when the finger is released from the alarm release key 11, the alarm release key 11 is released. It is designed to return to its original state. In this case, the distance between the alarm release key 11 and the operation key 3 is appropriately determined depending on the material and thickness of the alarm release key 11.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the protective cover 12 is composed of an outer frame portion 13 made of a mold and an arc-shaped button type alarm release key 14, and the upper surface of the protective cover 12 is It is flat. As shown in FIG. 7 (B), the alarm release key 14 is fitted in an opening formed from the front surface to the back surface of the outer frame portion 13,
Supports 14A and 14 extending from the alarm release key 14
B is inserted into a recess provided in the outer frame portion 13, and in this recess, a spring 15 is provided between the support portions 14A and 14B and the outer frame portion 13. That is, the alarm release key 14 is placed on the spring 15.

In such a structure, when the alarm release key 14 is pressed, the spring 15 is compressed, the operation key 3 is pressed by the alarm release key 14, and when the finger is released from the alarm release key 14, the spring 15 moves. The alarm release key 14 is returned to its original position by the extension force. In this case, the distance between the alarm release key 14 and the operation key 3 is appropriately determined by the expansion / contraction force of the spring 15 and the weight of the alarm release key 14.

As shown in FIG. 7C, a metal plate spring 16 may be used instead of the spring 15. Figure 7
As shown in (D), in the metal leaf spring 16, a plate-shaped member made of metal is partially formed in a mountain shape, and the mountain release portion of the metal spring 16 supports the alarm release key 14. ing. That is, when the alarm release key 14 is pressed, the chevron portion of the metal leaf spring 16 is pressed and the alarm release key 1
The operation key 3 is pressed by means of 4, and the alarm release key 14
When the finger is released from, the alarm release key 14 is returned to the original position by the restoring force of the mountain-shaped portion.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the protective cover 17 is integrally formed by molding with an outer frame portion 18, an arc-shaped button type alarm release key 19 and a plurality of plate springs 20. . The plate-shaped spring 20 has a reduced thickness, and thereby has elasticity. That is, alarm release key 1
When 9 is pushed, the leaf spring 20 is bent and the operation key 3 is pushed by the alarm release key 19.

Although the ring-shaped plate 21 is shown separately from the protective cover 17, two ring-shaped plates 21 are actually prepared, and each ring-shaped plate 21 is provided on the front side of the protective cover 17. On the back side, it is fitted in a gap between the outer frame portion 18 and the alarm release key 19 to cover the plate-shaped spring 20 and is bonded to the outer frame portion 18, respectively. Protective cover 1 in an actual state in which the ring-shaped plate 21 is fitted
7 is shown in FIG. In this case, the upper surface of the protective cover 17 is flat.

In such a structure, when the alarm release key 19 is pressed, the plate spring 20 is bent and the operation key 3 is pushed by the alarm release key 19, and when the finger is released from the alarm release key 19, the alarm release is released. The key 19 is adapted to return to its original position by the elasticity of the leaf spring 20. In this case, the distance between the alarm release key 19 and the operation key 3 depends on the thickness of the leaf spring 20 and the alarm release key 1.
It is appropriately determined according to the thickness of 9 or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B,
The protective cover 22 is a mold-integrated cover, and a groove 23 having a predetermined depth is formed in an arc shape on the upper surface of the protective cover 22. When the inner peripheral portion 24 surrounded by the groove 23 is pushed, as shown in FIG. 9C, the inner peripheral portion 24 is bent and the operation key 3 is pushed, and when the finger is released, the inner peripheral portion 24 is released. It is designed to return to its original state. Therefore, in the case of the protective cover 22, the inner peripheral portion 24 surrounded by the groove 23 serves as an alarm release key. Here, the distance between the inner peripheral portion 24 surrounded by the groove 23 and the operation key 3 is appropriately determined depending on the depth of the groove 23, the thickness of the inner peripheral portion 24, and the like.

In the above embodiment, the case where all the functions of the operation keys 3 are switched to the alarm sound stop function when the protective cover 4 is closed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the alarm canceling unit 8 is not limited to this. And alarm release key 1
Only the operation keys 3 covered with 1, 14, 19, 24 may be switched to the alarm sound stop function.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the upper surfaces of the protective covers 4, 9, 12, 17, 22 are flat has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the alarm canceling portion 8 and the alarm canceling key. If the upper surfaces of 11, 14, 19, and 24 are mortar-shaped, when the pager 1 is put in a pocket or the like and carried, the alarm releasing portion 8 and the alarm releasing keys 11 and 14 are caused by unnecessary pressure from the outside. , 19,
It can be further prevented that 24 is pushed.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the alarm releasing portion 8 and the alarm releasing key 11 are made of elastomer, ABS resin, rubber or the like is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the flexibility is not limited thereto. Other members may be used as long as they are members. Although the case where the outer frame portions 7 and 10 and the protective covers 12, 17 and 22 are formed by molding has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and other members may be used.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the alarm releasing portion 8 and the alarm releasing keys 11, 14, 19, and 24 are formed in the shape of a circular arc has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be formed in other shapes. Moi.

In the above embodiment, the case where the protective cover 4 is fixedly attached to the lower end of the pager 1 and can be opened and closed by rotating 180 ° about the lower end has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the protective cover 4 may be fixedly attached to the left end or the right end of the pager 1, and the protective cover may be opened or closed by rotating around the left end or the right end.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the invention is applied to the pager having the auto dialer function has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the call to the carrier is notified by an alarm sound. If it is available, it may be applied to another terminal with a radio calling function.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, a movable cover for covering at least a part of the plurality of operation keys is provided in the wireless call function terminal so that the movable cover can be activated when an alarm sound is produced. By stopping the generation of the alarm sound when any of the operation keys is pressed through the type cover, the alarm sound can be stopped easily and quickly.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view showing a state in which a protective cover of a pager according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 2 is a side view for explaining opening and closing of a protective cover of a pager according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view showing a state in which the protective cover of the pager according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a pager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where an alarm canceling portion of a pager according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is pressed with a finger.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view (A) and a sectional view (B) for explaining a protective cover according to another embodiment.

7A and 7B are a perspective view (A) and cross-sectional views (B) and (C) for explaining a protective cover according to another embodiment, and a perspective view (C) for explaining a metal leaf spring.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view (A) of a protective cover according to another embodiment when a ring-shaped plate is removed and a perspective view (B) when the ring-shaped plate is fitted.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view (A) and a sectional view (B) for explaining a protective cover according to another embodiment, and a sectional view showing a state of the protective cover when an inner peripheral portion surrounded by a groove is pushed. (C).

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Pager, 2 ... Display, 3 ... Operation keys, 4,
9, 12, 17, 22 ... Protective cover, 5 ... Alarm off switch, 6 ... Coupler, 7, 10, 13, 18 ...
… Outer frame part, 8 …… Alarm release part, 11, 14, 19,
24 ... Alarm release key, 11A, 11B, 14A,
14B ... Support part, 15 ... Spring, 16 ... Metal plate spring, 20 ... Plate spring, 21 ... Ring plate, 23
……groove.

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[Submission date] September 6, 1994

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A wireless call function terminal having a function of notifying a call to a carrier by using an alarm sound, a receiving means for receiving a call signal, a plurality of operation keys, and a plurality of the operation keys among the plurality of operation keys. A movable cover that covers at least a part, a notification unit that notifies the reception of the calling signal by the alarm sound, and any of the plurality of operation keys through the cover when the alarm sound is sounding. A terminal with a radio paging function, comprising: a control unit for stopping the generation of an alarm sound by the notifying unit when a key is pressed. 2. The terminal with a wireless paging function according to claim 1, wherein a member of the movable cover at a position facing the operation key is formed of a flexible member. 3. The movable cover is composed of an outer frame portion and an alarm releasing portion made of a flexible member, and the alarm releasing portion is formed from the front surface to the rear surface of the outer frame portion. A support member fitted into the opening and extending from the alarm canceling portion is supported by being fitted into a recess corresponding to the shape of the supporting member provided in the outer frame portion, and the bending of the alarm canceling portion is used. 2. The wireless call function terminal according to claim 1, wherein generation of an alarm sound by the notification means is stopped by pressing the operation key through the alarm canceling section. 4. The movable cover is composed of an outer frame portion and an alarm releasing portion made of a non-flexible member, and the alarm releasing portion is formed from the front surface to the rear surface of the outer frame portion. A support member that is fitted into the opening that extends from the alarm canceling portion is inserted into a recess provided in the outer frame portion, and in the recess, a coil spring member or a coil-shaped spring member between the support member and the outer frame portion. By providing a plate-shaped spring member, a part of which is formed in a mountain shape, and by using the elasticity of the coil-shaped spring member or the elasticity of the plate-shaped spring member, pressing the operation key over the alarm canceling section. The wireless call function terminal according to claim 1, wherein generation of an alarm sound by the notification means is stopped. 5. The movable cover is composed of an outer frame portion and an alarm releasing portion made of a non-flexible member, and the alarm releasing portion is formed from the front surface to the rear surface of the outer frame portion. Is pushed into the opening and is supported by the outer frame portion by a plurality of plate-shaped spring members, and the operation key is pushed over the alarm releasing portion by utilizing the bending of the plate-shaped spring members. The wireless call function terminal according to claim 1, wherein generation of an alarm sound by the notification means is stopped by the above. 6. The movable cover is a non-flexible member,
A groove that forms a predetermined shape is provided on the upper surface of the movable cover, and by pressing the operation key over the inner peripheral portion of the movable cover surrounded by the groove, the notification means is operated. The terminal with a radio paging function according to claim 1, wherein generation of an alarm sound is stopped.