JPH10215303A - Radio communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To demonstrate an absence call termination function, an automatic response function and an automatic answering function, etc., in the state of folding a case body by setting some of selected function means in the folded state of the respective case bodies to an equipment main body and providing a pressurizing operation means for executing the function on the back surface of the case body. SOLUTION: A function means is provided for the on/off function of a power source and the absence call termination function, the automatic response function and the automatic answering function in a power source ON-state, for instance. On the front surface (inner side faces) of the respective case bodies 1 and 2 to face each other at the time of being folded, a part of the function means, for instance a liquid crystal display part 8, a transmitter opening part 9 and an operation means, a key operation part 10 for inputting dial information/function setting for instance, are equipped. Especially, to the equipment main body A, some selected from the function means are set so as to execute the functions at the time of call termination in the folded state of the respective case bodies 1 and 2 and the pressurizing operation means 11 for call termination confirmation or the like in a button switch structure for instance is provided as the one for executing the selected functions on the back surface of the case body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile communication device such as an automobile telephone, a portable telephone and a cordless telephone, and more particularly to a radio communication device having a folding mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As this kind of wireless communication device, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.
No. 2,273,639 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-111655 are known.

[0003] The former is a first method in which a device body containing necessary functional means is foldably connected at one end by a hinge.
And a second casing, and a part of the functional unit and an operating unit for controlling the unit are disposed on the front surface (inner side surface) of each of the casings facing each other at the time of folding. In the wireless communication device, a window is provided in the second housing, and in a folded state of each housing, a liquid crystal display portion and a light emitting diode provided in the first housing can be viewed through the window. It is configured as follows. Therefore, in the folded state, it is possible to confirm the display on the liquid crystal display unit and the blinking of the light emitting diode due to an incoming call.

[0004]

However, in the case of the former, since a portion constituting the window cannot be provided with functional means or the like, a considerable dead space is inevitably created in the second housing. In addition, when the device body is carried in a pocket of clothes or the like, the display on the liquid crystal display unit or the blinking of the light emitting diode due to an incoming call cannot be confirmed.

[0005] Therefore, the latter wireless communication device is provided with a visual incoming call notifying means by blinking a light emitting element or the like at a position where it can be visually recognized in a portable state, and is also provided with an audible sound notifying means. ing. This enables visual and audible notification of an incoming call even when the device body is carried.

Therefore, the above-mentioned dead space is eliminated,
To that extent, the device itself can be made smaller, and when the case is folded and carried in a pocket of clothes, etc., the incoming call can be visually or audibly notified. However, when performing operations such as checking incoming calls, it is necessary to release the folded state of the housing, expose the required operation means, and operate it. There are inconveniences such as troublesome work and delayed response.

[0007] The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve the operability and eliminate the opportunity loss by folding the housing and attaching the equipment main body to the pockets of clothes. While you carry it with you, you can perform functions such as missed call function, automatic answer function, answering machine function, etc.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication device capable of performing these function checks in a portable state, that is, in a folded state.

[0008]

Therefore, in the present invention,
A device main body in which required functional means are installed, comprising a first housing and a second housing connected at one end so as to be foldable by a hinge, and front surfaces (inner surfaces) of the respective housings facing each other at the time of folding. In a wireless communication device in which a part of the function means and an operation means for controlling the function means are provided, the device main body includes, in a folded state of each housing, one incoming call.
Some or more of the selected function means are set so as to execute the function or more, and at least the selected function is executed on the rear surface (outer surface) of any of the housings. And a pressing operation means for performing the operation.

In this case, as a preferred embodiment, one of the selected functional means is an incoming call notifying means which is disposed at a position which can be visually recognized in a portable state by flashing a light emitting element or the like. Alternatively, it is a means for notifying an incoming call by emitting an audible sound. Further, when the casing is in a folded state, it is preferable that a detecting means for detecting the folded state is provided, and the function means is selected and set by the function of the detecting means. The detection means is, for example, a magnet and a reed switch installed facing a portion of the housing opposite to the hinge.

[0010] It is preferable that the pressing operation means is operable when the housing is in a folded state, and the operation is to execute one of the selected function means. Further, when the pressing operation means is operated, a display means for performing a display corresponding to the selected function means and / or a means for outputting an audible sound may be provided. Further, it is desirable that the reserved function means other than the selected function means be set to be executable when the folded state of the housing is released.

[0011] With this configuration, when carrying an apparatus main body such as a clothes pocket and waiting for an incoming call, the power is turned on / off.
Not only the off state, but also the function of the wireless communication device,
For example, a missed call function, an automatic answering function, a state display for an answering machine function and the like can be performed, and in particular, a state of a function that requires constant display of the wireless communication device, for example,
It is possible to improve the operability, such as checking the hold status of a call in the folded state, the presence or absence of a message message with the answering machine function, positively displaying and outputting voice, etc. The call can be canceled.

[0012]

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG.
3 to 3 show a foldable mobile phone as a wireless communication device of the present invention. Here, in order to realize the communication function of the digital portable device, the transmission unit 16, the reception unit 17, and the call connection signal and the voice signal data are detected from the communication signal received by the reception unit 17. And a control unit (including an MPU) 18 for converting a call control signal to be transmitted from and a voice signal to be transmitted to a communication signal, thereby enabling outgoing and incoming call connections.

Here, the apparatus main body A in which necessary functional means (to be described later) are housed has a first housing 1 and a second housing 2 which are foldably connected by hinges 3 at one end.
It is composed of In the present embodiment, the functional units are, for example, functional units 4 to 7 for a power on / off function, a missed call function when the power is on, an automatic answering function, and an answering machine function. On the front surface (inner side surface) of each of the casings 1 and 2 facing each other at the time of folding, a part of the function means, for example, the liquid crystal display unit 8, the transmitter opening 9, and the , For example, a key operation unit 10 for inputting dial information / function settings.

In particular, the housing 1 and 2
In the folded state of the above, some (one or more functional means) selected from the above-mentioned functional means so as to execute one or more of the above-mentioned functions when receiving an incoming call
Is set in advance, and at least one of the above-described selected functions is executed on the rear surface (outer surface) of any of the housings (the housing 2 in this embodiment). For example, a button switch structure is provided, and pressing operation means 11 for confirming an incoming call or the like is provided.

In this case, as a preferred embodiment, one of the selected functional means is an incoming call notifying means 12 which is disposed at a position where it can be visually recognized while being carried, such as by flashing a light emitting element. And / or a means (not shown) for notifying an incoming call by emitting an audible sound (this is shared by the receiving means including the receiver opening (sounder) 13 disposed at a position where it can be visually recognized). Here,
The visible position is the portion of the housing opposite to the hinge 3 (remote end face).

Further, when the casings 1 and 2 are in the folded state, a detecting means 14 for detecting the folded state is provided, and the function means is selected and set by the function of the detecting means 14. The detecting means 14 is, for example, a magnet 14a and a reed switch 14b which are installed facing a portion (remote end face) of the housing opposite to the hinge 3.

The pressing operation means 11 is operable when the housings 1 and 2 are in the folded state, and is configured to execute one of the selected function means by the operation. Good. Further, when the pressing operation means 11 is operated, a display means for performing a display corresponding to the selected function means (this is also used as the liquid crystal display means described above),
In addition, it is preferable to include means for outputting an audible sound (this is also used for the above-mentioned receiving means).

Further, in this embodiment, when the folded state of the casings 1 and 2 is released, the reserved function means other than the selected function means are set to be executable. ing. In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes an antenna, reference numeral 19 denotes a memory attached to the control unit 18, reference numerals 20 and 21 denote an audio signal coding unit connecting the transmitter 22 and the control unit 18, and control of the receiver 23. It is an audio signal decoding unit connecting to the unit 18.

In order to realize the call function, the voice signal decoding unit 21 converts the received voice signal into a received analog signal, and the voice signal encoding unit 20 converts the transmitted analog signal into a voice data signal. Encode. Further, the above-mentioned memory 19 is for recording a response message input from the transmitter 22 in the answering machine function and a business message obtained from the line.

First, an answering machine function as a function of the portable device of the present invention will be described. At the time of an incoming call, a message such as a call number and call setting information is transmitted from the base station as paging information on the waiting control channel. The control unit 18 detects the paging information, compares the call number with the own number included in the ROM inside the control unit 18, and when they match, if the two numbers match, the handset opening (sounder) 13.
Is sounded to inform the user of the incoming call state, but if an input of the user's response operation from the key operation unit 10 is not obtained within a predetermined time, the answering machine function is activated.

Specifically, the controller 18 automatically responds by transmitting a call connection signal via the transmitter 16, reads out a response message from the memory 19, and transmits it as a voice signal to the line. In response to this, the message obtained from the caller is input to the control unit 18 with the data obtained via the receiving unit 17, and the voice signal part is once passed through the voice signal decoding unit 21 to the memory. Store at 19.

When the housings 1 and 2 are folded and the device main body A is stored and carried in a pocket such as clothes, for example, the selected function is a power on / off function. When the pressing operation means 12 is pressed from outside of the clothing via this, the power on / off switching operation can be executed.

The selected function is a missed call function,
In the case of an automatic answering function, an answering machine function, etc., when an incoming signal is received while carrying a device body such as a clothes pocket and waiting for an incoming call, a light emitting element is blinked by the incoming call notifying means 12. (Or a sound is emitted from the receiver opening 13). When the requirement message is stored, the blinker visually recognizes the blinking (or hears the pronunciation), and presses the pressing operation means 11 to, for example, hold the call, answer a message using the answering machine function. The presence or absence of a message can be confirmed by means for outputting an audible sound.

In this embodiment, when the blinking period is 1, the number of stored messages is one, and when the blinking period is 2, the number of stored messages is two, and so on. The number of messages can be determined depending on the condition. Note that the receiver opening (sounder) 13 may function simultaneously. Therefore, by pressing and holding the pressing operation means 11, the message can be read out from the memory 19, and reproduced and listened through the audio signal decoding unit 21.

When the selected function is a call switching function in a call waiting state, when a call signal is received, the call operation state can be switched by pressing the pressing operation means 11. Therefore, it is not necessary to take out the device main body from the pocket in a hurry when receiving an incoming call.

In this embodiment, when the housings 1 and 2 are in the folded state, the detecting means 1 for detecting this state.
4, the function means is selected and set so as to be executed. Then, when the housing is in the folded state, the pressing operation means 11 detects the detecting means 14 by the pressing operation.
Can execute one of the functions of the function means selected in advance, which is set by the function of (1).

Further, when the housings 1 and 2 are released from the folded state, the detection means 14 is electrically switched by the magnet 14a being separated from the reed switch 14b, so that the function means other than the selected function means is selected. Then, all the other function units held are switched to an executable state.
Also, if necessary, at the time of the switching operation of the detection means 14,
By visual notification of the incoming notification means, or by outputting an audible sound, it is also possible to notify the switching of the function state, and further, to notify that the message has been stored,
Opportunity loss such as oversight can be avoided.

Further, a volume control switch (not shown) can be provided on the side of the apparatus main body 1, and the pressing operation means 11 can also be used as the volume control switch. Further, an LED for displaying an incoming call may be used as the light emitting element. Further, in this embodiment, the transmitter opening (microphone) 9 is provided on the folding inner side surface of the housing 2, but the hinge 3
May be provided on the far end face opposite to. Furthermore, it is also possible to install a connection portion of the earphone that can be used in a folded state, and to separate the liquid crystal display portion 5 from the outside of the device main body A at a position where the liquid crystal display portion 5 can be viewed when folded. May have a typical folding structure.

[0029]

The present invention, as described in detail above, comprises a first housing and a second housing for connecting an apparatus main body containing necessary functional means to one end so as to be foldable by a hinge at one end. In a wireless communication device in which a part of the function means and an operation means for controlling the function means are provided on the front surface (inner side surface) of each housing facing when folded, In the folded state of the housing, some of the selected function means are set to perform one or more functions when an incoming call is received, and on the back surface (outer surface) of any of the housings. Since at least the pressing operation means for executing the selected function is provided, the housing is folded, and the device body is carried in a clothes pocket or the like, and a missed call function, an automatic answer function, Functions such as the answering machine function Exerted can also leave these functions check carried state, i.e., can be performed while in the folded state, it is possible to eliminate the improvement in operability and lost opportunities.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an embodiment of a mobile phone according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mobile phone of the present invention in a folded state.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where a folded state is released.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 2 Case 3 Hinge 4-7 Function means 8 Liquid crystal display part 9 Transmitter opening part 10 Key operation part 11 Pressing operation means 12 Incoming-call notification part 13 Receiver opening part (sounder) 14 Detection part 14a Magnet 14b Reed switch 15 Antenna 16 Transmitting unit 17 Receiving unit 18 Control unit (MUP) 19 Memory 20 Audio signal encoding unit 21 Audio signal decoding unit 22 Transmitter 23 Receiver

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A device body equipped with required functional means,
A first housing and a second housing are connected at one end so as to be foldable by a hinge, and a part of the functional means and a part thereof are provided on the front surface (inner surface) of each housing facing when folded. In a wireless communication device provided with operating means for controlling, in a folded state of each housing, the device main body includes one or more of the selected function means so as to execute one or more functions when an incoming call is received. Some of them are set, and at least the pressing operation means for executing the selected function is provided on the rear surface (outer surface) of any of the housings. Machine. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein one of the selected functional units is an incoming call notifying unit that is disposed at a position where it can be visually recognized in a portable state, such as by flashing a light emitting element. Wireless communicator. 3. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein one of the selected functional units is a unit that notifies an incoming call by emitting an audible sound. 4. When the casing is in a folded state, the casing is provided with a detecting means for detecting the folded state.
The wireless communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the selection and the setting of the function unit are performed. 5. The wireless communication device according to claim 4, wherein the detection means is a magnet and a reed switch installed facing a portion of the housing opposite to the hinge. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said pressing operation means is operable when said housing is in a folded state, and executes one of said selected function means by said operation. The wireless communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The wireless communication device according to claim 6, further comprising display means for performing a display corresponding to the selected function means when the pressing operation means is operated. 8. The wireless communication according to claim 6, further comprising a unit that outputs an audible sound corresponding to the selected function unit when the pressing operation unit is operated. Machine. 9. When the folded state of the housing is released,
The wireless communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a reserved function unit other than the selected function unit is set to be executable.