KR20000040757A - Method for editing functions by user in mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a function provided by a telephone terminal, and more particularly, to a method for editing a function by a user in a telephone terminal that allows the user to easily enter the functional mode provided by the telephone terminal. The present invention for this purpose in the method of editing a function by the user in the telephone terminal to provide a user editing function to set the user's arbitrarily set a shortcut key in place of a combination of a plurality of keys for performing the previously set function When the user editing function is selected, inputting a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing the previously set function and a shortcut key arbitrarily set by the user, and a shortcut key arbitrarily set by the user. And registering a function corresponding to a plurality of keys for performing a previously set function, and entering a corresponding function when the registered shortcut key is input.

Description

How to Edit Functions by User in Telephone Terminal

The present invention relates to a function provided by a telephone terminal, and more particularly, to a method for editing a function by a user in a telephone terminal that allows the user to easily enter the functional mode provided by the telephone terminal.

Typically, telephone terminals, in particular, mobile communication terminals such as cellular, PCS, and CT-2, which are generally referred to as cellular phones, are provided with various functions to enable the user to use the telephone terminal efficiently and conveniently. Menu keys are provided to selectively use these various functions, and individual function keys for each function are preset during program input. Therefore, in order to use a specific function, the user using the telephone terminal can use the function keys described in the user's manual at the time of purchase of the telephone terminal, or directly input a function key composed of a plurality of keys that the user is familiar with to enter the corresponding function mode. Could enter. In addition, since each phone terminal manufacturer provides various functions for product value and user convenience, it is difficult, inconvenient, and time consuming in performing various functions provided by the phone terminal. In some cases, some users do not use or do not know because they are inconvenient to use convenient functions provided by the telephone terminal.

Referring to the disadvantages of performing the functions of the conventional telephone terminal as an example of Table 1 below;

Key input table by function Primary input UP / DOWN Secondary input UP / DOWN 3rd input UP / DOWN 4th input UP / DOWN menu One Bell / vibration / size One Bell / Vibration Selection One bell 2 vibration 2 Bell / Melody Type One Chime 2 Gunbam 3 Arirang ··· ··· 3 Ringtone size One Hi 2 normal 3 low 2 Voice dial ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ···

Table 1 is a key input table according to functions in the mobile phone. If the user sets the ringer high volume through the menu display, the user selects a ringer high volume preset in the mobile phone. You must enter the [MENU] key + [1] key + [down] key + [down] key + [3] key + [1] key}. That is, in order to set the ring tone high volume in the mobile phone of the above example, the user had to input the corresponding keys sequentially after viewing the menu contents displayed on the display device. However, due to the limitation of the size of the display device (LCD) installed in the telephone terminal, it is not possible to display all the menu contents for the function, so the menu contents can be searched by the menu contents scroll function using the up / down keys. When entering a specific function mode as shown in Fig. 1, the selected function menu was displayed again, and the operation of selecting a sub function of the selected function by using the up / down keys was repeatedly performed. As described above, the user has to input keys consisting of a plurality of key combinations preset in the mobile phone in order to enter the corresponding function mode, which is complicated and difficult, and takes a long time to enter the corresponding function mode. It became. If the key input according to the function as shown in Table 1 is required, for example, the specific function to enter is the secondary input 10 times, the third input 8 times, the fourth input 4 times and the Along with the additional input of up / down keys, the user had to enter multiple keys. In addition, by inputting the keys that the user has already been familiar with in sequence, enter {[Menu] key + [1] key + [3] key + [1] key} directly without going through the menu display. Although it was possible to enter, this was also inconvenient because the user must be familiar with the four-digit key input sequence, and depending on the user, but only one or two specific functions to be familiar with, using the menu display as described above There was a problem using it.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for editing a function by a user in a telephone terminal that can be added and edited and used by a user newly to enter a function provided by the telephone terminal to solve the above problem. .

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a user editing function in which a user edits a shortcut key arbitrarily in place of a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing a function previously set. In the editing method, if the user editing function is selected, the process of inputting a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing the previously set function and a shortcut key arbitrarily set by the user corresponding to the previously set function, and optionally set by the user And registering a shortcut key as a function corresponding to a plurality of keys for performing the previously set function, and entering the corresponding function when the registered shortcut key is input.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention

2 is a control flowchart for registering a conventional function execution key as a new function execution key by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a control flowchart for registering a conventional function execution key by a user as a new function execution key according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a control flowchart for registering a new function execution key when entering a function mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a control flow diagram for performing a corresponding function with a new function execution key edited by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention, such as specific processing flows. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. Detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that are determined to unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

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

The controller 111 controls the overall operation of the mobile phone, and controls the function editing operation by the user according to the present invention. The duplexer 112 receives a radio signal received from the antenna ANT and outputs it to the radio receiver 113, and outputs a transmission signal received from the radio transmitter 115 through the antenna. The wireless receiver 113 outputs the data to the controller 111 when receiving the data, and outputs the wireless voice signal received in the call mode to the voice processor 116. The frequency synthesizing unit 114 generates a local oscillation signal for demodulating the received signal in response to the receiving channel under the control of the control unit 111, and generates a transmission carrier signal and outputs the transmission carrier signal to the wireless transmitter 115. The wireless transmitter 115 synthesizes a voice signal received from the voice processor 116 and a carrier signal received from the frequency synthesizer 114 under the control of the controller 111 in the call mode. ) The voice processing unit 116 demodulates the coded voice received from the wireless receiving unit 113 and outputs it to the speaker SPK through the switch unit 117, and converts the signal converted into an electric voice signal by the microphone MIC. The electronic voice signal received through the unit 117 is coded and output to the wireless transmitter 115.

The ringer unit 118 outputs a ringing tone when receiving a ring signal under the control of the control unit 111. The memory unit 119 has a built-in program storing control data necessary for the control of the control unit 111, in particular a ROM having a function editing program built by a user according to the present invention, various telephone numbers, names, and the like. Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) for storing the data, and RAM for temporarily storing and processing data generated during the program control. In addition, the memory unit 119 includes a function execution key table, which is a combination of a plurality of keys for entering various function modes that are preset at the time of product shipment, and a user edit table in which a key for entering a function mode edited by a user is registered. Equipped.

The key input unit 121 has a key matrix structure (not shown), includes a numeric key for dialing, various function keys, and an editing key according to an embodiment of the present invention, and includes a key input corresponding to a key input by a user. A signal is generated and output to the controller 111. The display unit 122 uses, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and displays the state and operation process of the mobile phone under the control of the control unit 111.

2 is a control flow diagram for registering a conventional function execution key according to an embodiment of the present invention as a new function execution key by a user in a mobile phone having the configuration as shown in FIG.

First, in step 201, the control unit 111 checks whether an edit key is input through the key input unit 121, and if another key is input instead of the edit key, the control unit 111 proceeds to step 203 to perform a corresponding function. If the edit key is input, the process proceeds to step 205 to execute the user edit mode program to switch to the user edit mode. Thereafter, in step 207, the control unit 111 receives a conventional function execution key combined with a plurality of keys through the key input unit 121, and then receives a new function execution key to be edited in step 209. Subsequently, in step 211, the control unit 111 proceeds to step 215 when the function corresponding to the conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of input keys is registered in the function execution key table of the memory unit 119. Check whether the new function execution key to be executed is already registered in the conventional function execution key or already registered in the user edit table. If the new function execution key to be edited as a result of the inspection is already registered in the conventional function execution key or already registered in the user edit table, the process proceeds to step 219. If the function is not yet registered, the controller 111 proceeds to step 217. Subsequently, the new function execution key to be edited is replaced with a function execution key combined with a plurality of keys, and registered in the corresponding storage area of the function execution key table. At this time, the conventional function execution key is erased. If a function corresponding to a conventional function execution key combined with the inputted plurality of keys is not registered in the function execution key table of the memory unit 119, the control unit 111 proceeds to step 213 and the display unit 122. ), The error indication is displayed, and the process returns to step 207 to repeat the subsequent steps.

In step 219, the control unit 111 displays a message indicating that a new function execution key to be edited is already in use, and then proceeds to step 221. If re-registration is selected through the key input unit 121 in step 221, the control unit 111 returns to step 209, and if re-registration is not selected, proceeds to step 223 and cancels the editing function according to the present invention. Proceed to step. In step 225, the control unit 111 transitions to the standby mode and maintains the standby mode state.

One embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. 2; If the function execution key corresponding to the ring tone high volume function registered in the function execution key table is registered, for example, {[Menu] key + [1] key + [3] key + [1] key} Will shorten the {[#] key + [1] key} to simplify keystrokes, the {[Edit] key + [Menu] key + [1] key + [3] key + [1] key + [# ] + [1]}, the user can enter ringtone high volume immediately after the user enters {[#] + [1]}. In this way, the user can enter frequently used functions or all functions with only a few keystrokes.

Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to a control flowchart for registering a conventional function execution key shown in FIG. 3 as a new function execution key by a user;

Steps 301 to 309 shown in FIG. 3 are performed according to the steps 201 to 209 of FIG. 2. Thereafter, in step 311, the controller 111 proceeds to step 315 when a function corresponding to a conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of input keys is registered in the function execution key table of the memory unit 119. The inputted new function execution key is newly registered in the user editing table provided in the memory unit 119. In this case, the conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of keys is not erased from the function execution key table. If a corresponding function is already registered in the user edit table, a new function newly input after deleting a previously registered key Register the execution key. If a function corresponding to a conventional function execution key combined with the inputted plurality of keys is not registered in the function execution key table of the memory unit 119, the controller 111 proceeds to step 313 and the control unit 111 displays the display unit 122. ), The error indication is displayed, and the process returns to step 307 to sequentially perform the subsequent process.

Another embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. If the function execution key corresponding to the ring tone high volume function registered in the function execution key table is registered, for example, {[Menu] key + [1] key + [3] key + [1] key} Will shorten the {[#] key + [1] key} to simplify keystrokes, the {[Edit] key + [Menu] key + [1] key + [3] key + [1] key + [# ] Key + [1] key}, the {[#] key + [1] key} is newly registered to the ringtone high volume function execution key in the user editing table, after which the user edits the user Enter the {[#] key + [1] key} registered in the table, or the {[Menu] key + [1] key + [3] key + [1] key}, which is a conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of keys} There are two ways to input the ring tone high volume function. In this way, the user can enter frequently used functions or all functions with only a few keystrokes.

Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with a control flowchart for registering a new function execution key when entering the function mode of FIG. 4. The control flow of FIG. 4 illustrates a flow in which a user edits a specific function entered through a menu display with an arbitrary shortcut key. To illustrate this;

If the control unit 111 enters a specific function mode through a menu display in step 401, the control unit 111 proceeds to step 403. In step 403, the control unit 111 proceeds to step 407 when an edit key is input, and proceeds to step 405 when the edit key is not input. The control unit 111 proceeds to step 407 and receives a new function execution key to be edited through the key input unit 121, and then proceeds to step 409 and newly registers the inputted new function execution key in the user edit table. .

The embodiment of FIG. 4 is different from the method of directly editing a function key to be edited by a user without a menu display as in the embodiment of FIGS. 2 and 3. Way.

3 and 4 will be described in detail with reference to the control flow of FIG. 5 a method for performing a corresponding function with a new function execution key edited by the user according to the present invention.

In step 501, if there is a key input through the key input unit 121, the controller 111 proceeds to step 503 and searches for a key input through the key input unit 121. Thus, in step 505, the controller 111 checks whether the input key is a function execution key registered in the user edit table, and proceeds to step 507 if the function key is not a function execution key registered in the user edit table. If the function execution key is registered in the user edit table, the process proceeds to step 509 and the function set in the input key is read from the user edit table, and then the function execution mode registered in step 511 is entered.

On the other hand, in the detailed description of the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments of the mobile phone limited to the mobile phone, various modifications are of course possible without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention can edit the function execution key provided for the convenience of the user in the telephone terminal by arbitrarily editing the user and shorten the new key as much as possible, so that the function provided by the telephone terminal can be used simply and quickly. .

Claims (10)

In a method of editing a function by a user in a telephone terminal that provides a user editing function that the user arbitrarily set a shortcut key in place of a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing a function previously set, When the user editing function is selected, inputting a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing the previously set function and a shortcut key arbitrarily set by the user corresponding thereto; Registering a shortcut key arbitrarily set by the user as a function corresponding to a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing a previously set function; Method for editing a function by a user in a telephone terminal, characterized in that the step of entering the corresponding function when the registered shortcut key is input. The method of claim 1, And a shortcut key corresponding to a function key combined with a plurality of previously registered keys is registered in a storage area of a user edit table provided in the telephone terminal. In place of a function key combined with a plurality of keys for performing a function previously set, a user edit function for setting and using a shortcut key arbitrarily provided by a user is provided. In a telephone terminal having a function execution key table and an editing key, In the function editing method by the user, Switching to a user edit mode when the edit key is input; After switching to the user edit mode, when a conventional function execution key combined with a plurality of keys and a new function execution key to replace the conventional function execution key are input, the function execution key table is examined and the conventional combination with the input plurality of keys is performed. Checking whether there is a function corresponding to a function execution key; If there is a function corresponding to a conventional function execution key combined with a plurality of keys input to the function execution key table, the inputted new function execution key is registered in a corresponding area instead of the conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of keys. Process, If the registered new function execution key is input, the method for editing the function by the user in the telephone terminal, characterized in that the process of entering the corresponding function set in the new function execution key. The method of claim 3, If the conventional function execution key combined with the inputted plurality of keys is not a function execution key registered in the function execution key table, a function of displaying an error is further included. Way. The method of claim 4, wherein If a new function execution key to replace the conventional function execution key is already registered in the conventional execution key or the function execution key table, the function of the user in the telephone terminal, characterized in that it further comprises the step of displaying a message indicating that in use How to edit. It provides a user editing function that sets and shortens a key arbitrarily shortened by the user in place of a function key composed of a plurality of keys for performing a previously set function. A memory unit having an execution key table, a user editing table in which a key for entering a function mode edited by a user is registered, and having a user editing program for performing the user editing function, and a telephone having an editing key In the function editing method by the user in the terminal, Switching to a user edit mode by executing the user edit program when the edit key is input; After switching to the user edit mode, when a conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of keys and a new function execution key to replace the conventional function execution key are input, the function execution key table is checked to the input conventional function execution key. To check whether there is a corresponding function, If there is a function corresponding to a conventional function execution key input in the function execution key table, registering the inputted new function execution key in the user edit table; And when a new function execution key registered in the user edit table is input, entering a corresponding function set in the new function execution key. The method of claim 6, And if a key for a function corresponding to the user edit table is already registered, deleting a previously registered key and then registering the newly inputted new function execution key in the user edit table. How to edit the function by the user in the telephone terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein And displaying an error if the inputted conventional function execution key is not a function execution key registered in the function execution key table. Function mode edited by the user, which provides a user editing function and a function menu display function, which sets and uses a shortcut key arbitrarily shortened by the user in place of a function key composed of a plurality of keys for performing a previously set function. In the method for editing a function by a user in a telephone terminal having a user editing table having a key for entry and a user editing program for performing the user editing function, and a editing key, Entering a specific function mode through the function menu display and performing the user editing program to switch to a user editing mode when the editing key is input; After switching to the user edit mode, when a new function execution key is substituted for the conventional function execution key and the conventional function execution key combined with the plurality of keys, the new function execution key corresponds to the input conventional function execution key. Registering to the user edit table by setting to; And when a new function execution key registered in the user edit table is input, entering a corresponding function set in the new function execution key. The method of claim 9, And if a key for a function corresponding to the user edit table is already registered, deleting a previously registered key and then registering the newly inputted new function execution key in the user edit table. How to edit the function by the user in the telephone terminal.