KR20060068121A - A receiving state sensing device of a mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a reception detector of a mobile phone, and more particularly, to a reception detector of a mobile phone for detecting a reception state of the mobile phone. To this end, when there is a reception call of the designated cellular phone 20, a short-range communication receiver 32 for receiving a signal related to the received call from the mobile phone 20; A small vibration motor 34 which is operated based on an output signal of the short range communication receiver 32 to generate vibration; And a power supply unit 36 for supplying power to the short range communication receiver 32 and the small vibration motor 34.

Mobile Phone, Communication, Receive, Detect

Description

A receiving state sensing device of a mobile terminal

1 is a block diagram of a reception detector and a peripheral device of a mobile phone according to the present invention;

2 is an internal block diagram of the reception sensor 30 of FIG.

3 is a use state diagram showing that the reception detector is used as the earring type 30a as a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a use state diagram showing that the reception detector is used as the wristwatch attaching type 30b as the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a use state diagram showing that the reception detector is used as the clothespin type 30c as the third embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Major Parts of Drawings>

10: base station,

20: mobile phone,

25: near,

30: reception detector,

30a: earrings,

30b: watch attached,

30c: clothespin type,

32: short-range communication receiver,

34: small vibration motor,

35: LED,

36: power supply unit,

40: the human body,

42: ear,

44: hand,

46: a watch,

50: clothespin.

The present invention relates to a reception detector of a mobile phone, and more particularly, to a reception detector of a mobile phone for detecting a reception state of the mobile phone.

In general, a mobile phone outputs a sound or generates a vibration when a call is received to display the received state. In addition, since the mobile phone is always used in a portable form, the reception state can be easily recognized when held by the hand. However, when placed in a pocket of thick clothes, handbags, bags, etc., it was easy to miss an incoming call because vibrations or ringtones were not easily recognized. In particular, many women carry cell phones in their handbags, and many men do not hear ringtones in noisy workplaces.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, the first object of the present invention, the user receives even when carrying a mobile phone in a bag, a handbag or in a pocket of thick clothes, as in the prior art It is to provide a reception detector of a mobile phone that makes it easy to recognize a call.

It is a second object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone reception detector in the form of a fashion accessory that can be not only informed of the status of an incoming call but also attached to the body to be visible from the outside.

Objects of the present invention as described above, the short-range communication receiving unit 32 for receiving a signal related to the received call from the mobile phone 20, when there is a received call of the designated mobile phone 20;

A small vibration motor 34 which is operated based on an output signal of the short range communication receiver 32 to generate vibration;

It can be achieved by the reception detector of the mobile phone, characterized in that it is composed of a power supply unit 36 for supplying power to the short-range communication receiver 32 and the small vibration motor (34).

The short range communication receiver 32 may be a Bluetooth communication means, an infrared communication means, or the like.

In addition, it is preferable to further include an LED (35) for emitting light based on the output signal of the short-range communication receiver 32.                         

In addition, the reception detector 30 of the mobile phone is most preferably attached to one of the earrings, necklaces, jewelry attached to the watch, clothespin 50.

Other objects, obvious advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments according to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the reception detector of the mobile phone according to the present invention will be described in detail with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a reception detector 30 and a peripheral device of a mobile phone according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 20 is owned by each user, and wireless telephone calls are possible through communication with the base station 10 installed in a predetermined manner. The mobile phone 20 used in the present invention may be a CDMA terminal, a PCS, a PDA, a notebook computer, a smartphone, or the like, and any handheld device may be used as long as the device can wirelessly make a phone call or data communication.

The reception detector 30 is located in the near field 25 close to the user and informs the user of the reception call status. The short distance 25 may be less than a few meters, and an example in which the reception sensor 30 is placed is an earring that is worn on the user's ear, a watch attachment attached to the user's wrist, a clothespin used for underwear, or the like. That is, not only the mobile phone 20 but also the reception detector 30 should always be carried or carried by the user.

FIG. 2 is an internal block diagram of the reception detector 30 of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the reception detector 30 is roughly composed of a short range communication receiver 32, a small vibration motor 34, an LED 35, and a power supply 36.

The short range communication receiving unit 32 may be a typical configuration such as a Bluetooth communication module. That is, if the reception sensor 30 belonging to the short distance 25 from the mobile phone 20 is a communication module capable of receiving radio signals from the mobile phone 20 (eg, an infrared communication module, a short wave reception module, a microcomputer). Wave antennas, etc.) may be replaced.

The small vibration motor 34 is a motor member that generates vibration based on the signal of the short range communication receiver 32. Such a small vibration motor 34 may use the same as that used in the mobile phone (20).

The LED 35 is an optical member that emits or blinks based on a signal from the short range communication receiver 32. These LEDs 35 may use the same ones used for the mobile phone 20. In particular, at least a portion of the LED 35 is preferably configured to be exposed to the outer surface of the reception detector 30.

The power supply unit 36 is a member for supplying power to the reception detector 30. A typical configuration of such a power supply unit 36 may be a small mercury battery for a watch.

3 is a use state diagram showing that the reception detector is used as the earring type 30a as the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, since the reception sensor 30 is an earring type 30a, the reception sensor 30 may perform a function of a fashion accessory, and may vibrate directly on the user's skin to notify that there is a reception call. The earrings 30a are particularly suitable for women, and can be transformed into various fashion accessories such as necklaces as well as earrings.

4 is a state diagram showing the use of the reception detector 30b as a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the hand 44 is a watch attaching type 30b reception sensor that is separately attached to the string portion of the watch 46. In order to be attached to a watch strap, it may be used to attach a jaw, a hook band, or a magnet. This attachment technology is a matter for those skilled in the art will be omitted a detailed description. The wristwatch attachment type 30b is particularly suitable for men, and the user can easily recognize the incoming call state because vibration is transmitted through the sensitive wrist.

FIG. 5 is a use state diagram showing that the reception detector is used as the clothespin type 30c as the third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, a reception detector is attached to a portion of the clothespin 50. The clothespin 50 may be used in underwear, may be used as a tie pin, it may be applied to various pins.

Hereinafter, the operation of the reception detector of the mobile phone having the same configuration as described above will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, a reception call is transmitted from the base station 10 to the mobile phone 20. Then, in order to inform the mobile phone 20, to reproduce the sound or generate a vibration. At the same time, a radio wave is generated to inform the near field 25 that there is an incoming call.

Then, the short-range communication receiver 32 in the reception detector 30 receives the switch and applies the power of the power supply unit 36 to the small vibration motor 34. In some cases, power is supplied to the LED 35 in addition to the small vibration motor 34.

Due to the application of such a power source, the small vibration motor 34 generates vibration, and the LED 35 emits light or blinks. At this time, the user can easily recognize the incoming call even if the mobile phone 20 is in a bag or pocket because the reception sensor 30 is in a very close position to its skin.

In the present invention, with respect to the application example of the reception detector 30, the earring type, watch attached type, clothespin type, but shown and described, but need not be limited to, such as glasses, rings, gloves, hats, ties, etc. close to the body Any product can be used anywhere.

The invention is of course possible to use or modify in many different forms besides the manners mentioned above.

As described above, according to the reception detector of the mobile phone according to the present invention, the user can easily recognize the reception call even when the mobile phone is carried in a bag, a handbag, or put in a pocket of a thick garment as in the prior art. Thus, you never miss an important important call.

In addition, it can also serve as a fashion accessory that not only informs the status of the reception call but can also be attached to the body to be visible from the outside. Therefore, various direction is possible and it can appeal easily to a young layer.

Although the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments mentioned above, many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to cover such modifications and variations as fall within the true scope of the invention.

Claims (4)

A short-range communication receiver 32 for receiving a signal related to a received call from the cellular phone 20 when there is a received call of the designated cellular phone 20; A small vibration motor (34) which generates vibration by being operated based on an output signal of the short range communication receiver (32); Receiving detector of a mobile phone, characterized in that the short-range communication receiving unit 32 and a small vibration motor (34) for supplying power. The reception detector of claim 1, wherein the near field communication receiver comprises Bluetooth communication means. The reception detector of claim 1, further comprising an LED (35) emitting light based on an output signal of the short range communication receiver (32). 5. The reception detector of claim 1, wherein the reception detector 30 of the mobile phone is attached to one of earrings, necklaces, jewelry attached to a wrist watch, and a clothespin 50. 6. .

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