JP2003218989A - Incoming device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] A device part attached to a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone can be configured compactly, and damage due to the action of an external force at the attached part can be prevented. Provided is an applicable receiving device. A mobile phone 1 is mounted on a holder 20 provided with a vibration sensor 2 to detect and determine vibration at the time of incoming call, and a true value signal of the determination result is transmitted to a key holder 60. Is transmitted by wireless communication to a separate incoming call notifying section 67 incorporated in the device to notify the incoming call. The mobile phone 1 is provided with a vibration function for generating vibration at the time of an incoming call as a basic function, and the vibration cycle is set to about 100 Hz in accordance with the tactile characteristics of human beings. The detection signal of the sensor 2 is input, and when there is a signal output from the filter, it is determined that vibration at the time of incoming call is detected, and a true value signal is output from the determination unit.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an incoming call device, and more specifically, it adopts a basic configuration for informing an incoming call from an incoming call notification unit which is separate from an information terminal for portable use such as a mobile phone. The present invention relates to improvement of incoming call detection using a vibration function at the time of incoming call of a terminal.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, portable devices such as mobile phones have been widely used as so-called information terminals. The mobile phone or the like is provided with a vibration function (manner mode) that generates a vibration in response to a request for public etiquette and notifies an incoming call. However, when carrying a mobile phone, it is not always worn, and it is often carried in a bag or the like. Therefore, there is a problem that the wearer cannot detect the notification of the incoming call by the vibration function.

In order to solve such a problem, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 20
As disclosed in the publications such as 00-295321,
On the mobile phone side, a detection means for detecting an incoming call is attached,
An apparatus has been proposed in which the detection signal is transmitted to a separate notification unit by wireless communication to notify the incoming call.

However, in the incoming call alerting device shown in the above publication, the incoming call is detected by connecting to an earphone terminal or a digital IO terminal and detecting an alerting sound or an alerting signal output to these terminals. It is a composition. Then, since there are many specifications of these terminals for each maker and the standards differ, it is necessary to prepare a corresponding product for each maker and each model, and there is a problem that it cannot be universally supported.

Further, in the device shown in the above publication,
You need to change the incoming call settings on your mobile phone. And
It suffices to be able to output a notification sound and a notification signal to the earphone terminal or the digital IO terminal, but in the low cost model, each function is simplified, so the model that cannot change the incoming call setting cannot be used in the first place.

Further, since the device is connected to the earphone terminal or the digital IO terminal, the transmitter side of the device is extended from the main body of the mobile phone. Therefore, there is a problem that portability is impaired. Further, since both the transmitter side and the mobile phone are integrated by the connection of the plug and the jack, the connection part is not strong against the force applied from the outside and is damaged by the external force when carrying it. There is a risk.

The present invention has been made in view of the above background. An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and to compactly configure a device part attached to an information terminal for portable use such as a mobile phone. , It is to provide a receiving device which can prevent damage due to the action of an external force in the attached portion and can be universally applied even if the manufacturer or the model is different.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the incoming call device according to the present invention detects an incoming call of an information terminal for portable use such as a mobile phone having a vibration function for generating a vibration when an incoming call arrives. A receiving device for transmitting a signal to an incoming call notification unit separate from the information terminal to notify of an incoming call, the detecting device detecting a vibration of the information terminal, and a detection signal of the detecting means for detecting the incoming call. The incoming call notification unit receives the true value signal to determine whether it is a vibration detection, and outputs a true value signal.
The configuration is such that notification is performed by a recognition sign such as light emission or display.

Further, the detecting means may be arranged in a holder that is detachably fitted to the main body of the information terminal, or the detecting means may be arranged in a support member having an adhesive surface having excellent adhesiveness. The support member is attached to the body of the information terminal.

Further, the detection means side is provided with a wireless transmission means, and the incoming call notification section is provided with a wireless reception means so that signal transmission from the detection means side to the incoming call notification section is performed by wireless communication. Alternatively, a cable connection is made between the detecting means side and the incoming call notifying section so that signal transmission from the detecting means side to the incoming call notifying section is performed by wire communication.

Further, in the judgment of the judging means, when the detection signal of the detecting means is inputted to a band filter of a predetermined band and a signal is output from the band filter, it is judged that the vibration of the incoming call is detected. To do.

Further, the detecting means is a piezoelectric sensor which is distorted by an external force to generate electric charges, and a switching element such as a thyristor is provided by being inserted between the battery and the regulator of the apparatus, and the gate of the switching element is provided with the switching element. The piezoelectric sensor is connected so that the switching element is turned on when the piezoelectric sensor generates an electric charge by vibration detection. Further, the incoming call notification section may be incorporated and integrated into a small portable article such as a key holder or an accessory.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the vibration of the information terminal such as the mobile phone is detected by the detecting means, and when the detection signal is the vibration of the incoming call, the true value signal is output from the judging means. It is possible to reliably detect and prevent false notification. Then, since the separate incoming call notification unit receives the true value signal and performs the notification by the recognition sign such as sound, vibration, light emission and display, the incoming call can be notified to a place away from the main body of the information terminal.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the receiving device is
The mobile phone 1 is attached to the holder 20 provided with the vibration sensor 2 to detect and judge the vibration at the time of an incoming call, and the true value signal of the judgment result is wirelessly transmitted to the separate incoming call notification unit 67 incorporated in the key holder 60. It is configured to notify the incoming call by transmitting through communication.

The mobile phone 1 is provided with a vibration function for generating vibration when an incoming call arrives. Since this vibration function is required by public manners, it is generally provided by any manufacturer as a basic function. , The on mode is activated as a manner mode in which only the vibration is generated without sounding the notification sound, or as a vibration mode in which the vibration is generated regardless of whether the notification sound is on or off.

The holder 20 is adapted to detachably fit the mobile phone 1 to a base plate 21 having folding edges formed on both sides. The vibration sensor 2 is fixed to the base plate 21, and an elastic plate member 22 such as a rubber rubber is attached to the inside surrounded by the folding edges so that the elastic plate member 22 is in close contact with the mounted mobile phone 1. Has become.

The vibration sensor 2 is an acceleration sensor, an AE sensor or the like, and since it makes indirect contact with the mobile phone 1,
It is a detection means for detecting the vibration of the mobile phone 1.
On the holder 20 side, various components that follow the vibration sensor 2 are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the vibration sensor 2, the bandpass filter 3, the determination unit 4, the transmission unit 5, and the antenna 51 are connected in order. Therefore, the true value signal of the determination result, which will be described later, is modulated by the transmitting unit 5 and transmitted from the antenna 51.

On the side of the key holder 60, each component constituting an incoming call notification section 67 is arranged, and as shown in FIG. 2, an antenna 61, a receiving section 6, and a notification section 7 are connected in order, and the antenna The modulated signal taken in from 61 is demodulated by the receiving unit 6, and the notifying unit 7 that has received the true value signal notifies by a predetermined recognition sign. Notification signs are, for example, notification sound, vibration,
The type of notification sign to be activated such as light emission and display is instructed to the notification unit 7 in advance and set.

In the vibration function of the mobile phone 1, the vibration cycle is set to around 100 Hz. This is a setting corresponding to human tactile characteristics, and it is known that it is possible to respond to vibration in the band with high sensitivity and is easy to recognize. Therefore, the setting of the vibration cycle is almost the same for all manufacturers, and a vibration of about 100 Hz is generated at the time of incoming call.

Here, the bandpass filter 3 is 100
It is set to have a band characteristic around 100 Hz, and 100H
The detection signal by the vibration detection around z is passed. That is, the detection signal of the vibration sensor 2 is input to the bandpass filter 3 of a predetermined band, and when the signal is output from the bandpass filter 3, it is determined that the vibration of the incoming call is detected. Then, it receives a signal output from the bandpass filter 3 and outputs a true value signal.

Therefore, the vibration caused by the walking of the wearer or the vibration caused by unintentional swinging does not have a constant vibration cycle in a specific band and is clearly different from the vibration caused by the above-mentioned vibration function, and therefore the vibrations are distinguished. It is possible to detect only the vibration when receiving a call.

As described above, the mobile phone 1 has a vibration function for generating a vibration when an incoming call is received, so that it is provided even if the manufacturer or model is different. Since the mobile phone 1 is mounted and the vibrations at the time of incoming call are detected, the mobile phone 1 can be universally applied without the limitation of the manufacturer and model as in the past.

Further, the constituent element disposed on the holder 20 side is basically only the vibration sensor 2 which is a vibration detecting means, and the bandpass filter 3, as in the present embodiment.
Even if the determination unit 4 and the like are provided, the attached side is sufficiently compact. Since the mobile phone 1 is merely in contact with the mobile phone 1, unlike the conventional connection using a plug or a jack, there is no connecting portion that is damaged by the action of an external force. It can be prevented.

Although the incoming call notification section 67 is incorporated and integrated in the key holder 60 here, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be incorporated into an accessory such as a pendant or a brooch, or may be appropriately applied to a small portable article that is separate from the mobile phone 1. Alternatively, as the incoming call notification unit, a structure in which a very small article such as a ring is made to emit light by a light emitting unit that consumes less energy may be adopted. In this case, it is preferable because it can be enjoyed as a hobby.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the vibration sensor 2 is attached to a mobile phone. That is, the vibration sensor 2 is fixed to the elastic plate member 22 made of rubber or the like,
An adhesive sheet 23 is attached to the surface 2 and is attached by attaching the adhesive sheet 23 to a mobile phone. The adhesive sheet 23 has the adhesive surface property adjusted,
It has a structure that shows excellent adhesiveness by repeating adhesion and adhesion.

In this case, the vibration sensor 2 can be attached and reattached very easily, and a strong external force acts so that it can be peeled off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent damage caused by the external force. You can Since the other configurations and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, a cable connection is made between the vibration sensor 2 side and the incoming call notification unit 67 so that signal transmission is performed by wire communication. That is, the side attached to the mobile phone has a vibration sensor 2, a bandpass filter 3,
The determination units 4 are connected in order, the cable 8 is extended from the determination unit 4 and connected to the notification unit 7, and the notification unit 7 serves as a separate incoming notification unit 67.

Therefore, the notification unit 7 which has received the true value signal by the signal transmission through the cable 8 makes a notification by a predetermined recognition sign. The other configurations and effects are the same as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, the piezoelectric sensor 9 is used to detect vibration, and the detection output is used for power supply control during standby.

That is, the piezoelectric sensor 9 which is distorted by an external force to generate electric charges is provided as a vibration sensor, and the thyristor 10 is provided.
Is inserted between the battery 11 and the regulator 12 of the device. Then, the piezoelectric sensor 9 is connected to the gate of the thyristor 10 so that the thyristor 10 is turned on when the piezoelectric sensor 9 generates an electric charge by vibration detection. Further, similarly to the other embodiments described above, the piezoelectric sensor 9, the bandpass filter 3, and the determination unit 4 are connected in this order, and the determination unit 4 and the regulator 12 are connected to each other, and the determination unit 4 is connected. Is turned on by supplying + V from the regulator 12, and conversely turns off the regulator 12 when the determination unit 4 determines that there is an erroneous detection. The bandpass filter 3 is of a passive type and does not require power supply.

In this case, the operation is as follows. First,
When the mobile phone vibrates due to an incoming call, the piezoelectric sensor 9 detects the vibration, so that a voltage is generated and a voltage is applied to the gate of the thyristor 10 connected thereto. As a result, the thyristor 10 is turned on, the voltage of the battery 11 is applied to the regulator 12, and the circuit is turned on.

On the other hand, since the bandpass filter 3 is connected to the piezoelectric sensor 9, the vibration detection signal is input to the bandpass filter 3 and passes only when the detection signal is in the corresponding band. In 4, the vibration due to the incoming call can be determined, and if it is determined that the vibration is due to the incoming call, a true value signal is output and the incoming call notification unit as a separate body notifies the incoming call.
Then, after confirming the notification of the incoming call, the regulator 1
Turn off 2. On the contrary, when the vibration is not the one at the time of incoming call, the regulator 12 is turned off as an erroneous detection and returns to the standby.

As described above, since the piezoelectric sensor 9 converts the momentum into energy, it generates a voltage by detecting the vibration, and by providing the thyristor 10 as a switch element of the power supply circuit, the power supply circuit can be turned on when the vibration is detected. ,
The power supply circuit can be turned off during standby. For this reason, the consumption of the battery 11 can be significantly suppressed, and there is no need to worry about running out of the battery during continuous use. The other configurations and effects are the same as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0034]

As described above, in the incoming call apparatus according to the present invention, the vibration of the information terminal such as the portable telephone is detected by the detection means, and when the detection signal is the detection of the vibration at the time of the incoming call, the determination means outputs the vibration. Since the true value signal is output, an incoming call can be reliably detected and false notification can be prevented. Then, since the separate incoming call notification unit receives the true value signal and performs the notification by the recognition sign such as sound, vibration, light emission, and display, the incoming call can be notified to a place away from the main body of the information terminal.

Then, the judgment of the incoming call is made by detecting the vibration at the time of incoming call. For example, the vibration function of generating a vibration at the time of incoming call is a basic function in the mobile phone, and the maker or the model. Because it is prepared even if it is different,
It is universally applicable, without the restrictions of conventional manufacturers and models.

The components attached to the information terminal side are
Basically, only the vibration detection means is required, or even if a determination unit or the like is attached, the attached side becomes sufficiently compact.
Since this attached side only needs to be able to detect the vibration of the information terminal, it may simply be a contacting contact. Therefore, unlike the conventional connection by a plug or jack, there is no connection part that is damaged by the action of external force, and even if a strong external force acts. It only needs to be removed, and damage can be prevented.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an incoming call device showing a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a receiving device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of a vibration sensor portion.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of a receiving device.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating another example of the vibration sensor portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 mobile phone 2 Vibration sensor 3 bandpass filter 4 Judgment section 5 transmitter 6 Receiver 7 Notification section 8 cables 9 Piezoelectric sensor 10 Thyristor 11 battery 12 Regulator 20 holder 21 base plate 22 Elastic plate material 23 Adhesive sheet 51,61 antenna 60 key holder 67 Incoming call notification section

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An incoming call of an information terminal for portable use such as a mobile phone having a vibration function for generating a vibration when an incoming call is received, and a signal is sent to an incoming call notification unit separate from the information terminal to notify the incoming call. A receiving device, a detection means for detecting the vibration of the information terminal, and a determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal of the detection means is the detection of the vibration at the time of the incoming call and outputting a true value signal. The incoming call notification unit, wherein the incoming call notification unit receives the true value signal and performs notification by a recognition sign such as sound, vibration, light emission, or display. 2. The incoming call device according to claim 1, wherein the detecting means is provided in a holder that is detachably fitted to the main body of the information terminal. 3. The detecting means is disposed on a supporting member having an adhesive surface having excellent repeated adhesiveness, and the supporting member is attached to the main body of the information terminal.
Incoming device described in. 4. A radio transmission means is provided on the detection means side, and a radio reception means is provided on the incoming call notification section,
4. The incoming call device according to claim 1, wherein signal transmission from the detection means side to the incoming call notification unit is performed by wireless communication. 5. A cable is connected between the detection means side and the incoming call notification section, and signal transmission from the detection means side to the incoming call notification section is performed by wire communication. The receiving device according to any one of 3 above. 6. The determination of the determination means, the detection signal of the detection means is input to a band filter of a predetermined band, and the case where there is a signal output from the band filter is determined to be the detection of the vibration at the incoming call. The incoming call device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: 7. The detection means is a piezoelectric sensor that is distorted by an external force to generate electric charge, and a switching element such as a thyristor is provided by being inserted between a battery and a regulator of the device, and the gate of the switching element is provided with the switching element. 7. The receiving device according to claim 1, wherein a piezoelectric sensor is connected to the piezoelectric sensor so that the switching element is turned on when the piezoelectric sensor generates an electric charge by detecting vibration. . 8. The incoming call device according to claim 1, wherein the incoming call notification unit is incorporated and integrated in a small portable article such as a key holder or an accessory.