JP2007194756A - Silent mode control system, mobile terminal, silent mode control system, and program thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a silent mode control method that can easily set a silent mode without requiring an operator to make settings and installing an exclusive facility to a place for the silent mode. <P>SOLUTION: A control circuit of a mobile terminal reads information of a radio chip provided to a priority seat by transmitting a signal via an antenna and a transmission reception circuit to induce a power supply of the radio chip therein in a step S1. The control circuit allows a priority seat area discrimination circuit to discriminate whether or not the information read from the radio chip indicates the priority seat in a step S2, and turns off power of a power supply circuit of its own terminal in a step S4 when the information from the radio chip indicates the priority seat. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a manner mode control system, a portable terminal, a manner mode control method used therefor, and a program therefor, and more particularly, to a manner mode setting in a portable terminal such as a cellular phone.

  In mobile terminals such as mobile phones, radio waves are generated at times other than during calls and emails, so the effect on medical devices such as pacemakers is a problem. In particular, in transportation such as trains where the distance between the person holding the portable terminal and the person holding the medical device is approaching, manners that suppress the ringing of the ringtone at other times when the portable terminal is turned off near the priority seat Although display and announcement are performed so as to be in the mode, after all, it is a situation in which power-off of the mobile terminal and setting of the manner mode are entrusted to individual judgment, and improvement is difficult.

  On the other hand, as a manner mode control method such as power-off of the mobile terminal and manner mode setting, it is possible to store a base station ID (IDentifier: identification information) so that it matches the base station ID for manner mode setting. There is a method of setting the manner mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1). However, this method has a problem that the base station ID and the place necessary for the manner mode (for example, in a train) cannot be limited.

  As another manner mode control method, a manner mode is set according to a pre-registered time and schedule (for example, see Patent Documents 2 to 4), or a manner mode is set while a predetermined signal is received. (For example, see Patent Documents 5 and 6). However, the former method has a problem that it cannot be set unless a schedule is registered in advance, and the latter method requires that a device for generating a predetermined signal must be installed at a place where the manner mode is desired. There's a problem.

  As another manner mode control method, a judgment reference time calculated based on the average train speed and the average distance between base stations is set, and the measured channel switching interval time is compared with the judgment reference time. Then, there is a method of determining whether or not the vehicle is on board and setting the manner mode (see, for example, Patent Document 7). However, this method has a problem that it is difficult to determine whether or not the vehicle is on board because the determination reference time needs to be set for all trains on all routes.

  Still another manner mode control method uses GPS (Global Positioning System) information and sets the manner mode when position information matches pre-registered information (for example, patents). Reference 8-13). These methods have a problem that the mobile terminal must have a GPS function.

JP 2000-188781 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-127838 JP 2001-2224075 A JP 2004-253980 A JP 2003-032746 A JP 2003-052077 A JP 2003-0661153 A JP 2003-20984 A JP 2004-320208 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-300632 JP 2004-340661 A JP 2005-223550 A JP 2005-184327 A

  In the conventional manner mode control method described above, there is a problem that the power supply cannot be turned off and the manner mode cannot be set unless the owner who owns the mobile phone or the mobile terminal actively operates.

  In addition, in the methods described in the above Patent Documents 1 to 13, there is a problem that the base station ID and the place necessary for the manner mode (for example, in a train) cannot be limited. The problem that it is not possible, the problem that a device that generates a predetermined signal must be installed in the place where you want to set the manner mode, the setting of the judgment reference time needs to correspond to all the trains of all routes, and whether it is on board There is a problem that it is difficult to determine whether or not the GPS function is required.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and make it easy to set the manner mode without setting by the operator himself or installing a dedicated facility in a place where the manner mode is desired. A manner mode control system, a portable terminal, a manner mode control method used therefor, and a program therefor are provided.

A manner mode control system according to the present invention is a manner mode control system for setting to a manner mode for suppressing at least ringing of a ringtone of a mobile terminal,
A wireless chip that holds information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary is provided,
Means for reading the information from the wireless chip; and means for setting the terminal to the manner mode when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode needs to be set. It has.

A mobile terminal according to the present invention is a mobile terminal that can be set to a manner mode that suppresses at least ringing of a ringtone,
Means for reading the information from a wireless chip holding information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary, and when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode setting is necessary. Means for setting the terminal to the manner mode.

A manner mode control method according to the present invention is a manner mode control method used in a manner mode control system for setting at least a manner mode for suppressing ringing of a ringtone of a mobile terminal,
A wireless chip that holds information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary is provided,
A process in which the portable terminal reads the information from the wireless chip, and a process of setting the terminal in the manner mode when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode needs to be set. Is running.

A program of a manner mode control method according to the present invention is a program of a manner mode control method used in a manner mode control system for causing at least setting of a manner mode for suppressing ringing of a mobile terminal.
A wireless chip that holds information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary is provided,
A process of reading the information from the wireless chip to the computer of the portable terminal and setting the terminal to the manner mode when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode needs to be set. Process.

  That is, the manner mode control method of the present invention reads out information recognizing priority seat information from a wireless chip embedded (or incorporated) in a seat or the like that displays a priority seat. The manner mode is set to suppress power off and ringing.

  More specifically, in the manner mode control method of the present invention, information held in a wireless chip embedded in a seat labeled as a priority seat is transmitted wirelessly via an antenna of a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone. By transmitting, the power of the wireless chip is read inductively, and the read information is taken into the control circuit through the transmission / reception circuit. The information taken into the control circuit is determined by the priority seat area determination circuit as to whether or not it is information indicating priority seating. When it is determined that the information is information indicating priority seating, the power supply of the power supply circuit is determined through the control circuit. Is off.

  By this operation, in the manner mode control method of the present invention, it is determined that a priority seat area (an area where the power must be turned off or an area where the manner mode needs to be set) is indicated by a wireless signal on a seat or the like displaying the priority seat. Since it is possible to turn off the power and set the manner mode by reading the chip information, it is necessary for the operator himself to actively set the manner mode and turn off the power. No need to register schedules.

  Similarly, in the manner mode control method of the present invention, there is a problem that a device that generates a predetermined signal must be attached to a place where the manner mode is desired, and a problem that a GPS (Global Positioning System) function must be possessed. Also disappear.

  In the manner mode control method of the present invention, the base station ID and manners are used to read information from a place near the place where the manner mode is required (for example, a seat indicated as a priority seat in a train). The problem that the place where the mode is necessary (for example, in a train) cannot be limited, and it is difficult to determine whether the vehicle is on board because the setting of the judgment reference time needs to correspond to all trains on all routes The problem disappears.

  Further, the manner mode control method of the present invention operates even if the output of the wireless unit of the wireless chip is small in order to read out information from the place where the manner mode is required (for example, a sheet or a board). It is possible to realize the function even with low power consumption. In addition, since the wireless chip can communicate by wirelessly inducting a power supply, the power supply is unnecessary, and the manner mode setting and the like can be controlled by reading information from the wireless chip. , The degree of freedom of installation location is increased. As a result, the manner mode control method of the present invention eliminates the problem that a device for generating a predetermined signal must be installed at a place where the manner mode is desired.

  Note that the wireless chip can be realized by an IC (integrated circuit) memory, a communication circuit, and an antenna, and can be downsized depending on the frequency band (for example, microwave or millimeter wave) to be used, and the degree of freedom of installation location. Becomes higher.

  The present invention is configured and operated as described above, so that the setting to the manner mode can be easily performed without performing the setting by the operator himself or the installation of the dedicated equipment at the place where the manner mode is desired. The effect that it can be obtained.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a manner mode control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the manner mode control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a seat 11 having a wireless chip 12 and a mobile terminal 2 such as a mobile phone.

  The seat 11 indicates that it is a priority seat area (an area where the power must be turned off or an area where the manner mode needs to be set) is displayed as a priority seat. The wireless chip 12 holds information indicating that it is a priority seat area (an area where the power must be turned off or an area where the manner mode needs to be set), and the portable terminal 2 turns on the power of the wireless chip 12. Information held in the wireless chip 12 can be read out by performing the dielectric in a wireless manner.

  The portable terminal 2 includes an antenna 21, a transmission / reception circuit 22, a priority seat area determination circuit 23, a control circuit 24, a power supply circuit 25, a key switch 26 for key operation, a buzzer 27 that sounds a sound, A display 28 for displaying characters and the like, and a memory 29 for storing information, programs, and the like are included.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the mobile terminal 2 of FIG. The manner mode control operation of the manner mode control system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing shown in FIG. 2 is realized by the control circuit 24 of the mobile terminal 2 executing a program in the memory 29.

  The control circuit 24 of the portable terminal 2 transmits a signal to the wireless chip 12 via the antenna 21 and the transmission / reception circuit 22 to the wireless chip 12 embedded in the seat 11 displayed as the priority seat. The stored information, that is, information indicating a priority seat area (an area where the power must be turned off or an area where the manner mode needs to be set) is read (step S1 in FIG. 2).

  The control circuit 24 causes the priority seat area determination circuit 23 to determine whether or not the information read from the wireless chip 12 indicates the priority seat (step S2 in FIG. 2), and the information from the wireless chip 12 is the priority seat. If it indicates that there is (step S3 in FIG. 2), the power supply circuit 25 is turned off (step S4 in FIG. 2).

  With the above operation, in this embodiment, the wireless chip 12 provided in the seat 11 or the like that displays the priority seat area (priority seat area (area where the power must be turned off or the manner mode needs to be set)). It is possible to turn off the power or set the manner mode based on the judgment result. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is not necessary for the operator himself to actively set the manner mode or turn off the power, and the manner mode cannot be set unless the schedule is registered in advance, or the place where the manner mode is desired is set. It is possible to solve the problem of having to install a device that generates the signal and the problem of having a GPS (Global Positioning System) function.

  Further, in this embodiment, since information is read from the wireless chip 12 provided near the place where the manner mode is necessary (for example, the seat 11 indicating the priority seat in the train), the base station ID and Whether or not you are on board because you cannot limit the places where manner mode is required (for example, in a train) and the setting of the judgment reference time needs to correspond to all trains on all routes It is also possible to solve the problem that it is difficult to determine the above.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to read information from the wireless chip 12 that is provided near the place where the manner mode is required, it is possible to operate even if the output of the wireless unit of the wireless chip 12 is small, and low power consumption. With this, the function can be realized. In addition, in this embodiment, since the mobile terminal 2 performs communication by inducting the power source of the wireless chip 12 through wireless communication, the power source of the wireless chip 12 becomes unnecessary, and the manner mode is achieved by reading information from the wireless chip 12. Therefore, it is possible to control the setting of the position of the apparatus. At the same time, in this embodiment, there is no problem that a device for generating a predetermined signal must be installed at a place where the manner mode is desired.

  Note that the wireless chip 12 can be realized by an IC (integrated circuit) memory, a communication circuit, and an antenna, and can be downsized depending on the frequency band to be used (for example, microwave or millimeter wave). There is an effect that the degree of freedom becomes higher.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a manner mode control system according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the manner mode control system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a boat 13 having a wireless chip 12 and a mobile terminal 2 such as a mobile phone. Please set to off or manner mode. "

  Further, the wireless chip 12 holds information such as “Please turn off the mobile phone or set it to the manner mode”, etc., and the mobile terminal 2 generates a wireless chip by generating a wireless power source for the wireless chip 12. 12 can be read out.

  The portable terminal 2 includes an antenna 21, a transmission / reception circuit 22, a control circuit 24, a power supply circuit 25, a key switch 26 for key operation, a buzzer 27 that sounds a sound, and a display 28 that displays characters. And a memory 29 for storing information, programs, etc., a manner mode determination circuit 30, a manner mode control circuit 31, and a vibrator 32 for transmitting vibrations.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the mobile terminal 2 of FIG. The manner mode control operation of the manner mode control system according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing shown in FIG. 4 is realized by the control circuit 24 of the mobile terminal 2 executing a program in the memory 29.

  The control circuit 24 of the portable terminal 2 passes through the antenna 21 and the transmission / reception circuit 22 with respect to the wireless chip 12 incorporated in the board 13 in which “Please turn off the mobile phone or set the manner mode” is described. By transmitting the signal, the information held in the wireless chip 12, that is, the information that “the mobile phone should be turned off or set to the manner mode” is read (step S11 in FIG. 4).

  The control circuit 24 causes the manner mode determination circuit 23 to determine whether or not the information read from the wireless chip 12 indicates an area (for example, a museum reading room) that needs to be set to the manner mode (see FIG. 4 Step S12) If the information from the wireless chip 12 indicates that the area needs to be set to the manner mode (Step S13 in FIG. 4), the manner mode is set through the manner mode control circuit 31 (FIG. 4). Step S14).

  With the above operation, in this embodiment, it is stated that the area needs to be set to the manner mode (for example, the reading room of the museum, etc.) “Please turn off the mobile phone or set it to the manner mode”. It is possible to determine by reading information of the wireless chip 12 provided in the boat 13 or the like, and to set the manner mode based on the determination result. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is not necessary for the operator himself to actively set the manner mode or turn off the power, and the manner mode cannot be set unless the schedule is registered in advance, or the place where the manner mode is desired is set. It is possible to solve the problem of having to install a device that generates the signal and the problem of having a GPS (Global Positioning System) function.

  In the present invention, the priority seat area determination circuit 23 and the manner mode determination circuit 30 shown in each of the above embodiments can be replaced with other area determination circuits. In the present invention, the seat 11 displayed as the priority seat may be another place as long as the wireless chip 12 can be embedded (embedded), such as in another seat or wall.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, if the board 13 described as “cell phone should be set to power off or manner mode” can be embedded (embedded) into the wireless chip 12 such as other sheets, boards, walls, etc. Others may be used.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, in each of the embodiments described above, after determining whether or not it is a specific area, the power may be turned off, the manner mode may be set, or vice versa. In this case, in the present invention, after determining whether the area is a specific area, even if the vibrator 32 is vibrated or stopped, the buzzer 27 is sounded or stopped, or the display 28 is stopped or displayed, Even if the memory 29 is accessed, input from the key switch 26 may be performed.

  In the present invention, in determining whether the area is a specific area, it may be determined whether the area is within the determined area or outside the area. In the present invention, the mobile phone or the mobile terminal may be a fixed terminal.

  Further, in the present invention, a signal is transmitted to the wireless chip 12 to generate a power supply. However, the above-described information can be transmitted without waiting for a signal from the portable terminal 2 to have a power supply inside. It is also possible to do. In this case, the mobile terminal 2 may determine the specific area based on the signal from the wireless chip 12. Further, the information held in the wireless chip 12 is not limited to the information on the priority seat and the information on the place where the manner mode should be set, but may be any information as long as the information can be identified. Information may be expressed by 1 bit or a plurality of bits.

  The present invention can be applied to a place where the portable terminal 2 such as a mobile phone is previously refused to be used in a train, a concert hall, a reading room of a museum, etc., and requires a great deal of cost. Is feasible.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the manner mode control system by one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control operation of the portable terminal of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the manner mode control system by the other Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control operation of the portable terminal of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

2 Mobile terminal 11 Seat 12 Wireless chip 13 Board 21 Antenna 22 Transmission / reception circuit 23 Priority seat area determination circuit 24 Control circuit 25 Power supply circuit 26 Key switch 27 Buzzer 28 Display 29 Memory 30 Manner mode determination circuit 31 Manner mode control circuit 32 Vibrator

Claims (10)

A manner mode control system for setting at least a manner mode to suppress ringing of a mobile terminal,
A wireless chip that holds information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary is provided,
Means for reading the information from the wireless chip; and means for setting the terminal to the manner mode when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode needs to be set. A manner mode control system comprising: The wireless chip can hold information indicating that the mobile terminal needs to be powered off,
2. The mobile terminal turns off its own terminal when it determines that the information read from the wireless chip indicates that it is necessary to turn off the power of the mobile terminal. Manner mode control system.   The manner mode control system according to claim 1, wherein the wireless chip is incorporated in a display object that displays that the manner mode needs to be set. It ’s a mobile device that can be set to silent mode that suppresses at least ringtones,
Means for reading the information from a wireless chip holding information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary, and when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode setting is necessary. And a means for setting the terminal to the manner mode.   5. The portable terminal according to claim 4, wherein when the information read from the wireless chip indicates that the portable terminal needs to be turned off, the portable terminal is turned off.   6. The mobile terminal according to claim 4, wherein the wireless chip is incorporated in a display object that displays that at least the manner mode needs to be set. A manner mode control method used in a manner mode control system for setting a manner mode that suppresses at least ringing of a ringtone of a mobile terminal,
A wireless chip that holds information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary is provided,
A process in which the portable terminal reads the information from the wireless chip, and a process of setting the terminal in the manner mode when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode needs to be set. A manner mode control method comprising: The wireless chip can hold information indicating that the mobile terminal needs to be powered off,
8. The mobile terminal is turned off when it determines that the information read from the wireless chip indicates that the mobile terminal needs to be turned off. Manner mode control method.   9. The manner mode control method according to claim 7, wherein the wireless chip is incorporated in a display object that displays at least that the manner mode needs to be set. A program of a manner mode control method used in a manner mode control system for setting a manner mode to suppress at least ringing of a ringtone of a mobile terminal,
A wireless chip that holds information indicating that the manner mode setting is necessary is provided,
A process of reading the information from the wireless chip to the computer of the portable terminal and setting the terminal to the manner mode when it is determined that the read information indicates that the manner mode needs to be set. A program for executing processing.

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