JP2976827B2 - Wireless telephone - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a radio telephone (including a general automobile telephone) which operates when a telephone function card is mounted on a telephone body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, wireless telephones have been provided as portable telephones. This wireless telephone is provided with a microphone, a speaker, and an operation unit, like a general home telephone, and a control circuit operates in accordance with an operation on the operation unit to enable conversation with another station. In this case, a program for the control circuit is stored in the memory of the wireless telephone in advance, and the control circuit operates based on the program.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, since the control circuit and the memory are integrated, the function as a wireless telephone is fixed for each product. Therefore, it is difficult to change or add a function of the wireless telephone, and there is a disadvantage that the added value as a product is low. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wireless telephone capable of easily changing or adding a function.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an audio control unit for inputting an audio signal from a microphone and outputting an audio signal to a speaker, control means operating in accordance with a program, and communication with another station. It includes a telephone body having a radio unit for connecting a line, and a telephone function card which is detachably attached to the telephone body, the telephone function card, an operation means which is externally operated, the voice control unit and
Program for the control unit is connected with a pre-stored memory means, and a pre-Symbol said control means and the operating means and the storing means in the mounted state of the telephone function card to the phone body for controlling the wireless unit Connection means, and the control means, the telephone function card is mounted on the telephone body, the telephone means through the connection means , the telephone
Said voice control based on a program stored in the function card
And a radio section . The second aspect is a sound signal from a microphone.
Audio system that inputs audio and outputs audio signals to speakers
Control unit, control means operating according to the program, and other stations
A telephone body having a radio section for connecting a line to
Phone function card detachably attached to the phone body
The telephone function card is provided with an operation hand operated externally.
And a control unit for controlling the voice control unit and the radio unit.
Storage means in which a program for the control means is stored in advance;
Indicating means, and mounting the telephone function card on the telephone body.
In the wearing state, the operation means, the storage means, and the display
Means for connecting the means and the control means.
In both cases, the control means is controlled by the telephone to the telephone body.
In the state where the function card is mounted, the display
In addition to displaying various information on the column, the telephone function card
The voice control unit and the voice control unit based on a stored program.
It is configured to control a radio unit.

[0005]

[0006] Upon mounting the telephone function card phone body, the operating means and the storage means and the telephone main body of the control means of the telephone function cards are connected by a connecting means. And
When the operation unit is operated, the control unit controls the voice control unit and the voice control unit in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit of the telephone function card.
It operates by controlling the radio unit . As a result, it is possible to have a conversation with the other party through the wireless telephone by calling operation on the operation unit.

Now, when changing or adding the function of the wireless telephone, the telephone function card is changed. In this case, a telephone function card in which a program for changing or adding the function of the wireless telephone is stored in the storage means is used. Thus, the telephone body operates based on the program whose function has been changed or added, so that the function of the wireless telephone can be changed or added.

Further, control means, since displays various information on a display unit in a mounted state of the telephone function card to the phone body, it is possible to improve the function of the radiotelephone.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 shows the whole. This figure 2
1, a telephone function card 2 is detachably mounted on the telephone body 1. That is, the telephone body 1
Is provided with a concave mounting portion 3 and an engaging claw (not shown) protrudes from the mounting portion 3 so that the lower end of the telephone function card 2 is pushed on the end surface of the mounting portion 3 as shown in FIG. When the upper end is pushed into the mounting portion 3 in a state of being touched, the mounting portion 3
The engaging claw portion protruding from the telephone function card 2 engages with the upper end of the telephone function card 2 so that the telephone function card 2 is mounted on the telephone main body 1.

In this case, the telephone body 1 and the telephone function card 2 are provided with a connector 4 (see FIG. 1) as connection means, and the telephone function card 2 is mounted on the telephone body 1 as described above. In this case, the telephone body 1 and the telephone function card 2 are electrically connected by connecting the connectors 4 to each other.

The telephone body 1 is provided with a stopper 5 interlocking with the engaging claw. As shown in FIG. 4, the stopper 5 is moved to operate the engaging claw to engage with the telephone function card 2. By releasing, the telephone function card 2 can be removed from the telephone main body 1.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the telephone main body 1 includes a speaker 6, a microphone 7, and an antenna 8. The telephone function card 2 includes an operation unit 9 including dial keys and function keys as operation means, and a liquid crystal display 10 as display means.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall electrical configuration. In FIG. 1, a telephone body 1 includes a voice control unit 11 connected to a speaker 6 and a microphone 7,
It comprises a radio unit 12 connected to the antenna 8 and a control unit 13 mainly composed of a CPU. The telephone function card 2 includes a memory 14 as a storage unit in addition to the operation unit 9 and the liquid crystal display 10. This memory 14
Is a ROM in which a program for the control unit 13 is stored in advance.
And an EEPROM for storing telephone numbers and the like.

The control unit 13 of the telephone body 1 is connected to the operation unit 9, the liquid crystal display 10, and the memory 14 through the connector 4 with the telephone function card 2 mounted on the telephone body 1. Here, the control unit 13 operates according to a program stored in the ROM of the memory 14 in advance. That is, the control unit 11 makes a dial call through the wireless unit 12 according to the operation state of the operation unit 9, and
When an outgoing signal is received through the wireless unit 12, a ring tone is generated from the speaker 6. In this case, when the line is connected to another station, the control unit 13
By directly connecting with, a conversation with another station is enabled.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. Dial dialing: Operate the dial key of the operation unit 9 to input the telephone number of the other party, and then operate the "start" key. Then, the control unit 13 transmits the telephone number previously input when the input of the “start” key is received through the wireless unit 12. When the other party removes the handset of the telephone, the control unit 13 directly connects the radio unit 12 and the voice control unit 11, so that the control unit 13 is connected to the other party's line, and can talk with the other party.

Incoming call... When the radio unit 12 receives an incoming signal, the control unit 13 emits a ringtone from the speaker 6. Therefore, when the “start” key of the operation unit 9 is operated, the control unit 1
3 is directly connected to the radio unit 12 and the voice control 11 upon receiving the input of the "start" key, and thus is connected to the partner station via a line.
This allows you to talk with the other party.

End of call: When the conversation is over, "End of call"
Operate keys. Then, the control unit 13 releases the connection between the wireless unit 12 and the voice control unit 11 when receiving the input of the “end call” key, so that the line connection with the partner station is disconnected.

Memory dial registration... A telephone number desired to be registered is input by a dial operation of the operation unit 9. Then, the control unit 13 displays the input telephone number on the liquid crystal display 10. Therefore, after confirming that the telephone number displayed on the liquid crystal display 10 is correct, the "memory" key is operated, and the abbreviated number registered corresponding to the telephone number is dialed. Thereby, the control unit 13 stores the telephone number displayed on the liquid crystal display 10 in the EEPROM of the memory 14 in association with the abbreviated number.

[0019] Memory dial transmission ... E of memory 14
When dialing a telephone number stored in the EPROM, the user operates a "call" key of the operation unit 9 and then inputs a pre-registered abbreviated number corresponding to the partner station. Then, upon receiving the input of the “call” key and the abbreviated number, the control unit 13 stores the EEPRO in the memory 14.
The telephone number stored in M is displayed on the liquid crystal display 10 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, since the telephone number corresponding to the abbreviated number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 10, the "start" key is operated after confirming that the telephone number is correct. Then, since the control unit 13 dials the telephone number displayed on the liquid crystal display 10, the user can talk with the partner station by a simple operation.

Function function (telephone number display) ...
…… If you want to know the phone number of your wireless phone,
Dial the "0" key following the "F" key. Then, when receiving the input of the “F” key and the “0” key, the control unit 13 displays the EEP of the memory 14 on the liquid crystal display 10.
The own telephone number registered in advance at a predetermined address in the ROM is displayed.

Function function (display last call time)... To know the last call time, dial the "6" key following the "F" key. Then, the control unit 13 displays the last line connection time, that is, the last talk time on the liquid crystal display 10 when the input of the “F” key and the “6” key is received (the talk time is 2 minutes in FIG. 6). 40
Seconds).

According to the above configuration, the telephone function card 2 is provided in the telephone main body 1 so as to be attachable.
Is connected to the control unit 13 of the telephone body 1 via the connector 4 with the operation unit 9 and the memory 14 of the telephone function card 2 attached to the telephone body 1, so that the control circuit and the program for this control circuit are connected. Is different from the conventional example in which a memory in which
By changing the telephone function card 2 attached to the wireless telephone, the functions of the wireless telephone, particularly the above-mentioned function function, can be easily changed or added.

Since a program for functioning as a telephone is stored in the telephone function card 2 in advance, the telephone function card 2 is mounted on another telephone main body 1 to transfer a telephone number already registered. Can be done easily.

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, an example is shown in which a wireless telephone is used as a data terminal. in this case,
The telephone body 1 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, except for the configuration of the telephone function card. That is, in FIG. 7 showing the telephone function card, the telephone function card 15 is provided with a liquid crystal display 16 as a display unit and an operation unit 17 as operation means. The operation unit 17 includes a "select" key 17a, a "decision" key 17b, and a "send" key 17c. Here, the "select" key 17a is used to select a number or a character to be input. The "enter" key 17b is used to select a selected number or character. The "send" key 17c is used to send the entered numbers or characters. The telephone function card 15 has a connection terminal 18.
Is provided.

FIG. 8 shows the entire electrical configuration, and the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 8, the connection terminal 18 of the telephone function card 15 is connected to the control unit 13 through the connector 4. Further, the memory 14 stores a program for performing personal computer communication through the connection terminal 18.

FIG. 9 schematically shows a connection state between the wireless telephone having the above configuration and a personal computer. In FIG. 9, a personal computer 19 is integrated with a modem 20, and performs personal computer communication through the modem 20 through a wireless telephone equipped with a telephone function card 15.

In the case of the second embodiment, the configuration for performing data communication with another personal computer through the wireless telephone is implemented only by attaching the telephone function card 15 for personal computer communication to the telephone body 1 used in the first embodiment. Therefore, the telephone body 1 can be commonly used as a wireless telephone. Therefore, the cost can be significantly reduced as compared with the case where a wireless telephone dedicated to personal computer communication is used.

Since a program for functioning as a telephone is stored in the memory 14 of the telephone function card 2 of the first embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG.
The modem 21 is configured so that the telephone function card 2 can be mounted.
By attaching the telephone function card 2 to the AX modem 21 as necessary, it becomes possible to add a telephone function to the FAX modem 21 and use it as a general telephone.

Since the telephone body 1 is provided with a function for wireless communication, a FAX modem function card 23 storing a FAX modem function program is stored in a laptop personal computer 22 as shown in FIG. The wireless telephone may be used as a FAX modem by mounting the FAX modem function card 23 on the telephone body 1.

[0030] The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, Ru can modified or expanded as follows. The connection means for connecting connects the phone body 1 and the telephone function card 2, may be performed radio or light as the medium. The attachment of the telephone function card 2 to the telephone body 1 may use a magnet.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall electrical configuration according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the telephone main body with the telephone function card removed.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a procedure for mounting the telephone function card on the telephone body.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a procedure for removing a telephone function card from a telephone body.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a telephone function card showing a display state of a telephone number.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the telephone function card showing a display state of a call time;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a telephone function card according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a connection relationship with a computer.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a FAX modem showing an application example of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a laptop personal computer showing an application example of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a telephone body, 2 is a telephone function card, 4 is a connector (connection means), 6 is a speaker, 7 is a microphone, 9
Denotes an operation unit (operation unit), 10 denotes a liquid crystal display (display unit), 13 denotes a control unit (control unit), 14 denotes a memory (storage unit), and 15 denotes a telephone function card.

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] An audio control unit that inputs an audio signal from a microphone and outputs an audio signal to a speaker,
A telephone main body having control means operating in accordance with a program, and a radio unit for connecting a line with another station; and a telephone function card detachably mounted on the telephone main body. Operating means to be operated; storage means in which a program for the control means for controlling the voice control unit and the wireless unit is stored in advance; and the operating means and the operating means in a state where the telephone function card is mounted on the telephone body. A connection unit for connecting the storage unit and the control unit; and the control unit transmits the telephone function card through the connection unit in a state where the telephone function card is mounted on the telephone body.
The voice control unit and the
And a wireless telephone controlling the wireless unit . 2. An audio signal from a microphone is inputted.
An audio controller for outputting an audio signal to a speaker,
Control means operating according to the program, and lines to other stations
A telephone body having a wireless unit for connecting Telephone function card detachably attached to this telephone body
With The telephone function card, Externally operated operation means, The control unit for controlling the voice control unit and the wireless unit
Storage means in which a program for use is stored in advance, Display means; When the telephone function card is attached to the telephone body,
Operating means, the storage means, the display means,
Connection means for connecting to the control means, The control means may include a telephone function car to the telephone body.
The display means through the connection means when the
Display the seed information and store it on the telephone function card.
The voice control unit and the radio unit based on a program
To control A wireless telephone characterized by the following.