JP4265430B2 - Mobile terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide novel and enhanced portable terminal equipment with which another person can be prevented from privately using the portable terminal equipment if it is lost or stolen. <P>SOLUTION: The portable terminal device 100 of which the use is permitted if a subscriber IC card 200 storing personal information of a subscriber is loaded, comprises an identification means 110 for recognizing the personal information by connecting the subscriber IC card thereto, and a storage means 130 for storing the personal information recognized by this identification means. After personal identification information which is one of personal information is registered in the storage means, the subscriber card is loaded and after it is confirmed that the personal identification information is included in personal information stored on the subscriber card, the portable terminal device becomes available. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&amp;NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal device, and more particularly to a portable terminal device that permits use when a subscriber IC card that stores personal information of a subscriber such as a SIM card is mounted.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile terminal devices used for wireless communication, such as mobile phones and automobile phones, can communicate by attaching an IC card called a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card to the phone body. The system to do is considered. In this case, an ID code such as a telephone number set corresponding to the subscriber is registered and stored in the SIM card, and the subscriber's personal data (for example, a memory dial in which a telephone number and a destination name are registered) Data, incoming call history data, etc.) are stored.

  By adopting such a configuration, even if the person who does not own the telephone body or the telephone body owned by himself / herself becomes unusable (failure, dead battery, etc.), another person's telephone body can be borrowed (or By using your own SIM card, you can make a call using your own ID code, and the billing process is also targeted at the owner of the ID card. Will be able to do. Further, even if the telephone body is not owned by itself, it becomes possible to make a call by a one-touch operation based on the memory dial data stored in the SIM card.

  By the way, even if it is such a convenient SIM card, the case where a subscriber loses a SIM card, for example, and the SIM card unintentionally passes into another person's hand can be considered. In such a case, the third party who acquired the SIM card illegally uses the telephone to charge the original owner of the SIM card, or conversely uses his / her SIM card for another person's mobile terminal. For this purpose, there is a risk that the portable terminal is stolen, or that personal data is read out and personal information of the original owner is leaked.

  For this reason, in order to prevent the SIM card from being misused when the SIM card is lost or stolen, the SIM subscriber IC can be used as a mobile phone that can prevent leakage of personal information recorded inside the mobile phone using the SIM card. When the subscriber IC card is removed after the use of the card, the cellular phone using the subscriber IC card having a procedure for erasing predetermined data recorded in the internal memory of the cellular phone from the internal memory (for example, , See Patent Document 1). Also, means for storing personal information stored in the telephone in association with the type of information card inserted in the telephone, the type of information card inserted in the telephone and the type of information card associated with the storage Is also disclosed (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-300254 JP 2002-199089

  In any of the above mobile phones, it is possible to avoid abuse of the SIM card in order to suppress leakage of personal information in the mobile terminal of the individual to a person other than the owner. However, it is impossible to prevent a third party from stealing the mobile terminal body and using the SIM card owned by the stolen person as a personal property.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of conventional mobile terminal devices, and the object of the present invention is that when a mobile terminal device is lost or stolen, another person can use his / her SIM. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved portable terminal device that can prevent a portable terminal device from being personalized by using a card.

In order to solve the above-described problems, according to an aspect of the present invention, in a mobile terminal device that is permitted to be used when a normal subscriber IC card for storing subscriber's personal information is attached , A card reading means for reading information from the attached subscriber IC card, a storage means for storing information read from the subscriber IC card, and a setting subscriber IC card attached to the card reading means for the individual The identification personal information, which is one of the information, is input from the operation input means, whereby the identification personal information is registered in the storage means, and the normal subscriber IC card is stored in the card reading means. When installed, the personal information stored in the normal subscriber IC card is used by confirming that the personal information for identification registered in the storage means is included in the personal information. And having a control means for permitting the mobile terminal device is provided.

With this configuration, when the user has lost or stolen the mobile terminal device, personal information for identification such as a telephone number registered in advance in storage means such as a nonvolatile memory provided in the mobile terminal device Only when the telephone number which is one of the personal information stored in the subscriber IC card such as the SIM card matches, the use of the mobile terminal device with the subscriber IC card is permitted.

  For this reason, it becomes impossible to use the mobile terminal device by using another SIM card owned by another person who has the mobile terminal device that has been lost or stolen. In addition, since the mobile terminal device has this function, damage of the mobile terminal device can be suppressed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in a mobile terminal device that is permitted to be used when a subscriber IC card for storing subscriber's personal information is attached, operation input means, and the individual from the subscriber IC card A card reading means for reading information; an interface for connecting a setting device; a storage means for storing the personal information read from the subscriber IC card and the personal information for identification input from the operation input means; When the setting device is connected to the interface and the identification personal information is input from the operation input means, the identification personal information is registered in the storage means, and the subscriber IC card is stored in the card reading means. There are included when worn, the identification personal information registered in the storage means to the personal information stored in the subscriber IC card And having a control means for permitting the use by checking the door, the portable terminal device is provided.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the setting of identification personal information such as a telephone number of a memory unit serving as a storage means without re-inserting / removing a SIM card serving as a subscriber IC card. It is possible to save the trouble of identifying the subscriber of the apparatus.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the user loses or steals the mobile terminal device, the phone number of the SIM card that is permitted to be used is recorded in the nonvolatile memory inside the mobile terminal device. This makes it impossible for another person to replace the portable terminal device with another SIM card. In addition, since the mobile terminal has this function, there is an effect that leads to suppression of damage caused by theft of the mobile terminal.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

(First embodiment)
First, the structure of 1st Embodiment in the portable terminal device of this invention is demonstrated, using drawing. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a SIM card lead unit 110, an operation input unit 120, a control unit 150, a memory unit 130, and a display unit 140.

  The SIM card lead unit 110 serves as an identification means for recognizing the subscriber's personal information stored in the SIM card 200 when the SIM card 200, which is a subscriber IC card for storing the subscriber's personal information, is connected. . Further, in the present embodiment, when the mobile terminal device 100 is used for the first time, the setting SIM card 210 is inserted into the SIM card lead unit 110 and the telephone of the normal SIM card 200 possessed by the owner as personal information for identifying the owner. A number is input from the operation input unit 120.

  In other words, the SIM card lead unit 110 inserts the setting SIM card 210 separately from the normal SIM card 200, so that the personal information stored in the SIM card 200 that permits the use of the mobile terminal device 100 is included. As the personal information for identifying the owner of the SIM card 200, for example, a telephone number written on the SIM card 200 can be written in the memory unit 130 described later.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the SIM card lead unit 110 stores in the memory unit 130 the telephone numbers of the normal SIM card 200 that stores subscriber information and the normal SIM card 200 that permits use of the mobile terminal device 100. It is possible to read two types of SIM cards 200, 210 of the setting SIM card 210 that can be written.

  The operation input unit 120 performs various key input operations from the user to the mobile terminal device 100, and includes a button type switch, a touch panel type liquid crystal input device, and the like.

  The memory unit 130 is formed of a non-volatile memory that is a semiconductor memory that can retain stored contents even when the power is turned off, and has a function of storing setting information and a telephone number of the mobile terminal device 100. In the present embodiment, it also serves as storage means for storing personal information built in the SIM cards 200 and 210 recognized by the SIM card lead unit 110.

  The display unit 140 has a function of displaying the state and functions of the mobile terminal device 100, and is configured by a liquid crystal display device or the like.

  The control unit 150 controls each component included in the mobile terminal device 100 including the above-described circuits. In this embodiment, the control unit 150 determines whether the SIM card 200 or 210 read by the SIM card reading unit 110 is the normal SIM card 200 or the setting SIM card 210 for writing identification personal information to the memory unit 130. Judgment. When it is determined that the normal SIM card 200 is used, the control unit 150 performs comparison with the telephone number written in the memory unit 130, and conversely, when it is determined that the setting SIM 210 is used, the control unit 150 includes the memory unit 130. Write personal information for identification of the owner such as telephone number.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment notifies the mobile phone when there is a call receiving unit that outputs the voice of the communication partner and the mobile terminal device 100. A notification unit for performing communication, an antenna unit for transmitting and receiving radio waves during wireless communication, a wireless unit for performing wireless communication of the portable terminal device 100, a secondary battery serving as a power source for the portable terminal device 100, a transmitting unit for inputting voice, and the like are portable. It is assumed that the terminal device 100 is mounted as a main circuit.

  Next, the operation of the first embodiment in the mobile terminal device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an operation in using the portable terminal device in the present embodiment.

First, the user inserts the SIM cards 200 and 210 into the SIM card lead unit 110 provided in the mobile terminal device 100 and turns on the power. (Referred to as step A1)
Next, the control unit 150 checks the information stored in the SIM cards 200 and 210 (referred to as step A2), and the inserted SIM card 200 or 210 is a normal SIM card 200 that is normally used. Then, it is confirmed whether the setting SIM card 210 for registering the personal information for identification of the owner of the portable terminal device 100 in the memory unit 130 provided in the portable terminal (referred to as step A3).

  If the SIM card inserted here is the setting SIM card 210, the control unit 150 displays a message for adding / deleting the telephone number of the normal SIM card 200 that permits the use of the mobile terminal device 100. (Step A9), and waits for an input / deletion input of a telephone number from the user from the operation input unit 120, and sets a set value in the memory unit 130 (step A10).

  Conversely, in step A3, when the inserted SIM card is a normal SIM card 200 that is normally used, the control unit 150 reads the telephone number built in the SIM card 200 and writes it to the memory unit 130. Compared to the telephone number that is permitted to be used (referred to as step A5).

  If the SIM card 200 inserted here is a telephone number that is not permitted to use the mobile terminal device 100, the control unit 150 stops the control of the operation input unit 120 of the mobile terminal device 100 and is currently inserted into the display unit 140. It is displayed that the SIM card 200 being used cannot be used (referred to as step A8). If the inserted SIM card 200 is a permitted SIM card 200, the control unit 150 enables normal use of the mobile terminal device 100 without restricting the use of the mobile terminal device 100 (step). A11).

  As described above in detail, the mobile terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment normally inserts the setting SIM card 210 into the SIM card lead unit 110 when used for the first time, and the owner usually has personal information for identifying the owner. The personal identification information of the owner is registered in the memory unit 130 by inputting the telephone number of the SIM card 200 for operation from the operation input unit 120.

  After that, when the normal SIM card 200 is inserted into the SIM card reading unit 110, the control unit 150 reads the telephone number which is personal information for identification registered from the memory unit 130, and the SIM card reading unit 110 reads Check if it matches the phone number.

  Then, the control unit 150 permits use as a normal mobile terminal device if the telephone number which is personal information for identification stored in the normal SIM card 200 matches the SIM telephone number permitted to be used. To do. If the telephone number, which is personal information for identification stored in the normal SIM card 200, does not match the permitted SIM telephone number, the control unit 150 determines that the SIM is not registered. Displayed on the display unit 140, the use of the mobile terminal device 100 is prohibited. With such an operation, when the mobile terminal device 100 is lost or stolen, it is impossible to use the mobile terminal device 100 using a SIM card possessed by another person, and the mobile terminal device can be prevented from being stolen.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the structure of 2nd Embodiment in the portable terminal device of this invention is demonstrated, using drawing. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal device 100 ′ in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, when the portable terminal device 100 ′ is used for the first time, the means for registering the owner's identification personal information such as a telephone number written in the SIM card 200 in the memory unit 130 is different. That is, in the present embodiment, apart from the SIM card reader 110 serving as an identification means for recognizing the subscriber's personal information stored in the SIM card 200, the identification means for recognizing the subscriber's personal information is used for identification. An external connection interface 160 for connecting a setting device 220 for storing personal information is provided connected to the control unit 150.

  In the present embodiment, since the external connection interface 160 is newly provided, it is possible to change the setting of identification personal information such as a telephone number to the memory unit 130 without having to insert and remove the troublesome SIM card 200. Different from the previous first embodiment.

  Since the other constituent elements are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, description of these constituent elements will be omitted.

  Next, the operation of the second embodiment in the portable terminal device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation in using the mobile terminal device 100 ′ in the present embodiment.

  The operation flowchart in the use of the mobile terminal device 100 ′ of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is different in connection destinations of the process A2, the process A3, and the process A10 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. In that respect, the same system as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when any device is connected to the external connection interface 160 in a state where the power of the mobile terminal device 100 ′ is turned on (referred to as process B <b> 1), the control unit 150 performs the mobile terminal device 100. It is determined whether the device connected to 'is a device 220 for setting a telephone number or the like that becomes personal information for identification (referred to as step B2).

  At this time, when a device other than the setting device 220 for subscriber identification personal information such as a telephone number is connected, the mobile terminal device 100 ′ performs the first process described above in the same manner as the process in which the power is normally turned on. Following the process A4 shown in FIG. 2 which is an operation flowchart of the embodiment.

  On the contrary, when the number setting device 220 for subscriber identification personal information such as a telephone is connected, the control unit 150, as in the first embodiment, allows the SIM card to be used by the mobile terminal device 100 ′. A message for adding / deleting the telephone number is displayed on the display unit 140 (referred to as step A9), and a telephone number addition / deletion input from the user is waited from the operation input unit 120, and the setting value is stored in the memory unit 130. Set (referred to as step A10).

  As described above in detail, the mobile terminal device 100 ′ of the present embodiment connects the setting device 220 to the external connection interface 160 when it is used for the first time, for example, as personal information for identifying the owner. The personal identification information of the owner is registered in the memory unit 130 by inputting the telephone number of the normal SIM card 200 held by the user from the operation input unit 120.

  Thereafter, when the normal SIM card 200 is inserted into the SIM card lead unit 110, the control unit 150 reads the registered telephone number from the memory unit 130, and does the SIM card read unit 110 match the SIM phone number read? Confirm.

  If they match, the control unit 150 permits use as a normal mobile terminal. If they do not match, the control unit 150 displays on the display unit 140 that the SIM card is not registered. The use of the terminal device 100 is prohibited. As a result, when the mobile terminal device 100 is lost or stolen, it is impossible to use the mobile terminal device 100 ′ using the SIM card possessed by another person, and the mobile terminal device can be prevented from being stolen.

  In addition, unlike the first embodiment, since the SIM card lead unit 110 can be kept pointing to the normal SIM card 200, the process A4 can be performed without turning off the power once. It is possible to continue the process. That is, it is possible to change the setting of identification personal information such as a telephone number in the memory unit 130 without re-inserting / removing the SIM card 200, so that it is possible to further save the trouble of identifying the subscriber of the mobile terminal device 100 ′. it can.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to the example which concerns. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are of course within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  For example, regarding the setting of the permitted telephone number that becomes the personal information for identification of the owner of the mobile terminal device, the setting is permitted by using a personal identification number or fingerprint authentication without using a subscriber information storage medium such as a SIM card. May be.

  In addition, when an unusable SIM card is inserted, not only the control is stopped and the process is terminated, but also the deletion of the phone book and the notification to the designated phone number, etc. that are not known to others cannot be used. It can be changed by setting a normal use prohibition process (step A7) when the SIM card is inserted.

  Further, the usable telephone number that becomes the personal identification information of the owner that can be written in the memory unit is not limited to one and is not limited. In addition, the usable telephone number that is the personal information for identification of the owner written in the memory unit is not limited to the telephone number, but may be registered with an identification number / symbol individually possessed by the SIM card.

  The present invention can be applied to a portable terminal device such as a cellular phone or a car phone, and in particular, a portable terminal device that permits use when a subscriber IC card that stores personal information of a subscriber such as a SIM card is mounted. It is applicable to.

It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the portable terminal device in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement in use of the portable terminal device in the embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the portable terminal device in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement in use of the portable terminal device in the embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100, 100 'Portable terminal device 110 SIM card read part 120 Operation input part 130 Memory part 140 Display part 150 Control part 160 Interface for external connection 200 SIM card for normal use 210 SIM card for setting 220 Setting apparatus

Claims (3)

In a portable terminal device that permits use when a normal subscriber IC card for storing subscriber's personal information is attached,
Operation input means;
Card reading means for reading information from the attached subscriber IC card;
Storage means for storing information read from the subscriber IC card;
When a setting subscriber IC card is attached to the card reading means and identification personal information which is one of the personal information is input from the operation input means, the identification personal information is stored in the storage means. The personal information for identification registered in the storage means is included in the personal information stored in the normal subscriber IC card when the normal subscriber IC card is loaded in the card reading means. Control means to permit use by confirming that,
A portable terminal device comprising: In a portable terminal device that permits use when a subscriber IC card storing personal information of a subscriber is attached,
Operation input means;
Card reading means for reading the personal information from the subscriber IC card;
An interface for connecting the setting device;
Storage means for storing the personal information read from the subscriber IC card and identification personal information input from the operation input means;
When the setting device is connected to the interface and the identification personal information is input from the operation input means, the identification personal information is registered in the storage means, and the subscriber IC is registered in the card reading means. Control means for permitting use by confirming that the personal information for identification registered in the storage means is included in the personal information stored in the subscriber IC card when a card is mounted;
A portable terminal device comprising: In a control method of a mobile terminal device that permits use when a normal subscriber IC card that stores personal information of a subscriber is attached,
When identification personal information as one of the personal information is input from the operation input means of the portable terminal device when a setting subscriber IC card or a setting device is connected, the identification personal information is Registered in the storage means of the portable terminal device,
When the normal subscriber IC card is connected, the personal information stored in the normal subscriber IC card is used by confirming that the personal information for identification registered in the storage means is included in the personal information. to approve,
A method for controlling a portable terminal device.

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