JP5965366B2 - COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present application relates to a communication device, a communication method, and a communication program. In particular, the present application relates to a communication device having a touch screen, a method for controlling the communication device, and a program for controlling the communication device.

  Touch screen devices comprising a touch screen are known. Touch screen devices include, but are not limited to, for example, smartphones and tablets. The touch screen device detects a finger, pen, or stylus pen gesture via the touch screen. The touch screen device operates according to the detected gesture. An example of the operation according to the detected gesture is described in Patent Document 1, for example.

  The basic operation of the touch screen device is realized by an OS (Operating System) installed in the device. Examples of the OS installed in the touch screen device include, but are not limited to, Android (registered trademark), BlackBerry (registered trademark) OS, iOS, Symbian (registered trademark) OS, and Windows (registered trademark) Phone.

  Some communication devices such as touch screen devices can communicate with other terminals using a communication network provided by a contracted communication carrier.

International Publication No. 2008/086302

  Some communication devices, such as touch screen devices, can use multiple phone numbers with a single device when making a call. However, if a fee is required, for example, a contract is required for each phone number. There is. As described above, when a call is made using a touch screen device, there are some aspects that are not necessarily user-friendly.

  From the above, there is a need for a communication device, a communication method, and a communication program that can perform processing corresponding to a user-friendly communication service.

A communication apparatus according to one aspect includes a first communication unit that starts transmission by any of a plurality of communication methods , and a second communication unit that communicates an audio signal at the time of transmission with another device. And an operation unit to which a transmission operation for starting transmission using the first communication unit and a switching operation for switching a communication method by the first communication unit are input, and the transmission operation possess a control unit for notifying before transmission of the communication is started to start confirmation of communication using any of the communication system, wherein the control unit includes: the other device via the second communication unit If the communication is established, the transmission of the communication is started without confirming the start of the communication based on the transmission operation .

A communication method according to one aspect includes a first communication unit that starts transmission by any one of a plurality of communication methods , and a second communication unit that communicates an audio signal at the time of transmission with another device. When a method of controlling a communication apparatus having an operation unit on which the operation is inputted, a step of transmitting operation for starting a call using the first communication unit is inputted, the second If communication with the other device is being established by the communication unit, the step of starting transmission of the communication and if communication with the other device is not being established by the second communication unit, the communication before starting the outgoing, the step of notifying the start confirmation of the communication, the start confirmation of the communication when the notification before the transmission of the communication is started, the communication system according to the first communication unit and a step to prohibit the switching operation of the switching order, Including.

A communication program according to one aspect includes a first communication unit that starts transmission by any one of a plurality of communication methods , and a second communication unit that communicates an audio signal at the time of transmission with another device. When the other an operation unit operation is input, the communication apparatus and a step of transmitting operation for starting a call using the first communication unit is inputted, by the second communication unit If communication with the other device is being established, starting transmission of the communication; and if communication with the other device is not being established by the second communication unit, before starting transmission of the communication in a step of notifying the start confirmation of the communication, the start confirmation of the communication when the notification before the transmission of the communication is started, the switching operation of the order-switching the communication method according to the first communication unit a step of prohibiting, to execution.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the smartphone according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the smartphone. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the smartphone. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the smartphone. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a call setting interface displayed on the display. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for accepting an operation related to a call using the PHS method. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for accepting an operation related to a 3G call. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an example of control based on the function provided by the control program. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing an example of control based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another example of the confirmation notification. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of the user interface. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a calling screen displayed on the display. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a call screen displayed on the display. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a call end screen displayed on the display. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a calling screen displayed on the display. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a call screen displayed on the display. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a call end screen displayed on the display. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing procedure of control based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating another example in which a communication method is notified. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating another example in which a communication method is notified. FIG. 25 is a diagram for describing an example of control based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of call time management. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control processing procedure based on a function provided by the control program.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Embodiments for implementing a communication device, a communication method, and a communication program according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Below, a smart phone is demonstrated as an example of a communication apparatus provided with a touch screen.

(Embodiment 1)
The overall configuration of the smartphone 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the smartphone 1 has a housing 20. The housing 20 includes a front face 1A, a back face 1B, and side faces 1C1 to 1C4. The front face 1 </ b> A is the front of the housing 20. The back face 1 </ b> B is the back surface of the housing 20. The side faces 1C1 to 1C4 are side surfaces that connect the front face 1A and the back face 1B. Hereinafter, the side faces 1C1 to 1C4 may be collectively referred to as the side face 1C without specifying which face.

  The smartphone 1 includes a touch screen display 2, buttons 3A to 3C, an illuminance sensor 4, a proximity sensor 5, a receiver 7, a microphone 8, and a camera 12 on the front face 1A. The smartphone 1 has a speaker 11 and a camera 13 on the back face 1B. The smartphone 1 has buttons 3D to 3F and a connector 14 on the side face 1C. Hereinafter, the buttons 3A to 3F may be collectively referred to as the button 3 without specifying which button.

  The touch screen display 2 includes a display 2A and a touch screen 2B. In the example of FIG. 1, the display 2A and the touch screen 2B are substantially rectangular, but the shapes of the display 2A and the touch screen 2B are not limited to this. Each of the display 2A and the touch screen 2B can take any shape such as a square or a circle. In the example of FIG. 1, the display 2 </ b> A and the touch screen 2 </ b> B are overlapped, but the arrangement of the display 2 </ b> A and the touch screen 2 </ b> B is not limited to this. For example, the display 2A and the touch screen 2B may be arranged side by side or may be arranged apart from each other. In the example of FIG. 1, the long side of the display 2A is along the long side of the touch screen 2B, and the short side of the display 2A is along the short side of the touch screen 2B, but the display 2A and the touch screen 2B are overlapped. Is not limited to this. When the display 2A and the touch screen 2B are arranged so as to overlap each other, for example, one or more sides of the display 2A may not be along any side of the touch screen 2B.

  The display 2A includes a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display (OELD: Organic Electro-Luminescence Display), or an inorganic EL display (IELD: Inorganic Electro-Luminescence Display). The display 2A displays characters, images, symbols, graphics, and the like.

  The touch screen 2B detects contact of a finger, a pen, a stylus pen, or the like with respect to the touch screen 2B. The touch screen 2B can detect a position where a plurality of fingers, a pen, a stylus pen, or the like is in contact with the touch screen 2B. In the following description, a finger, pen, stylus pen, or the like that contacts the touch screen 2B may be referred to as a “contact object (contact object)”.

  The detection method of the touch screen 2B may be any method such as a capacitance method, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method (or an ultrasonic method), an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a load detection method. In the following description, in order to simplify the description, it is assumed that the user uses the finger to touch the touch screen 2B in order to operate the smartphone 1.

  The smartphone 1 is based on at least one of the contact detected by the touch screen 2B, the position at which the contact is detected, the change in the position at which the contact is detected, the interval at which the contact is detected, and the number of times the contact is detected. Determine the type of gesture. The gesture is an operation performed on the touch screen 2B. Gestures identified by the smartphone 1 include, but are not limited to, touch, long touch, release, swipe, tap, double tap, long tap, drag, flick, pinch in, and pinch out, for example.

  “Touch” is a gesture in which a finger touches the touch screen 2B. The smartphone 1 determines a gesture in which a finger contacts the touch screen 2B as a touch. “Long touch” is a gesture in which a finger touches the touch screen 2B for a longer period of time. The smartphone 1 determines a gesture in which a finger contacts the touch screen 2B for longer than a certain time as a long touch.

  “Release” is a gesture in which a finger leaves the touch screen 2B. The smartphone 1 determines that a gesture in which a finger leaves the touch screen 2B is a release. “Swipe” is a gesture in which a finger moves while touching the touch screen 2B. The smartphone 1 determines a gesture that moves while the finger is in contact with the touch screen 2B as a swipe.

  A “tap” is a gesture for releasing following a touch. The smartphone 1 determines a gesture for releasing following a touch as a tap. The “double tap” is a gesture in which a gesture for releasing following a touch is continued twice. The smartphone 1 determines a gesture in which a gesture for releasing following a touch is continued twice as a double tap.

  “Long tap” is a gesture for releasing following a long touch. The smartphone 1 determines a gesture for releasing following a long touch as a long tap. “Drag” is a gesture for performing a swipe starting from an area where a movable object is displayed. The smartphone 1 determines, as a drag, a gesture for performing a swipe starting from an area where a movable object is displayed.

  “Flick” is a gesture in which a finger leaves the touch screen 2B while moving after touching the touch screen 2B. In other words, “flick” is a gesture in which a release is performed while a finger moves following a touch. The smartphone 1 determines, as a flick, a gesture in which the finger leaves the touch screen 2B while moving after touching the touch screen 2B. The flick is often performed while the finger moves in one direction. Flick is "upper flick" where the finger moves upward on the screen, "lower flick" where the finger moves downward on the screen, "right flick" where the finger moves rightward on the screen, finger is left on the screen Including “left flick” moving in the direction. The movement of a finger in a flick is often quicker than the movement of a finger in a swipe.

  “Pinch-in” is a gesture of swiping in a direction in which a plurality of fingers approach each other. The smartphone 1 determines, as a pinch-in, a gesture in which the distance between the position of a finger detected by the touch screen 2B and the position of another finger is shortened. “Pinch out” is a gesture of swiping a plurality of fingers away from each other. The smartphone 1 determines, as a pinch-out, a gesture that increases the distance between the position of one finger and the position of another finger detected by the touch screen 2B.

  In the present embodiment, a gesture performed with one finger may be referred to as a “single touch gesture”. In the present embodiment, a gesture performed with two or more fingers may be referred to as a “multi-touch gesture”. Pinch-in and pinch-out are multi-touch gestures. Taps, flicks, swipes, and the like are single-touch gestures when performed with one finger, and multi-touch gestures when performed with two or more fingers.

  The smartphone 1 operates according to these gestures that are determined via the touch screen 2B. Therefore, an operability that is intuitive and easy to use for the user is realized. The operation performed by the smartphone 1 according to the determined gesture may differ depending on the screen displayed on the display 2A. In the following description, in order to simplify the description, “the touch screen 2B detects a gesture and the smartphone 1 determines that the type of the detected gesture is X” and “the smartphone 1 detects X”. Or “the controller detects X”.

  An example of a screen displayed on the display 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows an example of the home screen. The home screen is sometimes called a desktop, a standby screen, an idle screen, or a standard screen. The home screen is displayed on the display 2A. The home screen is a screen that allows the user to select which application to execute from among the applications installed in the smartphone 1. The smartphone 1 executes the application selected on the home screen in the foreground. The screen of the application executed in the foreground is displayed on the display 2A.

  The smartphone 1 can place an icon on the home screen. A plurality of icons 50 are arranged on the home screen 40 shown in FIG. Each icon 50 is associated with an application installed in the smartphone 1 in advance. When the smartphone 1 detects a gesture for the icon 50, the smartphone 1 executes an application associated with the icon 50 from which the gesture is detected. For example, the smartphone 1 executes the mail application when a tap on the icon 50 associated with the mail application is detected.

  The icon 50 includes an image and a character string. The icon 50 may include a symbol or a graphic instead of the image. The icon 50 may not include either an image or a character string. The icons 50 are arranged based on the arrangement pattern. A wallpaper 41 is displayed behind the icon 50. The wallpaper is sometimes called a photo screen, a back screen, an idle image or a background image. The smartphone 1 can use any image as the wallpaper 41. The smartphone 1 may be configured so that the user can select an image to be displayed as the wallpaper 41.

  The smartphone 1 may have a plurality of home screens. For example, the smartphone 1 determines the number of home screens according to the setting by the user. The smartphone 1 displays the selected one on the display 2A even if there are a plurality of home screens.

  The smartphone 1 can change the home screen displayed on the display 2A. When a gesture is detected while displaying one of the home screens, the smartphone 1 changes the home screen displayed on the display 2A to another home screen. For example, when detecting a right flick, the smartphone 1 changes the home screen displayed on the display 2A to the left home screen. For example, when the smartphone 1 detects a left flick, the smartphone 1 changes the home screen displayed on the display 2A to the right home screen. When the gesture is detected while displaying the first home screen on the display 2A, the smartphone 1 gradually reduces the area of the first home screen displayed on the display 2A, and the second displayed on the display 2A. The home screen displayed on the display 2A is changed from the first home screen to the second home screen so that the area of the home screen gradually increases. The smartphone 1 may switch the home screen so that the first home screen is immediately replaced with the second home screen.

  A region 42 is provided at the upper end of the display 2A. In the area 42, the remaining amount mark 43 indicating the remaining amount of power, the radio wave level mark 44a indicating the electric field strength of communication radio waves using the PHS method, and the electric field strength of communication radio waves using the 3G method are displayed. A radio wave level mark 44b is displayed. The smartphone 1 may display the time, weather, running application, communication system type, telephone status, device mode, event occurring in the device, and the like in the area 42. As described above, the area 42 is used for various notifications to the user. The area 42 may be provided on a screen other than the home screen 40. The position where the region 42 is provided is not limited to the upper end of the display 2A.

  The vertical direction of the screen displayed on the display 2A will be described. In the following description, the side close to the region 42 in the touch screen display 2 is the upper side, and the side far from the region 42 is the lower side. The side where the radio wave level mark 44 is displayed in the region 42 is the right side, and the side where the remaining amount mark 43 is displayed in the region 42 is the left side.

  The home screen 40 shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and the form of various elements, the arrangement of various elements, the number of home screens 40, how to perform various operations on the home screen 40, and the like are as described above. Not necessarily.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the smartphone 1. The smartphone 1 includes a touch screen display 2, a button 3, an illuminance sensor 4, a proximity sensor 5, communication units 6A and 6B, a receiver 7, a microphone 8, a storage 9, a controller 10, and a speaker 11. , Cameras 12 and 13, connector 14, acceleration sensor 15, orientation sensor 16, gyroscope 17, light emitting unit 18, and vibrator 19.

  As described above, the touch screen display 2 includes the display 2A and the touch screen 2B. The display 2A displays characters, images, symbols, graphics, or the like. The touch screen 2B detects a gesture.

  The button 3 is operated by the user. The button 3 includes buttons 3A to 3F. The controller 10 detects an operation on the button 3 by cooperating with the button 3. The operation on the button 3 includes, for example, click, double click, triple click, push, and multi-push, but is not limited thereto.

  The buttons 3A to 3C are, for example, a home button, a back button, or a menu button. The button 3D is, for example, a power on / off button of the smartphone 1. The button 3D may also serve as a sleep / sleep release button. The buttons 3E and 3F are volume buttons, for example.

  The illuminance sensor 4 detects the illuminance of the ambient light of the smartphone 1. Illuminance indicates light intensity, brightness, or luminance. The illuminance sensor 4 is used for adjusting the luminance of the display 2A, for example. The proximity sensor 5 detects the presence of a nearby object without contact. The proximity sensor 5 detects the presence of an object based on a change in a magnetic field or a change in a feedback time of an ultrasonic reflected wave. The proximity sensor 5 detects that the touch screen display 2 is brought close to the face, for example. The illuminance sensor 4 and the proximity sensor 5 may be configured as one sensor. The illuminance sensor 4 may be used as a proximity sensor.

  The first communication unit 6A and the second communication unit 6B communicate wirelessly. The communication method supported by the first communication unit 6A and the second communication unit 6B is a wireless communication standard. Examples of wireless communication standards include cellular phone communication standards such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. As a cellular phone communication standard, for example, LTE (Long Term Evolution), W-CDMA (Wideband Code Multiple Access), CDMA2000, PDC (Personal Digital Cellular, GSM (registered trademark) mmloS) (Personal Handy-phone System). As wireless communication standards, for example, there are WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), IEEE802.11, Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), NFC (NearCo), etc. In the first embodiment, the first communication unit 6A supports a cellular phone communication standard different from that of the second communication unit 6B. When at least one of the first communication unit 6A and the second communication unit 6B supports a plurality of communication standards, the communication standard that does not overlap with the other is supported. Communication standards to be supported from different viewpoints are selected for the first communication unit 6A and the second communication unit 6B. For example, when the communication standard mainly supporting data communication is supported as the second communication unit 6B, but the communication standard mainly supporting telephone communication is supported as the first communication unit 6A. Selected to do. In the first embodiment, the first communication unit 6A adopts, for example, a case of supporting W-CDMA as a cellular phone communication standard suitable for data communication. The communication unit 6B employs, for example, a case where PHS is supported as a cellular phone communication standard suitable for calls.

  The receiver 7 and the speaker 11 are sound output units. The receiver 7 and the speaker 11 output the sound signal transmitted from the controller 10 as sound. The receiver 7 is used, for example, to output the other party's voice during a call. The speaker 11 is used for outputting a ring tone and music, for example. One of the receiver 7 and the speaker 11 may also function as the other. The microphone 8 is a sound input unit. The microphone 8 converts the user's voice or the like into a sound signal and transmits the sound signal to the controller 10.

  The storage 9 stores programs and data. The storage 9 is also used as a work area for temporarily storing the processing result of the controller 10. The storage 9 may include any non-transitory storage medium such as a semiconductor storage medium and a magnetic storage medium. The storage 9 may include a plurality of types of storage media. The storage 9 may include a combination of a portable storage medium such as a memory card, an optical disk, or a magneto-optical disk and a storage medium reader. The storage 9 may include a storage device used as a temporary storage area such as a RAM (Random Access Memory).

  The programs stored in the storage 9 include an application executed in the foreground or the background and a control program that supports the operation of the application. For example, the application displays a screen on the display 2 </ b> A, and causes the controller 10 to execute a process according to a gesture detected by the touch screen 2 </ b> B. The control program is, for example, an OS. The application and the control program may be installed in the storage 9 via wireless communication by the communication units 6A and 6B or a non-transitory storage medium.

  The storage 9 stores, for example, a control program 9A, a mail application 9B, a browser application 9C, a navigation application 9D, a music player application 9E, a calendar application 9F, a computer application 9G, and setting data 9Z. The mail application 9B provides an electronic mail function for creating, transmitting, receiving, and displaying an electronic mail. The browser application 9C provides a WEB browsing function for displaying a WEB page. The navigation application 9D provides a navigation function for route guidance and the like. The music player application 9E provides a player function for playing music and outputting it from the receiver 7 or the speaker 11. The calendar application 9F provides a calendar function for schedule management and the like. The computer application 9G provides a computer function for performing, for example, four arithmetic operations. The setting data 9Z includes information related to various settings related to the operation of the smartphone 1. For example, the setting data 9Z includes information related to a setting for performing a call realized by controlling the communication unit 6A or the like or a call realized by controlling the communication unit 6B or the like. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the first call that is realized by controlling the communication unit 6A and the like is referred to as “PHS call”, and the first call that is realized by controlling the communication unit 6A and the like is referred to as the “PHS method”. Calls using "." The second call realized by controlling the communication unit 6B or the like is expressed as “3G call”, and the second call realized by controlling the communication unit 6B or the like is expressed as “call using the 3G method”. To do.

  The control program 9A provides functions related to various controls for operating the smartphone 1. The control program 9A realizes a call by controlling the communication units 6A and 6B, the receiver 7, the microphone 8, and the like, for example. The function provided by the control program 9A includes a function of performing various controls such as changing information displayed on the display 2A according to a gesture detected via the touch screen 2B. The function provided by the control program 9A may be used in combination with a function provided by another program such as the mail application 9B. The function provided by the control program 9A accepts an operation for starting communication on the touch screen 2, and starts communication using any one of the PHS method and the 3G method when the operation is accepted. The function of prohibiting the switching of the communication method is included. The functions provided by the control program 9A include a function that provides a user interface that accepts an operation for switching between the PHS method and the 3G method. The function provided by the control program 9A includes a function that provides a user interface for accepting an operation related to a call using the PHS method. The function provided by the control program 9A includes a function that provides a user interface for accepting an operation related to a 3G call.

  The controller 10 is an arithmetic processing device. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an SoC (System-on-a-chip), an MCU (Micro Control Unit), and an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), but is not limited thereto. The controller 10 controls various operations of the smartphone 1 to realize various functions.

  Specifically, the controller 10 executes instructions included in the program stored in the storage 9 while referring to the data stored in the storage 9 as necessary. And the controller 10 controls a function part according to data and a command, and implement | achieves various functions by it. The functional unit includes, for example, the display 2A, the communication units 6A and 6B, the microphone 8, and the speaker 11, but is not limited thereto. The controller 10 may change the control according to the detection result of the detection unit. Examples of the detection unit include, but are not limited to, the touch screen 2B, the button 3, the illuminance sensor 4, the proximity sensor 5, the receiver 7, the camera 12, the camera 13, the acceleration sensor 15, the orientation sensor 16, and the gyroscope 17. .

  For example, the controller 10 executes an operation for starting communication on the touch screen 2 by executing the control program 9A, and any communication method of the PHS method and the 3G method is accepted according to the reception of this operation. When notifying the start of the used communication, various controls such as prohibiting switching of communication methods are executed. For example, when the controller 10 receives an operation for 3G transmission on the user interface displayed on the display 2A and displays a confirmation notification of 3G transmission on the display 2A, various controls for prohibiting switching of the communication method are performed. Execute.

  The camera 12 is an in-camera that captures an object facing the front face 1A. The camera 13 is an out camera that captures an object facing the back face 1B.

  The connector 14 is a terminal to which another device is connected. The connector 14 may be a general-purpose terminal such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), Light Peak (Thunderbolt (registered trademark)), and an earphone microphone connector. . The connector 14 may be a dedicated terminal such as a dock connector. Devices connected to the connector 14 include, but are not limited to, external storage, speakers, and communication devices, for example.

  The acceleration sensor 15 detects the direction and magnitude of acceleration acting on the smartphone 1. The direction sensor 16 detects the direction of geomagnetism. The gyroscope 17 detects the angle and angular velocity of the smartphone 1. The detection results of the acceleration sensor 15, the azimuth sensor 16, and the gyroscope 17 are used in combination in order to detect changes in the position and orientation of the smartphone 1. The light emitting unit 18 is, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and emits light in a plurality of colors. The vibrator 19 is a vibrating motor.

  In FIG. 5, some or all of the programs and data stored in the storage 9 may be downloaded from other devices by wireless communication using the communication unit 6. In FIG. 5, some or all of the programs and data stored in the storage 9 may be stored in a non-transitory storage medium that can be read by the reading device included in the storage 9. 5 may be stored in a non-transitory storage medium that can be read by a reading device connected to the connector 14. Non-transitory storage media include, for example, optical disks such as CD (registered trademark), DVD (registered trademark), and Blu-ray (registered trademark), magneto-optical disks, magnetic storage media, memory cards, and solid-state storage media Including, but not limited to.

  The configuration of the smartphone 1 shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and may be appropriately changed within a range not impairing the gist of the present invention. For example, the number and type of buttons 3 are not limited to the example of FIG. The smartphone 1 may include buttons such as a numeric keypad layout or a QWERTY layout as buttons for operations related to the screen instead of the buttons 3A to 3C. The smartphone 1 may include only one button or may not include a button for operations related to the screen. In the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the smartphone 1 includes two cameras, but the smartphone 1 may include only one camera or may not include a camera. In the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the smartphone 1 includes three types of sensors in order to detect the position and orientation, but the smartphone 1 may not include some of these sensors. Alternatively, the smartphone 1 may include another type of sensor for detecting at least one of a position and a posture.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a call setting interface displayed on the display 2A. When the user operates the call setting interface 45 illustrated in FIG. 6, the PHS method or the 3G communication method is set. By operating the call setting interface 45 shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to set whether or not to display a communication method confirmation notification at the time of outgoing call. Information relating to the setting of the call setting interface 45 is included in the setting data Z stored in the storage 9.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a user interface related to a call using the PHS method. In the example of FIG. 7, a keypad is displayed as the first user interface 46 related to the PHS call on the display 2 </ b> A, and the image of the operation unit 46 a for performing a call operation is “call (PHS)”. It is displayed that the PHS transmission is accepted. The first user interface 46 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display 2A in accordance with an operation on an icon corresponding to the call function when the PHS method is set on the call interface 45 as a communication method. As shown in FIG. 7, the first user interface 46 displays operation units corresponding to various functions such as an SMS (Short Message Service), a telephone directory function, a keypad, and a call history browsing function.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a user interface related to a 3G call. In the example of FIG. 8, the keypad is displayed as the second user interface 47 related to the 3G call on the display 2 </ b> A, and the image of the operation unit 47 a for performing a call operation is “call (3G)”. It is displayed that 3G transmission is accepted. The second user interface 47 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display 2A when an operation corresponding to an icon corresponding to the call function is performed when the 3G method is set on the call interface 45 as a communication method. As shown in FIG. 8, the second user interface 47 displays operation units corresponding to various functions such as SMS (Short Message Service), a telephone book function, a keypad, and a call history browsing function.

  The first user interface 46 shown in FIG. 7 and the second user interface 47 shown in FIG. 8 employ many similar configurations. The first user interface 46 and the second user interface 47 differ in that the image of the call button on the keypad is changed according to the communication method to be sent. That is, the user interface is displayed on the smartphone 1 so that it can be confirmed which communication method is used for transmission by the images of the operation unit 46a and the operation unit 47a.

  An example of control based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 shows a control for displaying on the display 2A a confirmation notification as to whether or not 3G transmission is performed, for example, when an operation for switching the communication system from the PHS system to the 3G system is performed as an operation for starting 3G transmission. An example is shown.

  Step S11 shown in FIG. 9 shows a state in which the first user interface 46 is displayed on the display 2A. Step S12 shown in FIG. 9 shows a state where a swipe by the user's finger F1 is about to start from the top to the bottom of the display 2A. Step S13 shown in FIG. 9 shows the state of the display 2A immediately after the swipe in which the call setting interface 45 is displayed on the display 2A. Step S14 shown in FIG. 9 shows a state in which the user's finger F1 touches a location labeled “3G” on the call setting interface 45. Step S15 shown in FIG. 9 shows the state of the display 2A immediately after the touch, in which the color of the part labeled “3G” on the call setting interface 45 is changed. Step S16 shown in FIG. 9 shows a state in which a swipe by the user's finger F1 is about to start from the bottom to the top of the display 2A. Step S17 shown in FIG. 9 shows a state immediately after the swipe in which the second user interface 47 is displayed on the display 2A, and a confirmation notification 47b for notifying the user whether or not 3G transmission is to be performed is displayed. . In S13 to S15, the smartphone 1 may notify the user whether or not to change to the 3G method when changing from the PHS method to the 3G method.

  For example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to the call function, the smartphone 1 displays the first user interface 46 on the display 2A as illustrated in step S11.

  Subsequently, when the smartphone 1 detects a swipe that traces the display 2A from the top to the bottom by the touch screen 2B as shown in step S12, the screen displayed on the display 2A as shown in step S13 Is switched from the first user interface 46 to the call setting interface 45 and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in step S14, when the smartphone 1 detects that the touch screen 2B detects a touch on a place indicated by “3G” on the call setting interface 45, as shown in step S14, The color of the part labeled “3G” on the setting interface 45 is changed. Then, the smartphone 1 switches the communication method from the PHS method to the 3G method. The smartphone 1 updates the information related to the communication method stored in the setting data 9Z of the storage 9 from the PHS method to the 3G method. Note that the color change, the communication method change, and the information update are not limited to be executed in this order, and may be executed in different orders or may be executed simultaneously.

  Subsequently, when the smartphone 1 detects a swipe that traces the display 2A from the bottom to the top by the touch screen 2B as shown in step S16, the screen displayed on the display 2A as shown in step S17. Is switched from the call setting interface 45 to the second user interface 47 and displayed. At this time, the smartphone 1 also displays a confirmation notification 47b for 3G transmission. The smartphone 1 determines that 3G transmission is permitted when an operation to a location indicated as “OK” on the confirmation notification 47b is detected. On the other hand, the smartphone 1 determines that 3G transmission has not been permitted when an operation to a location indicated as “cancel” on the confirmation notification 47b is detected.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the 3G method is employed as a communication method that can provide a high-speed data communication environment, but is also a communication method that enables a telephone call. In the present embodiment, the PHS method is employed as a communication method that can provide call sound quality, and is also a communication method that enables data communication. Therefore, it is conceivable to provide a communication service that can use both the 3G method and the PHS method. In this communication service, high-speed data communication can be realized by performing communication using the 3G system, and communication environments utilizing the technical features of each communication system can be realized by performing telephone calls using the PHS system. As described above, the smartphone 1 includes the first communication unit 6A and the second communication unit 6B, and controls the first communication unit 6A and the second communication unit 6B to communicate using the 3G method. In addition, it is possible to perform processing corresponding to a communication service that can be used in combination with communication using the PHS method. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the smartphone 1 displays a confirmation notification 47 b that notifies the user whether or not 3G transmission is performed when the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method. For this reason, the smart phone 1 can make a user recognize the communication system again at the time of transmission. As a result, it is possible to reduce the assignment of a communication format adopted as a communication method suitable for data communication to a call, and to provide an excellent communication environment to the user.

  An example of a control processing procedure based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 shows a processing procedure when the smartphone 1 executes a process of notifying that the 3G transmission is performed when an operation for starting the 3G transmission is accepted on the touch screen 2B. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 10 is realized by the controller 10 executing the control program 9A. Hereinafter, a processing procedure when the PHS method is preset as a communication method will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to a call function, the controller 10 displays a first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the PHS method on the display 2A as step S101. .

  Subsequently, in Step S102, the controller 10 determines whether an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 (see FIG. 6) is detected by the touch screen 2B. In the first embodiment, the controller 10 detects, using the touch screen 2B, a swipe that traces the display 2A from top to bottom as an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 (see FIG. 6).

  When an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is detected as a result of the determination (step S102, Yes), the controller 10 displays the communication setting interface 45 on the display 2A as step S103.

  Subsequently, in step S104, the controller 10 determines whether or not the communication method has been switched. In the first embodiment, for example, when a touch to a location indicated as “3G” is detected on the call setting interface 45, the controller 10 is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method. The communication unit to be determined and controlled when making a call is switched from the communication unit 6A to the communication unit 6B.

  When the communication method is switched as a result of the determination (step S104, Yes), the controller 10 displays a 3G-compatible second user interface 47 and a 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b on the display 2A as step S105. To display. For example, the controller 10 detects a swipe of tracing the display 2A from the bottom to the top as an operation for hiding the communication setting interface 45, and triggered by this detection, the screen displayed on the display 2A is set as a call setting. While switching from the interface 45 to the second user interface 47, the confirmation notification 47b is displayed. The controller 10 is not limited to the example in which the second user interface 47 and the confirmation notification 47b are displayed in response to the detection of an operation for hiding the communication setting interface 45, and that the communication method has been switched. As an opportunity, the second user interface 47 and the confirmation notification 47b may be displayed.

  Then, the controller 10 determines whether 3G transmission was permitted as step S106. In the first embodiment, the controller 10 determines that 3G transmission is permitted when, for example, the touch screen 2 </ b> B detects a touch on a location indicated as OK on the confirmation notification 47 b.

  When the 3G transmission is permitted as a result of the determination (step S106, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether a transmission operation has been performed as step S107. For example, when the touch screen 2B detects a touch on a call button provided on the second user interface 47, the controller 10 determines that a call operation has been performed.

  When the call operation is performed as a result of the determination (step S107, Yes), the controller 10 executes the 3G call as step S108.

  Here, returning to the description of step S107, if the call operation is not performed as a result of the determination (step S107, No), the controller 10 ends the processing procedure of FIG. 10 as it is, for example, the display 2A. The home screen 40 is displayed. For example, when a call operation is not performed, an operation other than the call operation is performed, such as when the operation of the button 3 is performed after another 3G call is permitted, or when another application is activated. Includes cases.

  Returning to the description of step S106, if the 3G transmission is not permitted as a result of the determination (step S106, No), the controller 10 ends the processing procedure of FIG. 10 as it is, for example, the display 2A. The home screen 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S104, if the communication method is not switched as a result of the determination (step S104, No), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S107 described above.

  Here, returning to the description of step S102, if the operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected as a result of the determination (step S102, No), the controller 10 performs the process of step S107 described above. Move to the procedure.

  That is, when the communication method is not switched in step S104 and when the operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected in step S102, the smartphone 1 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S107 described above. To do. And since the communication system of the smart phone 1 is still the PHS system and the first user interface 46 corresponding to the PHS system is displayed on the display 2A, for example, a telephone call operation in the PHS system is performed. I will wait for you.

  In the example of the processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 10, as step S <b> 102, there is a step of determining whether or not an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 has been detected, but is not limited thereto. For example, the communication method may be switched in advance before displaying the user interface corresponding to the PHS method. In this case, the processing procedure from step S105 to step S108 may be performed.

  In the first embodiment described above, the 3G transmission confirmation notice 47b may be displayed again after the transmission operation is performed. Hereinafter, an example of control based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the control for displaying the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b again after the transmission operation is performed.

  When the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method, the smartphone 1 displays the second user interface 47 corresponding to the 3G method and the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b on the display 2A as shown in step S21. Let

  Subsequently, as shown in step S22, when the touch screen 2B detects a touch on a location indicated as OK on the confirmation notification 47b, the smartphone 1 is allowed to transmit 3G. judge. Then, as shown in step S23, the smartphone 1 deletes the confirmation notification 47b from the display 2A.

  Subsequently, when the touch on the call button provided on the second user interface 47 is detected as shown in step S24, the smartphone 1 again confirms the confirmation of 3G call as shown in step S25. 47b is displayed on the display 2A.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11, the smartphone 1 displays the 3G call confirmation notification 47b again after the call operation is performed, so that the user can sufficiently recognize the communication method at the time of call. Furthermore, for example, when the communication method has been set to the 3G method from the beginning, the processing procedure for switching the communication method from the PHS method to the 3G method is not performed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 47b is not displayed on the display 2A. In this case, at the time of outgoing call, the user cannot recognize that the outgoing call is made by the 3G method. On the other hand, in FIG. 11, even when the communication method is not followed by the processing procedure for switching from the PHS method to the 3G method, it is possible to make the user recognize that the 3G method is used when making a call. .

  With reference to FIG. 12, an example of a control processing procedure based on the function provided by the control program 9A corresponding to FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 shows a processing procedure when the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b is displayed again after the transmission operation is performed. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 12 is realized by the controller 10 executing the control program 9A. Hereinafter, a processing procedure when the PHS method is preset as a communication method will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 12, for example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to a call function, the controller 10 causes the display 2A to display the first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the PHS method as step S201. .

  Subsequently, in Step S202, the controller 10 determines whether an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 (see FIG. 6) is detected by the touch screen 2B. When an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is detected as a result of the determination (step S202, Yes), the controller 10 displays the communication setting interface 45 on the display 2A as step S203.

  Subsequently, the controller 10 determines whether or not the communication method has been switched as step S204.

  When the communication method is switched as a result of the determination (step S204, Yes), the controller 10 displays the second user interface 47 corresponding to the 3G method and the confirmation notification 47b of 3G transmission on the display 2A as step S205. To display. Then, the controller 10 determines whether 3G transmission is permitted as step S206.

  When 3G transmission is permitted (step S206, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether or not a transmission operation has been performed as step S207. When the call operation is performed as a result of the determination (step S207, Yes), the controller 10 displays the 3G call confirmation notice 47b on the display 2A again as step S208.

  Subsequently, the controller 10 prohibits switching of the communication method as step S209. Then, the controller 10 determines whether 3G transmission is permitted as step S210. If it is determined that 3G transmission is permitted (step S210, Yes), the controller 10 executes 3G telephone call as step S211. Subsequently, when detecting the user's call end operation, the controller 10 ends the call as step S212. Subsequently, in Step S213, the controller 10 determines whether or not switching of communication methods is prohibited. In this case, the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is prohibited (step S213, Yes). Therefore, in step S214, the prohibition of the switching of the communication method is canceled, and the processing procedure of FIG. For example, the home screen 40 is displayed on the display 2A. If the result of determination in step S210 is that 3G transmission is not permitted (No in step S210), the controller 10 proceeds to step S213 described above and determines whether switching of the communication method is prohibited. To do. In this case, since the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is prohibited (step S213, Yes), the controller 10 cancels the prohibition of the switching of the communication method (step S214), and the processing procedure of FIG. For example, the home screen 40 is displayed on the display 2A.

  Here, returning to the description of step S207, if the call operation is not performed as a result of the determination (step S207, No), the controller 10 proceeds to step S213 described above, and switching of the communication method is prohibited. Determine whether or not. In this case, the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is not prohibited (No at Step S213), so the processing procedure of FIG. 12 is ended as it is, and the home screen is displayed on the display 2A, for example. 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S206, if the result of determination is that 3G transmission is not permitted (step S206, No), the controller 10 proceeds to step S213 described above and switching of the communication method is prohibited. Determine whether or not. In this case, the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is not prohibited (No at Step S213), so the processing procedure of FIG. 12 is ended as it is, and the home screen is displayed on the display 2A, for example. 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S204, if the communication method is not switched as a result of the determination (step S204, No), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S207 described above.

  Here, returning to the description of step S202, if the controller 10 does not detect an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 as a result of the determination (step S202, No), the process of step S207 described above is performed. Move to the procedure.

  In the example of the processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 12, as step S <b> 202, there is a step of determining whether or not an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 has been detected, but is not limited thereto. For example, the communication method may be switched in advance before displaying the user interface corresponding to the PHS method. In this case, the controller 10 executes the processing procedure from step S205 to step S210.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the smartphone 1 is establishing a wireless connection with a wireless connection compatible device such as a car navigation system or a PC, the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b may not be displayed. . Hereinafter, an example of a control processing procedure based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 shows a processing procedure when the smartphone 1 does not display the confirmation notification 47b for 3G transmission when a wireless connection is being established with a wireless connection compatible device such as a car navigation system or a PC. ing. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 13 is realized by the controller 10 executing the control program 9A. Hereinafter, a processing procedure when the PHS method is preset as a communication method will be described.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, for example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to a call function, the controller 10 determines whether or not a wireless connection with a wireless connection compatible device is being established as Step S <b> 301.

  If the wireless connection is not established as a result of the determination (No at Step S301), the controller 10 causes the display 2A to display the first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the PHS method as Step S302.

  Subsequently, in Step S303, the controller 10 determines whether an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 (see FIG. 6) is detected by the touch screen 2B. When an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is detected as a result of the determination (step S303, Yes), the controller 10 displays the communication setting interface 45 on the display 2A as step S304.

  Subsequently, in step S305, the controller 10 determines whether the communication method has been switched.

  When the communication method is switched as a result of the determination (step S305, Yes), the controller 10 displays the 3G-compatible second user interface 47 and the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b on the display 2A as step S306. To display. Subsequently, the controller 10 determines whether or not 3G transmission is permitted in step S307.

  When the 3G transmission is permitted (step S307, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether a transmission operation has been performed as step S308. If the call operation is performed as a result of the determination (step S308, Yes), the controller 10 executes a 3G call as step S309.

  Here, returning to the description of step S308, when the call operation is not performed as a result of the determination (No in step S308), the controller 10 ends the processing procedure of FIG. 12 as it is, for example, the display 2A. The home screen 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S307, if the result of determination is that 3G transmission is not permitted (step S307, No), the controller 10 ends the processing procedure of FIG. The home screen 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S305, if the communication method is not switched as a result of the determination (step S305, No), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S308 described above.

  Here, returning to the description of step S303, if the operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected as a result of the determination (step S303, No), the controller 10 performs the process of step S308 described above. Move to the procedure.

  Here, returning to the description of step S301, when the wireless connection is being established as a result of the determination (step S301, Yes), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S308 described above. That is, it may be possible that the display 2A of the smartphone 1 cannot be visually confirmed while the wireless connection is established. In the first embodiment, the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b is displayed so that the user can re-recognize the communication method at the time of transmission. However, when the display 2A cannot be visually confirmed, the confirmation notification is displayed. 47b may not make sense. Therefore, in FIG. 13, when the wireless connection is being established, control is performed so as not to perform the process of displaying the 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b.

  In the example of the processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 13, as step S303, there is a step of determining whether or not an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 has been detected, but is not limited thereto. For example, the communication method may be switched in advance before displaying the user interface corresponding to the PHS method. In this case, the processing procedure from step S301 to step S306 to step S309 may be followed.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method, the smartphone 1 displays the confirmation notification 47b that notifies the user whether or not 3G transmission is performed (FIG. 9). Etc.) For this reason, the smart phone 1 can make a user recognize the communication system again at the time of transmission.

  In the first embodiment described above, on the confirmation notification 47b for 3G transmission, a portion denoted as “OK” that is operated when 3G transmission is permitted, and a “cancel” that is operated when 3G transmission is not permitted. An example in which a location is provided has been described. However, it is not limited to this. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another example of the confirmation notification. As shown in FIG. 14, for example, a place indicated as “PHS” operated to make a call in the PHS method may be provided instead of the place indicated as “cancel” operated when 3G transmission is not permitted. Good.

  In the first embodiment described above, an example of the first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) for accepting an operation related to a call using the PHS method (see FIG. 7) and an example of a second user interface 47 for accepting an operation related to a call using the 3G method ( (See FIG. 8). An example of the user interface is not limited to this. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of the user interface. As shown in FIG. 15, for example, the user interface 48 may be provided with a transmission button 48 a for performing PHS transmission and a transmission button 48 b for performing 3G transmission.

(Embodiment 2)
In a second embodiment below, a case will be described in which a function for notifying the used communication method is provided when the smartphone 1 is calling, during a call, or at the end of a call.

  The functions provided by the control program 9A include a function for displaying a calling screen, a calling screen, and a calling end screen corresponding to the communication method on the display 2A when the smartphone 1 is calling, calling, or ending the call. .

  For example, by executing the control program 9A, the controller 10 displays a calling screen, a calling screen, and a calling end screen corresponding to the communication method on the display 2A when the smartphone 1 is calling, calling, or ending the call. Execute the process.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of the outgoing call screen displayed on the display 2A. FIG. 16 shows an example of a calling screen when the 3G method is used as the communication method. As shown in FIG. 16, the outgoing call screen 60a displays that the communication method being used is the 3G method in addition to the outgoing call.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a call screen displayed on the display 2A. FIG. 17 shows an example of a call screen when the 3G method is used as the communication method. As shown in FIG. 17, the call screen 60b displays that the communication method being used is the 3G method in addition to being busy.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a call end screen displayed on the display 2A. FIG. 18 shows an example of a call end screen when the 3G method is used as the communication method. As shown in FIG. 18, the call end screen 60c displays that the communication method used is the 3G method in addition to the end of the call. The call end screen 60c may further display the call time as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the outgoing call screen displayed on the display 2A. FIG. 19 shows an example of a calling screen when the PHS method is used as the communication method. As shown in FIG. 19, the outgoing call screen 61a displays that the communication method being used is the PHS method in addition to being outgoing.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a call screen displayed on the display 2A. FIG. 20 shows an example of a call screen when the PHS method is used as the communication method. As shown in FIG. 20, in-call screen 61b displays that the communication method being used is the PHS method in addition to being in a call.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of a call end screen displayed on the display 2A. FIG. 21 shows an example of a call end screen when the PHS method is used as the communication method. As shown in FIG. 21, the call end screen 61c displays that the communication method being used is the PHS method in addition to the end of the call. The call end screen 61c may further display the call time as shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 22, an example of a control processing procedure based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described. FIG. 22 shows a processing procedure when a process of displaying a calling screen, a calling screen, and a calling end screen corresponding to the communication method on the display 2A when the smartphone 1 is calling, calling, or ending a call is executed. Show. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 22 is realized by the controller 10 executing the control program 9A. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 22 is executed with the start of transmission.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, the controller 10 refers to the setting data stored in the storage 9, controls the communication unit 6 </ b> A or 6 </ b> B corresponding to the communication method included in the setting data, makes a call, and then performs step S <b> 401. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 19 on the display 2A.

  Subsequently, in Step S402, the controller 10 determines whether or not a call has been started, that is, whether or not a communication path for the call has been established by the call destination device responding to the incoming call.

  When the call is not started as a result of the determination (step S402, No), the controller 10 continues to display the outgoing call screen. On the other hand, when the call is started as a result of the determination (step S402, Yes), the controller 10 changes the calling screen displayed on the display 2A as the calling screen corresponding to the communication method (step S403). For example, the display is switched to FIG. 17 and FIG.

  Subsequently, in Step S404, the controller 10 determines whether or not the call has been terminated, that is, whether or not the communication path for the call has been disconnected.

  If the result of determination is that the call is not terminated (No at step S404), the controller 10 continues to display the in-call screen. On the other hand, when the call is terminated as a result of the determination (step S404, Yes), the controller 10 changes the call-in-progress screen displayed on the display 2A to a call end screen corresponding to the communication method (step S405). For example, the display is switched to (see FIGS. 18 and 21), and the processing procedure of FIG. 22 is terminated.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the calling screen, the calling screen, and the calling end screen corresponding to the communication method are displayed on the display 2A when the smartphone 1 is calling, calling, or ending the call. Therefore, it is possible to increase the opportunities for the user to recognize the communication method.

  In the second embodiment described above, an example in which a calling screen, a calling screen, and a calling end screen corresponding to the communication method are displayed on the display 2A when the smartphone 1 is calling, during a call, or when the call is ended. This is not a limitation. FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show another example in which a communication method is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the current communication method is the 3G method, an image 49a indicating that the communication method is the 3G method is displayed in the area 42 at the upper end of the display 2A on which the home screen 40 is displayed. May be displayed. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 24, when the current communication method is the PHS method, the communication method is the PHS method in the area 42 at the upper end of the display 2A on which the home screen 40 is displayed. You may make it display the image 49b shown. 23 and 24 show an example in which the home screen 40 is displayed on the display 2A, but the screen to be displayed on the display 2A is not particularly limited, and an image 49a corresponding to the communication method is displayed in the area 42. Alternatively, 49b may be displayed.

  In the second embodiment described above, an example in which the outgoing screen corresponding to the communication method is displayed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the tone of the voice path at the time of outgoing call may be changed according to the PHS method or the 3G method. Or you may make it send the announcement which tells a communication system at the time of transmission.

  In the second embodiment described above, the lighting color of the LED or the like provided on the smartphone 1 (for example, PHS is blue, 3G is red, etc.) or the blinking pattern may be changed according to the communication method. .

  In the second embodiment described above, the vibration method of the vibrator provided in the smartphone 1 (PHS vibrates once, 3G vibrates twice, etc.) may be changed during transmission according to the communication method.

  In the second embodiment described above, the color of the background screen (PHS is blue, 3G is red, etc.) displayed on the display 2A may be changed according to the communication method.

(Embodiment 3)
In the following third embodiment, when the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method when the first user interface 46 corresponding to the PHS method is displayed on the display 2A, the first user interface 46 has already been input. Will be described as being input to the second user interface 47 corresponding to the 3G system.

  The function provided by the control program 9A includes a case where the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method when the first user interface 46 for accepting an operation related to a call using the PHS method is displayed on the display 2A. There is a function for displaying on the second user interface 47 the destination telephone number already entered in the first user interface 46 as being inputted in the second user interface 47 for accepting an operation related to a 3G call. included.

  The controller 10 executes the control program 9A, for example, so that when the first user interface 46 for accepting an operation related to a PHS call is displayed on the display 2A, the communication method is changed from the PHS method to the 3G method. When switched, the destination telephone number that has been input to the first user interface 46 is displayed on the second user interface 47 as having been input to the second user interface 47 for accepting an operation related to a 3G call. Execute the process to make it happen. For example, when the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method after the destination telephone number is input to the first user interface 46 displayed on the display 2A, the controller 10 switches the communication method. Reads the destination telephone number data input to the first user interface 46 from the storage 9 and writes the read destination telephone number data to the second user interface 47 to display it on the second user interface 47. Let

  An example of control based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 shows the first user interface when the communication method is switched from the PHS method to the 3G method after the destination telephone number is input to the first user interface 46 displayed on the display 2A. An example of control for displaying on the second user interface 47 the call destination telephone number already input in 46 as being input in the second user interface 47 is shown.

  Step S31 shown in FIG. 25 shows a state in which a telephone number is input to the display 2A and to the first user interface 46. Step S32 shown in FIG. 25 shows a state in which a swipe by the user's finger F1 is about to start from the top to the bottom of the display 2A. Step S33 shown in FIG. 25 shows the state of the display 2A immediately after swiping, in which the call setting interface 45 is displayed on the display 2A. Step S34 shown in FIG. 25 shows a state in which the user's finger F1 touches a location labeled “3G” on the call setting interface 45. Step S35 shown in FIG. 25 shows the state of the display 2A immediately after the touch, in which the color of the part labeled “3G” on the call setting interface 45 is changed. Step S36 shown in FIG. 25 shows a state in which a swipe by the user's finger F1 is about to start from the bottom to the top of the display 2A. Step S37 shown in FIG. 25 shows the state of the display 2A immediately after swiping, in which the second user interface 47 is displayed on the display 2A, and the confirmation notification 47b for notifying the user whether to make 3G transmission is displayed. ing.

  For example, when the operation corresponding to the icon corresponding to the call function is performed, the smartphone 1 displays the first user interface 46 on the display 2A as illustrated in step S31. Then, when the input operation of the destination telephone number is detected on the first user interface 46 by the touch screen 2 </ b> B, the smartphone 1 displays the detected number on the first user interface 46. The smartphone 1 stores the data of the destination telephone number input to the first user interface 46 in the storage 9.

  Subsequently, when the smartphone 1 detects a swipe that traces the display 2A from the top to the bottom by the touch screen 2B as shown in step S32, the screen displayed on the display 2A as shown in step S33. Is switched from the first user interface 46 to the call setting interface 45 and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in step S34, when the smartphone 1 detects that the touch screen 2B detects a touch on a place indicated by “3G” on the call setting interface 45 as shown in step S34, The color of the part labeled “3G” on the setting interface 45 is changed. Then, the smartphone 1 switches the communication method from the PHS method to the 3G method. The smartphone 1 updates the information related to the communication method stored in the setting data 9Z of the storage 9 from the PHS method to the 3G method.

  Subsequently, when the smartphone 1 detects a swipe that traces the display 2A from the bottom to the top by the touch screen 2B as shown in step S36, the screen displayed on the display 2A as shown in step S37. Is switched from the call setting interface 45 to the second user interface 47 and displayed. At this time, the smartphone 1 also displays a confirmation notification 47b for 3G transmission. When displaying the 2nd user interface 47, the smart phone 1 reads the data of the destination telephone number input with respect to the 1st user interface 46 from the storage 9, and reads the data of the read destination telephone number into the 2nd user. By writing to the interface 47, it is displayed on the second user interface 47. The smartphone 1 determines that 3G transmission is permitted when an operation to a location indicated as “OK” on the confirmation notification 47b is detected, and uses a telephone number including the input number as a transmission destination. Make 3G calls. On the other hand, the smartphone 1 determines that 3G transmission has not been permitted when an operation to a location indicated as “cancel” on the confirmation notification 47b is detected.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the smartphone 1 switches the communication method from the PHS method to the 3G method after the destination telephone number is input to the first user interface 46 displayed on the display 2A. Is displayed on the second user interface 47 as the destination telephone number already input to the first user interface 46 as having been input to the second user interface 47. For this reason, the smart phone 1 does not need to make a user input the telephone number of a transmission destination again, and can provide a user with comfortable operability.

  In the case shown in FIG. 25, the example in which all the numbers included in the destination telephone number are input has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the smartphone 1 may cause the entered user numbers to be exchanged between the first user interface 46 and the second user interface 47 even if the entered digits are not all of the destination telephone numbers. Good. As a result, even when the user switches the communication method in the middle of inputting the telephone number, it is only necessary to input the telephone number of the call destination from the middle, and there is no need to input from the beginning.

  With reference to FIGS. 26 to 28, an example of a control processing procedure based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described. The processing procedure shown in FIGS. 26 to 28 is realized by the controller 10 executing the control program 9A. Hereinafter, a processing procedure when the PHS method is preset as a communication method will be described.

  The processing procedure shown in FIG. 26 includes the processing procedure shown in FIG. 10 described above and the processing procedure corresponding to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, for example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to the call function, the controller 10 displays the first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the PHS method on the display 2A as step S501. .

  Subsequently, in step S502, the controller 10 determines whether an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 (see FIG. 6) has been detected by the touch screen 2B. As a result of the determination, if an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is detected (Yes in step S502), the controller 10 displays the communication setting interface 45 on the display 2A as step S503.

  Subsequently, in step S504, the controller 10 determines whether the communication method has been switched. When the communication method is switched as a result of the determination (step S504, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether there is an input telephone number as step S505. For example, the controller 10 determines whether or not the telephone number data input to the first user interface 46 compatible with the PHS method is stored in the storage 9.

  If there is a telephone number that has already been input as a result of the determination (step S505, Yes), the controller 10 reads the data of the telephone number from the storage 9 as step S506, and the 3G system compatible first including the read telephone number. 2 Write to user interface 47. Subsequently, in step S507, the controller 10 causes the display 2A to display a 3G-compatible second user interface 47 including a telephone number and a 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b.

  On the other hand, if there is no input telephone number as a result of the determination (step S505, No), the controller 10 displays a 3G-compatible second user interface 47 and a 3G transmission confirmation notice 47b as step S508. Display on 2A. For example, the controller 10 detects a swipe of tracing the display 2A from the bottom to the top as an operation for hiding the communication setting interface 45, and triggered by this detection, the screen displayed on the display 2A is set as a call setting. While switching from the interface 45 to the second user interface 47, the confirmation notification 47b is displayed. The controller 10 is not limited to the example in which the second user interface 47 and the confirmation notification 47b are displayed in response to the detection of an operation for hiding the communication setting interface 45, and that the communication method has been switched. As an opportunity, the second user interface 47 and the confirmation notification 47b may be displayed.

  Then, the controller 10 determines whether 3G transmission was permitted as step S509. As a result of the determination, if 3G transmission is permitted (step S509, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether a transmission operation has been performed as step S510. When the call operation is performed as a result of the determination (step SS510, Yes), the controller 10 executes the 3G call as step S511.

  Here, returning to the description of step S511, if the call operation is not performed as a result of the determination (step S510, No), the controller 10 ends the processing procedure of FIG. 26, for example, on the display 2A. The home screen 40 is displayed. For example, when a call operation is not performed, an operation other than the call operation is performed, such as when the operation of the button 3 is performed after another 3G call is permitted, or when another application is activated. Includes cases.

  Here, returning to the description of step SS5091, if the result of determination is that 3G transmission is not permitted (No in step S509), the controller 10 ends the processing procedure of FIG. The home screen 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S504, when the communication method is not switched as a result of the determination (step S504, No), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S510 described above.

  Here, returning to the description of step S502, the controller 10 determines that, as a result of the determination, an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected (step S502, No), the process of step S510 described above. Move to the procedure.

  That is, when the communication method is not switched in step S504 and when the operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected in step S502, the smartphone 1 follows the processing procedure of step S510 described above. Transition. And since the smart phone 1 is in the state by which the 1st user interface 46 corresponding to a PHS system was displayed on the display 2A, for example, it will wait for transmission operation by a PHS system to be performed.

  The processing procedure shown in FIG. 27 includes the processing procedure shown in FIG. 12 and the processing procedure corresponding to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, for example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to a call function, the controller 10 causes the display 2A to display the first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the PHS method in step S601. .

  Subsequently, in step S602, the controller 10 determines whether an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 (see FIG. 6) has been detected by the touch screen 2B. When the controller 10 detects an operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 as a result of the determination (step S602, Yes), the controller 10 displays the communication setting interface 45 on the display 2A as step S603.

  Subsequently, in Step S604, the controller 10 determines whether or not the communication method has been switched. When the communication method is switched as a result of the determination (step S604, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether there is an input telephone number as step S605. For example, the controller 10 determines whether or not the telephone number data input to the first user interface 46 compatible with the PHS method is stored in the storage 9.

  As a result of the determination, if there is an input telephone number (step S605, Yes), the controller 10 reads the telephone number data from the storage 9 as step S606, and the 3G system compatible first including the read telephone number. 2 Write to user interface 47. Subsequently, in Step S607, the controller 10 causes the display 2A to display a 3G-compatible second user interface 47 including a telephone number and a 3G transmission confirmation notification 47b.

  On the other hand, if there is no input telephone number as a result of the determination (step S605, No), the controller 10 displays a 3G-compatible second user interface 47 and a 3G transmission confirmation notice 47b as step S608. Display on 2A. For example, the controller 10 detects a swipe of tracing the display 2A from the bottom to the top as an operation for hiding the communication setting interface 45, and triggered by this detection, the screen displayed on the display 2A is set as a call setting. While switching from the interface 45 to the second user interface 47, the confirmation notification 47b is displayed. The controller 10 is not limited to the example in which the second user interface 47 and the confirmation notification 47b are displayed in response to the detection of an operation for hiding the communication setting interface 45, and that the communication method has been switched. As an opportunity, the second user interface 47 and the confirmation notification 47b may be displayed.

  Then, the controller 10 determines whether 3G transmission is permitted as step S609. When the 3G transmission is permitted as a result of the determination (step S609, Yes), the controller 10 determines whether a transmission operation has been performed as step S610. When the call operation is performed as a result of the determination (step S610, Yes), the controller 10 displays the 3G call confirmation notification 47b on the display 2A again as step S611.

  Subsequently, in step S612, the controller 10 prohibits switching of communication methods. Then, the controller 10 determines whether 3G transmission is permitted as step S613. As a result of the determination, if 3G transmission is permitted (step S613, Yes), the controller 10 executes a 3G telephone call as step S614. Subsequently, when detecting the user's call end operation, the controller 10 ends the call as step S615. Subsequently, in step S616, the controller 10 determines whether switching of the communication method is prohibited. In this case, the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is prohibited (step S616, Yes). Therefore, in step S617, the prohibition of the switching of the communication method is canceled, and the processing procedure of FIG. For example, the home screen 40 is displayed on the display 2A. If the result of determination is that 3G transmission is not permitted in step S613 described above (step S613, No), the controller 10 proceeds to step S616 described above and determines whether switching of the communication method is prohibited. To do. In this case, since the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is prohibited (step S616, Yes), the controller 10 cancels the prohibition of the switching of the communication method (step S617), and the processing procedure of FIG. For example, the home screen 40 is displayed on the display 2A.

  Here, returning to the description of step S610, if the call operation is not performed as a result of the determination (step S610, No), the controller 10 proceeds to step S616 described above, and switching of the communication method is prohibited. Determine whether or not. In this case, since the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is not prohibited (No in step S616), the processing procedure of FIG. 27 is ended as it is, and for example, the home screen is displayed on the display 2A. 40 is displayed.

  Returning to the explanation of step S609, if the controller 10 does not permit 3G transmission as a result of the determination (step S609, No), the controller 10 proceeds to step S616 described above, and switching of the communication method is prohibited. Determine whether or not. In this case, since the controller 10 determines that the switching of the communication method is not prohibited (No in step S616), the processing procedure of FIG. 27 is ended as it is, and for example, the home screen is displayed on the display 2A. 40 is displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of step S604, when the communication method is not switched as a result of the determination (step S604, No), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S610 described above.

  Here, returning to the description of step S602, if the operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected as a result of the determination (step S602, No), the controller 10 performs the process of step S610 described above. Move to the procedure.

  That is, when the communication method is not switched in step S604 and when the operation for displaying the communication setting interface 45 is not detected in step S602, the smartphone 1 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S610 described above. To do. And since the smart phone 1 is in the state by which the 1st user interface 46 corresponding to a PHS system was displayed on the display 2A, for example, it will wait for transmission operation by a PHS system to be performed.

  The processing procedure shown in FIG. 28 includes the processing procedure shown in FIG. 13 and the processing procedure corresponding to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 28, for example, when an operation is performed on an icon corresponding to a call function, the controller 10 determines whether or not a wireless connection with a wireless compatible connection compatible device is being established in step S701. .

  If the wireless connection is not established as a result of the determination (step S701, No), the controller 10 displays the first user interface 46 (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the PHS method on the display 2A as step S702. Hereinafter, the processing procedure from step S703 to step S712 corresponds to the processing procedure from step S502 to step S511 in FIG.

  In step S701, if the result of determination is that wireless connection is being established (step S701, Yes), the controller 10 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S711.

  In the processing procedure shown in FIG. 28, when the wireless connection is not established and the communication method is switched, the destination telephone that has been input to the user interface corresponding to the communication method before switching An example has been described in which the number is transferred to the user interface corresponding to the communication method after switching. This corresponds to the fact that during the establishment of the wireless connection, the display 2A of the smartphone 1 is often not in a state where it can be visually confirmed. In other words, when not all of the destination telephone numbers are input to the user interface corresponding to the communication method after switching, and it is necessary to input a subsequent telephone number, in a state where the display 2A cannot be visually confirmed, This is because it is expected that it is difficult to input a subsequent telephone number.

(Embodiment 4)
In the following embodiment 4, a case will be described in which a function for managing a call time using the PHS method and a call time using the 3G method is provided.

  The functions provided by the control program 9A include a function of updating the call time in association with the communication method and calculating and updating the total call time.

  For example, the controller 10 executes the control program 9A to update the call time in association with the communication method and calculate and update the total call time.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of call time management. As shown in FIG. 29, the storage 9 stores the call actual time in association with the communication method and also stores the total call time.

  An example of a control processing procedure based on the function provided by the control program 9A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 shows a processing procedure for managing the call duration of a call executed using the smartphone 1. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 30 is realized by the controller 10 executing the control program 9A. The processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 30 is executed every time a call is performed using the smartphone 1.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the call is finished, the controller 10 acquires the call time as step S801. For example, when a call is started, the controller 10 activates an internal timer, and acquires the time until the end of the call measured by the timer.

  Subsequently, in step S802, the controller 10 updates the call performance time of the communication method corresponding to the communication unit 6A or 6B used for the call. For example, when a call is made in the PHS method, the controller 10 adds the call time acquired in step S801 to the call actual time corresponding to the PHS method stored in the storage 9, thereby Update the actual time.

  Subsequently, the controller 10 updates the total time as step S803. For example, the controller 10 updates the total time by adding the call time acquired in step S801 to the total time stored in the storage 9.

  As described above, since the smartphone 1 manages the call time using the PHS method and the call time using the 3G method, the state of the call for each communication method can be provided to the user.

  The characterizing embodiments have been described in order to fully and clearly disclose the technology according to the appended claims. However, the appended claims should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but all modifications and alternatives that can be created by those skilled in the art within the scope of the basic matters shown in this specification. Should be embodied by a simple configuration.

  For example, each program shown in FIG. 5 may be divided into a plurality of modules. Alternatively, each program shown in FIG. 5 may be combined with another program.

  In the above embodiment, a smartphone has been described as an example of a device including a touch screen, but the device according to the appended claims is not limited to a smartphone. The device according to the appended claims may be a portable electronic device other than a smartphone. Examples of the portable electronic device include a mobile phone, a tablet, a portable personal computer, a digital camera, a media player, an electronic book reader, a navigator, and a game machine. Alternatively, the device according to the appended claims may be a stationary electronic device. The stationary electronic devices are, for example, a desktop personal computer and a television receiver.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Smart phone 2 Touch screen display 2A Display 2B Touch screen 3 Button 4 Illuminance sensor 5 Proximity sensor 6A 1st communication unit 6B 2nd communication unit 7 Receiver 8 Microphone 9 Storage 9A Control program 9B Mail application 9C Browser application 9D Navigation application 9E Music Player application 9F Calendar application 9G Computer application 9Z Setting data 10 Controller 11 Speaker 12, 13 Camera 14 Connector 15 Acceleration sensor 16 Direction sensor 17 Gyroscope 18 Light emitting unit 19 Vibrator 20 Housing 40 Home screen 45 Call setting interface 46 First user interface 47 Second user Interface 50 icon

Claims (6)

A first communication unit that initiates transmission in any of a plurality of communication methods;
A second communication unit that communicates an audio signal at the time of transmission with another device;
An operation unit to which a transmission operation for starting transmission using the first communication unit and a switching operation for switching a communication method by the first communication unit are input;
A control unit that informs the start confirmation of communication using any of the communication methods based on the transmission operation before the transmission of the communication is started,
A communication unit configured to start transmission of the communication without confirming the start of the communication based on the transmission operation when communication with the other device is being established by the second communication unit; apparatus.   The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit prohibits the switching operation when notifying the start confirmation of communication before transmission of the communication is started. The first communication unit can be transmitted using the first communication method or the second communication method,
The control unit is executed by the first communication unit using the second communication method when the call operation for starting transmission by the second communication method is input by the operation unit. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein a switching operation to the first communication method is prohibited when notifying start confirmation of transmission.   The communication device according to claim 3, wherein the control unit causes the display to display an interface that allows the user to select to start transmission by either the first communication method or the second communication method. A first communication unit that starts transmission by any one of a plurality of communication methods, a second communication unit that communicates an audio signal at the time of transmission with another device, and an operation unit to which an operation is input A method of controlling a communication device comprising:
A step of inputting a call operation for starting a call using the first communication unit;
When communication with the other device by the second communication unit is being established, the step of initiating the pre-Symbol onset signal,
When communication with the other device by the second communication unit is not being established, before starting the pre Symbol onset signal, the step of notifying the start confirmation of the outgoing,
When notifying the front KiHiraki confirmation started before those emitting signal is started, a step of prohibiting the switching operation for switching the communication method according to the first communication unit,
Including a communication method. A first communication unit that starts transmission by any one of a plurality of communication methods, a second communication unit that communicates an audio signal at the time of transmission with another device, and an operation unit to which an operation is input And a communication device having
A step of inputting a call operation for starting a call using the first communication unit;
When communication with the other device by the second communication unit is being established, the step of initiating the pre-Symbol onset signal,
When communication with the other device by the second communication unit is not being established, before starting the pre Symbol onset signal, the step of notifying the start confirmation of the outgoing,
When notifying the front KiHiraki confirmation started before those emitting signal is started, a step of prohibiting the switching operation for switching the communication method according to the first communication unit,
Communication program that executes

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