JP3198093B2 - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus capable of wirelessly exchanging data with a partner and using the data for compatibility determination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various types of electronic apparatus have been proposed in which self-compatibility data is compared with that of a partner to determine the degree of compatibility. In such a conventional electronic device for compatibility determination, compatibility data relating to itself is input from input means and set in advance, and the compatibility data of the received partner is compared with the compatibility data of itself to determine compatibility. I'm trying to do it.

[0003]

However, in the conventional electronic device for compatibility determination, the compatibility determination is limited to only the opposite sex or only the same sex, and the compatibility determination is performed. In addition to this, when it is desired to search for friends widely, the user has to perform two operations of determining compatibility with the opposite sex and determining compatibility with the same sex, which has a drawback in operability.

[0004] The present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide an electronic apparatus having excellent operability capable of searching for a friend widely, not limited to the opposite sex or the same sex. I do.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic apparatus according to the present invention.
It is characterized by having the following requirements. That is, (a) having an ID creating means for creating an own ID; (B) First transmission means for transmitting the general call signal with the created ID added thereto. (C) connection request signal generating means for generating a connection request signal for requesting connection with a source of the general call signal when the general call signal is received; (D) Response means for responding to the received general call signal by transmitting the connection request signal with its own ID added and transmitting. (E) When receiving the connection request signal, a registration means for registering the ID of the other party added to the connection request signal is provided. (F) having a specific signal generation means for generating a specific signal for specifying and connecting only the ID registered in the registration means; (G) Second transmission means for transmitting the specific signal with its own ID, the ID of the registered partner, and data for compatibility diagnosis. (H) When the specific signal is received, a determination means is provided for determining whether or not the ID added to the specific signal matches its own ID. (I) When the ID added to the specific signal does not match its own ID, the apparatus has invalidation means for invalidating data included in the specific signal. (V) If the ID added to the specific signal matches the own ID, a decoding means for decoding the data added to the specific signal is provided. (G) display means for displaying the contents decoded by the decoding means; And (iii) communication continuation selecting means for selecting whether to continue communication with the source of the displayed data.

An electronic apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the following requirements are added to the first aspect. (A) Compatibility diagnosis means for diagnosing the degree of compatibility by comparing the received compatibility diagnosis data with preset self compatibility diagnosis data.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part of the electronic apparatus, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the electronic apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and FIGS. 3 to 6 are flowcharts showing the operation of the electronic apparatus. As shown in FIG. 2, an LCD display unit 3 is provided on a surface of the electronic device 1. The LCD display unit 3 displays the contents of various information received from the other party. A mode button 5a, a selection button 5b, and a decision button 5c are provided below the LCD display unit 3. The mode button 5a is a switch for setting various modes such as a transmission mode, a reception mode, and a compatibility diagnosis mode.
The selection button 5b is a selection switch for selecting one piece of information from a plurality of pieces of information displayed on the LCD display unit 3, and the determination button 5c is used to finally determine the content selected by the selection button 5b. Is a switch for making a decision.

As shown in FIG. 1, a control device 7 is provided inside the electronic apparatus 1. The controller 7 has LC
The D display unit 3 is connected. The key input unit 5 is connected to the control device 7. The key input unit 5 has a mode button 5a, a selection button 5b, and a decision button 5c. The key input unit 5 can select whether or not to continue communication with the transmission source of the data displayed on the LCD display unit 3, and constitutes a communication continuation selection unit. Control device 7
Has peripheral circuits such as a CPU 11, a ROM 13, a RAM 15, and an interface circuit.

The ROM 13 has its own ID (identification code).
, A program for creating a connection request signal, a program for responding to a general call signal, a program for creating a specific signal, A program for determining whether the ID added to the specific signal matches its own ID, a program for decoding the data added to the specific signal, various control data, and the like are stored. The RAM 15 is a so-called work memory, and temporarily stores various received data. When the connection request signal is received, the RAM 15 stores the ID of the other party added to the connection request signal.
Registration means for registering Instead of or together with the RAM 15, a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be provided. The CPU 11 uses the RO
The overall control is executed according to various programs and control data stored in M13.

The control device 7 having the CPU 11, the ROM 13, and the RAM 15 is provided with an ID creating means for creating its own ID, and a connection request for requesting connection with a source of the general calling signal when receiving the general calling signal. Connection request signal creation means for creating a signal;
Specific signal generating means for generating a specific signal for specifying and connecting only D, and determining whether or not the ID added to the specific signal matches its own ID when receiving the specific signal Means, invalidating means for invalidating data included in the specific signal when the ID added to the specific signal does not match its own ID, and I means added to the specific signal.
If D matches its own ID, it has a decoding means for decoding the data added to the specific signal.

When the electronic equipment transmits transmission information such as a general call signal, a connection request signal, a specific signal, etc.
Since the self-ID created by the D creating means is always added and transmitted, the source of the general call signal, the connection request signal, the specific signal, and the like becomes clear. In addition, the ID of the other party is not added to the general call signal, but is received by all the electronic devices, and the contents thereof are decoded. On the other hand, in the case of the specific signal, only the electronic device that matches the destination ID added to the specific signal can decode the content added to the specific signal.

The control device 7 transmits the signal to the transmitting unit 2 via the modulating unit 23.
5 is connected. The transmitting unit 25 is connected to the antenna 27. Further, the control device 7 is connected to the transmission / reception switching unit 21. The transmission / reception switching unit 21 is connected to the modulation unit 23 and to the transmission unit 25. Modulation unit 2
Numeral 3 modulates various data based on a control command from the control device 7. The modulated data is transmitted from the antenna 27 via the transmission unit 25. The transmission / reception switching unit 21 switches between a transmission operation and a reception operation based on a control command from the control device 7. Control device 7
, The modulation unit 23, the transmission unit 25, and the antenna 27,
A first transmission means for transmitting the general call signal with an ID added thereto is configured. Further, the control device 7, the modulation unit 23, the transmission unit 25, and the antenna 27 transmit their own I
A response means for responding to the received general call signal is constituted by adding D and transmitting. Further, the control device 7, the modulating unit 23, the transmitting unit 25, and the antenna 27 use the specific signal to identify its own ID and the registered partner ID.
And a second transmitting means for transmitting the data for compatibility diagnosis.

The control device 7 is connected to a receiving unit 31 via an amplifying / demodulating unit 29. The receiving unit 31 includes an antenna 33
Is connected to The transmission / reception switching unit 21 is connected to the amplification / demodulation unit 29 and to the reception unit 31. The receiving unit 31 outputs a signal received via the antenna 33 to the amplifying / demodulating unit 29. The amplification / demodulation unit 29
The signal input from the receiving unit 31 is amplified, demodulated, and output to the control device 7.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIGS. When the player operates the key input unit 5 to transmit a general call signal to an electronic device owned by an unspecified number of people, the control device 7 executes an initial transmission process shown in FIG. Here, for the sake of explanation, the side that first transmits the general call signal is referred to as electronic device A, and the side that receives the general call signal is referred to as electronic devices B, C, D,. In step S1, the electronic device A randomly creates its own (own station) ID. As the created ID, the same ID is used in a series of processes from communication with the partner to data exchange. After a series of communication processes is completed, a new ID is created when the next general call signal is transmitted. In step S3, the created ID is added to the general call signal. Subsequently, in step S5, the control device 7 instructs transmission of a general call signal and its own ID added thereto. As a result, the general calling signal and its own ID added thereto are transmitted to the modulating unit 2.
3, transmitted from the antenna 27 via the transmission unit 25.

An electronic apparatus B owned by an unspecified number of people,
.. Operate in accordance with the flow of FIG.
The general call signal and the ID added thereto are received.
In the electronic device B, in step S41, it is determined whether or not various types of information have been received from the outside. If the information has been received, the process proceeds from step S41 to step S43. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the received information is a general call signal.
The process proceeds from step S43 to step S45. Step S
At 45, the process stands by until the key input unit 5 is operated. If the key input unit 5 has been operated, the process proceeds from step S45 to step S47. In step S47, it is determined whether or not to respond to the general call signal according to the operation of the key input unit 5. If it is determined in step S47 that a response will be made, the process proceeds from step S47 to step S49. In step S49, the received ID of the destination is stored in the RAM.
Register at 15. Then, in step S51, the self ID
Is created randomly. As the created ID, the same ID is used in a series of communication processes from communication with the source of the call signal to data exchange. Subsequently, in step S53, a connection request signal for requesting a connection with the transmission source is created, and the connection request signal is added with its own ID and transmitted.

Subsequently, the transmission source electronic device A that has transmitted the general call signal receives the connection request signal according to the flow of FIG. That is, in step S7, it is determined whether or not information has been received from the other party. If information has been received from the other party, the process proceeds from step S7 to step S7.
Proceed to 8. In step S8, it is determined whether or not the connection request signal is directed to the own device, that is, whether or not its own ID is added to the received connection request signal. If its own ID is added to the received connection request signal, it is determined that the connection request signal is directed to itself, and step S
8 to step S9. In step 9, the ID of the destination added to the received connection request signal is stored in RAM1.
Register to 5.

As described above, when the electronic device A transmits a general call signal to an unspecified number of people, a plurality of electronic devices B, C, D,. Sends back a connection request signal. Each time the electronic device A receives a connection request signal from a destination (electronic devices B, C, D,...), The ID of the destination added to the connection request signal is sequentially registered in the RAM 15.

Next, the electronic device A creates a specific signal in accordance with the flow of FIG. 4 and sequentially transmits the specific signal. First, in step S21, the first destination ID registered in the RAM 15 is read and added to the specific signal. Subsequently, in step S23, data including compatibility diagnosis data such as a product code, a gender-specific code, a purpose-specific code, an end code, and the like are created. The above purpose code is
It is formed from codes such as tea, friends, karaoke, and mahjong. In step S25, the specific signal and the ID and data of the self and the other party added to the specific signal are transmitted. Subsequently, in step S27, it is determined whether or not the added destination ID is the last ID. If the destination ID is not the last ID, the process proceeds to step S29, and the next second destination is determined. The ID is read from the RAM 15. Hereinafter, similarly, a specific signal and data are created for each destination ID registered in the RAM 15 and are sequentially transmitted.
In this manner, the specific signal and the data are sequentially transmitted to the electronic devices B, C, D,.

Next, the specific signal is received by a plurality of destinations (electronic equipment B, C, D,...) In accordance with the flow of FIG. Here, the operation of the electronic device B will be described. In step S41, it is determined whether or not the information has been received. If the information has been received, the process proceeds to step S43 to determine whether or not the received information is a general call signal. If it is determined in step S43 that the received information is a specific signal, the process proceeds from step S43 to step S55. In step S55, it is determined whether or not the received specific signal is directed to the own device, that is, whether or not the own specific ID is added to the received specific signal. When the own ID is added to the received specific signal, it is determined that the specific signal is directed to the own device, and the process proceeds to step S57.

In step S57, it is determined whether the ID of the transmission source added to the received specific signal, that is, the ID of the electronic apparatus A is a registered ID. If it is determined in step S57 that the ID of the transmission source is not a registered ID, the data added to the specific signal is invalidated, and the process proceeds from step S57 to step S4.
Return to 1. In step S57, the transmission source I
If it is determined that D is a registered ID, the process proceeds from step S57 to step S59. Step S59
Then, the data attached to the specific signal is received, and the contents of the data are decoded. This data includes compatibility diagnosis data such as product codes, gender-specific codes, and purpose-specific codes, and end codes. The purpose-specific codes include tea, friends,
It contains target information such as karaoke and mahjong.
The content of the data received and decrypted in this way is:
All LCs regardless of whether they are of opposite sex or same sex
It is displayed on the D display 3.

The owner of the electronic device B confirms the content displayed on the LCD 3 and selects whether or not to continue communication with the source of the displayed data (electronic device A). can do. When the owner of the electronic device B wants to continue communication with the electronic device A, the owner operates the key input unit 5 to instruct transmission of the specific signal. Thereby, the specific signal and both I added to the specific signal are
D and its own compatibility diagnosis data are transmitted to the electronic apparatus A.

In the electronic equipment A, the electronic equipment B
And the I signal added to this particular signal.
D and compatibility diagnostic data are received according to the flow of FIG. In step S7, it is determined whether or not information has been received from the other party. If information has been received from another device, the process proceeds from step S7 to step S8. Step S
In 8, it is determined whether the received signal is a connection request signal for the own device. If the received information is not a connection request signal,
The process proceeds from step S8 to step S11. Step S1
In step 1, it is determined whether or not the received specific signal is directed to the own device, that is, whether or not its own ID is added to the received specific signal. The own ID is added to the received specific signal.
Is added, it is determined that the specific signal is intended for itself, and the process proceeds from step S11 to step S13.

In step S13, it is determined whether the ID of the destination (electronic device B) added to the received specific signal is a registered ID. If it is determined in step S13 that the ID of the other party is not a registered ID, the data added to the specific signal is invalidated, and the process returns from step S13 to step S7. Also,
In step S13, the ID of the destination is registered.
If it is determined to be D, the process proceeds from step S13 to step S15. In step S15, the data attached to the specific signal is received, and the contents of the data are decoded. This data includes gender-specific codes, compatibility diagnosis data, end codes, and the like. The contents of the data received and decoded in this manner are all displayed on the LCD display 3 irrespective of whether the other party is of the opposite sex or of the same sex.

As described above, the electronic device A receives the specific signal from the electronic device B and both IDs and compatibility diagnostic data added to the specific signal. The same applies to the reception of information from the electronic equipment devices C, D,. That is, the owner of the electronic device C, D,... Confirms the content displayed on the LCD display 3 and determines whether or not to continue communication with the transmission source of the displayed data (electronic device A). If the user wants to continue communication with the electronic device A, the user operates the key input unit 5 to instruct transmission of the specific signal. As a result, the specific signal, the two IDs added to the specific signal, the self-compatibility diagnosis data, and the like are transmitted to the electronic device A, so that the electronic device A ,..., And both IDs and compatibility diagnosis data added to the specific signal can be sequentially received.

The owner of the electronic device A confirms the content displayed on the LCD display 3 and continues communication with the source of the displayed data (electronic devices B, C, D,...). You can choose whether to do it. That is, in step S7 shown in FIG. 3, when the specific signal from the electronic devices C, D,... And both IDs and compatibility diagnostic data added to the specific signal are received, the process proceeds from step S7 to step S17. move on. In step S17, the key input unit 5
Can be selected to continue communication with the electronic equipment B, C, D,.... Then step S
At 19, the ID of the selected partner is registered as the selected ID. As a result, the owner of the electronic device A can continue to communicate with the electronic devices B, C, D, and exchange various other information. Of course, the information exchanged here is not limited to the data for compatibility diagnosis, and messages such as fixed phrases can be exchanged.

The invention according to claim 2 has compatibility diagnosis means for diagnosing the degree of compatibility by comparing the received data for compatibility diagnosis with preset data for self compatibility diagnosis. That is, the compatibility diagnosis program is stored in the ROM 13, and the CPU 11 performs the compatibility diagnosis based on the compatibility diagnosis program stored in the ROM 13, and the diagnosis result is stored in the RAM 15. This CP
Control device 7 having U11, ROM 13, and RAM 15
Constitutes compatibility diagnosis means for diagnosing the degree of compatibility by comparing the data for compatibility diagnosis of the other party with the data for self compatibility diagnosis set in advance. In performing the compatibility diagnosis, not only the received compatibility diagnosis data is used as it is, but also the compatibility analysis data of the other party is inputted by operating the key input unit 5 so as to diagnose both the compatibility. May be configured. With this configuration, it is possible to easily diagnose compatibility between a celebrity or an entertainer and the self.

[0027]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first transmitting means for adding the created ID to the general call signal and transmitting the general ID signal,
It has a connection request signal creating means for creating a connection request signal for requesting connection with the source of the general call signal, and by adding its own ID to the connection request signal and transmitting it, Can respond to it. Thereby, it is possible to search for friends not only in the opposite sex or same sex, but also in a wide range, and it is possible to realize an electronic apparatus excellent in operability. Also, when the connection request signal is received, the ID of the destination added to the connection request signal is registered, and a specific signal for specifying only the registered ID and connecting is created. A specific signal has its own I
By adding D and the ID of the registered partner and the data for compatibility diagnosis and transmitting the data, there is an effect that data can be exchanged between specific electronic devices.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the compatibility diagnosis means for diagnosing the degree of compatibility by comparing the received data for compatibility diagnosis of the other party with data for self compatibility diagnosis set in advance is provided. Since it has the configuration, the compatibility diagnosis can be easily performed, and an electronic device having high interest can be realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the electronic apparatus according to the invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data receiving process of the electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a data transmission process of the electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an initial transmission process of the electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a receiving process of the electronic apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 electronic device 3 LCD display 5 key input unit 7 control device 11 CPU 13 ROM 15 RAM 21 transmission / reception switching unit 23 modulation unit 25 transmission unit 27 antenna 29 amplification / demodulation unit 31 reception unit 33 antenna

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-62-179488 (JP, A) JP-A-11-4959 (JP, A) JP-A-3-7877 (JP, U) Registered utility model 3050861 ( JP, U) (58) Fields surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 9/06 A63H 30/04 H04B 1/59

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. An electronic apparatus having the following requirements. (B) It has an ID creating means for creating its own ID. (B) First transmission means for transmitting the general call signal with the created ID added thereto. (C) connection request signal generating means for generating a connection request signal for requesting connection with a source of the general call signal when the general call signal is received; (D) Response means for responding to the received general call signal by transmitting the connection request signal with its own ID added and transmitting. (E) When receiving the connection request signal, a registration means for registering the ID of the other party added to the connection request signal is provided. (F) having a specific signal generation means for generating a specific signal for specifying and connecting only the ID registered in the registration means; (G) Second transmission means for transmitting the specific signal with its own ID, the ID of the registered partner, and data for compatibility diagnosis. (H) When the specific signal is received, a determination means is provided for determining whether or not the ID added to the specific signal matches its own ID. (I) When the ID added to the specific signal does not match its own ID, the apparatus has invalidation means for invalidating data included in the specific signal. (V) If the ID added to the specific signal matches the own ID, a decoding means for decoding the data added to the specific signal is provided. (G) display means for displaying the contents decoded by the decoding means; And (iii) communication continuation selecting means for selecting whether to continue communication with the source of the displayed data. 2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electronic apparatus has the following requirements. (A) Compatibility diagnostic means for diagnosing the degree of compatibility by comparing the received data for compatibility diagnosis with data for self-compatibility diagnosis set in advance.