JP4516795B2 - Mobile phone - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile phone.

  Since many mobile phones with new designs and functions have been released, the demand for model replacement is increasing. In order to change the model of a mobile phone, a user goes to a store and has data such as a telephone number and an address book transferred from an old mobile phone to a new mobile phone.

  Access the database storing the registered telephone number of the transmission destination from the terminal device of the transmission source for each user via the communication line network, select the transmission destination stored in the database, and select the selected transmission destination A registered telephone number is transmitted to the terminal device of the transmission source via the communication line network and output based on a display or the like. From the terminal device of the transmission source to the registered telephone number of the transmission destination based on the output A calling method using a registered telephone number characterized by performing a calling operation is known (see Patent Document 1).

  A mobile phone network operator side terminal, a user side terminal, and a current mobile phone are connected via a network, and is a model change system for changing the model of the current mobile phone to a new mobile phone without changing the telephone number. The user side terminal has a function of transmitting model change order information to the mobile phone network operator side terminal, and a function of storing orderer identification information transmitted from the mobile phone network operator side terminal, The mobile phone network operator side terminal transmits the orderer identification information to the user side terminal for the model change order information transmitted from the user side terminal, and the function of storing the transmitted orderer identification information A model change of a mobile phone having a function of advancing a process related to the model change when the orderer identification information transmitted from the current mobile phone matches the stored orderer identification information Stem is known (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-333192 A JP 2001-359160 A

  Conventionally, since a mobile phone has one phone number in one device, it cannot receive a phone number owned by a mobile phone with another phone unless using the transfer phone service. It was.

  Mobile phones have various designs and functions, but each mobile phone has a phone number, so it was necessary to perform a model change procedure in order to change the design. Since stores that can change models are open only during the day and in the evening, it is inconvenient because they have to go through the procedure during business hours.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone capable of changing models without going to a store that handles mobile phones.

  Another object of the present invention is to make it easier to own a plurality of mobile phones and use them in accordance with the TPO.

  Still another object of the present invention is to have a plurality of mobile phones so that reception is possible even if the mobile phone is lost or the mobile phone breaks down.

  In the following, means for solving the problem will be described using the numbers used in [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention] in parentheses. These numbers are added to clarify the correspondence between the description of [Claims] and [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. However, these numbers should not be used to interpret the technical scope of the invention described in [Claims].

  The mobile phone registration method according to the present invention includes a step of individually issuing an identifier to the mobile phone (20), a step of transmitting the identifier from the mobile phone (20) via a communication line, and a server receiving the identifier, Are compared with a list of already issued identifiers, and when the result of the verification is matched, the mobile phone (20) is allowed to use a telephone number corresponding to the identifier.

  According to the mobile phone registration method of the present invention, when the collation results match, the mobile phone (20) is assigned and stored individually for each mobile phone (20) and is hidden from the user of the mobile phone (20). 28) to the telephone number server, the telephone number server that has received the individual number (28) stores the individual number (28) as an available individual number, and the mobile phone (20) performs an outgoing operation. When performed, the step of simultaneously transmitting the individual number (28) stored in the mobile phone (20) and the transmitted individual number (28) are collated with the usable individual number stored in the telephone number server and matched. Only when communication by the mobile phone (20) is permitted.

  In the mobile phone registration system according to the present invention, an identifier that is individually issued for each mobile phone (20) is transmitted from the mobile phone (20) via a communication line, and a server that has received the identifier has already received the identifier. An identifier collating unit for collating with a list of issued identifiers, and a telephone number issuing unit for permitting the mobile phone (20) to use a telephone number corresponding to the identifier when the collation result matches. Yes.

  The mobile phone registration system according to the present invention assigns an individual number (hidden to a user of the mobile phone (20), which is individually assigned and stored to each mobile phone (20) when the collation results match. 28) from the mobile phone (20) to the telephone number server, and the telephone number server that receives the individual number (28) and stores the individual number (28) as an available individual number. When the number storage unit and the mobile phone (20) perform a transmission operation, the individual number transmission unit that simultaneously transmits the individual number (28) stored in the mobile phone (20), and the transmitted individual number (28) Is compared with the usable individual number stored in the telephone number server and includes a communication permission unit that permits communication by the mobile phone (20) only when they match.

  The cellular phone (20) according to the present invention includes a non-volatile memory (27) for storing an individual number (28) individually assigned to the cellular phone (20), and an individual number (28) when a telephone number is transmitted. An individual number transmission unit that simultaneously transmits the identifier, an identifier input unit that accepts input of an identifier including telephone number information, an identifier transmission unit that transmits the identifier via a communication line and obtains permission to use the individual number (28), It has. When permission to use the individual number (28) is not obtained, communication by the mobile phone (20) is not permitted.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the mobile phone in which a model change is possible even if it does not go to the shop which handles a mobile phone is provided.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it becomes easy to own a plurality of mobile phones and use them properly according to the TPO.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, a plurality of mobile phones are owned, and reception is possible even when the mobile phone is lost or the mobile phone breaks down.

  Hereinafter, a mobile phone registration method, a mobile phone registration system, and a mobile phone according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile phone company terminal 10 used by a mobile phone company, a mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory, a mobile phone manufacturer terminal 30 used by a mobile phone manufacturer, and a financial institution terminal 40 used by a financial institution Are connected to each other via the Internet 50 so that they can communicate with each other.

  The mobile phone company terminal 10 can accept a service use request via the Internet 50 from a person who desires to use the service using the mobile phone according to the present invention on the homepage.

  A mobile phone manufacturer that uses the mobile phone manufacturer terminal 30 has a function of manufacturing the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile phone 20 with a built-in nonvolatile memory includes a communication unit 21, a control unit 22, a display unit 23, a storage unit 24, an input unit 25, a speaker 26, and a nonvolatile memory 27. The non-volatile memory 27 stores a mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 and a mobile phone new / change use calling program 29 used when a new mobile phone is registered / changed.

  The relationship between the mobile phone company 10 and the user 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile phone company 10 concludes a contract with the user 60 and issues a use contract to the user. When the contract is made, the mobile phone company 10 provides the user 60 with the mobile phone 20 with a built-in nonvolatile memory, and an ID number and password used when changing the model of the mobile phone. The ID number and password include information on a telephone number used after new registration / change registration described later. After the user 60 acquires the password, the password can be changed by the user 60 using a service exemplified by i-mode / i-appli.

  The relationship between the mobile phone company 10 and the mobile phone manufacturer 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile phone company 10 provides the mobile phone maker 30 with a new / changed mobile phone use transmission program 29 and usable standards. The mobile phone manufacturer 30 stores the mobile phone new / change use transmission program 29 in the nonvolatile memory 27, manufactures a mobile phone that complies with the usable standards provided by the mobile phone company 10, and sets the mobile phone company 10 to the mobile phone company 10. provide.

  Referring to FIG. 5, each mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory is individually assigned a mobile company telephone network recognizable number 70. The mobile company telephone network recognizable number 70 is a number in which the mobile company recognizable individual number 28 stored in the nonvolatile memory 27 is combined with the telephone number of a normal mobile phone. The mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 is a number that is not disclosed to the user.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when mobile phone 20 with a built-in nonvolatile memory makes a call, mobile phone company telephone network recognizable number 70 is sent. The transmitted number is received by the telephone network of the mobile phone company, and after determining whether the mobile phone company telephone network recognizable number 70 is compatible or not, the mobile phone company network or the Internet is used. It is possible to make calls and send / receive data.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the operation when the mobile phone makes a call will be described.

  Step S2: An input operation for making a call from the mobile phone is performed.

  Step S4: The telephone number registered in the telephone number list server provided in the mobile telephone company is collated with the telephone number of the mobile telephone that made the call. If the telephone number of the mobile phone that made the call is not registered in the telephone number list server as a valid phone number, a call from that mobile phone, transmission / reception of data, etc. are not performed. If the telephone number of the mobile phone that made the call is registered in the telephone number list server as a valid telephone number, the operation proceeds to step S6.

  Step S6: It is determined whether or not the telephone number transmitted from the mobile phone is the mobile phone company telephone network recognizable number 70, that is, whether or not the mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 is included. If it is not included, it is determined that it is not the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory according to the present invention, and a call and data transmission / reception are performed with the other party specified by the telephone number transmitted normally (step S8).

  Step S10: When the transmitted telephone number includes the mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28, that is, from the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory according to the present invention, the transmitted mobile telephone company telephone network is recognized. The mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 included in the possible number 70 is collated with a mobile phone company recognizable individual number registered in a telephone number list server provided in the mobile phone company. If the collation results match, a call and data are transmitted / received to / from the other party specified by the telephone number transmitted as usual (step S8).

  Step S12: If the result of the collation in step S10 is inconsistent, an announcement urging the new registration or change registration of the phone is sent from the mobile phone company to the mobile phone.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the operation when changing the mobile phone is shown.

  Step S14: When changing the mobile phone, the user of the mobile phone with built-in nonvolatile memory performs a predetermined operation on the new mobile phone with built-in nonvolatile memory 20 and makes a call using the mobile phone new / change use sending program 29 I do. At the same time, a mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 is transmitted.

  Step S16: In the cellular phone company, when the transmitted telephone number is not transmitted using the cellular phone new / changed transmission program 29, the cellular phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory is disabled. When the transmitted telephone number is a telephone number transmitted using the mobile phone new / change use transmission program 29, the process proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The transmitted mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 is collated with the number registered in the phone number list server of the mobile phone company. When it is not registered in the telephone number list server (No in step S18), the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory announces to the user that the mobile phone company recognizable individual number cannot be used. When the collation results match (step S18 Yes), the process proceeds to step S20.

  Step S20: A screen for prompting input of ID and password is displayed on the display unit 23 of the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory. The user inputs the ID and password provided when making a contract with the mobile phone company from the input unit 25. The input ID and password are transmitted to the mobile phone company via the communication network.

  Step S22: The mobile phone company compares the received ID and password with the ID and password registered in the ID / password list server. When the collation results are inconsistent, the user's nonvolatile memory mobile phone 20 is notified that the ID or password is invalid.

  Step S24: The mobile phone company transmits a signal permitting the transmission of the mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 to the user's nonvolatile memory mobile phone 20.

  Step S26: When the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory receives the signal transmitted in step S24, the phone number and the mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28, which are information included in the ID and password, are written in the nonvolatile memory 27. .

  Step S28: The mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory transmits the phone number written in the nonvolatile memory 27 in Step S26 and the mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28 to the phone number list server. The telephone number list server registers the received telephone number and the mobile phone company recognizable individual number 28.

  Step S30: A transmission test is performed. When the result of the test is abnormal, the processing from step S14 onward is performed again using the mobile phone new / change use transmission program 29. If the test result is normal, the mobile phone 20 with built-in nonvolatile memory can be used and the registration process is terminated.

  According to such a mobile phone of the present invention, if the user has a mobile phone with a built-in nonvolatile memory and can make a call, an individual can operate the mobile phone with a built-in nonvolatile memory, so that a mobile phone store or a mobile phone company can operate. You can change the model of your mobile phone on the spot without going to the counter.

FIG. 1 shows a connection relationship between a terminal of each organization and a mobile phone. FIG. 2 shows a configuration of a mobile phone with a built-in nonvolatile memory. FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the mobile phone company and the user. FIG. 4 shows the relationship between mobile phone companies and mobile phone manufacturers. FIG. 5 shows a configuration of a mobile phone company network recognizable number. FIG. 6 shows the operation at the time of outgoing call of the mobile phone with built-in nonvolatile memory. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation at the time of outgoing call of the mobile phone. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation at the time of new registration / change registration of a mobile phone.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Cellular phone company terminal 20 ... Non-volatile memory built-in form telephone 27 ... Non-volatile memory 30 ... Mobile phone maker terminal 40 ... Financial institution terminal 50 ... Internet 60 ... User 70 ... Mobile phone company network recognition number

Claims (3)

Issuing the identifier individually to the mobile phone;
A step of transmitting the identifier from the mobile phone via a communication line by calling the phone number server using the calling number used when the mobile phone is newly changed;
The server receiving the identifier checks the identifier against a list of previously issued identifiers;
Permitting the mobile phone to use a telephone number corresponding to the identifier when the result of the matching is matched;
When the result of the matching is matched, stored individually assigned to each of the mobile phones and transmitted to the phone number server, the individual number hidden to the user of the mobile phone;
The telephone number server that has received the individual number stores the individual number as an available individual number;
When the mobile phone performs an outgoing operation, simultaneously sending the individual number stored in the mobile phone;
The mobile phone registration method comprising the step of comparing the transmitted individual number with an available individual number stored in the telephone number server, and permitting communication by the mobile phone only when they match. An identifier that is individually issued for each mobile phone, and the mobile phone transmits to a telephone number server using a call number used when a new change is made, and transmits from the mobile phone via a communication line;
A server that receives the identifier, an identifier collating unit that collates the identifier with a list of already issued identifiers;
A telephone number issuing unit that permits the mobile phone to use a telephone number corresponding to the identifier when the result of the matching is matched;
An individual number that is individually assigned and stored to each of the mobile phones and that is hidden from the user of the mobile phone and that is transmitted from the mobile phone to the telephone number server when the collation results match. A transmission unit;
The telephone number server that has received the individual number stores the individual number as an available individual number, and a telephone number server individual number storage unit;
When the mobile phone performs a calling operation, an individual number transmitting unit that simultaneously transmits the individual number stored in the mobile phone;
A mobile phone registration system comprising: a communication permission unit that permits communication by the mobile phone only when the transmitted individual number is collated with an available individual number stored in the telephone number server and matches. A mobile phone,
A nonvolatile memory for storing individual number assigned individually to the mobile telephone,
An individual number transmitter that simultaneously transmits the individual number when a telephone number is transmitted using the outgoing number used at the time of a new change;
An identifier input unit that accepts input of an identifier including telephone number information;
An identifier transmitting unit that transmits the identifier via a communication line and obtains permission to use the individual number; and
When the use permission of the individual number is not obtained, communication by the mobile phone is not allowed.

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