JP5327062B2 - Schedule control system, schedule control method, and schedule control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a schedule control system which can manage a schedule, in cooperation with other apparatuses, even if a portable communication terminal is in an operation-limited state. <P>SOLUTION: The schedule control system includes an information processing apparatus 30, having a schedule management function and a portable communication terminal 10, having a function of managing the schedule in cooperation with the information processor 30. When the portable communication terminal 10 includes an operation limit release means 103 for temporarily releasing the operation-limited state of the portable communication terminal 10, if the portable communication terminal 10 is in the operation-limited state, when carrying out an alarm notice in accordance with the schedule, a connection state determining means 104 for determining whether the portable communication terminal 10 and the information processing apparatus 30 are set in a connection state; and if the operation limit release means 103 releases the operation-limited state, and an alarm notice means 106 for carrying out the alarm notice, based on the determination result of the connection state determining means 104. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a schedule control system, a schedule control method, and a schedule control program for controlling schedule management in a mobile communication terminal .

  It is known that schedule data managed on a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a personal computer) is copied to a mobile communication terminal and managed using a schedule management function on the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the schedule management function on the mobile communication terminal can notify the user of the start of the schedule by an alarm sound or vibration in advance of the start time of the conference or the like registered as the schedule or in advance.

  However, if alarm notification is also set in the schedule management function of the personal computer, the user will receive an alarm notification by the schedule management function of the personal computer as well as an alarm notification by the schedule management function of the mobile communication terminal. Therefore, it takes time and effort for the user to perform an operation to respond to the alarm notification by a plurality of schedule management functions.

  As an apparatus that eliminates such troubles, for example, Patent Document 1 describes an apparatus that performs alarm management in a unified manner with other electronic devices.

JP 2003-167860 A

  However, due to the recent increase in security awareness, there are cases where the mobile communication terminal has a function of restricting the operation of the mobile communication terminal when the user has not been used for a long time. In such an operation restricted state, since communication with other devices is also restricted, there is a problem that the device described in Patent Document 1 cannot perform alarm management in cooperation with other devices.

Accordingly, the present invention is, intended to provide a mobile communication terminal is operating limit state in a well in conjunction with other equipment schedule control system capable of schedule management, schedule control method and schedule control program To do.

A schedule control system according to the present invention includes an information processing apparatus having a schedule management function and a mobile communication terminal having a function of managing a schedule in cooperation with the information processing apparatus, and the mobile communication terminal performs alarm notification according to the schedule. When the mobile communication terminal is in the operation restricted state, the operation restriction release means for temporarily releasing the operation restricted state of the mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus are in the connected state in a state that is not in the operation restricted state. and determining the connection state judging means judges whether it is based on the determination result of the connection state determining means, viewed including the alarm notification means for performing alarm notification, the information processing apparatus, when an alarm notification in accordance with the schedule, If the mobile communication terminal is in an operation-restricted state, the operation for the information processing apparatus that causes the mobile communication terminal to temporarily release the operation-restricted state Limit release means, connection state determination means for information processing apparatus for determining whether or not the information processing apparatus and the mobile communication terminal are in a connected state when the mobile communication terminal is not in an operation restricted state, and connection for the information processing apparatus And an information processing apparatus alarm notifying unit for performing alarm notification based on the determination result of the state determining unit .

A schedule control method according to the present invention is a schedule control method for managing a schedule in cooperation between an information processing device and a mobile communication terminal, and when the mobile communication terminal performs alarm notification according to the schedule, the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state. If it is, temporarily cancel the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal, determine whether the mobile communication terminal and the information processing device are in a connection state in a state that is not the operation restriction state, and based on the determination result , have rows alarm notifications, when an alarm notification information processing apparatus according to the schedule, the mobile communication terminal is in operation limit, temporarily in the portable communication terminal is canceled operation limit, the mobile communication terminal operation restriction in a state not in a state, the information processing apparatus and the portable communication terminal determines whether the connection state, on the basis of the determination result, this performing alarm notification The features.

The schedule control program according to the present invention cooperates with a device having a function of managing a schedule, and when an alarm is notified according to a schedule, if the device is in an operation restricted state, the device temporarily releases the operation restricted state, Is installed in a device having a function for managing a schedule in cooperation with an information processing device that performs alarm notification based on the determination result. When an alarm notification is sent to the computer according to a schedule, if the operation is restricted, an operation restriction release process for temporarily releasing the operation restriction state, and whether the information processing apparatus is connected to the computer without being in the operation restriction state A connection status determination process that determines whether the alarm is received and an alarm notification process that performs alarm notification based on the determination result of the connection status determination process. Characterized in that to execute and.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform schedule management in cooperation with other devices even when the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the schedule control system by this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the portable communication terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the data which the alarm management data storage part 15 memorize | stores. It is a flowchart which shows the process example which a schedule control system performs. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of 2nd Embodiment of a schedule control system. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of 3rd Embodiment of a schedule control system. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of 4th Embodiment of a schedule control system. It is a block diagram which shows the minimum structural example of a schedule control system.

Embodiment 1. FIG.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a schedule control system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the schedule control system includes a mobile communication terminal 10 and a personal computer 20. The mobile communication terminal 10 includes a clock 12, an alarm notification unit 13, a schedule data storage unit 14, an alarm management data storage unit 15, a data conversion protocol unit 16, an external communication unit 17, and a lock management unit 18. Including. Specifically, the mobile communication terminal 10 is realized by a portable information processing device such as a mobile phone, a PHS terminal, or a PDA that operates according to a program. Specifically, the personal computer 20 is an information processing apparatus such as a desktop personal computer that operates according to a program.

  The clock 12 has a function of measuring the current time and determining a time signal in order to determine the alarm time.

  Specifically, the alarm notification unit 13 is realized by a speaker, a vibrator function, and a display unit. The alarm notification unit 13 has a function of notifying the user of the mobile communication terminal 10 of an alarm. The alarm notification unit 13 performs alarm notification using, for example, an alarm sound or vibration, light using an LED, characters displayed on the LCD, and the like. The alarm notification unit 13 performs alarm notification according to the settings stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15.

  Specifically, the schedule data storage unit 14 is realized by a storage device such as a memory. The schedule data storage unit 14 is data indicating whether requirements (contents of a schedule such as a meeting or business trip), start time, end time, and alarm notification are to be set as schedule data set by the user of the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 Are stored in association with each other. The schedule data is set, for example, by downloading schedule data stored in the personal computer 20. Further, for example, the schedule data is set when the user performs an input operation on the mobile communication terminal 10.

  Specifically, the alarm management data storage unit 15 is realized by a storage device such as a memory. The alarm management data storage unit 15 stores as setting data (hereinafter also referred to as alarm management data) that determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 issues an alarm for each connection state with the personal computer 20. The alarm management data is preset by the user, for example. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the alarm notification is not performed when the personal computer is connected, and the alarm notification is performed when the personal computer is not connected.

  Specifically, the data exchange protocol unit 16 is realized by a CPU of a portable information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The data exchange protocol unit 16 has a function of sharing and synchronizing the schedule data by copying or updating the portable communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20.

  For example, the data exchange protocol unit 16 communicates with the personal computer 20 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the power is turned on or every predetermined period), and downloads the latest schedule data from the personal computer 20 if the schedule data is updated. To be stored in the schedule data storage unit 14. Further, for example, the data exchange protocol unit 16 communicates with the personal computer 20 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the power is turned on or every predetermined period), and the schedule data stored in the schedule data storage unit 14 is updated. The personal computer 20 is caused to update the schedule data stored in the personal computer 20 with the latest schedule data.

  Specifically, the external communication unit 17 is realized by an interface unit such as USB, IrDA, or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The external communication unit 17 has an interface function when the mobile communication terminal 10 is connected to an external device such as the personal computer 20.

  Specifically, the lock management unit 18 is realized by a CPU of a portable information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The lock management unit 18 has a function of managing the operation restriction of the mobile communication terminal 10 and releasing the restriction when an alarm notification is generated.

  The control unit 11 has a function of controlling each unit described above in a series of operations and realizing an alarm notification.

  Next, a functional configuration when the mobile communication terminal 10 in the first embodiment pays attention to the function will be described. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the mobile communication terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile communication terminal 10 includes a time determination unit 101, an operation restriction state determination unit 102, an operation restriction release unit 103, a connection state determination unit 104, a notification determination unit 105, an alarm notification unit 106, and a schedule data storage. Section 14, an alarm management data storage section 15, and a data conversion protocol section 16.

  Specifically, the time determination unit 101 is realized by the control unit 11. The time determination unit 101 has a function of determining whether or not the current time has reached the start time of the schedule for performing the alarm notification stored in the schedule data storage unit 14 based on the time signal measured and output at time 12. I have.

  Specifically, the operation restriction state determination unit 102 is realized by the control unit 11 and the lock management unit 18. The operation restriction state determination unit 102 determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 is in an operation restriction state. For example, the operation restriction state determination unit 102 determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restriction state based on the operation restriction setting data stored in the storage unit of the mobile communication terminal 10.

  Specifically, the operation restriction releasing unit 103 is realized by the control unit 11 and the lock management unit 18. The operation restriction release unit 103 has a function of releasing the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal 10. For example, the operation restriction release unit 103 releases the operation restriction state by updating operation restriction setting data stored in the storage unit of the mobile communication terminal 10.

  Specifically, the connection state determination unit 104 is realized by the control unit 11 and the external communication unit 17. The connection state determination unit 104 has a function of determining whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are connected.

  Specifically, the notification determination unit 105 is realized by the control unit 11. The notification determination unit 105 has a function of determining whether to perform alarm notification based on the determination result of the connection state determination unit 104 and the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15.

  Specifically, the alarm notification unit 106 is realized by the control unit 11 and the alarm notification unit 13. The alarm notification unit 106 has a function of performing alarm notification based on the determination result of the notification determination unit. The alarm notification means 106 performs alarm notification using, for example, alarm sound and vibration, light using an LED, characters displayed on the LCD, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the schedule control system will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the schedule control system. It is assumed that the schedule data storage unit 14 of the mobile communication terminal 10 stores schedule data downloaded from the personal computer 20 by the data conversion protocol unit 16 and schedule data set by the user.

  The mobile communication terminal 10 acquires the current time using the clock 12 (step S1 in FIG. 4). For example, the clock 12 measures the current time and outputs the measured time signal to the time determination unit 101.

  Next, the mobile communication terminal 10 extracts schedule data that requires alarm notification from the schedule data storage unit 14 (step S2 in FIG. 4). For example, the time determination unit 101 extracts data set for alarm notification from the schedule data stored in the schedule data storage unit 14.

  Next, the mobile communication terminal 10 compares the current time with the alarm notification time set in the schedule data storage unit 14, and determines whether or not the time for alarm notification has been reached (step S3 in FIG. 4). ). For example, the time determination means 101 is based on the time signal measured and output by the clock 12 when the current time is the same as the start time associated with the extracted schedule data or the start time has elapsed. It is determined that the time for alarm notification has been reached.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the time for alarm notification has not been reached, the mobile communication terminal 10 proceeds to step S1, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, again measures the current time (step S1 in FIG. 4). The schedule data is extracted (step S2 in FIG. 4). Thereafter, the mobile communication terminal 10 determines whether or not the time for alarm notification is reached again (step S3 in FIG. 4).

  If it is determined in step S3 that the time for alarm notification has been reached, the mobile communication terminal 10 checks the connection state with the personal computer 20 by the external communication unit 17 and determines whether or not the connection state is established.

  Here, when the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restricted state, the function of the external communication unit 17 is also restricted, and thus the mobile communication terminal 10 cannot communicate with the personal computer 20. Therefore, when it is determined that the mobile communication terminal 10 issues an alarm notification, the operation restriction state is canceled using the lock management unit 18 (steps S4 and S5 in FIG. 4), and the connection state with the personal computer 20 is determined (FIG. 4). 4 steps S6, S7). Then, after determining the connection state, the mobile communication terminal 10 controls the lock management unit 18 to return to the operation restricted state again. In addition, when a user's response operation is required for the alarm notification, it is desirable to return to the operation restricted state after the response operation.

  The operation restricted state is a state in which key operation is invalidated when the mobile communication terminal is not used for a predetermined period in order to prevent unauthorized use in the case of loss or theft. As an example of a general method for canceling the operation restriction state, for example, there is a method of canceling by inputting a password set in advance by the user.

  For example, when it is determined in step S3 that the time for alarm notification has been reached, the operation restriction state determination unit 102 determines the portable communication terminal 10 based on the operation restriction setting data stored in the storage unit of the portable communication terminal 10. Is in an operation restricted state (step S4 in FIG. 4). Next, when it is determined that the operation is restricted, the operation restriction release unit 103 releases the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal 10 (step S5 in FIG. 4). The operation restriction release unit 103 releases the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal 10 by, for example, changing operation restriction setting data stored in the storage unit of the mobile communication terminal 10.

  Next, the connection state determination unit 104 confirms the connection state between the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 using the external communication unit 17 whose operation restriction state has been released (step S6 in FIG. 4), and is in the connection state. (Step S7 in FIG. 4). Thereafter, the operation restriction release unit 103 returns the mobile communication terminal 10 to the operation restriction state by changing again the operation restriction setting data stored in the storage unit of the mobile communication terminal 10, for example.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after determining that the alarm notification is to be performed, if the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restricted state, the operation restricted state is temporarily released to determine the connection state with the personal computer. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restricted state, the connection state with the personal computer 20 can be determined.

  If it is determined in step S7 that the personal computer 20 is connected, the mobile communication terminal 10 sets the alarm notification setting when “PC connection state” is “connected” in the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15. Referring to, it is determined whether or not alarm notification is performed (step S8). In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the mobile communication terminal 10 determines not to perform the alarm notification because the alarm notification is not performed when the PC is connected. Note that the mobile communication terminal 10 may determine to perform alarm notification by setting alarm management data other than the example illustrated in FIG. 3.

  For example, when it is determined in step S7 that the connection state determination unit 104 is in the connection state, the notification determination unit 105 generates an alarm based on the determination result and the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15 illustrated in FIG. It is determined that notification is not performed.

  If it is determined in step S7 that the personal computer 20 is not connected, the mobile communication terminal 10 sets an alarm notification setting in which “PC connection state” is “not connected” in the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15. It is determined whether or not an alarm notification is made with reference (step S9). In the example shown in FIG. 3, since it is set to perform alarm notification, the mobile communication terminal 10 determines to perform alarm notification and controls the alarm notification unit 13 to perform alarm notification (step S10). Note that the mobile communication terminal 10 may determine not to perform alarm notification by setting alarm management data other than the example illustrated in FIG. 3.

  For example, if the connection state determination unit 104 determines that the connection state is not in the connection state in step S7, the notification determination unit 105 performs alarm notification based on the determination result and the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15 illustrated in FIG. Is determined to be performed. Then, the alarm notification unit 106 performs alarm notification based on the determination result of the notification determination unit 105. The alarm notification means 106 performs alarm notification using, for example, alarm sound and vibration, light using an LED, characters displayed on the LCD, and the like.

  In other words, when the setting shown in FIG. 3 is performed, the user receives an alarm notification from the mobile communication terminal 10 when only the mobile communication terminal 10 is held at a position away from the personal computer 20. Further, if the user is operating the personal computer 20, the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are connected so that the mobile communication terminal 10 does not notify the alarm, but only the personal computer 20 notifies the alarm. To work.

  Note that the state in which the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are connected to each other requires that the user of the mobile communication terminal 10 is connected with the USB cable in the connection with the USB cable. However, for example, when a wireless connection means such as Bluetooth is used, the mobile communication terminal 10 is temporarily held at a position away from the personal computer 20, and even when the connection is cut off, It is also possible to reconnect to.

  The control unit 11 controls each unit of the mobile communication terminal 10 as described above, and performs alarm notification according to the connection state of the personal computer indicated by the alarm management data in the alarm management data storage unit 15 and the presence or absence of the alarm notification. Control. Thereafter, for example, when the user performs a predetermined response operation, the mobile communication terminal 10 determines that the alarm notification has been accepted, and stops the alarm notification.

  Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described. First, as a premise, when a mobile communication terminal having a general schedule management function manages schedule data in cooperation with a personal computer, there are the following problems.

  Although it is necessary to synchronize the schedule management function of the mobile communication terminal and the schedule management function of the personal computer, there is a problem that the operability for performing communication with each other is deteriorated by the function of limiting the operation of the mobile communication terminal.

  In addition, when the schedule data is changed and the alarm setting is performed for each of the mobile communication terminal and the personal computer, there is a problem that the schedule data synchronization management between them becomes complicated and the schedule management becomes difficult.

  In response to the above problems, in this embodiment, if it is determined that an alarm notification is to be performed, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation-restricted state, the operation-restricted state is temporarily canceled and the connection state with the PC is changed. to decide. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there are effects as described below.

  In the present embodiment, even when the mobile communication terminal is in an operation-restricted state, the connection state between the mobile communication terminal and the personal computer can be determined, and whether or not to perform alarm notification on the mobile communication terminal according to the connection status is determined. Can be controlled.

  In this embodiment, since it is possible to set whether or not to perform alarm notification depending on the connection state between the mobile communication terminal and the personal computer, the setting can be changed according to the user's convenience.

  Further, as will be described later, the synchronization management can be facilitated by defining the schedule data of either the mobile communication terminal or the personal computer as the master data.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, a second embodiment of the schedule control system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the schedule control system in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, the personal computer 20 includes a personal computer time determination unit 201, a personal computer operation restriction state determination unit 202, and a personal computer operation restriction release unit 203. A personal computer connection state determination unit 204, a personal computer notification determination unit 205, a personal computer alarm notification unit 206, a personal computer schedule data storage unit 24, and a personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25.

  The personal computer time determination unit 201 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer time determination unit 201 has a function of determining whether or not the current time has reached the start time of the schedule for performing the alarm notification stored in the schedule data storage unit 24.

  The personal computer operation restriction state determination unit 202 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer operation restriction state determination unit 202 has a function of determining whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 is in an operation restriction state. For example, the personal computer operation restriction state determination unit 202 determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 is in an operation restriction state based on operation restriction setting data stored in the storage unit of the mobile communication terminal 10.

  The personal computer operation restriction releasing means 203 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer operation restriction release unit 203 has a function of causing the mobile communication terminal 10 to release the operation restriction state. For example, the personal computer operation restriction release unit 203 releases the operation restriction state by causing the mobile communication terminal 10 to update the operation restriction setting data.

  The personal computer connection state determination means 204 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer connection state determination means 204 has a function of determining whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are connected.

  The personal computer notification determination unit 205 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer notification determination unit 205 is a function for determining whether to perform alarm notification based on the determination result of the personal computer connection state determination unit 204 and the alarm management data stored in the personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25. It has.

  The personal computer alarm notification means 206 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer alarm notification unit 206 has a function of performing alarm notification based on the determination result of the personal computer notification determination unit 205. The personal computer alarm notification means 206 performs alarm notification using, for example, alarm sound and vibration, light using an LED, characters displayed on the LCD, and the like.

  The personal computer schedule data storage unit 24 is realized by a storage device such as an optical disk device, a magnetic disk device, or a memory. The personal computer schedule data storage unit 24 stores, as schedule data set by the user, requirements (contents of schedules such as meetings and business trips), start time, end time, and data indicating whether or not to perform alarm notification in association with each other. . The schedule data is set by a user, for example.

  The personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25 is realized by a storage device such as an optical disk device, a magnetic disk device, or a memory. The personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25 stores, as alarm management data, a setting that determines whether or not the personal computer 20 issues an alarm for each connection state with the portable terminal 10. The alarm management data is preset by the user, for example.

  Next, the operation of the schedule control system in the present embodiment will be described. Note that the personal computer schedule data storage unit 24 stores schedule data set by the user.

  Similar to the time determination unit 101 in the first embodiment, the personal computer time determination unit 201 determines whether or not the time for alarm notification has been reached.

  Next, when it is determined that the alarm notification time has been reached, the personal computer operation restriction state determination unit 202 determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 is in an operation restriction state.

  Next, when it is determined that the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restricted state, the personal computer operation restriction releasing means 203 causes the mobile communication terminal 10 to temporarily release the operation restricted state. For example, the user sets the mobile communication terminal 10 in advance so as to allow access from the personal computer 20 even in the operation restricted state, and the personal computer operation restriction release means 203 changes the operation restriction setting data to the mobile communication terminal 10. By doing so, the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal 10 is temporarily released.

  Next, the PC connection state determination unit 204 determines the connection state with the mobile communication terminal 10.

  Next, the personal computer notification determination unit 205 determines whether or not to perform alarm notification based on the determination result of the personal computer connection state determination unit 204 and the alarm management data stored in the personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25. To do.

  Next, the personal computer alarm notification unit 206 performs alarm notification based on the determination result of the personal computer notification determination unit 205.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restricted state, the personal computer 20 causes the mobile communication terminal 10 to release the operation restricted state and determine the connection state, thereby generating an alarm. It is possible to determine whether to perform notification. Therefore, even if the mobile communication terminal 10 is in an operation restricted state, the personal computer 20 can perform schedule management in cooperation with the mobile communication terminal 10.

Embodiment 3. FIG.
Next, a third embodiment of the schedule control system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the schedule control system according to the third embodiment. In the present embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the personal computer 20 includes a personal computer data conversion protocol unit 26 and a personal computer external communication unit 27.

  In addition to the functions shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the data conversion protocol unit 16 of the mobile communication terminal 10 shares alarm management data between the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 and synchronizes them. It has a function to take. For example, the data exchange protocol unit 16 communicates with the personal computer 20 via the external communication unit 17 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the power is turned on or every predetermined period). The alarm management data is downloaded from the personal computer 20 and stored in the alarm management data storage unit 14.

  Specifically, the personal computer data conversion protocol unit 26 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer data conversion protocol unit 26 has a function of sharing alarm management data and synchronizing the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20. For example, the personal computer data exchange protocol unit 26 communicates with the mobile communication terminal 10 via the personal computer external communication unit 27 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the power is turned on or every predetermined period), and the alarm management data is updated. If so, the latest alarm management data is downloaded from the mobile communication terminal 10 and stored in the personal computer alarm management data storage unit 24.

  Specifically, the personal computer external communication unit 27 is specifically realized by an interface unit such as USB, IrDA, or Bluetooth. The personal computer external communication unit 27 has an interface function when the personal computer 20 is connected to an external device such as the mobile communication terminal 10.

  In the present embodiment, the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 can share alarm management data and synchronize. Therefore, in this embodiment, the user can set both alarm notifications by operating either the mobile communication terminal 10 or the personal computer 20.

  Note that the alarm management data of the mobile communication terminal 10 may be the master data, and the alarm management data of the personal computer 20 may be updated when the alarm management data of the mobile communication terminal 10 is updated. For example, when the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage unit 15 is updated, the mobile communication terminal 10 transmits an update request to the personal computer data conversion protocol unit 26 via the external communication unit 17. When receiving the update request, the personal computer data conversion protocol unit 26 downloads the updated alarm management data from the mobile communication terminal 10 and stores it in the personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25.

  When master data has not been decided, it is necessary to determine which data is the latest, but this makes it possible to omit the determination process and facilitate data management. Can be.

  Further, the alarm management data of the personal computer 20 may be used as master data, and the alarm management data of the mobile communication terminal 10 may be updated when the alarm management data of the personal computer 20 is updated. For example, when the alarm management data stored in the personal computer alarm management data storage unit 25 is updated, the personal computer 20 transmits an update request to the data conversion protocol unit 16 via the personal computer external communication unit 27. When receiving the update request, the data conversion protocol unit 16 downloads the updated alarm management data from the personal computer 20 and stores it in the alarm management data storage unit 15. By doing in this way, management of data can be made easy like the above.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
Next, a fourth embodiment of the schedule control system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a schedule control system according to the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, or the third embodiment, an alarm notification control means 107 and a personal computer alarm notification control means 207 are included.

  Specifically, the alarm notification control unit 107 is realized by the control unit 11. The alarm notification control unit 107 determines whether or not the alarm notification performed by the alarm notification unit 106 has been approved. For example, the alarm notification control unit 107 determines that the alarm notification has been accepted when the user performs a predetermined response operation after the alarm notification unit 106 performs the alarm notification.

  Specifically, the alarm notification control means for personal computer 207 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The personal computer alarm notification control unit 207 determines that the alarm notification has been accepted when the user performs a predetermined response operation after the personal computer alarm notification unit 206 performs the alarm notification.

  In the present embodiment, when the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 give an alarm notification when the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are in a connected state, the user performs an operation for approving one of the alarm notifications. Then, the other alarm notification is controlled so that it is handled as an approval.

  For example, it is assumed that when the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are connected and both give an alarm notification, the user performs a predetermined response operation using the mobile communication terminal 10. In this case, the alarm notification control unit 107 stops the alarm notification of the alarm notification unit 106 and transmits a response request to the personal computer alarm notification control unit 207 via the external communication unit 17. The personal computer alarm notification control unit 207 stops the alarm notification of the personal computer alarm notification unit 206 when receiving the response request.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that the user performs a predetermined response operation using the personal computer 20 when the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 are connected and both give an alarm notification. In this case, the personal computer alarm notification control unit 207 stops the alarm notification of the personal computer alarm notification unit 206 and transmits a response request to the alarm notification control unit 107 via the external communication unit 17. And the alarm notification control means 107 will stop the alarm notification of the alarm notification means 106, if a response request is received.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the user only has to operate one of them, and the trouble of responding to both alarm notifications can be saved.

  Further, the alarm notification control means 107 and the alarm notification control means 207 for personal computer, for example, when the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 make an alarm notification in a disconnected state, the user acknowledges the alarm notification either. When the above operation is performed, it may be controlled so that when the connection state is established, the other is treated as an approval. In this way, for example, the data conversion unit 111 synchronizes both data in a scheduled item such as To Do List, so that the convenience of schedule data management can be improved.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, it may be possible to set whether or not an alarm notification is made depending on a connection state between the mobile communication terminal 10 and the personal computer 20 for each schedule data item. By doing in this way, the user can set the presence or absence of alarm notification for every schedule.

  From the above, it can be said that the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention has the following characteristics.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 10 shares the data stored in the schedule data storage unit 14 with the personal computer 20 by the data exchange protocol unit 16 via the external communication unit 17.
Then, the mobile communication terminal 10 compares the alarm notification time stored in the schedule data storage unit 14 with the current time measured by the clock 12, and if the alarm notification time is reached, the mobile communication terminal 10 uses the alarm notification unit 13 to perform mobile communication. An alarm is notified to the user of the terminal 10. Here, the alarm management data storage unit 15 stores, as alarm management data, a setting as to whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 issues an alarm for each connection state with the personal computer 20. The alarm notification unit 13 follows the setting of the alarm management data storage unit 15 when an alarm notification is performed. Further, the lock management unit 18 manages the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal 10. The control unit 11 controls each unit in a series of operations. In this way, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention realizes a schedule management function linked to a personal computer.

  Next, the minimum configuration of the schedule control system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a minimum configuration example of the schedule control system. As shown in FIG. 8, the schedule control system includes an information processing apparatus 30 having a schedule management function and a portable communication terminal 10 having a schedule management function capable of cooperating with the schedule management function of the information processing apparatus 30 as minimum components. Including. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 10 includes an operation restriction release unit 103, a connection state determination unit 104, and an alarm notification unit 106.

  In the schedule control system with the minimum configuration shown in FIG. 8, the operation restriction releasing unit 103 temporarily notifies the operation restriction state of the mobile communication terminal 10 when the mobile communication terminal 10 is in the operation restriction state when performing alarm notification according to the schedule. Is released. Next, the connection state determination unit 104 determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal 10 and the information processing apparatus 30 are in a connected state when the operation restriction release unit 103 releases the operation restriction state. Next, the alarm notification unit 106 performs alarm notification based on the determination result of the connection state determination unit 104.

  Therefore, according to the schedule control system having the minimum configuration, schedule management linked to other devices can be performed even when the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state.

  In this embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the schedule control system as shown in the following (1) to (7) is shown.

  (1) The schedule control system includes an information processing device (for example, realized by the personal computer 20) having a schedule management function and a mobile communication terminal (for example, mobile communication) having a function of managing a schedule in cooperation with the information processing device. When the mobile communication terminal performs alarm notification according to the schedule, and the mobile communication terminal is in the operation restricted state, the mobile communication terminal temporarily cancels the operation restricted state of the mobile communication terminal. Connection that determines whether or not the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus are in a connected state when the release means (for example, realized by the operation restriction release means 103) and the operation restriction release means release the operation restriction state Based on the determination result of the state determination unit (for example, realized by the connection state determination unit 104) and the connection state determination unit Te, alarm notification means for performing alarm notification (e.g., as implemented by the alarm notifying unit 106), characterized in that it comprises a.

  (2) In the schedule control system, when the information processing apparatus performs alarm notification according to the schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, the information processing apparatus operation that temporarily releases the operation restricted state in the mobile communication terminal Whether the information processing apparatus and the portable communication terminal are in a connected state when the restriction releasing means (for example, realized by the PC operation restriction releasing means 203) and the information processing apparatus operation restriction releasing means cancel the operation restricted state Information for performing alarm notification based on the determination result of the information processing apparatus connection state determination means (for example, realized by the personal computer connection state determination means 204) and the information processing apparatus connection state determination means Including a processing device alarm notification means (for example, realized by a personal computer alarm notification means 206) It may have been made.

  (3) In the schedule control system, the mobile communication terminal determines whether to perform alarm notification according to the connection state between the mobile communication terminal and the information processing device (for example, alarm management data shown in FIG. 3). Based on alarm management data storage means (for example, realized by the alarm management data storage unit 15), alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage means, and a determination result of the connection state determination means Notification determination means for determining whether or not to perform notification (for example, realized by the notification determination means 105), and the alarm notification means is configured to perform alarm notification based on the determination result of the notification determination means. It may be.

  (4) In the schedule control system, the information processing apparatus stores alarm management data for an information processing apparatus that stores alarm management data that determines whether or not to perform alarm notification according to a connection state between the information processing apparatus and the mobile communication terminal. Alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage means for the information processing device and alarm stored in the alarm management data storage means of the portable communication terminal. It is configured to include data synchronization means (for example, realized by the data conversion protocol unit 16 and the external communication unit 17, or the personal computer data conversion protocol unit 26 and the personal computer external communication unit 27) for synchronizing with the management data. It may be.

  (5) In the schedule control system, the alarm management data storage means stores alarm management data that determines whether or not alarm notification is performed for each schedule data according to the connection state between the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus. It may be configured.

  (6) In the schedule control system, when both the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus perform the same alarm notification, if the user responds to one alarm notification, the other alarm notification is also received. An alarm notification control unit (for example, realized by the alarm notification control unit 107 or the personal computer alarm notification control unit 207) that controls the response may be included.

  (7) In the schedule control system, when the mobile communication terminal and the personal computer are wirelessly connectable, the connection state determination means is configured to determine that the connection is established if both are located in the communication range of each other. It may be.

  The present invention can be applied to a use in which a schedule is managed by a plurality of devices.

(Supplementary note 1) An information processing apparatus having a function of managing a schedule in cooperation with a mobile communication terminal, and when performing alarm notification according to the schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, the mobile communication terminal is temporarily Whether or not the information processing device and the mobile communication terminal are connected when the information processing device operation restriction release means and the information processing device operation restriction release means release the operation restriction state. An information processing device comprising: an information processing device connection state determination unit that determines whether the information processing device is connected; and an information processing device alarm notification unit that performs alarm notification based on a determination result of the information processing device connection state determination unit.

(Supplementary note 2) When the information processing apparatus performs alarm notification according to the schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, the mobile communication terminal temporarily cancels the operation restricted state and releases the operation restricted state. The schedule control method according to claim 9, wherein it is determined whether or not the processing device and the mobile communication terminal are in a connected state, and alarm notification is performed based on the determination result.

(Supplementary note 3) When a computer having a function of managing a schedule in cooperation with a mobile communication terminal is notified of an alarm according to the schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, the operation restricted state temporarily in the mobile communication terminal Based on the determination result, the information processing apparatus connection restriction determination process for determining whether or not the operation restriction state is released, the operation restriction state being released, and determining whether or not the mobile communication terminal is connected. The schedule control program according to claim 10, wherein an alarm notification process for an information processing device that performs alarm notification is executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Mobile communication terminal 11 Control part 12 Clock 13 Alarm notification part 14 Schedule data storage part 15 Alarm management data storage part 16 Data conversion protocol part 17 External communication part 18 Lock management part 20 Personal computer 24 Personal computer schedule data storage part 25 Personal computer alarm Management data storage unit 26 Data conversion protocol unit for personal computer 27 External communication unit for personal computer 30 Information processing device 101 Time determination unit 102 Operation restriction state determination unit 103 Operation restriction release unit 104 Connection state determination unit 105 Notification determination unit 106 Alarm notification unit 107 Alarm notification control means 201 Personal computer time determination means 202 Personal computer operation restriction state judgment means 203 Personal computer operation restriction release means 204 Personal computer connection state judgment means 205 Personal computer notification Constant means 206 PC for alarm notification means 207 PC for alarm notification control means

Claims (8)

An information processing apparatus having a schedule management function;
A portable communication terminal having a function of managing a schedule in cooperation with the information processing apparatus,
The mobile communication terminal is
When performing alarm notification according to a schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, operation restriction releasing means for temporarily releasing the operation restricted state of the mobile communication terminal;
A connection state determination means for determining whether or not the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus are in a connection state in a state that is not an operation restriction state ;
Based on the determination result of the connection state determining means, it viewed including the alarm notification means for performing alarm notification,
The information processing apparatus includes:
When performing alarm notification according to a schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, an operation restriction release means for information processing apparatus that temporarily releases the operation restricted state in the mobile communication terminal;
An information processing device connection state determination means for determining whether the information processing device and the mobile communication terminal are in a connected state in a state where the mobile communication terminal is not in an operation restricted state;
A schedule control system comprising: an information processing device alarm notifying unit for performing alarm notification based on a determination result of the information processing device connection state determining unit . Mobile communication terminals
Alarm management data storage means for storing alarm management data for determining whether or not to perform alarm notification according to a connection state between the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus;
Notification determining means for determining whether to perform alarm notification based on the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage means and the determination result of the connection state determining means;
Alarm notifying means according to claim 1 Symbol placement schedule control system performs alarm notification based on the determination result of the notification determination means. The information processing apparatus includes an alarm management data storage unit for information processing apparatus that stores alarm management data for determining whether to perform alarm notification according to a connection state between the information processing apparatus and the mobile communication terminal,
The schedule according to claim 2 , further comprising data synchronization means for synchronizing the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage means for the information processing apparatus and the alarm management data stored in the alarm management data storage means of the mobile communication terminal. Control system. The schedule according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the alarm management data storage means stores alarm management data for determining whether or not to perform alarm notification according to a connection state between the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus for each schedule data. Control system. When the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus are in a connected state, when the same alarm notification is performed on both the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus, if the user responds to one alarm notification, The schedule control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising an alarm notification control unit that controls the alarm notification in response to the other alarm notification. Connection state determining means, a portable communication terminal and the information processing apparatus if possible wireless connection, both from the determination section determines 1 are connected if located in the communication range of each other of claim 5 The schedule control system according to any one of claims. A schedule control method for managing a schedule in cooperation with an information processing device and a mobile communication terminal,
When the mobile communication terminal performs alarm notification according to the schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, the operation restricted state of the mobile communication terminal is temporarily released,
Determining whether or not the mobile communication terminal and the information processing apparatus are in a connected state in a state that is not in an operation restricted state ;
Based on the determination result, it had a row the alarm notification,
When the information processing device performs alarm notification according to a schedule, if the mobile communication terminal is in an operation restricted state, the mobile communication terminal is temporarily released from the operation restricted state,
Determining whether the information processing apparatus and the mobile communication terminal are in a connected state in a state where the mobile communication terminal is not in an operation restricted state;
A schedule control method characterized by performing an alarm notification based on a determination result . When an alarm is notified according to a schedule in cooperation with a device having a function for managing a schedule, if the device is in an operation restricted state, the device temporarily releases the operation restricted state, and the device is not in an operation restricted state In the state, it is determined whether the device is connected to the computer, and based on the determination result, the computer mounted on the device having the function of managing the schedule in cooperation with the information processing device that performs the alarm notification ,
When performing alarm notification according to the schedule, if it is in the operation restriction state, the operation restriction release processing for temporarily releasing the operation restriction state,
A connection state determination process for determining whether or not the information processing apparatus is in a connection state in a state that is not an operation restriction state ;
The schedule control program for performing the alarm notification process which performs an alarm notification based on the determination result of the said connection state determination process.

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