JP6115239B2 - Communication terminal, sound output method and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present technology relates to a notification technology at the time of an incoming call in a communication terminal.

  A certain patent document discloses a technique for reading out the name of a caller based on caller information input from a telephone line when an incoming call is received. With this technique, the telephone device outputs voice data previously associated with the name of the communication partner.

  When the caller's name is read out in this way, the user of the telephone device can recognize the caller before answering, but there is a risk that the caller will be known to the surrounding people.

  Another patent document discloses a technique for setting an incoming call notification mode for each communication partner. With this technique, if the ring volume for a specific communication partner is set to a low level, the incoming call itself is not recognized by the surrounding people, so the risk of guessing the caller is reduced.

  However, if the ring volume is reduced, the user may not notice the incoming call. Thus, it is difficult to prevent others from recognizing by adjusting the volume.

JP 2002-354108 A JP 2005-94081 A JP 2006-67538 A

  An object of the present technology is, in one aspect, to make it difficult for surrounding people to recognize a caller name read out when an incoming call is received.

  The communication terminal according to one aspect includes a first output unit that outputs a reading sound of a caller name from the first speaker in response to an incoming call, and a second speaker that outputs a reading sound, And a second output unit that outputs a ring tone.

  In one aspect, it is possible to make it difficult for a person around to recognize a caller name read out when an incoming call is received.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of output timings of a ring tone and a reading sound. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the mobile phone terminal. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the transmission signal processing unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the received signal processing unit. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the notification signal processing unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a sensor group. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a telephone directory DB (Database). FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall processing flow. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal notification processing flow. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a reading notification process (A) flow. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a first period process (A) flow. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second period process (A) flow. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an outline of the output timing of the ringtone and the reading sound according to the second embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a reading notification process (B) flow. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of the first mode process (A). FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a first period process (B) flow. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a second period process (B) flow. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flow of the second mode process (A). FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a first period process (C) flow. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a second period process (C) flow. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an outline of the output timing of the ring tone and the reading sound according to the third embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal according to the third embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a reading notification process (C) flow. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a first period process (D) flow. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an outline of the output timing of the ring tone and the reading sound according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a reading notification process (D) flow. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a first mode process (B) flow. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a flow of the second mode process (B). FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a first period process (E) flow.

[Embodiment 1]
First, the operation when an incoming call is received at a mobile phone terminal will be described. FIG. 1 shows an outline of the output timing of the ring tone and the reading sound.

  The lower chart shows the output timing of the reading sound between the incoming call and the response. The reading sound is a sound that reads the name of the caller. In this example, the reading sound is output from a receiving speaker used for receiving a call during a call.

  The period P1 and the period P2 are alternately repeated starting from the incoming call. A period P1 is between time T1 and time T2, between time T3 and time T4, and between time T5 and time T6. The period P2 is between the time T2 and the time T3 and between the time T4 and the time T5. That is, one period includes the period P1 and the period P2. The reading sound is output in the period P1. During the period P2, no reading sound is output. Then, when there is a response to the incoming call, the output of the reading sound ends.

  The upper chart shows the output timing of the ringtone from the incoming call to the response. The ring tone is, for example, a ring tone such as a bell sound or a ring tone. In this example, the ring tone is output from a notifying speaker for listening to the surroundings.

  The ring tone is output in the period P1 like the reading sound. In the period P2, no ring tone is output. Then, when there is a response to the incoming call, the output of the ringtone ends. That is, the ring tone is output at the same timing as the reading sound. Thus, by canceling the reading sound by the ringtone, the name of the caller is made difficult to be recognized by surrounding people.

  In this figure, an example is shown in which the operation is terminated by a response to the incoming call. However, the operation is similarly terminated when the incoming call is disconnected.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the mobile phone terminal will be described. FIG. 2 shows a hardware configuration example of the mobile phone terminal. The mobile phone terminal 200 includes a processor 201, a storage unit 203, an input device 211, a display device 213, an antenna 215, a radio control unit 217, a transmission signal processing unit 219, a reception signal processing unit 221, a notification signal processing unit 223, and a sensor group. 225 and a camera 227.

  The processor 201 is an integrated circuit that performs arithmetic processing related to the communication terminal device. The processor 201 may be composed of a modem CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an application CPU. The storage unit 203 includes, for example, a ROM 205 (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207, and a flash memory 209. The ROM 205 stores application programs, for example. The RAM 207 includes, for example, an area for developing application programs. The flash memory 209 stores user data, for example.

  The input device 211 is, for example, a touch panel or a button, and receives an instruction by a user operation. The display device 213 displays various screens displayed by the application, for example.

  The ante 215 receives wireless data such as a cellular method, a wireless local area network (LAN), and a short-range communication method. The wireless control unit 217 controls wireless communication. By controlling wireless communication, telephone voice communication and mail data communication are performed.

  The transmission signal processing unit 219 receives a transmission voice, for example. FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the transmission signal processing unit 219. The transmission signal processing unit 219 includes an encoder 301, an A / D (analog / digital) conversion unit 303, a transmission amplifier 305, and a transmission microphone 307. The transmitting microphone 307 converts the user's voice into analog data, for example. The transmission amplifier 305 amplifies the converted analog data. The A / D conversion unit 303 converts the amplified analog data into digital data. The encoder 301 encodes the converted digital data. The processor 201 receives the encoded data. The processor 201 may control the transmission amplifier 305.

  The reception signal processing unit 221 outputs a reception voice, for example. FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the received signal processing unit 221. The reception signal processing unit 221 includes a reception decoder 401, a reception D / A (digital / analog) conversion unit 403, a reception amplifier 405, and a reception speaker 407. The receiver decoder 401 receives the encoded data from the processor 201. The receiver decoder 401 decodes the encoded data. The receiving D / A conversion unit 403 converts the decoded digital data into analog data. The receiving amplifier 405 amplifies the converted analog data. The receiving speaker 407 converts the amplified analog data into output sound. The processor 201 may control the receiving amplifier 405.

  For example, the notification signal processing unit 223 emits a ringing tone or an alarm tone. FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the notification signal processing unit 223. The notification signal processing unit 223 includes a notification decoder 501, a notification D / A conversion unit 503, a notification amplifier 505, and a notification speaker 507. The notification decoder 501 receives encoded data from the processor 201. Then, the notification decoder 501 decodes the encoded data. The notification D / A conversion unit 503 converts the decoded digital data into analog data. The notification amplifier 505 amplifies the converted analog data. The notification speaker 507 converts the amplified analog data into output sound. The processor 201 may control the notification amplifier 505.

  The sensor group 225 includes various sensors. FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the sensor group 225. In this example, the sensor group 225 includes a proximity sensor 601, a brightness sensor 603, and a geomagnetic sensor 605. The proximity sensor 601 detects the presence of an object at a close position. The luminance sensor 603 measures luminance. The geomagnetic sensor 605 measures the direction of the magnetic field. The proximity sensor 601 is provided on the surface on which the receiving speaker 407 is installed. The luminance sensor 603 is also provided on the surface where the receiving speaker 407 is installed. The geomagnetic sensor 605 is used to determine the attitude of the mobile phone terminal 200. In this example, the processor 201 controls the proximity sensor 601, the brightness sensor 603, and the geomagnetic sensor 605.

  The camera 227 takes a digital image. In this example, the camera 227 is also provided on the surface on which the receiving speaker 407 is installed. The camera 227 is provided, for example, at a position where the user's ear, temporal region, or cheek is photographed in the receiving state. This is the end of the description of the hardware configuration of the mobile phone terminal 200.

  Next, the module configuration of the mobile phone terminal 200 will be described. FIG. 7 shows a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal 200. The cellular phone terminal 200 includes a communication event detection unit 701, a notification method determination unit 703, a setting data storage unit 705, a normal notification unit 707, a reading notification unit (A) 709, a ring tone output unit 711, a sound data storage unit 713, A sound output unit 715 and a telephone directory DB 717 are included. The reading notification unit (A) 709 includes a first period determination unit (A) 721 and a second period determination unit (A) 723. Hereinafter, each module will be described.

  The communication event detection unit 701 detects an event related to communication such as a telephone call or e-mail. The notification method determination unit 703 determines a method for notifying an incoming call. The setting data storage unit 705 stores setting data related to the notification method, the type of ringtone, and the like. The normal notification unit 707 controls normal notification without a reading sound. A reading notification unit (A) 709 controls notification accompanied by a reading sound. The ring tone output unit 711 outputs a ring tone. The sound data storage unit 713 stores sound data used for the ring tone. The sound data storage unit 713 is provided in the ROM 205 or the flash memory 209, for example. The reading sound output unit 715 outputs a reading sound. The phone book DB 717 stores phone book data. The phone book DB 717 is provided in the flash memory 209, for example.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the phone book DB 717. The phone book DB 717 has a record for each communication partner. The record has fields of a communication partner name, a telephone number, a reading text, and a notification method. The text to be read out is a text code string for specifying a voice when the name of the communication partner is read out. The notification method is a method for notifying a user of an incoming call when a call made from a communication partner is received.

  In this example, the first field of the first record indicates that the name of the communication partner specified in the record is “Nihon Taro”. Further, the second field of the first record indicates that the telephone number of the communication partner is “09011111111”. Furthermore, the third field of the first record indicates that the reading text of the communication partner is “Nihon Taro”. Further, the fourth field of the first record indicates that the notification method related to the communication partner is “read-out notification”.

  Further, the first field of the second record indicates that the name of the communication partner specified by the record is “Jiro Jingu”. Further, the second field of the second record indicates that the telephone number of the communication partner is “09011111112”. Further, the third field of the second record indicates that the read-out text of the communication partner is “Electric whale”. Further, the fourth field of the second record indicates that the notification method related to the communication partner is “normal notification”.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 7, the first period determination unit (A) 721 performs the determination in the period P <b> 1 illustrated in FIG. 1. The second period determination unit (A) 723 performs the determination in the period P2 illustrated in FIG. This is the end of the description of the module configuration of the mobile phone terminal 200.

  Next, processing will be described. FIG. 9 shows an example of the entire processing flow. This process is executed when the communication event detection unit 701 detects an incoming call.

  The notification method determination unit 703 extracts the caller name from the information associated with the incoming call (S901). The notification method determination unit 703 determines whether there is a name that matches the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 (S903). When it is determined that there is no name that matches the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717, the ring tone output unit 711 performs normal notification processing (S905).

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a normal notification process flow. The ring tone output unit 711 specifies ring tone data (S1001). The ring tone output unit 711 reads the type of ring tone data from the setting data stored in the setting data storage unit 705, for example.

  The ring tone output unit 711 acquires the ring tone data from the sound data storage unit 713, and passes the acquired ring tone data to the notification decoder 501 (S1003). By passing the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507.

  The normal notification unit 707 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S1005). Specifically, the normal notification unit 707 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. If it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the normal notification unit 707 determines whether or not the incoming call has been answered (S1007). Specifically, the normal notification unit 707 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a response event. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S1005.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1005 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S1009). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops.

  Also, if it is determined in S1007 that the incoming call has been answered, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S1009). Similarly to the above, when the notification decoder 501 is stopped, the output of the ringtone from the notification speaker 507 is stopped.

  Returning to the description of the overall processing flow shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined in S903 that there is a name that matches the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717, the notification method determination unit 703 reads out the caller name. It is determined whether or not (S907). In this example, the notification method determination unit 703 determines whether to read out the caller name based on the notification method in the record corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717. When the notification method corresponding to the name corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 is “normal notification”, it is determined that the caller name is not read out. When the notification method corresponding to the name corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 is “read-out notification”, it is determined that the caller name is read out. Thus, in this example, it is determined whether or not the caller name is read out according to the communication partner. However, the mode may be set in advance whether or not the caller name is read out regardless of the communication partner. When setting whether to read out the caller name in advance, set the normal notification mode in which the notification method is always “normal notification” or the read-out notification mode in which the notification method is always “read-out notification”. The setting data stored in the data storage unit 705 may be included.

  If it is determined in S907 that the caller name is not read out, the ring tone output unit 711 performs the normal notification process described above (S905).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S907 that the caller name is to be read out, a read-out notification process (A) is performed under the control of the read-out notification unit (A) 709 (S909). The reading notification process (B to D) will be described in an embodiment described later.

  FIG. 11 shows a reading notification process (A) flow. The reading sound output unit 715 specifies the reading text corresponding to the name corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 (S1101). The reading sound output unit 715 generates reading sound data based on the reading text (S1103). The generated reading sound data is temporarily held until the end of the entire process.

  The ring tone output unit 711 identifies ring tone data (S1105). The ring tone output unit 711 reads the type of ring tone data from the setting data stored in the setting data storage unit 705, for example.

  Under the control of the first period determination unit (A) 721, the first period process (A) is performed (S1107). FIG. 12 shows a first period process (A) flow. The first period determination unit (A) 721 starts timer measurement (S1201). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P1.

  The ring tone output unit 711 acquires the ring tone data from the sound data storage unit 713, and passes the acquired ring tone data to the notification decoder 501 (S1203). By passing the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507.

  The reading sound output unit 715 passes the reading sound data temporarily held to the receiving decoder 401 (S1205). The read-out sound is output from the reception speaker 407 by passing the read-out sound data to the reception decoder 401. During the period P1, the reading sound may be repeatedly output.

  The first period determination unit (A) 721 determines whether or not the period P1 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S1207). When it is determined that the period P1 has not passed, the first period determination unit (A) 721 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S1209). Specifically, the first period determination unit (A) 721 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the first period determination unit (A) 721 determines whether or not it has responded to the incoming call (S1211). Specifically, the first period determination unit (A) 721 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a response event. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S1207.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1209 that the incoming call is disconnected, the first period determination unit (A) 721 sets “finished” in the status (S1213). “End” means finishing the reading notification process (A).

  Even when it is determined in S1211 that the incoming call has been answered, the first period determination unit (A) 721 sets “finished” in the status (S1213).

  When “finished” is set as the status in S1213, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S1215). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S1217). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. Then, the first period determination unit (A) 721 ends the timer measurement (S1219).

  When it is determined in S1207 that the period P1 has passed, the first period determination unit (A) 721 sets “continuation” in the status (S1221). “Continue” means that the reading notification process (A) is continued. Even when “continuation” is set for the status, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S1215), and the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S1217). In the same manner as described above, the output of the ringtone from the notification speaker 507 is stopped, and further, the output of the reading sound from the reception speaker 407 is stopped. Then, the first period determination unit (A) 721 ends the timer measurement (S1219). When the timer measurement is finished, the first period process (A) is finished, and the process returns to the reading notification process (A) flow.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification process (A) flow shown in FIG. 11, the reading notification unit (A) 709 determines whether the status is “finished” or “continuation” (S1109). When it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the second period process (A) is performed under the control of the second period determination unit (A) 723 (S1111).

  FIG. 13 shows a second period process (A) flow. The second period determination unit (A) 723 starts timer measurement (S1301). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P2.

  The second period determination unit (A) 723 determines whether or not the period P2 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S1303). When it is determined that the period P2 has not passed, the second period determination unit (A) 723 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S1305). Specifically, the second period determination unit (A) 723 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the second period determination unit (A) 723 determines whether or not it has responded to the incoming call (S1307). Specifically, the second period determination unit (A) 723 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a response event. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S1303.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1305 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the second period determination unit (A) 723 sets “finished” in the status (S1309).

  Even when it is determined in S1307 that the incoming call has been answered, the second period determination unit (A) 723 sets “finished” in the status (S1309). When “end” is set in the status in S1309, the second period determination unit (A) 723 ends the timer measurement (S1311).

  If it is determined in S1303 that the period P2 has passed, the second period determination unit (A) 723 sets “continuation” in the status (S1313). Even when “continuation” is set in the status, the second period determination unit (A) 723 ends the timer measurement (S1311). When the timer measurement ends, the second period process (A) ends, and the process returns to the reading notification process (A) flow process.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification processing (A) flow shown in FIG. 11, the reading notification unit (A) 709 determines whether the status is “finished” or “continuation” (S1113). If it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the process returns to S1107. In this way, the period P2 moves to the period P1.

  If it is determined in S1113 that the status is “end”, the reading notification process (A) is terminated. Also, when it is determined in S1109 that the status is “end”, the reading notification processing (A) is finished. That is, the process is terminated by disconnection or response.

  Then, the process returns to the entire process flow shown in FIG.

  According to the present embodiment, the ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 cancels the caller name reading sound output from the receiving speaker 407. It can be difficult to recognize. Thereby, the privacy of the user is protected.

[Embodiment 2]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the output of the ringtone while the reading sound is being output when the use state of the reception speaker 407 is detected will be described based on the first embodiment.

  FIG. 14 shows an outline of the output timing of the ring tone and the reading sound according to the second embodiment. The lower chart shows the output timing of the reading sound between the incoming call and the response. The reading sound is a voice that reads the name of the caller, as in the first embodiment. In this example, the reading sound is output from the reception speaker 407 as in the first embodiment.

  The upper chart shows the output timing of the ringtone from the incoming call to the response. As in the first embodiment, the ring tone is a ringing tone such as a bell sound or a ringing melody. In this example, as in the first embodiment, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507 for listening to the surroundings.

  The period P1 and the period P2 are alternately repeated starting from the incoming time. A period P1 is between time T1 and time T2, between time T3 and time T4, between time T5 and time T6, and between time T7 and time T8. A period P2 is between time T2 and time T3, between time T4 and time T5, between time T6 and time T7, and between time T8 and time T9. That is, one period includes the period P1 and the period P2. However, in the present embodiment, the proximity state is detected at time T5. The proximity state is a state in which the reception speaker 407 is used.

  The state from the incoming call to the proximity state detection is called a first mode. The state from the proximity state detection to the response is referred to as a second mode.

  In the first mode, the reading sound is output in the period P1. During the period P2, no reading sound is output. The ring tone is output in the period P1 like the reading sound. In the period P2, no ring tone is output. That is, the ring tone is output at the same timing as the reading sound. In this way, by superimposing the ring tone output from the notification speaker 507 on the reading sound output from the receiving speaker 407, the name of the calling party to be read out is hardly recognized by the surrounding people.

  In the second mode, the ring tone is output at a timing different from the reading sound. The reading sound is output in the period P1 as in the first mode. During the period P2, no reading sound is output. On the other hand, the ring tone is output in the period P2. In the period P1, no ring tone is output. That is, the output of the ringtone is suspended during the period P1 during which the reading sound is output. By doing so, the user can easily hear the reading sound output from the reception speaker 407.

  Then, when there is a response to the incoming call, the output of the reading sound ends. Also, when there is a response to the incoming call, the output of the ringtone is also finished. Similarly, when the incoming call is disconnected, the output of the reading sound ends and the output of the ringtone also ends.

  Subsequently, a module of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. FIG. 15 shows a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the second embodiment. The mobile phone terminal 200 according to the second embodiment is similar to the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 7 in that the communication event detection unit 701, the notification method determination unit 703, the setting data storage unit 705, and the normal It has a notification unit 707, a ring tone output unit 711, a sound data storage unit 713, a reading sound output unit 715, and a telephone directory DB 717.

  Also, the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the second embodiment includes a read-out notification unit (B) 1501 instead of the read-out notification unit (A) 709 in the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the first embodiment. A reading notification unit (B) 1501 controls notification by a reading sound in the second embodiment. The reading notification unit (B) 1501 includes a first mode unit (A) 1511 and a second mode unit (A) 1513.

  The first mode section (A) 1511 controls notification by a reading sound in the first mode. The first mode section (A) 1511 includes a first period determination section (B) 1521 and a second period determination section (B) 1523. The first period determination unit (B) 1521 performs determination in the period P1 of the first mode. Second period determination unit (B) 1523 performs determination in period P2 of the first mode.

  Second mode section (A) 1513 controls notification by a reading sound in the second mode. The second mode section (A) 1513 includes a first period determination section (C) 1525 and a second period determination section (C) 1527. The first period determination unit (C) 1525 performs the determination in the period P1 of the second mode. The second period determination unit (C) 1527 performs the determination in the period P2 of the second mode.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 2 has a proximity detector 1503. The proximity detection unit 1503 detects the usage state of the reception speaker 407. Specifically, the proximity detection unit 1503 detects the use state of the reception speaker 407 by sensing the proximity sensor 601 that there is an object at a close position. Alternatively, the proximity detection unit 1503 detects the usage state of the reception speaker 407 when the luminance measured by the luminance sensor 603 is smaller than a predetermined value. Alternatively, the proximity detection unit 1503 detects the use state of the reception speaker 407 when the geomagnetic sensor 605 measures a direction corresponding to a predetermined posture (for example, standing) of the mobile phone terminal 200. Alternatively, the proximity detection unit 1503 detects the usage state of the reception speaker 407 when the image captured by the camera 227 is recognized as the user's ear, temporal region, or cheek. This is the end of the description of the module of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 2.

  Next, processing in the second embodiment will be described. In the overall processing flow shown in FIG. 9, S901 to S907 are processed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In S909, a reading notification process (B) is performed instead of the reading notification process (A).

  FIG. 16 shows a reading notification process (B) flow. The reading sound output unit 715 specifies the reading text corresponding to the name corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 (S1601). The reading sound output unit 715 generates reading sound data based on the reading text (S1603). The generated reading sound data is temporarily held until the end of the entire process.

  The ring tone output unit 711 identifies ring tone data (S1605). The ring tone output unit 711 reads the type of ring tone data from the setting data stored in the setting data storage unit 705, for example. Under the control of the first mode section (A) 1511, the first mode process (A) is performed (S1607).

  FIG. 17 shows a flow of the first mode process (A). The first period process (B) is performed under the control of the first period determination unit (B) 1521 (S1701).

  FIG. 18 shows a flow of the first period process (B). The first period determination unit (B) 1521 starts timer measurement (S1801). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P1.

  The ring tone output unit 711 acquires the ring tone data from the sound data storage unit 713, and passes the acquired ring tone data to the notification decoder 501 (S1803). By passing the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507.

  The reading sound output unit 715 transfers the reading sound data held temporarily to the receiving decoder 401 (S1805). The read-out sound is output from the reception speaker 407 by passing the read-out sound data to the reception decoder 401. During the period P1, the reading sound may be repeatedly output.

  The first period determination unit (B) 1521 determines whether or not the period P1 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S1807). When it is determined that the period P1 has not passed, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S1809). Specifically, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 determines whether or not the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 determines whether or not the incoming call has been answered (S1811). Specifically, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a response event. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S1807.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1809 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 sets “finished” in the status (S1813). “End” means that the reading notification process (B) is finished.

  Also, when it is determined in S1811 that the incoming call has been answered, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 sets “finished” in the status (S1813).

  When “end” is set in the status in S1813, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S1815). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S1817). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. The first period determination unit (B) 1521 ends the timer measurement (S1819).

  If it is determined in S1807 that the period P1 has passed, the proximity detection unit 1503 tries to detect the use state of the reception speaker 407 by proximity detection processing (S1821). The proximity detection unit 1503 tries to detect that an object is in a close position by the proximity sensor 601. Alternatively, the proximity detection unit 1503 measures the luminance with the luminance sensor 603. Alternatively, the proximity detection unit 1503 measures the orientation using the geomagnetic sensor 605. Alternatively, the proximity detection unit 1503 captures an image with the camera 227.

  The first period determination unit (B) 1521 determines whether or not the proximity state has been detected as described above (S1823). When it is determined that the proximity state is not detected, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 sets “continuation” in the status (S1825). “Continue” means to continue the mode.

  When “continuation” is set as the status in S1825, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 as described above (S1815). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S1817). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. The first period determination unit (B) 1521 ends the timer measurement (S1819).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1823 that the proximity state has been detected, the first period determination unit (B) 1521 sets “mode change” in the status (S1827). “Mode change” means to end the mode and move to another mode.

  When “mode change” is set in the status in S1827, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 as described above (S1815). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S1817). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. The first period determination unit (B) 1521 ends the timer measurement (S1819). Then, the first period process (B) is finished.

  Returning to the description of the flow of the first mode process (A) shown in FIG. 17, the first mode section (A) 1511 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S1703). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the first mode process (A) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the first mode section (A) 1511 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S1705). If it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the first mode process (A) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the second period process (B) is performed under the control of the second period determination unit (B) 1523 (S1707).

  FIG. 19 shows a second period process (B) flow. The second period determination unit (B) 1523 starts timer measurement (S1901). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P2.

  The second period determination unit (B) 1523 determines whether or not the period P2 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S1903). When it is determined that the period P2 has not passed, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S1905). Specifically, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 determines whether or not the incoming call has been answered (S1907). Specifically, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 determines whether or not the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a response event. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S1903.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1905 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 sets “finished” in the status (S1909).

  Even when it is determined in S1907 that the incoming call has been answered, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 sets “finished” in the status (S1909). When “end” is set as the status in S1909, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 ends the timer measurement (S1911).

  If it is determined in S1903 that the period P2 has passed, the proximity detection unit 1503 tries to detect the use state of the reception speaker 407 by the proximity detection process as described above (S1913).

  The second period determination unit (B) 1523 determines whether or not a proximity state has been detected (S1915). If it is determined that the proximity state has been detected, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 sets “continuation” in the status (S1917).

  When “continuation” is set as the status in S1917, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 ends the timer measurement (S1911).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1915 that the proximity state is not detected, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 sets “mode change” in the status (S1919).

  When “mode change” is set in the status in S1919, the second period determination unit (B) 1523 ends the timer measurement (S1911). Then, the second period process (B) is finished.

  Returning to the description of the flow of the first mode process (A) shown in FIG. 17, the first mode section (A) 1511 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S1709). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the first mode process (A) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the first mode section (A) 1511 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S1711). If it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the process returns to S1701. If it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the first mode process (A) is terminated. When the first mode process (A) is completed, the process returns to S1609 in FIG.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification process (B) flow shown in FIG. 16, the reading notification unit (B) 1501 determines whether the status is “finished” or “mode change” (S1609). . When it is determined that the status is “end”, the reading notification process (B) is terminated.

  If it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the second mode process (A) is performed under the control of the second mode section (A) 1513 (S1611).

  FIG. 20 shows a second mode process (A) flow. Under the control of the first period determination unit (C) 1525, the first period process (C) is performed (S2001).

  FIG. 21 shows a first period process (C) flow. The first period determination unit (C) 1525 starts timer measurement (S2101). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P1.

  The reading sound output unit 715 passes the temporarily stored reading sound data to the receiving decoder 401 (S2103). The read-out sound is output from the reception speaker 407 by passing the read-out sound data to the reception decoder 401. During the period P1, the reading sound may be repeatedly output.

  The first period determination unit (C) 1525 determines whether or not the period P1 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S2105). When it is determined that the period P1 has not passed, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S2107). Specifically, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnect event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 determines whether or not it has responded to the incoming call (S2109). Specifically, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 determines whether or not a response event has been detected in the communication event detection unit 701. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S2105.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2107 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 sets “finished” in the status (S2111).

  Even when it is determined in S2109 that the incoming call has been answered, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 sets “finished” in the status (S2111).

  When “end” is set as the status in S2111, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S2113). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. The first period determination unit (C) 1525 ends the timer measurement (S2115).

  If it is determined in S2105 that the period P1 has passed, the proximity detection unit 1503 tries to detect the use state of the reception speaker 407 by the proximity detection process as described above (S2117).

  The first period determination unit (C) 1525 determines whether or not a proximity state has been detected (S2119). When it is determined that the proximity state is not detected, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 sets “continuation” in the status (S2121). When “continuation” is set as the status in S2121, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 as described above (S2113). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. The first period determination unit (C) 1525 ends the timer measurement (S2115).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2119 that the proximity state has been detected, the first period determination unit (C) 1525 sets “mode change” in the status (S2123).

  When “mode change” is set in the status in S2123, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 as described above (S2113). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. The first period determination unit (C) 1525 ends the timer measurement (S2115). Then, the first period process (C) is finished.

  Returning to the description of the flow of the second mode process (A) shown in FIG. 20, the second mode section (A) 1513 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S2003). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the second mode process (A) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the second mode section (A) 1513 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S2005). When it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the second mode process (A) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the second period process (C) is performed under the control of the second period determination unit (C) 1527 (S2007).

  FIG. 22 shows a second period process (C) flow. The second period determination unit (C) 1527 starts timer measurement (S2201). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P2.

  The ring tone output unit 711 acquires the ring tone data from the sound data storage unit 713, and passes the acquired ring tone data to the notification decoder 501 (S2203). By passing the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507.

  The second period determination unit (C) 1527 determines whether or not the period P2 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S2205). When it is determined that the period P2 has not passed, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S2207). Specifically, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 determines whether or not the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. If it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 determines whether or not the incoming call has been answered (S2209). Specifically, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 determines whether or not a response event is detected in the communication event detection unit 701. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S2205.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2207 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 sets “finished” in the status (S2211).

  Even when it is determined in S2209 that the incoming call has been answered, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 sets “finished” in the status (S2211).

  When “end” is set in the status in S2211, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2213). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The second period determination unit (C) 1527 ends the timer measurement (S2215).

  If it is determined in S2205 that the period P2 has passed, the proximity detection unit 1503 tries to detect the use state of the reception speaker 407 by the proximity detection process as described above (S2217).

  The second period determination unit (C) 1527 determines whether or not a proximity state has been detected (S2219). If it is determined that the proximity state has been detected, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 sets “continuation” as the status (S2221).

  When “continuation” is set as the status in S2221, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2213). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The second period determination unit (C) 1527 ends the timer measurement (S2215).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2219 that the proximity state has not been detected, the second period determination unit (C) 1527 sets “mode change” in the status (S2223).

  When “mode change” is set in the status in S2223, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2213). The ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 stops when the notification decoder 501 stops. The second period determination unit (C) 1527 ends the timer measurement (S2215). Then, the second period process (C) is finished.

  Returning to the description of the flow of the second mode process (A) shown in FIG. 20, the second mode section (A) 1513 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S2009). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the second mode process (A) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the second mode section (A) 1513 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S2011). When it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the second mode process (A) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the processing returns to S2001. When the second mode process (A) is completed, the process returns to S1613 in FIG.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification process (B) flow shown in FIG. 16, the reading notification unit (B) 1501 determines whether the status is “finished” or “mode change” (S1613). . If it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the process returns to S1607. When it is determined that the status is “end”, the reading notification process (B) is finished.

  When the reading notification process (B) ends, the process returns to the entire process flow shown in FIG. 9 and the entire process ends.

  According to the present embodiment, since the output of the ringtone is paused while the reception speaker 407 that outputs the reading sound of the caller name is used, the user listens to the reading sound of the caller name. It becomes easy.

[Embodiment 3]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a ring tone is intermittently output has been described. However, in this embodiment, an example in which a ring tone is continuously output is illustrated.

  FIG. 23 shows an outline of the output timing of the ring tone and the reading sound according to the third embodiment. The lower chart shows the output timing of the reading sound between the incoming call and the response. As in the first and second embodiments, the reading sound is a voice that reads the name of the caller. In this example, the reading sound is output from the receiving speaker 407 as in the first and second embodiments.

  The upper chart shows the output timing of the ringtone from the incoming call to the response. As in the first and second embodiments, the ring tone is a ring tone such as a bell sound or a ring melody. In this example, as in the first and second embodiments, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507 for listening to the surroundings.

  Similar to the first and second embodiments, the period P1 and the period P2 are alternately repeated starting from the incoming call. That is, one period includes the period P1 and the period P2.

  The reading sound is output in the period P1. During the period P2, no reading sound is output. The ring tone is output through the period P1 and the period P2. In this way, by superimposing the ring tone output from the notification speaker 507 on the reading sound output from the receiving speaker 407, the name of the calling party to be read out is hardly recognized by the surrounding people.

  Subsequently, a module of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 3 will be described. FIG. 24 shows a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the third embodiment. The mobile phone terminal 200 according to the third embodiment is similar to the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 7 in that the communication event detection unit 701, the notification method determination unit 703, the setting data storage unit 705, and the normal It has a notification unit 707, a ring tone output unit 711, a sound data storage unit 713, a reading sound output unit 715, and a telephone directory DB 717.

  Also, the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 3 includes a read-out notification unit (C) 2401 instead of the read-out notification unit (A) 709 in the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 1. The reading notification unit (C) 2401 includes a first period determination unit (D) 2421 and a second period determination unit (A) 2423. The first period determination unit (D) 2421 performs determination in the period P1. The second period determination unit (A) 2423 performs determination in the period P2. This is the end of the description of the module of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 3.

  Subsequently, processing in the third embodiment will be described. In the overall processing flow shown in FIG. 9, S901 to S907 are processed in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments. In S909, a reading notification process (C) is performed instead of the reading notification processes (A) and (B).

  FIG. 25 shows a reading notification process (C) flow. The reading sound output unit 715 specifies the reading text corresponding to the name corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 (S2501). The reading sound output unit 715 generates reading sound data based on the reading text (S2503). The generated reading sound data is temporarily held until the end of the entire process.

  The ring tone output unit 711 specifies ring tone data (S2505). The ring tone output unit 711 reads the type of ring tone data from the setting data stored in the setting data storage unit 705, for example.

  The ring tone output unit 711 acquires the ring tone data from the sound data storage unit 713, and passes the acquired ring tone data to the notification decoder 501 (S2507). By passing the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507.

  The first period process (D) is performed under the control of the first period determination unit (D) 2421 (S2509). FIG. 26 shows a first period process (D) flow. The first period determination unit (D) 2421 starts timer measurement (S2601). This timer measurement is performed to determine the elapse of the period P1.

  The reading sound output unit 715 passes the reading sound data temporarily held to the receiving decoder 401 (S2603). The read-out sound is output from the reception speaker 407 by passing the read-out sound data to the reception decoder 401. During the period P1, the reading sound may be repeatedly output.

  The first period determination unit (D) 2421 determines whether or not the period P1 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S2605). When it is determined that the period P1 has not passed, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S2607). Specifically, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 determines whether the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 determines whether or not the incoming call is answered (S2609). Specifically, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 determines whether or not a response event is detected in the communication event detection unit 701. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S2605.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2607 that the incoming call is disconnected, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 sets “finished” in the status (S2611). “End” means that the reading notification process (C) is finished.

  Also, when it is determined in S2609 that the call has been answered, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 sets “finished” in the status (S2611).

  When “finished” is set as the status in S2611, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S2613). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped. Then, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 ends the timer measurement (S2615).

  If it is determined in S2605 that the period P1 has passed, the first period determination unit (D) 2421 sets “continuation” in the status (S2617). Even when “continuation” is set in the status, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S2613). Similarly to the above, the output of the reading sound from the reception speaker 407 stops. The first period determination unit (D) 2421 ends the timer measurement (S2615). Then, the first period process (D) is finished.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification processing (C) flow shown in FIG. 25, the reading notification unit (C) 2401 determines whether the status is “finished” or “continuation” (S2511). When it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the second period process (A) is performed under the control of the second period determination unit (A) 2423 (S2513). The second period process (A) is as described above with reference to FIG.

  The reading notification unit (C) 2401 determines whether the status is “end” or “continuation” (S2515). If it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the process returns to S2509.

  If it is determined in S2515 that the status is “end”, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2517). This stops the ring tone. Then, the reading notification process (C) is finished.

  Also, if it is determined in S2511 that the status is “end”, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2517). The ring tone stops as before. Then, the reading notification process (C) is finished.

  Returning to the overall processing flow shown in FIG. 9, the overall processing ends.

  According to the present embodiment, the ringing tone output from the notification speaker 507 cancels the caller name reading sound output from the receiving speaker 407. It can be difficult to recognize. Thereby, the privacy of the user is protected.

[Embodiment 4]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the output of the ringtone while the reading sound is being output when the usage state of the reception speaker 407 is detected will be described based on the third embodiment.

  FIG. 27 shows an outline of the output timing of the ringtone and the reading sound according to the fourth embodiment. The lower chart shows the output timing of the reading sound between the incoming call and the response. The reading sound is a voice that reads the name of the caller as in the first to third embodiments. In this example, the reading sound is output from the receiving speaker 407 as in the first to third embodiments.

  The upper chart shows the output timing of the ringtone from the incoming call to the response. As in the first to third embodiments, the ring tone is a ring tone such as a bell sound or a ring melody. In this example, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507 for listening to the surroundings as in the first to third embodiments.

  The period P1 and the period P2 are alternately repeated starting from the incoming call. That is, one period includes the period P1 and the period P2. However, the proximity state is detected at time T5 as in the second embodiment. The proximity state is a state where the receiving speaker 407 is used as in the second embodiment.

  As in the second embodiment, the state from the incoming call to the proximity state detection is referred to as a first mode. The state from the proximity state detection to the response is referred to as a second mode.

  In the first mode, the reading sound is output in the period P1. During the period P2, no reading sound is output. The ring tone is output through the period P1 and the period P2. In this way, by superimposing the ring tone output from the notification speaker 507 on the reading sound output from the receiving speaker 407, the name of the sender to be read out is hardly recognized by the surrounding people.

  In the second mode, while the reading sound is being output, the output level of the ringing tone is set to 0 (shaded portion in the figure). At this time, the processing in the notification decoder 501 is continued, but the output from the notification amplifier 505 is stopped. The reading sound is output in the period P1 as in the first mode. During the period P2, no reading sound is output. On the other hand, the ring tone is output in the period P2. In the period P1, no ring tone is output. That is, the output of the ringtone is suspended during the period P1 during which the reading sound is output. By doing so, the user can easily hear the reading sound output from the reception speaker 407.

  Subsequently, a module of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 4 will be described. FIG. 28 shows a module configuration example of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the fourth embodiment. Similarly to the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 15, the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the fourth embodiment has a communication event detection unit 701, a notification method determination unit 703, a setting data storage unit 705, a normal A notification unit 707, a ring tone output unit 711, a sound data storage unit 713, a reading sound output unit 715, a telephone directory DB 717, and a proximity detection unit 1503 are included.

  Also, the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the fourth embodiment has a read-out notification unit (D) 2801 instead of the read-out notification unit (B) 1501 in the mobile phone terminal 200 according to the second embodiment. A reading notification unit (D) 2801 controls notification by a reading sound in the fourth embodiment. The reading notification unit (D) 2801 includes a first mode unit (B) 2811 and a second mode unit (B) 2813.

  The first mode section (B) 2811 controls notification by a reading sound in the first mode. The first mode section (B) 2811 includes a first period determination section (C) 1525 and a second period determination section (B) 1523. The first period determination unit (C) 1525 performs determination in the period P1 of the first mode. First period determination unit (C) 1525 performs the same processing as first period determination unit (C) 1525 described in the second embodiment. Second period determination unit (B) 1523 performs determination in period P2 of the first mode. Second period determination unit (B) 1523 performs the same process as second period determination unit (B) 1523 described in the second embodiment.

  The second mode section (B) 2813 controls notification by a reading sound in the second mode. The second mode unit (B) 2813 includes a first period determination unit (E) 2821 and a second period determination unit (B) 1523. The first period determination unit (E) 2821 performs determination in the period P1 of the second mode. Second period determination unit (B) 1523 performs determination in period P2 of the second mode. Second period determination unit (B) 1523 performs the same process as second period determination unit (B) 1523 included in first mode unit (B) 2811. The description of the module of the mobile phone terminal 200 according to Embodiment 4 is finished.

  Subsequently, processing in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the overall processing flow shown in FIG. 9, S901 to S907 are processed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In S909, a reading notification process (D) is performed instead of the reading notification processes (A) to (C).

  FIG. 29 shows a reading notification process (D) flow. The reading sound output unit 715 specifies the reading text corresponding to the name corresponding to the caller name in the telephone directory DB 717 (S2901). The reading sound output unit 715 generates reading sound data based on the reading text (S2903). The generated reading sound data is temporarily held until the end of the entire process.

  The ring tone output unit 711 specifies ring tone data (S2905). The ring tone output unit 711 reads the type of ring tone data from the setting data stored in the setting data storage unit 705, for example.

  The ring tone output unit 711 passes the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501 (S2907). By passing the ring tone data to the notification decoder 501, the ring tone is output from the notification speaker 507.

  Under the control of the first mode section (B) 2811, the first mode process (B) is performed (S2909). FIG. 30 shows a flow of the first mode process (B). Under the control of the first period determination unit (C) 1525, the first period process (C) is performed (S3001).

  The first period process (C) is as described with reference to FIG. 21 in the second embodiment.

  The first mode portion (B) 2811 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S3003). “End” means that the reading notification process (D) is finished. Accordingly, when it is determined that the status is “end”, the first mode process (B) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the first mode section (B) 2811 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S3005). When it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the first mode process (B) is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the second period process (B) is performed under the control of the second period determination unit (B) 1523 (S3007). The second period process (B) is as described with reference to FIG. 19 in the second embodiment.

  The first mode section (B) 2811 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S3009). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the first mode process (B) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the first mode section (B) 2811 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S3011). When it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the first mode process (B) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the process returns to S3001. When the first mode process (B) is completed, the process returns to S2911 in FIG.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification process (D) flow shown in FIG. 29, the reading notification unit (D) 2801 determines whether the status is “finished” or “mode change” (S2911). . If it is determined that the status is “end”, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2917), and ends the process of the reading notification process (D).

  When it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the second mode process (B) is performed under the control of the second mode section (B) 2813 (S2913).

  FIG. 31 shows a flow of the second mode process (B). The first period process (E) is performed under the control of the first period determination unit (E) 2821 (S3101).

  FIG. 32 shows a first period process (E) flow. The first period determination unit (E) 2821 starts timer measurement (S3201). The ring tone output unit 711 stops the output of the notification amplifier 505 (S3203). Therefore, the ring tone stops once. The reading sound output unit 715 passes the temporarily stored reading sound data to the receiving decoder 401 (S3205). The read-out sound is output from the reception speaker 407 by passing the read-out sound data to the reception decoder 401. During the period P1, the reading sound may be repeatedly output.

  The first period determination unit (E) 2821 determines whether or not the period P1 has passed according to the measurement value by the timer (S3207). When it is determined that the period P1 has not passed, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 determines whether or not the incoming call is disconnected (S3209). Specifically, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 determines whether or not the communication event detection unit 701 has detected a disconnection event. When it is determined that the incoming call is not disconnected, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 determines whether or not the incoming call has been answered (S3211). Specifically, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 determines whether or not a response event is detected in the communication event detection unit 701. If it is determined that the incoming call has not been answered, the process returns to S3207.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3209 that the incoming call has been disconnected, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 sets “finished” in the status (S3213).

  Also, when it is determined in S3211 that the incoming call has been answered, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 sets “finished” in the status (S3213).

  When “finished” is set in the status in S3213, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S3215). When the receiving decoder 401 is stopped, the output of the reading sound from the receiving speaker 407 is stopped.

  The ring tone output unit 711 restarts the output of the notification amplifier 505 (S3217). As a result, the ringtone sounds again. The first period determination unit (E) 2821 ends the timer measurement (S3219).

  If it is determined in S3207 that the period P1 has passed, the proximity detection unit 1503 tries to detect the use state of the reception speaker 407 by the proximity detection process as described above (S3220).

  The first period determination unit (E) 2821 determines whether a proximity state is detected (S3221). When it is determined that the proximity state has been detected, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 sets “continuation” in the status (S3223). When “continuation” is set in the status in S 3223, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S 3215), and the ringing tone output unit 711 restarts the output of the notification amplifier 505 as described above. (S3217). The reading sound stops outputting and the ringtone sounds again. The first period determination unit (E) 2821 ends the timer measurement (S3219).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3221 that the proximity state has not been detected, the first period determination unit (E) 2821 sets “mode change” in the status (S3225). If it is determined in S <b> 3221 that the proximity state has not been detected, it is assumed that the user has left the receiving speaker 407. Therefore, control is performed so as to return to the first mode again.

  When “mode change” is set in the status in S3225, the reading sound output unit 715 stops the reception decoder 401 (S3215) and the ringing tone output unit 711 resumes the output of the notification amplifier 505, as described above. (S3217). The reading sound stops outputting and the ringtone sounds again. The first period determination unit (E) 2821 ends the timer measurement (S3219).

  Returning to the description of the flow of the second mode process (B) shown in FIG. 31, the second mode section (B) 2813 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S3103). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the second mode process (B) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the second mode section (B) 2813 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S3105). When it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the second mode process (B) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the second period process (B) is performed under the control of the second period determination unit (B) 1523 (S3107). The second period process (B) is as described with reference to FIG. 19 in the second embodiment.

  When the second period process (B) is completed, the second mode section (B) 2813 determines whether or not the status is “end” (S3109). When it is determined that the status is “end”, the second mode process (B) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is not “end”, the second mode section (B) 2813 determines whether the status is “mode change” or “continuation” (S3111). If it is determined that the status is “continuation”, the process returns to S3101.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the second mode process (B) is terminated. When the second mode process (B) is completed, the process returns to S2915 in FIG.

  Returning to the description of the reading notification process (D) flow shown in FIG. 29, the reading notification unit (D) 2801 determines whether the status is “finished” or “mode change” (S2915). .

  If it is determined that the status is “mode change”, the process returns to S2909.

  If it is determined that the status is “end”, the ring tone output unit 711 stops the notification decoder 501 (S2917). Therefore, the ring tone stops. Then, the reading notification process (D) is finished.

  Then, the process returns to the entire process flow shown in FIG.

  According to the present embodiment, since the output of the ringtone is paused while the reception speaker 407 that outputs the reading sound of the caller name is used, the user listens to the reading sound of the caller name. It becomes easy.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example of an incoming call notification in telephone communication is shown. However, similar control may be performed in an incoming call notification in mail communication. In the case of mail communication, a ring tone and a reading sound may be output in response to an incoming mail instead of an incoming call. Further, a mail address field may be provided in the communication partner record in the telephone directory DB 717. The sender name may be specified based on the mail address of the sender.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the reading text is held for each communication partner in the telephone book DB 717, but the reading sound data may be held for each communication partner in the telephone book DB 717. Further, the reading sound output unit 715 may pass the reading sound data held in the telephone directory DB 717 to the reception decoder 401.

  Although one embodiment of the present technology has been described above, the present technology is not limited to this. For example, the functional block configuration described above may not match the actual program module configuration.

  Further, the configuration of each storage area described above is an example, and the above configuration is not necessarily required. Further, in the processing flow, the processing order can be changed if the processing result does not change. Further, it may be executed in parallel.

  The embodiment described above is summarized as follows.

  The communication terminal according to one aspect includes a first output unit that outputs a reading sound of a caller name from the first speaker in response to an incoming call, and a second speaker that outputs a reading sound, And a second output unit that outputs a ring tone.

  In this way, since the reading sound of the caller name is canceled by the ring tone, it is difficult for the surrounding person to recognize the caller name read out. Thereby, the privacy of the user is protected.

  The communication terminal may further include a detection unit for detecting the usage state of the first speaker. Further, when the use state is detected, the second output unit may pause the output of the ringtone while outputting the reading sound.

  In this way, since the output of the ringtone is paused while the first speaker that outputs the caller name reading sound is used, the user can easily hear the caller name read sound.

  A program for causing the processor to perform processing by the communication terminal can be created, and the program is a computer-readable storage medium such as a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, and a hard disk. Alternatively, it may be stored in a storage device. Note that intermediate processing results may generally be temporarily stored in a storage device such as a main memory.

  The following supplementary notes are further disclosed with respect to the embodiments including the above examples.

(Appendix 1)
A first output unit for outputting a caller name reading sound from the first speaker in response to an incoming call;
A second output unit for outputting a ringtone from a second speaker while outputting the reading sound;
A communication terminal.

(Appendix 2)
Furthermore,
A detection unit for detecting a use state of the first speaker;
The communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein when the use state is detected, the second output unit pauses output of the ringtone while outputting the reading sound.

(Appendix 3)
A sound output method executed by a communication terminal,
A process of outputting a caller name reading sound from the first speaker in response to an incoming call;
A sound output method including: a process of outputting a ring tone from a second speaker while outputting the reading sound.

(Appendix 4)
A process of outputting a caller name reading sound from the first speaker in response to an incoming call;
A program for causing a communication terminal to execute a process of outputting a ring tone from a second speaker while outputting the reading sound.

200 Mobile phone terminal 201 Processor 203 Storage unit 205 ROM
207 RAM 209 Flash memory 211 Input device 213 Display device 215 Antenna 217 Radio control unit 219 Transmission signal processing unit 221 Reception signal processing unit 223 Notification signal processing unit 225 Sensor group 227 Camera 301 Encoder 303 A / D conversion unit 305 For transmission Amplifier 307 Transmitting microphone 401 Reception decoder 403 Reception D / A conversion unit 405 Reception amplifier 407 Reception speaker 501 Notification decoder 503 Notification D / A conversion unit 505 Notification amplifier 507 Notification speaker 601 Proximity sensor 603 Luminance sensor 605 Geomagnetic sensor 701 Communication event detection unit 703 Notification method determination unit 705 Setting data storage unit 707 Normal notification unit 709 Read notification unit (A) 711 Ring tone output unit 713 Sound data storage unit 715 Read out Sound output unit 717 phone book DB 721 first period determination unit (A)
723 Second period determination unit (A) 1501 Read-out notification unit (B)
1503 Proximity detection unit 1511 First mode unit (A)
1513 2nd mode part (A) 1521 1st period judgment part (B)
1523 2nd period determination part (B) 1525 1st period determination part (C)
1527 Second period determination unit (C) 2401 Read-out notification unit (C)
2421 1st period determination part (D) 2423 2nd period determination part (A)
2801 Reading notification section (D) 2811 First mode section (B)
2813 2nd mode part (B) 2821 1st period determination part (E)

Claims (4)

In response to an incoming call, among the first period and the second period that are repeated, a reading sound of the caller name is output from the first speaker in the first period, and the reading sound is output in the second period. A first output unit to pause ;
A communication terminal comprising: a second output unit that outputs a ring tone from a second speaker during the first period and pauses the output of the ring tone during the second period . Furthermore,
A detection unit for detecting a use state of the first speaker;
The second output unit pauses output of the ringtone during the first period and outputs the ringtone from the second speaker during the second period when the usage state is detected. 1. The communication terminal according to 1. A sound output method executed by a communication terminal,
In response to an incoming call, among the first period and the second period that are repeated, a reading sound of the caller name is output from the first speaker in the first period, and the reading sound is output in the second period. Processing to pause ,
A sound output method comprising: outputting a ring tone from a second speaker during the first period and pausing the output of the ring tone during the second period . In response to an incoming call, among the first period and the second period that are repeated, a reading sound of the caller name is output from the first speaker in the first period, and the reading sound is output in the second period. Processing to pause ,
A program for causing a processor of a communication terminal to execute a process of outputting a ringtone from a second speaker during the first period and pausing the output of the ringtone during the second period .

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