Radio receiver

• US 6,160,997 A
• Filed: 06/18/1997
• Issued: 12/12/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 06/21/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Original Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Inventors: Oberlaender, Ralf
• Primary Examiner(s): Eisenzopf, Reinhard J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Appiah, Charles N.
• Application Number:
  US08/878,414
• Time in Patent Office: 1,273 Days
• Field of Search: 455/66, 455/344, 455/345, 455/346, 455/130, 455/550, 455/556, 455/558, 455/575, 455/564, 455/565, 379/110.01, 379/447, 379/428, 379/419
• US Class Current: 455/557
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/3805 with built-in auxiliary receivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/2748 by matching character strings

Abstract

A radio receiver is proposed where a multifunctional 10-digit keypad (1) is provided for the input of information. The radio receiver comprises a receiver component, a display device (75) and keys for the input of information, where the keys are in part configured as a 10-digit keypad (1). In addition, the radio receiver comprises a telephone device. A selection key (5) is provided for switching between telephone operating mode and radio receiver operating mode. An input in the 10-digit keypad (1) during radio operation directly selects the frequency to be tuned in and/or recalls a station key. A frequency input in the 10-digit keypad (1) is preferably indicated by actuating the "0" key (20) of the 10-digit keypad (1) prior to inputting the frequency. An input in the 10-digit keypad (1) in telephone operation mode selects a telephone number. An input in the 10-digit keypad (1) in telephone operation mode can also retrieve a memory location in the speed dial memory. Several alphanumeric and/or special characters are assigned to each of keys (11, 12, . . . , 19) of the 10-digit keypad (1) where the desired character is selectable by a single or multiple actuation of the respective key (11, 12, . . . , 19). At least one key (10, 45) is provided for the switching of the 10-digit keypad (1) between alphanumeric and numeric input.

Claims

1. Radio broadcast receiver comprising a broadcast receiving part and keys for the entry of information, the keys being configured partially as a 10-key keyboard, a telephone system and a selector key for switching between telephone operation and broadcast receiving operation, wherein by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in broadcast receiving operation a direct entry of at least one of the groups comprising the frequency to be received or a call of station keys is performed, wherein the distinction of a frequency input at the ten-key keyboard is performed by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation and a call of the memory location of a speed-dialing memory is performed, wherein for a given number of memory locations of the speed-dialing memory, a characterization of the call of at least one of these memory locations is performed by operating precisely one key of the 10-key keyboard at least for a first given time, wherein after operation of this key, an automatic dialing of the telephone number stored in the selected memory location is made and for the remaining memory locations of the speed-dialing memory a characterization of the call of one of these memory locations is performed by operating at least two keys.

2. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, having at least one non-numerical auxiliary key which is associated with the 10-key keyboard, wherein a characterization of the call of at least one of the remaining memory locations of the speed dialing memory is performed by operating first the non-numerical auxiliary key and then operating one key of the 10-key keyboard for at least the first given time, such that after operation of the key of the 10-key keyboard an automatic selection of the call number stored in the chosen memory location takes place.

3. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 2, whereby a memory key is provided such that by operation thereof the content of the speed dialing memory can be displayed on a display device of the radio broadcast receiver, wherein the selection of a memory location is performed by subsequent operation of at least one from the group comprising a direction key or an entry at the 10-key keyboard and a call key is provided, such that after operation of the call key an automatic selection of the telephone number stored in the selected memory location is performed.

4. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 3 whereby a direct entry of the frequency to be received is made by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation.

5. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein entry of a telephone number is performed by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation.

6. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a cassette driving mechanism such that a changeover between cassette operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry in the 10-key keyboard in cassette operation, a direct title selection for a cassette situated in the cassette driving mechanism is performed.

7. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a compact disk player such that a changeover between compact disk operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry at the ten-key keyboard in compact disk operation, a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism is performed.

8. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein the radio broadcast receiver is connected with a compact disk changer, a changeover between compact disk changer operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key, that by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation, at least one selection from the group comprising a direct selection of a compact disk situated in the compact disk changer or a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism are performed, and wherein a characterization of the selection of a compact disk is performed by operating the corresponding key of the 10-key keyboard at least for an additional present time.

9. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein the keys of the 10-key keyboard there are associated with at least one of the following steps from the group comprising a plurality of alphanumerical signs or special signs, the desired sign being selectable by single or multiple operation of the corresponding key, and wherein at least one key is provided for switching the 10-key keyboard between alphanumerical entry and numerical entry.

10. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation a naming of at least one transmitter is performed.

11. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 4, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation, a naming of at least one speed-dialing memory location is performed.

12. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 2 whereby a direct entry of the frequency to be received is made by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation.

13. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein entry of a telephone number is performed by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation.

14. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a cassette driving mechanism such that a changeover between cassette operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry in the 10-key keyboard in cassette operation, a direct title selection for a cassette situated in the cassette driving mechanism is performed.

15. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a compact disk player such that a changeover between compact disk operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by entry at the ten-key keyboard in compact disk operation, a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism is performed.

16. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein the radio broadcast receiver is connected with a compact disk changer, a changeover between compact disk changer operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key, that by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation, at least one selection from the group comprising a direct selection of a compact disk situated in the compact disk changer or a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism are performed, and wherein a characterization of the selection of a compact disk is performed by operating the corresponding key of the 10-key keyboard at least for an additional present time.

17. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein the keys of the 10-key keyboard there are associated with at least one of the following steps from the group comprising a plurality of alphanumerical signs or special signs, the desired sign being selectable by single or multiple operation of the corresponding key and wherein at least one key is provided for switching the 10-key keyboard between alphanumerical entry and numerical entry.

18. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation a naming of at least one transmitter is performed.

19. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation, a naming of at least one speed-dialing memory location is performed.

20. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 12, whereby the distinction of a frequency input at the 10-key keyboard is performed by operating the zero key of the 10-key keyboard before entering the frequency.

21. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, whereby a memory key is provided such that by operation thereof the content of the speed dialing memory can be displayed on a display device of the radio broadcast receiver, wherein the selection of a memory location is performed by subsequent operation of at least one from the group comprising a direction key or an entry at the 10-key keyboard and a call key is provided, such that after operation of the call key an automatic selection of the telephone number stored in the selected memory location is performed.

22. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 21 whereby a direct entry of the frequency to be received is made by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation.

23. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein entry of a telephone number is performed by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation.

24. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a cassette driving mechanism such that a changeover between cassette operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry in the 10-key keyboard in cassette operation, a direct title selection for a cassette situated in the cassette driving mechanism is performed.

25. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein the radio broadcast receiver is connected with a compact disk changer, a changeover between compact disk changer operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key, that by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation, at least one selection from the group comprising a direct selection of a compact disk situated in the compact disk changer or a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism are performed, and wherein a characterization of the selection of a compact disk is performed by operating the corresponding key of the 10-key keyboard at least for an additional present time.

26. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein the keys of the 10-key keyboard there are associated with at least one of the following steps from the group comprising a plurality of alphanumerical signs or special signs, the desired sign being selectable by single or multiple operation of the corresponding key and wherein at least one key is provided for switching the 10-key keyboard between alphanumerical entry and numerical entry.

27. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation a naming of at least one transmitter is performed.

28. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation, a naming of at least one speed-dialing memory location is performed.

29. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, whereby the distinction of a frequency input at the 10-key keyboard is performed by operating the zero key of the 10-key keyboard before entering the frequency.

30. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a cassette driving mechanism such that a changeover between cassette operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry in the 10-key keyboard in cassette operation, a direct title selection for a cassette situated in the cassette driving mechanism is performed.

31. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 22, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a compact disk player such that a changeover between compact disk operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry at the ten-key keyboard in compact disk operation, a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism is performed.

32. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, whereby a direct entry of the frequency to be received is made by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation.

33. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, whereby a characterization of a frequency input at the 10-key keyboard is performed by operating the zero key on the 10-key keyboard before entering the frequency.

34. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein entry of a telephone number is performed by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation.

35. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a cassette driving mechanism such that a changeover between cassette operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry in the 10-key keyboard in cassette operation, a direct title selection for a cassette situated in the cassette driving mechanism is performed.

36. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a compact disk player such that a changeover between compact disk operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry at the ten-key keyboard in compact disk operation, a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism is performed.

37. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein the radio broadcast receiver is connected with a compact disk changer such that a changeover between compact disk changer operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key, wherein by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation, at least one selection from the group comprising a direct selection of a compact disk situated in the compact disk changer or a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism are performed, and wherein a characterization of the selection of a compact disk is performed by operating the corresponding key of the 10-key keyboard at least for an additional present time.

38. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein the keys of the 10-key keyboard there are associated with at least one of the following steps from the group comprising a plurality of alphanumerical signs or special signs, the desired sign being selectable by single or multiple operation of the corresponding key, and wherein at least one key is provided for switching the 10-key keyboard between alphanumerical entry and numerical entry.

39. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation a naming of at least one transmitter is performed.

40. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation, a naming of at least one speed-dialing memory location is performed.

41. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 32, whereby the distinction of a frequency input at the 10-key keyboard is performed by operating the zero key of the 10-key keyboard before entering the frequency.

42. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, wherein entry of a telephone number is performed by an entry at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation.

43. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 42, whereby the distinction of a frequency input at the 10-key keyboard is performed by operating the zero key of the 10-key keyboard before entering the frequency.

44. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a cassette driving mechanism, wherein a changeover between cassette operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry in the 10-key keyboard in cassette operation, a direct title selection for a cassette situated in the cassette driving mechanism is performed.

45. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, wherein the radio broadcast receiver comprises a compact disk player, wherein a changeover between compact disk operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key and wherein by an entry at the ten-key keyboard in compact disk operation, a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism is performed.

46. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 45, whereby an entry of alphanumerical signs at one of the locations chosen from the group comprising the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation or in compact disk changer operation, a naming of at least one compact disk is performed.

47. Radio broadcast receiver according to 46, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation, the setting up of a message is performed which can be transmitted by subsequent changeover of the 10-key keyboard to numerical entry and by entering a telephone number.

48. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, wherein the radio broadcast receiver is connected with a compact disk changer, wherein a changeover between compact disk changer operation and other functions of the radio broadcast receiver is performed by the selector key, wherein by entry at the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation, at least one selection from the group comprising a direct selection of a compact disk situated in the compact disk changer or a direct title selection for a compact disk situated in the compact disk mechanism are performed, and wherein a characterization of the selection of a compact disk is performed by operating the corresponding key of the 10-key keyboard at least for an additional present time.

49. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 48, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at one of the locations chosen from the group comprising the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation or in compact disk changer operation, a naming of at least one compact disk is performed.

50. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, wherein the keys of the 10-key keyboard there are associated with at least one of the following steps selected from the group comprising a plurality of alphanumerical signs or special signs, the desired sign being selectable by single or multiple operation of the corresponding key and wherein at least one key is provided for switching the 10-key keyboard between alphanumerical entry and numerical entry.

51. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 50, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation, a naming of at least one speed-dialing memory location is performed.

52. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 51, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at one of the locations chosen from the group comprising the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation or in compact disk changer operation, a naming of at least one compact disk is performed.

53. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 50, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephony operation, the setting up of a message is performed which can be transmitted by subsequent changeover of the 10-key keyboard to numerical entry and by entering a telephone number.

54. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 50, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at one of the locations chosen from the group comprising the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation or in compact disk changer operation, a naming of at least one compact disk is performed.

55. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 50, whereby an entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in radio broadcast receiving operation a naming of at least one transmitter is performed.

56. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 55, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at the 10-key keyboard in telephone operation, a naming of at least one speed-dialing memory location is performed.

57. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 55, wherein by entry of alphanumerical signs at one of the locations chosen from the group comprising the 10-key keyboard in compact disk operation or in compact disk changer operation, a naming of at least one compact disk is performed.

58. Radio broadcast receiver according to claim 1, wherein the broadcast receiver is an auto radio.