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First Claim
1. A mobile phone, which is a handheld device operable to implement voice communication, comprising:
- an input device;
a display;
an antenna;
a voice communication implementer, wherein voice communication is implemented by sending and receiving audio data via said antenna;
a calculation implementer, wherein a calculation is implemented based on numeric data and arithmetic operator input via said input device; and
a mobile phone updating implementer, wherein a mobile phone updating data is received via said antenna and one or more of the following is/are updated by said mobile phone updating data;
(1) a mobile phone battery controller which controls the mobile phone battery included in said mobile phone,(2) a mobile phone camera unit controller which controls the mobile phone camera unit included in said mobile phone,(3) a mobile phone microphone controller which controls the mobile phone microphone included in said mobile phone,(4) a mobile phone speaker controller which controls the mobile phone speaker included in said mobile phone,(5) a mobile phone vibrator controller which controls the mobile phone vibrator included in said mobile phone, and(6) a shortcut icon software program which is the software program operable to be executed by said communication device, wherein said software program is indicated on said display by a specific shortcut icon which is operable to be selected by the user.
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Abstract
The mobile phone comprising a voice communication implementer, a calculation implementer, and a mobile phone updating implementer which updates a mobile phone battery controller, a mobile phone camera unit controller, a mobile phone microphone controller, a mobile phone speaker controller, a mobile phone vibrator controller, or a shortcut icon software program.
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18 Claims
- 1. A mobile phone, which is a handheld device operable to implement voice communication, comprising:
an input device; a display; an antenna; a voice communication implementer, wherein voice communication is implemented by sending and receiving audio data via said antenna; a calculation implementer, wherein a calculation is implemented based on numeric data and arithmetic operator input via said input device; and a mobile phone updating implementer, wherein a mobile phone updating data is received via said antenna and one or more of the following is/are updated by said mobile phone updating data; (1) a mobile phone battery controller which controls the mobile phone battery included in said mobile phone, (2) a mobile phone camera unit controller which controls the mobile phone camera unit included in said mobile phone, (3) a mobile phone microphone controller which controls the mobile phone microphone included in said mobile phone, (4) a mobile phone speaker controller which controls the mobile phone speaker included in said mobile phone, (5) a mobile phone vibrator controller which controls the mobile phone vibrator included in said mobile phone, and (6) a shortcut icon software program which is the software program operable to be executed by said communication device, wherein said software program is indicated on said display by a specific shortcut icon which is operable to be selected by the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- 7. A system comprising:
a mobile phone, which is a handheld device operable to implement voice communication, comprising an input device, a display, and an antenna; a voice communication implementer, wherein voice communication is implemented by sending and receiving audio data via said antenna; a calculation implementer, wherein a calculation is implemented based on numeric data and arithmetic operator input via said input device; and a mobile phone updating implementer, wherein a mobile phone updating data is received via said antenna and one or more of the following is/are updated by said mobile phone updating data; (1) a mobile phone battery controller which controls the mobile phone battery included in said mobile phone, (2) a mobile phone camera unit controller which controls the mobile phone camera unit included in said mobile phone, (3) a mobile phone microphone controller which controls the mobile phone microphone included in said mobile phone, (4) a mobile phone speaker controller which controls the mobile phone speaker included in said mobile phone, (5) a mobile phone vibrator controller which controls the mobile phone vibrator included in said mobile phone, and (6) a shortcut icon software program which is the software program operable to be executed by said communication device, wherein said software program is indicated on said display by a specific shortcut icon which is operable to be selected by the user. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
- 13. A method for a mobile phone, which is a handheld device operable to implement voice communication, comprising an input device, a display, and an antenna, said method comprising:
a voice communication implementing step, wherein voice communication is implemented by sending and receiving audio data via said antenna; a calculation implementing step, wherein a calculation is implemented based on numeric data and arithmetic operator input via said input device; and a mobile phone updating implementing step, wherein a mobile phone updating data is received via said antenna and one or more of the following is/are updated by said mobile phone updating data; (1) a mobile phone battery controller which controls the mobile phone battery included in said mobile phone, (2) a mobile phone camera unit controller which controls the mobile phone camera unit included in said mobile phone, (3) a mobile phone microphone controller which controls the mobile phone microphone included in said mobile phone, (4) a mobile phone speaker controller which controls the mobile phone speaker included in said mobile phone, (5) a mobile phone vibrator controller which controls the mobile phone vibrator included in said mobile phone, and (6) a shortcut icon software program which is the software program operable to be executed by said communication device, wherein said software program is indicated on said display by a specific shortcut icon which is operable to be selected by the user. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
1 Specification
This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 14/749,674 filed 2015 Jun. 25, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 14/051,454 filed 2013 Oct. 11, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 13/552,593 filed 2012 Jul. 18, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 13/026,210 filed 2011 Feb. 12, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 12/344,306 filed 2008 Dec. 26, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/905,836 filed 2005 Jan. 22, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/711,265 filed 2004 Sep. 7, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/481,695 filed 2003 Nov. 22, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
The invention relates to communication device and more particularly to the communication device which is capable to communicate with another communication device in a wireless fashion.
U.S. Patent Publication No. 20030013483 is introduced as prior art of the present invention of which the summary is the following: “A user interface includes a main screen segregated into various screen areas. At least one of the screen areas is devoted to a system application for displaying status icons, and another of the screen areas is devoted to an interface page which may or may not link to other interface pages which are used for displaying current or recent application information for respective user applications, which user applications may be accessed through interaction with the interface page. The application information may be application status information, recent communication messages (such as e-mail messages, SMS messages, or instant messaging messages) and/or one or more upcoming events or to do items for a user. The user interaction may occur through selection with a pointing device such as a stylus, a fingertip stylus, a finger, or one or more buttons, or even through voice commands. The user interface may also include an area reserved for displaying advertisements.” However, this prior art does not disclose the mobile phone comprising a voice communication implementer, a calculation implementer, and a mobile phone updating implementer which updates a mobile phone battery controller, a mobile phone camera unit controller, a mobile phone microphone controller, a mobile phone speaker controller, a mobile phone vibrator controller, or a shortcut icon software program.
For the avoidance of doubt, the number of the prior arts introduced herein (and/or in IDS) may be of a large one, however, applicant has no intent to hide the more relevant prior art(s) in the less relevant ones.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device capable to implement a plurality of functions.
It is another object of the present invention to provide merchandise to merchants attractive to the customers in the U.S.
It is another object of the present invention to provide mobility to the users of communication device.
It is another object of the present invention to provide more convenience to the customers in the U.S.
It is another object of the present invention to provide more convenience to the users of communication device or any tangible thing in which the communication device is fixedly or detachably (i.e., removably) installed.
It is another object of the present invention to overcome the shortcomings associated with the foregoing prior art.
The present invention introduces the mobile phone comprising a voice communication implementer, a calculation implementer, and a mobile phone updating implementer which updates a mobile phone battery controller, a mobile phone camera unit controller, a mobile phone microphone controller, a mobile phone speaker controller, a mobile phone vibrator controller, or a shortcut icon software program.
The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention will be better understood by reading the following more particular description of the invention, presented in conjunction with the following drawing, wherein:
The following description is of the best presently contemplated mode of carrying out the present invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of describing the general principles of the invention. For example, each description of random access memory in this specification illustrate(s) only one function or mode in order to avoid complexity in its explanation, however, such description does not mean that only one function or mode can be implemented at a time. In other words, more than one function or mode can be implemented simultaneously by way of utilizing the same random access memory. In addition, the FIGURE number is cited after the elements in parenthesis in a manner for example ‘RAM 206 (
As another embodiment, LCD 201 or LCD 201/Video Processor 202 may be separated from the other elements described in
When Communication Device 200 is in the voice communication mode, the analog audio data input to Microphone 215 is converted to a digital format by A/D 213 and transmitted to another device via Antenna 218 in a wireless fashion after being processed by Signal Processor 208, and the wireless signal representing audio data which is received via Antenna 218 is output from Speaker 216 after being processed by Signal Processor 208 and converted to analog signal by D/A 204. For the avoidance of doubt, the definition of Communication Device 200 in this specification includes so-called ‘PDA’. The definition of Communication Device 200 also includes in this specification any device which is mobile and/or portable and which is capable to send and/or receive audio data, text data, image data, video data, and/or other types of data in a wireless fashion via Antenna 218. The definition of Communication Device 200 further includes any micro device embedded or installed into devices and equipments (e.g., VCR, TV, tape recorder, heater, air conditioner, fan, clock, micro wave oven, dish washer, refrigerator, oven, washing machine, dryer, door, window, automobile, motorcycle, and modem) to remotely control these devices and equipments. The size of Communication Device 200 is irrelevant. Communication Device 200 may be installed in houses, buildings, bridges, boats, ships, submarines, airplanes, and spaceships, and firmly fixed therein.
This paragraph illustrate(s) the elements of Communication Device 200. The elements of Communication Device 200 described in this paragraph is identical to the ones described in
This paragraph illustrate(s) the data stored in Host H. In the present embodiment, Host H includes Host Information Storage Area H00a which stores various types of data to assist and/or co-operate with Communication Device 200 to implement all modes, functions, and systems described in this specification. As another embodiment, Host H may be composed of a plurality of computers, i.e., one master computer and a plurality of slave computers, wherein the master computer is connected to the plurality of slave computers. As another embodiment, Host H may also be composed of a plurality of master computers by way of utilizing peer-to-peer connection.
<<Voice Recognition System>>
Communication Device 200 (
This paragraph illustrates how the voice recognition function is activated. CPU 211 (
<<Voice Recognition—Dialing/Auto-Off During Call Function>>
This paragraph illustrates the operation of the voice recognition in the present invention. Once the voice recognition system is activated (S1) the analog audio data is input from Microphone 215 (
CPU 211 (
<<Voice Recognition Tag Function>>
The following paragraphs describe the method of inputting the numeric information in a convenient manner.
In this embodiment, RAM 206 includes Table #1 and Table #2. Audio information #1 corresponds to tag ‘Scott.’ Namely audio information, such as wave data, which represents the sound of ‘Scott’ (sounds like ‘S-ko-t’) is registered in Table #1, which corresponds to tag ‘Scott’. In the same manner audio information #2 corresponds to tag ‘Carol’; audio information #3 corresponds to tag ‘Peter’; audio information #4 corresponds to tag ‘Amy’; and audio information #5 corresponds to tag ‘Brian.’ Tag ‘Scott’ corresponds to numeric information ‘(916) 411-2526’; tag ‘Carol’ corresponds to numeric information ‘(418) 675-6566’; tag ‘Peter’ corresponds to numeric information ‘(220) 890-1567’; tag ‘Amy’ corresponds to numeric information ‘(615) 125-3411’; and tag ‘Brian’ corresponds to numeric information ‘(042) 645-2097.’ Once the audio data is processed as described in S4 hereinbefore, CPU 211 scans Table #1 (S1). If the retrieved audio data matches with one of the audio information registered in Table #1 (S2), CPU 211 scans Table #2 (S3) and retrieves the corresponding numeric information from Table #2 (S4).
This paragraph illustrates another embodiment of the present invention. Here, RAM 206 includes Table #A instead of Table #1 and Table #2 described above. In this embodiment, audio info #1 (i.e., wave data which represents the sound of ‘Scot’) directly corresponds to numeric information ‘(916) 411-2526.’ In the same manner audio info #2 corresponds to numeric information ‘(410) 675-6566’; audio info #3 corresponds to numeric information ‘(220) 890-1567’; audio info #4 corresponds to numeric information ‘(615) 125-3411’; and audio info #5 corresponds to numeric information ‘(042) 645-2097.’ Once the audio data is processed as described in S4 hereinbefore, CPU 211 scans Table #A (S1). If the retrieved audio data matches with one of the audio information registered in Table #A (S2), it retrieves the corresponding numeric information therefrom (S3).
As another embodiment, RAM 206 may contain only Table #2 and tag can be retrieved from the voice recognition system explained hereinbefore. Namely, once the audio data is processed by CPU 211 (
<<Voice Recognition Noise Filtering Function>>
The following paragraphs describe the method of minimizing the undesired effect of the background noise when utilizing the voice recognition system.
In this embodiment, RAM 206 (
This paragraph describes the method to utilize the data stored in Area 255 and Area 256 described hereinbefore. When the voice recognition system is activated as described hereinbefore, the analog audio data is input from Microphone 215 (
This paragraph describes the method of updating Area 255. When the voice recognition system is activated as described hereinbefore, the analog audio data is input from Microphone 215 (
This paragraph describes another embodiment of the present invention. CPU 211 (
<<Voice Recognition Auto-Off Function>>
The voice recognition system can be automatically turned off to avoid glitch. When the voice recognition system is activated (S1), CPU 211 (
<<Voice Recognition Email Function (1)>>
This paragraph illustrates the first embodiment of the function of typing and sending e-mails by utilizing the voice recognition system. Once the voice recognition system is activated (S1), the analog audio data is input from Microphone 215 (
<<Voice Recognition—Speech-To-Text Function>>
The next paragraph illustrates the speech-to-text function of Communication Device 200 (
Once Communication Device 200 receives a transmitted data from another device via Antenna 218 (
This paragraph illustrates how the text and numeric information as well as the tag are displayed. On LCD 201 the text and numeric information 702 (‘XXXXXXXXX’) are displayed with the predetermined font and color as well as with the tag 701 (‘John’).
<<Audio/Video Data Capturing System>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the audio/video capturing system of Communication Device 200 (
Assuming that Device A, a Communication Device 200, captures audio/video data and transfers such data to Device B, another Communication Device 200, via a host (not shown). Primarily video data is input from CCD Unit 214 (
In this embodiment, RAM 206 (
In this embodiment, the video data input from CCD Unit 214 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence to transfer the video data and the audio data via Antenna 218 (
This paragraph illustrates the basic structure of the transferred data which is transferred from Device A as described in S4 and S5 hereinbefore. Transferred data 610 is primarily composed of Header 611, video data 612, audio data 613, relevant data 614, and Footer 615. Video data 612 corresponds to the video data stored in Area 267 of RAM 206, and audio data 613 corresponds to the audio data stored in Area 268 of RAM 206. Relevant Data 614 includes various types of data, such as the identification numbers of Device A (i.e., transferor device) and Device B (i.e., the transferee device), a location data which represents the location of Device A, email data transferred from Device A to Device B, etc. Header 611 and Footer 615 represent the beginning and the end of Transferred Data 610 respectively.
This paragraph illustrates the data contained in RAM 206 (
In this embodiment, CPU 211 (
<<Caller ID System>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the caller ID system of Communication Device 200 (
In this embodiment, RAM 206 includes Table C. Each phone number corresponds to a specific color and sound. For example Phone #1 corresponds to Color A and Sound E; Phone #2 corresponds to Color B and Sound F; Phone #3 corresponds to Color C and Sound G; and Phone #4 corresponds to color D and Sound H.
In this embodiment, the user of Communication Device 200 selects or inputs a phone number (S1) and selects a specific color (S2) and a specific sound (S3) designated for that phone number by utilizing Input Device 210 (
In this embodiment, CPU 211 (
<<Call Blocking Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the so-called ‘call blocking’ function of Communication Device 200 (
In this embodiment, RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the operation of Communication Device 200. When Communication Device 200 receives a call (S1), CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the method of updating Area 273 of RAM 206. Assuming that the phone number of the incoming call does not match any of the phone numbers stored in Area 273 of RAM 206 (see S3 hereinbefore). In that case, Communication Device 200 is connected to the caller device. However, the user of Communication Device 200 may decide to have such number ‘blocked’ after all. If that is the case, the user dials ‘999’ while the line is connected. Technically CPU 211 (
The following paragraphs illustrate another embodiment of the present invention.
In this embodiment, Host H (not shown) includes Area 403 and Area 404. Area 403 stores phone numbers that should be blocked to be connected to Communication Device 200. In this embodiment, Phone #1, Phone #2, and Phone #3 are blocked for Device A; Phone #4, Phone #5, and Phone #6 are blocked for Device B; and Phone #7, Phone #8, and Phone #9 are blocked for Device C. Area 404 stores a message data stating that the phone can not be connected.
This paragraph illustrates the operation of Host H (not shown). Assuming that the caller device is attempting to connect to Device B, Communication Device 200. Host H periodically checks the signals from all Communication Device 200 (S1). If Host H detects a call for Device B (S2), it scans Area 403 (S3) and checks whether the phone number of the incoming call matches one of the phone numbers stored therein for Device B (S4). If the phone number of the incoming call does not match any of the phone numbers stored in Area 403, the line is connected to Device B (S5b). On the other hand, if the phone number of the incoming call matches one of the phone numbers stored in Area 403, the line is ‘blocked,’ i.e., not connected to Device B (S5a) and Host H sends the massage data stored in Area 404 to the caller device (S6).
This paragraph illustrates the method of updating Area 403 of Host H. Assuming that the phone number of the incoming call does not match any of the phone numbers stored in Area 403 (see S4 described hereinbefore). In that case, Host H allows the connection between the caller device and Communication Device 200, however, the user of Communication Device 200 may decide to have such number ‘blocked’ after all. If that is the case, the user simply dials ‘999’ while the line is connected. Technically Host H periodically checks the signals input from Input Device 210 (
As another embodiment of the method illustrated in the previous paragraph, Host H may delegate some of its tasks to Communication Device 200. Namely, Communication Device 200 periodically checks the signals input from Input Device 210 (
<<Navigation System>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the navigation system of Communication Device 200 (
In this embodiment, RAM 206 (
In this embodiment, Video Processor 202 (
In this embodiment, the voice recognition system is activated when CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the input current position mode described in S2 described hereinbefore. When analog audio data is input from Microphone 215 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the input destination mode described in S3 described hereinbefore. When analog audio data is input from Microphone 215 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of displaying the shortest route from the current position to the destination. CPU 211 (
As another embodiment of the present invention, by way of utilizing the location data stored in Area 277, CPU 211 may produce a three-dimensional map by composing the three dimensional objects (by method so-called ‘texture mapping’ as described above) which are stored in Area 276 of RAM 206. The two-dimensional map and/or the three dimensional map is displayed on LCD 201 (
As another embodiment of the present invention, the attribution data stored in Area 295 of RAM 206 may be utilized. Namely if any road block, traffic accident, road construction, and/or traffic jam is included in the shortest route calculated by the method mentioned above, CPU 211 (
As another embodiment of the present invention, an image which is similar to the one which is observed by the user in the real world may be displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of updating the shortest route to the destination while Communication Device 200 is moving. By way of periodically and automatically inputting the current position by the method so-called ‘global positioning system’ or ‘GPS’ as described hereinbefore, the current position is continuously updated (S1). By utilizing the location data of streets and traffic lights and other relevant data, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the method of finding the shortest location of the desired facility, such as restaurant, hotel, gas station, etc. The voice recognition system is activated in the manner described hereinbefore (S1). By way of utilizing the voice recognition system, a certain type of facility is selected from the options displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the method of displaying the time and distance to the destination. CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the method of warning and giving instructions when the user of Communication Device 200 deviates from the correct route. By way of periodically and automatically inputting the current position by the method so-called ‘global positioning system’ or ‘GPS’ as described hereinbefore, the current position is continuously updated (S1). If the current position deviates from the correct route (S2), a warning is given from Speaker 216 (
This paragraph illustrates the overall operation of Communication Device 200 regarding the navigation system and the communication system. When Communication Device 200 receives data from Antenna 218 (
<<Auto Time Adjust Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the automatic time adjust function, i.e., a function which automatically adjusts the clock of Communication Device 200.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates a software program stored in Auto Time Adjust Software Storage Area 2069a. First of all, Communication Device 200 is connected to Network NT (e.g., the Internet) via Antenna 218 (
This paragraph illustrates another software program stored in Auto Time Adjust Software Storage Area 2069a. When the power of Communication Device 200 is turned on (S1), CPU 211 (
<<Calculator Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the calculator function of Communication Device 200. Communication Device 200 can be utilized as a calculator to perform mathematical calculation by implementing the present function.
This paragraph illustrates the software program installed in each Communication Device 200 to initiate the present function. First of all, a list of modes is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Calculator Information Storage Area 20615a. In this embodiment, Calculator Information Storage Area 20615a includes Calculator Software Storage Area 20615b and Calculator Data Storages Area 20615c. Calculator Software Storage Area 20615b stores the software programs to implement the present function, such as the one explained hereinafter, and Calculator Data Storage Area 20615c stores a plurality of data necessary to execute the software programs stored in Calculator Software Storage Area 20615b and to implement the present function.
This paragraph illustrates the software program stored in Calculator Storage Area 20615b. In this embodiment, one or more of numeric data are input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
<<Spreadsheet Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the spreadsheet function of Communication Device 200. Here, the spreadsheet is composed of a plurality of cells which are aligned in matrix. In other words, the spreadsheet is divided into a plurality of rows and columns in which alphanumeric data is capable to be input. Microsoft Excel is the typical example of the spreadsheet.
This paragraph illustrates the software program installed in each Communication Device 200 to initiate the present function. First of all, a list of modes is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Spreadsheet Information Storage Area 20616a. In this embodiment, Spreadsheet Information Storage Area 20616a includes Spreadsheet Software Storage Area 20616b and Spreadsheet Data Storage Area 20616c. Spreadsheet Software Storage Area 20616b stores the software programs to implement the present function, such as the one explained hereinafter, and Spreadsheet Data Storage Area 20616c stores a plurality of data necessary to execute the software programs stored in Spreadsheet Software Storage Area 20616b and to implement the present function.
This paragraph illustrates the software program stored in Spreadsheet Software Storage Area 20616b. In this embodiment, a certain cell of a plurality of cells displayed on LCD 201 (
<<Word Processing Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the word processing function of Communication Device 200. By way of implementing such function, Communication Device 200 can be utilized as a word processor which has the similar functions to Microsoft Words. The word processing function primarily includes the following functions: the bold formatting function, the italic formatting function, the image pasting function, the font formatting function, the spell check function, the underlining function, the page numbering function, and the bullets and numbering function. Here, the bold formatting function makes the selected alphanumeric data bold. The italic formatting function makes the selected alphanumeric data italic. The image pasting function pastes the selected image to a document to the selected location. The font formatting function changes the selected alphanumeric data to the selected font. The spell check function fixes spelling and grammatical errors of the alphanumeric data in the document. The underlining function adds underlines to the selected alphanumeric data. The page numbering function adds page numbers to each page of a document at the selected location. The bullets and numbering function adds the selected type of bullets and numbers to the selected paragraphs.
This paragraph illustrates the software program installed in each Communication Device 200 to initiate the present function. First of all, a list of modes is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Word Processing Information Storage Area 20617a. Word Processing Information Storage Area 20617a includes Word Processing Software Storage Area 20617b and Word Processing Data Storage Area 20617c. Word processing Software Storage Area 20617b stores the software programs described hereinafter, and Word Processing Data Storage Area 20617c stores a plurality of data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Word Processing Software Storage Area 20617b. Word Processing Software Storage Area 20617b stores Alphanumeric Data Input Software 20617b1, Bold Formatting Software 20617b2, Italic Formatting Software 20617b3, Image Pasting Software 20617b4, Font Formatting Software 20617b5, Spell Check Software 20617b6, Underlining Software 20617b7, Page Numbering Software 20617b8, and Bullets And Numbering Software 20617b9. Alphanumeric Data Input Software 20617b1 inputs to a document a series of alphanumeric data in accordance to the input signals produced by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Word Processing Data Storage Area 20617c. Word Processing Data Storage Area 20617c includes Alphanumeric Data Storage Area 20617c1, Bold Formatting Data Storage Area 20617c2, Italic Formatting Data Storage Area 20617c3, Image Data Storage Area 20617c4, Font Formatting Data Storage Area 20617c5, Spell Check Data Storage Area 20617c6, Underlining Data Storage Area 20617c7, Page Numbering Data Storage Area 20617c8, and Bullets And Numbering Data Storage Area 20617c9. Alphanumeric Data Storage Area 20617c1 stores the basic text and numeric data which are not decorated by bold and/or italic (the default font may be courier new). Bold Formatting Data Storage Area 20617c2 stores the text and numeric data which are decorated by bold. Italic Formatting Data Storage Area 20617c3 stores the text and numeric data which are decorated by italic. Image Data Storage Area 20617c4 stores the data representing the location of the image data pasted in a document and the image data itself. Font Formatting Data Storage Area 20617c5 stores a plurality of types of fonts, such as arial, century, courier new, tahoma, and times new roman, of all text and numeric data stored in Alphanumeric Data Storage Area 20617c1. Spell check Data Storage Area 20617c6 stores a plurality of spell check data, i.e., a plurality of correct text and numeric data for purposes of being compared with the alphanumeric data input in a document and a plurality of pattern data for purposes of checking the grammatical errors therein. Underlining Data Storage Area 20617c7 stores a plurality of data representing underlines of different types. Page Numbering Data Storage Area 20617c8 stores the data representing the location of page numbers to be displayed in a document and the page number of each page of a document. Bullets And Numbering Data Storage Area 20617c9 stores a plurality of data representing different types of bullets and numbering and the location which they are added.
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Alphanumeric Data Input Software 20617b1. A plurality of alphanumeric data is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Bold Formatting Software 20617b2. One or more of alphanumeric data are selected by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Italic Formatting Software 20617b3. One or more of alphanumeric data are selected by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Image Pasting Software 20617b4. The image to be pasted is selected by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Font Formatting Software 20617b5. One or more of alphanumeric data are selected by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Spell Check Software 20617b6. CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Underlining Software 20617b7. One or more of alphanumeric data are selected by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Page Numbering Software 20617b8. A page numbering signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Bullets And Numbering Software 20617b9. A paragraph is selected by utilizing input device 210 (
<<Start Up Software Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the start up software program function which enables Communication Device 200 to automatically activate (or start up) the registered software programs when the power is on.
This paragraph illustrates the overall sequence of the present function. The user of Communication Device 200 presses the power button of Communication Device 200 (S1). Then the predetermined software programs automatically activate (or start up) without having any instructions from the user of Communication Device 200 (S2).
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Start Up Information Storage Area 20621a. Start Up Information Storage Area 20621a includes Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b and Start Up Data Storage Area 20621c. Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. Start Up Data Storage Area 20621c stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b. Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b stores Power On Detecting Software 20621b1, Start Up Data Storage Area Scanning Software 20621b2, and Start Up Software Activating Software 20621b3. Power On Detecting Software 20621b1 detects whether the power of Communication Device 200 is on of which the sequence is described hereinafter, Start Up Data Storage Area Scanning Software 20621b2 identifies the software programs which are automatically activated of which the sequence is described hereinafter, and Start Up Software Activating Software 20621b3 activates the identified software programs identified by Start Up Data Storage Area Scanning Software 20621b2 of which the sequence is described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in Start Up Data Storage Area 20621c. Start Up Data Storage Area 20621c includes Start Up Software Index Storage Area 20621c1. Here, Start Up Software Index Storage Area 20621c1 stores the software program indexes, wherein a software program index is an unique information assigned to each software program as an identifier (e.g., title of a software program) of which the details are explained hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Start Up Software Index Storage Area 20621c1. Start Up Software Index Storage Area 20621c1 stores the software program indexes of the software programs which are automatically activated by the present function. Here, the software programs may be any software programs explained in this specification. Three software program indexes, i.e., Start Up Software Index 20621c1a, Start Up Software Index 20621c1b, and Start Up Software Index 20621c1c, are stored in Start Up Software Index Storage Area 20621c1 in the present example. The software program indexes can be created and store in Start Up Software Index Storage Area 20621c1 manually by utilizing input device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of Power On Detecting Software 20621b1 stored in Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b. CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of Start Up Data Storage Area Scanning Software 20621b2 stored in Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b. CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of Start Up Software Activating Software 20621b3 stored in Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b. CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates another embodiment wherein the three software programs stored in Start Up Software Storage Area 20621b (i.e., Power On Detecting Software 20621b1, Start Up Data Storage Area Scanning Software 20621b2, Start Up Software Activating Software 20621b3) is integrated into one software program stored therein. CPU 211 (
As another embodiment, the software programs per se (not the software program indexes described hereinbefore may be stored in a specific storage area which are activated by the present function.
As another embodiment, the present function may be implemented at the time the user of Communication Device 200 logs on instead of at the time the Communication Device 200 is powered as described in S2 described hereinbefore.
<<Stereo Audio Data Output Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the stereo audio data output function which enables Communication Device 200 to output audio data from Speakers 216L and 216R in a stereo fashion.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in Host Data Storage Area H00c of Host H. In this embodiment, Host Data Storage Area H00c includes Stereo Audio Information Storage Area H22a. Stereo Audio Information Storage Area H22a stores the software programs and data necessary to implement the present function as described in details hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Stereo Audio Information Storage Area H22a. In this embodiment, Stereo Audio Information Storage Area H22a includes Stereo Audio Software Storage Area H22b and Stereo Audio Data Storage Area H22c. Stereo Audio Software Storage Area H22b stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the one described hereinafter. Stereo Audio Data Storage Area H22c stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the stereo audio data stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area H22c. A plurality of stereo audio data are stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area H22c. In this embodiment, three stereo audio data, i.e., Stereo Audio Data H22c1, Stereo Audio Data H22c2, and Stereo Audio Data H22c3 are stored therein.
This paragraph illustrates the components of the stereo audio data stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area H22c. This paragraph describes the components of Stereo Audio Data H22c1 as an example. In this embodiment, Stereo Audio Data H22c1 includes Left Speaker Audio Data H22c1L, Right Speaker Audio Data H22c1R, and Stereo Audio Data Output Timing Data H22c1T. Left Speaker Audio Data H22c1L is an audio data which is designed to be output from Speaker 216L. Right Speaker Audio Data H22c1R is an audio data which is designed to be output from Speaker 216R. Stereo Audio Data Output Timing Data H22c1T is a timing data which is utilized to synchronize the output of both Left Speaker Audio Data H22c1L and Right Speaker Audio Data H22c1R from Speaker 216R and Speaker 216L respectively.
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of the software program stored in Stereo Audio Software Storage Area H22b. In this embodiment, the software program stored in Stereo Audio Software Storage Area H22b extracts one of the stereo audio data stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area H22c and creates Transferred Stereo Audio Data TSAD for purposes of transferring the extracted stereo audio data to Communication Device 200 (S1).
This paragraph illustrates the components of Transferred Stereo Audio Data TSAD created by the software program stored in Stereo Audio Software Storage Area H22b. In this embodiment, Transferred Stereo Audio Data TSAD is composed of Header TSAD1, Com Device ID TSAD2, Host ID TSAD3, Transferred Stereo Audio Data TSAD4, and Footer TSAD5. Com Device ID TSAD2 indicates the identification of Communication Device 200, Host ID TSAD3 indicates the identification of Host H, and Transferred Stereo Audio Data TSAD4 is the stereo audio data extracted in the manner described hereinbefore. Header TSAD1 and Footer TSAD5 indicate the beginning and the end of Transferred Stereo Audio Data TSAD.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Stereo Audio Information Storage Area 20622a. In this embodiment, Stereo Audio Information Storage Area 20622a includes Stereo Audio Software Storage Area 20622b and Stereo Audio Data Storage Area 20622c. Stereo Audio Software Storage Area 20622b stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. Stereo Audio Data Storage Area 20622c stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the stereo audio data stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area 20622c. A plurality of stereo audio data are stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area 20622c. In this embodiment, three stereo audio data, i.e., Stereo Audio Data 20622c1, Stereo Audio Data 20622c2, and Stereo Audio Data 20622c3 are stored therein.
This paragraph illustrates the components of the stereo audio data stored in Stereo Audio Data Storage Area 20622c. This paragraph describes the components of Stereo Audio Data 20622c1 as an example. In this embodiment, Stereo Audio Data 20622c1 includes Left Speaker Audio Data 20622c1L, Right Speaker Audio Data 20622c1R, and Stereo Audio Data Output Timing Data 20622c1T. Left Speaker Audio Data 20622c1L is an audio data which is designed to be output from Speaker 216L. Right Speaker Audio Data 20622c1R is an audio data which is designed to be output from Speaker 216R. Stereo Audio Data Output Timing Data 20622c1T is a timing data which is utilized to synchronize the output of both Left Speaker Audio Data 20622c1L and Right Speaker Audio Data 20622c1R from Speaker 216R and Speaker 216L respectively.
The downloaded stereo audio data are stored in specific area(s) of Stereo Audio Data Storage Area 20622c.
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of selecting and preparing to output the stereo audio data from Speakers 216L and 216R in a stereo fashion. In this embodiment, a list of stereo audio data is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the sequence of outputting the stereo audio data from Speakers 216L and 216R in a stereo fashion. In this embodiment, the user of Communication Device 200 inputs a specific signal to output the stereo audio data by utilizing Input Device 210 (
<<SOS Calling Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the SOS calling function which enables Communication Device 200 to notify the police department the current location of Communication Device 200 and the personal information of the user of Communication 200 when a 911 call is dialed from Communication Device 200.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in Host Information Storage Area H00a. Host Information Storage Area H00a includes SOS Calling Information Storage Area H29a of which the data stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in SOS Calling Information Storage Area H29a. SOS Calling Information Storage Area H29a includes SOS Calling Data Storage Area H29b and SOS Calling Software Storage Area H29c. SOS Calling Data Storage Area H29b stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. SOS Calling Software Storage Area H29c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in SOS Calling Data Storage Area H29b. SOS Calling Data Storage Area H29b includes Police Department Location Data Storage Area H29b1 of which the data stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Police Department Location Data Storage Area H29b1. Police Department Location Data Storage Area H29b1 includes three columns, i.e., Police Dept ID, Location Data, and Phone #. Police Dept ID represents the identification of a police department (e.g., NYPD). Location Data represents the geographical location data (in x, y, z format) of the police department of the corresponding Police Dept ID. Phone # represents the phone number of the police department of the corresponding Police Dept ID. In the present example, H29PD #1 is an identification of the police department of which the geographical location is H29LD #1 and of which the phone number is H29PN #1; H29PD #2 is an identification of the police department of which the geographical location is H29LD #2 and of which the phone number is H29PN #2; H29PD #3 is an identification of the police department of which the geographical location is H29LD #3 and of which the phone number is H29PN #3; and H29PD #4 is an identification of the police department of which the geographical location is H29LD #4 and of which the phone number is H29PN #4.
The data and/or the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200 as described hereinafter may be downloaded from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in SOS Calling Information Storage Area 20629a. SOS Calling Information Storage Area 20629a includes SOS Calling Data Storage Area 20629b and SOS Calling Software Storage Area 20629c. SOS Calling Data Storage Area 20629b includes data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. SOS Calling Software Storage Area 20629c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the one described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates storage areas included in SOS Calling Data Storage Area 20629b. SOS Calling Data Storage Area 20629b includes GPS Data Storage Area 20629b1 and User Data Storage Area 20629b2. GPS Data Storage Area 20629b1 stores the data regarding the current geographical location produced by the method so-called GPS as described hereinbefore. User Data Storage Area 20629b2 stores the data regarding the personal information of the user of Communication Device 200 as described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in User Data Storage Area 20629b2. User Data Storage Area 20629b2 includes User Data 20629UD which includes data regarding the personal information of the user of Communication Device 200. In the present example, User Data 20629UD comprises Name, Age, Sex, Race, Blood Type, Home Address, and SSN. Name represents the name of the user of Communication Device 200; Age represents the age of the user of Communication Device 200; Sex represents the sex of the user of Communication Device 200; Race represents the race of the user of Communication Device 200; Blood Type represents the blood type of the user of Communication Device 200; Home Address represents the home address of the user of Communication Device 200; and SSN represents the social security number of the user of Communication Device 200.
This paragraph illustrates the software program stored in SOS Calling Software Storage Area 20629c. When the user of Communication Device 200 inputs 911 by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates the elements of SOS Data 20629SOS. SOS Data 20629SOS comprises Connection Request 20629CR, GPS Data 20629GD, and User Data 20629UD. Connection Request 20629CR represents a request to Host H to forward the 911 call to a police department. GPS Data 20629GD is a data retrieved from GPS Data Storage Area 20629b1 as described in S4 described hereinbefore. User Data 20629UD is a data retrieved from User Data Storage Area 20629b2 as described in S4 described hereinbefore.
This paragraph illustrates the software program stored in SOS Calling Software Storage Area H29c of Host H. Host H periodically checks the incoming call (S1). If the incoming call is SOS Data 20629SOS (S2), Host H initiates the SOS calling process as described hereinafter (S3).
This paragraph illustrates the software program stored in SOS Calling Software Storage Area H29c of Host H. Host H retrieves GPS Data 20629GD from SOS Data 20629SOS (S1), and selects the closest police department by comparing GPS Data 20629GD and the data stored in column Location Data of Police Department Location Data Storage Area H29b1 of Host H (S2). Host H then retrieves the corresponding phone number stored in column Phone # and connects the line between the corresponding police department and Communication Device 200 in order to initiate a voice communication therebetween (S3). Host H forwards to the police department thereafter GPS Data 20629GD and User Data 20629UD retrieved in S1 (S4).
As another embodiment, User Data 20629UD stored in User Data Storage Area 20629b2 may be stored in SOS Calling Data Storage Area H29b of Host H. In this embodiment, SOS Data 20629SOS primarily comprises Connection Request 20629CR and GPS Data 20629GD, and User Data 20629UD is retrieved from SOS Calling Data Storage Area H29b of Host H, which is sent to the police department in S4 described hereinbefore.
<<Audiovisual Playback Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the audiovisual playback function which enables Communication Device 200 to playback audiovisual data, such as movies, soap operas, situation comedies, news, and any type of TV programs.
This paragraph illustrates the information stored in RAM 206 (
The data and/or the software programs necessary to implement the present function may be downloaded to Communication Device 200 from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the data and software programs stored in Audiovisual Playback Information Storage Area 20632a. Audiovisual Playback Information Storage Area 20632a includes Audiovisual Playback Data Storage Area 20632b and Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c. Audiovisual Playback Data Storage Area 20632b stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Audiovisual Playback Data Storage Area 20632b. Audiovisual Playback Data Storage Area 20632b includes Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1 and Message Data Storage Area 20632b2. Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1 stores a plurality of audiovisual data described hereinafter. Message Data Storage Area 20632b2 stores a plurality of message data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the audiovisual data stored in Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1. Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1 stores a plurality of audiovisual data wherein the audiovisual data stored therein in the present example are: Audiovisual Data 20632b1a, Audiovisual Data 20632b1b, Audiovisual Data 20632b1c, and Audiovisual Data 20632b1d, all of which are primarily composed of video data and audio data. Audiovisual Data 20632b1a is a movie, Audiovisual Data 20632b1b is a soap opera, Audiovisual Data 20632b1c is a situation comedy, Audiovisual Data 20632b1d is TV news in the present embodiment. As another embodiment, Audiovisual Data 20632b1d may be an audiovisual data taken via CCD Unit 214 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Message Data Storage Area 20632b2. Message Data Storage Area 20632b2 includes Start Message Text Data 20632b2a, Stop Message Text Data 20632b2b, Pause Message Text Data 20632b2c, Resume Message Text Data 20632b2c1, Slow Replay Message Text Data 20632b2d, Forward Message Text Data 20632b2e, Rewind Message Text Data 20632b2f, Next Message Text Data 20632b2g, and Previous Message Text Data 20632b2h. Start Message Text Data 20632b2a is a text data which is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c. Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c includes Audiovisual Start Software 20632c1, Audiovisual Stop Software 20632c2, Audiovisual Pause Software 20632c3, Audiovisual Resume Software 20632c3a, Audiovisual Slow Replay Software 20632c4, Audiovisual Fast-Forward Software 20632c5, Audiovisual Fast-Rewind Software 20632c6, Audiovisual Next Software 20632c7, and Audiovisual Previous Software 20632c8. Audiovisual Start Software 20632c1 is a software program which initiates the playback process of an audiovisual data. Audiovisual Stop Software 20632c2 is a software program which stops the playback process of an audiovisual data. Audiovisual Pause Software 20632c3 is a software program which pauses the playback process of an audiovisual data. Audiovisual Resume Software 20632c3a is a software program which resumes the playback process of the audiovisual data from the point it is paused by Audiovisual Pause Software 20632c3. Audiovisual Slow Replay Software 20632c4 is a software program which implements the playback process of an audiovisual data in a slow motion. Audiovisual Fast-Forward Software 20632c5 is a software program which fast-forwards an audiovisual data. Audiovisual Fast-Rewind Software 20632c6 is a software program which fast-rewinds an audiovisual data. Audiovisual Next Software 20632c7 is a software program which initiates the playback process of the next audiovisual data stored in Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1. Audiovisual Previous Software 20632c8 is a software program which initiates the playback process of the previous audiovisual data stored in Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1.
This paragraph illustrates the messages displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Selecting Software 20632c9 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c in preparation of executing the software programs described hereinafter. CPU 211 (
The following paragraphs illustrate the software programs stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c. Nine types of input signals can be input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Start Software 20632c1 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which initiates the playback process of the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. The audiovisual playback signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Stop Software 20632c2 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which stops the playback process of the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. The audiovisual stop signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Pause Software 20632c3 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which pauses the playback process of the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. The audiovisual pause signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Resume Software 20632c3a stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which resumes the playback process of the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore from the point the audiovisual data is paused in S2 described hereinbefore. The audiovisual resume signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Slow Replay Software 20632c4 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which implements the playback process of the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore in a slow motion. The audiovisual slow replay signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Fast-Forward Software 20632c5 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which fast-forwards the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. The audiovisual fast-forward signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Fast-Rewind Software 20632c6 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which fast-rewinds the audiovisual data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. The audiovisual fast-rewind signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Next Software 20632c7 stored in Audiovisual Playback Software Storage Area 20632c which initiates the playback process of the next audiovisual data stored in Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1. The audiovisual next signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audiovisual Previous Software 20632c8 is a software program which initiates the playback process of the previous audiovisual data stored in Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1. The audiovisual previous signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
As another embodiment, the audiovisual data stored in Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20632b1 may be stored in Host H and retrieved therefrom when the software programs described hereinbefore are executed. In this embodiment, the audio data is temporarily stored in RAM 206 (
<<Audio Playback Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the audio playback function which enables Communication Device 200 to playback audio data, such as jazz music, rock music, classic music, pops music, and any other types of audio data.
This paragraph illustrates the information stored in RAM 206 (
The data and/or the software programs necessary to implement the present function may be downloaded to Communication Device 200 from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the data and software programs stored in Audio Playback Information Storage Area 20633a. In this embodiment, Audio Playback Information Storage Area 20633a includes Audio Playback Data Storage Area 20633b and Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c. Audio Playback Data Storage Area 20633b stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Audio Playback Data Storage Area 20633b. In this embodiment, Audio Playback Data Storage Area 20633b includes Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1 and Message Data Storage Area 20633b2. Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1 stores a plurality of audio data described hereinafter. Message Data Storage Area 20633b2 stores a plurality of message data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the audio data stored in Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1. In this embodiment, Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1 stores a plurality of audio data wherein the audio data stored therein in the present example are: Audio Data 20633b1a, Audio Data 20633b1b, Audio Data 20633b1c, and Audio Data 20633b1d, all of which are primarily composed of video data and audio data. Audio Data 20633b1a is a jazz music, Audio Data 20633b1b is a rock music, Audio Data 20633b1c is a classic music, Audio Data 20633b1d is a pops music in the present embodiment. As another embodiment, Audio Data 20633b1d may be an audio data taken via CCD Unit 214 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Message Data Storage Area 20633b2. In this embodiment, Message Data Storage Area 20633b2 includes Start Message Text Data 20633b2a, Stop Message Text Data 20633b2b, Pause Message Text Data 20633b2c, Resume Message Text Data 20633b2c1, Slow Replay Message Text Data 20633b2d, Forward Message Text Data 20633b2e, Rewind Message Text Data 20633b2f, Next Message Text Data 20633b2g, and Previous Message Text Data 20633b2h. Start Message Text Data 20633b2a is a text data which is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c. In this embodiment, Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c includes Audio Start Software 20633c1, Audio Stop Software 20633c2, Audio Pause Software 20633c3, Audio Resume Software 20633c3a, Audio Slow Replay Software 20633c4, Audio Fast-Forward Software 20633c5, Audio Fast-Rewind Software 20633c6, Audio Next Software 20633c7, and Audio Previous Software 20633c8. Audio Start Software 20633c1 is a software program which initiates the playback process of an audio data. Audio Stop Software 20633c2 is a software program which stops the playback process of an audio data. Audio Pause Software 20633c3 is a software program which pauses the playback process of an audio data. Audio Resume Software 20633c3a is a software program which resumes the playback process of the audio data from the point it is paused by Audio Pause Software 20633c3. Audio Slow Replay Software 20633c4 is a software program which implements the playback process of an audio data in a slow motion. Audio Fast-Forward Software 20633c5 is a software program which fast-forwards an audio data. Audio Fast-Rewind Software 20633c6 is a software program which fast-rewinds an audio data. Audio Next Software 20633c7 is a software program which initiates the playback process of the next audio data stored in Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1. Audio Previous Software 20633c8 is a software program which initiates the playback process of the previous audio data stored in Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1.
This paragraph illustrates the messages displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Selecting Software 20633c9 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c in preparation of executing the software programs described hereinafter. In this embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph and the following paragraphs illustrate the software programs stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c. As described in each drawing FIGURE hereinafter, eight types of input signals can be input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Start Software 20633c1 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which initiates the playback process of the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, the audio playback signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Stop Software 20633c2 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which stops the playback process of the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, the audio stop signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Pause Software 20633c3 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which pauses the playback process of the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, the audio pause signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Resume Software 20633c3a stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which resumes the playback process of the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore from the point the audiovisual data is paused in S2 described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, the audio resume signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Slow Replay Software 20633c4 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which implements the playback process of the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore in a slow motion. In this embodiment, the audio slow replay signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Fast-Forward Software 20633c5 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which fast-forwards the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, the audio fast-forward signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Fast-Rewind Software 20633c6 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which fast-rewinds the audio data selected in S3 described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, the audio fast-rewind signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Next Software 20633c7 stored in Audio Playback Software Storage Area 20633c which initiates the playback process of the next audio data stored in Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1. In this embodiment, the audio next signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Audio Previous Software 20633c8 is a software program which initiates the playback process of the previous audio data stored in Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1. In this embodiment, the audio previous signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
As another embodiment, the audio data stored in Audio Data Storage Area 20633b1 may be stored in Host H and retrieved therefrom when the software programs described hereinbefore are executed. In this embodiment, the audio data is temporarily stored in RAM 206 (
<<Digital Camera Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the digital camera function which enables Communication Device 200 to take digital photos by utilizing CCD Unit 214 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
The data and software programs stored in Digital Camera Information Storage Area 20646a may be downloaded from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Digital Camera Information Storage Area 20646a. In this embodiment, Digital Camera Information Storage Area 20646a includes Digital Camera Data Storage Area 20646b and Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c. Digital Camera Data Storage Area 20646b stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Digital Camera Data Storage Area 20646b. In this embodiment, Digital Camera Data Storage Area 20646b includes Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1 and Digital Camera Function Data Storage Area 20646b2. Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Digital Camera Function Data Storage Area 20646b2 stores the data stored hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1. In this embodiment, Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Photo ID’ and ‘Photo Data’. Column ‘Photo ID’ stores the identifications of the photo data, and column ‘Photo Data’ stores a plurality of photo data taken by implementing the present function. In the example described in the present drawing, Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1 stores the following data: ‘Photo ID’ Photo #1 of which the ‘Photo Data’ is 46PD1; ‘Photo ID’ Photo #2 of which the ‘Photo Data’ is 46PD2; ‘Photo ID’ Photo #3 of which the ‘Photo Data’ is 46PD3; ‘Photo ID’ Photo #4 of which the ‘Photo Data’ is 46PD4; and ‘Photo ID’ Photo #5 of which the ‘Photo Data’ is 46PD5.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Digital Camera Function Data Storage Area 20646b2. In this embodiment, Digital Camera Function Data Storage Area 20646b2 includes Quality Data Storage Area 20646b2a, Multiple Photo Shooting Number Data Storage Area 20646b2b, and Strobe Data Storage Area 20646b2c. Quality Data Storage Area 20646b2a stores the data selected in S2 described hereinafter. Multiple Photo Shooting Number Data Storage Area 20646b2b stores the data selected in S2 described hereinafter. Strobe Data Storage Area 20646b2c stores the data selected in S2 described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c. In this embodiment, Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c stores Quality Selecting Software 20646c1, Multiple Photo Shooting Software 20646c2, Trimming Software 20646c3, Digital Zooming Software 20646c4, Strobe Software 20646c5, Digital Camera Function Selecting Software 20646c6, Multiple Photo Shooting Number Selecting Software 20646c7, Strobe On/Off Selecting Software 20646c8, Photo Data Shooting Software 20646c9, and Multiple Photo Shooting Software 20646c10. Quality Selecting Software 20646c1 is the software program described hereinafter. Multiple Photo Shooting Software 20646c2 is the software program described hereinafter. Trimming Software 20646c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Digital Zooming Software 20646c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Strobe Software 20646c5 is the software program described hereinafter. Digital Camera Function Selecting Software 20646c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Multiple Photo Shooting Number Selecting Software 20646c7 is the software program described hereinafter. Strobe On/Off Selecting Software 20646c8 is the software program described hereinafter. Photo Data Shooting Software 20646c9 is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates Digital Camera Function Selecting Software 20646c6 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which administers the overall flow of displaying the functions and selecting the option for each function. In this embodiment, a list of functions is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Quality Selecting Software 20646c1 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which selects the quality of the photo data taken by implementing the present function. In this embodiment, a list of options is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Multiple Photo Shooting Number Selecting Software 20646c7 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which selects the number of photos taken by a single photo shooting signal. In this embodiment, a list of options is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Strobe On/Off Selecting Software 20646c8 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which selects Flash Light Unit 220 (not shown) to be activated or not when a photo is taken. In this embodiment, a list of options is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Photo Data Shooting Software 20646c9 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which takes photo(s) in accordance with the options selected hereinbefore. In this embodiment, a photo shooting signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Multiple Photo Shooting Software 20646c2 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which takes photo(s) in accordance with the options selected hereinbefore. In this embodiment, a photo shooting signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Strobe Software 20646c5 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which takes photo(s) in accordance with the options selected hereinbefore. In this embodiment, a photo shooting signal is input by utilizing Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates one embodiment of the zooming function which zooms the photo data stored in Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1. In this embodiment, a certain photo selected by the user of Communication Device 200 is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the operation performed in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates Digital Zooming Software 20646c4 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which implements the operation described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates one embodiment of the trimming function which trims the photo data stored in Photo Data Storage Area 20646b1 and thereby moves the selected object to the center of the photo data. In this embodiment, a certain photo selected by the user of Communication Device 200 is displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the operation performed in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates Trimming Software 20646c3 stored in Digital Camera Software Storage Area 20646c which implements the operation described hereinbefore. In this embodiment, CPU 211 (
<<Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the Caller'"'"'s Information displaying function which displays the Information regarding the caller (e.g., name, phone number, email address, and home address, etc.) on LCD 201 (
The first set of paragraphs hereinafter illustrate the data and software programs stored in RAM 206 (
The second set of paragraphs hereinafter illustrate the data and software programs stored in RAM 206 (
The third set of paragraphs hereinafter illustrate the data and software programs stored in Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Information Storage Area 20655a. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Information Storage Area 20655a includes Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655b and Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c. Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Caller'"'"'s Device, such as the ones described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Caller'"'"'s Device, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655b. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655b includes Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1, Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2, Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3, Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4, Caller'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b5, Callee'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b6, Caller'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b7, Callee'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b8, and Work Area 20655b9. Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2 stores the data described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3 stores the data described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4 stores the data described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b5 stores the caller'"'"'s calculated GPS data which represents the current geographic location of Caller'"'"'s Device in (x, y, z) format. Callee'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b6 stores the callee'"'"'s calculated GPS data which represents the current geographic location of Callee'"'"'s Device in (x, y, z) format. Caller'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b7 stores the map data representing the surrounding area of the location indicated by the caller'"'"'s calculated GPS data. Callee'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b8 stores the map data representing the surrounding area of the location indicated by the callee'"'"'s calculated GPS data. Work Area 20655b9 is a storage area utilized to perform calculation and to temporarily store data.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1 includes Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b1a and Caller'"'"'s Visual Data Storage Area 20655b1b. Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b1a stores the caller'"'"'s audio data which represents the audio data input via Microphone 215 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2 includes Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b2a and Callee'"'"'s Visual Data Storage Area 20655b2b. Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b2a stores the callee'"'"'s audio data which represents the audio data sent from Callee'"'"'s Device. Callee'"'"'s Visual Data Storage Area 20655b2b stores the callee'"'"'s visual data which represents the visual data sent from Callee'"'"'s Device.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Caller'"'"'s Personal Data’ and ‘Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Flag’. Column ‘Caller'"'"'s Personal Data’ stores the caller'"'"'s personal data which represent the personal data of the caller. Column ‘Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Flag’ stores the permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag and each permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag represents whether the corresponding caller'"'"'s personal data is permitted to be displayed on Callee'"'"'s Device. The permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag is represented by either ‘1’ or ‘0’ wherein ‘1’ indicates that the corresponding caller'"'"'s personal data is permitted to be displayed on Callee'"'"'s Device, and ‘0’ indicates that the corresponding caller'"'"'s personal data is not permitted to be displayed on Callee'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3 stores the following data: the caller'"'"'s name and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘1’; the caller'"'"'s phone number and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘1’; the caller'"'"'s email address and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘1’; the caller'"'"'s home address and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘1’; the caller'"'"'s business address and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the caller'"'"'s title and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the caller'"'"'s hobby and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the caller'"'"'s blood type and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the caller'"'"'s gender and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the caller'"'"'s age and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; and caller'"'"'s date of birth and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4 stores the callee'"'"'s personal data which represent the personal data of the callee which are displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c stores Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Selecting Software 20655c1, Dialing Software 20655c2, Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3, Map Data Sending/Receiving Software 20655c4, Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Collecting Software 20655c5, Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6, Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6a, Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Displaying Software 20655c7, Map Displaying Software 20655c8, Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Outputting Software 20655c9, and Callee'"'"'s Visual Data Displaying Software 20655c10. Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Selecting Software 20655c1 is the software program described hereinafter. Dialing Software 20655c2 is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Map Data Sending/Receiving Software 20655c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Collecting Software 20655c5 is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6a is the software program described hereinafter. Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Displaying Software 20655c7 is the software program described hereinafter. Map Displaying Software 20655c8 is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Outputting Software 20655c9 is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Visual Data Displaying Software 20655c10 is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206A (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Information Storage Area 20655aA. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Information Storage Area 20655aA includes Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655bA and Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA. Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655bA stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Callee'"'"'s Device, such as the ones described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Callee'"'"'s Device, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655bA. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Data Storage Area 20655bA includes Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1A, Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2A, Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3A, Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4A, Caller'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b5A, Callee'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b6A, Caller'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b7A, Callee'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b8A, and Work Area 20655b9A. Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1A stores the data described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2A stores the data described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3A stores the data described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4A stores the data described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b5A stores the caller'"'"'s calculated GPS data which represents the current geographic location of Caller'"'"'s Device in (x, y, z) format. Callee'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area 20655b6A stores the callee'"'"'s calculated GPS data which represents the current geographic location of Callee'"'"'s Device in (x, y, z) format. Caller'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b7A stores the map data representing the surrounding area of the location indicated by the caller'"'"'s calculated GPS data. Callee'"'"'s Map Data Storage Area 20655b8A stores the map data representing the surrounding area of the location indicated by the callee'"'"'s calculated GPS data. Work Area 20655b9A is a storage area utilized to perform calculation and to temporarily store data.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1A. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b1A includes Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b1aA and Caller'"'"'s Visual Data Storage Area 20655b1bA. Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b1aA stores the caller'"'"'s audio data which represents the audio data sent from Caller'"'"'s Device in a wireless fashion. Caller'"'"'s Visual Data Storage Area 20655b1bA stores the caller'"'"'s visual data which represents the visual data input sent from Caller'"'"'s Device in a wireless fashion.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2A. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Storage Area 20655b2A includes Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b2aA and Callee'"'"'s Visual Data Storage Area 20655b2bA. Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Storage Area 20655b2aA stores the callee'"'"'s audio data which represents the audio data input via Microphone 215 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3A. In the present embodiment, Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b3A stores the caller'"'"'s personal data which represent the personal data of the caller which are displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4A. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4A comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Callee'"'"'s Personal Data’ and ‘Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Flag’. Column ‘Callee'"'"'s Personal Data’ stores the callee'"'"'s personal data which represent the personal data of the callee. Column ‘Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Flag’ stores the permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag and each permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag represents whether the corresponding callee'"'"'s personal data is permitted to be displayed on Caller'"'"'s Device. The permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag is represented by either ‘1’ or ‘0’ wherein ‘1’ indicates that the corresponding callee'"'"'s personal data is permitted to be displayed on Caller'"'"'s Device, and ‘0’ indicates that the corresponding callee'"'"'s personal data is not permitted to be displayed on Caller'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Storage Area 20655b4A stores the following data: callee'"'"'s name and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘1’; the callee'"'"'s phone number and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘1’; the callee'"'"'s email address and the corresponding permitted caller'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s home address and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s business address and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s title and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s hobby and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s blood type and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s gender and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; the callee'"'"'s age and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’; and callee'"'"'s date of birth and the corresponding permitted callee'"'"'s personal data flag ‘0’.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA. In the present embodiment, Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA stores Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Selecting Software 20655c1A, Dialing Software 20655c2A, Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3A, Map Data Sending/Receiving Software 20655c4A, Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Collecting Software 20655c5A, Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6A, Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6aA, Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Displaying Software 20655c7A, Map Displaying Software 20655c8A, Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Outputting Software 20655c9A, and Caller'"'"'s Visual Data Displaying Software 20655c10A. Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Selecting Software 20655c1A is the software program described hereinafter. Dialing Software 20655c2A is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3A is the software program described hereinafter. Map Data Sending/Receiving Software 20655c4A is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Collecting Software 20655c5A is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6A is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6aA is the software program described hereinafter. Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Displaying Software 20655c7A is the software program described hereinafter. Map Displaying Software 20655c8A is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Outputting Software 20655c9A is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Visual Data Displaying Software 20655c10A is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in Host H. In the present embodiment, Host H includes Caller/Callee Information Storage Area H55a of which the data and the software programs stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Caller/Callee Information Storage Area H55a. In the present embodiment, Caller/Callee Information Storage Area H55a includes Caller/Callee Data Storage Area H55b and Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c. Caller/Callee Data Storage Area H55b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter. Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Caller/Callee Data Storage Area H55b. In the present embodiment, Caller/Callee Data Storage Area H55b includes Caller'"'"'s Information Storage Area H55b1, Callee'"'"'s Information Storage Area H55b2, Map Data Storage Area H55b3, Work Area h55b4, Caller'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area H55b5, and Callee'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area H55b6. Caller'"'"'s Information Storage Area H55b1 stores the Caller'"'"'s Information received Caller'"'"'s Device. Callee'"'"'s Information Storage Area H55b2 stores the Callee'"'"'s Information received Callee'"'"'s Device. Map Data Storage Area H55b3 stores the map data received from Caller'"'"'s Device and Callee'"'"'s Device. Work Area H55b4 is a storage area utilized to perform calculation and to temporarily store data. Caller'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area H55b5 stores the caller'"'"'s calculated GPS data. Callee'"'"'s Calculated GPS Data Storage Area H55b6 stores the callee'"'"'s calculated GPS data.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c. In the present embodiment, Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c stores Dialing Software H55c2, Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software H55c3, Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software H55c3a, Map Data Sending/Receiving Software H55c4, Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6, and Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6a. Dialing Software H55c2 is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software H55c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software H55c3a is the software program described hereinafter. Map Data Sending/Receiving Software H55c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6a is the software program described hereinafter.
The following paragraphs primarily illustrate the sequence to output the Caller'"'"'s Information (which is defined hereinafter) from Callee'"'"'s Device.
This paragraph illustrates Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Selecting Software 20655c1 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which selects the permitted caller'"'"'s personal data to be displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Dialing Software H55c2 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H, Dialing Software 20655c2 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, and Dialing Software 20655c2A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which enables to connect between Caller'"'"'s Device and Callee'"'"'s Device via Host H in a wireless fashion. In the present embodiment, a connection is established between Caller'"'"'s Device and Host H (S1). Next, a connection is established between Host H and Callee'"'"'s Device (S2). As a result, Caller'"'"'s Device and Callee'"'"'s Device are able to exchange audiovisual data, text data, and various types of data with each other. The connection is maintained until Caller'"'"'s Device, Host H, or Callee'"'"'s Device terminates the connection.
This paragraph illustrates Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software H55c3 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which identifies the current geographic location of Caller'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates another embodiment of the sequence described hereinbefore in which the entire process is performed solely by Caller'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Map Data Sending/Receiving Software H55c4 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Map Data Sending/Receiving Software 20655c4 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which sends and receives the map data. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Caller'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Collecting Software 20655c5 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which collects the audiovisual data of the caller to be sent to Callee'"'"'s Device via Antenna 218 (
This paragraph illustrates Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which sends and receives the Caller'"'"'s Information (which is defined hereinafter) between Caller'"'"'s Device and Host H. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Caller'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6aA stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which sends and receives the Caller'"'"'s Information between Host H and Callee'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, Host H retrieves the Caller'"'"'s Information from Caller'"'"'s Information Storage Area H55b1 (S1), and sends the Caller'"'"'s Information to Callee'"'"'s Device (S2). CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Permitted Caller'"'"'s Personal Data Displaying Software 20655c7A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which displays the permitted caller'"'"'s personal data on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Map Displaying Software 20655c8A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which displays the map representing the surrounding area of the location indicated by the caller'"'"'s calculated GPS data. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Caller'"'"'s Audio Data Outputting Software 20655c9A stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which outputs the caller'"'"'s audio data from Speaker 216 (
This paragraph illustrates Caller'"'"'s Visual Data Displaying Software 20655c10A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which displays the caller'"'"'s visual data on LCD 201 (
The following paragraphs primarily illustrate the sequence to output the Callee'"'"'s Information (which is defined hereinafter) from Caller'"'"'s Device.
This paragraph illustrates Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Selecting Software 20655c1A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which selects the permitted callee'"'"'s personal data to be displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Dialing Software H55c2 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H, Dialing Software 20655c2A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, and Dialing Software 20655c2 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which enables to connect between Callee'"'"'s Device and Caller'"'"'s Device via Host H in a wireless fashion. In the present embodiment, a connection is established between Callee'"'"'s Device and Host H (S1). Next, a connection is established between Host H and Caller'"'"'s Device (S2). As a result, Callee'"'"'s Device and Caller'"'"'s Device are able to exchange audiovisual data, text data, and various types of data with each other. The sequence described in the present paragraph is not necessarily implemented if the connection between Caller'"'"'s Device and Callee'"'"'s Device is established as described hereinbefore. The sequence described in the present paragraph may be implemented if the connection is accidentally terminated by Callee'"'"'s Device and the connection process is initiated by Callee'"'"'s Device.
This paragraph illustrates Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software H55c3a stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which identifies the current geographic location of Callee'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates another embodiment of the sequence described hereinbefore in which the entire process is performed solely by Callee'"'"'s Device Pin-pointing Software 20655c3A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Map Data Sending/Receiving Software H55c4 stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Map Data Sending/Receiving Software 20655c4A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which sends and receives the map data. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Callee'"'"'s Audiovisual Data Collecting Software 20655c5A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which collects the audiovisual data of the callee to be sent to Caller'"'"'s Device via Antenna 218 (
This paragraph illustrates Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6a stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6A stored in Callee'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655cA of Callee'"'"'s Device, which sends and receives the Callee'"'"'s Information (which is defined hereinafter) between Callee'"'"'s Device and Host H. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software H55c6a stored in Caller/Callee Software Storage Area H55c of Host H and Callee'"'"'s Information Sending/Receiving Software 20655c6a stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which sends and receives the Callee'"'"'s Information between Host H and Caller'"'"'s Device. In the present embodiment, Host H retrieves the Callee'"'"'s Information from Callee'"'"'s Information Storage Area H55b2 (S1), and sends the Callee'"'"'s Information to Caller'"'"'s Device (S2). CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Permitted Callee'"'"'s Personal Data Displaying Software 20655c7 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which displays the permitted callee'"'"'s personal data on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Map Displaying Software 20655c8 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which displays the map representing the surrounding area of the location indicated by the callee'"'"'s calculated GPS data. In the present embodiment, CPU 211 (
This paragraph illustrates Callee'"'"'s Audio Data Outputting Software 20655c9 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which outputs the callee'"'"'s audio data from Speaker 216 (
This paragraph illustrates Callee'"'"'s Visual Data Displaying Software 20655c10 stored in Caller'"'"'s Information Displaying Software Storage Area 20655c of Caller'"'"'s Device, which displays the callee'"'"'s visual data on LCD 201 (
<<Communication Device Remote Controlling Function (by Phone)>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the communication device remote controlling function (by phone) which enables the user of Communication Device 200 to remotely control Communication Device 200 via conventional telephone Phone PH.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Host H. In this embodiment, Host H includes Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area H57a of which the data and the software programs stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area H57a. In this embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area H57a includes Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H57b and Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c. Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H57b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter. Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H57b. In this embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H57b includes Password Data Storage Area H57b1, Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2, Audio Data Storage Area H57b3, and Work Area H57b4. Password Data Storage Area H57b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2 stores the data described hereinafter. Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 stores the data described hereinafter. Work Area H57b4 is utilized as a work area to perform calculation and to temporarily store data.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Password Data Storage Area H57b1. In this embodiment, Password Data Storage Area H57b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Password Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user IDs, and each user ID represents the identification of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Password Data’ stores the password data, and each password data represents the password set by the user of the corresponding user ID. Here, each password data is composed of alphanumeric data. In this embodiment, Password Data Storage Area H57b1 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#1’; the user ID ‘User#2’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#2’; the user ID ‘User#3’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#3’; the user ID ‘User#4’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#4’; and the user ID ‘User#5’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#5’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2. In this embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Phone Number Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user IDs, and each user ID represents the identification of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Phone Number Data’ stores the phone number data, and each phone number data represents the phone number of the user of the corresponding user ID. Here, each phone number data is composed of numeric data. In this embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#1’; the user ID ‘User#2’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#2’; the user ID ‘User#3’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#3’; the user ID ‘User#4’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#4’; and the user ID ‘User#5’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#5’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Audio Data Storage Area H57b3. In this embodiment, Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Audio ID’ and ‘Audio Data’. Column ‘Audio ID’ stores the audio IDs, and each audio ID represents the identification of the audio data stored in column ‘Audio Data’. Column ‘Audio Data’ stores the audio data, and each audio data represents a message output from a conventional telephone Phone PH. In this embodiment, Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 stores the following data: the audio ID ‘Audio#0’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#0’; the audio ID ‘Audio#1’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#1’; the audio ID ‘Audio#2’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#2’; the audio ID ‘Audio#3’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#3’; the audio ID ‘Audio#4’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#4’; the audio ID ‘Audio#5’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#5’; and the audio ID ‘Audio#6’ and the corresponding audio data ‘Audio Data#6’. ‘Audio Data#0’ represents the message: ‘To deactivate manner mode, press 1. To deactivate manner mode and ring your mobile phone, press 2. To ring your mobile phone, press 3. To change password of your mobile phone, press 4. To lock your mobile phone, press 5. To power off your mobile phone, press 6.’ ‘Audio Data#1’ represents the message: ‘The manner mode has been deactivated.’ ‘Audio Data#2’ represents the message: ‘The manner mode has been deactivated and your mobile phone has been rung.’ ‘Audio Data#3’ represents the message: ‘Your mobile phone has been rung.’ ‘Audio Data#4’ represents the message: ‘The password of your mobile phone has been changed.’ ‘Audio Data#5’ represents the message: ‘Your mobile phone has been changed.’ ‘Audio Data#6’ represents the message: ‘Your mobile phone has been power-offed.’ The foregoing audio data may be recorded in either male'"'"'s voice or female'"'"'s voice.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c. In this embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c stores User Authenticating Software H57c1, Menu Introducing Software H57c2, Line Connecting Software H57c3, Manner Mode Deactivating Software H57c4, Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H57c5, Ringing Software H57c6, Password Changing Software H57c7, Device Locking Software H57c8, and Power Off Software H57c9. User Authenticating Software H57c1 is the software program described hereinafter. Menu Introducing Software H57c2 is the software program described hereinafter. Line Connecting Software H57c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating Software H57c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H57c5 is the software program described hereinafter. Ringing Software H57c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Password Changing Software H57c7 is the software program described hereinafter. Device Locking Software H57c8 is the software program described hereinafter. Power Off Software H57c9 is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area 20657a. In this embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area 20657a includes Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20657b and Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c. Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20657b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200, such as the ones described hereinafter. Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200, such as the ones described hereinafter.
The data and/or the software programs stored in Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area 20657a may be downloaded from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20657b. In this embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20657b includes Password Data Storage Area 20657b1 and Work Area 20657b4. Password Data Storage Area 20657b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Work Area 20657b4 is utilized as a work area to perform calculation and to temporarily store data.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Password Data Storage Area 20657b1. In this embodiment, Password Data Storage Area 20657b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Password Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user ID which represents the identification of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Password Data’ stores the password data set by the user of Communication Device 200. Here, the password data is composed of alphanumeric data. Assuming that the user ID of Communication Device 200 is ‘User#1’. In this embodiment, Password Data Storage Area H57b1 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#1’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Phone Number Data Storage Area 20657b2. In this embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area 20657b2 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Phone Number Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user ID of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Phone Number Data’ stores the phone number data which represents the phone number of Communication Device 200. Here, the phone number data is composed of numeric data. In this embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#1’.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c. In this embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c stores Line Connecting Software 20657c3, Manner Mode Deactivating Software 20657c4, Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20657c5, Ringing Software 20657c6, Password Changing Software 20657c7, Device Locking Software 20657c8, and Power Off Software 20657c9. Line Connecting Software 20657c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating Software 20657c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20657c5 is the software program described hereinafter. Ringing Software 20657c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Password Changing Software 20657c7 is the software program described hereinafter. Device Locking Software 20657c8 is the software program described hereinafter. Power Off Software 20657c9 is the software program described hereinafter.
The following paragraphs illustrate the software programs which enables the user of Communication Device 200 to remotely control Communication Device 200 via conventional telephone Phone PH.
This paragraph illustrates User Authenticating Software H57c1 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H, which authenticates the user of Communication Device 200 to implement the present function via Phone PH. In this embodiment, Phone PH calls Host H by dialing the predetermined phone number of Host H (S1). Upon receiving the call from Phone PH (S2) and the line is connected therebetween (S3), the user, by utilizing Phone PH, inputs both his/her password data (S4) and the phone number data of Communication Device 200 (S5). Host H initiates the authentication process by referring to Password Data Storage Area H57b1 and Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2) (S6). The authentication process is completed (and the sequences described hereafter are enabled thereafter) if the password data and the phone number data described in S4 and S5 match with the data stored in Password Data Storage Area H57b1 and Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2.
This paragraph illustrates Menu Introducing Software H57c2 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H, which introduces the menu via Phone PH. In this embodiment, Host H retrieves Audio Data#0 from Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 (S1), and sends the data to Phone PH (S2). Upon receiving Audio Data#0 from Host H (S3), Phone PH outputs Audio Data#0 from its speaker (S4). The user presses one of the keys of ‘1’ through ‘6’ wherein the sequences implemented thereafter are described hereinafter (S5).
This paragraph illustrates Line Connecting Software H57c3 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Line Connecting Software 20657c3 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which connect line between Host H and Communication Device 200. In this embodiment, Host H calls Communication Device 200 by retrieving the corresponding phone number data from Phone Number Data Storage Area H57b2 (S1). Upon Communication Device 200 receiving the call from Host H (S2), the line is connected therebetween (S3). For the avoidance of doubt, the line is connected between Host H and Communication Device 200 merely to implement the present function, and a voice communication between human beings is not enabled thereafter.
This paragraph illustrates Manner Mode Deactivating Software H57c4 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Manner Mode Deactivating Software 20657c4 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which deactivate the manner mode of Communication Device 200. Here, Communication Device 200 activates Vibrator 217 (
This paragraph illustrates Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H57c5 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20657c5 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which deactivate the manner mode of Communication Device 200 and outputs a ringing sound thereafter. Assume that the user presses key ‘2’ of Phone PH (S1). In response, Phone PH sends the corresponding signal to Host H (S2). Host H, upon receiving the signal described in S2, sends a manner mode deactivating & device ringing command to Communication Device 200 (S3). Upon receiving the manner mode deactivating & device ringing command from Host H (S4), Communication Device 200 deactivates the manner mode (S5) and outputs a ring data from Speaker 216 (S6). Host H retrieves Audio Data#2 from Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 and sends the data to Phone PH (S7). Upon receiving Audio Data#2 from Host H, Phone PH outputs the data from its speaker (S8). Normally the purpose to output the ringing sound from Speaker 216 is to give a notification to the user that Communication Device 200 has received an incoming call, and a voice communication is enabled thereafter upon answering the call. In contrast, the purpose to output the ringing sound from Speaker 216 by executing Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H57c5 and Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20657c5 is merely to let the user to identify the location of Communication Device 200. Therefore, a voice communication between human beings is not enabled thereafter by implementing the present function.
This paragraph illustrates Ringing Software H57c6 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Ringing Software 20657c6 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which output a ringing sound from Speaker 216 (
This paragraph illustrates Password Changing Software H57c7 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Password Changing Software 20657c7 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which change the password necessary to operate Communication Device 200. Assume that the user presses key ‘4’ of Phone PH (S1). In response, Phone PH sends the corresponding signal to Host H (S2). The user then enters a new password data by utilizing Phone PH (S3), which is sent to Communication Device 200 by Host H (S4). Upon receiving the new password data from Host H (S5), Communication Device 200 stores the new password data in Password Data Storage Area 20657b1 and the old password data is erased (S6). Host H retrieves Audio Data#4 from Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 and sends the data to Phone PH (S7). Upon receiving Audio Data#4 from Host H, Phone PH outputs the data from its speaker (S8).
This paragraph illustrates Device Locking Software H57c8 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Device Locking Software 20657c8 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which lock Communication Device 200, i.e., nullify any input signal input via Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Power Off Software H57c9 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H57c of Host H and Power Off Software 20657c9 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20657c of Communication Device 200, which turn off the power of Communication Device 200. Assume that the user presses key ‘6’ of Phone PH (S1). In response, Phone PH sends the corresponding signal to Host H (S2). Host H, upon receiving the signal described in S2, sends a power off command to Communication Device 200 (S3). Upon receiving the power off command from Host H (S4), Communication Device 200 turns off the power of itself (S5). Host H retrieves Audio Data#6 from Audio Data Storage Area H57b3 and sends the data to Phone PH (S6). Upon receiving Audio Data#6 from Host H, Phone PH outputs the data from its speaker (S7).
<<Communication Device Remote Controlling Function (by Web)>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the communication device remote controlling function (by web) which enables the user of Communication Device 200 to remotely control Communication Device 200 by an ordinary personal computer (Personal Computer PC) via the Internet, i.e., by accessing a certain web site. Here, Personal Computer PC may be any type of personal computer, including a desktop computer, lap top computer, and PDA.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Host H. In the present embodiment, Host H includes Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area H58a of which the data and the software programs stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area H58a. In the present embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area H58a includes Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H58b and Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c. Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H58b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter. Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H58b. In the present embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area H58b includes Password Data Storage Area H58b1, Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2, Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3, and Work Area H58b4. Password Data Storage Area H58b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2 stores the data described hereinafter. Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 stores the data described hereinafter. Work Area H58b4 is utilized as a work area to perform calculation and to temporarily store data.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Password Data Storage Area H58b1. In the present embodiment, Password Data Storage Area H58b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Password Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user IDs, and each user ID represents the identification of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Password Data’ stores the password data, and each password data represents the password set by the user of the corresponding user ID. Here, each password data is composed of alphanumeric data. In the present embodiment, Password Data Storage Area H58b1 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#1’; the user ID ‘User#2’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#2’; the user ID ‘User#3’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#3’; the user ID ‘User#4’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#4’; and the user ID ‘User#5’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#5’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2. In the present embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Phone Number Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user IDs, and each user ID represents the identification of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Phone Number Data’ stores the phone number data, and each phone number data represents the phone number of the user of the corresponding user ID. Here, each phone number data is composed of numeric data. In the present embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#1’; the user ID ‘User#2’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#2’; the user ID ‘User#3’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#3’; the user ID ‘User#4’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#4’; and the user ID ‘User#5’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#5’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3. In the present embodiment, Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Web Display ID’ and ‘Web Display Data’. Column ‘Web Display ID’ stores the web display IDs, and each web display ID represents the identification of the web display data stored in column ‘Web Display Data’. Column ‘Web Display Data’ stores the web display data, and each web display data represents a message displayed on Personal Computer PC. In the present embodiment, Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 stores the following data: the web display ID ‘Web Display#0’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#0’; the web display ID ‘Web Display#1’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#1’; the web display ID ‘Web Display#2’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#2’; the web display ID ‘Web Display#3’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#3’; the web display ID ‘Web Display#4’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#4’; the web display ID ‘Web Display#5’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#5’; and the web display ID ‘Web Display#6’ and the corresponding web display data ‘Web Display Data#6’. ‘Web Display Data#0’ represents the message: ‘To deactivate manner mode, press 1. To deactivate manner mode and ring your mobile phone, press 2. To ring your mobile phone, press 3. To change password of your mobile phone, press 4. To lock your mobile phone, press 5. To power off your mobile phone, press 6.’ ‘Web Display Data#1’ represents the message: ‘The manner mode has been deactivated.’ ‘Web Display Data#2’ represents the message: ‘The manner mode has been deactivated and your mobile phone has been rung.’ ‘Web Display Data#3’ represents the message: ‘Your mobile phone has been rung.’ ‘Web Display Data#4’ represents the message: ‘The password of your mobile phone has been changed.’ ‘Web Display Data#5’ represents the message: ‘Your mobile phone has been changed.’ ‘Web Display Data#6’ represents the message: ‘Your mobile phone has been power-offed.’ This paragraph illustrates the display of Personal Computer PC. In the present embodiment, Home Page 20158HP, i.e., a home page to implement the present function is displayed on Personal Computer PC. Home Page 20158HP is primarily composed of Web Display Data#0 and six buttons, i.e., Buttons 1 through 6. Following the instruction described in Web Display Data#0, the user may select one of the buttons to implement the desired function as described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c. In the present embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c stores User Authenticating Software H58c1, Menu Introducing Software H58c2, Line Connecting Software H58c3, Manner Mode Deactivating Software H58c4, Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H58c5, Ringing Software H58c6, Password Changing Software H58c7, Device Locking Software H58c8, and Power Off Software H58c9. User Authenticating Software H58c1 is the software program described hereinafter. Menu Introducing Software H58c2 is the software program described hereinafter. Line Connecting Software H58c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating Software H58c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H58c5 is the software program described hereinafter. Ringing Software H58c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Password Changing Software H58c7 is the software program described hereinafter. Device Locking Software H58c8 is the software program described hereinafter. Power Off Software H58c9 is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area 20658a. In the present embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area 20658a includes Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20658b and Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c. Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20658b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200, such as the ones described hereinafter. Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200, such as the ones described hereinafter.
The data and/or the software programs stored in Communication Device Controlling Information Storage Area 20658a may be downloaded from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20658b. In the present embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Data Storage Area 20658b includes Password Data Storage Area 20658b1 and Work Area 20658b4. Password Data Storage Area 20658b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Work Area 20658b4 is utilized as a work area to perform calculation and to temporarily store data.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Password Data Storage Area 20658b1. In the present embodiment, Password Data Storage Area 20658b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Password Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user ID which represents the identification of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Password Data’ stores the password data set by the user of Communication Device 200. Here, the password data is composed of alphanumeric data. Assuming that the user ID of Communication Device 200 is ‘User#1’. In the present embodiment, Password Data Storage Area H58b1 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding password data ‘Password Data#1’.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Phone Number Data Storage Area 20658b2. In the present embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area 20658b2 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘User ID’ and ‘Phone Number Data’. Column ‘User ID’ stores the user ID of the user of Communication Device 200. Column ‘Phone Number Data’ stores the phone number data which represents the phone number of Communication Device 200. Here, the phone number data is composed of numeric data. In the present embodiment, Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2 stores the following data: the user ID ‘User#1’ and the corresponding phone number data ‘Phone Number Data#1’.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c. In the present embodiment, Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c stores Line Connecting Software 20658c3, Manner Mode Deactivating Software 20658c4, Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20658c5, Ringing Software 20658c6, Password Changing Software 20658c7, Device Locking Software 20658c8, and Power Off Software 20658c9. Line Connecting Software 20658c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating Software 20658c4 is the software program described hereinafter. Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20658c5 is the software program described hereinafter. Ringing Software 20658c6 is the software program described hereinafter. Password Changing Software 20658c7 is the software program described hereinafter. Device Locking Software 20658c8 is the software program described hereinafter. Power Off Software 20658c9 is the software program described hereinafter.
The following paragraphs illustrate the software programs which enables the user of Communication Device 200 to remotely control Communication Device 200 by Personal Computer PC.
This paragraph illustrates User Authenticating Software H58c1 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H, which authenticates the user of Communication Device 200 to implement the present function via Personal Computer PC. In the present embodiment, Personal Computer PC sends an access request to Host H via the Internet (S1). Upon receiving the request from Personal Computer PC (S2) and the line is connected therebetween (S3), the user, by utilizing Personal Computer PC, inputs both his/her password data (S4) and the phone number data of Communication Device 200 (S5). Host H initiates the authentication process by referring to Password Data Storage Area H58b1 and Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2) (S6). The authentication process is completed (and the sequences described hereafter are enabled thereafter) if the password data and the phone number data described in S4 and S5 match with the data stored in Password Data Storage Area H58b1 and Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2.
This paragraph illustrates Menu Introducing Software H58c2 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H, which introduces the menu on Personal Computer PC. In the present embodiment, Host H retrieves Web Display Data#0 from Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 (S1), and sends the data to Personal Computer PC (S2). Upon receiving Web Display Data#0 from Host H (S3), Personal Computer PC displays Web Display Data#0 on its display (S4). The user selects from one of the buttons of ‘1’ through ‘6’ wherein the sequences implemented thereafter are described hereinafter (S5).
This paragraph illustrates Line Connecting Software H58c3 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Line Connecting Software 20658c3 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which connect line between Host H and Communication Device 200. In the present embodiment, Host H calls Communication Device 200 by retrieving the corresponding phone number data from Phone Number Data Storage Area H58b2 (S1). Upon Communication Device 200 receiving the call from Host H (S2), the line is connected therebetween (S3). For the avoidance of doubt, the line is connected between Host H and Communication Device 200 merely to implement the present function, and a voice communication between human beings is not enabled thereafter.
This paragraph illustrates Manner Mode Deactivating Software H58c4 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Manner Mode Deactivating Software 20658c4 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which deactivate the manner mode of Communication Device 200. Here, Communication Device 200 activates Vibrator 217 (
This paragraph illustrates Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H58c5 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20658c5 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which deactivate the manner mode of Communication Device 200 and outputs a ringing sound thereafter. Assume that the user selects button ‘2’ displayed on Personal Computer PC (S1). In response, Personal Computer PC sends the corresponding signal to Host H via the Internet (S2). Host H, upon receiving the signal described in S2, sends a manner mode deactivating & device ringing command to Communication Device 200 (S3). Upon receiving the manner mode deactivating & device ringing command from Host H (S4), Communication Device 200 deactivates the manner mode (S5) and outputs a ring data from Speaker 216 (S6). Host H retrieves Web Display Data#2 from Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 and sends the data to Personal Computer PC (S7). Upon receiving Web Display Data#2 from Host H, Personal Computer PC displays the data (S8). Normally the purpose to output the ringing sound from Speaker 216 is to give a notification to the user that Communication Device 200 has received an incoming call, and a voice communication is enabled thereafter upon answering the call. In contrast, the purpose to output the ringing sound from Speaker 216 by executing Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software H58c5 and Manner Mode Deactivating & Ringing Software 20658c5 is merely to let the user to identify the location of Communication Device 200. Therefore, a voice communication between human beings is not enabled thereafter by implementing the present function.
This paragraph illustrates Ringing Software H58c6 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Ringing Software 20658c6 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which output a ringing sound from Speaker 216 (
This paragraph illustrates Password Changing Software H58c7 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Password Changing Software 20658c7 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which change the password necessary to operate Communication Device 200. Assume that the user selects button ‘4’ displayed on Personal Computer PC (S1). In response, Personal Computer PC sends the corresponding signal to Host H via the Internet (S2). The user then enters a new password data by utilizing Personal Computer PC (S3), which is sent to Communication Device 200 by Host H (S4). Upon receiving the new password data from Host H (S5), Communication Device 200 stores the new password data in Password Data Storage Area 20658b1 and the old password data is erased (S6). Host H retrieves Web Display Data#4 from Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 and sends the data to Personal Computer PC (S7). Upon receiving Web Display Data#4 from Host H, Personal Computer PC displays the data (S8).
This paragraph illustrates Device Locking Software H58c8 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Device Locking Software 20658c8 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which lock Communication Device 200, i.e., nullify any input signal input via Input Device 210 (
This paragraph illustrates Power Off Software H58c9 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area H58c of Host H and Power Off Software 20658c9 stored in Communication Device Controlling Software Storage Area 20658c of Communication Device 200, which turn off the power of Communication Device 200. Assume that the user selects button ‘6’ displayed on Personal Computer PC (S1). In response, Personal Computer PC sends the corresponding signal to Host H via the Internet (S2). Host H, upon receiving the signal described in S2, sends a power off command to Communication Device 200 (S3). Upon receiving the power off command from Host H (S4), Communication Device 200 turns off the power of itself (S5). Host H retrieves Web Display Data#6 from Web Display Data Storage Area H58b3 and sends the data to Personal Computer PC (S6). Upon receiving Web Display Data#6 from Host H, Personal Computer PC displays the data (S7).
<<Shortcut Icon Displaying Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the shortcut icon displaying function which displays one or more of shortcut icons on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the shortcut icons displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Shortcut Icon Displaying Information Storage Area 20659a. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Displaying Information Storage Area 20659a includes Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area 20659b and Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c. Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area 20659b stores the data necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter. Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function, such as the ones described hereinafter.
The data and/or the software programs stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c may be downloaded from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area 20659b. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area 20659b includes Shortcut Icon Image Data Storage Area 20659b1, Shortcut Icon Location Data Storage Area 20659b2, Shortcut Icon Link Data Storage Area 20659b3, and Selected Shortcut Icon Data Storage Area 20659b4. Shortcut Icon Image Data Storage Area 20659b1 stores the data described hereinafter. Shortcut Icon Location Data Storage Area 20659b2 stores the data described hereinafter. Shortcut Icon Link Data Storage Area 20659b3 stores the data described hereinafter. Selected Shortcut Icon Data Storage Area 20659b4 stores the data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Shortcut Icon Image Data Storage Area 20659b1. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Image Data Storage Area 20659b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Shortcut Icon ID’ and ‘Shortcut Icon Image Data’. Column ‘Shortcut Icon ID’ stores the shortcut icon IDs, and each shortcut icon ID is the identification of the corresponding shortcut icon image data stored in column ‘Shortcut Icon Image Data’. Column ‘Shortcut Icon Image Data’ stores the shortcut icon image data, and each shortcut icon image data is the image data of the shortcut icon displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Shortcut Icon Location Data Storage Area 20659b2. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Location Data Storage Area 20659b2 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Shortcut Icon ID’ and ‘Shortcut Icon Location Data’. Column ‘Shortcut Icon ID’ stores the shortcut icon IDs described hereinbefore. Column ‘Shortcut Icon Location Data’ stores the shortcut icon location data, and each shortcut icon location data indicates the location displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Shortcut Icon Link Data Storage Area 20659b3. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Link Data Storage Area 20659b3 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Shortcut Icon ID’ and ‘Shortcut Icon Link Data’. Column ‘Shortcut Icon ID’ stores the shortcut icon IDs described hereinbefore. Column ‘Shortcut Icon Link Data’ stores the shortcut icon link data, and each shortcut icon link data represents the location in Communication Device 200 of the software program stored therein represented by the shortcut icon of the corresponding shortcut icon ID. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Link Data Storage Area 20659b3 stores the following data: the shortcut icon ID ‘Shortcut Icon#1’ and the corresponding shortcut icon link data ‘Shortcut Icon Link Data#1’; the shortcut icon ID ‘Shortcut Icon#2’ and the corresponding shortcut icon link data ‘Shortcut Icon Link Data#2’; the shortcut icon ID ‘Shortcut Icon#3’ and the corresponding shortcut icon link data ‘Shortcut Icon Link Data#3’; and the shortcut icon ID ‘Shortcut Icon#4’ and the corresponding shortcut icon link data ‘Shortcut Icon Link Data#4’. The foregoing software program may be any software program described in this specification.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Selected Shortcut Icon Data Storage Area 20659b4. In this embodiment, Selected Shortcut Icon Data Storage Area 20659b4 stores one or more of shortcut icon IDs. Only the shortcut icon image data of the shortcut icon IDs stored in Selected Shortcut Icon Data Storage Area 20659b4 are displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c stores Shortcut Icon Displaying Software 20659c1, Software Executing Software 20659c2, Shortcut Icon Location Data Changing Software 20659c3, and Software Executing Software 20659c4. Shortcut Icon Displaying Software 20659c1 is the software program described hereinafter. Software Executing Software 20659c2 is the software program described hereinafter. Shortcut Icon Location Data Changing Software 20659c3 is the software program described hereinafter. Software Executing Software 20659c4 is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates Shortcut Icon Displaying Software 20659c1 stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c of Communication Device 200, which displays the shortcut icon image data displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Software Executing Software 20659c2 stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c of Communication Device 200, which executes the corresponding software program upon selecting the shortcut icon image data displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates Shortcut Icon Location Data Changing Software 20659c3 stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c of Communication Device 200, which enables the user of Communication Device 200 to change the location of the shortcut icon image data displayed on LCD 201 (
<<Shortcut Icon Displaying Function—Executing Software in Host H>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the implementation of the present invention wherein the user of Communication Device 200 executes the software programs stored in Host H by selecting the shortcut icons displayed on LCD 201 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Host H. In this embodiment, Host H includes Shortcut Icon Displaying Information Storage Area H59a of which the data and the software programs stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Shortcut Icon Displaying Information Storage Area H59a. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Displaying Information Storage Area H59a includes Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area H59b and Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area H59c. Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area H59b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter. Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area H59c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area H59b. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Displaying Data Storage Area H59b includes Software Programs Storage Area H59b1. Software Programs Storage Area H59b1 stores the data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Software Programs Storage Area H59b1. In this embodiment, Software Programs Storage Area H59b1 comprises two columns, i.e., ‘Software ID’ and ‘Software Program’. Column ‘Software ID’ stores the software IDs, and each software ID is an identification of the software program stored in column ‘Software Program’. Column ‘Software Program’ stores the software programs. In this embodiment, Software Programs Storage Area H59b1 stores the following data: software ID ‘Software#3’ and the corresponding software program ‘Software Program#3’; software ID ‘Software#4’ and the corresponding software program ‘Software Program#4’; software ID ‘Software#5’ and the corresponding software program ‘Software Program#5’; and software ID ‘Software#6’ and the corresponding software program ‘Software Program#6’. Here, the software programs may be any software programs which are stored in Host H described in this specification. As another embodiment, the software programs may be any software programs stored in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the software program stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area H59c. In this embodiment, Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area H59c stores Software Executing Software H59c4. Software Executing Software H59c4 is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates Software Executing Software H59c4 stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area H59c of Host H and Software Executing Software 20659c4 stored in Shortcut Icon Displaying Software Storage Area 20659c of Communication Device 200, which execute the corresponding software program upon selecting the shortcut icon image data displayed on LCD 201 (
<<OS Updating Function>>
The following paragraphs illustrate the OS updating function which updates the operating system of Communication Device 200 in a wireless fashion. In other words, Communication Device 200 downloads the portion of the operating system of the latest version from Host H via Antenna 218 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in RAM 206 (
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Operating System 20663OS. In the present embodiment, Operating System 20663OS includes Battery Controller 20663OSa, CCD Unit Controller 20663OSb, Flash Light Unit Controller 20663OSc, Indicator Controller 20663OSd, Input Device Controller 20663OSe, LCD Controller 20663OSf, LED Controller 20663OSg, Memory Card Interface Controller 20663OSh, Microphone Controller 20663OSi, Photometer Controller 20663OSj, RAM Controller 20663OSk, ROM Controller 20663OSl, Sound Processor Controller 20663OSm, Signal Processor Controller 20663OSn, Solar Panel Controller 20663OSo, Speaker Controller 20663OSp, Vibrator Controller 20663OSq, Video Processor Controller 20663OSr, Wireless Receiver Controller 20663OSs, Wireless Receiver Controller 20663OSt, Wireless Receiver Controller 20663OSu, Wireless Transmitter Controller 20663OSv, Wireless Transmitter Controller 20663OSw, and Wireless Transmitter Controller 20663OSx. Battery Controller 20663OSa is a controller which controls Battery 230. CCD Unit Controller 20663OSb is a controller which controls CCD Unit 214 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in OS Updating Information Storage Area 20663a. In the present embodiment, OS Updating Information Storage Area 20663a includes OS Updating Data Storage Area 20663b and OS Updating Software Storage Area 20663c. OS Updating Data Storage Area 20663b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200, such as the ones described hereinafter. OS Updating Software Storage Area 20663c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Communication Device 200, such as the ones described hereinafter.
The data and/or the software programs stored in OS Updating Software Storage Area 20663c may be downloaded from Host H.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in OS Updating Data Storage Area 20663b. In the present embodiment, OS Updating Data Storage Area 20663b includes OS Version Data Storage Area 20663b1. OS Version Data Storage Area 20663b1 stores the data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in OS Version Data Storage Area 20663b1. In the present embodiment, OS Version Data Storage Area 20663b1 includes Battery Controller Version Data 20663b1a, CCD Unit Controller Version Data 20663b1b, Flash Light Unit Controller Version Data 20663b1c, Indicator Controller Version Data 20663b1d, Input Device Controller Version Data 20663b1e, LCD Controller Version Data 20663b1f, LED Controller Version Data 20663b1g, Memory Card Interface Controller Version Data 20663b1h, Microphone Controller Version Data 20663b1i, Photometer Controller Version Data 20663b1j, RAM Controller Version Data 20663b1k, ROM Controller Version Data 20663b1l, Sound Processor Controller Version Data 20663b1m, Signal Processor Controller Version Data 20663b1n, Solar Panel Controller Version Data 20663b1o, Speaker Controller Version Data 20663b1p, Vibrator Controller Version Data 20663b1q, Video Processor Controller Version Data 20663b1r, Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data 20663b1s, Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data 20663b1t, Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data 20663b1u, Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data 20663b1v, Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data 20663b1w, and Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data 20663b1x. Battery Controller Version Data 20663b1a is the version data representing the current version of Battery Controller 20663OSa. CCD Unit Controller Version Data 20663b1b is the version data representing the current version of CCD Unit Controller 20663OSb. Flash Light Unit Controller Version Data 20663b1c is the version data representing the current version of Flash Light Unit Controller 20663OSc. Indicator Controller Version Data 20663b1d is the version data representing the current version of Indicator Controller 20663OSd. Input Device Controller Version Data 20663b1e is the version data representing the current version of Input Device Controller 20663OSe. LCD Controller Version Data 20663b1f is the version data representing the current version of LCD Controller 20663OSf. LED Controller Version Data 20663b1g is the version data representing the current version of LED Controller 20663OSg. Memory Card Interface Controller Version Data 20663b1h is the version data representing the current version of Memory Card Interface Controller 20663OSh. Microphone Controller Version Data 20663b1i is the version data representing the current version of Microphone Controller 20663OSi. Photometer Controller Version Data 20663b1j is the version data representing the current version of Photometer Controller 20663OSj. RAM Controller Version Data 20663b1k is the version data representing the current version of RAM Controller 20663OSk. ROM Controller Version Data 20663b1l is the version data representing the current version of ROM Controller 20663OSl. Sound Processor Controller Version Data 20663b1m is the version data representing the current version of Sound Processor Controller 20663OSm. Signal Processor Controller Version Data 20663b1n is the version data representing the current version of Signal Processor Controller 20663OSn. Solar Panel Controller Version Data 20663b1o is the version data representing the current version of Solar Panel Controller 20663OSo. Speaker Controller Version Data 20663b1p is the version data representing the current version of Speaker Controller 20663OSp. Vibrator Controller Version Data 20663b1q is the version data representing the current version of Vibrator Controller 20663OSq. Video Processor Controller Version Data 20663b1r is the version data representing the current version of Video Processor Controller 20663OSr. Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data 20663b1s is the version data representing the current version of Wireless Receiver Controller 20663OSs. Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data 20663b1t is the version data representing the current version of Wireless Receiver Controller 20663OSt. Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data 20663b1u is the version data representing the current version of Wireless Receiver Controller 20663OSu. Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data 20663b1y is the version data representing the current version of Wireless Transmitter Controller 20663OSv. Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data 20663b1w is the version data representing the current version of Wireless Transmitter Controller 20663OSw. Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data 20663b1x is the version data representing the current version of Wireless Transmitter Controller 20663OSx. Here, the version data is composed of numeric data, such as ‘1’, ‘2’, and ‘3’, wherein ‘1’ represents version ‘1.0’, ‘2’ represents version ‘2.0’, and ‘3’ represents version ‘3.0’.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in OS Updating Software Storage Area 20663c. In the present embodiment, OS Updating Software Storage Area 20663c stores Battery Controller Updating Software 20663c1a, CCD Unit Controller Updating Software 20663c1b, Flash Light Unit Controller Updating Software 20663c1c, Indicator Controller Updating Software 20663c1d, Input Device Controller Updating Software 20663c1e, LCD Controller Updating Software 20663c1f, LED Controller Updating Software 20663c1g, Memory Card Interface Controller Updating Software 20663c1h, Microphone Controller Updating Software 20663c1i, Photometer Controller Updating Software 20663c1j, RAM Controller Updating Software 20663c1k, ROM Controller Updating Software 20663c1l, Sound Processor Controller Updating Software 20663c1m, Signal Processor Controller Updating Software 20663c1n, Solar Panel Controller Updating Software 20663c1o, Speaker Controller Updating Software 20663c1p, Vibrator Controller Updating Software 20663c1q, Video Processor Controller Updating Software 20663c1r, Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software 20663c1s, Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software 20663c1t, Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software 20663c1u, Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software 20663c1v, Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software 20663c1w, and Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software 20663c1x. Battery Controller Updating Software 20663c1a is the software program described hereinafter. CCD Unit Controller Updating Software 20663c1b is the software program described hereinafter. Flash Light Unit Controller Updating Software 20663c1c is the software program described hereinafter. Indicator Controller Updating Software 20663c1d is the software program described hereinafter. Input Device Controller Updating Software 20663c1e is the software program described hereinafter. LCD Controller Updating Software 20663c1f is the software program described hereinafter. LED Controller Updating Software 20663c1g is the software program described hereinafter. Memory Card Interface Controller Updating Software 20663c1h is the software program described hereinafter. Microphone Controller Updating Software 20663c1i is the software program described hereinafter. Photometer Controller Updating Software 20663c1j is the software program described hereinafter. RAM Controller Updating Software 20663c1k is the software program described hereinafter. ROM Controller Updating Software 20663c1l is the software program described hereinafter. Sound Processor Controller Updating Software 20663c1m is the software program described hereinafter. Signal Processor Controller Updating Software 20663c1n is the software program described hereinafter. Solar Panel Controller Updating Software 20663c1o is the software program described hereinafter. Speaker Controller Updating Software 20663c1p is the software program described hereinafter. Vibrator Controller Updating Software 20663c1q is the software program described hereinafter. Video Processor Controller Updating Software 20663c1r is the software program described hereinafter. Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software 20663c1s is the software program described hereinafter. Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software 20663c1t is the software program described hereinafter. Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software 20663c1u is the software program described hereinafter. Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software 20663c1v is the software program described hereinafter. Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software 20663c1w is the software program described hereinafter. Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software 20663c1x is the software program described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in Host H. In the present embodiment, Host H includes Operating System H63OS of which the data stored therein are described hereinafter, and OS Updating Information Storage Area H63a of which the data and the software programs stored therein are described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in Operating System H63OS. In the present embodiment, Operating System H63OS includes Battery Controller H63OSa, CCD Unit Controller H63OSb, Flash Light Unit Controller H63OSc, Indicator Controller H63OSd, Input Device Controller H63OSe, LCD Controller H63OSf, LED Controller H63OSg, Memory Card Interface Controller H63OSh, Microphone Controller H63OSi, Photometer Controller H63OSj, RAM Controller H63OSk, ROM Controller H63OSl, Sound Processor Controller H63OSm, Signal Processor Controller H63OSn, Solar Panel Controller H63OSo, Speaker Controller H63OSp, Vibrator Controller H63OSq, Video Processor Controller H63OSr, Wireless Receiver Controller H63OSs, Wireless Receiver Controller H63OSt, Wireless Receiver Controller H63OSu, Wireless Transmitter Controller H63OSv, Wireless Transmitter Controller H63OSw, and Wireless Transmitter Controller H63OSx. Battery Controller H63OSa is the controller of the latest version which controls Battery 230. CCD Unit Controller H63OSb is the controller of the latest version which controls CCD Unit 214 (
This paragraph illustrates the storage areas included in OS Updating Information Storage Area H63a. In the present embodiment, OS Updating Information Storage Area H63a includes OS Updating Data Storage Area H63b and OS Updating Software Storage Area H63c. OS Updating Data Storage Area H63b stores the data necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter. OS Updating Software Storage Area H63c stores the software programs necessary to implement the present function on the side of Host H, such as the ones described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the storage area included in OS Updating Data Storage Area H63b. In the present embodiment, OS Updating Data Storage Area H63b includes OS Version Data Storage Area H63b1. OS Version Data Storage Area H63b1 stores the data described hereinafter.
This paragraph illustrates the data stored in OS Version Data Storage Area H63b1. In the present embodiment, OS Version Data Storage Area H63b1 includes Battery Controller Version Data H63b1a, CCD Unit Controller Version Data H63b1b, Flash Light Unit Controller Version Data H63b1c, Indicator Controller Version Data H63b1d, Input Device Controller Version Data H63b1e, LCD Controller Version Data H63b1f, LED Controller Version Data H63b1g, Memory Card Interface Controller Version Data H63b1h, Microphone Controller Version Data H63b1i, Photometer Controller Version Data H63b1j, RAM Controller Version Data H63b1k, ROM Controller Version Data H63b1l, Sound Processor Controller Version Data H63b1m, Signal Processor Controller Version Data H63b1n, Solar Panel Controller Version Data H63b1o, Speaker Controller Version Data H63b1p, Vibrator Controller Version Data H63b1q, Video Processor Controller Version Data H63b1r, Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data H63b1s, Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data H63b1t, Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data H63b1u, Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data H63b1v, Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data H63b1w, and Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data H63b1x. Battery Controller Version Data H63b1a is the version data representing the latest version of Battery Controller H63OSa. CCD Unit Controller Version Data H63b1b is the version data representing the latest version of CCD Unit Controller H63OSb. Flash Light Unit Controller Version Data H63b1c is the version data representing the latest version of Flash Light Unit Controller H63OSc. Indicator Controller Version Data H63b1d is the version data representing the latest version of Indicator Controller H63OSd. Input Device Controller Version Data H63b1e is the version data representing the latest version of Input Device Controller H63OSe. LCD Controller Version Data H63b1f is the version data representing the latest version of LCD Controller H63OSf. LED Controller Version Data H63b1g is the version data representing the latest version of LED Controller H63OSg. Memory Card Interface Controller Version Data H63b1h is the version data representing the latest version of Memory Card Interface Controller H63OSh. Microphone Controller Version Data H63b1i is the version data representing the latest version of Microphone Controller H63OSi. Photometer Controller Version Data H63b1j is the version data representing the latest version of Photometer Controller H63OSj. RAM Controller Version Data H63b1k is the version data representing the latest version of RAM Controller H63OSk. ROM Controller Version Data H63b1l is the version data representing the latest version of ROM Controller H63OSl. Sound Processor Controller Version Data H63b1m is the version data representing the latest version of Sound Processor Controller H63OSm. Signal Processor Controller Version Data H63b1n is the version data representing the latest version of Signal Processor Controller H63OSn. Solar Panel Controller Version Data H63b1o is the version data representing the latest version of Solar Panel Controller H63OSo. Speaker Controller Version Data H63b1p is the version data representing the latest version of Speaker Controller H63OSp. Vibrator Controller Version Data H63b1q is the version data representing the latest version of Vibrator Controller H63OSq. Video Processor Controller Version Data H63b1r is the version data representing the latest version of Video Processor Controller H63OSr. Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data H63b1s is the version data representing the latest version of Wireless Receiver Controller H63OSs. Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data H63b1t is the version data representing the latest version of Wireless Receiver Controller H63OSt. Wireless Receiver Controller Version Data H63b1u is the version data representing the latest version of Wireless Receiver Controller H63OSu. Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data H63b1v is the version data representing the latest version of Wireless Transmitter Controller H63OSv. Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data H63b1w is the version data representing the latest version of Wireless Transmitter Controller H63OSw. Wireless Transmitter Controller Version Data H63b1x is the version data representing the latest version of Wireless Transmitter Controller H63OSx. Here, the version data is composed of numeric data, such as ‘1’, ‘2’, and ‘3’, wherein ‘1’ represents version ‘1.0’, ‘2’ represents version ‘2.0’, and ‘3’ represents version ‘3.0’. The data stored in OS Version Data Storage Area H63b1 are updated periodically.
This paragraph illustrates the software programs stored in OS Updating Software Storage Area H63c. In the present embodiment, OS Updating Software Storage Area H63c stores Battery Controller Updating Software H63c1a, CCD Unit Controller Updating Software H63c1b, Flash Light Unit Controller Updating Software H63c1c, Indicator Controller Updating Software H63c1d, Input Device Controller Updating Software H63c1e, LCD Controller Updating Software H63c1f, LED Controller Updating Software H63c1g, Memory Card Interface Controller Updating Software H63c1h, Microphone Controller Updating Software H63c1i, Photometer Controller Updating Software H63c1j, RAM Controller Updating Software H63c1k, ROM Controller Updating Software H63c1l, Sound Processor Controller Updating Software H63c1m, Signal Processor Controller Updating Software H63c1n, Solar Panel Controller Updating Software H63c1o, Speaker Controller Updating Software H63c1p, Vibrator Controller Updating Software H63c1q, Video Processor Controller Updating Software H63c1r, Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software H63c1s, Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software H63c1t, Wireless Receiver Controller Updating Software H63c1u, Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software H63c1v, Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software H63c1w, and Wireless Transmitter Controller Updating Software H63c1x. Battery Controller Updating Software H63c1a is the software program described hereinafter. CCD Unit Controller Updating Software H63c1b is the software program described hereinafter. Flash Light Unit Controller Updating Software H63c1c is the software program described hereinafter. Indicator Controller Updating Software H63c1d is the software program described hereinafter. Input Device Controller Updating Software H63c1e is the software program described hereinafter. LCD Controller Updating Software H63c1f is the software program described hereinafter. LED Controller Updating Software H63c1g is the software program described hereinafter. Memory Card Interface Controller Updating Software H63c1h is the software program described hereinafter. Microphone Controller Updating Software H63c1i is the software program described hereinafter. Photometer Controller Updating Software H63c1j is the software program described hereinafter. RAM Controller Updating Software H63c1k is the software program described hereinafter. ROM Controller Updating Software H63c1l is the software program described hereinafter. Sound Processor Controller Updating Software H63c1m is the software program described hereinafter. Signal Processor Controller Updating Software H63c1n is the software program described hereinafter. Solar Panel Controller Updating Software H63c1o is the software program described hereinafter. Speaker Controller Updating Software H63c1p is the software program described hereinafter. Vibrator Controller Updating Software H63c1q is the software program described hereinafter. Video Processor Controller Updating Software H63