JPH0730672A - Personal computer device, database system and simplified mobile phone device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is an object to provide a handy personal computer device such as an electronic notebook in which data can be easily input and changed. [Structure] The electronic notebook is equipped with a PHP interface and P
By connecting the HP and the electronic notebook, configuring the network by PHP, and accessing external databases or other computers, new registration or update of various data and downloading of dictionaries or programs can be performed. .

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal computer device such as an electronic notebook, and more particularly to a personal computer device having means for updating data using a network such as PHP (personal handy phone). .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, personal computer devices having a database such as an electronic notebook have been widely used. In such a personal computer device, the data of the electronic notebook is input by the user himself or I
It could be changed by replacing C.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional electronic notebook, since it was difficult to connect to the network, when registering data such as an address and a telephone number, the user himself / herself must enter all the data. Registration was troublesome because data had to be entered using the input keys of the electronic notebook. Moreover, even if the address or telephone number is changed, the user himself / herself confirms the change and then updates the data using the input key of the electronic notebook.

Further, when the input data is destroyed due to a mistake when replacing the battery, the user himself has to input the data again by using the input key of the electronic notebook. Further, there is a drawback that the dictionary and the program cannot be changed without the IC card.

An object of the present invention is to provide a handy personal computer device such as an electronic notebook in which data can be easily input or changed.

[0006]

According to the present invention, a PHP interface is provided in an electronic notebook, the PHP and the electronic notebook are connected, a network is configured by PHP, and an external database or another computer is accessed.
It allows new registration or update of various data and downloading of dictionaries and programs.

[0007]

1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

The personal computer device in this embodiment is a microcomputer unit (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 1 including an input device 101 such as a keyboard, a display device 102 such as an LCD, a ROM and a RAM.
03 and a storage device 1 using a medium such as a floppy disk
04, an interface circuit (I / F) 105 for connecting an external device, and a PHP 106 connected to the interface circuit 105. And PHP1
06 is connected to the base station 107, and the server 108 is connected to the base station 107. And server 1
An address (telephone number) database 109 is connected to 08.

In the above configuration, when registering an address (telephone number) in the personal computer device, the address (telephone number) registration menu is selected by a predetermined menu selection operation, and the telephone number is first input from the input device 101. Enter. When the input of the telephone number is completed, the interface circuit 105 issues a connection command and P
The HP 106 signals the base station 107 and the server 108
Connect to.

The server 108 searches the address (telephone number) database 109 from the input telephone number, and when the data is open to the public, the address and name (name) data are the base station 107, PHP 106, and interface circuit 10.
After passing through 5, the data is transferred to the microcomputer 103 and stored in the storage device 104.

When the data is not disclosed, the address candidates are transmitted from the station number through the base station 107, PHP 106, interface circuit 105, and microcomputer 103, and the display device 1 is displayed.
02 is displayed. The user selects a registered address from the displayed candidates and fills in missing parts such as street addresses.
Register your address.

On the other hand, the registered address is also sent to the server 108, collated with the address registered in the database 109, and if they match, the name is given to the microcomputer 103.
And stored in the storage device 104.

Next, when making a call, the microcomputer 10
3 reads a list of telephone numbers from the storage device 104,
It is displayed on the display device 104. When the user selects a telephone number from the displayed list, the microcomputer 103 sets the telephone number selected by the interface circuit 105 to PHP10.
6 is input and dialed by the PHP 106 to connect the line. That is, this is a call by the auto-dial function.

If automatic update is set, when the registered data in the database 109 is updated, the server 1
08 calls the PHP of the registration destination and updates the registration data. Alternatively, when the user selects the collation menu, the registered data is collated with the data in the database 109, a warning is issued when they do not match, and it is confirmed whether all the names (names) or all of them are to be changed. Update.

As described above, in this embodiment, even if the address or telephone number is changed, it can be easily updated.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, in this embodiment, a server 110 and a dictionary / program database 111 are provided instead of the server 108 and address database 109 described above. The other points are the same as those in the first embodiment, and those performing the same processing are designated by the same reference numerals.

In such a configuration, the input device 101
When a dictionary selection (change) menu is selected in, the microcomputer 103 causes the dictionary database 111 to be stored in the storage device 104.
Reads the telephone number of the server 110 to which is connected,
The telephone number is transferred to PHP 106 from the interface circuit 105.
To connect to the server 110.

Next, after confirming the connection of the server 110, the microcomputer 103 sends the server 110 a computer environment such as an ID code, a CPU type, a storage capacity and a selected dictionary code.

The server 110 selects the optimum dictionary data from the dictionary database 111 based on the information sent from the microcomputer 103, sends the data to the microcomputer 103,
The selected dictionary is stored in the storage device 104 and downloaded.

Similarly, when the program selection (change) menu is selected on the input device 101, the microcomputer 103
By connecting to the server 110 to which the program database 111 is connected, the program is downloaded and executed.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, in this embodiment, a clock (timer) 121 is provided on the side of the microcomputer 103, and the base station 107
The reference clock 122 is connected to the. The other points are the same as those in the first embodiment, and those performing the same processing are designated by the same reference numerals.

When the time setting menu is selected with the input device 101, the microcomputer 103 reads out the telephone number of the reference clock 122 from the storage device 104, and the interface circuit 1
From 05, enter the phone number in PHP 106, and set the reference clock 1
22 is connected.

Next, the microcomputer 103 uses the reference clock 122.
After confirming the connection of, the time clock transmission request is sent to the reference clock 122. The reference clock 122 sends time data that is several seconds ahead of the current time to the microcomputer 103, and updates the time data of the clock 121.

After that, when the time obtained by subtracting the delay time due to the line from the sent time data is reached, the reference clock 122 sends a start signal to the microcomputer 103 to start the clock 121. By the above procedure, the clock 121 can be set to the exact same time as the reference clock 122.

If a set interval is set in the clock 121, the above operation is repeated at each set interval and the time is automatically adjusted.

In the present embodiment, the time data set slightly ahead is set, the clock 121 is stopped, and a start signal is sent when the set time is reached for synchronization. After reading the time data of the clock 122 and correcting the time required for setting the time, the clock 12
It may be set to 1.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, in the fourth embodiment, the personal computer device shown in FIG. 3 is replaced with another personal computer device having a similar structure and the exchange 130.
Other personal computer devices include an input device 131, a display device 132, a microcomputer 133, a storage device 134, and an interface circuit 13.
5, PHP 136, and clock 138, PHP 1
It is connected to the base station 137 via 36. The base station 137 is also connected to the base station 107 via the exchange 130. The other points are the same as those in the third embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given to those performing the same processing.

In this embodiment, two personal computer devices (electronic notebooks) are connected by PHP so that they can mutually access data.

When the communication menu is selected on the input device 101, the microcomputer 103 reads a list of connection destinations from the storage device 104 and displays it on the display device 102. When the user selects a connection destination from the list, the microcomputer 103 reads the selected connection destination telephone number from the storage device 104, inputs it into the PHP 106, and calls the connection destination PHP 136.

When the connection destination PHP 136 is called,
The microcomputer 103 sends a request signal and an ID code. The connection-destination microcomputer 133 searches the storage device 134 for the access right of the connection source based on the request signal and the ID code sent thereto, and determines the access right. If the access right is not set, the password is requested from the connection source and the access right is set. Access rights include
It has read and write rights and can be set for each file or item.

When the access right is set, a list of accessible items (files) is displayed at the connection source. The user of the connection source selects the displayed item (file) and starts access. For example, data such as an address (telephone number) of a connection destination, a user dictionary, a program, etc. are copied or changed.

When the access ends and the connection source selects the end menu, the access history is written in the connection destination, the line is released, and the process ends. The connection destination can always restore the data based on the history. That is, it has a data restoration function.

This embodiment is particularly effective when the person who manages the schedule and the person who executes the schedule are separated from each other, such as a service person or a company officer. That is, the schedule can be changed in real time according to the situation of the person who executes the schedule, or a timer can be set to sound an alarm. If the connection destination is in the automatic reception mode, the ringing tone does not have to be sounded and access is easy.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The fifth embodiment relates to a multilingual output device in which a user can specify a language in a database system.

Conventionally, various databases for shopping, events, transportation, etc. have been provided as data services through public lines. The database is accessed through a terminal device such as a personal computer and a modem circuit. In addition, such a method generally enables access from a specific point.

By the way, when trying to obtain the information in such a database from an unspecified place such as a place where the user goes,
As one method, it may be possible to carry a small personal computer with previously downloaded information.

However, in a small portable computer, the storage capacity was limited, and it was impossible to hold a large-capacity database inside. In addition, when trying to access a large-capacity database through a public line, a modem circuit is required, and connection can be made only where a telephone is installed. Furthermore, the information extracted from the database is generally in a single language, which is inconvenient for foreign users. It is considered that such demands will increase with the spread of digital lines in the future.

Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the modem circuit is not required and the access can be made from an arbitrary point by accessing the database service system by using the PHP using the digital public line as a terminal.

Information is stored as an intermediate language expression,
By providing a means for translating and translating into a language specified by the user, it becomes possible to support multiple languages. By providing a means for converting the digital information in the database into voice,
It provides a good user interface.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

The system of this embodiment comprises a PHP main body 11
01 and the database server 110 that provides the service
2, the PHP base station 1103, and the PHP base station 11
03 and the database server 1102, a digital public line (hereinafter, simply referred to as public line) 1104, and P
It has a wireless line 1105 connecting the HP base station 1103 and the PHP main body 1101.

The PHP main body 1101 is a transmission / reception circuit 11 for transmitting / receiving a signal to / from the wireless line 1105.
06, an I / O controller 1107 that controls the input / output device, and an audio input circuit 1108 that includes an A / D converter that inputs an audio signal and converts it into a digital signal.
And a voice output circuit 1109 including a D / A converter that converts digital voice data into a voice signal and outputs the voice signal, and a button input circuit 1110 for dial input and the like.

On the other hand, the database server 1102 described above.
Is a transmission / reception circuit 1111 for transmitting / receiving a signal to / from the public line 1104 and I for controlling an input / output device.
/ O controller 1112 and database 1114
A database controller 1113 for controlling access to the database 1114, and a language selection circuit 1115 for designating a language used by the user.
And a translation circuit 111 for translating the specified language into an intermediate language
6 and a voice conversion circuit 1117 for converting the translation information into voice.

Next, these operations will be described. In a normal conversation, the PHP main body 1101 includes the wireless line 1105, the PHP base station 1103, and the public line 110.
It is connected to another telephone or the like via 4. This connection is made by an exchange (not shown) connected to the public line in response to a button input signal from the button input circuit 1110.

Thereafter, the voice input is communicated via a voice input circuit 1108 including an A / D converter, and the voice output is communicated via a voice output circuit 1109 including a D / A converter. I
The / O controller 1107 controls these inputs and outputs.

Next, the case of connecting to the database server 1102 and receiving the database service will be described.

First, the I / O controller 1112 informs the PHP main body 1101 of information relating to database use, and retrieves information from the database 1114 via the database controller 1113 in response to an operation signal from the PHP main body 1101.

This information is described in an intermediate language having a semantic structure that can be translated into various languages. This intermediate language is converted by the translation circuit 1116 into a language specified by the user, and further converted into a digital signal by the voice conversion circuit 1117, and then the I / O controller 111.
2. Transmitted to the PHP main body 1101 via the transmission / reception circuit 1111.

Prior to this, the I / O controller 111
2 prompts the user of the PHP main body 1101 to specify a language, and the language selection circuit 1115 responds to the instruction by the language selection circuit 1115.
The operating language of 116 is switched.

The translation circuit 1116 can be easily constructed by stylizing and structuring the contents of the database 1114 as much as possible and bringing the semantic unit of the intermediate language and the unit of the actual language close to one-to-one.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the above-described fifth embodiment is that the PHP main body 1101 has a display 1201 and the database information is displayed on this display 1201. On the other hand, the database server 1102 stores voice /
Display discrimination circuit 1202 and voicing circuit 120
3 and 3. The same components as those in FIG. 5 are designated by the same reference numerals.

In this embodiment, the translation circuit 1116
After translating both voice information and display information, the voice / display discrimination circuit 1202 of the database server 1102 discriminates whether the translated information is voice information or display information. This information is
It shall be coded and already included in the database 1114.

Then, the voice information is converted into voice by the voice conversion circuit 1203. In the case of display information, the I / O controller 1112 sends the identification information to the I / O controller 1107 of the PHP main body 1101. In response to this, the I / O controller 1107 identifies that the next received information is display information, and displays it on the display circuit 201.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

In this configuration example, information transfer from the database 1114 to the PHP main body 1101 is performed in the intermediate language, and the PHP main body 1101 side translates.

When accessing the database 1114,
Prompt the PHP user to specify the language used. The user operates the button in response to this, and the I / O controller 1109 makes the language selection circuit 13 through the button input circuit 110.
Select 02 to determine the translation language.

Next, the information is stored in the database server 1102.
To the intermediate language discrimination circuit 1301 via the I / O controller 1107. Intermediate language discrimination circuit 1301
Identifies whether the input is an intermediate language from the database or regular speech input. This can be realized, for example, by including a specific code for identifying the intermediate language in the transfer data string.

If the voice is normal voice, it is input to the voice output circuit 1109 via the voice conversion circuit 1304,
Output to the user as voice.

If it is an intermediate language, the translation circuit 1
The language is input to 303 and is replaced by the language selected by the language selection circuit 1302. The output of this translation circuit is converted into voice by the voice conversion circuit 1304, and then input to the voice output circuit 1109 via the synthesis circuit 1305 in the same manner as the normal voice information.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the data transfer from the database to the PHP is carried out in the intermediate language, and not only the voice but also the display is performed.

The operation of FIG. 8 will be described. Intermediate language discrimination circuit 1301, language selection circuit 1302, translation circuit 13
03 operates similarly to the seventh embodiment. Further, the controller 1107 outputs display information in addition to voice input / output and button input. The intermediate language from the database is translated by the translation circuit 1303 as in the third embodiment. This information includes both audio information and display information.

The voice / display discrimination circuit 1401 is
These are separated, the display information is converted into a display circuit 1402, and the voice information is converted into a voice by a voice conversion circuit 1304, and then a voice output circuit 1109 is passed through a synthesis circuit 1305.
Output to. It should be noted that this voice / display separation includes the identification code in the intermediate language expression, and the translation circuit 1
It can be realized by controlling the discrimination circuit 1401 by identifying with 303. Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The ninth embodiment relates to a simplified mobile phone (PHP) which receives search data by using digital transfer and uses the data as transmission number data.

Conventionally, when the operator is requested to retrieve a telephone number, the operator searches the telephone number database and informs the result by voice.

However, conventionally, the telephone number of the retrieval result has to be heard and stored or a memo must be taken,
It was very inconvenient if there were multiple corresponding numbers or if there were no writing instruments.

Therefore, in this ninth embodiment, the character data before converting the corresponding telephone number into voice data is received by the PHP, and the data is stored and transmitted by providing a storage unit in the PHP. Then, the processing after the telephone number search request is simplified.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the system of this embodiment is
Telephone number database 2101 and PHP base station 21
02 and PHP2103.

Database 2 in PHP 2103
When the operator of 101 is requested to search for a telephone number and there is a corresponding telephone number in the database 2101,
The character (numeric) data of the telephone number is received from the database 2101 to the PHP 2103 through the base station 2102. The PHP 2103 automatically uses this data as the transmission data.

Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Although the basic configuration is the same as that of the ninth embodiment, particularly in this embodiment, it is assumed that the PHP 2103 is provided with a storage unit.

As a result, the PHP 2103 requests the operator of the database 2101 to retrieve the telephone number,
When there is a corresponding telephone number in the database, character data of the telephone number is transmitted from the database 2101 to the base station 21.
Received through 02 to PHP 2103 and stored.

When it is desired to send the number requested for retrieval, the stored data is read out by a button operation, and the call is automatically made without re-inputting the telephone number.

Next, an eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration is the same as that of the ninth embodiment, but particularly in this embodiment, it is assumed that the PHP 2103 is provided with a storage unit and a display.

As a result, the PHP 2103 requests the operator of the database 2101 to retrieve the telephone number,
When there is a corresponding telephone number in the database, the telephone number data is received from the database 2101 through the base station 2102 to the PHP 2103, stored, and the number is displayed on the display.

When the user wants to make a call to that telephone number, the stored data is read out by a button operation, and the telephone number is automatically sent without pressing the telephone number again.

Next, a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the third embodiment, the simple portable telephone device which receives the telephone number data requested to be retrieved, stores it in the storage unit, and displays it on the display has been described, but in the present embodiment, the received data is stored in the storage unit. Prepare an operation procedure to decide whether to leave it in or to delete it,
Until the deletion operation is performed, the data to be retained is to be stored in the database in the storage unit even if the next search request is made and new telephone number data is received. And

Regarding the transmission, it is assumed that the telephone number transmitted from the database of the storage unit is selectively displayed on the display, and the displayed data is transmitted.

[0082]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention.
According to -13, a PHP interface is provided in the electronic notebook, the PHP and the electronic notebook are connected, and a network is configured by the PHP so that various data can be easily input and updated and programs and dictionaries can be downloaded. Became. As a result, it becomes easy to input data, and it becomes possible to easily change the function (program) in real time without carrying an IC card. Furthermore, networking has made it possible to automatically update data, update data remotely, and back up data.

According to the fourteenth and fifteenth aspects of the present invention, by accessing the database via PHP, the personal computer, the modem circuit, etc. are not required, and the access from any point is possible. In addition, by providing a means for expressing and translating the database in an intermediate language, multilingual support becomes possible. Further, by providing a means for converting digital information to voice and a display means, a good database interface can be provided.

According to the sixteenth to eighteenth aspects of the present invention, the PHP is provided with the storage section and the display, the received data is stored, the data is displayed on the display, and the data is used as the outgoing data. , Processing after telephone number search can be simplified.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 101, 131 ... Input device, 102, 132 ... Display device, 103, 133 ... Microcomputer, 104, 134 ... Storage device, 105, 135 ... Interface circuit, 106, 136 ... PHP, 107, 137 ... Base station, 108, 110 ... server, 109 ... address database, 111 ... dictionary / program database, 121, 138 ... clock (timer), 122 ... reference clock, 130 ... exchange.

Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A personal computer device having a built-in digital telephone and forming a network by the digital telephone. 2. The personal computer device according to claim 1, wherein the telephone is a personal handyphone. 3. The personal computer device according to claim 1, wherein the network is connected to an address database to input and update address data using a telephone number as a keyword. 4. The personal computer device according to claim 3, wherein the data in the address database is collated with the registered data, and when the data do not match, the data is automatically updated. 5. The automatic telephone system according to claim 3, wherein the telephone number of the built-in telephone is registered in the address database, and when the data registered from the address database is updated, the personal computer device is automatically connected by the telephone number. A personal computer device characterized in that data is updated manually. 6. The personal computer device according to claim 2, wherein the function is changed by connecting to a dictionary database or a program database through the network and downloading the dictionary or program from the database. 7. The personal computer according to claim 2, wherein a clock function is built in, the date and time data of the reference clock is changed by connecting to the reference clock through the network and downloading the date and time data of the reference clock. apparatus. 8. The personal computer device according to claim 7, wherein the time and date data of the reference clock is set while compensating for the time required from the reading of the data to the setting. 9. The personal computer device according to claim 8, wherein the personal computer device has a timer function built-in, and is connected to a reference clock on the network at predetermined intervals to automatically change date and time data. 10. The method according to claim 2, wherein various data are input and updated by connecting to a plurality of personal computer devices by the network and accessing data stored in each personal computer device. Personal computer device. 11. The personal computer device according to claim 10, wherein the access data is registration data of a schedule including an address or an alarm function. 12. The personal computer device according to claim 10, wherein a history is recorded at an access destination when the access is completed. 13. The personal computer device according to claim 12, wherein the personal computer device has a function of restoring changed data based on the history. 14. A database for storing information in an intermediate language, a language designating means for designating a language used by a user, a translating means for translating the designated language into an intermediate language, and a voice for voicing the translated language. And a database system characterized by having access by PHP. 15. The discriminating means for discriminating whether the information translated by the translating means is voice information or display information, and if the discriminating means discriminates the display information, the information is converted into P information.
A database system comprising display control means for displaying on a display means attached to the HP main body. 16. A simplified mobile phone device characterized in that received data is automatically transmitted as a telephone number. 17. A simplified mobile phone device, which stores received data and automatically transmits the data as a telephone number by operating a button. 18. A simplified mobile telephone device characterized by storing and displaying received data and automatically transmitting the data as a telephone number by operating a button.