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Method for briefing a schedule in a mobile communication terminal
AssigneeLG Electronics Inc.
InventorYun-Shil Choi
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InventorYun-Shil Choi
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There is provided a schedule briefing method of a mobile communication terminal having a user schedule management function. The steps of this method include a step for initiating a schedule briefing, a step for determining whether a schedule exists for a predetermined period of time, a step for audibly outputting content of the schedule, and a step for terminating the briefing. The schedule is outputted in a vocal format to allow a hands-free review of a user's schedule.
A method of providing a schedule briefing by a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising:
A mobile communication terminal for providing a schedule briefing, the mobile communication terminal comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor: information format or content conversion, e.g. adaptation by…
With means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions: according to schedules, e.g. using calendar applications
Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations: scheduling, planning or task assignment for a person…
Office automation; Time management: time management, e.g. calendars, reminders, meetings or time accounting
Term ended 22 Jul 2024 (estimated)
Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(a), this application claims the benefit of earlier filing date and right of priority to the Korean Patent Application No. 2003-51524, filed on Jul. 25, 2003, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and, more particularly, to a schedule management function of a mobile communication terminal.
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is an exemplary view illustrating a method for managing a schedule in a mobile communication terminal, in accordance with the related art.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary view illustrating a voice selection menu in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
A schedule briefing method of a mobile communication terminal, in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention, refers to a method for audibly outputting a user's schedule, preferably in voice. Furthermore, the method is preferably initiated by the user manipulating the terminal in a single action, such as depressing one key or engaging one device on the terminal. For example, a “smart key,” which may be one of plurality of terminal manipulation devices disposed on the mobile communication terminal, may be specially programmed for initiating and operating the schedule briefing method.
When the user's manipulation of a programmed smart key is sensed, a scheduler, which may comprise a plurality of functions including a schedule management function, installed in the mobile communication terminal outputs a user's schedule for a predetermined period. For example, the user may desire to be informed of all events schedule for an entire day or for two hours.
The mobile communication terminal of the present invention also comprises a TTS (Text to Speech) function, which converts text data to audible speech data.