US5805666A
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Method of and apparatus for diagnosing personal communication system
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1996-02-23
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Granted: 1998-09-08
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Expires: 2016-02-23
Abstract
Abstract When a portable terminal apparatus such as a radiotelephone malfumctions, such status can be detected, and it is diagnosed whether the portable terminal apparatus is out of order. Thus, the portable terminal apparatus can be maintained efficiently. The portable terminal apparatus includes a reception state detecting unit for analyzing a reception state of a receiving unit, and a display unit for displaying a message on the basis of an analyzed state at the reception state detecting unit, thereby when a failure of connection or maintenance of the communication network is detected, a predetermined message is displayed on the display unit. Further, the portable terminal apparatus includes a memory for storing log data concerning communication with a base station when the control circuitry detects a failure of communication.
Inventors
- 👤 Seijiro Ishizuka
- 👤 Hidetoshi Inoue
- 👤 Morihiko Hayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:39
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W24/00; H04W4/00; H04W4/12; H04W68/00; H04W8/00; H04W8/22; H04W88/00; H04W88/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A system for diagnosing communications between a terminal and a base station, comprising: a communication terminal, including: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station, control means for controlling the communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal, and memory means for storing a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means, wherein said data log is sent when said control means determines that the operational status of said communication terminal is abnormal; and an analyzing unit, including: data input means for receiving said data log read from said memory means of said communication terminal, and analyzing means for diagnosing said communication terminal based on said data log from said data input means, wherein said communication terminal is connected to said analyzing unit via a radio telephone system for sending said data log; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
180 words
A system for diagnosing communications between a terminal and a base station, comprising: a communication terminal, including: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station, control means for controlling the communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal, and memory means for storing a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means, wherein said data log is sent when said control means determines that the operational status of said communication terminal is abnormal; and an analyzing unit, including: data input means for receiving said data log read from said memory means of said communication terminal, and analyzing means for diagnosing said communication terminal based on said data log from said data input means, wherein said communication terminal is connected to said analyzing unit via a radio telephone system for sending said data log; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said analyzing unit further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results of said analyzing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said data log is sent at a predetermined time interval.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
175 words
A system for diagnosing communications between a terminal and a base station, comprising: a communication terminal, including: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station, control means for controlling the communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal, and memory means for storing a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means, wherein said data log is sent when the abnormal operation status persists for a predetermined time; and an analyzing unit, including: data input means for receiving said data log read from said memory means of said communication terminal, and analyzing means for diagnosing said communication terminal based on said data log from said data input means, wherein said communication terminal is connected to said analyzing unit via a radio telephone system for sending said data log; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
175 words
A system for diagnosing communications between a terminal and a base station, comprising: a communication terminal, including: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station, control means for controlling the communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal, and memory means for storing a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means, wherein said data log is sent when the abnormal operation status persists for a predetermined time; and an analyzing unit, including: data input means for receiving said data log read from said memory means of said communication terminal, and analyzing means for diagnosing said communication terminal based on said data log from said data input means, wherein said communication terminal is connected to said analyzing unit via a radio telephone system for sending said data log; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for diagnosing communications between a terminal and a base station, comprising: a communication terminal, including: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station, control means for controlling the communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal, and memory means for storing a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means; and an analyzing unit, including: data input means for receiving said data log read from said memory means of said communication terminal, and analyzing means for diagnosing said communication terminal based on said data log from said data input means, wherein said communication terminal is connected to said analyzing unit via a radio telephone system for sending said data log, and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for diagnosing communications between a terminal and a base station, comprising: a communication terminal, including: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station, control means for controlling the communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal, and memory means for storing a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means; and an analyzing unit, including: data input means for receiving said data log read from said memory means of said communication terminal, and analyzing means for diagnosing said communication terminal based on said data log from said data input means, wherein said communication terminal is connected to said analyzing unit via a radio telephone system for sending said data log, and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for diagnosing a communication terminal communicating with a base station by an analyzing unit, comprising the steps of: determining whether an operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal in said communication terminal; storing in said communication terminal a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal determined in said step of determining; sending to said analyzing unit said data log via a radio telephone system when the operational status of said communication terminal is determined to be abnormal in said step of determining; and diagnosing by said analyzing unit said communication terminal based on said data log; displaying at said communication terminal the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for diagnosing a communication terminal communicating with a base station by an analyzing unit, comprising the steps of: determining whether an operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal in said communication terminal; storing in said communication terminal a data log relating to the operational status of said communication terminal determined in said step of determining; sending to said analyzing unit said data log via a radio telephone system when the operational status of said communication terminal is determined to be abnormal in said step of determining; and diagnosing by said analyzing unit said communication terminal based on said data log; displaying at said communication terminal the diagnostic results sent by said analyzing unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said step of determining includes determining a disconnect of said communication terminal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said step of determining includes determining a connecting failure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said operational status of said communication terminal is a power supply failure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said operational status of said communication terminal is an abnormal transmission and/or reception of a radio wave.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
128 words
A communication terminal for communicating with a base station comprising: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station; control means for controlling a communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal; and memory means for storing a data log relating to an operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means, wherein said memory means includes means for storing said data log when said control means determines that an abnormal condition has occurred; output means for transmitting said data log stored in said memory means to another apparatus; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying diagnostic results sent by said another apparatus.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
128 words
A communication terminal for communicating with a base station comprising: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station; control means for controlling a communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal; and memory means for storing a data log relating to an operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means, wherein said memory means includes means for storing said data log when said control means determines that an abnormal condition has occurred; output means for transmitting said data log stored in said memory means to another apparatus; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying diagnostic results sent by said another apparatus.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The communication terminal as claimed in claim 11, wherein said output means for transmitting includes an output terminal for connecting a cable to another apparatus.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The communication terminal as claimed in claim 11, wherein said output means for transmitting includes data changing means for changing said data log to a radio signal to be transmitted.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The communication terminal according to claim 11, further comprising: input means for receiving analyzed data processed by said another apparatus.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The communication terminal as claimed in claim 11, wherein said output means automatically transmits said data log stored in said memory means when a predetermined time has passed.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
131 words
A communication terminal for communicating with a base station comprising: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station; control means for controlling a communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal; memory means for storing a data log relating to an operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means; and output means for transmitting said data log stored in said memory means to another apparatus, wherein said output means automatically transmits said data log stored in said memory means when said communication terminal does not operate in a communication network; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying diagnostic results sent by said another apparatus.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
131 words
A communication terminal for communicating with a base station comprising: transmitting and/or receiving means for communicating with the base station; control means for controlling a communication of said transmitting and/or receiving means and for determining whether the operational status of said communication terminal is normal or abnormal; memory means for storing a data log relating to an operational status of said communication terminal in accordance with the determination by said control means; and output means for transmitting said data log stored in said memory means to another apparatus, wherein said output means automatically transmits said data log stored in said memory means when said communication terminal does not operate in a communication network; and wherein said communication terminal further includes display means for displaying diagnostic results sent by said another apparatus.
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