JP2002202831A - Portable information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable information processor which is good in usability and permits efficient processing operation. SOLUTION: This processor is provided with multiple display parts, such as a main display part 10 for displaying data for processing operation, a data display part 11a for displaying data of data files, and a communication data display part 11b for displaying communication data and TV received data so that they can be stored and expanded; and the processing operation can be done over a look at multiple kinds of data at the same time, the processing operation can efficiently be done, and they can be stored compactly when not used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable information processing apparatus such as a notebook computer, a portable telephone, a portable video recorder, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a notebook personal computer or the like, a lid is provided on one side edge of the main body so as to be openable and closable vertically.
A single display is provided on the inner surface of the lid, and the display is opened by opening the lid when in use. In addition, the display unit is configured to be able to set and display multiple windows for displaying desired data. Other portable information processing devices also have a single display unit.

[0003]

By the way, when the information processing apparatus is used, if the information processing is not performed while displaying a plurality of types of data in parallel, the efficiency of the processing operation may be reduced. In such a case, when a large-sized display unit such as a desk-top information processing device is provided, the screen of the display unit is divided into a plurality of parts, and a plurality of display windows are displayed in each part in a complete form. However, since the display unit is small in a portable information processing device, a plurality of windows are usually superimposed one on the other, so that only the foreground window is entirely displayed, and a plurality of windows are displayed on a small display unit. In the case of parallel display, the display of each window is too small and details become invisible, so eventually it is not possible to display multiple types of data in parallel, it is difficult to perform processing operations,
There is a problem that efficiency may be reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a portable information processing apparatus which is easy to use and can perform processing operations efficiently, in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems.

[0005]

A portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention has a plurality of display sections so as to be stored and developed, and has a plurality of display sections so that a plurality of types of data can be stored. It is possible to perform processing operations while viewing at the same time, improving usability, enabling efficient processing operations, and storing when not in use, so that portability is not affected, improving usability and portability. Can be compatible.

The plurality of display units preferably include a main display unit for displaying data for performing a processing operation, and a data display unit for displaying various data, and further include a data display unit for performing a processing operation. It is optimal to have three display units: a main display unit for displaying data, a data display unit for displaying data of a data file, and a communication data display unit for displaying communication data and TV reception data.

If the main display is connected to the main body so as to be openable and closable up and down, and another display is connected to an arbitrary side edge of the main display so as to be openable and closable, the main display is opened. By opening other display units, each display unit can be expanded and used easily, and after closing other display units, the main display unit can be closed to store each display unit easily and compact and portable. Can be in a state.

Further, when a main display is connected to the main body so as to be openable and closable up and down, and at least one side edge of both sides of the main display is connected to be openable and closable in a horizontal direction, When the display units are unfolded, the display units are arranged side by side on the left and right, so that each display unit is easy to see, and processing can be performed efficiently and without fatigue.

Further, each display section can be connected to an arbitrary side edge of the main body so as to be openable and closable. Also, a main display section is connected to the main body so as to be openable and closable up and down, Other display units can be mounted so that they can be stored and pulled out.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention is applied to a notebook personal computer will be described below with reference to FIGS.

(First Embodiment) In FIG. 1 showing a first embodiment, reference numeral 1 denotes a notebook personal computer, and 2 denotes a main body thereof. On the upper surface of the main body 2, input means such as various input key groups 3 and a camera 4 are provided.
A mounting port 5 for mounting an external recording medium such as a DVD or a hard disk, a communication terminal 6 for performing communication with the outside, a connection terminal (not shown) for connecting a TV tuner 7 and the like are provided. I have.

A lid 8 is provided on the rear edge of the main body 2 so that it can be opened and closed up and down.
Are provided on both sides of the lid 8 with the width dimension of the lid 8.
The inner lids 9a and 9b are connected to each other so that they can be opened and closed right and left. A main display unit 10 is provided on the inner surface of the lid 8, and left and right sub-display units 11a and 11b are provided on the inner surfaces of the open inner covers 9a and 9b. These display units 1
Reference numerals 0, 11a and 11b are composed of a liquid crystal panel, a film LCD, or the like. In particular, it is preferable that the sub display units 11a and 11b are composed of a film LCD because it is desired that the sub display units 11a and 11b be lightweight and thin.

The main display unit 10 displays data for performing a processing operation, and the sub display units 11a and 11b display data data of a data file and communication data and TV.
It is configured to function as a communication data display unit that displays received data. Further, a control unit that controls the main display unit 10 and one sub-display unit 11a that functions as a data display unit and a communication control unit that controls the other sub-display unit 11b that functions as a communication data display unit are mutually reciprocal. , And are provided so as to be able to cooperate with each other, so that various data processing and communication can be performed at high speed in parallel.

According to the notebook personal computer 1 having the above-described structure, the inner cover 9a, 9b is opened after the cover 8 is opened at the time of use.
Are opened on both sides of the main display unit 10, the sub-display units 11a and 11b are developed, and the main display unit 10 is used as a processing screen for performing a processing operation. Is displayed, data processing can be performed while simultaneously viewing a plurality of types of necessary data, and data processing can be performed efficiently with ease of use. In parallel with the processing operation, the sub display unit 1
1b, for example, communication data for transmitting an image captured by the camera 4 and TV reception data can be displayed.
Various data processing and communication can be performed in parallel at high speed.

A lid 8 having a main display section 10 is connected to the main body 2 so as to be vertically openable and closable, and inner lids 9a and 9b having sub-display sections 11a and 11b on both side edges are opened and closed. The display units 1 are connected to each other as described above.
Since the display units 0, 11a, and 11b can be easily developed and used, and the display units are arranged side by side when the display units are developed, each display unit is easy to see, and processing can be performed efficiently and without fatigue. Further, as shown by arrows in FIG. 1 (a), the inner lid 9a,
By closing lid 8 after closing 9b, FIG.
As shown in (b), each display unit 10, 11a, 11b can be compactly stored and portable. Thus, both ease of use and portability can be achieved.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following embodiments, the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be described.

In FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, an inner lid 9c is continuously provided on the upper edge of the lid 8, and a sub display portion 11c is disposed on the inner surface of the inner lid 9c with the inner lid 9c opened. The sub-display unit 11c may display only the data of the data file, or may divide the screen into two, display the data of the data file in one half, and display the communication data or the T in the other half.
V reception data may be displayed.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a lid 8 is connected to the rear edge of the main body 2 so as to be openable and closable up and down.
Inner lids 9a and 9b are connected to both side edges of the main body 2 so as to be openable and closable up and down. Even in such a configuration, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a portable information processing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, a lid 8 is connected to the rear edge of the main body 2 so as to be openable and closable up and down.
In addition to the main display unit 10 being provided, slide plates 13a and 13b capable of being stored and pulled out are provided on both sides of the lid 8, and the sub display units 11a and 11b are provided on these slide plates 13a and 13b, respectively. I have. Even in such a configuration, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

In each of the above embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notebook personal computer 1 has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to various portable information processing apparatuses such as other portable telephones and portable video recorders. The same operation and effect can be obtained.

[0023]

According to the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention,
As is apparent from the above description, since a plurality of display units are provided, it is possible to perform a processing operation while simultaneously viewing a plurality of types of data, thereby improving the usability and efficiently performing the processing operation. In addition, since it can be stored when not in use, the portability is not affected, and both ease of use and portability can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention, wherein FIG.
(B) is a perspective view of the state where the display unit was stored.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portable information processing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention in a use state.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portable information processing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention in a use state.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a portable information processing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention in a use state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Laptop personal computer (portable information processing apparatus) 2 Main body 10 Main display part 11a, 11b, 11c Secondary display part

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshinori Wada 1006 Kadoma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A portable information processing apparatus comprising a plurality of display units so as to be stored and developed. 2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of display units include a main display unit for displaying data for performing a processing operation, and a data display unit for displaying various data. Type information processing device. 3. A main display unit for displaying data for performing a processing operation, a data display unit for displaying data of a data file, and a communication data display unit for displaying communication data and TV reception data. The portable information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: 4. A main display unit is connected to the main body so as to be openable and closable up and down, and another display unit is connected to an arbitrary side edge of the main display unit so as to be openable and closable. 4. The portable information processing device according to any one of claims 3 to 3. 5. A main display unit is connected to the main body so as to be vertically openable and closable, and another display unit is connected to at least one side edge of both sides of the main display unit so as to be horizontally openable and closable. The portable information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: 6. The portable information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of the display units is connected to an arbitrary side edge of the main body so as to be openable and closable. 7. A main display unit is connected to the main body so as to be openable and closable up and down, and another display unit is attached to the main display unit so as to be retractable and drawable. A portable information processing device according to any one of the above.