JP2005182367A - Portable terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide portable terminal equipment which can be easily and accurately operated with the finger or the like regardless of the miniaturization of equipment. <P>SOLUTION: This portable terminal equipment is provided with a display part with a touch panel in which when the arbitrary position of a display screen is depressed, information displayed at the depressed position is inputted, a judging means for judging whether or not the display screen of the display part with a touch panel is continuously depressed in a predetermined fixed time or more, an enlargement display means for executing the enlargement display of the display part when it is judged that the display screen is continuously depressed in the predetermined fixed time or more and an input means for deciding and inputting the information at the depressed position when it is judged that the display screen is not continuously depressed in the predetermined fixed time or more. Thus, when the display part is depressed long, the display displayed at the display part can be enlargement-displayed, and when the display of the display part is correctly viewed in that state, and the arbitrary position is depressed shortly, the information of the shortly depressed display can be decided, and accurately inputted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal device having a display unit with a touch panel.

  Conventionally, cellular phones, PDAs, and other portable terminal devices have become more and more multifunctional, and the miniaturization of devices has greatly improved. For this reason, the operation unit has been downsized and the display unit has been downsized. The current situation is that the display is remarkably difficult to see and the operation is difficult.

  On the other hand, as a method for solving such a problem, a portable terminal device having a display unit with a touch panel is also known. However, in many cases, this type of display has to be operated with a touch pen prepared in advance, and the display is still difficult to see and difficult to operate.

  In various input devices that use a touch panel for the display unit, the characters and numbers that can be entered and displayed on the display unit are enlarged and displayed as appropriate so that input can be performed easily and correctly. Are also known. (For example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2)

According to this, even if you touch a position that is different from the displayed character or number, if the touched position is close to the character or number, the character near the touched position will be the center. If the hand or pen is brought close to a predetermined distance on the touch panel, the display at that position will be magnified by itself, so the magnified display Based on this, it is possible to easily and accurately input desired characters and numbers with a hand or a pen.
JP-A-8-286879 (page 2-3, FIG. 3) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-65769 (page 3-4, FIG. 1)

  However, in Patent Document 1, when a position different from a displayed character or number is touched, the display of the portion is enlarged, and the displayed character or number is directly touched. In such a case, the display is not enlarged. That is, what is described in this patent document is that the characters and numbers that were originally displayed cannot be touched by chance, and they are enlarged when touched at different positions. For large ones. Therefore, in this case, when the originally displayed character or number is small, the character or number is directly touched, and there is a problem that enlargement display is not performed and input is still very troublesome.

  In addition, in the device described in Patent Document 2, the display of the portion is enlarged and displayed only by bringing a hand or a pen close to the touch panel. There is a problem that it is very difficult to operate as it is.

  In either case, after the enlarged display, how to input is not specified, and the enlargement is only enlarged once at a certain enlargement ratio, and the user can arbitrarily It is not possible to enlarge and display up to the enlargement ratio.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and provides a portable terminal device that can be easily and accurately operated with a finger or the like, despite the downsizing of devices.

  The portable terminal device according to the present invention predetermines a display unit with a touch panel to which information corresponding to a pressed position is input by pressing the display screen, and the display screen in the display unit with the touch panel. A determination means for determining whether or not the pressing operation has been continued for a certain period of time, and an enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying the display on the display unit when the pressing operation has been continued for a predetermined time or more. In the case where the pressing operation has not been continuously performed for a predetermined time or more, information on the pressed position is determined and input means for inputting is provided.

  With this configuration, the display displayed on the display unit is enlarged by long-pressing the display unit. In this state, the display is correctly viewed and the short-pressing is performed by short-pressing an arbitrary position. The display information can be confirmed and input accurately, and it is possible to input sufficiently with a finger.

  Moreover, the portable terminal device of the present invention has a configuration in which the enlarged display means performs a pressing operation continuously for a predetermined period of time or more, and further enlarges and displays when the pressing operation is continued.

  With this configuration, if the long press is continued, the display can be further enlarged, and the display can be more easily viewed and operated.

  In addition, the portable terminal device of the present invention further includes a predetermined magnification each time the enlarged display means is pressed and operated for a predetermined time or more, and is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more. Each has an enlarged display configuration.

  With this configuration, every time the display unit is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, the display can be enlarged and displayed at a constant magnification, the pressing operation is stopped at an arbitrary time, and a short press is performed in that state. Thus, the information of the pressed display can be determined and input, and for the user, the display information can be input with an arbitrary size display.

  In the mobile terminal device of the present invention, the display unit includes a first area that is enlarged and a second area that is not enlarged, and slides while pressing the second area. The slide detection means detects the slide, and the slide means slides the display of the first area according to the slide operation based on the output of the slide detection means.

  With this configuration, by sliding while pressing the second area, the display displayed in the first area can be arbitrarily slid regardless of whether the display is enlarged or not. The target display can be easily displayed. Therefore, if the target display is short-pressed in this state, the display information can be input easily and accurately.

  Moreover, the portable terminal device of the present invention corresponds to the display of the position where the pressing operation is performed by performing a pressing operation on the first area which is displayed in an enlarged manner and the second area which is not displayed on the display section. It has a configuration in which a third area for inputting information is provided.

  With this configuration, in the second area, the display is not enlarged, and the position does not change. In the third area, the display displayed in the second area is short-pressed, so that the position of the position is based on it. Information can be entered accurately.

  In the mobile terminal device of the present invention, the display unit is provided with a first area that is enlarged and a second area that is not enlarged, and the second area is pressed without sliding for a predetermined time or more. It has a configuration provided with a detecting means for detecting when it is operated and a reduced display means for reducing the display of the first area based on the output of the detecting means.

  With this configuration, the second region can be displayed in a reduced size even after being enlarged by pressing the second region without a slide operation continuously for a predetermined time or more. It can be easily replaced.

  Further, the portable terminal device of the present invention has a configuration in which the reduced display means performs a pressing operation continuously for a predetermined time or more, and further reduces and displays when the pressing operation is continued.

  With this configuration, when the pressing operation is continued for a predetermined time or more, and when the pressing operation is further continued, the image can be further reduced and displayed in an arbitrary size.

  Further, the portable terminal device of the present invention further reduces the predetermined reduction each time the reduction display means performs a pressing operation continuously for a predetermined period of time and further continues to be pressed for a predetermined period of time. It has a configuration in which it is reduced and displayed for each rate.

  With this configuration, every time the display unit is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, the display can be reduced and displayed at a constant reduction rate. The information of the pressed display can be determined and input, and for the user, the display information can be input with an arbitrary size display.

  The portable terminal device of the present invention waits for the next pressing operation when the pressing operation is released, and when the predetermined time elapses after the pressing operation is released, the display is enlarged or reduced. Is returned to the original display, and has a configuration including means for waiting for the next pressing operation.

  With this configuration, when the pressing operation is released, the state immediately waits for the next pressing operation in that state, and when the predetermined time elapses after the pressing operation is released, the enlarged or reduced display is the original display. Returning to, it will wait for the next pressing operation, so if it is enlarged or reduced, the enlarged display or reduced display will be displayed arbitrarily for a certain period of time. The next pressing operation can be performed using the display, and the pressing operation can be performed from the original state after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Moreover, the portable terminal device of this invention has the structure by which the number for inputting the dial number information for making a call through a radio | wireless transmission / reception part is displayed on a display part.

  With this configuration, the dial number can be enlarged and input easily.

  In addition, the mobile terminal device of the present invention has a configuration in which numbers, kanji, and the like for an e-mail to be transmitted and / or received through the wireless transmission / reception unit are displayed on the display unit.

  With this configuration, when composing an e-mail or checking a received e-mail, the character information can be arbitrarily enlarged and displayed, and the display can be confirmed by sliding the display. It has the effect of reducing eye fatigue as much as possible.

  In addition, the mobile terminal device of the present invention has a configuration in which an image captured by the camera unit or an image received through the wireless transmission / reception unit is displayed on the display unit.

  With this configuration, it is possible to press and hold an arbitrary portion and to enlarge and display an image centering on the portion, thereby making it easier to see the portion.

  The present invention can provide a portable terminal device that can be easily and accurately operated with a finger or the like in spite of downsizing of the device.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention has a relatively large display portion 2 on the front surface of a box 1 formed in a box shape. The display unit 2 is provided with a first area A in which displayed characters, numbers, and other displays are enlarged, reduced, or slid, and surrounding the first area A. The second area B for operations for reducing or sliding the display of characters, numbers, and other characters displayed in the area A, and the displayed characters, numbers, and other displays are enlarged or reduced. However, a third area C is provided in which information corresponding to the touched display is input if the displayed character, number, or other display is touched.

  That is, if the first and third areas A and C are in contact with characters, numbers, and other displays displayed in the areas A and C (including pressing operations, the same applies hereinafter), the touched displays It also has a function as a touch panel in which the information is confirmed and inputted.

  The second area B is an area that does not need to have characters, numbers, and other indications, and is arranged so as to surround the first and third areas A and C. The second area B is an operation area for reducing or sliding the display of the first area A as described above. More specifically, the second area B is the first area A. When it is desired to reduce the display displayed in the area A, the display displayed in the first area A that is continuously in contact with an arbitrary position in the second area B for a predetermined time or longer is slid. If desired, this is an area for performing an operation of touching an arbitrary position in the second area B and sliding a finger or a pen in the direction of the arrow in that state.

  In FIG. 1, the portable terminal device is in the telephone mode. In the first area A, the numeric keypad 3 for inputting a dial number for making a call is displayed, and in the third area C above and below it. Displays “Dial” 4 indicating that dialing is now possible, “Phone” 5 indicating that the phone mode is selected, and “Home” indicating that the user wants to return to the original home state. 6. Display 7 for confirming the state of the battery and electric field strength, display 8 for confirming the input information, display 9 of “CLR” operated when the input information is to be cleared, and switching the mode “ Menu 10 is displayed.

  A sound hole 11 for a receiver and a sound hole 12 for a microphone are provided on the front and upper sides of the housing 1, respectively. Necessary antennas, operation units, and cameras are provided on the side and the back of the housing 1, respectively. A speaker or the like is provided as appropriate.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the mobile terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In addition to the display unit 2 with the touch panel function described above, the mobile terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless transmission / reception unit 21, a camera unit 22, and an e-mail storage unit 23 for making calls and e-mails. A voice input / output unit 24, a microphone 25, a receiver 26, a call signal output unit 27, a speaker 28 for ringing tone output, a light emitting diode 29, a vibrator 30, an operation unit 31, and a control unit 32 for controlling them. ing.

  Next, the operation of the mobile terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, the mobile terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to perform most operations on the display unit 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when the mobile terminal device is set to the telephone mode by touching the display of “Menu”, the numeric keypad 3 is displayed in the first area A. Touch the numeric keypad 3 to input the telephone number of the other party, display it on the display unit 8, and touch the predetermined dialing operation such as “dial” display in that state. The telephone number inputted in this way can be transmitted and transmitted to a telephone base station (not shown) through the wireless transmission / reception unit 21. If the other party responds to the outgoing call, a call circuit is formed with the other party via the wireless transmission / reception unit 21, and the voice input / output unit 24 and the wireless transmission / reception unit 21 are connected using the microphone 25 and the receiver 26. The other party can make a call with each other.

  When there is a telephone call from the other party and the call is received by the radio transmission / reception unit 21, the ringing tone output unit 27 applies predetermined signals to the speaker 28, the light emitting diode 29, the vibrator 30 and the like under the control of the control unit 32. These signals are output, and these are driven and called. If a predetermined operation is performed in response to the call, a call can be made with the other party.

  In the case of an e-mail, the e-mail mode is set by touching the display of “Menu”, and at that time, an e-mail text is created based on the display displayed in the first area A of the display unit 2 and transmitted. Then, the created electronic mail can be transmitted to the other party via the wireless transmission / reception unit 21, and the created electronic mail is stored in the electronic mail storage unit 23 under the control of the control unit 32.

  If there is an e-mail from the other party, the e-mail is received by the wireless transmission / reception unit 21 and stored in the e-mail storage unit 23, and a predetermined calling signal is output to the calling signal output unit 27. 30 and the like are driven to notify that an e-mail has been received.

  By the way, in the portable terminal device according to the present embodiment, each of the areas A to C provided in the display unit 2 is brought into contact with each other, and each operation is performed according to the operated position and the operation state. Performs different operations as shown in FIG.

  First, the control unit 32 constantly monitors whether a touch pen, a finger, or the like has touched the screen of the display unit 2. When a touch pen, a finger, or the like touches the screen (S301), it is first determined whether the contacted area is the first area A or the second area B (S302). If the contacted area is the first area A (Y in S302), it is determined whether or not the contact has been made continuously for a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) (S303). If it is determined that contact has been made for a predetermined time T1 or longer (Y in S303), the display of the first area A is enlarged and displayed around the contacted position (S304). For example, if the touched position is in the vicinity of “2”, the vicinity of “2” is enlarged and displayed on the entire surface of the first region A as shown in FIG.

  If the contact is released (Y in S305), it is then determined whether or not a predetermined time (predetermined time T3) has elapsed (S306). In a state where the predetermined time T3 has not elapsed (N in S306), In this state, it waits for the next contact as it is (S308), and when the predetermined time T3 elapses, it returns to the original display, that is, the original display that has not been enlarged (S307), and waits for the next contact. (S308).

  If the contact is continued for a predetermined time (predetermined time T2) without releasing the contact (N in S305), the display is enlarged again (S304). For example, even if the display is enlarged as shown in FIG. 4, it is further enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. The display enlargement is repeated many times until the contact is released, and is continued until a predetermined fixed enlargement ratio (maximum enlargement ratio) is reached.

  That is, in step 309, not only is it determined whether or not the contact has been continuously performed for a predetermined time T2 or more, but it is also determined whether or not the enlargement ratio is equal to or less than a predetermined maximum enlargement ratio. Therefore, when the enlargement ratio reaches a predetermined maximum enlargement ratio, the display enlargement is forcibly stopped. That is, when the enlargement ratio reaches a predetermined maximum enlargement ratio even after the predetermined time T2 has elapsed (N in S309), it is in a state of merely determining whether or not to release the contact in that state (S305). In this state, the enlarged display (S304) of the first area A is not performed.

  Even when the first region A is touched (Y in S302), the contact is released in a state where the contact time does not reach a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) (N in S303) (S310). In (Y), the information on the touched position is determined as it is under the control of the control unit 32, is input to a predetermined memory or the like (not shown) (S311), and is displayed on the display unit 8.

  For example, in the state of FIG. 1, when “1” is touched and the contact is released before a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) elapses, the information of the touched “1” Based on the control of the control unit 32, “1” is displayed on the display unit 8 as shown in FIG. 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, even when the “2” is touched in the enlarged display state and the contact is released before the predetermined time T1 elapses, the information on the touched “2” is displayed. Is determined under the control of the control unit 32, and “2” is displayed on the display unit 8 as shown in FIG.

  That is, regardless of whether or not the display of the first area A is enlarged, the display touches any display of the first area A in that state, and a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) is reached. If the contact is released before the elapse of time (that is, if the button is pressed for a short time), the information of the display pressed for a short time is determined as it is under the control of the control unit 32 and displayed on the display unit 8. . Thereafter, the display returns to the original display, that is, the display that has not been enlarged (S307), and waits for the next contact (S308). Therefore, for example, in the state of waiting for the next contact, if “1”, “2”, and “3” are sequentially pressed shortly, “123” is displayed on the display unit 8.

  Even when the screen is touched (S301), if the touched position is not the first area A but the second area B (N in S302), the touched position is first slid. Whether or not is determined based on the control of the control unit 32 (S312). If it is determined that the slide has been made (Y in S312), the display of the first area A is slid in the direction opposite to the slide direction under the control of the control unit 32 (S313). When the contact is released (Y in S314), the display of the first area A is maintained as it is, and until a predetermined time (predetermined time T3) has passed (N in S306), the next contact is waited for. (S308). When a predetermined time (predetermined time T3) elapses (Y in S306), the display of the first area A returns to the original state, that is, the normal state that is not enlarged and not slid. (S307), and then waits for the next contact (S308).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in an enlarged display state, numbers such as “1”, “4”, and “7” cannot be seen, but contact the second area B (N in S302), and the direction of the arrow When it is slid (Y in S312), the display of the first area A moves in the direction opposite to the arrow, and as shown in FIG. 6, numbers such as “1”, “4”, and “7” are visible. . Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5, in the case of an enlarged display, in addition to numbers such as “1”, “4”, and “7”, numbers such as “8” and “9” can be seen. When the second area B is touched in the state (N in S302) and slides in the direction of the arrow (Y in S312), the display of the first area A moves in the direction opposite to the arrow, as shown in FIG. Then, the numbers “8” and “9” can be seen.

  Accordingly, the first area A is contacted for a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) for a predetermined time (S303), and the display of the first area A is enlarged (S304). Next, even if it disappears, by touching the second region B (N in S302) and sliding in the direction of the arrow (Y in S312), the number (display) to be operated can be easily In this state, the user touches the number (display) to be operated (Y in S302) and releases the contact within a predetermined time (predetermined time) (S310). Y) The content of the touched number (display) can be confirmed and input (S311).

  If the contacted area is the second area B (N in S302) and does not slide as it is (N in S312) and a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) has elapsed (Y in S315), the control is performed. Under the control of the unit 32, the display of the first area A is reduced and displayed at the center of the first area A (S316). Even if the display of the first area A is reduced (S316), if the contact is not released thereafter (N in S317), then whether or not a predetermined time (predetermined time T2) has passed has passed. Is determined (S318), and when a predetermined time (predetermined time T2) has elapsed (Y in S318), the previously reduced display is further reduced (S316). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, in the case of an enlarged screen, the screen is reduced as shown in FIG. 4 and further reduced in the direction shown in FIG. This state is repeated until the reduction ratio reaches a predetermined minimum reduction ratio unless the contact of the second region B is released.

  That is, in step 318, not only is it determined whether or not the contact has been continuously performed for a predetermined time T2 or more, but it is also determined whether or not the reduction rate is equal to or greater than a predetermined minimum reduction rate. When the reduction ratio reaches a predetermined minimum enlargement ratio, the display reduction is forcibly stopped. Therefore, even when the predetermined time T2 has elapsed, when the reduction rate reaches the predetermined minimum reduction rate (N in S318), the reduction of the first area A (S316) is not repeated, and the contact is exclusively released. It is in a state of merely determining whether or not to perform (S317).

  If the contact is released (Y in S317), the next contact is waited in that state (S308), and if the predetermined time (predetermined time T3) has passed, the original state, that is, the enlargement is also performed. Then, it returns to the original state that has not been reduced (S307) and waits for the next contact (S308).

  Touch the second region B (N in S302), do not slide as it is (N in S312), and do not reach a predetermined time (predetermined time T1) (N in S315) Is canceled (Y in S319), the state immediately waits for the next contact (S308), and if the predetermined time (predetermined time T3) has passed, the original state, that is, the enlargement and the reduction are performed. It returns to the original state that has not been made (307) and waits for the next contact (S308).

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, if the first area A is touched and the contact is released (short press) within a predetermined time (predetermined time T1), the touched number, display, etc. Is confirmed and entered. If the contact is continued (long press) beyond a predetermined time (predetermined time T1), the display of the first area A is enlarged and displayed centering on the contacted number and display. And as long as it is in continuous contact, it is repeatedly repeated until it reaches the maximum magnification. Therefore, even if the original number or display is too small and difficult to input correctly, the user enlarges to an easy-to-use enlargement ratio, releases the contact in that state, and then presses briefly to The number and the display can be enlarged and input, and it is possible to input easily with a finger or the like without using a touch pen or the like.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the display of the first area A can be slid by touching and sliding on the second area B, so an attempt is made to input to the first area A. Even when numbers and displays do not appear, it is possible to make the numbers and displays that do not appear in the first area A simply by touching and sliding on the second area B, and therefore input in this state. You can easily enter the number and display you want to press. In particular, when the display of the first area A is enlarged, it is often considered that some or all of the numbers and displays to be used will not be visible if a long press is performed before the enlarged display. However, according to the present embodiment, the display of the first area A can be slid by touching and sliding the second area B even after the first area A is enlarged and displayed. The lost display can be easily seen.

  According to the present embodiment, the direction in which the second region B is touched and slid and the direction in which the display of the first region A slides when the second region B is touched are opposite to each other. Therefore, if you want to display the numbers and display hidden on the first area A, the numbers and display hidden to the right of the first area A slide in the second area B. When the user wants to display, it is only necessary to slide in a direction that is very easy to understand, such as sliding rightward in the second region B, which is very convenient for the user.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, if the second region B is pressed for a long time, the first region A once enlarged and displayed can be arbitrarily reduced and sequentially displayed. The display of the first area A can be enlarged to a desired size while being arbitrarily enlarged or reduced by using the second area B and the second area B.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, even after the contact with the first region A or the second region B is released, the state immediately waits for the next contact in this state, but a predetermined time ( When the predetermined time T3) has elapsed, even if the display has been enlarged, reduced, or slid so far, all of these are automatically returned to the original display, and in this state, the next contact is awaited. Therefore, if the contact is released and left unattended, it automatically returns to the original state and does not require an operation for returning each time.

  In the present embodiment, it is desirable that the predetermined constant times (predetermined times T1, T2, T3) have a relationship of T3> T1> T2. In this way, for example, if the contact is continued for 2 seconds, enlargement or reduction is started. If the contact is continued thereafter, the enlargement / reduction is repeated every second. When the contact is released, it can be said that it returns to the original display if it is left for 5 seconds or more or 10 seconds or more after the contact is released. Can be.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined time T1 is measured in steps 303 and 315, and the predetermined time T2 is measured in steps 309 and 318. However, in steps 303 and 315, the predetermined times T11 and T12 are respectively measured. It goes without saying that the predetermined times measured in each step may be different from each other so that the predetermined times T21 and T22 are continued at 309 and 318, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined time (predetermined times T1, T2, T3, or T11, T12, T21, T22, T3) can be arbitrarily set and registered in addition to the default value. It is desirable to keep it. In this way, the user can arbitrarily set and use a predetermined time that is most easily used.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, not only a telephone but also an email and the Internet are possible. For example, when inputting Chinese characters in an email or the Internet, the number of strokes A large number of Chinese characters stored for each are displayed in a list in the first area A, and any Chinese character can be touched and input from the list.

  In FIG. 8, the display of “Menu” is operated to enter the e-mail mode, and in this state, a large number of kanji stored for each number of strokes (here, three kanji characters) are listed in the first area A. The displayed state is shown. In such a case, since the number of Chinese characters originally exceeds that of numbers, the display area allocated to one Chinese character is inevitably smaller than that of numbers. Therefore, even if the first region A is touched in the state of FIG. 8, it can only touch the approximate position unless a special touch pen or the like is used. Therefore, in this state, the desired Chinese character is touched accurately. It is very difficult. However, according to the present embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 8, a finger or the like is contacted in the vicinity of the desired kanji, and the state shown in FIG. 10, the state of FIG. 10, and the state of FIG. 11 can be enlarged and displayed in sequence, and at the stage of being arbitrarily enlarged and displayed, the desired kanji can be specified accurately and contacted. It becomes possible. Of course, in this case as well, the display of the first area A can be slid or reduced, and these operations can be used arbitrarily to display the desired kanji and short-press the kanji. It is possible to confirm and input.

  8 is a state in which “lower” is short-pressed among the displayed kanji characters, FIG. 9 is a state in which the region A is long-pressed to enlarge the display of the region A, FIG. 10 is further enlarged, FIG. 11 shows a state in which “three” is pressed for a short time, and FIG.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, video captured by the camera unit 22, video received by e-mail, and the like can be similarly enlarged, reduced, or slid and displayed.

  FIG. 12 shows a state in which “Shimosanmaru” is input as shown in FIG. 11 and a video image captured by the camera unit 22 and a video image received by e-mail are displayed in the first area A. ing. In FIG. 12, when an arbitrary position (here, almost the central portion) of region A is touched and a predetermined time or more has passed in that state, the state of FIG. 12 is enlarged and displayed in the state of FIG. 13. When the second area B is touched and slid, the display of the first area A slides in the direction opposite to the sliding direction, and when the same position is touched for a predetermined time or longer without sliding, the display is reduced. This is the same as in the case of numbers and characters so far.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, not only numbers, but also kanji characters, images, and the like, all the displays displayed in the first area A are enlarged or reduced in the same manner as numbers. It is configured to be able to slide. Therefore, these displays can be arbitrarily enlarged, reduced, and slid to select a desired display accurately, touch, and information on the display can be input.

  In the present embodiment, it is described in terms of “contact”, such as contacting the display unit 2 and maintaining the state for a predetermined period of time or releasing the contact before that. In the present invention, it is necessary to note that “contact” is used as a substantially synonym for “pressing operation” because it does not change that the display unit is pressed with a predetermined force or more.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the display unit is continuously touched for a predetermined time or longer is described as a long press, and the case where it is not a short press is described. Then, it may be possible to include these operations by taking into account the operations that are said to be performed or by changing to operations that are strongly pressed. In this way, for example, the display unit is pressed with a relatively weak force, and the state is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more to enlarge the display. Then, it is possible to strongly press the enlarged display, and to confirm and input information corresponding to the pressed display, which makes it easier to input more intuitively.

  In the present embodiment, the second region B is formed in a link shape on the entire outer periphery including the first and third regions A and C. However, the second region B includes the first and third regions, respectively. It may be provided only in one of the left and right and upper and lower sides of the regions A and C, or may be provided in different positions. In addition, the second area B is not provided with any display of characters, numbers, etc. However, if the second area B is operated on the second area B, the display of the area A as described above is performed. Needless to say, it is possible to provide a display that guides the user to slide or reduce the display, or to display another design pattern or the like.

  The present invention has an effect that can be easily and accurately operated with a finger or the like in spite of downsizing of the device, and is useful for a portable terminal device or the like.

The front view of the state which displayed the numeric keypad in 1st area | region A in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows schematic structure of the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The front view of the state which expanded and displayed the 1st area | region A in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The front view of the state which further expanded and displayed 1st area | region A in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The front view of the state which slid the 1st area | region A rightward from the state of FIG. 4 in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The front view of the state which slid the 1st area | region A upward from the state of FIG. 5 in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The front view of the portable terminal device in one embodiment of the present invention in a state in which a large number of kanji for each number of strokes (three strokes in this case) are displayed in a list in the first area A The front view of the state which expanded and displayed the 1st area | region A from the state of FIG. 8 in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention. FIG. 9 is a front view showing a state where the first area A is further enlarged from the state shown in FIG. 9 in the portable terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a state where the first area A is further enlarged from the state shown in FIG. 10 in the mobile terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention. The front view of the state which displayed the image in the 1st area | region A in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention The front view of the state which expanded and displayed the 1st area | region A from the state of FIG. 12 in the portable terminal device in one embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 2 Display part 3 Numeric keypad 11 and 12 Sound hole 21 Wireless transmission / reception part 22 Camera part 23 E-mail memory | storage part 24 Voice input / output part 25 Microphone 26 Receiver 27 Paging signal output part 28 Speaker 29 Light emitting diode 30 Vibrator 31 Operation part 32 Control unit

Claims (12)

  By pressing the display screen, the display unit with a touch panel to which information corresponding to the pressed position is input, and the display screen in the display unit with the touch panel is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more. Judgment means for judging whether or not an operation has been performed, and when a pressing operation has been continued for a predetermined time or more, an enlarged display means for displaying the display on the display unit in an enlarged manner, and for a predetermined time or more A portable terminal device comprising input means for confirming and inputting information on a pressed position when no pressing operation is performed.   2. The portable terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the enlarged display means performs a pressing operation continuously for the predetermined time period or more, and further enlarges and displays when the pressing operation is continued.   The enlargement display means continuously presses for a predetermined time or more, and each time it is further pressed for a predetermined time or more, it is further enlarged and displayed at a predetermined magnification. The portable terminal device according to claim 2, wherein   A slide detecting means for providing a first area to be enlarged and a second area not to be enlarged on the display section, and detecting the slide by sliding while pressing the second area; The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising: a slide unit that slides the display of the first area in accordance with the slide operation based on an output of the slide detection unit.   A third area in which information corresponding to the display of the pressed position is input to the display unit by pressing the first area that is enlarged and the second area that is not enlarged. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the region is provided.   The display unit is provided with a first area that is enlarged and a second area that is not enlarged, and detects when the second area is pressed without being slid for a predetermined time or more. 2. The portable terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising: a detection unit; and a reduction display unit that reduces and displays the display of the first region based on an output of the detection unit.   7. The portable terminal device according to claim 6, wherein the reduced display means performs a pressing operation continuously for the predetermined time period or more, and further reduces the display when the pressing operation is further performed.   The reduction display means continuously performs the pressing operation for the predetermined time or more, and each time the pressing operation is further continued for a predetermined time or more, the display is further reduced for each predetermined reduction rate. The mobile terminal device according to claim 7.   When the pressing operation is released, the next pressing operation is waited. After the pressing operation is released, a predetermined time has elapsed and the enlarged / reduced display is returned to the original display, The portable terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising means for waiting for a pressing operation.   The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a number for inputting dial number information to be transmitted through a wireless transmission / reception unit is displayed on the display unit.   10. The number or kanji for an e-mail to be transmitted and / or received through a wireless transmission / reception unit is displayed on the display unit. 10. Mobile terminal device. 10. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein an image captured by a camera unit and an image received through a wireless transmission / reception unit are displayed on the display unit.

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