JP2010020601A - Mobile terminal, method of arranging item of touch panel, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile terminal which senses the position of an operating finger by use of a sensor function of a touch panel or by a sensor equipped in the mobile terminal using the touch panel, and to provide a method of arranging items of the touch panel, and a program. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile terminal having the touch panel has an arranging means for arranging items such as keys and icons on the touch panel, and a sensor for sensing the position of the finger of an operating user on or near the touch panel. The arranging means arranges items near the position of the finger depending on the position of the finger of the operating user sensed by the sensor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal used with one or both hands, a touch panel item arrangement method, and a program.

  In recent years, touch panels with large screens that are intuitive, easy to understand, and easy to see have been mounted on mobile terminals. However, the range of movement of the finger used by the user is larger than that of a conventional terminal using a numeric keypad, and the load is large to operate with one hand. Both hands are inevitably required to perform stable operations without finger fatigue or wrong pressing when selecting a key far from the finger position.

  As described above, both hands are inevitably required for stable operation, but in practice, the user often operates the mobile terminal with one hand, such as walking or holding a strap in a train.

  Therefore, when the user operates the portable terminal or the like with one hand, there is a problem that the finger cannot reach the target key or the wrong key is pressed unless the position of the hand holding the terminal or the like is changed.

  Related techniques are disclosed next.

  The device having the screen display unit of Patent Document 1 is provided with a touch panel on the front surface of the display unit formed in the digital camera, determines the place where the display unit is touched when the camera is gripped, and uses the pressed position as a reference. Operation buttons such as a shutter button, a zoom-up button, and a zoom-down button are superimposed on the captured image around the image. According to this, the operating device is applied to a digital camera, and the downsizing of the camera and the upsizing of the display unit are achieved.

The input device disclosed in Patent Document 2 includes a display unit for displaying a key arrangement, a touch panel arranged on the display unit, an arithmetic processing circuit, and a memory for storing data obtained from the arithmetic processing circuit. The arithmetic processing circuit includes a first state where the fingers are aligned and extended most, a second state where the specific finger is extended and extended, and a third state where each finger is bent most. The coordinate range of the user's finger is calculated from the coordinate detection means for detecting the coordinate position of the finger and temporarily storing the coordinate data in the storage circuit and the coordinate data of each finger in the first to third states stored in the storage circuit. And key assignment means for displaying on the display means a key arrangement corresponding to the movable range of each finger of the user based on the calculation result of the calculation means. According to this, the key arrangement suitable for the user's hand can be displayed on the display device by pressing the finger on the touch panel.
JP 2007-052795 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-232735

  As described above, in a portable terminal using a conventional touch panel, the style that uses both hands, such as supporting the terminal with one hand and operating the terminal with the other hand, is the easiest to operate, and operates with only one hand. Was inconvenient.

  Therefore, it is desired to change the position of the key or icon on the screen, that is, to realize a method for arranging the key or icon in accordance with the position of the finger to be operated.

  However, as described above, Patent Document 1 discloses that the place where the display unit is touched when the camera is held is determined, and the operation button is displayed on the captured image based on the pressed position. It does not solve the above problem. Even if the operation button is displayed at the position of the finger, since the operation button is arranged, the user does not intend to select a key.

  In Patent Document 2, it is necessary to reproduce and store a state where the finger is most extended at the beginning of use, a state where the specific finger is extended and extended, a state where the finger is bent most, and the like. Each time it is changed, it becomes necessary to reset the movable range of the finger.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal, a touch panel item arrangement method, and a program in which a sensor is mounted and keys and icons are arranged in accordance with the position of a finger to be operated.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first portable terminal of the present invention is a portable terminal having a touch panel, and includes an arrangement unit that arranges items such as keys and icons on the touch panel. In the vicinity of the touch panel, the touch panel further includes a sensor that detects the position of the finger of the user to operate, and the placement unit places the item in the vicinity of the position of the finger according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated detected by the sensor. It arrange | positions at the feature.

  An item arrangement method for a touch panel according to a first aspect of the present invention is an item arrangement method for a touch panel included in a mobile terminal, and includes an arrangement step of arranging items such as keys and icons on the touch panel by an arrangement unit, A sensing step of sensing a finger position of the user to be operated with a sensor is provided on or around the touch panel. In the arranging step, the item is selected according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated sensed by the sensor. It arrange | positions in the position vicinity of the said finger, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  A first program according to the present invention is a program to be executed by a mobile terminal having a touch panel, a process for arranging items such as keys and icons on the touch panel by an arrangement unit, and a process on the touch panel or around the touch panel. The mobile terminal executes a process of sensing the position of the finger of the user to be operated by a sensor, and a process of placing the item in the vicinity of the position of the finger according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated sensed by the sensor. It is characterized by making it.

  The present invention uses a sensor function of the touch panel itself or a mobile terminal using the touch panel to mount a sensor and sense the position of the operated finger, thereby placing the key near the finger and improving operability. It is possible to provide an improved mobile terminal, touch panel item arrangement method, and program.

  The present invention realizes the following description.

  In the conventional terminal, the position of the finger to be operated is not conscious, the keys are arranged uniformly on the screen, and there is a problem that it is difficult to press a key that is a distance from the operated finger. By sensing the position of the finger to be operated and changing the key position, the one-handed operability of the mobile terminal can be improved.

  In addition, since the present invention is intended to improve the operability including the selection operation of the user, the key or icon is pointed at the time of operation from the time of browsing (the keys and icons are arranged on the entire screen for easy viewing). It is shown to be placed near. Therefore, the operation buttons are not displayed at the position of the finger, but include a function that distinguishes keys spread on the screen and a case where the user wants to operate. As an example of the above, a key or icon is moved by placing a finger outside the screen using a heat sensor or a pressure sensor.

  Further, in the present invention, the position where the finger is placed, or the side where the finger is placed when it is outside the screen, is determined as needed. Can follow.

An embodiment for carrying out the present invention for realizing the above will be described below.
The embodiments described below are suitable or best configurations and processes for solving the problems of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and processing can be modified and changed within a range that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art.
In the following embodiment, a mobile phone is applied to a mobile terminal.

(Embodiment 1)
In the present embodiment, the basic configuration and basic processing of the mobile terminal of the present invention (in this embodiment, a mobile phone is applied to the mobile terminal) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the mobile phone 2 of the present embodiment has a touch panel 1, and the touch panel 1 includes a menu icon 6 and a usage frequency order 7. The mobile phone 2 includes a learning function 8, an internal memory 9, and a CPU (not shown). The user's finger 3 is placed on the mobile phone 2. Further, as will be described later, the mobile phone 2 includes a sensor 4 or a sensor 5. As the sensor 4 or the sensor 5, for example, a heat sensor or a pressure sensor can be used.

  The finger 3 belongs to a user who operates the terminal. A sensor 4 described later senses the position of the finger 3 on the screen. A sensor 5 to be described later senses the finger 3 that is closest to the touch panel 1.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 1, the usage frequency order 7 gives priority in the order of (1) TV function (2) camera function (3) stereo function (4) clock function. This is based on the frequency used by the user.

  The learning function 8 as the determining means determines the order of use frequency 7 of the menu icon 6 or the menu icon 6 inside the terminal. As described above, (1) TV function (2) Camera function (3) Stereo function (4) is determined.

  The internal memory 9 as a storage means stores the usage frequency order 7. As described above, the priority order of (1) television function (2) camera function (3) stereo function (4) is stored.

  The CPU as an arrangement unit arranges items such as keys and menu icons 6 on the touch panel 1.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the menu icon 6 of the cellular phone using the touch panel is sensed and selected by the following two methods is used as an example.

1. Sense finger position on touch screen. This uses the sensor machine of the touch panel itself.
2. Sense finger position outside the touch panel screen. This is done by attaching a sensor outside the screen of the touch panel of the terminal body.

  However, regarding the mobile terminal, any terminal having a touch panel can be used. In addition, the usage scene is targeted when a key, icon, or item is selected.

  1 and 2 show a case where the menu icons 6 are arranged in accordance with individual users when the user operates the mobile phone 2 by the above two methods.

  The learning function 8 determines the usage frequency order 7 of the menu icons 6 and stores the usage frequency order 7 in the internal memory 9. The menu icon 6 is arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 to be operated in accordance with the usage frequency order 7 stored in the internal memory 9.

  The CPU as an arrangement unit arranges items such as keys and menu icons 6 on the touch panel 1. In addition, items such as keys and menu icons 6 are arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 from the position of the finger 3 sensed on the screen or the finger 3 closest to the sensed touch panel 1. Further, items are arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 according to the position of the finger 3 of the operating user sensed by the sensor and the stored use frequency order 7.

  According to this embodiment, the one-handed operability of the mobile terminal can be improved. Also, there is no distinction between dominant hands, and keys can be arranged based on the position of a finger that is easy to operate. Furthermore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the target to be operated can be arranged near the finger that is easy to operate according to the usage method of each user, and the convenience of key operation is expected to be improved on various portable terminals having a touch panel. it can.

(Embodiment 2)
The configuration and processing of the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3.
FIG. 3 shows a case where the position of the finger 3 operated on the screen of the touch panel 1 is sensed and the menu icon 6 is arranged near the position of the finger 3.

In the present embodiment, the menu icon 6 of the cellular phone using the touch panel is used as an example in which the finger position is sensed and selected by the following method.
1. Sense finger position on touch screen. This uses the sensor machine of the touch panel itself.

  In the present embodiment, the user holds the mobile phone 2 and places the finger 3 at a position on the touch panel 1 that is easy to operate. The sensor 4 senses the position of the finger 3 and places a menu icon 6 near the position. In this case, an operation such as long press is used to distinguish from the operation of selecting (pressing) the menu icon 6.

  As for the basic configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 2 includes a touch panel 1, and the touch panel 1 includes a menu icon 6 and a usage frequency order 7. The mobile phone 2 includes a learning function 8, an internal memory 9, and a CPU (not shown). The user's finger 3 is placed on the mobile phone 2. Further, as will be described later, the mobile phone 2 includes a sensor 4 or a sensor 5.

  The finger 3 belongs to a user who operates the terminal. The sensor 4 senses the position of the finger 3 on the screen.

  The usage frequency order 7 gives priority based on the frequency used by the user. The learning function 8 determines the usage frequency order 7 of the menu icon 6 or the menu icon 6 inside the terminal. The internal memory 9 stores the usage frequency order 7. The CPU arranges items such as keys and menu icons 6 on the touch panel 1.

  The CPU as an arrangement unit arranges items such as keys and menu icons 6 on the touch panel 1. Further, based on the position of the finger 3 sensed on the screen, items such as keys and menu icons 6 are arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 from the finger 3 at the closest distance. Further, items are arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 according to the position of the finger 3 of the operating user sensed by the sensor and the stored use frequency order 7.

  According to this embodiment, the one-handed operability of the mobile terminal can be improved. Also, there is no distinction between dominant hands, and keys can be arranged based on the position of a finger that is easy to operate. Furthermore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the target to be operated can be arranged near the finger that is easy to operate according to the usage method of each user, and the convenience of key operation is expected to be improved on various portable terminals having a touch panel. it can.

  In conventional terminals, the position of the finger to be operated is not conscious, the keys are arranged uniformly on the screen, and there is a problem that it is difficult to press a key that is far from the operated finger. By detecting the position of the finger to be operated and changing the position of the key, the one-handed operability of the mobile terminal can be improved.

(Embodiment 3)
The configuration and processing of the mobile terminal according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4.
FIG. 4 shows a case where the position of the finger 3 operated outside the screen of the touch panel 1 is sensed and the menu icon 6 is arranged on the screen near the position of the finger 3.

In the present embodiment, a case where the menu icon 6 of the cellular phone using the touch panel is sensed and selected by the following two methods is used as an example.
2. Sense finger position outside the touch panel screen. This is done by attaching a sensor outside the screen of the touch panel of the terminal body.

  When the user holds the mobile phone 2, the sensor 5 senses the position of the finger 3 (in this case, the finger closest to the touch panel), and places the menu icon 6 on the screen near that position. In this case, it is not necessary to distinguish from the operation of selecting (pressing) the menu icon 6.

  As for the basic configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 2 includes a touch panel 1, and the touch panel 1 includes a menu icon 6 and a usage frequency order 7. The mobile phone 2 includes a learning function 8, an internal memory 9, and a CPU (not shown). The user's finger 3 is placed on the mobile phone 2. Further, as will be described later, the mobile phone 2 includes a sensor 4 or a sensor 5.

  The finger 3 belongs to a user who operates the terminal. The sensor 5 senses the finger 3 that is closest to the touch panel 1.

  The usage frequency order 7 gives priority based on the frequency used by the user. The learning function 8 determines the usage frequency order 7 of the menu icon 6 or the menu icon 6 inside the terminal. The internal memory 9 stores the usage frequency order 7. The CPU arranges items such as keys and menu icons 6 on the touch panel 1.

  The CPU as an arrangement unit arranges items such as keys and menu icons 6 on the touch panel 1. Further, based on the position of the finger 3 sensed on the screen, items such as keys and menu icons 6 are arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 from the finger 3 at the closest distance. Further, items are arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger 3 according to the position of the finger 3 of the operating user sensed by the sensor and the stored use frequency order 7.

  According to this embodiment, the one-handed operability of the mobile terminal can be improved. Also, there is no distinction between dominant hands, and keys can be arranged based on the position of a finger that is easy to operate. Furthermore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the target to be operated can be arranged near the finger that is easy to operate according to the usage method of each user, and the convenience of key operation is expected to be improved on various portable terminals having a touch panel. it can.

  In addition, with conventional terminals, the position of the finger to be operated is not conscious, the keys are arranged uniformly on the screen, and there is a problem that it is difficult to press a key that is far from the operated finger. The form can improve the one-handed operability of the mobile terminal by sensing the position of the finger to be operated and changing the position of the key.

  In addition, in this embodiment, since the operability including the user's selection operation is intended to be improved, the keys and icons are not displayed when browsing (keys and icons are arranged on the entire screen for easy viewing). It shows placing near the finger. Therefore, the operation buttons are not displayed at the position of the finger, but include a function that distinguishes keys spread on the screen and a case where the user wants to operate. As an example of the above, a key or icon is moved by placing a finger outside the screen using a heat sensor or a pressure sensor.

  As described above, in the present invention, the position where the finger is placed, or the side where the finger is placed when it is outside the screen, is determined at any time. And icons can follow.

It is a figure which shows the basic composition of the portable terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the portable terminal in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the portable terminal in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the portable terminal in 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Touch panel 2 Cellular phone 3 Finger operating the terminal 4, 5 Sensor 6 Menu icon 7 Order of use 8 Learning function 9 Internal memory

Claims (15)

A portable terminal having a touch panel,
Arranging means for arranging items such as keys and icons on the touch panel;
On the touch panel or in the vicinity of the touch panel, the touch panel further includes a sensor that senses the position of the user's finger to operate,
The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein the placement unit places the item in the vicinity of the finger position according to the finger position of the user to be operated detected by the sensor. A discriminating means for discriminating the order of frequency of use of the items;
Storage means capable of storing the order of use frequency,
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement unit arranges the items in the vicinity of the position of the finger according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated detected by the sensor and the order of use frequency stored. The portable terminal described.   The mobile terminal according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is a thermal sensor or a pressure sensor.   The mobile terminal according to claim 3, wherein the sensor on the touch panel senses when the item is pressed and senses a side where a user's finger is placed.   The mobile terminal according to claim 4, wherein the sensor continues the sensing when the user's finger is placed on or around the touch panel. A method for arranging items on a touch panel of a mobile terminal,
An arrangement step of arranging items such as keys and icons on the touch panel by an arrangement means;
On the touch panel or around the touch panel, the touch panel further includes a sensing step of sensing the position of the user's finger operated by a sensor,
In the arranging step, the item is arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger according to the position of the finger of the operated user sensed by the sensor. A determining step for determining the order of frequency of use of the items;
A storage step capable of storing the order of use frequency,
The item is arranged in the vicinity of the position of the finger according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated sensed by the sensor and the stored order of use frequency. Touch panel item placement method.   The touch panel item arrangement method according to claim 7, wherein the sensor is a thermal sensor or a pressure sensor.   The touch panel item arrangement method according to claim 8, wherein the sensor on the touch panel senses when the item is pressed and senses a side where a user's finger is placed.   The touch panel item arrangement method according to claim 9, wherein the sensor continues the sensing when the user's finger is placed on or around the touch panel. A program to be executed by a mobile terminal having a touch panel,
A process for arranging items such as keys and icons on the touch panel by an arrangement means;
On the touch panel or around the touch panel, a process of sensing the position of the user's finger operated by a sensor;
A program for causing the portable terminal to execute a process of arranging the item in the vicinity of the finger position according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated detected by the sensor. A determination process for determining the frequency of use of the items;
A storage process capable of storing the order of use frequency,
12. The item according to claim 11, wherein in the arrangement processing, the items are arranged in the vicinity of the finger position according to the position of the finger of the user to be operated detected by the sensor and the order of use frequency stored. program.   The program according to claim 12, wherein the sensor is a thermal sensor or a pressure sensor.   The program according to claim 13, wherein the sensor on the touch panel senses when the item is pressed and senses a side where a user's finger is placed.   The program according to claim 14, wherein the sensor continues the sensing when the user's finger is placed on or around the touch panel.

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