JP2010165291A - Display device and method for magnifying display - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device and a method for magnifying display, which facilitate the search of a selection item. <P>SOLUTION: A picture device (display device) 100 includes a display screen part 22, an operation button 11 and a cross key 12, and a controller 23. The display screen part 22 can display a first cursor 41, a second cursor 44, and a magnified display area 42 in which a part of a plurality of icons 40 is magnified and displayed. The controller 23 controls the magnified display area 42 to move according to the movement of the first cursor 41 located within the area 42 based on the operation of the operation button 11 and the cross key 12. The controller 23 further controls the magnified display area 42 to be fixed on the display screen part 22, the second cursor 44 is, in the fixed magnified display area 42, movable within the area 42 without moving outside the area 42 to thereby select any one of the plurality of icons 40 within the fixed magnified display area 42. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device and an enlarged display method, and more particularly to a display device and an enlarged display method in which a cursor and an enlarged display area are displayed on a display unit.

  Conventionally, a display device and an enlarged display method in which a cursor and an enlarged display area are displayed on a display unit are known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

  Patent Document 1 discloses an enlarged display device including a screen that displays a mouse cursor and an enlarged cursor display area, an input device (operation unit) such as a mouse, and a CPU (control unit). In this enlarged display device, an enlarged cursor display area is displayed around the cursor in the area where the cursor is located, and an object to be enlarged in the enlarged cursor display area is enlarged and displayed. Further, when the operator gives an instruction with the input device while the cursor is positioned within the enlarged cursor display area, predetermined processing such as character input is performed at the cursor position. Further, when the cursor is moved, the display of the enlarged cursor display area is canceled, and when the cursor is stopped, the enlarged cursor display area is displayed at the position where the cursor is newly stopped.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a reaction area enlargement apparatus including a screen for separately displaying a mouse cursor and a reaction area composed of icons, a pointing device (operation unit) such as a mouse, and a CPU (control unit). It is disclosed. In this reaction area enlargement apparatus, when an operator performs a click operation on a mouse or the like in a state where the mouse cursor is located in a reaction area registered in advance, a process corresponding to an icon that is a reaction area is performed. It is configured. On the other hand, when the operator performs a click operation with the mouse cursor positioned outside the reaction area, the reaction area is enlarged and displayed on the screen, and the operator is positioned with the mouse cursor positioned within the enlarged reaction area. When a click operation is performed on the mouse or the like, processing corresponding to the enlarged icon of the reaction region is performed.

  Further, the above-mentioned Patent Document 3 discloses a computer screen that displays an overall view of an image in which an overall view of the image is displayed, an enlarged view of an image in which an enlarged view of the portion of the image is displayed, and a cursor, a pointing device (operation unit ) And a computer main body. In this image display device, the entire image and the enlarged image portion are simultaneously displayed on the computer screen so that the enlarged portion of the image in the enlarged image portion moves following the movement of the cursor displayed in the entire image view. It is configured. Then, by pressing any button with the cursor moved to an arbitrary position in the entire image, the cursor moves to the enlarged image, and the image can be processed in the enlarged image Has been.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-283044 JP-A-9-251341 JP 2001-272963 A

  However, in the enlarged display device described in Patent Document 1, when the cursor is moved, the display of the enlarged cursor display area before the movement is canceled, and the enlarged cursor display area is displayed at the position where the destination cursor is stopped. Therefore, when searching for an object while displaying an enlarged image, it is necessary to repeatedly stop the cursor and display the enlarged display area. For this reason, it is considered that there is a problem that it is difficult to search for an object.

  In the reaction area enlarging apparatus described in Patent Document 2, only the reaction area registered in advance is enlarged and displayed on the screen. Therefore, when there are a plurality of areas to be enlarged, a plurality of reaction areas are individually set. It is necessary to register. In this case, since an unregistered icon is not enlarged, there is a problem that it is difficult to search for a selection item such as an arbitrary icon.

  Further, in the image display device of Patent Document 3, the enlarged portion of the enlarged image portion moves following the movement of the cursor located in the overall image view outside the enlarged image portion. You need to take your eyes off the cursor to see the enlarged part of the figure. For this reason, there is an inconvenience that when the eye is returned to the whole image again, the cursor position may be lost. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to search for a search target.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide a display device and an enlarged display method that facilitate the search for selection items.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  A display device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a display unit capable of displaying a plurality of selection items, a cursor, an enlarged display area in which a part of the plurality of selection items is enlarged, and a plurality of items near the cursor. An operation unit for performing an operation for enlarging a selection item and an operation for selecting an arbitrary selection item from among a plurality of selection items displayed in an enlarged manner with a cursor, and a plurality of items in the vicinity of the cursor based on the operation of the operation unit The enlarged display area including the selected item is displayed on the display unit, and the enlarged display area is controlled to move in accordance with the movement of the cursor located in the enlarged display area. The area is controlled to be fixed on the display unit, and the fixed enlarged display area is fixed so that the cursor can be moved within the enlarged display area without moving outside the enlarged display area. And a control unit for controlling so any Selectable of the plurality of selection items of the enlarged display area.

  In the display device according to the first aspect, as described above, the control unit causes the display unit to display an enlarged display region including a plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor based on the operation of the operation unit. By moving the cursor so that the enlarged display area is continuously moved by moving the cursor in accordance with the movement of the cursor located in the enlarged display area. Since the items are also continuously changed, it is possible to search for the selected item while always displaying the enlarged display area. As a result, when searching for a selection item while enlarging the display, it is not necessary to repeatedly stop the cursor and display the enlargement display area, so that the selection item can be easily searched. In addition, by moving the enlarged display area in accordance with the movement of the cursor located in the enlarged display area, the operator does not need to take his eyes off the cursor when confirming the selected item in the moved enlarged display area. In addition, in the fixed enlarged display area, the cursor can be moved in the enlarged display area without being moved out of the enlarged display area, so that the cursor is positioned in the vicinity of the plurality of selection items displayed in an enlarged manner. Because there is no risk of losing sight of the cursor. As a result, the selection items can be easily searched, and the workability at the time of searching the selection items can be improved.

  In the display device according to the first aspect, preferably, the cursor is movable in the display unit, and the first cursor used when performing enlarged display of a plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor and movement of the enlarged display area; In a state where the enlarged display area is fixed, it is possible to move within the enlarged display area without moving outside the enlarged display area, and select one of a plurality of selection items in the fixed enlarged display area. The first cursor and the second cursor are selectively displayed on the display unit and used. If comprised in this way, a selection item can be searched easily using the 1st cursor which an enlarged display area moves together, and the 2nd cursor which can move only within an enlarged display area.

  In this case, preferably, the first cursor and the second cursor are displayed so as to be distinguishable from each other. With this configuration, it is clear whether the cursor moves with the enlarged display area (first cursor) or the cursor moves only within the enlarged display area (second cursor). Since it can be shown, the selection item can be more easily searched.

  In the display device in which the cursor includes a first cursor and a second cursor, preferably, the first cursor is released when the enlarged display area is fixed after the enlarged display area is displayed, and the second cursor is The cursor is displayed in the enlarged display area instead of the first cursor when the enlarged display area is fixed, and the display of the enlarged display area is canceled while the enlarged display area and the second cursor are displayed. In this case, the first cursor is displayed instead of the second cursor. If comprised in this way, when the display of an enlarged display area is cancelled | released, it can restart from the operation which displays an enlarged display area easily using a 1st cursor.

  In the display device in which the cursor includes the first cursor and the second cursor, the operation unit preferably includes a first operation unit for performing an operation related to display of the enlarged display area, the first cursor, the second cursor, and the enlargement. And a second operation unit for performing an operation related to movement of the display area. When the second operation unit is operated in a state where the operation of the first operation unit is continued, the control unit enlarges the enlarged display area. The first cursor positioned in the display area is controlled to move with the movement of the first cursor. If comprised in this way, since an enlarged display area can be moved only in the state which continued operation of the 1st operation part, an operator can be made to move an enlarged display area consciously. This makes it easier to search for selection items.

  In this case, preferably, when the operation of the first operation unit is released from the state where the first operation unit is continuously operated, the control unit performs control so as to fix the enlarged display area. It is configured. If comprised in this way, the operator can perform from a display of an enlarged display area to fixation only by operating only the 1st operation part. This makes it easier to search for selection items.

  In the display device in which the operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit, preferably, when the second operation unit is operated in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed, the control unit The cursor is controlled to be movable in the enlarged display area. With this configuration, the second cursor does not move out of the enlarged display area in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed. Therefore, even if the second operation unit is operated by mistake, there is a possibility that the second cursor may be lost. Few. This also makes it easier to search for selection items.

  In the display device in which the operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit, preferably, the enlarged cursor is fixed on the enlarged display area and the second cursor is positioned on the enlarged display selection item. When the first operation unit is operated in the state where is located, the control unit is configured to control to select and determine the selection item where the second cursor is positioned. If comprised in this way, since the 1st operation part can be used to easily select and determine any one selection item among the plurality of enlarged display items located in the enlarged display area, The selection can be easily determined after the selection item is searched.

  In the display device in which the operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit, preferably, the enlarged display area is fixed, and a plurality of enlarged display items that are located in the enlarged display area are displayed. When the first operation unit is operated in a state where the two cursors are not positioned, the control unit cancels the display of the enlarged display area and the second cursor and controls the first cursor to be movable in the display unit. It is configured. According to this configuration, even when the enlarged display area is erroneously fixed, the display of the enlarged display area and the second cursor can be easily canceled by using the first operation unit. In addition, after the display of the enlarged display area and the second cursor is released, the enlarged display area is displayed again and moved by the first cursor which can be moved in the display unit, and the enlarged display area is fixed again, thereby appropriately The selection item can be selected and determined by using the second cursor displayed again in the enlarged display area fixed at a certain position.

  In the display device according to the first aspect, it is preferable that the second cursor has a plurality of selection items straddling a plurality of selection items displayed in the enlarged display area in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed. It is displayed on the display unit so as to selectively move between them. If comprised in this way, since a 2nd cursor moves only on the selection item which is a selection object, the possibility of losing the position of a 2nd cursor can further be reduced, and also the workability | operativity at the time of the selection item search Can be improved.

  An enlarged display method according to a second aspect of the present invention provides an enlarged display area in which a part of a plurality of selection items around the cursor displayed on the display unit is enlarged and displayed based on an operation of the operation unit. Based on the step of causing the display unit to be movable in accordance with the movement of the cursor located inside and the operation of the operation unit, the enlarged display region is fixed on the display unit, and the cursor is fixed to the fixed enlarged display region. One of a plurality of selection items in the enlarged display area is displayed by the step of displaying on the display unit so as to be movable within the enlarged display area without moving outside, and the cursor displayed in the fixed enlarged display area. Controlling to be selectable.

  In the enlarged display method according to the second aspect, as described above, an enlarged display area in which a part of the plurality of selection items around the cursor displayed on the display unit is enlarged and displayed based on the operation of the operation unit. By providing the step of displaying on the display unit movably with the movement of the cursor located in the enlarged display area, the enlarged display area is continuously moved by moving the cursor, and is enlarged in the enlarged display area. Since the displayed selection items are also continuously changed, it is possible to search for selection items while always displaying the enlarged display area. As a result, when searching for a selection item while enlarging the display, it is not necessary to repeatedly stop the cursor and display the enlargement display area, so that the selection item can be easily searched. In addition, by moving the enlarged display area in accordance with the movement of the cursor located in the enlarged display area, the operator does not need to take his eyes off the cursor when confirming the selected item in the moved enlarged display area. Further, by providing a step for displaying the cursor on the display unit so that the cursor can be moved within the enlarged display area without moving the cursor outside the fixed enlarged display area, the cursor is displayed in the vicinity of a plurality of selection items that are enlarged and displayed. Therefore, there is little possibility of losing the cursor. As a result, the selection items can be easily searched, and the workability at the time of searching the selection items can be improved.

  In the enlarged display method according to the second aspect, preferably, the cursor is movable in the display unit, and is used when performing enlarged display of a plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor and movement of the enlarged display area. With the enlarged display area fixed, you can move within the enlarged display area without moving outside the enlarged display area, and select one of multiple selection items in the fixed enlarged display area The first cursor and the second cursor are selectively displayed on the display unit and used. If comprised in this way, a selection item can be searched easily using the 1st cursor which an enlarged display area moves together, and the 2nd cursor which can move only within an enlarged display area.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a video apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view which showed the structure of the remote controller of the video apparatus shown in FIG. It is the top view which showed the structure of the remote controller of the video apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the remote controller of the video device shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the liquid crystal television of the video device shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the state by which the selection screen of the liquid crystal television of the video device shown in FIG. 1 was displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow of the expansion display operation | movement in the remote controller of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow at the time of the switching to the selection screen of the liquid crystal television of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow at the time of the movement of the 1st cursor of the liquid crystal television of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow at the time of the display of the expansion display area of the liquid crystal television of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention, a movement, and fixation. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow in the state where the enlarged display area of the liquid crystal television of the video device by 1st Embodiment of this invention was fixed. It is the figure which showed the whole structure of the notebook computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the notebook computer shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the notebook computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the enlarged display operation | movement of the notebook computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow at the time of the switch to the selection screen of the notebook computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow at the time of the movement of the 1st cursor of the notebook computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow at the time of the display of the expansion display area of the notebook personal computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention, a movement, and fixation. It is a figure for demonstrating the control flow in the state where the enlarged display area of the notebook computer by 2nd Embodiment of this invention was fixed.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
First, the configuration of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 and 10. The video device 100 is an example of the “display device” in the present invention.

  The video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a remote controller 1 and a liquid crystal television 2 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the remote controller 1 includes a housing 10, an operation button 11, a cross key 12, a control unit 13, and a transmission unit 14. The housing 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation button 11 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 10 on the X1 direction side, and an icon described later on the display screen unit 22 described later of the liquid crystal television 2 when pressed by the operator. This is used when determining 40 (see FIG. 6) and determining and canceling an enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 8) described later. The cross key 12 is provided on the upper surface of the substantially central portion of the housing 10, and a first cursor 41 (see FIG. 6) and a second cursor 44 (described later) of the display screen unit 22 of the liquid crystal television 2. When the operator moves the top, bottom, left and right (X3, X4, Y3, and Y4) vertically, the operator presses down the end portions 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d on the top, bottom, left, and right (X1, X2, Y1, and Y2). belongs to. The operation button 11 is an example of “first operation unit” and “operation unit” in the present invention, and the cross key 12 is an example of “second operation unit” and “operation unit” in the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 13 determines the icon 40 (see FIG. 6) of the display screen unit 22 and the enlarged display area 42 (FIG. 8) in response to pressing of the operation button 11 and the cross key 12. A function for outputting to the transmitting unit 14 a determination cancellation control signal regarding determination and cancellation of the reference and a movement control signal regarding vertical and horizontal movements of the first cursor 41 (see FIG. 6) and the second cursor 44 (see FIG. 10). Have. Moreover, the transmission part 14 has a function which transmits the control signal output from the control part 13 to the exterior by radio wave communication.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal television 2 includes a housing 20, a receiving unit 21, and a display screen unit 22. In addition, a display screen unit 22 is disposed on the front surface of the housing 20, and a receiving unit 21 is disposed on an end of the front surface of the housing 20 in the X4 direction and the Y3 direction. The receiving unit 21 has a function of receiving the determination cancellation control signal and the movement control signal transmitted from the transmission unit 14 and outputting the determination cancellation control signal and the movement control signal to the control unit 23 (see FIG. 5) described later. Have. The display screen unit 22 is formed in a substantially flat surface, and includes a display image 3, a plurality of icons 40 (see FIG. 6), an enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 8), and a first cursor 41 (see FIG. 8). 6) and the second cursor 44 (see FIG. 10) can be displayed. The display screen unit 22 is an example of the “display unit” in the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the liquid crystal television 2 further includes a control unit 23, a storage unit 24 composed of a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 25. The control unit 23 performs processing corresponding to the determination of the icon 40 and the determination and cancellation of the enlarged display area 42 in response to the determination cancellation control signal output from the reception unit 21 and also corresponds to the movement control signal. The first cursor 41 and the second cursor 44 of the display screen unit 22 have a function of performing processing corresponding to the up / down / left / right movement. The control unit 23 also has a function of outputting display contents corresponding to the above processing to the display screen unit 22. The specific control content of the control unit 23 will be described later. The storage unit 24 stores processing information related to the control signal in advance, and the control unit 23 is configured to read processing information related to the decision cancellation control signal and the movement control signal from the storage unit 24. In addition, the storage unit 24 is configured to store the display format of the icon 40, the state of the display screen unit 22, and the like. The HDD 25 stores a plurality of display images corresponding to the icons 40 of the display screen unit 22. The control unit 23 is configured to read out display image data corresponding to the predetermined icon 40 stored in the HDD 25 and display it on the display screen unit 22 when the predetermined icon 40 is selected. Further, the display image 3 shown in FIG. 1 is an example of a plurality of display images that are made up of recorded images and stored in the HDD 25.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5 to 12, an outline of an enlarged display operation of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, the display image 3 is displayed on the display screen unit 22. Here, when the operator presses the operation button 11, the display image 3 displayed on the display screen unit 22 is switched to the selection screen 4 on which a plurality of icons 40 shown in FIG. 6 are displayed. Each of the plurality of icons 40 corresponds to a plurality of display images stored in the HDD 25. In the following description, an icon 40a (A1), an icon 40b (A2), an icon 40c (A3), and an icon 40d. (B1), icon 40e (B2), and icon 40f (B3) will be described as examples. The icon 40 (40a to 40f) is an example of the “selection item” in the present invention.

  On the selection screen 4, the first cursor 41 is displayed at the center of the display screen unit 22. The first cursor 41 is displayed as a black arrow filled in black. In addition, in a state where the first cursor 41 is displayed on the selection screen 4 (a state where the operator has pressed the operation button 11), the operator can move the cross key 12 of the remote controller 1 up / down / left / right (X1, X2, Y1, and Y2). 7), the first cursor 41 moves up, down, left and right (X3, X) in response to pressing of the up, down, left and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12, as shown in FIG. X4, Y3 and Y4). Further, the first cursor 41 is displayed so as to be movable to any location on the display screen unit 22. The first cursor 41 is an example of the “cursor” in the present invention.

  Here, in the first embodiment, when the operator presses the operation button 11 in a state where the first cursor 41 is displayed on the selection screen 4 (the state shown in FIG. 7), as shown in FIG. An enlarged display area 42 having an elliptical shape is displayed around the tip of the arrow of one cursor 41. In the enlarged display area 42, the icon 40 positioned around the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 is enlarged and displayed approximately twice, and an enlarged icon 43 is displayed. For example, the icon 40a (A1), the icon 40b (A2), the icon 40d (B1), and the icon 40e (B2) shown in FIG. A1), an enlarged icon 43b (A2), an enlarged icon 43d (B1), and an enlarged icon 43e (B2).

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the operator continues to press the operation button 11 and the operator presses the upper, lower, left and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 of the remote controller 1, FIG. As described above, the first cursor 41 is displayed so as to move up, down, left, and right in response to pressing of the up, down, left, and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12, and is formed around the first cursor 41. The enlarged display area 42 is also displayed so as to follow the first cursor 41 and move up, down, left, and right (X3, X4, Y3, and Y4). At this time, the enlarged icon 43 displayed in the enlarged display area 42 is displayed by switching the icon 40 located around the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 to the enlarged display. For example, when the enlargement icons 43a (A1), 43b (A2), 43d (B1), and 43e (B2) shown in FIG. 8 are displayed, the lower end 12b of the cross key 12 is pressed. The first cursor 41 is moved downward (X4 direction), and the enlarged display area 42 is also moved downward (X4 direction) following the first cursor 41. By this movement, the enlarged icon 43b (A2), the enlarged icon 43c (A3), the enlarged icon 43e (B2), and the enlarged icon 43f (B3) are displayed in the enlarged display area 42. As a result, the first cursor 41 can move within the display screen unit 22 and is used when the enlarged display of the plurality of icons 40 near the first cursor 41 and the movement of the enlarged display area 42 are performed.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the operator releases the operation button 11 while the first cursor 41 and the enlarged display area 42 are displayed on the selection screen 4. The display area 42 is displayed so as to be fixed on the selection screen 4 (display screen unit 22). Then, on the selection screen 4, the display of the first cursor 41 is canceled, and the second cursor 44 is displayed instead of the first cursor 41 at the position where the first cursor 41 was displayed. That is, the second cursor 44 is displayed at the center of the enlarged display area 42. Unlike the black first cursor 41 (see FIG. 6), the second cursor 44 is displayed as a white arrow bordered by a black line. Thus, the 1st cursor 41 and the 2nd cursor 44 are displayed so that an operator can identify. The second cursor 44 is an example of the “cursor” in the present invention.

  In addition, when the operator presses the top, bottom, left, and right end portions 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 in a state where the second cursor 44 is displayed on the selection screen 4, as shown in FIG. In response to pressing of the upper, lower, left and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12, the display is made to move up, down, left and right (X3, X4, Y3 and Y4). Even when the second cursor 44 moves to the elliptical outer edge of the enlarged display area 42, the second cursor 44 does not move beyond the outer edge of the enlarged display area 42 to the outside of the enlarged display area 42. That is, the second cursor 44 can move within the enlarged display area 42 without moving outside the enlarged display area 42.

  Further, in a state where the second cursor 44 is displayed, for example, on the enlarged icon 43b (A2), when the operator presses the operation button 11, one enlarged icon 43b (where the second cursor 44 is located) A2) is selected and determined. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, the selection screen 4 is ended, and the display stored in the HDD 25 corresponding to the enlarged icon 43b (A2) (icon 40b (A2) (see FIG. 6)) selected and determined. The image 5 is read by the control unit 23 (see FIG. 5) and displayed on the display screen unit 22. Accordingly, the second cursor 44 can move within the enlarged display area 42 without moving outside the enlarged display area 42 in a state where the enlarged display area 42 is fixed. This is used when selecting one of the plurality of enlarged icons 43.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the operator depresses the operation button 11 at a position where the second cursor 44 does not overlap the enlargement icon 43 in the enlargement display area 42, the enlargement display area 42 and the second cursor 44. Is displayed, and the first cursor 41 (the black arrow in FIGS. 6 and 7) is displayed in place of the second cursor 44 at the position where the second cursor 44 whose display was canceled is displayed. .

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 and 13, a control flow of an enlarged display operation in the remote controller 1 of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, in step S1, the control unit 13 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the operation button 11 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1 that the operation button 11 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S2, and the control unit 13 generates a determination cancellation control signal corresponding to the pressing of the operation button 11, and cancels the determination. The transmitting unit 14 is controlled so that the control signal is transmitted from the transmitting unit 14 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). Then, the process proceeds to step S3. If it is determined in step S1 that the operation button 11 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S3.

  Next, in step S3, the control unit 13 determines whether any of the end portions 12a to 12d (see FIGS. 2 and 3) of the cross key 12 is pressed. If it is determined in step S3 that any one of the end portions 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S4, and the control unit 13 moves the cross key 12 up, down, left and right (X1, X2,. A movement control signal corresponding to pressing of any one of the end portions 12a to 12d of Y1 and Y2) is generated, and the transmission unit 14 is controlled so that the movement control signal is transmitted from the transmission unit 14. Then, the control of the remote controller 1 is finished. In step S3, when it is determined that none of the end portions 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 is pressed, the control of the remote controller 1 is ended.

  Next, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, 5, 6 and 14, a control flow at the time of switching to the selection screen 4 of the liquid crystal television 2 of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. explain.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S11, it is determined whether or not the display image 3 (see FIG. 1) is displayed on the display screen unit 22 (see FIG. 1). If it is determined in step S11 that the display image 3 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S12. If it is determined in step S11 that the display image 3 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is repeated until it is determined that the display image 3 is displayed on the display screen unit 22. .

  Next, in step S12, it is determined whether or not the receiving unit 21 (see FIG. 5) has received a decision cancellation control signal corresponding to pressing of the operation button 11 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). If it is determined in step S12 that the determination cancellation control signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S13, and the display image 3 shown in FIG. 1 is displayed with the plurality of icons 40 and the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. The selected screen 4 is switched to. Thereafter, the selection screen switching control of the liquid crystal television 2 is ended. If it is determined in step S12 that the decision cancellation control signal has not been received, this process is repeated.

  Next, a control flow when the first cursor 41 of the liquid crystal television 2 of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is moved will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S21, it is determined whether or not the selection screen 4 (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the display screen section 22 (see FIG. 6). If it is determined in step S21 that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S22. If it is determined in step S21 that the selection screen 4 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is repeated until it is determined that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 22. .

  Next, in step S22, it is determined whether or not the enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 8) is displayed on the display screen unit 22. When it is determined in step S22 that the enlarged display area 42 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S23. When it is determined in step S22 that the enlarged display area 42 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is performed until it is determined that the enlarged display area 42 is displayed on the display screen unit 22. repeat.

  Next, in step S23, has the reception unit 21 (see FIG. 5) received a movement control signal corresponding to the pressing of one of the end portions 12a to 12d (see FIG. 6) of the cross key 12 (see FIG. 6)? It is determined whether or not. If it is determined in step S23 that the movement control signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S24, where the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. 7 is pressed by the upper, lower, left and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12. Correspondingly, it is displayed to move up and down, left and right (X3, X4, Y3 and Y4). Thereby, the control before displaying the enlarged area 42 on the selection screen 4 of the liquid crystal television 2 is ended. If it is determined in step S23 that the movement control signal has not been received, this process is repeated until it is determined that the movement control signal has been received.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 to FIG. 10 and FIG. 16, a control flow at the time of displaying, moving and fixing the enlarged display area 42 of the liquid crystal television 2 of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. .

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S31, it is determined whether or not the selection screen 4 (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the display screen section 22 (see FIG. 6). If it is determined in step S31 that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S32. If it is determined in step S31 that the selection screen 4 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is repeated until it is determined that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 32. .

  Next, in step S <b> 32, it is determined whether or not the enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 8) is displayed on the display screen unit 22. When it is determined in step S32 that the enlarged display area 42 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S33. If it is determined in step S32 that the enlarged display area 42 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S35.

  Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the receiving unit 21 (see FIG. 5) has received a decision cancellation control signal corresponding to pressing of the operation button 11 (see FIG. 7). If it is determined in step S33 that the determination cancellation control signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S34, and the ellipse displayed movably around the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. An enlarged display area 42 having a shape is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S35. If it is determined in step S33 that the decision cancellation control signal has not been received, this process is repeated until it is determined that the decision cancellation control signal has been received.

  Next, in step S35, in response to the determination cancellation control signal being received, the receiving unit 21 corresponds to pressing of one of the end portions 12a to 12d (see FIG. 8) of the cross key 12 (see FIG. 8). It is determined whether a movement control signal has been received. If it is determined in step S35 that the movement control signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S36, where the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. 9 is pressed by the upper, lower, left and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12. Correspondingly, an enlarged display area 42 that is displayed so as to move up, down, left, and right, and that is formed around the first cursor 41 also follows the first cursor 41, up, down, left, and right (X3, X4, Y3, and Y4). ) To move to. Then, the process proceeds to step S37. If it is determined in step S35 that the movement control signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S37.

  Next, in step S37, it is determined whether or not reception of the decision cancellation control signal has been completed. If it is determined in step S37 that reception of the decision cancellation control signal has been completed, the process proceeds to step S38, and the enlarged display area 42 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed so as to be fixed on the selection screen 4. . In step S39, the display of the first cursor 41 (see FIG. 9) is canceled on the selection screen 4. In step S40, the second cursor 44 is displayed in place of the first cursor 41 at the position where the first cursor 41 was located on the selection screen 4. Then, the control for displaying, moving and fixing the enlarged display area 42 of the liquid crystal television 2 is finished. If it is determined in step S37 that reception of the decision cancellation control signal is continued, the process returns to step S35.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, FIG. 11, FIG. 12, and FIG. 17, the control flow in a state where the enlarged display area 42 of the liquid crystal television 2 of the video apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is fixed will be described. To do.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined in step S41 whether or not the enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 10) is fixed. If it is determined in step S41 that the enlarged display area 42 is fixed, the process proceeds to step S42. If it is determined in step S41 that the enlarged display area 42 is not fixed, this process is repeated until it is determined that the enlarged display area 42 is fixed.

  Next, in step S42, has the reception unit 21 (see FIG. 5) received a movement control signal corresponding to pressing of one of the end portions 12a to 12d (see FIG. 10) of the cross key 12 (see FIG. 10)? It is determined whether or not. If it is determined in step S42 that the movement control signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S43. If it is determined in step S42 that the movement control signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S45.

  Next, in step S43, it is determined whether or not the second cursor 44 (see FIG. 10) does not move outside the enlarged display area 42 beyond the outer edge of the enlarged display area 42. If it is determined in step S43 that the second cursor 44 does not move outside the enlarged display area 42, the process proceeds to step S44, where the second cursor 44 shown in FIG. In response to pressing of the end portions 12a to 12d, the screen is displayed so as to move up and down, left and right (X3, X4, Y3 and Y4). If it is determined in step S43 that the second cursor 44 moves outside the enlarged display area 42, the process returns to step S42. As a result, the second cursor 44 does not move outside the enlarged display area 42 beyond the outer edge of the enlarged display area 42.

  Next, in step S45, it is determined whether or not the receiving unit 21 has received a decision release control signal corresponding to pressing of the operation button 11 (see FIG. 11). If it is determined in step S45 that the decision cancellation control signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S46. If it is determined in step S45 that the decision cancellation control signal has not been received, the process returns to step S42.

  Next, in step S46, it is determined whether or not the second cursor 44 is displayed on the enlargement icon 43 (see FIG. 11). If it is determined in step S46 that the second cursor 44 is displayed on the enlarged icon 43, the process proceeds to step S47, and the enlarged icon 43 where the second cursor 44 is located is selected and determined. In step S48, the selection screen 4 (see FIG. 11) is completed, and the display image 5 stored in the HDD 25 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the enlarged icon 43 (icon 40) shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. It is displayed on the screen unit 22. Then, the control in the state where the enlarged display area 42 of the liquid crystal television 2 is fixed is ended. If it is determined in step S46 that the second cursor 44 is not displayed on the enlarged icon 43, the process proceeds to step S49, and the display of the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 is canceled. In step S50, the first cursor 41 is displayed in place of the second cursor 44 at the position where the second cursor 44 was located. Then, the control in the state where the enlarged display area 42 of the liquid crystal television 2 is fixed is ended.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 23 displays the enlarged display area 42 including the icon 40 positioned around the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 based on the pressing of the operation button 11. The enlarged display area 42 is displayed by moving the first cursor 41 by controlling the enlarged display area 42 to move in accordance with the movement of the first cursor 41 positioned in the enlarged display area 42. 42 is continuously moved, and the enlarged icon 43 that is enlarged and displayed in the enlarged display area 42 is also continuously changed. Therefore, the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43) is searched while the enlarged display area 42 is always displayed. It can be carried out. Thus, when searching for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43) while being enlarged, it is not necessary to repeatedly stop the first cursor 41 and display the enlarged display area 42, so the icon 40 (enlarged icon) can be easily obtained. 43) can be searched. In addition, the operator does not need to keep an eye on the first cursor 41 by moving the enlarged display area 42 in accordance with the movement of the first cursor 41 located in the enlarged display area 42. Further, in the fixed enlarged display area 42, the second cursor 44 is enlarged and displayed by making the second cursor 44 movable within the enlarged display area 42 without moving it outside the enlarged display area 42. Since it can be located in the vicinity of the enlarged icon 43, there is little possibility of losing sight of the second cursor 44. As a result, the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43) can be easily searched, so that the workability at the time of searching for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43) can be improved.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the display screen unit 22 can be moved, and is used when the enlarged display of the plurality of icons 40 near the first cursor 41 and the movement of the enlarged display area 42 are performed. In a state where the first cursor 41 and the enlarged display area 42 are fixed, the first cursor 41 and the enlarged display area 42 can be moved within the enlarged display area 42 without moving outside the enlarged display area 42. By providing a second cursor 44 that is used when selecting any of the icons 43, the cursor moves with the enlarged display area 42 (first cursor 41) or the cursor is only in the enlarged display area 42. It is possible to clearly indicate which state is the moving state (second cursor 44), so that it is easier to search for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43). It can be.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, after the first cursor 41 is displayed on the enlarged display area 42, the display is canceled when the enlarged display area 42 is fixed, and the second cursor 44 is enlarged. When the display area 42 is fixed, it is displayed at the center of the enlarged display area 42 instead of the first cursor 41, and the enlarged display area 42 is displayed in a state where the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 are displayed. When the display of the enlarged display area 42 is canceled by configuring the first cursor 41 to be displayed in place of the second cursor 44 when released, the first cursor 41 can be easily used when the display of the enlarged display area 42 is released. The operation of displaying the enlarged display area 42 can be resumed.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, by pressing down the upper, lower, left, and right (X1, X2, Y1, and Y2) ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 while the operation button 11 is continuously pressed, By configuring the enlarged display area 42 to move in accordance with the movement of the first cursor 41, the enlarged display area 42 can be moved only in a state where the operation button 11 is continuously pressed. The enlarged display area 42 can be moved intentionally. This makes it easier to search for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43).

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the enlarged display region 42 is fixed on the selection screen 4 by releasing the operation button 11 from the state in which the operation button 11 is continuously pressed. With this configuration, the operator can perform the display from the display of the enlarged display area 42 to the fixing on the selection screen 4 only by operating only the operation button 11. This makes it easier to search for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43).

  In the first embodiment, as described above, when the enlarged display area 42 is fixed, pressing any one of the end portions 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 causes the second cursor 44 to be enlarged. By configuring so as not to move outside the area 42 but within the enlarged display area 42, the second cursor 44 does not move outside the enlarged display area 42 while the enlarged display area 42 is fixed. Even if the top, bottom, left, and right ends 12a to 12d of the cross key 12 are accidentally pressed, there is little possibility of losing sight of the second cursor 44. This makes it easier to search for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43).

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the operation button 11 is pressed while the enlarged display area 42 is fixed and the second cursor 44 is positioned on the enlarged icon 43 located in the enlarged display area 42. By pressing, the configuration is such that the enlarged icon 43 where the second cursor 44 is located is selected and determined, and the operation button 11 is used to select among the plurality of enlarged icons 43 located within the enlarged display area 42. Since any one can be easily selected and determined, selection after the search for the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43) can also be easily performed.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the operation button 11 is pressed in a state where the enlarged display area 42 is fixed and the second cursor 44 is not located on the enlarged icon 43 located in the enlarged display area 42. Even when the display of the enlarged display area 42 is canceled by pressing and the enlarged display area 42 is erroneously fixed by switching from the second cursor 44 to the first cursor 41 movable on the selection screen 4. By using the operation button 11, the display of the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 can be canceled easily. In addition, after the display of the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 is released, the enlarged display area 42 is displayed again by the first cursor 41 and moved, and the enlarged display area 42 is fixed again, so that it can be displayed at an appropriate position. In the fixed enlarged display area 42, the icon 40 (enlarged icon 43) can be selected and determined using the second cursor 44 displayed again.

(Second Embodiment)
Referring to FIGS. 18 to 20, in the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, an operation related to the enlarged display on the display screen unit 22 is performed by using the keyboard 226 and the touch pad 227 of the notebook computer 200. A case where the second cursor 44 selectively moves between the enlarged icons 43 will be described. Note that the notebook computer 200 is an example of the “display device” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a display screen unit 22 disposed on the upper portion (X7 direction side) of the housing 220 and a lower portion ( A keyboard 226 and a touch pad 227 are disposed on the X8 direction side. The keyboard 226 is arranged on the lower side of the housing 220 on the X5 direction side, and includes a determination button 226a and a release button 226b. The determination button 226a of the keyboard 226 is used when determining an icon 40 displayed on the display screen unit 22 of the notebook computer 200 and determining an enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 20) when pressed by an operator. Further, the release button 226b of the keyboard 226 is used when the enlarged display area 42 displayed on the display screen unit 22 of the notebook computer 200 is released when the operator presses the button. The touch pad 227 is disposed at the center of the lower portion of the housing 220 on the X6 direction side, and slides the finger up, down, left, and right (X5, X6, Y5, and Y6) while the operator's finger is in contact. By operating the touch pad 227, a signal related to the up / down / left / right (X7, X8, Y5 and Y6) movement of the first cursor 41 and the second cursor 44 of the display screen unit 22 of the notebook computer 200 is output to the control unit 223. It has a function. The keyboard 226 is an example of the “first operation unit” and the “operation unit” in the present invention, and the touch pad 227 is an example of the “second operation unit” and the “operation unit” in the present invention.

  The notebook computer 200 further includes a control unit 223, a storage unit 24, and an HDD 25, as shown in FIG. The control unit 223 performs processing corresponding to the determination of the icon 40 and the determination and release of the enlarged display area 42 in response to pressing of the determination button 226a and the release button 226b of the keyboard 226, and from the touch pad 227. Corresponding to the output signal, the first cursor 41 and the second cursor 44 of the display screen unit 22 have a function of performing processing corresponding to the up / down / left / right movement. The control unit 223 also has a function of outputting display content corresponding to the above processing to the display screen unit 22. Here, in the second embodiment, the remote controller 1 in the first embodiment is not provided. Thereby, the notebook computer 200 is not provided with the transmission unit 14 and the reception unit 21 in the first embodiment. The remaining structure of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, FIG. 20, and FIG. 21, an outline of the enlarged display operation of the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the icon enlargement operation of the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment, the operator releases the press of the enter button 226a on the keyboard 226 while the first cursor 41 and the enlarged display area 42 are displayed on the selection screen 4. As shown in FIG. 20, the enlarged display area 42 is displayed so as to be fixed on the selection screen 4 (display screen section 22). Then, on the selection screen 4, the display of the first cursor 41 is canceled, and the second cursor 44 is placed on the upper left enlarged icon 43 (on the enlarged icon 43 b (A 2)) of the enlarged icons 43 in place of the first cursor 41. Is displayed.

  Further, with the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 displayed on the selection screen 4, the operator moves his / her finger up / down / left / right (X 5, X 6, Y 5 and Y 6) while touching the touch pad 227. By sliding, as shown in FIG. 21, the second cursor 44 is displayed to move up and down and left and right (X7, X8, Y5 and Y6) in response to the up and down and left and right movement on the touch pad 227. The At this time, the second cursor 44 is displayed so as to selectively move between the plurality of enlarged icons 43 across the plurality of enlarged icons 43 in the enlarged display area 42. For example, in FIG. 20, with the second cursor 44 positioned on the enlargement icon 43b (A2), the operator slides the finger in the right direction (Y6 direction) with the finger touching the touch pad 227. As a result, the second cursor 44 is moved to the enlarged icon 43e (B2).

  In addition, when the operator presses the release button 226b of the keyboard 226 while the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 are displayed on the selection screen 4, as shown in FIG. The display of the second cursor 44 is canceled, and the first cursor 41 is displayed at the center of the selection screen 4 instead of the second cursor 44. In the other display operations of the second embodiment, the operation button 11 in the first embodiment is operated by the determination button 226a of the keyboard 226, and the operation of the cross key 12 in the first embodiment is performed by the touch pad 227. Except for this point, the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment.

  Next, a control flow at the time of switching to the selection screen 4 of the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 22.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, in step S211, it is determined whether or not a display image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen unit 22 (see FIG. 18). If it is determined in step S211 that a display image is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S212. If it is determined in step S211 that no display image is displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is repeated.

  Next, in step S212, it is determined whether or not the enter button 226a (see FIG. 18) on the keyboard 226 (see FIG. 18) has been pressed. If it is determined in step S212 that the enter button 226a has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S213, and the display image is switched to the selection screen 4 on which the plurality of icons 40 and the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. 18 are displayed. . Thereafter, the selection screen switching control of the notebook computer 200 is terminated. If it is determined in step S212 that the enter button 226a has not been pressed, this process is repeated.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 18, 20 and 23, a control flow when the first cursor 41 of the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is moved will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, in step S221, it is determined whether or not the selection screen 4 (see FIG. 18) is displayed on the display screen unit 22 (see FIG. 18). When it is determined in step S221 that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S222. If it is determined in step S221 that the selection screen 4 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is repeated until it is determined that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 22. .

  Next, in step S222, it is determined whether or not the enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 20) is displayed on the display screen unit 22. When it is determined in step S222 that the enlarged display area 42 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S223. If it is determined in step S222 that the enlarged display area 42 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is performed until it is determined that the enlarged display area 42 is displayed on the display screen unit 22. repeat.

  Next, in step S223, it is determined whether or not the finger has been slid in any of the up, down, left and right directions (X5, X6, Y5 and Y6) on the touch pad 227. If it is determined in step S223 that the finger has been slid in the up, down, left, or right direction on the touch pad 227, the process proceeds to step S224, and the first cursor 41 (see FIG. 18) is moved to the touch pad 227. Corresponding to the up / down / left / right movement, the display is made to move up / down / left / right (X7, X8, Y5 and Y6). Then, the control before displaying the enlarged area 42 on the selection screen 4 of the notebook computer 200 is ended. In step S223, when it is determined that the finger is not slid in any of the up, down, left, and right directions on the touch pad 227, the finger is slid in the up, down, left, or right direction on the touch pad 227. This process is repeated until it is determined that the process has been performed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 and 24, a control flow at the time of displaying, moving and fixing the enlarged display area 42 of the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, in step S231, it is determined whether or not the selection screen 4 (see FIG. 20) is displayed on the display screen unit 22 (see FIG. 20). If it is determined in step S231 that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S232. If it is determined in step S231 that the selection screen 4 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, this process is repeated until it is determined that the selection screen 4 is displayed on the display screen unit 32. .

  Next, in step S232, it is determined whether or not the enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 20) is displayed on the display screen unit 22. If it is determined in step S232 that the enlarged display area 42 is not displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S233. If it is determined in step S232 that the enlarged display area 42 is displayed on the display screen unit 22, the process proceeds to step S235.

  Next, in step S233, it is determined whether or not the enter button 226a (see FIG. 20) on the keyboard 226 (see FIG. 20) has been pressed. If it is determined in step S233 that the enter button 226a has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S234, and the elliptical shape is displayed so as to be movable around the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. Is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S235. If it is determined in step S233 that the enter button 226a has not been pressed, this process is repeated until it is determined that the enter button 226a has been pressed.

  Next, in step S235, it is determined whether or not the finger has been slid in one of the up, down, left, and right directions on the touch pad 227 (see FIG. 20) while the enter button 226a is pressed. If it is determined in step S235 that the finger has been slid in the up, down, left, or right direction on the touch pad 227, the process proceeds to step S236, and the first cursor 41 moves up, down, left, or right on the touch pad 227. Corresponding to the movement, it is displayed to move up, down, left and right, and the enlarged display area 42 formed around the first cursor 41 also follows the first cursor 41, up, down, left and right (X7, X8, Y5). And Y6). Then, the process proceeds to step S237. If it is determined in step S235 that the finger is not slid in any of the upper, lower, left and right directions on the touch pad 227, the process proceeds to step S237.

  Next, in step S237, it is determined whether or not pressing of the enter button 226a has been released. If it is determined in step S237 that pressing of the enter button 226a is released, the process proceeds to step S238, and the enlarged display area 42 shown in FIG. 20 is displayed so as to be fixed on the selection screen 4. Then, the process proceeds to step S239, and the display of the first cursor 41 is canceled on the selection screen 4. In step S240, the second cursor 44 is displayed on the enlargement icon 43 on the upper left of the enlargement icon 43 (on the enlargement icon 43b (A2)) in place of the first cursor 41 on the selection screen 4. Then, the control for displaying, moving and fixing the enlarged display area 42 of the notebook computer 200 is completed. If it is determined in step S237 that pressing of the enter button 226a is not released, the process returns to step S235.

  Next, a control flow in a state where the enlarged display area 42 of the notebook computer 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is fixed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined in step S241 whether or not the enlarged display area 42 (see FIG. 20) is fixed. When it is determined in step S241 that the enlarged display area 42 is fixed, the process proceeds to step S242. If it is determined in step S241 that the enlarged display area 42 is not fixed, this process is repeated until it is determined that the enlarged display area 42 is fixed.

  Next, in step S242, it is determined whether or not the finger has been slid in one of the up, down, left, and right directions on the touch pad 227 (see FIG. 20). If it is determined in step S242 that the finger has been slid in either the up, down, left, or right direction on the touch pad 227, the process proceeds to step S243, and the second cursor 44 shown in FIG. Corresponding to the up / down / left / right movement, the display is performed so as to selectively move between the plurality of enlarged icons 43 across the enlarged icons 43 in the enlarged display area 42. Then, the process proceeds to step S244. If it is determined in step S242 that the finger is not slid in any of the upper, lower, left, and right directions on the touch pad 227, the process proceeds to step S244.

  Next, in step S244, it is determined whether or not the enter button 226a (see FIG. 21) on the keyboard 226 (see FIG. 21) has been pressed. If it is determined in step S244 that the enter button 226a has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S245, and the enlarged icon 43 where the second cursor 44 is located is selected and determined. In step S246, the selection screen 4 is completed, and a display image (not shown) stored in the HDD 25 (see FIG. 19) corresponding to the enlargement icon 43 (icon 40) is displayed on the display screen unit 22. Is done. Then, the control in the state where the enlarged display area 42 of the notebook computer 200 is fixed is ended. If it is determined in step S244 that the enter button 226a has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S247.

  Next, in step S247, it is determined whether or not the release button 226b (see FIG. 21) of the keyboard 226 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S247 that the release button 226b has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S248, and the display of the enlarged display area 42 and the second cursor 44 is released. Then, the process proceeds to step S 249, and the first cursor 41 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed at the center of the selection screen 4 instead of the second cursor 44. Then, the control in the state where the enlarged display area 42 of the notebook computer 200 is fixed is ended. If it is determined in step S247 that the release button 226b has not been pressed, the process returns to step S242.

  In the second embodiment, as described above, the second cursor 44 is placed between the plurality of enlarged icons 43 across the plurality of enlarged icons 43 in the enlarged display region 42 in a state where the enlarged display region 42 is fixed. Since the second cursor 44 moves only on the enlarged icon 43 that is the selection target, the possibility of losing the position of the second cursor 44 can be further reduced. The workability at the time of searching for (enlarged icon 43) can be improved. The remaining effects of the second embodiment are similar to those of the first embodiment.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments, the example in which the present invention is applied to the video apparatus 100 and the notebook personal computer 200 including the liquid crystal television 2 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a display unit and As long as the display device includes an operation unit and a control unit, the present invention can be applied to, for example, a PDA (personal digital assistant) or a desktop PC (personal computer) other than a video device or a notebook computer.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the example in which the cursor is configured to include the first cursor 41 and the second cursor 44 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the cursor is an enlarged display area. Can be moved along with the enlarged display area in a state where the image is displayed on the display unit, and can be moved only within the enlarged display area in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed on the display unit. In this case, the cursor may be constituted by one cursor.

  In the first embodiment, an example in which the operator operates the enlarged display operation using the operation button 11 and the cross key 12 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operation button is not used. Alternatively, the determination and release may be performed in response to pressing at the center of the cross key.

  In the second embodiment, the example in which the operator uses the keyboard 226 and the touch pad 227 to instruct the enlarged display operation is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, without using the touch pad. The cursor may be moved up, down, left and right by associating the remaining buttons on the keyboard. Moreover, you may comprise so that determination and cancellation may be performed by pressing down a touchpad, without using a keyboard. Moreover, you may move a cursor up and down, right and left using a mouse | mouth (pointing device), without using a touchpad and a keyboard.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the example in which the icon 40 corresponding to each of the plurality of display images stored in the HDD 25 is used as the “selection item” of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to an icon as long as it is a plurality of selection items displayed on the display unit, and may be information such as characters. Further, the icon may be configured to correspond to a plurality of music data, application software, and the like.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the enlarged display area 42 is moved together with the first cursor 41 while the operation button 11 and the determination button 226a are pressed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the enlarged display area may be moved together with the first cursor while the operation button and the determination button are released, and the enlarged display area may be fixed by pressing the operation button and the determination button again. Good.

  In the first and second embodiments, the storage unit 24 and the HDD 25 are separately provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both functions are integrated in either the storage unit or the HDD. You may let them.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the enlarged display area 42 having an elliptical shape is displayed centering on the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this and is enlarged. The range and shape of the display area are not particularly limited.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the example in which the enlarged icon 43 is displayed by the icon 40 being enlarged and displayed in the enlarged display area 42 by about twice has been shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The magnification of the icon in the enlarged display area is not particularly limited. For example, it may be configured to be appropriately determined by the control unit according to the size of the enlarged display area and the number of enlarged icons displayed in the enlarged display area, or the operator may arbitrarily change the enlargement magnification. You may comprise so that it can do.

  In the first and second embodiments, an example in which four enlarged icons 43 are displayed in the enlarged display area 42 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of icons in the enlarged display area is shown. Is not particularly limited.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the enlarged display area 42 is displayed around the tip of the arrow of the first cursor 41 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the enlarged display area is displayed. The position where is displayed is not particularly limited as long as the first cursor is placed inside the enlarged display area.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the operation button 11, the cross key 12, the keyboard 226, and the touch pad 227 are used to perform the operation related to the enlargement display operation is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. An operation related to an enlarged display operation may be performed using an input device such as a trackball or a wheel, or a remote controller or the like is moved two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally using an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor. Thus, an operation related to an enlarged display operation may be performed.

11 Operation buttons (first operation unit, operation unit)
12 Four-way controller (second operation unit, operation unit)
22 Display screen section (display section)
23 Control part 40 (40a-40f) Icon (selection item)
41 First cursor (cursor)
42 Enlarged display area 44 Second cursor (cursor)
100 Video device (display device)
200 Notebook PC (display device)
226 Keyboard (first operation unit, operation unit)
227 Touchpad (second operation unit, operation unit)

Claims (12)

A display unit capable of displaying a plurality of selection items, a cursor, and an enlarged display area in which a part of the plurality of selection items is enlarged;
An operation unit for performing an operation of enlarging the plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor and an operation of selecting an arbitrary selection item from the plurality of selection items displayed in an enlarged manner by the cursor;
Based on the operation of the operation unit, the enlarged display area including the plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor is displayed on the display unit, and the enlarged cursor is moved within the enlarged display area. And controlling to fix the enlarged display area on the display unit based on the operation of the operation unit, and in the fixed enlarged display area, the cursor is moved to the A control unit that controls to be movable within the enlarged display area without moving outside the enlarged display area and to select any of the plurality of selection items within the fixed enlarged display area. A display device comprising: The cursor is movable within the display unit, and a first cursor used when performing enlarged display of the plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor and movement of the enlarged display area;
Any of the plurality of selection items in the fixed enlarged display area can be moved within the enlarged display area without moving outside the enlarged display area in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed. And a second cursor used when selecting
The display device according to claim 1, wherein the first cursor and the second cursor are configured to be selectively displayed and used on the display unit.   The display device according to claim 2, wherein the first cursor and the second cursor are displayed so as to be distinguishable from each other. The first cursor is released when the enlarged display area is fixed after the enlarged display area is displayed,
The second cursor is displayed in the enlarged display area instead of the first cursor when the enlarged display area is fixed,
When the display of the enlarged display area is canceled while the enlarged display area and the second cursor are displayed, the first cursor is displayed instead of the second cursor. The display device according to claim 2 or 3. The operation unit includes a first operation unit for performing an operation related to display of the enlarged display area, and a second operation unit for performing an operation related to movement of the first cursor, the second cursor, and the enlarged display area. Have
When the second operation unit is operated in a state in which the operation of the first operation unit is continued, the control unit accompanies the movement of the first cursor that positions the enlarged display area in the enlarged display area. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the display device is configured to be controlled so as to be moved.   When the operation of the first operation unit is released from the state where the first operation unit is continuously operated, the control unit is configured to control to fix the enlarged display area. The display device according to claim 5.   When the second operation unit is operated in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed, the control unit is configured to control the second cursor to be movable within the enlarged display area. The display device according to claim 5 or 6.   When the first operation unit is operated in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed and the second cursor is positioned on the enlarged and displayed selection item located in the enlarged display area, The display device according to claim 5, wherein the control unit is configured to perform control so as to select and determine the selection item in which the second cursor is located.   When the first operation unit is operated in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed and the second cursor is not positioned on the plurality of enlarged display selection items located in the enlarged display area. The control unit is configured to cancel the display of the enlarged display area and the second cursor, and to control the first cursor to be movable in the display unit. The display device according to claim 1.   The second cursor is configured to selectively move between the plurality of selection items across the plurality of selection items that are displayed in an enlarged manner in the enlarged display region in a state where the enlarged display region is fixed. The display device according to claim 2, which is displayed on the display unit. Based on the operation of the operation unit, the enlarged display area in which some of the plurality of selection items around the cursor displayed on the display unit are enlarged is moved in accordance with the movement of the cursor located in the enlarged display area. Displaying on the display unit as possible,
Based on the operation of the operation unit, the enlarged display area is fixed on the display unit, and the cursor can be moved within the enlarged display area without moving outside the fixed enlarged display area. Displaying on the display unit;
And a step of controlling so that any of the plurality of selection items in the enlarged display area can be selected by the cursor displayed in the fixed enlarged display area. The cursor is movable within the display unit, and a first cursor used when performing enlarged display of the plurality of selection items in the vicinity of the cursor and movement of the enlarged display area;
Any of the plurality of selection items in the fixed enlarged display area can be moved within the enlarged display area without moving outside the enlarged display area in a state where the enlarged display area is fixed. And a second cursor used when selecting
The enlarged display method according to claim 11, wherein the first cursor and the second cursor are selectively displayed and used on the display unit.

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