JP2013158054A - Portable wireless information terminal device, screen operating method, recording medium and microcomputer device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable wireless information terminal device and a screen operating method thereof, capable of immediately moving to a predetermined upper layer through one time of simple input operation.SOLUTION: A portable wireless information terminal device includes: instruction input determination means 26 for determining whether an input signal from input means is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input; actuation management means 27 for confirming that the generated input signal continues on the basis of the determination by the instruction input determination means 26, and when the input signal continues, actuating inter-layer moving means 28, and when the input signal is terminated, stopping the actuation of the inter-layer moving means 28; and the inter-layer moving means 28 for performing the inter-layer movement on the basis of a command of the actuation management means 27, and executing screen display in a layer of a movement destination. When the input signal continues, the inter-layer movement and the screen display in the layer of the movement destination are repeatedly executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable wireless information terminal device and a screen operation method, and more particularly to a portable wireless information terminal device in which received message information is managed in a hierarchical structure and displays a screen under each layer, particularly a pager device and its screen operation method. .

  Portable wireless information terminal devices that are portable, portable, and function as communication network terminal devices have been put to practical use in a variety of configurations and functions in order to meet widespread and rapid demand growth in the information communication field in recent years. Yes.

  As an example of such a portable wireless information terminal device, a pager device that wirelessly receives a signal is widely used.

  The initial pager is a terminal device that makes a bell when it receives a call signal sent from a radio base station. It carries this device and issues a call signal wirelessly to a user at a remote location. And urged the user to contact the nearest wired telephone.

  The signal transmitted from the radio base station is not limited to a mere call signal, but a signal carrying information can be transmitted. On the other hand, when a signal carrying this information is received, a message that restores this incoming call is received. A pager device having a function of storing information in a memory and displaying a restored message on a liquid crystal display panel has been developed and is now widely used.

  Such a pager device organizes message texts for which incoming calls have been restored into message files, and stores each message file in a message storage memory. In such a message file, in addition to the message body, attributes of each message and control information are recorded.

  In the attribute portion, for example, information such as the date and time of arrival of the message, the message capacity, and the message type are recorded. Among these types of messages, there are messages sent by individuals, service messages received from information service organizations, etc., and a code number for each type is attached.

  Further, for example, a lock flag for prohibiting deletion / deletion of this message from the received file is attached to the control information.

  Further, for example, when executing the scroll operation, an index for designating / updating the scroll format may be attached.

  When displaying a message text on the screen, the built-in liquid crystal display panel displays, for example, 20 characters per line and 4 lines at a time, but if the message text extends over many lines, the user Is scrolled by the input operation, and the whole sentence can be displayed in order.

  By the way, in the conventional pager device, when a plurality of incoming message texts are stored, a table of contents is prepared in order to easily refer to these message texts. Such a table of contents can be organized by the user after confirming the content of the message text, by typing the headline shortened by the message itself using any input means, and using this as a headline. However, in general table of contents creation, a thumbnail format is adopted in which a part of the incoming message sentence, particularly a part of the head of the message sentence, is used as a headline.

  In order to efficiently manage the table of contents data and the message data, the data has a hierarchical information structure. Specifically, the table of contents is placed in the upper layer, and the message sentence, that is, the message file is placed in the lower layer. Hierarchical structure has been applied. Under each hierarchy, a corresponding screen is displayed.

  Furthermore, the lower layer in which the message file is placed tends to be further divided into a plurality of layers in response to the increase in the number and types of incoming messages.

  On the other hand, as for the upper layer, the main menu which is mainly the table of contents of the message file tends to be layered.

  In addition, a standby screen layer has been introduced as the top layer. This standby screen hierarchy is a mode in which power saving is performed.

  As a result, the multi-layer configuration tends to be widely applied.

  By the way, in the multi-layer configuration as described above, when returning to a main menu or a standby screen from a certain lower layer, it is necessary to repeatedly move the layer one layer at a time.

  For this reason, the operation is troublesome, and there is a concern that an erroneous operation is performed, so that there is a problem in operability.

  In addition to the operability, there is a problem that it takes a long time to complete the process, it is difficult to perform a quick process, and the power saving state cannot be immediately made, and thus the use efficiency of the power source is not improved.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problem of the screen operation configuration in the conventional portable wireless information terminal device as described above. Data management is performed in a hierarchical structure, and it is simple once during operation under a certain hierarchy. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable wireless information terminal device that can be immediately moved to a predetermined upper layer by a simple input operation and a screen operation method thereof.

  In order to achieve the above object, the screen table operating method of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present invention is a method for managing information of a multi-layer structure having at least a plurality of messages received by radio waves in a lower layer and having a top layer. This is a screen operation method for a portable wireless information terminal device that includes an input means that can perform operations including screen display under each of the above-mentioned layers and that can input instructions and an image display that displays screens. Thus, a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined is repeatedly executed during a predetermined instruction input period. When the predetermined instruction input is completed or the uppermost layer is reached, the moving operation is stopped, and the message placed in the lower layer is transmitted to the portable radio information terminal device Characterized in that the the information signal.

  According to the above-described method, the screen of the hierarchy is displayed every time the hierarchy is moved according to the duration of the instruction input, and the upper-layer movement is repeatedly executed only during the input operation. Therefore, if the duration of instruction input is long, the screen of the top layer is automatically displayed. If the screen of the top layer is the main menu display, the main menu is displayed and the screen of the top layer is the standby screen. If so, the standby screen is displayed.

In the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present invention, at least a plurality of messages received by radio waves are placed in a lower layer, and the uppermost layer is a main menu display layer or the uppermost layer is a standby screen display layer. A portable radio comprising multi-layered information management, capable of operations including screen display under each of the layers, and capable of inputting instructions and an image display for screen display An information terminal device,
Instruction input determination means for determining whether an input signal from the input means is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input;
Based on the determination of the instruction input determination means, it is confirmed whether the generated input signal is continuing. If the generated input signal is continuing, the inter-layer moving means is operated, and the generated input signal is terminated. Or operation management means for stopping the operation of the means for moving between tiers when reaching the top hierarchy,
Based on the command of the operation management means, the movement means between layers for executing a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined. Prepared,
And while the input signal continues, the screen operation process is repeatedly executed,
The message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device.

  According to the above configuration, a predetermined instruction input is determined by the instruction input determination unit, the movement management unit, and the inter-layer movement unit. While the instruction input is continued, the inter-layer movement and the movement destination layer are performed. The screen display is executed repeatedly.

A recording medium according to the present invention includes an image display device and an input device, wherein the top layer is a main menu display layer or the top layer is a standby screen display layer, and at least a plurality of messages received by radio waves An instruction to determine whether the generated input signal is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input while a portable wireless information terminal device, which is placed in a lower hierarchy and is managed in multiple layers, is operating under any hierarchy Input determination means;
Based on the determination of the instruction input determination means, it is confirmed whether the generated input signal is continuing. If the generated input signal is continuing, the inter-layer moving means is operated, and the generated input signal is terminated. Or operation management means for stopping the operation of the means for moving between tiers when reaching the top hierarchy,
Based on the command of the operation management means, the movement means between layers for executing a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined. ,
At least the three types of means are recorded as a program that can be read and executed by a computer,
And while the input signal continues, the screen operation process is repeatedly executed,
The message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device.

  According to the above configuration, the portable wireless information terminal device including at least a central processing unit, a plurality of input devices, an image display, and a message recording memory, and performing information management by a plurality of layers, includes the recording medium. Is incorporated as a memory storing the operation procedure, and each stored means is sequentially executed by the central processing unit as the operation procedure, so that the portable wireless information terminal device is generated while operating under any hierarchy The portable radio information terminal device has a function of determining whether the input signal is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input, and repeatedly executing screen movement in the hierarchy of the movement destination and the movement destination hierarchy while the generated input signal is continued. Is granted.

The microcomputer device according to the present invention is connected to a central processing unit, a recording unit capable of recording a procedure that can be read and executed by the central processing unit as a program, and at least the central processing unit and the recording unit. And a microcomputer device having a function of transmitting a signal based on a result processed by the central processing unit to an external device by wire or wireless, incorporating a data transmission unit connectable from the outside,
The recording unit includes an image display device and an input device, and the uppermost layer is a main menu display layer or the uppermost layer is a standby screen display layer, and at least a plurality of messages received by radio waves are lower layers. An instruction input determination means for determining whether an input signal generated is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input while a portable wireless information terminal device, which is placed in the hierarchy of the above and is managed under any hierarchy, is operating under any hierarchy When,
Based on the determination of the instruction input determination means, it is confirmed whether the generated input signal is continuing. If the generated input signal is continuing, the inter-layer moving means is operated, and the generated input signal is terminated. Or operation management means for stopping the operation of the means for moving between tiers when reaching the top hierarchy,
Based on the command of the operation management means, the movement means between layers for executing a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined. ,
At least the three types of means are recorded as a program that can be read and executed by the central processing unit,
And while the input signal continues, the screen operation process is repeatedly executed,
The message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device.

  Occurs by combining the microcomputer device having the above configuration with a communication mechanism, a memory for recording received messages, multi-level information management means, an input device, an image display for display, and a power supply circuit. It is determined whether the input signal is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input, and portable radio information having each of these functions of repeatedly moving between layers and displaying a screen in the destination layer while the generated input signal is continuing The terminal device is realized with a simple configuration.

  According to the present invention, data management is performed in a hierarchical structure, and when operating under a certain hierarchy, it is possible to immediately move to a predetermined upper hierarchy with a single simple input operation.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device shown by FIG. It is a block diagram of an example of the rotation / push-in input device applied to the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the interrupt processing process generated from the input device. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device shown by FIG. 1 and FIG. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the other portable radio | wireless information terminal device shown by FIG. 1 and FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the multilayer hierarchical structure of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the recording medium which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the microcomputer apparatus which concerns on 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device which concerns on 4th embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the portable radio | wireless information terminal device which concerns on 4th embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the recording medium which concerns on 5th embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the microcomputer apparatus which concerns on the 6th embodiment of this invention.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is a part of a preferred example for showing the essential configuration and operation of the present invention. Therefore, there are cases where various limitations preferable in terms of the technical configuration may be attached. The scope of the invention is not limited to these forms unless otherwise specified in the following description.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration according to the first embodiment of the portable wireless information terminal device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration.

  FIG. 5 is a front view showing an external configuration example of the portable wireless information terminal device. FIG. 6 is a front view showing another example of the external configuration of the portable wireless information terminal device.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the portable wireless information terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment is a pager, and an antenna 2 that receives a radio wave carrying an information signal transmitted from a transmission base in a remote place such as a wireless base. A receiving unit 3 that is connected to the antenna 2 and amplifies and detects a signal received by the antenna 2; and a demodulating unit 4 that is connected to the receiving unit 3 and is a decoder that decodes code information from the incoming signal. These constitute communication means.

  Further, the demodulator 4 includes an A / D converter to generate digital information, and further, for example, an ID code recorded in an ID memory (not shown) composed of, for example, an EEPROM, and the decoded code information And the function of identifying whether the sent information is the information sent to itself. The output side of the demodulator 4 is connected to the CPU 5.

  The CPU 5 is further connected to a message storage memory 7 composed of, for example, SRAM.

  The CPU 5 controls data processing and input / output processing. Based on various executable procedures (programs) stored in an internal or external ROM, the CPU 5 captures and processes input signals sent from input devices to be described later. Including data writing to the message storage memory 7 and message file organization, execution of reading message text in the file, display control of message information on the display screen, and control of notification of incoming calls and voltage abnormalities, Control and manage the operation of the entire device.

  In addition, it manages the organization of the table of contents and the table of contents screen image, and the hierarchical information management in which the table of contents and the table of contents screen image are placed as the main menu in the upper layer and the message file is placed in the lower layer.

  Message information in the code information generated by the demodulator 4 based on the incoming signal is written and stored in the message storage memory 7. The stored message information is read and displayed on the display screen. In addition to the SRAM, the message storage memory 7 can be composed of a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM.

  In addition, as input means operated by the user, a rotary input device 9 and a push switch 8 configured integrally with the rotary input device 9 are provided. Thus, the rotation input device 9 and the push switch 8 are integrated to form a rotation / push input device 39. The rotation / push-in input device 39 will be described in detail later.

  An input switch 16 is further provided as input means operated by the user. The input switch 16 is a non-rotating input device that is operated by applying a non-rotating operation, and generates an input signal 16a by a non-rotating operation such as pressing or touching.

  Here, the input signal 16a generated by the input switch 16 is referred to as a non-rotating input signal. In this embodiment, the input switch 16 is used as an input device for an escape operation or a simultaneous composite input operation, which will be described later.

  The rotary input device 9, the push switch 8, and the input switch 16 are connected to the input device control unit 10, and the input device control unit 10 is connected to the CPU 5.

  Further, a display panel driving unit 11 is connected to the CPU 5, and a liquid crystal display panel 12 is connected to the display panel driving unit 11 as a display screen. That is, the display panel driving unit 11 and the liquid crystal display panel 12 constitute an image display.

  The display signal output from the CPU 5 is sent to the display panel drive unit 11, and the display panel drive unit 11 inputs the drive signal to the liquid crystal display panel 12 to drive the liquid crystal display panel 12 to form a screen.

  Further, a notification signal output unit 13 is connected to the CPU 5, and a speaker 14 is connected to the notification signal output unit 13 as a sound notification device. The CPU 5 outputs an operation signal for operating the speaker 14, and this operation signal is input to the notification signal output unit 13, where it becomes an audio signal and the speaker 14 is driven.

  As described above, the control means is configured by the CPU 5, the input device control unit 10, and the like. Hereinafter, the configuration of the main part will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The data transmission means 20 which is a data bus is connected to a CPU 5, a system memory 6, a ROM 6 ', a message storage memory 7, an input signal processing unit 10B, a display panel driving unit 11, a notification signal output unit 13, and the like.

  Therefore, the CPU 5 exchanges data with the system memory 6, the ROM 6 ', the message storage memory 7, the display panel drive unit 11, the notification signal output unit 13, and the input signal processing unit 10B via the data transmission means 20.

  In the system memory 6, various control procedures for controlling the operation of the entire apparatus, including means for organizing information in a hierarchical structure, addition / deletion of information data, and locking, are executed in a program format that the CPU 5 can execute. Stored.

  The ROM 6 'mainly stores application-related execution procedures in a program format that can be executed by the CPU 5, and the ROM 6' includes a read-only MOS memory, a flash memory, or the like.

  FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an example of the rotation / push-in input device. As shown in the figure, in the rotation / push-in input device 39 of this example, a rotation input device 9 as a rotation operation unit and a push switch 8 as a push-in operation unit are integrally configured.

  Such a rotation / push-in input device 39 makes it possible to reduce the size of the portable wireless information terminal device and reduce the number of parts. For example, the rotation / push-in input device 39 has been put to practical use as a jog dial or a rotary encoder. Is provided with a rotatable disk-shaped knob, and the push-in operation unit is configured to generate an intermittent signal by pushing together the disk-shaped knob.

  Accordingly, by rotating the disc-shaped knob clockwise (clockwise) and counterclockwise (counterclockwise), two systems of input signals can be easily obtained.

  In addition, since an intermittent input signal can be obtained by pressing the disk-shaped knob, the number of switches is reduced, and the apparatus is downsized and the operability is improved.

  The rotary input device 9 has a knob that can rotate in the direction of the arrow Pr. When the knob is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, an input is made, and a signal 9a corresponding to the rotation direction is generated at the terminal. To do. Here, this signal is referred to as a rotation input signal 9a.

  On the other hand, the push switch 8 moves in a stroke when the knob is pushed in the direction of the arrow Pf in the figure, and as a result, an intermittent signal 8a is generated at the terminal. Here, this signal is referred to as an intermittent input signal 8a.

  Information on the rotation direction of the knob of the rotary input device 9 is input to the interrupt interface 10A as a signal obtained from the terminal by the rotation direction detection circuit 10C constituting the input device control unit 10.

  In the interrupt interface 10A, an interrupt signal is generated based on this input, and at the same time, a signal 10Aa (see FIG. 1) carrying information on the rotation direction of the knob is organized and input to the input signal processing unit 10B.

  When the input signal processing unit 10B receives the signal 10Aa, the input signal processing unit 10B outputs the signal 10Aa to the data transmission unit 20 immediately or after being held.

  This information is taken in when the rotation direction discriminating means (not shown) of the rotating device stored in the system memory 6 is executed.

  As described above, when the input signal processing unit 10B does not hold the signal 10Aa and outputs it immediately, the information on the rotation direction of the knob is used only once. That is, one knob operation corresponds to one process.

  On the other hand, when the input signal processing unit 10B is configured to hold the signal 10Aa, it can be configured such that information on the rotation direction of the knob is repeatedly used. Therefore, if the knob is continuously rotated, the repeated process is repeated during that time.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, the rotation amount and rotation speed information of the knob of the rotary input device 9 is sent to the interrupt interface 10A as a signal obtained from the terminal by the rotation amount / rotation speed detection circuit 10D constituting the input device control unit 10. It can also be configured to input and capture in subsequent processing.

  Further, the intermittent input signal 8a generated by the push switch 8 is similarly input to the interrupt interface 10A as a signal obtained from the terminal by the switch on / off detection circuit 10E constituting the input device control unit 10.

  The rotary input device 9 and the push switch 8 are configured to be individually operable. Therefore, it is possible to simultaneously operate both and input a plurality of inputs simultaneously.

  The rotation input device 9 of the rotation / push-in input device 39 as described above functions as an input device for command signals for general operation control including scrolling of a displayed screen, a selection signal for selecting a specific portion on the screen, and the like. To do. The push-in switch 8 functions as an input device for signals for shifting the operation of the apparatus from one layer to another, for example, confirming the selected portion and confirming the display numerical value.

  The rotation input signal 9a, the intermittent input signal 8a, and the non-rotation input signal 16a from the rotation input device 9, the push switch 8, and the input switch 16 become interrupt signals via the interrupt interface 10A and are taken in from the interrupt reception terminal of the CPU 5.

  According to this configuration, when at least one of the rotation input device 9, the push switch 8, and the input switch 16 is operated to generate at least one of the rotation input signal 9a, the intermittent input signal 8a, and the non-rotation input signal 16a. The interrupt signal is input to the CPU 5 by the interrupt interface 10A, and the CPU 5 proceeds to the interrupt processing phase.

  FIG. 4 is a transition diagram of the interrupt processing process generated from the input device. When the CPU 5 initially in the state of the arithmetic processing W30 of the non-interrupt handling procedure receives the interrupt signal and detects the interrupt generation W31, the CPU 5 executes the interrupt signal processing procedure built in the system memory 6 to execute the interrupt signal. Process W32 is performed. Here, the input device that generated the interrupt is first identified. This input device is identified directly from the interrupt receiving terminal, or the input signal 10Aa is sent to the input signal processing unit 10B by the interrupt interface 10A. There is something to be determined based on.

  In this input device identification process, simultaneous input operations from a plurality of input devices can be determined. That is, when there are simultaneous input operations from a plurality of input devices, the interrupt generation W31 is limited to the one input device that generated the interrupt signal earliestly, but the queuing list is referred to in the interrupt signal processing W32. This confirms that a plurality of simultaneous input operations have been performed.

  When the input device that generated the interrupt as described above, that is, the input device operated by the user is identified, the interrupt corresponding procedure corresponding to the input device is read from the system memory 6 at W33, and the interrupt is performed. The state of the corresponding procedure calculation process W34 is entered. In this way, when the input value from the input device is determined at the symbol W35, the interrupt processing is completed, and the CPU 5 returns to the state of the arithmetic processing W30 of the non-interrupt handling procedure. At this stage, the input value from the input device is used.

  Next, referring back to FIG. 1, various means stored in the ROM 6 'will be described below.

  As shown in the figure, in the ROM 6 ′, an instruction input determination unit 26, a movement management unit 27, and an inter-tier movement unit 28 are all stored as procedures (programs) that can be executed by the CPU 5.

  The instruction input determination unit 26 operates to determine whether the input signal from the input unit is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input.

  Based on the determination of the instruction input determination unit 26, the movement management unit 27 confirms whether the generated input signal is continuing, and if the generated input signal is continuing, operates the inter-layer moving unit 28, When the generated input signal is terminated, the operation of the inter-tier moving means 28 is stopped.

The inter-hierarchy moving means 28 operates to move between hierarchies based on a command from the operation management means 27 and to execute screen display within the move-destination hierarchy.

  The program format of each means is not limited as long as it can be directly or indirectly executed. Therefore, a format addressed as absolute binary is preferable, or a format requiring readdressing at the time of execution as relocatable binary may be used. Absent. However, in the latter case, the linkage means must be resident in the system memory 6, for example.

  FIG. 5 is a front view showing an external configuration of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The portable wireless information terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment is housed in a thin rectangular parallelepiped cabinet 15 and a liquid crystal display panel 12 that displays a message, date, or time at the approximate center of the front surface of the cabinet 15. Is provided.

  Further, a jog dial as a rotation / push-in input device 39 is attached to the upper right corner of the cabinet 15 so that a part of the jog dial protrudes outward from the cabinet 15. The rotation / push-in input device 39 includes a knob that can rotate in the clockwise and counterclockwise directions as the rotation input device 9.

  Further, a push switch 8 is provided integrally with the rotary input device 9. The push switch 8 is operated by an operation of pushing a knob of the rotary input device 9.

  In addition, an input switch 16 as an escape key is disposed below and adjacent to the liquid crystal display panel 12 so as to be freely pressed. The input switch 16 is operated by a user when an escape input is input to an upper layer, a notification stop command is input to stop an alarm sound generated as a notification when an incoming call is received, or an operation control command is input.

  Furthermore, the input switch 16 can be structured such that an external force does not easily act by being disposed so as to be slightly recessed from the surface of the cabinet 15 toward the interior of the cabinet. As a result, a structure capable of preventing the occurrence of malfunction can be achieved.

  On the liquid crystal display panel 12, for example, a message is displayed with English characters or numbers over four lines of 20 characters per line.

  FIG. 6 is a front view showing a configuration example of the appearance of another portable wireless information terminal device according to the present embodiment.

  A portable wireless information terminal device 1 'according to this example is housed in a thin rectangular parallelepiped cabinet 15', and a liquid crystal display panel that displays a message, date, or time at the approximate center of the front surface of the cabinet 15 '. 12 'is provided.

  Further, an arrow button 9 'used for inputting instructions such as scrolling is provided at the lower right of the cabinet 15'. Further, a push switch 8 'is provided on the left side.

  In addition, an input switch 16 'as an escape key is embedded in the lower left side of the liquid crystal display panel 12 so as to be freely pressed. The input switch 16 ′ is operated by the user when an escape input is input to the upper layer, a notification stop command is input to stop an alarm sound generated as a notification when an incoming call is received, or an operation control command is input.

  On the liquid crystal display panel 12 ', for example, a message is displayed in English characters or numbers over four lines with 20 characters per line.

  The configuration of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the operation of the portable wireless information terminal device will be described below.

  First, reception of a wireless signal and message display, which are normal operations, will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

  When a radio wave carrying information (message) directed to a specific portable wireless information terminal device 1 is transmitted from the wireless transmission base, the portable wireless information terminal device 1 receives this via the antenna 2, and the receiving unit 3 After performing signal processing such as frequency conversion, amplification, and detection and confirming that the signal is transmitted to the demodulator 4, the received information signal is restored, and the restored information signal is controlled by the CPU 5 in the message storage memory 7. To store.

  At this time, one message file is newly created for each message sentence, and each message file storing the message sentence is placed in a lower layer of the hierarchical information structure.

  Further, an item corresponding to the newly created message file is added to the table of contents (that is, the main menu) placed in the upper hierarchy.

  The upper layer and the lower layer have a logical hierarchical structure. Physically, a table of contents and a plurality of message files are arranged and stored in the message storage memory 7 as files and folders.

  The CPU 5 controls the operation of the portable wireless information terminal device 1 based on a control program stored in the system memory 6, first determines whether or not an information signal is received, and determines that there is a received signal. The drive unit 11 is operated, and the message of the received information read from the message file in the message storage memory 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 12 over 4 lines, for example, 20 letters per line using English letters and numbers.

  The image display is not limited to the liquid crystal display panel, and any arbitrary image display device such as an LED panel or an organic EL (electroluminescence) panel can be applied.

  Further, the screen configuration is not limited to the above-described 4-line configuration with 20 characters per line, and any screen configuration can be applied.

  If it is determined that there is a received signal, the notification signal output unit 13 is activated by an instruction from the CPU 5, an alarm signal is input to the speaker 14, and the speaker 14 sounds, thereby notifying the user of an incoming call. Is done.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a multi-level information structure of the portable wireless information terminal device of the present invention, and shows a screen corresponding to each level.

  As shown in the figure, the 0th hierarchy P1 of the uppermost layer is a standby screen, which is a power saving mode.

  The first layer N1 is a main menu screen display, screens A to C are displayed on the second layer N2 below it, and screens A ′ to C ′ are displayed on the third layer N3 below that. It is the composition which becomes.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1, the input signal is inspected by the instruction input determination means 26. If the input signal is a rotation input from the rotation input device 9, a screen selected from the lower layer candidates is displayed (step S2), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the input signal is a push input from the rotary input device 9 in step S1, the lower layer candidate is selected (step S3), and the process ends.

  If the input signal is from the input switch 16 in step S1, the inter-tier moving means 28 returns to the upper layer (step S4) and displays the screen of that layer (step S5).

  Here, in order to make it possible to confirm the displayed screen by the user, a loop for holding the screen for a predetermined time is entered (step S6).

  When the predetermined time has passed and the process exits the loop of step S6, it is confirmed whether the input switch 16 is turned off (step S7).

  If the input switch 16 is not turned off, the process returns to step S4 to return to the next higher level and display the screen at that level.

  In this manner, while the input switch 16 is being pressed, the movement to the next higher level and the screen display are repeatedly executed.

  If the user releases the input switch 16 when the user has released the input switch 16 when the user has released the input switch 16 when the user reaches the desired level by several successive levels of movement and screen display, the process ends at the same time.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by continuing to press the input switch 16 for a desired time, it is possible to return to the upper hierarchy while displaying the screen one by one. You can quickly return to the upper level.

  Further, by continuously pressing the input switch 16, it is possible to automatically return to the top layer screen.

  Here, if the main menu is specified in the uppermost hierarchy, even if the user loses his / her position on the hierarchy during operation and gets lost, the input menu 16 is continuously pressed to always enter the main menu. You can go back.

  Further, if the standby screen is designated at the top layer, the input switch 16 can be continuously pressed to return to the standby screen where power is saved, thereby minimizing wasteful power consumption. Thus, even a small capacity battery can be used for a long time.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a recording medium according to the second embodiment of the present invention. A recording medium according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The recording medium 40 of the present embodiment is a one-chip semiconductor memory, and at least the following three means are recorded therein as programs (procedures) that can be read and executed by the computer. These three means are configured to be accessible via the chip terminal 40a.

  The recorded first means is instruction input determination means 26. This means is read by the central processing unit of the computer and executed by the central processing unit of the computer, thereby operating to determine whether the input signal from the input means is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input.

  The second means is the movement management means 27. This means confirms whether the generated input signal is continued based on the determination of the instruction input determination means 26. If the generated input signal is continued, the inter-layer moving means 28 is operated and generated. When the input signal is terminated, the operation of the inter-tier moving means 28 is stopped.

  A third means is a hierarchy moving means 28. When this means is read by the central processing unit of the computer and executed by the central processing unit of the computer, the means moves between the levels based on the command of the operation management means 27, and the destination level It operates to execute the screen display within.

  In addition to the central processing unit, the input device, the image display, and the message recording memory, the recording medium 40 is added to a portable wireless information terminal device provided with information management means with multiple layers such as multi-layer construction of data. It can be incorporated as a memory in which the operation procedure of the central processing unit is stored.

  By mounting the recording medium 40 as described above and sequentially executing each stored means as an operation procedure by the central processing unit, it is determined whether the input signal from the input means is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input, Check whether the generated input signal is continuing, and if the generated input signal is continuing, move between layers and display the screen of the destination, and repeat this while the input signal continues Can be performed.

  As a result, it is possible to implement a portable wireless information terminal device having the above functions.

  The recording medium 40 of the present embodiment can be applied to flash memory, read-only MOS memory, SRAM, EPROM, EEPROM, and other almost non-volatile semiconductor recording media.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to an optical recording medium, a magneto-optical recording medium, and a magnetic recording medium.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a microcomputer apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. With reference to the figure, a microcomputer device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  The microcomputer device 80 according to the present embodiment is configured as a single chip, and includes an internal bus 86, a central processing unit (CPU) 81, a working memory 82, a display interface 83, and an output connected to the internal bus 86, respectively. An interface 84, an input interface 85, and a memory unit 91 are incorporated.

  The external terminals provided on the one chip include an interrupt input terminal 87 connected to the interrupt input of the CPU 81, an output terminal 88 connected to the display interface 83 and the output interface 84, and an input terminal connected to the input interface 85. 89, and a common bus terminal 90 connected to the internal bus 86 is provided.

  Further, in the memory unit 91, as a program that can be executed by the CPU 81, system control means 95, input / output management means 96, display management means 97, instruction input determination means 26, movement management means 27, and inter-tier movement means 28. Etc. are recorded.

  The system control means 95 not only controls the operation of each part in the one chip, but also controls the whole system or each part of the system in which the microcomputer 80 is incorporated, and the procedure is applied to each part. The one that fits the system is adopted.

  Similarly, the input / output management means 96 not only manages the transmission and reception of data and signals between the inside and outside of the one chip, but also the system or each part of the system in which the microcomputer device 80 is incorporated, It manages the transmission and reception of signals. Therefore, the procedure adapted to each applied system is adopted.

  On the other hand, the display management means 97 manages display on an image display device externally connected to the microcomputer device 80, and mainly manages screen displays such as message texts and various control icons.

  The instruction input determination means 26 operates so as to determine whether an input signal from the input means is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input when read and executed by the CPU 81.

  When the movement management unit 27 is read and executed by the CPU 81, the movement management unit 27 checks whether the generated input signal is continued based on the determination of the instruction input determination unit 26, and the generated input signal is continued. If so, the inter-layer moving means 28 is operated, and when the generated input signal is terminated, the operation of the inter-layer moving means 28 is stopped.

  The inter-hierarchy moving means 28 operates so as to move between hierarchies between hierarchies based on a command from the operation management means 27 and to display a screen in the move-destination hierarchy when read and executed by the CPU 81. To do.

  The microcomputer device 80 is incorporated in a portable wireless information terminal device equipped with a communication mechanism unit, a memory for recording received messages, multi-level information management means, an input device, a display image display, and a power supply circuit. be able to.

  When the microcomputer device 80 is mounted as described above and the stored means are sequentially executed, it is determined whether the generated input signal is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input. It becomes possible to repeatedly execute the screen display within the hierarchy of the movement and the movement destination.

  As a result, it is possible to implement a portable wireless information terminal device having the above functions.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a portable wireless information terminal device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to both drawings. The same parts as those of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The data transmission means 20, which is a data bus of the portable wireless information terminal device 50 according to the present embodiment, includes a CPU 5, a system memory 6, a ROM 46 ', a message storage memory 7, a timer 22, an input signal processing unit 10B, a display panel driving unit. 11, the report signal output unit 13 and the like are connected.

  Therefore, the CPU 5 exchanges data with the system memory 6, ROM 46 ′, timer 22, message storage memory 7, display panel drive unit 11, notification signal output unit 13, and input signal processing unit 10 </ b> B via the data transmission means 20.

  The ROM 46 ′ is composed of a read-only MOS memory, a flash memory, or the like. In the ROM 46 ′, various means including at least an instruction input processing means 29, a movement control means 30, and an upper hierarchy moving means 31 are stored in the CPU 5. Stored in an executable program format.

  The instruction input processing means 29 is read and executed by the CPU 5, and the input signal generated when a portable wireless information terminal device that has been managed with information in multiple layers is operating under any layer is a predetermined input signal. It operates to determine whether the input signal is an instruction input.

  The movement control means 30 is read and executed by the CPU 5 and counts the duration time of the generated input signal. If the duration time exceeds a predetermined time, the movement control means 30 returns to the upper hierarchy movement means. The movement is instructed, and if the duration is within a predetermined time, the movement is instructed to instruct the movement to the adjacent upper layer.

  The upper hierarchy moving means 31 is read and executed by the CPU 5 and operates to execute at least a movement to the uppermost hierarchy or a movement to an adjacent upper hierarchy based on a command from the movement control means 30.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the portable wireless information terminal device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S21, the input signal is inspected by the instruction input processing means 29. If the input signal is a rotation input from the rotation input device 9, a screen selected from the lower layer candidates is displayed (step S22), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the input signal is a push input from the rotary input device 9 in step S21, the lower layer candidate is selected (step S22), and the process is terminated.

  If the input signal is from the input switch 16 in step S21, the movement control means 30 sets the timer 22 (step S24), and then loops until the input switch 16 is turned off (step S25). During this time, the timer 22 advances the timing.

  When the input switch 16 is turned off, the movement control means 30 compares the time measured by the timer 22 (elapsed time) with a predetermined threshold value (step S26), and the elapsed time exceeds the threshold value. Then, the process returns to the top layer designated in advance (step S27).

  On the other hand, if the elapsed time does not exceed the threshold, the process returns to the next higher level (step S28).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by continuing to press the input switch 16 for a predetermined time or longer, it is possible to return to the highest hierarchy at once, so the table of contents screen is designated in advance as the highest hierarchy. As a result, when the current position cannot be confirmed in the lower layer, it is possible to return to the table of contents at once by a simple operation, and the usability of the user is improved.

  Furthermore, as the top hierarchy, by designating the standby screen to be saved in advance, it is possible to return to the standby screen immediately with a simple operation when the use is completed. Even a small capacity battery can be used for a long time.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a recording medium according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. A recording medium according to the fifth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The recording medium 41 of the present embodiment is a one-chip semiconductor memory, and at least the following three means are recorded as programs (procedures) that can be read and executed by the computer. These three means are configured to be accessible via the chip terminal 41a.

  The recorded first means is instruction input processing means 29. This means is read by the central processing unit of the computer and executed by the central processing unit of the computer, so that the portable wireless information terminal device in which information management is performed in multiple levels is operating under any level In addition, it operates to determine whether the generated input signal is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input.

  The second means is the movement control means 30. This means counts the duration of the input signal generated when read by the central processing unit of the computer and executed by the central processing unit of the computer, and the duration exceeds a predetermined time. If the duration is within a predetermined time, the upper hierarchy moving means is instructed to instruct the movement to the upper hierarchy.

  The third means is the upper layer moving means 31. This means is read by the central processing unit of the computer and executed by the central processing unit of the computer. Operates to perform a move.

  This recording medium 41 is stored in a portable wireless information terminal device having a central processing unit, an input device, an image display, a message recording memory, and information management means having a plurality of hierarchies. The memory device can be incorporated.

  When the recording medium 41 is loaded as described above and each stored unit is sequentially executed by the central processing unit as an operation procedure, an input signal generated while the portable wireless information terminal device is operating under any hierarchy is It is determined whether the input signal is a predetermined instruction input, the duration of the generated input signal is counted, and if the duration exceeds a predetermined time, it moves to the top layer and the duration is within the predetermined time. If there is, it is possible to move to a higher level in the vicinity.

  As a result, it is possible to implement a portable wireless information terminal device having the above functions.

  The recording medium 41 of the present embodiment is applicable to flash memory, read-only MOS memory, SRAM, EPROM, EEPROM, and other almost non-volatile semiconductor recording media.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to an optical recording medium, a magneto-optical recording medium, and a magnetic recording medium.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a microcomputer apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to the figure, a microcomputer device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The same parts as those of the microcomputer device according to the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The microcomputer device 100 according to the present embodiment is configured as a single chip, and includes an internal bus 86, a central processing unit (CPU) 81, a working memory 82, a display interface 83, and an output connected to the internal bus 86, respectively. An interface 84, an input interface 85, and a memory unit 92 are incorporated.

  The external terminals provided on the one chip include an interrupt input terminal 87 connected to the interrupt input of the CPU 81, an output terminal 88 connected to the display interface 83 and the output interface 84, and an input terminal connected to the input interface 85. 89, and a common bus terminal 90 connected to the internal bus 86 is provided.

  Further, in the memory unit 92, as a program that can be executed by the CPU 81, system control means 95, input / output management means 96, display management means 97, instruction input processing means 29, movement control means 30, upper hierarchy movement means 31 Etc. are recorded.

  The system control means 95, the input / output management means 96, and the display management means 97 are the same as those in the third embodiment.

  The instruction input processing unit 29 includes an image display device and an input device when read and executed by the CPU 81, and a portable wireless information terminal device in which information management is performed in multiple layers operates under any layer. During the operation, it is determined to determine whether the generated input signal is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input.

  When the movement control means 30 is read and executed by the CPU 81, the movement control means 30 counts the duration time of the generated input signal based on the determination of the instruction input processing means 29, and the duration time exceeds a predetermined time. If the duration is within a predetermined time, the upper hierarchy moving means is instructed to instruct the movement to the upper hierarchy.

  The upper hierarchy moving means 31 operates to execute at least a movement to the uppermost hierarchy or a movement to an adjacent upper hierarchy based on a command from the movement control means 30 when read and executed by the CPU 81. is there.

  The microcomputer device 100 is incorporated into a portable wireless information terminal device equipped with a communication mechanism unit, a memory for recording received messages, multi-level information management means, an input device, a display image display, and a power supply circuit. be able to.

  When the microcomputer unit 100 is mounted as described above and each stored unit is sequentially executed, the generated input signal is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input while the portable wireless information terminal device is operating under any hierarchy. The duration of the generated input signal is counted, and if this duration exceeds a predetermined time, it moves to the uppermost layer, and if the duration is within the predetermined time, it moves to the adjacent upper layer. It is possible to move.

  As a result, it is possible to implement a portable wireless information terminal device having the above functions.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable radio | wireless information terminal device, 2 Antenna, 3 Receiving part, 4 Demodulation part, 5 CPU, 6 System memory, 6 'ROM, 7 Message storage memory, 8 Push switch, 9 Rotation input device, 10A interrupt interface, 10B Input signal Processing unit, 11 display panel drive unit, 12 liquid crystal display panel, 13 report signal output unit, 14 speaker, 16 input switch, 20 data transmission means (data bus), 26 instruction input determination means, 27 movement management means, 28 between layers Moving means, 39 Rotation / push-in input device

Claims (11)

At least a plurality of messages received by radio waves are placed in a lower layer, information management of a multi-layer structure having the highest layer is performed, operation including screen display under each layer is possible, and instruction input is possible A screen operation method of a portable wireless information terminal device comprising a possible input means and an image display for screen display,
A screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined is repeatedly executed during a period when a predetermined instruction is input,
When the predetermined instruction input is completed or the top layer is reached, the moving operation is stopped,
The method for operating a screen of a portable wireless information terminal device, wherein the message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device.   2. The method for operating a screen of a portable wireless information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the top layer is a layer of a main menu display.   The screen operation method for a portable wireless information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the uppermost layer is a standby screen display layer. At least a plurality of messages received by radio waves are placed in a lower layer, and information management of a multi-layer structure is performed in which the uppermost layer is a main menu display layer or the uppermost layer is a standby screen display layer. A portable wireless information terminal device including an input unit capable of performing an operation including a screen display under a hierarchy and capable of inputting an instruction, and an image display for displaying the screen,
Instruction input determination means for determining whether an input signal from the input means is an input signal by a predetermined instruction input;
Based on the determination of the instruction input determination means, it is confirmed whether the generated input signal is continuing. If the generated input signal is continuing, the inter-layer moving means is operated, and the generated input signal is terminated. Or operation management means for stopping the operation of the means for moving between tiers when reaching the top hierarchy,
Based on the command of the operation management means, the movement means between layers for executing a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined. Prepared,
And while the input signal continues, the screen operation process is repeatedly executed,
The portable wireless information terminal device, wherein the message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device. The portable wireless information terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the input unit includes a rotary input device integrated with a push-in input device. Generating means for generating information indicating a rotation direction of the input means, and information indicating a rotation amount and a rotation speed of the input means;
When information is input from the generating unit so that one operation on the input unit corresponds to one process, the information is output immediately, or when a continuous operation is performed on the input unit, The portable wireless information terminal device according to claim 5, further comprising: an input signal processing unit that holds and outputs the information input from the generation unit so that is repeatedly executed. A system memory for recording a program for organizing files and folders into a hierarchical structure;
The mobile wireless information terminal device according to claim 4, wherein a new file of the message is generated for each incoming message. The portable wireless information terminal device according to claim 4, further comprising a system memory that records a program for controlling addition, deletion, and locking of information data. An image display device and an input device are provided, the top layer is the main menu display layer, or the top layer is the standby screen display layer, and at least a plurality of messages received by radio waves are placed in the bottom layer. Instruction input determination means for determining whether an input signal generated is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input while a portable wireless information terminal device managed in multiple layers is operating under any hierarchy;
Based on the determination of the instruction input determination means, it is confirmed whether the generated input signal is continuing. If the generated input signal is continuing, the inter-layer moving means is operated, and the generated input signal is terminated. Or operation management means for stopping the operation of the means for moving between tiers when reaching the top hierarchy,
Based on the command of the operation management means, the movement means between layers for executing a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined. ,
At least the three types of means are recorded as a program that can be read and executed by a computer,
And while the input signal continues, the screen operation process is repeatedly executed,
The recording medium, wherein the message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device. A central processing unit, a recording unit capable of recording a procedure that can be read and executed by the central processing unit as a program, and data connected to at least the central processing unit and the recording unit and connectable from the outside A microcomputer device having a function of transmitting a signal based on a result processed by the central processing unit to an external device by wire or wireless, with a built-in transmission unit,
The recording unit includes an image display device and an input device, and the uppermost layer is a main menu display layer or the uppermost layer is a standby screen display layer, and at least a plurality of messages received by radio waves are lower layers. An instruction input determination means for determining whether an input signal generated is an input signal based on a predetermined instruction input while a portable wireless information terminal device, which is placed in the hierarchy of the above and is managed under any hierarchy, is operating under any hierarchy When,
Based on the determination of the instruction input determination means, it is confirmed whether the generated input signal is continuing. If the generated input signal is continuing, the inter-layer moving means is operated, and the generated input signal is terminated. Or operation management means for stopping the operation of the means for moving between tiers when reaching the top hierarchy,
Based on the command of the operation management means, the movement means between layers for executing a screen operation process in which a movement operation from a certain layer to a layer above and a screen display operation of the layer above is combined. ,
At least the three types of means are recorded as a program that can be read and executed by the central processing unit,
And while the input signal continues, the screen operation process is repeatedly executed,
The microcomputer device, wherein the message placed in the lower layer is an information signal transmitted to the portable wireless information terminal device. The microcomputer apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the input device includes a rotary input device integrated with a push-in input device and generates the input signal.

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