JP3686860B2 - Mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable telephone set, in which a lens can be prevented from being dirty or damaged except for the use of a camera and the uneasy feeling of secret photographing due to any surrounding person except for an operator is not applied. SOLUTION: When camera use starting instruction information is received, opening of a lid 30 is instructed to a camera control part 75 and when camera use ending instruction information is received after image pickup, closing of the lid 30 is instructed to the camera control part 75. Besides, when the instruction of a response to an incoming call is inputted in the case of call incoming, camera operation is ended by closing the lid 30 by the camera control part 75 and when the instruction of content confirmation is inputted in the case of mail incoming, the camera operation is ended by closing the lid 30.

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile phone in which a digital camera is mounted, and more particularly to a mobile phone in which a camera window is provided in a case and an object is imaged from the digital camera provided in the case through the camera window.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, it has become common for mobile phones to be equipped with an Internet connection function and an e-mail function, and further, a camera function that can mount a digital camera and image a subject has been provided.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional technology, the mounted digital camera lens is not covered, and the digital camera lens is always exposed (visible from the outside). There is a problem of being hurt, and there is anxiety that people around you other than the operator who is operating the mobile phone are taking pictures secretly with the digital camera mounted on the mobile phone There was a problem of end.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and the object of the present invention is to prevent the lens from being stained or damaged other than when the camera is being used. The object is to provide a mobile phone that does not give a sense of anxiety that people are taking pictures secretly.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
The gist of the invention described in claim 1 is a mobile phone in which a digital camera is mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means resides in a cellular phone characterized in that, when a response instruction is input when a call is received, the lid opening / closing mechanism is closed by the lid opening / closing mechanism in conjunction with the input operation.
The gist of the invention described in claim 2 is a mobile phone in which a digital camera is mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means resides in a cellular phone characterized in that, when a content confirmation instruction is input when an e-mail is received, the lid opening / closing mechanism is closed by the lid opening / closing mechanism in conjunction with the input operation.
The gist of the invention of claim 3 is a foldable mobile phone in which a digital camera is mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means resides in a cellular phone characterized in that when the folding is detected, the lid is closed by the lid opening / closing mechanism in conjunction with the detection of the operation.
The gist of the invention described in claim 4 is a mobile phone in which a digital camera is mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means resides in a mobile phone characterized in that the lid opening / closing mechanism temporarily closes the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism and then opens the lid again in conjunction with the operation during imaging by the digital camera.
The gist of the invention described in claim 5 resides in the mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lid has a color different from that of the case.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0007]
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a first embodiment of a mobile phone according to the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows a state in which a foldable mobile phone 1 is opened, and FIG. The state which looked at the state by which the tatami-type mobile telephone 1 was folded from the receiving part 2 side is shown. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing the configuration of the lid opening / closing mechanism shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view.
[0008]
The foldable mobile phone 1 according to the first embodiment includes a receiving unit 2 and a transmitting unit 3, and is integrally rotated by a hinge unit 20. In addition, the surface which becomes inner when the foldable mobile phone 1 is folded is referred to as a front side, and the surface that is outer when folded is referred to as a back side.
[0009]
The reception unit 2 includes a reception unit front case 11 that forms the front side, and a reception unit rear case 12 that forms the back side. The reception unit front case 11 includes a reception sound hole 18 and a front display window 17. And are provided. The front display window 17 is provided in the central part of the receiver front case 11 and the LCD provided in the receiver 2 can be seen through the front display window 17. A camera window 21 is formed on the receiver rear case 12 side, and a lid opening / closing mechanism for covering the camera window 21 with a lid 30 is provided. The camera window 21 functions as a lens of the digital camera 23.
[0010]
Referring to FIG. 2, the lid opening / closing mechanism provided in the receiver rear case 12 includes rails 31 a and 31 b that slidably hold the lid 30, a rack portion 32 that is attached to a part of the lid 30, and It comprises a motor 40 for opening and closing the lid 30 electrically, a motor holding part 41 for positioning the motor 40, a motor shaft 42, and a gear 43 attached to the motor shaft 42.
[0011]
The lid 30 for opening and closing the camera window 21 is held by the rail 31a and the rail 31b so as to be slidable in the left and right directions indicated by arrows in FIG. 2A, and the rack portion 32 attached to the lid 30 has a straight line. Shaped teeth are formed. The motor 40 for opening and closing the lid 30 electrically is positioned and fixed by a motor holding portion 41 so that the teeth of the rack portion 32 and the teeth of the gear 43 are engaged. For fixing the motor 40, a double-sided tape or the like may be used. In the first embodiment, the lid 30 and the rack portion 32 are separately configured, but the lid 30 and the rack portion 32 may be integrally configured.
[0012]
When the gear 43 is rotated through the motor shaft 42 of the motor 40, the teeth of the rack portion 32 of the lid 30 mesh with the teeth of the gear 43, and the rotation operation is converted into a sliding operation of the lid 30. 2A shows a state where the position where the lid 30 is drawn with a solid line is opened, and shows a state where the position where the lid 30 is drawn with a two-dot chain line is closed. 2B, reference numeral 23 denotes a digital camera 23 provided at a position facing the camera window 21, and reference numeral 22 denotes a circuit board 22 to which the digital camera 23 is attached.
[0013]
The transmitter 3 includes a transmitter front case 13 that forms the front side, a transmitter rear case 14 that forms the back side, a power source 15, and a keyboard 16. A transmission sound hole 19 is provided in the transmitter front case 13.
[0014]
Next, the configuration related to the control operation of the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the mobile phone according to the present invention.
[0015]
In the first embodiment, an antenna unit 61 and a radio unit 62 that transmit and receive radio waves to and from a base station, radio waves received from the base station are converted into audio signals, and audio signals are converted into radio waves. A voice processing unit 63 for transmitting to the microphone, a microphone 64 for converting the voice into a voice signal, a speaker 65 for outputting the voice signal as voice, a buzzer 68 for outputting a notification sound to notify the incoming call and incoming mail, and the incoming call and Display control for controlling the display output of the VIB motor 69 that generates a vibration for notifying an incoming mail, a notification unit 67 that rings the buzzer 68 or the VIB motor 69, a key operation input unit 70 including the keyboard 16 and the like. 71, a display unit 72 composed of an LCD, etc., a data management unit 73 for managing various information input from the key operation input unit 70, etc. Under the control of the management unit 73, a memory unit 74 that stores information such as the telephone number and name of the other party, a camera unit 76 that captures a subject as a still image or a moving image by the digital camera 23, and an instruction from the camera control unit 75 A lid driving unit 77 that drives a lid opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the lid 30, a camera control unit 75 that controls the camera unit 76 and the lid driving unit 77, a notification unit 67, a key operation input unit 70, a display control unit 71, and the like. The control unit 66 controls the camera control unit 75.
[0016]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the lid opening / closing operation of the first embodiment of the mobile phone according to the present invention.
[0017]
When the operator opens the folded mobile phone and gives an instruction to start camera operation from the key operation input unit 70 (step 1), the camera control unit 75 sends camera use start instruction information from the key operation input unit 70 through the control unit 66. And instructs the camera control unit 75 to open the lid 30, and the camera control unit 75 moves the lid driving unit 77 to open the lid 30 (step 2).
[0018]
Next, the camera control unit 75 notifies the display control unit 71 through the control unit 66 that the lid 30 has been opened, and the display control unit 71 displays an open mark that notifies the operator that the lid 30 is open. The information is displayed on the display unit 72 (step 3). In addition, the camera control unit 75 supplies power to the camera unit 76, starts the camera operation (step 4), and enters an imageable state in which the subject can be imaged (step 5).
[0019]
After the subject is imaged, when the operator gives an instruction to end the camera operation from the key operation input unit 70 (step 6), the camera control unit 75 receives the camera use end instruction information from the key operation input unit 70 through the control unit 66. The camera control unit 75 is instructed to close the lid 30, and the camera control unit 75 moves the lid driving unit 77 to close the lid 30 (step 7).
[0020]
Next, the camera control unit 75 notifies the display control unit 71 through the control unit 66 that the lid 30 has been closed, and the display control unit 71 deletes the open mark from the display unit 72 (step 8). The camera control unit 75 stops supplying power to the camera unit 76 and ends the camera operation (step 9).
[0021]
When there is an incoming call in the imaging enabled state in step 5 (step 10), the control unit 66 receives the incoming request through the antenna unit 61 and the radio unit 62, and instructs the display control unit 71 to display the destination information. The display control unit 71 displays the partner information on the display unit 72 (step 11). Further, the control unit 66 determines whether or not a response instruction to the incoming call is input from the key operation input unit 70 (step 12), and the response instruction to the incoming call is input from the key operation input unit 70. In such a case, the process reaches step 7 to close the lid 30 to end the camera operation, and shift to a call state. If no response instruction to the incoming call is input from the key operation input unit 70 (when there is no response instruction and the incoming call request ends), the process reaches step 5 and the imaging is enabled.
[0022]
When there is an incoming mail in the imaging enabled state in step 5 (step 13), the control unit 66 recognizes the incoming mail through the antenna unit 61 and the wireless unit 62 and instructs the display control unit 71 to display the destination information. The display control unit 71 displays the partner information on the display unit 72 (step 14). Further, the control unit 66 determines whether a content confirmation instruction for confirming the content of the incoming mail from the key operation input unit 70 or a content non-confirmation instruction for not confirming the mail content is input (step 15). When a content confirmation instruction is input from the operation input unit 70, the process reaches Step 7 to close the lid 30 to end the camera operation and display the mail content. When a content non-confirmation instruction is input from the key operation input unit 70, the process reaches step 5 and the imaging is enabled.
[0023]
When the folding detection unit (not shown) detects that the receiving unit 2 and the transmitting unit 3 are folded in the imaging enabled state in step 5, the process reaches step 7 and the lid 30 is closed to end the camera operation (step). 16).
[0024]
In addition, the subject can be notified that the image has been captured by opening and closing the lid 30. That is, if there is an imaging instruction from the key operation input unit 70 in the imaging enabled state in step 5, the subject is imaged by the camera unit 76 (step 17), and the captured imaging information is the camera control unit 75 and the control unit 66. The image data is displayed on the display unit 72 through the display control unit 71, and is stored in the memory unit 74 from the control unit 66 through the data management unit 73. An instruction to close and open the lid 30 is given to the unit 75, and the camera control unit 75 moves the lid driving unit 77 to close and open the lid 30 (steps 18 and 19). It becomes a state.
[0025]
Further, if the color of the lid 30 is different from that of the receiver rear case 12 and the camera window 21, a person other than the operator is in a state where the lid 30 is open and the photographing is possible, or the lid 30 is closed. It can be easily recognized whether it is in a state where photography is impossible.
[0026]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the cover 30 that covers the camera window 21 is configured to be opened and closed according to the situation, the lens is prevented from being stained or damaged other than when the camera is used. This is advantageous in that it does not give a sense of anxiety that people around the operator other than the operator may be taking pictures secretly.
[0027]
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment in which the lid opening / closing mechanism is different from the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
5A and 5B are diagrams showing the configuration of the lid opening / closing mechanism of the second embodiment of the mobile phone according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 5A is a front view and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view.
[0028]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the lid 30 is directly fixed to the motor shaft 42 of the motor 40 and the camera window 21 is opened and closed by rotating the lid 30 by the rotation operation of the motor 40. Is different. Moreover, the shape of the rail 31 that guides the rotational movement of the lid 30 is formed in an arc shape according to the locus of movement of the release end portion that is not fixed to the motor shaft 42 of the lid 30. FIG. 5A shows a state in which the position where the lid 30 is drawn with a solid line is opened, and shows a state where the position where the lid 30 is drawn with a two-dot chain line is closed.
[0029]
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment in which the lid opening / closing mechanism is different from the first and second embodiments will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
6A and 6B are diagrams showing the configuration of the lid opening / closing mechanism of the third embodiment of the cellular phone according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 6A is a front view and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view.
[0030]
The lid opening / closing mechanism of the third embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the opening / closing operation of the lid 30 is performed by the electromagnetic solenoid 50. That is, the engaging portion 33 that engages with the iron core 52 that slides by the electromagnetic solenoid 50 is provided on the lid 30, and the engaging portion 33 is pulled from the opposite side of the electromagnetic solenoid 50 by the tension spring 55. The electromagnetic solenoid 50 is positioned and fixed by a solenoid holding portion 51, and the other end not engaged with the engaging portion 33 of the tension spring 55 is fixed to a spring fixing pin 56.
[0031]
When the electromagnetic solenoid 50 is not driven, the lid 30 is pulled by the tension spring 55 and the lid 30 is closed. When the electromagnetic solenoid 50 is driven, the engaging portion 33 is The iron core 52 is pulled against the electromagnetic solenoid 50 against the tension of the tension spring 55, and the lid 30 is opened. FIG. 6A shows a state where the position where the lid 30 is drawn with a solid line is opened, and shows a state where the position where the lid 30 is drawn with a two-dot chain line is closed.
[0032]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is obvious that the embodiments can be appropriately changed within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. In addition, the number, position, shape, and the like of the constituent members are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be set to a number, position, shape, and the like that are suitable for implementing the present invention. In each figure, the same numerals are given to the same component.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
Since the mobile phone of the present invention is configured so that the cover that covers the camera window is opened and closed according to the situation, the lens can be prevented from being stained or damaged except when the camera is used. There is an effect that it does not give a sense of anxiety that people around you may have taken pictures secretly.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 (a) shows a state in which a foldable mobile phone is opened, and FIG. The state which looked at the state which the type | formula mobile phone was folded from the receiving part side is shown.
2A and 2B are diagrams showing a configuration of a lid opening / closing mechanism shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a mobile phone according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a lid opening / closing operation of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing a configuration of a lid opening / closing mechanism of a second embodiment of the mobile phone according to the present invention, FIG. 5A is a front view, and FIG.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing a configuration of a lid opening / closing mechanism of a third embodiment of a mobile phone according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 6A is a front view, and FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Folding-type mobile telephone 2 Reception part 3 Transmission part 11 Reception part front case 12 Reception part rear case 13 Transmission part front case 14 Transmission part rear case 15 Power supply 16 Keyboard 17 Front display window 18 Reception sound hole 19 Transmission Sound hole 20 Hinge unit 21 Camera window 22 Circuit board 23 Digital camera 30 Lid 31, 31a, 31b Rail 32 Rack part 33 Engagement part 40 Motor 41 Motor holding part 42 Motor shaft 43 Gear 50 Electromagnetic solenoid 51 Solenoid holding part 52 Iron core 55 Tension spring 56 Spring fixing pin 61 Antenna unit 62 Radio unit 63 Audio processing unit 64 Microphone 65 Speaker 66 Control unit 67 Notification unit 68 Buzzer 69 VIB motor 70 Key operation input unit 71 Display control unit 72 Display unit 73 Data management unit 74 Memory unit 75 Camera control unit 76 Camera unit 77 Lid Drive part

Claims (5)

A mobile phone with a digital camera mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means is configured to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism in conjunction with the input operation when a response instruction is input when a call is received. A mobile phone with a digital camera mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means is configured to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism in conjunction with the input operation when a content confirmation instruction is input when an e-mail is received. A foldable mobile phone with a digital camera mounted in a case ,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means, when it is detected that the lid is folded, causes the lid to be closed by the lid opening / closing mechanism in conjunction with the detection of the operation . A mobile phone with a digital camera mounted in a case,
A lid covering the lens of the digital camera;
A lid opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the lid;
Lid opening / closing control means for performing control to open the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation start instruction of the digital camera and to close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism based on an operation end instruction of the digital camera; It is characterized by comprising,
The lid opening / closing control means is configured to cause the lid opening / closing mechanism to once close the lid by the lid opening / closing mechanism and then to open the lid again in conjunction with the operation during imaging by the digital camera. The mobile phone according to claim 1 , wherein the lid has a color different from that of the case.

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