JP4352465B2 - Mobile device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal, and more particularly, to a small portable terminal that realizes many functions such as a telephone function, a videophone function, a digital camera function, a digital video camera function, and a pen input terminal in a compact manner.

  A portable terminal is a small device having processing functions such as communication, images, and information, and is convenient to carry and excellent in carrying.

  Conventionally, mobile terminals that have been widely used include, for example, mobile phones, PHS, videophones, digital cameras, digital video cameras, pen input communication terminals, information terminals, and the like.

  Recently, mobile terminals equipped with a plurality of these functions have also appeared. In this method, since a plurality of functions are provided for one device, the need to carry a plurality of types of portable terminals at the same time is eliminated, and there is an advantage that the portability that is the purpose of the portable terminal is improved.

  Furthermore, since there are many devices and functions that are commonly required for a plurality of portable terminals, when a plurality of functions are combined into one unit, these common devices can be shared, and are lightweight and compact. A plurality of functions can be provided together without losing the characteristics of the mobile terminal.

  In this way, a portable terminal equipped with a plurality of functions combined into a single unit consumes less power and has better maintainability and portability compared to a method of individually providing portable terminals equipped with various functions. It has many advantages such as low production cost and low purchase price because the equipment can be shared.

  As an example of a conventional mobile terminal equipped with a plurality of functions, there is a technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-292195, which includes a liquid crystal monitor, a CCD camera, a speaker, a communication function, and a mobile phone. Mobile terminals that realize the functions of mobile videophones have been proposed.

  In general, including a portable terminal disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-292195, a portable videophone using a conventional portable terminal has a CCD camera installed next to the liquid crystal monitor and on the same surface as the liquid crystal monitor on the surface of the portable terminal. The form is adopted.

  As a result, the user can view the received image displayed on the LCD monitor and take a picture of each other's face with the CCD camera installed next to the LCD monitor and send it to the other party. Is realized.

  In addition, in the conventional portable terminal including the portable terminal disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-292195, a flip portion having the same area (or smaller area) as the main body of the portable terminal is provided. Many forms are employed in which both the main body portions are connected using a movable shaft portion so as to freely open and close like a shell. In this case, since the portable terminal is supported by the apparatus main body by hand, a system in which operation buttons are mainly provided in the apparatus main body and a liquid crystal monitor is provided in the flip unit is generally used.

  In this embodiment, both the flip portion and the main body portion have an inner surface that does not touch the outside when closed, and a liquid crystal monitor, various operation buttons, and the like can be arranged on the inner surface. For this reason, when not in use, it is possible to prevent the liquid crystal monitor from being damaged or the operation button from being erroneously operated by closing it small, thereby realizing excellent portability.

  As described above, the conventional portable terminal has the following problems.

  First, there are many advantages by adopting a method in which a plurality of functions of a mobile terminal such as a telephone function, a videophone function, a digital camera function, a digital video camera function, and a pen input terminal are provided in one unit. Although it can be realized, the conventional portable terminal can realize only a few functions at the same time. In particular, a portable terminal capable of having all the functions described above could not be realized.

  This is because a small and lightweight portable terminal is provided with a plurality of functions at the same time, which complicates the circuit and device configuration, further deteriorates operability, and cannot solve these obstacles.

  Secondly, in the function of the mobile videophone, there is a demand for a usage mode that effectively uses the portability of the mobile terminal and transmits images of various landscapes and objects on the go. Mobile videophones are extremely inconvenient for taking images other than your own face.

  This is because, in the past, only one CCD camera was installed next to the LCD monitor and on the same plane as the LCD monitor of the main unit. This is because it is necessary to change the direction of the photographing lens.

  In this case, the user cannot see the display on the liquid crystal monitor. In the CCD camera of the above-described form, the focus is set at a position close to a lens suitable for photographing a face image. Therefore, in order to photograph the surrounding scenery, the liquid crystal monitor is also used to focus the lens. Needs to be referenced.

  Third, the above-described conventional portable terminal in which the flip part is movably connected to the apparatus main body can be a portable terminal such as a telephone function, a videophone function, a digital camera function, a digital video camera function, and a pen input terminal. In the execution of various functions, it is desired to direct the apparatus main body and the flip unit in the direction optimal for the execution of each function. However, the conventional portable terminal can only open and close between the flip part and the main body part, and cannot be oriented in other flexible directions.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art and to automatically execute various functions provided in the mobile terminal according to the positional relationship between the main body and the flip unit. The object is to provide a portable terminal that can be activated or switched.

  A second object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal having the function of a portable videophone that solves the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art and can easily transmit an image such as a surrounding landscape seen from the user side to a call destination. Is to provide.

  The third object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art and to provide a portable terminal that can flexibly orient the orientation of the apparatus main body and the flip part in the optimum direction for executing each function. It is.

The first portable terminal of the present invention is a portable terminal in which a main body and a flip part having a monitor screen are connected by a rotatable shaft, and the first photographing lens is accommodated in the longitudinal direction in the shaft. A second photographic lens is provided at a predetermined position of the flip part, and a shaft state sensor for detecting an angle and a positional relationship between the flip part and the main body part according to an angle formed by a movable part of the shaft part is provided. Including a means for selecting and executing a function designated in advance based on an angle or a positional relationship between a flip part detected by the shaft state sensor and the main body part from various functions that the portable terminal can use. A microphone is provided inside the unit, a speaker is provided inside the flip unit, a communication unit is provided for voice communication, and the inner surface of the main unit and the inner surface of the flip unit are opened in the same direction. No if Including means for enabling a call function via a communication line, including storage means for recording electronic data, and means for converting still images taken by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data, Including means for enabling the photographing function as a digital camera when the direction of the first photographing lens is opposite to the direction of the second photographing lens and the main body part and the flip part are opened. The flip portion has two photographing lenses arranged on the monitor screen side, and the shaft portion has a structure in which the inner surface of the main body portion and the inner surface of the flip portion are brought into contact with each other and closed.

A second portable terminal of the present invention is a portable terminal in which a main body part and a flip part including a monitor screen are connected by a rotatable shaft part, and a first photographing lens is provided in the vicinity of the shaft part, A second photographing lens is provided at a predetermined position of the flip part, and includes a shaft state sensor that detects an angle and a positional relationship between the flip part and the main body part according to an angle formed by a movable part of the shaft part. It includes means for selecting and executing a function designated in advance based on an angle and a positional relationship between the flip part detected by the shaft state sensor and the main body part from various functions that can be used. When a microphone is provided, a speaker is provided inside the flip part, a communication part is provided for voice communication, and the inner surface of the main body and the inner surface of the flip part are opened in the same direction. By wireless communication line Including a means for making the call function executable, a storage means for recording electronic data, and a means for converting still images taken by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data. Including a means for enabling a photographing function as a digital camera when the main lens unit and the flip unit are opened in a direction opposite to the direction of the second lens and the direction of the second photographing lens, Has two photographing lenses on the monitor screen side, and the shaft portion has a structure in which the inner surface of the main body portion and the inner surface of the flip portion are brought into contact with each other and closed.

  A third portable terminal of the present invention is a portable terminal in which a main body portion and a flip portion having a monitor screen are connected by a rotatable shaft portion, and the first photographing lens is accommodated in the longitudinal direction in the shaft portion. The second photographing lens is provided at a predetermined position of the flip part, and the shaft part movably connects the center of one side with the flip part and the center of one side with the main body part. And an open / close shaft that is connected so as to freely open and close around the connected side, and a flip shaft that is connected so as to freely rotate with respect to the open / close shaft.

  According to a fourth portable terminal of the present invention, in a portable terminal formed by connecting a main body portion and a flip portion including a monitor screen by a rotatable shaft portion, a first photographing lens is provided in the vicinity of the shaft portion, A second photographing lens is provided at a predetermined position of the flip portion, and the shaft portion movably connects the center of one side where the flip portion is located and the center of one side where the main body portion is located. And an open / close shaft connected so as to freely open and close around the connected side, and a flip shaft connected so as to freely rotate with respect to the open / close shaft.

    According to the present invention, various functions of the mobile terminal can be automatically executed according to the positional relationship between the main body and the flip unit, so that various functions can be easily activated or switched. Become.

  The second effect is that it is possible to provide a mobile terminal capable of various operations such as a moving image, a still image, text mail, and a mobile phone. The reason is that two rotation shafts are provided and each can be set at a free angle, so that structures suitable for various usage forms can be taken.

  The third effect is that an easily photographed image can be transferred to an information processing apparatus such as a personal computer, and an image can be transferred from the personal computer to the portable terminal side. The reason is that by providing a data input / output interface, it is possible to easily connect to other devices without using a storage medium such as a memory card.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 1 to 12 are views of an example of the portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which the apparatus main body and the flip unit are oriented in various directions, as viewed from various directions. is there.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 to 12, in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a main body portion 10 and a flip portion 20 are movably connected via a shaft portion 30.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the shaft portion 30 includes an opening / closing shaft 31 and a rotation shaft 32. The opening / closing shaft 31 is connected so that the apparatus main body portion and the flip portion can be rotated relative to each other, and the rotating shaft 32 is connected so as to be rotatable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the opening / closing shaft 31.

  The open / close shaft 31 has a first photographing lens 33 for a digital camera at one end and an operation dial 34 at the other end.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the flip unit 20 includes a monitor 21 with a touch panel, a screen switching operation button 22, a second photographing lens 23 for a videophone, and a speakerphone 24.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main body 10 of the apparatus includes an operation key 17 for inputting a telephone number, a moving image / still image switching switch 16 for switching the type of image to be photographed, and a microphone 18 on one side. As shown in FIG. 2, a strobe 14 and a shooting button 13 are provided. On the other side, as shown in FIG. 1, a zoom button 11, a data input / output terminal 12-2, a data output dummy plug 12-3, and an audio are provided. An input / output terminal 12-1 is provided.

  Further, the main body unit 10 is provided with an input pen storage unit 19 for storing an input pen 40 used at the time of pen input.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in the portable terminal of the present embodiment, the other internal devices are controlled by the control unit 51, and the first photographing lens 33, the second photographing lens 23, the touch panel monitor 21, the speaker 24. The state of the microphone 18, the operation unit 52 for performing various operations by the user, the storage unit 53 for recording captured images, the communication unit 54 for performing communication via a wireless communication line, and the shaft unit 30 are examined. A shaft state sensor 55 that detects a direction formed by the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 is provided.

  The portable terminal of this embodiment is suitable for various functions such as a telephone function, a videophone function, a digital camera function, a digital video camera function, a pen input terminal, etc., and the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 are suitable for each function. Carry out in the direction.

  Next, an example using each of these functions of the portable terminal of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings together with the orientation of the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 suitable for each function.

  4 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a folded state of the portable terminal according to the present embodiment when not in use.

  When not in use, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, the main body portion 10 and the flip portion 20 are folded around an opening / closing shaft 31. In this way, the touch panel monitor 21 of the flip unit 20 and the operation key 17 of the main body unit 10 are closed inside, so that there is no contact with the outside, and damage to the touch panel monitor 21 and erroneous operation of the operation key 17 are prevented. Excellent.

  When used as a video phone, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, first, the main body 10 and the flip portion 20 are relatively rotated around the opening / closing shaft 31 to the L-shaped position, and then The flip unit 20 is rotated 90 degrees in the horizontal direction.

  The operation method is to make a call using the operation keys 17 as in the case of a normal mobile phone. The conversation is performed through the speakerphone 24, and a microphone or a headphone can be connected to the voice input / output terminal 12-1 for use.

  During use, the operation button 22 can be operated to switch various screens displayed on the monitor 21 with a touch panel.

  Here, the screen displayed on the monitor 21 with the touch panel is not limited to the image of the other party to be transmitted by the videophone call, but the second photographing lens 23 which is an image transmitted from the user side to the other party. An image of his / her face taken on the screen, a landscape image or an object image in front of the user photographed on the first photographing lens 33 may be displayed, and the above image is displayed simultaneously. Is also possible.

  That is, the three types of images, that is, the image of the other party, the image of the person's face, and the image in front of the user are switched in various ways and displayed in combination.

  As a display form of such an image, there is one in which one of these images is displayed on the entire surface of the monitor 21 with a touch panel, and secondly, two of these images are displayed on the monitor 21 with a touch panel in half. What is displayed, thirdly, these three images are displayed one-third on the monitor 21 with a touch panel, and fourth, one of these images is displayed on the entire surface of the monitor 21 with a touch panel, and further above It is possible to display another image (one or two of them) that remains as a small screen as a small screen.

  The display position of the sub-screen in the fourth display form is a form that is displayed at a preset position, or the display position and size are designated on the monitor 21 with the touch panel by the input pen 40, and are arbitrary after the display. A form that can be changed to the position and size of the display, a form in which the operation button 22 is selected and displayed from among a plurality of preset display position settings, and the like are conceivable.

  Similarly to the selection of the image to be displayed on the monitor 21 with the touch panel, the image to be transmitted to the other party can be selected variously by the operation of the operation button 22 or the like.

  Usually, the image of the person's face photographed by the second photographing lens 23 is transmitted to the call partner, but in conjunction with the selection of the image to be displayed on the monitor 21 with the touch panel or independently for the first photographing. An image that is switched or combined with a landscape or object image in front of the user's eyes photographed by the lens 33 is transmitted.

  As described above, since it is possible to easily switch and transmit not only the image of the face but also the landscape in front of the eyes, this embodiment is very convenient for transmitting the landscape on the go. The videophone function of the mobile terminal makes good use of the portability of the mobile terminal.

  Further, in the above-described form, the landscape image in front of the user is transmitted, but a form in which only the image of his / her face is transmitted is also possible. In this case, the main body part 10 and the flip part 20 may be simply rotated and opened relative to the L-shaped position around the opening / closing shaft 31, and it is not necessary to rotate the flip part 20 by 90 degrees in the lateral direction.

  Next, when used as a digital video camera, it is preferably used in the same orientation of the main body 10 and the flip part 20 as the above-described videophone shown in FIGS.

  The user sets the moving image / still image switching switch 16 shown in FIG. 9 to moving image shooting, thereby setting the type of image captured by the first shooting lens 33 to a moving image. The size of the image to be taken is adjusted using the zoom button 11 while referring to the monitor 21 with a touch panel. When the photographing button 13 is pressed, photographing is performed, and a moving image captured on the first photographing lens 33 is converted into electronic data and recorded in the storage unit 53.

  Here, the storage unit 53 stores the electronic data of the image in a built-in semiconductor memory, which can be recalled at any time and reproduced on the touch panel monitor 21. When transferring the stored data to an external information processing terminal such as a personal computer, the data input / output terminal dummy plug 12-3 is removed from the data input / output terminal 12-2 shown in FIG. 1, and a connection cable is inserted instead. . The other end of the connection cable is connected to the information processing terminal, and data can be input / output.

  Further, by using the tripod fixing hole 15, it is possible to take a picture while being fixed to the tripod.

  Similarly, when used as a digital still camera, it is preferable to use the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 in the same direction as the above-described videophone shown in FIGS.

  The user sets the moving image / still image switching switch 16 shown in FIG. 9 to still image shooting, thereby setting the type of image captured by the first shooting lens 33 to still image. The size of the image to be photographed is displayed on the monitor 21 with a touch panel and adjusted using the zoom button 11 while referring to this. When the photographing button 13 is pressed, photographing is performed, and a still image captured on the first photographing lens 33 is converted into electronic data and recorded in the storage unit 53.

  In this case, the shooting button 13 has a role of a shutter and performs shooting using this button. The video shot in this way is recorded in the storage unit 53, and can be called and reproduced at any time.

  Further, by using the tripod fixing hole 15, it is possible to take a picture while being fixed to the tripod.

  When used as a pen input terminal, as shown in FIG. 11, the inner surface of the main body 10 and the outer surface of the flip unit 20 are contacted and closed. This is because the main body 10 and the flip part 20 are opened to an arbitrary position around the opening / closing axis 31 from the normal closed state shown in FIG. Then, the main body part 10 and the flip part 20 are again centered on the opening / closing shaft 31 to obtain the state shown in FIG.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12, various data and commands can be input to the monitor with touch panel 21 of the flip unit 20 using the input pen 40. Since the mobile terminal is small and closed with the monitor 21 with the touch panel outside, the mobile terminal can be supported by the hand 10 from the main body unit 10 so that the monitor 21 with the touch panel does not wobble when the input pen 40 is input.

  Moreover, you may use by the form which closed the outer surface of the main-body part 10 and the outer surface of the flip part 20, and was closed. Similarly, from the state shown in FIG. 10, the main body part 10 and the flip part 20 are opened 360 degrees around the opening / closing shaft 31 so that the outer surfaces of the main body part 10 and the flip part 20 are aligned.

  When used as a normal mobile phone, as shown in FIG. 9, conversation is possible by opening the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 to an arbitrary position around the opening / closing shaft 31. As in the case of a videophone, a telephone number is input with the operation key 17, a voice is input with the microphone 18, and a voice received by the speaker 24 is reproduced.

  As described above, with the portable terminal of this embodiment, many functions such as a telephone function, a videophone function, a digital camera function, a digital video camera function, and a pen input terminal can be realized in a compact manner.

  Next, a portable terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the second embodiment, activation of various functions provided in the mobile terminal of the present invention is controlled according to the direction formed by the main body 10 and the flip unit 20.

  When the shaft state sensor 55 detects that the orientation of the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 is suitable for each function described in the first embodiment, the function is activated or activated. Make it possible.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining control of the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, first, the shaft state sensor 55 detects the angle formed by each of the opening / closing shaft 31 and the rotation shaft 32 of the shaft portion 30 in order to recognize the direction formed by the main body portion 10 and the flip portion 20. (Step 1401)
Here, when the opening / closing shaft 31 is closed (step 1402) and the rotation shaft 32 is not rotated (that is, the flip unit 20 faces the front direction) (step 1403), the main body unit 10 and the flip unit 20 are currently present. Detects that the inner sides are closed and unused (step 1404). Since it is not used, processing such as automatically turning off the power is executed if necessary.

  Here, when the opening / closing shaft 31 is closed (step 1402) and the direction of the rotation shaft 32 is further rotated by 180 degrees (that is, the flip portion faces in the reverse direction) (step 1403), the current main body portion 10 And the outside of the flip unit 20 are closed, and it is recognized that the function of the pen input terminal is being used (step 1405).

  When the opening / closing shaft 31 is open (step 1402), the angle of the opening / closing shaft 31 is not less than 90 degrees and not more than 180 degrees, and the rotating shaft 32 does not rotate (step 1406), the telephone function is used. Is recognized (step 1407).

  When the opening / closing shaft is open (step 1402), the angle of the opening / closing shaft is 90 degrees, the rotation shaft 32 bends 90 degrees, and the first photographing lens 33 and the second photographing lens 23 face in opposite directions (step 1408). ) Recognizes that one of the functions of the videophone, digital video camera, and digital still camera is used (step 1409). Here, which of these functions is to be executed can be determined by an operation by a user who designates the function, a predetermined initial setting, or the like.

  If none of the above cases (step 1408), the process returns to step 1401 again, and waits for the direction formed by the main body 10 and the flip unit 20 to correspond to one of the functions.

  Here, in step 1405, 1407, 1409, etc., when the currently used function is recognized, the function is activated or can be activated if necessary, such as when the function is not yet activated. To. In addition, when other functions are currently activated, not only the functions recognized here are activated, but also a switching process for terminating the activated functions and newly activating the functions recognized here. It can be done.

  In addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment described above can automatically activate various functions included in the mobile terminal corresponding to the orientation of the main body unit 10 and the flip unit 20. Therefore, various functions can be easily activated or switched.

  Next, a portable terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention is provided with a second speaker 25 on the back side where the speakerphone 24 is located in the flip unit 20. Unlike the second embodiment, when the mobile phone is used as a mobile phone, the flip unit 20 is rotated 180 degrees around the rotation shaft 32 so that the outside of the flip unit and the inside of the main unit face up. Can be used. In this case, even when the mobile phone is used as a normal mobile phone, the cheek does not hit the monitor 21 with a touch panel, and conversation is possible without polluting the monitor surface.

  Also, when the second embodiment and the third embodiment are combined, step 1406 is also performed in such a manner that “the angle of the opening and closing shaft is 90 degrees or more and 180 degrees or less, the rotation shaft is rotated 180 degrees and the reverse direction. This can be done by replacing “facing”.

  Next, other embodiments of the present invention will be described.

  The functions of the portable terminal of the present invention are not limited to those having all the functions of the telephone function, the videophone function, the digital camera function, the digital video camera function, and the pen input terminal, as described in the above embodiment. A lesser number of some of these functions is also possible.

  In addition, it is also possible to have a form that further includes functions such as radio and television radio wave reception functions, pager functions, navigation systems such as car navigation systems, etc. There are many functions, and functions can be added efficiently.

  The storage unit 53 may be a drive that stores data in a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or the like, which is a unit of a removable storage medium, in addition to the form using the built-in semiconductor memory described in the above embodiment.

  In addition, when an internal semiconductor memory is used for the storage unit 53, data exchange with an external information terminal is performed by infrared communication or the like in addition to using the data input / output terminal 12-2 and a connection cable. Forms are possible.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments and examples, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments and examples, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea. Can be implemented.

It is a front view in the case of using the function of the video camera of the example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a digital still camera, and a video telephone. It is a rear view of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention of FIG. It is a perspective view of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention of FIG. It is the front view seen from the flip part which shows the state closed with the monitor with a touch panel and the operation key inside of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a side view from the photographing lens side of one example of the portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 4. It is a bottom view of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention of FIG. It is the rear view seen from the main-body part of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention of FIG. It is the top view seen from the upper part of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention of FIG. It is a front view which shows the state which opened the monitor with a touch panel of a flip part and the operation key of a main-body part of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention in the same direction. It is a perspective view which shows the state closed with the monitor with a touch panel and the operation key inside of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which closed the surface of the liquid crystal monitor of the flip part, and the surface of the operation key of the main-body part inside one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the case where the function of the portable terminal for pen input of one Example of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention is used. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the portable terminal by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the portable terminal by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the state which opened the speaker of the flip part and the operation key of the main-body part in the same direction of one Example of the portable terminal by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the case where the function of a mobile telephone of one Example of the portable terminal by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is used.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main part 11 Zoom button 12-1 Voice input / output terminal 12-2 Data input / output terminal 12-3 Data input / output terminal dummy plug 13 Shooting button 14 Strobe 15 Tripod fixing hole 16 Movie / still picture changeover switch Reference Signs List 17 Operation Key 18 Microphone 19 Input Pen Storage Unit 20 Flip Part 21 Monitor with Touch Panel 22 Operation Button 23 Second Shooting Lens 24 Speaker Phone 25 Speaker 30 Axis 31 Open / Close Axis 32 Rotation Axis 33 First Shooting Lens 34 Operation Dial 40 Input Pen 51 Control Unit 52 Operation Unit 53 Storage Unit 54 Communication Unit 55 Shaft State Sensor

Claims (26)

In a portable terminal formed by connecting a main body part and a flip part provided with a monitor screen by a rotatable shaft part,
In the longitudinal direction in the shaft part,
The first photographing lens is stored and provided,
In a predetermined place of the flip part,
A second shooting lens is provided;
A shaft state sensor that detects an angle and a positional relationship between the flip portion and the main body portion according to an angle formed by a movable portion of the shaft portion,
A unit for selecting and executing a function designated in advance based on an angle and a positional relationship between the flip part and the main body part detected by the shaft state sensor from various functions that the portable terminal can use. ,
A microphone is provided inside the main body,
A speaker is provided inside the flip part,
Provided with a communication unit for voice communication,
Means for enabling a call function by a wireless communication line when the inner surface of the main body and the inner surface of the flip portion are opened in the same direction ,
Storage means for recording electronic data;
Means for converting still images photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
When the main body part and the flip part are opened in a direction opposite to the direction of the first photographing lens and the direction of the second photographing lens,
A means for enabling the shooting function as a digital camera is provided,
The flip part is
The two photographing lenses are arranged on the monitor screen side,
The shaft portion is
A portable terminal comprising a structure in which an inner surface of the main body portion and an inner surface of the flip portion are brought into contact with each other and closed. In a portable terminal formed by connecting a main body part and a flip part provided with a monitor screen by a rotatable shaft part,
In the vicinity of the shaft part,
A first photographing lens is provided;
In a predetermined place of the flip part,
A second shooting lens is provided;
A shaft state sensor that detects an angle and a positional relationship between the flip portion and the main body portion according to an angle formed by a movable portion of the shaft portion,
A unit for selecting and executing a function designated in advance based on an angle and a positional relationship between the flip part and the main body part detected by the shaft state sensor from various functions that the portable terminal can use. ,
A microphone is provided inside the main body,
A speaker is provided inside the flip part,
Provided with a communication unit for voice communication,
Means for enabling a call function by a wireless communication line when the inner surface of the main body and the inner surface of the flip portion are opened in the same direction ,
Storage means for recording electronic data;
Means for converting still images photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
When the main body part and the flip part are opened in a direction opposite to the direction of the first photographing lens and the direction of the second photographing lens,
A means for enabling the shooting function as a digital camera is provided,
The flip part is
The two photographing lenses are arranged on the monitor screen side,
The shaft portion is
A portable terminal comprising a structure in which an inner surface of the main body portion and an inner surface of the flip portion are brought into contact with each other and closed.   A means for converting a moving image photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
  When the main body part and the flip part are opened in a direction opposite to the direction of the first photographing lens and the direction of the second photographing lens,
  The mobile terminal according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising means for enabling a shooting function as a digital video camera.   In a portable terminal formed by connecting a main body part and a flip part provided with a monitor screen by a rotatable shaft part,
  In the longitudinal direction in the shaft part,
  The first photographing lens is stored and provided,
  In a predetermined place of the flip part,
  A second shooting lens is provided;
  The shaft portion is
  Movably connecting the center of one side with the flip part and the center of one side with the main body part,
  An opening / closing shaft that connects both the flip part and the main body part so as to freely open and close around the connected side;
  A portable terminal comprising: a flip shaft connected to the flip portion so as to freely rotate with respect to the opening and closing shaft.   In a portable terminal formed by connecting a main body part and a flip part provided with a monitor screen by a rotatable shaft part,
  In the vicinity of the shaft part,
  A first photographing lens is provided;
  In a predetermined place of the flip part,
  A second shooting lens is provided;
  The shaft portion is
  Movably connecting the center of one side with the flip part and the center of one side with the main body part,
  An opening / closing shaft that connects both the flip part and the main body part so as to freely open and close around the connected side;
  A portable terminal comprising: a flip shaft connected to the flip portion so as to freely rotate with respect to the opening and closing shaft. The flip part is
  The two photographing lenses are arranged on the monitor screen side,
  The shaft portion is
  The portable terminal according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising a structure in which an inner surface of the main body portion and an inner surface of the flip portion are brought into contact with each other and closed.   A shaft state sensor that detects an angle and a positional relationship between the flip portion and the main body portion according to an angle formed by a movable portion of the shaft portion,
  Provided with means for selecting and executing a function designated in advance based on an angle and a positional relationship between the flip part and the main body part detected by the shaft state sensor from various usable functions of the portable terminal The mobile terminal according to claim 6. A microphone is provided inside the main body,
A speaker is provided inside the flip part,
Provided with a communication unit for voice communication,
A means for enabling a call function using a wireless communication line when the inner surface of the main body and the inner surface of the flip portion are opened in the same direction. Item 8. The mobile terminal according to Item 7. A microphone is provided on one side of the main body,
A speaker is provided outside the flip part,
Provided with a communication unit for voice communication,
And a means for enabling a call function using a wireless communication line when the surface of the main body including the microphone and the outer surface of the flip portion are opened in the same direction. The portable terminal according to claim 7 or claim 8. A speaker is provided inside the flip part,
The communication unit is
Image communication means,
Further comprising means for the call function of the videophone wireless communication line READY state when the inner surface of the surface with the flip portion comprising the microphone of the main body portion is open toward the same direction The portable terminal according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by the above.   An information processing unit that processes input information and instructions,
  The monitor screen is
  A monitor with a touch panel,
  When the outer surface of the flip part and one surface of the main body part are in contact with each other and closed,
  11. The apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising means for enabling an information terminal function for receiving input from the touch panel and processing input information and instructions. 11. Mobile device.   Storage means for recording electronic data;
  Means for converting still images photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
  When the main body part and the flip part are opened in a direction opposite to the direction of the first photographing lens and the direction of the second photographing lens,
  The portable terminal according to any one of claims 8 to 11, further comprising means for enabling an imaging function as a digital camera.   Means for converting a moving image photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
  When the main body part and the flip part are opened in a direction opposite to the direction of the first photographing lens and the direction of the second photographing lens,
  13. The portable terminal according to claim 12, further comprising means for enabling a shooting function as a digital video camera.   When the inner surface of the main body portion and the inner surface of the flip portion are in contact with each other and closed,
  14. The apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising means for determining that the currently unused state is present and stopping a function preset as a target of termination processing among currently activated functions. The portable terminal as described in one.   The mobile terminal according to claim 4, further comprising a storage unit that records electronic data.   Means for converting still images photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
  The portable terminal according to claim 15, wherein the photographed still image is recorded in the storage unit as a digital camera.   Means for converting a moving image photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens into electronic data;
  The portable terminal according to claim 16, wherein the captured moving image is recorded in the storage means as a digital video camera.   Provided with a communication unit for image and audio communication,
  The mobile phone according to any one of claims 4 to 17, further comprising means for transmitting an image photographed by the first photographing lens and the second photographing lens via the communication unit. Terminal.   The main body is
  With a microphone,
  The flip part is
  With speakers,
  The mobile terminal according to claim 18, wherein the communication unit performs a telephone call using a wireless communication line.   The video received by the communication unit is displayed on the monitor screen, the audio received by the communication unit is reproduced by the speaker, the video shot by the first shooting lens and the second shooting lens, and the microphone Means for transmitting the input voice,
  The mobile terminal according to claim 19, wherein the communication unit performs a videophone call.   An information processing unit that processes input information and instructions,
  The monitor screen is
  A monitor with a touch panel,
  The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 4 to 20, further comprising means for receiving input from the touch panel and processing input information and commands.   The mobile terminal according to claim 21, wherein an input to the monitor screen that is the monitor with a touch panel is received using an input pen.   An operation button for instructing the control unit of the type of image to be displayed on the monitor screen;
  The portable terminal according to any one of claims 4 to 22, wherein the type of image displayed on the monitor screen is switched in accordance with an instruction from the operation button.   Means for displaying an image photographed by the first photographing lens on the monitor screen;
  Means for displaying an image photographed by the second photographing lens on the monitor screen;
  Means for displaying on the monitor screen both the image photographed by the first photographing lens and the image photographed by the second photographing lens simultaneously on a portion in the monitor screen determined for each;
  The portable terminal according to claim 23, wherein the type of image displayed on the monitor screen is switched in accordance with an instruction from the operation button. It is equipped with an input / output unit that connects to external information devices and communicates with electrical signals.
  The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 4 to 24, wherein bidirectional data transfer is performed with the external information device via the input / output unit. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 25 , further comprising a voice input / output terminal that transmits and receives a voice signal.

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