JP6295520B2 - Body-mounted terminal - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a wearable a terminal where the user uses wear.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are body-worn terminals that perform a notification operation related to occurrence of a predetermined event by vibrating a vibration motor based on information acquired from an external device by wireless communication. By using the vibration motor, it is possible to let the user experience the occurrence of an event in a situation where the user cannot see the display screen and it is difficult to perform voice notification (for example, Patent Document 1). .

  However, when the number of events to be notified or the number of external devices that acquire events increases, the user cannot know what information the notification operation is based on simply generating vibration. It was necessary to confirm information displayed on the display screen or output as audio information.

  On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, when the communication connection state of Bluetooth communication (registered trademark: Bluetooth) with a plurality of external devices is poor or the communication connection is disconnected, the vibration motor is determined depending on the notification content. A technique for making notification patterns different by various notification means including the above is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-65745 JP 2002-335185 A

  However, since the notification operation by the vibration pattern using the vibration motor has low user identification accuracy compared to visual information and auditory information, the time for determining the combination of the identifiable vibration patterns and the user's concentration power There is a problem that it is necessary.

The purpose of this invention is to the user to provide a body-worn edge powder capable to know the information type to detect the notification operation pattern according to easily and quickly vibrate.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention
A plurality of vibration motors provided at a predetermined distance;
Wireless communication means for performing wireless communication with an external device;
Vibration information control means for operating part or all of the plurality of vibration motors selected according to a preset classification when information to be notified to the user is acquired by the wireless communication means; With
Further having a cover part that contacts the user and transmits the vibration of the vibration motor to the user,
The cover portion is a body-worn terminal characterized in that a plurality of cover members provided corresponding to the plurality of vibration motors are joined to each other .

  According to the present invention, in the body-mounted terminal, there is an effect that the user can easily and quickly detect the notification operation pattern due to vibration and know the information type.

1 is an overall view of a notification system including a body-mounted terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram including the internal structure of the electronic wristwatch of 1st Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the memory content of an alerting setting storage part. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the vibration motor in the electronic wristwatch of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the vibration pattern by a vibration motor. It is a flowchart explaining the control procedure of a message reception process. It is a figure which shows the modification of arrangement | positioning of a vibration motor. It is a figure which shows the modification of the electronic wristwatch of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other modification of an electronic wristwatch. It is a figure explaining the other example of the vibration pattern by a vibration motor. It is a figure explaining the other example of the vibration pattern by a vibration motor. It is a graph which shows the memory content of the alerting setting memory | storage part of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the control procedure of the message reception process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the electronic wristwatch of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the vibration motor in the electronic wristwatch of 3rd Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the memory content of the alerting | reporting setting memory | storage part of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the vibration alerting | reporting pattern by the three vibration motors in the electronic wristwatch of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the control procedure of the message reception process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram explaining the internal structure of the electronic wristwatch of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the vibration motor in the electronic wristwatch of 4th Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the memory content of the alerting | reporting setting memory | storage part of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the vibration alerting | reporting pattern by four vibration motors in the electronic wristwatch of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the control procedure of the message reception process of 4th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a notification system S including an electronic wrist watch 400 that is a body-worn terminal of the present invention.

  The notification system S includes an electronic wrist watch 400 and one or more external devices. Here, for example, two devices, a smartphone 100 (external device 1) and a tablet terminal 200 (external device 2), are shown as external devices. The electronic wrist watch 400 can transmit and receive information to and from the smartphone 100 and the tablet terminal 200 while simultaneously maintaining a communication connection related to short-range wireless communication, for example, Bluetooth communication. The electronic wristwatch 400 is formed so that a main body portion (body-worn terminal main body) can be worn by a band (holding portion) so that a back cover 71 (a cover portion, see FIG. 4) contacts an arm.

[First Embodiment]
First, the electronic wrist watch 400 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the electronic wrist watch 400 of this embodiment.
The electronic wristwatch 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41 (vibration notification control means), a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, an operation unit 44, a display unit 45, and a driver thereof. 46, a clock circuit 47, a Bluetooth module 48 and its antenna AN4, a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter) 49, a first vibration motor 50 and its driver 51, a second vibration motor 52 and its driver 53, The lighting unit 54 and its driver 55, a buzzer 56 and its driver 57, and a bus 58 are provided.

  The CPU 41 performs various arithmetic processes and controls the overall operation of the electronic wrist watch 400. The CPU 41 reads out and executes the event notification program 42a from the ROM 42, and performs various information notification operations based on the information acquired from the external device.

  The ROM 42 stores control programs and initial setting data related to various processing operations of the electronic wrist watch 400. This control program includes an event notification program 42a.

  The RAM 43 is a volatile memory such as SRAM or DRAM, and provides a working memory space to the CPU 41 and stores various setting data to be rewritten and updated. The RAM 43 includes a notification setting storage unit 43a. A part of the RAM 43 including the notification setting storage unit 43a may be rewritable using a nonvolatile memory.

FIG. 3 is a chart showing the stored contents of the notification setting storage unit 43a.
In the notification setting storage unit 43a, the classification related to the content (content type) to be notified and the notification pattern (vibration notification pattern) by the vibration motor are associated and stored as table data. Examples of this classification include incoming calls, incoming e-mails, incoming SMS (Short Message Service), incoming news, and incoming calls of a schedule set by an external device. Corresponding to these, vibration notification patterns using the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are stored. A specific example of the vibration notification pattern will be described in detail later.

  The setting content to be stored in the notification setting storage unit 43a may be set by an input operation by the user from the operation unit 44, or a data table set in an external device, for example, the smartphone 100 is a Bluetooth communication. It may be acquired by. For example, only the selection of the vibration pattern may be set and changed by operating the operation unit 44.

  The operation unit 44 includes, for example, push button switches 44a to 44d (see FIG. 4), detects a pressing operation of the push button switch, and outputs the detected operation to the CPU 41 as an electrical signal. The operation unit 44 may detect the long press state according to the duration of the pressing operation, that is, separately from the normal pressing operation, and may output an electric signal. In addition, the operation unit 44 may include a crown, detect a pulling operation, a pushing operation, and a rotating operation, and output an electrical signal corresponding to the detected content.

  The display unit 45 includes, for example, a dot matrix type liquid crystal display screen (LCD), and displays characters and figures relating to the current time and various notification contents in accordance with a drive signal input from the driver 46. Although the display screen is not particularly limited, here, a substantially rectangular shape is used, and the upper side and the lower side are arranged on the upper surface of the electronic wristwatch body (ie, the side opposite to the side in contact with the arm) with the direction in contact with the band. Has been. The display unit 45 may include another display screen, for example, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescent) display, and the driver 46 is provided according to the configuration of the display screen.

  The timer circuit 47 holds current time data obtained by counting clock signals with a predetermined frequency input from an oscillation circuit (not shown). The clock circuit 47 may hold time information related to a software clocking operation by the CPU 41 or an RTC (Real Time Clock).

The Bluetooth module 48 performs various processes such as modulation / demodulation related to transmission / reception of radio signals for performing wireless communication with an external device via Bluetooth via the antenna AN4. The UART 49 performs a serial / parallel conversion process on the data signal when data transmitted / received by the Bluetooth module 48 is input / output from / to the CPU 41.
The Bluetooth module 48 and the antenna AN4 constitute a wireless communication means.

  The first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 generate vibrations according to drive signals from the drivers 51 and 53, respectively. The first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are rotary vibration motors, although not limited thereto. This rotary vibration motor has a body part and a weight attached to a rotating shaft extending from the body part. The weight has an asymmetric shape with respect to the rotation axis, and vibration is generated when the weight rotates together with the rotation axis with respect to the body portion. The arrangement and rotation operation of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 in the electronic wrist watch 400 will be described in detail later.

  The illumination unit 54 emits light according to the drive signal from the driver 55 to illuminate the display screen of the display unit 45. As this illumination part 54, LED (light emitting diode) which illuminates a display screen from an upper side, and the organic EL diode light-emitted as a backlight of a display screen are used.

  The buzzer 56 generates a buzzer sound according to the drive signal from the driver 57. As the buzzer 56, for example, a piezo element such as PZT (lead zirconate titanate) is used.

  The bus 58 is a circuit for connecting the CPU 41 to other units in the electronic wrist watch 400 and exchanging data.

  Next, the arrangement and operation of the vibration motor in the electronic wristwatch 400 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the vibration motor in the present embodiment. In this figure, in the bottom view of the electronic wristwatch 400 as viewed from the back cover 71 side, that is, the surface contacting the user, the positions of the vibration motor and the battery 75 provided in the back cover 71 and the casing 72 are indicated by broken lines. Is shown.

  In the electronic wrist watch 400 of this embodiment, a battery 75 is provided near the center of the casing 72 and on the lower side substantially parallel to the display screen. The first vibration motor 50 is provided in the 12 o'clock direction (upper side of the display screen) with the battery 75 sandwiched in substantially the same plane as the battery 75, and separated from the first vibration motor 50, The second vibration motor 52 is provided in the 6 o'clock direction (the lower side of the display screen). Here, the positions of the weights 50a and 52a in the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are arranged so as to be opposite to each other.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a vibration notification pattern by the vibration motor in the electronic wrist watch 400 of the present embodiment.

  In the electronic wrist watch 400, five types of vibration notification patterns are set depending on the combination of the presence / absence of rotation of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 and the rotation operation timing. In the vibration notification pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 5A, only the first vibration motor 50 is intermittently turned on and off repeatedly, and the second vibration motor 52 is maintained in the off state. In the vibration notification pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 5B, only the second vibration motor 52 is intermittently turned on and off repeatedly, and the first vibration motor 50 is maintained in the off state. In the vibration notification pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 5C, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 alternately shift to the rotation-on state for each predetermined time. In the vibration notification pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 5D, first, only the first vibration motor 50 is turned on for a predetermined time, then only the second vibration motor 52 is turned on for a predetermined time, and finally the first vibration motor. Both 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned off for a predetermined time. In the vibration notification pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 5E, first, only the second vibration motor 52 is turned on for a predetermined time, then only the first vibration motor 50 is turned on for a predetermined time, and finally the first vibration motor 52 is turned on. Both the vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned off for a predetermined time.

  In the electronic wrist watch 400, the rotation operation of the vibration motor according to the vibration notification pattern selected from these is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), so that notification regarding the corresponding content is performed.

  In the electronic wristwatch 400 of the present embodiment, the notification operation is performed with a vibration notification pattern corresponding to the type of acquired information, regardless of which of the external devices has acquired the information. In the notification system S, communication data related to notification information transmitted from an external device to the electronic wristwatch 400 is transmitted and received in a predetermined format. As the predetermined format, here, a combination of the content classification type and a display character string (message) within a predetermined number of characters is defined. Further, the display character string can be limited to alphanumeric characters and katakana according to the display capability such as the number of pixels of the display unit 45.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the CPU 41 of message reception processing executed in the electronic wrist watch 400 of this embodiment.

  This message reception process is called and started when communication data related to notification information is received from an external device such as the smartphone 100 or the tablet terminal 200 via Bluetooth communication. When the message reception process is started, the CPU 41 first acquires a classification and a message from the received communication data (step S401) (notification information acquisition step). The CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 46 to display the acquired message on the display screen of the display unit 45 (step S402). When the message does not fit in the display screen, the CPU 41 can perform a scroll display or divide it into a plurality of blocks and display them for a predetermined time.

  Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the message content classification is an incoming call (step S403). If it is determined that the call is incoming (“YES” in step S403), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 51 to operate the first vibration motor 50 with the vibration notification pattern 1 (step S404). Then, the message reception process ends.

  If it is determined that the message content classification is not an incoming call (“NO” in step S403), the CPU 41 determines whether the message content classification is an e-mail arrival (step S405). If it is determined that the incoming E-mail is received (“YES” in step S405), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 53 to operate the second vibration motor 52 with the vibration notification pattern 2 (step S406). Then, the message reception process ends.

  If it is determined that the message content classification is not an email incoming (“NO” in step S405), the CPU 41 determines whether the message content classification is an SMS incoming (step S407). If it is determined that the incoming call is an SMS call (“YES” in step S407), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the drivers 51 and 53, and causes the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 to vibrate with the vibration notification pattern 3. Operate (step S408). Then, the message reception process ends.

  When it is determined that the message content classification is not SMS incoming (“NO” in step S407), the CPU 41 determines whether the message content classification is news incoming (step S409). If it is determined that the incoming call is a news incoming (“YES” in step S409), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the drivers 51 and 53, and causes the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 to vibrate with the vibration notification pattern 4. Operate (step S410). Then, the message reception process ends.

  When it is determined that the message content classification is not news incoming (“NO” in step S409), the message content classification is schedule reception, and the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the drivers 51 and 53, The first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are operated with the vibration notification pattern 5 (step S411). Then, the message reception process ends.

  As described above, the electronic wristwatch 400 according to the present embodiment includes the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 that are provided apart from each other, the Bluetooth module 48 for performing wireless communication with an external device, and the antenna AN4. Is provided. In the electronic wristwatch 400, when notification information is acquired from an external device, classification is performed based on the content of the notification information, and the vibration motor selected according to the classification is operated. Therefore, compared with the case where it is necessary to know the classification with the vibration pattern of one motor, the user can recognize which classification is notified more easily and intuitively.

  In addition, since the operations of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are set and operated at an appropriate timing, the vibration pattern can be obtained more sensibly based on the relative position change of the vibration source. I can do it.

  In particular, since notification is performed with different vibration notification patterns depending on the classification based on the content of the notification information, whether or not it is necessary for the user to immediately check the information related to the notification by only the notification operation by vibration. Can be determined. Therefore, in a situation such as a meeting or moving where it is difficult to confirm the display or voice notification, it is possible to easily recognize only the items related to the classification that really needs to be confirmed.

[Modifications 1, 2, 3]
In FIG. 7, the modification 1-3 of the arrangement | positioning of the vibration motor in the electronic wristwatch 400 of this embodiment is shown.
As shown in FIG. 7A, as a first modification, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are provided in the 3 o'clock direction and the 9 o'clock direction (left and right sides of the display screen), respectively. Also good.
Alternatively, as modified examples 2 and 3, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 have the 12 o'clock direction and the 9 o'clock direction so as to form 90 degrees with each other. Alternatively, they may be arranged in the 3 o'clock direction and the 6 o'clock direction, respectively. In particular, in the case of a rotary vibration motor, the vibration direction related to the rotation of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 can be made different by adopting such an arrangement.
In the present specification, regarding the transverse wave vibration of the back cover 71, the vibration propagation direction along with the rotation direction of the vibration motor and the direction in which strong vibration along with the arrangement of the vibration motor extends are collectively referred to as the vibration direction. Represent.

Like the electronic wristwatch 400 of this modification, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are arranged so that the vibration directions are different from each other, thereby making it easier to experience which vibration is caused by the plurality of vibration motors. Can be learned.
Here, the distance (predetermined distance) between the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 is not limited to the above-described embodiment and modification example, and the size, type, direction of vibration, and electronic Although it can be set as appropriate according to the size of the wristwatch 400, it is more preferable that the distance be as large as possible so that the user can easily identify the size.

[Modifications 4, 5, 6]
FIG. 8 shows Modifications 4 to 6 of the electronic wrist watch 400 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8A, as a fourth modification, the back cover 71 of the electronic wrist watch 400 includes a back cover upper portion 71 a that covers the half at 12 o'clock side where the first vibration motor 50 is located, and a second vibration motor 52. It may be divided into a back cover lower portion 71b covering the 6 o'clock side half and joined at the center. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for vibration related to one vibration motor to be transmitted to the back cover on the side corresponding to the other vibration motor. At this time, the frame shape in the casing 72 is determined so that the vibration of the first vibration motor 50 is easily transmitted to the back cover upper portion 71a and the vibration of the second vibration motor 52 is easily transmitted to the back cover lower portion 71b ( For example).
A cover member is constituted by the back cover upper part 71a and the back cover lower part 71b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, as a fifth modification, a buffer member 71c may be sandwiched between the back cover upper portion 71a and the back cover lower portion 71b. The buffer member 71c is preferably a member (elastic member) that absorbs vibration in the back cover on one side, and for example, well-known materials such as various rubber members such as silicon rubber are used.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, as a sixth modification, the back cover 71d is provided with projections 710 and 711 at positions corresponding to the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52, respectively. . The protrusions 710 and 711 are formed in a shape in which the relevant portions come into contact with each other as long as the user's arm is not uncomfortable, for example, a gently curved surface. The protrusions 710 and 711 may be made of the same material as that of the main body of the back cover 71d, or may be made of different materials as long as vibrations generated by the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are reliably transmitted. good. Further, similarly to the modified example of FIG. 8B, the projecting portions 710 and 711 and the main body portion of the back cover 71d may be joined via a buffer member.

  Thus, the back lids 71 and 71d are used to transmit vibration to the user. At this time, the back cover upper portion 71a and the back cover lower portion 71b are divided so as to correspond to the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52, respectively, and configured to vibrate more clearly according to the vibration of the corresponding vibration motor. Thus, vibration according to the arrangement of each vibration motor can be notified to the user more accurately.

  In particular, the back cover upper portion 71a corresponding to the first vibration motor 50 and the back cover lower portion 71b corresponding to the second vibration motor 52 are joined via the buffer member 71c, so that one vibration motor is connected to the other vibration motor. The vibration transmitted to the back cover corresponding to the vibration motor is reduced. As a result, the user can more clearly know which vibration motor is used for the notification operation.

  Further, the protrusions 710 and 711 are provided on the back cover 71d so as to be in particular contact with the user, and the protrusions 710 and 711 are caused to vibrate corresponding to the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52, respectively. In addition, the user can clearly know which vibration motor is used for the notification operation.

[Modifications 7 and 8]
FIG. 9 shows other modified examples 7 and 8 of the electronic wrist watch 400 of the present embodiment.
As a modified example 7, as shown in FIG. 9A, the shape of the casing 72e and the back cover 71e of the electronic wrist watch 400 is not limited to the simple circular shape shown in FIG. For example, the casing 72 e and the back cover 71 e may be provided with a constricted portion between a region corresponding to the first vibration motor 50 and a region corresponding to the second vibration motor 52. In this case, for example, the display screen of the display unit 45 may be divided into two parts, a shape along the shape of the casing 72e, or a rectangular shape that can be provided inside the casing 72e. May be.

  Moreover, as a modification 8, as shown in FIG.9 (b), a vibration motor is not restricted to the inside of a casing, At least one may be provided in the bands 73a and 73b. In this case, considering the thickness of the bands 73a and 73b, for example, the planar first vibration motor 50b and second vibration motor 52b using piezoelectric elements can be used.

  10 and 11 show examples of other vibration notification patterns of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the drivers 51 and 53 rotate the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 at two different speeds, low speed rotation and high speed rotation, based on a control signal from the CPU 41. It can be set as the structure to make. The level of the rotation speed is known to the user as the frequency of the generated vibration.

  In this case, for example, in the vibration notification pattern 1, only the first vibration motor 50 is intermittently rotated at a low speed as shown in FIG. Further, in the vibration notification pattern 2, only the second vibration motor 52 is intermittently rotated at a low speed as shown in FIG. In the vibration notification pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 10C, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are alternately rotated at a low speed. Further, in the vibration notification pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 10D, first, the first vibration motor 50 is rotated at a high speed for a predetermined time, and then only the second vibration motor 52 is rotated at a low speed for a predetermined time. In addition, the rotation operations of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned off for a predetermined time. In the vibration notification pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 10E, first, the second vibration motor 52 is rotated at a high speed for a predetermined time, and then only the first vibration motor 50 is rotated at a low speed for a predetermined time. In addition, the rotation operations of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned off for a predetermined time.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the drivers 51 and 53 move the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 in either the normal rotation direction or the reverse rotation direction based on the control signal from the CPU 41. It can be set as the structure which can be selectively rotated. The rotation direction is known to the user as the vibration propagation direction in the back cover 71.

  In this case, for example, in the vibration notification pattern 1, only the first vibration motor 50 is intermittently rotated in the normal rotation direction as shown in FIG. Moreover, in the vibration notification pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 11B, only the second vibration motor 52 is intermittently rotated in the normal rotation direction. Further, in the vibration notification pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 11C, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are intermittently synchronized with each other, and the first vibration motor 50 is rotated in the forward direction. The vibration motor 52 is rotated in the reverse direction. Further, in the vibration notification pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 11D, first, the first vibration motor 50 is rotated in the normal rotation direction for a predetermined time, and then only the second vibration motor 52 is rotated in the reverse rotation direction for the predetermined time. Finally, the rotation operations of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned off for a predetermined time. In the vibration notification pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 11E, first, the second vibration motor 52 is rotated in the reverse rotation direction for a predetermined time, and then only the first vibration motor 50 is rotated in the normal rotation direction for the predetermined time. Finally, the rotation operations of the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned off for a predetermined time.

  As described above, not only by operating the two vibration motors with one vibration pattern, but also by operating them with a plurality of different vibration patterns and combining them, the user can more clearly and quickly operate the two vibration motors. It becomes possible to perform the pattern recognition of the notification operation.

  In addition, since at least one vibration motor is provided in the band that holds the electronic wristwatch 400, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 can be further separated from each other. The user can know whether the motor is operating. In addition, by using a piezo element as a vibration motor provided in the band, it is possible to change the way the vibration is transmitted, so that the vibration and the notification content are more clearly associated with each other and are known to the user.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, an electronic wristwatch according to a second embodiment will be described.
The electronic wristwatch 400 of the second embodiment is the same as the electronic wristwatch 400 of the first embodiment, except that the setting contents of the notification setting storage unit 43a and the contents of the message reception process related to the event notification program 42a are different. Description of the internal configuration is omitted.

Next, an operation related to message reception in the electronic wrist watch 400 of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 12 is a chart showing the stored contents of the notification setting storage unit 43a in the electronic wrist watch 400 of the present embodiment.

In the electronic wristwatch 400, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are operated not only by the message content classification but also by a pattern according to the external device that is the transmission source. That is, in the case of an incoming call from the smartphone 100, the electronic wristwatch 400 performs the operation of the vibration notification pattern 1 or 2 according to the classification of the received content, and in the case of an incoming call from the tablet terminal 200, the received content. The operation of the vibration notification pattern 4 or 5 is performed according to the classification.
Here, only the telephone reception and the e-mail reception will be described as the classification related to the message content, but other classifications may be included, and a vibration notification pattern corresponding to the number of classifications is set.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the CPU 41 of the message reception process executed in the electronic wrist watch 400 of this embodiment.
In this message reception process, the processes after step S403 in the message reception process executed in the electronic wrist watch 400 of the first embodiment are changed. The same processing contents are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  When the message reception process is started and a message is displayed on the display screen (step S402), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the message transmission source device is the external device 1 (here, the smartphone 100). (Step S421). When it is determined that the device is the external device 1 (“YES” in step S421), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the message classification is an incoming call (step S403a). If it is determined that the call is incoming (“YES” in step S403a), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 51 to operate the first vibration motor 50 with the vibration notification pattern 1 (step S404). Then, the CPU 41 ends the message reception process.

  If it is determined that the incoming call is not received (“NO” in step S403a), it is determined that an incoming e-mail is received here, and the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 53, and the second vibration notification pattern 2 is used. The vibration motor 52 is operated (step S406). Then, the CPU 41 ends the message reception process.

  If it is determined in step S421 that the transmission source device is not the external device 1, that is, if the transmission source is the external device 2 (here, the tablet terminal 200) ("NO" in step S421). ”), The CPU 41 determines whether or not the message classification is an incoming call (step S403b). When it is determined that the incoming call is received (“YES” in step S403b), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the drivers 51 and 53, and the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned on by the vibration notification pattern 4. Operate (step S410). Then, the CPU 41 ends the message reception process.

  If it is determined that the incoming call is not received (“NO” in step S403b), it is determined that an incoming E-mail is received here, and the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the drivers 51 and 53, and the vibration notification pattern 5 The first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are operated (step S411). Then, the CPU 41 ends the message reception process.

  As described above, the electronic wristwatch 400 according to the second embodiment performs the notification operation using the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 based on the external device of the message transmission source and the content classification of the received message. The vibration notification pattern according to is different. Therefore, it is possible to easily discriminate between an incoming call to an external device that needs immediate response and an incoming call to an external device that does not necessarily need to be answered immediately.

  In addition, since the electronic wristwatch 400 according to the present embodiment can maintain the communication state simultaneously with a plurality of external devices by the Bluetooth module 48, the notification information related to the incoming call is received from any of the plurality of external devices in this way. Even if it is obtained, it is possible to easily know which external device the incoming call is.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, an electronic wristwatch according to a third embodiment will be described.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an electronic wrist watch 400c according to the third embodiment.

  In the electronic wristwatch 400c of the third embodiment, the third vibration motor 60 and its driver 61 are added, and the content stored in the notification setting storage unit 43a and the content of the message reception processing related to the event notification program 42a are the same. Except for the differences, the configuration is the same as that of the electronic wristwatch 400 of the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 15 is a view for explaining the internal arrangement of the vibration motor in the electronic wrist watch 400c. In this figure, as in FIG. 4, the position of the vibration motor and the position of the battery 75 provided in the casing 72 and the back cover 71 are drawn with broken lines in the bottom view of the electronic wrist watch 400 c as viewed from the back side. .

  The electronic wrist watch 400c of the present embodiment includes three vibration motors. As shown in FIG. 15A, in addition to the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 provided in the electronic wristwatch 400 of the first embodiment, the third vibration motor 60 is in the direction of 3 o'clock. It is provided (on the right side of the display screen) and is arranged at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52.

  15B, in addition to the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 shown in the modified example of FIG. 7A, the third vibration motor 60 is in the 6 o'clock direction (display screen). The first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 may be arranged at an angle of 90 degrees.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, the first vibration motor 50 is arranged in the 3 o'clock direction and the second vibration motor 52 is arranged in the 7 o'clock direction as the arrangement of the vibration motor in the electronic wrist watch 400c of the present embodiment. In addition, the third vibration motor 60 may be provided at intervals of 120 degrees by being arranged in the 11 o'clock direction.

Next, an operation related to message reception in the electronic wrist watch 400c of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 16 is a chart showing storage contents of the notification setting storage unit 43a in the electronic wrist watch 400c of the present embodiment.

  In the electronic wristwatch 400c, the first vibration motor 50, the second vibration motor 52, and the third vibration motor 60 have different patterns depending on the transmission source external device (type of external device) regardless of the message content classification. Operate selected one from. Here, the three vibration motors are set to correspond one to one with respect to the three external devices. An example of the third external device (external device 3) is a mobile phone. Further, when a fourth or later external device is connected and vibration notification is set for the external device, a vibration notification pattern represented by a combination of operations of two or more vibration motors is set.

  FIG. 17 shows vibration notification patterns by three vibration motors in the electronic wrist watch 400c of the present embodiment.

  As described above, in the vibration notification pattern 1, only the first vibration motor 50 is intermittently switched on and off (FIG. 17A). Further, in the vibration notification pattern 2, only the second vibration motor 52 is intermittently switched on and off (FIG. 17B). Further, in the vibration notification pattern 3, only the third vibration motor 60 is intermittently switched on and off (FIG. 17C).

  When the fourth and subsequent external devices are set, as the vibration notification pattern 4, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), first, the first vibration motor 50 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate. Next, only the second vibration motor 52 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate, and then only the third vibration motor 60 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate. Finally, the first vibration motor 50 and the second vibration motor 52 are turned on. , And all of the third vibration motor 60 are turned off for a predetermined time. Further, as the vibration notification pattern 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), first, the third vibration motor 60 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate, and then only the second vibration motor 52 is turned on for a predetermined time. After that, only the first vibration motor 50 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate. Finally, all of the first vibration motor 50, the second vibration motor 52 and the third vibration motor 60 are turned off for a predetermined time. The

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the CPU 41 of message reception processing executed by the electronic wrist watch 400c of this embodiment.
This message reception process is changed after “NO” in the determination process of step S421 in the message reception process executed by the electronic wristwatch 400 of the second embodiment. The same contents are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in step S421 that the transmission source is not the external device 1 (smart phone 100) (“NO” in step S421), then the CPU 41 determines that the transmission source is the external device 2 (tablet terminal 200). It is determined whether or not (step S423).

  When it is determined that the device is the external device 2 (“YES” in step S423), the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 53 to operate the second vibration motor 52 with the vibration notification pattern 2 (step S406). Then, the CPU 41 ends the message reception process.

  If it is determined that the device is not the external device 2 (“NO” in step S423), it is determined that the transmission source is the external device 3, and the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the driver 61 to display the vibration notification pattern 3. The third vibration motor 60 is operated (step S408c). Then, the CPU 41 ends the message reception process.

  When the fourth and subsequent external devices are set, after branching to “NO” in the determination process of step S423, it is further determined whether or not the transmission source is the fourth or subsequent external device. It is only necessary to add a process for performing a notification operation using a vibration notification pattern corresponding to the external device when the determination is made in order and the case is applicable.

  As described above, the electronic wrist watch 400c according to the third embodiment includes the first vibration motor 50, the second vibration motor 52, and the third vibration motor 60 that are provided at a predetermined distance from each other. And it operates by the combination selected according to the classification | category which concerns on alerting | reporting information from these three vibration motors. Therefore, the notification operation by vibration can be performed with more variations and more easily perceived.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, an electronic wristwatch according to a fourth embodiment will be described.
FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an electronic wrist watch 400d according to the fourth embodiment.

  In the electronic wristwatch 400d of the fourth embodiment, a fourth vibration motor 62 and its driver 63 are added, and the content stored in the notification setting storage unit 43a and the content of message reception processing related to the event notification program 42a are the same. Except for the differences, the configuration is the same as that of the electronic wrist watch 400c of the third embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an arrangement of vibration motors in the electronic wrist watch 400d. In this figure, as in FIG. 4, the position of the vibration motor and the position of the battery 75 provided in the casing 72 and the back cover 71 are drawn with broken lines in the bottom view of the electronic wristwatch 400d as seen from the back side. .

  The electronic wrist watch 400d of this embodiment includes four vibration motors. The first vibration motor 50, the second vibration motor 52, the third vibration motor 60, and the fourth vibration motor 62 are respectively in the directions of 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock (the upper side and the right side of the display screen, respectively) , Lower side and left side) at intervals of 90 degrees.

Next, an operation related to message reception in the electronic wrist watch 400d of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 21 is a chart showing the contents stored in the notification setting storage unit 43a in the electronic wristwatch 400d of the present embodiment.

  In this electronic wristwatch 400d, a notification operation is performed with a different vibration notification pattern for each transmission source external device according to the classification of the message content, and a notification operation with a common vibration notification pattern regardless of the transmission source external device. There is something to do. In the notification setting storage unit 43a, when the message classification is an incoming call or an e-mail reception, a notification operation is performed with a vibration notification pattern different for each external device, and when the message classification is a scheduled incoming call, a transmission is performed. A setting is made such that a notification operation is performed with a common vibration notification pattern regardless of the original external device.

  FIG. 22 shows vibration notification patterns by four vibration motors in the electronic wristwatch 400d of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, in the vibration notification pattern 1, only the first vibration motor 50 operates intermittently. Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the vibration notification pattern 2, only the second vibration motor 52 operates intermittently.

  As shown in FIG. 22C, in the vibration notification pattern 3, the first vibration motor 50 and the third vibration motor 60 are alternately turned on to operate.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (d), in the vibration notification pattern 4, first, the first vibration motor 50 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate, and then only the second vibration motor 52 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate. Thereafter, only the third vibration motor 60 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate, and finally only the fourth vibration motor 62 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate. Also, as shown in FIG. 22E, in the vibration notification pattern 5, first, the fourth vibration motor 62 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate, and then only the third vibration motor 60 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate. After that, only the second vibration motor 52 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate, and finally, only the first vibration motor 50 is turned on for a predetermined time to rotate.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining a control procedure by the CPU 41 of the message reception process executed by the electronic wristwatch 400d of this embodiment.
This message reception process is modified after the process of branching to “YES” in the determination process of step S403 in the message reception process executed by the electronic wristwatch 400 of the first embodiment and the process after the process of step S405. Has been. The same contents are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S403 that the message content classification is an incoming call (“YES” in step S403), then the CPU 41 determines whether the transmission source is the external device 1 (smartphone 100). It is determined whether or not (step S421a). When it is determined that the transmission source is the external device 1 (“YES” in step S421a), the CPU 41 outputs a control signal to the driver 51 and operates the first vibration motor 50 with the vibration notification pattern 1 ( Step S404). Then, the message reception process ends.

  If it is determined that the transmission source is not the external device 1 (“NO” in step S421a), the transmission source is the external device 2, and the CPU 41 outputs a control signal to the driver 53 to generate the second vibration. The motor 52 is operated with the vibration notification pattern 2 (step S406). Then, the message reception process ends.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S405 that the message content classification is an incoming E-mail ("YES" in step S405), then the CPU 41 is the external device 1 (smartphone 100). Whether or not (step S421b). When it is determined that the transmission source is the external device 1 (“YES” in step S421b), the CPU 41 outputs a control signal to the drivers 51, 53, 61, 63, and the first vibration motor 50, the second The vibration motor 52, the third vibration motor 60, and the fourth vibration motor 62 are operated with the vibration notification pattern 4 (step S410d). Then, the message reception process ends.

  When it is determined that the transmission source is not the external device 1 (“NO” in step S421b), the transmission source is the external device 2, and the CPU 41 sends a control signal to the drivers 51, 53, 61, and 63. The first vibration motor 50, the second vibration motor 52, the third vibration motor 60, and the fourth vibration motor 62 are operated with the vibration notification pattern 5 by outputting (step S411d). Then, the message reception process ends.

  If it is determined in step S405 that the message content classification is not an email arrival ("NO" in step S405), the message content classification is a schedule arrival, and the CPU 41 determines that the driver 51, A control signal is output to 61 to operate the first vibration motor 50 and the third vibration motor 60 with the vibration notification pattern 3 (step S408d). Then, the message reception process ends.

  As described above, the electronic wrist watch 400d of the fourth embodiment includes the first vibration motor 50, the second vibration motor 52, the third vibration motor 60, and the fourth vibration motor 62 that are provided 90 degrees apart from each other. Then, a notification operation by vibration is performed by operating one selected from these four vibration motors according to the notification content and the classification related to the transmission destination of the notification information. Therefore, even when the number of classifications is large, the notification operation can be performed with a vibration pattern that can be easily perceived by the user.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the classification related to the display contents is classified according to the incoming call means, but further, the destination of the incoming call, that is, the telephone number in the incoming call or SMS, or the sender (information in the incoming e-mail) It is good also as classifying according to a sender | caller.

  In the above-described embodiment, different vibration notification patterns including those having different vibration timings using the same vibration motor (for example, (d) and (e) in FIG. 22) are included. If the number is greater than the number required for the number of required vibration notification patterns, all vibration notification patterns can be set only by a combination of vibration motors. For example, instead of two vibration notification patterns using four vibration motors, one of the settings can be set by the operation of two vibration motors.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the notification content is received from a plurality of external devices, but even if the notification content is acquired from a single external device, similarly, according to the notification content. The notification operation by a plurality of motors can be performed with different vibration notification patterns for each classification.

  In the above embodiment, the notification operation is mechanically associated with the vibration notification pattern of the vibration motor based on the content classification and the external device of the transmission source, but the vibration notification pattern has a meaning. You may let it. For example, the number of operations of four vibration motors can be associated with the importance. For example, when there is an incoming call to the work mobile phone, the four vibration motors are operated, and when an e-mail call is received to the work mobile phone, 3 One vibration motor can be operated, and when a private telephone call is received by the smartphone, the other three vibration motors can be operated.

  In the above embodiment, the short-range wireless communication using Bluetooth communication has been described as an example, but the communication means is not limited to this. A wireless LAN or other communication means may be used, and this communication means is not limited to a short distance but may be capable of propagation over a medium to long distance.

  In the above embodiment, the information received by the electronic wristwatch includes the information related to the classification. However, the information is not necessarily included. Specific terms included in the message, for example, “denwa”, “TEL”, “mail”, “SMS”, and the like may be extracted and classified. In this case, when the place of appearance is fixed, such as when these terms appear at the beginning of the sentence or appear after the date and time, a process for confirming only the relevant place may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation | movement which concerns on vibration alerting was performed with the display operation of a message, it is not restricted to this form. For example, in an electronic wristwatch provided with an acceleration sensor, display can be performed after detecting an operation in which the display screen of the electronic wristwatch changes to a posture visually recognized by the user. Alternatively, a message may be displayed on the display screen after detecting that the user has performed a predetermined button operation.

In the above embodiment, the electronic wristwatch has been described as an example. However, any other electronic terminal may be used as long as the electronic terminal is used in a predetermined direction on a predetermined part of the body. As what is mounted | worn with a wrist, an electronic pedometer is mentioned, for example. Further, a blood pressure meter or a radiation dose meter attached to the upper arm, chest or waist may be used.
In addition, specific details such as the configuration, the circuit, and the processing procedure described in the above embodiment can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.
The invention described in the scope of claims attached to the application of this application will be added below. The item numbers of the claims described in the appendix are as set forth in the claims attached to the application of this application.

[Appendix]
<Claim 1>
A plurality of vibration motors provided at a predetermined distance;
Wireless communication means for performing wireless communication with an external device;
Vibration information control means for operating part or all of the plurality of vibration motors selected according to a preset classification when information to be notified to the user is acquired by the wireless communication means; A body-worn terminal characterized by comprising:
<Claim 2>
The body-worn terminal according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the vibration motor according to the classification includes a case where two or more of the vibration motors are operated at a predetermined operation timing.
<Claim 3>
3. The body-worn terminal according to claim 1, wherein the classification is set based on at least one of a content type of information, a type of the external device, and a sender of information.
<Claim 4>
The body-mounted terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wireless communication unit is capable of maintaining a communication connection state simultaneously with the plurality of external devices.
<Claim 5>
5. The body-mounted type according to claim 1, wherein at least two of the plurality of vibration motors are provided to output vibrations in different vibration directions. Terminal.
<Claim 6>
A body-mounted terminal body,
A holding unit for fixing the body-worn terminal to the user's body;
With
The body-worn terminal according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of vibration motors is provided in the holding unit.
<Claim 7>
Having a cover portion that contacts the user and transmits the vibration of the vibration motor to the user;
The body wearing according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cover portion is formed by joining a plurality of cover members provided corresponding to the plurality of vibration motors, respectively. Type terminal.
<Claim 8>
The body-mounted terminal according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of cover members are joined via a predetermined buffer member.
<Claim 9>
Having a cover portion that contacts the user and transmits the vibration of the vibration motor to the user;
The body-mounted type according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the cover portion is formed with a plurality of protrusions that transmit vibrations corresponding to the plurality of vibration motors, respectively. Terminal.
<Claim 10>
A method of notifying a user by a body-worn terminal comprising a plurality of vibration motors provided at a predetermined distance and a wireless communication means for performing wireless communication with an external device,
A notification information acquisition step of acquiring information to be notified to the user by the wireless communication means;
A vibration notification control step of operating some or all of the plurality of vibration motors selected according to a preset classification;
A notification method comprising:

41 CPU
42 ROM
42a Event notification program 43 RAM
43a Notification setting storage unit 44 Operation units 44a to 44d Push button switch 45 Display unit 46 Driver 47 Clock circuit 48 Bluetooth module 49 UART
50 First vibration motor 50b First vibration motor 50a, 52a Weight 51 Driver 52 Second vibration motor 52b Second vibration motor 53 Driver 54 Illumination section 55 Driver 56 Buzzer 57 Driver 58 Bus 60 Third vibration motor 61 Driver 62 Fourth vibration Motor 63 Driver 71 Back cover 71a Back cover upper part 71b Back cover lower part 71c Buffer member 71d Back cover 71e Back cover 710, 711 Protrusion 72 Casing 72b Casing 72e Casing 73a, 73b Band 75 Battery 100 Smartphone 200 Tablet terminal 400 Electronic wristwatch 400c Electronic Watch 400d Electronic watch AN4 Antenna S Notification system

Claims (8)

A plurality of vibration motors provided at a predetermined distance;
Wireless communication means for performing wireless communication with an external device;
Vibration information control means for operating part or all of the plurality of vibration motors selected according to a preset classification when information to be notified to the user is acquired by the wireless communication means; With
Further having a cover part that contacts the user and transmits the vibration of the vibration motor to the user,
The body-mounted terminal, wherein the cover part is formed by joining a plurality of cover members provided corresponding to the plurality of vibration motors, respectively.   The body-mounted terminal according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of cover members are joined via a predetermined buffer member. A plurality of vibration motors provided at a predetermined distance;
Wireless communication means for performing wireless communication with an external device;
Vibration information control means for operating part or all of the plurality of vibration motors selected according to a preset classification when information to be notified to the user is acquired by the wireless communication means; With
Further having a cover part that contacts the user and transmits the vibration of the vibration motor to the user,
The body-mounted terminal, wherein the cover part is formed with a plurality of protrusions that transmit vibrations corresponding to the plurality of vibration motors, respectively.   The operation of the vibration motor according to the classification includes a case where two or more of the vibration motors are operated at a predetermined operation timing, respectively. Body-mounted terminal.   5. The classification according to claim 1, wherein the classification is set based on at least one of a content type of information, a type of the external device, and a sender of the information. Body-mounted terminal.   The body-worn terminal according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication unit is capable of maintaining a communication connection state simultaneously with the plurality of external devices.   The body-mounted type according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least two of the plurality of vibration motors are provided to output vibrations in different vibration directions. Terminal. A body-mounted terminal body,
A holding unit for fixing the body-worn terminal to the user's body;
With
The body-worn terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least one of the plurality of vibration motors is provided in the holding unit.

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