JP2000151774A - Portable communication information terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a portable communication information terminal to enable a series of operation with fingers of one hand to hold a terminal main body, which can be stored in a pocket of clothes, etc., with enhanced operability and portability. SOLUTION: An antenna part 7 and various operation switches 8 are arranged on the same side part of the terminal main body 1, a pen storage part 9 is arranged on the opposite side part, a card storage part and a card EJECT key of a memory card with data saving function are arranged on the rear side and a rotary switch with a function to select data displayed on a liquid crystal display part 2 and a push key with a function to establish the data are arranged on the same surface of the side part. Furthermore, a liquid crystal part with a function to display a radio state and a key with a switching function of on/off of radio are arranged on the same top surface part, and arranging positions of each of the switches and keys are set within reach of the fingers of one hand to hold the terminal main body 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable communication information terminal device which can hold an apparatus main body with one hand and can be operated with fingers of a hand holding the apparatus main body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional portable communication information terminal will be described.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a conventional portable communication information terminal device. As shown in FIG. 7, a conventional portable communication information terminal device is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 2 for outputting and displaying characters, graphic data and a wireless state on a surface portion of a device main body 1,
A touch panel unit 4 for inputting data by touching a pen tip is arranged on the surface of the liquid crystal display unit 2, and a pen storage unit 9 for storing the pen 3 is provided below the liquid crystal display unit 2. Further, the antenna unit 7 is arranged closer to the side surface. Further, various operation switches 8 are provided on the same plane as the liquid crystal display unit 2 and at the left and right positions around the liquid crystal display unit 2.
And a speaker unit 5 for outputting sound and a microphone unit 6 for inputting sound are arranged on the same plane as the liquid crystal display unit 2 and in the left-right direction about the liquid crystal display unit 2. Although not shown, a lower part of the apparatus main body 1 is provided with a card storage part of a memory card having a data storage function and a card EJECT button having an EJECT function adjacent thereto, and the apparatus main body 1 is horizontally long as a whole. The dimension has the following dimensional ratio.

[0004] The operation of the portable information terminal device configured as described above will be described below.

For output to the liquid crystal display unit 2, image data processing is performed in the apparatus main body 1, and characters, graphic data, and a wireless state are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2. When characters are input on the desk, characters and line drawings are input by pressing the surface of the touch panel unit 4 arranged on the surface of the liquid crystal display unit 2 with the pen tip 3a. Input of characters other than on the desk is performed by holding the side surface of the apparatus main body 1 with one hand and using the pen 3 with the other hand. The operation by the various operation switches 8 other than the icon operation is performed by the fingertip of the hand holding the pen 3. In addition, by switching the main body device 1, the ears are brought close to the speaker unit 5 and the mouth is brought close to the microphone unit 6 to perform a sound input / output operation. Furthermore, when ejecting the memory card from the card storage unit, slide the card EJECT button with the fingertip of the hand holding the pen 3 and remove the memory card.

[0006]

As described above, the conventional portable communication information terminal apparatus has an EJECT button of a memory card and various operation switches 8 in addition to an editing function by pen input, and is used on a desk. Otherwise, the user must hold the device body 1 with one hand, hold the pen 3 with the other hand, perform input, operate the EJECT button on the memory card, and press various operation switches 8. Only holding it, and there is no operation means within the range where one finger touches, so both hands are always required,
The user has to hold the apparatus body 1 when inputting / outputting voice.

On the other hand, the portable communication information terminal device is required to be capable of a series of operations with one hand from the viewpoint of "easy operation", and the clothing is required from the viewpoint of "can be easily carried anywhere". There is a demand for a size that can be stored in a pocket or the like.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a portable communication information terminal device having good operability and portability.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides an antenna unit of a radio unit and various operation switches on the same surface of a side surface of a device main body, and a pen storage unit opposed to the device main body. Place the memory card storage unit with data storage function on the back side, place the card EJECT button near the pen storage unit on the back side, and place the liquid crystal on the same side of the device body on the side. A rotary switch having a function of selecting data displayed on the section, a push button having a function of confirming the data selected by the rotary switch, and various switches are arranged.
A liquid crystal unit with the function of displaying the wireless status and a button with the function of switching wireless ON / OFF are arranged on the same top surface of the device body, and the device body dimensions are 100 to 150 mm in height and 60 to 60 in width.
It is configured to have a dimensional ratio of 75 mm and a depth of 15 to 25 mm.

According to the present invention, various switches can be operated with one finger while holding the apparatus main body with one hand.
The main body of the device can be stored in a pocket of clothes, and a portable communication information terminal device with good operability and portability can be provided.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a liquid crystal display unit for outputting and displaying characters and graphic data, and a touch panel unit arranged on the surface of the liquid crystal display unit for inputting data with a pen. A portable communication information terminal device that includes a wireless unit that transmits and receives data, and is a portable communication information terminal device that can hold the device main body with one hand, and a speaker unit that outputs sound arranged above the data input / output unit. A microphone unit for inputting voice arranged at the bottom, an antenna unit and various operation switches arranged on the same side surface of the apparatus main body, and a pen storage unit arranged on the opposite side unit,
A portable communication information terminal device in which the various operation switches described above are arranged at positions that can be operated with the thumb of the hand holding the device main body. When pen input is not required, various operations can be performed with one hand holding the device main body Thus, there is an effect that the operability is improved without changing the apparatus main body even in the operation of voice input / output.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the portable communication information terminal device according to the first aspect, a storage portion for a memory card having a data storage function is provided on a back portion of the device main body. Near the pen storage section at
And a card in a position that can be operated with the index finger of the hand to be held
The EJECT button is provided, and the EJECT button of the card can be operated by the hand holding the apparatus main body, and the operability of the EJECT button is improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the portable communication information terminal device according to the first aspect, various operation switches and data displayed on a liquid crystal unit are selected on the same side surface of the device body. A rotary switch having a function of performing, and a push button having a function of confirming data selected by the rotary switch, the push button is positioned in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the rotary switch, and The push button is arranged at a position operable with the thumb of the hand holding the apparatus main body, and has an effect of improving the operability of the rotary switch and the push button.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the portable communication information terminal device according to the first aspect, a liquid crystal unit having a function of displaying a wireless state is provided on the same top surface of the device body, and a wireless communication unit is provided. The device has a button with an ON / OFF switching function. Even if the main body of the device is stored in the breast pocket of the clothes, the wireless status can be checked without taking it out of the pocket. By switching OFF, the operability is improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable communication information terminal device according to any one of the first, second, third and fourth aspects, wherein the length of the device main body is 100 to 150 mm and the width is 60 mm. ~ 75
It has a dimensional ratio of 15 to 25 mm in mm and depth, and has the effect of improving portability and operability, such as storing clothes in pockets, holding with one hand, and operating various buttons.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable communication information terminal device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a liquid crystal display unit and a touch panel which are data input / output units of the portable communication information terminal device. It is sectional drawing of a part. In the drawings, the same components as those of the related art are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the related art.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the portable communication information terminal device is disposed on a surface portion of the device main body 1 and outputs a character and graphic data. A touch panel unit 4 that can be input by touching the tip 3a of the pen 3 and a speaker unit 5 that outputs sound that is disposed above the liquid crystal display unit 2 and on the same surface as the liquid crystal display unit 2 A microphone unit 6 arranged below the liquid crystal display unit 2 and on the same plane as the liquid crystal display unit 2 for inputting sound; an antenna unit 7 arranged on a certain side surface of the apparatus main body 1; Operation switch section 8
And a pen storage unit 9 and the like arranged on a side portion of the apparatus main body 1 opposite to the above, and the various operation switches 8 are arranged at positions where the thumbs of one hand holding the apparatus main body 1 can be operated. Have been.

The operation of the portable communication information terminal device configured as described above will be described below.

Image data processing is performed in the apparatus main body 1, and character and graphic data are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2. Input and operation with the pen 3 are performed by holding the apparatus main body with a desk or one hand and pressing a part of the touch panel unit 4 with the pen tip 3a.

Inputs and operations other than by the pen 3 are as follows.
The operation is performed by holding the apparatus main body 1 with one hand and operating with the thumb of one hand holding various operation switches 8 arranged on the side surface of the apparatus main body 1. Further, voice input / output is performed without holding the hand holding the apparatus main body 1.

By the above operation, a series of operations can be performed with one hand holding the apparatus main body 1 except for inputting data using the pen 3.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 is a rear view of a portable communication information terminal device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the portable communication information terminal device according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a card storage unit 11 of a memory card 10 having a data storage function is arranged at an upper portion on the back side of the liquid crystal display unit 2 in the device main body 1. In addition, the card EJECT button 12 is arranged near the pen storage unit 9 adjacent to the card storage unit 11 and at a position operable by the forefinger of one hand holding the apparatus main body 1.

The operation of the portable communication information terminal device configured as described above will be described below.

When EJECTing the memory card 10 from the card storage 11, slide the card EJECT button 12 with the index finger of the hand holding the apparatus main body 1,
Take out the memory card 10.

With the above operation, a series of operations can be performed with one hand holding the apparatus main body 1, thereby improving operability.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of a portable communication information terminal apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the portable communication information terminal device according to the third embodiment, when holding the device body 1 with one hand,
A rotary switch 13 having a rotary mechanism at the side of the device and at a position where the thumb can reach, and a push button 14 which is perpendicular to the rotation direction of the rotary switch 13, is positioned in the direction of the surface of the apparatus body 1, and is flush with the same surface. Is provided.

The operation of the portable communication information terminal device configured as described above will be described below. The liquid crystal display unit 2 is operated by a rotary switch 13 having a rotary mechanism.
In order to select the data displayed on the device and to confirm the data, the thumb, which has been in contact with the rotary switch 13, is moved from the surface of the apparatus body 1 to the push button 14.
Press.

With the above operation, a series of operations can be completed by a natural movement rather than sliding the thumb from the rotary switch 13 to the push button 14 without shifting the position of the hand holding the apparatus main body 1. Improved operability can be achieved.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a portable communication information terminal device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the portable communication information terminal device according to the fourth embodiment includes a liquid crystal unit 15 having a function of displaying a wireless state and a button unit 16 having a wireless ON / OFF function.
Of the same top surface.

The operation of the portable communication information terminal device configured as described above will be described below.

The wireless state can be easily confirmed by the liquid crystal section 15 provided on the top surface of the apparatus main body 1 even when the apparatus main body 1 is stored in a breast pocket or the like of clothes. Switching of wireless ON / OFF can also be performed by pressing the button 16 provided on the top surface of the apparatus main body 1 while storing it in the breast pocket of clothes. Also, wireless
The ON state is displayed on the liquid crystal unit 15, and the display of the liquid crystal unit 15 disappears in the wireless OFF state, so that the wireless ON / OFF state can be easily confirmed.

By the above operation, the radio state can be checked while the apparatus main body 1 is stored without taking out the apparatus main body 1 from the breast pocket of the clothes, and the radio ON / OFF can be switched, thereby improving the operability. Can be achieved.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a portable communication information terminal device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the dimension A17 of the main device 1 is a dimension in the length direction in the operating state, the dimension B18 is a dimension in the width direction, and the dimension C19 is a dimension in the depth direction.

In the portable communication information terminal device according to the fourth embodiment, when the user holds the device main body 1 with the dimensions A17, B18, and C19,
Length 100-150mm, width 60-75m that can hold both sides
m, depth 15 to 25 mm.

As described above, the main body device 1 can be stored in a pocket of clothes, etc., and various operations can be achieved by holding the main body 1 with one hand, thereby improving portability and operability.

[0036]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the antenna unit and various operation switches of the portable communication information terminal device are provided on the same side surface of the device main body, and the pen storage unit is provided on the side surface facing the pen housing. In addition, the memory card storage section is located on the back of the main unit, and the card EJECT button is located near the pen storage section adjacent to the memory card storage section, and a rotary switch with the function of selecting data is on the same side as the various operation switches. On the top, a push button having a function of confirming the selected data is provided perpendicularly to the rotation direction of the rotary switch and on the same side from the surface of the apparatus main body, and further has a function of displaying a wireless state. A button with the function of switching between the unit and wireless ON / OFF is provided on the same top surface of the device body, and the dimensional ratio of the device body is 100 to 1
By 50mm, width 60-75mm, depth 15-25mm,
A series of operations can be performed with one hand, and the main body of the apparatus can be stored in a pocket or the like of clothes, so that operability and portability can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable communication information terminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a liquid crystal display section and a touch panel section of data of the portable communication information terminal device.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the portable communication information terminal device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of a portable communication information terminal device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a portable communication information terminal device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a portable communication information terminal device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a conventional portable communication information terminal device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device main body 2 Liquid crystal display part 3 Pen 3a Pen tip 4 Touch panel part 5 Speaker part 6 Microphone part 7 Antenna part 8 Various operation switches 9 Pen storage part 10 Memory card 11 Card storage part 12 Card EJECT button 13 Rotary switch 14 Push button 15 Liquid crystal section 16 Button 17 Dimension A 18 Dimension B 19 Dimension C

Claims (5)

[Claims] A liquid crystal display for outputting and displaying character and graphic data; a touch panel disposed on the surface of the liquid crystal display for inputting data with a pen; and a wireless unit for transmitting and receiving data. A portable communication information terminal device capable of holding a device main body, comprising: a speaker portion arranged at an upper portion of the data input / output portion to output sound, a microphone portion arranged at a lower portion to input sound, and a device. An antenna unit and various operation switches arranged on the same side of the main body, and a pen storage unit arranged on the opposite side, and the various operation switches are located at positions operable with a thumb of a hand holding the apparatus main body. The portable communication information terminal device characterized by having arranged. 2. A storage section for a memory card having a data storage function is provided on the back of the apparatus main body, and the card is located at a position near the pen storage section on the back and at a position operable with the index finger of the holding hand. 2. The portable communication information terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising an EJECT button. 3. An operation switch, a rotary switch having a function of selecting data displayed on a liquid crystal unit, and a push button having a function of confirming data selected by the rotary switch, on the same side of the apparatus body. Wherein the push button is positioned in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the rotary switch, and the rotary switch and the push button are arranged at positions operable with the thumb of the hand holding the apparatus body. The mobile communication information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein 4. The portable device according to claim 1, further comprising a liquid crystal unit having a function of displaying a wireless state and a button having a wireless ON / OFF switching function on the same top surface of the apparatus body. Communication information terminal device. 5. The apparatus body has a length of 100 to 150 mm and a width of 60 to 75.
The portable communication information terminal device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4, wherein a dimension ratio of mm to depth is 15 to 25 mm.