JP2001251406A - Foldable portable terminal - Google Patents
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、折り畳み構造を有
する携帯端末装置に係り、特に折り畳まれた状態でも操
作がしやすい構造の折り畳み式携帯端末装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal device having a foldable structure, and more particularly to a foldable portable terminal device having a structure that can be easily operated even in a folded state.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】携帯端末装置としては、モバイル端末と
呼ばれるデータ通信を主とした端末装置と、通話の機能
とメールやインターネット等の文字情報や画像情報の通
信機能を備えた携帯電話機が知られている。例えば、携
帯電話機の場合には、小型化を図るために折り畳み構造
として、折り畳み時の長手方向の寸法を小さくするため
に携帯電話機の長手方向全長の約１／２で折り畳みでき
る構造のものが知られている。この従来技術では長手方
向全長の約１／２の位置にヒンジを設け、入力部、表示
部、受話器、送話器が内側になる状態で折り畳んでい
る。他に折り畳み構造として関連するものとしては特開
平６−２５２８２３号公報、特開平７−９５６５１号公
報が挙げられる。2. Description of the Related Art As a portable terminal device, there is known a terminal device called a mobile terminal mainly for data communication, and a portable telephone provided with a communication function and a communication function of character information and image information such as mail and the Internet. ing. For example, in the case of a mobile phone, there is known a foldable structure that can be folded in about 1/2 of the entire length of the mobile phone in the longitudinal direction in order to reduce the length in the longitudinal direction when folded. Have been. In this prior art, a hinge is provided at a position about one-half of the entire length in the longitudinal direction, and the input portion, the display portion, the receiver, and the transmitter are folded inside. Other related structures as folding structures include JP-A-6-252823 and JP-A-7-95551.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来の折り畳み式携帯
端末装置は、折り畳み時に表示部が内側に位置するた
め、メール等の文字あるいは画像等の情報が着信したと
きに折り畳み部を開かなければならず、取り扱い時に手
間がかかることがあった。In the conventional foldable portable terminal device, the display unit is located inside when the foldable unit is folded. Therefore, the foldable unit must be opened when information such as characters or images such as mail arrives. In some cases, it was troublesome to handle.
【０００４】本発明の目的は、折り畳み状態でも文字ま
たは画像情報を利用可能として取り扱い性に優れた折り
畳み式携帯端末装置を提供することにある。[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a foldable portable terminal device which can use character or image information even in a folded state and has excellent handleability.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記の目的を達成するた
め本発明は、情報を入力する入力部と、動作状態のモニ
タや受信データを表示する表示部と、入力部及び表示部
を制御する制御部と、筐体を備えた折り畳み式携帯端末
装置において、入力部は数字キーを備えた第１の入力部
とファンクションキーを備えた第２の入力部を備え、筐
体は第１の入力部を含む第１の筐体と、表示部と第２の
入力部を含む第２の筐体とに分割されてヒンジ部にて連
結され、第１の筐体と第２の筐体とはヒンジ部で折り畳
み自在であるとともに、回動自在に連結されたことを特
徴とするものである。According to the present invention, there is provided an input unit for inputting information, a display unit for monitoring an operation state and displaying received data, and controlling the input unit and the display unit. In a foldable portable terminal device including a control unit and a housing, the input unit includes a first input unit including a number key and a second input unit including a function key, and the housing includes a first input unit. The first housing including the display unit and the second housing including the display unit and the second input unit are connected to each other by a hinge unit, and the first housing and the second housing are connected to each other. It is characterized by being foldable by a hinge portion and rotatably connected.
【０００６】好ましい実施態様においては、第２の筐体
は表示部を外側にして折り畳み可能に構成され、表示部
を外側にして折り畳まれたときに第２の入力部のファン
クションキーの操作により、表示部に表示される情報の
表示位置を変更できるよう構成されたことを特徴とす
る。[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the second housing is configured to be foldable with the display unit outside, and when the display unit is folded with the display unit outside, operation of the function key of the second input unit is performed. It is characterized in that the display position of the information displayed on the display unit can be changed.
【０００７】また、本発明は、電話番号その他の情報を
入力する入力部と、動作状態のモニタや受信データを表
示する表示部と、受話器と、送話器と、入力部及び表示
部を制御する制御部と、筐体を備えた折り畳み式携帯端
末装置において、入力部は数字キーを備えた第１の入力
部とファンクションキーを備えた第２の入力部を備え、
筐体は第１の入力部と送話器を含む第１の筐体と、表示
部と第２の入力部と受話器を含む第２の筐体とに分割さ
れてヒンジ部にて連結され、第１の筐体と第２の筐体と
はヒンジ部で折り畳み自在であるとともに、回動自在に
連結されたことを特徴とするものである。Further, the present invention controls an input unit for inputting a telephone number and other information, a display unit for monitoring an operation state and displaying received data, a receiver, a transmitter, an input unit and a display unit. A foldable portable terminal device including a control unit and a housing, wherein the input unit includes a first input unit including a number key and a second input unit including a function key;
The housing is divided into a first housing including a first input unit and a transmitter, and a second housing including a display unit, a second input unit, and a receiver, and connected by a hinge unit, The first housing and the second housing are foldable at a hinge portion and are rotatably connected.
【０００８】[0008]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態を図１
〜図５により説明する。本実施の形態は本発明を携帯電
話機に適用したものである。図１は本実施の形態の折り
畳み式携帯電話機を表示部と入力部が内側になるように
折り畳んだ状態を示す図である。図２は折り畳み部を開
いて通常の携帯電話機として使う状態を示す図である。
本実施の形態では、筐体は第１の筐体１と第２の筐体２
とに分割されてヒンジ部３にて連結され、第１の筐体１
には第１の入力部６と送話器が設けられ、第２の筐体２
には表示部５と第２の入力部４，４ａと受話器が設けら
れる。FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a mobile phone. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the foldable mobile phone according to the present embodiment is folded such that the display unit and the input unit are inside. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the folded portion is opened and used as a normal mobile phone.
In the present embodiment, the housings are the first housing 1 and the second housing 2
And connected by the hinge portion 3 to form the first housing 1
Is provided with a first input unit 6 and a transmitter, and the second housing 2
Is provided with a display unit 5, second input units 4, 4a and a receiver.
【０００９】本実施の形態では電話番号その他の情報を
入力する入力部は数字キーを備えた第１の入力部６とフ
ァンクションキーを備えた第２の入力部４，４ａに分割
されている。第１の入力部６は０〜９までの数値と＊及
び＃の記号が割り当てられた入力キーであり、電話とし
て使うときには相手の電話番号を入力する。また、第１
の入力キーの各々には数字の他にかな（ひらがな、カタ
カナ）、アルファベット、及び記号が割り当てられてお
りメール等を送る場合に文字情報等が入力される。第２
の入力キー４、４ａはファンクションキーであり、キー
４ａは発信キー、電源／終了キー、リダイヤルキーを含
み、入力キー４はソフトキーを含んでいる。また、３つ
ある入力キー４の内の真ん中のキー、及び３つある入力
キー４ａの内の真ん中のキーはそれぞれ表示部５に表示
された情報のスクロールキーの機能も有している。ソフ
トキーはこれらの単独操作または第１の入力キーとの組
合せ操作により、電話とメールあるいはインターネット
等の情報通信との切り替え、着信音または着信メロディ
ーの設定、選択または音量音質等の制御、電話番号ある
いはメール送信先の設定、記憶または変更、表示部５の
色、明るさ等の設定、選択または制御、文字入力時の入
力モード、変換モードの切り替え、設定等を行うのに用
いられる。入力キー４、４ａは制御部により制御され
て、同じキーが押下されても制御部からの制御により異
なる入力データあるいは異なる入力信号として扱うこと
ができる。In this embodiment, the input section for inputting telephone numbers and other information is divided into a first input section 6 having numeric keys and second input sections 4 and 4a having function keys. The first input unit 6 is an input key to which numerical values from 0 to 9 and symbols * and # are assigned, and when used as a telephone, inputs the telephone number of the other party. Also, the first
Each of the input keys is assigned a character (e.g., hiragana, katakana), an alphabet, and a symbol in addition to a numeral. Character information and the like are input when sending an e-mail or the like. Second
The input keys 4 and 4a are function keys, the key 4a includes a call key, a power / end key, and a redial key, and the input key 4 includes a soft key. The middle key of the three input keys 4 and the middle key of the three input keys 4a also have a function of a scroll key for information displayed on the display unit 5. The soft keys are used alone or in combination with the first input key to switch between telephone and information communication such as e-mail or the Internet, to set a ringtone or ringtone, to control selection or volume sound quality, to set a telephone number, Alternatively, it is used for setting, storing or changing the mail transmission destination, setting, selecting or controlling the color and brightness of the display unit 5, switching the input mode for character input, changing the conversion mode, setting and the like. The input keys 4 and 4a are controlled by the control unit, and even if the same key is pressed, it can be handled as different input data or different input signals under the control of the control unit.
【００１０】表示部５は電源表示、電波強度の表示、電
池残量の表示、通話中の表示、サーバ接続中の表示、未
読メールの表示等の動作状態のモニタ表示を行うほか、
入力した電話番号、メール宛先、メール送信文書等の送
信データの表示及び着信時の発呼者の電話番号、着信し
たメール文書、接続されたインターネット画面等の受信
データの表示を行う。The display unit 5 displays operating states such as a power supply display, a radio field intensity display, a battery remaining amount display, a call display, a server connection display, an unread mail display, and the like.
The transmission data such as the input telephone number, the mail destination, and the mail transmission document are displayed, and the telephone number of the caller at the time of the incoming call, the received mail document, and the received data such as the connected Internet screen are displayed.
【００１１】制御部はマイクロコンピュータ（マイコ
ン）を含んでおり、第１の筐体１または第２の筐体２の
いずれか一方、あるいは第１の筐体１および第２の筐体
２に分散されて設けられ、受話器、送話器、入力部、表
示部及び回路各部の動作を制御する。The control unit includes a microcomputer, and is distributed to either the first housing 1 or the second housing 2 or the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. And controls the operation of the receiver, the transmitter, the input unit, the display unit, and each circuit unit.
【００１２】第１の筐体と第２の筐体とはヒンジ部３に
て連結されて図２に示されるように折り畳み自在に構成
される。本実施の形態では、ヒンジ部３はさらに第２の
筐体を回動自在に保持している。ヒンジ部３にはその中
央部に第２の筐体を回転可能に保持するジョイント部が
形成され、図３に示されるように、第２の筐体２はこの
ジョイント部を回転中心として１８０度回転可能に保持
される。ヒンジ部３の構造を図５により説明する。図５
（ａ）に示されるように、ヒンジ３は取り付け板３０に
固着された１対の軸受け３２と、軸受け３２に回動自在
に保持された回動部材３４と、この回動部材に形成され
た軸受け部３６と、軸受け部３６に回動自在に保持され
た連結板３８を有している。回動部材３４は一対の軸受
け３２のそれぞれの回転中心を通る仮想の軸Ｘ−Ｘを回
転中心として回動自在に軸受け３２に軸支される。ま
た、連結板３８は軸受け部３６の回転中心を通る仮想の
軸Ｙ−Ｙを回転中心として回動自在に軸受け部３６に軸
支される。１対の軸受け３２の一方に軸支される回動部
材３４の端部には抜け止め用のピン３５が装着される。
１対の軸受け３２の他方に軸支される回動部材３４の端
部は軸受け３２を貫通するとともに軸Ｘ−Ｘと同軸に形
成された貫通孔３４ｈが設けられる。また、連結板３８
の軸受け部３６に軸支される部分は回動部材３４および
軸受け部３６を貫通するとともに、軸Ｙ−Ｙと同軸に形
成された貫通孔３８ｈが設けられる。図５（ｂ）に示さ
れるように、取り付け板３０は第１の筐体１の端部に固
着され、連結板３８には第２の筐体の端部が固着され
る。連結板３８と軸受け部３６はジョイント部として第
２の筐体を回転可能に保持する。これにより図３に示さ
れるように、第２の筐体２はこのジョイント部を回転中
心として１８０度回転可能に保持される。図５（ｂ）に
示されるように、回動部材３４の貫通孔３４ｈ、連結板
３８の貫通孔３８ｈには第１の筐体１内の回路部分と第
２の筐体の回路部分とを結ぶリード線２０が挿通され
る。リード線２０にはデータのやりとりのためのデータ
線、電源を供給する電源線、制御信号を供給する信号線
等が含まれる。図５（ａ）、（ｂ）では説明のためにヒ
ンジ部３をむき出しで図示したが、製品としては図１〜
図４に示されるように化粧カバーで覆われる。The first housing and the second housing are connected by a hinge 3 so as to be foldable as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the hinge portion 3 further holds the second housing rotatably. A hinge portion is formed at the center of the hinge portion 3 to rotatably hold the second housing. As shown in FIG. 3, the second housing 2 is rotated by 180 degrees around the joint portion as a rotation center. It is held rotatably. The structure of the hinge 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
As shown in (a), the hinge 3 is formed on a pair of bearings 32 fixed to the mounting plate 30, a rotating member 34 rotatably held by the bearing 32, and this rotating member. It has a bearing portion 36 and a connecting plate 38 rotatably held by the bearing portion 36. The rotation member 34 is rotatably supported by the bearing 32 so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis XX passing through the respective rotation centers of the pair of bearings 32. The connecting plate 38 is rotatably supported by the bearing 36 so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis Y-Y passing through the center of rotation of the bearing 36. A pin 35 for retaining is mounted on an end of a rotating member 34 that is supported by one of the pair of bearings 32.
The end of the rotating member 34 supported by the other of the pair of bearings 32 penetrates the bearing 32 and is provided with a through hole 34h formed coaxially with the axis XX. Also, the connecting plate 38
The portion supported by the bearing portion 36 of FIG. 1 penetrates the rotating member 34 and the bearing portion 36, and is provided with a through hole 38h formed coaxially with the axis Y-Y. As shown in FIG. 5B, the mounting plate 30 is fixed to an end of the first housing 1, and the connecting plate 38 is fixed to an end of the second housing. The connection plate 38 and the bearing portion 36 rotatably hold the second housing as a joint portion. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the second housing 2 is held so as to be rotatable 180 degrees about the joint as the center of rotation. As shown in FIG. 5B, the circuit portion in the first housing 1 and the circuit portion in the second housing are provided in the through hole 34h of the rotating member 34 and the through hole 38h of the connecting plate 38. The connecting lead wire 20 is inserted. The lead wire 20 includes a data line for exchanging data, a power supply line for supplying power, a signal line for supplying a control signal, and the like. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the hinge portion 3 is shown in an exposed manner for the sake of explanation.
It is covered with a decorative cover as shown in FIG.
【００１３】第２の筐体２を図２の状態から１８０度回
転してから折り畳むと図４の状態になる。この状態では
表示部５と第２の入力部４、４ａが表面に露出した状態
で折り畳まれ、折り畳み時の長手方向の寸法が小さくな
る。この状態はセンサーで検出されて制御部に伝達さ
れ、制御部はファンクションキー４、４ａで数種類のメ
ール等の制御が行えるモードになる。When the second housing 2 is rotated by 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 2 and then folded, the state shown in FIG. 4 is obtained. In this state, the display unit 5 and the second input units 4 and 4a are folded in a state where they are exposed on the surface, and the longitudinal dimension at the time of folding is reduced. This state is detected by the sensor and transmitted to the control unit, and the control unit enters a mode in which several types of mails and the like can be controlled with the function keys 4 and 4a.
【００１４】本実施の形態では、このモードでメールが
着信すると表示部５には着信内容が表示され、文書が長
い場合はファンクションキー４を用いて画面のスクロー
ルを行わせることができる。メールを読み終わった後の
電源ＯＦＦ及び、再び電源を投入するときの操作はファ
ンクションキー４ａで行うことができる。電源投入後メ
ールを送るときにはファンクションキーで制御部のメモ
リに予め記憶された宛先、文書を呼び出して選択し、画
面表示及び送信を行うことができる。In the present embodiment, when a mail arrives in this mode, the contents of the incoming call are displayed on the display unit 5. If the document is long, the screen can be scrolled using the function keys 4. The operation of turning off the power after reading the mail and turning on the power again can be performed with the function key 4a. When sending an e-mail after turning on the power, a destination and a document stored in advance in the memory of the control unit can be called and selected by a function key, and screen display and transmission can be performed.
【００１５】本発明をモバイル端末などに適用した場合
には第１の筐体１には第１の入力部６が設けられ、第２
の筐体２には表示部５と第２の入力部４、４ａが設けら
れる。この場合には、第１の入力部６は英数キーを含む
キーボードであり、第２の入力部は少なくとも電源のＯ
Ｎ・ＯＦＦ、情報の送信、表示画面のスクロールを司る
ファンクションキーである。ヒンジ部分の構成・機能も
携帯電話機のものと基本的に同一である。この場合でも
表示部を外側にして折り畳んだ状態で文字または画像情
報の利用が可能となる。When the present invention is applied to a mobile terminal or the like, the first housing 1 is provided with a first input section 6 and
Is provided with a display unit 5 and second input units 4 and 4a. In this case, the first input unit 6 is a keyboard including alphanumeric keys and the second input unit is at least
N / OFF, function keys for transmitting information and scrolling the display screen. The configuration and function of the hinge portion are basically the same as those of the mobile phone. Even in this case, it is possible to use the character or image information in a state where the display unit is folded outside.
【００１６】[0016]
【発明の効果】本発明によれば、折り畳み状態でも文字
または画像情報を利用可能として取り扱い性に優れた折
り畳み式携帯端末装置を得ることができる。According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a foldable portable terminal device which can use character or image information even in a folded state and has excellent handleability.
【図１】本発明の１実施の形態における折り畳み式携帯
端末装置を表示部を内面にして折り畳んだ状態を示す斜
視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable portable terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention is folded with a display unit as an inner surface.
【図２】本発明の１実施の形態における折り畳み式携帯
端末装置を拡げた状態を示す斜視図である。FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the foldable portable terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention is expanded.
【図３】本発明の１実施の形態における折り畳み式携帯
端末装置の第２の筐体を回転させる状態を示す斜視図で
ある。FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a second housing of the foldable portable terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention is rotated.
【図４】本発明の１実施の形態における折り畳み式携帯
端末装置を表示部を外側にして折り畳んだ状態を示す斜
視図である。FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the foldable portable terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention is folded with the display unit facing outward.
【図５】本発明の１実施の形態における折り畳み式携帯
端末装置のヒンジ部を示す図で、同図（ａ）はヒンジ自
体の構成を示す斜視図、同図（ｂ）はヒンジ部を第１の
筐体及び第２の筐体に取り付けた状態を示す要部の斜視
図である。5A and 5B are diagrams showing a hinge portion of the foldable portable terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the hinge itself, and FIG. It is a perspective view of the principal part showing the state attached to the 1st case and the 2nd case.
１：第１の筐体、２：第２の筐体、３：ヒンジ部、４、
４ａ：第２の入力部、５：表示部、６：第１の入力部1: first housing, 2: second housing, 3: hinge part, 4,
4a: second input unit, 5: display unit, 6: first input unit
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Claims (4)
タや受信データを表示する表示部と、上記入力部及び上
記表示部を制御する制御部と、筐体を備えた折り畳み式
携帯端末装置において、上記入力部は数字キーを備えた
第１の入力部とファンクションキーを備えた第２の入力
部を備え、上記筐体は上記第１の入力部を含む第１の筐
体と、上記表示部と上記第２の入力部を含む第２の筐体
とに分割されてヒンジ部にて連結され、上記第１の筐体
と上記第２の筐体とは上記ヒンジ部で折り畳み自在であ
るとともに、回動自在に連結されたことを特徴とする折
り畳み式携帯端末装置。1. A foldable portable terminal comprising: an input unit for inputting information; a display unit for displaying an operation state monitor and received data; a control unit for controlling the input unit and the display unit; In the apparatus, the input unit includes a first input unit including a number key and a second input unit including a function key, and the housing includes a first housing including the first input unit; The display unit and the second housing including the second input unit are divided and connected by a hinge unit, and the first housing and the second housing are foldable by the hinge unit. And a foldable portable terminal device rotatably connected.
て、上記第２の筐体は上記表示部を外側にして折り畳み
可能に構成され、上記表示部を外側にして折り畳まれた
ときに上記第２の入力部のファンクションキーの操作に
より、上記表示部に表示される情報の表示位置を変更で
きるよう構成されたことを特徴とする折り畳み式携帯端
末装置。2. The foldable portable terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the second housing is configured to be foldable with the display unit facing outward, and the second housing is folded when the display unit is folded outward. 2. A foldable portable terminal device, wherein a display position of information displayed on the display unit can be changed by operating a function key of the input unit.
と、動作状態のモニタや受信データを表示する表示部
と、受話器と、送話器と、上記入力部及び上記表示部を
制御する制御部と、筐体を備えた折り畳み式携帯端末装
置において、上記入力部は数字キーを備えた第１の入力
部とファンクションキーを備えた第２の入力部を備え、
上記筐体は上記第１の入力部と上記送話器を含む第１の
筐体と、上記表示部と上記第２の入力部と上記受話器を
含む第２の筐体とに分割されてヒンジ部にて連結され、
上記第１の筐体と上記第２の筐体とは上記ヒンジ部で折
り畳み自在であるとともに、回動自在に連結されたこと
を特徴とする折り畳み式携帯端末装置。3. An input unit for inputting a telephone number and other information, a display unit for monitoring an operation state and displaying received data, a receiver, a transmitter, and control for controlling the input unit and the display unit. And a foldable mobile terminal device including a housing, wherein the input unit includes a first input unit including a number key and a second input unit including a function key.
The housing is divided into a first housing including the first input unit and the transmitter, and a second housing including the display unit, the second input unit, and the receiver. Connected in the department,
A foldable portable terminal device, wherein the first housing and the second housing are foldable at the hinge portion and connected rotatably.
て、上記第２の筐体は上記表示部を外側にして折り畳み
可能に構成され、上記表示部を外側にして折り畳まれた
ときに上記第２の入力部のファンクションキーの操作に
より、上記表示部に表示される情報の表示位置を変更で
きるよう構成されたことを特徴とする折り畳み式携帯端
末装置。4. The foldable portable terminal device according to claim 3, wherein the second housing is configured to be foldable with the display unit facing outward, and the second housing is folded when the display unit is folded outward. 2. A foldable portable terminal device, wherein a display position of information displayed on the display unit can be changed by operating a function key of the input unit.
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