JP2001292211A - Terminal equipment for communication for moving object - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide terminal equipment for communication for moving object, such as a portable telephone set, with which the equipment can be easily and automatically opened/closed with one hand and another operation or work can be easily performed with the other hand. SOLUTION: Concerning the foldable terminal equipment for communication for moving object, with which bisected main bodies 1 of equipment are integrally constituted being linked by a hinge mechanism so as to freely turn, a sensor 2 for automatically opening/closing or automatically locking the main bodies 1 of equipment is provided on the outer surface of the main body of equipment.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal such as a portable telephone, a portable radio, a PHS, a transceiver, and a cordless telephone, and more particularly to a foldable apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a typical example of a conventional mobile communication terminal, a portable telephone will be described here. The device shown in FIG. 5 is a foldable mobile phone, one of the mobile communication terminal devices. The device main body 1 of the mobile phone is divided into two parts, a first main body 1a and a second main body 1b. The main body 1 is rotatably connected and integrated by a main body hinge mechanism 1c, and is folded when not in use. Open when used. The opening and closing of the device is designed on the assumption that a user (caller) of the device opens and closes the device using both hands.

[0003]

FIG. 5 shows a state in which a user opens and closes a conventional apparatus, but the apparatus cannot be opened and closed with one hand, and the user (caller) uses both hands to open and close the apparatus. Must be opened and closed. However, due to the characteristics of the mobile communication terminal device, it is often difficult to specify the place of use, the posture of the user, the surrounding conditions, and the like when using the mobile communication terminal device. For example, if the user himself is driving a vehicle, or is continuing an operation in which one hand cannot be released in an unstable place, the apparatus cannot be easily opened because both hands cannot be used. If you release your hands to open the device, the user may fall into a dangerous situation. In everyday life, one hand is often occupied by holding one's hand in a position that cannot be released. Anyway, if the device can be opened and closed with only one hand, it is very convenient, easy to operate and looks good. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and enables a mobile communication terminal device to easily and automatically open and close the device with one hand, and free the other hand to perform another operation or work. The purpose is to provide.

[0004]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the apparatus according to the first aspect, an apparatus main body 1 divided into two is rotatably connected by a hinge mechanism and integrally formed. In the foldable mobile communication terminal device, a sensor 2 for operating one or both of an automatic opening and closing operation and an automatic locking operation of the device main body is provided on the outer surface of the device main body 1. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the device having the sensor 2 for automatically opening and closing or automatically locking the device main body 1, a split main body lock structure for engaging the device main body (1a, 1b) divided into two is provided. . According to a third aspect of the present invention, a configuration is provided in which both the automatic opening and closing operation and the automatic locking operation of the device are operated in cooperation with each other by the sensor 2 in this device.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Each drawing is as follows. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment when a mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a cross section of the divided main body lock structure of the mobile phone shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how the mobile phone shown in FIG. 1 is automatically opened and closed. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment in which the mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a mobile phone wireless device of a conventional mobile communication terminal device is opened and closed.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 relates to a mobile phone as an example of a mobile communication terminal device. The apparatus main body 1 is divided into two parts, a first main body 1a and a second main body 1b. The main body 1 is rotatably connected to and integrated with a hinge mechanism 1c to constitute a foldable mobile phone. At this time, other members and the like are variously combined and incorporated and integrated, but illustration and description thereof are omitted here. A sensor (2, 2a) is provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body 1, and when an operation command is issued from the sensor, the apparatus is configured to automatically open and close and lock the apparatus. As the sensor, an existing various sensor such as an optical sensor or a touch sensor may be selected and used. However, if a touch sensor is used as an example, a switch is turned on when touched by a finger, and can be opened / closed or locked. An existing mechanism combining a motor and an elastic body may be used for opening and closing the device. If a motor is used, fine adjustment of the opening / closing speed and angle becomes possible, and opening / closing may be performed by applying forward / reverse rotation to open / close. The opening angle of the split main body shown in FIG. 3 can be arbitrarily selected.

A single sensor or a plurality of sensors for operation may be provided, or two sensors may be separately provided for opening and closing for sharing roles. In addition, the operation of opening and closing and the locking operation can be changed in combination depending on how to touch the opening and closing sensor. For example, it is possible to design such that by continuing to touch the sensor, the lock is released and the main body is gradually opened, and when the finger is released from the sensor, the body stops at the desired angle at that position. Further, when the two sensors are touched at the same time, the device body can be closed and locked.

In addition to the above, various additional functions can be provided depending on the type and number of sensors, the manner of setting them, and the like. For example, by using a sound sensor that responds only to the user, the abuse of others can be prevented. Also, complete hands-free operation is possible. Furthermore, opening and closing and locking can be enabled simply by grasping and shaking with the acceleration sensor. The installation position of the device opening / closing sensor may be anywhere on the external surface of the device, but the operability, design and interior of the device with one hand -Since various parts and mechanisms are involved, it is advisable to select and install a convenient location.

FIG. 1 shows a part of the apparatus main body lock structure 3, and this divided main body lock structure 3 plays a role of engaging and retaining two divided apparatus main bodies. The hook 3a and the hook 3b are provided on the inner wall surface of the apparatus main body 1 on the opposite side of the hinge mechanism 1, and the hook 3a and the hook 3b are engaged with each other to prevent the apparatus main body 1 from opening. I do. Only the hooks 3a and the hooks 3b can be seen from the exterior, and the entire structure of the apparatus main body cannot be seen in FIG. 1 since the apparatus main body lock structure also includes a structure provided inside the apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a main part of a divided main body lock structure of a portable telephone. As shown in FIG.
The hook 3a protruding from the inner wall surface of the second main body and the concave hook portion provided on the inner wall surface of the first main body are engaged with each other to lock. Although the hook 3a rotates about the rotation axis, the movement of the hook 3a is restricted by the biased elastic body 3c and the hook control unit 3d. The hook controller 3d controls the movement of the hook 3a by controlling the movement of the pin 3e. The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a divided main body device lock structure, and the present invention is not limited to this structure. That is, in the lock structure 3 of the present invention, any structure may be used as long as the main body device divided into two can take an automatic lock operation, and various conventionally known technical means are selected and applied. What is necessary is just to comprise. That is, any structure that can perform an automatic locking operation by known means such as engagement, engagement, fitting, engaging, engaging, engaging, joining, and joining can be adopted in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment in which the mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone. A transmission / reception circuit section 10 handles transmission / reception processing in the mobile phone and has a built-in microcomputer. Part 12
(CPU). The control unit 12 operates the operation keys 24, the transmission / reception circuit unit 10,
It operates according to control signals from the voice processing unit 26 and the sensor unit 30 and controls the transmission / reception circuit unit 10, the LCD driver 18, the voice processing unit 26, and the mechanism control unit 31. Also,
The RAM 16 and the PROM 17 function as a memory.
The CD driver 18 controls the display unit 2 under the control of the control unit 12.
The audio processing unit 26 is connected to the microphone 27 and the speaker 28 and performs audio processing according to an input.

The mechanism control unit 31 controls the automatic opening and closing of the apparatus and the automatic locking of the divided main body, which are the main features of the present invention. That is, when the control unit 12 receives and detects the signal of the sensor unit 40, it supplies a drive signal to the mechanism control unit 31, and the mechanism control unit 31 performs one or both of the automatic opening and closing operation of the apparatus and the automatic locking operation of the divided main body. However, the automatic opening / closing operation and the main body automatic locking operation are also commanded. Practically, when the sensor is touched, the device is automatically unlocked and the device opens and the device can be used immediately, and when the device is used again and touches the sensor, the device automatically closes and locks again. In this way, it is very convenient if the opening / closing operation of the device and the locking operation of the divided main body are operated continuously in cooperation with each other according to a command from the sensor.

[0013]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a mobile communication terminal device such as a portable telephone, a sensor for automatically opening and closing and locking operation of the device and using only one hand without using both hands is provided. Therefore, a very convenient and safe device can be used. In addition, since the divided main body lock structure is provided, the automatic lock can be effectively performed. Furthermore, since it becomes possible to issue a command such that both the opening and closing operation and the locking operation cooperate to perform a continuous operation just by touching the sensor, it has become very practical.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overview showing an embodiment in which a mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a cross section of a divided main body lock structure of the mobile phone shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing how the mobile phone shown in FIG. 1 is automatically opened and closed;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment in which the mobile communication terminal device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of opening and closing a mobile phone radio in a conventional mobile communication terminal device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body 1a 1st main body 1b 2nd main body 1c Hinge mechanism part 2, 2a Sensor 3 Split main body lock structure 3a Hook 3b Hook part 3c Elastic member 3d Hook control part 3e Pin 10 Transmission / reception part 12 Control part 14 ROM 16 RAM 17 EEPROM 18 LCD driver 20 Font ROM 22 Display unit 24 Operation keys 26 Audio processing unit 27 Microphone 28 Speaker 30 Sensor unit 31 Mechanism control unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] In a foldable mobile communication terminal device in which a device body divided into two is rotatably connected by a hinge mechanism and integrally formed, one of an automatic opening / closing operation and an automatic locking operation of the device main body is provided. Alternatively, a mobile communication terminal device is provided with a sensor for operating both of them on the outer surface of the device main body. 2. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a divided main body lock structure for engaging the device main body divided into two. 3. The mobile communication terminal device according to claim 2, further comprising a configuration in which both the automatic opening / closing operation and the automatic locking operation are operated in cooperation with each other by the sensor. Terminal device.