JP2001333236A - Communication terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide communication terminal equipment, with which much more enter keys can be provided in comparison with the area of a control panel and operability is improved. SOLUTION: In an input part 14, a cover 15 to be freely opened/closed is provided. On the cover 15, a second enter key 17 is provided and on the part overlaid with the cover 15, a first enter key 16 is provided. Opening/closing of the cover 15 is detected by a cover opening/closing detecting sensor 18 and when the cover 15 is opened, the equipment is automatically operated in a mode related to the first enter key 16. Therefore, since it is not necessary to perform the switching operation of the mode when utilizing the first enter key 16, operability can be improved. Further, setting of a function can be inputted corresponding to the mode even concerning the other keys. When the cover 15 is closed, control can be performed to transit the equipment to a mode before opening the cover 15 or a prescribed mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal device having a plurality of modes and operating according to a set mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various functions such as an image copying function have been added in the field of communication terminal apparatuses for performing facsimile communication and the like, and their functions have been enhanced. In addition, various input keys are provided so as to be able to use each function in order to cope with higher functions.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation panel of a conventional communication terminal device. In the figure, 12 is an operation panel,
31 is a numeric keypad, 32 is a start key, 33 is a liquid crystal display, 34 is an LED, 35 is a one-touch destination designation key, and 36 is a copy / fax switching key. FIG. 4 shows an example of an operation panel in a communication terminal device having a facsimile communication function and an image copying function. The operation panel 12 is provided with various display devices and input keys. In the example shown in FIG. 4, as the display device, a liquid crystal display 33 that displays various information, an LED 34 that indicates a setting state, and the like are shown. As input keys, a copy / fax switching key 36 for selecting one of a facsimile communication function and an image copying function, and a numeric keypad 31 for inputting various numerical values and a destination telephone number at the time of facsimile communication. , A start key 32 for instructing execution of a function, a one-touch destination designation key 35, and the like. The one-touch destination designation key 35 is a key that can register and associate the arranged keys with the telephone number of the communication destination, and perform communication with the communication destination with a single key operation. In addition, there are provided keys for setting various functions.

[0004] By the way, when the number of input keys increases in accordance with the sophistication of functions, a space for arranging the increased keys is required, and for that purpose, the operation panel has to be enlarged. However, the area of the operation panel is limited by the size of the communication terminal device. Therefore, there arises a problem that a sufficient area of the operation panel cannot be ensured for providing various input keys. Further, if the size of each input key is reduced, more input keys can be provided.
However, another problem that the operability of the input key is reduced occurs.

There are also keys, such as the one-touch destination designation key 35 shown in FIG. 4, which are used in the facsimile communication function but not used in the image copying function. Such a key may be rarely used by a user who frequently uses the image copying function.
Further, even for a user who uses only the basic facsimile communication function, the one-touch destination designation key 35 and the key for application communication are hardly used. However, conventionally, such a key has been
Was always operable. For this reason, there is a problem in that operability of the operation panel 12 is restricted, such as an erroneous operation such as operation of the one-touch destination designation key 35 during the copy function.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to provide more input keys as compared with the area of an operation panel, and to improve operability. It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication terminal device.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal device comprising a first input means and a cover capable of covering and opening and closing the first input means and provided with the second input means. Operating means comprising: a detecting means for detecting the opening / closing of the covering; and a control means for controlling a plurality of modes, and a mode associated with the first input means when the detecting means detects the open state of the covering. It has a control means for performing control.

With this configuration, the first input means and the second input means can be provided in a multilayer manner in the operation means, so that the required area of the input means can be reduced. . Further, since the control means switches the operation mode according to the open / close state of the covering, for example, when the covering is opened and the first input means is operable, the mode is set to the mode related to the first input means, Operation input by the input means can be received. Thereby, the user can select the mode using the first input means only by the operation of opening the cover, and the operation is simplified. At this time, the other keys can be input in the mode when the cover is opened.

For example, in a device having the functions of the image copy mode and the communication mode, a one-touch destination designation key can be provided as the first input means. In this case, the user shifts to the communication mode by opening the cover. ,
The one-touch destination designation key can be configured to be usable. This makes it possible to easily switch to the communication mode. Furthermore, while the cover is opened and the mode is shifted to the communication mode, the ten keys and the like are used in the communication mode. It can be controlled to perform a corresponding function input. Further, when the cover is closed, the one-touch destination designation key is not visible to the user, and is not erroneously operated in the image copy mode.

Conversely, it is also possible to provide an application copy function selection key as the first input means, shift to the image copy mode by opening the cover, and use the application copy function selection key. . This makes it easy to switch to the image copy mode, and eliminates erroneous operation of the application copy function selection key in the communication mode. Also, while the cover is opened and the mode is shifted to the image copy mode, the ten keys and the like enable functions in the image copy mode, for example, the number of copies and the like. It can be controlled to input a function. When the cover is closed, the application copy function selection key is invisible to the user, and is not erroneously operated in the communication mode.

When the cover is closed, it can be operated in any mode. When the cover is closed from the open state, for example, the mode can be shifted to a mode different from the open state, or can be returned to the mode before the cover is opened.

[0012] As the second input means, for example, a selection means for selecting a mode can be arranged.
Thus, when the cover is closed, the mode can be selected by the second input means. For example, when the control means controls the functions of the image copy mode and the communication mode, the second input means can select either the image copy mode or the communication mode. Also in this case, when the cover is opened, it can be assumed that the mode related to the first input means has been selected. Of course, it may be configured such that the mode related to the first input means can be selected by the second input means. Further, the second input unit may be configured to provide an input unit in a mode different from the mode related to the first input unit.

Further, the second input means can be configured to be capable of inputting via the first input means when the cover is closed. In this case, the control means can detect the operation state of the second input means by referring to the outputs of the first input means and the detection means. Therefore, electrical connection between the second input means and the control means is not required, so that the configuration of the cover can be simplified and cost can be reduced.

[0014]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a facsimile apparatus including an embodiment of a communication terminal apparatus according to the present invention. In the figure, 11 is a main control unit, 12 is an operation panel, 13 is a display unit, 14 is an input unit, 15 is a cover, 16
Is a first input key, 17 is a second input key, 18 is a cover open / close detection sensor, 19 is a reading unit, 20 is a recording unit, and 21 is N
CU, 22 is a modem, 23 is an image memory, 24 is RA
M and 25 are ROMs, and 26 is a bus.

The main control section 11 controls the entire apparatus and operates each section. For example, various functions such as an image copy function in the image copy mode, a facsimile transmission function in the communication mode, and a facsimile reception function at the time of an incoming call are executed according to the settings for each function. In particular, in the present invention,
The operation of various keys provided on the operation panel 12 is received, and the output of the cover open / close detection sensor 18 is received to determine the content of the operation. At this time, if the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18 detects that the cover 15 is open, the mode related to the first input key 16 is controlled irrespective of the previous mode. As will be described later, for example, the first input key 16 can be a one-touch destination designation key or an application communication function key used in the communication mode. In this case, it is detected that the cover 15 is open. If so, the communication mode is controlled. Also, the first input key 16
May be used as an application copy function selection key used in the image copy mode. In this case, when it is detected that the cover 15 is in the open state, control is performed in the image copy mode. When the cover 15 is detected to be closed by the output of the cover open / close detection sensor 18, the operation is controlled by a mode designated by a mode switching key provided on the input unit 14. When the cover 15 is closed from the open state, control is performed so as to return to the mode before the cover was opened, or a mode set in advance by the user, a specific mode, or a cover mode. It is also possible to maintain the mode before the closing of 15.

The operation panel 12 is provided with a display unit 13 and an input unit 14, and accepts presentation of various information to the user and various operations from the user. The display unit 13 can display various information such as a message to the user, a message indicating an operation state of the communication terminal device, and operation guidance.

The input unit 14 is used when giving various instructions to the apparatus. The first input key 16 constituting at least a part of the input unit 14 is covered with a cover 15 which is a cover. The cover 15 is configured to be openable and closable. The cover 15 has a second input key 17
Is provided. The second input key 17 is used for the cover 1
In a state where 5 is closed, input can be made via the first input key 16. That is, the operation of the second input key 17 is transmitted to the first input key 16, and the input of the first input key 16 is transmitted to the main control unit 11. Further, a cover open / close detection sensor 18 for detecting the open / close state of the cover 15 is provided. Main control unit 11
By determining the input of the first input key 16 together with the output of the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18,
It is possible to know which of the first input key 16 and the second input key 17 has been operated. A specific example will be described later.

The reading section 19 can read an image of a document in accordance with an instruction from the main control section 11. In addition, as the reading unit 19, various image reading devices such as an image scanner and a digital camera can be applied.

The recording unit 20 forms various information images such as a copy image or a facsimile reception image and a message from the apparatus on a recording paper. As the recording unit 20, various recording methods such as an electrophotographic method, an ink jet method, and a thermal method can be applied. Further, an image can be formed on a recording medium other than the recording paper.

The NCU 21 controls a line to communicate with a destination communication terminal device. The modem 22 modulates and demodulates image data to be transmitted and received. These are used to transmit and receive facsimile images.

The image memory 23 temporarily stores, for example, images read by the reading unit 19 and images received by facsimile via the NCU 21 and the modem 22. RA
The M24 is used as a data storage and a work area in the processing of the main control unit 11 and other units. For example, it is possible to save a flag for setting whether to return to the mode before opening the cover 15 when the cover 15 that has been opened is closed, or to save the previous mode when the cover 15 is opened. . The ROM 25 stores a program that defines the operation of the main control unit 11, fixed data, and the like.

The bus 26 comprises the main control unit 11, the operation panel 1
2 (display unit 13, input unit 14, cover open / close detection sensor 1
8), a reading unit 19, a recording unit 20, an NCU 21, a modem 22, an image memory 23, a RAM 24, a ROM 25, and the like are connected to each other to enable data transfer between the units. Of course, in addition to these, various devices such as an external storage device may be connected to the bus 26. Further, for example, an interface is connected to the bus 26, and an external computer is directly connected or a LAN
It may be connected indirectly via the like.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an operation panel of an example of a facsimile apparatus including an embodiment of the communication terminal device of the present invention. 2A shows a state where the cover 15 is closed, and FIG. 2B shows a state where the cover 15 is opened. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals. 37 is a pressing member.

In the example of the operation panel 12 shown in FIG.
1, start key 32, one-touch destination designation key 3
5. Other various keys such as a copy / fax switching key 36 and a function selection key are provided. The display unit 1
As 3, a liquid crystal display 33 and an LED 34 are provided.

A cover 15 is provided on a part of the operation panel 12. The cover 15 can be freely opened and closed as shown in FIG. In this example, as shown in FIG. 2A, as a second input key 17 provided on the cover 15,
An example in which a copy / fax switching key 36 is provided is shown. The copy / fax switching key 36 is a key that functions as a selection unit for selecting one of the image copy mode and the communication mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the cover 15 is opened,
A first input key 16 covered with the key appears. In this example, a one-touch destination designation key 35 used in the communication mode is provided as the first input key 16. Further, the open / close state of the cover 15 is detected by the cover open / close detection sensor 18 and transmitted to the main control unit 11.

The copy / fax switching key 36 provided on the cover 15 is provided with a pressing member 37 shown in FIG.
When the copy / fax switching key 36 is pressed, the pressing member 37 is also processed.
When the cover 15 is closed, the lower end of the pressing member 37 is located at a position where the one-touch destination designation key 35 can be pressed.

With such a configuration, when the copy / fax switching key 36 is pressed with the cover 15 closed, the pressing member 37 presses one or more of the one-touch destination designation keys 35. Although the copy / fax switching key 36 is not electrically connected to the bus 26 or the like, when the copy / fax switching key 36 is pressed, the one-touch destination designation key 35 provided immediately below the key is pressed. The selection of the copy / fax switching key 36 can be transmitted to the main control unit 11 via the pressed key. The main controller 11 determines from the output of the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18 that the copy / fax switching key 36 has been pressed if the cover 15 is closed, and if the cover 15 is open, the one-touch partner. It can be determined that the destination designation key 35 has been directly pressed, and processing can be performed.

In such a configuration, it is desirable that the communication mode be set when the cover 15 is open. The one-touch destination designation key 35 is used at the time of facsimile transmission, and can initiate one-touch communication with a preset telephone number of a destination or the like. However, since it is not used in the image copy mode, when the cover 15 is open, it is preferable to enable the communication using the one-touch destination designation key 35 as the communication mode.

When the cover 15 is closed, in this example, the communication mode and the image copying mode are used. Therefore, a copy / fax switching key 36 is provided on the cover 15 so that the mode can be switched with the cover 15 closed. When the cover 15 is opened, the communication mode is set as described above.
The copy / fax switching key 36 is unnecessary and need not be operated. The mode selected by opening / closing the copy / fax switching key 36 or the cover 15 is
In the example of the operation panel 12, the display is performed by turning on the LED.

The ten key 31 and the start key 32 are shared in any mode. At this time,
For example, the numeric keypad 31 is used to input, for example, a telephone number of a facsimile transmission destination in the communication mode, and is used to input the number of copies and the like in the image copy mode. The start key 32 is used for instructing the start of facsimile transmission in the communication mode, and is used for instructing the start of copying in the image copy mode. The liquid crystal display 33 displays various messages and information such as the progress status of facsimile transmission in the communication mode, the transmission result, the status of facsimile reception, the progress status of copying in the image copying mode, and the setting status. In addition, a display related to the setting of the apparatus can be performed.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, an example is shown in which the one-touch destination designation key 35 is provided as the first input key 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the communication mode is set when the cover 15 is opened as in the above-described example, various keys used only in the communication mode, such as an application communication key, can be arranged. Further, the image copy mode can be set with the cover 15 opened. In this case, various keys used only in the image copy mode, such as an application copy function selection key, are arranged as the first input keys 16. Can be.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, a copy / fax switching key 36 is provided as the second input key 17, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, when a key used only in the communication mode such as the one-touch destination designation key 35 is arranged with the cover 15 opened, the second input key 17 may be, for example, an application copy function selection. A key such as a key used only in the image copy mode may be arranged. In this case, the first input key 1
6 and the second input key 17 may be reversed.

Further, other keys can be arbitrarily arranged. In addition, each key including the first and second input keys is not limited to a key switch mechanically operated like a push button, but may be an electric switch such as a touch panel, or a liquid crystal display 33 as software.
Any input means such as the buttons provided above can be used in combination.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 2, a protruding switch is shown as protruding from the main body side as the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18, but any sensor may be used as the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18. is there. For example, a protrusion may be provided on the cover 15 side, or various sensors, such as capacitance and electrical connection, may be used instead of such a mechanical sensor.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of an input operation from the operation panel 12 in an example of a facsimile apparatus including an embodiment of the communication terminal apparatus of the present invention. In this example, description will be made assuming that the operation panel shown in FIG. 2 is used. In this example, it is assumed that the communication mode is set when the power of the facsimile apparatus is turned on.

When the power of the facsimile machine is turned on,
In S41, the apparatus starts up in the facsimile mode. The power-on mode can be set in advance by the user, and the set power-on mode is R
It may be stored in an area in the AM 24 that is not erased even when the power is turned off or is backed up by a battery. In the case of setting to start in the copy mode in accordance with the setting of the user, control may be performed so that the cover 15 is closed and processing is started. In addition, the set mode may be stored in, for example, the RAM 24 and configured to be referred to in the following operations and other operations.

After the facsimile apparatus has been started, S42
The states of the various keys and the cover 15 in steps S47 to S47 are determined, and if the determinations correspond to the respective determinations, the corresponding processing is performed. Note that the order of the determinations in S42 to S47 is arbitrary, and in some cases, the occurrence of these events may execute the corresponding processes.

First, in S42, it is determined from the output of the cover open / close detection sensor 18 whether or not the closed cover 15 has been opened. Then, when the cover 15 changes from the closed state to the open state, in S48, the mode before the cover 15 was opened is stored in the RAM 24 and evacuated. Next, in S49, the mode is shifted to the communication mode, and subsequently, in S56, the LED 34 in the communication mode (in FIG. 2, denoted as "fax"; the same applies hereinafter) is turned on.
The LED 34 in the image copy mode (referred to as "copy" in FIG. 2; the same applies hereinafter) is turned off, and the process returns to S42. Thereafter, control as a communication mode is performed.

In S43, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the one-touch destination designation key 35 with the cover 15 closed, that is, from the copy / fax switching key 36 which is the second input key 17 provided on the cover 15. It is determined whether or not an input has been made. If there is an input from the copy / fax switching key 36, the mode at that time is further determined in S51. Copy / Fax switching key 36
If the mode at the time when there is an input from the communication mode is the communication mode, the flow shifts to the image copy mode in S52, and
At 56, the LED 34 of the image copy mode is turned on,
The communication mode LED 34 is turned off, and the process returns to S42. Thereafter, control as the image copy mode is performed. Conversely, if the mode at the time of input from the copy / fax switching key 36 is not the communication mode, that is, if the mode is the image copy mode, the mode shifts to the communication mode in S53,
Subsequently, in S56, the LED 34 in the communication mode is turned on, the LED 34 in the image copy mode is turned off, and the process returns to S42. Thereafter, control as a communication mode is performed.

In S44, it is determined from the output of the cover open / close detection sensor 18 whether the open cover 15 has been closed. When the cover 15 that has been opened is closed, a determination as to whether or not a setting to return to the mode before the cover 15 was opened when the cover 15 is closed is stored in, for example, the RAM 24. This is done by referring to the flag. The value of this flag can be set in advance in, for example, device setting. If the setting to return to the mode before the cover 15 was opened is made when the cover 15 is closed, the RAM 24 is referred to the RAM 24 and saved in the RAM 24 when the cover 15 is opened in S55. Return to mode. And in S56,
The LED 34 of the returned mode is turned on, and the LE of the other mode is turned on.
D34 is turned off, and the process returns to S42. Thereafter, control of the mode before opening the cover 15 is performed. If there is no return mode setting, in this example, S
Returning to 42, control is continued in the communication mode. Alternatively, the mode may shift to the image copy mode.

In S45, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the one-touch destination designation key 35 with the cover 15 opened.
That is, it is determined whether or not the one-touch destination designation key 35 as the first input key 16 has been directly operated and input. When the one-touch destination designation key 35 is input, the transmission destination corresponding to the operated key is determined as the dial destination, and the process returns to S42. Thereafter, the facsimile transmission process operates, a call is made from the NCU 21 to the determined dial destination, and the image read by the reading unit 19 is read by the modem 22 and the NC.
Facsimile transmission via U21. It should be noted that the processing of accepting an input from the input unit 14 shown in FIG. 3 can be continued even while such facsimile transmission processing is being performed.

In S46, it is determined whether or not an input has been made from the ten keys 31. Then, when an input is made from the ten keys 31, the process further proceeds to S58, and it is determined whether or not the mode at that time is the communication mode. In the case of the communication mode, the input data from the numeric keypad 31 is accepted as the destination telephone number in S59, and
Return to 2. If the mode is not the communication mode, that is, if the mode is the image copy mode, the input data from the ten key 31 is received as the number of copies in S61, and the process returns to S42. In either case, the mode continues.

In S47, it is determined whether or not an input has been made from another key. If there is an input, a process corresponding to the input key is performed in S62, and the process returns to S42. For example, if the start key 32 is input, the facsimile communication process is executed if the mode at that time is the communication mode, and the copy process is executed if the mode is the image copy mode. Of course, the processing corresponding to the other keys is also performed. If there is no key input or opening / closing of the cover 15, the process directly returns to S42.

According to an example of the input operation from the operation panel 12 described above, when the copy / fax switching key 36 is pressed while the cover 15 is closed as shown in FIG. A predetermined key 35 is pressed, and this is transmitted to the main control unit 11. Main control unit 1
At 1, the input is detected as an input of the one-touch destination designation key 35, but the cover open / close detection sensor 18 detects that the cover 15 is closed, and proceeds from S43 to S51 to change the image copy mode to the communication mode or The communication mode can be switched to the image copy mode.

Next, when the cover 15 is opened from the state in which the cover 15 is closed, the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18 detects that the cover 15 has been opened, and sends the bus 2 to the main control unit 11.
6 is output. Then, in S42, it is determined that the cover 15 has been opened, and in S49, before opening the cover 15, the mode is shifted to the communication mode if the mode is the image copy mode, and the state is maintained if the mode is the communication mode. When the cover 15 is opened, the one-touch destination designation key 35 can be directly operated. For example, when the one-touch destination designation key 35 is operated, this is determined in S45,
One-touch destination designation key 35 operated at 57
It is possible to perform facsimile transmission of the image read by the reading unit 19 to the destination telephone number set corresponding to the destination.

When the cover 15 is opened and then closed again, the cover opening / closing detection sensor 18 detects that the cover 15 is closed, and outputs the result to the main controller 11 via the bus 26. Then, S44 to S5
The process proceeds to step 4, and the mode is changed according to the setting of whether or not to return to the original mode when the cover 15 is closed.

In the above example, an example of a facsimile apparatus having two modes, a communication mode and an image copying mode, has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, various modes may be provided, each of which may be configured to be switchable. Further, in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, for example, the present invention is configured such that it is connected to a computer directly via an interface or via a network, and has a scanner or printer function, a communication function, an image copying function, and the like. The communication terminal device of the invention can be applied to various configurations.

[0048]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, by providing a cover which can be opened and closed and arranging the first and second input means in an overlapping manner, the area of the operation means can be reduced. Thus, more input means can be provided. Thus, even if the input means is arranged in the upper and lower two stages, when the cover is opened, the mode automatically switches to the mode related to the first input means covered with the cover, so that the cover is opened. This is a mode in which the first input means is used even if the mode switching operation is not performed alone, and there is an effect that the operation becomes easy. At this time, the other keys can be input in the mode when the cover is opened, and the convenience can be further improved. Furthermore, since the first input means cannot be operated in a state where the cover is closed, erroneous operations are reduced.

Further, the input by the second input means can be transmitted to the control means via the first input means. With such a configuration, the second input means and the control means can be connected. This eliminates the need for electrical connection, so that the configuration of the operation means can be simplified, and the production cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a facsimile apparatus including an embodiment of a communication terminal apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an operation panel in an example of a facsimile apparatus including an embodiment of the communication terminal device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an input operation from an operation panel 12 in an example of a facsimile apparatus including an embodiment of the communication terminal device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation panel of a conventional communication terminal device.

[Explanation of symbols]

11: Main control unit, 12: Operation panel, 13: Display unit, 1
4 input unit, 15 cover, 16 first input key, 17
... second input key, 18 ... cover open / close detection sensor, 19 ...
Reading unit, 20: recording unit, 21: NCU, 22: modem,
23 image memory, 24 RAM, 25 ROM, 26
... bus, 31 ... numeric keypad, 32 ... start key, 33 ...
Liquid crystal display, 34 LED, 35 one-touch destination designation key, 36 copy / fax switching key, 37
... Pressing member.

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Claims (3)

[Claims] An operating means comprising a first input means, a cover capable of covering and opening and closing the first input means and having a second input means, and opening and closing the cover. A communication unit comprising: a detection unit for detecting; and a control unit for controlling a plurality of modes and controlling a mode related to the first input unit when the cover detects an open state of the cover by the detection unit. Terminal device. 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein said second input means is capable of inputting via said first input means when said cover is closed. 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said control means controls functions of an image copy mode and a communication mode, and said second input means is a selection means for selecting one of the modes. The communication terminal device according to claim 1 or 2.