JP2003009404A - Residual power notice method and residual power notice device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To present a measuring result such as battery residual power and the like in attracting manner for users of a portable device. SOLUTION: In a residual power notice device 10 installed in a portable device 1, a residual power monitor 11 detects residual valve of a power source 2 and a character controller 12 displays characters according to this valve on a display 3. The above characters displayed by the character controller 12 describe the residual power valve by variation of the same character's state, more specifically the variation of the character's action speed, figure, gesture and the like.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remaining amount notifying method and a remaining amount notifying device for presenting a measurement result such as a remaining battery amount.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, mobile phones, information terminal devices (P
DA: Personal Data Assistant), laptops, portable TVs, portable game consoles, and other portable devices
It is not always connected to a power source, but uses a battery or rechargeable battery as a power source for driving. Therefore, when the remaining amount of the battery becomes low and falls below a predetermined remaining amount, the user is notified by sounding a buzzer or turning on a light emitting element for alarm. For mobile information terminals with a display, you can use the power management software to display the current power level on the display with a bar graph, etc., or set the number of light-emitting elements to multiple and light up according to the level. I was changing the number of light-emitting elements to be used.

[0003]

However, when the above-mentioned conventional method is used, the alarm buzzer sounds suddenly, the light emitting element blinks, or a message is only displayed on the display. Therefore, there was a problem that it was not interesting.

In other words, as the user base of mobile devices has expanded, it has become insufficient to simply present information accurately, and it is desired to present information in an interesting form in which the user can feel familiarity. There is a strong demand.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is a remaining amount notifying method capable of presenting a measurement result such as a remaining amount of a power source to a user in an interesting form, and a remaining amount. To provide a notification device.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention comprises a remaining amount detecting step of detecting a remaining amount of an object and a remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step. And an output control step of displaying a character corresponding to the character. The character displayed in the output control step is characterized in that the remaining amount is expressed by the difference in appearance of the same character.

In order to solve the above problems, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is a remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of an object, and a character corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means. Is provided, and the character displayed by the output control means expresses the amount of the remaining amount by the difference in the appearance of the same character.

According to the above method and configuration, the user can be notified of the remaining amount by displaying the character representing the amount of the remaining amount of the target represented by the difference in the appearance of the same character according to the detected remaining amount. For example, when notifying the user of the amount of power remaining, by using a character and changing the movement of the character in association with the amount of power remaining,
The user can be notified of the remaining power level in a fun and easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

On the other hand, in the conventional portable device, since the remaining power source information is notified by the buzzer sound or the light emission of the light emitting element, it gives the user a dull and unfriendly feeling.

Further, in the remaining amount notification method of the present invention, in the output control step, when the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step reaches a predetermined reference value, a character corresponding to the remaining amount is displayed. It is characterized by that.

Further, in the remaining amount notification device of the present invention, the output control means displays a character corresponding to the remaining amount when the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means reaches a predetermined reference value. It is characterized by being a thing.

With the above method and configuration, even when the character is not always displayed, when the remaining amount monitored at a predetermined timing reaches the reference value, the character is displayed and the remaining amount is displayed to the user. Can be notified. Therefore, when notifying the remaining amount as an alarm such as when the remaining amount of the power supply becomes insufficient, it is possible to notify the user of the remaining amount more effectively than always displaying the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is characterized in that, in the output control step, the character dialogue corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step is displayed together with the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the output control means displays the character dialogue corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means together with the character. .

According to the above method and configuration, the explanation according to the detected remaining amount is further described as the character dialogue.
For example, it can be displayed together with the character in the form of a balloon. As a result, even when the remaining amount is difficult to be understood only by the movement of the character or the change in appearance, it is possible to notify the user intelligibly by the dialogue. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Further, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is characterized in that, in the output control step, a voice corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step is output together with the display of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the output control means outputs a voice corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means together with the display of the character.

With the above method and configuration, it is possible to output the voice together with the display of the character to notify the user of the remaining amount. As a result, even when the remaining amount is difficult to be understood only by the movement of the character or the change in appearance due to the display, the remaining amount can be easily notified by outputting the audio description or the sound effect corresponding to the remaining amount. In particular, if the notification is given by voice, the user does not need to look at the display, so that confirmation can be easily performed even by an unfamiliar user. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Further, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in appearance of the same character is the difference in motion speed of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in motion speed of the character.

With the above method and configuration, the detected remaining amount is expressed by the motion speed of the same character. For example, it is possible to display a character that moves quickly when the remaining amount of power is large, and display a state in which the movement of the same character gradually slows down as the remaining amount of power decreases. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the gesture of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the gesture of the character.

With the above method and configuration, the detected remaining amount is expressed by the gesture of the same character. For example, when the remaining amount of power is large, a character that is in a good mood can be displayed, and as the remaining amount of power is small, the mood of the same character can be gradually deteriorated. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Further, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the degree of fatigue of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the degree of fatigue of the character.

With the above method and structure, the detected remaining amount is expressed by the degree of fatigue of the same character. For example, it is possible to display a lively character when the remaining amount of power is large, and to display a state where the same character is gradually getting tired as the remaining amount of power decreases. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in age of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the difference in appearance of the same character is the difference in age of the character.

With the above method and configuration, the detected remaining amount is expressed by the age of the same character. For example, a young character can be displayed when the remaining power is large, and a state in which the same character gradually ages can be displayed as the remaining power decreases. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

[0031]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

In the present embodiment, the power remaining amount of the portable device will be described as the object of measurement. The mobile device may be any device that uses a battery, a rechargeable battery, or the like when driven.
That is, the mobile device includes a mobile phone, an information terminal (P
DA: Personal Data Assistant), notebook PCs, portable TVs, portable game consoles, and other electronic devices.

As shown in FIG. 1, a power supply remaining amount notifying device (remaining amount notifying device) 10 according to the present embodiment is mounted on a portable device 1.

The portable device 1 has a power supply unit 2 for driving the own device, a display unit 3 which is an output interface for the function of the own device, and a voice output unit 4. For example,
The display unit 3 is a liquid crystal display panel, and the audio output unit 4 is a speaker.

The power supply remaining amount notification device 10 is a device that detects the remaining amount of the power supply unit 2 of the portable device 1 and notifies the user. Therefore, the power remaining amount notification device 10 is configured to include at least a power remaining amount monitoring unit (remaining amount detecting unit) 11, a character control unit (output control unit) 12, a character storage unit 13, and a storage unit 14. .

The power source remaining amount monitoring unit 11 monitors the power source remaining amount of the power source unit 2 of the portable device 1 at a predetermined timing.
Then, the remaining power source monitoring unit 11 inputs the acquired information on the remaining power source amount to the character control unit 12.

The character control unit 12 displays a character for notifying the user of the remaining power amount according to the remaining power amount of the power source unit 2 detected by the remaining power source monitoring unit 11 as a portable device 1.
Is displayed on the display unit 3. When displaying the animation of the character on the display unit 3, the character control unit 12 manages the movement of the character. Further, the character control unit 12 can output the voice information to the voice output unit 4 of the mobile device 1 in accordance with the display of the character on the display unit 3.

Here, the image data and voice data of the character output controlled by the character control unit 12 are stored in advance in the character storage unit 13. In addition,
The data output by the character control unit 12 to the display unit 3 and the voice output unit 4 is based on the data stored in the character storage unit 13 as basic data.
It may be the data synthesized in.

Further, the character control unit 12 stores, in the storage unit 14, the data acquired by the remaining power source monitoring unit 11 and the data used for displaying the character and outputting the voice as required.

The power supply remaining amount notification device 10 has a CPU provided in the portable device 1 for issuing a command of a program (power supply remaining amount notification program) for realizing the functions of the power supply remaining amount monitoring unit 11 and the character control unit 12 described above. (Central processing u
nit) or C that the power supply remaining amount notification device 10 has independently
It is realized by executing in PU. The power remaining amount notification device 10 includes a character storage unit 13 and a storage unit 1.
4, a ROM (read only memory) or a RAM (random a) that stores the program and various data.
ccess memory) which is a storage device (recording medium).

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the power remaining amount notification device 10. Here, a case where a character corresponding to the remaining power level is constantly displayed on the display unit 3 will be described. Note that step S11 corresponds to the remaining amount detection step, and steps S13 and S14 correspond to the output control step.

In step S11, the remaining power source monitoring unit 11
The power remaining amount of the power supply unit 2 is monitored by. The power remaining amount may be detected at regular intervals, or irregularly when the mobile device 1 is idling.

Next, in step S12, if the remaining power source detected in step 11 is not increased or decreased below the reference value, step S12 is performed to continue monitoring the remaining power source.
Return to 11.

Here, the total capacity of the power source is divided in advance into a plurality of sections according to the reference value, and different motions of characters are assigned to the sections. For example,
In the example of FIG. 3, the total capacity of the power supply is divided into three sections by the two reference values, and the characters d31, d32, and d33 are assigned in order from the side with the largest remaining power supply. The position of each reference value with respect to the total capacity of the power supply and the range of each section can be set arbitrarily.

On the other hand, in step S12, step S11
If the remaining amount of power detected in step 3 is larger or smaller than the reference value, the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S13, the character control unit 1
2, the character displayed on the display unit 3 is changed according to the increase / decrease in the remaining power. For example, in the state in which the character d31 is displayed in the example of FIG. 3, when the remaining power amount drops below the reference value, the displayed character is changed to the character d32.

Then, in step S14, the character changed according to the remaining power is displayed on the display unit 3.

Next, in step S15, step S1
The reference value to be determined in 2 is changed by one in the direction of increasing the reference value when the remaining amount of power is increased, and is changed by one in the direction of decreasing the reference value when the remaining amount of power is increased. .
Then, the process returns to step S11 again to monitor the remaining power amount. For example, in the state where the character d31 is displayed in the example of FIG. 3, when the remaining power amount drops below the reference value, the reference value for determination is set between the characters d31 and d32.
Change between characters d32 and d33.

As described above, the power supply remaining amount notification device 10
When the remaining power monitoring unit 11 detects that the remaining power of the power supply unit 2 has changed, the character control unit 12 causes the display unit 3 to display a character whose action or attitude is changed according to the remaining power supply. .

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the standing character (d31) sits down (d3) as the remaining power supply decreases.
2) When it is further reduced, the person falls asleep (d33), and conversely, as the remaining power amount increases, the sleeping character (d33) sits down (d32), and further stands up and moves around (d3).
It can be displayed as 1).

As a result, according to the power supply remaining amount notification device 10, it becomes possible to notify the user of the portable device 1 of the change in the power supply remaining amount in an easily understandable and interesting manner. In this respect, in the conventional method of notifying the remaining power source, the image displayed changes stepwise according to the remaining power source, but the character does not move like an animation,
It was lacking in fun.

A modified example of the above-mentioned power source remaining amount notifying device 10 will be described below.

(1) Change of character As a change of character to be displayed according to the remaining amount of power,
For example, there is a change in movement or a change in appearance.

In the change of the motion, for example, the character may be displayed such that the movement of the character becomes slower as the remaining power amount decreases and conversely becomes faster as the remaining power amount increases.

Further, in the appearance change of the character, for example, the character may be displayed such that the character becomes tired as the remaining power amount decreases and becomes more healthy as the remaining power amount increases. Alternatively, the character may be displayed such that the character becomes older as the remaining power amount decreases and conversely becomes younger as the remaining power amount increases. Alternatively, the character may be displayed such that the physique of the character becomes thin as the remaining power amount decreases, and conversely, the physique of the character becomes thicker as the remaining power amount increases. Alternatively, the character may be displayed such that the character becomes displeased as the remaining power supply decreases, and conversely, the character becomes more happy as the remaining power supply increases.

(2) Dialogue Display As shown in FIG. 4, balloons may be added to the characters for display. In some cases, it is difficult to know the remaining power level based on the movement and changes in appearance. Therefore, along with the character, a dialogue that changes according to the remaining power source is displayed in a balloon. Then, at the same time that the dialogue is displayed on the display unit 3,
The sound output unit 4 may output the sound.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the character d41 moving quickly says the phrase p41 "I'm having a good time." And
The character d42, whose movement becomes smaller as the remaining power supply decreases, says the line p42 "I feel a little sleepy." When the power remaining amount further decreases, the character d43 that has stopped moving says the line p43 "Ah, I'm tired."

Further, the expected drivable time may be displayed in the dialogue of the character. Note that the mobile device 1 may be driven in a power saving mode in which the power consumption is suppressed when the remaining power supply becomes low. Therefore, the character control unit 1
2 can display different characters for each drive mode. For example, "running character" may be displayed in the normal mode, and "walking character" may be displayed in the power saving mode.

(3) Voice output The character control unit 12 may output the voice together with the display of the character, or may notify the user of the remaining amount of the power source by only the voice. For example, the voice may be the voice of the character being read aloud, or may be a sound effect. Further, the state of the remaining amount of power may be explained by a voice that is gradually tired as the remaining amount of power is reduced, and a voice that is lively when the remaining amount of power is restored.

The voice to be output can be changed according to the remaining power source in accordance with the same procedure as the flowchart shown in FIG. However, the reference value for changing the voice may be set separately from the reference value for changing the display of the character, and the change of the voice may be independently controlled.

(4) Under the control of the character control unit 12 of another application, the character for notifying the remaining power amount may be a special character only for notifying the remaining power amount, or originally, the remaining power amount may be changed. It may be a character for purposes other than notification. That is, the character control unit 12 may notify the remaining power amount by using a character of another application of the mobile device 1.

Other applications include a character of an application that manages a schedule, an assistant character that shows how to use the portable device 1, and how to use the application.

As shown in FIG. 4, if the character is a schedule management application character, "I'm having a good time" (p41) with a message of the schedule management saying "It's time for a meeting soon.""(P42)" and "A-I'm tired."

In addition, the character presenting the usage of the portable device 1 or the application is often designed as an electronic pet so that the user can easily feel attached to the portable device 1 or the application. Therefore, such a character is suitable for presenting the remaining amount of power in a form that is easy to understand and interesting to the user.

(5) When the remaining power amount reaches a predetermined amount, the character display remaining power amount notification device 10 displays the character when the remaining power amount detected by the remaining power amount monitoring unit 11 reaches a predetermined amount. May be displayed. Specifically, the remaining amount of power decreases while the character is not displayed, and when the remaining amount of power reaches a predetermined amount, the character control unit 12 displays the character corresponding to the remaining amount of power.

With such a display, the user can know that the remaining power source has changed due to the display of the character. Moreover, it is possible to know the remaining amount of power supply from the state of the character. Therefore, it becomes possible to notify the user of the remaining power supply more effectively.

As described above, the power remaining amount notification device 10
According to this, it is possible to present the power remaining amount of the mobile device 1, such as a mobile phone, an information terminal, a laptop computer, a portable TV, a portable game machine, etc., in an easy-to-understand and interesting form to the user.

Further, the remaining power supply notifying device 10 may independently include a display unit and a voice output unit, which are independent of the display unit 3 and the voice output unit 4, for outputting the character. As described above, the power supply remaining amount notification device 10 can be installed in a device that does not include the display unit 3 and the voice output unit 4 by independently providing the display unit and the voice output unit.

Further, the power supply remaining amount notifying device 10 can be combined with an appropriate sensor to monitor not only the power source such as the battery or the rechargeable battery of the portable electronic device but also the memory and other resources so as to monitor the remaining amount. Can be notified to the user.

Therefore, the notification method of the power supply remaining amount notifying apparatus 10 can be applied to the remaining amount display of any measurable object. That is, in general electric devices, toys, etc., not only is the amount of the target remaining appropriately and easily presented,
It can be presented in an interesting way.

Further, the notification method of the power remaining amount notifying device 10 can be easily applied as a method of notifying a measured value other than the target remaining amount, for example, a method of notifying the radio field intensity of a mobile phone.

Finally, the present embodiment does not limit the scope of the present invention, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, it can be configured as follows.

The above-mentioned power remaining amount notifying method displays in a portable device having a power source, a step of detecting the remaining amount of the power source, a step of notifying the user of the remaining amount of the power source, and a step of notifying the user of the remaining amount of power source. The method may further include the step of controlling the character to be displayed, and further including the step of changing the displayed character when the change in the remaining amount of power is detected in the step of detecting the remaining amount of power.

Further, the above-mentioned power source remaining amount notification device is provided with a power source remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of the power source and a means for notifying the user of the power source remaining amount in a portable device having a power source. As a means for notifying the user, a power remaining amount notifying device having means for displaying a character and further means for controlling the character displayed by this means, wherein the power remaining amount is detected by the power remaining amount detecting means. When the change is detected, the character controlling means may change the character according to the remaining amount of power.

Here, the above-mentioned character may be a special character for notifying the user of the remaining amount of power in a portable device, or originally has a purpose other than notifying the remaining amount of power, for example, It may be an agent that explains how to use the mobile device, an agent that notifies a user of a schedule, an electronic life form that sends and receives e-mail, or other electronic life form that is displayed on the screen.

Further, the power supply remaining amount notifying device is provided with a structure for changing the action of the character displayed on the display unit in accordance with the power supply remaining amount when the power supply remaining amount detected by the power supply remaining amount detecting means changes. May be.

Further, the power supply remaining amount notifying device is configured to change the operation speed of the character displayed on the display unit according to the power supply remaining amount when the power remaining amount detected by the power remaining amount detecting means changes. You may have it.

Further, the power supply remaining amount notifying device is provided with a structure for changing the gesture of the character displayed on the display unit in accordance with the power supply remaining amount when the power supply remaining amount detected by the power supply remaining amount detecting means changes. May be.

Further, the power supply remaining amount notifying device is provided with a structure for changing the appearance of the character displayed on the display unit according to the power supply remaining amount when the power supply remaining amount detected by the power remaining amount detecting means changes. May be.

Further, in the power remaining amount notification device, when the remaining amount of the power detected by the power remaining amount detecting means gradually decreases, the character displayed on the display unit gradually increases according to the remaining power amount. You may have the structure which displays so that it may get tired.

Further, in the power supply remaining amount notification device, when the power supply remaining amount detected by the power supply remaining amount detecting means gradually increases, the character displayed on the display unit gradually increases according to the power remaining amount. You may have the structure which displays so that it may become healthy.

Further, in the power supply remaining amount notification device, when the power supply remaining amount detected by the power supply remaining amount detecting means gradually decreases, the characters displayed on the display unit gradually according to the remaining power supply amount. You may have the structure which displays so that it may get old.

Further, in the power remaining amount notification device, when the remaining amount of the power detected by the power remaining amount detecting means gradually increases, the character displayed on the display unit becomes younger according to the remaining power amount. It may be provided with a structure for displaying the information as it goes.

Further, when the remaining amount of the power detected by the remaining power detector changes, the power remaining notification device changes the character displayed on the display unit according to the remaining power, and simultaneously displays the characters. It may be provided with a configuration for changing the words spoken by the character.

Furthermore, when the remaining amount of power detected by the remaining power detector changes, the power remaining notification device changes the character displayed on the display unit according to the remaining power, and at the same time, changes the character. It may be provided with a configuration for notifying the content of the above by voice.

Further, the power remaining amount notifying device is a means for notifying the user that the remaining amount of the power source detected by the power remaining amount detecting means has changed, and one or more of the respective display formats of the above character. The display format may be selected by the user, and the power supply remaining amount may be notified according to the display format of the selected character.

Further, the power remaining amount notifying device is a means for notifying the user that the remaining amount of the power source detected by the power remaining amount detecting means has changed, and which one of the display modes of the above character is displayed. It may have a configuration in which the format is not selectable.

Further, the power remaining amount notification device may be provided with a structure for displaying a character when the remaining amount of the power detected by the power remaining amount detecting means reaches a certain amount.

[0089]

As described above, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention outputs the remaining amount detecting step for detecting the remaining amount of the target and the character corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step. A method including a control step, wherein the characters displayed in the output control step express the remaining amount by the difference in appearance of the same character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention comprises a remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of the target, and an output control means for displaying a character corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means. The character displayed by the output control means is configured to express the remaining amount depending on the difference in appearance of the same character.

Therefore, it is possible to notify the user of the remaining amount by displaying a character in which the amount of the remaining amount of the target is expressed by the difference in the appearance of the same character according to the detected remaining amount. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, in the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention, in the output control step, when the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step reaches a predetermined reference value, a character corresponding to the remaining amount is displayed. Is the way.

Further, in the remaining amount notification device of the present invention, the output control means displays a character corresponding to the remaining amount when the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means reaches a predetermined reference value. It is a structure that is one.

Therefore, even if the character is not always displayed, the character is displayed to notify the user of the remaining amount when the remaining amount monitored at a predetermined timing reaches the reference value. You can Therefore, when notifying the remaining amount as an alarm such as when the remaining amount of the power supply becomes insufficient, the user can be notified of the remaining amount more effectively than always displaying the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is a method in which, in the output control step, the dialogue of the character corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step is displayed together with the character.

Further, in the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention, the output control means is configured to display the character dialogue corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means together with the character.

Therefore, an explanation according to the detected remaining amount can be displayed together with the character as a line of the character, for example, in the form of a balloon. As a result, even when the remaining amount is difficult to be understood only by the movement of the character or the change in appearance, it is possible to notify the user intelligibly by the dialogue. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Further, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is a method in which, in the output control step, a voice corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step is output together with the display of the character.

Further, in the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention, the output control means outputs the voice corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means together with the display of the character.

Therefore, the user can be notified of the remaining amount by outputting a voice together with the display of the character. As a result, even when the remaining amount is difficult to understand only by the movement of the character or the change in appearance due to the display, the remaining amount can be easily notified by outputting the audio explanation or the sound effect corresponding to the remaining amount. In particular, if the notification is given by voice, the user does not need to look at the display, so that even an unfamiliar user can easily confirm the display. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is a method in which the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the motion speed of the character.

In the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention, the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in motion speed of the character.

Therefore, the amount of the detected remaining amount is expressed by the motion speed of the same character. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is a method in which the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the gesture of the character.

In the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention, the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the gesture of the character.

Therefore, the detected remaining amount is expressed by the gesture of the same character. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is a method in which the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the degree of fatigue of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is configured such that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in the degree of fatigue of the character.

Therefore, the amount of the detected remaining amount is expressed by the degree of fatigue of the same character. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

Furthermore, the remaining amount notifying method of the present invention is a method in which the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in age of the character.

Further, the remaining amount notifying apparatus of the present invention is configured such that the difference in the appearance of the same character is the difference in age of the character.

Therefore, the detected remaining amount is expressed by the age of the same character. Therefore, it is possible to present the measurement result such as the remaining amount of the power source to the user in an easy-to-understand and interesting form.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a power supply remaining amount notification device according to an embodiment of the present invention and a mobile device equipped with the same.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a power remaining amount notification processing by the power remaining amount notification device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of characters displayed by the power remaining amount notification device shown in FIG. 1 according to the power remaining amount.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of characters displayed by the power remaining amount notification device shown in FIG. 1 according to the power remaining amount.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Power supply remaining amount notification device (remaining amount notification device) 11 Power supply remaining amount monitoring unit (remaining amount detecting means) 12 Character control unit (output control means) d31 to d33, d41 to d43 characters p41-p43 serif S11 Remaining amount detection step S13, S14 Output control step

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Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A remaining amount detecting step of detecting a remaining amount of an object, and an output control step of displaying a character corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step, wherein the output controlling step displays the character. A remaining amount notifying method, wherein a character expresses the amount of the remaining amount by the difference in appearance of the same character. 2. The output control step displays a character corresponding to the remaining amount when the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step reaches a predetermined reference value. The remaining amount notification method described. 3. The remaining amount notifying method according to claim 1, wherein in the output control step, the character dialogue corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step is displayed together with the character. . 4. The output control step according to claim 1, wherein a voice corresponding to the remaining amount detected in the remaining amount detecting step is output together with the display of the character. Remaining amount notification method. 5. The remaining amount notifying method according to claim 1, wherein the difference in appearance of the same character is a difference in motion speed of the character. 6. The remaining amount notifying method according to claim 1, wherein the difference in appearance of the same character is a difference in gesture of the character. 7. The remaining amount notifying method according to claim 1, wherein the difference in appearance of the same character is a difference in the degree of fatigue of the character. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the difference in appearance of the same character is a difference in age of the character.
7. The remaining amount notification method according to any one of 1 to 7. 9. A remaining amount detecting means for detecting a remaining amount of a target, and an output control means for displaying a character corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means, wherein the output control means displays the character. The remaining amount notifying device, wherein the character expresses the amount of remaining amount depending on the difference in appearance of the same character. 10. The output control means displays a character corresponding to the remaining amount when the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means reaches a predetermined reference value. Item 10. The remaining amount notification device according to item 9. 11. The balance according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the output control means displays the character dialogue corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means together with the character. Quantity notification device. 12. The output control means outputs a voice corresponding to the remaining amount detected by the remaining amount detecting means together with the display of a character.
1. The remaining amount notification device according to any one of 1. 13. The difference in appearance of the same character is
13. The remaining amount notifying device according to claim 9, wherein the remaining amount notifying device is a difference in motion speed of the character. 14. The difference in appearance of the same character is
14. The remaining amount notification device according to claim 9, wherein the remaining amount notification device is a character gesture difference. 15. The difference in appearance of the same character is
15. The remaining amount notification device according to claim 9, wherein the remaining amount notification device is a difference in the degree of fatigue of the character. 16. The difference in the appearance of the same character is as follows.
16. The remaining amount notification device according to claim 9, wherein the remaining amount notification device is a difference between old and young characters.