JP2003188960A - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an open/close communication terminal device capable of improving fashionability and design, and miniaturizing and lightening by considering the parts layout, and convenience for a user to use it. <P>SOLUTION: When a user operates an operation part 23 of an open/close communication terminal device 1 in the state closed, a system is started in a camera photograph mode. When the user half depresses a side key 12 and gives it a photographing preparation instruction, a control unit 20 recognizes that communication terminal device 1 is closed and instruct a camera 25 to output an object image photographed continuously every predetermined time. When the camera 25 outputs the object image data photographed every predetermined time through a camera I/F26 based on consecutive photographing instructions, the control unit 20 once stores it in a buffer memory of a RAM 20b, updates the object image in a sub display part 18 every predetermined time, and displays a mirror image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an open / close type communication terminal device, and more particularly to a lower case and an upper case which are connected to each other so that they can be opened and closed, and a main display is provided on the inner surface side of the upper case. The present invention relates to a device and an opening / closing communication terminal device provided with a sub display device and a camera device on the outer surface side of an upper housing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, PHS (Personal Handy phone System)
stem), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular telecommuni
cation system) and CDMA (Code Division Multiple A)
Mobile communication devices such as ccess) have become widespread due to reduction in size and weight, improvement in communication quality, and reduction in main unit price and call charges, and are especially indispensable items among young people. Recently, open / close type mobile communication devices (including folding type and slide type), which are excellent in fashionability and operability, are becoming popular, and manufacturers are competing to sell open / close type mobile communication devices. is doing.

As a conventional technique for a foldable mobile communication device, a technique for detecting a change from a folded state to an open state at the time of an incoming call and stopping the ringing tone (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-1328).
76 or JP-A-8-307488),
There is disclosed a technique (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-74593) that includes a main display together with a sub-display that allows the user to know notification information such as an incoming call even when the user is folding the mobile phone. Communication devices are already well known.

Although the story changes, for example, JP of a communication carrier
The J-SH04 released by HONE is equipped with a digital camera device, which can convert a photograph taken into digital image data and immediately send it to the other party by a simple operation. On the other hand, like the other straight type mobile communication devices, the main body has a compact design that fits in the palm of your hand. It is expected that digital cameras will be standard equipment. The applicant of the present invention also released the J-SA03, which is a mobile communication device with a digital camera, in the beginning of April this year. The mobile communication device in the open state is more than the conventional straight type mobile communication device. Although it is a little larger, it is a compact design with the total length about half when folded, and it fits in your hand.

[0005]

By the way, J-SA03 sold by the applicant of the present application has a main body in addition to a main display for displaying various detailed information such as information to be notified, character information and current time information. There is a small, horizontally long sub-display that displays simple information such as standby and incoming calls when closed, but it is a display device that displays various information by changing the characters and emission color. Of course, the captured image cannot be displayed.

On the other hand, when a user photographs himself / herself, the photographed image captured by the camera device is displayed on the main display. Since the main display cannot be seen at the same time, the user generally sees the photographed self by looking at the mirror provided near the lens of the camera device, but it is not the actual photographed image. It may occur that the replacement is required.

Further, while the openable communication terminal device emphasizes fashionability and prioritizes design, it is required to be small and lightweight, so that it is very difficult to arrange essential parts.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by considering the arrangement of parts, it is possible to realize fashionability, design, size reduction and weight reduction, and also an opening / closing type which is convenient for the user. An object is to provide a structure unique to a communication terminal device.

Further, by utilizing a sub-display provided on the same surface as the camera device, the photographed image of the photographer himself or the image at the time of timer photographing can be displayed without any discomfort, and the photographed subject image can be displayed on the caller's side. An object of the present invention is to provide an openable communication terminal device that can be effectively used.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, an opening / closing communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 1 is provided.
An openable communication terminal device in which a lower housing and an upper housing are openably and closably connected includes a main display device on an inner surface side of the upper housing and a camera device on an outer surface side of the upper housing. However, the image captured by the camera device can be displayed on the main display device.

An opening / closing communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 2 is the opening / closing communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein
A sub display device is provided on the outer surface side of the upper housing, and an image captured by the camera device can be displayed on the sub display device.

An opening / closing communication terminal device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the opening / closing communication terminal device according to the second aspect.
The sub-display device and the camera device are arranged such that their center lines are substantially aligned.

An opening / closing communication terminal device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the opening / closing communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the camera device is in the width direction of the upper casing. It is characterized in that it is arranged almost in the center.

An opening / closing communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 5 is the opening / closing communication terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the sub-display device is the width of the upper casing. It is characterized in that it is arranged almost in the center of the direction.

An openable communication terminal device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the openable communication terminal device according to any one of the second through fifth aspects, wherein the camera device has both the housings closed. When in the state, it is arranged above the sub display device.

An openable communication terminal device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the openable communication terminal device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, in which an outer surface side of the lower housing is required. It is characterized in that a rechargeable battery unit for supplying electric power is detachably arranged.

An openable communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 8 is the openable communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: a speaker for generating a ring tone in the lower housing. A sound emission hole for emitting a ringing tone generated by the speaker is provided on an outer surface side of the lower housing facing the speaker.

An openable communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 9 is the openable communication terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the open / closed state of the openable communication terminal device is detected. An open / closed state detection means, a shooting preparation button for giving a shooting preparation instruction for the camera device, and a control means for controlling a shooting operation of the camera device and a display operation of the sub display device, the control means comprising: When the open / closed state detecting means detects the closed state, and when a shooting preparation instruction is received by operating the shooting preparation button, the sub-display device displays an image taken by the camera device. .

An openable communication terminal device according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the openable communication terminal device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the control means displays an image captured by the camera device on the sub display device. In this case, the left and right sides of the displayed image are reversed.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a retractable communication terminal device according to the ninth or tenth aspect, further comprising a shutter button for giving an instruction to start photographing of the camera device. When the control unit receives a shooting start instruction by operating the shutter button while the open / closed state detection unit is detecting the closed state, the control unit suspends continuous shooting at predetermined time intervals, and then the sub display device. The image captured by the camera device is displayed as a left-right inverted still image.

An openable communication terminal device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the openable communication terminal device according to any one of the ninth through eleventh aspects, in which a plurality of images captured by the camera device are stored. And a telephone number storage unit that stores a plurality of images and telephone numbers stored in the image storage unit in association with each other, and the control unit includes the caller number detected at the time of incoming call, and the telephone number. When the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage unit matches, an image corresponding to the telephone number can be read from the image storage unit and displayed on the sub display device.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, the meanings of terms used in this specification will be defined.

The mirror image is an image obtained by reversing the left and right of a normal image obtained when the photographer photographs a person or a landscape. For example, when the OK sign is output with the right hand and looking in the mirror, it looks like the OK sign is output with the left hand. However, when the photographer himself is displayed as the subject, the mirror image is more comfortable.

The non-mirror image means the normal image.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view of the open / close type communication terminal device according to the present invention in an open state. FIG. 1 (A) is a front view, FIG. 1 (B) is a right side view and FIG. 1 (C). Is a back view.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of the open / close type communication terminal device, which is generally in an open state when a call or an operation related to a call or an e-mail operation is performed, and is in a closed state when it is in a standby mode. However, the openable communication terminal device 1 automatically selects the desired call destination from the memory dial in the closed state and then opens the device body to automatically call the telephone number corresponding to the call destination. It is supposed to dial.

Reference numeral 2 is a main display, which is a color liquid crystal display device or a DMD (digital mirror device).
It is composed of an organic EL display device, a PDP (plasma display panel), etc., and displays various detailed information such as information to be notified, character information, current time information, and image information. It should be noted that when the openable communication terminal device 1 is closed, the user cannot confirm the display content of the main display 2, so the backlight is turned off or the power is turned off to contribute to power saving.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a flexible key, which is used in combination with other keys and buttons to set various functions. For example, it serves as a key for selecting an item button displayed at the bottom of the main display 2, or the left button is a function key (hereinafter referred to as the "F key") during standby.
Is omitted. ) And the right button are given the function of character keys.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a four-contact key, which moves the cursor in the vertical and horizontal directions and scrolls the display contents in that direction in order. It is also used for volume settings, memory dial calls, redials, and kanji conversion.

Reference numeral 5 denotes an e-mail key, which is operated when using an e-mail function such as sky mail which can handle a small number of characters, or long mail which allows a large number of characters to be handled and an attached file can be used. It is also used when deleting characters or returning to the previous display (that is, the clear key).

Reference numeral 6 denotes an OK key, which is operated when determining or confirming the selected item.

Reference numeral 7 is an end / power key, which turns the power on.
It is used to turn on / off, hold a response when ending a call or receiving a call.

Reference numeral 8 is a ten-key pad for inputting telephone numbers and characters.

Reference numeral 9 is a microphone for transmitting voice during a call.

Reference numeral 10 is an earphone terminal to which an earphone microphone is connected.

Reference numeral 11 is a WEB key, which is used when shifting to the display screen of the Internet connection function. Further, it is used when shifting to the display screen of the electronic mail function, when using the web or station, or when displaying and selecting a menu.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a side key as a shutter button used when taking a picture with a camera device which will be described later. In the camera picture taking mode, a half press gives a picture taking preparation instruction, and a picture taking start is made when the picture is continuously pressed. An instruction is given (however, in the opened state, the * key included in the ten-key pad 8 is assigned as a shooting preparation key, and the OK key 6 is assigned as a shutter button). When the side key 12 is completely pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or more) in the closed state, the latest image pickup data is read and displayed on the sub display 18. When the down key 12b provided below the side key 12 is subsequently operated, the next oldest imaging data is read out and displayed in time series, while the up key 12a provided at the upper part.
When is operated, the next new imaging data is read out and displayed in time series, and when the final imaging data is displayed, it returns to the beginning and is displayed (that is, Wraparound display function).

When the image data is read and displayed on the main display 2 or the sub display 18, the up key 12a is pressed for a predetermined time or more (for example, 3
When the down key 12b is completely pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or more), the displayed image data is Reduced display (ie zoom up and zoom down functions). And side key 12
Is also used to set / cancel a simple answering machine, record the voice of the other party during a call, and play back the recorded content (that is, a memo button).

Reference numeral 13 is an external connection terminal for connecting a quick charger, a cigarette lighter charger, a mobile tool and the like.

Reference numeral 14 is a start key, which is used when making or receiving a call.

Reference numeral 15 is an antenna for receiving and transmitting radio waves necessary for communication.

Reference numeral 16 is a receiver (receiver) for reproducing the voice of the other party and various message sounds.

Reference numeral 17 is a sound output hole for emitting a ring tone or a ring tone, and a call notification speaker is built in the lower part thereof.

Reference numeral 18 is a sub-display, a color liquid crystal display device, a DMD (digital mirror device).
It is composed of various display devices such as an organic EL display device and the like, and displays simple information such as a standby time or an incoming call when the main body is closed. In particular, the sub-display 18 also serves as an incoming call lamp and a shooting lamp that are usually provided, and when an incoming call arrives, the sub-display 18 blinks in a color according to the calling party to notify the person. In addition, it emits light in conjunction with the shutter opening / closing operation at the time of shooting, and lights up in red during charging.

Further, the sub-display 18 displays image data (that is, image information) taken by a camera device described later.
Can be displayed, and in order to give the sub-display 18 the same function as a mirror, the image pickup data is displayed as a mirror image which is horizontally inverted. In addition,
Since the detailed contents are displayed on the main display 2 when the openable communication terminal device 1 is opened, the power supply to the sub-display 18 (all circuit elements including the backlight) is cut off to save power. Contribute to. If the side key 12 is operated while the sub display 18 is off, the backlight of the sub display 18 is turned on and is turned off again after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Reference numeral 19 denotes an open / close detection switch, which is a micro switch for mechanically detecting whether the open / close type communication terminal device 1 is in a closed state, a fully open state or a half open state. is there. However, well-known means such as an optical sensor for detecting that the open / close type communication terminal device 1 is opened and an encoder for detecting the opening angle can be used. In addition, a micro switch or the like that detects only whether or not the openable communication terminal device 1 is in a closed state may be used.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a rechargeable and detachable battery pack, which supplies electric power required for various electronic circuits of the open / close communication terminal device 1.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a built-in camera device, which receives light such as a person or a landscape input through a lens from a CCD or C-.
The image is taken by a MOS artificial retina IC or the like and is output as imaging data. It should be noted that when the user performs a storage operation, an identification number is given to the imaged data and the imaged data is sequentially stored in an image storage unit (for example, a RAM described later).

Reference numeral 32 denotes an incoming LED, which is green when an incoming call is made and orange when the image data is displayed on the main display 2 or the sub display 18.
It emits red light during charging. Also, during timer shooting, the speed of blinking in orange gradually increases in relation to the remaining time. As a result, the subject person can know that the start of shooting is approaching.

From the above description of the structure, the structural features of the switchable communication terminal device 1 according to the present invention will be clarified (see FIG. 1C, FIG. 3A or FIG. 4A). (1) The main display device is provided on the inner surface side of the upper housing, and the sub display device and the camera device are provided on the outer surface side. (2) The center lines of the sub display device and the camera device are substantially aligned. State, (3) the camera device is arranged substantially in the center of the upper casing in the width direction, and (4) the sub display device is arranged substantially in the center of the upper casing in the width direction. (5) The camera device is arranged above the sub display device when both housings are closed. (6) Necessary on the outer surface side of the lower housing. A rechargeable battery unit that supplies electric power is detachably arranged. (7) A speaker that generates a ring tone in the lower housing and a speaker that is located on the outer surface side of the lower housing that opposes the speaker. There must be a sound emission hole for emitting the ring tone.

By providing the above characteristic structure,
The openable communication terminal device 1 according to the present invention is not only capable of fashionability, design and reduction in size and weight, but in particular, since the center lines of the sub display device and the camera device are substantially aligned and arranged in the center, This makes it easy to perform shooting operations and confirm images after shooting.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of an opening / closing communication terminal device according to the present invention. For example, IS-95 (I
nterim Standard 95) based CDMA (Code Division
A case where the present invention is applied to a mobile terminal device of a multiple access system mobile phone is shown. The same components as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. However, the communication system is not limited to the CDMA system, and may be PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) or PHS (Pers.
onal Handyphone System).

As is apparent from FIG. 2, the open / close communication terminal device 1 includes an antenna 15, a transmission / reception unit 21, a modulation / demodulation unit (that is, including a baseband processing unit) 22, an audio processing unit 24, a microphone 9, and a receiver. 16, control unit 20, main display unit 2, sub-display unit 18, camera unit 25, camera I / F
26 and the operation unit 23.

The control section 20 includes, for example, a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20a, and a RAM (Random).
m Access Memory) 20b and the like, and performs various controls according to a control program stored in the ROM 20a. Further, the RAM 20b is configured to store information to be transmitted, received information, telephone directory data (for example, data for 999 memory dials), etc. temporarily or until an erase / change operation is performed. .

The main display section 2 and the sub display section 18 are
Each corresponds to the main display 2 and the sub display 18.

The operation section 23 includes flexible keys 3, 4 contact keys 4, E-mail key 5, OK key 6, end / power key 7, numeric keypad 8, WEB key 11, side key 12,
It is composed of a start key 14 and an open / close detection switch 19.

In the open / close type communication terminal device 1 having the above configuration, the received radio wave is received by the transmitting / receiving unit 21 via the antenna 15 and demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22. The audio information demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22 is supplied to the audio processing unit 24, and under the control of the control unit 20, the audio processing unit 24 performs a predetermined process, and then the speaker 16 performs electro-acoustic conversion. Is output as voice.

The received data demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22 is supplied to the control unit 20. This received data consists of control data, character data, etc. (for example, the telephone number of the other party), image data, etc., and is supplied to the main display unit 2 and the sub display unit 18 as necessary to be displayed as character information or image information. , RAM 19a. The control data of this received data includes incoming call information of voice communication (including the telephone number of the calling side) and SMS bearer (short.
It also contains data such as e-mail and text message incoming information sent by a method called a message bearer).

On the other hand, the input voice is subjected to sound-electric conversion by the microphone 9, subjected to a predetermined process by the voice processing unit 24, and then supplied to the modulation / demodulation unit 22. In addition, the input information from the operation unit 23 is transmitted via the control unit 20 as R
The data is stored in the AM 20b and supplied to the modulation / demodulation unit 22 as transmission data. The modulation / demodulation unit 22 modulates the supplied audio signal and transmission data, and then transmits from the antenna 15 via the transmission / reception unit 21.

The camera unit 25 is connected to the control unit 20 via a flexible cable and the camera I / F 26. When the operator operates the operation unit 23 to input various commands relating to camera photographing, the control unit 20 Camera I /
Instruct F26. Upon receiving the shooting instruction, the camera I / F 26 outputs various control commands to the camera unit 25 and stores the imaged data obtained from the camera unit 25 in the RAM 20b. However, since the RAM 20b generally has a small capacity, a large-capacity RAM (for example, the image storage unit 25a) for exclusively storing image pickup data may be provided separately. Of course, the imaging data stored in the RAM 20b can be transmitted from the antenna 15 via the transmission / reception unit 21 after being modulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22. RAM2
The other party number in the telephone directory data stored in 0b and the like and the image pickup data (for example, the face photograph of the other party) are stored in association with each other.

Next, the photographing operation of the opening / closing type communication terminal device according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail.

First, when the user of the retractable communication terminal device 1 operates the end / power key 7 to turn on the power, the control section 20 reads the control program from the ROM 20a and performs the necessary initial setting, and then the base station. A signal is transmitted / received to / from a station (not shown) in a predetermined procedure to perform position registration, and a standby state is entered.

Then, when the user operates the operation unit 23 with the open / close type communication terminal device 1 closed to shift to the camera photographing mode and press the side key 12 halfway to give a photographing preparation instruction, control is performed. The unit 20 recognizes that it is in the closed state, and issues a command to the camera unit 25 to output the continuously captured subject images. However, in the opened state, the * key included in the ten-key pad 8 is assigned to the shooting preparation key, and the OK key 6 is assigned to the shutter button.

The camera unit 25 captures the object image data photographed at predetermined time intervals based on the continuous photographing command.
When the data is output via / F26, the control unit 20 causes the RAM 2
Once stored in the buffer memory 0b, the sub display unit 18
The subject image is updated and displayed every predetermined time. In addition,
When displaying the subject image in a state where the retractable communication terminal device 1 is closed, the control unit 20 displays a so-called mirror image in which the left and right of the image are reversed.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention, showing a display operation at the time of the above-mentioned preparation for photographing. It should be noted that FIGS. 3A to 3C conceptually show a state in which the user is aiming himself at the time of shooting.

When the user closes the retractable communication terminal device 1 and gives an OK sign with his or her right hand to make a pose and half-presses the side key 12 to give a shooting preparation instruction, the control unit 20 Displays a subject image captured continuously every 0.1 seconds as a mirror image on the sub display 18 (see FIGS. 3A to 3C). As a result, the user can recognize his / her own state of being photographed as if he / she were looking in a mirror, so that the number of photographing mistakes is reduced.

FIG. 4 is an external view of the retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention, showing a display operation in a state where photographing is completed.

FIG. 4A shows a state in which the user completes the shooting by further pressing the side key 12 after the shooting preparation in FIG. 3 described above, and the control unit 20 sets 0.1 after the shooting is completed. Stop the continuous shooting every second, and sub-display 1
Since the subject image captured by the camera device 31 is displayed on the sub display 18 as a still image of a mirror image, the photographer who is the subject does not feel uncomfortable. Note that the control unit 20 informs that the shutter sound is louder than that in the open state or that a voice such as "I took a picture." Is used during the shooting in the closed state. Therefore, this can prevent voyeur photography to some extent.

When the user opens the retractable communication terminal device 1 in the state of FIG. 4A, the control unit 20 displays the subject image displayed on the sub-display 18 on the main display 2 as a non-mirror image ( That is, the image is displayed as it is (as it was taken) (see FIG. 4 (B)), and the power supply to the sub-display 18 is cut off to turn off the light.
It contributes to power saving (see FIG. 4C). In addition, the subject image is displayed on the main display 2 as a non-mirror image,
Since the image of the subject who gives the OK sign with the right hand can also be recognized as the right hand, the viewer does not feel uncomfortable. Furthermore, FIG.
From the state of (B), when the user closes the retractable communication terminal device 1 to display the image, the control unit 20 displays the subject image displayed on the main display 2 on the sub display 18 as it is. (See FIG. 4D).

FIG. 5 is an external view of the retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention, showing a display operation at the time of preparation for photographing.

When the user opens the openable communication terminal device 1 from the display state at the time of preparation for photographing shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 20 causes the subject image displayed on the sub-display 18 (see FIG. 5A). ) Is displayed on the main display 2 as a non-mirror image (that is, the image as it is taken) for a moment (see FIG. 5 (B)), and since the shooting preparation state is maintained, the next image is displayed after a predetermined time. Is photographed and displayed as a non-mirror image (see FIG. 5C). In this case, a landscape image of a girl on the left and a dog on the right is photographed, and the power supply to the sub-display 18 is cut off to turn off the light as in FIG. 4C, which contributes to power saving ( See FIG. 5D).

FIG. 6 is an external view of the retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention, showing a display operation in timer photographing.

When the user presses the timer photographing key (for example, the # key) included in the ten-key pad 8 from the display state at the time of preparation for photographing shown in FIG. 5D, the control unit 20 displays on the main display 2. The subject image (see FIG. 5C) is displayed on the sub-display 18 as a mirror image which is vertically inverted as compared with FIG. 5A, and since the timer shooting is started, a countdown display of the remaining time is displayed. (See FIGS. 6A to 6C),
Finally, FIG. 6D becomes a captured image. It should be noted that the reason why the mirror image is displayed upside down is to display the remaining time and the captured image to the people of the subject. In addition, as an example of effective use of the person image, the photographed person image is stored in association with the telephone number or the name of the other party registered in the telephone directory, and the called number received at the time of the incoming call and the telephone number If they match, the person image can be displayed on the main display 2 or the sub-display 18 together with the name of the other party, so that the calling party can be immediately known.

[0075]

As described above, according to the retractable communication terminal device of the present invention, the fashionability, the design and the reduction in size and weight can be achieved, and the usability is very good for the user. It is expected to become not only a hit product but also the basic structure of a retractable communication terminal device. Especially, since the camera device is provided on the outer surface side of the main display device provided on the inner surface side of the upper housing,
After taking a picture of yourself with the camera device, you can immediately check the image taken by opening the upper housing as it is. In addition,
In the conventional device, since the camera device is provided on the outer surface side of the lower housing, it is necessary to perform a troublesome operation of opening the upper housing after taking an image, rotating the device body and holding the device again.

Further, since the image pickup data photographed by the camera device is displayed on the sub-display 18 as a mirror image and the mirror image is displayed upside down at the time of the timer photographing, the person as the subject does not feel uncomfortable.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention in an open state.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an opening / closing communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Open / close type communication terminal device body 2 Main display 15 antenna 18 sub display 20 Control unit 20a ROM 20b RAM 21 Transmitter / receiver 22 Modulator / demodulator 23 Operation part 24 Voice processing unit 25 Camera section 25a image storage unit 26 Camera I / F 31 camera device

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An openable communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 9 is the openable communication terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the open / closed state of the openable communication terminal device is detected. An open / closed state detection means, a shooting preparation button for giving a shooting preparation instruction for the camera device, and a control means for controlling a shooting operation of the camera device and a display operation of the sub display device, the control means comprising: When the open / closed state detecting means detects the closed state, and when a shooting preparation instruction is received by operating the shooting preparation button, an image taken by the camera device is displayed on the sub display device. And

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An openable communication terminal device according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the openable communication terminal device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the control means causes the sub display device to display an image taken by the camera device. When displaying, the feature is that the displayed image is reversed right and left.

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According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a retractable communication terminal device according to the ninth or tenth aspect, further comprising a shutter button for giving an instruction to start photographing of the camera device. When the control unit receives a shooting start instruction by operating the shutter button while the open / closed state detection unit is detecting the closed state, the control unit horizontally reverses the image captured by the camera unit on the sub display unit. The feature is that it is displayed as a still image. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───

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In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 1 has a photographing function, and a first casing and a second casing are folded. A communication terminal device that is freely connected, wherein the detection means detects whether or not the second housing is in a folded state, and the first surface of the first housing exposed in the folded state, A photographing lens, a first display that displays the photographed image and is visible in the same field of view as the lens, and a second surface of the first casing that is hidden in the folded state are photographed. A second display for displaying the captured image, wherein the first display displays the captured image when the detection means detects that the image is in a folded state, and the second display Displays the photographed image when the detection unit detects that the image is not in a folded state. .

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 2 is
The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the lens is arranged on a line that bisects the first display device in the width direction.

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 3 is
The communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the lens and the first display are both arranged substantially at the center of the first surface in the width direction.

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 4 is
The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the battery is configured to be detachable from the third surface of the second housing exposed in the folded state.

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 5 is
A communication terminal device having a photographing function, in which a first casing and a second casing are foldably connected to each other, and a photographing surface is provided on a first surface of the first casing exposed in a folded state. Lens, a first display that displays the captured image and is visible in the same field of view as the lens, and the captured image on the second surface of the first housing that is hidden in the folded state. And a speaker in the second housing, and an opening is formed in the third surface of the second housing exposed in the folded state in the vicinity of the speaker. It is characterized by

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 6 is
A communication terminal device having a photographing function, in which a first casing and a second casing are foldably connected to each other, and a photographing surface is provided on a first surface of the first casing exposed in a folded state. Lens, a first display that displays the captured image and is visible in the same field of view as the lens, and the captured image on the second surface of the first housing that is hidden in the folded state. Is provided, a detection unit that detects whether or not the two housings are in a folded state, and a shooting start instruction receiving unit that receives a shooting start instruction, and receives the shooting start instruction. If
It is characterized in that the photographed image or a mirror image thereof is displayed on the first display for each photographing while the periodic photographing is started and the folded state is detected.

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 7 is
The communication terminal device according to claim 6, wherein after the photographing start instruction is accepted, a photographed image is displayed on the second display for each photographing while it is detected that the folding state is not set. Is characterized by.

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 8 is
The communication terminal device according to claim 7, wherein after turning off the photographing start instruction, it is turned off while it is detected that it is not in a folded state.

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A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 9 is
The communication terminal device according to claim 6, further comprising: a buffer unit that is updated to a latest image for each shooting, and a shooting stop instruction receiving unit that receives a shooting stop instruction. When the stop instruction is accepted, the periodic image capturing is stopped, and if the folding state is detected in that case, the image stored in the buffer means or a mirror image thereof is displayed on the first display. It is characterized by doing.

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A communication terminal device according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the communication terminal device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the buffer means is provided when it is detected that a folded state is obtained after receiving the photographing stop instruction. The image stored in the second
It is characterized by displaying on a display.

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A communication terminal device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the communication terminal device according to the tenth aspect, wherein after displaying the image on the second display, it is detected that the image is in a folded state. , The image is displayed on the first display.

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According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal apparatus according to the ninth aspect, when the photographing stop instruction is accepted while the folding state is detected, the first When the photographing stop instruction is received while it is detected that it is not folded, it is provided with a sounding unit that sounds at a second volume, and the first volume is the second volume. It is characterized by being larger than. A communication terminal device of the present invention according to claim 13 has a photographing function,
A communication terminal device in which a first housing and a second housing are foldably connected to each other, and a lens for shooting and a shooting lens are provided on a first surface of the first housing exposed in a folded state. A second display that displays the captured image on the second surface of the first housing that is concealed in the folded state and that is visible in the same field of view as the lens. And an image storage unit that stores a photographed image and a telephone number in association with each other. When the caller's telephone number is notified at the time of an incoming call, it is stored in association with the telephone number. It is characterized by displaying an image. A communication terminal device according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a communication terminal device having a photographing function, in which a first housing and a second housing are foldably connected, and is exposed in a folded state. On the first surface of the first housing, a photographing lens, a first display that displays a photographed image and is visible in the same field of view as the lens, and the first lens that is hidden in the folded state. A second display for displaying a captured image and a timer image capturing instruction receiving unit that receives a timer image capturing instruction are provided on the second surface of the one housing, and after the timer image capturing instruction is received, the timer image is periodically transmitted for a predetermined period. The photographing is performed, and the photographed image or a mirror image thereof is displayed on the first display for each photographing. A communication terminal device according to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the communication terminal device according to the fourteenth aspect, wherein the predetermined time period and remaining time information until the end of the predetermined time period are captured on the first display. The image is displayed together with the image or its mirror image. A communication terminal device according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is the communication terminal device according to the fourteenth aspect, characterized in that the first surface is provided with a light emitting element which emits a flashing light for the predetermined period. A communication terminal device according to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention is the communication terminal device according to the sixteenth aspect, wherein the cycle of the blinking light emission changes according to the remaining time until the end of the predetermined period. A communication terminal device according to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention is the communication terminal device according to the seventeenth aspect, wherein the cycle of the blinking light emission becomes shorter as the remaining time decreases.

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Kazuo Kitamura             1-1 Sanyo-cho, Daito-shi, Osaka Sanyo Teleco             Communications Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Nobuaki Osawa             1-1 Sanyo-cho, Daito-shi, Osaka Sanyo Teleco             Communications Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5K023 AA07 BB02 DD08 HH01 HH07                       MM01 MM25                 5K027 AA11 BB02 FF01 FF22 HH29                       MM04 MM17

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A retractable communication terminal device in which a lower housing and an upper housing are connected to each other so as to be openable and closable. A main display device is provided on an inner surface side of the upper housing, and an outer surface side of the upper housing is provided. An openable communication terminal device comprising a camera device, and an image captured by the camera device can be displayed on the main display device. 2. The retractable communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a sub display device on an outer surface side of the upper casing, wherein an image captured by the camera device is also displayed on the sub display device. An openable and closable communication terminal device characterized by being displayable. 3. The releasable communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the sub-display device and the camera device are arranged with their center lines substantially aligned. Terminal device. 4. The openable communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the camera device is arranged substantially at the center of the upper casing in the width direction. Openable communication terminal device. 5. The open / close type communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the sub display device is arranged substantially in the center of the upper casing in the width direction.
A retractable communication terminal device characterized by: 6. The retractable communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the camera device is positioned above the sub-display device when both the housings are closed. An openable communication terminal device characterized by being arranged. 7. The releasable communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a rechargeable battery unit for supplying necessary electric power is detachably attached to the outer surface of the lower housing. An openable communication terminal device characterized by being arranged. 8. The open / close type communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a speaker that generates a ring tone in the lower housing and an outer surface side of the lower housing that opposes the speaker. Is provided with a sound output hole for emitting a ringing tone generated by the speaker. 9. The open / close type communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the open / close state detecting means detects an open / close state of the open / close type communication terminal device, and a photographing preparation instruction of the camera device. And a control means for controlling a photographing operation of the camera device and a display operation of the sub display device, the control means being in a state in which the open / closed state detecting means detects a closed state. In the open-closed communication terminal device, an image taken by the camera device is displayed on the sub display device when a shooting preparation instruction is received by operating the shooting preparation button. 10. The open / close type communication terminal device according to claim 9, wherein the control means, when displaying an image captured by the camera device on the sub-display device, reverses the displayed image horizontally. A retractable communication terminal device characterized by: 11. The open / close type communication terminal device according to claim 9, further comprising a shutter button for giving an instruction to start photographing of the camera device, and the control means is in a closed state of the open / closed state detecting means. When a shooting start instruction is received by operating the shutter button while detecting, the continuous shooting for each predetermined time is stopped, and the image captured by the camera device is horizontally reversed on the sub display device. An open-close type communication terminal device characterized by displaying as a still image. 12. The openable communication terminal device according to claim 9, wherein the image storage means stores a plurality of images captured by the camera device, and the images stored by the image storage means. And a telephone number storage means for storing the telephone number in association with each other, the control means,
When the calling party number detected at the time of incoming call and the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means match, an image corresponding to the telephone number can be read from the image storage means and displayed on the sub display device. A retractable communication terminal device characterized by: