JP2003204378A - Portable phone - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide techniques on a portable phone which utilizes a wireless technique capable of high speed communication such as W-CDMA, has a multiplicity of access functions by which, for example, a user enjoys a videophone, collects information, sends mail utilizing a function of the Internet connection with only infrequent switching of a display, is equipped with a primary display part and a secondary display part capable of displaying the videophone and a menu operation including connection to the Internet at the same time and thus facilitates utilization of multimedia. <P>SOLUTION: As shown in Fig. 1, the portable phone M capable of being connected to a network such as the Internet is generally composed of a phone body 7 (the first casing), a phone body 8 (the second casing) and a hinge part 6 (a pivot). The phone body 7 has a primary display 1 to mainly show an image. The phone body 8 has a secondary display 2 to show an image or a menu. The phone body 7 and the phone body 8 are so composed that they are folded on a fulcrum at the hinge part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a mobile phone,
In particular, it belongs to a mobile phone that has two display screens and can utilize the multi-access function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has become possible to enjoy multimedia such as a videophone with a mobile phone by W-CDMA service-in, and there is an increasing demand for easy availability of the multimedia function of the mobile phone.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-175609 discloses that
A technique related to a portable information terminal capable of enlarging a region of an image to be displayed and relaxing or abolishing restrictions on display targets and an information processing system using the portable information terminal are described. In this technique, when the display unit of the portable information terminal is opened, the first liquid crystal display is arranged inside the door and the second liquid crystal display is arranged inside the main body of the apparatus. Therefore, information such as characters and images can be displayed on a substantially large screen using these two liquid crystal displays. The information processing system has a large-screen server that handles large-screen images and a small-screen server that handles small-screen images. By switching between these servers, you can adapt to the display size. Is something that can be done.

Further, Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-19183 discloses a technique for making it possible to easily confirm the display in a folded state even at night or in a dark place, and further to prolong the life of the battery. This technique connects the second housing to the first housing so that the second housing can be opened and closed. A main display unit exposed when the second casing is opened, a sub display unit exposed regardless of whether the second casing is opened, and a main illuminator that illuminates the main display unit and the sub display unit, respectively. And a sub illuminator. A driver for selectively selecting a power supply path for lighting to the main illuminator and the sub illuminator, and a second
And a detection switch for detecting the open / closed state of the housing.
Based on the detection result from the detection switch, the main illuminator is supplied with power when the second housing is open, and the sub illuminator is supplied with power when the second housing is closed. A control unit for controlling the driver is provided.

[0005]

However, the prior art has the following problems.

In order to make multimedia more enjoyable, a large screen on the display part has become mainstream.
I-m while making a videophone call, which is a feature of W-CDMA
In order to enjoy the multi-access function capable of connecting to the Internet such as ode (registered trademark), it is necessary to switch screens within one screen in a conventional mobile phone, which is troublesome to operate. Also, if the screen is enlarged, the width of the mobile phone body becomes wider, which makes it inconvenient to carry.

In the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-175609, it is necessary to install a large screen server and a small screen server that handles small screen images in the network system.
Further, in the technology of Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-19183, the purpose is to save power of a mobile phone and to facilitate display confirmation in a folded state, and to use a multimedia function using a high-speed data communication network. There was a problem that difficulties occurred.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to utilize a wireless technology capable of high-speed communication such as W-CDMA so that a user can enjoy the same while enjoying a videophone. It has a multi-access function such as information collection and e-mail transmission using the Internet connection function with less switching on the screen, and the main display and sub-display that can simultaneously display the TV phone and menu operations including the Internet connection. And providing a technology relating to a mobile phone that facilitates the use of multimedia.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The gist of the present invention according to claim 1 is a mobile phone capable of utilizing high-speed data communication such as W-CDMA service, in which a videophone image from the other party and a network connection such as the Internet are connected. From the internet connection screen and the videophone image and a menu screen for operating the internet connection function, the main display part and the sub-display part are provided, and the main display part and the sub-display part are the videophone. The present invention resides in a mobile phone characterized in that an image, the Internet connection screen, and the menu screen can be switched and displayed respectively. The gist of the present invention according to claim 2 is that the first housing portion having the main display portion and the second housing portion having the sub display portion are supported with a hinge portion as a fulcrum, and the main display portion is provided. 2. The sub display unit and the sub display unit face each other and can be folded.
It exists in the mobile phone described in. The gist of the present invention according to claim 3 is that the main display unit and the sub-display unit display the videophone image, the Internet connection screen, and the menu screen according to a purpose of use of a user, and an A display submode. 3. The display mode is switched between a first display mode, a second display mode and a third display mode each having two sub modes of B display sub mode and B display mode.
It exists in the mobile phone described in. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first display mode, the videophone image is displayed on the main display unit and the Internet connection screen is displayed on the sub display unit. 2. A display sub-mode and a first B display sub-mode in which the videophone image is displayed on the main display and the menu screen is displayed on the sub-display. The mobile phone according to any one of 3 above. The gist of the present invention according to claim 5 is that, in the second display mode, the Internet connection screen is displayed on the main display unit, and the videophone image is displayed on the sub display unit. 2. A display sub-mode and a second B display sub-mode in which the Internet connection screen is displayed on the main display unit and the menu screen is displayed on the sub-display unit. The mobile phone according to any one of 4 above. The gist of the present invention according to claim 6 is that, in the third display mode, the Internet display screen is displayed on the main display unit, and the Internet connection screen is displayed on the sub display unit. 6. A sub-mode and a third B display sub-mode for displaying the menu screen on the main display unit and displaying the menu screen on the videophone image, according to any one of claims 1 to 5. It exists in the mobile phone described in. The gist of the present invention according to claim 7 is that the main display section is provided in a first housing section having a TV camera section and an earpiece section, and the sub-display section is a key operation section and a transmitter section. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mobile phone is provided in a second housing part having a. The gist of the present invention according to claim 8 is a method of selling a product by videophone using the mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an image of the product or An image of a Web page including specifications, a URL address of the Web page, or an electronic mail is transmitted to explain the product, and a method of selling a product by a videophone is characterized by the above.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a mobile phone according to this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, a mobile phone M, such as the Internet, which can be connected to the Internet, includes a main body portion (first casing portion) 7, a main body portion (second casing portion) 8, and a hinge portion. (Rotation axis) 6, a main body 7 has a main display 1 that mainly displays an image, and a main body 8 has a sub-display 2 that displays an image or a menu. The portion 7 and the main body portion 8 are supported by the hinge portion 6 as a fulcrum and can be folded.

The main body portion 7 is used as a main display portion 1 for displaying a screen and a TV camera, a digital camera or the like.
The V camera unit 4 includes an antenna 5 for transmitting and receiving wireless data, and an earpiece (speaker) 10.

The main body portion 8 is provided with a sub-display portion 2 for screen display, a key operation portion 3 and a transmitter portion (microphone) 9.

The mobile phone M has a main display section 1 of a main body section 7 and a sub display section 2 of a main body section 8 as display means. When the user operates the menu screen to switch the display mode, it is possible to switch the mode of what information is displayed on the main display unit 1 and the sub display unit 2.

The display modes are classified into three modes from the first display mode to the third display mode according to what is displayed on the main display unit 1, and three modes are selected depending on what is displayed on the sub display unit 2. Each mode is further classified into an A display sub mode and a B display sub mode.

Next, the method using the mobile phone according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

In the following (a) to (c), description will be given of the first to third display modes.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example when the mobile phone M of FIG. 1 is used in the first display mode.

(A) The first display mode image 11 shows the usage state of the first A display sub mode. The image 12 shows the usage state of the first B display sub mode.

First A display sub-mode: The main display unit 1 displays the videophone image 1a from the TV camera of the other party. The sub-display unit 2 displays an internet connection screen 1b using an internet connection function such as i-mode (registered trademark).

This is a mode in which a TV phone is mainly used, and the screen of the main display unit 1 can be used to have a conversation 1k with the other party on the TV phone. In the sub display unit 2, it is possible to access the website 1s and perform mail communication 1m by connecting to the Internet.

First B display sub-mode: the main display 1 is T
The videophone image 1a from the V camera is displayed. The sub display unit 2 displays the menu screen 1c.

This is a mode for mainly using a videophone, and using the screen of the main display unit 1, a conversation 1k can be made with the other party on the videophone. The sub-display unit 2 displays a menu screen 1c for operating the basic settings of the mobile phone such as adjusting the volume, changing the setting, and browsing images, and the user operates the menus from the key operation unit 3. When the user wants to check the mail communication 1m from the other party during a videophone call or to browse the attached image or the like, the menu screen 1c is operated to display the desired screen.

(B) Second display mode FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of use in the second display mode in the mobile phone M of FIG.

Image 13 shows the usage state of the second A display sub-mode. Image 14 shows a state where the user of image 13 is having a conversation 1k on a TV phone. Image 15 shows the usage state of the second B display sub mode.

Second A display sub-mode: The main display 1 is
The Internet connection screen 1b is displayed. Sub display 2
Displays the videophone image 1a from the TV camera of the other party.

In this mode, the main purpose is to display the Internet connection screen 1b by Internet connection. The main display unit 1 can access the Web site 1s and perform mail communication 1m by Internet connection. . Use the sub-display 2 to call and TV
You can talk 1k on the phone.

Second B display sub-mode: The main display 1 is
The Internet connection screen 1b is displayed. Sub display 2
Displays the menu screen 1c.

This is a mode in which the main purpose is to use the Internet connection, and the main display unit 1 accesses the Web site 1s and mail communication 1m by the Internet connection.
It can be performed. By using the sub display unit 2, it is possible to have a videophone conversation with the other party (not shown). Further, the sub-display unit 2 displays a menu screen 1c for operating the basic settings of the mobile phone such as adjusting the volume, changing the settings, and browsing images, and the user can operate the menus from the key operation unit 3. Be seen. When the user wants to check the mail communication 1m from the other party during a videophone call or to browse the attached image or the like, the menu screen 1c is operated to display the desired screen.

(C) Third display mode FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the mobile phone M of FIG. 1 is used in the third display mode.

Image 16 shows the usage state of the third A display submode. Image 17 shows a state where the user of image 18 is having a conversation 1k on a videophone. The image 18 shows the usage state of the third B display sub mode.

Third A display sub-mode: The main display section 1 displays the menu screen 1c. The sub display unit 2 displays the Internet connection screen 1b.

The main purpose is to view a videophone image such as a moving image or an image of the other party who is clipped during a videophone operation by operating the menu screen 1c. In addition, a mode in which operations such as browsing and editing of Web contents such as images, moving images, and music downloaded from the Web site 1s accessed through the Internet connection are performed while viewing the menu screen 1c of the main display unit 1 which is a large screen. Is.

On the main display unit 1, for viewing photographed images,
Operate on the menu screen 1c. On the sub display unit 2, it is possible to browse Web contents on the Internet connection screen 1b and download images, moving images and the like.
Web contents such as downloaded images can be immediately viewed on the main display unit 1.

Third B display sub-mode: The main display section 1 displays the menu screen 1c. The sub display 2 is the T of the other party
The videophone image 1a from the V camera is displayed.

A videophone image 1a such as a moving image or a still image of the other party clipped during a conversation 1k with the other party on the videophone
On the main display unit 1 which is a large screen, by operating the menu screen 1c to browse, or in the mail communication 1m via the Internet connection, browsing and editing contents such as downloaded images, videos and music. Menu screen 1
This is a mode in which the main purpose is to perform while watching c.

On the menu screen 1c of the main display unit 1,
You can perform operations such as viewing captured images. On the sub display unit 2, it is possible to have a conversation 1k with the other party on the videophone and to shoot an image in the camera mode (not shown).

Under the above usage conditions, if the menu screen 1c is not displayed on either the main display unit 1 or the sub display unit 2, the menu screen 1c can be called from the key operation unit 3. Furthermore, the videophone image 1a, or
Menu screen 1c in Internet connection screen 1b
The menu screen 1c can be easily called by setting a jump button (not shown) to.

Since the mobile phone according to the embodiment is configured as described above, it has the following effects. By using the mobile phone M having the main display unit (large screen display unit) 1 and the sub display unit (menu operation screen unit) 2, it is possible to enjoy a TV phone image or a screen by internet connection on the large screen display unit. In the menu operation screen section, the operation of the Internet connection function and the menu operation can be performed. Also, the screens displayed on the main display unit 1 and the sub-display unit 2 can be switched or switched according to the usage conditions.

Further, by using the mobile phone according to the present embodiment, it is possible to carry out fine product sales using the videophone.

In the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a technique relating to a mobile phone suitable for applying the present invention.

Further, the number, position, shape, etc. of the above-mentioned constituent members are not limited to those in the above-mentioned embodiment, and the number, position, shape, etc. suitable for carrying out the present invention can be adopted.

In each figure, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0045]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

By using a large-screen display section, which is an effective screen for enjoying a TV phone or the like on one side, and an operation screen for Internet connection functions or a menu operation screen section, on the other side, the screen can be displayed while using the TV phone. It is possible to collect information and send e-mail with the Internet connection function without switching.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of use in the first display mode of the mobile phone of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the mobile phone of FIG. 1 is used in a second display mode.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the mobile phone of FIG. 1 is used in a third display mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Main Display 1a Videophone Image 1b Internet Connection Screen 1c Menu Screen 1k TV Phone Conversation 1m Mail Communication 1s Website 2 Sub Display 3 Key Operation 4 TV Camera 5 Antenna 6 Hinge (Rotating Axis) 7 Main Body 7 Main body (first casing) 8 Main body 8 Main body (second casing) 9 Transmitter (microphone) 10 Receiver (speaker) 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Image M Mobile phone

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone capable of using high-speed data communication such as W-CDMA service, wherein a videophone image from a call partner and an internet connection screen from a network connection such as the internet, the videophone image and the internet connection function are provided. A main display unit and a sub-display unit for displaying a menu screen for operation are provided, and the main display unit and the sub-display unit switch between the videophone image, the Internet connection screen, and the menu screen, respectively. A mobile phone characterized by being able to display. 2. The first casing part having the main display part and the second casing part having the sub-display part are supported with a hinge part as a fulcrum, and the main display part and the sub-display part are supported. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phones can be folded so as to face each other. 3. The main display unit and the sub-display unit display the videophone image, the Internet connection screen, and the menu screen in an A display sub-mode and a B display sub-mode according to a purpose of use of a user. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is switched between a first display mode, a second display mode, and a third display mode each of which has two sub-modes for display. 4. The first display mode, wherein the videophone image is displayed on the main display unit and the Internet connection screen is displayed on the sub display unit.
And a first B display sub-mode in which the videophone image is displayed on the main display and the menu screen is displayed on the sub-display. The mobile phone according to any one of 1 to 3. 5. The second display mode includes a second A display sub-mode in which the Internet connection screen is displayed on the main display unit and the videophone image is displayed on the sub-display unit, Second, an Internet connection screen is displayed on the main display unit, and the menu screen is displayed on the sub display unit.
5. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a B display sub-mode. 6. The third display mode includes a third A display sub-mode in which the Internet connection screen is displayed on the main display unit and the Internet connection screen is displayed in the sub display unit, and the menu. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a third B display sub-mode for displaying a screen on the main display unit and displaying the menu screen on the videophone image. 7. The main display unit is provided in a first casing unit having a TV camera unit and a receiver unit, and the sub-display unit is a second casing having a key operation unit and a transmitter unit. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is provided in the body. 8. A method of selling a product by a videophone using the mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the customer of the other end of the call receives a Web page containing an image and specifications of the product. A method of selling a product by a videophone, comprising transmitting an image, a URL address of a Web page, or an electronic mail to explain the product.