JP2003250075A - Information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing apparatus the operating state of which can easily be confirmed and not causing malfunction even when an operating knob independently of photographing is depressed so as to prevent malfunction. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile image processing apparatus 1 includes: a mode changeover means 2 for switching an information processing mode for processing information into a photographing mode for photographing an object by using an imaging lens; and a means for acting a corresponding operating knob of an operation section 4 of the image processing apparatus 1 like a setting button for various photographing conditions and a photographing trigger button, and the image processing apparatus 1 is characterized in that entries from operating knobs not used for photographing other than the button acting like the setting button and the photographing trigger button are invalidated. <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 a portable information processing device, and more particularly to a portable information processing device having a built-in imaging function section.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a portable information processing device, a notebook computer, a so-called sub-notebook computer which is slightly smaller than the notebook computer, an electronic notebook, etc. are known, but these are very portable and extremely difficult. It is convenient.

The various information processing apparatuses with excellent portability described above are becoming more multifunctional as the packaging density is improved, and as one of them, some information processing apparatuses having an imaging function unit are proposed. Has been done.

[0004]

By the way, various information processing apparatuses having a built-in image pickup function section have been proposed in the past.
It is not possible to distinguish between the state of functioning as an information processing device and the state of functioning as a camera at first glance. It was difficult to use for the user.

An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus which can easily confirm the usage state and does not malfunction even if an operator unrelated to photographing is pressed, and thus can prevent malfunction. .

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, in the information processing apparatus according to the present invention, a first portion having a display and a second portion having an operating portion are rotatable. A combined portable information processing device having an imaging function unit, comprising: the first portion or the second portion.
And a mode switching means for switching from an information processing mode for processing information to a shooting mode for shooting using the shooting lens unit,
And a means for causing a corresponding operator of the operation unit to function as a button for setting various shooting conditions and a trigger button for shooting when the mode switching means switches to the shooting mode. Input from an operator not used for shooting other than the button functioning as the shooting trigger button is characterized in that its operation is invalidated, and the display is an image taken by the imaging function unit. The display has a function as a finder and a touch panel that enables various operations by touching the display.Furthermore, the display is a finder for displaying an image taken by the imaging function unit. It has a functioning area and an area for displaying icons for various operations. The mode switching means has a lens barrier for closing the lens part and a manual switch for opening and closing the lens barrier. Further, the mode switching means includes the first part and the first part. A lens barrier that closes the lens portion when the second portion is closed or when the information processing mode for processing information is used; and the first portion or A detection unit that detects that the second portion is opened, and a unit that opens the lens barrier when the opening of the first portion and the second portion is detected. It is characterized by having.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a first embodiment of an information processing apparatus of the invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a sub-notebook computer, and a first portion 3 having a liquid crystal display 2 as a display and a second portion 5 having an operation portion 4 as an operation portion include a hinge portion 6 (two hinges). In this example, two parallel axes are used as the support shafts of the respective hinges, and they are connected together as shown in the drawing). An image pickup optical system is built in the hinge portion 6, and a lens portion 7 is arranged at one end of the image pickup optical system. In the first portion 3 of the present sub-notebook computer 1, a strobe 8 is provided on the same surface as the side on which the lens portion 7 is arranged, close to the lens portion 7, and next to the strobe 8. Is provided with a microphone 9.

The first embodiment configured as described above will be described in more detail with a description of its operation. The lens barrier (not shown) is closed when the sub-notebook computer 1 is not used and is closed, or when the sub-notebook computer 1 is used in an information processing mode in which information is normally processed. . From this state, as shown in Figure 1,
By opening the first and second portions 180 degrees around the hinge portion 6 as an axis and detecting that a detector (not shown) provided on the hinge portion 6 is opened 180 degrees, the lens barrier is Opens and switches to a shooting mode that allows shooting. In this shooting mode, the corresponding one of the operators of the operation unit 4 functions as a button for setting various shooting conditions and a trigger button for shooting, and the liquid crystal display 2 is operated.
Will function as a liquid crystal finder 2a for photographing. At this time, although a part of the operation unit 4 functions as a shooting operator as described above, inputs from other operators not used for shooting are invalidated as shooting signals. ing. The opening / closing of the lens barrier and the switching between the information processing mode and the photographing mode may be manually performed by a switch.

According to the above-described first embodiment, it is possible to easily confirm whether the information processing mode or the photographing mode is the opening / closing mode of the sub-notebook computer 1, and therefore a separate display is provided. It is easy to use because it can identify the mode without any limitation. Also, the sub-notebook computer 1 can be opened and closed quickly by opening a book,
By opening it 180 degrees, it switches to the shooting mode, and you can move to the shooting posture without holding it again, so there is no risk of missing a photo opportunity. Further, in the state of being opened 180 degrees, the surface on which the operators and the like are arranged is widened, so that the degree of freedom in layout is widened and it becomes easy to select a layout having good operability. Further, as described above, a part of the operation unit 4 is also used as various operation buttons necessary for photographing, and further, the liquid crystal display 2 is used as the liquid crystal finder 2a, so that the utilization efficiency of each functional unit is improved. You can Further, since the input of the operator not used for photographing is invalidated, the operator does not malfunction even if the operator unrelated to the photographing is pressed, and thus the malfunction can be prevented.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a second embodiment of the information processing system of the invention. The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 2 is configured so that the detection unit for detecting opening / closing described in the first embodiment detects a state in which the opening is 360 degrees. By opening the first and second portions 360 degrees around the hinge portion 6, the lens barrier is opened in the same manner as described above with reference to FIG. 1, and the shooting mode is switched to a shooting mode. At this time, the input of the operation unit 4 (in a hidden position in FIG. 2) is made invalid. The liquid crystal display 2 also functions as the liquid crystal finder 2a even in the shooting mode in the embodiment of FIG. Structure of this liquid crystal display 2
The operation will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The upper half of the liquid crystal display 2 is the liquid crystal viewfinder 2 in the shooting mode.
The area that functions as a, and the lower half is the area that functions as the touch panel 2b. A subject is displayed in the area of the liquid crystal finder 2a, and a focusing target area 10 is displayed in the center of this area. Icons for various operations are displayed in the area of the touch panel 2b, and various operations can be performed only by touching the icons with a hand.

Explaining the above icons, reference numeral 11 is an icon for recording operation of an image displayed on the liquid crystal finder 2a (hereinafter referred to as recording operation icon), and 12 is an icon for switching modes (hereinafter referred to as an icon). , And is referred to as a mode switching icon). Each time the mode switching icon 12 is pressed, the mode is changed from “single” → “self-timer” → “continuous shooting low” → “continuous shooting high” → “interval shooting low” → “interval shooting high” → “single”. The mode can be switched, and the mode at that time is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 2a. The “single” in the above is a normal mode for shooting one by one, and the “self-timer” is a mode for shooting using a self-timer. “Continuous shooting Low” is a mode for continuous shooting, and “Continuous shooting High” is “Continuous shooting Lo”.
Continuous shooting with faster continuous shooting speed than w ”is possible.
“Interval shooting Low” is a mode for automatically shooting at regular intervals.
"gh" is a fixed time interval shorter than "Interval shooting Low".

Reference numeral 13 is an icon for switching the compression mode (hereinafter, referred to as a compression mode switching icon). Each time the compression mode switching icon 13 is pressed,
The compression mode can be switched from "normal" to "economy" to "studio" to "fine" to "normal", and the compression mode at that time is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 2a. In the above, "normal" is a compression mode used during normal shooting, and "economy" is a compression mode used when it is desired to increase the number of recordable sheets compared to "normal". "Studio" is a compression mode for recording with high image quality, and "Fine" is a compression mode for use when recording with high image quality is necessary when shooting cannot be performed in "studio". .

Reference numeral 14 is an icon for switching the flash mode (hereinafter, referred to as a flash mode switching icon).
Each time you press, "Auto flash mode" → "Forced off mode"
→ “Forced flash mode” → “Slow shutter mode” →
The flash mode can be switched from the "external flash mode" to the "automatic flash mode", and the flash mode at that time is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 2a. The "automatic flash mode" in the above is a flash mode in which the flash automatically fires according to the situation of the subject,
The “forced off mode” is a strobe mode in which the strobe does not fire regardless of the condition of the subject. Also,
The "forced flash mode" is a flash mode in which the flash always emits light regardless of the condition of the subject, and the "slow shutter mode" is a flash mode used when the background is dark and long exposure is performed. Furthermore, the "external strobe mode" is a strobe mode used when an external strobe is used.

Reference numeral 15 denotes an icon for switching the focus mode (hereinafter referred to as a focus mode switching icon). Every time the focus mode switching icon 15 is pressed, "auto focus mode" → "power focus mode" → “Autofocus mode”
And the focus mode can be switched, and the focus mode at that time is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 2a. The "autofocus mode" in the above is a focus mode in which a subject within the focusing target area 10 is automatically focused, and the "power focus mode" is a focus mode in which an arbitrary subject is focused. .

Reference numeral 16 is an icon (playback / erasure operation icon) for performing a reproduction operation and a deletion operation of the photographed image.
And 17 is a frame-by-frame advance of the captured image during playback.
It is an icon (up / down icon) used for frame rewinding or the like. Reference numeral 18 denotes an icon for performing a zoom operation (zoom operation icon). When "T" is pressed, zooming is performed to the telephoto side, and when "W" is pressed, zooming is performed to the wide angle side. As shown in the figure, each icon is accompanied by a character display representing each function described above. In the present embodiment, the input is made by touching the hand, but various operations may be performed by pen input. Further, the present embodiment and the technique of the above-described first embodiment are combined so that the shooting mode can be switched to 180 degrees or 360 degrees, and either mode can be selected as required. May be.

As described above, according to the second embodiment,
Similar to the first embodiment, the information processing mode or the photographing mode can be easily confirmed by the difference in the opening / closing mode of the sub-notebook computer 1, and the mode can be set without any additional display or the like. Since it can be identified, it is easy to use, and since the input of the operation unit 4 is invalidated, malfunction can be prevented. Also, since the mode is switched to the shooting mode by opening it 360 degrees, it is possible to easily and quickly switch to shooting, and in the shooting mode, the sub-notebook computer 1 described above is used.
Since the form is compact, it is easy to handle. Furthermore, since the liquid crystal display 2 functions as the liquid crystal finder 2a and the touch panel 2b in the shooting mode, it is possible to improve the utilization efficiency of each functional unit.

FIGS. 4 to 6 are views showing a modification of the above-mentioned second embodiment. The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 4, convex portions 19 are provided at the four corners of the surface of the second portion 5 on which the operation portion 4 is arranged. Corresponding to this, the sub-notebook computer 1 is closed in the first portion 3. When storing, the convex portion 19 on the surface on which the liquid crystal display 2 is arranged (FIG. 2)
At a position corresponding to, there is provided a recess 20 of a corresponding size for accommodating the projection 19.

In the example of FIG. 5, a recess 21 deeper than the height dimension of the operating portion is provided on the surface of the second portion 5 on which the operating portion 4 is arranged, and the operating portion is provided in the recess 21. 4 are arranged. Further, in the example of FIG. 6, the diameter of the hinge of the hinge portion 6 fixed to the second portion 5 is larger than the thickness dimension of the second portion 5. With the above-described configuration, the operating section 4 can be protected when it is placed on a desk or the like in a use state in which it is opened 360 degrees, and it is possible to stably place it and maintain a stationary posture. The playback operation can be performed in the maintained state.

7 (A) and 7 (B) are perspective views showing a sub-notebook personal computer as a third embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, and FIG.
The usage state opened at 80 degrees is shown, and FIG. 3B shows the usage state when the sub-notebook computer is opened at 360 degrees.
The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. 7A and 7B, a track ball 22 is provided on the surface of the second portion 5 opposite to the side where the hinge portion 6 is provided.
A click member 23a for execution is provided on the side where the lens portion 7 is arranged with the lens 7 sandwiched therebetween, and a click member 2 for cancellation is provided on the opposite side.
3b are provided respectively. To describe the shooting operation in the present embodiment, in the shooting posture, the trackball 22 and the click members 23a and 23b are
The sub-notebook computer 1 can be operated while being gripped. By moving the cursor on the liquid crystal display with the trackball 22, aligning the cursor with a desired icon from the various icons described with reference to FIG. 3 and pressing the execution click member 23a, an operation corresponding to the icon is performed. It Further, the position, size, etc. of the focusing target area on the liquid crystal finder 2a can be selected by the trackball 22, and if the selected position, size, etc. are incorrect, the canceling click member 23b is used.
When is pressed, the focus area returns to the original position.

According to the third embodiment described above, the trackball 22 and the click members 23a and 23b used in the information processing mode can function as the photographing operation member in the photographing mode, and the above-described embodiment can be used. Similar to the embodiment, the operability is improved because it can be easily operated while looking at the liquid crystal display 2. FIG. 8 shows a fourth example of the information processing apparatus of the present invention.
It is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as an embodiment. The parts corresponding to those in FIG.
Detailed description is omitted.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which the sub-notebook computer 1 is closed, and a trigger button 24 for photographing is provided as a photographing operation portion on the hinge portion 6 side of the first portion 3 on the upper surface in the figure. A zoom button 25, which is also provided as a photographing operation unit, is provided on the opposite side as shown. An optical finder 26 is provided at the other end of the hinge portion 6 opposite to the lens portion 7 provided at one end thereof.

According to the above-mentioned structure, since the photographing can be carried out when the sub-notebook personal computer 1 is closed and carried, it is possible to quickly start the photographing and not to miss the photo opportunity. By combining the technique of this embodiment with the technique of the first to third embodiments, it is possible to realize more various functions.

9 (A) and 9 (B) are perspective views showing a sub-notebook personal computer as a fifth embodiment of the information processing system of the present invention. FIG.
The usage state opened at 80 degrees is shown, and FIG. 3B shows the usage state when the sub-notebook computer is opened at 360 degrees.
The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B). On the same surface side as the one end side surface of the hinge portion 6, the strobe 8 is attached to the first portion 3 and The lens portion 7 is provided in the second portion 5 substantially symmetrically with respect to the hinge portion 6. Further, a microphone 9 is provided biased toward the hinge portion 6 side of the surface of the first portion 3 on which the strobe 8 is provided, and inside the second portion 5,
A CPU is provided as an information processing unit. FIG. 9 (A)
In the use state in which the first and second portions are opened 180 degrees as shown in FIG. 7, the lens portion 7 and the strobe 8 are separated from each other, and the first and second portions are shown in FIG. 9B. Is 36
In the use state in which the lens unit 7 and the strobe 8 are opened at 0 degrees, the lens unit 7 and the strobe 8 are in close proximity.

According to the fifth embodiment described above, when photographing is performed in a 180-degree open state, the lens unit 7 and the strobe 8 are separated from each other, so that the eyes of the person who is the subject shines red. It is possible to prevent the so-called "red eye" from appearing as shown in the above, and when shooting in a use state in which the lens is opened 360 degrees, the lens unit 7 and the strobe 8 are close to each other, so that close-up shooting is possible. . That is, by changing the form of opening and closing, it is possible to perform photography that meets the desired conditions. Further, since the strobe 8 is provided in the first portion 3 and the CPU is provided in the second portion 5, the noise generated from the strobe 8 is caused by the respective shield effects of the first and second portions. It can be remarkably reduced by acting, and the malfunction due to noise can be effectively prevented without affecting the CPU. Further, since the lens section 7 and the microphone 9 are located apart from each other in any form, it is possible to prevent the operation sound such as the zoom operation in the lens section 7 from being recorded by the microphone 9. You can As in the fifth embodiment, 18
In the configuration in which shooting is possible in both the 0 degree open state and the 360 degree open state, assuming that the case of FIG. 9A is an erect image, the case of FIG. The image is left-right reversed. Therefore, in the case of the configuration as shown in FIG. 9, control is performed so that the vertically and horizontally inverted image becomes an erect image by electrically changing the operation direction.

Contrary to the above construction, the lens portion 7 is provided at the position where the strobe 8 of the first portion 3 is provided.
A strobe 8 is provided at a position where the lens portion 7 of the second portion 5 is provided, a CPU is provided inside the first portion 3 where there is no strobe 8 that generates noise, and the second portion 5 is provided.
Even if the microphone 9 is provided so as to be biased toward the hinge portion 6 side of the surface on which the strobe 8 is provided, the same effect as described above can be obtained. Further, in the present embodiment,
The photographing may be performed in an opening / closing mode other than 180 degrees and 360 degrees.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a sixth embodiment of the information processing system of the invention. The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 10, the hinge portion 6 and the first portion 3 and the second portion 3 that are opposite to the hinge portion 6 are provided.
Grips 27, 27 made of members having appropriate friction are provided as gripping parts at the respective parts of the part 5, and a strap 28 is attached to both ends of the hinge part 6 so that a strap 28 can be attached. 29 are provided respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the insertion port 31 of the PC card 30 as a recording medium and the insertion port 31 are provided on the surface of the second portion 5 opposite to the surface on which the strobe 8 and the like are arranged. In the figure, an eject button 32 for removing the PC card 30 is provided on the right side.

According to the above-described sixth embodiment, since the grip portion 27 is provided at the portion to be gripped in the shooting posture, a good grip feeling can be obtained, and the grip can be performed stably and there is no camera shake. You can take various pictures. Further, since the strap 28 is attached, the effect of being able to stably grip is more remarkable. Furthermore, the PC card 30 is attached to the hinge portion 6.
If the insertion port 31 is provided, the mechanism of the hinge portion 6 becomes complicated, but in the present embodiment,
As described above, the insertion opening 3 is provided at a portion other than the hinge portion 6.
Since 1 is provided, the mechanism of the hinge portion 6 is simplified. still,
By combining the technique of this embodiment with the technique of the first to fifth embodiments, it is possible to realize a more multifunctional device.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a seventh embodiment of the information processing system of the invention. The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 12 shows a sub-notebook computer 1
Is the normal form when used. In this mode, a mirror optical system 33 for changing the optical path of the image pickup optical system is provided to a lens unit 7 (in a hidden state in this figure) provided on the hinge unit 6 so that the image pickup field of view is directed to the operator. Installed. The mirror optical system 33
Is rotatable about the hinge portion 6 and has a built-in microphone (not shown). In the present embodiment, shooting is possible even in the above-described embodiment.

According to the seventh embodiment, the operator can be photographed and the operator's voice can be recorded. Further, since the mirror optical system 33 is rotated, the photographing field of view can be changed by this rotation, and while the sub-notebook computer 1 is placed on a desk or the like, the liquid crystal display 2 serving as a liquid crystal finder is photographed. It can be performed. Furthermore, by adding a communication function to the sub-notebook computer 1 of this embodiment, it can be used for a videophone or the like. The communication function may be built in the sub-notebook computer 1 or may be attached with a communication adapter, and the communication may be wireless or wired.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as an eighth embodiment of the information processing system of the invention. The parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 13, the sub-notebook computer 1 is in a state of being opened nearly 360 degrees, and the lens portion 7 is provided on the surface of the first portion 3 opposite to the hinge portion 6. Therefore, by rotating the first portion 3 about the hinge portion 6 as an axis, the photographing field of view can be changed. According to the eighth embodiment, it is possible to change the photographing field of view by rotating, and it is possible to photograph while looking at the liquid crystal display 2 serving as a liquid crystal finder while the sub-notebook computer 1 is placed on a desk or the like. it can. Further, when shooting with the self-timer described in the second embodiment, the field of view for shooting can be easily adjusted while looking at the liquid crystal display 2, which is convenient for operation.

[0033]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily confirm the usage state, and to prevent malfunction even if an operator unrelated to photographing is pressed, and thus malfunction can be prevented. A processing device can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a first embodiment of an information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a usage example of a liquid crystal display according to a second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a modified example of the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a modified example of the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a modified example of the second embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a third embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, (A) showing a use state in which the sub-notebook computer is opened 180 degrees, (B).
Shows the usage state when the sub-notebook personal computer is opened 360 degrees.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a fourth embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a fifth embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, (A) showing a use state in which the sub-notebook computer is opened 180 degrees, (B).
Shows the usage state when the sub-notebook personal computer is opened 360 degrees.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a sixth embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 11 is a rear view showing the sixth embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as a seventh embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a sub-notebook computer as an eighth embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Sub-notebook computer 2. Liquid crystal display 2a ... LCD finder 2b ... Touch panel 3 ... the first part 4 ... Operation part 5 ... the second part 6 ... Hinge part 7 ... Lens part 8 ... Strobe 9 ... Microphone 10 ... Focus symmetry area 11 ... Recording operation icon 12 ... Mode switching icon 13 ... Icon for switching compression mode 14 ... Flash mode switching icon 15 ... Focus mode switching icon 16 ... Play / erase operation icon 17 ... Up / Down icon 18 ... Icon for zoom operation 19 ... Convex part 20 ... Recess 21 ... Recess 22 ... Trackball 23a, 23b ... Click member 24 ... Trigger button for shooting 25 ... Zoom button 26 ... Optical viewfinder 27 ... Grip part 28 ... Strap 29 ... Mounting member 30 ... PC card 31 ... Insertion port 32 ... Eject button 33 ... Mirror optical system

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A portable information processing device having an imaging function unit, wherein a first part having a display and a second part having an operation part are rotatably coupled to each other. A photographing lens unit provided in the second portion, a mode switching unit for switching from an information processing mode for processing information to a photographing mode for photographing using the photographing lens unit, and a photographing mode by the mode switching unit. And a means for causing the corresponding operator of the operation unit to function as a button for setting various shooting conditions and a trigger button for shooting when the mode is switched to. An information processing apparatus characterized in that an input from an operator other than a functioning button that is not used for photographing is made to invalidate the operation. 2. The display has a function as a finder for displaying an image captured by the imaging function section, and a function as a touch panel that enables various operations by touching. The information processing device according to item 1. 3. The display according to claim 1, wherein the display has an area that functions as a finder that displays an image captured by the imaging function unit, and an area that displays icons for various operations. Information processing equipment. 4. The information according to claim 1, wherein the mode switching means includes a lens barrier that closes the lens unit and a manual switch that opens and closes the lens barrier. Processing equipment. 5. The mode switching means, when the first portion and the second portion are closed,
Alternatively, when used in the information processing mode for processing information, a lens barrier that closes the lens unit and an opening of the first portion or the second portion are detected. 2. A detection unit that performs the opening, and a unit that opens the lens barrier when it is detected that the first portion and the second portion are opened. Information processing equipment.