JP2005073143A - Mobile information terminal device holder, mobile information terminal device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile information terminal device holder capable of enhancing the visibility of a display picture of a mobile information terminal device, while it is being held. <P>SOLUTION: A mobile information terminal device holder 1 for holding a mobile information terminal device 10, comprising a display screen 11 comprises a holding part 2 capable of holding the mobile information terminal device 10 while making the display screen 11 visible from the outside, and a rotating mechanism part 3 for adjusting the holding angle of the holding part 2 lying in approximately the same plane as that of the display screen 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a holder for a portable information terminal device, a portable information terminal device, and a program.

  In recent years, for example, a portable information terminal device such as a cellular phone has been widely used as a type having a camera function or a type capable of downloading an image. In such a mobile phone, it is possible to display a photographed or downloaded image on its display screen.

  In the case of such a mobile phone, for example, charging with a charger is normally performed in a state where the mobile phone is set up, so that it is possible to enjoy images on the display screen in a hands-free manner during charging. That is, the cellular phone and charger unit can be used like a photo frame.

  Here, FIG. 10 shows a conventional general charger 100. The charger 100 includes a concave portion 101 opened upward, and a charging terminal (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the concave portion 101. Then, by inserting the bottom of the mobile phone 200 into the recess 101, it is possible to charge the mobile phone 200 in an upright state via a charging terminal formed on the bottom.

  Although not shown in the drawings, there is a charger of a type that charges the cellular phone while lying down with its display screen facing upward.

  In recent years, mobile phones of the type that have a large screen on the back as well as the front and the type that has a biaxial hinge have become widespread. However, the present invention is not limited to the case of a non-foldable mobile phone, and may be a case of a foldable mobile phone. FIG. 10 shows a state in which a foldable mobile phone 200 having a biaxial hinge is attached to the charger 100 in a state where the display screen is folded outward.

  In addition, a portable information terminal device such as a mobile phone has a clock function and can display the time on its display screen, and always during normal standby (when not receiving an incoming call or creating an e-mail). It is common to display the time.

  For this reason, some users use a mobile phone instead of a clock (used as a table clock) not only when carrying but also when charging.

Conventionally, there is a technique that enables the orientation of the display screen of a mobile phone held in a charger to be changed in order to improve the visibility of an image displayed on the display screen (see, for example, Patent Document 1). That is, according to the technique of Patent Document 1, the charging device is installed so that the display screen of the mobile phone faces the front in both the state where the charger is installed on the table and the state where the charger is mounted on the wall by the angle conversion mechanism provided in the charger. It is possible to adjust the angle of the mobile phone with respect to the vessel.
JP-A-5-30167 (FIGS. 1 and 2)

  However, for example, in the case of the general type of charger 100 shown in FIG. 10, it is clear that the image on the display screen can always be enjoyed only from a certain direction. That is, for example, an image captured in landscape orientation can only be viewed in landscape orientation.

  In addition, in the case of a type that charges with the mobile phone lying down, the image on the display screen can be viewed from a distance because the image can be enjoyed in a state where it can be seen from only one direction by looking from above. Therefore, it is difficult to realize a function as a photo stand or a table clock.

  Furthermore, in the case of the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, only the angle adjustment that rotates the display screen around the horizontal axis is possible.

  That is, the conventional charger is merely designed for the purpose of charging the mobile phone, and the image cannot be enjoyed in an easy-to-view state regardless of the orientation.

  Also, in general, in addition to the display area for displaying the time, for example, a display area for displaying the reception sensitivity of the antenna or the setting state of the standby mode is secured on the display screen of the mobile phone. Yes. That is, the display area for time display is narrowed due to these displays that are not necessary at the time of charging, and the visibility of the time display is deteriorated.

  Further, a liquid crystal display screen is generally applied to the display screen of the mobile phone. In this case, the visibility of the display screen is better when the backlight is turned on. However, since the backlight is normally set to be lit only for a predetermined time (for example, a time determined by user settings such as 10 seconds) after the operation is performed, The display screen is dark and therefore its visibility is poor.

  In short, in the prior art, the visibility of the display screen of the portable information terminal device in a holding state by a holder (for example, a portable information terminal device holder such as a charger) was not good.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is a holder for a portable information terminal device capable of improving the visibility of the display screen of the portable information terminal device in a holding state. An object is to provide an information terminal device and a program.

  In order to solve the above problems, a portable information terminal device holder according to the present invention is a holder for holding a portable information terminal device including a display screen, and the portable information terminal device is visible from the outside in a state where the display screen is visible from the outside. A holding mechanism that can hold the portable information terminal device by the holding part, a rotation mechanism part for adjusting the holding angle in substantially the same plane as the display screen, and the rotation mechanism part through the rotation mechanism part. And a support base that rotatably supports the holding unit and is placed on the placement surface.

  In the portable information terminal device holder of the present invention, it is preferable that the holding angle includes an angle that enables the portable information terminal device to be held in a horizontal direction.

  In this case, the holding unit is a drop-off preventing unit for preventing the portable information terminal device from falling out of the holding unit when the holding angle is adjusted so that the portable information terminal device is turned sideways. It is preferable to provide.

  In the portable information terminal device holder of the present invention, it is preferable that the rotation mechanism unit is configured to be capable of rotating the holding unit by 360 °.

  In the portable information terminal device holder of the present invention, it is preferable that the holder for the portable information terminal is provided with a rotation lock mechanism that locks the rotation operation of the holding portion at predetermined angular intervals.

  In this case, the predetermined angle interval is preferably set to approximately 90 °.

  Moreover, the holder for a portable information terminal device of the present invention is a holder including a holding unit capable of holding the portable information terminal device in a state where the display screen of the portable information terminal device is visible from the outside, The holding unit is configured to hold the portable information terminal device in a horizontal direction.

  In the portable information terminal device holder according to the present invention, the holding portion includes an insertion recess into which one end of the portable information terminal device is inserted, and the portable information terminal device is prevented from dropping from the holding portion. A locking portion locked to the other end portion of the portable information terminal device, and an operation for converting the locking portion into a locked state and an unlocked state with respect to the other end portion of the portable information terminal device It is preferable to include a mechanism unit.

  In this case, it is preferable that the operation mechanism unit is composed of a hinge mechanism.

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the operation mechanism unit includes a biasing unit that biases the locking unit to maintain the locking unit in the locked state.

  In addition, the holding unit is a drop-off prevention unit for preventing the portable information terminal device from falling out of the holding unit when the holding angle is adjusted so that the portable information terminal device is turned sideways. It is preferable that the drop-off prevention portion also has a function as a guide portion that guides a side portion of the portable information terminal device when the one end portion of the portable information terminal device is inserted into the insertion recess.

  The portable information terminal device holder of the present invention is preferably a charger for charging the portable information terminal device.

  In this case, it is preferable that the power supply is introduced through a power adapter that is detachable from the portable information terminal device holder.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the holder for portable information terminal devices of the present invention is for holding a cellular phone as a portable information terminal device.

  The portable information terminal device of the present invention is a portable information terminal device having a display screen. When the portable information terminal device is held by a holder, the portable information terminal device displays the desired image in a mode having higher visibility than normal. It is characterized in that it can be controlled to be displayed on the screen.

  In this case, in the holding state, it is preferable that the control to display the desired image in a larger size than normal is possible.

  Alternatively, in the holding state, it is also preferable to be configured to be able to control to display the desired image in a direction different from the normal time while enlarging the normal time.

  Furthermore, it is preferable to be configured to be able to control to display time as the desired image.

  The portable information terminal device of the present invention is configured to perform control to always turn on the backlight of the display screen in the portable information terminal device including the display screen when the portable information terminal device is held by the holder. It is characterized by being.

  The portable information terminal device of the present invention is preferably a mobile phone.

  The program of the present invention is a computer-readable program that causes the computer to execute control in the holding state of the portable information terminal device of the present invention.

  According to the portable information terminal device holder of the present invention, a holding unit capable of holding the portable information terminal device in a state in which the display screen of the portable information terminal device is visible from the outside, and the portable information terminal by the holding unit Since the rotation mechanism unit for adjusting the holding angle of the device in substantially the same plane as the display screen is provided, the image can be enjoyed in an easy-to-view state regardless of the orientation. That is, it becomes possible to improve the visibility of the display screen of the portable information terminal device when held by the portable information terminal device holder.

  Further, according to the portable information terminal device holder of the present invention, the portable information terminal device includes a holding unit capable of holding the portable information terminal device in a state where the display screen of the portable information terminal device is visible from the outside. Since the portable information terminal device can be held in the landscape orientation, it can be enjoyed in a state in which it is easy to view the landscape image. That is, also in this case, the visibility of the display screen of the portable information terminal device in the holding state by the portable information terminal device holder can be improved (in the case of a horizontally oriented image).

  Moreover, according to the portable information terminal device of the present invention, when the portable information terminal device is held by the holder, it is configured to be able to control to display the time in a manner with higher visibility than normal. Therefore, the visibility of the time display in the holding state can be improved.

  Further, according to the portable information terminal device of the present invention, when the portable information terminal device is held by the holder, the portable information terminal device is configured to perform control to always turn on the backlight of the display screen. The visibility of the display screen during the state can be improved.

  In addition, according to the program of the present invention, since the computer executes the control in the holding state of the portable information terminal device of the present invention, the portable information terminal device of the present invention can be suitably realized.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
1st Embodiment demonstrates the charger as a suitable example of the holder for portable information terminal devices which concerns on this invention, and the mobile telephone as a suitable example of the portable information terminal device which concerns on this invention.

  A charger (portable information terminal device holder) 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 holds a mobile phone (portable information terminal device) 10 having a display screen 11 during charging.

  Here, the mobile phone 10 has a camera function, for example, and can display a captured image on the display screen 11. Furthermore, the mobile phone 10 can also download an image (download from a predetermined home page or download by receiving mail) and display it on the display screen 11.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 10 includes a first casing 10A having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a second casing 10B having a rectangular parallelepiped shape similar to the first casing 10A. And a hinge mechanism 10C that couples the first housing 10A and the second housing 10B to each other so as to be rotatable. The hinge mechanism 10C is a biaxial hinge that allows the first and second casings 10A and 10B to be relatively rotatable in two axial directions (biaxial directions) orthogonal to each other. Therefore, by relatively rotating the first and second casings 10A and 10B around the hinge mechanism 10C, the casings 10A and 10B are folded or opened so as to overlap each other. In addition, for example, the orientation of the display screen 11 (for example, provided in the first housing 10A) when folded can be set to either the inside or the outside. 1 and 2 show a state in which the mobile phone 10 is held by the charger 1 with the display screen 11 facing outward and the first and second housings 10A and 10B being folded. For example, the charging terminal 12 is formed in the edge part of the 2nd housing | casing 10B.

  On the other hand, the charger 1 has a holding unit 2 capable of holding the mobile phone 10 in a state where the display screen 11 is visible from the outside of the charger 1, and a holding angle of the mobile phone 10 by the holding unit 2. A rotating mechanism unit 3 for adjusting in substantially the same plane as the display screen 11, and the holding unit 2 are rotatably supported via the rotating mechanism unit 3 and mounted on a mounting surface (not shown) such as a table. The support base 4 is provided.

  1 and 2, the holding portion 2 includes a support plate-like portion 20 that supports the back side of the mobile phone 10 and one end portion 13 of the mobile phone 10 (for example, a state in which the mobile phone 10 is folded). And an insertion recess 21 into which the charging terminal 12 is inserted, and the other end 14 (one end) of the mobile phone 10 to prevent the mobile phone 10 from falling off the holding portion 2. Locking portion 22 locked to the other end portion 13), and the locking portion 22 locked to the other end portion 14 of the mobile phone 10 (FIG. 6C) and non-locking state (FIG. 6 (a), (b)) and a hinge mechanism (operation mechanism unit) 23 for performing the conversion operation. The hinge mechanism 23 incorporates, for example, a spring (not shown) as urging means for urging the locking portion 22 to be maintained in the locked state.

  Further, the insertion recess 21 of the holding unit 2 is formed in a dimension and shape so as not to cover the display screen 11 when the mobile phone 10 is held by the holding unit 2. Similarly, the locking portion 22 is formed in a dimension and shape so as not to cover the display screen 11 when locked to the other end portion 14 of the mobile phone 10 held by the holding portion 2. Therefore, when the mobile phone 10 is held by the holding unit 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as “in the holding state”), the display screen 11 can be suitably viewed from the outside of the charger 1.

  The charging terminal 211 (charging terminal on the charger 1 side) for contacting the charging terminal 12 on the mobile phone 10 side and supplying power to the mobile phone 10 during charging is, for example, the inner periphery of the insertion recess 21. It is arranged in a state exposed from the surface.

  The support base 4 includes a base portion 41 placed on the placement surface and a support portion 42 that supports the holding portion 2 via the rotation mechanism portion 3. Among these, the base part 41 is formed in flat plate shape, for example. On the other hand, the support part 42 is formed in a columnar shape that is provided integrally with the base part 41 and stands up from the base part 41, for example.

  1 and 2 show an example in which the holding unit 2 of the charger 1 holds the mobile phone 10 in an inclined state in which the display screen 11 is inclined upward. In this case, the support plate-like part 20 of the holding part 2 and the support part 42 of the support base 4 are both provided in an inclined state. However, the holding unit 2 is not limited to this example, and the holding unit 2 may hold the mobile phone 10 so that the display screen 11 faces directly in front. In this case, the support plate-like unit 20 and the support unit 42 include For example, both may be provided upright with respect to the horizontal plane.

  Further, the rotation mechanism section 3 connects the support section 42 of the support base 4 and the support plate-shaped section 20 of the holding section 2 via the rotation shaft 31 (see FIG. 2). The entire holding section 2 including the support section 42 is rotatable by 360 ° with respect to the support base 4 including the support section 42. Here, the holding unit 2 is rotatable with respect to the support base 4 in substantially the same plane as the display screen 11. Thereby, the holding angle of the mobile phone 10 by the holding unit 2 can be adjusted in substantially the same plane as the display screen 11.

  Here, the charger 1 includes a rotation lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the rotation operation of the holding unit 2 with respect to the support base 4 every 90 ° (every predetermined angle interval), for example. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, an angle at which the mobile phone 10 is vertically oriented (the longitudinal direction of the mobile phone 10 in the front view is a substantially vertical direction), with respect to the state of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the mobile phone 10 is turned sideways (the longitudinal direction of the mobile phone 10 is substantially horizontal) as shown in FIG. 4, and the angle is reversed left and right with respect to the state of FIG. 4. The rotation operation of the holding portions 2 is locked and maintained at that angle. That is, the mobile phone 10 can be stably held by the holding unit 2 at these four angles (holding angles).

  In addition, this rotation lock mechanism is comprised so that a locked state may be cancelled | released, for example by providing the holding part 2 with the rotational force more than fixed. Specifically, for example, a protrusion or recess (not shown) formed on the support portion 42 and a recess or protrusion (not shown) formed on the back surface of the support plate-like portion 20 are in a fitted state. Thus, there is a configuration in which the locked state is released as a result of the rotational force being applied to the holding unit 2 and the fitting state being released while the locked state is obtained. In addition, the specific configuration of the rotation lock mechanism may be other, but such a rotation lock mechanism itself is well known in the art and will not be described in detail. The rotation lock mechanism may be built in the rotation mechanism unit 3.

  Further, as described above, the holding angle at which the mobile phone 10 can be stably held by the holding unit 2 is an angle at which the mobile phone 10 is turned sideways (the state in FIG. 4 and the left and right reversed with respect to FIG. 4). State).

  Therefore, the holding unit 2 includes a drop-off preventing unit 24 for preventing the mobile phone 10 from dropping from the holding unit 2 when the holding angle is adjusted so that the mobile phone 10 is in the horizontal direction. The holding part 2 is provided on both left and right side parts (left and right side parts in the state of FIG. 3; both upper and lower side parts in the state of FIG. 4).

  As will be described later, the drop-off prevention portion 24 serves as a guide portion that guides both side portions of the mobile phone 10 when the one end portion of the mobile phone 10 is inserted into the insertion recess 21 for attachment to the charger 1. Combines the functions of

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the charger 1 is configured to introduce (acquire) power via an AC power adapter (power adapter) 50 that is detachable from the charger 1. . The AC power adapter 50 includes, for example, a plug 51 to be plugged into a commercial power outlet, a connector 52 to be plugged into the connector 411 on the base portion 41 side of the charger 1, and a power line connecting the connector 52 and the plug 51. 53.

  In addition, the charger 1 has a built-in power supply path for supplying power to the mobile phone 10 introduced through the AC power adapter 50. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the power supply path is formed by the rotation shaft 31 of the rotation mechanism unit 3 from the connector 411 of the base unit 41 via the inside of the base unit 41 and the support unit 42. A first power line 5a connected to (the inner conductor portion 5c), a conductive portion 5c provided from the support base 4 side to the support plate-like portion 20 side in the rotating shaft 31, and the conductive The second power line 5b is connected to the charging terminal 211 in the insertion recess 21 from the part 5c through the inside of the support plate-like part 20 of the holding part 2. In this way, since the power is supplied from the support base 4 side to the holding unit 2 side via the conductive portion 5c provided inside the rotating shaft 31, no matter what angle the holding unit 2 is rotated, It is possible to suitably supply power to the mobile phone 10. The rotating shaft 31 is not limited to the example in which the conductive portion 5c is built in the rotating shaft 31, and the rotating shaft 31 itself is formed of a conductive material (for example, metal). You may make it comprise a part.

  The charger 1 is configured as described above.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the mounting | wearing operation | movement of the mobile telephone 10 to the charger 1 is demonstrated.

  First, the locking portion 22 of the holding portion 2 is rotated around the hinge mechanism 23 to be converted into a non-locking state (the states of FIGS. 6A and 6B), and one end portion of the mobile phone 10 13 (portion having the charging terminal 12) is inserted into the insertion recess 21 of the holding portion 2 (FIG. 6B). In this case, the first and second casings 1A and 1B are folded in advance so that the display screen 11 faces outward as shown in FIG.

  Next, the locking portion 22 is converted into a locking state (FIG. 6C), and the locking portion 22 is locked with respect to the other end portion 14 of the mobile phone 10. In addition, since the latching | locking part 22 is urged | biased by the spring (not shown) with which the hinge mechanism 23 is provided, it is maintained by the latching state. Accordingly, the mobile phone 10 is fixedly held by the holding unit 2.

  At this time, since the charging terminal 211 of the charger 1 and the charging terminal 12 of the mobile phone 10 are in contact with each other, the plug 51 of the AC power adapter 50 is connected to the outlet, and the connector 52 is connected to the connector 411 of the charger 1. If the connection is established, the mobile phone 10 is charged.

  Alternatively, when the AC power adapter 50 is not used, the charger 1 can be used as a simple holder.

  In addition, in this manner, the holding unit 2 is rotated with respect to the support base 4 while the mobile phone 10 is held by the holding unit 2 of the charger 1, thereby holding the mobile phone 10 by the holding unit 2. Can be adjusted. Therefore, for example, an image can be enjoyed in an easy-to-view state regardless of the orientation of the image taken by the camera of the mobile phone 10. Specifically, for example, even a horizontally oriented image can be enjoyed in an easy-to-view state by adjusting the holding angle as shown in FIG.

  In addition, in order to remove the mobile phone 10 from the charger 1, it is preferable to perform an operation reverse to the above (FIG. 6 (c) → FIG. 6 (b) → FIG. 6 (a)).

  Here, when the mobile phone 10 according to the present embodiment is charged by the charger 1, the mobile phone 10 is in an operation mode different from the normal mode, that is, a charging mode (desktop charging mode). Images are continuously displayed or images in the image folder of the mobile phone 10 (a storage area in the memory of the mobile phone 10 for storing image data) are sequentially switched and displayed. Yes.

  Such a charging mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, the setting operation by the user will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S501, a menu selection mode is executed, a setting menu for charging mode (desktop charging mode) is selected from a plurality of prepared menus (step S502), and a display screen for charging is displayed. 11 is shifted to a state in which an image display mode setting operation can be performed.

  As such an image display mode setting operation, first, in step S503, setting whether the backlight of the display screen 11 (for example, a display screen of a liquid crystal display device) is turned on or off is set. I do. Here, since power is supplied through the AC power adapter 50 while the mobile phone 10 is being charged, there is no problem even if the backlight is always turned on. By always lighting the backlight, the visibility of the display screen 11 can be always good.

  Although the setting of whether or not the backlight is turned on may be performed by the setting operation by the user in this way, the backlight is turned on when the mobile phone 10 is detecting the charging state (that is, during charging). It is also preferable for the mobile phone 10 to automatically execute control that always turns on.

  Next, for example, “image display setting” which is one of the options in the setting menu of the desktop charging mode is selected (step S504), and any image is displayed in what display mode when the desktop charging mode is entered. Set whether to select (select operation). Note that settings other than “image display settings” are assumed to be “others” (setting operation is performed in step S505), and will be described in a second embodiment to be described later.

  In step S504, for example, a setting is made such that the designated image (image taken by the camera or downloaded image) is displayed in the desktop charging mode (step S506), and the image stored in the image folder is displayed for a predetermined time. There is a setting (step S507) for sequentially switching and displaying every (for example, several seconds). In addition, for example, an image subjected to image processing (for example, any one or more special effects of sepia display, monochrome display, enlarged display, stamp attachment, and picture frame) is displayed. (Step S508).

  In this way, by setting the image display on the display screen 11 in the desktop charging mode, an image desired by the user can be displayed on the display screen 11, so that the charger 1 and the mobile phone 10 can be used during charging. It is possible to make the configured unit suitably function as a photo frame.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, a description will be given of the flow of the user operation (mounting operation) during charging and the processing (control executed by the control unit included in the mobile phone 10) performed inside the mobile phone 10. To do.

  First, when the mobile phone 10 is not attached to the charger 1, it is in a normal standby state (step S601).

  Here, the mobile phone 10 includes, for example, an I / O connector (not shown), and is configured to be able to be charged by introducing power from another device via the I / O connector.

  In this case, when the user attaches the mobile phone 10 to the charger 1 (step S602), the control unit of the mobile phone 10 starts charging from the charging terminal 12, or an I / O connector (not shown). It is determined whether charging from has started (step S603).

  If it is determined that charging is from the I / O connector, normal charging is started (step S604), and the mode is not shifted to the charging mode (desktop charging mode).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the charging is performed from the charging terminal 12, the process proceeds to the desktop charging mode (step S605), and the display set in advance (set in steps S504 to S508 in FIG. 7) is displayed on the display screen 11. Do.

  Note that a program for executing the desktop charging mode (charging mode) is stored in a memory (for example, a RAM) included in the control unit of the mobile phone 10.

  According to the first embodiment as described above, the charger (holder for portable information terminal device) 1 can hold the mobile phone 10 with the display screen 11 of the mobile phone 10 visible from the outside. An image displayed on the display screen 11 is provided with the possible holding unit 2 and the rotation mechanism unit 3 for adjusting the holding angle of the mobile phone 10 by the holding unit 2 in substantially the same plane as the display screen 11. Can be enjoyed in an easy-to-see state regardless of its orientation. That is, it becomes possible to improve the visibility of the display screen of the mobile phone 10 in the holding state by the charger 1.

  As a result, of course, in the case of a non-foldable mobile phone, even in the case of a foldable type, the type having a biaxial hinge as described in this embodiment or the back side of the main display screen is also used. In the case of a type (not shown) having a large sub display screen, it is possible to enjoy an image during charging regardless of the orientation of the image.

  Specifically, in particular, the holding angle includes an angle that allows the mobile phone 10 to be held sideways, so that it is possible to enjoy adjusting the sideways image to an easy-to-view angle. .

  Furthermore, the use value of the mobile phone 10 during charging can be further increased by adopting the configuration including the desktop charging mode as described in the present embodiment.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, the cellular phone 10 displays the time in a manner with higher visibility than the normal time (when the cellular phone 10 is not attached to the charger 1) as the desktop charging mode. An example provided with will be described.

  The mobile phone 10 in the second embodiment is the same as the mobile phone 10 described in the first embodiment except that the clock display control during charging is different.

  In the case of the second embodiment, specifically, the mobile phone 10 is larger than during normal operation (see FIG. 10 of the conventional configuration) during charging (in the holding state), for example, as shown in FIG. At the same time, it is configured to be able to control to display the time in a direction different from the normal time (specifically, for example, a horizontal direction).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the portable telephone 10 is held by the holding unit 2 of the charger 1 so that the mobile phone 10 is in the horizontal direction, so that the display is vertically long (in the horizontal state as shown in FIG. 9) The time can be displayed using the full width of the screen 11 effectively. If the backlight is turned on in this state, the time can be confirmed even when looking at the mobile phone 10 from a distance during charging. That is, the unit comprising the mobile phone 10 and the charger 1 can be used as a table clock during charging.

  In this case, the display of the reception sensitivity of the antenna and the display of the setting state of the standby mode (for example, a display for confirming whether the manner mode, the answering mode or the silent mode are set) are: It is also preferable not to perform the operation. By doing so, a display area as large as possible can be secured for the time display, and the time display can be performed with an enlargement as much as possible.

  Next, a time display setting operation as the desktop charging mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. That is, this setting operation is performed by, for example, selecting “time display” from the options when the process proceeds to step S505 through steps S501 to S503 in FIG. Here, if “time display” is selected, the backlight setting may be automatically turned on, or the backlight ON / OFF setting may be performed by the user. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the time display is not limited to an example in which the time is enlarged and the direction is changed to the horizontal direction, and the time display may be simply enlarged in the same direction as in the normal time. It is also preferable that the display mode preferred by the user can be selected from the display mode selection candidates.

  According to the second embodiment as described above, the mobile phone 10 has a higher visibility than normal when the mobile phone 10 is held by the charger 1 (during charging). Since the control for displaying the time is possible, the visibility of the time display in the holding state can be improved.

  In each of the above embodiments, the charger 1 is exemplified as the holder for the portable information terminal device according to the present invention. However, the holder for the portable information terminal device according to the present invention is not limited to this and is a simple holder having no charging function. It may be.

  Moreover, in the above, although the type which acquires a power supply from a commercial power supply was illustrated as the charger 1, it is not restricted to this, The thing of a type which acquires a power supply from a vehicle-mounted power supply may be used.

  Further, in the above description, an example in which the holder for the portable information terminal device (for example, the charger 1) can adjust the holding angle of the portable information terminal device (for example, the cellular phone 10) by the holding unit 2 has been described. A holder for a portable information terminal device of a type that includes a holding unit that is fixedly held only in the horizontal direction and in which the rotation of the holding unit 2 cannot be adjusted may be used. Also in this case, it is possible to view a horizontally oriented image that can be viewed only in the landscape orientation with the conventional holder in an easy-to-view state.

  Furthermore, in the above description, only the cellular phone 10 has been described as an example of the portable information terminal device according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other examples such as PHS, portable information communication terminal (PDA), etc. The present invention can be similarly applied to the portable information terminal device.

  In addition, the clock display (second embodiment) is illustrated as an application for effectively using the display screen 11 in landscape orientation. However, the application is not limited to this example. The present invention can also be applied when executing other applications.

It is a side view which shows the state which hold | maintained the mobile telephone by the charger (holder for portable information terminal devices) which concerns on embodiment of this invention, especially the state which made the direction of the mobile telephone vertical. It is a sectional side view which shows the state which hold | maintained the mobile telephone with the charger. It is a front view of the state of FIG. It is a front view which shows the state which hold | maintained the mobile telephone with the charger, especially the state which turned the mobile telephone sideways. It is a rear view of the state of FIG. It is a series of side sectional views for explaining the mounting operation of the mobile phone to the charger. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the mobile telephone according to the setting operation in the case of charge. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the mobile telephone in the case of charge. It is a front view which shows the example of the time display at the time of charge. It is a perspective view which shows the conventional common charger and a mobile telephone.

Explanation of symbols

10 Mobile phone (personal digital assistant)
11 Display screen 1 Battery charger (holder for portable information terminal device)
2 Holding part 3 Rotating mechanism part 4 Support base 21 Insertion recessed part 22 Locking part 23 Hinge mechanism (operation mechanism part)
24 Fall-off prevention part 50 AC power adapter (power adapter)

Claims (21)

In a holder for holding a portable information terminal device comprising a display screen,
A holding unit capable of holding the portable information terminal device in a state where the display screen is visible from the outside;
A rotation mechanism unit for adjusting a holding angle of the portable information terminal device by the holding unit in substantially the same plane as the display screen;
A support base that rotatably supports the holding unit via the rotation mechanism unit and is placed on a placement surface;
A portable information terminal holder. The holding angle includes
The holder for a portable information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the portable information terminal device includes an angle that enables the portable information terminal device to be held sideways. The holding part is
6. A drop prevention unit for preventing the portable information terminal device from falling out of the holding unit when the holding angle is adjusted so that the portable information terminal device is turned sideways. Item 3. A portable information terminal device holder according to Item 2.   The holder for a portable information terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the rotation mechanism unit is configured to be capable of rotating the holding unit by 360 °.   The holder for a portable information terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a rotation lock mechanism that locks the rotation operation of the holding portion at predetermined angular intervals.   6. The holder for a portable information terminal device according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined angular interval is set to approximately 90 degrees. A holder comprising a holding unit capable of holding the portable information terminal device in a state where the display screen of the portable information terminal device is visible from the outside,
The holder for a portable information terminal device is configured to hold the portable information terminal device in a horizontal direction. The holding part is
An insertion recess into which one end of the portable information terminal device is inserted;
A locking portion locked to the other end of the portable information terminal device to prevent the portable information terminal device from falling off the holding portion;
An operation mechanism for causing the locking portion to convert between the locking state and the non-locking state with respect to the other end of the portable information terminal device;
A holder for a portable information terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising:   The portable information terminal device holder according to claim 8, wherein the operation mechanism unit includes a hinge mechanism.   10. The portable information terminal device holder according to claim 8, wherein the operation mechanism unit includes an urging unit that urges the engagement portion to maintain the engagement portion in the engagement state. 10. The holding part is
A drop-off prevention unit for preventing the portable information terminal device from dropping from the holding unit when the holding angle is adjusted so that the portable information terminal device is landscape;
9. The drop-off prevention unit also has a function as a guide unit that guides a side portion of the portable information terminal device when inserting one end of the portable information terminal device into the insertion recess. The holder for portable information terminal devices according to any one of 10. The portable information terminal holder is
The holder for a portable information terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the holder is a charger for charging the portable information terminal device.   The portable information terminal device holder according to claim 12, wherein the portable information terminal device holder is configured to introduce power via a power adapter detachable from the portable information terminal device holder.   The portable information terminal device holder according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the portable information terminal device holds a mobile phone. In a portable information terminal device comprising a display screen,
The portable information is configured such that when the portable information terminal device is held by the holder, it can be controlled to display a desired image on the display screen in a higher visibility than normal. Terminal device.   The portable information terminal device according to claim 15, wherein the portable information terminal device is configured to be capable of displaying the desired image in a larger state than in a normal state in the holding state.   16. The portable information terminal device according to claim 15, wherein in the holding state, the portable information terminal device is configured to be capable of being controlled to display the desired image in a direction different from that in the normal time while being enlarged than in the normal time.   The portable information terminal device according to any one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the portable information terminal device is configured to be capable of displaying time as the desired image. In a portable information terminal device comprising a display screen,
A portable information terminal device configured to perform control to always turn on a backlight of the display screen when the portable information terminal device is held by a holder.   The portable information terminal device according to any one of claims 15 to 19, wherein the portable information terminal device is a mobile phone. In a computer readable program,
21. A program that causes the computer to execute control when the portable information terminal device according to claim 15 is in the holding state.

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