JP2005284923A - Electronic device and portable terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device that assigns roles so as to realize functions of the electronic device in accordance with the display attitude of an image on displaying means, and a portable terminal device that comprises the electronic device. <P>SOLUTION: A control part 3 controls a display part 2 to display an image in a display attitude selected by a detection part 4. The control part 3 controls function realizing means 8 to assign roles to separate role parts such that functions can be realized in accordance with the selected display attitude. In accordance with the selected display attitude, the function realizing means 8 can realize functions. An operator can thus use the function realizing means 8 smoothly without changing the attitude of the information device 1 in accordance with the selected display attitude. When the operator operates the information device 1, the burden of operation considering the display mode of the display part 2 is reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device and a mobile terminal device that display an image in a plurality of display postures.

Portable information devices are, for example, mobile phone devices and portable information terminals (Personal Digital
Assistants: abbreviated as PDA), further miniaturization and weight reduction are in progress. Therefore, the operator can easily carry and operate the portable information device. When an operator operates such a portable information device, it is necessary to arrange the direction of the portable information device with respect to the operator in a predetermined direction. As the portable information device is reduced in size and weight, it is inconvenient for the operator to place the portable information device in a predetermined direction.

  A first conventional technique for solving such a problem relating to the direction of the apparatus is described in Patent Document 1. The telephone set described in Patent Document 1 includes a gravity sensor that detects the direction of the handset. Since the direction of the handset is detected by the gravity sensor, the vertical end of the handset is controlled to function as a handset based on the detected vertical direction, and the other end in the vertical direction functions as the handset. Control to do. The display direction of the operation key display provided in the handset is controlled to change based on the detected vertical direction. As a result, the operator can use it without being aware of the direction of the handset.

  A technique that allows an operator to change the display direction of an image on a portable information device is effective in using the portable information device more conveniently. Thus, the operator can use the portable information device in various directions. Also, when you want to show the image of the portable information device to other operators facing each other, you can show the image to other operators by changing the display direction of the image without inverting the direction of the portable information device. . Also, when the screen is difficult to see due to the influence of a strong light source or the like, the image can be viewed more easily from an easy-to-see direction.

  Another conventional technique is described in Patent Document 2. The structure of the portable information terminal of Patent Document 2 is a folding type, and is controlled to change the display direction of the display unit in accordance with the opening / closing posture of the portable information terminal. In this way, a display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) of the portable information device switches the display direction in conjunction with the usage form of the portable information device. Therefore, in the portable information device having a plurality of usage forms, the burden on the operator when using the portable information device can be reduced. As another conventional technique, a similar technique of Patent Document 2 is described in Patent Document 3.

JP-A-4-22244 JP 2003-174495 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-141984

  In the related art, the portable information device can automatically or manually rotate and reverse the display direction of the display device, and change the function of the input device in accordance with the change of the display direction. However, other various devices mounted on the portable information device remain as they are. In the conventional technology, for example, when the direction of a portable information device including two types of speakers that output left and right stereo sound is angularly displaced by 180 degrees, the stereo sound outputs the left and right directions in reverse to the operator. Gives the operator a sense of discomfort.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that assigns a role in such a manner that a function provided in the electronic device can be achieved, and a mobile terminal device that includes the electronic device, corresponding to the display posture of the image by the display means.

The present invention provides image display means capable of displaying an image in a plurality of display postures;
A role achievement unit that has a role assignment unit that is assigned and assigned individually to achieve a predetermined function, and that achieves the predetermined function by the operation of each role assignment unit;
Attitude selection means for selecting the image display attitude by the image display means;
The image display means is controlled so as to display an image in the display posture selected by the posture selection means, and the role of each role dividing portion is assigned so that the function can be achieved corresponding to the selected display posture. Thus, the electronic device includes control means for controlling the function achievement means.

  According to the present invention, the image display means is controlled by the control means so as to display the image in the display posture selected by the posture selection means. Further, the function attaining means is controlled by the control means so as to assign the role of each role dividing portion so that the function can be achieved in accordance with the selected display posture. Therefore, the function achievement means can achieve the function in correspondence with the selected display posture. Accordingly, the operator can use the function attaining means without a sense of incongruity without changing the attitude of the electronic device in accordance with the selected display attitude. Therefore, it is possible to cope with functions that do not correspond to the display posture in the conventional technique. This improves the convenience of the electronic device. The image displayed by the image display means includes characters, video, and graphics.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that an input device for inputting information to the electronic device can be releasably connected.

  According to the present invention, an input device for inputting information to the electronic device can be connected so as to be disconnected. Therefore, the input device is controlled by the control means so as to achieve the function of the input device in accordance with the display posture of the selected image. Accordingly, the operator can operate the input device without feeling uncomfortable according to the display posture.

Further, according to the present invention, the function achievement means includes a plurality of operation units for inputting information, and has input means for individually assigning input information input by operation to each operation unit,
The control means controls the input means so that input information is assigned to each operation unit in accordance with the selected display posture.

  According to the present invention, the input means is controlled by the control means so that input information is assigned to each operation unit in accordance with the selected display posture. Therefore, the operator does not have to operate the input unit in consideration of the display posture, and thus can operate the input unit without feeling uncomfortable.

Further, according to the present invention, the function achievement means has a plurality of connection portions for connecting to other electronic devices so as to be communicable, and has a connection means to which an electronic device to be connected is assigned to each connection portion,
The control means controls the connection means so that an electronic device to be connected is assigned to each connection unit in correspondence with the selected display posture.

  According to the present invention, the connection unit is controlled by the control unit so that the connection target electronic device is assigned to each connection unit in accordance with the selected display posture. Therefore, the operator can use the connection target electronic device by connecting the connection target electronic device corresponding to the selected display posture. As a result, the operator can connect the electronic device to be connected without feeling uncomfortable with respect to the display posture.

Further, according to the present invention, the function achievement means includes a plurality of sound output units for outputting sound, and has sound output means to which sound to be output to each sound output unit is individually assigned,
The control means controls the sound output means so that the sound output to each sound output unit is assigned in accordance with the selected display posture.

  According to the present invention, the sound output means is controlled by the control means so that the sound output to each sound output unit is assigned in accordance with the selected display posture. Therefore, the operator can hear the sound output corresponding to the selected display posture. Accordingly, the operator can listen to the output sound without feeling uncomfortable corresponding to the display posture.

  Furthermore, the present invention includes notification means for notifying at least one of the posture information representing the display posture by the image display means and the assignment information representing the role assigned to each role assignment unit of the function achievement means. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, the notifying means notifies at least one of the posture information and the allocation information. The operator can confirm the display posture by notifying the posture information. Further, the operator can confirm the assigned role even if the role assigned to each role assignment unit is changed by notifying the assignment information.

Furthermore, the present invention includes notification means for notifying allocation information representing input information input by operation of each operation unit of the input means,
The notification means has a plurality of role display units provided in association with each operation unit,
The role display unit displays input information assigned to an associated operation unit in a display form.

  According to the present invention, the role display unit displays the input information assigned to the associated operation unit in a display form. Therefore, even if the input information assigned to each operation unit is changed depending on the selected display posture, the operator can check the assigned input information, and the operability can be improved.

Furthermore, the present invention is realized by the electronic device.
According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a portable terminal device having the effects of the electronic device described above.

  According to the present invention, the operator can use the function attaining means without a sense of incongruity without changing the attitude of the electronic device in accordance with the selected display attitude. Therefore, it is possible to cope with functions that do not correspond to the display posture in the conventional technique. When the operator operates the electronic device, it is possible to reduce the burden of performing the operation while considering the display form of the display means. This improves the convenience of the electronic device.

  Further, according to the present invention, the operator can reduce the burden of operating the input device while being conscious of the display posture.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the operator does not have to operate the input unit in consideration of the display posture, the input unit can be operated without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, according to the present invention, the operator can use the connection target electronic device by connecting the connection target electronic device in accordance with the selected display posture. As a result, the operator can connect the electronic device to be connected without feeling uncomfortable with respect to the display posture. Therefore, when an operator uses an electronic device connected to another electronic device, even when using a highly directional wireless device such as a cable and an infrared terminal that physically hinders use of the electronic device, The burden of considering the arrangement can be reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the operator can hear the sound output corresponding to the selected display posture. Accordingly, the operator can listen to the output sound without feeling uncomfortable corresponding to the display posture.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, the operator can confirm the display posture by notifying the posture information. Further, the operator can confirm the assigned role even if the role assigned to each role assignment unit is changed by notifying the assignment information.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, even if the input information assigned to each operation unit is changed depending on the selected display posture, the operator can check the assigned input information. As a result, operability can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a portable terminal device having the effects of the electronic device described above.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an information device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information device 1 is an electronic device, for example, a portable terminal device that can be easily carried and used by an operator. The information device 1 includes a display unit 2, a control unit 3, a detection unit 4, a storage unit 5, a power supply unit 6, a notification unit 7, and function achievement means 8.

  The display unit 2 is an image display unit and can display an image in a plurality of display postures. The display unit 2 can display by changing the display direction. The display unit 2 converts information given from the control unit 3 into image information and displays the image information. The displayed image information is, for example, image information given from the external device 9. The display unit 2 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (abbreviated as LCD) capable of color display.

  The function achievement means 8 has a role assignment unit to which roles for achieving a predetermined function are assigned and individually assigned. The function achievement means 8 achieves the predetermined function by the operation of each role assignment unit. In this embodiment, the function achievement means 8 is realized by the input unit 10, the communication unit 11, and the speaker 12.

  The input unit 10 is an input unit, and includes a plurality of operation units 13 for inputting information, which are four role sharing units in the present embodiment. Each operation unit 13 is individually assigned input information input by an operation. Each operation unit 13 is operated by the operator, and input information to be assigned, for example, an operation instruction of each unit is input. The operation unit 13 is realized by a push switch, for example. The input unit 10 provides the control unit 3 with input information input by operating each operation unit 13. The input unit 10 is a notification unit and includes a plurality of role display units 14 provided in association with the respective operation units 13. Each role display unit 14 displays input information assigned to the associated operation unit 13 in a display form.

  The communication unit 11 is a connection unit, and includes a plurality of connection units 15 that are communicably connected to the external device 9, which are two role sharing units in the present embodiment. The external device 9 is another electronic device to be connected. Each connection unit 15 is assigned an external device 9. Each connection unit 15 communicates with an external device 9, for example, a personal computer (abbreviated PC) 16 and an input device 17, and transmits / receives information to / from the external device 9. The input device 17 is a device for inputting information to the information device 1 and can be connected to the information device 1 so as to be disconnected. The input device 17 is realized by a pointing device, for example.

  The speaker 12 is an audio output means, and includes a plurality of audio output units 18 for outputting audio, and in this embodiment, audio output units 18 which are two role division units. Each voice output unit 18 is individually assigned a voice to be output. Each sound output unit 18 outputs, for example, left sound and right sound. The speaker 12 outputs audio information given from the control unit 3 to the outside.

  The detection unit 4 is posture selection means, and selects the image display posture by the display unit 2. The detection unit 4 detects the arrangement direction of the information device 1. The detection unit 4 is realized by, for example, a gravity sensor, and detects the direction of the information device 1 with respect to the vertical direction G. The detection unit 4 gives the detected detection information to the control unit 3.

  The storage unit 5 is formed of a semiconductor device such as a flash memory, for example, and stores a program used for control of the control unit 3. The storage unit 5 stores information given from the control unit 3, such as image information and audio information.

  The notification unit 7 is a notification unit, and at least one of the posture information indicating the display posture by the display unit 2 and the allocation information indicating the role allocated to each role assignment unit of the function achievement unit 8 is displayed. Inform. The notification unit 7 notifies information given from the control unit 3. Further, the notification unit 7 notifies allocation information representing input information input by an operation of each operation unit 13 of the input unit 10. The notification unit 7 is realized by, for example, an LED, and notifies the posture information and the allocation information, for example, by causing the LED to emit light. The power supply unit 6 supplies power for operating the information device 1 to the control unit 3.

  The control unit 3 is a control unit, and determines the operation of the entire information device 1 based on command information given in combination with a program stored in the storage unit 5. When the operation is determined, the control unit 3 gives command information to each unit. The control unit 3 is realized by a processing circuit such as a microcomputer.

  The control unit 3 controls the display unit 2 so as to display an image in a display posture selected by the detection unit 4, and can achieve a function corresponding to the selected display posture. The function achievement means 8 is controlled so as to assign the roles of the sections.

  The control unit 3 controls the input unit 10 so that input information is assigned to each operation unit 13 in accordance with the selected display posture. In addition, the control unit 3 controls the communication unit 11 so that the external device 9 is assigned to each connection unit 15 in accordance with the selected display posture. The control unit 3 controls the speaker 12 so that the sound output to each sound output unit 18 is assigned in accordance with the selected display posture.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the control unit 3. The control unit 3 repeats the process shown in this flowchart in a short time. In step a1, the control unit 3 determines whether or not the display direction of the image on the display unit 2 is set in a predetermined direction by an operator, for example. In other words, it is determined whether or not the display posture of the image by the display unit 2 is set to be selectable. The control unit 3 reads the setting information stored in the storage unit 5, determines the setting of the display direction, and if it is set to fix in a predetermined direction, proceeds to step a7, if not set, Move to step a2.

  In step a2, the control unit 3 detects the direction of the information device 1 based on the detection information given from the detection unit 4, and proceeds to step a3. In step a3, the control unit 3 determines whether or not the direction of the information device 1 matches the image display direction. If they match, the control unit 3 proceeds to step a7. Move to a4.

  In step a4, the control unit 3 controls the display unit 2 so that the direction of the information device 1 coincides with the image display direction, and proceeds to step a5. The display unit 2 selects a display posture based on a command given from the control unit 3 and changes the display direction. In Step a5, the control unit 3 controls each unit to change the state of each unit based on the direction of the information device 1, and proceeds to Step a6. The control unit 3 controls the input unit 10 to change the input information assigned to each operation unit 13. Further, the control unit 3 controls the communication unit 11 so that the external device 9 is assigned to each connection unit 15. Further, the control unit 3 controls the speaker 12 so that the sound output to each sound output unit 18 is assigned.

  In step a6, the control unit 3 gives the information on the information device 1, for example, the current direction of the information device 1, the display direction of the display unit 2, and the information based on the assigned functions to the storage unit 5, and the step a7. Move. The storage unit 5 stores given information. In step a7, a series of processing is completed.

  Since each part of the information device 1 is controlled by the control unit 3 in this way, the display posture of the image by the display unit 2 is selected corresponding to the direction of the information device 1 detected by the detection unit 4, Corresponding to the direction of the information device 1, the input unit 10, the communication unit 11, and the speaker 12 are controlled to assign the roles of the operation unit 13, the connection unit 15, and the audio output unit 18 so as to achieve each function.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the information device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state where the information device 1 is arranged at the first arrangement position. The housing 19 of the information device 1 has, for example, a substantially flat plate shape, and includes a display unit 2, a notification unit 7, an input unit 10, and a speaker 12 on one end surface in the thickness direction Z. The display unit 2 is an end surface portion in the thickness direction Z of the housing 19 and is provided at an intermediate portion between the first direction X and the second direction Y. The first direction X is substantially orthogonal to the thickness direction Z, and the second direction Y is approximately orthogonal to the thickness direction Z and the second direction Y. In the first arrangement position, the housing 19 is arranged so that the lower side in the vertical direction G and the other in the second direction Y are substantially the same.

  The audio output units 18 included in the speaker 12 are provided at both ends of the display unit 2 in the first direction X, respectively. The first audio output unit 18a provided at one end of the first direction X outputs left audio, and the second audio output unit 18b provided at the other end of the first direction X outputs right audio.

  Each operation unit 13 included in the input unit 10 is provided at each of the four corners 20 of the housing 19. The first corner 20a of the housing 19 is one end in the first direction X and one end in the second direction Y, and the second corner 20b is the other end in the first direction X and one end in the second direction Y. The third corner 20c is one end in the first direction X and the other end in the second direction Y, and the fourth corner 20d is the other end in the first direction X and the second direction Y, etc. The end. The 1st operation part 13a is provided in the 1st corner | angular part 20a, and the 1st input information A input by operating is allocated. The 2nd operation part 13b is provided in the 2nd corner | angular part 20b, and the 2nd input information B input by operating is allocated. The 3rd operation part 13c is provided in the 3rd corner | angular part 20c, and the 3rd input information C input by operating is allocated. The 4th operation part 13d is provided in the 4th corner | angular part 20d, and the 4th input information D input by being operated is allocated.

  Each role display unit 14 displays input information assigned to the associated operation unit 13 in a display form. The role display part 14 is implement | achieved by providing LED and an organic electroluminescent light-emitting device in the surface part of each operation part 13, for example. The role display unit 14 changes the display form by changing the color, color arrangement, and light emission pattern of the LED and the organic EL light emitting device, for example.

  In addition, each connection unit 15 included in the communication unit 11 is provided at both ends in the second direction Y of the housing 19. The first connection portion 15 a is provided at one end portion in the second direction Y of the housing 19 and at one end portion in the first direction X. The first connection unit 15 a is connected to a cable 21 for performing communication with the PC 16 that is the external device 9, and is given image information such as characters and images given from the PC 16. The display unit 2 displays given image information. The second connection portion 15 b is the other end portion in the second direction Y of the housing 19 and is provided at the other end portion in the first direction X. The second connection unit 15b is connected to a pointing device, which is the input device 17, so that the information device 1 can be operated. The notification unit 7 is provided at one end portion in the second direction Y.

  FIG. 4 is a front view showing the information device 1 and shows a state where the information device 1 is arranged at the second arrangement position. The second arrangement position is an arrangement position where the lower side in the vertical direction G and the other side in the first direction X of the housing 19 are substantially the same. In other words, the second arrangement position is an arrangement position in which the casing 19 is displaced by about 90 degrees with respect to the thickness direction Z with respect to the first arrangement position. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 3 automatically detects a change in the orientation of the housing 19 by the detection unit 4, changes the display direction of the display unit 2, and is suitable for the screen width of the display unit 2. For example, the display unit 2 is controlled by changing the line feed position of the sentence.

  In addition, since the control unit 3 has the first corner 20a at the first arrangement position and the third corner 20c is arranged at the position, the first input information A is assigned to the third operation unit 13c. The third input information C is sequentially assigned to the fourth operation unit 13d, the second input information B is assigned to the first operation unit 13a, and the fourth input information D is assigned to the second operation unit 13b. The input unit 10 is controlled so as to be assigned. Further, the control unit 3 controls the input unit 10 so as to change the display form of the role display unit 14 in accordance with the input information assigned to each operation unit 13.

  Moreover, since each audio | voice output part 18 is arrange | positioned at the both ends of the vertical direction G in a 2nd arrangement position, it is controlled by the control part 3 so that the audio | voice which mixed the left audio | voice and the right audio | voice is output. Further, the control unit 3 changes the input information provided by the input device 17 so as to change the operation direction of the input device 17 in accordance with the display direction.

  FIG. 5 is a front view showing the information device 1 and shows a state where the information device 1 is arranged at the third arrangement position. The third arrangement position is an arrangement position where the lower side in the vertical direction G and the second direction Y of the housing 19 are substantially the same. In other words, the third arrangement position is an arrangement position in which the casing 19 is displaced by about 90 degrees with respect to the thickness direction Z with respect to the second arrangement position. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 3 automatically detects a change in the orientation of the housing 19 by the detection unit 4, changes the display direction of the display unit 2, and is suitable for the screen width of the display unit 2. For example, the display unit 2 is controlled by changing the line feed position of the sentence. At the third arrangement position, an image that is symmetrical with respect to the horizontal direction with respect to the first arrangement position is displayed.

  In addition, since the control unit 3 has the third corner 20c at the second arrangement position and the fourth corner 20d is arranged at the position, the first input information A is assigned to the fourth operation unit 13d. The input unit 10 is controlled. The control unit 3 is assigned the third input information C to the second operation unit 13b, the second input information B to the third operation unit 13c, and the fourth operation information to the first operation unit 13a. The input unit 10 is controlled so that the input information D is assigned.

  The first audio output unit 18a provided at one end portion in the first direction X of the housing 19 is controlled by the control unit 3 so as to output the right audio. The second audio output unit 18b provided at the other end in the first direction X is controlled by the control unit 3 so as to output the left audio. In other words, a sound opposite to that in the case where the casing 19 is disposed at the first arrangement position is output.

  Further, the control unit 3 controls the communication unit so that the input device 17 can be connected to the first connection unit 15a to which the cable 21 for communicating with the PC 16 is connected. The control unit 3 connects the cable 21 for communicating with the PC 16 to the second connection unit 15b to which the input device 17 is connected, and controls the communication unit 11 so that it can communicate with each external device. For example, the external device connected to each connection unit 15 may be compatible, and the external device 9 may be changed without changing the assignment of each connection unit. In such a case, the control unit 3 prioritizes the configuration information of the information device 1 on the assumption that the input device 17 is connected to the first connection unit 15a and the PC 16 is connected to the second connection unit 15b. Update to Further, the control unit 3 changes the input information provided by the input device 17 so as to change the operation direction of the pointing device corresponding to the display direction.

  In such an information device 1 according to the present embodiment, the display unit 2 is controlled by the control unit 3 so as to display an image in a display posture selected by the detection unit 4. Furthermore, the function achievement means 8 is controlled by the control unit 3 so as to assign the role of each role separation portion so that the function can be achieved in accordance with the selected display posture. Therefore, the function achievement means 8 can achieve the function corresponding to the selected display posture. Thus, the operator can use the function achievement means 8 without a sense of incongruity without changing the attitude of the information device 1 in accordance with the selected display attitude. Therefore, it is possible to cope with functions that do not correspond to the display posture in the conventional technique. As a result, the convenience of the information device 1 is improved. When the operator operates the information device 1, it is possible to reduce the burden of performing the operation while being aware of the display form of the display unit 2. As a result, the convenience of the information device 1 is improved. For example, the functions assigned to each unit can be automatically switched in conjunction with the display direction so that the information device 1 can always be used in the same state as seen from the operator.

  In the present embodiment, the input device 17 for inputting information to the information device 1 can be connected so that the connection can be released. Therefore, the input device 17 is controlled by the control unit 3 so as to achieve the function of the input device 17 in accordance with the display posture of the selected image. Thus, the operator can operate the input device 17 without a sense of incongruity according to the display posture. Therefore, the operator can reduce the burden of operating the input device 17 in consideration of the display posture. Therefore, even if the input device 17 has an operation direction such as a pointing device, the operator can perform the operation without confusing the operation direction. For example, even if the display direction of the display unit 2 is 90 ° angular displacement and 180 ° displacement, the operation direction of the pointing device is also rotated accordingly, so that the operator can use the pointing device without being aware of the change of the display direction. Can be operated.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the input part 10 is controlled by the control part 3 so that input information is allocated to each operation part 13 corresponding to the display attitude | position selected. Therefore, the operator does not have to operate the input unit 10 in consideration of the display posture, and thus can operate the input unit 10 without a sense of incongruity.

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 11 is controlled by the control unit 3 so that the connection target external device 9 is assigned to each connection unit 15 in accordance with the selected display posture. Therefore, the operator can use the external device 9 by connecting the external device 9 corresponding to the selected display posture. As a result, the operator can connect the external device 9 without feeling uncomfortable with the display posture. Therefore, even when the operator uses the information device 1 connected to the external device 9, even if the operator uses a highly directional wireless device such as the cable 21 and the infrared terminal that are physically hindered in use, the information device The burden of considering the arrangement of 1 can be reduced. Further, as in the present embodiment, the PC 16 and the input device 17 to be connected to each connection unit 15 are inverted corresponding to the display direction, so that the arrangement position differs between the first arrangement position and the third arrangement position. However, the information device 1 can be used with the same feeling without the cable 21 being in the way, and the burden on the operator can be reduced.

  The control unit 3 may control the entire information device 1 so as to select the display posture by connecting the external device 9 to the connection unit 15 to the information device 1. Accordingly, the operator can display an image in a desired display posture only by connecting the external device 9 to the information device 1, and convenience is improved.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the speaker 12 is controlled by the control part 3 so that the audio | voice output to each audio | voice output part 18 is allocated corresponding to the display attitude | position selected. Therefore, the operator can hear the sound output corresponding to the selected display posture. Accordingly, the operator can listen to the output sound without feeling uncomfortable corresponding to the display posture.

  In addition, when the information device 1 displaces the information device 1 with respect to the operator when the display unit 2 displays a moving image provided by wireless communication, for example, in the conventional technology, the right sound and the left sound for the operator are reversed. The sound is output so that it can be heard. In the present embodiment, the right audio and the left audio can be output so that the operator can hear the sound without discomfort depending on the attitude of the information device 1 with respect to the operator.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the alerting | reporting part 7 alert | reports at least any one information among attitude | position information and allocation information. The operator can confirm the display posture by notifying the posture information. Even if the information device 1 is manufactured so that it can be used from any direction, there is no need to eliminate a part that cannot maintain the identity depending on the orientation of the information device 1 due to the configuration of the information device 1, such as a battery insertion slot. Considering the case where it is difficult, it is possible to improve the convenience for the operator by providing the notification unit 7 that notifies the basic usage pattern. Further, the operator can confirm the assigned role even if the role assigned to each role assignment unit is changed by notifying the assignment information.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the role display part 14 displays the input information allocated to the operation part 13 matched with a display form. Therefore, even if the input information assigned to each operation unit 13 is changed according to the selected display posture, the operator can check the assigned input information, and the operability can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the posture selection means is realized by the detection unit 4, but is not limited thereto. The posture selection means may be realized by the input unit 10 and configured to select an image display posture by an operator operating the input unit. Further, the posture selection means may be realized by the connected external device 9.

  In the present embodiment, the notification unit is realized by the notification unit 7, but the notification unit may be realized by using the display unit 2 and the speaker 12. As a result, it is not necessary to provide the notification unit 7, so that the configuration of the information device 1 can be simplified.

  As in the present embodiment, it is not always necessary to change all functions according to the display form. For example, by assigning the configuration of the information device 1 and the setting intended by the operator to the information device 1, even if the function assignment of the operation unit 13 is changed according to the display form, the sound assigned to the sound output unit 18 is changed. It may be controlled by the control unit 3 so that it does not occur. This can improve convenience.

It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the information equipment 1 which is one Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a control unit 3. It is a front view which shows the information equipment 1, Comprising: The state arrange | positioned in the 1st arrangement position is shown. It is a front view which shows the information equipment 1, Comprising: The state arrange | positioned in the 2nd arrangement position is shown. It is a front view which shows the information equipment 1, Comprising: The state arrange | positioned in the 3rd arrangement position is shown.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information apparatus 2 Display part 3 Control part 4 Detection part 7 Notification part 8 Function achievement means 9 External apparatus 10 Input part 11 Communication part 12 Speaker 13 Operation part 14 Role display part 15 Connection part 17 Input apparatus 18 Audio | voice output part

Claims (8)

Image display means capable of displaying an image in a plurality of display orientations;
A role achievement unit that has a role assignment unit that is assigned and assigned individually to achieve a predetermined function, and that achieves the predetermined function by the operation of each role assignment unit;
Attitude selection means for selecting the image display attitude by the image display means;
The image display means is controlled so as to display an image in the display posture selected by the posture selection means, and the role of each role dividing portion is assigned so that the function can be achieved corresponding to the selected display posture. As described above, an electronic device comprising control means for controlling the function achievement means.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein an input device for inputting information to the electronic device can be connected so as to be disconnected. The function achievement means includes a plurality of operation units for inputting information, and has input means for individually assigning input information input by operation to each operation unit,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the input unit so that input information is assigned to each operation unit in accordance with the selected display posture. The function achievement means has a plurality of connection parts for connecting to other electronic devices so as to be communicable, and has connection means for assigning an electronic device to be connected to each connection part,
The control means controls the connection means so that the electronic device to be connected is assigned to each connection portion in accordance with the selected display posture. The electronic device described. The function achievement means includes a plurality of sound output units for outputting sound, and has sound output means to which sound to be output to each sound output unit is individually assigned,
The control means controls the sound output means so that the sound output to each sound output unit is assigned in accordance with the selected display posture. An electronic device according to 1.   Claiming means for notifying at least one of the posture information representing the display posture by the image display means and the assignment information representing the role assigned to each role assignment unit of the function achievement means is provided. Item 6. The electronic device according to any one of Items 1 to 5. Including notifying means for notifying allocation information representing input information input by operation of each operation unit of the input means,
The notification means has a plurality of role display units provided in association with each operation unit,
The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the role display unit displays the input information assigned to the associated operation unit in a display form.   A mobile terminal device realized by the electronic device according to claim 1.