JP2006011862A - Image display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily select and operate each thumb-nail image in an image display device capable of displaying a large amount of thumb-nail images. <P>SOLUTION: An operation section is provided with a detection means and a selection decision key. A screen 4A is divided into nine partitions P1-P9. In one partition P, nine thumb-nail images T1-T9 and the like are arranged and displayed. Touching the detection means with a finger for an operation scroll-moves the aggregate ΣP of a plurality of partitions P in the operation direction. Pressing the selection decision key by selecting and displaying any partition magnifies and displays the selected partition (the thumb-nail image). Furthermore, pressing the selection decision key by selecting and displaying a desired thumb-nail image by operating the detection means performs execution (reproduction or the like) of the selected thumb-nail image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is an image display device capable of displaying image content such as still images and moving images supplied from an information provider such as a DVD or a provider using simple display means such as a reduced sample (thumbnail image). In particular, the present invention relates to an image display device capable of easily searching and displaying desired image contents from a large number of thumbnail image nails.

  Currently, display devices that display image information have become multifunctional. For example, in a digital reception type television, the number of channels selected by a viewer ranges from tens to hundreds. In addition to the television receiver, various terminal devices installed at banks and other various information sales bases have more information channels to be selected by the user. The same applies to portable information terminal devices.

  As an input device for operating the television receiver and various terminal devices, a remote controller connected to the device main body by wireless or wire is used, or a device integrated with the device main body is used.

  Patent Document 1 below discloses an input device in which a planar coordinate detection device and a numeric keypad switch are combined. In this input device, it is possible to input various types of information by using both the position detection signal from the coordinate detection device and the input signal from the switch.

  In addition, for example, a large number of digital information (contents) such as audio, moving images, still images, and characters is distributed from an information distribution source (provider) through an electric communication line such as the Internet or recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM. Supplied in form. These contents can be browsed, for example, by streaming via a display unit of a computer (PC) or a mobile phone, or after content data is downloaded to a storage means once.

  As an image display device having a technique for browsing the content (information content) as described above, there is a prior art document as shown in Patent Document 2, for example. FIG. 8 is a diagram published in FIG. In Patent Document 2, for example, as described in the paragraph (0166) and the like below, thumbnail image icons indicating content are displayed side by side in a plane (vertical and horizontal), and a selected state thumbnail image is displayed at the center of the view area. It is displayed as an icon. When the user rotates the jog dial upward or downward, the thumbnail image icon displayed in the view area is scrolled, and the entire thumbnail image icon currently displayed is moved to the right or left, respectively. It is like that.

By such an operation, for example, the user can freely browse all the content provided via the Internet and the content recorded on the recording medium.
JP 2002-123363 A JP 2001-312350 A

  However, since the input device shown in Patent Document 1 is mainly a numeric keypad type or a keyboard type, a large amount of information to be displayed on the display unit does not correspond to the operation unit. It is necessary to repeatedly press the push button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed, and the operation is extremely complicated.

  Therefore, even if the input device is used for a display device that displays a large amount of information as described above, it is still necessary to sequentially call up the screen by any of the operations, and any information is selected from the large amount of information. There is a problem that the complexity cannot be avoided.

  On the other hand, in the apparatus described in Patent Document 2, for example, when “name 8” is selected as the selection state thumbnail image icon, when the jog dial is rotated upward, the selection state located at the center of the view area is selected. The thumbnail image icons are in the order of “name 8” → “name 7” → “name 6” → “name 5” → “name 4” → “name 3” → “name 2” → “name 1”, that is, the arrangement order It can only be changed. Similarly, when the jog dial is rotated downward, the selected thumbnail image icon located at the center of the view area is changed to “name 8” → “name 9” → “name 10” → “name 11” → “name 12” → “Name 16” → “Name 13” → “Name 14” can only be changed in order.

  That is, when the jog dial is rotated, the thumbnail image icons corresponding to the selected thumbnail image icons are merely displayed in the order of arrangement. For this reason, when the number of thumbnail image icons is small, there is no problem, but when the number of thumbnail image icons increases to several tens or hundreds, the thumbnail image icons at one end in the arrangement order are When moving to the thumbnail image icon at the other end, the jog dial has to be rotated over and over again. That is, the apparatus described in Patent Document 2 has a problem that a desired thumbnail image icon (content) cannot be easily retrieved and displayed.

  The present invention is for solving the above-described conventional problems, and has a display unit on which a large amount of information (content) is displayed, and the operation direction on the operation surface is associated with the display state on the screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image display device that allows an operator to easily select information intuitively and can read a large amount of information without feeling complicated.

The present invention is capable of displaying a predetermined number of thumbnail images as a screen from among a collection of a plurality of thumbnail images arranged in a matrix and detection means for detecting an operation direction or a selection position given by an operation tool. In an image display device provided with a display member and a display control unit that controls a display state of the display member according to a detection signal output from the detection unit,
The display control unit divides a plurality of thumbnail images arranged and displayed in the screen for each predetermined section, and a set of the thumbnail images in the operation direction with respect to the screen based on the detection signal. It is characterized by being scroll-moved for each of the sections along.

  In the present invention, the operator can intuitively select a desired thumbnail image by associating the operation of the detection means on the operation surface with the display state on the screen. Therefore, it is possible to easily read out a large number of thumbnail images.

  In addition, since it is possible to scroll the thumbnail for each section instead of for each row or column of thumbnails, it is possible to quickly search for a desired thumbnail image.

  In the above, it is preferable that when one of the sections in the screen is selected by the operation of the detection means, the selected one section is displayed in a state different from other sections that are not selected. In addition, a selection determination key is provided, and when the selection determination key is operated to select one of the plurality of sections displayed on the screen, the selected one What a division is enlarged and displayed is preferable.

  Further, when any one thumbnail image is selected by the operation of the detection means in a state where any one of the sections is displayed in an enlarged manner, the selected one thumbnail image is another thumbnail image that is not selected. When the selected determination key is operated when the selected thumbnail image is displayed in a state different from the other thumbnail images that are not selected, the selection determination key is operated. It is preferable that the selected one thumbnail image is enlarged.

  By the above means, the operator can intuitively search for thumbnail images.

  The detection means displays the operation direction of the operating body, and the number and arrangement of the operation directions correspond to the number and arrangement of sections or thumbnail images to be displayed and selected on the display member. Those are preferred.

  In the above means, if the display of the operation direction indicated on the operation surface corresponds to the number and arrangement of thumbnail images or sections to be selected displayed on the display member, the operation can be performed without looking at the operation surface. After a finger or the like is moved on the screen to select and display a thumbnail image or a section, a desired thumbnail image can be enlarged and displayed immediately by causing the finger to perform a determination operation at that position.

  For example, the scroll movement is started when the output elapsed time of the detection signal output from the detection means exceeds a predetermined time.

  By using the output elapsed time as a reference, the operator can freely select whether to perform a normal operation direction or to perform a scroll operation using one detection means.

  In the image display device of the present invention, the operator can intuitively search for a desired thumbnail image, so that a desired thumbnail image can be quickly searched from a large number of thumbnail images and displayed. .

  FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a mobile phone as an embodiment of the image display device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image display device, FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the main part of an operation member, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a display form of the display member when the detecting means is operated, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a display form of the display member when the selection determination key is operated. 7 and 7 are flowcharts showing the operation of the image display apparatus.

  The image display apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called foldable mobile phone 1 and includes an operation member 3 and a display member 4 connected via a hinge portion 2 provided at the center, and the operation member 3 and the display member 4 can be set to a closed posture in which they approach each other and an open posture in which they are separated from each other. Note that the present invention is not limited to an image display device in which the operation member 3 and the display member 4 are integrally configured as in the mobile phone 1, and for example, the operation member 2 and the display as in a remote controller and a television set. The member 4 may be separated.

  The operation member 3 has a plurality of push-button operation keys 5a, 5a,. Further, on the operation member 3 and in the vicinity of the hinge portion 2, a detection unit 11 that is similar to a chrysanthemum pattern and detects an input from an operation body such as a finger, and a selection determination key 12 that performs selection confirmation input, have. As shown in FIG. 2, the outputs of the detection means 11 and the selection determination key 12 are input to the input control unit 21. The input control unit 21 generates a detection signal indicating an operation direction or a selection position according to the input of the detection means 11, and generates a selection confirmation signal or other switching signal according to the input of the selection determination key 12. Is done. Hereinafter, the detection signal and the selection confirmation signal are collectively referred to as an operation signal.

  In the case where the operation member 3 is a remote controller, an infrared transmission type or RF transmission type transmission unit (not shown) is provided, and the detection signal and the selection confirmation signal are displayed from the transmission unit on a television or the like. It is transmitted toward the member 4.

  The operation member 3 has a case 7, and the upper surface of the case 7 is a flat operation surface 8. The operation surface 8 may be a curved surface such as a spherical surface.

  In FIG. 3, a part of the operation surface 8 is enlarged and displayed. A direction input area 10 having a predetermined area is set on the operation surface 8.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a selection / decision key 12 is provided in the center of the direction input area 10, and eight detectors (individually extending radially in the eight directions from the vicinity of the selection / decision key 12 toward the outer periphery). 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 11g, and 11h).

  The eight detection units 11a to 11h and the selection / decision key 12 are colored differently from other parts in the direction input area 10 on the operation surface 8, or slightly depressed or slightly protruded from other areas. This makes it possible to distinguish from other parts.

  The detection means 11 is, for example, a resistance type or a capacitance type. When the detection means 11 is a resistance type, eight resistors that respectively extend along the same direction as the direction in which the eight detectors 11a to 11h extend, and a predetermined gap with respect to the eight resistors. (Not shown). When an operating body such as a finger touches the operation surface 8, the contact is brought into contact with any of the 8 resistors by the pressing force at that time, and from the edge of the resistor to the contact point with the contact By detecting the detection voltage according to the distance, the direction (operation direction) and the contact position (for example, the contactor touches the inner peripheral side of the resistor, or the outer peripheral side touches the operation surface on the operation surface 8. Etc.) can be detected.

  Therefore, when the operating body is slid on the detection units 11a to 11h along, for example, a circumferential locus centering on the selection determination key 12, the input control unit 21 moves the operating body to the right. It is possible to detect whether it is turning or counterclockwise. In addition, a slow speed is detected on the inner circumference side when the radius of the circumference restriction is reduced and the inner circumference side is slid, and conversely, when the radius is increased and the outer circumference side is slid. A high speed is detected on the outer peripheral side, and an output signal corresponding to the speed is output to the input control unit 21.

  When the detection means 11 is a capacitance type, the X position detection electrode extending in the Y direction and formed at a constant pitch in the X direction between the X position detection electrode adjacent to the dielectric substrate and the adjacent X position detection electrode. A ground electrode is provided, and a change in capacitance between the X position detection electrode and the ground electrode when a conductor such as a finger touches the operation surface 8 is detected, thereby detecting at least the operation surface. In FIG. 8, the direction touched by the operating body is detected.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return push button 13 and an advance push button 14 are provided in the vicinity of the detection means 11 on the operation surface 8.

  The display member 4 includes an image display processing unit 25 that generates an image signal and applies the image signal to the display member 4. A signal input from the antenna 26 is demodulated by an input processing unit 27 mainly composed of a decoder, is subjected to data processing by a display data processing unit 28, and image information to be displayed is given to the image display processing unit 25. In the case of downloading, it is stored in the memory means 29. When the image data to be displayed is stored in the memory means 29, the image information read from the memory means 29 is processed by the display data processing section 28 and given to the image display processing section 25. . The memory means 29 is, for example, a flash memory or a small hard disk device.

  The display member 4A is composed of STN, TFT, organic EL display or the like.

Next, an example of an input operation and an image display form in the mobile phone 1 will be described.
In the initial display mode shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of (81 in FIG. 4) thumbnail images T <b> 1 to T <b> 81 are arranged in a matrix so as to form rows in the vertical and horizontal directions on the screen 4 </ b> A of the display member 4 of the mobile phone 1. Is displayed. The thumbnail images T1 to T81 are still images or moving images showing the contents of various contents. For example, when displaying a multi-channel digital television image, it is a reduced image of a still image of a main scene at that time or a preview moving image (summary moving image) for each channel. In the case of streaming in which multimedia data such as video and audio is received simultaneously through a network such as the Internet, or when multimedia data downloaded to the memory means is played back, still images indicating these contents are displayed. Or it is the image which reduced the substitute scene among the moving images.

  The number of various contents can reach hundreds or more. On the screen 4 </ b> A of the display member 4, thumbnail images of videos or moving images showing the individual contents of these many contents are displayed as a list as a collection. However, if the number of thumbnail images displayed on the screen 4A is too large, the size of each thumbnail screen becomes too small and it becomes difficult to grasp the contents. There is a limit. In the mobile phone 1 shown in this embodiment, a total of 81 thumbnail images T1 to T81 can be displayed in nine rows vertically and horizontally. In FIG. 4, an area surrounded by a double line shows the screen 4A, and 81 thumbnail images T1 to T81 are displayed in this area. A thumbnail image indicated by a dotted line outside the area of the screen 4A surrounded by a double line indicates a thumbnail image adjacent to the thumbnail images T1 to T81, and has a matrix shape like the thumbnail images T1 to T81.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the screen 4A capable of displaying 81 thumbnail images includes, for example, two horizontal virtual lines LH1 and LH2 indicated by a one-dot chain line and two vertical virtual lines LV1 and LV2 shown in the figure. Are divided into a total of nine sections P (individually indicated as sections P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, and P9) in three rows vertically and horizontally.

  In the initial display mode, sections P1, P2, and P3 are displayed at the upper position of the screen 4A, sections P4, P5, and P6 are displayed at the middle position, and sections P7, P8, and P9 are displayed at the lower position. . In one section P, a total of nine thumbnail images are displayed in three columns vertically and horizontally. That is, thumbnail images T1 to T9 are displayed in the section P1, thumbnail images T10 to T18 are displayed in the section P2, thumbnail images T19 to T27 are displayed in the section P3, and thumbnails are displayed in the section P4. Images T28 to T36 are displayed, thumbnail images T37 to T45 are displayed in the section P5, thumbnail images T46 to T54 are displayed in the section P6, and thumbnail images T55 to T63 are displayed in the section P7. Thumbnail images T64 to T72 are displayed in the section P8, and thumbnail images T73 to T81 are displayed in the section P9.

  Note that thumbnail images T1, T2, and T3 are displayed at the upper position of the section P1, thumbnail images P4, T5, and T6 are displayed at the middle position, and thumbnail images T7, T8, and T9 are displayed at the lower position. Such a configuration is the same in the other sections P2 to P9.

  Of the plurality of sections P displayed on the screen 4A, sections P1, P2, P3, P4, P6, P7, P8, and P9, excluding the section P5 located at the center of the screen 4A, are arranged in the detection means 11. The detection units 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 11g, and 11h are displayed in the same number and in an array corresponding to the detection units 11a to 11h. A section P5 located at the center of the screen 4A is provided at the center of the detecting means 11 and is displayed corresponding to the selection / decision key 12.

  As described above, in this embodiment, nine thumbnail images T are assembled to form one section P, and nine sections (81 thumbnail images) P are combined to form one screen 4A. Has been. A set ΣP of sections P is formed by the nine sections in the screen 4A and a large number of other sections.

  The operation of the image display device will be described with reference to a flowchart. Each step in the flowchart is denoted by ST.

  In the initial display mode (ST1) in which the sections P1 to P9 are displayed as one aggregate on the screen 4A of the display member 4, any one of the detection units 11a to 11h provided on the detection unit 11 by the operator's finger When the contactor and any one of the resistors come into contact with each other, an operation signal indicating an operation direction that is the direction of the resistor is given to the input control unit 21. When the operation signal is given, selection information is given from the display control unit 24 to the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25.

  When the force control unit 16 detects that any one of the detection units 11a to 11h is operated (ST2), the force control unit 16 gives the operation signal to the display control unit 24. Then, the display control unit 24 performs processing such that any of the sections P1 to P9 corresponding to the operated detection units 11a to 11h is brightly illuminated as compared with the other sections (ST3).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the detection unit 11h is operated, only the section P1 corresponding to the detection section 11h is brightly illuminated as compared with other sections, and the operator is provided with the section 11h. It is possible to visually recognize that P1 has been selected. In FIG. 5, the hatched portion indicates a portion with low illuminance. The illumination as described above may reduce the illuminance of the other sections P2 to P9 without changing the illuminance of the selected section P1, or the section without changing the illuminance of the other sections P2 to P9. You may make it raise the illumination intensity only of P1. Alternatively, the other sections P2 to P9 may be masked or blurred by software processing.

  In the state where the section P1 is selected as described above, when the operator performs an operation of pressing the selection determination key 12 (ST4), the input control unit 21 determines that the section P1 has been selected and determined, and the selection confirmation signal Is generated and provided to the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 via the display control unit 24. At this time, the image display processing unit 25 determines that the display mode is an enlarged display mode, and enlarges and displays the section P1 as shown in FIG. 6 (ST5), and displays the enlarged thumbnail images T1 to T9 on the screen 4A. Thereby, the contents of the thumbnail images T1 to T9 are set to be easier to see.

  Similarly, when the selection determination key 12 is operated in a state where any of the other sections P2 to P9 (except for the section P5) is selected, a thumbnail image corresponding to the currently selected section is displayed. Each is enlarged. In the state of the enlarged display mode in which the thumbnail image is enlarged as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the return push button 13 is operated, the initial display mode shown in FIG. 5 as the previous display mode is switched. It may be.

  In ST2, when the detection units 11a to 11h are not operated and instead the selection / determination key 12 is directly operated (ST9), the image display processing unit 25 determines that the display mode is the enlarged display mode, and the center is displayed at the center. The section P5 located is enlarged and displayed (ST10), and the next execution of ST6 is awaited.

  In the state of the enlarged display mode of ST5 or ST10, the detection unit 11 is operated, and when the display control unit 24 detects that any of the detection units 11a to 11h of the detection unit 11 is operated (ST6). ) Processing that determines that any one of the thumbnail images T corresponding to the operated detection units 11a to 11h has been selected, and that the thumbnail image T is brightly illuminated compared to the other thumbnail images T. May be performed.

  For example, when the detection unit 11a is operated, only the corresponding thumbnail image T2 is illuminated brighter than the other thumbnail images T1 and T3 to T9, and the thumbnail image is displayed to the operator. It is possible to visually recognize that T2 has been selected. Such illumination can be performed in the same manner as in the case of the section P.

  If the operator performs an operation of pressing the selection determination key 12 in the state where the thumbnail image T2 is selected (ST7), the display control unit 24 determines that the thumbnail image T2 has been selected and determined, and the selection determination signal is displayed. The display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 are provided. The image display processing unit 25 determines the thumbnail image execution mode (ST8), for example, displays the thumbnail image T2 in an enlarged manner, and displays the enlarged thumbnail image T2 on the screen 4A. At this time, for example, a still image is displayed on the full screen 4A, or a moving image is reproduced in a state where the video is projected on the full screen 4A. Note that the size of the still image or moving image may be freely changed.

  On the other hand, the input control unit 21 measures the output elapsed time t of the detection signal output from the detection means 11. That is, the time when the contact is touched with the operating body in ST2 and the output is switched ON is set as an initial value, and the output elapsed time required until the output is switched OFF after the contact state is released next. When the output elapsed time t has exceeded a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) when t, an overtime signal indicating that is given to the display control unit 24. The display control unit 24 to which the excess time signal is given determines that the scroll mode (ST11) is set, and provides scroll information to the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25.

  In the scroll mode, the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 move up, down, left, and right on the screen 4A on the screen 4A, as shown in FIG. And it moves to the diagonal direction and erases a part of the sections P1 to P9. At the same time, instead of a part of the erased sections P1 to P9, 16 sections P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18, P19, P20, P21, P22, which are other aggregates. , P23, P24, P25, and P26 are displayed on the screen 4A.

  For example, when the detection unit 11a of the detection unit 11 is operated, the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 move the aggregate ΣP of the plurality of sections P upward (direction a). By doing so, the sections P1, P2, and P3 are erased from the upper stage of the screen 4A. At the same time, the sections P23, P24, and P25, which are other aggregates, are displayed in the lower part of the screen 4A. That is, sections P4, P5, and P6 are displayed at the upper position of the screen 4A, sections P7, P8, and P9 are displayed at the middle position, and P23, P24, and P25 are displayed at the lower position.

  For example, when the detection unit 11c is operated, the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 move the aggregate ΣP of the plurality of sections P in the right direction (c direction), thereby The sections P3, P6, and P9 are deleted from the right column of 4A, and at the same time, the sections P16, P18, and P20, which are other aggregates, are displayed on the left column of the screen 4A. As a result, sections P16, P1, and P2 are displayed at the upper position of the screen 4A, sections P18, P4, and P5 are displayed at the middle position, and P20, P7, and P8 are displayed at the lower position.

  Further, for example, when the detection unit 11f is operated, the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 move the aggregate ΣP of the plurality of sections P in the lower left diagonal direction (f direction). As a result, the sections P1, P4, P7, P8, and P9 located in the left column and the lower row are erased from the screen 4A, and at the same time, the sections P13, P14, P15, P17, and P19, which are other aggregates, are moved to the upper section of the screen 4A. Display simultaneously in the right column. As a result, on the screen 4A, sections P13, P14, and P15 are displayed at the upper position, sections P2, P3, and P17 are displayed at the middle position, and P5, P6, and P19 are displayed at the lower position. The same operation as described above is performed when another detection unit of the detection unit 11 is operated.

  As described above, by operating any one of the eight detection units 11a to 11h of the detection unit 11 provided on the operation member 3, the aggregate ΣP of the plurality of sections P is vertically and horizontally and diagonally in units of sections. The nine sections that are scrolled and displayed on the screen 4A can be freely changed.

  The scroll movement of the assembly ΣP of the plurality of sections P in the scroll mode is performed while the contactor is in contact with the resistor, that is, while the output elapsed time t can be measured. When is canceled, that is, when the measurement of the output elapsed time t is stopped, the scroll movement is stopped. However, when the end of the scroll movement is displayed on the screen 4A, it cannot be moved any further, so the end section continues to be displayed.

  When the selection determination key 12 is operated after the scroll movement of the aggregate ΣP of the plurality of sections P is stopped, the nine sections displayed on the screen 4A at that time are handled as new initial display modes. It is. Therefore, the operator performs any operation similar to the operation shown in the flowchart above, so that any one of the thumbnail images T displayed in the nine sections P displayed on the screen 4A as a new initial display mode is displayed. The enlarged display can be performed in the same manner as described above.

  As described above, in the present invention having a display member on which a large number of thumbnail images are displayed, the operator intuitively displays information by associating the operation on the operation surface 8 with the display state on the screen 4A. Since it can be easily selected, it is possible to easily read a large amount of information without feeling complicated.

  Further, when a moving image stored in the memory means 29 is being played back, or when recording media such as a DVD is being played back, an operation tool operates the detection means 11 clockwise or counterclockwise. The playback position of the moving image may be moved in response to being given.

  For example, as described above, the input control unit 21 detects whether the operation body moves in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction. Therefore, when these operation signals are given to the display control unit 24, the display control unit 24 The control unit 24 provides the display data processing unit 28 and the image display processing unit 25 with image information corresponding to the clockwise or counterclockwise operation signal. At this time, when the image display processing unit 25 receives the image information indicating the clockwise direction, the operation signal includes the reproduction position of the moving image from the current reproduction position based on the moving image data stored in the memory means. It can be moved to a position corresponding to the operation amount. The amount of operation is, for example, the output elapsed time t, and so on, when moving clockwise, moving from the current position to the ending direction of the movie, and when turning counterclockwise, moving from the current position to the starting direction of the movie. can do.

  When the operating body is operated on the inner peripheral side of the detection means 11, the speed is slow as described above. Therefore, the reproduction position is moved at a slow speed, and when the outer peripheral side is operated, the operation is performed as described above. Since the speed is high, the playback position may be moved at a high speed.

  As a result, the operator can freely move the playback position of the moving image to a position according to his / her preference at a desired speed.

  In addition, you may make it adjust the audio | voice output level of a speaker using the said detection means 11. FIG. For example, the output level can be increased when turning clockwise, and the output level can be lowered when turning counterclockwise.

  In the above embodiment, the cellular phone is shown and described as the image display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be a PDA, a DVD player, a computer, or the like.

The top view which shows a mobile telephone as embodiment of the image display apparatus of this invention, Configuration block diagram of the image display device, A plan view showing the main part of the operation member, Explanatory drawing of the display form in a display member, Explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the display member when a detection means is operated, Explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the display member when the selection decision key is operated, A flowchart showing the operation of the image display device; Drawing published as patent document 2 in patent document 2,

Explanation of symbols

1 Mobile phone (image display device)
3 Operation member 4 Display member 8 Operation surface 11 Detection means 11a to 11h Detection part 12 Selection determination key 21 Input control part 24 Display control part 25 Image display control part 27 Input processing part 28 Display data processing part 29 Memory means T1 to T81 Thumbnail Images P1 to P26 Compartment ΣP Compartment of compartments

Claims (7)

Detection means for detecting an operation direction or a selection position given by the operation body, and a display member capable of displaying a predetermined number of thumbnail images as a screen from a collection of a plurality of thumbnail images arranged in a matrix In an image display device provided with a display control unit that controls a display state of the display member according to a detection signal output from the detection unit,
The display control unit divides a plurality of thumbnail images arranged and displayed in the screen for each predetermined section, and a set of the thumbnail images in the operation direction with respect to the screen based on the detection signal. An image display device, wherein the image display device is scroll-moved for each of the sections along the screen.   The image according to claim 1, wherein when one of the sections in the precursor screen is selected by the operation of the detection means, the selected one section is displayed in a state different from other sections that are not selected. Display device.   A selection / decision key is provided, and when the selection / decision key is operated to select any one of the plurality of sections displayed on the screen, the selected one section is enlarged. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein the image display device is displayed.   When any one thumbnail image is selected by the operation of the detection means in a state where any one of the sections is displayed in an enlarged manner, the selected one thumbnail image is different from other thumbnail images that are not selected. The image display device according to claim 3, wherein the image display device is displayed in a different state.   When the selected thumbnail image is displayed in a state different from other thumbnail images that are not selected, if the selection determination key is operated, the selected one thumbnail image is enlarged and displayed. Item 5. The image display device according to Item 4.   The detection means displays the operation direction of the operating body, and the number and arrangement of the operation directions correspond to the number and arrangement of sections or thumbnail images to be displayed and selected on the display member. The image display device according to claim 1.   The image display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the scroll movement is started when an output elapsed time of a detection signal output from the detection unit exceeds a predetermined time.

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