JP2006222559A - Portable communication terminal and housing position setting mechanism in portable communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that a user must manually rotate one of housings depending on a usage mode, in a portable communication terminal in which a first housing is coupled to a second housing so that the housings may be rotated with two axes. <P>SOLUTION: When the user operates a first operation button 7, a second operation button 8 or a third operation button 9, a control unit 20 drives a rotating motor 3 and an opening/closing motor 4 so that the housings may change in an opening state, a front surface display state or a display means concealing state, depending on the operation of the user and results of detection of a front surface display state detecting unit 11 for detecting whether or not the terminal is in the front surface display state and a closed state detecting unit 12 for detecting whether or not the terminal is in the display means concealing state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable communication terminal constituted by two cases and a case position setting mechanism for changing the relative positions of the respective cases in the portable communication terminal constituted by two cases.

  The mobile communication terminal is a foldable mobile communication terminal that folds at a connecting portion between two casings with a larger display portion in accordance with an increase in the display content of the mobile communication terminal due to the increase in the number of functions such as an Internet connection function. Is popular.

  Since the foldable portable communication terminal cannot be viewed with the contents displayed on the display unit in the folded state, the user may have a second display unit on the opposite side of the display unit. Yes. However, when two display units are provided, there is a problem that the product cost increases.

  Therefore, there is a portable communication terminal in which a two-axis rotation type coupling unit that can position the display unit of one housing on the outside when folded is coupled to each housing. An example of such a portable communication terminal is described in Patent Document 1.

  The mobile communication terminal described in Patent Document 1 has an open state in which the display unit is opened, a closed state in which one housing covers the operation unit of the other housing, and a display unit in the closed state. Are used in various forms such as a front display state that is located on the surface opposite to the surface in contact with the second housing.

  In addition, there has been proposed a mobile phone that uses a transmissive display capable of double-sided display for the display unit so that the content displayed on the display unit can be visually recognized even in a closed state (for example, (See Patent Document 2).

  There has been proposed a mobile phone including a motor that is driven to change from an open state to a closed state (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2002-171189 A (paragraphs 0008 to 0024, FIG. 1) JP 2001-257754 A (paragraphs 0025 to 0031, FIG. 1) Utility Model Registration No. 3079820 (paragraph 0005, FIG. 1)

  However, the mobile communication terminal described in Patent Document 1 requires a user to manually perform a plurality of operations to change from a front display state or the like to an open state or the like, making it difficult to quickly receive an incoming call or the like. There is a problem that.

  In addition, the mobile phone described in Patent Document 2 has a problem in that it is expensive because a transmissive display capable of double-sided display is used for the display unit. In general, the visibility of a transmissive display deteriorates in a bright place such as outdoors.

  In the mobile phone described in Patent Document 3, the motor can be changed from the open state to the closed state, and the motor can be changed from the closed state to the open state. I can't let you.

  Accordingly, the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal configured by a plurality of casings coupled by a two-axis rotary coupling unit, and a mobile communication terminal capable of easily changing the relative position of the casing, and An object is to provide a housing position setting mechanism in a mobile communication terminal.

  The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is provided with a first housing provided with a first member (for example, the display unit 5) on one surface and a second member (for example, the operation unit 6) on one surface. A portable communication terminal having a structure in which the first casing and the second casing are folded so that the first casing and the second casing are opposed to each other. The first housing is in a closed state in which the second member covers the second member (for example, a folded state, ie, a folded state), and the first member is not concealed by the second member (user A non-hidden state detecting means for detecting whether or not the first member is in a non-hidden state (for example, a front display state in which the user is visible), and in a closed state. The first member concealment state (for example, the state where the first member is concealed by the second member) A concealment state detecting means for detecting whether the display portion is concealed) and a first state so as to change from the closed state to the open state where the second member is open, or from the open state to the closed state. Opening / closing driving means for rotating one housing, and rotational driving for rotating the first housing in the open state so that the first member is not concealed in the closed state or in the first member concealed state Means, an instruction input means for inputting an instruction to set to an open state, a first member non-concealed state, or a first member concealed state, an instruction input to the instruction input means, a non-concealment detection means, and a concealment state According to the detection result of the detection means, a control means for driving the opening / closing drive means and the rotation drive means is provided.

  The first casing is a casing provided with a display as a first member, for example, and the second casing is a casing provided with an operation key as a second member, for example. is there.

  Based on the detection results of the non-concealed state detecting unit and the concealed state detecting unit, the control unit determines whether the state is the open state, the first member non-concealed state, or the first member concealed state. Alternatively, when the setting state indicated by the instruction input to the instruction input unit does not match the state determined based on the detection results of the non-concealed state detection unit and the concealment state detection unit, the input is input to the instruction input unit. The opening / closing driving means and the rotation driving means may be driven based on the instructions.

  The control means may drive the opening / closing driving means and the rotation driving means in accordance with the instruction input to the instruction input means when the instruction input means receives an instruction to rotate the first casing.

  The control unit may include a storage unit that stores an instruction input to the instruction input unit and a state indicating the position of the first housing with respect to the second housing in association with each other. When input, the opening / closing driving means and the rotation driving means may be driven such that the position of the first housing is in a state stored in the storage means in association with the input instruction. According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the state stored in the storage unit based on the instruction input to the instruction input unit. The instruction input means may be provided on the side surface of the second housing.

  In the case position setting mechanism according to the present invention, a first case in which a first member is provided on one surface and a second case in which a second member is provided on one surface are connected. Built in a portable communication terminal having a structure in which the first casing and the second casing are folded so that the first member and the second member face each other, and the relative positions of the respective casings are changed. A housing position setting mechanism, wherein the first housing is in a closed state in which the first member covers the second member, and the first member is in a state in which the first member is not concealed by the second member. Non-concealed state detecting means for detecting whether or not it is in a concealed state, and detecting whether or not the first member is in a closed state in which the first member is concealed by the second member The concealment state detecting means, and changing from the closed state to the open state where the second member is open, and Opening / closing drive means for rotating the first housing to change from the open state to the closed state, and the open state so that the first member is not concealed in the closed state or the first member is concealed The rotation drive means for rotating the first housing, the instruction input means for inputting an instruction to set the open state, the first member non-concealed state, or the first member concealed state, and the instruction input means And a control means for driving the opening / closing drive means and the rotation drive means based on the instructions and the detection results of the non-concealment detection means and the concealment state detection means.

  The control unit may include a storage unit that stores an instruction input to the instruction input unit and a state indicating the position of the first housing with respect to the second housing in association with each other. When input, the opening / closing driving means and the rotation driving means may be driven such that the position of the first housing is in a state stored in the storage means in association with the input instruction.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the form of the portable communication terminal comprised by the some housing | casing couple | bonded by the biaxial rotation type coupling | bond part can be changed easily. Therefore, even when there are many positional relationships between a plurality of housings in use, that is, even when there are many usage forms, the user can easily use the mobile communication terminal in a desired usage form without performing complicated manual operations. Can be.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention in an open state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the state which has opened the operation part 6 of the 2nd housing | casing 200, ie, the state which is not folded, is called an open state.

  The mobile communication terminal of the present invention includes a first casing 100 provided with a display unit (display means) 5 for displaying information on one surface (hereinafter referred to as a surface) having a substantially cubic shape. (Hereinafter referred to as the front surface)) a second housing 200 provided with an operation unit (input means) 6 such as operation keys for inputting information, and the first housing 100 and the second housing 200. The hinge part 300 is coupled. Note that a surface opposite to the front surface of the first housing 100 is referred to as a back surface. The display unit 5 is realized by a display such as an LCD or an organic EL device.

  In FIG. 1, as a preferable mobile communication terminal, a first housing 100 provided with a first member (in this example, the display unit 5) on one surface and a second member (in this example) on one surface are shown. The second casing 200 provided with the operation unit 6) is connected by the hinge unit 300, and the first casing 100 and the second casing are arranged so that the first member and the second member face each other. A cellular phone having a structure that can be folded with the body 200 is illustrated, but if the mobile phone has such a structure, the present invention is not limited to a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) terminal, or the like. It can also be applied to portable communication terminals.

  In addition, an instruction to set the usage mode of the mobile communication terminal is provided on the side surface of the second housing 200 (the surface that is orthogonal to the surface on which the operation unit 6 is provided and has the longer side). A first operation button 7, a second operation button 8 and a third operation button 9 for inputting are provided. The instruction input means is realized by the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9.

  FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention in the display unit concealed state. Note that a state in which the operation unit 6 in the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 are in contact with each other (there may be a slight gap) is referred to as a closed state, and the surface of the first housing 100 in the closed state. However, the state in contact with the surface of the second casing 200 is referred to as a display unit concealment state. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention in the front display state. Note that a state in which the back surface of the first housing 100 is in contact with the surface of the second housing 200 in the closed state (there may be a slight gap) is referred to as a front display state. Accordingly, there are two states in the closed state: a display portion concealment state and a front display state.

  The usage form of the mobile communication terminal is an overall form of the mobile communication terminal based on the positional relationship between a plurality of housings. In this embodiment, the mobile communication terminal is used in three forms: a closed state, a display unit concealment state, and a front display state. Other forms may be included.

  In the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, the first casing 100 rotates around the hinge part 300 as a fulcrum. Here, the rotation of the first housing 100 will be described. The first housing 100 is opened from the closed state (the state shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) that covers the operation unit 6 in the second housing 200, with the hinge unit 300 as a fulcrum. It rotates in the direction away from the surface which has the operation part 6 of the 2nd housing | casing 200 so that it may change to the open state (state shown in FIG. 1) which is a state to perform.

  Further, the first housing 100 is rotated 180 ° about the longitudinal direction of the first housing 100 in the open state (the state shown in FIG. 1) with the hinge 300 as a fulcrum. And if the 1st housing | casing 100 rotates about the hinge part 300 so that the operation part 6 of the 2nd housing | casing 200 may be covered, it will be in a front display state (state shown in FIG. 3).

  When the first casing 100 rotates in the open state (the state shown in FIG. 1) with the hinge 300 as a fulcrum so as to cover the operation section 6 of the second casing 200, the display casing is hidden (see FIG. 2).

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention. In the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, the first casing 100 is internally coupled to the hinge unit 300 and rotates the first casing 100 about the longitudinal direction of the first casing 100 ( Rotation drive means) 3 and a magnet 10 installed on the right side toward the display unit 5. The magnet 10 may be installed on the left side toward the display unit 5.

  In the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, the second casing 200 includes an opening / closing motor (opening / closing driving means) 4 that rotates the first casing 100 to be opened / closed via a hinge section 300, and a display section. A closed state detection unit 12 which is installed in a concealed state so as to be in the vicinity of the magnet 10 installed in the first housing and detects whether the distance from the magnet 10 is within a predetermined range; In the front display state, the front display state detection is performed so as to detect whether the distance from the magnet 10 is within a predetermined range. Part 11 is provided. The closed state detection unit 12 and the front display state detection unit 11 are realized by, for example, a Hall IC that detects the magnetic force of the magnet 10.

  In this embodiment, the non-hidden state detection for detecting whether or not the first member is in the first member non-hiding state (in this example, the front display state) that is not hidden by the second member. The means is realized by the magnet 10 and the front display state detection unit 11, and is in a first member concealment state (in this example, a display unit concealment state) in which the first member is concealed by the second member. The concealment state detection means for detecting whether or not is realized by the magnet 10 and the closed state detection unit 12.

  In the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, the hinge portion 300 is provided with a hole in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 100, and the hinge portion 300 is coupled to the first housing 100 by fitting into the hole. 1 hinge 1 is included. The first hinge unit 1 and the rotary motor 3 are coupled by a gear. Therefore, when the rotary motor 3 rotates, the first casing 100 moves along the gear of the first hinge unit 1 as the rotary motor 3 rotates. That is, the first casing 100 rotates around the first hinge portion 1 around the longitudinal direction of the first casing 100 as the rotary motor 3 rotates.

  In the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, the hinge unit 300 is provided with a hole in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second casing 200 and parallel to the surface including the operation unit 6. The second hinge 2 that fits into the hole and is coupled to the second housing 200 is included. The second hinge portion 2 and the opening / closing motor 4 are coupled by a gear. Then, the second hinge part 2 is fitted to the hinge part 300, and the hinge part 300 is coupled to the first casing 100 via the first hinge part 1. When the opening / closing motor 4 rotates, the body 100 rotates around the second hinge part 2 around the shorter side of the second casing 200 in conjunction with the rotation of the opening / closing motor 4.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the control system of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention. The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention depends on the operation of the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9, and the detection results of the front display state detection unit 11 and the closed state detection unit 12. And a control unit (control means) 20 for controlling the rotation motor 3 and the opening / closing motor 4. The control unit 20 is realized by a CPU that executes processing according to a program. The mobile communication terminal also includes an antenna, a radio circuit, an audio circuit, a display unit, an operation unit, a microphone, a speaker, and the like, which are not shown in FIG.

  The front display state detection unit 11 outputs a signal to the control unit 20 when detecting that the distance from the magnet 10 is within a predetermined range. The closed state detection unit 12 outputs a signal to the control unit 20 when detecting that the distance to the magnet 10 is within a predetermined range.

  The control unit 20 determines which usage mode is set according to the operation of the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9 by the user. Specifically, for example, when the first operation button 7 is pressed, the control unit 20 determines to set the front display state. Further, when the second operation button 8 is pressed, the control unit 20 determines to set the display unit concealment state. The control unit 20 determines to set the open state when the third operation button 9 is pressed.

  Next, the operation of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention.

  When the control unit 20 detects that the first operation button 7 is operated (step S101), the mobile communication is performed based on whether signals are input from the closed state detection unit 12 and the front display state detection unit 11. It is determined whether the terminal is in a display unit concealment state, a front display state, or an open state (step S102).

  Specifically, when a signal is input from the front display state detection unit 11, the control unit 20 determines that it is in the open state. Further, when a signal is input from the closed state detection unit 12, the control unit 20 determines that the display unit is in the hidden state. If no signal is input from the closed state detection unit 12 and the front display state detection unit 11, the control unit 20 determines that it is in the open state.

  When determining that the display unit is in the hidden state, the control unit 20 drives the opening / closing motor 4 to rotate the first casing 100 in a direction away from the surface of the second casing 200 having the operation unit 6, thereby displaying the display unit. The part concealment state is changed to the open state (step S103).

  When determining that the control unit 20 is in the open state, the control unit 20 drives the rotary motor 3 to rotate the first casing 100 by 180 °. Then, the control unit 20 drives the opening / closing motor 4 to rotate the first casing 100 so as to cover the operation unit 6 of the second casing 200, thereby changing to the front display state (step S104).

  Further, when the control unit 20 detects that the second operation button 8 has been operated (step S101), the control unit 20 determines whether or not signals are input from the closed state detection unit 12 and the front display state detection unit 11. It is determined whether the mobile communication terminal is in a display unit concealment state, a front display state, or an open state (step S105).

  When determining that the front display state is set, the control unit 20 drives the opening / closing motor 4 to rotate the first casing 100 away from the surface of the second casing 200 having the operation unit 6. And the control part 20 drives the rotation motor 3, rotates the 1st housing | casing 100 180 degrees, and changes to an open state (step S106).

  When determining that the control unit 20 is in the open state, the control unit 20 drives the opening / closing motor 4 to rotate the first casing 100 so as to cover the operation unit 6 of the second casing 200, thereby changing to the display unit concealing state. (Step S107).

  In addition, when the control unit 20 detects that the third operation button 9 has been operated (step S101), the control unit 20 determines whether or not signals are input from the closed state detection unit 12 and the front display state detection unit 11. It is determined whether the portable communication terminal is in a display unit concealment state, a front display state, or an open state (step S108).

  When determining that the front display state is set, the control unit 20 drives the opening / closing motor 4 to rotate the first casing 100 away from the surface of the second casing 200 having the operation unit 6. Then, the control unit 20 drives the rotary motor 3 to rotate the first casing 100 by 180 ° and changes it to the open state (step S109).

  If the control unit 20 determines that the display unit is in the hidden state, the control unit 20 drives the opening / closing motor 4 to rotate the first casing 100 away from the surface of the second casing 200 having the operation unit 6. And change to the open state (step S110).

  Note that the control unit 20 drives the rotation motor 3 and the opening / closing motor 4 in response to the operation of the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9, and the first casing 100. May be rotated.

  Further, the storage means (not shown) can be in any state (for example, the first housing) according to the operation of the operation unit 6, the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, or the third operation button 9. The state in which the body 100 is perpendicular to the surface of the second housing 200 having the operation unit 6 and faces the side surface of the second housing 200) may be stored. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 6, the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, or the third operation button 9, the storage unit stores the control unit 20. The first casing 100 may be rotated by driving the rotary motor 3 and the opening / closing motor 4 so that the first casing 100 is rotated.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, or the third operation button 9 is operated, the usage mode of the mobile communication terminal is changed to the user. Can be automatically set to the intended form. Therefore, for example, the user can respond quickly by changing the mobile communication terminal to the use state in the open state by operating the third operation button 9 when receiving a call.

  In the embodiment described above, the second casing 200 has the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation for inputting an instruction to set the usage mode of the mobile communication terminal. Although the button 9 is provided, instead of the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9, a slide switch 13 for inputting an instruction to set the usage mode of the mobile communication terminal may be provided. Good.

  FIG. 7 is an external perspective view when the second casing 200 includes the slide switch 13. In addition, the control unit 20 detects the position of the slide switch 13 and determines which state of use of the mobile communication terminal is to be changed. Specifically, for example, when the control unit 20 detects that the slide switch 13 is in a position close to the hinge unit 300, the control unit 20 determines to change to the open state. Further, when the control unit 20 detects that the slide switch 13 is in a position far from the hinge unit 300, the control unit 20 determines to change to the display unit concealment state. When the control unit 20 detects that the slide switch 13 is in a middle position between a position close to the hinge unit 300 and a position far from the hinge unit 300, the control unit 20 determines to change to the front display state.

  Then, since the user can operate the slide switch 13 without pressing the wrong button, the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9 can be operated. The operability can be improved as compared with the case where it is provided.

  In the embodiment described above, the second casing 200 has the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation for inputting an instruction to change the usage pattern of the mobile communication terminal. Although the button 9 is provided, the second casing 200 inputs an instruction to set the usage mode of the mobile communication terminal instead of the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9. A hinge operation button 14 may be provided. FIG. 8 is an external perspective view when the second casing 200 includes the hinge operation button 14.

  Then, for example, the control unit 20 determines to set the open state when the hinge operation button 14 is pressed once, and determines to set the front display state when the hinge operation button 14 is pressed twice. When the hinge operation button 14 is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, it may be determined to set the display portion concealed state.

  Then, when the user operates the hinge operation button 14, the user does not press the wrong button, so the first operation button 7, the second operation button 8, and the third operation button 9. The operability can be improved as compared with the case of having.

  In the embodiment described above, as shown in the example of FIG. 1, the second casing 200 has the first operation button 7 and the second operation button on the side surface on the long side of the surface including the operation unit 6. The second casing 200 has a first operation button 7, a second operation button 8, and a third operation button 9 on the surface opposite to the surface including the operation unit 6. A third operation button 9 may be provided, or a hinge operation button 14 may be provided.

  Then, operativity can be improved rather than the case where the 2nd housing | casing 200 is equipped with those buttons on the side surface of the longitudinal side of the surface containing the operation part 6. FIG.

  The present invention can be applied to a mobile communication terminal configured by a plurality of casings coupled by a two-axis rotational coupling unit.

It is an external appearance perspective view in the open state of the portable communication terminal of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view in the display part concealment state of the portable communication terminal of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view in the front display state of the portable communication terminal of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of the portable communication terminal of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows one structural example of the control system of the portable communication terminal of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the portable communication terminal of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view in case a 2nd housing | casing is provided with the slide switch. It is an external appearance perspective view in case a 2nd housing | casing is provided with the button for hinge operation.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st hinge 2 2nd hinge 3 Rotation motor 4 Opening / closing motor 5 Display part 6 Operation part 7 1st operation button 8 2nd operation button 9 3rd operation button 10 Magnet 11 Front display state detection part 12 Closed State detection unit 13 Slide switch 14 Hinge operation button 20 Control unit 100 First housing 200 Second housing 300 Hinge unit

Claims (9)

A first housing provided with a first member on one surface and a second housing provided with a second member on one surface are connected, and the first member and the second member are connected. In the portable communication terminal having a structure in which the first casing and the second casing are folded so that the
Whether the first housing is in a closed state that covers the second member, and is in a first member non-hidden state in which the first member is not concealed by the second member Non-hidden state detection means for detecting whether or not,
A concealed state detecting means for detecting whether or not the first member is in a closed state and is a state in which the first member is concealed by the second member;
An opening / closing driving means for rotating the first casing so as to change from the closed state to an open state in which the second member is open, or from the open state to the closed state;
Rotation driving means for rotating the first casing in the open state so that the first member is not concealed in the closed state or the first member is concealed;
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction to set to the open state, the first member non-concealed state, or the first member concealed state;
Control means for driving the opening / closing drive means and the rotation drive means based on the instructions input to the instruction input means and the detection results of the non-concealment detection means and the concealment state detection means. A mobile communication terminal characterized by. The first casing is a casing provided with a display as a first member, and the second casing is a casing provided with an operation key as a second member. Item 2. A mobile communication terminal according to Item 1. The control means determines whether the state is the open state, the first member non-concealed state, or the first member concealed state based on the detection results of the non-concealed state detecting unit and the concealed state detecting unit. The portable communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2. The control means inputs to the instruction input means when the setting state indicated by the instruction input to the instruction input means does not match the state determined based on the detection results of the non-hiding state detection means and the hidden state detection means. The portable communication terminal according to claim 3, wherein the opening / closing driving means and the rotation driving means are driven based on the received instructions. The control means drives the opening / closing drive means and the rotation drive means in response to the instruction input to the instruction input means when an instruction to rotate the first casing is input to the instruction input means. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1. Storage means for storing an instruction input to the instruction input means in association with a state indicating the position of the first housing relative to the second housing;
When an instruction is input to the instruction input unit, the control unit opens and closes the first casing so that the storage unit stores the position of the first casing in association with the input instruction. The mobile communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the mobile communication terminal is driven. The portable communication terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the instruction input means is provided on a side surface of the second casing. A first housing provided with a first member on one surface and a second housing provided with a second member on one surface are connected, and the first member and the second member are connected. Built in a portable communication terminal having a structure in which the first casing and the second casing are folded so that they face each other, and a casing position setting mechanism that changes the relative position of each casing There,
Whether the first housing is in a closed state that covers the second member, and is in a first member non-hidden state in which the first member is not concealed by the second member Non-hidden state detection means for detecting whether or not,
A concealed state detecting means for detecting whether the first member is in a closed state, wherein the first member is concealed by the second member;
An opening / closing driving means for rotating the first casing so as to change from the closed state to the open state in which the second member is open, or from the open state to the closed state;
Rotation driving means for rotating the first casing in the open state so that the first member is not concealed in the closed state or the first member is concealed;
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction to set to the open state, the first member non-concealed state, or the first member concealed state;
Control means for driving the opening / closing drive means and the rotation drive means based on the instructions input to the instruction input means and the detection results of the non-concealment detection means and the concealment state detection means. A housing position setting mechanism in a portable communication terminal. Storage means for storing an instruction input to the instruction input means in association with a state indicating the position of the first housing relative to the second housing;
When an instruction is input to the instruction input unit, the control unit opens and closes the first casing so that the storage unit stores the position of the first casing in association with the input instruction. The housing position setting mechanism in the portable communication terminal according to claim 8, which drives the rotation driving means.

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