JP2006303732A - Output control unit, audio video reproducing device, output control method, program, and computer readable recording medium on which program is recorded - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an output control unit sufficiently assuring security and privacy. <P>SOLUTION: The output control unit comprises an operation mode setting part 32 which sets an operation mode of own device according to an inputted instruction, a display control part 33 for controlling output degree of the video output by a display part 16, and an audio control part 34 for controlling output degree of the audio output by second and third audio output parts (19/20). When the operation mode setting part 32 sets operation mode as a first operation mode, the display control part 33 lowers the output degree of video output than when the operation mode is set as a second operation mode, while the audio control part 34 lowers the output degree of audio output than when the operation mode is set as the second operation mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an output control device that controls video and audio output, a video / audio reproduction device, an output control method, a program, and a computer-readable recording medium that records the program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, portable electronic devices such as portable telephones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) are known as terminal devices including a display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD).

  When such a portable electronic device is used in a crowded situation such as in a train or a bus, the content displayed on the display screen of the portable electronic device may be peeped by surrounding people. In particular, when creating and browsing an electronic mail, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of ensuring privacy that the content is peeped by people around it.

  Further, in recent years, devices having a function for performing electronic payment have been developed as portable electronic devices. In a device having such a function, it is necessary to input information such as a credit card number and a personal identification number (hereinafter referred to as personal information) via a display screen when the device is used. In such a device, if the personal information is peeked at by people around and the information is used by others, the user suffers a great loss.

  Therefore, in order to ensure security and privacy, portable electronic devices including a viewing angle control unit that controls the viewing angle of the LCD have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3). In such a portable electronic device, it is possible to switch from one of a normal wide viewing angle mode and a narrow viewing angle mode with a narrow viewing angle to the other. Here, the narrow viewing angle mode is a mode in which the viewing angle is narrower than in the wide viewing angle mode, as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 shows the relationship between the viewing angle and contrast when the display screen is viewed from the front.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a portable telephone which is an example of a portable electronic device provided with the viewing angle control means. FIG. 15 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the mobile phone 81 includes an antenna 82, a wireless processing unit 83, a control unit 84, a first storage unit 86, a second storage unit 87, a display unit 87 having a display screen, and a voice having a microphone. An input unit 88, a first audio output unit 89 including an earphone, a second audio output unit 90 including a speaker, a third audio output unit 91 including a speaker, and an operation unit 92 are provided. The control unit 84 includes a communication control unit 93, a display control unit 94, and an audio control unit 95.

  Here, in the portable telephone 81, the display control unit 93 controls video output (video display) by the display unit 90, and the audio control unit 95 outputs audio by the first to third audio output units (89 to 91). Is controlling. The display control unit 94 includes a viewing angle control unit 94a, and the viewing angle control unit 94a performs the above-described viewing angle control.

  Further, in Patent Document 1, the portable electronic device includes a status detection unit that detects the status of the device as a physical quantity, and controls the amount of light and color of the display unit according to the status detection result by the status detection unit. And a configuration for controlling the type or volume of the audio output unit are also disclosed. With this configuration, security and privacy are ensured.

  In recent years, in consideration of the convenience of the user, a mobile phone having a configuration in which information is displayed on a display unit and the content of the information is output as sound from a speaker has been developed.

In addition, speakers that control the audible range of sound by controlling the directivity of the output sound are also known (for example, Patent Documents 4 to 9).
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  However, in a portable electronic device configured to output the information displayed on the display unit as a voice, the input personal information, the content of the received e-mail, etc. are read out in a state that the surrounding people can easily hear. There is a risk that. For this reason, in the portable electronic device having the above-described configuration, it is not possible to sufficiently ensure security and privacy simply by controlling the viewing angle or controlling the amount of light and color of the display unit.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to record an output control apparatus, a video / audio reproduction apparatus, an output control method, a program, and a program capable of sufficiently ensuring security and privacy. An object of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable recording medium.

  In order to solve the above problems, the output control device according to the present invention controls the operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the device according to the input instruction, and the output level of the video output by the display unit. Display control means, and voice control means for controlling the output level of the voice output by the voice output unit, and when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the operation mode setting means, the display control means includes: The output level of the video output is lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode, and the audio control means outputs the output level of the audio output than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. It is characterized by lowering.

  Here, the output level of the video output is a degree of an element that affects the visibility, such as the size (broad and narrow) of the viewing angle, the brightness level, and the contrast level. Further, reducing the output level of video output means that the visibility in the display unit is lowered, such as reducing the viewing angle, lowering the brightness, or lowering the contrast.

  The output level of audio output is a factor that affects the ease of listening, such as the volume of output audio, the presence or absence of audio output, the size of the audible range (the range of the place where the audio can be heard), and the presence or absence of surround output. Is the degree. In addition, reducing the output level of audio output means that the audio output from the audio output unit such as reducing the volume, stopping the audio output, narrowing the audible range, or stopping the surround output. To make it difficult to hear.

  According to the above configuration, the own device can be set to the operation mode corresponding to the input instruction by the operation mode setting means. In addition, the display control means can control the output level of the video output by the display unit. Furthermore, the output level of the sound output by the sound output unit can be controlled by the sound control means.

  Further, the display control means lowers the output level of the video output when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, it is more difficult for people around the user to see the video output on the display unit than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. .

  Further, the voice control means lowers the output level of the voice output when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, it is more difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device when the first operation mode is set than when the second operation mode is set.

  Therefore, by inputting an instruction for designating the first operation mode to the operation mode setting means and setting the operation mode to the first operation mode, the user can set the operation mode to the second operation mode rather than the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. It is difficult for people around to see video and listen to audio.

  Therefore, by setting the operation mode to the first operation mode, it is possible to improve the security compared to a device configured to reduce only the video output level or a device configured to reduce only the audio output level. , Ensuring privacy is easy. Therefore, it is possible to provide an output control device capable of sufficiently ensuring security and privacy.

  Further, the output control device according to the present invention is the above output control device, wherein the display control means includes a viewing angle control means for controlling a viewing angle in the display unit, and the viewing angle control means is operated. When the mode is set to the first operation mode, the viewing angle is made narrower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the viewing angle control means, the viewing angle in the display unit is larger than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. It is narrowed. That is, the output level of video output can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it becomes difficult for people around the user to visually recognize the video output on the display unit.

  In the output control device according to the present invention, in the above output control device, the display control unit includes a luminance control unit that controls luminance of an image output from the display unit, and the luminance control unit includes: When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the brightness is made lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the luminance control means, the display unit outputs the signal more than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The video brightness is set low. That is, the output level of video output can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it becomes difficult for people around the user to visually recognize the video output on the display unit.

  In the output control device according to the present invention, in the above output control device, the display control unit includes a contrast control unit that controls a contrast of an image output from the display unit, and the contrast control unit includes: When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the contrast is made lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the contrast control means, the display unit outputs more than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The image contrast is set low. That is, the output level of video output can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it becomes difficult for people around the user to visually recognize the video output on the display unit.

  The output control device according to the present invention further comprises receiving means for receiving data sent from another device in the output control device, wherein the display control means has an operation mode of the first operation mode. And when the data is received by the receiving means, the content specifying the other device and / or the content specifying the user of the other device, The output of the display unit is stopped.

  According to said structure, the data sent from another apparatus can be received by a receiving means. Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and data is received by the receiving means, the content for specifying the other device by the display control means and / or the The contents specifying the user of another device can be prevented from being output from the display unit.

  Therefore, if the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, there is an effect that a device around the data transmission source and / or a data transmission source cannot be specified by people around the user.

  Further, the output control device according to the present invention is the above output control device, wherein the sound control means includes a sound volume control means for controlling a sound volume output by the sound output unit, and the sound volume control means Is characterized in that, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the volume of the sound is made smaller than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the volume control unit, the sound output unit outputs the sound signal more than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The audio volume is set to a low level. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it is difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  Further, the output control device according to the present invention is the above-described output control device, wherein the audio control unit includes an audio output stop unit that stops audio output by the audio output unit, and the audio output stop unit includes: When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, output of the sound is stopped.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound output can be stopped by the volume output stop unit. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced.

  Therefore, the sound output from the audio output device can be prevented from being heard by people around the user.

  The output control device according to the present invention further includes an audio output connection means connectable to the earphone in the output control device, wherein the audio output unit is a speaker, and the operation mode is the first. When the operation mode is set and the earphone is connected to the connection means, the sound control means performs sound output from the earphone via the sound output connection means. It is characterized by making it.

  According to said structure, an own apparatus can be connected with an earphone by the audio | voice output connection means. Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and the earphone is connected to the connection means, the voice control means passes the voice output connection means. Thus, sound can be output from the earphone.

  Therefore, even when the output of sound from the speaker is stopped, or even when the volume of the sound output from the speaker is low and it is difficult for the user to hear the sound, the user cannot hear the sound from the earphone. There is an effect that it is possible to hear it reliably.

  The output control apparatus according to the present invention is the output control apparatus described above, wherein the audio output unit is a speaker, the own apparatus further includes an earphone, and the operation mode is set to the first operation mode. If so, the voice control means is characterized in that voice output is performed from the earphone.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound control unit can output sound from the earphone.

  Therefore, even when the output of sound from the speaker is stopped, or even when the volume of the sound output from the speaker is low and it is difficult for the user to hear the sound, the user cannot hear the sound from the earphone. There is an effect that it is possible to hear it reliably.

  Further, the output control device according to the present invention is the above output control device, wherein the sound control means includes directivity control means for controlling the strength of directivity of the sound output by the sound output unit, The directivity control means makes the directivity stronger when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the directivity control means, the sound output unit outputs more than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The directionality of the voice to be played is strengthened. Therefore, the audio audible range is narrowed. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it is difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  In addition, when controlling the intensity of the directivity to control the range of the audible range, the sound (sound wave) characteristics such that the directivity is weaker with a low frequency sound and the directivity is stronger with a high frequency sound. Can be used. For example, when the directivity is strengthened and the audible range is narrowed, a wide-pass filter is used to cut low-frequency sound, or band limitation that allows only sound in the human voice frequency band to pass is used. A filter or the like may be used.

  Further, the output control device according to the present invention is the above output control device, wherein the sound control means includes surround control means for controlling whether or not sound output is performed in a surround state from the sound output unit. The surround control means is characterized in that, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound output unit does not perform sound output in the surround state.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the surround control unit, sound output (sound output with a sense of depth) is not performed in the surround state. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it is difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  The output control device according to the present invention is the output control device described above, wherein the display unit includes a rectangular display screen, and is perpendicular to a normal line of the display screen and one side of the display screen. When the first direction and the second direction are directions opposite to each other, the viewing angle control means controls the viewing angle with respect to the first direction and the second direction, and The voice control means includes directivity control means for controlling the strength of the directivity of the output voice, and the directivity control means is operable when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode. As compared with the case where is set in the second operation mode, the directivity in the first direction and the second direction is weakened.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the directivity control unit, the first direction and the first direction are set more than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. Directivity in two directions can be weakened. That is, the directivity regarding the direction of the normal can be strengthened. Therefore, the audio audible range in the first direction and the second direction is narrowed. That is, the output level of the audio output in the first direction and the second direction can be reduced.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it is difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the viewing angle with respect to the first direction and the second direction is narrower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The corners and the audible range are linked and narrowed in the same direction.

  Therefore, the security can be improved and the privacy can be easily secured as compared with the configuration in which the viewing angle and the audible range are not narrowed in the same direction. Therefore, there is an effect that security and privacy can be sufficiently secured.

  In the output control device according to the present invention, when the power of the device is turned on in the output control device, the operation mode setting means sets the operation mode of the device to the first operation mode. It is characterized by that.

  According to the above configuration, when the power of the own device is turned on, the operation mode setting unit sets the operation mode of the own device to the first operation mode.

  Therefore, the user does not need to set the operation mode to the first operation mode every time the power of the own device is turned on.

  Therefore, there is an effect that the apparatus can be set to an operation mode in which security and privacy can be ensured without the user setting the operation mode.

  In addition, a video / audio reproduction device according to the present invention includes the above-described output control device, the display unit, and the audio output unit in order to solve the above-described problem.

  According to said structure, since the output control apparatus mentioned above is provided, the effect same as the effect acquired with the output control apparatus can be acquired with an audio-video reproduction apparatus. Furthermore, since the display unit that outputs the video at the output level controlled by the output control device and the audio output unit that outputs the audio at the output level controlled by the output control device are provided, the video is output at each controlled output level. Also, there is an effect that voice can be output from the own device.

  The output control method according to the present invention includes a first step of setting an operation mode of an output control device that controls video output by a display unit and audio output by an audio output unit in order to solve the above-described problem; When the mode is set to the first operation mode, the output level of the video output is lowered and the output level of the audio output is lowered than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. And a second step.

  According to said method, the operation mode of the output control apparatus which controls the video output by a display part and the audio | voice output by an audio | voice output part by a 1st step can be set.

  Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the output level of the video output is lowered by the second step as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, it is more difficult for people around the user to see the video output on the display unit than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. .

  Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the output level of the sound output is lowered by the second step as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, it is more difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device when the first operation mode is set than when the second operation mode is set.

  Therefore, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, it is more difficult for the people around the user to see the image and listen to the sound than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. It is possible to make a situation.

  Therefore, by setting the operation mode to the first operation mode, it is possible to improve the security over the output control method for reducing only the video output level and the output control method for reducing only the audio output level. , Ensuring privacy is easy. Therefore, it is possible to provide an output control method capable of sufficiently ensuring security and privacy.

  As described above, the program according to the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the output control device.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide the output control device to the user by loading the program into the computer system.

  In addition, the recording medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded as described above.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with the output control device by loading the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system.

  As described above, the output control apparatus according to the present invention includes an operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the own apparatus in accordance with an input instruction, and a display control means for controlling the output degree of video output by the display unit And an audio control means for controlling the output level of the audio output by the audio output unit. When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the operation mode setting means, the display control means A configuration in which the output level of the video output is lowered as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode, and the sound control means is configured to reduce the output degree of the sound output than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode It is.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide an output control device that can sufficiently ensure security and privacy.

  In addition, the video / audio reproduction device according to the present invention includes the above-described output control device, the display unit, and the audio output unit as described above.

  According to said structure, the effect same as the effect acquired with the output control apparatus can be acquired with an audio-video reproduction apparatus. Furthermore, there is an effect that video and audio can be output from the own device at each controlled output level.

  In addition, as described above, the output control method according to the present invention includes the first step of setting the operation mode of the output control device that controls the video output by the display unit and the audio output by the audio output unit, and the operation mode is first. When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the output level of the video output is decreased and the output level of the audio output is decreased as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. A step.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide an output control device that can sufficiently ensure security and privacy.

  As described above, the program according to the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the output control device.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide the output control device to the user by loading the program into the computer system.

  In addition, the recording medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded as described above.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with the output control device by loading the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the mobile phone according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the mobile phone (video / audio reproduction device) 1 includes an antenna 11, a wireless processing unit 12, a control unit (output control device) 13, a first storage unit 14, a second storage unit 15, and a display unit 16. , An audio input unit 17, a first audio output unit 18, a second audio output unit 19, a third audio output unit 20, an operation unit 21, and an IF (Inter Face) (audio output connection means) unit 22.

  The control unit 13 includes a communication control unit 31, an operation mode setting unit (operation mode setting unit) 32, a display control unit (display control unit) 33, and a voice control unit (voice control unit) 34. Further, the display control unit 33 includes a viewing angle control unit (viewing angle control unit) 33a, a luminance control unit (luminance control unit) 33b, and a contrast control unit (contrast control unit) 33c. The sound control unit 34 includes a volume control unit (volume control unit) 34a, a directivity control unit (directivity control unit) 34b, and a surround control unit (surround control unit) 34c.

  In addition, the 2nd audio | voice output part 19 and the 3rd audio | voice output part 20 correspond to the audio | voice output part as described in a claim.

  The antenna 11 is a device for performing wireless communication with other communication devices (other mobile phones, fixed phones, server devices, etc.).

  The wireless processing unit 12 performs data processing (wireless signal processing) on the wireless data received by the antenna 11 and transmits the data processed data to the control unit 13. In addition, the wireless processing unit 12 performs data processing on the data transmitted from the control unit 13 and outputs the data processed data (wireless data) to other communication devices via the antenna 11. To do.

  The first storage unit 14 includes a storage device such as a ROM. The first storage unit 14 stores a program for executing each process of the mobile phone 1.

  The second storage unit 15 includes a rewritable storage device such as a flash memory or a RAM. The second storage unit 15 stores data input by the user and data generated during data processing.

  The display unit 16 is constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal driving device and a liquid crystal display panel. In addition, it is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, An organic EL display device etc. may be sufficient. The display unit 16 displays an image on the display panel based on the video signal and control signal output from the control unit 13.

  The voice input unit 17 includes an A / D converter and a microphone. When the voice input unit 17 receives a predetermined instruction from the control unit 13, the voice input unit 17 collects the voice with a microphone and converts the collected voice by the A / D converter. Thereafter, the voice input unit 17 sends the converted voice to the control unit 13 as voice data.

  The first audio output unit 18 includes a D / A converter and an earphone. The first sound output unit 18 outputs sound to the outside via the earphone based on the sound data output from the sound control unit 34 of the control unit 13. For this reason, only the user can hear the voice.

  The second audio output unit 19 includes a D / A converter and a speaker. The second sound output unit 19 outputs sound to the outside through a speaker based on the sound data output from the sound control unit 34 of the control unit 13.

  The third audio output unit 20 includes a D / A converter and a speaker. The third sound output unit 20 outputs sound based on the sound data output from the sound control unit 34 of the control unit 13.

  In the above description, the speaker is a device that is different from the earphone and is not assumed to be used by the user directly touching the ear. Further, in the mobile phone 1, the earphone and each speaker are provided on the same side as the display screen of the display unit 16 and in the vicinity of the display screen, as shown in FIG. 2. In addition, such arrangement | positioning is an example and is not limited to this.

  The operation unit 21 includes a plurality of operation keys provided on the surface of the mobile phone 1. An input command using the operation keys is once sent to the control unit 13.

  The IF unit 22 is an interface for connecting the mobile phone 1 and a device (not shown) provided with an earphone that at least only a user can hear sound. The IF unit 22 performs D / A conversion on the audio data output from the audio control unit 34 of the control unit 13, and when the device is connected, converts the converted audio data to the earphone (hereinafter referred to as an external device). To the earphone). Thereby, sound is output from the external earphone. In addition, as said apparatus, the hands-free apparatus which implement | achieves a hands-free telephone call provided with the audio | voice input part, such as an external earphone and a microphone, is mentioned, for example.

  Next, the control unit 13 will be described.

  The control unit 13 performs various controls of each unit of the mobile phone 1 according to a program stored in the first storage unit 14. This control part 13 and each part (31-34) of this control part 13 perform the following processes.

  The communication control unit 31 performs various controls related to communication with other communication devices. The communication control unit 31 receives data output from the wireless processing unit 12. Of the received data, data related to video (hereinafter referred to as video data) is sent to the display control unit 33, and data related to audio (hereinafter referred to as audio data) is sent to the audio control unit 34.

  On the other hand, when the communication control unit 31 receives video data (for example, image data shot by a shooting unit (not shown)) from the display control unit 33, the communication control unit 31 performs wireless processing on the received video data. Send to part 12. When the communication control unit 31 receives audio data from the audio control unit 34, the communication control unit 31 sends the received audio data to the wireless processing unit 12.

  The operation mode setting unit 32 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone 1. More specifically, the operation mode of the mobile phone 1 is set to the first operation mode or the second operation mode. When the user inputs an instruction to turn on the mobile phone 1 (power-on instruction) via the operation unit 21, the operation mode setting unit 32 receives the power-on instruction. Then, the operation mode setting unit 32 sets the operation mode to the first operation mode. In this case, the operation mode setting unit 32 sends information indicating that the operation mode is the first operation mode (hereinafter, first mode information) to the display control unit 33 and the audio control unit 34.

  When the user inputs an instruction (change instruction) for changing the operation mode to the second operation mode via the operation unit 21, the operation mode setting unit 32 receives the change instruction. Then, the operation mode setting unit 32 changes the operation mode to the second operation mode. Also in this case, the operation mode setting unit 32 sends information indicating that the operation mode is the second operation mode (hereinafter, second mode information) to the display control unit 33 and the audio control unit 34.

  The display control unit 33 controls video output (video display) by the display unit 16. Further, the display control unit 33 receives the first mode information and the second mode information from the operation mode setting unit 32.

  Here, each part (33a-33c) in the display control part 33 is demonstrated.

  The viewing angle control unit 33 a controls the viewing angle in the display unit 16. More specifically, when the display control unit 33 receives the first mode information, the viewing angle control unit 33a narrows the viewing angle of the video displayed on the display unit 16 rather than the setting in the default state (wide viewing angle). Set to narrow viewing angle. Specifically, the viewing angle control unit 33 a sends a control signal for narrowing the viewing angle to the display unit 16. The display unit 16 receives this control signal and narrows the viewing angle.

  On the other hand, when the display control unit 33 accepts the second mode information, the viewing angle control unit 33a sets the viewing angle in the default state. For example, when the viewing angle is already narrowed, the viewing angle control unit 33a sends a control signal for returning the viewing angle to the default state to the display unit 16. And the display part 16 receives this control signal, and returns the said viewing angle to a default state.

  That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the viewing angle control unit 33a sets the viewing angle narrower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  The luminance control unit 33b controls the luminance in the display unit 16. More specifically, when the display control unit 33 receives the first mode information, the luminance control unit 33b sets the luminance of the video displayed on the display unit 16 to be lower than the setting in the default state. Specifically, the luminance control unit 33b sends a control signal for lowering the luminance to the display unit 16. And the display part 16 receives this control signal, and makes the said brightness | luminance low.

  On the other hand, when the display control unit 33 receives the second mode information, the luminance control unit 33b sets the luminance in the default state. For example, when the luminance is already set low, the luminance control unit 33b sends a control signal for returning the luminance to the default state to the display unit 16. And the display part 16 receives this control signal, and returns the said brightness | luminance to a default state.

  That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the brightness control unit 33b sets the brightness lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  The contrast control unit 33 c controls the contrast in the display unit 16. More specifically, when the display control unit 33 receives the first mode information, the contrast control unit 33c sets the contrast of the video displayed on the display unit 16 to be lower than the setting in the default state. Specifically, the contrast control unit 33 c sends a control signal for reducing the contrast to the display unit 16. The display unit 16 receives this control signal and lowers the contrast.

  On the other hand, when the display control unit 33 receives the second mode information, the contrast control unit 33c sets the contrast in the default state. For example, when the contrast is already set low, the contrast control unit 33c sends a control signal for returning the contrast to the default state to the display unit 16. The display unit 16 receives this control signal and returns the contrast to the default state.

  That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the contrast control unit 33c sets the contrast lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  In the above, the video includes not only moving images but also still images.

  The voice control unit 34 controls voice output by the first to third voice output units (18 to 20). In addition, the voice control unit 34 receives the first mode information and the second mode information from the operation mode setting unit 32.

  Here, each part (34a-34c) in the audio | voice control part 34 is demonstrated.

  The volume control unit 34a controls the volume of audio output from the second audio output unit 19 and the third audio output unit 20 provided with a speaker. More specifically, when the voice control unit 34 receives the first mode information, the volume control unit 34a makes the volume smaller than the setting in the default state. Specifically, the volume control unit 34a sends a control signal for reducing the volume to the second and third audio output units (19, 20). Then, the second and third sound output units (19, 20) receive this control signal and reduce the volume.

  On the other hand, when the voice control unit 34 receives the second mode information, the volume control unit 34a sets the volume in the default state. For example, when the volume is already set to a low level, the volume control unit 34a sends a control signal for returning the volume to the default state to the second and third audio output units (19, 20). Then, the second and third audio output units (19, 20) receive this control signal and return the volume to the default state.

  That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the volume control unit 34a reduces the volume even when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  The directivity control unit 34 b controls the directivity of the sound output from the second sound output unit 19 and the third sound output unit 20. More specifically, the directivity control unit 34b makes the directivity stronger than the setting in the default state when the voice control unit 34 receives the first mode information. Specifically, the directivity control unit 34b sends a control signal for enhancing directivity to the second and third audio output units (19, 20). Then, the second and third sound output units (19, 20) receive this control signal and strengthen the directivity.

  On the other hand, the directivity control unit 34b sets the directivity in the default state when the voice control unit 34 receives the second mode information. For example, if the directivity is already set strongly, the directivity control unit 34b sends a control signal for returning the directivity to the default state to the second and third audio output units (19, 20). Then, the second and third audio output units (19, 20) receive this control signal and return the directivity to the default state.

  That is, the directivity control unit 34b increases the directivity when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, compared to when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, the audio audible range is narrower in the first operation mode than in the second operation mode.

  In addition, when controlling the intensity of the directivity to control the range of the audible range, the sound (sound wave) characteristics such that the directivity is weaker with a low frequency sound and the directivity is stronger with a high frequency sound. Can be used. For example, when the directivity is strengthened and the audible range is narrowed, a wide-pass filter is used to cut low-frequency sound, or band limitation that allows only sound in the human voice frequency band to pass is used. A filter or the like may be used.

  The surround control unit 34c controls whether or not the audio output from the second audio output unit 19 and the third audio output unit 20 is output in the surround state (that is, using the virtual surround function). More specifically, the surround control unit 34c prevents the sound from being output in the surround state when the audio control unit 34 receives the first mode information. Specifically, the surround control unit 34c sends a control signal for stopping output in the surround state to the second and third audio output units (19, 20). Then, the second and third sound output units (19, 20) receive this control signal and stop the output in the surround state.

  On the other hand, the surround control unit 34c causes the audio to be output in the surround state when the audio control unit 34 receives the second mode information. For example, when the output in the surround state has already been stopped, the surround control unit 34c sends a control signal for performing the output in the surround state to the second and third audio output units (19, 20). Then, the second and third audio output units (19, 20) receive this control signal and perform output in the surround state.

  That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the surround control unit 34c does not allow a person to feel the depth of sound even when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. To.

  In addition, in the above, a sound is a sound wave, Comprising: It is not limited to the sound based on a human voice.

  Here, hereinafter, the degree of factors that affect the visibility, such as the size of the viewing angle (wide or narrow), the level of brightness, and the level of contrast, is defined as the output level of video output. In addition, reducing the visibility of the display unit 16 such as reducing the viewing angle, lowering the brightness, or lowering the contrast is referred to as reducing the output level of the video output. Furthermore, the degree of the output factor of the sound output is the degree of factors that affect the ease of hearing such as the volume of the output sound, the presence or absence of the sound output, the size of the audible range, and the presence or absence of the surround output. Also, the audio output from the second and third audio output units (19, 20) such as reducing the volume, stopping the audio output, narrowing the audible range, or stopping the surround output is heard. Making it difficult is said to reduce the output level of audio output.

  When defined as described above, the mobile phone 1 outputs an image output by the operation mode setting unit (operation mode setting means) 32 for setting the operation mode of its own device and the display unit 16 in accordance with an input instruction. A display control unit (display control unit) 33 that controls the power level, and a voice control unit (voice control unit) 34 that controls the output level of the voice output by the second and third voice output units (19, 20), When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the operation mode setting unit 32, the display control unit 33 lowers the output level of the video output than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode, It can be said that the voice control unit 34 is configured to reduce the output level of the voice output as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to this configuration, the operation mode setting unit 32 can set the mobile phone 1 to an operation mode corresponding to an input instruction. Further, the display control unit 33 can control the output level of the video output by the display unit 16. Furthermore, the output level of the audio output by the second and third audio output units (19, 20) can be controlled by the audio control unit 34.

  In addition, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the display control unit 33 reduces the output level of the video output compared to the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, it is more difficult for people around the user to see the video output from the display unit 16 than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. Become.

  Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound control unit 34 reduces the output level of the sound output compared to the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. For this reason, for the people around the user, when the first operation mode is set, the second and third sound output units (19, 20) output more than when the second operation mode is set. It becomes difficult to hear the voice.

  Therefore, by inputting an instruction to specify the first operation mode to the operation mode setting unit 32 and setting the operation mode to the first operation mode, the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. It can be a situation in which it is difficult for people around the user to visually recognize and listen to audio.

  Therefore, by setting the operation mode to the first operation mode, it is possible to improve the security compared to a device configured to reduce only the video output level or a device configured to reduce only the audio output level. , Ensuring privacy is easy. Therefore, sufficient security and privacy can be secured.

  Furthermore, since the mobile phone 1 includes the display unit 16 and the second and third audio output units (19, 20), it can output video and audio from its own device at each controlled output level. .

  As described above, in the first operation mode, at least security can be ensured as compared with the second operation mode. Therefore, when the second operation mode is the normal operation mode (normal mode), the first operation mode is the first operation mode. The mode can also be referred to as a mode for securing security (security mode).

  As described above, the mobile phone 1 includes the viewing angle control unit 33a for controlling the viewing angle in the display unit 16, and the viewing angle control unit 33a has the first operation mode. When the operation mode is set, it can be said that the viewing angle is narrower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the viewing angle control unit 33a, the viewing angle is narrower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. That is, the output level of the video output described above can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for the people around the user to visually recognize the video output on the display unit 16.

  As described above, the mobile phone 1 includes the luminance control unit 33b that controls the luminance of the video displayed on the display unit 16, and the luminance control unit 33b has an operation mode. In the case where the first operation mode is set, it can be said that the luminance is lower than that in the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the luminance control unit 33b, the display is performed on the display unit 16 than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The video brightness is set low. That is, the output level of video output can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for the people around the user to visually recognize the video output on the display unit 16.

  In addition, as described above, the mobile phone 1 includes the contrast control unit 33c that controls the contrast of the video displayed on the display unit 16, and the contrast control unit 33c has an operation mode. In the case where the first operation mode is set, it can be said that the contrast is lowered as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode.

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the contrast control unit 33c, the display is performed on the display unit 16 than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The image contrast is set low. That is, the output level of video output can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for the people around the user to visually recognize the video output on the display unit 16.

  Further, as described above, the mobile phone 1 includes the volume control unit 34a that controls the volume of the audio output by the second and third audio output units (19, 20). When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the volume control unit 34a can be said to have a configuration in which the volume of the sound is made smaller than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. .

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the volume control unit 34a, the volume of the sound is set lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. Is done. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  In the mobile phone 1, as described above, the voice control unit 34 controls the directivity control unit 34b for controlling the strength of the directivity of the voice output by the second and third voice output units (19, 20). When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the directivity control unit 34b makes the directivity stronger than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. It can be said that it is a configuration.

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the directivity control unit 34b, the second and third sounds are more effective than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The directivity of the sound output by the output unit (19/20) is strengthened. Therefore, the audio audible range is narrowed. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  Further, as described above, the mobile phone 1 has a surround control unit that controls whether or not the audio control unit 34 outputs audio in the surround state from the second and third audio output units (19, 20). 34c, and when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the surround control unit 34c causes the second and third audio output units (19, 20) to output sound in the surround state. It can be said that there is no configuration.

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the surround control unit 34c, sound output (sound output with a sense of depth) is not performed in the surround state. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to make it difficult for people around the user to hear the sound output from the sound output device.

  In the above description, the display control unit 33 is configured to include the viewing angle control unit 33a, the luminance control unit 33b, and the contrast control unit 33c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the configuration of the mobile phone 1 may be configured such that at least the display control unit 33 includes at least one of the viewing angle control unit 33a, the luminance control unit 33b, and the contrast control unit 33c.

  In the above description, the voice control unit 34 includes the volume control unit 34a, the directivity control unit 34b, and the surround control unit 34c. However, the configuration is not limited thereto. That is, the configuration of the mobile phone 1 may be configured such that at least the voice control unit 34 includes at least one of the volume control unit 34a, the directivity control unit 34b, and the surround control unit 34c.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mobile phone 1 when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode when the display control unit 33 includes the viewing angle control unit 33a and the audio control unit 34 includes the volume control unit 34a. It is. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mobile phone 1 when the operation mode is the second operation mode in the above case.

  In the mobile phone 1, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the viewing angle is set to be narrower in the first operation mode than in the second operation mode (that is, the display content on the display screen is displayed from the B direction). The volume of the sound output from each speaker of the second and third sound output units (19, 20) is set to be small.

  In the cellular phone 1, when the cellular phone 1 is powered on, the operation mode setting unit 32 preferably sets the operation mode of the cellular phone 1 to the first operation mode.

  According to this configuration, when the mobile phone 1 is powered on, the operation mode setting unit 32 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone 1 to the first operation mode. It is not necessary to set the operation mode to the first operation mode every time power is turned on. Therefore, the mobile phone 1 can be set to an operation mode in which security and privacy can be ensured without the user setting the operation mode.

  Next, the operation mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, as described above, a configuration in which the operation mode is set to the first operation mode when the mobile phone 1 is turned on will be described as an example.

  As shown in the figure, when the mobile phone 1 is powered on, the operation mode setting unit 32 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone 1 to the first operation mode (S1). After S1, the operation mode setting unit 32 determines whether an instruction to set the operation mode to the second operation mode is received from the user via the operation unit 21 (S2). In S2, when the instruction to set the operation mode to the second operation mode is received, the operation mode setting unit 32 sets the operation mode to the second operation mode (S3). On the other hand, in S2, when the instruction | indication which sets the said operation mode to a 2nd operation mode is not received, it returns to S2 again.

  After S3, the operation mode setting unit 32 determines whether an instruction to set the operation mode to the first operation mode is received from the user via the operation unit 21 (S4). In S4, when an instruction to set the operation mode to the first operation mode is received, the process returns to S1. On the other hand, in S4, when the instruction | indication which sets the said operation mode to 1st operation mode is not received, it returns to S4 again.

  The processes in S1 to S4 are repeated until the mobile phone 1 is turned off.

  Here, the flow of processing in each part of the display control unit 33 and the voice control unit 34 when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the viewing angle control unit 33a sets the viewing angle narrowly even when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode (S11). After S11, the brightness control unit 33b sets the brightness to a lower value than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode (S12). After S12, the contrast control unit 33c sets the contrast to be lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode (S13).

  Furthermore, after S13, the volume control unit 34a reduces the volume even when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode (S14). After S14, the directivity control unit 34b strengthens the directivity even when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode (S15). Further, after S15, the surround control unit 34c stops output in the surround state (S16).

  Thus, the processing by each unit (33a to 33c) of the display control unit 33 is completed. Note that the order of processing in S11 to S16 is not limited to the above, and any order may be used.

  Next, the flow of processing in each part of the display control unit 33 and the audio control unit 34 when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the viewing angle control unit 33a sets the viewing angle wider than when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode (S21). That is, the viewing angle is set in the default state. After S21, the brightness control unit 33b sets the brightness higher than when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode (S22). That is, the brightness is set in the default state. After S22, the contrast control unit 33c sets the contrast higher than when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode (S23). That is, the contrast is set in the default state.

  Further, after S23, the volume control unit 34a increases the volume even when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode (S24). That is, the sound volume is set in the default state. Then, after S24, the directivity control unit 34b weakens the directivity even when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode (S25). That is, the directivity is set in the default state. Further, after S25, the surround control unit 34c cancels the stop of output in the surround state (S26).

  Thus, a series of processing ends.

  By the way, in the mobile phone 1 described above, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the volume control unit 34a sets the volume to be lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the volume control unit 34a, the display control unit 33 includes an audio output stop unit (audio output stop unit) that stops audio output by the second and third audio output units (19, 20). The sound output stop unit may stop the sound output when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode.

  In this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound output can be stopped by the volume output stop unit. That is, the output level of the audio output can be reduced. Therefore, in this case, the voices output from the second and third voice output units (19, 20) can be in a situation in which the people around the user cannot be heard.

  Further, the configuration of the mobile phone 1 may be configured such that the IF unit 22 functions only when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode. That is, only when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and the above-described external earphone is connected to the IF unit 22 as shown in FIG. Together with the audio output unit (19/20) or instead of the second and third audio output units (19/20), the audio control unit 34 outputs the audio output from the external earphone via the IF unit 22. It is good also as a structure to perform.

  According to this configuration, the mobile phone 1 can be connected to the external earphone by the IF unit 22. When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and the external earphone is connected to the IF unit 22, the audio control unit 34 passes the IF unit 22 through the IF unit 22. Audio output can be performed from an external earphone. Therefore, even when the output of sound from the speaker is stopped or when the volume of the sound output from the speaker is low and it is difficult for the user to hear the sound, the user cannot It is possible to reliably hear the above voice.

  FIG. 8 shows a state where the viewing angle is narrower than the default state by the viewing angle control unit 33a (a state with a narrow viewing angle).

  The configuration of the mobile phone 1 may be as follows. That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, together with the second and third sound output units (19, 20) or instead of the second and third sound output units (19, 20), The audio control unit 34 may be configured to output audio from the earphone of the first audio output unit 18.

  According to this configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound control unit 34 can perform sound output from the earphone of the first sound output unit 18. Therefore, when the output of each speaker of the second and third sound output units (19, 20) is stopped, or the volume of the sound output from each speaker is low, the user listens to the sound. Even if it is difficult, the user can surely hear the sound from the earphone of the first sound output unit 18.

  When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound control unit 34 outputs sound from the earphone via the IF unit 22 and outputs sound from the earphone of the first sound output unit 18. It is good also as a structure to perform.

  The configuration of the mobile phone 1 may be as follows. That is, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and data transmitted from another communication device (another device) is received, the display control unit 33 Display unit 16 for contents specifying other communication devices (for example, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) and / or contents specifying users of the other communication devices (for example, name (sender name), etc.) It is preferable that the output from is stopped.

  In the case of this configuration, if the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the above contents are not displayed, so that the person around the user can identify the data transmission source device and / or the data sender. It will not be.

  FIG. 9 shows a state in which the viewing angle is narrowed from the default state by the viewing angle control unit 33a (narrow viewing angle state), and the sender name is displayed as * in the above contents. In this example, the name of the caller cannot be identified by a person.

  Here, a processing flow in the mobile phone 1 when the data is received will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, a description will be given of a configuration in which reception of the data is an incoming call, and output of a telephone number and a name registered in advance for each telephone number is stopped. Note that the process shown in FIG. 10 indicates a process (interrupt process) performed by interrupting the series of processes shown in FIG.

  First, when a call is received from another communication device, the operation mode setting unit 32 determines whether or not the operation mode is the first mode (S31). When it is determined in S31 that the operation mode is the first operation mode, the display control unit 33 cancels the display (output) of the telephone number and name on the display unit 16 (S32). On the other hand, when it is determined in S31 that the operation mode is not the first operation mode (that is, when the operation mode is the second operation mode), the display control unit 33 displays the telephone number and name on the display unit 16. (S33). Thus, a series of processing ends.

  Further, when the display control unit 33 includes at least the viewing angle control unit 33a and the audio control unit 34 includes at least the directivity control unit 34b, the configuration of the mobile phone is configured as follows. It is preferable. In the following, it is assumed that the display unit 16 has a rectangular display screen. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, the direction perpendicular to the normal of the display screen and one side of the display screen (side L in the figure) and opposite to each other is the X direction (first direction). And X ′ direction (second direction).

  First, in the configuration of the viewing angle control unit 33a, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the X direction and the X ′ direction are related to when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The viewing angle is narrowed. Furthermore, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the configuration of the directivity control unit 34b relates to the X direction and the X ′ direction as compared to the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. A configuration that weakens directivity.

  With the above configuration, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the directivity control unit 34b, the X direction and the operation direction are set to be different from the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The directivity in the X ′ direction can be weakened. That is, the directivity regarding the direction of the normal line (user direction) can be enhanced. Therefore, the audio audible range in the X direction and the X ′ direction is narrowed. That is, the output level of the audio output in the X direction and the X ′ direction can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for people around the user to hear the sounds output from the second and third sound output units (19, 20).

  Further, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the viewing angle in the X direction and the X ′ direction is narrower than that when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. And the audible range are linked and narrowed in the same direction. Therefore, the security can be improved and the privacy can be easily secured as compared with the configuration in which the viewing angle and the audible range are not narrowed in the same direction. Therefore, sufficient security and privacy can be secured.

  The viewing angle control unit 33a controls the viewing angles related to the Y direction (first direction) and the Y ′ direction (second direction), which are perpendicular to the X direction and the X ′ direction, as shown in FIG. In addition, in the first operation mode, the directivity control unit 34b may be configured to weaken the directivity with respect to the Y direction and the Y ′ direction (that is, to increase the directivity with respect to the normal direction).

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the two audio output units (19, 20) are provided as the audio output unit including the speaker is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is good also as a structure provided with two audio | voice output parts provided with the speaker on the back surface side of the display screen of the display part 16, for example. In this case, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound volume output from the speaker on the back surface may be reduced, or the sound output may be stopped. Moreover, the position of such a speaker is not limited to the back surface of a display screen, For example, the back surface of the operating device key of the operation part 21 may be sufficient.

  Further, each speaker of the second and third audio output units (19, 20) may be provided on the same surface as the operation surface on which the operation keys are arranged and in the vicinity of the operation keys.

  Furthermore, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound control unit may be configured to output sound only from a predetermined speaker among a plurality of speakers, for example.

  Regarding the viewing angle control, the viewing angles related to the X and X ′ directions and the Y and Y ′ directions (that is, the viewing angles related to the vertical and horizontal directions) may be controlled. Thus, the viewing angle with respect to the X and X ′ directions or the viewing angle with respect to the Y and Y ′ directions may be controlled.

  In the above description, a mobile phone has been described as an example of the video / audio reproduction device, but the present invention is not limited to this. Examples of the video / audio output device include various devices such as a PDA and a notebook personal computer. Further, the device is not limited to a portable device, and may be a stationary device.

  If the apparatus includes at least the control unit 13, a display unit corresponding to the display unit 16 and audio output units corresponding to the second and third audio output units (19, 20) are externally connected. The same effects as those obtained with the above-described mobile phone 1 can be obtained.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope shown in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  In addition, each part and each process step of the control part 13 of the portable telephone 1 of the said embodiment perform arithmetic programs, such as CPU, and the program memorize | stored in memory | storage means, such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM, This can be realized by controlling input means such as a keyboard, output means such as a display, or communication means such as an interface circuit. Therefore, the computer having these means can realize various functions and various processes of the control unit 13 of the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment simply by reading the recording medium in which the program is recorded and executing the program. Can do. In addition, by recording the program on a removable recording medium, the various functions and various processes described above can be realized on an arbitrary computer.

  As the recording medium, a memory (not shown) such as a ROM may be used as a program medium for processing by the microcomputer, and a program reader is provided as an external storage device (not shown). It may be a program medium that can be read by inserting a recording medium therein.

  In any case, the stored program is preferably configured to be accessed and executed by the microprocessor. Furthermore, it is preferable that the program is read out, and the read program is downloaded to the program storage area of the microcomputer and the program is executed. It is assumed that the download program is stored in the main device in advance.

  The program medium is a recording medium configured to be separable from the main body, such as a tape system such as a magnetic tape or a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk or a hard disk, or a disk such as a CD / MO / MD / DVD. Fixed disk system, card system such as IC card (including memory card), or semiconductor memory such as mask ROM, EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), flash ROM, etc. In particular, there are recording media that carry programs.

  In addition, if the system configuration is capable of connecting to a communication network including the Internet, the recording medium is preferably a recording medium that fluidly carries the program so as to download the program from the communication network.

  Further, when the program is downloaded from the communication network as described above, it is preferable that the download program is stored in the main device in advance or installed from another recording medium.

  The present invention can be applied to various devices that output video and audio.

1 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the mobile phone. It is a perspective view of a portable telephone in case an operation mode is the 1st operation mode. It is a perspective view of a portable telephone in case an operation mode is the 2nd operation mode. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the setting process of the operation mode in the said mobile phone. It is the flowchart which showed the processing flow in the said mobile telephone in case an operation mode is set to the 1st operation mode. It is the flowchart which showed the processing flow in the said mobile telephone in case an operation mode is set to the 2nd operation mode. FIG. 3 is a front view of the mobile phone when an external earphone is connected. In the case where the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and data received from another communication device is received, the contents displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone are shown. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the processing flow in the said portable telephone when a telephone call arrives. It is a figure for demonstrating the control direction of the viewing angle in the said display screen. It is a perspective view of the portable telephone of the structure provided with the speaker on the back surface of the said display screen. It is the graph which showed the relationship between the viewing angle and contrast in wide viewing angle mode and narrow viewing angle mode. It is a perspective view of the conventional portable telephone. FIG. 15 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the mobile phone of FIG. 14.

Explanation of symbols

1 Mobile phone (audio / video playback device)
13 Control unit (output control device)
16 Display unit 18 First audio output unit 19 Second audio output unit (audio output unit)
20 Third audio output unit (audio output unit)
21 Operation unit 22 IF unit (sound output connection means)
31 communication control unit 32 operation mode setting unit (operation mode setting means)
33 Display control unit (display control means)
33a Viewing angle control unit (viewing angle control means)
33b Luminance control unit (luminance control means)
33c Contrast control unit (contrast control means)
34 Voice control unit (voice control means)
34a Volume control unit (volume control means)
34b Directivity control unit (directivity control means)
34c Surround control unit (surround control means)

Claims (17)

An operation mode setting means for setting an operation mode of the device according to an input instruction;
Display control means for controlling the output level of video output by the display unit;
Voice control means for controlling the output level of the voice output by the voice output unit,
When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode by the operation mode setting means, the display control means lowers the output level of the video output than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode, The voice control means reduces the output level of the voice output as compared with the case where the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The display control means includes a viewing angle control means for controlling a viewing angle in the display unit,
The viewing angle control means narrows the viewing angle when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The output control apparatus according to 1. The display control means includes a brightness control means for controlling the brightness of the video output by the display unit,
2. The brightness control means, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, makes the brightness lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. Output control device. The display control means includes a contrast control means for controlling the contrast of the video output by the display unit,
2. The contrast control unit according to claim 1, wherein when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the contrast is made lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. The output control apparatus as described. It has receiving means for receiving data sent from other devices,
In the case where the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and data is received by the receiving unit, the display control unit is configured to identify the other device and / or the other 5. The output control apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the output by the display unit for the content specifying the user of the apparatus is stopped. 6. The voice control means includes volume control means for controlling the volume of the voice output by the voice output unit,
The sound volume control means makes the sound volume lower when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. Item 6. The output control device according to any one of Items 1 to 5. The voice control means includes voice output stop means for stopping voice output by the voice output unit,
The output control according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the sound output stop unit stops the output of the sound when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode. apparatus. It has audio output connection means that can be connected to the earphone,
The audio output unit is a speaker,
When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode and the earphone is connected to the connection means, the sound control means is connected to the sound output connection means via the sound output connection means. 8. The output control apparatus according to claim 6, wherein voice output is performed from the earphone. The audio output unit is a speaker,
The device itself is further equipped with earphones,
The output control apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, wherein, when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound control unit causes sound output from the earphone. The voice control means includes directivity control means for controlling the strength of the directivity of the voice output by the voice output unit,
The directivity control means makes the directivity stronger when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. Item 6. The output control device according to any one of Items 1 to 5. The voice control means includes surround control means for controlling whether or not voice output is performed in a surround state from the voice output unit,
6. The surround control unit according to claim 1, wherein when the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the sound output unit does not perform sound output in a surround state from the sound output unit. The output control device according to item. The display unit includes a rectangular display screen,
When the first direction and the second direction are directions perpendicular to the normal line of the display screen and one side of the display screen and opposite to each other,
The viewing angle control means controls the viewing angle with respect to the first direction and the second direction,
The voice control means includes directivity control means for controlling the strength of directivity of output voice,
When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the directivity control means has the directivity related to the first direction and the second direction more than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. 3. The output control device according to claim 2, wherein the output control device is weakened.   The operation mode setting means sets the operation mode of the own device to the first operation mode when the power of the own device is turned on. Output control device. The output control device according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The display section;
An audio / video reproduction apparatus comprising the audio output unit. A first step of setting an operation mode of an output control device that controls video output by the display unit and audio output by the audio output unit;
When the operation mode is set to the first operation mode, the output level of the video output is lowered and the output level of the audio output is lower than when the operation mode is set to the second operation mode. And a second step of reducing the output.   The program for functioning a computer as each means of the output control apparatus of any one of Claim 1 to 13.   A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 16 is recorded.

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