JP2008125039A - Cellular phone type computer and small computer-equipped cellular phone - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability of a small computer of a mobile phone or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A display screen is detached from a main body of the cellular phone and a mouse button and a motion sensor are attached to the main body of the cellular phone so as to function as a mouse. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement for making a small computerized mobile phone more usable as a computer.

  The present invention relates to improving the operability of a small computer by using a mobile phone.

  Current mobile phones are already equipped with a variety of input / output devices such as character input, video shooting, Internet connection and software startup, playback of digital content such as music and video, and data storage and management. It is a small computer. However, since the computer is too small, the operability as a computer is limited.

  In addition, small-sized storage / playback apparatuses for obtaining digital contents such as music and video on a personal computer and waiting for them are also widespread. Compared to a mobile phone, it is close to a playback-only machine and has simple functions. However, if it has an appropriate input device, it is a fine small computer and has great potential.

  An effective means for improving the operability of the computer is an operation with a mouse. And today's small computers are as small as this mouse.

  A mobile phone as a small computer has a different operation system from a general computer such as a desktop computer or a notebook computer, and therefore cannot actively exchange data.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the operability of a small computer such as a mobile phone.

  The mobile phone body is equipped with a mouse button (1) and a motion sensor (2) for recognizing the movement of the mouse, and can be used as a mouse. When the mobile phone is used as a computer, the display device (4) is removed and connected to the mobile phone body by cable (8) or wirelessly. When using this, hold the display device (4) in one hand on the table, and operate it using the mobile phone body as a mouse with the other hand while looking at it.

  A small computer main body (6) provided with a display device is housed in a mobile phone, and normally plays a role of a display screen of the mobile phone. The mobile phone is equipped with a mouse button (1) and a motion sensor (2) for recognizing the movement of the mouse, and can be used as a mouse. When it is desired to operate the small computer (6) with a mouse, the small computer (6) is removed and connected to the mobile phone by cable (8) or wirelessly. When using this, hold the small computer main body (6) in one hand on the table, and operate it using the mobile phone as a mouse with the other hand while looking at it.

  Since the mouse can be used when operating the small computer (6) or the mobile phone type computer (3), the interface on the screen can be operated by a mouse cursor like a general personal computer. As a result, drag and drop file operations and application operations can be performed as on a PC.

  The buttons that have to be physically pressed with your finger are limited in size, so it is not possible to attach buttons equivalent to a general keyboard to a mobile phone, but the keyboard displayed on the screen can be used with a mouse. If operated, the buttons can be quite small. Even if you can't fit in the screen, you can scroll according to the movement of the mouse cursor, so you can simulate input using a general keyboard.

  Since the cellular phone according to the present invention functions as a mouse, it can be used as a mouse by connecting to a general personal computer with a cable (9) or wirelessly. In this case, it is not limited to a device that simply moves the cursor, but a camera, a microphone, a device that acquires current location information by GPS, a QR code recognition device for using a QR code on a personal computer, and input / output to a memory card It becomes a multifunctional composite device that can be used as a card reader and writer for

  When a mobile phone (5) containing a mobile phone type computer (3) or a small computer (6) is connected to an ordinary personal computer, an icon representing the mobile phone is displayed on the desktop of the personal computer, and a double click etc. When opened by operation, the same screen as that displayed on the screen of a mobile phone or a small computer is displayed as a window on the desktop of the personal computer. With such effects, the mouse cursor that is usually confined on the small screen of the mobile phone type computer (3) or small computer (6) can jump out onto the desktop of a wide PC. Seamless operations such as file transfer between mobile phones and small computers and parallel operation of each other's applications can be performed. Moreover, when operating the application of a mobile phone or a small computer, other devices connected to a personal computer such as a keyboard can be used.

  Since information such as a telephone number is recorded in a small computer housed in a mobile phone, the mobile phone body is merely a collection of peripheral devices and does not hold any information. Therefore, since the mobile phone does not function unless a small computer is attached or connected, it is easy to change the model. To change the model to a new mobile phone, simply install the driver software for the new mobile phone via a personal computer on a small computer and attach or connect to the new mobile phone. This eliminates the need for various procedures associated with changing the model of the mobile phone, thus enabling instant sales at mass merchandisers. Also, since the old mobile phone before replacement can be used as long as the driver software corresponding to the small computer is not uninstalled, it is possible to own a plurality of mobile phones and select and use them according to the mood.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention is most suitable for a folding cellular phone in terms of size and shape.

  Where there is a display screen of a conventional folding mobile phone, there is a recess (7) for mounting an independent display device (4) or a small computer body (6), and usually the display device (4) or A small computer main body (6) is mounted. On the back side there is a mouse button (1). There is a motion sensor (2) that recognizes the movement of the mouse on the back side of the body of the mobile phone on which operation buttons such as a numeric keypad are arranged, and is usually protected by a sliding lid or the like.

  When using a conventional personal computer as a mouse, you can use a conventional hands-free accessory that integrates an earphone and a microphone to make calls while operating your personal computer. If you do not need to operate the computer at the same time as the phone call, open the fold as usual while connected to the computer.

  The cable (8) for connecting the independent display device (4) and the small computer (6) to the mobile phone can be stored in a mobile strap or the like.

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

  The independent display device (4) and the small computer (6) can be mounted in the recess of (7).

  (3) is a mobile phone type computer, and a central processing unit, a memory, etc. are built in the mobile phone main body, and only a display device can be removed.

  In (5), the central processing unit and the memory are incorporated in the small computer in (6), and the mobile phone is simply a composite of peripheral devices.

  The present invention may become an indispensable item for businessmen who often use a personal computer and a mobile phone at the same time. In addition, since various functions added to the mobile phone can be used on a personal computer, there is a possibility that application software that actively uses them will develop, and it can be expected to contribute to further development of the software industry.

  It is the front view which showed the mobile telephone of this invention.   It is a figure showing the structure of this invention.   It is a figure showing the usage method of this invention.   It is a figure showing the usage method of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

(1) Mouse button (2) Motion sensor (3) Mobile phone type computer (4) Display equipment (5) Mobile phone that can store small computers (6) Small computers (7) To store display devices and small computers (8) Cable for connecting display device and small computer to mobile phone (9) Cable for connecting mobile phone to personal computer

Claims (2)

  It is a mobile phone type computer that can store an independent display device, and the computer main body has a mouse button and a motion sensor that recognizes the movement of the mouse, and thus acts as a mouse. The display device and the mobile phone type computer main body are connected by a cable or wirelessly.   A mobile phone that can hold an independent small computer. This mobile phone has a mouse button and a motion sensor that recognizes the movement of the mouse. The small computer and mobile phone are connected by cable or wireless.

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