JP2009198615A - Display apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display apparatus capable of simply calling a displayed opposite party. <P>SOLUTION: If a user touches the name of a concerned party displayed on a touch panel (step S110) and sets to display the profile of the concerned party (S120), the display apparatus shows the profile of the displayed opposite party (step S130). If a user can call the telephone number of the displayed opposite party, the display apparatus calls the telephone number of the party (step S150). If not, the display apparatus shows a picture for drafting a mail(step S160). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device used for an electronic photo frame (hereinafter referred to as “electronic photo frame”) for displaying digital image data.

  In recent years, thin display devices using a liquid crystal panel or the like have been widely used. Such a thin display device is light and has a small installation space, and thus has an advantage that the user can appropriately change the installation location and the installation angle.

  As one of the above thin display devices, an electronic photo frame has been put into practical use. The electronic photo frame is a display device for the purpose of easily viewing an image captured by a photographing device such as a digital camera like a conventional silver halide photograph. The electronic photo frame can capture and display image data via an external recording medium such as an SD (Secure Digital) memory card or a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

In relation to the above, Patent Document 1 discloses a stand-alone electronic photo frame that is provided with means for reading data from a storage medium, and that the user develops image data captured by a digital camera or the like and stored in the recording medium. And an electronic photo frame capable of display.
JP-A-9-308558

  According to the electronic photo frame of Patent Document 1, there is an advantage that image data captured by a digital camera or the like can be easily displayed on the photo frame. I couldn't make a call.

  The display device according to claim 1 is displayed at a position that is detected by a display unit that can display an image of a person, a detection unit that detects whether or not a finger touches the display unit, and the detection unit. Control means for controlling to display information relating to a person on the display means.

  The display device according to claim 2 includes a display unit capable of displaying an image of a person, a detection unit that detects whether or not a finger is touched on the display unit, a communication unit, and a position detected by the detection unit. Control means for controlling the communication means so as to make a call to the displayed person.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device capable of displaying an image of a person, a detection unit for detecting whether or not a finger is touched on the display unit, a communication unit, and a position detected by the detection unit. Control means for controlling the communication means so as to send a mail to a displayed person.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device capable of displaying an image of a person, a detection unit for detecting whether or not a finger is touched on the display unit, a communication unit, and a position detected by the detection unit. Control means for controlling the display means so as to display a mail creation screen for the displayed person.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to display information about a displayed person simply by touching the image of the displayed person.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to make a call to a displayed person simply by touching the image of the displayed person.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to send an e-mail to a displayed person simply by touching the displayed image of the person.
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the mail creation screen for the displayed person simply by touching the image of the displayed person.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment shown here is an example and this invention is not limited to embodiment shown here.
<1. Internal configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the electronic photo frame 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The electronic photo frame 1 includes at least a control unit 11, a flash memory 12, an operation unit 13, a display unit 14, a backlight 15, a sensor unit 16, an audio circuit 17, a speaker 18, a communication I / F (Interface) unit 19, and a communication. A control unit 20, a power supply unit 21, a memory slot 22, a CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) camera 23, and a clock circuit 24 are included. Further, a memory card 90 as an external recording medium can be attached to and detached from the memory slot 22.

  The control unit 11 controls each device for performing image display processing in the electronic photo frame 1. Thereby, the display processing of the image recorded in the flash memory 12 and the image input from the outside is controlled in an integrated manner. The control unit 11 is composed of, for example, a plurality of microprocessors. The control unit 11 is a central part that controls each device (for example, the backlight 15 and the like), calculates data, processes, and the like. The details of each functional unit (the transition receiving unit 11a to the notification unit 11e shown in FIG. 1) provided in the control unit 11 will be described later.

  The flash memory 12 is a medium for temporarily recording various data held by the electronic photo frame 1. The flash memory 12 is, for example, processing data when various types of information processing are performed by the control unit 11, image data to be displayed on the display unit 14, message data for outputting a voice message or text message, a telephone number or an e-mail. Has the role of recording personal data such as addresses.

  The operation unit 13 is used by the user to give various instructions to the electronic photo frame 1 such as an image switching instruction and a user information input instruction. The instruction input by the operation unit 13 is received by the control unit 11, and various control processes are performed based on the content of the instruction. For example, the operation unit 13 can accept a user operation using a plurality of operation buttons or a touch panel member included in the display unit 14.

  The display unit 14 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module including a liquid crystal panel and a driver, and includes a backlight 15 behind it. The backlight 15 is a light emitting device disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal panel. As the backlight 15, for example, an edge light system using a cold cathode tube as a light source or a direct type system in which fluorescent lamps are arranged on the back surface of a liquid crystal panel is used. The light emission amount of the light source of the backlight 15 is adjusted by a light emission amount adjustment unit 11c described later. The display unit 14 includes operation receiving members such as a touch panel member, and operations received by these members can be given to the operation unit 13.

  The sensor unit 16 includes a moving body sensor that detects a moving body that exists in the vicinity of the electronic photo frame. Examples of the moving body sensor include an infrared sensor that detects infrared rays generated from the human body, an optical sensor that generates laser light, LED (light emitting diode) light, etc., and detects the proximity of the moving body by reflected light, and generates ultrasonic waves. It is possible to use an ultrasonic sensor that senses the proximity of the moving body by the reflected wave, an atmospheric sensor that detects a human body by measuring a change in the temperature of the atmosphere, and the like. The sensor unit 16 is also configured to include an illuminance sensor (= illuminance detection unit) that detects ambient brightness.

  The audio circuit 17 performs D / A conversion and amplification of the audio signal supplied from the control unit 11 and outputs it from the speaker 18. At this time, the output volume can be changed by adjusting the gain of the amplifier.

  The communication I / F unit 19 is a physical interface for connecting the electronic photo frame 1 to a communication network. The communication I / F unit includes, for example, a LAN cable connector for connecting to a wired LAN compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard, a wireless antenna for connecting to a wireless LAN compliant with the IEEE 802.11 standard, and the like. In addition, as an input interface for inputting image data, a serial cable connection socket or an infrared element (IrDA) for infrared communication may be provided.

  The communication control unit 20 performs communication control for performing mutual communication with an external device connected by the communication I / F unit 19 such as a mail server or a mobile phone. This makes it possible to send and receive e-mails and receive images taken with an external mobile phone. When the communication I / F unit 19 includes a wireless antenna, it also has a role of controlling wireless communication via the wireless communication network. That is, the communication control unit 20 can perform communication for performing a normal call.

  The power supply unit 21 is supplied with electric power from an external power supply (not shown) and supplies a power supply voltage to each unit of the electronic photo frame 1. The power supply unit 21 includes a connection terminal (power supply cord connection terminal 21a shown in FIG. 5) for connecting a power supply cord for receiving power supply from an external power supply. This connection terminal is provided on the back side of the electronic photo frame 1 or the like.

  Alternatively, the power source unit 21 may be configured such that the electronic photo frame 1 can be driven while being disconnected from the external power source by using a dry battery or a secondary battery as a power source. As the secondary battery, for example, a rechargeable alkaline battery or a lithium ion battery can be used.

  The memory slot 22 is an interface for connecting an external recording medium such as an SD memory card 90 and transmitting information. For example, still images and moving images taken with a digital camera are recorded on the SD memory card 90. The memory slot 22 copies these data to the flash memory 12 according to an instruction from the control unit 11. Thereby, an image input from the outside can be displayed on the display unit 14.

  The CCD camera 23 is a photographing unit using a CCD as an image pickup device. The CCD photoelectrically converts a light image (optical information) of a subject formed by a photographing lens unit (not shown) into image data of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) color components and outputs the image data. . The CCD is driven by a timing generator (not shown) to control, for example, the aperture and exposure time. Image data obtained by the CCD camera 23 is recorded in the flash memory 12.

The clock circuit 24 is a clock circuit for constantly counting the current time.
<2. About the configuration of the function section>
Here, the relationship between the functional units for performing the light emission amount adjustment process and the notification process of the electronic photo frame 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, at least the light emission amount adjustment process and the notification process of the present invention include at least a transition reception unit 11 a, a light emission amount adjustment unit 11 c, a display switching unit 11 d, a notification unit 11 e, and a flash memory 12 included in the control unit 11. The operation unit 13, the display unit 14, the backlight 15, the sensor unit 16, the communication control unit 20, the CCD camera 23, and the clock circuit 24 are realized.

  The transition acceptance unit 11a is for accepting an operation from the operation unit 13 and controlling the display switching unit 11d, the flash memory 12, and the like based on the operation.

  The light emission amount adjusting unit 11c is for adjusting the intensity of light emitted from the backlight 15.

The display switching unit 11d is for controlling whether or not to display an image on the display unit 14.
<3. Appearance of electronic photo frame>
Here, the appearance of the electronic photo frame 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described using the front view of FIG. 3, the top view of FIG. 4, and the rear view of FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of each device unit provided on the front surface of the electronic photo frame 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the front surface of the electronic photo frame 1 is configured to include a display unit 14, an optical sensor 16 a included in the sensor unit 16, and a CCD camera 23. FIG. 4 is a top view illustrating an example of each device unit provided on the top surface of the electronic photo frame 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper surface of the electronic photo frame 1 includes a memory slot 22.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic photo frame 1 of the present embodiment has its left and right end portions 1b inclined forward by a predetermined angle with respect to the main body portion 1a. Thereby, the optical sensor unit 16 a provided at the left and right end portions 1 b intersects the emitted light 81 in the vicinity of the front portion of the electronic photo frame 1. As a result, the moving body is detected by observing the reflected light 82 reflected by the moving body approaching and separating in front of the electronic photo frame 1.

  The electronic photo frame 1 is provided with a CCD camera 23 on the front surface thereof. For this reason, when it is determined that the optical sensor 16a detects the moving body and the notification unit 11e needs to notify the intruder detection, the moving body existing in front of the electronic photo frame 1 is imaged. Can be transmitted to an external communication device.

  FIG. 5 is a rear view showing an example of each device unit provided on the back surface of the electronic photo frame 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the back surface of the electronic photo frame 1 includes a LAN connector 19 a included in the communication I / F unit 19, a power cord connection terminal 21 a included in the power source unit 21, and a support leg 25. The LAN connector 19a is a terminal for connecting the electronic photo frame 1 to a network by connecting a LAN cable. The power cord connecting terminal 21a is for attaching a power cord (not shown) and receiving power from a commercial power source.

The support leg 25 is a member that is rotatably provided on the main body 1a and that instructs the main body 1a from behind. The support leg 25 has a configuration in which the inclination of the surface of the main body 1a can be made steep or gentle, or can be appropriately adjusted. Further, the support leg 25 can be rotated to change the vertical direction of the main body 1a.
<4. Operation when a finger touches the display>
Here, processing of the electronic photo frame 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS. 1 to 5 and the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing flow according to the present invention.
First, what operation is performed when a user touches a person displayed on the display unit 14 (the operation unit 13 that is a touch panel) in advance is registered in advance. For example, operations to be performed in association with a specific area of image data (area 100 surrounded by a dotted line in the display unit 14 in FIG. 3) (for example, display of a profile, telephone call, display of a mail creation screen, etc.) Is stored in the flash memory 12. Of course, the profile data to be displayed, the telephone number data, the mail address data, and the like are also stored in the flash memory in advance.

  After such registration is completed, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 can be executed. In step S110 of FIG. 6, when the control unit 11 detects a signal indicating that the finger touches the touch panel from the operation unit 13, the process proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, if the control unit 11 determines that the process corresponding to the person in the area touched by the finger of the operation unit 13 is profile display, the process proceeds to step S130. If not, the process proceeds to step S140. Proceed.
Specifically, in step S110, the control unit 11 searches the flash memory 12 for a person corresponding to the position touched by the finger on the operation unit 13, and if stored, in step S120, It is determined whether or not the process executed corresponding to the person is profile display. If the finger does not touch the person, the process does not proceed to step S120.

  In step S130, the control unit 11 reads a profile corresponding to the person displayed at the position touched by the finger in step S110 from the flash memory 12, and causes the display unit 14 to display the profile.

  In step S140, if the control unit 11 determines that the process corresponding to the person in the area touched by the finger of the operation unit 13 is a telephone call, the process proceeds to step S150. Determination is made and the process proceeds to step S160.

  In step S150, the control unit 11 controls the communication control unit 20 to read the telephone number corresponding to the person displayed at the position touched by the finger in step S110 from the flash memory 12, and the communication control unit 20 Dial out with.

  In step S160, the control unit 11 controls the communication control unit 20 to read the mail address corresponding to the person displayed at the position touched by the finger in step S110 from the flash memory 12, and display the mail creation screen. It is displayed on the display unit 14.

  (In step S160, instead of displaying the mail creation screen, a predetermined fixed sentence may be automatically transmitted to the other party).

In this embodiment, the predetermined operation is performed by touching the operation unit 13 with a finger. However, the predetermined operation is performed by touching the operation unit 13 with a pen such as a touch pen instead of a finger. Also good.
[Other embodiments]
The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments and examples. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea. be able to.

  Therefore, the present invention can also be applied to the following embodiments.

  (A) In the present embodiment, the electronic photo frame 1 is described as an example of a display device. However, the present invention may be used in other devices including a display unit. For example, it may be used in a car navigation system, a portable television, a PC monitor, or the like.

  (B) In this embodiment, various functional units of the electronic photo frame 1 of the present invention are realized by executing a program on an arithmetic processing unit such as a microprocessor. It may be a form realized by.

These are functional block diagrams which show the structure of the function part with which the display apparatus of this invention is provided. These are block diagrams which show the internal structure of the display apparatus of this invention. These are the front views which show the external appearance of the display apparatus of this invention. These are top views which show the external appearance of the display apparatus of this invention. These are the rear views which show the external appearance of the display apparatus of this invention. These are the flowcharts which show the processing flow of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic photo frame 11 Control part 11a Transition reception part 11c Light emission amount adjustment part 11d Display switching part 11e Notification part 14 Display part 15 Backlight 16 Sensor part 19 Communication I / F part 20 Communication control part 23 CCD camera 24 Clock circuit

Claims (4)

Display means capable of displaying an image of a person, detection means for detecting whether or not a finger is touched on the display means,
And a control unit that controls the display unit to display information about the person displayed at the position detected by the detection unit. Display means capable of displaying an image of a person, detection means for detecting whether or not a finger touches the display means, communication means,
And a control means for controlling the communication means so as to make a call to the person displayed at the position detected by the detection means. Display means capable of displaying an image of a person, detection means for detecting whether or not a finger touches the display means, communication means,
And a control means for controlling the communication means so as to send a mail to the person displayed at the position detected by the detection means. Display means capable of displaying an image of a person, detection means for detecting whether or not a finger touches the display means, communication means,
And a control means for controlling the display means so as to display a mail creation screen for the person displayed at the position detected by the detection means.

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