JP2010021690A - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal device excelling in performance operability as an electronic musical instrument, and capable of sufficiently securing functionality as a communication terminal. <P>SOLUTION: A cellular phone 1 includes a frame part 10 and a body part 30 movably attached to the frame part 10, and is structured such that the body part 30 includes a touch panel 37 functioning as both an operation part and a display part; a storage part 12 for storing the body part 30 therein is formed in the frame part 10; the body part 30 can be moved between a closed position at which it is arranged in the storage part 12 and an opened position at which it is extracted from the storage part 12; a performance operator 50 comprising a linear touch sensor for inputting musical sound information is arranged between the storage part 12 and the body part 30; when the body part 30 is located at the closed position, the performance operator 50 is stored in the body part 30; and, when the body part 30 is located at the opened position, the performance operator 50 is exposed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication terminal device such as a mobile phone, and more particularly to a communication terminal device having a function as an electronic musical instrument in addition to a communication function.

  In recent years, mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones have become more and more multifunctional, and in addition to the original communication functions, commercial functions that have entertainment functions such as game functions and TV broadcast reception functions have been commercialized. Has been. As part of the multi-functionalization of such a communication terminal device, for example, the function of an electronic musical instrument such as an electronic guitar or an electronic piano (for example, there is an electronic musical instrument described in Patent Document 1) is used in a communication terminal device such as a mobile phone. It can be installed.

As a conventional example of a communication terminal device having the function of an electronic musical instrument, there is a mobile phone described in Patent Document 2. This cellular phone uses a numeric / character key and a communication operation key arranged in a numeric keypad as performance operators for inputting musical tone information, thereby allowing the cellular phone to function as an electronic musical instrument.
Japanese Patent No. 3680787 JP 2007-212524 A

  In the communication terminal device described in Patent Document 2, since the number / character key and the communication operation key are also used as performance operators, the configuration can be simplified with a reduced number of parts, and the communication terminal device can be reduced in size and weight. It is suitable for aiming at. However, numbers / letter keys and communication operation keys are suitable for information input operation as an original communication terminal, but when used as a performance operator of an electronic musical instrument, key arrangement and shape, touch feeling during operation, etc. However, since it is very different from the performance operators such as strings and keyboards that are equipped with real instruments, there is a problem that the performance feeling as an instrument cannot be reproduced. For this reason, the operator of the communication terminal device, particularly the operator who is used to playing the musical instrument, cannot greatly enjoy the performance as an electronic musical instrument because the performance operation differs greatly from the actual musical instrument.

  On the other hand, even when the communication terminal device is provided with the function of an electronic musical instrument, the communication terminal device is normally used as a mobile phone or an e-mail transmitter / receiver. However, it is necessary to devise so as not to impair the functionality as the original communication terminal.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal apparatus that is excellent in performance operability as an electronic musical instrument and that can sufficiently ensure functionality as a communication terminal. .

  In order to solve the above problems, a communication terminal device according to the present invention includes a frame portion (10) and a main body portion (30) movably attached to the frame portion (10), and the main body portion (30). Is provided with at least one of an operation part (37a, 37b) and a display part (37c), and a storage part (12) for storing the main body part (30) is formed in the frame part (30). The main body part (30) is movable between a closed position arranged in the storage part (12) and an open position where at least a part of the main body part (30) is taken out from the storage part (12). Between the unit (12) and the main unit (30), a performance operator (50) for inputting information relating to musical sounds is installed. When the main unit (10) is in the closed position, the performance operator ( 50) is the main body (30) or frame (10). It is, when the body portion (30) is in the open position, characterized in that the performance operators (50) is configured to expose. In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis here has shown the code | symbol of the corresponding component of embodiment mentioned later as an example of this invention.

  According to the communication terminal device according to the present invention, since the performance operator for inputting musical tone information is provided, it is possible to realize performance operability close to an actual musical instrument including strings and keyboards. Accordingly, it is possible to reproduce the musical instrument performance with the communication terminal device. As a result, the operator can easily enjoy playing the musical instrument. Further, since the performance operator is configured to be stored in the main body or the frame when the main body is in the closed position and exposed when the main body is in the open position, the communication terminal device is used as a communication terminal. If the main body is placed in the closed position, the performance operator is stored and does not get in the way. Therefore, sufficient functionality as a communication terminal device can be secured. On the other hand, when used as an electronic musical instrument, placing the main unit in the open position exposes the performance controls, making it easier to perform musical performance as a musical instrument and ensuring sufficient functionality as an electronic musical instrument. it can.

  As one embodiment of the above communication terminal device, the storage portion (12) is a concave portion having an open end (12a) formed in the frame portion (10), and the main body via the open end (12a). You may provide the guide mechanism (40) which guides a part (30) so that it can slide between a closed position and an open position. According to this configuration, the performance operator can be inserted and removed by a simple operation of sliding the main body portion relative to the frame portion. Therefore, it is convenient to easily switch between the usage state as a communication terminal and the usage state as an electronic musical instrument.

  In the communication terminal device described above, it is desirable that the operation units (37a, 37b) and the display unit (37c) provided in the main body (30) are touch panels (37). According to this, the structure of a main-body part can be simplified and size reduction and weight reduction of a communication terminal device can be achieved. In addition, the operability of the communication terminal device and the visibility of display can be improved.

  Moreover, in said communication terminal device, a performance operator (50) may consist of a some linear touch sensor (50) arranged in parallel. According to this, musical information can be input by the operator touching the performance operator, and the performance operation of the electronic musical instrument can be easily performed. In addition, since the performance operation elements are a plurality of linear members arranged side by side, the performance operation elements can be operated like strings, so that the performance feeling of a stringed instrument such as a guitar or a harp can be reproduced. Therefore, the performance operation of the electronic musical instrument can be more enjoyed.

  Further, in this case, the plurality of linear touch sensors (50) are stretched between the storage unit (12) and the main body (30) when the main body (30) is disposed at the open position. It may be made to become. According to this, since it becomes easy to perform an operation of playing by playing the performance operator with a finger or the like, it is possible to enjoy the performance operation of the electronic musical instrument.

  In this case, the touch sensor (50) is a linear member, and the guide mechanism (50, 32) includes the touch sensor (50) and the touch sensor (50) provided on the main body (30). It may comprise a storage part (32) that can be moved in and out along the axial direction, and the touch sensor (50) may guide the movement of the main body part (30). According to this, since the movement of the main body can be guided using the touch sensor, it is possible to slide the main body without providing a separate guide mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the communication terminal device and reduce the size and cost thereof.

  In addition, the communication terminal device includes mode switching means (58) for switching and setting a communication mode for executing communication processing and an electronic musical instrument mode for performing with the performance operator (50). ) Is in the open state, the electronic musical instrument mode may be set by the mode switching means (58), and a function for inputting information related to musical sounds may be assigned to the performance operator (50). According to this, when the main body is opened, the performance by the performance operator can be performed. Therefore, the function of the electronic musical instrument becomes easy to use, and the convenience of the communication terminal device is improved.

  Further, in this case, the operation unit (14) for switching the mode setting by the mode switching means (58) is provided, and the processing mode is switched to the communication mode in accordance with the operation of the operation unit (14). When the section (30) is in the open state, a function for inputting information related to communication may be assigned to the performance operator (50). According to this, even when the main unit is in the open state, the function of the communication terminal can be easily used because the function can be assigned to enter the information related to communication to the performance operator by switching to the communication mode. The convenience of the communication terminal device is further improved.

  The communication terminal device according to the present invention has a function as an electronic musical instrument excellent in performance operability and can sufficiently secure the functionality as a communication terminal.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
1 and 2 are diagrams showing a mobile phone (communication terminal device) 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view, and FIG. 2A is a plan view seen from the back side. FIG. 2B is a plan view seen from the front side. 2A shows a state in which a main body 30 described later is in the closed position, and FIG. 2B shows a state in which the main body 30 is in the open position.

  The mobile phone 1 includes a frame portion 10 and a main body portion 30 that is movably installed with respect to the frame portion 10. The frame portion 10 is formed in a flat plate shape having a substantially rectangular outer shape, and a storage portion 12 cut out in a substantially rectangular shape is formed at the center. The frame portion 10 is a hollow case formed of a resin material or the like, and the components of the mobile phone 1 are installed inside. The storage portion 12 has an open end 12a provided on one end surface 10a along the longitudinal direction of the frame portion 10, and is formed as a concave portion whose inner shape is substantially U-shaped (U-shaped).

  The main body portion 30 is a flat plate-like component having a substantially rectangular outer shape along the inner shape of the storage portion 12. The main body 30 is a hollow case formed of a resin material or the like, and components such as a substrate (not shown) are installed inside. The main body portion 30 is movable between a closed position arranged in the storage portion 12 as shown in FIG. 2 (a) and an open position taken out from the storage portion 12 as shown in FIG. 2 (b). It has become. A guide mechanism 40 is provided between the storage unit 12 and the main body unit 30 to guide the main body unit 30 so as to be slidable with respect to the storage unit 12. The guide mechanism 40 includes a rail 40a formed on one end surface 12c extending in the short direction of the storage unit 12, a rail 40b formed on the end surface 30c of the main body 30 facing the end surface 12c, and the storage unit 12. It has a rail 40a formed on the other end surface 12d extending in the short-side direction and a rail 40b formed on the end surface 30d of the main body 30 facing the end surface 12d. The rail 40a provided on the end surface 12c and the rail 40b provided on the end surface 30c are slidably engaged, and the rail 40a provided on the end surface 12d and the rail 40b provided on the end surface 30d are slidably engaged. It is a configuration. By this guide mechanism 40, the main body 30 is slid smoothly between the closed position and the open position via the open end 12a. Although not shown, a lock mechanism may be provided to stop the main body 30 from moving easily in the closed position and the open position. This locking mechanism can be constituted by, for example, an engaging unevenness provided on the end surface 30d of the main body portion and the end surface 12d of the storage portion 12 opposed thereto.

  Between the storage section 12 and the main body section 30, a performance operator 50 for inputting information related to musical sounds is installed. The performance operator 50 is composed of a linear (bar-shaped) member that extends from one end surface 12 b extending in the longitudinal direction in the storage portion 12 to the end surface 30 b of the main body 30 facing the performance operator 50. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of performance operators 50 (10 in this embodiment) are installed in parallel at a predetermined interval. The performance operator 50 has a touch sensor function and is configured to detect the presence or absence of contact with a finger or the like. Further, not only the presence / absence of contact, but also the strength or speed of contact may be detected. As a specific structure of such a touch sensor, an electrostatic touch sensor, a resistive film touch sensor, a strain detection sensor, or the like can be employed. The performance operator 50 exits from the storage hole 32 provided in the end surface 30 b of the main body 30 and is connected to the end surface 12 b of the storage unit 12, so that the performance operator 50 can be inserted into and removed from the storage hole 32. Accordingly, the performance operator 50 is stored in the storage hole 32 when the main body 30 is in the closed position, and the performance operator 50 is pulled out from the storage hole 32 when the main body 30 is in the open position. . Thereby, when the main body 30 is disposed at the open position, the performance operator 50 comes out of the main body 30 and is bridged between the storage unit 12 and the main body 30.

  An open / close detection switch 34 for detecting the open / closed state of the main body 30 is provided on the end surface 30 b of the main body 30. The opening / closing detection switch 34 is pressed and turned on by the end surface 12b of the opposing storage portion 12 when the main body portion 30 is in the closed position, and is released and turned off when the main body portion 30 moves from the closed position. It has become.

  In the communication terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment, the touch sensor 50 made of a straight bar-shaped member is formed of a hard material that does not easily bend, and the storage hole 32 provided in the main body 30 is provided with the touch sensor 50. If the inner diameter is formed so as to be in sliding contact with the side surface, the touch sensor 50 can guide the slide movement of the main body 30. That is, the touch sensor 50 and the storage hole (storage portion) 32 provided in the main body 30 constitute a guide mechanism that guides the slide movement of the main body 30. Therefore, in this case, the guide mechanism 40 having the rails 40a and 40b provided between the main body portion 30 and the storage portion 12 becomes unnecessary. Thus, if the movement of the main body 30 is guided by the touch sensor 50, it is not necessary to provide a separate guide mechanism 40. Therefore, the configuration of the communication terminal device 1 can be simplified, and the size and cost can be reduced. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, a touch panel 37 serving as an operation unit and a display unit is installed on the front surface 35 of the main body 30. The touch panel 37 is provided with numeric / character keys 37a corresponding to numeric keys provided in the normal mobile phone 1 and various operation keys 37b. In the number / character key 37 a, keys corresponding to numbers 0 to 9 are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction of the main body 30. Each number / letter key 37a is assigned alphabetic characters in addition to the numbers 0-9. Number / character keys 37 a corresponding to the numbers 0 to 9 are arranged corresponding to the performance operators 50 coming out from the main body 30. The operation keys 37b include keys corresponding to a call key, an e-mail transmission / reception key, and a camera function and a telephone directory function, which are functions of a mobile phone. Further, the touch panel 37 is provided with a display surface 37c for displaying information related to communication and information related to the performance of the electronic musical instrument.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, operation keys 14 are arranged on the lower side of the storage unit 12 in the front of the frame unit 10. The operation keys 14 include a cross key for performing a selection operation when inputting data, a call key, a call stop key, and the like. As will be described later, the operation key 14 is assigned with a function for inputting communication information in the communication mode, and with a function for setting the electronic musical instrument in the electronic musical instrument mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, a receiver (receiver) 16 is installed inside the upper end of the front surface 19 of the frame unit 10, and a microphone (transmitter) 17 is installed inside the lower end. Is installed. Small holes 16 a and 17 a for sound emission are formed at positions corresponding to the receiver 16 and the microphone 17. In addition, a speaker 18 for outputting a sound such as a musical tone is installed inside the vicinity of the lower end of the back surface 20 of the frame portion 10, and a small hole 18 a for sound emission is provided at a position corresponding to the speaker 18. Is formed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone 1. As shown in the figure, the cellular phone 1 includes a performance operator 50, an operation unit 52, a display unit 54, a communication unit 56, a control unit 58, a storage unit 60, a sound processing circuit 62, and a sound source 64. Each unit is connected via a bus 66. 2 corresponds to the numeric / character key 37a, the operation key 37b, or the operation key 14 of the touch panel 37 shown in FIG. 2B, and the display unit 54 corresponds to the display surface 37c of the touch panel 37. To do.

  The control unit 58 controls the operation of each unit of the mobile phone 1 so as to execute processing according to the operation signal input from the operation unit 52. As a result, various processing operations including selection of a processing mode to be described later are executed. A program for executing the processing operation is stored in the storage unit 60.

  The control unit 58 can select and switch the communication mode or the performance mode as the processing mode. The communication mode is a processing mode when performing a communication operation such as a call or e-mail transmission / reception, and the electronic musical instrument mode is a processing mode when performing a performance operation by the performance operator 50. The control unit 58 executes processing according to the selected processing mode. That is, in this case, the control unit 58 functions as a mode switching unit that selects and switches between a communication mode for executing communication processing and an electronic musical instrument mode for playing an electronic musical instrument.

  In the electronic musical instrument mode, the performance operator 50 is set to function as a musical sound input operator. In this case, for example, sounds of different pitches are assigned to the ten performance operators 50 in order. On the other hand, in the communication mode, the performance operator 50 is set to function as a number / character key for inputting a dial number, character information, and the like. In this case, for example, numerical values “0” to “9” are sequentially assigned to the ten performance operators 50, respectively.

  In the communication mode, the number / character key 37a on the touch panel 37 is set to function as a number / character input key such as a telephone number or a mail address, and the operation key 37b functions as an input key for communication information. Set to do. The display surface 37c on the touch panel 37 is set so as to perform a display necessary for the communication operation. On the other hand, in the electronic musical instrument mode, the numeric / character keys 37a and the operation keys 37b on the touch panel 37 can function as keys for various settings of the electronic musical instrument, and the display surface 37c on the touch panel 37 is necessary for the setting. Display can be performed.

  In the electronic musical instrument mode, the sound source 64 can generate a musical sound simulating a stringed instrument such as a guitar or a violin in accordance with a performance operation performed by the performance operator 50. Further, according to the setting, a musical sound simulating a keyboard instrument or a wind instrument such as a piano or an organ may be generated. The generated musical sound is output from the speaker 18. On the other hand, the sound source 64 generates an electronic sound such as an operation sound, a sound effect or a telephone ringtone (ringtone melody) in the communication mode.

  The processing mode is switched according to the open / closed state of the main body 30 detected by the open / close detection switch 34. That is, when the main body 30 is in the closed position, the open / close detection switch 34 is turned on and the communication mode is set, and when the main body 30 is in the open position, the open / close detection switch 34 is turned off and the electronic musical instrument mode is set.

  In addition, it is possible to assign a mode switching function to the operation keys 14 and the like. According to this, even when the main body 30 is in the open state, the setting of the processing mode can be switched from the electronic musical instrument mode to the communication mode in accordance with the operation of the operation key 14. Accordingly, a function is assigned to the performance operator 50 for inputting information related to communication, so that each performance operator 50 can be used as a number / character key for inputting a dial number, character information, and the like. As described above, if the mode switching function is assigned to the operation key 14, the processing mode can be set to either the electronic musical instrument mode or the communication mode regardless of the open / closed state of the main body 30.

  The communication unit 56 includes an antenna 56a for performing wireless communication with the base station 57a connected to the communication network 57b. In the communication mode, the base station 57a and the base station 57a Data and signals are transmitted / received to / from an external device via the communication network 57b.

  The storage unit 60 is configured by a magnetic recording medium, a nonvolatile memory, or the like. The storage unit 60 stores a system program, a processing program, and data necessary for executing the program of the mobile phone 1. Further, performance data, telephone number data, etc. registered by various processes can be stored in a predetermined area. Further, as data necessary for the electronic musical instrument mode, music data such as automatic performance data and automatic accompaniment data, and data relating to pitch assignment to the performance operator 50 are stored.

  Although not shown in detail, the audio processing circuit 62 is configured by an A / D converter, a D / A converter, an LPF (Low Pass Filter), an amplifier, and the like. The audio processing circuit 62 is connected to the receiver 16, the microphone 17, and the speaker 18. The audio processing circuit 62 converts digital data such as musical tone data input from the control unit 58 into analog data by a D / A converter, and outputs it as musical tone from the speaker 18 or the receiver 16 via an amplifier. When an analog signal input from the microphone 17 is detected during a call, the analog signal is converted into a digital signal by an A / D converter and output to the communication unit 56.

  In the mobile phone 1 having the above-described configuration, the performance unit 50 is exposed by sliding the main body 30 in the closed position shown in FIG. 2A and placing it in the open position shown in FIG. The processing mode can be switched from the communication mode to the electronic musical instrument mode. In this state, the operator can play the electronic musical instrument by performing an operation of touching or playing the performance operator 50.

  In the electronic musical instrument mode, various performance modes can be set. Examples of performance modes include a normal performance mode, a chord performance mode, a timing performance mode, and an automatic accompaniment mode. To explain in order, in the normal performance mode, the pitches corresponding to the performance operators 50 are assigned so as to form a scale in the arrangement order of the performance operators 50. As a result, a single sound is generated by the operation of each performance operator 50. Therefore, the melody can be played by operating the performance operator 50. In the chord performance mode, a chord constituent sound is assigned to each performance operator 50. Therefore, chords can be produced by playing a plurality of performance operators 50 once or sequentially. In that case, if a chord change operation is assigned to a predetermined key of the operation key 14 or the like, a chord change operation can be performed by operating the key in accordance with the operation of the performance operator 50. It becomes like this. The timing performance mode is set so that the sound generation timing is instructed by the operation of the performance operator 50. Then, the performance data stored in the storage unit 60 is read out, and the melody constituent sounds of the performance data are set to be generated in order according to the operation timing of the performance operator 50. As a result, a melody of musical sound that is generated at a timing corresponding to the operation of the performance operator 50 flows. Further, in the automatic accompaniment mode, in addition to the setting of the normal performance mode, the automatic accompaniment data stored in the storage unit 60 is called to play the accompaniment. Thereby, the operator can perform with the performance operator 50 in accordance with the accompaniment.

  In the electronic musical instrument mode, music data generated by the performance of the electronic musical instrument can be stored in the storage unit 60. In that case, if the stored music data can be called when the communication mode is switched, the stored music can be set as a ringing melody or other operation sound of the telephone.

  As described above, according to the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment, the performance operability close to that of an actual musical instrument having a string, a keyboard, and the like is provided by providing the performance operator 50 for inputting musical tone information. Can be realized. Therefore, since the cellular phone 1 can reproduce the musical instrument performance, the musical instrument performance can be easily enjoyed regardless of the place.

  Further, the performance operator 50 is stored in the main body 30 when the main body 30 is in the closed position, and is exposed when the main body 30 is in the open position. Thereby, when the mobile phone 1 is used as a normal mobile phone, the main body 30 is disposed in the closed position, so that the performance operator 50 is stored and does not get in the way. Therefore, the original functionality as the mobile phone 1 can be sufficiently secured. On the other hand, when the mobile phone 1 is used as an electronic musical instrument, the main body 30 is disposed in the open position, so that the performance operator 50 is exposed and the performance operation is facilitated, and the functionality as an electronic musical instrument is also provided. Enough can be secured.

  Further, in the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment, the storage portion 12 is formed of a concave portion having an open end 12a formed in the frame portion 10, and the main body portion 30 is closed and opened via the open end 12a. The guide mechanism 40 which can be slid between is provided. With this configuration, the performance operator 50 can be taken in and out by a simple operation of sliding the main body 30 relative to the frame 10. Therefore, it is convenient to easily switch between the usage state as the mobile phone 1 and the usage state as the electronic musical instrument.

  In the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment, the performance operator 50 is composed of a plurality of linear touch sensors arranged in parallel. Therefore, when the operator touches the performance operator 50, information related to the musical sound can be input, and the performance operation can be easily performed. Since the performance operator 50 is made of a plurality of linear members, it can be played and operated like a string of a stringed instrument, so that the performance feeling of the stringed instrument can be reproduced. Therefore, the performance of the electronic musical instrument can be enjoyed more.

  Further, the performance operator 50 made of a linear member is derived from the main body portion when the main body portion 30 is disposed at the open position, and is stored in the main body portion 30 when disposed at the closed position. The configuration in which the performance operator 50 is taken in and out with the movement of 30 can be easily realized. In addition, the performance operator 50 is in a state of being spanned between the storage unit 12 and the main body 30 when the main body 30 is disposed at the open position. Therefore, it becomes easy to perform the performance by playing the performance operator 50 with a finger or the like, so that the performance of the electronic musical instrument can be more enjoyed.

  Further, in the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to switch and set between a communication mode for executing communication processing and an electronic musical instrument mode for playing an electronic musical instrument. When the communication mode is set, a function for inputting communication information is assigned to the performance operator 50, and when the electronic musical instrument mode is set, musical tone information is input to the performance operator 50. A function is assigned. Therefore, the performance operator 50 can be used not only for performance of an electronic musical instrument but also as information input means (for example, a numeric / character input key of a mobile phone) of a communication terminal. Thereby, while simplifying the configuration of the mobile phone 1, it is possible to increase its functionality.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description of the second embodiment and the corresponding drawings, the same or corresponding components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted below. In addition, matters other than those described below are the same as those in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the mobile phone 1-2 according to the second embodiment. In the mobile phone 1 of the first embodiment, the main body 30 is configured to move between the closed position and the open position by sliding with respect to the storage unit 12, whereas in the present embodiment, In the cellular phone 1-2, the main body 30 is configured to move between the closed position and the open position by rotating with respect to the storage unit 12. Details will be described below.

  In the cellular phone 1-2, the main body 30 is rotatably attached to the open end 12a of the storage unit 12. That is, a rotation mechanism 45 that rotatably connects both sides of the open end 12a and the end of the main body 30 is provided. The rotation mechanism 45 is configured to rotate the main body 43 left and right around a rotation shaft 43 extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame portion 10. When the main body 30 is rotated to the closed position by the rotation mechanism 45, the surface of the main body 30 and the surface of the frame portion 10 disposed in the storage portion 12 are positioned on substantially the same plane. Is rotated to the open position, the surface of the main body portion 30 and the surface of the frame portion 10 taken out from the storage portion 12 are positioned on substantially the same plane. FIG. 5 shows a state where the main body 30 is in the open position. Further, in the mobile phone 1-2 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the arrangement of the front and back surfaces of the frame portion 10 and the main body portion 30 is opposite to that of the mobile phone 1 of the first embodiment.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it replaces with the storage hole 32 (refer FIG. 1) with which the mobile telephone 1 of 1st Embodiment was equipped, and the storage groove 33 arranged in the front surface 35 of the main-body part 30 is provided. The storage groove 33 is formed as a linear slit extending from one end surface 30 a to the other end surface 30 a in the lateral direction of the main body 30. As a result, the storage groove 33 covers the performance operator 50 when the main body 30 rotates to the closed position. As a result, the performance operator 50 is stored in the storage groove 33. Further, by rotating the main body 30 in the closed position to the open position, the performance operator 50 is taken out from the storage groove 33 and exposed. Other configurations are the same as those of the mobile phone 1 of the first embodiment.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims and the specification and drawings. Is possible. For example, although the case where the linear member of the structure approximated to the string was provided as an example of the performance operator according to the present invention in the above embodiment, the performance operator may have other configurations. Further, the specific number of the performance operators 50 is not limited to the number shown in the above embodiment. Further, the operation of the main body 30 with respect to the frame 10 is also an example, and if the performance operator 50 is put in and out with the movement of the main body 30 between the open position and the closed position, the operation of the main body 30 will be described. The general operation is not limited to the slide and rotation shown in the above embodiment, but may be other operations.

  In the first and second embodiments, the case where the performance operator 50 is stored in the main body unit 30 is shown. However, in the communication terminal device of the present invention, the performance operator is stored in the frame unit. You may comprise so that. In this case, although detailed illustration is omitted, for example, in the configuration of the first embodiment, a space for storing the performance operator 50 is provided in the frame unit 10 instead of the main body unit 30, and the performance operator 50 is provided. What is necessary is just to change a structure so that the storage hole 32 for storing may be formed in the end surface 12b of the accommodating part 12. FIG. Furthermore, the communication terminal device of the present invention may be configured such that the performance operator is stored in both the main body and the frame.

  Further, the operation unit and the display unit provided in the main body unit are not limited to the touch panel 37 shown in the above embodiment, and may have other configurations. For example, although detailed illustration is omitted, an operation key and a liquid crystal panel may be provided. In the above embodiment, the mobile phone 1 is taken as an example of the communication terminal device. However, the communication terminal device according to the present invention is not limited to the mobile phone 1, and other than that, an electronic mail transmission / reception function and Internet browsing It may be a communication terminal device having only a function, or may be another type of communication terminal device.

1 is a perspective view showing a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is the top view which looked at the mobile telephone from the back side, (b) is the top view seen from the front side. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of a mobile telephone. It is a perspective view which shows the mobile telephone concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1,1-2 mobile phone (communication terminal device)
10 Frame part 12 Storage part 12a Open end 14 Operation key (operation part)
30 Body 32 Storage hole (storage)
33 Storage Groove 37 Touch Panel 37a Number / Character Key (Operation Unit)
37b Operation keys (operation unit)
37c Display surface (display unit)
40 Guide mechanism 45 Rotation mechanism 50 Performance operator (touch sensor)
58 Control unit (mode switching means)

Claims (8)

A frame portion and a main body portion movably attached to the frame portion;
The main body is provided with at least one of an operation unit and a display unit,
The frame portion is formed with a storage portion for storing the main body portion, and the main body portion is in a closed position disposed in the storage portion and an open portion in which at least a part thereof is taken out from the storage portion. Move between positions,
Between the storage portion and the main body portion, a performance operator for inputting information on musical sounds is installed,
The performance operator is stored in the main body or the frame when the main body is in the closed position, and the performance operator is exposed when the main body is in the open position. A communication terminal device. The storage part is a concave part having an open end formed in the frame part,
The communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a guide mechanism that guides the main body so as to be slidable between the closed position and the open position via the open end. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit and the display unit provided in the main body unit include a touch panel. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the performance operator includes a plurality of linear touch sensors arranged in parallel. The plurality of linear touch sensors are in a state of being spanned between the storage portion and the main body when the main body is disposed at the open position. The communication terminal device described. The touch sensor is a linear member,
The guide mechanism includes the touch sensor and a storage unit that is provided in the main body unit and allows the touch sensor to enter and exit along the axial direction, and is configured to guide the movement of the main body unit by the touch sensor. The communication terminal device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein Comprising mode switching means for switching between a communication mode for executing communication processing and an electronic musical instrument mode for performing by the performance operator;
2. The electronic musical instrument mode is set by the mode switching means when the main body is in an open state, and a function for inputting information related to musical sounds is assigned to the performance operator. 6. The communication terminal device according to any one of 6. Comprising an operator for switching the mode setting by the mode switching means;
By switching the processing mode to the communication mode according to the operation of the operation element, a function for inputting information related to communication is assigned to the performance operation element when the main body is open. The communication terminal device according to claim 7.

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