JP2010232851A - Portable electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide portable electronic equipment capable of reducing the number of components. <P>SOLUTION: The portable electronic equipment includes: a first casing 3 having a first display transmission region 33 formed on a first surface 31A and a second display transmission region 34 formed on a second surface 32A different from the first surface 31A; and a display member 5 disposed inside the first casing 3 while being bent. The display member 5 includes a first display region 53 transmitted to the outside the first casing 3 via the first display transmission region 33, and a second display region 54 transmitted to the outside the first casing 3 via the second display transmission region 34 on one surface 52. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable electronic device such as a cellular phone.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a mobile phone that is one of portable electronic devices is mainly a foldable type in which a display unit side housing having a display unit and an operation unit side housing having an operation unit are connected so as to be openable and closable.

  In addition, in the folding type mobile phone, in addition to the first display unit as the display unit, many models equipped with a second display unit that is exposed to the outside even in a folded state are widely used. Improvement is achieved (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-37664 A

  However, the mobile phone described in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the number of parts increases because the first display unit and the second display unit are individually provided.

  An object of this invention is to provide the portable electronic device which can reduce a number of parts.

  The present invention provides a first housing in which a first display transmission region is formed on a first surface and a second display transmission region is formed on a second surface different from the first surface, and the first housing in a folded state. A display member disposed inside the housing, and the display member has a first display region that is transmitted to the outside of the first housing through the first display transmission region on one surface. And a second display area that is transmitted to the outside of the first housing through the second display transmission area.

  In addition, a guide portion that supports the bent display member is provided inside the first housing, and the display member is disposed outside the first housing via the first display transmission region. The region that is transmitted through the second display transmissive region or the region that is transmitted through the second display transmissive region can be changed. It is preferable to be configured to be movable along the second surface.

  Further, the function based on the position of the display member detected by the detection unit, a function processing unit that performs a predetermined process, and a position of the display member detected by the detection unit. And a control unit that causes the processing unit to execute a predetermined process.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the portable electronic device which can reduce a number of parts can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the mobile phone of one Embodiment of this invention in an open state. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the cellular phone shown in FIG. 1 in a closed state. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the display unit side body shown in FIG. 1. It is AA sectional drawing shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. (A) is a front view of the mobile phone in the first state, and (b) is a front view when the mobile phone is opened in the first state. FIG. 7A is a front view of the mobile phone in the second state, and FIG. 7B is a front view when the mobile phone is opened in the second state. It is BB sectional drawing shown to Fig.6 (a). It is CC sectional drawing shown to Fig.7 (a).

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, a basic structure of a mobile phone 1 that is an embodiment of the mobile electronic device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mobile phone 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the cellular phone 1 shown in FIG. 1 in a closed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment includes an operation unit side body 2 as a second housing and a display unit side body 3 as a first housing. It is configured. The operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are configured such that the upper end part of the operation unit side body 2 and the lower end part of the display unit side body 3 are connected to each other via a connecting part 4 having a hinge mechanism. It is connected so that opening and closing is possible centering on X. Accordingly, the mobile phone 1 can relatively move the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 connected via the connection unit 4.

  That is, the mobile phone 1 is in a state where the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are opened (exposed) via the connecting unit 4 (hereinafter referred to as “open state”; see FIG. 1). The operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are configured to be changeable to a state where the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are opposed (folded) via the connecting portion 4 (hereinafter referred to as “closed state”, see FIG. 2). ing. The closed state is a state in which the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are arranged so as to overlap each other, and the open state is the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body. 3 includes a state in which the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are arranged so as to be less overlapped with each other.

  The outer surface of the operation unit side body 2 includes a front case 21 and a rear case 22. The front case 21 is provided with an operation unit 11, a voice input unit 12 as a microphone to which a voice uttered by a user of the mobile phone 1 is input, and a magnet 16.

  The operation unit 11 includes a function setting operation key 13 for operating various functions such as various settings, a telephone book function, a mail function, and the like, and an input operation key 14 for inputting a telephone number and characters such as mail. , And a determination operation key 15 for performing various operations and scrolling in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  Each key constituting the operation unit 11 is assigned a predetermined function according to the open / closed state of the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3, various modes, or the type of the activated application. (Key assignment). Then, when the user presses each key, an operation corresponding to the function assigned to each key is executed.

  The voice input unit 12 is disposed on the end side opposite to the connecting unit 4 side in the longitudinal direction of the operation unit side body 2. That is, the voice input unit 12 is arranged on one end side in the open state of the mobile phone 1.

  The magnet 16 is disposed in the vicinity of the determination operation key 15 of the operation unit 11. The detection unit 8 described later detects the strength of the magnetic field generated by the magnet 16.

  An interface (not shown) for communicating with an external device (for example, a host device) is provided on one side surface of the operation unit side body 2. On the other side surface of the operation unit side body 2, a side key (not shown) to which a predetermined function is assigned and an interface (not shown) for inserting and removing an external memory are arranged. ing. Each interface is covered with a cap when not in use.

  The display unit side body 3 includes a front case 31 and a rear case 32. In the display unit side body 3, the outer surface of the front case 31 (front surface in the display unit side body 3) forms the first surface 31 </ b> A, and the outer surface of the rear case 32 (back surface in the display unit side body 3). The second surface 32A is configured.

The front case 31 is provided with a first display transmission area 33 and a speaker 47 for outputting the voice of the other party on the call.
The first display transmission region 33 is formed by opening an outer surface (first surface 31A) of the front case 31 at a substantially central portion of the front case 31, and is covered with a trim plate 37, which will be described later, mainly including a transparent portion. Is called.

  The speaker 47 is disposed on the end side opposite to the connecting portion 4 in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3. That is, the speaker 47 is disposed in the vicinity of the end on the display unit side body 3 side in the open state of the mobile phone 1.

In the rear case 32, a second display transmission region 34 and an opening 35 are formed.
The second display transmission region 34 is formed by opening the outer surface (second surface 32 </ b> A) of the rear case 32 in the vicinity of the end of the display unit side body 3 opposite to the connecting portion 4 in the longitudinal direction. And is covered by a rear panel 38, which will be described later, mainly composed of a transparent portion.

  The opening 35 is formed by opening the outer surface (second surface 32 </ b> A) of the rear case 32 on the connecting portion 4 side in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3. Specifically, the opening 35 is formed at a position corresponding to the operation unit 11 (in this embodiment, the determination operation key 15 in the operation unit 11) in the closed state of the mobile phone 1. Moreover, the opening part 35 is opened and closed by the below-mentioned slide part 6.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 1 is configured in an open state by exposing the operation unit 11 of the operation unit side body 2 and the first surface 31A of the display unit side body 3 to the outside. The operation unit 11 of the operation unit side body 2 is opposed to the first surface 31A of the display unit side body 3 to form a closed state.

Next, the internal structure of the display unit side body 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the display unit side body 3 shown in FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the display unit side body 3 includes a rear case 32, a rear panel 38, a slide unit 6, a circuit board 7, a shield case 39, a guide unit 36, and an organic EL module. 5, a front case 31, a trim plate 37, and a detection unit 8.

  The front case 31 and the rear case 32 are arranged so that the front case 31 covers the concave opening of the rear case 32, and are joined so that their outer peripheral edges overlap each other. In addition, the slide part 6, the circuit board 7, the shield case 39, the guide part 36, and the organic EL module 5 are built in between the front case 31 and the rear case 32. .

The rear case 32 is formed with a second display transmission region 34 having a rectangular shape and an opening 35 having a rectangular shape.
The second display transmission region 34 is formed in the vicinity of the end portion on the side opposite to the connection portion 4 in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3.

  The opening 35 is formed at a position facing the determination operation key 15 of the operation unit 11 in the closed state of the mobile phone 1 so as to be larger than the outer shape of the determination operation key 15. Thus, the opening 35 can expose the determination operation key 15 to the outside when the cellular phone 1 is closed.

  The rear panel 38 is made of a transparent resin film or a resin film on which a metal is deposited, and has light transmittance. The rear panel 38 is attached to the rear case 32 (the second surface 32A of the display unit side body 3) and covers the second display transmission region 34.

The slide portion 6 is an open / close portion 6 a that can open and close the opening 35, an operation projection 6 b provided on the upper surface of the open / close portion 6 a, and a module connection provided on the lower surface of the open / close portion 6 a and connected to the organic EL module 5. Part 6c.
The opening / closing part 6 a is formed in a rectangular plate shape so as to cover the opening 35, and is attached to the inner surface side of the rear case 32 so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3.

  The operation protrusion 6b is provided on the upper surface of the opening / closing part 6a at an end located on the connecting part 4 side in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3, and is provided on the opening / closing part 6a in a state of protruding from the opening 35. It is connected.

  The module connecting portion 6c is provided on the lower surface of the opening / closing portion 6a at an end located on the connecting portion 4 side in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3. Further, the module connecting portion 6c is formed so as to extend to the lower surface side of the opening / closing portion 6a in a state orthogonal to the lower surface of the opening / closing portion 6a, and an end portion (connecting portion) along the first surface 31A of the organic EL module 5 is formed. And an end portion on the side of the portion 4). That is, the organic EL module 5 is configured to move inside the display unit side body 3 by operating the operation protrusion 6b and moving the module connecting portion 6c. Moreover, the detection part 8 mentioned later is attached to the module connection part 6c.

  The slide unit 6 can open the opening 35 by sliding the opening / closing unit 6a in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3 by using the operation protrusion 6b, and the display unit side case. 3 can be moved in a predetermined direction. That is, by sliding the slide portion 6, the opening portion 35 can be changed from the closed state to the open state, and the organic EL module 5 is attached to the display unit side housing via the guide portion 36 described later. It is possible to adjust the areas of the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 that are moved inside the body 3 and transmitted through the first display transmission region 33 and the second display transmission region 34.

  That is, the organic EL module 5 transmits to the outside of the display unit side body 3 through the first display transmission region 33 or to the outside of the display unit side unit 3 through the second display transmission region 34. The area to be changed is configured to be movable along the first surface 31A and the second surface 32A in the display unit side body 3 via a guide unit 36 described later.

  The position of the organic EL module 5 inside the display unit side body 3 is detected by a detection unit 8 (see FIG. 4) described later, and the main display unit in the organic EL module 5 is detected based on the position of the organic EL module 5. 53 and the sub display unit 54 are configured to be controlled.

  Various electronic components (not shown), circuits (not shown), and the like are arranged on the circuit board 7. Further, the circuit board 7 is provided with a connector 7 b for electrically connecting the organic EL module 5. Further, when the circuit board 7 is built between the front case 31 and the rear case 32, a notch 7 a is formed in a portion corresponding to the opening 35 when viewed from the thickness direction of the display unit side body 3. Has been.

  The shield case 39 is formed of a sheet metal member for blocking noise, and suppresses noises such as external high frequency from acting on various electronic components and the like disposed on the circuit board 7. The shield case 39 is formed with a notch 39a. The notch 39a is formed in a portion corresponding to the opening 35 when viewed from the thickness direction of the display unit side body 3 when the shield case 39 is built in between the front case 31 and the rear case 32. .

  The guide part 36 supports the organic EL module 5 arranged in a state of being bent inside the display unit side body 3 in a state of being bent. Specifically, the organic EL module 5 is configured to be movable along the first surface 31 </ b> A and the second surface 32 </ b> A through the guide portion 36 inside the display unit side body 3.

  The guide part 36 includes a first guide part 36a and a second guide part 36b. The first guide part 36 a and the second guide part 36 b are arranged inside the display unit side body 3 so as to be separated so as to sandwich the organic EL module 5.

The first guide part 36 a is fixed to the shield case 39.
The first guide part 36a includes a bending part 36c. The curved portion 36 c is formed at an end portion on the opposite side of the connecting portion 4 in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3.

The second guide part 36b is disposed so as to face the bending part 36c.
The 2nd guide part 36b is provided with the concave part. The concave portion is formed in a substantially U-shape having a curved surface 36d at a position facing the curved portion 36c.

  The organic EL module 5 is supported by the first guide portion 36a in a state where the organic EL module 5 is bent with the non-display surface 51 inward, and is disposed inside the display unit side body 3. The organic EL module 5 includes a main display portion 53 that is transmitted to the outside of the display unit side body 3 through the first display transmission region 33 and a second display transmission region on the display surface 52 as one surface. And a sub-display unit 54 that is transmitted to the outside of the display unit side body 3 via 34.

  The organic EL module 5 includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) 55 connected to the organic EL module 5, and the circuit board 7 (connector) is connected by a connector 56 provided at the tip of the flexible printed circuit board (FPC) 55. 7b).

The organic EL module 5 is disposed so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the display unit side body 3 inside the display unit side body 3.
In the organic EL module 5, the non-display surface 51 is brought into contact with the curved portion 36c, and the display surface 52 as one surface is brought into contact with the curved surface 36d, whereby the first surface 31A is interposed via the curved portion 36c and the curved surface 36d. And move along the second surface 32A.

  As will be described later, the organic EL module 5 is moved in a closed state in which the operation unit 11 is closed by the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 is transmitted to the outside through the second display transmission region 34. The state (see FIGS. 6 and 8) and the end on the side along the first surface 31A are positioned in the direction of the guide portion 36 from the first state, and the operation unit 11 is the opening 35, the notch 7a, and the notch 39a. This is performed between the first display transmission region 33 and the second state (see FIGS. 7 and 9) exposed through a notch 37a formed in the trim plate 37 described later.

  The front case 31 is formed with a first display transmission region 33 having a rectangular shape. The main display unit 53 of the organic EL module 5 is transmitted to the outside through the first display transmission region 33.

  The trim plate 37 is formed of a transparent plate such as acrylic resin or tempered glass, and has light transmittance. The trim plate 37 is attached to the front case 31 (the first surface 31 </ b> A of the display unit side body 3) and covers the first display transmission region 33. Further, the trim plate 37 is formed with a notch 37 a in a portion corresponding to the opening 35 when viewed from the thickness direction of the display unit side body 3.

  The detection unit 8 detects the position of the organic EL module 5 inside the display unit side body 3. In the present embodiment, the detection unit 8 is a magnetic sensor, detects the strength of the magnetic field by the magnet 16 disposed in the vicinity of the determination operation key 15 of the operation unit 11, and according to the detected strength of the magnetic field. A detection signal is output to a CPU 45 described later. The detection unit 8 is attached to the module connection unit 6 c of the slide unit 6, and moves inside the display unit side body 3 as the slide unit 6 slides. In a state where the slide part 6 closes the opening part 35, the detection part 8 and the magnet 16 are in close proximity. When the detection unit 8 moves inside the display unit side body 3, the distance between the detection unit 8 and the magnet 16 changes, and the strength of the detected magnetic field changes. Thereby, the position of the organic EL module 5 in the display unit side body 3 can be detected.

Next, a circuit configuration of the cellular phone 1 which is an embodiment of the portable electronic device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the mobile phone 1 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the mobile phone 1 includes an operation unit 11, a voice input unit (microphone) 12, a main antenna 40, a communication processing unit 81, a display control unit 90 as a function processing unit, and voice processing. A unit 83, a memory 84, a CPU 45 as a control unit, a power supply unit 86, a control IC 87, and a detection unit 8 are arranged in the operation unit side body 2, and a main display unit 53 as a first display area and An organic EL module 5 having a sub display unit 54 as a second display region, a speaker 47 and a driver IC 26 are arranged in the display unit side body 3.

The main antenna 40 communicates with an external device in a predetermined use frequency band (for example, 800 MHz). The main antenna 40 transmits and receives electronic mail in addition to voice communication.
In the present embodiment, the predetermined use frequency band is 800 MHz, but another different frequency band may be used. The main antenna 40 may have a so-called dual band compatible type that can support not only a predetermined use frequency band but also other use frequency bands (for example, 2 GHz).

  The communication processing unit 81 demodulates the signal received by the main antenna 40, supplies the processed signal to the CPU 45, modulates the signal supplied from the CPU 45, and performs an external device (base) via the main antenna 40. Station).

  The CPU 45 controls the entire mobile phone 1. For example, the CPU 45 performs predetermined control on the communication processing unit 81, the display control unit 90, and the audio processing unit 83.

The display control unit 90 performs predetermined image processing on the input image data and outputs the image processed image data to the driver IC 25 under the control of the CPU 45.
The driver IC 25 stores the image data input from the display control unit 90 in the frame memory, and stores the image data stored in the frame memory in the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 of the organic EL module 5 at a predetermined timing. Output.

  The main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 display predetermined characters and images based on data input from the driver IC 25. The main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 display images (for example, icons), character strings, and the like indicating the respective functions under the control of the CPU 45.

  Further, the display control unit 90 executes a predetermined function (predetermined processing) based on a detection signal from the detection unit 8 described later, and switches display contents displayed on the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54. It also operates as a function processing unit that performs such processing.

  As described above, the detection unit 8 detects the position of the organic EL module 5 inside the display unit side body 3. A detection signal from the detection unit 8 is first output to the CPU 45, and is output from the CPU 45 to the display control unit 90 (function processing unit). The display control unit 90 as a function processing unit performs a predetermined function (predetermined in accordance with the detection signal). Process).

  The memory 84 stores predetermined data. Specifically, the memory 84 stores various function programs, address information used during communication, and the like.

  The audio processing unit 83 performs predetermined audio processing on the signal supplied from the communication processing unit 81 according to the control of the CPU 45 and outputs the audio-processed signal to the speaker 47. The speaker 47 emits sound (outputs) to the outside based on the signal supplied from the sound processing unit 83. The audio processing unit 83 performs predetermined processing on the signal input from the audio input unit (microphone) 12 and outputs the processed signal to the communication processing unit 81 according to the control of the CPU 45. The communication processing unit 81 performs predetermined processing on the signal input from the audio processing unit 83 and outputs the processed signal to the main antenna 40.

The power supply unit 86 includes a battery (not shown). The battery is a battery that has a predetermined capacity and can be charged.
The control IC 87 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply unit 86 into a predetermined power supply voltage, and supplies the converted power supply voltage to each unit (for example, the CPU 45) in the mobile phone 1.

Next, the operation of the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 6A is a front view of the mobile phone 1 in the first state, and FIG. 6B is a front view when the mobile phone 1 is opened in the first state. FIG. 7A is a front view of the mobile phone 1 in the second state, and FIG. 7B is a front view when the mobile phone 1 is opened in the second state. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 8, in the first state, the operation unit 11 is closed by the main display unit 53. Further, the sub display unit 54 having a predetermined area (the area having the length of the arrow F1 in the cross section shown in FIG. 8) is transmitted to the outside of the display unit side body 3 through the second display transmission region 34. At this time, the CPU 45 controls the display control unit 90 (function processing unit) based on the position of the organic EL module 5 detected by the detection unit 8 to display, for example, the radio wave status and time on the sub display unit 54. The main display unit 53 displays a normal standby screen, an image, a moving image, and the like related to the function being activated.

Next, when the operation protrusion 6b is moved in the direction of the arrow G, the module connecting portion 6c is moved in the direction of the arrow G as shown in FIGS. When the module connecting portion 6c moves in the direction of the arrow G, the organic EL module 5 connected to the module connecting portion 6c moves along the first surface 31A and the second surface 32A and enters the second state. In this 2nd state, the edge part by the side along 31 A of 1st surfaces of the organic EL module 5 is located in the direction of the guide part 36 from the said 1st state.
At this time, the sub display unit 54 is transmitted to the outside through the entire second display transmission region 34. On the other hand, the area of the main display portion 53 that is transmitted through the first display transmission region 33 is smaller than that in the first state.

  In the second state, the determination operation key 15 in the operation unit 11 is exposed through the opening 35, the notch 7a, the notch 39a, the first display transmission region 33, and the notch 37a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to operate the determination operation key 15 by inserting a finger or the like through the opening 35. That is, the determination operation key 15 can be operated even when the mobile phone 1 is in the closed state.

  Even in the second state, the CPU 45 controls the display control unit 90 (function processing unit) based on the position of the organic EL module 5 detected by the detection unit 8. For example, the display control unit 90 (function processing unit) causes the sub display unit 54 to display the contents related to the function being activated (a television screen in one seg, a jacket in a music player, etc.), and the radio wave status, time, etc. on the main display unit 53 Control such as displaying.

  According to the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the following effects are exhibited.

  In the present embodiment, since the organic EL module 5 configured to be bendable includes the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54, a plurality of display units are operated by the single organic EL module (display module) 5. Can be made. Thereby, it becomes unnecessary to provide a plurality of display modules individually, and the number of display modules can be reduced.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the single organic EL module 5 is used, the driver IC 26 and software which perform display control of the organic EL module 5 can be made into one, and control becomes easy. Moreover, since the connector for supplying electric power can be made into one, the connector of the circuit board 7 can be made into one, and the mounting area of the circuit board 7 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, since a plurality of display modules are not required, the mobile phone 1 can be easily made thin.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the second state, the determination operation key 15 is exposed to the outside through the opening 35 and is wider than the first state in the area of the sub display unit 54. Thereby, the operability of the mobile phone 1 is improved. Even in the closed state, it is possible to operate the application or the like with the determination operation key 15 while viewing the sub display unit 54 so as to view the main display unit 53 in the open state.

  In addition, the display contents displayed on the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 can be changed according to the area exposed through the first display transmission region 33 or the second display transmission region 34. Thereby, the usability of the mobile phone 1 is improved.

As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment was described, this invention can be implemented with a various form, without being limited to embodiment mentioned above.
For example, in the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 that can be folded by the connecting portion 4 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 One of the cases centered on an axis along the direction in which the operation unit side case 2 and the display unit side case 3 are overlapped, or a slide type in which one case is slid in one direction from the overlapped state. A rotation (turn) type that rotates the display unit, or a type (straight type) in which the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 are arranged in one case and do not have a connecting portion. The mobile phone 1 may be a so-called biaxial hinge type that can be opened and closed and rotated.

  In the present embodiment, the first display transmission region 33 is formed by the opening to the front case 31, and the second display transmission region 34 is formed by the opening to the rear case 32. The second display transmission region only needs to be able to transmit the organic EL module 5 disposed inside the display unit side body 3 and may be formed using a transparent material, a magic mirror, or the like. In this case, the determination operation key 15 may be operated via a transparent material or a magic mirror.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second display transmission region 34 is formed on the second surface 32A of the display unit side body 3, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second display transmission region 34 may be formed on the side surface of the display unit side body 3.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the 1st guide part 36a is being fixed to the shield case 39, this invention is not limited to this. For example, the first guide part 36 a may be fixed to a member different from the shield case 39. Further, the first guide portion 36 a may not be fixed to a member disposed inside the mobile phone 1 as long as it supports the organic EL module 5.

  In the present embodiment, the sub display unit 54 is transmitted to the outside of the display unit side body 3 through the entire second display transmission region in the second state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub display unit 54 only needs to have a larger area that is transmitted to the outside of the display unit side body 3 in the second state than in the first state.

  In the present embodiment, in the second state, only the operation determination key 15 of the operation unit 11 is displayed via the opening 35, the notch 7a, the notch 39a, the first display transmission region 33, and the notch 37a. Although it is exposed to the outside of the side housing 3, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the function operation determination key 13 and the input operation key 14 may be exposed. Further, as long as the operation determination key 15 is exposed to the outside, the circuit board 7, the shield case 39, and the trim plate 37 do not have to be provided with a notch.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the magnetic sensor is used for the detection part 8, this invention is not limited to this. The detection unit 8 may be a mechanical sensor such as an optical sensor or an encoder as long as the position of the organic EL module 5 inside the display unit side body 3 can be detected. Moreover, although the magnet 16 is provided in the operation part side housing | casing 2 and the detection part 8 is provided in the display part side housing | casing 3, this invention is not limited to this. The detection unit 8 may be provided in the operation unit side body 2, and the magnet 16 may be provided in the display unit side body 3.

  In the present embodiment, in the second state, a sub-display unit 54 displays a one-segment television screen or a jacket for a music player, but the present invention is not limited to this. The contents displayed on the sub display unit 54 may relate to other functions.

  In the present embodiment, the detection of the position of the organic EL module 5 by the detection unit 8 is detected in two stages of the first state and the second state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The position of the organic EL module 5 may be detected in multiple stages, and the content displayed on the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 may be switched or changed by the display control unit 90 based on the state detected in multiple stages.

  In the present embodiment, the display control unit 90 controls the display contents of the main display unit 53 and the sub display unit 54 as the predetermined processing by the function processing unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an opening / closing operation unit that electrically controls the opening / closing operation of the mobile phone 1 is provided in the connection unit, and the detection unit 8 detects that the organic EL module 5 has moved from the second state position to the first state position. Then, the opening / closing operation unit may be configured to execute processing for opening the mobile phone.

  The present invention can be applied to portable electronic devices other than cellular phones. Examples of portable electronic devices other than mobile phones include foldable PHS (registered trademark: Personal Handyphone System), portable game machines, portable navigation devices, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), and notebook computers. It is not limited to only.

1 mobile phone 2 operation unit side case (second case)
3 Display unit side housing (first housing)
4 connection part 5 organic EL module (display member)
6 Slide part 8 Detection part 31 Front case 31A 1st surface 32 Rear case 32A 2nd surface 33 1st display transmission area 34 2nd display transmission area 35 Opening part 36 Guide part 36A 1st guide part 36B 2nd guide part 45 CPU (Control part)
52 Display surface (one surface)
53 Main display section 54 Sub display section 90 Display control section (function processing section)

Claims (3)

A first housing having a first display transmission region formed on a first surface and a second display transmission region formed on a second surface different from the first surface;
A display member disposed inside the first housing in a bent state,
The display member has, on one surface, a first display area that is transmitted to the outside of the first casing through the first display transmission area, and the first casing through the second display transmission area. And a second display region that is transmitted to the outside of the portable electronic device. Inside the first housing, a guide portion that supports the display member in a bent state is provided,
The display member changes in a region that is transmitted to the outside of the first housing through the first display transmission region or a region that is transmitted to the outside of the first housing through the second display transmission region. The portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device is configured to be movable along the first surface and the second surface through the guide portion. A detection unit for detecting the position of the display member inside the first housing;
A function processing unit for performing predetermined processing;
The portable electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising: a control unit that causes the function processing unit to execute a predetermined process based on the position of the display member detected by the detection unit.

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