JP2010268384A - Mobile communication terminal, and method of displaying picture on the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a picture within a limited display area without sacrificing visibility. <P>SOLUTION: Processing of a CPU in a mobile phone includes the steps of: displaying other soft keys on a display (S920) without displaying a center soft key and a view key when a picture displayed on the display includes a focus (S910:YES); and executing the same operation as an operation in pressing the center soft key (S926) when input is a tap in a focus area displayed on the display (S924:YES). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a touch panel mobile communication terminal, and more particularly to display of a screen on a mobile communication terminal that can be viewed by a display device when the mobile communication terminal is in either an open state or a closed state.

  Cellular phones, notebook personal computers, and other portable communication terminals having a touch panel display device are known. Some of these portable communication terminals are foldable and have a biaxial hinge that is also called a tablet type. Alternatively, these mobile communication terminals also have a slider type. In these cases, the display device is visually recognized by the user of the mobile communication terminal regardless of whether the mobile communication terminal is open or closed. Therefore, the user can operate the mobile communication terminal in any state.

  As one aspect of such a mobile communication terminal, for example, a mobile phone “SoftBank 931SH” is known (Non-patent Document 1).

Sharp's news release “Starts delivery of 3G / GSM mobile phone AQUAS mobile phone FULLTOUCH <SoftBank931SH> to Softbank Mobile Corp.”, November 26, 2008.

  When a touch panel display device of a mobile phone displays content on a vertical screen, in order to satisfy “full touch” on the vertical screen, the guide row has soft keys (left soft key (LSK), center soft key ( In addition to CSK) and right soft key (RSK), four keys are required: clear (CLR) key, end (END) key, shortcut (S / C) key, and view (View) key. Note that full touch means that all operations are realized on the touch panel. The guide line refers to an area for displaying soft keys on the touch panel.

  For example, a cellular phone of the above type includes a display device arranged in a large casing. Therefore, the above-mentioned seven soft keys are displayed with two guide rows. This is because the above-described mobile phone has a display area having a vertical length of 1024 dots, and an area for two lines can be used as an area for a guide line. That is, since the display device can be enlarged if it is a large portable communication terminal, an area for the guide line corresponding to the soft key can be secured.

  However, some mobile communication terminals include a display device having a small display area. In the case of such a mobile communication terminal, the number of dots in the vertical direction is inevitably smaller than 1024 dots. Therefore, using two guide lines is not preferable from the viewpoint of screen layout. This is because when two guide lines are displayed, the content area is narrowed, and the viewability of the list screen is deteriorated. The content area is an area sandwiched between the title of the header part and the guide line of the footer part.

  In addition, when the mobile communication terminal is folded (also referred to as “Viewer position”), two guide lines are used, and when it is opened (also referred to as “open position”), one guide line is used. Is also possible. However, for that purpose, two types of screen layouts are required, so that the mounting is difficult and the cost may increase.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication that displays a screen without sacrificing visibility in a mobile communication terminal with a limited display area. To provide a terminal. Another object is to provide a method for displaying a screen by a mobile communication terminal including a display device having a limited display area.

  A mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment includes a first housing, a second housing, a plurality of switches arranged in the first housing and receiving operation inputs to the mobile communication terminal, and a second housing. A touch panel display device disposed on the body, a processor that controls the operation of the mobile communication terminal, and a memory that stores data for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal. When the mobile communication terminal is in a first state in which operations on a plurality of operation switches are possible, the processor displays a plurality of button images set in advance so as to correspond to some of the plurality of switches. Display on the display device. When the mobile communication terminal is in the second state in which the operation on the display device is possible, the processor displays a part of the button images of the plurality of button images displayed when the mobile communication terminal is in the first state. And a clear key and an end key are displayed on the display device.

  Preferably, in the second state, when the display device displays a screen including a list of selectable items, the processor includes a part of the plurality of button images, a clear key, and an end key. Is displayed on the display device.

  Preferably, in the second state, when the display device displays a screen that does not include a list, the processor displays a button image for receiving an input for confirming an operation input given to the mobile communication terminal on the display device. Let

  Preferably, the button image that is not displayed on the display device in the second state includes a button image for receiving an input for confirming an operation input to the mobile communication terminal.

  Preferably, the plurality of button images include a left soft key, a center soft key, and a right soft key.

  Preferably, the plurality of switches include a confirmation button for receiving an operation input for confirmation. When an operation input for one image is given, the processor is configured to execute a command to be executed when the operation input for the confirmation button is given.

  According to another embodiment, a method for displaying a screen on a mobile communication terminal is provided. The mobile communication terminal is disposed in the first housing, the second housing, the first housing, the plurality of switches that receive operation inputs to the mobile communication terminal, and the second housing. A touch panel display device, a processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal, and a memory for storing data for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal are provided. In this method, when a plurality of operation switches are in a first state in which operations can be performed, the display device displays a plurality of button images set in advance so as to correspond to some of the plurality of switches. And when the display device is in a second state in which an operation on the display device is possible, the display device is a part of a plurality of button images displayed when the mobile communication terminal is in the first state. And displaying a clear key and an end key.

  Preferably, the step of displaying a part of the button images displays the step of displaying the part of the button images when the display device displays a screen including a list of selectable items in the second state. Including the steps of:

  Preferably, in this method, when the display device displays a screen that does not include a list in the second state, the method includes a step of displaying a button image that accepts an input for confirming an operation input given to the mobile communication terminal. In addition.

  Preferably, the button image that is not displayed on the display device in the second state includes a button image for receiving an input for confirming an operation input to the mobile communication terminal.

  Preferably, the plurality of button images include a left soft key, a center soft key, and a right soft key.

  Preferably, the plurality of switches include a confirmation button for receiving an operation input for confirmation. The method further includes a step of executing a command to be executed when an operation input to the enter button is given when an operation input to one image is given.

  According to the present invention, even a mobile communication terminal with a limited display area can display a screen without sacrificing visibility.

  The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure showing the state which opened the mobile telephone 100. FIG. It is a figure showing the state which folded the mobile telephone 100. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an external appearance of a hardware configuration of mobile phone 100. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration for realizing each function of mobile phone 100. FIG. 3 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in a flash memory 344 included in the mobile phone 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 310 of mobile phone 100. It is a figure showing the display mode of a soft key in case the mobile telephone 100 is an open position. It is a figure showing the display mode of a screen when the mobile telephone 100 is a viewer position and is a horizontal screen display. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 310 when mobile phone 100 is folded and in a so-called viewer position. It is a figure showing the aspect which the display 150 does not display a center soft key in a viewer position. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 1) illustrating a display mode of a scene on display 150 when mobile phone 100 is in the viewer position. FIG. 12 is a diagram (No. 2) illustrating a display mode of a scene on display 150 when mobile phone 100 is in the viewer position. FIG. 11 is a diagram (No. 3) illustrating a display mode of a scene on display 150 when mobile phone 100 is in the viewer position. It is FIG. (1) showing the aspect in which the display 150 displays a center soft key in the viewer position. FIG. 14 is a diagram (No. 2) illustrating a mode in which the display 150 displays the center soft key in the viewer position. FIG. 14 is a diagram (No. 3) illustrating a mode in which the display 150 displays the center soft key in the viewer position.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the present embodiment, the cellular phone 100 is exemplified, but the present invention can also be applied to other portable communication terminals such as a PDA, an electronic dictionary, and other information processing terminals.

[appearance]
With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the external appearance of the mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which mobile phone 100 is opened. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the mobile phone 100 is folded.

  Referring to FIG. 1, mobile phone 100 includes housings 110 and 120 and a biaxial hinge 130. The biaxial hinge 130 is configured to move the housing 110 in the biaxial direction with respect to the housing 120. One of the two axes is for opening and closing the housing 110 and the housing 120, and the other one is for the housing 110 with respect to the housing 120 around the rotation axis in the longitudinal direction. It is a hinge for rotating.

  The mobile phone 100 further includes a speaker 140, a touch panel display 150, a plurality of buttons 160, and a microphone 170. The speaker 140 is attached to the housing 110. The touch panel display 150 is attached to the housing 110. The display 150 is a liquid crystal type, organic EL (Electroluminescence) type, or other display device. When the mobile phone 100 is in an opened state (also referred to as “first state”), the display 150 is moved in the same direction as the surface on which the plurality of buttons 160 are arranged and the direction of the back surface by the biaxial hinge 130. It is configured to face both.

  The plurality of buttons 160 are configured as switches that accept input of commands to the mobile phone 100. In one aspect, the button 160 is implemented as a physical key, but in another aspect, some or all of the plurality of buttons 160 may be implemented as software keys.

  Referring to FIG. 2, mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment is also configured so that display 150 faces the outside of mobile phone 100 when folded. That is, the housing 110 is rotated 180 ° in the longitudinal direction with respect to the biaxial hinge 130 in the state shown in FIG. Further, the housing 110 is rotated around the other axis of the biaxial hinge 130. Thereafter, the housing 110 and the housing 120 are closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the display 150 appears outside the mobile phone 100, and the button 160 is hidden inside.

  In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 100 is a foldable type, but in another aspect, the mobile phone 100 is a slidable type configured such that one casing slides relative to another casing. Also good.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the hardware configuration of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a hardware configuration of the mobile phone 100. In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 100 includes a communication device 302, an antenna 308, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 310, a positioning signal reception front end unit 314, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna 316. A flash memory 344, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 346, a data ROM (Read Only Memory) 348, an audio signal processing circuit 370, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 376, a memory card driving device 380, A data communication I / F (Interface) 378 and a vibrator 384 are provided. The CPU 310 includes a positioning processing unit 312. A memory card 382 can be attached to the memory card driving device 380.

  The signal received by the antenna 308 is subjected to front-end processing by the communication device 302, and the processed signal is sent to the CPU 310. CPU 310 executes processing for controlling the operation of mobile phone 100 based on a command given to mobile phone 100. The CPU 310 executes a predetermined process based on the signal sent from the communication device 302 and sends the processed signal to the audio signal processing circuit 370. The audio signal processing circuit 370 performs predetermined signal processing on the signal and sends the processed signal to the speaker 140. The speaker 140 outputs sound based on the signal.

  The microphone 170 receives an utterance from the mobile phone 100 and sends a signal corresponding to the uttered voice to the voice signal processing circuit 370. The audio signal processing circuit 370 executes processing specified in advance for a call based on the signal, and sends the processed signal to the CPU 310. CPU 310 converts the signal into data for transmission, and sends the converted data to communication device 302. Communication device 302 generates a signal for transmission using the data, and sends the signal to antenna 308.

  The flash memory 344 stores data sent from the CPU 310. Further, the CPU 310 reads data stored in the flash memory 344 and executes a predetermined process using the data.

  RAM 346 temporarily holds data generated by CPU 310 based on an operation performed on button 160. The data ROM 348 stores a program or data for causing the mobile phone 100 to execute a predetermined operation. CPU 310 reads the program or data from data ROM 348 and controls the operation of mobile phone 100.

  The memory card driving device 380 reads out data stored in the memory card 382 and sends it to the CPU 310. Conversely, the memory card driving device 380 writes the data output by the CPU 310 into the empty area of the memory card 382.

  The audio signal processing circuit 370 executes signal processing for a call as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 310 and the audio signal processing circuit 370 are shown as separate configurations. However, in other aspects, the CPU 310 and the audio signal processing circuit 370 may be configured as an integral unit. Good.

  The display 150 is a touch panel display, but the mechanism of the touch panel is not particularly limited. The display 110 displays an image defined by the data based on the data acquired from the CPU 310. For example, attributes of still images, moving images, and music files stored in the flash memory 344 (name of the file, performer, performance time, etc.) are displayed.

  The LED 376 realizes a predetermined light emission operation based on a signal from the CPU 310. For example, when the LED 376 can display a plurality of colors, the LED 376 emits light in a color associated with data included in a signal output from the CPU 310. The mode of light emission (interval, number of light emission colors, blinking pattern, etc.) is not particularly limited.

  The data communication I / F 378 accepts attachment of a data communication cable. The data communication I / F 378 sends a signal output from the CPU 310 to the cable. Alternatively, the data communication I / F 378 sends data received via the cable to the CPU 310.

  Vibrator 384 performs an oscillating operation at a predetermined frequency based on a signal output from CPU 310.

  The GPS antenna 316 receives a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite and sends the received signal to the positioning signal reception front end unit 314. The positioning signal reception front end unit 314 performs pattern matching based on each signal received from at least three (preferably four or more) GSP satellites, and the code pattern included in each signal and the code held by the mobile phone 100 When the pattern matches, the signal is sent to the positioning processing unit 312. The positioning processing unit 312 performs positioning processing using the signal, and calculates the position of the mobile phone 100 that has received the signal. In one aspect, the display 150 may display position information (for example, latitude, longitude, altitude, etc.) of the mobile phone 100 calculated by the positioning processing unit 312.

[Function configuration]
With reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration for realizing each function of mobile phone 100. The mobile phone 100 includes a storage unit 410, an open / close detection unit 420, a position determination unit 430, a display control unit 440, a display unit 450, an input detection unit 460, and a processing unit 470.

  The storage unit 410 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, a ROM, a hard disk, a removable memory card or other nonvolatile memory, or a RAM or other volatile memory. The open / close detection unit 420, the position determination unit 430, the display control unit 440, and the processing unit 470 are realized by a CPU or other microprocessor, or a circuit element configured to execute each process. The display unit 450 is realized by a touch panel display 150. The form of the touch panel is not particularly limited.

  The storage unit 410 stores a program and data prepared for causing the mobile phone 100 to execute a predetermined operation. The data stored in the storage unit 410 further includes screen data for displaying software keys on the touch panel display 150.

  The opening / closing detection unit 420 detects opening / closing of the mobile phone 100 based on the positional relationship between the housing 110 and the housing 120 via the biaxial hinge 130. The position determination unit 430 determines the position of the display 150 based on the output from the sensor provided on the biaxial hinge 130. The position of the display 150 includes, for example, an “open position” and a “viewer position”. Here, the open position refers to a state in which the housing 110 and the housing 120 are arranged so as to face the same surface as shown in FIG. In addition, the viewer position means that the mobile phone 100 is folded and the touch panel display 150 is located outside as shown in FIG.

  Display control unit 440 controls display of software keys on display unit 450 based on the program and data stored in storage unit 410 and the determination result (either the open position or the viewer position) by position determination unit 430. . The mode of control will be described later.

  The input detection unit 460 detects that an input to the mobile phone 100 has been performed based on an operation on the button 160. The processing unit 470 causes the mobile phone 100 to execute a specific operation based on the control data stored in the storage unit 410 and the detection result by the input detection unit 460.

  When the display unit 450 functions as a touch panel display, the input detection unit 460 detects a touch operation on the display area of the display unit 450.

[data structure]
With reference to FIG. 5, the data structure of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in flash memory 344 included in mobile phone 100. The flash memory 344 includes user data 510, a dictionary 520, a communication program 530, a document viewer 540, a music player 550, a navigation program 560, and an operating system 570. The user data 510 may include a phone book, a still image, a moving image file (television program), a music file, and a text file. User data 510 may be received by the communication device 302, input by the data communication I / F 378, or taken into the mobile phone 100 by the memory card 382.

  The dictionary 520 is a dictionary for portable communication terminals, and includes, for example, data for a Japanese dictionary, an English-Japanese dictionary, and other dictionaries.

  The communication program 530 is a program for the mobile phone 100 to communicate with other information communication devices, and includes a program for telephone and a program for driving the data communication I / F 378. In another aspect, the communication program 530 may include a program for infrared communication or Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication.

  The document viewer 540 includes a program for displaying a PDF (Portable Document Format) file 150 when the mobile phone 100 is in the state shown in FIG. The music player 550 realizes a function for the mobile phone 100 to play music. The navigation program 560 is a program for the positioning signal reception front end unit 314 to execute positioning processing. The operating system 570 realizes basic operations such as input / output operations, call processing, and the like, which are set in advance by the mobile phone 100.

  In one aspect, when mobile phone 100 is in an open state (that is, a first state), CPU 310 has a plurality of buttons that are set in advance so as to correspond to some of buttons 160. The image is displayed on the display 150. When mobile phone 100 is closed and display 150 appears on the outside of mobile phone 100 (ie, the second state) (FIG. 2), CPU 310 opens mobile phone 100. Button images smaller than the number of button images displayed in the state are displayed on the display 150. The few button images include a left soft key and a right soft key.

  Further, when the display 150 displays a screen including a list of selectable items (for example, a list of phone books, a list of image contents, etc.) in the second state, the CPU 310 has more than the number of button images. A few button images are displayed on the display 150. The place where the button image is displayed is, for example, the lowermost area of the display area of the display 150, but may be other areas.

  In the second state, when display 150 displays a screen that does not include a list, CPU 310 causes display 150 to display a button image that accepts an input for confirming an operation input given to mobile phone 100. .

  In another aspect, each item that can be selected is associated with content (for example, a phone book item, images, music files, and the like). The display 150 is configured to display content in response to an operation on the image for showing the displayed item.

  In another aspect, the button image that is not displayed on display 150 in the second state includes a button image for accepting an input for confirming an operation input to mobile phone 100.

  Preferably, the plurality of button images include a left soft key (LSK), a center soft key (CSK), and a right soft key (RSK).

  The plurality of buttons 160 includes a button for receiving an operation input for confirmation. When an operation input for one image is given, the processor is configured to realize an instruction to be executed when the operation input for the button is given.

[Control structure]
With reference to FIG. 6, a control structure of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 310. The following processing is executed when the mobile phone 100 is in the open position (first state).

  In step S610, CPU 310 determines the position of touch panel display 150 of mobile phone 100. When the state of the display 150 is a vertical screen, the CPU 310 switches the control to step S620. When the state of the display 150 is a horizontal screen, the CPU 310 switches the control to step S630.

  In step S620, CPU 310 displays three soft keys (LSK, CSK, RSK) on display 150 in the same manner as a normal mobile phone having a non-touch panel display.

  In step S630, CPU 310 displays seven soft keys on display 150. As will be described later, the seven soft keys include, for example, a clear key, a shortcut key, a left soft key, a center soft key, a right soft key, a view key, and an end key.

  In step S640, CPU 310 detects an operation on soft key or button 160 displayed on display 150 based on the input signal. In step S650, CPU 310 performs processing assigned to the operated soft key or button in response to the detection.

  In step S660, CPU 310 detects whether mobile phone 100 is folded or the power is turned off. When CPU 310 detects either (YES in step S660), CPU 310 ends the screen display on display 150. If not (NO in step S660), CPU 310 returns control to step S610.

[Display mode]
With reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the display mode of the soft key of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a soft key display mode when mobile phone 100 is in the open position. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the screen when mobile phone 100 is in the viewer position and is in the horizontal screen display.

  Referring to FIG. 7, touch panel display 150 displays a left soft key 710, a center soft key 720, and a right soft key 730 in the bottom row of the display area (step S620). The image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed when the mobile phone 100 is opened (first state), but may be displayed in other cases. For example, even when the state of the mobile phone 100 is the self-shot position (a state in which the user of the mobile phone 100 can be photographed), the screen shown in FIG. 7 can be displayed.

  Note that the size of each soft key may be equal, or the center soft key 720 may be larger than the left soft key 710 and the right soft key 730.

  Referring to FIG. 8, when display 150 is in a state of displaying a horizontal screen, display 150 has, as soft keys, clear key 810, shortcut key 820, left soft key 830, center soft key 840, A right soft key 850, a view key 860, and an end key 870 are displayed.

  The size of each soft key may be equal, or the center soft key 720, the left soft key 710, and the right soft key 730 may be larger than the other soft keys. Furthermore, only the center soft key 720 may be larger than the other soft keys.

[Control structure]
With reference to FIG. 9, the control structure of mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing executed by CPU 310 when mobile phone 100 is folded and at a so-called viewer position.

  In step S910, CPU 310 determines whether or not the screen displayed on display 150 includes focus. When CPU 310 determines that the screen includes focus (YES in step S910), CPU 310 switches control to step S920. If not (NO in step S910), CPU 310 switches control to step S930.

  In step S920, CPU 310 causes display 150 to display other soft keys without displaying the center soft key and the view key. In step S922, CPU 310 detects an input to mobile phone 100. In step S924, CPU 310 determines whether the input is a tap in the focus area displayed on display 150 or not. When CPU 310 determines that the input is a tap (YES in step S924), CPU 310 switches control to step S926. If not (NO in step S924), CPU 310 switches control to step S940. In step S926, CPU 310 executes the same operation as when the center soft key is pressed.

  In step S930, CPU 310 determines whether or not the screen displayed on display 150 is a screen that does not use the left soft key (LSK). If CPU 310 determines that the screen does not use the left soft key (YES in step S930), CPU 310 switches control to step S931. If not (NO in step S930), CPU 310 switches control to step S932.

  In step S931, CPU 310 causes display 150 to display a left soft key (LSK) and a center soft key (CSK). In step S932, CPU 310 determines whether the screen displayed on display 150 is a screen that does not use the right soft key (RSK). When CPU 310 determines that the screen does not use the right soft key (YES in step S932), control is switched to step S933. If not (NO in step S932), CPU 310 switches control to step S936. In step S933, CPU 310 causes display 150 to display a center soft key (CSK) and a right soft key (RSK).

  In step S936, CPU 310 displays a left soft key or a right soft key on display 150 in a predetermined pattern. Here, the predetermined pattern is to assign CSK to the left area, LSK to the right area, and RSK to long press the right area as shown in FIG.

  In step S938, CPU 310 detects an operation on the software key displayed on display 150 based on the output from touch panel display 150.

  In step S940, CPU 310 executes an operation assigned to the operated software key. In step S950, CPU 310 determines whether or not there has been an operation to change touch panel display 150 to the open position. When CPU 310 determines that such an operation has been performed (YES in step S950), control is switched to step S960. If not (NO in step S950), CPU 310 returns control to step S910.

[Display mode]
With reference to FIG. 10, the display mode of the screen in the viewer position in a certain situation will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of an existing viewer position on the display 150. FIG. 10 corresponds to a general example of a screen with focus. Note that “focus” means that an item displayed on the display 150 can be selected. The display 150 displays a clear key 1001, a left soft key 1002, a right soft key 1003, and an end key 1004. However, the center soft key is not displayed. A shortcut function is assigned to the clear key 1001 as a function when pressed for a long time.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, a display mode of display 150 in mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 11 to 13 are diagrams showing scene display modes on the display 150 when the mobile phone 100 is in the viewer position.

  Referring to FIG. 11, display 150 displays thumbnail images of paintings stored in mobile phone 100. Of these, the image 1010 is focused. The display 150 displays a clear key 1020, a menu key 1030, a multiple selection key 1040, and an end key 1050 as software keys in addition to the thumbnails representing the content images. In this case, since the image 1010 is selected by touching the image 1010, the selection key (center soft key) is not displayed in the lower row of the display 150. In order to realize a general operation, the display 150 displays the clear key 1020 at the left end and the end key 1050 at the right end. Further, a “shortcut” function is assigned to the function when the clear key 1020 at the left end is pressed for a long time.

  The screen to be focused is not limited to that shown in FIG. 11, for example, contents such as phonebook headlines (names registered names), photos and other still image thumbnails, music file songs, It is sufficient that the screen for confirming detailed information is associated with the content. In this case, the detailed information may include detailed information called property and attribute information.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, when a plurality of selectable contents are displayed, the contents displayed at a predetermined position may be focused on by default. Alternatively, the mobile phone 100 may be configured to hold a content selection history in the flash memory 344 and focus on the last selected content. In this way, for example, it is possible to quickly select content that is frequently referred to. Further, even when the display location of the last selected content changes due to the addition of the content, the user can easily find the content and perform a touch operation.

  Further, the luminance for displaying the focused image 1010 may be higher than the luminance of other images that are not focused. Since the focused image is displayed more conspicuously than other images, the user can easily perform a touch operation.

  Referring to FIG. 12, when an image 1010 is selected, information (property information) indicating detailed attributes of the selected image 1010 is displayed. In the screen shown in FIG. 12, since there is no focused item, a center soft key (OK key 1120 in the example of FIG. 12) for accepting the screen operation is displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 13, display 150 displays a list of phone books possessed by mobile phone 100. List 1200 includes an area for identifying each registrant. Of these, the area 1210 is focused. In order to view the detailed information of the focused area 1210, it is only necessary to perform a touch operation on the area 1210. Therefore, a soft key for selection displayed on the bottom line of the display 150 (an example of this screen) Then, the center soft key “display”) is not displayed.

  Note that the region 1210 may be displayed in a manner different from the display manner of other regions in order to clarify that the focus is on the region 1210. For example, the outline of the region 1210 may be emphasized, or the luminance of the region 1210 may be higher than the luminance of other regions.

  As described above, according to mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment, when mobile phone 100 is folded and display 150 appears outside, display 150 displays the center soft key. Display the screen where the focus is used. In this case, the area for the center soft key does not need to use the display area of the display 150, and the guide line can be contained in one line, so that the area for displaying the content can be prevented from being narrowed.

<Modification>
Hereinafter, modifications of the present embodiment will be described. Depending on the content displayed on the mobile phone 100, the center soft key may be required when the mobile phone 100 is in the viewer position. Therefore, when a subsequent soft key is not used, a center soft key may be displayed on the display 150 instead of the unused key.

  Therefore, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, a screen display mode on display 150 according to another aspect will be described. FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are diagrams showing how the display 150 displays the center soft key in the viewer position.

  Referring to FIG. 14, display 150 displays clear key 1410, center soft key 1400, right soft key 1430, and end key 1440. Center soft key 1400 is displayed on the left side of right soft key 1430. Therefore, the user of the mobile phone 100 can intuitively understand that the right soft key 1430 is located on the right side of the center soft key 1400 by visually recognizing the position of the center soft key 1400.

  In order to emphasize that the center soft key 1400 is displayed, the center soft key 1400 may be displayed in a mode different from the display mode of other soft keys. For example, the outline of the center soft key 1400 may be emphasized, or the brightness of the center soft key 1400 may be higher than the brightness of other areas.

  Referring to FIG. 15, display 150 displays clear key 1410, left soft key 1420, center soft key 1400, and end key 1440. The left soft key 1420 is displayed on the left side of the center soft key 1400. Therefore, when the position of the center soft key 1400 is recognized, it is possible to intuitively understand that the key displayed on the left side is the left soft key 1420.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a mode in which each soft key is displayed in a predetermined pattern at the viewer position. In an aspect where all of the left soft key, the center soft key, and the right soft key are used, the display 150 displays a clear key 1410, a center soft key 1400, a left / right soft key 1600, and an end key 1440. To do. A shortcut function is assigned to the clear key 1410 as a function executed when the key is pressed for a long time. The left and right soft keys 1600 are assigned the function of the left soft key when pressed for a short time and the function of the right soft key when pressed for a long time. The arrangement of the soft keys and the assignment of functions to the soft keys shown in FIG. 16 are set when the mobile phone 100 is manufactured, for example.

  As described above, according to mobile phone 100 according to the present embodiment and the modified example, even if the display area of display 150 is limited, a screen is displayed without sacrificing visibility in a so-called viewer position. be able to.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The present invention can be applied to portable telephones, PDA terminals, and other portable information display terminals.

  100 cellular phone, 110, 120 housing, 130 biaxial hinge, 140 speaker, 150 display device, 160 button, 170 microphone, 308 antenna, 316 GPS antenna, 382 memory card.

Claims (12)

A mobile communication terminal,
A first housing;
A second housing;
A plurality of switches disposed in the first housing and receiving operation inputs to the mobile communication terminal;
A touch panel display device disposed in the second housing;
A processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal;
A memory for storing data for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal,
When in a first state in which operations on the plurality of operation switches are possible, the processor displays a plurality of button images set in advance so as to correspond to some of the plurality of switches. Display on the device,
When the display device is in a second state in which an operation can be performed, the processor includes a part of the button images displayed when the mobile communication terminal is in the first state; , A clear key and an end key are displayed on the display device.   In the second state, when the display device displays a screen including a list of selectable items, the processor includes a button image of the plurality of button images, the clear key, and an end. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein a key is displayed on the display device.   In the second state, when the display device displays a screen that does not include the list, the processor displays a button image that receives an input for confirming an operation input given to the mobile communication terminal. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2, which is displayed on a device.   4. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the button image that is not displayed on the display device in the second state includes a button image for receiving an input for confirming an operation input to the mobile communication terminal. 5. Communication terminal.   5. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of button images include a left soft key, a center soft key, and a right soft key. The plurality of switches include a confirmation button for receiving an operation input for confirmation,
6. The processor according to claim 1, wherein when an operation input for the one image is given, the processor is configured to execute a command to be executed when the operation input for the confirmation button is given. The mobile communication terminal according to item. A method for displaying a screen on a mobile communication terminal, wherein the mobile communication terminal is disposed in a first housing, a second housing, and the first housing, and the mobile communication terminal is connected to the mobile communication terminal. A plurality of switches for receiving operation inputs, a touch panel display device arranged in the second casing, a processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal, and data for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal And a memory for storing
The method
The display device displays a plurality of button images set in advance so as to correspond to a part of the plurality of switches when the plurality of operation switches are in a first state in which the operation is possible. Steps,
When the display device is in a second state in which an operation can be performed, the display device is a part of a plurality of button images displayed when the mobile communication terminal is in the first state. And displaying a clear key and an end key, and a method for displaying a screen on a mobile communication terminal. The step of displaying the partial button image includes:
8. The method according to claim 7, further comprising: displaying a step of displaying the partial button image when the display device displays a screen including a list of selectable items in the second state. A method for displaying a screen on a mobile communication terminal.   In the second state, when the display device displays a screen that does not include the list, the display device further includes a step of displaying a button image that receives an input for confirming an operation input given to the mobile communication terminal. A method for displaying a screen on the mobile communication terminal according to claim 8.   10. The mobile phone according to claim 7, wherein the button image not displayed on the display device in the second state includes a button image for receiving an input for confirming an operation input to the mobile communication terminal. 11. A method for displaying a screen on a communication terminal.   The method for displaying a screen on a mobile communication terminal according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of button images include a left soft key, a center soft key, and a right soft key. The plurality of switches include a confirmation button for receiving an operation input for confirmation,
The operation according to any one of claims 8 to 11, further comprising a step of executing a command to be executed when an operation input to the confirmation button is given when an operation input to the one image is given. A method for displaying a screen on the mobile communication terminal described.

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