JP2011147019A - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile terminal managing data with a simple operation. <P>SOLUTION: This mobile terminal includes: an operation part; a display part; and a control part configured to execute a main application in the foreground, to attach a flag to data subjected to processing by a sub-application in input when a preset check operation is inputted to the operation part in the state where the sub-application is executed in the background while displaying an image related to the operation of the main application on the display part, and to perform preset setting processing to the data with the flag attached thereto when the operation of the main application is ended or processing of the data by the sub-application is ended. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device that executes a plurality of applications in parallel.

  In recent years, various applications can be used in mobile terminal devices such as mobile phones. The amount and type of data handled by these applications is increasing. Therefore, as one of data management methods, a method of displaying a shortcut on a standby screen has been proposed as a method of notifying the user of information from these applications.

  For example, the information processing apparatus described in Patent Literature 1 has first instruction information for instructing unconfirmed information having higher priority than the shortcut function, second instruction information for instructing the shortcut function, and priority over the shortcut function. The third instruction information indicating the unconfirmed information with low is displayed on the liquid crystal display. In this way, the information processing apparatus sets in advance whether the priority is high or low on the basis of the shortcut function, and controls display of instruction information based on the setting, thereby efficiently displaying unconfirmed information. ing.

JP 2008-146326 A

  However, since the method described in Patent Document 1 is displayed on the display unit with a preset priority, it can be displayed and operated with priority over the shortcut, but the priority needs to be set in advance. It becomes complicated for the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal device capable of managing data by a simple operation.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention executes the main application in the operation unit, the display unit, and the foreground, and displays an image related to the operation of the main application on the display unit, When a preset check operation is input to the operation unit in a state where the sub application is being executed in the background, a flag is attached to the data processed by the sub application at the time of the input, and the main application is processed. A control unit that performs a preset setting process on the data with the flag when the operation of the application ends or when the processing of the data in the sub application ends. To do.

  Here, it is preferable that the control unit causes the display unit to display an image created by the sub application together with a display area smaller than the image of the main application.

  The control unit further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device, and the control unit receives one new mail on the display unit when receiving a new mail in a state in which a mail application is operating as the sub application. When a check operation is input while a part of the newly received mail is displayed, it is preferable to flag the newly received mail.

  In addition, as the setting process, when the newly received mail is displayed by the mail application, the control unit displays the newly received mail with the flag on the display unit in a display method different from other newly received mails. It is preferable to perform the process of displaying.

  Further, it is preferable that the control unit performs any one process of setting only the newly received mail with the flag as read, deleting, or protecting as the setting process.

  In addition, when the check operation is input in a state where the audio reproduction application that selectively reproduces a plurality of audio file data is operated as the sub application, the control unit receives the audio file data being reproduced. It is also preferable to put a flag on.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said control part performs the process which sets the audio | voice file data to which the said flag was attached to repeat reproduction | regeneration as said setting process.

  The audio reproduction application manages a plurality of audio file data as a first data management target and a second data management target, and the control unit is provided with the flag as the setting process. When the audio file data is the first data management target and not the second data management target, it is preferable to perform a process of inclusion in the second management target.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said control part performs the process which changes the compression rate at the time of the memory | storage of the audio | voice file data to which the said flag was attached as said setting process.

  In addition, the control unit can set a plurality of operation types as the check operation, and can set a plurality of processes as the setting process, according to the operation type of the check operation input by the operation unit. As the setting process, it is preferable to switch a process to be executed.

  In addition, the control unit can select an item to be transferred to the processing of the data with the flag on the display unit when the operation of the main application is terminated and the standby screen is displayed as the setting process. It is preferable that the process be displayed in a stable state.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention executes the main application in the operation unit, the display unit, and the foreground, and displays an image related to the operation of the main application on the display unit, In a state where the mail application is being executed in the background, when a preset check operation is input to the operation unit, a flag is attached to the mail data processed by the mail application at the time of the input, And a controller for deleting the mail data with the flag.

  Here, it is preferable that the control unit deletes the mail data with the flag when performing the termination process of the sub application.

  The portable terminal device according to the present invention has an effect that data can be managed with a simple operation.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a mobile terminal device which is an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of functions of the mobile terminal device shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following description. In addition, constituent elements in the following description include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those in a so-called equivalent range. In the following, a mobile phone which is an example of a mobile terminal device will be described as an example. However, the application target of the present invention is not limited to a mobile phone, and for example, PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA, portable car navigation The present invention can also be applied to devices, portable game machines, and the like.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a mobile terminal device of the present invention. The mobile terminal device 1 is a mobile phone having a wireless communication function. The mobile terminal device 1 is a foldable mobile phone in which a housing 1C is configured to be opened and closed by a first housing 1CA and a second housing 1CB. FIG. 1 shows a state where the mobile terminal device 1 is opened.

  The first housing 1CA is provided with a main display 2M shown in FIG. 1 as a display unit. The main display 2M displays, as a predetermined image, a standby screen when the mobile terminal device 1 is waiting for reception, or a menu image used to assist the operation of the mobile terminal device 1. Or As shown in FIG. 1, the first housing 1CA is provided with a receiver 6 that emits a voice when the mobile terminal device 1 is talking.

  The second casing 1CB is provided with a plurality of operation keys 3 for inputting characters at the time of composing a telephone number, mail, etc., and selecting and determining menus and screens displayed on the main display 2M. A direction and a determination key 4 are provided for easily executing scrolling and the like. The operation key 3 and the direction / decision key 4 constitute an operation unit 28 (see FIG. 2) of the mobile terminal device 1. In addition, the second housing 1CB is provided with a microphone 5 that receives audio when the mobile terminal device 1 is in a call.

  The first housing 1CA and the second housing 1CB are connected by a hinge 18. Accordingly, the first housing 1CA and the second housing 1CB are configured to rotate together around the hinge 18 and to rotate in a direction away from each other and a direction approaching each other. When the first housing 1CA and the second housing 1CB rotate in a direction away from each other, the mobile terminal device 1 opens, and when the first housing 1CA and the second housing 1CB rotate in a direction approaching each other, the mobile terminal. The device 1 is closed.

  Next, the relationship between the function of the mobile terminal device 1 and the control unit will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of functions of the mobile terminal device shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile terminal device 1 includes a main control unit 22, a storage unit 24, a communication unit 26, an operation unit 28, an audio processing unit 30, a display unit 32, a display control unit 33, Have

  The main control unit 22 is a processing unit that controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal device 1, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). That is, the communication unit 26, the display unit, and the like are executed by appropriate procedures according to the operation of the operation unit 28 and the software stored in the storage unit 24 of the mobile terminal device 1. 32 and the like are controlled. The main control unit 22 executes processing based on programs (for example, operating system programs, application programs, etc.) stored in the storage unit 24. Further, the main control unit 22 can execute a plurality of programs (applications, software) in parallel.

  The storage unit 24 stores application programs and data used for processing in the main control unit 22. Specifically, as an application program, an application program that performs Internet communication, an application program that transmits and receives mail, an application program that reproduces audio data, an application program that performs outgoing, incoming, and call processing, a television An application program for performing broadcast reception processing is stored. As data, image data, audio data, dictionary data for character conversion, address book data, and the like are stored.

  The storage unit 24 can be connected to an external storage device (medium) 29 capable of storing and reading data, and stores data in the external storage device 29 based on the control of the main control unit 22. The main control unit 22 reads data stored in the external storage device 29 and sends the read data to the main control unit 22.

  The communication unit 26 establishes a radio signal line by a CDMA system or the like with a base station via a channel assigned by the base station, and performs telephone communication and information communication with the base station. The communication unit 26 also includes an antenna that receives a television broadcast and an antenna that receives a GPS signal.

  The operation unit 28 includes, for example, an operation key 3 to which various functions such as a power key, a call key, a numeric key, a character key, a direction key, a determination key, and a call key are assigned, and a direction and determination key 4. When these keys are input by a user operation, a signal corresponding to the operation content is generated. The generated signal is input to the main controller 22 as a user instruction. The operation unit 28 includes a side key 281 (specific key) on the side surface of the casing that is exposed even when the casing is closed.

  The audio processing unit 30 executes processing of an audio signal input to the microphone 5 and an audio signal output from the receiver 6.

  The display unit 32 includes a display panel (such as the main display 2M described above) configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD, Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Organic Electro-Luminescence) panel, and the like. A video corresponding to the video data supplied via the unit 33 and an image corresponding to the image data are displayed on the display panel.

  Next, operations of the mobile terminal device 1, operations input to the operation unit 28, and processing in the main control unit 22 will be described. Here, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing operation of the mobile terminal device.

  First, the main control part 22 of the portable terminal device 1 will start a main application, if the starting instruction | indication of a main application is detected as step S12. Here, the main application is an application executed in the foreground. In addition, the activation instruction includes an instruction input by the user operating the operation unit 28, an instruction calculated by the main control unit 22 based on settings input in advance, and a base station via the communication unit 26 There are instructions input from. Note that the main control unit 22 can activate various applications as the main application.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 22 executes the activated main application as step S14. Specifically, the main control unit 22 processes an application based on an instruction input via the operation unit 28 or the communication unit 26, and displays a screen created by executing the main application on the display unit 32. Display. That is, for example, when an application for sending and receiving mail (hereinafter, also referred to as “mail application”) is executed as the main application, the text creation process is addressed based on the instruction input via the operation unit 28. A destination designation process and a mail display process are performed, and a mail creation screen and a received mail display screen are displayed on the display unit 32. In addition, when an application that receives a television broadcast is being executed, channel switching processing, volume adjustment processing, and the like are performed based on an instruction input to the operation unit 28, and the communication unit 26 is provided on the display unit 32. The television broadcast image acquired through the display is displayed, and the sound of the television broadcast is output from a speaker or the like. In addition, when an application that reproduces audio file data (hereinafter also referred to as “audio reproduction application”) is executed, the designated audio file data is reproduced or fast-forwarded reproduction based on the input instruction. Or rewind.

  Next, the main control unit 22 determines whether there is a sub-application activation instruction as step S16 while executing the main application. Here, the sub-application is an application that is executed in the background, and is a second and subsequent applications that are activated in a state where the main application is being executed. In addition, the sub-application start instruction is exemplified by various methods of start-up instructions in the same manner as the main application start-up instruction. In addition, the sub application performs processing in the background, but can execute an application similar to the main application described above.

  In the present embodiment, the main application is activated first and the sub application is activated later. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the execution order of applications is not particularly limited. For example, the sub application may be executed first and the main application may be executed later. For example, if another application is executed during the execution of the audio reproduction application, the music reproduction application may be used as a sub application, music reproduction may be continued, and the other application may be activated as the main application. Further, when it is detected that the second application has been activated, the main application may be set to be selected, and the application that has not been selected may be executed as a sub application. Further, the main application and the sub application may be automatically set depending on the type of application.

  If the main control unit 22 determines that there is no activation instruction (No) in step S16, the process proceeds to step S30. If the main control unit 22 determines that there is a start instruction (Yes) in step S16, the main control unit 22 starts the application for which the start instruction is input in step S16 as a sub application in step S18. Thereafter, the main control unit 22 executes the activated sub application as step S20. Since the secondary application is executed in the background by the main control unit 22, basically, the secondary application is executed based on an instruction input via the communication unit 26 or an instruction input at the time of activation. Process. Further, a screen is displayed on a part of the display unit 32 as necessary.

  The main control unit 22 determines whether there is a specific operation as step S22 while executing the sub application in step S20. That is, it is determined whether a specific operation set in advance is detected. Here, the specific operation is an operation that is detected as an operation of the sub application even when the main application is being activated.

  If the main control unit 22 determines that there is a specific operation (Yes) in step S22, the main control unit 22 adds a flag to the data being processed as step S24. Specifically, a flag is added to the data processed by the sub application when the specific operation is input. After adding the flag in step S24, the main control unit 22 proceeds to step S26. Moreover, if the main control part 22 determines with no specific operation (No) by step S22, it will progress to step S26.

  Further, when the process of step S24 is performed or when it is determined No in step S22, the main control unit 22 determines whether there is an instruction to end the sub application as step S26. Here, the operation input of the operation unit 28 is assigned to the operation of the main application except for the specific operation. Therefore, basically, the main control unit 22 automatically inputs the sub-application end instruction when the data processing by the sub-application is completed.

  When determining that there is no end instruction (No) in step S26, the main control unit 22 proceeds to step S20 and repeats the processing from step S20. If the main control unit 22 determines in step S26 that there is an end instruction (Yes), in step S28, the main control unit 22 performs sub application end processing and ends the sub application.

  Next, if the process of step S28 is performed, and if it is determined No in step S16, the main control unit 22 determines whether there is an instruction to end the main application as step S30. The end instruction is input by an operation on the operation unit 28, or is automatically input by the main control unit 22 in accordance with a setting or the like.

  When determining that there is no end instruction (No) in step S30, the main control unit 22 proceeds to step S14 and repeats the processing from step S14. If the main control unit 22 determines in step S30 that there is an end instruction (Yes), in step S32, the main control unit 22 performs main application end processing to end the main application.

  When the main application is terminated in step S32, the main control unit 22 processes the data with the flag in step S34. That is, a preset setting process is performed on the data to which the flag is added in step S24 among the data processed in the sub application. The setting process will be described later.

  Further, after processing the data flagged in step S34, the main control unit 22 displays a standby screen in step S36 and ends the process. Note that the main control unit 22 performs processing by starting an application (for example, a sub application) as necessary when processing the data with the flag in step S34.

  Next, the operation of the mobile terminal device 1 will be described using a specific example of the screen transition of the display unit 32. Here, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. FIG. 4 shows an example in which a mail application is used as a sub application. In addition, pressing of a specific key such as the side key 281 is set as the specific operation.

  First, in a state where neither the main application nor the sub application is activated, a standby screen is displayed as shown in a screen 50a in FIG. In this state, when the main application is activated and executed, that is, when the processes of steps S12 and S14 are performed, an image of the main application is displayed on the screen. Further, when the sub application is activated and executed, that is, when the processing of step S18 and step S20 is executed, the image of the main application is displayed in the display area 52 as shown in the screen 50b, and the display area 54 is displayed. The sub application image is displayed on the screen. Here, the display area 54 is an image area that is smaller than the display area 52, and in the present embodiment, is an area in which one line of characters can be displayed.

  The mail application activated as the sub application is activated with the incoming information of the mail received via the communication unit 26 as an activation instruction. After being activated, the mail application scrolls and displays the received mail information in the display area 54. Specifically, the registered name of the sender of the mail, or the address, subject, and a predetermined number of characters of the mail body are scrolled and displayed in the display area 54 in the direction of the arrow.

  If the specific operation, that is, the specific key is not pressed in the state shown in the screen 50b, that is, if it is determined No in step S22, when the mail display operation in the display area 54 is completed, the sub application is terminated. (Process of step S28). After that, when the main control unit 22 also ends the main application (step S32), the main control unit 22 displays a standby screen as shown in the screen 50c (step S36). Since no specific operation has been detected, the main control unit 22 determines that there is no data to be processed in step S34, ends the process in step S34, and proceeds to step S36. Here, on the screen 50c on which the standby screen is displayed in step S36, the received mail information indicating that there is a new mail received during the execution of the main application is also displayed as an item 56a. In this embodiment, since there is a case where there is a missed call, information indicating that a missed call has been displayed is also displayed in the item 56a. Similarly, in the following embodiments, it is assumed that there is a missed call.

  On the other hand, if the specific operation, that is, the specific key is pressed in the state where the image shown in the screen 50b is displayed, that is, if it is determined Yes in step S22, the mail is displayed in the display area 54. When the operation is completed, the sub application is terminated (step S28). Thereafter, when the main application is also terminated (step S32), the data with the flag is processed. Specifically, a flag is added to the mail whose specific key is pressed while the content is displayed in the display area 54, and the newly received mail with this flag is distinguished from other newly received mail. Separate processing is performed. After performing the process of step S34, the main control unit 22 displays a standby screen as shown in the screen 50d (step S36).

  Here, in the screen 50d on which the standby screen is displayed in step S36, the received mail information indicating that there is a new mail received during execution of the main application is displayed as the item 56a. The information of the checked mail indicating that there is data with a flag is displayed as an item 56b. That is, the mail for which the user has input a specific operation is displayed as a separate item 56b separately from other mail. The items 56a and 56b are both items that can be selected by operation, that is, shortcut keys. Further, the screen 50d is a screen when two new mails are received and a specific operation is input while data of one mail is being displayed.

  When the item 56b displayed on the screen 50d is selected by a user operation, the main control unit 22 causes the display unit 32 to display an operation screen for operating the checked mail as shown on the screen 50e. As the operation screen, a screen on which mail operation items such as confirmation of mail contents, reply, protection, and deletion can be selected is displayed. After that, when “confirm content” is selected, the main control unit 22 displays the content of the checked mail. In addition, when “Reply” is selected, the main control unit 22 displays the mail creation screen with the destination and the quotation written. Further, when “protect” is selected, the main control unit 22 sets the checked mail to be protected. Further, when “delete” is selected, the main control unit 22 deletes the checked mail.

  As described above, when a specific operation is input during the execution of the sub application, the mobile terminal device 1 attaches a flag to the data being processed at the time of execution, and adds other flags to the data with the flag. A separate process from the data is performed. Thus, the user can add a mark even when the main application is being operated and the sub-application is not immediately operated. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the trouble of selecting data again when processing the data of the sub application, and it is possible to facilitate data management.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when a mail application is executed as a sub-application, it is possible to distinguish from other mails by adding a check to mails that require a reply. Yes, it is possible to suppress forgetting to reply. Also, as in this embodiment, by displaying a selectable shortcut key on the standby screen, it is possible to move to the checked mail processing screen (by inputting a specific operation) simply by selecting the item. .

  In addition, since data can be selected only by inputting a specific operation, processing can be easily performed even during operation of the main application. The specific operation is an input operation (key operation) that is not assigned to the operation of the main application.

  In the above embodiment, the processing of the data with the flag (the processing of step S34) is performed after the end processing of the main application (the processing of step S32). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data is flagged. (Step S24) or immediately after the sub-application end process (step S28). In the above embodiment, after the secondary application is terminated, it is determined whether there is an instruction to terminate the main application. However, even when the secondary application is being executed (when there is no termination instruction), the main application is terminated. It may be determined whether there is an instruction. In addition, if an instruction to terminate the main application is detected during execution of the sub application, the execution of the main application may be terminated, and a standby screen may be displayed in the area where the image of the main application is displayed. May be switched to the setting to be executed.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 4, in order to be able to process a mail in which a specific operation is input even if the item 56a is designated and the mail operation screen is displayed, the specific operation is performed on both the item 56a and the item 56b. The entered mail is included, but it is not limited to this. In other words, the mail in which the specific operation is input may be processed only by a process different from other mail.

  In the above embodiment, since the operation is simple and the selectivity of the user can be increased, the flagged data is displayed as a separate item on the standby screen, but the present invention is not limited to this. The flagged data may be processed separately from the other data. For example, when the main application ends, the processing screen for the flagged data may be transferred immediately. Further, when the sub application is executed as the main application, it may be displayed with a symbol indicating that a specific operation has been input.

  Here, in the example illustrated in FIG. 4, it is assumed that there is one data (email) in which a specific operation is input during the execution of the sub application. However, the specific operation may be input for a plurality of data. . Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. First, as shown in the screen 50b, five mails are received during execution of both the main application and the sub-application, and a specific operation is input to three mails. In this state, when the main application and the sub-application are terminated, the screen 50f serving as a standby screen has three items 58a indicating that five mails have been received and three mails for which a specific operation has been entered (checked). An item 58b indicating that it is present is displayed. The items 58a and 58b are both items that can be selected by operation.

  When the screen 50f including the items 58a and 58b is displayed and the checked mail, that is, the item 58b is selected, the main control unit 22 displays the checked mail as shown in the screen 50g. An operation screen to be operated is displayed on the display unit 32. As the operation screen, as in the above-described screen 50e, a screen on which mail operation items such as confirmation of mail contents, replying, protection, and deletion can be selected is displayed.

  When content confirmation is selected from the selection items displayed on the screen 50g, the main control unit 22 causes the display unit 32 to display a screen 50h for selecting the checked mail. That is, a mail selection screen for displaying the contents of the three checked mails is displayed. In this state, when a mail is selected, the main control unit 22 displays the content of the selected mail so that the user can check the content.

  In this way, even when a specific operation is input to a plurality of mails (data) and flagged, it can be distinguished from other mails, so that mail (data) can be appropriately selected when the user notices it. It is possible to manage mail (data) more easily.

  Note that it is preferable that the content of another checked mail can be confirmed after the display processing of the selected mail is completed. Thereby, it is possible to confirm the contents without checking only the checked mails continuously and in the mailbox. Note that it is preferable to perform the same processing when “Reply” is selected.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of types of mail, for example, when web mail and a carrier-specific guidance notification mail can be received, items may be displayed separately for each type of mail.

  Next, the case where the check mail is deleted will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. First, the same processing as described above is performed until the operation for shifting to the screen 50g shown in FIG. As a result, an operation screen for operating the checked mail is displayed on the display unit 32, as shown on the screen 60a. When an item to be deleted is selected while the screen 60a is displayed, the main control unit 22 causes the display unit 32 to display a screen 60b for selecting an email to be deleted. In the screen 60b, the lowest mail is selected from the three mails displayed on the screen 60b, and a check is displayed.

  When the selection of the mail to be deleted is completed and the enter button is input, the main control unit 22 causes the display unit 32 to display a confirmation screen as shown in the screen 60c. That is, the main control unit 22 displays a screen for confirming to the user whether the selected mail may be deleted. Thereafter, when an operation for confirming deletion (Yes item selection instruction) is input by the user, the main control unit 22 performs an operation for deleting the selected mail, and when the deletion is completed, as shown in a screen 60d. Then, a screen including an image indicating that the deletion is completed is displayed on the display unit 32.

  As described above, since the checked mail can be deleted, a specific operation is input while displaying the mail whose contents are not basically confirmed in the display area 54, such as spam mail, and is distinguished from other mail. E-mails can be deleted at once. In this way, by enabling deletion processing, it is possible to distinguish unnecessary mails from other mails and delete unnecessary mails in a batch. Thus, it can be used effectively not only for data with high importance but also for selection of data with low importance, and data management can be facilitated.

  Here, in the above-described embodiment, the option for operating the checked mail is displayed on the standby screen, and when the option is selected, the operation to be performed on the checked mail is selected. However, the process is not limited to this. . That is, the method for processing the data with the flag is not particularly limited. For example, you may make it transfer to a preset process immediately. Specifically, when the checked mail item is selected, the screen may move to a reply creation screen or may immediately shift to a mail deletion screen. In addition, the mail with the flag may be marked as read. Further, the flagged data may be deleted when the sub application or the main application ends.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which an email is deleted by selecting from options has been described. However, a deletion process may be set as a process for data with a flag. In other words, a mail with a specific operation input and a flag may be deleted from the received mail at the end of the main application or at the end of the sub application. As a result, the user can only delete a specific operation when receiving the mail without inputting the subsequent operation. As a result, it is possible to delete a mail that can be determined to be unnecessary, for example, a spam mail, by only inputting a specific operation and displaying only a part of the contents at the time of reception. This eliminates the need to view unnecessary emails multiple times or to perform selection processing, and reduces the work load and psychological load on users (stress to select spam mails for viewing or deleting multiple times). Can be reduced.

  Here, the mail deletion process does not require any user operation, and it is necessary to start and execute a corresponding application. For this reason, for example, when performing the deletion process at the end of the sub-application, if the main control unit 22 detects that the end instruction has been input, the main control unit 22 performs the deletion process of the flagged mail, Terminate the application. In this way, when the sub-application is terminated, specifically, immediately before the sub-application is terminated, the sub-application is restarted to process the flagged data by processing the data with the flag. There is no need. Thereby, data processing can be performed smoothly. Further, since the mail deletion process does not require any user operation, the deletion process may be performed at any time, but it is preferable to perform the process at a preset timing. It is preferable to delete at the end of the process.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which a mail application is used as the sub application has been described. However, a music playback application can also be used as the sub application. Hereinafter, a case where a music playback application is used as a sub application will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. Also, the audio file application to be played and the playback method are specified for the audio playback application executed as the sub application. Also, as described above, after the music playback application is started first and the audio file data to be played back and the playback method are designated, other applications are started up while the music playback application is being executed. Thereafter, another application may be executed as the main application and the music playback application as the sub application.

  First, when both the main application and the sub application are activated, the main control unit 22 displays the image of the main application in the display area 52 and displays the image of the sub application in the display area 54 as shown in the screen 70a. 32. Here, the display area 54 is an image area that is smaller than the display area 52, and in the present embodiment, is an area in which one line of characters can be displayed. In the display area 54, information, file name, song name, artist name, album name, etc. included in the audio file data being reproduced are scrolled and displayed in a toggle shape. In this way, the main control unit 22 executes the music playback file as a sub application, and outputs the sound being played to the outside through the receiver, the speaker, and the earphone jack while displaying the image in the display area. To do. During this time, the image display process of the main application is continued, and basically most operations are accepted for the main application.

  If the specific operation, that is, the specific key is pressed in the state shown in the screen 70a, that is, Yes is determined in step S22. In other words, the main control unit 22 is the audio file data whose specific key is pressed while the audio file data is being reproduced, that is, while the audio is being output (the contents are displayed in the display area 54). Add a flag to Further, when the reproduction process of the audio file data is completed, the main control unit 22 ends the sub application (the process of step S28). Thereafter, when the main application is also terminated (the process in step S32), the data with the flag is processed. Specifically, the main control unit 22 performs processing by distinguishing audio file data to which this flag is added from other audio file data. Specifically, the audio file data to which the flag is added is stored as a checked music piece, and the other audio file data is left as it is, and the process is terminated. Next, after performing the process of step S34, the main control unit 22 displays a standby screen as shown in the screen 70d (step S36).

  Here, on the screen 70d on which the standby screen is displayed in step S36, the received mail information indicating that there are two new mails received during the execution of the main application is displayed as an item 56a. In addition, information on the checked music indicating that there is data with a flag is displayed as an item 72. That is, a selection item (option) to be transferred to the music processing screen for which the user has input a specific operation is displayed as the item 72. The screen 50d shows a case where a specific operation is input to two (two music) audio file data.

  Further, when the item 72 on the screen 70b is selected by the user's operation, the main control unit 22 causes the display unit 32 to display an operation screen for operating the checked music as shown on the screen 70c. In addition, as the operation screen, a screen on which operation items of audio file data such as repeat (playback) of music (song), registration (to) playlist (change), rate change, and the like can be selected is displayed.

  Further, when one of the operation items shown on the screen 70c is selected, a screen for selecting the audio file data to be subjected to the selected operation is displayed on the display unit 32, as shown on the screen 70d. The operator can process the audio file data by selecting the target audio file data.

  Thus, while operating the main application, it is possible to identify the audio file data that is of interest or unnecessary audio file data. Further, the specified data can be manipulated after the main application ends. Even when the audio file data is reproduced by the sub application, the data management can be facilitated similarly to the case of the mail by specifying the data by the specific operation. Note that when “repeat” is selected, the main control unit 22 sets the selected audio file to be played continuously until the designation is canceled. Further, when “playlist registration” is selected, the main control unit 22 registers the checked music file data in the playlist. The playlist is a list of the reproduction order of the music file data that is edited and created by the user. The main control unit 22 converts the checked music file data from the first data management target for managing the entire music file data to the second data management target (playlist for managing a part of the selected music file data). ) Is included. If the checked music file data is already included in the second data management target, no processing is performed. Further, when “change rate” is selected, the main control unit 22 starts up an operation screen for converting the compression rate at the time of storage, and changes the compression rate of the music file data.

  In the above embodiment, the information of the audio file data being reproduced is displayed on the screen of the display unit 32. However, the information may not be displayed on the display unit 32. That is, only the sound of the main application may be displayed on the display unit 32 only by outputting sound from a speaker or the like. As described above, since the audio file data can be specified and selected based on the sound without displaying the image of the sub application, the data can be selected.

  Further, the checked items may be processed in a list regardless of the type of the sub application. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device.

  First, when both the main application and the first sub application are activated, the main control unit 22 displays the image of the main application in the display area 52 and displays the image of the sub application in the display area 54 as shown in the screen 80a. Display. The screen 80a shows the information displayed when the audio file data is being reproduced, but the displayed information varies depending on the sub application. For example, when a mail is received during or after the playback of the audio file data, the received mail information is displayed in the display area 54.

  The user recognizes data based on the image of the display area 54 displayed by the execution of the first sub application and the output sound while performing the operation of the main application, and inputs a specific operation as necessary. In other words, the specific key is pressed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, four mails are received during the execution of both the main application and the first sub application (that is, the second sub application is activated), and the first and second sub applications are received. A specific operation is input to five of the data (email and music) executed in. In this state, when the main application and the first and second sub-applications are terminated, as shown in the screen 80b, an item 82 indicating that four mails have been received and an item for which a specific operation has been entered (checked) Are displayed on the display section 32.

  When the item 84 indicating the checked item is selected while the screen 80b including the item 82 and the item 84 is displayed, the main control unit 22 operates the checked item as illustrated in the screen 80c. The operation screen to be displayed is displayed on the display unit 32. As the operation screen, both the above-described mail operation items and audio file data operation items are displayed. Specifically, mail operation items such as confirmation of mail contents, reply, protection, deletion, etc. and music (songs, audio file data) are repeated (played back), and music is registered in a playlist. Then, a screen on which the operation items of the audio file data such as change of music rate can be selected is displayed. Thereafter, the main control unit 22 performs data selection and processing based on the selected item.

  As described above, even when a plurality of applications are executed as sub-applications, by performing similar control, arbitrary data can be selected from a plurality of data processed by the sub-applications when the main application is executed. Thereby, data can be more easily selected.

  Next, in each of the above embodiments, the specific operation is the pressing of the specific key. However, a plurality of specific operations may be set and the process may be switched for each specific operation. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device. In the example shown in FIG. 9, two types of operations, check 1 and check 2, are set as specific operations. For example, the check 1 operation is set to press the specific key once, and the check 2 operation is set to press the specific key twice. Check 1 is set as a specific operation used for both voice file data and mail data, and Check 2 is set as a specific operation used only for mail data. In the example shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of applications are executed as sub-applications, similarly to the example shown in FIG.

  First, as described above, when both the main application and the sub-application are activated, the main control unit 22 displays the image of the main application on the display area 52 on the display unit 32 as shown in the screen 80a. An image of the sub application is displayed in 54.

  While operating the main application, the user recognizes data based on the image of the display area 54 displayed by the execution of the sub application and the output sound, and inputs a specific operation as necessary. In the present embodiment, the user inputs a specific operation of check 1 or a specific operation of check 2 according to the data. The main control unit 22 switches the flag to be added to the data according to the type of the specific operation that has been input.

  Here, in the present embodiment, eight mails are received during execution of both the main application and the sub application, and five data among the data (mail and music) executed by the sub application are checked 1 Specific operation is input, and the specific operation of check 2 is input to two pieces of data. In this state, when the main application and the sub application are terminated, as shown in the screen 80d, there are five items 86a indicating that eight mails have been received and five items for which the specific operation of check 1 has been input. An item 86b and an item 86c indicating that there are two mails for which the specific operation of check 2 has been input are displayed on the display unit 32.

  When the screen 86d including the item 86a, the item 86b, and the item 86c is displayed, when the item 86b corresponding to the item for which the specific operation of the check 1 is input is selected, the main control unit 22 displays the screen 80e. As shown, an operation screen for operating the item for which the specific operation of the check 1 is input is displayed on the display unit 32. As the operation screen, both the above-described mail operation items and audio file data operation items are displayed. Thereafter, the main control unit 22 performs data selection and processing based on the selected item.

  On the other hand, when the item 86c corresponding to the mail for which the specific operation of the check 2 is input is selected in the state where the screen 80d is displayed, the main control unit 22 checks as shown in the screen 80f. An operation screen for operating the item for which the second specific operation is input is displayed on the display unit 32. In this case as well, both the above-described mail operation items and audio file data operation items are displayed on the operation screen. In this case, the processing relating to the audio file data (music piece) may be disabled or not displayed. Thereafter, the main control unit 22 performs data selection and processing based on the selected item.

  Thus, by setting a plurality of operations as specific operations, the user can divide data into a plurality of items (categories). Thereby, management of data can be made easier. For example, a check 1 specific operation is input for highly important data, and a check 2 specific operation is input for data that is unnecessary and can be deleted immediately. Thus, by distinguishing, it is possible to display data relating to check 1 in an easily processable state, and to automatically delete data relating to check 2.

  Further, the sub application is not limited to the above-described mail application and voice reproduction application. For example, an application that displays Internet information can also be used as a sub application. In this case, for example, a news item is displayed on the display unit, and when a specific operation is input, a shortcut key for moving to a page (homepage, screen) where information on the content of the news can be obtained can be selected. Then, it may be displayed on the standby screen. An application for processing a schedule, an application for displaying an image, or the like can also be used. A television application can also be used as a sub application. In this case, for example, when a specific operation is input, a process of executing recording can be performed.

  As described above, the mobile terminal device according to the present invention is useful for use in a mobile terminal device capable of processing a plurality of applications in parallel.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable terminal device 1C housing | casing 1CA 1st housing | casing 1CB 2nd housing | casing 2M main display 3 Operation key 4 Direction and determination key 5 Microphone 6 Receiver 18 Hinge 22 Main control part (CPU)
24 Memory (memory)
26 Communication Unit 28 Operation Unit 29 External Storage Device 30 Audio Processing Unit 32 Display Unit 33 Display Control Unit

Claims (13)

An operation unit;
A display unit;
In a state where the main application is executed in the foreground, an image relating to the operation of the main application is displayed on the display unit, and the sub application is executed in the background, a preset check operation is input to the operation unit. Then, a flag is attached to the data processed by the sub application at the time of the input,
A control unit that performs a preset setting process on the data with the flag when the operation of the main application ends or when the processing of the data in the sub application ends. A portable terminal device.   The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display an image created by the sub application together with a display area smaller than that of the image of the main application. A communication unit that communicates with other devices;
When the control unit receives a new mail while operating a mail application as the sub application, the control unit displays a part of the newly received mail on the display unit,
3. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a flag is attached to the newly received mail when a check operation is input while a part of the newly received mail is being displayed.   As the setting process, when the newly received mail is displayed by the mail application, the control unit displays the received mail with the flag on the display unit in a display method different from other newly received mails. The mobile terminal device according to claim 3, wherein:   4. The control unit according to claim 3, wherein as the setting process, only one newly received mail with the flag is read, deleted, or protected. Or the portable terminal device of 4.   When the check operation is input in a state where the audio reproduction application that selectively reproduces a plurality of audio file data is operated as the sub application, the control unit flags the audio file data being reproduced. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein:   The mobile terminal device according to claim 6, wherein the control unit performs a process of setting the audio file data with the flag attached to repeat playback as the setting process. The audio reproduction application manages a plurality of audio file data as a first data management target and a second data management target,
The control unit includes, as the setting process, a process to include in the second management target when the audio file data with the flag added is the first data management target and not the second data management target The mobile terminal device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein   9. The mobile phone according to claim 6, wherein the control unit performs a process of changing a compression rate at the time of storing the audio file data with the flag as the setting process. 10. Terminal device. The control unit can set a plurality of operation types as the check operation, and can set a plurality of processes as the setting process.
10. The portable terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a process to be executed is switched as the setting process in accordance with an operation type of a check operation input by the operation unit. 11.   When the control unit finishes the operation of the main application and displays the standby screen as the setting process, the control unit can select an item to be transferred to the data processing with the flag on the display unit The portable terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the portable terminal device is a process to be displayed. An operation unit;
A display unit;
In the state where the main application is executed in the foreground and an image relating to the operation of the main application is displayed on the display unit and the mail application is executed in the background, a preset check operation is input to the operation unit. Then, a mobile terminal device comprising: a control unit that adds a flag to the mail data that has been processed by the mail application at the time of the input, and deletes the mail data that has the flag.   The mobile terminal apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the control unit deletes the mail data with the flag when the sub-application is terminated.

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