JP2012129764A - Portable telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable telephone which facilitates the operations in a closed state by using a transparent display in a foldable portable telephone.SOLUTION: In a portable telephone, a display side housing 21 and an input side housing 22 are connected through a hinge part 10 so as to be foldable. The display side housing 21 includes a transparency display 4 and a touch panel 7 and displays information input through the touch panel 7 on the transparency display 4 in a closed state where the housings are folded. The portable telephone, which enables the information to be input through the touch panel 7 and also enables the input information to be displayed in the housing closed state, is provided.

Description

  The present invention relates to a display for a mobile phone, and more particularly to a mobile phone using a transparent display.

  In recent years, mobile phones that use two casings connected by hinges to be foldable have been used. In such a mobile phone, when performing key input or displaying the input information, a case opening operation is accompanied. For example, when performing key input, the two cases of the cellular phone are opened. Accordingly, in the case of key input, the operation procedure is to perform key input after opening the casing of the mobile phone.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mobile phone that can confirm display contents in any open / closed state without adding a second display to a foldable mobile phone.

JP 2001-257754 A

The mobile phone disclosed in Patent Document 1 describes a technique that enables key input with the casing closed. However, it does not mention confirmation of keyed information. Normally, when a key is input to a mobile phone, the input information is confirmed and a subsequent operation (for example, outgoing call) is performed. Therefore, it is desirable that the input information can be confirmed together with the key input.
An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone that can be easily operated in a closed state by using a transparent display in a foldable mobile phone.

  One aspect of the mobile phone according to the present invention is a mobile phone in which a display-side housing and an input-side housing are connected so as to be foldable by a hinge portion, and the display-side housing includes a transmissive display, a touch panel, and the like. Is provided. In the closed state, the mobile phone displays information input via the touch panel on the transmissive display.

  According to the present invention, in a foldable mobile phone, it is possible to provide a mobile phone that facilitates operation in a closed state by using a transparent display.

It is a figure which shows the structural example (case open state) of the mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example (case closed state) of the mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example (case closed state) of the mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (case open state) of the mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (case closed state) of the mobile telephone which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (at the time of input of a housing | casing closed state) of the mobile telephone which concerns on this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For clarity of explanation, the following description and drawings are omitted and simplified as appropriate. In the drawings, components having the same configuration or function and corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example (case opened state) of a mobile phone according to the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an internal configuration (outline) related to the present invention from the side. FIG. 2A is a diagram showing a configuration example (case closed state) of the mobile phone according to the present invention. FIG. 2A shows a perspective view of the internal configuration related to the present invention from the side. FIG. 2B is a front view showing a configuration example (case closed state) of the mobile phone according to the present invention. The state when the casing of FIG. 1 is closed is shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B.

  The cellular phone is a casing that can be opened and closed by connecting a display-side casing 21 having a transmissive display 4 and an input-side casing 22 having an input device 2 by a hinge unit 10. The display-side casing 21 includes a transmissive display 4 whose display contents can be changed according to usage conditions, a speaker (open state speaker) 5 that enables a call when the casing is open, and a call when the casing is closed. A microphone (closed state microphone) 6, a speaker (closed state speaker) 9, a touch panel 7 that enables input when the housing is closed, and a transparent plate 8 are configured. The input side housing 22 includes an input device 2, a reflector 3, a microphone (open state microphone) 1 that enables a call when the housing is open, and a control unit 11 that controls open / close recognition and use of each part. Consists of

The transmissive display 4 is a display using a transparent material. The transmissive display 4 displays information. In addition, the transmissive display 4 can visualize the input device 2 when no information is displayed even when the cellular phone is closed by using a transparent material.
The touch panel 7 is an input means using a transparent material, and enables input of information. In the present embodiment, by forming the touch panel 7 from a transparent material, the input device 2 is visualized, and the same key operation as the input device 2 (key input can be performed by looking at the input device 2) is possible.
The transparent plate 8 only needs to visualize the information displayed on the transmissive display 4 with the housing closed.

  In this embodiment, in an input device with an opening / closing operation such as a mobile phone, the display unit is used in combination with the transmissive display 4 and the touch panel 7. This enables key input by touching the same position as the key portion of the input device 2 that can be seen through without performing an opening / closing operation. Specifically, the mobile phone is configured such that the input device 2 portion can be seen through the transmissive display 4 and the touch panel 7 in a state where the casing is closed. When the user touches the same position as each key of the input device 2 using the touch panel 7 with the casing closed, the control unit 11 senses the input of the corresponding key. At this time, the corresponding key of the input device 2 may blink to make it easier to recognize that the user has input. It is preferable that the input device 2 can blink each key individually when a key is input via the touch panel 7.

  When a key is input via the touch panel 7, the user can easily recognize the input of the key and the input location by blinking the corresponding key. In addition, even when the user is in the closed state, the user can perform key operations with reference to the same input device 2 as in the open state, thereby improving operability.

  When a case is closed, a display area is provided on the top of the case, and an area for displaying input information (numerical values, symbols, etc.) (input display area) is provided according to the input from the user. Good. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the area of the transparent plate 8 is provided as an input display area. The input display area allows the user to recognize the input content even when the housing is closed. For example, when the user inputs a telephone number with the casing closed, the telephone number input in this area can be confirmed, and then a call origination operation can be performed.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the input device 2 is visualized. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the housing is closed, the area where the touch panel 7 is arranged functions as an input area used as a touch panel. Moreover, the area | region where the transparent plate 8 is arrange | positioned functions as an input time display area where the input content is displayed. In the input area, the input device 2 can be seen through the touch panel 7 and the transmissive display 4. Therefore, the user can obtain the same result as operating the input device 2 by touching the same position as the input device 2. The input display area is configured so that the transparent display 8 can be seen through the transparent plate 8. This makes it possible to recognize information input by the user.

  3A, 3B, and 3C show examples of display states in the housing open state and the housing closed state. In the housing open state (state 1) shown in FIG. 3A, the control unit 11 controls the information displayed on the transmissive display 4 in a direction in which characters can be easily read from the transmissive display side when the housing is open. In the case of a display mode in which information is displayed with the housing closed as shown in FIG. 3B (state 2), the control unit 11 displays information to be displayed on the transmissive display 4 when the user views the transmissive display 4 from the touch panel 7 side. Control the orientation so that characters are easy to read. That is, the control unit 11 controls the information to be displayed so that the characters are easy to read when the user looks at the side where the touch panel 7 of the display side housing 21 is arranged in the housing closed state. It can be used when the user confirms simple information (time etc.). In the case of an input mode in which key input is made from the touch panel 7 with the casing closed as shown in FIG. 3C (state 3), the control unit 11 displays information to be displayed on the transmissive display 4 above the touch panel 7 (in the input display area). Information is displayed and controlled to be easy to read from the touch panel 7 side.

  The change to each state is controlled by the control unit 11. The control unit 11 recognizes the open / close state in the state of the hinge unit 10 that detects open / close, and sets the state when the housing is open. Further, the control unit 11 sets the state 2 (display mode in the case closed state) when the case is shifted from the open state to the close state, and inputs a specific gesture ("+") on the touch panel when the case is in the closed state. When a specific key operation) is performed, the state 3 is entered.

  Further, the mobile phone is not limited to the above-described specific gesture input as a function of switching between the display mode and the input mode when the housing is closed, and may include a switch, for example. The switch may be any means that can be operated by the user when the mobile phone is in the closed state.

In the embodiment described above, when no information is displayed on the transmissive display 4 in the closed state, the input device 2 is visible.
In state 2 (display mode in the case closed state), the control unit 11 displays information on the transmissive display 4 and performs control so that the input device 2 cannot be seen. For example, the size of the information to be displayed is matched with the display area of the transmissive display 4 in the state 2. By displaying the information to be displayed on the transmissive display 4 so that the input device 2 is hidden, the input device 2 is hidden from the user. This prevents the information and the input device 2 from overlapping and making it difficult to see the information. At this time, the display area of the transmissive display 4 in the state 2 is preferably set so as to display keys used for gesture input, for example. Alternatively, the pressed position of a key used for gesture input may be displayed as information on the information to be displayed.

  On the other hand, in the state 3 (input mode when the housing is closed), the control unit 11 controls the input device 2, more specifically the key of the input device 2, in the area overlapping the arrangement of the touch panel 7 in the transmissive display 4. In order to see each one, information is not displayed on the transmissive display 4 but is made transparent.

  Further, the control unit 11 holds in advance the size of the display area corresponding to each of the states 1-3 among the areas of the transmissive display 4. For example, in the state 1, the display area is the maximum size of the entire surface of the transmissive display 4. In state 2, the display area is within a range in which the user can see the transmissive display when the housing is closed. In state 3, the area where the touch panel is disposed and the area where the transparent plate 8 is disposed (display on input) Area). When detecting the transition of the state (state 1-3), the control unit 11 sets the display area of the transmissive display 4 based on the held information.

As described above, according to one aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, in a mobile phone that opens and closes a casing, it is possible to make / call a phone call even when the casing is closed.
In addition, by combining a transmissive display, a touch panel, and the like, it is possible to diversify the function of the housing closed state. In addition, it is possible to develop models rich in design ideas.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment shown above. Within the scope of the present invention, it is possible to change, add, or convert each element of the above-described embodiment to a content that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art.

1, 6 microphones 2 input device 3 reflector 4 transmissive display 5, 9 speaker 7 touch panel 8 transparent plate 10 hinge part 11 control part 21 display side case 22 input side case

Claims (5)

A mobile phone in which a display-side housing and an input-side housing are connected to be foldable at a hinge portion,
The display-side housing is
A transmissive display;
A touch panel,
A mobile phone that displays information input via the touch panel on the transmissive display in a folded closed state. The touch panel is arranged to overlap a part of the area of the transmissive display,
When using the function of the touch panel, information input via the touch panel is displayed on a part of the transmissive display,
2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein when the function of the touch panel is not used, information is displayed in an area of the transmissive display including an area where the touch panel is arranged. The input side housing includes an input device that can be visualized via the touch panel,
The mobile phone according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the touch panel is configured to allow input of information with reference to the input device.   The display-side casing includes switching means for switching between an input mode in which the function of the touch panel can be used and a display mode in which information is displayed on the transmissive display and the function of the touch panel is not used. The mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   5. The mobile phone according to claim 4, wherein the switching means is any one of operating a specific key of the touch panel and providing a switch for switching.

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