JP2014081734A - Portable electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable electronic apparatus capable of selecting an icon positioned away from a finger without requiring a large movement of the finger and capable of reducing the number of movements of the finger for selecting the icon.SOLUTION: Detecting a finger 10 positioned over a display change Z region 26 above a first display change X, Y region 20 or a second display change X, Y region 21 of a touch panel 2, and when the detected finger 10 continuously stays at the region for a predetermined period of time, plural icons displayed in an area corresponding to the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 are moved at a predetermined speed. Detecting the finger 10 positioned in a display change stop Z region 27 closer to the touch panel 2, the movement of the icon is stopped. And subsequently, detecting a movement of the finger 10 in a direction away from the touch panel 2 and stoppage of the finger 10 in the display change restart Z region 28, the movement of the icon is restarted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable electronic device equipped with a touch panel.

As an example of a portable electronic device equipped with a touch panel, there is one described in Patent Document 1. The portable information terminal described in Patent Document 1 includes a display unit that displays information, a touch panel provided on the front surface of the display unit, a storage unit that groups and stores a plurality of pieces of information, and the display unit. A control unit that displays information stored in the storage unit, and the control unit displays information in the storage unit in the display unit when detecting that an operation has been performed on the touch panel. It is characterized by switching the group.
In addition, in an information display device capable of detecting proximity, an example in which display is changed in accordance with an operation of a finger or the like in the proximity state is described in Patent Document 2 (FIG. 13 and the like). The information display device described in Patent Document 2 controls the display of a display unit that displays information, a touch panel that is provided in front of the display unit and can detect an operation in the proximity state, and icons and the like on the display unit. A controller, and when the rotation of a finger or the like is detected by a touch panel, the controller rotates an icon or the like with the rotation.

JP 2010-103919 A JP 2008-117371 A

  In recent years, mobile information terminals such as smartphones and tablets equipped with a display larger than a smartphone are becoming increasingly popular. Many of these portable information terminals employ icons in which processing contents are represented by pictures and symbols to improve visibility and operability (intuitive operation is possible). However, especially when the screen size is large, such as a tablet, it is difficult to touch an icon on the screen (particularly an icon arranged at the top of the screen) with one hand. In addition to tablets as well as smartphones, when the number of icons increases, a slide operation and a flick operation are required many times in order to search for a target icon. As described above, when the screen size is increased or the number of icons to be displayed is increased, there is a problem that the operability is deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can select an icon at a distant position without largely moving the finger, and can reduce the number of times the finger is moved to select the icon. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic device.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable electronic device including a display unit and a touch panel that is disposed on the display unit and capable of detecting a distance between the display unit and the predetermined distance in the predetermined area of the touch panel. If the distance less than or equal to 1 and greater than the second distance less than the first distance continues for a predetermined time, the display of the icon on the display unit starts to move, and in the predetermined area, If the distance is less than or equal to the first distance and greater than the second distance and the distance becomes smaller than the second distance before continuing for the predetermined time, the icon display does not move.

According to the above configuration, the indicator (for example, “finger”) is moved within a predetermined distance range above a predetermined area of the touch panel (a second distance that is equal to or smaller than the first distance and smaller than the first distance). The display of the icon on the display unit starts to move by taking it within a large range and continuing that state for a predetermined time.
Therefore, even if a large number of icons are displayed as the icons move, the target icon can be selected without performing a slide operation or a flick operation, and the number of times the finger is moved to select an icon is reduced. can do. Further, since the operation is merely to bring the indicator over the predetermined area of the touch panel, it is possible to select an icon at a distant position without moving the indicator greatly.
Furthermore, even if the indicator is held within a predetermined distance range above a predetermined area of the touch panel, the indicator is passed through the predetermined distance range before the state is continued for a predetermined time to approach the touch panel. In this case, by not moving the icon display, the icon can be selected immediately without moving the display.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the movement of the display is a continuous movement.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the movement of the display is a discrete movement.

  The portable electronic device of the present invention includes a display unit capable of displaying a plurality of icons, and a touch panel arranged on the display unit and capable of detecting a distance from the indicator. In a predetermined area, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance smaller than the first distance continues for a predetermined time, the temporary selection for the plurality of icons moves. First, in the predetermined area, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance, the distance becomes smaller than the second distance before the predetermined time continues. The temporary selection does not move.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the display unit is substantially rectangular in plan view, and the direction of movement of the icon or the direction of temporary selection is in the short direction of the rectangle in plan view. The direction along.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the display unit is substantially rectangular in plan view, and the direction of movement of the icon or the direction of temporary selection is along the longitudinal direction of the rectangular shape in plan view. Direction.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the direction of movement of the icon or the direction of movement of the temporary selection is a direction along a rotation direction around a predetermined point.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the predetermined area corresponds to at least one icon displayed on the display unit.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the predetermined area corresponds to two or more icons displayed on the display unit.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the predetermined area does not correspond to at least one icon displayed on the display unit.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, in the predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or less than the first distance and greater than the second distance, A display change in the display unit (for example, movement of an icon or temporary selection) starts, and thereafter, at least a third distance that is less than or equal to the second distance and smaller than the second distance. When it becomes larger than the distance, the display change on the display unit stops.

  According to the above configuration, the display change on the display unit is stopped by bringing the indicator to the touch panel side from the range where the display change starts on the display unit. Thereby, an icon etc. can be selected after a change of a display stops.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, in the predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or less than the first distance and greater than the second distance, When the display change in the display unit starts, and then at least the distance is less than or equal to the second distance and greater than the third distance, the display change in the display unit stops, and then In addition, when the distance becomes larger than the fourth distance which is greater than or equal to the second distance and less than or equal to the first distance, the display change on the display unit can be resumed.

  According to the above configuration, the display change on the display unit can be resumed by returning the indicator from the range where the display change on the display unit stops to the range where the display change on the display unit starts.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the fourth distance is the same as the second distance.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the third distance is zero.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, in the predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or less than the first distance and greater than the second distance, When the display change in the display unit starts, and then the case where the distance is less than or equal to the first distance and greater than the second distance continues, the speed of the display change is a predetermined speed. Go up.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the predetermined speed varies depending on the difference in distance.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the predetermined speed differs in at least two steps according to the difference in distance.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the predetermined speed is at least a first speed, a second speed higher than the first speed, and the first speed according to the difference in distance. It changes to a third speed slower than the speed of two.

  According to the above configuration, the speed of change can be changed according to the distance, and the finger or the like changes in the order of low speed, high speed, and low speed as it approaches the touch panel. Smooth speed change can be provided.

  In the portable electronic device of the present invention, the first speed and the third speed are the same.

  In the portable electronic device according to the present invention, the predetermined speed may be the first speed, the second speed, or the third speed according to a change in the distance from a large distance to a small distance. It can change in order of speed.

  In the portable electronic device according to the present invention, the predetermined speed is continuously changed according to the difference in the distance.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to select an icon at a distant position without largely moving the finger, and it is possible to reduce the number of times the finger is moved to select an icon.

The block diagram which shows schematic structure of the portable electronic device which concerns on one embodiment of this invention The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the portable electronic device of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display of the portable electronic device of FIG. The figure which shows the positional relationship of the touch panel and finger | toe of the portable electronic device of FIG. The graph which shows the example which divided the difference in the rotational speed of the icon in the portable electronic device of FIG. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of the icon display change process in the portable electronic device of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display of the application example (1) of the portable electronic device of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display of the application example (2) of the portable electronic device of FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a portable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the portable electronic device of FIG. Note that the portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment is applied to a portable wireless device called a smartphone, for example, and a portion related to communication as a wireless device is omitted in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a touch panel 2, a display unit 3, a storage unit 5, and a control unit 6. As shown in FIG. 2, the portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment has a vertically-long rectangular housing 7, and the front surface side of the housing 7 has an area of the front surface of the housing 7. A touch panel 2 and a display unit 3 having a slightly smaller area are arranged. The touch panel 2 is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the display unit 3.

  The touch panel 2 is operated at a height within a predetermined range without touching an indicator (such as a user's finger or pen, which is treated as a “finger” in the present embodiment) on the panel surface. This is an electrostatic capacity method that can be called “hover operation”. The touch panel 2 includes a transmission electrode and a reception electrode (not shown), which are arranged on the lower surface of the plate-like dielectric. A drive pulse based on a transmission signal is applied to the transmission electrode. As a result, an electric field is generated from the transmitting electrode, and when a finger enters the electric field, the number of electric lines of force between the transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode decreases, and a change in the number of electric lines of force causes a change in charge at the receiving electrode. Appears as The touch panel 2 detects a finger from a reception signal corresponding to a change in charge at the reception electrode, and outputs coordinate data indicating the detected finger position (X, Y, Z) to the control unit 6.

  The display unit 3 has a quadrangular shape, and is used for display for operating the portable electronic device 1 and display of images and the like. For the display unit 3, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or an electronic paper is used. The storage unit 5 includes a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and stores the setting state when the user performs settings for using the portable electronic device 1.

  The control unit 6 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an interface circuit. The ROM stores a program for controlling the CPU, and the RAM is used in the operation of the CPU. The control unit 6 has a mode in which a plurality of icons displayed on the display unit 3 are moved (this mode is referred to as a “display change mode”) as an operation mode related to display. This display change mode is executed when a finger is brought close to a predetermined area of the touch panel 2. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a display example on the display unit 3 of the portable electronic device 1. In the same figure, the touch panel 2 arranged on the front side of the display unit 3 has a first display change X and Y region (predetermined region) 20 and a second display change X and Y region (predetermined region). Area) 21 is set. The first display change X, Y region 20 and the second display change X, Y region 21 are each a horizontally long rectangle, and are set in the short direction of the display unit 3. Further, the first display change X, Y region 20 and the second display change X, Y region 21 are set apart from each other.

  Three icons 25 are displayed in a portion corresponding to the first display change X, Y region 20 and a portion corresponding to the second display change X, Y region 21 of the display unit 3. The three icons 25 displayed in the portion corresponding to the first display change X, Y region 20 have a finger as an indicator within a predetermined distance above the first display change X, Y region 20. In this case, movement in the short direction of the display unit 3 is started at a predetermined speed (corresponding to “movement of at least a part of display on the display unit 3”). Similarly, the three icons 25 displayed in the portion corresponding to the second display change X, Y region 21 are also located within a predetermined distance above the second display change X, Y region 21 by the finger as the indicator. When entering, it starts to move in the short direction of the display unit 3 at a predetermined speed (corresponding to “movement of at least a part of the display on the display unit 3”). An arrow 30 indicated by a broken line in FIG. 3 indicates a moving direction of each icon 25. Since the movement of the icon 25 circulates, it looks as if it rotates about the longitudinal center of the display unit 3.

  The control unit 6 acquires coordinate data (X data, Y data, Z data) from the touch panel 2, determines the proximity of the finger from the Z data, and the finger is the touch panel 2 from the remaining X data and Y data. It is determined whether or not it is on the first display change X and Y area 20 or the second display change X and Y area 21. When the finger is on the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 of the touch panel 2, the distance between the finger and the touch panel 2 is determined. When the distance is less than or equal to the first distance and greater than the second distance smaller than the first distance continues for a predetermined time, the first display change X, Y region 20 of the display unit 3 is displayed. Alternatively, the three icons 25 displayed in the portion corresponding to the second display change X, Y region 21 are moved at a predetermined speed. The movement of the icon 25 is such that the distance from the finger to the touch panel 2 is equal to or less than the first distance in each of the first display change X, Y region 20 and the second display change X, Y region 21, and Continue for as long as it is in a range that is less than the first distance and greater than the second distance. Thereafter, the control unit 6 stops the movement of the icon 25 when the distance from the finger to the touch panel 2 is equal to or smaller than the second distance and larger than the third distance smaller than the second distance. Thereby, an icon etc. can be selected after a change of a display stops. In addition, the control part 6 has a time measuring function, and measures the time (predetermined time) mentioned above by this time measuring function.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a positional relationship between the touch panel 2 and the finger 10. In the figure, the above-described first display change X, Y region 20 and second display change X, Y region 21 are set on the touch panel 2. From the X and Y coordinate data obtained from the touch panel 2, the control unit 6 moves the finger 10 as an indicator on the first display change X and Y region 20 or the second display change X and Y region 21 of the touch panel 2. Determine if there is. When the finger 10 is on the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 of the touch panel 2, the control unit 6 determines the distance between the finger 10 and the touch panel 2. To do. When the determined distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance that is smaller than the first distance (when it is within the display change Z area 26 shown in FIG. 4), this display change Z area 26, the time for which the state present in 26 continues is measured. When the state existing in the display change Z region 26 continues for a predetermined time or longer, the control unit 6 corresponds to the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 of the display unit 3. The icon 25 displayed on the portion to be moved is moved at a predetermined speed.

  After starting the movement of the icon 25, the control unit 6 determines the distance between the finger 10 and the touch panel 2 again. Then, when the determined distance is equal to or smaller than the second distance and larger than the third distance smaller than the second distance (when it is in the display change stop Z area 27 shown in FIG. 4), the icon 25 is moved. Stop.

  The control unit 6 determines the distance between the finger 10 and the touch panel 2 after stopping the movement of the icon 25. When the determined distance is equal to or smaller than the third distance (when the finger 10 touches the touch panel 2 or comes close to touching), the icon 25 that corresponds to the front of the finger 10 among the three icons 25 is supported. Perform the attached function. Here, for example, when the user holds the portable electronic device 1 with the left hand and operates with the thumb of the left hand, the thumb of the left hand touches or touches the leftmost icon 25 of the three icons 25 of FIG. When approaching, the control unit 6 executes a function associated with the icon 25.

  On the other hand, in the distance determination after the movement of the icon 25 is stopped, the control unit 6 is greater than the fourth distance that is not less than the second distance and not more than the first distance (see FIG. 4, when the finger 10 returns from the display change stop Z area 27 to the display change Z area 26 side), the movement of the icon 25 is resumed.

Note that the third distance may be 0 (zero) (when the third distance is 0 (zero) is when the finger 10 touches the icon 25).
Further, the fourth distance may be the same distance as the second distance.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the icon 25 is moved in the short direction of the display unit 3, but may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the display unit 3.

  In addition, the display change speed of the icon 25 may be constant, may be a gradual (discrete), or may change continuously. FIG. 5 is a graph showing an example in which the difference in display change speed of the icon 25 is divided into patterns. In the figure, the horizontal axis represents the speed of display change, and the vertical axis represents the distance between the touch panel 2 and the indicator (finger 10). The pattern 31 is a pattern with a constant display change speed, the pattern 32 is a pattern in which the display change speed is switched in two steps, which are slow and steep, and the pattern 33 is a pattern in which the display change speed changes continuously. In particular, the pattern 32 is the fastest at the intermediate distance between the first distance and the second distance (second speed), and the first speed at the first distance and the third at the second distance. This pattern is the same speed. That is, this is a pattern in which the speed of display change is slow and slow. Also, the pattern 33 has a display change speed of zero (0) at the first distance, and then gradually increases from the first distance toward the second distance. It is a pattern that becomes maximum at the midpoint of the distance of 2, and then gradually becomes slower and becomes zero (0) at the second distance.

In this way, when the finger 10 is brought to the first display change X, Y region 20 or the display change Z region 26 above the second display change X, Y region 21, the first display on the display unit 3 is displayed. The three icons 25 displayed in the portion corresponding to the change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 start moving at a predetermined speed, and then the finger 10 is brought closer to the touch panel 2. When the display change stop Z area 27 is brought, the movement of the icon 25 is stopped. As a result, the speed of change can be changed according to the distance, and as the finger or the like approaches the touch panel, the speed changes in the order of low speed, high speed, and low speed. Can provide changes.
Thereafter, when the finger 10 is moved away from the touch panel 2 and brought to the display change restart Z area 28, the movement of the icon 25 is restarted. Further, when the finger 10 is further moved from the display change stop Z area 27 and touches or comes close to touching the part of the touch panel 2 corresponding to the icon 25 displayed on the display unit 3, The function associated with the icon 25 is executed.

Next, the operation of the portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the icon display change process in portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the control unit 6 acquires X, Y, Z data from the touch panel 2 (step S1). Next, based on the acquired X, Y, and Z data, the user's finger 10 is either the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21, and the display change Z. It is determined whether or not it exists in the region 26 and the state continues for a predetermined time (step S2). In this determination, when the condition is not met (that is, when “NO” is determined), the process returns to step S1. When the condition is satisfied (that is, when “YES” is determined), the display change speed (Step S3), 3 displayed on the portion corresponding to the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 of the display unit 3 at the determined display change speed. The icons 25 are moved (step S4). After executing this process, the process returns to step S1.

As described above, according to the mobile electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment, the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21 on the touch panel 2 is displayed on the display change Z region 26. When the existing finger 10 is detected and the detected finger 10 is continuously present in the area for a predetermined time, it corresponds to the first display change X, Y area 20 or the second display change X, Y area 21. When the three icons 25 to be displayed on the part are moved at a predetermined speed, and then it is detected that the finger 10 has entered the display change stop Z area 27 by the touch panel 2, the movement of the icons 25 is stopped, and then When it is detected that the finger 10 is returned to the direction away from the touch panel 2 and enters the display change resuming Z region 28, the movement of the icon 25 is resumed and the finger 10 touches the touch panel 2 or approaches to the point just before touching. When this is detected, the function associated with the icon 25 in front of the finger 10 is executed, so that the finger 10 reaches the first display change X, Y region 20 and the second display change X, Y region 21. By setting the position, it is possible to select the icon 25 at a distant position without moving the finger 10 greatly. Further, even if the number of icons 25 increases, the target icon 25 can be displayed only by hovering the finger 10 over the first display change X, Y region 20 or the second display change X, Y region 21. Since the selection can be made, the number of times of moving the finger to select the icon 25 can be reduced.
Further, even if the finger 10 is held within a predetermined distance range above a predetermined area of the touch panel 2, it passes through the predetermined distance range before continuing the state for a predetermined time, When approaching, the icon can be selected immediately without moving the display by not moving the display of the icon.

  In the portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment, the ROM has a program describing the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, but the program is stored in a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, or the like. It can be stored in a storage medium and distributed, or stored in a server (not shown) on a network such as the Internet so that it can be downloaded using a telecommunication line.

  Moreover, although the portable electronic device 1 which concerns on this Embodiment was applied to the portable radio device called a smart phone, not only a portable radio device but operation, such as navigation, such as household appliances, such as a microwave oven, and a car It is also applicable to panels.

  In the portable electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment, the icon 25 is moved in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction when the icon 25 is selected, but various other methods are conceivable. Hereinafter, application examples thereof will be described.

Application example (1)
In application example (1), the icon 25 is moved along the periphery of the display surface of the display unit 3. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the application example (1). In the example shown in the figure, the icon 25 is moved along a square on the outer side and the inner side with reference to the center portion of the display unit 3. Further, in the example shown in the figure, the first display change X, Y region 20A similar to the first display change X, Y region 20 is set for the icon 25 moving outside the display unit 3, Further, a second display change X, Y region 21A similar to the second display change X, Y region 21 is set for the icon 25 moving inside the display unit 3. The first and second display change X and Y regions 20A and 21A are set on the touch panel 2 in the same manner as the first and second display change X and Y regions 20 and 21.

  In the application example (1), the selection process of the icon 25 is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. That is, when the finger 10 is brought to the first display change X, Y region 20A or the second display change X, Y region 21A, the display change Z region 26 above the first display change X, Y region 20A. , The icon 25 displayed in the part corresponding to the Y area 20A or the icon 25 displayed in the part corresponding to the second display change X, Y area 21A starts moving at a predetermined speed. From this state, when the finger 10 is brought close to the touch panel 2 and brought to the display change stop Z area 27, the icon 25 or the second display displayed in the portion corresponding to the first display change X, Y area 20A. The movement of the icon 25 displayed in the portion corresponding to the change X, Y region 21A stops. Thereafter, when the finger 10 is moved away from the touch panel 2 and brought to the display change resuming Z area 28, the icon 25 or the second display change X displayed in the portion corresponding to the first display change X, Y area 20A. , The movement of the icon 25 displayed in the portion corresponding to the Y area 21A is resumed.

  Further, when the finger 10 is further moved from the display change stop Z area 27 and touches the part of the touch panel 2 corresponding to the icon 25 displayed on the display unit 3 or comes close to the touch, the tip of the fingertip is reached. The function associated with the icon 25 is executed. Therefore, also in the application example (1), it is possible to select the icon 25 at a distant position without greatly moving the finger 10. Even if the number of icons 25 increases, the target icon 25 can be changed by simply hovering the finger 10 over the first display change X, Y area 20A or the second display change X, Y area 21A. Since the selection can be made, the number of times of moving the finger to select the icon 25 can be reduced.

Note that the speed of the display change of the icon 25 may be constant as shown in FIG. 5, may be slow or steep, and further the speed changes continuously. It may be.
Further, the movement of the icon 25 is not limited to being moved along a square, and may be moved along a circle, for example. Further, the reference for movement is not limited to that based on the central portion of the display unit 3, and may be placed outside the display unit 3.

Application example (2)
In application example (2), the focus of icon 25 is moved. That is, the temporary selection for the icon 25 is moved. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the application example (2). In the example shown in the figure, three icons 25 are arranged on the upper portion of the display unit 3 in the short direction of the display unit 3 and the focus is moved with respect to these icons 25 at a predetermined speed. In the figure, the icon 25 at the left end toward the drawing is a focused icon. Further, in the example shown in the figure, a display change X, Y region 20B similar to the first display change X, Y region 20 is set in the lower portion of the display unit 3. In this case, the display change X, Y region 20B is set for the touch panel 2.

  In the application example (2), the selection process of the icon 25 is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. That is, when the finger 10 is brought to the display change Z area 26 above the display change X, Y area 20B, the three icons 25 displayed on the upper part of the display unit 3 are focused at a predetermined speed. Move. From this state, when the finger 10 is brought close to the touch panel 2 and brought to the display change stop Z area 27, the movement of the focus with respect to the icon 25 is stopped. Thereafter, when the finger 10 is moved away from the touch panel 2 and brought to the display change resumption Z area 28, the movement of the focus with respect to the icon 25 is resumed. Further, when the finger 10 is moved further from within the display change stop Z area 27 and touches the touch panel 2 or comes close to the touch, the function associated with the focused icon 25 is executed. Therefore, also in the application example (2), it is possible to select the icon 25 at a distant position without moving the finger 10 greatly. In addition, even if the number of icons 25 increases, the target icon 25 can be selected simply by hovering the finger 10 over the display change X, Y region 20B. The number of times of moving the finger can be reduced.

Note that the moving speed of the focus of the icon 25 may be constant as shown in FIG. 5, may be slow or steep, and the speed changes continuously. It may be.
In the application example (2), the display area of the icon 25 and the display change X, Y area 20B are set at different positions, but may be the same position as in the above-described embodiment and application example (1).

  The present invention has an effect that it is possible to select an icon at a distant position without largely moving a finger, and to reduce the number of times the finger is moved to select an icon. Application to a portable electronic device using a capacitive touch panel is possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable electronic device 2 Touch panel 3 Display part 5 Memory | storage part 6 Control part 7 Case 10 Finger 20, 20A 1st display change X, Y area | region 20B Display change X, Y area | region 21, 21A 2nd display change X, Y Area 25 Icon 26 Display change Z area 27 Display change stop Z area 28 Display change restart Z area

Claims (21)

A display unit;
A touch panel that is arranged over the display unit and can detect the distance between the indicator and the touch panel,
In the predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance smaller than the first distance continues for a predetermined time, the icon is displayed on the display unit. Begins to move,
In the predetermined area, when the distance is less than the first distance and the distance is smaller than the second distance before continuing for the predetermined time when the distance is greater than the second distance, The icon display does not move,
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 1,
The movement of the display is a continuous movement.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 1,
The movement of the display is a discrete movement.
Portable electronic device. A display unit capable of displaying a plurality of icons;
A touch panel that is arranged over the display unit and can detect the distance between the indicator and the touch panel,
In the predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance smaller than the first distance continues for a predetermined time, provisional selection for the plurality of icons Begins to move,
In the predetermined area, when the distance is less than the first distance and the distance is smaller than the second distance before continuing for the predetermined time when the distance is greater than the second distance, Temporary selection does not move,
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The display unit is substantially rectangular in plan view,
The direction of movement of the icon or the direction of movement of the provisional selection is a direction along the short direction of the rectangular shape in plan view.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The display unit is substantially rectangular in plan view,
The direction of movement of the icon or the direction of movement of the temporary selection is a direction along the longitudinal direction of the rectangular shape in plan view.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The direction of movement of the icon or the direction of movement of the temporary selection is a direction along a rotation direction around a predetermined point.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The predetermined area corresponds to at least one icon displayed on the display unit,
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein
The predetermined area corresponds to two or more icons displayed on the display unit,
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The predetermined area does not correspond to at least one icon displayed on the display unit;
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
In a predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance, when the display continues on for a predetermined time, a change in display on the display unit begins.
Thereafter, at least when the distance is equal to or smaller than the second distance and larger than a third distance smaller than the second distance, the display change in the display unit is stopped.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 11,
In a predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance, when the display continues on for a predetermined time, a change in display on the display unit begins.
Thereafter, at least when the distance is equal to or smaller than the second distance and greater than the third distance, the display change in the display unit stops,
Thereafter, when the distance becomes greater than a fourth distance that is greater than or equal to the second distance and less than or equal to the first distance, the display change on the display unit can be resumed.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 12, wherein
The fourth distance is the same as the second distance;
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 11 to 13,
The third distance is zero;
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
In a predetermined area of the touch panel, when the distance is equal to or smaller than the first distance and larger than the second distance, when the display continues on for a predetermined time, a change in display on the display unit begins.
Thereafter, when the case where the distance is equal to or less than the first distance and greater than the second distance continues, the speed of change of the display increases to a predetermined speed.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 15,
The predetermined speed is different depending on the distance.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 16, wherein
The predetermined speed is different in speed in at least two stages according to the difference in the distance.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 17,
The predetermined speed is at least a first speed, a second speed faster than the first speed, and a third speed slower than the second speed, depending on the difference in distance. Change to
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 18, wherein
The first speed and the third speed are the same.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to claim 18, wherein
The predetermined speed can be changed in the order of the first speed, the second speed, and the third speed, as the distance changes from a large distance to a small distance.
Portable electronic device. The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 16 to 20,
The predetermined speed is continuously changed according to the difference in distance.
Portable electronic device.

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