JP2014102575A - Information processing device, display control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability by easily changing a display mode of an object.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises: a position detection unit 80 that detects a contact position or a proximity position of an input operator; a display unit 81 that displays an object linked to the contact position or the proximity position detected by the position detection unit 80; and a control unit 82 that performs control so as to change a display mode for the object displayed on the display unit 81 on the basis of a predetermined operation detected by the position detection unit 80.

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a display control method, and a program.

  In recent years, information processing apparatuses such as PDAs (Personal Data Assistance) and smartphones do not include a hardware keyboard in order to enlarge the screen of the display unit, but if necessary on a display unit provided with a touch panel A software keyboard or icon is displayed, and an input operation or an application activation operation is performed by touching the software keyboard or icon.

  However, in the information processing apparatus described above, it is necessary to perform a touch operation on a software keyboard or icon displayed on the display unit while holding the apparatus, and depending on the arrangement state of the keys and icons on the software keyboard, There was a problem that it was difficult to operate because the key did not reach or the key was small.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, when the user wants to adjust the arrangement and size of the operation key group, the user presses two diagonal positions of the operation key group at the same time and moves the two pressed points to widen. Thus, a technique for enlarging and displaying the entire operation key group according to the position has been proposed.

  In Patent Document 2, for example, the user can enlarge the operation key group by dragging the position corresponding to the lower right point of the operation key group with a finger or the like to the outside of the key layout frame. A technique for changing the layout has been proposed.

  Patent Document 3 determines whether the input to the touch panel is a right hand, a left hand, or an input pen. If the input pen is an input pen, a small operation key group is displayed at the bottom of the display unit. When the pen for input is stored in the pen storage unit, it is determined that the input is made by touching the finger of the left hand or right hand, and a technique for displaying the operation key group on the left end or right end of the display unit is proposed. Yes.

JP2011-124688 JP2008-084144 JP2007-179502

  By the way, in the information processing apparatus mentioned above, each user's holding method, hand size, finger length and thickness, dominant hand, and the like are different. Therefore, in actual operation, it is desired to continuously input numbers with the numeric keypad, to arrange a specific operation key on the left side (or right side, lower side or upper side), or to arrange a desired operation key group for each user. The size is different.

  However, in Patent Documents 1 to 3 described above, although the operability can be improved by changing the size and position of the operation key group, each user's device holding method, hand size, finger It is difficult to flexibly cope with the length, thickness, dominant hand, etc., and it is difficult for some users to perform key input and it is difficult to operate.

  Therefore, the present invention can easily change the display mode of an object such as an icon associated with a key of a software keyboard or an application, and can improve the operability. The purpose is to provide a program.

  An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a position detection unit that detects a contact position or proximity position of an input operator, and a display unit that displays an object associated with the contact position or proximity position detected by the position detection unit. An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls to change a display mode for an object displayed on the display unit based on a predetermined operation detected by the position detection unit. .

  The display control method of the present invention includes a step of detecting a contact position or proximity position of an input operator, a step of displaying an object linked to the detected contact position or proximity position on a display unit, and the detection And a step of controlling the display mode of the object displayed on the display unit to be changed based on a predetermined operation.

  The program of the present invention displays, on a display unit, a position detection function for detecting a contact position or proximity position of an input operator, and an object associated with the contact position or proximity position detected by the position detection function on a computer. A program for executing a control function for performing control so as to change a display mode for an object displayed on the display unit based on a predetermined function detected by a display function and the position detection function. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily change the display mode of an object such as an icon associated with a key of a software keyboard or an application, and operability can be improved.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information processing apparatus 1 by embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the data structural example of the object information table 20 in the information processing apparatus 1 by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus 1 by this embodiment. In this embodiment, it is a schematic diagram which shows a mode in the case of changing the key arrangement | positioning of the software keyboard which has a general QWERTY key arrangement as an example of object arrangement | positioning change. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a procedure for changing the key arrangement of a software keyboard having the general QWERTY key arrangement shown in FIG. 4. In this embodiment, it is a schematic diagram which shows a mode in the case of changing the key arrangement | positioning of the software keyboard which has a Kana input arrangement as an example of object arrangement | positioning change. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the procedure in the case of changing the key arrangement | positioning of the software keyboard which has the general kana input arrangement | sequence shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the modification of the object arrangement | positioning method by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other modification of the object arrangement | positioning method by this embodiment. In this embodiment, it is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the object change instruction | indication method which instruct | indicates the object which should be moved, and its moving place. FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, an information processing apparatus 1 includes a communication unit 10, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, a touch panel 13, a display unit 14, a key operation unit 15, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 16. I have. The communication unit 10 has a communication function connectable to a mobile phone communication network, a wireless communication function connectable to a predetermined access point in accordance with a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) standard, and the like. Connect to etc.

  The ROM 11 stores programs executed by the CPU 16 described later, various parameters necessary for operations, and the like. The RAM 12 stores data such as temporary data when the CPU 16 executes the program, various application programs, various parameters necessary for executing the application, contents, and the like. The ROM 11 and RAM 12 may be rewritable nonvolatile memories such as flash memories.

  The touch panel 13 includes a contact detection type that detects direct contact of a finger, a stylus (pen), or the like, or a proximity detection type that detects that a finger, a stylus (pen), or the like is approaching. As the touch panel 13, for example, an external type in which a detection unit such as a touch sensor is superimposed on the entire screen of the display unit 14 to be described later, or a built-in type manufactured integrally (an on-cell type is further included as an on-cell type). And in-cell type). In addition, as described above, a finger, a stylus (pen), or the like is used as an input operator for the touch panel 13.

  The display unit 14 includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and the like, and displays an icon associated with a specific function or application, an operation screen of the application, a software keyboard, and the like. The user touches the icon displayed on the display unit 14 with a finger or a stylus (pen) via the touch panel 13 to activate or activate an application or function associated with the icon. A software keyboard is called on the current application or setting screen, and a number or a character is input by touching a key with a finger or a stylus (pen) via the touch panel 13. The key operation unit 15 includes hardware switches such as a power switch and a volume switch.

  The CPU 16 controls the operation of each unit by executing the program stored in the ROM 11 described above. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the key arrangement change mode, the CPU 16 displays the software keyboard, icons, and other display modes (position, size, aspect ratio, color, etc.) displayed on the display unit 14 in response to a user operation. , Shape, etc.) control to change. The CPU 16 refers to an object information table 20 described later, and changes the display mode (position, size, aspect ratio, color, shape, etc.) of each key and icon of the software keyboard. In the following description, each key and icon of the software keyboard is collectively referred to as an object. Each key of the software keyboard includes a numeric keypad, alphabet keys, hiragana keys, function keys, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the object information table 20 in the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. The object information table 20 shows, for each object, the function associated with the object, the attribute of the object, the coordinates (upper left corner) of the object on the display screen, the display size of the object, and the allowable minimum An enlargement flag indicating that the object may be enlarged according to the size and situation is stored in association with each other. Although not shown, the “color” and “shape” of the object may be stored in association with each other.

  Here, as described above, the object is, for example, each key (alphabetic key, numeric key, hiragana key, function key such as Enter key, BS key, Del key) constituting a software keyboard, or menu (start). ) Icons arranged on the screen (each screen if there are a plurality of menu screens).

  In the illustrated example, the key ID “0001” is a key for inputting the character “a”, is located at the attribute “Alph (alphabetic key)”, and the coordinates (upper left corner) “x1, y1”, and has a display size. “X1 × Y1”, minimum size “Xmin1 × Ymin1”, and enlargement flag “−”. The key ID “0002” is a key for inputting the character “b”, is located at the attribute “Alph (alphabetic key)”, the coordinates (upper left corner) “x2, y2”, and the display size “X2 × Y2 ”, the minimum size“ Xmin2 × Ymin2 ”, and the enlargement flag“ − ”.

  The key ID “0003” is a key for inputting the character “c”, is located at the attribute “Alph (alphabetic key)”, the coordinates (upper left corner) “x3, y3”, and the display size “X3 × Y3 ”, the minimum size“ Xmin3 × Ymin3 ”, and the enlargement flag“ − ”. Further, the key ID “000m” is a key for inputting the character “Enter”, is located at the attribute “Func (function key)”, and the coordinates (upper left corner) “xm, ym”, and the display size “Xm × Ym”, minimum size “Xminm × Yminm”, and enlargement flag “1”.

  When the CPU 16 shifts to the key arrangement change mode, the object selected by the user operation is instructed by referring to the object information table 20 shown in FIG. 2 in accordance with the user's touch operation or drag & drop operation. Move to fit in the desired position. In other words, the CPU 16 displays the objects so that the objects do not overlap with each other or an extra free space is not generated based on the display mode of the movement source object and the display mode of the existing object already at the movement destination. Adjust the form.

  In the present embodiment, the adjustment includes changing the positions of the movement source object and the movement destination existing object as a change in the display mode of the movement source object and / or the movement destination existing object. That is, when moving the source object, the CPU 16 secures a free area in the destination by moving the existing object to the free area that is generated when the source object is moved. Move to the free space reserved at the destination.

Next, the operation of the above-described embodiment will be described.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. First, the CPU 16 determines whether or not there is an object arrangement change instruction by the user in a state where objects such as a software keyboard and icons are displayed on the display unit 14 (step S10). When the user wants to change the arrangement of an object such as a software keyboard or an icon displayed on the display unit 14, the user taps a predetermined object arrangement change instruction button (not shown) or performs a key operation. The object placement change instruction key (not shown) of the unit 15 is pressed. If there is no instruction for changing the object arrangement by the user (NO in step S10), the process ends without changing the arrangement of the objects.

  On the other hand, when there is an object arrangement change instruction from the user (YES in step S10), the CPU 16 shifts to an object arrangement change mode (step S12). Thereafter, the user operation on the object is processed as an operation on the object arrangement change mode until the object arrangement change is completed. That is, the tap operation on the object is not processed as normal input (key input, application activation, etc.). At this time, the CPU 16 may notify the user of the transition to the object arrangement change mode by displaying a message or the like on the display unit 14.

  The user selects an object to be moved after instructing the shift to the object arrangement change mode. As a method for selecting an object to be moved, for example, the objects to be moved are selected one by one by a tap operation, and when the last object is selected, the movement destination can be selected without releasing the tapped finger or stylus (pen). Drag to the position and release your finger or stylus (pen) at the destination (drag and drop operation). As another selection method, for example, the above-described drag and drop operation may be performed one by one for all the objects to be moved.

  Next, when the user selects an object to be moved as described above, the CPU 16 sets the selected object as an object to be moved (step S14), and performs a move operation (drag and drop operation) on the selected object. ) Is determined (step S16). If the movement operation is not performed on the selected object (NO in step S16), the CPU 16 returns to step S14 and repeats setting the selected object as an object to be moved.

  When a movement operation is performed on the selected object (NO in step S16), the CPU 16 is directed to the object selected by the user operation by referring to the object information table 20 shown in FIG. The rearrangement of the existing object of the movement destination is executed so as to fit in the position (step S18). That is, based on the display mode of the source object and the display mode of the existing object already at the destination, the CPU 16 prevents the existing objects from overlapping each other and causing an extra free space. Are rearranged while adjusting the display mode.

  At this time, the CPU 16 secures a free area for placing the movement source object by moving the movement destination object to a free area generated in accordance with the movement of the movement source object. However, if the existing object at the movement destination is separated from the free area generated by the movement of the movement source object, the existing objects adjacent to the free area generated by the movement of the movement source object are sequentially empty areas. A free area is secured at the movement destination by moving it so that it is pushed out. Further, the CPU 16 enlarges the object when an empty area is generated around the object whose enlargement flag is “1”. Further, the CPU 16 may change the color and shape of the moved object in accordance with a user operation in order to clearly indicate that the object has been moved. A specific example of the movement of the movement source object and the existing object will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 16 determines whether or not the movement of the movement source object and the rearrangement of the existing object of the movement destination are completed (step S20), and the movement of the movement source object and the rearrangement of the existing object are completed. If not (NO in step S20), the process returns to step S18, and the movement of the movement source object and the rearrangement of the existing object are continued. On the other hand, when the movement of the source object and the rearrangement of the existing object are completed (YES in step S20), the object rearrangement result, that is, the coordinates of the new object, the changed size, etc. are displayed in the object information table. It is stored (updated) in 20 (step S22).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there has been an instruction to end the object arrangement change by the user (step S24). When ending the object arrangement change, the user taps a predetermined object arrangement change end instruction button (not shown) or presses an object arrangement change end instruction key (not shown) of the key operation unit 15. Here, if there is no instruction to end the object arrangement change by the user (NO in step S24), the process returns to step S12, and the object arrangement change mode described above is continued.

  On the other hand, when the user gives an instruction to end the object arrangement change (YES in step S24), the CPU 16 ends the process.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the key arrangement of a software keyboard having a general QWERTY key arrangement is changed as an example of the object arrangement change in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, a software keyboard having a general QWERTY key layout is displayed on the display unit 14 of the information processing apparatus 1. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the user moves the numeric key group 30 arranged in the upper stage of the software keyboard having the QWERTY key arrangement so as to be arranged in two stages on the lower side in order to make it easier to input the numbers. Perform the operation. Further, the user performs a moving operation on several other keys, such as the space key 32, the symbol key 33, the cursor key 34, and the input mode key 35.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 16 moves another key already arranged at the movement destination to secure a free area below the QWERTY key array, and the selected numeric key group 30 is assigned to the free area. To place. Further, the CPU 16 moves the space key 32, the symbol key 33, the cursor key 34, the input mode key 35, the BS key 36, and the like according to the user operation. In the example shown in the figure, since the empty area is formed at the lowest stage by moving the numeric key group 30 (next to the numeric key “0”), the enlargement flag is “1” and the size of the execution key 31 that is frequently pressed is large. Is expanding.

  FIGS. 5A to 5F are schematic diagrams for explaining a procedure for changing the key arrangement of the software keyboard having the general QWERTY key arrangement shown in FIG. The user first selects the number key group 30 arranged in the uppermost row (see FIG. 4), and performs a drag and drop operation so as to be arranged in the second row from the bottom. In response to the drag and drop operation of the numeric key group 30, the CPU 16 converts the second to fourth key groups (alphabetic key, shift key, BS key) from the top of the movement destination into the source numeric key group 30. As shown in FIG. 5A, the number key group 30 is arranged in the second row from the bottom.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the user performs a drag-and-drop operation so that the numeric key group 30a of the numeric keys “6” to “0” is arranged at the lowest level. In response to the drag-and-drop operation of the numeric key group 30a, the CPU 16 moves the space key 32, the symbol key 33, and the cursor key 34 at the movement destination to the movement source as shown in FIGS. The numeric key group 30a is moved to the empty area generated by the movement of the numeric key group 30a, and the numeric key group 30a is arranged at the lowest level.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, the user performs a drag-and-drop operation so that the numeric key group 30b of the numeric keys “1” to “5” is arranged in the right direction of the same stage. At this time, the CPU 16 handles the area in which the software keyboard is displayed so that the horizontal direction is virtually continuous. That is, the CPU 16 moves the space key 32, the symbol key 33, and the cursor key 34 at the movement destination as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D in response to the drag and drop operation of the numeric key group 30b. The original numeric key group 30b is sequentially moved to the empty area that is generated along with the movement. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5E, the symbol key 33 and the cursor key 34 are moved and arranged on the left side of the same stage, but the space key 32 is not moved because an empty area remains on the right side. .

  In the state shown in FIG. 5E, the user performs a drag and drop operation so that the symbol key 33 and the input mode key 35 are interchanged. In this case, the symbol key 33 may be dragged and dropped to the position of the input mode key 35, or the input mode key 35 may be dragged and dropped to the position of the symbol key 33. In response to the drag and drop operation of the symbol key 33 or the input mode key 35, the CPU 16 switches the symbol key 33 and the input mode key 35 as shown in FIGS.

  Similarly, the user performs a drag and drop operation so that the space key 32 and the BS key 36 are interchanged. In this case, the space key 32 may be dragged and dropped to the position of the BS key 36, or the BS key 36 may be dragged and dropped to the position of the space key 32. In response to the drag and drop operation of the space key 32 or the BS key 36, the CPU 16 switches the space key 32 and the BS key 36 as shown in FIGS. Further, as shown in FIG. 5E, an empty area is created on the left side of the execution key 31 (between the execution key 31 and the numeric key “0”), and the expansion flag of the execution key 31 is “1”. Therefore, the size of the execution key 31 that is frequently pressed is enlarged. In this way, the key layout of the software keyboard shown in FIG. 4 is changed.

  As described above, the size of an object such as the execution key 31 may be automatically changed according to the coordinates and size of surrounding objects, but a pinch operation (2 The operation may be changed according to the operation of pinching and releasing the finger on the touch panel 13. In this way, operability can be improved by moving the desired number key group 30 to a position where it can be used easily or by enlarging the size of the execution key 31 that is frequently pressed.

  Further, when changing the key arrangement of the software keyboard described above, objects having the same attribute may be handled as one group and moved without changing the arrangement (relative position between the objects). For example, in the software keyboard shown in FIGS. 4 and 5A to 5F, when the alphabet keys from a to z must be moved in order to place the destination object, one lump is used. As such, it may be moved without changing its arrangement. However, this is not the case when the user selects the object as the movement source.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the key arrangement of a software keyboard having a kana input arrangement is changed as an example of the object arrangement change in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, a software keyboard having a kana input arrangement is displayed on the display unit 14 of the information processing apparatus 1. In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the user grips the information processing apparatus 1 with the left hand, in order to make it easy to operate the execution key 31, the space key 32, and the BS key 36 with the left finger (thumb), The key arrangement is changed from the right side to the left side so that it is closer to the finger (thumb). The input mode key 35, the return key 37, and the key 38 are moved from the left side to the right side in accordance with the change from the right side to the left side of the execution key 31, the space key 32, and the BS key 36.

  FIGS. 7A to 7D are schematic diagrams for explaining a procedure in the case of changing the key arrangement of the software keyboard having the general kana input arrangement shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 7A, the user selects the execution key 31, the space key 32, and the BS key 36 arranged on the left side of the kana input array, and arranges them on the left side of the kana input array. Drag and drop to.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 16 moves the other keys already arranged at the movement destination, in the illustrated example, the input mode key 35, the return key 37, and the key 38 to the movement source. The execution key 31, the space key 32, and the BS key 36 are moved to a vacant area (on the right side of the kana input array) generated by the movement. The CPU 16 secures an empty area on the left side of the kana input array by moving the input mode key 35, the return key 37, and the key 38, and places the selected execution key 31, space key 32, and BS key 36 in the empty area. To do. Finally, as shown in FIG. 7D, the execution key 31, space key 32, BS key 36 arranged on the right side of the kana input array, and the input mode key arranged on the left side of the kana input array. 35, the return key 37, and the key 38 are interchanged. In this way, by changing the positions of the execution key 31, the space key 32, and the BS key 36 that are frequently pressed so as to be easily operated even when the information processing apparatus 1 is held with the left hand, the operability is improved. Can be improved.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the object arrangement method according to the present embodiment. In the example illustrated in FIG. 8, the user performs a moving operation so as to place the object 60 between the plurality of existing objects 50, 51, 52, 53 arranged in a tile shape. The objects 50 to 53 and 60 may be keys of the above-described software keyboard, an icon for starting an application, or the like.

  When there is an operation for moving the object 60, the CPU 16 refers to the object information table 20 and calculates a free area for placing the object 60. Next, the CPU 16 changes (reduces or enlarges) the above-mentioned empty space by changing the size or aspect ratio of the existing objects 50, 51, 52 already arranged in the movement destination or both according to the calculated empty space. Reserve space. Then, the CPU 16 places the selected object 60 in the empty area. In this case, the size of the object 60 after the movement is the same as that before the movement.

  As described above, in the object arrangement method shown in FIG. 8, the size or aspect ratio of the existing objects 50, 51, 52 or both are changed (reduced or enlarged) without changing the size of the object 60. Thus, a free space for placing the object 60 can be easily secured, and the selected object 60 can be rearranged at the designated position.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating another modification of the object arrangement method according to the present embodiment. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the user performs a moving operation so that the object 60 is placed in a free area that exists between the plurality of existing objects 50, 51, 52, 53 arranged in a tile shape. The objects 50 to 53 and 60 may be keys of the above-described software keyboard, an icon for starting an application, or the like.

  The CPU 16 refers to the object information table 20, calculates the size of the free space, and selects one or both of the size and aspect ratio of the selected object 60 from the other objects 50 to 53 as appropriate gaps. Is changed to a size and aspect ratio that can be provided, and arranged in the empty area (in the illustrated example, it is reduced, but may be enlarged). When reducing the size of the selected object 60, the CPU 16 may reject the movement of the object 60 if it must be smaller than the minimum allowable size (see FIG. 2). Alternatively, as described above, after reducing the size of the existing object 52 already arranged at the movement destination to secure an empty area for ensuring the minimum allowable size of the object 60, the empty area You may make it arrange | position to.

  As described above, in the object arrangement method shown in FIG. 9, the amount of calculation for securing a free area for arranging the object 60 can be reduced, the load on the CPU 16 can be reduced, and the rearrangement is completed. Can be shortened.

  In the object placement method described above (FIGS. 8 and 9), when moving the movement source object, the relative positional relationship between the movement destination existing objects is not greatly changed. An empty area may be secured at the movement destination by changing the size, aspect ratio, position, etc. of the movement source object or the movement destination existing object so as to minimize the change in layout.

  In other words, if the position of an existing object at the move destination is changed largely in order to secure a free space for placing the move source object, the original layout of the object, that is, the relative positional relationship between the objects changes. As a result, the position of the object may be lost and operability may deteriorate. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the operability from being deteriorated, at least one of the size, aspect ratio, and position of the existing object to be moved, or two or more of them are set so that the original layout is not greatly changed. It may be changed to secure an empty area at the destination.

  Note that the difference between the index indicating the relative positional relationship between the objects before movement and the index indicating the relative positional relationship between the objects after movement is a predetermined threshold value so that the original layout does not change significantly. Means that More specifically, for example, when the difference before and after the movement of the direction (angle) of each object is less than a predetermined threshold, or when the difference before and after the movement of the distance of each object is less than a predetermined threshold, or When both are below a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the layout has not changed significantly (allowable range).

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to prevent a decrease in operability, the movement source object and the movement destination existing object are not reduced below the minimum size shown in the object information table 20. In this way, by setting the minimum allowable size for the source object and the destination object, the source object and the destination object become too small when rearranged. It can be prevented from becoming difficult.

  Further, in the case of an object whose enlargement flag is “1”, the size may be enlarged according to the situation in order to improve the operability. Further, in order to clearly indicate that the object has been moved, the color and shape of the moved object may be changed in accordance with a user operation.

  Whether to use the object placement method shown in FIG. 8 or the object placement method shown in FIG. 9 may be set in advance, or an object to be moved is designated after an object placement change instruction. It may be possible to switch at any time before.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an object change instruction method for instructing an object to be moved and a movement destination in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described above, an object already displayed on the display unit 14 is selected as an object to be moved. On the other hand, in the object change instruction method shown in FIG. 10, when the user touches the “add” key 71 displayed on the display unit 14, an object list table 72 showing a list of objects that can be added is displayed. When the user drags and drops a desired object from the object list table 72, the desired object is placed at the position where the drag and drop operation has been performed. In the object change instruction method, the arranged object is deleted by returning it to the object list table 72 by a drag and drop operation.

  In order to add an object that is not displayed in a state where a plurality of object groups 70 arranged in a tile shape are displayed on the display unit 14, the user adds, for example, “add” displayed on the display unit 14. The key 71 is touched. When the “add” key 71 is touched, the CPU 16 displays the object list table 72 on the display unit 14. In the object list table 72, a list of objects that can be arranged on the display unit 14, the names of the objects, functions (associated applications, associated key types, etc.), etc. are clearly indicated. .

  The user confirms the object list table 72, selects the desired object 73 by touching it with a finger or stylus (pen), and wants to place the desired object 73 without releasing the finger or stylus (pen). After dragging to the position, release your finger or stylus (pen) (drag and drop operation).

  If there is no empty area at the designated position, the CPU 16 secures the empty area by changing the size, aspect ratio, position, etc. of the existing object group 70 as shown in FIG. Place in the area. On the other hand, if there is an empty area for the object 73 at the designated position, the CPU 16 arranges the object 73 as it is. If there is not enough free space, the CPU 16 changes (reduces) the size of the object 73 or changes the aspect ratio and places it in the free space as shown in FIG.

  When deleting an object arranged in a tile shape on the display unit 14, the user returns the object to be deleted to the object list table 72 by a drag and drop operation. When the object is dragged and dropped in the object list table 72, the CPU 16 deletes the object from the display unit 14.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an object can be added or deleted via the object list table 72, so that a desired object can be arranged or deleted at a desired position more flexibly. The operability can be improved.

  8, 9, and 10 described above, after the object rearrangement is completed, in addition to the selected objects 60 and 73, the existing objects 50, 51, 52, 53, and the existing object group 70 (at least The size of one or more objects may be changed according to a pinch operation by the user.

  According to the above-described embodiment, an object such as a key constituting a software keyboard or an icon associated with the activation of an application is moved to a position designated according to a predetermined operation. The difficulty of operation can be easily eliminated and operability can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when moving an object, an existing object other than the object is moved to a free area generated by the movement of the object so as to secure a free area for placing the object. Therefore, the object can be easily moved to the designated position.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when moving an object, the object is arranged by changing at least one of the size, aspect ratio, position, or two or more of the existing objects. Since the empty area is secured, the object can be easily moved to the designated position.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when moving an object, at least one of the size, the aspect ratio, or both of the objects is changed according to the free space, so that the object is designated. Can be easily moved to a certain position.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when changing at least the size of either an object or an existing object or both, the size is not reduced below a preset minimum size. It is possible to prevent the movement source object and the movement destination existing object from becoming too small and difficult to operate.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the object is moved, the difference before and after the movement of the original layout (relative positional relationship of the object) is set to be equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value. It is possible to prevent the operability from being deteriorated, such as losing sight of the user.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when existing objects to be moved have the same attribute, an empty area for arranging objects by moving them as one group without changing the relative positions of the existing objects Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operability from deteriorating due to an inadvertent change in the arrangement of objects.

  In addition, although this embodiment is an example applied to a mobile phone (smartphone) as the information processing apparatus 1, this invention is not limited to this, If it is an electronic device provided with a touch panel, for example, a mobile phone It can be widely applied to touch panel-equipped electronic devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, personal computers, notebook / book type computers, PDAs (Personal Data Assistance), and tablet terminals.

The features of the present invention will be described below.
A part or all of the above-described embodiment can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but is not limited thereto.
(Appendix 1)
FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of Supplementary Note 1. The correspondence between FIG. 11 and FIG. 1 will be described. A position detection unit 80 shown in FIG. 11 corresponds to the touch panel 13 in FIG. 1, a display unit 81 in FIG. 11 corresponds to the display unit 14 in FIG. 1, and a control unit 82 in FIG. Equivalent to.

As shown in this figure, the invention described in Appendix 1 is
A position detector 80 for detecting a contact position or a proximity position of the input operator;
A display unit 81 for displaying an object linked to a contact position or a proximity position detected by the position detection unit 80;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit for controlling to change a display mode for an object displayed on the display unit based on a predetermined operation detected by the position detection unit; It is.

(Appendix 2)
The control unit moves an object linked to a contact position or a proximity position corresponding to the predetermined motion detected by the position detection unit to a destination based on the predetermined motion. The information processing apparatus according to 1.

(Appendix 3)
The control unit moves an existing object other than the object to move the object when moving an object linked to a contact position or a proximity position corresponding to the predetermined movement detected by the position detection unit. The information processing apparatus according to appendix 2, wherein a free area for arranging the object is secured by moving to a free area that accompanies.

(Appendix 4)
When the control unit moves the object linked to the contact position or the proximity position corresponding to the predetermined motion detected by the position detection unit, at least the size of the existing object existing at the destination The information processing apparatus according to appendix 2, wherein an empty area for arranging the object is secured by changing any one or two or more of the aspect ratio and the position.

(Appendix 5)
When the control unit moves the object linked to the contact position or the proximity position corresponding to the predetermined motion detected by the position detection unit, at least one of the size, the aspect ratio, and the aspect ratio of the object Either or both of the information processing apparatuses according to any one of appendices 2 to 4, wherein both are changed in accordance with the empty area.

(Appendix 6)
6. The supplementary note 4 or 5, wherein the control unit sets at least a size that is set in advance when changing at least the size of either or both of the object and the existing object. Information processing apparatus.

(Appendix 7)
The control unit is configured so that a difference between an index indicating a relative positional relationship between existing objects before movement and an index indicating a relative positional relationship between existing objects after movement is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold. The information processing apparatus according to any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein a display mode of either one of the object or the existing object or both is changed.

(Appendix 8)
The object and the existing object have attributes assigned according to their functions, and the control unit determines the relative positions of the existing objects when the existing object at the movement destination has the same attribute. 7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a space area for arranging the objects is secured by moving the object as a group without changing.

(Appendix 9)
Detecting the contact position or proximity position of the input operator;
Displaying an object linked to the detected contact position or proximity position on a display unit;
And controlling to change the display mode for the object displayed on the display unit based on the detected predetermined action.

(Appendix 10)
On the computer,
Position detection function to detect the contact position or proximity position of the input operator,
A display function for displaying an object associated with the contact position or the proximity position detected by the position detection function on the display unit;
On the basis of a predetermined operation detected by the position detection function, a program for executing a control function for controlling to change a display mode for an object displayed on the display unit.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing apparatus 10 Communication part 11 ROM
12 RAM
13 Touch Panel 14 Display Unit 15 Key Operation Unit 20 Object Information Table 80 Position Detection Unit 81 Display Unit 82 Control Unit

Claims (10)

A position detector for detecting the contact position or proximity position of the input operator;
A display unit for displaying an object associated with the contact position or the proximity position detected by the position detection unit;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls to change a display mode for an object displayed on the display unit based on a predetermined operation detected by the position detection unit. The control unit moves an object linked to a contact position or a proximity position corresponding to the predetermined motion detected by the position detection unit to a destination based on the predetermined motion. Item 4. The information processing apparatus according to Item 1. The control unit moves an existing object other than the object to move the object when moving an object linked to a contact position or a proximity position corresponding to the predetermined movement detected by the position detection unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a free area for arranging the object is secured by moving to an accompanying free area. When the control unit moves the object linked to the contact position or the proximity position corresponding to the predetermined motion detected by the position detection unit, at least the size of the existing object existing at the destination The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a space area for arranging the object is secured by changing any one or two or more of the aspect ratio and the position. When the control unit moves the object linked to the contact position or the proximity position corresponding to the predetermined motion detected by the position detection unit, at least one of the size, the aspect ratio, and the aspect ratio of the object The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein one or both of them is changed according to the empty area. The control unit according to claim 4 or 5, wherein when the size of at least one of the object and / or the existing object is changed, the control unit is set to a predetermined minimum value or more. The information processing apparatus described. The control unit is configured so that a difference between an index indicating a relative positional relationship between existing objects before movement and an index indicating a relative positional relationship between existing objects after movement is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold. 7. At least one of the object and / or the existing object, or any one of size, aspect ratio, or position, or two or more thereof are changed. The information processing apparatus described in 1. The object and the existing object have attributes assigned according to their functions,
When the existing object of the movement destination has the same attribute, the control unit creates an empty area for arranging the object by moving as a group without changing the relative position of the existing objects. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is secured. Detecting the contact position or proximity position of the input operator;
Displaying an object linked to the detected contact position or proximity position on a display unit;
And a step of controlling the display mode of the object displayed on the display unit to be changed based on the detected predetermined action. On the computer,
Position detection function to detect the contact position or proximity position of the input operator,
A display function for displaying an object associated with the contact position or the proximity position detected by the position detection function on the display unit;
A program for executing a control function for controlling to change a display mode for an object displayed on the display unit based on a predetermined operation detected by the position detection function.

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